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Question: Suddenly my Hewlett Packard Printer 1210xi all-in-one, will not print. It appears ready but nothing prints. I have searched for new drivers, but they do not list VISTA drivers.Do you have Internet Explorer 7.0? This caused me trouble for my
1350 all in one. They had a patch but later I just got rid of IE 7.0
I use IE 6.0 or Firefox or AOL now.

I search your 3 in 1 here.
HP Software and Driver Download

and here

HP PSC 1210xi All-in-One

HP CUSTOMER Care | HP PSC 1210xi All-in-One | Software & Driver downloads

Software & Driver downloads
HP PSC 1210xi All-in-One Looks from the link that they do have Vista drivers...

I have SONY Desktop model number VGC-RC110G which came with Windows XP Home about a year AGO. Recently, I purchased Windows VISTA Home Premium and did a clean install. Since I have limited number of USB ports on my computer, I would like to continue to use my mouse and keyboard using PS/2 PORT. However, when I plug in my mouse and keyboard using PS/2, they don't work at all. But when I connect them using USB, they work fine. What are the things that I need to look into to fix this problem? What type of DRIVER should I upgrade so that I can use my mouse and keyboard using PS/2 on my SONY VGC-RC100G? Can someone please HELP me with this problem? Please.... I need help.

I have a Dell E520 with windows. After I installed Vista, when I start up I get error message "update manager" # 5 installshield. How can I get the message to go away? Thank YouI'm running Windows Vista and Internet Explorer browser. Didn't it come with Vista pre-installed ? ?
If so what led you to a re-install ? ?

More info...This issue is probably related with the version of Roxio CD burning software that CAME with your series, it is incompatible with Windows Vista (the driver that comes with it is) and it can cause this issue.

Check out www.dell.com and click Support and click "Downloads and More"
enter (or have it find) your model number, and download the updates it has there. I bought the Dell COMPUTER in Feb. with Windows installed but got a free up grade to Vista. I installed Vista last week when I got it.I went to Dell downloads, there are about 20. What do I need?Can you post the link to the Dell web page where you SEE those 20 ITEMS?Found a patch at Dell That worked.So that other people who search the forums with similar problems know, could you please TELL us the name of the patch?

I copied a jpeg picture in the Windows\Web\Wallpaper folder and WANT to make it the Desktop Theme. I right-clicked on the Desktop and selected Personalize. I then selected Desktop BACKGROUND. For Picture Location I selected Windows Wallpaper. The picture appears in the window. I selected the picture and clicked OK. However, the picture does not appear as the Desktop Theme. I went through this PROCESS a number of times, selecting the same picture, as well as DIFFERENT PICTURES in the Wallpaper folder, with the same result. For the record, I am able to change the Desktop Theme color. The computer is a very basic model: Compac Celeron 3.2G running Windows Vista Basic with 512mb. Can anyone offer a solution?can you browse to a location when you go to personalize? if so try doing it from the desktop(put the pic on the desktop)Does Vista have the Winows Picture And Fax Viewer? If so, try opening a picture, right-clicking on it, and going to Set As Desktop Picture.

Hi,
okay I will try to MAKE this quick and clear.
Christmas i bought my daughter a new computer. (windows xp home ed.)
She is GOOD with comps, or was before the teen aged hormones hit.
She had a virus on the comp.
Tried to clean it.
did not work. I am in another country so can't be there to do it myself.
So i simplified and just bought VISTA.
I would like to confirm the directions for formatting her comp before installing Vista on it.
The simpler the reply the better, as i will be relaying the into to her.
Thanks in advance.
so you bought vista to fix the virus?no evidently not.
i was planning on upgrading anyway
there is nothing on the comp to keep anyway.
so it kills two birds with one stone, so to sayis it an upgrade version or the full version of vistathe full vista of course.
i am basically going to tel her to open the bios and check the comp to boot from the c drive.
then stick the vista in and restart.

am i missing anything, or anyone have other suggestionsnope thats pretty much it, i think when it comes to installing vista..


just make sure the computer components are compatiable with vista to check go here to check compatiablitymtmuller ....... Quote

i am basically going to tel her to open the bios and check the comp to boot from the c drive.
then stick the vista in and restart.

Hey dear all,

my FRIEND asked me to install windows vista for her.
Her computer has a 32-bit celeron CPU @ 2.4 GHZ and 256 Mb of ram.
Does any one know if thats enough
I was quite wobbly about it...

thnks b4hand !!!youll need at least a gig of ram for vista to be HAPPY.. how big is the hdd??the hard DISK is 75 Gb. ok you should be alright with hdd MAYBE a bigger one wouldnt hurt just for more room for programs, but that will due.

make sure her computer components will be compatible with vista

Yes, SpeedFan does have a panel that can be used for overclocking on some systems but that can simply be ignored. The initial screen that appears when SpeedFan is opened shows the temperature info along with fan speeds and voltage readings. And, that screen is really all many users may need or be interested in. In that case, I don't see much learning curve; just install it and open it to view the default screen.

Again, I agree that PC WIZARD looks like a very nice program, based on the extensive information on the website. My point was that, if he mainly wants to monitor temperature, an extensive system reporting tool like PC WIZARD does much more than that and may be more than he wants.

I have Everest Home Edition installed and it tells me the same info that SpeedFan tells me. But, it does not display a temperature value in the system tray and allow for easy temperature monitoring that way. My system tray shows this:


If I double click on the temp to open SpeedFan, I see:


So, it's a quick and easy way to get temperature info.I think we have Hijacked this post soybean

I know and you know they don't need to do anything else with the SpeedFan
But... we all know how curious we all are and especially less experienced users
they tend to play with things, so I try to make it a simple as can be. Like (no offense to less experienced users by any means) I am talking with my Grandmother or 7 year old son who one day SOON is going to be telling me how to do things
I think SpeedFan is a cool program and if I needed to monitor my system I would probably go that route, it is a nice program with some really nice features I would have used in the days I was OCing my PIII 700 to 933
But these days I don't play around with my machines because they have more power than I need except when I am processing video,.
Now once I get my quad core with 4 gig of ram I am sure I will be more than pleased as I look over my shoulder to make sure wife doesn't see me wanting to upgrade my 6 month old system already

Ok, I apologize for not replying sooner, but I've been busy:

When I searched for 22a71def.exe, I found 3 things. 1 being the log for the one thing you had me run, 1 being from SYSTEM32, and another from somewhere else.

Was the SYS32 one the one I am looking for?

Also, with speedfan, it appears to only find 1 fan (Which I think is all I have on this computer.) And it's at 35C, which I'm assuming is perfect temperature as it showed a check next to it

Finally, and more importantly:

AVG Free cannot update for some reason. It is now out of date. When I attempt to do it manually, about 3 seconds into searching for updates I receive a pop up that says "Search was unsuccessful" with only an OK button.

What to do?YO when it gets to the virtual memory let the computer manage the page files n try to get 1/2 GB ram to make your computer very fast n avoid putting more music caz is the one that usually makes computers run slower, but 2 GB RAM will do n try compress your disk c to increase your memoryQuote from: Imperial on May 30, 2007, 01:04:33 AM

Ok, I apologize for not replying sooner, but I've been busy:

When I searched for 22a71def.exe, I found 3 things. 1 being the log for the one thing you had me run, 1 being from SYSTEM32, and another from somewhere else.

Was the SYS32 one the one I am looking for?

Quote from: Imperial on May 30, 2007, 01:04:33 AM

Ok, I apologize for not replying sooner, but I've been busy:

When I searched for 22a71def.exe, I found 3 things. 1 being the log for the one thing you had me run, 1 being from SYSTEM32, and another from somewhere else.

Was the SYS32 one the one I am looking for?

Yes, the one in the system32 is the file you should upload to VirusTotal. As for AVG...try again later; perhaps the site is experiencing problems.

Also, can someone provide proof or reasoning to support the validity in Closefrnds' post?

Quote from: Imperial on May 31, 2007, 07:36:23 PM

Also, can someone provide proof or reasoning to support the validity in Closefrnds' post?

I can tell you he is hosting illegal key makers for Microsoft software so I would suggest to stay away and for a Forum moderator look over the site to see if it is appropriate to be here.

See if you can go to the web site and download the manual updates from another computer and then transfer them to your computer with a flashdrive or CD.

ive just BOUGHT a new desktop,the trouble is ive got loads of hard ware thats been specially made for me.{no drivers}..everthing WORKS on win m.e. but not on vista...can i delete it and load m.e. vista is loaded into pc..ive tried formating pc ...kind regards theted ok where did you get the machine. if from dell or somewhere like that then vista should run fine becuase the hardware is vista aproved.. how old is this machine??hi,its a acer desktop..can i take out vista and load win m.e. or is there a way to run m.e. and vista on same pc...ive not got a CLUE about pc...all i KNOW is the hardware wont work on vista but works ok on my old pc which is running win m.e...kind regard's theted {the pc is brand new}brand new acer... do you see this sticker anywhere on it??

yes you can do a dual boot with me and vista.If it's a new Desktop why is there hardware involved that is optimised for ME ? ?

Somehow i don't think we're getting all the data here...

Vista can be wiped and a clean install of ME is no problem but i still don't quite get it...

If you want to know what all your options are including a dual-boot setup we need more info.hi patio,imy pc is a acer aspire e380..dual-core amd athlon 64x2 processer...sorry for not getting back to u earlier...i hope i can dualboot with me as i'm not to familiar ith vista..thats the main reason for anting to d/b..my pc...the pc is brand new,nothing has been added...kind regards theted...is it easy to do a dual boot and is there a tut on how to do it ...if its complicated i'll get someone in to do the job as i'm new to pcs... The problem is that even if you do manage to pull this off, there may not be drivers, especially VIDEO, for ME.If you are uncomfortable with how Vista looks different than ME and there have been quite a few changes you could switch to Classic view...

Also there is a good video on some of the changes in Vista that may help you navigate better...

Click Here...

Hope this helps.thnx patio my mom can use thatYou're more than Welcome.thanks alot for all the information guys... :)theted

My Hp LAPTOP is CURRENTLY running Windows XP Professional, Media Center Edition, with 80GB and 512MB. I've been thinking about buying Windows Vista Home Basic and UPGRADING to it, but I can't seem to decide if I really want to. Is there really much point in it, or should I just stick to what I have? And if I did upgrade to it, what would happen to all my files and pictures and music, would they be gone or would all my stuff still be there? And also, all my computer games and stuff that was made before Vista, would they work? Thanks You actually need a modern computer to meet the
requirements to run Vista properly.Most people
who have used Vista recommend at least 1GB of
ram.


I would stay with Windows XP.

You can however download Windows Vista upgrade
advisor-->HereI think your graphic card must be UPGRADED to support Windows Vista but it is recommended that you don't upgrade as some of the programs are not compatable You can't really do much to upgrade laptops.

Brand new Toshiba Satellite laptop, running on Vista. Everything is fine until a minute into the "session" when a 2 inch white line appears at the very top. Annoying. Basically, some program is causing it, since it's not there when it starts. I uninstalled MacAfee (will install another) and Google bar, because they came up later, made no difference. How do I see the order that they load up so I can eliminate (possibly) the one loading up the GLITCH? I already tried reinstalling the display driver, too.

Toshiba and Microsoft are no help, bouncing me between them - Microsoft wants to charge me for support of a brand new product! when did it start??It's brand new. It started the first day I TURN it on.oh.. UMMM have you messed with you display settings??I changed the wallpaper w/ my own picture. However, my picture comes out ok, when the "background" programs finish loading up is when it starts.is it a defualt wallpaper?no. but when I put the default it's still there. In Vista, there's a feature that shows the F keys on top, that's what is causing it, I think, since I can see the "tabs" slightly. My question is, how do I turn off some FEATURES that on the start up menu? That particular feature?ummm... im not sure seeing as i dont use vista lets wait and see what other members have to sayIf it's brand new, send it back to Toshiba.
They will give you a replacement if you insist.Again, Toshiba says since the hardware is working fine, etc. Besides, I'm going away and need the computer and by the time I come back the "cool off" period will be done. I guess I have to ask Microsoft how to do it - and be told that it's a long elaborate process. Well, thanks for the input. If they tell me how to do it, I'll post it here.k to be honest how does toshiba know the hardware is good? and plus you dont have a warranty??Quote from: unlovedwarrior on June 01, 2007, 08:03:08 AM

k to be honest how does toshiba know the hardware is good? and plus you dont have a warranty??

Well, success, sort of, I think, maybe. I got a DVDr/CDr COMBO for $65 and INSTALLED it. I also got some more CD's of a differrrent brand (did not have my usual brand) since I am was almost out due to all the MESSED up disks. I tried to BURN with one of my last CD's from another brand and got the same result as before. I then tried one of the new brand CD's and it worked. I did try a second CD brand on the old burner but I HOPE I did not buy a new burner when all I needed was a 3rd brand CD. Oh well, thanks for the help Contrex.

Hey,

I'm got following message from windows VISTA when i wanted to get into my e-mail. What does it mean

Thanks,
Steven

Server Error in '/' Application.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Runtime Error
Description: An application error occurred on the server. The current custom error settings for this application prevent the details of the application error from being viewed remotely (for security reasons). It could, however, be viewed by browsers running on the local server machine.

Details: To enable the details of this SPECIFIC error message to be viewable on remote machines, please create a tag within a "web.config" configuration file located in the root directory of the current web application. This tag should then have its "mode" attribute SET to "Off".











Notes: The current error page you are seeing can be replaced by a custom error page by modifying the "defaultRedirect" attribute of the application's configuration tag to point to a custom error page URL.










what PROGRAM??internet explorer
restore to defaults on verything

tools internet options go to each TAB and reset it to defualt if it has the option

Yesterday I got a free upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium in the mail. I just couldn't resist it, beings I was already thinking about buying it from walmart or somewhere. So, I did it. Now my laptop is way slower than it used to be, and I really really want my Windows XP Professional Media Center EDITION BACK! Vista looks cool and all, but I really love my other. So it's either buy more memory to make Vista run properly or go back to my old, which I want to do. Question is, can I? I don't have any recovery cds with my laptop, because it has a recovery hard drive PARTION thing instead. It RESTORES the laptop back to the way it was when I bought it, and I've used it before. (Before getting Vista.) So I figured that if I didn't like Vista, that's all I would have to do. Restore. Ok so now when I go to my computer, I click on the hard drive thing that has my recovery partion, then I click on the file "RECOVERY", and it's empty. i'm really scared that i am stuck with vista. ANY help would be appreciated. By the way my laptop is a Hp PAVILION dv6000, WAS running windows xp professional media center edition. But it is now Windows Vista Home Premium lol thanks reboot press f10 to recover and see if that helps if not contact hp and order some recovery cdsRead the below site.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925809If you can no longer see the Recovery partition than Vista has possibly hidden it or you deleted it inadvertantly when installing Vista...

Either way unlovedwarrior's suggestions are probably you're best bet.Quote from: unlovedwarrior on June 05, 2007, 05:13:22 PM

reboot press f10 to recover and see if that helps if not contact hp and order some recovery cds

Hello. I recently bought a Sony Vaio with Windows Vista on it. It has a bunch of crap I don't WANT on it so I decided to use a recovery DISC. When I insert the disc, it comes up with a whole bunch of options including open media files and such. Does anyone know what I do?What does the menu thing say? My guess is that it's just an autorun file.The recovery CD will return the MACHINE to the way it was shipped from the factory so i don't think this is a good approach...

What exactly do you want to accomplish ? ?The menu says mostly says to play the file. but i figured that it wouldnt do any good. i am trying to get all the stuff off of my machine. i have all the stuff i actually want saved to either my email or a cd.Quote from: patio on MAY 26, 2007, 06:54:13 AM

The recovery cd will return the machine to the way it was shipped from the factory so i don't think this is a good approach...

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Microsoft will release six sets of security patches next Tuesday, four of which will fix critical flaws in the Windows OPERATING system.

The critical Windows updates fix flaws in Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and other core components of the operating system, Microsoft said.

The software will be released as part of Microsoft's regular monthly security release, known informally as "Patch Tuesday." Microsoft is also planning less-critical updates for Visio and Windows Vista, the company said in a note, published today.

Microsoft considers an update critical when the flaw could be used by an attacker to remotely run UNAUTHORIZED software on the victim's machine, theoretically leading to the propagation of an Internet worm.

This MONTH, Microsoft has REVEALED a few more details on the upcoming patches than it has in the past. That's part of a new PLAN to help IT administrators better prepare for Patch Tuesday by letting them know exactly what versions of Microsoft's products will be affected by the updates.

Microsoft is slightly ahead of its 2006 patch rate. By June of 2006, the company had released 32 security updates. With these six updates, the June 2006 tally will be 35.

Last month, Microsoft released seven groups of patches on Patch TuesdayOh joy, more patches.
Thanks for the heads-up.

Sorry to repost this, but I didn't get any replies, and I have new information about it.


Ok, I have an Alienware Laptop(stats below) and I THINK it has an over heating problem. Because everytime I get on it to either
play WOW, or The Sims 2, or anything ELSE besides solitare or MS paint, it will run for a bit, then shut down. I have the charger
in, it works, the battery is normally at 100%. Recently I've purchased a cooling pad to place under it. Another thing is, is that
when it CRASHES, and I try to turn it on, it will almost fully boot to the logon screen,
but instead it will flash a quick error message that says:

"the application failed to initialize properly (0Xc0000142). Click on OK to terminate the application."

And then it will turn off, and reboot itself. It will continuously loop, trying to boot and reboot until I unplug the charger. I've also
noticed that it will stay on a lot longer with the charger disconnected than when it's plugged in. I'm pretty sure it's not the charger
itself, but purhaps the port, because it did this with my old charger too. If anyone has any ideas, I would really much appreciate it.
I can't afford to send it to alienware, and I'm sure it's the cause of my harddrive frying earlier. And even after a new harddrive and
all it is still doing this. Thanks


Inside my Laptop: sorry I don't know what's needed so I'm listing it all)
Area 51-M
Area 51M 5500 15.4" WXGA GREY kit display
Pentium M 740 1.73GHZ 2mb 533FSB Processor
Samsung 512MB DDR2 PC4200 Sodimm
Hitachi 80GB 5400RPM PATA Hard Drive
5500 Nvidia GO 6600 256MH DDR1 MXM2 video card
8X DVD+/-RW NEC
Intel pro wireless mini-pci 2915ABG LAN module wireless network
Intel mobile integrated high-definition audio sound card
Microsoft windows XP MCE 2005 COA operating system
Cyberlink powerdvd 5.0 oem 6 channel MCE version operating system
Owner Identification card operating system

Peripherals:
Mobile owner manual display
Windows XP MCE intel recovery cd V5111 operating system
Nero express cd with nero vision express software V6.0.0.16C optical driveI've been told to do dial-a-fix and combo fix, this it what it said


"admin" - 2007-05-30 12:24:49 Service Pack 2
ComboFix 07-05.27.BV - Running from: "C:\Documents and Settings\admin\Desktop\"

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2007-04-28 to 2007-05-30 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

2007-05-30 12:22
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\NtmsData
2007-05-30 11:45
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\CatRoot2
2007-04-30 22:16 92,208 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\WING.DLL
2007-04-30 22:16 27,136 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\WAVMIX16.DLL
2007-04-30 22:16 188,960 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\WINGDE.DLL
2007-04-30 22:16 12,800 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\WING32.DLL
2007-04-30 22:16
d-------- C:\Maxis
2007-04-30 22:15 297,472 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\uninst.exe
2007-04-30 22:15
d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\admin\WINDOWS
2007-04-30 22:15
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\admin\WINDOWS
2007-04-22 22:49
d-------- C:\Program Files\EndlessOnline
2007-04-20 02:29 56,832 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Iyvu9_32.dll
2007-04-20 02:29
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\SavedSystemFiles
2007-04-20 02:29
d-------- C:\Program Files\Take 2
2007-04-20 02:28 306,688 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\IsUninst.exe
2007-04-18 07:20
d-------- C:\Program Files\Wizards of the Coast
2007-04-13 00:36
d-------- C:\Program Files\EA GAMES
2007-04-13 00:35 442,368 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\vp6vfw.dll
2007-04-12 23:07 163,712 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\vidstub.sys
2007-04-12 22:56
d-------- C:\Program Files\Stardock
2007-04-11 13:10 8 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Kewl Clock.bin
2007-04-11 12:48
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Yahoo! Companion
2007-04-11 12:45
d-------- C:\Program Files\Yahoo!
2007-04-11 12:23
d-------- C:\Program Files\Furcadia
2007-04-11 12:23
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Dragon's Eye Productions
2007-04-11 11:52
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\MotiveSysIDs
2007-04-11 11:47 8,704 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\kbdjpn.dll
2007-04-11 11:47 8,192 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\kbdkor.dll
2007-04-11 11:47 6,144 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\kbd106.dll
2007-04-11 11:47 6,144 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\kbd101c.dll
2007-04-11 11:47 6,144 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\kbd101b.dll
2007-04-11 11:47 5,632 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\kbd103.dll
2007-04-11 11:22 552 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\d3d8caps.dat
2007-04-11 06:01
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\nView_Profiles
2007-04-11 04:48 163,840 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxres.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 838,930 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\smserial.sys
2007-04-11 04:46 73,728 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\sm56co.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 65,536 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56spn.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 65,536 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56itl.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 65,536 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56ger.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 65,536 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56fra.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 65,536 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56eng.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 65,536 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56brz.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 544,768 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56hlpr.exe
2007-04-11 04:46 49,152 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56jpn.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 45,056 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56cht.dll
2007-04-11 04:46 45,056 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\sm56chs.dll
2007-04-11 04:46
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\Motorola
2007-04-11 04:45 880,762 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ialmdd5.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 86,016 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxdo.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 827,100 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\ialmnt5.sys
2007-04-11 04:45 69,632 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\oemdspif.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 61,440 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\iAlmCoIn_v4277.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 516,096 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ialmgdev.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 507,904 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxcfg.exe
2007-04-11 04:45 49,152 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ialmrem.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 45,056 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxdgps.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 38,014 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ialmrnt5.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 36,864 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxexps.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 348,160 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxsrvc.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 229,376 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxpph.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 225,280 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxeud.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 2,289,664 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ialmgicd.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 194,426 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ialmdev5.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 155,648 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxtray.exe
2007-04-11 04:45 155,648 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxdiag.exe
2007-04-11 04:45 139,264 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxdev.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 131,072 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxhk.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 126,976 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hkcmd.exe
2007-04-11 04:45 118,784 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hccutils.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 114,688 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxzoom.exe
2007-04-11 04:45 112,763 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ialmdnt5.dll
2007-04-11 04:45 106,496 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxext.exe
2007-04-11 04:45 1,245,184 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxress.dll
2007-04-11 04:19 73,728 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\ALCFDRTM.EXE
2007-04-11 04:17
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Lang
2007-04-11 02:42 36,864 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\wbsys.dll
2007-04-11 02:42
d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Stardock
2007-04-11 02:42
d-------- C:\Program Files\AlienGUIse
2007-04-11 02:34 69,721 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\SynTPFcs.dll
2007-04-11 02:33 90,201 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\SynTPAPI.dll
2007-04-11 02:33 82,944 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\wdmaud.sys
2007-04-11 02:33 82,012 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\SynCOM.dll
2007-04-11 02:33 81,920 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\SynTPCo2.dll
2007-04-11 02:33 6,400 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\splitter.sys
2007-04-11 02:33 52,864 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\DMusic.sys
2007-04-11 02:33 188,928 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\SynTP.sys
2007-04-11 02:33 114,688 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\SynCtrl.dll
2007-04-11 02:33
d-------- C:\Program Files\Synaptics
2007-04-11 02:32 7,552 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\MSKSSRV.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 60,800 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\sysaudio.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 60,288 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\drmk.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 54,272 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\swmidi.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 5,376 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\MSPCLOCK.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 4,992 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\MSPQM.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 4,096 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ksuser.dll
2007-04-11 02:32 2,944 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\drmkaud.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 171,776 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\kmixer.sys
2007-04-11 02:32 142,464 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\aec.sys
2007-04-11 02:31 90,112 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\SOUNDMAN.EXE
2007-04-11 02:31 9,697,280 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\RTLCPL.EXE
2007-04-11 02:31 69,632 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\ALCMTR.EXE
2007-04-11 02:31 487,424 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\RtlExUpd.dll
2007-04-11 02:31 40,960 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ChCfg.exe
2007-04-11 02:31 294,912 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\HideWin.exe
2007-04-11 02:31 2,951,680 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\RtkHDAud.sys
2007-04-11 02:31 2,805,248 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\ALCWZRD.EXE
2007-04-11 02:31 156,672 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\RTLCPAPI.dll
2007-04-11 02:31 14,396,416 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\RTHDCPL.EXE
2007-04-11 02:31
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\RTCOM
2007-04-11 02:31
d-------- C:\Program Files\Realtek
2007-04-11 02:29 176,128 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\nvudisp.exe
2007-04-11 02:29




d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\nview
2007-04-11 02:26
d--h----- C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2007-04-11 02:26
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ReinstallBackups
2007-04-11 02:24 458,752 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\w29NCPA.dll
2007-04-11 02:24 3,210,496 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\w29n51.sys
2007-04-11 02:24 1,654,784 -ra------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\W29MLRES.DLL
2007-04-10 10:44
d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared
2007-04-10 10:44
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Adobe Systems
2007-04-10 10:36
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\admin\APPLIC~1\U3
2007-04-10 03:53
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\Downloaded Installations
2007-04-10 03:53
d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield
2007-04-10 03:51 176,128 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\NVUIDE.EXE
2007-04-10 03:50
d-------- C:\Program Files\Intel
2007-04-10 03:30
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Logfiles
2007-04-10 03:30
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\appmgmt
2007-04-10 03:17 87,040 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\WebFlowIDPersist.dll
2007-04-10 03:17 86,016 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\BJInstaller.dll
2007-04-10 03:17 73,728 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\BinaryAggregator1.dll
2007-04-10 03:17 40,448 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\BJAXSecurityManager.dll
2007-04-10 03:17 37,376 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ReportReader.dll
2007-04-10 03:17 327,680 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\snmpaxctrl.dll
2007-04-10 03:17 1,073,152 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ActiveUtils.dll
2007-04-10 03:17
d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motive
2007-04-10 03:17
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Motive
2007-04-10 03:04
d--hs---- C:\RECYCLER
2007-04-07 03:11 9,600 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\hidusb.sys
2007-04-07 03:11 21,504 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hidserv.dll
2007-04-07 03:11 12,160 --a------ C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\mouhid.sys
2007-04-07 03:08
d-------- C:\fd44083867a0411f6602e9189de3
2007-04-07 03:08
d-------- C:\f67a0d195bdeeaad12af35c9c6cf9f
2007-04-07 02:50
d-------- C:\Inetpub
2007-04-04 23:26
d-------- C:\Program Files\Windows Media Connect 2
2007-04-04 23:25
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\UMDF
2007-04-04 22:59 262,144 --a------ C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\ntuser.dat
2007-04-04 22:59
d-------- C:\WINDOWS.0\network diagnostic
2007-04-04 22:33
d-------- C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Windows Genuine Advantage

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


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{02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670}=C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll [2006-10-26 10:28]
{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}=c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll [2004-12-14 02:56]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run]
"nwiz"="nwiz.exe" [2005-04-15 08:18 C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\nwiz.exe]
"High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut"="HDAShCut.exe" [2005-01-07 17:07 C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\HdAShCut.exe]
"SynTPLpr"="C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe" [2005-03-18 17:35]
"SynTPEnh"="C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2005-03-18 17:34]
"SoundMan"="SOUNDMAN.EXE" []
"AlcWzrd"="ALCWZRD.EXE" []
"Alcmtr"="ALCMTR.EXE" []
"SMSERIAL"="sm56hlpr.exe" []
"BootSkin Startup Jobs"="C:\Program Files\Stardock\WinCustomize\BootSkin\BootSkin.exe" [2004-04-26 16:21]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\curr entversion\policies\system]
"InstallVisualStyle"=C:\WINDOWS.0\Resources\Themes\Royale\Royale.mssty les
"InstallTheme"=C:\WINDOWS.0\Resources\Themes\Royale.theme
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\WB]
C:\Program Files\AlienGUIse\fastload.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows]
"appinit_dlls"=wbsys.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\contro l\lsa]
Notification Packages scecli
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost *netsvcs*

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\curre ntversion\explorer\mountpoints2\E]
AutoRun\command- E:\LaunchU3.exe
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\curre ntversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{856164d4-ea68-11db-82d7-806d6172696f}]
AutoRun\command- D:\Autorun.exe
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\curre ntversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{ada70d15-e776-11db-8be0-00030d3903c2}]
AutoRun\command- E:\LaunchU3.exe

*Newly Created Service* - MESSENGER
*Newly Created Service* - NETLOGON
*Newly Created Service* - NTMSSVC
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catchme 0.3.692 W2K/XP/Vista - userland rootkit detector by Gmer,
Rootkit scan 2007-05-30 12:26:23
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS
scanning hidden processes ...
scanning hidden autostart entries ...
scanning hidden files ...
scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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Completion time: 2007-05-30 12:26:55
--- E O F ---search Microsoft.com for "application failed to initialize properly (0Xc0000142)".

Do any of the results pertain to your issue?

I went to IGN.com to watch a video for the upcoming Starcraft 2 game and when I clicked the link to watch the video, the WINDOW that pops up with the video in it claims that I did not have macromedia flash PLAYER 9. So I download the flash player from the adobe website and adobe says the installation was completed succesfully but I still cant watch the video at IGN, the same window claims that I don't have flash player 9, which is the one I downloaded, version 9,0,47,0. YOUTUBE VIDEOS work but next to nothing else does, any idea what could be the problem?

I'm running Windows Vista PREMIUM, Internet Explorer 7.0, and Windows LiveOneCare antivirus.Did you go here:
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=tn_15507
to check your version?

On a same page, it also says:

Quote

In some cases, the version number reported in the movie above may not match the version of the installed Flash Player. If you think that a later version of Flash Player is installed on your system than indicated in the movie above, then follow these steps:

1. Close and reopen the browser.
An earlier version of the player may be in use by the browser, preventing the upgrade.
2. Restart the machine.
An earlier version of the player may be in use by the system, preventing the upgrade.
3. Remove and reinstall the player.
An error may have occurred during a previous installation of Flash Player. To resolve this error, completely remove the player, restart your machine, and then reinstall Flash Player.

changed the dpi settings, went into control panel and manually tried to make the desktop icons smaller (went down to 16)...nothing. any help?Could be the screen resolution and if not that then you could try changing the icon size of the desktop folder (its in the favorite links list on the left of any folder).A.
1. Right click on the Desktop
2. Select View
3. SET it to CLASSIC Icons


B.
1. You can also HOLD down the Control key while the desktop is displayed
2. Use the wheel mouse to make the icons larger or smaller
3. This gives more control

Option "B" works only when under option "A" you have "Medium Icons", or "Large Icons" selected.
I missed this. Next time I'm working on vista I'll try that. Thanks Broni.

Evil_Cronos: I'm pretty sure it's not the resolution as that refers to the sharpness of the picture.Quote

I'm pretty sure it's not the resolution as that refers to the sharpness of the picture.

Alright I've been running Windows Vista Premium for about 2 and a half weeks and found little to complain about, but I knew that it wouldn't last. when viewing the icons of video files, the icons have (until now) shown a FRAME from the video similar to the PREVIEW on picture files. Now all of a sudden the icon is the basic icon for the type of file extension with no preview. I don't recall doing anything unusual, but I want to GET these previews back anyone know what to do?File's icon shows an icon of the application it's associated with.
I suspect, you lost correct file association.
It's easy to fix, but I need to know what application you usually open your video files with, and also when you go to Windows explorer, and look at any video file, what does it say in "Type" column?The type of file determins what program I open a file with and these files are AVI, MPG, and MPEG with DivX Player and WMV files with Windows Media Player 11. Under the type column is, depending on the folder, anyone of the metioned file types that are in that folder.Open Windows Explorer.
Navigate to any avi file, right click on it, click on "Open with", click on "Choose Default Program" (it may be named slightly different, like "Others", depending on Windows version).
A list of programs will open.
Navigate to DivX Player, select it (click), put a checkmark in a box next to "Always use the selected fiel...".
Click OK.
You are done.

Repeat same procedure for other type of files (for WMV, you'll pick Windows Media Player)I tried that and it didn't change anything. I've been playing around on this computer looking for anything that might effect the preview on the icons but nothing seems to fix the problem. It was working from the day I put the files on the computer til one day after I shut down the computer when I left the house and when I turned it back on later that day it didn't work.I think, I misread your question.
Go Start, and type in:
regsvr32 shimgvw.dll (<===there is a SPACE there)
Hit Enter.If you meant to type that in Run or the Dos Comand prompt then when I do an error message comes up saying
"The module "shimgvw.dll" was loaded but the entry-point DllRegisterServer was not found.

Make sure that "shimgvw.dll" is a valid DLL or OCX file and then try again."

I've read about other people using that method on Windows XP but from what I've seen it doesn't SEEM to work on Windows Vista, which I'm running. Any other ideas?Do you have thumbnails enabled?
Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder Options.
Click on View tab.
Under the Files and Folders tree heading, un-check (tick) the checkbox next to Always show icons, never thumbnails option.Yes, Only the video file seem affected though, my image file still have a preview for an icon.That's strange...
I checked MS site (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249873) about that "entry-point DllRegisterServer was not found" error, and it may indicate, that your "shimgvw.dll" is corrupted.
But...I tried the above command on my Vista, and I got very same error.

BTW,
Quote

I've read about other people using that method on Windows XP

I need some fresh air....LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

They are cooool
What program do you use to make icons?

I'll have to try it one day.....Dang day has only 24 hours...LOL

I'm working on developing a hack

Well i have Windows Vista for a Acer Laptop 80Gb...And well there are certain links i can't access..Meaning oh say 2 weeks ago i was able to click a "Forum" link to get to a certain game forum or help forum now when i click it all i can see is That hand icon when clicking on something and then it just freezes and a message pops up saying "Internet has stop working" Or something like that or it isn't working correctly. And well i can't click on confirmation links and stuff like that..And it's a big nusance because i can't click on anything anymore and access that page...Anyone KNOW what i'm talking about or is this UTTERLY abnormal to any of you?
If anyone can help i really appreciate it. THANKS in Advance Please i'd really like a fast reply..I need to access a link and i can't !>,I really need a fast reply on this one if anyone has ANY ideas on what im talking about please speak up. I need all the help i can get on this. (Make it fast before i resort to THROWING my laptop down the stairs. Hehhe)
More information on your system would help a lot.
Version of windows you're using.
What browser you're using.
The precise error message you're GETTING and on what pages you get it.
What protection programs you have installed. (anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc.)
Hmmm....I'm using Vista, broswer well don't know =P
Hmm...I have norton.
The precise error message is, "Internet has stop working" (After a few secs.) "Internet is now restarting" basiclly, it restarts everytime i click on some sort of link. But not all, mainly like advertise websites, some forums, Stuff like that. I was reccomended to delete temporary internet files, and have but no use.
Now, i don't know what to do. And i need to click on an importan link and can't cause EVERY time it stops working. Any ideas?Can you google the site and enter it there?There is still alot of info missing so you are reducing this to guesswork...not good if a quick solution is needed.
Does Norton include a firewall and have you checked it to see if it's blocking it ?
Vista is not a browser so you are probably using IE7...have you checked it's settings ? ?
How do you connect to the web ? ?
Is the laptop wired or wireless ? ?
I could go on but you get the idea...

I have a Vaio LAPTOP with Vista.
About 4 days ago I lost any moving pictures on my laptop - obviously don't know the technical terms for this!
I can't watch any films on You Tube, and email attachements that are moving. I can't see any advertisements or websites that require Flash.

I have tried to DOWNLOAD Flash and ActiveX but nothing happens. All my ADD ONS are enabled.

I haven't downloaded any funny software that should affect these things but i didn install and uninstall DiveX a couple of weeks ago

I don't have a clue what's happened - can anyone help??

I am running Windows XP SP2.

I downloaded a program called Vista Explorer.
Every time I run it, it crashes.

In FACT, anything that MAKES my COMPUTER look like Vista, will crash.
Sometimes I feel like Bill Gates is watching me now!

Help?I rectly was having problems making my XP look like vista but I found this site with a program that works, so try it out and let me know. www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.130.htmQuote from: TOAO on October 06, 2007, 03:22:27 AM

I rectly was having problems making my XP look like vista but I found this site with a program that works, so try it out and let me know. www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.130.htm

You still need a format and a fresh install as has been suggested...
What are you waiting for ? ?

Quote from: TOAO on October 06, 2007, 03:22:27 AM

I rectly was having problems making my XP look like vista but I found this site with a program that works, so try it out and let me know. www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.130.htm

Please note that this "BricoPack" will damage AVG even more...
Already having trouble with AVG.

And my broadband cannot download anything around 20 MB...

ok heres the run down

i just switched my old HP computer to a new one so i had to put all my files onto a personal media drive

well in my old computer i had a folder with some "private" pictures that i didnt want anyone to find so i put LIKE access denied to everyone but me on that computer

then i switched everything into my personal drive including that folder

and now that im here on my new computer i kant open the folder or anything.. and ive tried changing ownership and playing around with the permissions in the security tab and it still wont work

can anyone please help??

Let's hope you still have a user account on the old computer. If not you are screwed. You need to copy the folder back and take off the access denial. Then copy it over and redo your security.

The reason is that when you create a user on a new computer, even though the user name is the same as before, the security encryption uses a COMPLETELY different random KEY and therefore the access denial from before is not possible to remove.

By the way, you do know you'll go blind eventually from looking at "private" pictures?



You can try this solution:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881
If it works.Broni, I think you are right! I was thinking he had ENCRYPTED the folder, I don't know why.

I hope, it works, but on the other hand I may be blamed for his blindness....LOL

I was gonna buy a graphics card but it said certified for vista n I was wondering if the certified for vista video cards work on xp pro as well or would it only work for vista? I don't see why hardware would not work on a certain OS but what can you guys tell me?I got this off the MS site: Please read the sentence in italics.
Windows XP Professional: CHECK Compatibility

There are two options for checking compatibility of your software and hardware to make sure your system is ready for upgrade to Windows XP:

• Search Windows Marketplace
Windows Marketplace features products that are compatible with Windows XP. You'll find Windows Marketplace HELPFUL if, for example:

• You have Windows XP and are considering buying NEW software or a new hardware device but want to check its compatibility first.


If you do not see a product in Windows Marketplace, it does not necessarily mean the product will not work with Windows XP—to be sure, you should check with the product's manufacturer.
• Use the Upgrade Advisor
The Upgrade Advisor is a tool you can download and install to check if your system hardware and software are ready for upgrade to Windows XP.

Quote from: Nugi on October 06, 2007, 05:38:11 PM

I was gonna buy a graphics card but it said certified for vista n I was wondering if the certified for vista video cards work on xp pro as well or would it only work for vista? I don't see why hardware would not work on a certain OS but what can you guys tell me?

I live in IRAN.
I BOUGHT a lab from UAE model no. PSU30E-01K017AR.seria no.: 77935921w the windows is vista but in iran we use XP and don't have vista.How can i CHANGE its windows from vista to xp in Iran?buy a windows xp cd and reformat the COMPUTER but make sure you get all the drivers for the computer and burn them to a cd or put them on a flash drive

Yesterday I was going to shut down the computer and hit either log off or switch user and bow i cannot get back on as the administrator . I have HP windows vista. Its only a couple of months old. My wallpaper is gone, ALONG with all of my bookmarks etc. I tried doing a system RECOVERY, that didnt help. If I shut down and restart everything I did add, book marks, set up email accounts is gone again. I get an error message the says user profile not loaded correctly. you have been logged on witha temporary file. see you event log or administrator. Event log doesnt tell me anything. How do I log on as administrator? When I start the computer it has my little Icon and name but then I get the error message. TIA,

SherryThe builtin administrator is disabled by default in Windows Vista.

If you want to use this account, the first THING you'll have to do is enable the administrator using Computer Management.

But then it still does not SHOW up on the Welcome Screen.
Like in XP, you have to add a registry key to accomplish this.

1. Start the registry editor.
2. Browse to HKEY_LocalMachine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
3. Create a new key: SpecialAccounts
4. In the SpecialAccounts key, create another new key: UserList
5. In this key, create a new DWORD value: Administrator
6. Set this value to 1

Then you should be able to logon with the builtin administrator.

Ok i can't seem to get my Vista to install!

Everything goes fine, UNTILL right at the last part i get a BSOD, and the computer RESTARTS upon it's restart the SYSTEM starts to load like it should but as windows load a message saying "An unexpected error has occured and cuased windows to restart, please restart your system and restart the installation", Proplem is every time i try to install it - IT WILL NOT WORK.

It just repeats with the BSOD, i have rebuilt the system 3 times, and nothing.... i have no clue what is causing this.. the Hard Drive is good, Memory test checks out good, i tried to start in Safe mode, but i get an error that says "Windows can not finish installing in safe mode, please restart windows normally".

The system is a P4S800D-X Asus w/ AGP 8x ATI x1300, 3.0 Ghz Intel Celeron, 1.5 Megs of Ram, 80gig Maxtor HD w/ My Book 320gig External.

PLease hek[emailprotected][emailprotected]!%R#EQFDUse windows xp pro.

I wouldn't recommend Vista for another few years.yes, i had vista on one of my computers, i am so disgusted with vista's compatibility issues. i PAID for a vista liscense and threw it out, it was a waste of money, i put XP back on.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FVbf9tOGwnoI agree vista is trash...

Proplem is i had XP on this Hard Drive, and i can put it back on it HOWEVER, XP will not work either, you see i install it, and everything appears to work fine however, the first time XP tries to load i got another BSOD, and this time it's saying to check for viruses, and make sure the Hard Drive doesn't have bad sectors, but like i said i have done checks on the HD it's fine.

So... i've had Vista working on this computer before, but it just stop working for no reason, i went back to XP, Xp stopped working, so i reinstalled XP - And it started doing what i described above...

I just want my Effing computer working i been screwing around with this for days...The last 3 posts are worthless...we're not here to throw out opinions on what people are / will be running.
Save it for the Windows is garbage FORUMS. Were here to help with Computer issues period.

On that note ..segeris is this an MS Vista CD you are using or a copy someone burned for you ? ?
Check the CD itself for scratches and or smudges...use a lint free cloth to gently clean it.
Has there been any issues with the CD drive you are running it on ? ?
ALSO what OS are you installing it over ? ?
When you say the HDD and RAM are both good what diagnostics did you use to determine this ? ?
Post back with the details and we'll go from there...

Ok, I recently started using vista and noticed that many of my games were not recegnising my sound card, a creative xfi, so I sent an e-mail to creative and they told me that it was an operating system limitation not a sound card ISSUE, though there was the alchemist program which supports some games.
So my general query is, does anyone know if microsoft intends to restor the sound compatability at a future date or not?Creative is the one dropping the ball on this one...it's their product they should have Vista drivers written for it.
I'm afraid they are passing the buck.overmind
You should go to Creative web site, and look for a new DRIVER for your sound card. What is your card model?My sound card is an XFI gamers edition (running in gaming mode) - but I already have the latest drivers for both it and the alchemist program - I was just wondering if they were extending their support for older titles, but if what patio says is right then chances are that they won't/Here is a Beta driver i found for your card...as always with BETA drivers use caution and make sure your IMPORTANT stuff is backed up...
I suggest reading the entire thread to see if it worked for others.
Another GOOD spot to check is the Forums for the specific game you are running...lot's of times they find out first about any drivers including video and audio.You may try another thing. Find your game ".exe" file (file, which starts a game). Right click on it, click on Properties, click on Compatibility tab, and, if allowed (not grayed out), put a checkmark in "Run this program in compatibility mode for": Windows XP should be listed there.patio - thank for the link, but I think I will just wait for them to finish the driver

Broni - I did not think of this line - I will try but as creative had to release a different program to allow compatability this might not work, but I will try.

Hi there

Some time ago I must have wanted to UNINSTALL something but CANT RECALL what it is on my main computer. it doesnt get used a lot.

Now when I start up Windows Home Edition and log in.

The following things happen:

1 - Please wait while windows configures unload.
2 - The feature you are trying to use is on a CD ROM

AT THIS POINT I PRESS CANCEL AS I DONTKNOW WHAT IT IS THATS TRYING TO UNINSTALL AND IF I HAD THE DISK FR THE THING I THINK I WOULD HAVE DONE THE UNISTALL PROPERLY AT THE TIME

3 - Then Error 1706 comes up saying no valid source could be found for product unload. The windows instaler cannot continue.

So thats the extent of the PROBLEM ... I have to keep cancelling it down till it all goes away.

How do i stop this from HAPPENING at all! At start up.

Any suggestions would be brill.


Many thanks in advance

Yummy
Any clue on what it was you were trying to un-install ? ?how about system restore?

Im affraid not, it cant be found. I could download one HOWEVER. It would have to be a spanish copy im guessing.

What does that function do? (sfc /scannow).Quote from: daniel.lee904 on October 01, 2007, 03:48:41 PM

Im affraid not, it cant be found. I could download one however. It would have to be a spanish copy im guessing.

What does that function do? (sfc /scannow).

like i said,i got a windows vista laptop recently;the problem is:it cant run any games do to its very weak video card!i would SPECIFICALLY want to be able to play:call of duty 2
now ,i did an online CHECK if i could run the game:results:
Video Card
Minimum: 3D Hardware accelerated card required - 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64 MB (NVIDIA GeForce2 Ultra+ /ATI Radeon 8500+)
You Have: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset FAMILY () FAIL: Sorry, your video card does not MEET this minimum requirement.

Video Card Features - Minimum attributes of your Video Card Video RAM: Required - 64 MB , You have - 36.0 MB fail!!!!!!!
Video Card 3D Acceleration: Required - Yes , You have - Yes
Video HW Transform & Lighting: Required - Yes , You have - No fail!!!!!!
Vertex Shader Ver.: Required - 1.1 , You have - 0.0 fail!!!!!!
Pixel Shader Ver.: Required - 1.1 , You have - 2.0
i dont know if i can change video cards on a laptop(i cant find it inside of my laptop) but i do posses something called an express hole where u can stick cards in or whatever.can i put in a new card here to play this game or what do i do to make me able of playing this game:please help!!!!!


What kind of laptop? Who made this laptop? Model?

But my advice to you is buy a new laptop. Upgrading a laptop is not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced.
is a MEDION computer,idk more of the nameplase explain me what expres thnig goes on laptop and if it relates to video caardlots of mistypes^^^:i ment:what does the expres port which is on a laptop do?The video that comes in a laptop is on the motherboard...upgrades are most times impossible...when possible they are prohibitively expensive.
Sorry.

I use Vista Operating system and when I woke up this MORNING the computer crashed. What I would like to try to do is recover some or all the files I had saved on the computer. I do have a dos prompt.More information is needed.
What do you mean when you say crashed?
Post any error messages you're getting.
What happened up to the crash?
Have you tried restarting it?
More information on the computer in question would also be good.Quote from: gatorfan992001 on September 14, 2007, 07:34:05 AM

I use Vista Operating system and when I woke up this morning the computer crashed. What I would like to try to do is recover some or all the files I had saved on the computer. I do have a dos prompt.

I have Vista, I don't like it. I want to install XP. Before I start, I want to get drivers for all my hardware. I have sound and video drivers, I just need NETWORK card drivers. I have an "nVidia nForce Networking Controller". Where do I get drivers for it? I looked on the nVidia website and where it tells me to choose my device there are many options under "nForce". I don't KNOW which one to pick. Can somebody help me?What is the make and model of your computer...or is it a custom build?It's an HP Pavilion a6000n desktop PC.I'm having a little trouble finding an XP driver for that particular model network controller.

Tell me...is that an on-board controller? I'm assuming it is. If so...you may need to cross your fingers and hope XP recognizes it...or, if you have a separate PCI Network adapter lying around...you can use it. They're relatively inexpensive...about $15 at Wal-Mart...just depends on where in the world you are. If your username is any clue...I'm not sure if they have a "WALLY World" in Russia.

I went to HP Support for drivers as they pertain to your model...and the only drivers they have are for Vista and Vista 64-bit. That's not good. Oh and I live in Canada, I moved here. The network adapter is onboard. I have a solution for this if XP won't recognize it..... When I just got this computer, I got a USB wireless adapter. It didn't have drivers for Vista, so I just moved the router to the Vista Computer and used the wireless thing for my old computer which has XP. If XP won't recognize, I'll just move the router BACK to the old computer and use the wireless adapter.Have you CONTACTED HP ? ?
They'll probably ship you a MBoard driver CD for nothing...specify XP if that's what you need.

I'm operating VISTA home premium - within Device Mgr and under Network adaptors - I have 5 ITEMS showing a small yellow triangle with a question mark, these are -

6TO4 Adaptor
6TO4 Adaptor
Microsoft 6to4 Adaptor#14
isatap.(995E7B2F-OB1E430D-95D5-4983F88E730D)
isatap.(A3FB1218-OEED-4675-9C25-C346A2C9CE4E)

What does this mean? Is something malfunctioning? Can I sort them? Should I delete them?
There are ANOTHER 2 -

Speedtouch USB ADSL PPP
Via Rhine 2 Fast Ethernet Adaptor

But both of these do not show any yellow triangles like the others above.

What's going on here?Lots of Vista users get these showing for 6 to 4 adapters and isatap. especially Dell and HP OWNERS. If your PC is working OK don't worry.

Thanks, I was begining to worry about these.

Hi, I recently downloaded a program called "BitTorrent" that some mates had told me about (so I wasn't 100% sure how it was used but it seemed PRETTY straight forward). The program seemed fine, I even got it off the official site. I then downloaded a "Torrent" off the net to open through the program. After downloading it I then double clicked it resulting in a familiar window popping up to ask me which program I would like to run it through. As I was going to open the file through BitTorrent I thought it would e best to select that program to run it through. However it didn't go well. My computer is now trying to open every single program that I select through BitTorrent. I set a restore POINT before downloading the program as I usually do do before downloading anything but now it is even trying to open System restore through BitTorrent! I'm no genius when it comes to computers so I am unsure as to whether it was a virus or a fault. I'm just praying that someone here can help me.

Thanks,

Alien_1



EDIT: oh, almost forgot it may help if you knew that I am using Vista home premium. Thanks again, Alien_1Hi.....Have you uninstalled this program? If not do it......If you did...Have you shut down and restarted your system?....If so...shut down and stall your system disk.......We do'nt know what system you have...so pls inform us.....Thanx....[/i]yeah I have uninstalled it and rebooted my computer however I don't REALLY understand what you mean by "Stall your system disk" if you could explain in a littl more detail that woud be great thanksSorry about that! Pls INSTALL your system disk....You will lose some programs and apps, but the system will be as you purchased it..... also did you shut-down the system-not reboot it...... If you want to try and find this program without The system disk install.......go annd click start - then press RUN - a little panel should appear - type msconfig- click ok, now your in your system config utility..... go to the services tab and click it....at the BOTTOM check the box hide all MS services... the only apps running should be anti-virus....look for things that do'nt look right....and disable them...if you are not possitive of what a program is.....write down and google it to find its meaning....if this fails..... system disk time!!!! goood luckHOLD ON A SECOND HERE...
robit i know you are trying to assist but you need to let people know they will lose all their data and programs on a re-install. So let's move a little slower unless all data has been backed up
There is a problem with your file associations...
Start by uninstalling the bittorrent app.
Re-boot and go to Start/ All Programs...find Command Prompt, right click it and select run as administrator...at the command prompt type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter. Have your Vista CD handy as it may ask for it.
Post back with the results...1. well since you did have restore point before installing bittorrent, then restore back to that point in time, unless computer tells you it can't do that.

2. check your computer with anti spyware and anti virus program(s)

3. if you have done above and you are you have clean system, then try resetting the default programs used to run files on default (like music player, default browser, etc) and checking other settings that you think might have affected what programs open what things.

4. if nothing work, then back up all important files / files you want to save, make list of all software you will need to reinstall, then reinstall windows or boot recovery cd, or use recovery program.

If you have HP or compaq computer, then you most likely have recovery program on computer already installed by manufacturer, so just run upon rebooting by pressing correct keys and following directions.
thanks for suggestions but I managed to find a solution here:

http://forum.bittorrent.com/viewtopic.php?pid=131#p131

I tried to play a new cd today (WMP is version 11). An error message states that WMP cannot access the file. The file might be in use, or I might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or my proxy SETTING might not be correct. Huh? I tried another cd, same message. Has someone been fooling around with my laptop? This is a new and frustrating DEVELOPMENT. Help! how about the other players such as real one, winamp, power dvd?
are they WORK?
try installing back the WINDOWS media player if the others fine

I am having trouble removing my shareaza program. when i try to uninstall message says uninstall files not found. I think shareaza is slowing down my computer. Any help appreciated.Yh that's why i use basic torrent file sharing and not all this fancy mumbo jumbo ...... go to c:\ in my computer program files LEFT click any folder so its highlighted type S it should come up under the S section delete anything remotely to do with that program and then try a unistall...remove all traces.... that program also endures a painful BLOW of addware into your computer so i suggest running superantispyware...

Goodluck Mbays, I've been running shareaza for over a year without a problem. There are many things that will slow down your computer. What makes you think it's that program?Shareza is like kazza...... i dont like it memory hog as well...well i use ares a lot, but you can download faster and get infected faster then other p2p.. Yh but ares can also be used as bitorrent i have it as well.... i think its the best p2p going .....

Tony run ccleaner and then dl eusing and go to file and make a full backup of your registry file then, click scan for errors (or something like that, and finally repair (or fix) errors, then restartQuote from: unlovedwarrior on September 27, 2007, 09:15:55 AM

run ccleaner and then dl url= http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm] eusing [/url] and go to file and make a full backup of your registry file then, click scan for errors (or something like that, and finally repair (or fix) errors, then restart

when i try to uninstall message says uninstall files not found.

then reinstall it and uninstall it

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help....When I turn on Windows Vista I GET a black screen with this error:File: \Boot\BCD
Status: 0xc0000034
Info: The Windows Boot CONFIGURATION Data file is missing required information
It wants me to insert the windows INSTALLATION disk

I GOT this fixed, but my question is: Is this a glitch within Vista and if so has Microsoft developed a patch for it YET? In other words, what's to stop it from happening again?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927391

I'm wondering if anyone knows how to send distribution lists of 200+ at a time.
I was told that outlook will not allow me to send more than 100 address in one distribution list...is this true?

I appreciate any assistance. I wouldn't worry about whether or not Outlook 2007 can handle 100 or 200 distribution lists...

I'd be WORRYING about whether or not my ISP would allow me to spam this MANY people at one time.Strongly AGREED. If the OP was asking in connection with work, say he has to EMAIL 200 colleagues, then either he would already know how to do it, or his IT dept would be the obvious first port of CALL. No help for spammers here!

He must be foolish because his IP will be logged here...

Hello Everyone

I just formatted my computer, and stuck in my windows XP disk and i get this message.

im fairly good with computers , but im stuck on this and need my computer badly for school
Below is the message i get when i start up my computer with the Cd rom in the drive. The left the computer for 30 minutes and it stays at that screen, any help would be wonderful.

I also formatted it from windows VISTA


---------------------- The Message --------------------

Fd- 1.44 System type ( 06 )
Starting caldera DS- DOS

3.27 copyright (c ) 1992-1998 - all rights RESERVED

--------------------------------------------------------------------
My computer does not have a floppy drive in in!!!!


Regards

AndyRemove the floppy from the drive and re-boot...The computer does not have a floppy drive in it, and i booted from a cdAre you SURE there isn't a floppy? Have you taken the cd out and changed your boot sequence back to book from the hard drive first?Yes im positive, and i had the cd rom first and then the hard drive second, so i changed it back to hard drive first and i get the same results, im soo stuckWho made this XP CD ? ?
I don't believe MS XP CD's have Caldera Dos on them...if they do it's the first i've heard of it.I've NEVER heard of that EITHER being on a MS XP cd. Can you tell us where you got that cd?its a legit version of windows it came in a case , and everything.Does it end after loading at a Dos prompt such as C: ?

If so type D: and hit Enter...
At the D: prompt type setup and hit Enter...

I can honestly say i've never seen this from an XP CD. Does the CD have holograms and say Microsoft all over it ? ?

Using windows vista and Incredimail as default email client.
Every time I try to reply to an email address direct from any web site Windows Mail opens and I then can't send the mail - how do I change any settings to make this automatic to incredimail to respond instead of Windows Mail, I can't seem to find anywhere to do this. control panel/internet options/programs tabThanks for your very prompt reply - unfortunately I've tried these settings and get a message after applying 'use my current e-mail programme' stating - 'could not perform this operation because the default email client is not properly installed'
Tried re-installing Incredimail a number of times but without resolving the problem - message still comes up as above!Contacted Incredimail support - they seem to think it's due to Incredimail not being fully Vista compatable.
When asked when the programme will be updated to become compatable they avoided the question and changed the subject!Quote from: RsC on September 20, 2007, 08:24:30 AM

Contacted Incredimail support - they seem to think it's due to Incredimail not being fully Vista compatable.
When asked when the programme will be updated to become compatable they avoided the question and changed the subject!

Using Incredimail isn't vital - necessary, but not vital, particularly as I have a variety of templates set up for a number of associations I'd use to reply to users within those areas.
Another consideration is I've paid to use the additional functionality of Incredimail through their options on letterheadings/notifiers etc., so I don't really want to give up on it that easily. And I find the windows mail boring and uninviting to use.
I guess i've just got to wait until they get their sh.t together on Vista

If you don't like dull looking programs, and want something with a lot more options, ...

I guess i've just got to wait until they get their sh.t together on Vista

I have a Compaq Presario V2600 Notebook and it was running slowly (Windows XP) so I shut it down and now it won't fully load when I turn it BACK on.

I get to the blue screen that says "windows is starting up" and it just FREEZES on that. I have no idea what to do from this point...

loooooooooooooooow RAM. get more RAM.Quote from: vindi on September 24, 2007, 10:55:40 AM

loooooooooooooooow RAM. get more RAM.

help....When I turn on Windows Vista I get a black screen with this error:File: \Boot\BCD
Status: 0xc0000034
Info: The Windows Boot Configuration Data file is missing required information
It wants me to insert the windows installation disk


My question is: is there something I can download off the internet to substitute so I don't have to wait for the installation disk (it will take a week to get here)

My new laptop (1 month old) HP Pavilion dv6426us stopped recognizing CD/DVDs. I was playing a CD and it got hung halfway through. I have to force restart the system to get out of the program. Since then it is not recognizing any CD/DVD. This is only the second time I played a cd in the drive. It was linkysys router information CD. My operating system is Windows Vista. The CD icon is being displayed in my computer and if I dont insert a CD it will EJECT out asking to insert a CD. But if I insert a CD it will not recognize the CD/DVD. I removed the upper and lower filters from registry also tried system recovery, but STILL not working. Pls let me know if I NEED to REPLACE the hardware or is it a software problem which I can fix.

Looking for a reply.It does not recognize any CDs?If it is ONE month old i would be excersizing the Warranty on that machine pronto...

I just installed vista ultimate 64 bit but I don't have codecs cuz avi movies won't play in mce does ANYBODY know of a good complete codec PACK for vista (with mce codecs) thanks

edit when I try to open a FILE from my xp partition then I have to make myself the OWNER of the file is there an easy WAY to fix that?Some codecs here for you. As for you second problem. Can you explain it a bit better. When you try to open a file on your XP partition it prompts you and asks you what exactly.

Hi, Just purchased a Compaq notebook with Vista Basic and preinstalled with Norton, so I removed
it (Norton) because I hate it and the machine became a rocket - no problems. Then I
installed Trend Micro AV and now I can't open the Windows Mail program at all, the message says I don't have enough memory to do it. (Error message 0x80070005,5) Further it says that the app couldn't be opened because the MSOE.Dll could not ne initiated. I removed Trend but still have the same problem. Also I am getting error messages at startup and in EXPLORER concerning missing desktop locations (Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\Desktop), The IE shortcut was removed from the start menu and I cannot ACCESS the quick launch toolbar, any ideas?

Do you have any antispyware protection? Are you able to run System File Checker?Hi, umm... just installed Onecare which is presently looking for bugs, have run Crap Cleaner & Tune up Utilities which found errors and repaired them but I still have the problem. Also Vista's help menu finds no topics no matter what I type in there ie: Vista, Windows, I wish I never bought this thing etc.... you knowSome good antispyware programs are SUPERAntiSpyware and AVG Antispyware Free. Try installing and running these and SEE if they find anything. By the way, a good antivirus program is AVG Free.Ok thanks, I'll give that a try but I'm pessimistic about the RESULT Well we learn something everyday! Antivirus didn't help but I figured out the fix ... Created a new account in Users and set that as the administrator - worked a treat, everything is now fully functional - KEWL! Thanks for the help.
No problem . When it comes to computers, there is ALWAYS something new to learn.

I have Vista on my computer RIGHT now.
I greatly dislike it so i went to reformat with Windows xp.
Everything went well until i selected the option to install windows.
I clicked the option to install and an error message came up telling me it failed to detect a hard drive.
Im running the computer right now so my hard drive is not broken.




Dell
Inspiron 1420 laptop
Intel core duo 1.50GHz (2)
2gig ram
Toshiba MK1637GSX 140Gig HDyou cannot switch back to xp just like that.
there are many WAYS to do this, but the easiest 1 are by making the hdd as a slave & format by right clicking it.
then, hook it back as a master,then do the xp install.Do you have a SATA drive?You will have to manually load the SATA drivers.Very early on in the XP SETUP process you will see a prompt at the BOTTOM of the page stating "PRESS F6 to install SATA drivers"...hit F6 at this point and have your driver disk ready.Quote from: kuszmania9999 on September 22, 2007, 02:16:12 AM

you cannot switch back to xp just like that.
there are many ways to do this, but the easiest 1 are by making the hdd as a slave & format by right clicking it.
then, hook it back as a master,then do the xp install.

Hello, I am RUNNING Windows Vista Home Premium, It can pre-installed with allot of crap of course. Now these are the specs for my desktop.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ 2.10 GHz
1024 MB of RAM - 894 MB after my shared memory video card eats the rest.
320 GB HDD

I'm not running a hole lot on this Desktop, I've only had it for a month now and it's running 100% CPU usage and 70% RAM. Now I run ad-aware and Windows WASHER along with defraging almost daily. This still doesn't really fix the problem much.

I don't have a legit XP disc so I don't want to really take the chances of formating and starting fresh. Any suggestions ?First try uzing a program called "zappit" from cnet . com, its free and will clean up all the videos, giffs, IMAGES you collect from surfing the net, it will also rid your computer of all the porn. Clearing your temp files does not do this and this program will get rid of a ton of crap you didnt even know you had. And why would you go back to XP from vista? It doesnt matter that its no legit, they work find Run these 2 online scanners.
Ewido/AVG Anti-Spyware Online Scan
Panda ActivescanWell I'd go want to go back to XP for two REASON's. It seems I've ran into a lot of compatibility problems with a lot of software. Then of course because my resources are being ate up so much, and I've only owned the PC for a month. Also I frequintly run ad-aware , windows washer, defrag, and disk cleanup. Plus this PC came with Norton which seems to serve no purpose but good at eating more resources. But I will try the recommended software and see what happens.How will you revert to XP without a legit CD ? ?I agree that vista is bloated, I'm running vista ultimate on an alienware and I just don't see the advantages that it has vis-a-vis its size and system space. However, the fact is, it is the new standard and microsoft will keep producing items just for vista: such as Direct X 10, which is solely for vista and which all the new games will be running.

In your case, my suggestion would be to keep vista, but clean up a few things. First and foremost, get rid of Norton, I completely hate norton, another bloated program and not even close to being the best on the market. Get NOD32 or kaspersky. They are much lighter and do at the very least as good a job as norton. Also when removing Norton, do not USE add or remove programs, get the Norton removal tool from their site so it completely removes this beast.

I would also use msconfig to shut down all the unnecessary programs at startup and whatever unnecessary services are running. There is no way you should be having close to 100% cpu usage even with vista. Most likely there are just too many background programs running. You should have programs running when you need them. If your computer is clean of viruses and spyware, doing this should improve things a bit.

A hardware suggestion would be to upgrade your memory. memory is relatively cheap and it will help vista run better.
Well Id just have to use a none-legit disc ? Yea, I don't have a lot of running processes, most likely more than should be running, but most of they came stock on Vista. Removing Norton did help. I'm still very unhappy with Windows Vista's performance, But I was never really a Microsoft fan in the first place. I'll be sure to get more RAM, I managed to get it running to an avg of 12%, Better but still doesn't please me. I have a lot of similar programs running on my Linux box only taking 2%, and it's 5 years old..