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I am new to Windows 7 and I am trying to figure out how to connect to my older Wireless B access point which has 128-bit wep ENCRYPTION, and on the taskbar by the clock there is a wireless nic icon that I select and it tries to connect and says that it is unable to connect to the access point that IT SHOWS as my actual access point.

It does not prompt me for the wep key to be able to connect to the access point. Anyone know where I go to set this up in Windows 7 Home Premium?

I would have expected to be able to go to wireless configuration wizard like Windows XP and specify the hex key or passphrase, but I CANT seem to find it. I am guessing that it is burried somewhere and someone might be able to point out where.I would really suggest using WPA as it is far more secure than WEP(irregardless of how many bits it is). If your current router doesn't support WPA then I strongly suggest replacing it.Thanks for that suggestion. I am very low risk for wardrivers etc as for I live somewhat isolated from the main town and neighbors are more than a 1/4 mile away. So ALTHOUGH WEP is vulnerable, the old Wireless-B Access Point still works well and I will use it until there is a bottleneck with my broadband service. The 10mbps is about equal to broadband service out this way.

I ended up finding a way to get it connected, whereas, I could not find the area to setup the passphrase to my access point in Windows 7, but found a website that had a javascript that could take in a passphrase and output the 128-bit hex key needed for the connection to my wireless access point. I found where I could manually type in the 26 character hex key that was provided by that javascript at that website ((which I copied a copy of it for OFFLINE passphrase execution )) and the 26 character key starting with 77: was the key I remembered seeing a ways back and I got connected.

When I get home tonight I will link that site here for anyone else looking for a way to convert passphrases to the hex equivilant. At the corporate PC I cant get there from here right now.

ThanksIf you do not have the script at hand, you can use the old 'DEBUG' command in the DOS emulation. It converts ASCII to hex

Code: [Select]
D:\$A>echo 12345678901234567890123456>help

D:\$A>debug help
-d
0B0E:0100 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38-39 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 1234567890123456
0B0E:0110 37 38 39 30 31 32 33 34-35 36 0D 0A 34 00 FD 0A 7890123456..4...
It ends with the 0D 0A, which is the end of line. So the 26 chars end just before that. Yes, if you are in a rural area then WEP is more than sufficient. I'm pretty sure that you would notice someone sitting in your driveway intercepting your signals.

When I am using internet explorer 7 (because my computer won't let me download IE8 from the MICROSOFT website) sometimes when I try to exit a window, the window i tried to exit will pop up continually. I have not found a solution to this problem short of turning off the computer. TASK manager will not work during these occurences. This has HAPPENED twice so far and is very aggravating.Could you please explain in a LITTLE more detail? Not sure I follow - and is it always the same site? Is it a tab or a new window? What exactly happens?You need to get LEGIT 1st...that's probably 1/2 the reason for any issues...

What are the down sides for installing win xp on PC RUNNING VISTA for duel boot ? I just what to KNOW before doing it .Should I or not?The only downside is doing it. It's a bit more difficult to add an OLDER OS as a dual boot option than it is adding a NEWER OS. Once done, HOWEVER, there should be no downside whatsoever.

a friend of mine bought an acer aspire5315 more than a year and a half ago and is having problems.
when booted it says WINDOWS FAILED to start
file: \windows\system32\config\system
status:0xc00000e9
info: failed to load because system file REGISTRY is missing or CORRUPT
runnig memory diagnostics update soon
edit* mem diagnostics finished and went back to the dialogVista? Do you have Windows CD/DVD?You see the corrupt hive in XP more than Vista - wonder if this is in the wrong subforum.

The MESSAGES say:
RUNDLL:ERROR loading c:/programfile\common files\parentologic\uus2\uus.dll
it keeps popping us once in a while.Re-install parentlogic...WHATEVER that is.http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS304US305&ei=R_z1St2dMsuX8Aba-O3zCQ&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&ved=0CAYQBSgA&q=RUNDLL%3Aerror+loading+c%3A/program+file%5Ccommon+files%5Cparetologic%5Cuus2%5Cuus.dll&spell=1Quote from: patio on November 07, 2009, 04:01:03 PM

Re-install parentlogic...whatever that is.

I just purchased a NEW SONY vgn-nw275f/b with Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

I followed the quick start instructions and downloaded the Windows Updates as recommended. Once I was prompted to restart the computer, over an hour AGO now, I still have the message on my screen "Preparing to configure Windows...Do not turn off your computer". How long should updating computer take?

The OS is Windows 7 Home Premium.It may take several MINUTES, depending on number of updates, but not over an hour.
Bring it back to the store.

Hello everyone

At work someone brought an article implying Win 7 is USING a Linux kernel. That's one REASON why the Win XP compatibility issue. There have been two groups the MS bashers and the MS group. Some say Win 7 is nothing more then a Visa upgrade. While others say MS must change the their kernel to survive. I know MS has will continue to have problems with their BACKWARD APPROACH to security in the Desktop and Sever market. Also the way they approach with giving and restricting permission. Any truth to the Linux kernel?


The engineers that designed 7 may have looked at the Linux Kernel for pointers on how to make the Win 7 OS better, but I doubt by far that Bill Gates would use Linux because it would be like Micro$oft Merging with Apple in a 50/50 DEAL offer. NOT GONNA HAPPEN! ha ha

I dont doubt however that the engineers looked at the Kernel of Linux for pointers to make their OS better. Micro$oft in the past has cheated by stealing other people and corporations designs and twisting them enough to change the original product to a different enough product to avoid pattent infringement lawsuits. Linux being open source however would allow Micro$oft to mold it or less mold the original kernel without the threat of a lawsuit.Whoever told you Win7 is based on a Linux kernel needs medication...
The sooner the better.

when I turn on my computer nothing happens except for this ticking sound coming from the mother board area. Nothing COMES up on the monitor. I just got finished duel booting my computer with windows XP and 7. I have 70G Hard drive partitioned in half 35G each.Do you get the post screen? How did you "finish duel booting"? Did you just delete the partition, delete the FILES in the partition, what?bro check the memory card... ..... are you sure the noise are from the mboard not in your hard disk?



when I turn on my computer nothing happens except for this ticking sound coming from the mother board area. Nothing comes up on the monitor. I just got finished duel booting my computer with windows XP and 7. I have 70G Hard drive partitioned in half 35G each.

Do you get the post screen? How did you "finish duel booting"? Did you just delete the partition, delete the files in the partition, what?


bro check the memory card... ..... are you sure the noise are from the mboard not in your hard disk

no it didn't post. well i tried another hard disk and STILL it won't come on. I just had 7 running for 1/2 the day then I put on XP on a different partittionI FIXED the problem it was the HDD it was hooked up to a SATA connection plug but it was bad so the ticking was from the bsd connection with hard driveDid you put XP on first? You need to put the oldest OS on first. Do you have Sata connection? My hard drive was Sata. I just had a molix power connector. I had the ticking noise because I had an extion to convert my power to a sata connection. I removed the power Molix /sata connectio and directly connected the molix power connecter to my hard drive the noise WENT awayThat drive is getting ready to fail...backup what you can immediately.

I have the same problem.
When I run chkdsk/r I get message
chkdsk cannot run because the VOLUME is in use by another process.
Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the SYSTEM restarts? y

Chkdsk could not schedule this volume to be checked next time the system restarts.

What can I do?Click Start, then Run, type cmd, and click "Ok".
At the prompt in the command window that opens, type:
fsutil dirty query C:
and press "ENTER".
Does the result of this indicate the drive is "Dirty"?
BRONI...just so you know this was split from an old Topic...but it's his/her 1st Post...Just say yes and reboot.

I recently installed Windows 7 Ultimate on two computers, one is absolutely fine and working perfectly, the other has had some issues and still has a couple.
At first everything worked fine, but then the nvlddmkm.sys failed and meant I couldn't use drivers.
To resolve this I had to do a proper hard drive wipe (not the Windows one) and reinstall.
Now I can't use the network or internet, it has the yellow ! at the bottom.
I've tried diagnostics, they say that I should reset the router (doesn't work) and then that my computer is having trouble resolving my IP address.
After attempting to set my IP many times to the correct one, there was still no success.
I tried using an old network CARD (3Com 3C905C-TX-M) but found no drivers that would work.
I then tried going back to vista, which had the same network issue so I'm back on 7. Every function of the computer works apart from the internet, and I do already have all the LATEST nVidia graphics and chipset drivers installed.
It's not an old computer, as you can see from the specs.


Any help is greatly APPRECIATED, thank you,
Simon
I would get a brand new NIC card for about 15 Bucks...one with Win7 drivers.i was considering that, and also getting a cheap wireless card or usb.
and while i was out just now, i have got the nvlddmkm.sys error AGAIN.
that should probably be posted in the drivers section though.

oh and just to let you know, the network cable being plugged in to the motherboard is detected properly, it knows it is there and attempts connection but can't.Quote from: Blade285 on November 07, 2009, 08:15:34 AM

... the network cable being plugged in to the motherboard ...

i have got the nvlddmkm.sys error AGAIN.
that should probably be posted in the drivers section though.

incase some of you might have been having issues with your brother printers, MFC printers, so on not loading on WIN7 with the Vista drivers, well Brother released the drivers and full software packages for what looks like all Brother Printers and Hardware.

Check out http://www.brother-usa.com/Support/?WT.svl=support for your driver incase you haven't gotten it yetI have a Brother MFC-790CW installed with Win 7 RC. In my case, Win 7 installed a driver without me using CD or downloading anything. I was surprised to see that.

But, thanks for posting that info. It may be helpful to folks trying to install CERTAIN models of Brother printers. ya it installs the driver, but not the software, the control center 3 wasnt compatible on win7 before release, so you wouldnt be ABLE to scan docs and so on...well mine was a scanner issue, so i just waited for the software release. but ive always been able to printAh, you're quite right about that. I can print from Win 7 but do not have all features that the full software installation provides, which I do have installed on my Win XP system and my Vista laptop.

I went to Brothers site and found the Full Driver & Software Package for my model for Windows 7. Thanks again for the info.

Edit: to change URL in link.

I have windows vista in my laptop. One day, I was palying with it and I switched on the program NARRATOR and SINCE that day, that prgram runs each time I start my laptop. I tried many ways to block it, but I could not. Anyone know how to block this program?
PRESS Windows Key+U; uncheck everything, and select everything in the list and stop them.

hope that's what you were after Thank you very much my dear. I'll try it and SEE. Thank you again.Thank you friend. It is OK now. Thank you too much.Quote from: computer_love on November 06, 2009, 11:38:34 PM

Thank you friend. It is Ok now. Thank you too much.

There you GO. Wouldn't it just have been EASIER........ NEVER MIND

I want to make a batch file in windows viast and I want the file to read TWO numbers entered by the USER and multiply the two numbers and display the resutls. Can anyone HELP me to do that?Yes it's called Excel. Hopefully you do mean Vista.Quote from: Mulreay on November 05, 2009, 11:06:27 AM

Yes it's called Excel. Hopefully you do mean Vista.

what does Excel have to do with batch files?


Either way- this sounds like homework.

I tried to duel boot xp and 7. when I do that it only shows 7 to boot from. I have them on different partitions. I loaded xp first. Then 7. when I trun on computer it show me only 7. It doesn't GIVE me a choice. I have them on different drive lettersYou'll NEED to add the Windows XP entry to the BCD file in Windows 7.


EasyBCD will probably simplify the task for you, although I've never used it......and I'm not sure if EasyBCD is compatible with Win7 at this time, but it's worth a try.

here

Click the LINK and scroll down to "EasyBCD Links" and click on DOWNLOADTHANKSi have same PROBLEM. i have got a Dell laptop i installed windows XP on Drive D then i installed windows 7 on Drive C but i can use windows 7 how can i add XP to windows 7 boot list .can this software "EasyBCD" help ?
Yeshttp://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_windows_7_xp_installed_first.htm?page=5

that link will help you understand dual boot setup and deployment EEviac...just so you know EasyBCD works in Win7...both 32 and 64Bit.

I have windows vista 32 bit sp2. I am running a HP s3300z system with an AMD Athlon LE-1620 processor. I have a NVIDIA internet card. I am recieving almost no input. My USB drives, internet, and audio are not WORKING. Please assist!What exactly do you mean you are receiving almost no input? And did this just start or is it a new installation? This just started yesterday. My no input comment was because the computer won't recognize the USB ports, any audio input/output, or my internet connection(which is WIRED).Okay - what led up to this? In other words, what happened between the LAST time the system worked PROPERLY and the first time it did not (new hw, sw, virus, error, etc)?Never mind. After about 7 total reboots, it decided to run CHKDSK, which fixed the problem. Thanks for trying!So now there is input ? ?Yes. Everything now responds correctly to input.:Quote from: patio on November 04, 2009, 06:21:31 PM

So now there is input ? ?

Vista Home Premium, 32, dual CORE processor, 2 gig ram.
Was trying to open something in Explorer when I got this message
"Hello, you either have JAVASCRIPT turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. GET the latest Flash player."
As you can gather I am a computer numpty. How do I check if the Java Script is turned off and if so how do I turn it on?
ThanksThanks. Sorry for wastingyour time. I had a chat with Mr Google and FOUND out that Scripting was "enabled". Guess I will have to download the latest Flash Player. Thanks ANYHOW.

Dear all

Operating VISTA 64 bit. I was simply dragging a picture off a USB stick into my pictures which was in the EXPLORE list on the left of the screen. A bit of finger trouble and i realised that my entire MUSIC folder had moved into the PICTURES folder. I tried moving it BACK but was repeatedly asked if i wanted to replace ONE folder with another etc. I admit i made a real mess and ended up with MULTIPLE music cascading folders none of which held any music. See the attached file to see the same mess i made with the PICTURES folder.

I now have the music folder and inside are all of the standard album folders with names of artists and albums but when you look inside all of the tracks have gone. I have tried searching the whole computer to no avail. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Grum

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I'm using windows Vista and can't remember where the setting is to allow each window to open fit to screen-vs-partial screen?
MAXIMIZE window and close it. Vista is much better with remembering, than previous Windows version.
If any problem, maximize the window and close it while holding CTRL key.we're talking internet explorer and windows explorer windows, I take it.Yes this is an online game site Pogo using Internet Explorer 8 (click on "play as a GUEST" to see the window size I'm reffering to). The main page fills my screen but when I select a game to play, it opens in a new window that fills about 1/3 of my screen. The maximize button does nothing - minimize button minimizes it to the system tray area. I can increase the window size some by setting the display resolution lower, but this lowers the PICTURE quality and still does no fill the screen completely.

Thanks for the help!
If the new window won't maximize, it must be the game set that way.I was affraid of that. Oh well, maybe now I'll go get some higher powered eye glasses for my old eyes.
ALT+ENTER doesn't work?ALT + ENTER has no effect in this case.
I tried ALT + ENTER on other windows and it produces full screen. Selecting ALT + ENTER again RETURNS the window to the previous configuration.
GOOD information but not the culprit in this case.
Thanks for the reply though killerb255!

Running Vista 64 bit and just starting today I can't rename or move folders. I'm pretty sure that means it's a registery key ISSUE but I don't know how to fix it, wondering if someone could please point me in the right direction please.

Thank you.If they are system folders you won't be able to move them.

Can you provide some more information on what you wish to do.No just folders I created, I can't rename them or move them into other folders I've created. I can drag them over and when I release them on the folder I want them to go to it doesn't do ANYTHING. When I try to rename them the "New Folder" becomes highlighted but nothing else. I can't type anything new.

Does that help?Are you logged on as an Admin or a User account ?
AdminTake ownership: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/Thanks but as for clarification by installing that it lets me take ownership of the specific file that is giving me issues now not ACTUALLY fixing what is the problem in the first place.

I don't want to have to do this every time I create a new folder so, I NEED a fix that actually solves my problem.

Or did I completely misread how that works? Cause it told me to uninstall it after taking ownership of SAID file.

Sorry if I'm making this complicated just trying to understand.Let's clarify.
Don't uninstall the tool. It comes handy.

Now, if you take ownership, does rename, move, etc. work?Ok sorry for the delay had to pick up my daughter.

Just as I thought there is no change so the ownership of the folder isn't the problem. So once again how do I fix the problem? I can't rename or move folders I've created.

Try here: http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?p=1245589#post1245589

I am getting the exact same problem, after install windows keeps configuring update stage 3 of 3 with 0%. Keeps REBOOTING, this is not good cause I need my LAPTOP for my job, I'm a field engineer. I went into safe mode and it continues to do the same thing, windows says everything is fine and no hardware and or software PROBLEMS detected. What next?

i word it a other way i hope it help for some of you all.

god blessYou keep starting new threads on the same subject. All that does is annoy people and cause confusion.That's right. I am confused because I don't know whether to reply here or back in the main thread.

We did get a new piece of information here, though. You did try Safe Mode. But the language is not clear.

Quote from: MARYBOO on January 21, 2010, 09:17:10 AM

windows says everything is fine and no hardware and or software problems detected.

Thanks for getting back to me Maryboo.

I put a note for you and michellezen in her thread. Follow the instructions in that article:

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Get-Vista-Out-of-the-Infinite-Reboot-Loop-Configuring-Updates-Stage-3-of-3-0-with-Vista-SP1-78933.shtml

This does require a Vista installation disk. I know you don't have one. You need to borrow one. Microsoft is giving them away for customer service issues, but I don't know if they will give you one because they expect Acer to take care of you.

Acer will only sell you a restore disk for about $25. It will wipe your computer clean. The same as the Disk to Disk Recovery I told you to try. Did you try it?

yes ! do you no how much is a vista installation disk.

I found a lovely old NMB keyboard RT6856TW. (Don't like the little black one I got with my new Dell computer). BUT, it is made with a PS-2, so I bought a converter that has one end that plugs into the computer on a USB connection, and the other end branches in two to connect the keyboard and mouse. I have no need for a PS-2 mouse so I don't connect that in, at first the light came on on the keyboard, but it won't type. The light doesn't stay on either, but even with it on it still will not type. Is there something I can download that will make this great keyboard work? Thanks every so much.
JANWith your old keyboard connected, GO into BIOS and be sure USB Keyboard Support is Enabled.Not a good idea to use an e-mail addy as a User name...
Prepare for your Inbox to get flooded with SPAM.Quote from: patio on January 17, 2010, 08:27:14 AM

Not a good idea to use an e-mail addy as a User name...
Prepare for your Inbox to get flooded with SPAM.

That's an interesting point. I am using a PS/2 to USB converter for a mouse with no problem. Maybe they aren't intended to use with a keyboard....

I just bought one of those converters for a computer and it had the same problem. The num lock turns on, and if I am lucky I can enter the BIOS, but it just dosen't work. Then I found out the ps/2 ports actually did work... A waste of $8.

Cannot communicate with primary DNS server(192.168.0.1).
Network diagnostics pinged the remote host but did not
recieve a response.

The capability of your network adaptor does not match
the requirements of this network.

There may be a problem with your domain name server(DNS)
configuration. Windows failed to find the well known
host "www.microsoft.com" using DNS. The server may be down.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\RAC>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : RAC-PC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WIRELESS LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : LAN-Express AS IEEE 802.11g PCI-E Adapter

PHYSICAL Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-19-7E-81-33-60
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::246d:ee49:6813:5b7b%9(Preferred)
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.100(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:31:39 PM
Lease EXPIRES . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:31:39 PM
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 218110333
DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-0E-4D-3C-94-00-13-A9-CA-AA-71

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8036 PCI-E Fast Ethernet
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-A9-C9-0E-EC
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{42387E21-2D4D-4D18-B004-2D78DD79C
6BF}
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #2
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 9:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 16:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{7EC5F23B-DDE9-4616-8DD9-3C78B2911
781}
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 17:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{42387E21-2D4D-4D18-B004-2D78DD79C
6BF}
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 19:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{7EC5F23B-DDE9-4616-8DD9-3C78B2911
781}
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

192.168.x.x is typically a home network, and in fact I think somehow someone changed your DNS settings by accident. Try changing. Your DNS to: 208.67.220.220. That is for www.opendns.com. If your router allows for a secondary DNS, use 208.67.222.222.

Good luck!

My computer is an ACER Extensa 4630Z. It has 3GB of RAM and has a Dual Core Processor.

My computer keeps restarting after reaching the Configuration update page. On the page, it says,

"Configuring updates stage 3 of 3: 0% completed, please do not turn off your computer"

It stays at that page for a short while, after chick it goes back to the beginning where it displays the acer logo and the whole process is repeated.

This keeps occurring indefinitely. I only just found out about it(12/12/2009, about 8.30pm, GMT +8) and I don't know what to do. I've tried turning it off then turning it on again, after which I follow the start-up repair process where I restore my computer. This does not solve the problem.

My last actions were downloading and installing League of Legends and letting it run a Windows update, but I have no idea what the updates were for.

Can someone please help me? It appears the Windows Updates are not installing properly. At boot press F8 REPEATEDLY until you get to the startup options screen, then choose "Last Known Good Configuration" and reboot. Does that work? And what is your OS please?oh yeah, sorry about that. Windows Vista.

I found this article...

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Get-Vista-Out-of-the-Infinite-Reboot-Loop-Configuring-Updates-Stage-3-of-3-0-with-Vista-SP1-78933.shtml

I think it's the problem I'm having now, or at least most LIKELY to be my problem.

I'll see what I can do.HI! MICHELLEZEN
I have a WINDOWS VISTA ACER it do the same thing. it ben doing it for about 2 WEEK. have you fix it if so will you LET me no how please.

Yes michellezen. That's it. Follow the instructions in that article.

You too, Maryboo.

Hi!


I have an annoying problem on windows 7 x64 using a Siemens Amilo Pa 1510 notebook.
specs: AMD Turion64 X2 TL-50 (2*1600MHz), ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 (256MB), 2 GB RAM, 120GB HDD

These mobile AMD series has some kind of special FUNCTION to reduce energy consumption, in order to do that it runs only at half capacity (2*800MHz).
The problem is, that this function in win7 is always turned on, as the Resource Monitor shows "50% Maximum Frequency". I can not get the processor to operate on maximum output.

In windows vista I could somehow trick that, switched to High-performance scheme if I remember well. In win7 it does not work.
I already read a LOT of forums and even asked friends for HELP, forumers had DIFFERENT problems, friends do not have any idea and I still can not find where change this setting to use the CPU at 100% maximum frequency.

Once I succeeded, but I am not sure what change solved the problem. I have disabled some power saver function in the PHOENIX BIOS but after a restart the problem exists again, however the function I changed in the BIOS did not changed back to its default value, so that does not work either.

If you have any idea according to this issue, please let me know, I will try everything that you post here.

Thanks in advance,
SzabolcsAccidently I found a solution.
If anyone gets this problem switch to "High-performance" mode at Power Options, then reboot and disable Power -> Long Battery Life option in the BIOS.

I have recently installed TuneUp Utilities 2010, that should have messed up my SETTINGS.

when i turn on my laptop..as its loading or starting up, it pops up a balloon that says its not activating a certain driver due to it being incompatable with current windows program...or something like that...now afgter that CLOSES out my computer is still usable...granted i have alot of problems with it..like ocaasionally it will say windows cant start...or sometimes i hav trouble online...i did a registry scan and repair and installed two anti virus and repair programs..but m still having problems and cant figure out this INCOMPATIBLE driver thing.HELP!!PLEES?QUOTE from: infamoustrouble on October 24, 2009, 03:32:09 AM

when i turn on my laptop..as its loading or starting up, it pops up a balloon that says its not activating a certain driver due to it being incompatable with current windows program...or something like that...

I am looking for a canon s200spx printer DRIVER to be USED with WINDOW 7http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=330&modelid=6608

Okay, I have a PROBLEM involving my computer.

It's a newly built machine, say, about 2 weeks old. Custom built of course.

I'm running Windows 7 64 bit ULTIMATE edition.

The problem is that whenever I turn my computer on in the morning/afternoon after it's been shutdown for the night it eventually crashes and brings up a blank light blue-ish screen. No TEXT, nothing.

This USUALLY happens 5-10 minutes after I've been doing something like browsing the internet. And when I turn my computer back on, I get the "Windows has shut down unexpectedly" and I'm given the option to run in safe mode, normal, etc.

When checking the event logs, I'm always given a critical error when this happens:
http://i47.tinypic.com/15oikiw.jpg

I assumed this was a motherboard chipset error. Which would make sense, since I forgot to use the installation disc that came with my motherboard. So, I dig out the disc and insert it and install everything it recommends. So, here I am thinking I'm all set to go.. But, when I turn my computer on this morning, while checking the weather (snow ), my computer once again crashes into this blue screen. I don't know what to do.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. And I will supply any more details if needed.

Thanks.


Edit: Oh, I forgot to add, the Computer works perfectly after I start it up after the crash. Everything works fine, until I shut it down and boot it back up several HOURS later.Motherboard standoffs installed correctly ? ?
Thermal paste applied on the CPU/heatsink ? ?Quote from: patio on January 20, 2010, 08:28:32 PM

Motherboard standoffs installed correctly ? ?
Thermal paste applied on the CPU/heatsink ? ?

In order to get rid of Win 7 and install XP I ran "Boot & Nuke". When I installed XP all the files installed and then when it SAID it was starting Windows it stopped and I got the BSOD saying there was a problem.

What did I miss here? Should I have run some sort of software to FDISK the drive and then some sort of software to format?

Actually no ...the Win XP CD should have handled that...
Did you get a Win setup screen ? ?
How far into the install was the error ?
What was the BSOD message ?
Where is this XP CD from ?

PS. Is this still the Compaq laptop ?It is still the Compaq laptop.
There was no Windows setup screen.
It just began installing "files".
It stopped after all the files were finished and it said it was starting windows.
Then the BSOD appeared and said something to the effect that it couldn't continue because of a problem and to check for virus's etc.
My XP CD was purchased at a LOCAL PC store a COUPLE of years ago and is an OEM COPY and I have the legal activation info.
Could my copy be corrupted?If your copy was corrupt then it would say something that it couldn't find files. You did do the regular format right? No quick format? You made a new partition too right?

i can not get to any THING on this acer. i am on some ONE computer thay will be in about 30min
But on the a it WANT do any thing but go to the CONFIGURING updates a restart. i might have to get a disk when i get a little money do you no how much is it .You need to stop creating new THREADS. You already have two on the same subject.

i have the same problem. and its not with resources issue. must be with the oparating system. hope adobe gets a fix for this.

i have FOUND a WORK around thou. right click on your firefox shortcut and goto compatibility tab then run compatibility in windows xp (SP3).

hope that WORKS for you as it did with me.. cheers Look for driver conflicts. I have a problem with lag when using my onboard sound card (Soundmax Integrated DIGITAL Audio 5.12.1.5410).

I have a 2 year old custom BUILT computer. I tried to start my computer this morning and it showed up that I was MISSING or the file was corrupted for
windows\system32\drivers\volmgrx.sys
loc:0xc00000e9

I tried to run the vista install disk. But it wont run, just GOES back to the same message. It wont start in safe mode either.

Anyone know what I can do?Go into BIOS Setup and set your DVD drive as the first boot DEVICE.

Try to boot the Vista install DVD again.

I am unable to use the right mouse button when on the internet. It works fine otherwise and the Control Panel SAYS it is working perfectly. For example, I can't cut, paste, or copy from the internet but I can in Word or any other such program.Have you tried reinstalling/updating the mouse driver?

Click on the START button on the desktop, type "device manager", when you see it in the menu, click on it once... When device manager opens, look where it says, "mice and other pointing devices". Click on the "+" sign next to that, right-click on the mouse in the submenu, click "uninstall" and restart the computer... Test out the mouse, and if the problem remains, go back into device manager and click on the "update" option instead of the uninstall option... If there is a better driver than the one you have, M$ will install it... If there isn't you'll continue to use the same driver you have now...

what is the make/model of the mouse? Sometimes M$ update isn't reliable... You may be able to find a better driver for it from the manufacturer website..

Quote from: ianw700 on January 19, 2010, 03:22:42 AM

I am unable to use the right mouse button when on the internet. It works fine otherwise and the Control Panel says it is working perfectly. For example, I can't cut, paste, or copy from the internet but I can in Word or any other such program.

Does it work in IE?

I have a brand new Dell wireless laptop with huge HD and MASS ram.The OS is windows 7 and it WORKS great. I pick up my signal from my router in my home but when I go out with it the RECEPTION is not too good. At 100 yards clear line of site the signal is very weak and sometimes not at all, and thats from a local free wireless provider. How can I boost or increase that distance without going broke. Any help will be much appreciated!That's about the limit. The next option is to INSTALL a grid of additional wireless transmitters and CONFIGURE your router to network with them. Got a Pringle's Can Handy ? ?[/u]

hi im a begginer with computers but can u help plz my laptop is running abit SLOWER than normal for the last couple of weeks the green light is working overtime and the response from the laptop is slower than normal i have norton security on it and it says its running normal but its slower than it used to be and its getting on my nerves plz help anyone plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz . First of all please USE punctuation - you want to make it as EASY as possible for us to understand you

Second, by green light I assume you mean the hard disk activity light? Open Task Manager and click on the PROCESSES tab. Click twice on the word CPU at the top of the cpu column (this sorts that column with highest USAGE at the top). What process shows the highest usage (and what's the number)? SORRY Allen I'm not as good as you on here mate , where do i find task manager on here , lol , i did say i wasn't that good with computers .Press the CTRL - SHIFT - ESC keys at the same time.ok i have found what you said and i have also done what you asked of me but the cpu numbers are forever changing so wot now .OK i have pressed the ctr shift and Esc keys together what to do know .Quote from: Allan on November 02, 2009, 01:40:25 PM

First of all please use punctuation - you want to make it as easy as possible for us to understand you

Second, by green light I assume you mean the hard disk activity light? Open Task Manager and click on the PROCESSES tab. Click twice on the word CPU at the top of the cpu column (this sorts that column with highest usage at the top). What process shows the highest usage (and what's the number)?

Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my thread.


I have recently purchased three (3) new Laptops with Vista preinstalled and a host of other Dell programs. None of which I am familiar.

I would like to keep them as pure as driven snow (as the saying goes), if I can and wish to set them up so that I can learn vista and keep them safe from virus intrusion from the net.

At this stage I don't know too much about Vista, Laptops or Dell.
Generally speaking they are all clean and have McAfee preloaded as their choice of antivirus protection. I don't know if that is free or costs, or if this INSTALLATION is a paid account for a period of time then I take over update payments.

I would like to keep them virus free and set them up correctly. Can someone make some recommendations as to the best way to set them up please?

The first one is a Dell Inspiron 1545 and has wireless internet available, (which I am having trouble with.... The next thread that one)
The 1545 seems as though it might be my primary unit.

I intend to use it to access the web wirelessly in my home but there is always the opportunity to access the web outside. Say at Mc Donalds or somewhere else.

The second is a Dell Inspiron 1425 also wireless and the third is a Dell Inspiron 1440 wireless internet. They all have different features like SD reader cards, bluetooth and so on.

If you need specifics I can break it up individually for you so that someone might be able to assist me.

Just generally right now I would like to know how to best set them up, so that I can learn to use each of them.
Mind you the UAC is giving me the irrates for now but I'll deal with that issue a little later.

Thank you ImnoGuru. Those computers at a minimum need an anti-virus and an anti-spyware program installed immediately before they are exposed to the internet.

Check your Start Menu and Control Panel (Programs and Features) to see if you already have them installed. Often new computers at least come with a trial version. You can use the search function on this forum to read about people's feelings about the various free and paid programs available.

For a quick fix while you look for your preferred product, you can download Microsoft Security Essentials which is both anti-virus and anti-malware:

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/?mkt=en-us

Be sure you remove any existing anti-virus on your computer that you don't want. You cannot have two anti-virus programs installed.Quote from: jkolak on January 18, 2010, 04:29:16 AM

Be sure you remove any existing anti-virus on your computer that you don't want. You cannot have two anti-virus programs installed.

Pardon me.
Now if someone gave me three new laptops,...
I would not put them on the internet.I would use an older computer for internet and ..... Backup software on the new machines.

hello, i don't know if i am on the correct section but can i ask for help please? i am playing "SPECIAL force" it's like a soldier front game and sometimes it CRASHES randomly while on game..

it says "Special Force: Windows - APPLICATION Error" The instruction at 0x0046ca84 REFERENCED memory at 0x000000000. The memory could not be read. Click on OK to terminate the program.

I tried reinstalling it a lot of times but still having it.. approximately on 10 games i am having it 2-3 times.. is it on windows 7 problems? hope i can have answers sir. thank you a lot CH peopleMachine specs ? ?thanks sir patio for the quick reply

i have

processor = intel core 2 duo e8200 @ 2.66GHz
ram = 2GB
videocard = nvidia 7300 128MB
directx 11

i think that's all?The vid card looks to be the weak link in the chain...
However DLoad and install SpeedFan and post your temps...both at idle and after 10 minutes of gaming.first of all, this is the most active computer help forum. really thank you. what would i do after running the SPEED fan sir? thanks a lotPost the data reported by SpeedFan.tnx jkolak

i will..

Hello,
I would like to set up a dual boot with XP/7. I will be doing a clean install on virgin (brand new) drives. If at all possible I would like for the 2nd HDD to be a bootable mirror of the 1st HDD. Is this possible? If so is it easy enough for a novice? Here is my system specs: PS this is my first time building a computer.

Case: Thermaltake Element G
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P
CPU: Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 Gb
CPU Fan: Cooler MASTER Hyper 212 Plus
Memory: 2X Mushkin 2GB DDR3 1333
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 1 GB GDDR5
ODD: 2X Samsung DVD-W Supermulti SATA 22X Lightscribe
HDD: 2X Western Digital Caviar Blue 320Gb
OS: Windows XP Professional 32 Bit,Windows 7 Ultimate 32 BitYes, you can do it. But not as easy as you might wish.
Do you have lots of free disk space?
Do you have a third drive available?
One method is to install XP first using about 25% or less of the space you have. Install Win7 next.
After that you can 'clone' the drive. But before you do that, make sure you have the recovery DVD for Windows 7. You make it inside of Windows 7. And backup Windows 7 onto PART of the third drive, if you have one.
The 'clone' process will likely fail. So you have to recovery the Win7 install using the recovery DVD.
This is based only on my very limited experience trying to do this.

I now have a system that boots Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Vista. I had to remove the Windows 7 install, but I will do it again later.

My other PC boots XP and Windows 7 after I did a repair from a 'clone' failure.
It gets complicated!
Hmmmm, definitely too complicated..... Would it still be feasible to just set up a plain old dual boot with the 2 hard drives ? PS I have plenty of space as both 320 Gb drives are brand new and haven't even been formatted yet. (All I have at this point is the case, one of the optical drives, both hard drives, the CPU fan and the video card. The PSU and the Mobo/CPU/Memory combo have all shipped but haven't arrived yet.)

PS does this look like a decent build?Quote

PS does this look like a decent build?

Drive 0: 25 Gb partition for Xp / 30 Gb partition for 7 / 130 Gb Programs /

So, you're going to install programs for both XP and 7 on the 130 GB partition?

I just installed a dual BOOT of xp and 7 and my internet is very slow in windows 7. I have tried alot to fix it. I got the latest drivers, turned off automatic updates, turned off remote differential comparison. I also typed netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled in command promt which ACTUALLY made it normal for a little, but it then went BACK to slow shortly afterwards. My download speed in 7 is 30 kb/s and in xp its around 300 kb/s. My wireless is a usb-G802. Although the funny thing is that in 7 my signal is much better and I pick up more networks. I LIKE windows 7 a lot more then xp, so any help would be greatly appreciated.For reference, what is your Dload speed when you tie straight to the router with a cable? If it is about the same as XP, then that could mean an issue with the wireless driver in Windows 7.
Well the router is in my moms ROOM so I can't really hook it up.Why have you made all those random network settings changes ? ?

Remove the network connection and start over...Because I searched my problem and these where the solutions I found

Hi.

My internet stopped working on my Vista, but it's not the ACTUAL DSL's problem, because this computer obviously can connect to the internet.

The computer I'm talking about is a Gateway Netbook with Vista BASIC. I've gone through one of these internet problems before, which was solved within a few seconds with the commands "NETSH winsock reset" and "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt".

Now, neither is fixing the Vista. I have a system restore point before the internet problem, but I really do not want to resort to that until I've eliminated all other possibilities.

Interesting note: when I try "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt", it says "Access Denied" for the "Reset Echo" line, even when I run cmd.exe elevated.

So, help anyone?

Thanks. N o, I have no help. But may I ask a question?
Could you tell me if that is the method your DSL company recommends when vista will not connect?
My experience has been with XP. I just got Vista and Windows 7 and never had to do whet you did. But my system is not a net book. It is a plain old P4 system. But runs fine on Vista. I am surprised to hear you are having trouble with netbook. I would think by now those kind of problems would be a thing of the past Do you think there may be a hardware glitch on your machine? I have worked with electronics for years and know there is a small but real chance of new equipment having early problems due to manufacturing issues.
Scout2 -
I have no help either, however I had the same problem a few days ago. I did not know how to fix it so I just went to something else and the next day it had FIXED itself. At least it is now working. Bob Quote from: scout2 on October 31, 2009, 05:40:48 PM

My internet stopped working on my Vista, but it's not the actual DSL's problem, because this computer obviously can connect to the internet.

Quote from: jkolak on January 19, 2010, 04:21:26 AM

I think PROTECTION of the OS is a big issue in today's security environment. Coming from the early days of computer where you were the master of your OS and hard drive, I first resented all the permissions problems, but since everyone else on the net wants to be master of my computer, I see that XP is more vulnerable.

Linux also touts itself as malware resistant, but I can't help but wonder on all the recent press on malware attacks on commercial and government systems which are bound to be a high percentage of Linux based networks.

All good points. I certainly don't want to return the (dis)favor and bash Linux - I can certainly respect anyone with the determination to master a complex OS just as being an OS operator has taught me to respect the intelligence and higher education of computer engineers, and being a successful home mechanic has taught me to respect the same in automotive engineers.

It's really a function of complexity; sure, MS-DOS isn't really user friendly, but it had pretty easy to understand syntax, rules, and so forth. Windows at first was just an additional level of complexity on top of that, and things kind of snowballed from there; Sure it's pretty easy to use; which is the point. but the learning curve from being a run of the mill user to being "in control" and knowing what's going on is far steeper in windows then DOS.

Hi -
I followed the suggestions and downloaded Macrium Reflect. I have copied the instructions but they have some instructions that don't exactly match what comes up on my monitor. I get the idea and I think I can figure it out. But a couple of questions to get me started. I am running Vista Home Basic 32 bit. My hd has 2 partitions: C & D. Do I want to back up both of these? I guess I want the back up put on DVDs or is there someplace to put it? If I use DVDs should they be formated before inserting them (I'm assuming I will need several) or can I use non-formatted ones? Please bear with me, I'm on a learning curve. Thanks Bob Concentrate on backing up C: for now...D: may be a hidden recovery partition for restoring the machine back to DAY One status...if that's the case there is a different method for creating the Recovery CD's...Patio -
OK I will try C when I get through running my security. I want to make sure all the bad stuff is gone before I try a back up. Thanks Bob Good idea Bob...you're an astute Student !Patio -
I did it!!! I ran my security and called up Macrium Reflect and followed the instructions (guessing at a couple) and it ran a back up of "C". It took 3 discs. They need not be formatted before as the program will do it when you insert a new disc. I am not going to try to back up "D" as it is the registry and several people have told me to leave that alone. If anything happens to "D" I have a disc to use to start over. Thanks for your help and TIME. BobExcellent ! !

Post more info on your machine and let's get those Recovery CD's built...
You don't neccessarily need them now that you have a succesful image created...but it's good to have for peace of mind anyways...Patio -
I hope this is what you want, if it is not or if you want more let me know and I will try to find it.
Windows Vista Home Basic
Intel Celeron D CPU 3.33 GHz
1.50 GB RAM
Intel 82945G Express Chipset Family

I don't know what this is but I copied it from a "Welcome" page. I know there is a page that has more information but I could not find it. BobPatio -
My computer is an E Machine (built by Gateway). While I was looking at programs to find more information about my computer I found a page " eMachines Recovery Center" I wish I could give you a screen shot but I tried that and found out that I did not know how. This page had 4 items listed:

Recovery - Factory system recovery
Programs - Application recovery - Add/Remove Programs
Hardware - Device driver recovery - eMachines User Guide
Applications and Drivers external media - Create Application and Drivers recovery disc

It sounds like I can GO to these programs to recover somethings. I have not tried any
of these nor do I know where I can get any explanation. Do you know where I can get help with E Machine computer? Bob
maybe ure CD was the problem try another CD becoz some CD`s that was burn was have a problem....Pardon me Bobh, for butting in. I saw in the thread that Broni suggested some free backup software and went there.

Broni, I wanted to find out what the paid edition means when they say, password protection, please.

Does that mean it will save the passwords or you can create a password for your files?

Thank you Broni and Bobh.Imnoguru -
I do not know the answer to your question. BobQuote from: ImnoGuru on January 19, 2010, 03:19:19 AM

Pardon me Bobh, for butting in. I saw in the thread that Broni suggested some free backup software and went there.

Broni, I wanted to find out what the paid edition means when they say, password protection, please.

Does that mean it will save the passwords or you can create a password for your files?

Thank you Broni and Bobh.

I have a acer laptop it is a WINDOWS VISTA.

IT GO TO WELCOME AND IT GO TO A ERROR
THE ERROR SAY
CONFIGURING UPDATES STAGE 3 OR 3 - 0
AND IT RESTART IT DO THAT OVER AND OVER
can some one please help.

DON'T HAVE A DISK First of all can you disable your caps key so you are not SEEMING to SHOUT!
You need to go to your last RESTORE point and START again.
If you need help doing this then we will help.

I am running vista home premium. I TRIED upgrading to windows 7 my computer wont READ either disk the 32 bit or 64. I have an inspiron 531 its about a year and a half old I have never reformated. I put in a very old disk of office 2000 and it was able to read it. If I reformated would this help resolve this issueIt needs to be a DVD drive...i suspect you may have only a CD drive.No I have a dvd driveBrand new Win7 disks ? ?

Did you try BOOTING to them ? ?Have you tried booting to the Windows 7 dvd or are you just trying it from within Windows? If you've only tried one, try the other just to make sure the disc and drive are okay.oops I'll try that thanks i DIDNT even think of that

Thanks Patio for your constructive help. So the ML6720 only came with the OPERATING system disc. I did make a LAPTOP recovery disc a couple of years ago but that's it. Any work around finding a vista disc?What - my posts weren't constructive?

Sorry Art, patio and I were just sharing a joke within your thread - no offense intende.I think telling someone who is very nicely TRYING to help me to "run" is neither constructive nor funny and something that is clearly going to offend the PERSON who it is aimed at.On the contrary, that's not what I was telling him. As I said, patio and I were sharing a moment of HUMOR - it was a private joke and I assure you he understood it. It had nothing to do with you or your thread and as I said, no offense to you was intended.

Task MANAGER FUNCTION is GRAYED out with a notation '' Disabled by the administrator". I am just a beginner and would appreciate any GUIDANCE. I use Avast as my ANTIVIRUS and Commodor for firewallhttp://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/why-is-task-manager-disabled/It may be a sign of some infection.

Ok so I have windows Vista. My monitor wouldn't turn on, so I had to send it in to get fixed. Instead, they sent me a new monitor. Pretty sure it's an HP 2009m...or something like that.

Now my problem is, webpages aren't displayed properly. For example, most colours are non-existent now, some tabs are invisible and I have to hover over them to find them etc.
To use a more specific example, I frequently go to www.mmaspot.net. If you go there, you'll notice that the website is mostly red, black and gray. It used to be like that for me as well. However, now it's just white, with missing tabs. I asked on their forums if anybody knew my computer problem, and unfortunately nobody could help. I found this forum, and I'm hoping it can be the solution to all of my problems

I tried to go to control panel > display > change resolution and all of those options, and NOTHING worked.
HELP PLEASE!Welcome to CH.
We are ready to help.
A question, Have you spoke to the PEOPLE that did the job?
They should have given you a CD with information about how to set up the new monitor. If so, did you try the install CD they gave you with the new monitor.
Can you please check and see what is the name of the monitor?

In Vista you can open the Device Manager and see if the new monitor is installed.
Screen Short of Device manager in Vista:
http://waxjar.com/devices.jpg
In my system it shows generic devises. But for the monitor you have it needs to be the specific monitor, a special driver is needed.
Well, I didn't talk to the people who did the job because when the new monitor was ready, I went and PICKED it up and installed it myself. I didn't mess with any of the details, I just plugged it in and connected it.

I followed your advice and checked the device manager, and it said that the monitor is properly installed.
My monitor is an HP 2009m 20" LCD.Quote

My monitor is an HP 2009m 20" LCD.

I recently installed WINDOWS 7 on a dual BOOT configuration with Vista on the other partition on my HP dv4 1030ee laptop. Everything seems to work fine and win 7 is great, but there is one important problem. On vista the fingerprint sensor works fine and on windows 7 it is not recognized. i THINK the DRIVERS are not installed for win 7 and so i did try to find the drivers on hp's website but still it doesnt work. I really want the fingerprint sensor to work on 7 as i use that for logging in to windows...but cant find the Digital persona software and drivers for windows 7. can someone please help me fix this? thanks.Have u went to download.com and looked for the necessary drivers?yes i just checked but did not manage to find any...
any other suggestions?Try this website ...

http://www.driverguide.com/


Are vista drivers compatible with Win 7 drivers, you could try making a backup of the drivers from the vista install and installing them to Win 7. Search google for a program called Double Driver Double Driver did the trick! I also found the setup for digital persona on vista which helped as well!
Thanks nothlit!

Does Windows 7 ALSO have issues with the product key having to match the edition like it did in Windows XP?

I see some advertised as working with both Retail and Upgrade, as well as both 32 bit and 64 bit.

I also heard that you can install any version (Home - Pro - Ultimate... ) of Windows 7 from any DVD because all versions have the same data files and the version installed is only dependent on the type of product key you enter.

Is this INFORMATION correct?

Thanks.I can only speak for the 32/64bit scenario...1 product key works for both versions.
In the retail ver. there is 1 DVD for each but only 1 key is needed...
Quote from: jkolak on January 22, 2010, 01:51:16 PM

I also heard that you can install any version (Home - Pro - Ultimate... ) of Windows 7 from any DVD because all versions have the same data files and the version installed is only dependent on the type of product key you enter.
Is this information correct?
Thanks.

I think you may have misunderstood Mulreay...i may not have been clear.