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When i download a torrent file
I saw file , size zero byte .
I Tried to delete it. Failed
Gave me the MESSAGE that the file does not exist.
Attempts that I made:
REBOOT -
Name CHANGE - failed
Deleted through the command line - failed
Search for viruses and spyware - nothing
safe mode - Failed
Remove the program utorrent -failed

What do I do to delete the file
Try and remove it in safemode...i try --failedUse MoveOnBoot....careful...it's a powerful tool.OK
i will tryExcellent...
thank U patioNo problem...stop by anytime.There is a little program called Unlocker, if you Google it you will find the version for your OS.
It is handy for deleting any file that you assume is not needed and SOMETIMES locked by the system.

http://www.scanwith.com/download/Unlocker.htmtrue .
Unlocker work good.  i try it today
thank u

my screen pages and icons are more than twice the size they should be , where i'm writing now fills the full screen , can someone help pleaseHold down the CTRL KEY (on the bottom left corner of the keyboard) and USE the mouse wheel... to zoom back out
thank you , i tried that and it did not work so i RESTORED it back one week and its OK now Good to hear. So you were talking about your desktop icons, or the webpage that you were viewing? Quote from: talontromper on December 04, 2010, 06:29:50 AM

Good to hear. So you were talking about your desktop icons, or the webpage that you were viewing?

Hey everyone, so I'm using windows 7 32-bit and this crash started to happen to me, I tried everything I even erased ALL data on my hard drive and returned it to factory default, this crash just keeps happening to me (Even though I own two different versions of windows and tried them both, didn't help at all)

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name:   APPCRASH
  Application Name:   pes2011.exe
  Application Version:   1.1.0.0
  Application Timestamp:   4c889bf7
  Fault Module Name:   pes2011.exe
  Fault Module Version:   1.1.0.0
  Fault Module Timestamp:   4c889bf7
  Exception Code:   c0000005
  Exception Offset:   00c530e5
  OS Version:   6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.48
  Locale ID:   1033
  Additional Information 1:   0a9e
  Additional Information 2:   0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
  Additional Information 3:   0a9e
  Additional Information 4:   0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789

Read our privacy statement online:
  http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=104288&clcid=0x0409

If the online privacy statement is not available, please read our privacy statement offline:
  C:\Windows\system32\en-US\erofflps.txt


Can anyone please help as I tried to google this error and it seems that it's done by ANYTHING, and does this error exist in windows XP ?If it's the same error message and the same file cited (Pro Evolution Soccer), you did not erase your hd.It happens with all the games, not just PES, actually happens when I try to install some software sometimes it's just annoying, and trust me the HD didn't have 1KB of data I erased it completely using a floppy disk and some software

I tried everything please... I just don't know how to fix this but I'm starting to get worried because it MIGHT be related to my hardwareAfter reinstalling the OS did you install all drivers starting with the chipset driver?Doesn't windows 7 install them automatically ?? even my GFX card is installed and all are updated

I've seen somewhere that this could be cause by my RAM, so how can I make sure if it is ?? and from your experience do you think it could have something to do with it ? Quote from: Enzan on NOVEMBER 25, 2010, 05:25:58 PM

and does this error exist in windows XP ?

Doesn't windows 7 install them automatically ??

After reinstalling the OS did you install all drivers starting with the chipset driver?

Hi Y'all!

Long story so get ready... sorry...

So I did some stupid stuff with Unlocker, (If you'd like to call this stupid or not!!!)

Here's my issue.

I play GTA IV, and some other games which I did mods to them so they can become unstable at times, but every now and then when one of my games CRASH I get plagued with the 'Application has stopped WORKING' message.

But I'm serious here, every time, even in the middle of playing when the game   was fine, the message would pop up: Gta iv has stopped working.

So   I alt+tab a bit until I find my cursor, MINIMIZE the minimum error and   move on. The game crashes from excess memory hogging, and runs out of   memory.

I click 'Close application', 5 seconds later, another 'Grand Theft Auto IV has stopped working' message appears.
I close that out. 5 seconds later, 2 more windows appear, Gtaiv.exe has stopped working etc..

It's a total pain, so like described, I deleted them.


As a workaround, I finally just got SICK AND TIRED of the errors and I used UNLOCKER and deleted the wer.dll and werfault.exe files. Problem fixed!

After messing around with 'Unlock All' 'Unlock' and 'Kill Process' on each svchost.exe or whatever was occupying those files, I finally got that stupid wer fault service to go bye-bye.

But what I didn't know is that Windows is very sensitive of it's files... one file 'needed' or critical to the system (That's not even critical, from what I know) and poof!

Anyways,
After that, Explorer.exe suddenly crashed on me, it (Somehow!) reverted to windows 98 style!!! *censored*...

So then after I let svchost.exe and all restart after moving those files to a special folder in my home folder called 'Backed Up', the Start Menu turned black, as if it was activating Aero but nothing happend.
And I mean Pitch BLACK. All icons and start button were there, just the background color of it was PITCH BLACK, No glass theme or anything.

So out of being scared I might have scarred my Windows and thinking somehow those files were important, I quickly restored them back into the fiery depths of System32 back where they belong. I logged off and logged back on again, and got a report that my 'Event Log' service or whatever couldn't be started, and events will not be logged.

Files I've moved to the 'Backed Up' Folder (basically files removed from System32):

• SearchIndexer.exe
• SearchProtocolHost.exe
• wer.dll
• WerFault.exe

thinking somehow those files were important,

Files I've moved to the 'Backed Up' Folder (basically files removed from System32):

    * SearchIndexer.exe
    * SearchProtocolHost.exe
    * wer.dll
    * WerFault.exe

Nice!

So... do you want to know how to fix it or were you just wanting to entertain us with your story?

• Starts GTAIV.

• Plays game.
• Game lags more after so many cars and vehicles on the road like traffic.

• I try to make a Enemy + Attacking Ped with Drive-By Gun with C++ / Lua Game Trainer Script

• Game Freezes
• Game crashes (Shows ' Grand Theft Auto IV has stopped working ' Dialog.)

http://www.msteched.com/2010/NorthAmerica/WCL315

Nice try. I can't play that video on Firefox or IE.
Also that video doesn't really seem so usefull, after all. Sorry.

    * Starts GTAIV.

    * Plays game.
    * Game lags more after so many cars and vehicles on the road like traffic.

    * I try to make a Enemy + Attacking Ped with Drive-By Gun with C++ / Lua Game Trainer Script

    * Game Freezes
    * Game crashes (Shows ' Grand Theft Auto IV has stopped working ' Dialog.)

I don't know what to do. Why does this happen? Can anybody tell me what the heck is happening?

A good bit through I believe it tells you how to get rid of the dialog, or at least to get the Dump file, which you seem to think you can actually use (I find that deliciously absurd).

I mean, I could just tell you, but that would make you discover how useless it is too quickly.

you must seriously be joking. You really can't figure this out yourself? You installed a game mod, and when you go to do something with that mod the game crashes... and you think it's a "resource allocation problem" or something? seriously? Uninstall the modifications! Does the same thing occur?

This is like trying to teach sign language to a monkey with no arms.

How to install Windows 7 from usb. i have a iso image on my HD how can i copy to that usb and MAKE a bootable device. And i had seen several videos regarding installation of W7 through USB, they said on COMMAND prompt, TYPE: diskpart, list disk and i cannot see the usb disk on that list. any alternate METHOD. Didn't they give you the instructions when you downloaded it from the Microsoft store? They provide a tool for this when you download it.

Hi

I have lost all sound in Vista. My friend was messing with it trying to do something with a tape recorder, he said he may have deleted realtek. Anyway I downloaded realtek driver, rebooted and still no sound. I have noticed that audio SERVICES wont START.

Error 1059 Circular SERVICE dependancy was specified.

Also plug and play service is not running

Error Service did not respond in a timely fasion

Any HELP with would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks for reading.

I've just created a new "standard user" account for myself for work-only. I created it following the usual steps in Vista "User Accounts." Once I'd created it I logged off. Then I was left with the welcoming screen and my accounts (two admin and one standard "work" account.) When I clicked on the new account it started loading and then said "logging off." I tried a few times and no change. It won't let me access it. The other two accounts work perfectly fine.

How do I fix this?

Any help would be APPRECIATED. I NEED access to this account PRETTY promptly. Try logging in as an admin / delete the standard user account and recreate another. Could be that account is corrupted.

Alan <><  Thanks - I tried that and I still have the same problem.

It did say "preparing desktop" and then it just logged me off again. This is from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929825/en-us

Create a system restore point before you try this.

Quote

When you try to log on to a Windows Vista-based computer by using an account that does not have administrative permissions, you briefly receive a "Welcome" message, and then you receive a "Logging off" message.
This issue occurs if the Userinit key in the Windows registry has been modified.


1. Log on to the computer as an administrator or by using an account that has administrative permissions.
2. Start Registry Editor. To do this, click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
3. Click Continue.
4. Locate and then click the following registry key:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
5. In the right pane, right-click Userinit, and then click Modify.
6. In the Value data box, type hard_disk:\Windows\System32\userinit.exe, and then click OK.
    Note The hard_disk placeholder refers to the disk on which Windows Vista is installed.
7. Close Registry Editor.

Can anybody help me, I have a Dell Insprion 1545 Ram 4.00GB.It was running using a 64 bit operating system.Adobe Flash would not run and requested that I change to a 32 bit operating system, which I did , I know want to go back to using my 64 bit system, how can I do this please. I'm a very inexperienced computer user, so would be grateful for any advice you could give me.

Thank you Quote from: georgiegirl on November 15, 2010, 12:44:52 AM

Adobe Flash would not run and requested that I change to a 32 bit operating system, which I did

Adobe flash gave me the option to change to 32 bit, I was asked to download a programe, which I did.

Hi Patio,
Thank you for info.........but when I check my C drive is says C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ect, I don't know very much about computers, that why I'm not sure if I am running on 32 bit opertaing system or 64 bit

.It was running using a 64 bit operating system

Flash Player 10.1 is not currently available for your 64-bit web browser.
64-bit Windows and Mac computers include 32-bit browsers that are compatible with Flash Player. For instructions on how to open a compatible browser and run Flash Player, see Flash Player on 64-bit operating systems.

Download a preview release of Flash Player that includes full support for 64-bit web browsers on Windows, Mac and Linux computers from Adobe Labs.

when i am downloading something it shows up on the task back and thats fine but a picture window shows up of what i am downloading when i scroll on it. How can i disable this picture window. so that it functions like windows xp.Is this what you mean?
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/06/15/disable-and-turn-off-taskbar-thumbnail-preview-in-windows-7-switch-to-list-view/
Quote from: Linux711 on December 08, 2010, 11:06:32 AM

Is this what you mean?
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/06/15/disable-and-turn-off-taskbar-thumbnail-preview-in-windows-7-switch-to-list-view/

i did as the instructions said and still got those little boxes on the tash bar here is a pic of what i am talking about. I was installing something so please ignore that. I am refering to the box near the task bar.

Update...
I found an app called 7 Taskbar Tweaker that, among other things, can enable and disable taskbar thumbnails; I don't even have to log off to see the change.

http://rammichael.com/7-taskbar-tweaker

I have a Toshiba Satellite P500; very nice laptop, runs great, no problems, would recommend to anyone.  However, recently it's been running a bit slow on me.  Startup takes FOREVER now.  It'll sit there and give me the loading cursor, I can't click anything untill it goes away.  When i can FINALLY click on, lets say a gadget, i then have to wait to open a program in the Start bar.  It's terribly annoying, normally as soon as i log in i can start opening things within a few seconds no problem, but now i'm waiting minutes.  Then if i have multiple applications open (lets say WORD and Chrome) as a switch between the two, my typing lags.  Like it still types but it takes AWHILE for it to show up (i've adapted by just start typing and hope i don't make a mistake).  The thing is, it's just MY account that does it.  My dad also using my laptop and he hasn't complained of anything.  I'll get on his account and every thing goes as it should, which really pisses me off.  If there's no solution for this, i think i'll make a new account and move into it, but i wanna see if i can't save some time....

Anyways, i have tried restoring my system to an earlier point when it wasn't doing this (started like the 22nd), no luck.  I cleaned out my HDD cuz it was getting full in hopes that it might help, nope.  I opened the task manager and ENDED any unimportant processes, that didn't help at all.  I have a CPU meter on my desktop and its not showing like severe overload that would slow my system.  And it has been freezing up on my alot lately, like can't move the mouse or anything, which it did occasionally before but never this bad.

And if i do need a new account, is there an easy way to do so, so that i don't have to GO through and change all the settings and find and transfer all my saved games and stuff.

Thanks

*system specs*
Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit)
Intel Duel Core 2.35GHz
4GB of DDR2 RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4500 Series

Idk, if that helps any.  If you need anything more just ask.Sorry to bring up an old topic.  But i want to help.

Looks like your HDD is going bad.

It happened to me.

Windows Defender I have ran this program a long time and it never seems to catch any spy-ware or do anything as FAR as I can see. And from what I read it's like built into windows so you can't uninstall it. I  know you can stop it from running but trying to delete it is another story. I've been told that if I downloaded Windows Security Essentials that would stop Windows Defender from running but won't uninstall it just stops it from running. Before I do anything I would like to know:


                                                                                                   Which is better to have on your computer Windows Defender or Windows Essentials or nether one


      I appreciate everyone advice thank you   1) I think Defender is a waste of time and resources. I always disable it.
2) You MUST have an anti virus utility active at all times. Defender is not an av and Essentials, to the best of my knowledge, does include an av. Do you have an av?
3) A much better malware tool than Defender is MalwareBytesi think Windows Security Essentials is very good and also one of the malware experts always recommends it
Quote from: Allan on December 04, 2010, 05:12:47 AM

1) I think Defender is a waste of time and resources. I always disable it.
2) You MUST have an anti virus utility active at all times. Defender is not an av and Essentials, to the best of my knowledge, does include an av. Do you have an av?
3) A much better malware tool than Defender is MalwareBytes

                                                        Yes I have Norton 360 and I'm running SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition

1) I think Defender is a waste of time and resources. I always disable it.
2) You MUST have an anti virus utility active at all times. Defender is not an av and Essentials, to the best of my knowledge, does include an av. Do you have an av?
3) A much better malware tool than Defender is MalwareBytes

I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 running Vista.  I want to RESTORE the FACTORY defaults and reinstall Vista.  on startup I press F8 to access the option to repair computer this BRINGS me to a screen that wants me to enter the user name and password.. I entered the administer name and password and got a message domain name not recognized.  I have removed the password yet this keeps comming up how can I access the repair screen?HELLO there!

I have a couple of QUESTIONS;

1. Do you have the laptop's recovery discs?
2. Do you have a Windows Vista Installation Disc?

Many thanks,
Helperdon't recover anything until one of the windows experts comes on Quote from: harry 48 on December 04, 2010, 07:20:01 AM

don't recover anything until one of the windows experts comes on

Okay...I was previously running a (unbeknown to me) cracked copy of Windows 7 Ultimate on my computer...had had a friend custom build it for me and that was put on there.

The computer, after about six months, began to behave very erratic-like. It would freeze me out of doing any web based download/installer, and FLASH Player and such uninstalled themselves. I ran a virus scan (from 3 different programs) and they all came back clean. I figured it was that I was running a cracked copy. So I purchased and installed a clean copy of Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. Also did a full partition deletion before I did this, to kinda give the computer a fresh SLATE to fix whatever the issue was.

Now, it will randomly freeze every five minutes to an hour like clockwork...any ideas as to whats going on?Now, correct me if I'm wrong...but I think I may have found the issue..


Would incorrect/outdated drivers for my Motherboard and Power Supply cause lockups like that?PSU does not use Drivers and YES...drivers would cause what you described.... Quote from: cj82989 on December 04, 2010, 08:52:13 AM

Okay...I was previously running a (unbeknown to me) cracked copy of Windows 7 Ultimate on my computer...had had a friend custom build it for me and that was put on there.

I purchased [...] Windows Vista Home Premium SP1

Now, it will randomly freeze every five minutes to an hour

i`m unable to login my guest user a/c
 i don`t know what the problem is about but whenever i`m clicking the guest user icon in the windows login page -
 it says - Group policy client service failed to logon
               Access is denied.
 
  anybody please help!There is some confusion about guest account in Windows 7 as explained by Microsoft support.  Please read this carefully
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Turn-the-guest-account-on-or-off
If you still have problems, come back here and there are volunteers here that will give you more help.the link `s of no use
guest account in inaccessible, though i can disable it Quote

1. make sure your NIC driver does not have Microsoft’s driver as this CAUSES many problems, download and install the latest driver from manufacturer

2. if you are using Symantec antivirus 10.2 then upgrade it to Symantec11 endpoint protection, or download and install the latest client if you using any other antivirus software

3. make sure your network switches are configured correctly, if you are not sure, then bring in a pro to have a look

4. make sure you got all the patched and service packs on your build

Ok this worked for me. Log on using a DIFERENT account. run REGEDIT (this edits the registry). Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList there is a list of sids here. These security IDs are what links the useraccount to the profile. Each user account has a sid.  Click on the sids and you will see a ProfileImagePath key in the right hand key. Use this to figure out the effected profile. It will say something like %SystemDrive%\Users\username write this down you will need it later. Once you know which user account the sid is for.Delete the Sid from the profile list hive (just right click on it and hit delete). Now restart and log on as the user you couldn't log in as. It will create a new profile all your settings will be gone. Log off and log back on as a local admin. Go back to regedit and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList again. This was repopulated when you logged back on. Now SELECT profile image path and set it back to what it was originally. See if you can log back in as the user.

I don't know about you but I don't care to much of windows 7 file search. I liked XP much better. I was wondering if I could delete windows 7 file search and download windows XP. Windows XP is a lot faster and I even MISS the dog. He kinda grew on me.


                                                                 


                                                                                             




                                                                                                    So your gonna dump Win7 just to get the Dog back ? ?

OK.I Still can't seem to find what I need sometimes, nor have it presented to me the way I prefer.

Personally, I preferred the Windows 98 "Find files" applet, despite all it's flaws. So, I simply created my own little version of the program, about a year ago, that I still have on my quick LAUNCH bar, and use occasionally when the win7 search just doesn't have the granularity I need. It doesn't have the dog (being that I based it on the older win98 interface in many ways), but it is more powerful (or, should I say, the power is easier to get at; with win7 search you can search for any number of things but you need to know some goofy incantations for the search bar that  I personally cannot be bothered to learn just yet).


This is the program installer download for the curious:

http://bc-programming.com/downloads/downloads.php?DlID=1


Another program to try (I haven't tried it myself, it just came up in a google) is

Ultrafilesearch.



And there are a number of Desktop Search programs reviewed here: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-desktop-search-utility.htm
I have been using a freeware search utility called Agent Ransack, which provides more of what I want in a search utility than Windows 7's built-in offering.
Does it have a Dog ? ? Quote from: patio on December 01, 2010, 01:40:23 PM

Does it have a Dog ? ?

What is this dog thing I keep reading? Is it a private joke?

hmm...

Mine should have a Possum...

Does it have a Dog ? ?

I've been using Rocket Retriever for file search since Windows XP first came out. It's a great, if slightly dated, little app. Instant returns.

But again, it's A dog that can do tricks we're after here, not some silly toy "File Search" ability.   

Hello! This is my first time posting. I SHALL get on with my question.
I was watching movies on my VLC Media Player, and when I clicked "Open FILE" it DIRECTED me to a You Tube Video I watched repeatedly about half a year ago. I was ecstatic because I wanted to put it into a different file where I can locate it easier. UNFORTUNATELY, I forgot the file location except for the FACT that it was in AppData.
Does anyone know a possible location? Thank you!!
I am using a 32-bit Windows Vista, made by Toshiba.

I just purchased a new computer. I wanted to know, would it be wise to burn the mp3 format to a DISC as a data file, and not a mp3 audio file?? Which would be better for someone that has a large digital music collection??If you are gonna USED a CD-R to burn mp3 formats, its better if its recorded as mp3 audio FILES. You can used them to play on DVD players or on CD/DVD drives at the same time a temporary back-up. If its a DVD-+R which has bigger data capacity, then its has to be a data file for your music files.If it's truly a large collection, in my opinion the easiest methods would be to either use an imaging program to copy and restore the drive or folder with the music, to use a backup program to do the same, or to simply connect or network the two COMPUTERS and transfer the music directly. Can you recommend a imaging software to use. That sounds more interesting and easier. I could pick it up today. Quote from: tboy34 on December 08, 2010, 07:26:47 AM

Can you recommend a imaging software to use. That sounds more interesting and easier. I could pick it up today.

I have the original version of vista and it has a lot of problems. I heard there is another NEWER version of vista out? is this true? Is it BETTER?That is not true.  The latest version of Windows, which follows Vista, is Windows 7.  It is better.  Of course, getting it REQUIRES buying it.

So, do you want to DISCUSS the problems you're having with Vista or what?  If so, we needs DETAILS.  There's a service pack two if that's what you're talking about. You should be able to get it from Windows Update.

I get an error every time when I try to install important updates. I get an error code 80070BC9.  Also ever since I have had my new computer I can never install programs such as itunes,sony vegas, and i cant even install microsoft redistributable packages and it tells me i need it and i cant install dotnet STUFF either. And I get error 1935 when installing those kind of programs. PLEASE HELP!!! Here is the update history for one of the updates that failed there are 4 more.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB982526)

Installation date: ‎12/‎4/‎2010 9:09 PM

Installation status: Failed

Error details: Code 80070BC9

Update type: Important

This update addresses a set of known issues of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

More INFORMATION:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190967

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

Check or see this thread --> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/2a2e6aae-e29d-45ee-b000-bf51ded07661That doesnt WORK, when I try to download the x64 package provided it asks me for validation and when I try to perform step 1 which is the run the validation tool, it wont obtain the validation code so that doesnt work. Any other ideas? Have you tried resetting windows(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058) update as suggested in the social forum before following the first...? Quote

Also ever since I have had my new computer

Also ever since I have had my new computer I can never install programs

This tool can be used with:

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (valid for 12 months following general availability of the service pack)
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (valid for 12 months following general availability of the service pack)
This toolkit contains three components. All of them function primarily to set or clear a specific registry key that is used to detect and block download of Service Packs from Windows Update. You only need to use the component which best serves your organization’s computer management infrastructure.

I am confused as to which files to delete. I have found NO information about the subject that ANSWERS my problem, which is this. If I have a lot of duplicate FILE to delete, should I delete ALL but one of each group of duplicate files or do I need to keep 1 of them each for each
 program that uses the particular file.Will a program find its file, where ever it is, or is it possible for 2 programs to USE the 1 file at the same time.If not, how will I know which program needs a copy of the file saving? Why delete any?Do they not take up room and slow the PC down a tad? It seems a handful of folk have written programs to do just that ( clear up duplicate files in order to speed up the PC ).Unless your hard drive is small or very low on space, duplicate files neither slow down anything nor need to be deleted.And to add to Allans comments ...removing them generally will cause havoc...Especially since Vista and 7 (not so in XP) keep a plenty of system file backups in several different locations.
Very handy, when some system file(s) get corrupted.Additionally, some "duplicates" aren't duplicates at all, but hard-links to the same files; this is especially true with the various junctions/folder hard-links in later windows versions.

I'm using YahooMail and wish to have defined as my default email program i.e. whenever I try to forward a page or link by email, YahooMail will automatically open (instead Microsoft OUTLOOK).
One way of defining the default email program is by going thru:
Tools/internet Options/programs/SetPrograms
where one can select only MS mail programs.Is there no question? 

Aint this spam or in the wrong topic?  Quote from: johngetter on December 11, 2010, 11:47:14 AM

Is there no question? 

Aint this spam or in the wrong topic? 

I'm using YahooMail and wish to have defined as my default email program ...

Computer Info:
Windows 7 64Bit Home Premium
Manufacturer: HP
Processor: AMD ATHLON II X4 630 Processor 2.80Ghz
Ram: 4 Gb

Problem:  I have a folder which has been around for awhile now.  I wanted to remove it (delete it)  but when i do i get a message saying that I do not have permission to do so.
I haven't yet tried under SAFE mode
and i have tried using a program called Gipo MoveonBoot

Please reply BACK or email me with any help you can provide


[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]See here --> http://www.blogsdna.com/2159/how-to-take-ownership-grant-permissions-to-access-files-folder-in-windows-7.htm Quote from: Dwallorde on December 11, 2010, 08:51:01 PM

Computer Info:
Windows 7 64Bit Home Premium
Manufacturer: HP
Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 630 Processor 2.80Ghz
Ram: 4 Gb

Problem:  I have a folder which has been around for awhile now.  I wanted to remove it (delete it)  but when i do i get a message saying that I do not have permission to do so.
I haven't yet tried under safe mode
and i have tried using a program called Gipo MoveonBoot

Please reply back or email me with any help you can provide

the refresh order does not work .
What is the reason plz !!With the vast amount of INFO provided...this may take some time.Sorry patio.
But actually there is nothing Strange happened (  i did not install any software - no virus -.......etc ) try PHONING the pizza place back. Tell them to send a fresh pizza this time.pizza with Extra Cheese . i like it

Okay, glad we got this one settled.
What just happened here?  Quote from: reddevilggg on December 08, 2010, 09:45:57 AM

What just happened here? 

professional Troubleshooting. 

What do think should happen?

What are you tiring to refresh?

I want to CHANGE the font color on CERTAIN folders and files.  For some reason certain folders' and files' names have changed colors.  I tried renaming them, but the color REMAINS unchanged.  I have Windows Vista.Lots of people change the colors of the icons.
Just Google vista folder colors.Sorry....I just want to change the color of the actual name fonts (which APPEAR below the folder and file icons).  The names were originally black; however, now about half of them have mysteriously turned blue................blue means they are compressed.

I bought a PC with no OS. I downloaded windows 7 home PREMIUM from my MSDN subscription.

I put the Windows 7 installation DVD in the drive and booted up the computer.  I get a screen with 2 choices. 
F2 Bios SETTINGS and F8

When I hit F2 Bios setup -  I get a black screen with the MESSAGE 'no active partition found'

I hit F8 and set the boot device to be the cd\dvd drive and when it tries to boot off the windows 7 dvd, I get a BOOT FAILURE message.

what do I have to do to install windows 7 on this machine?change the boot order so it boots to the DVD instead of trying to boot to the hard disk.I did change the boot order to boot off the DVD.  I just get an error that SAYS 'boot failure'

The DVD CONTAINS the files and folders that I extracted from the ISO file that I downloaded from MSDN ( Windows 7 Home premium edition (64bit) . Quote from: itsonlyme4 on December 02, 2010, 05:45:52 AM

I did change the boot order to boot off the DVD.  I just get an error that says 'boot failure'

The DVD contains the files and folders that I extracted from the ISO file that I downloaded from MSDN ( Windows 7 Home premium edition (64bit) .

Hi there!  I RUN Win7, does anyone know where the WALLPAPERS are?     I change mine from time to time, but they are not being saved?   I get a BLACK screen when I boot up, which is one of the wallpapers installed, but not my choice??      Enough with the emoticons!if you haven't properly activated I believe the "REVERT wallpaper to black" is a friendly way to nudge you to do so after the 30's days expire.

Wallpapers normally can be changed in the DIALOG that displays when you right-click the desktop and select "personalize" and then the left-most option at the bottom of the resulting window is "Background".Also...if you have created a custom wallpaper from say some photos or whatnot you need to name that wallpaper prior to changing it and Windows saves it automatically to the default location...Thank you here guys, you are civilised ....I have found the answer.     I do MAKE wallpaers myself and in 'documents' there is a 'sample' folder with some pics already there.   One only needs to copy any pictures required into that folder and it can be installed and saved from the deskdop dropdown....GOOD EH!     

Me too. I love changing wallpapers.   
yeah right you too can make your own even your profile pic can be made too. Quote from: GLOOPS on November 30, 2010, 09:07:16 AM

Thank you here guys, you are civilised ....I have found the answer.     I do make wallpaers myself and in 'documents' there is a 'sample' folder with some pics already there.   One only needs to copy any pictures required into that folder and it can be installed and saved from the deskdop dropdown....GOOD EH!     

I really want to check whether Windows 7 is better than XP. Personally, I would like to use xp. How about you?If you like XP, by all MEANS use it.

But if you're in the hunt for a new computer that already has Win 7 on it, I'd simply just go ahead and use it  Quote from: York on November 28, 2010, 07:20:27 PM

I really want to check whether Windows 7 is better than XP. Personally, I would like to use xp. How about you?

I really want to check whether Windows 7 is better than XP.

I really want to check whether Windows 7 is better than XP. Personally, I would like to use xp. How about you?

I really want to check if windows 7  is better then windows ME. Personally, I would like to use windows ME. How about you? 

I left out ME because nobody had to think twice to realize that XP was better.

..wthey don't like it, how it's a "memory hog".

I decided I wanted to take advantage of these power management tools but was surprised to find that I can't access them.

From the Start Button, the only options are Shut Down or Restart. Under the Power tab in Control Panel, the problem is the same; these options are not EVEN made available.

Any thoughts?

Shttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Sleep-and-hibernation-frequently-asked-questionsThanx, unfortunately the link wasn't helpful.

A while back, I was trying to work out another problem and it was advised that some drivers be updated. Specifically, I installed sp36491, 38834, 42635, and 45112. These are SPECIFIC to HP laptops and the NVidia GForce card. It may very well be that this current problem began post-install. Is there any way to roll them back? I can't find them in computer/manage/device manager.in the control panel do you have PERFORMANCE information and tools, if so click it and you will see adjust power settings click , then you will see create a power plan

thats what is on my WIN7 , hope it helps , harry Quote from: sanatana on December 02, 2010, 05:42:10 PM

Thanx, unfortunately the link wasn't helpful.

A while back, I was trying to work out another problem and it was advised that some drivers be updated. Specifically, I installed sp36491, 38834, 42635, and 45112. These are specific to HP laptops and the NVidia GForce card. It may very well be that this current problem began post-install. Is there any way to roll them back? I can't find them in computer/manage/device manager.

Microsoft Disabled these because they relized people didnt really use them that much...but they were wrong 

Heres how to enable them...

Idk about other answers but heres how to get it back.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/re-enable-hibernate-option-in-windows-vista/

This will show you how to create a Hibernate shortcut that you can
place anywhere you want.

'Hibernate' (http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/74022-hibernate.html)

if IDK means:-  i don't care , it's not a very nice thing to say about other people giving answer's

Also, like most tips of that type, it works just the same in Windows 7 as it does in Vista. I just tried it.

Windows vista and 7 are very close to be the same......but there is some differences

Hi--I'm new to this forum and would appreciate any help.  I upgraded to Spyware Doctor 2011 and all of a SUDDEN I can't un-mute my SPEAKERS.  Furthermore this window pops up saying that "Volume Control Applet has stopped working" A problem caused the program to STOP working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.  I then tried to uninstall the upgraded VERSION of Spyware but then another window popped up saying that it has to wait until the program is closed before it uninstalls it.  Can anyone help me with this please?!?! I have Vista.

Much THANKS,
Tami

Hi, I've been using Windows 7 x64 bit for a while now, I've been using AVG until something went wrong (can't remember, wanted me to update but couldn't) So I uninstalled that and INSTALLED Avast Antivirus on my PC.

Well, I really don't know, but for files that I'm supposed to right-click, and open-with for files that have multiple applications to open with, it isn't shown any more in my context menus!!  What happend to it?

Can anybody help me please?

I'm puzzled more than a puzzled geek can be.

I've checked the windows registry (despite having FACT I had NO IDEA what I'm looking for);
and found nothing I could help...

Can anybody help me on this one?

A .reg file or command I have to run?

A registry key perhaps maybe I need to execute??

Someone help me please!!! I just want my context menus back to normal, is that too hard to figure out? I mean surely you nerds out there are smarter than me, can't you give me a clue?? Sure I may be only experienced, but this puzzled me completely.

What should I LOOK for in the registry?
Do I need to add a custom registry key to re-enable something??

Did MICROSOFT Remove Open-with from Windows 7??? 

I seriously doubt they would do such a thing like remove Open-with FUNCTION from Windows like that... I mean how could they.. If not, then Alright I know now that this is probably a virus or something on my computer...

I just don't know, to be honest!! No clue whatsover... Anybody? Please?? It would be much, much help if someone could help me please... THANKS!!!!!!
  http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaappearance/thread/a9c3f139-075c-4285-b87d-25e899fb8b27

hi there.
i currently running blue screen error before entering the window 7. which is after the window 7 loading bar.

the next thing i tried. i run safe mode. it stops at avgidseh.exe then hang there for minutes.

what is the problem. please help. ...

i doesnt WANTS to lose my DATA in my hdd !!!  Any recent AVG UPDATES before this happen?What is new or different since the LAST time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

Hi there,

I don't KNOW if anyone can help me. Over the last week or so I have been having real problems getting my COMPUTER up and running and I don't understand why. I have an HP Pavillion a6325.uk, running Windows Vista Home Premium. Basically when I turn it on a variety of things might happen:
1. It will boot up and go right through to the desktop but then will freeze so I have to press the power button to reboot.
2. It will get to the blue HP start up screen and wont go any further.
3. Sometimes it will go to the black screen and ask if you want to go into safe mode or run system repair (or something like that), but then when you choose WHATEVER option it just freezes again.
4. Once or twice I have seen a blue screen but it flashes up so quickly I dont have a chance to write down the error message, the first part is driver_irql_.

Basically it just KEEPS freezing at VARIOUS different stages of start up and I have no idea why. Usually it eventually starts up after about 10 attempts at rebooting and stays on, but it is very frustrating and I don't want one day for it to not turn on at all.

I'm not a computer wizz, so if anyone has an idea of what is wrong and could talk me through trying to fix the problem I would be extremely grateful.

Many thanks

Emily

What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

I reformatted my Dell XPS laptop.  I never changed the default password.  I have no idea what the default password is.  Anyone have any idea what the default password is?  Cannot find ANYTHING on the Dell site.If you formatted there is no default password LEFT....
What exactly did you do ? ?laptop - password - uh-oh!
haha ya ST I've seen a LOT of these to. What are you referring to? are you TALKING about a BIOS password that was SET up? or the password that is set up for the administrator account?If it's the BIOS password then this may help...

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Reset-the-BIOS-Password-in-Dell-PCs&id=1691114

I received an email from lojack saying that my computer was not taking TEST calls. So I went to their web-site and  put in a test call and got this message(below) Which makes no sense to me because I have been using their services on just one computer. Does anyone know how to get a hold of customer support by phone . I have e-mailed them like four times with no luck on my problem. I guess when your computer is not sending a signal lojack would be unable to track it if my computer was stolen. If anyone knows anything about lojack and can HELP me I sure would appreciate it. I LIVE in a rough neighborhood in Detroit.

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Hi, I've got a Dell Inspiron 1545 running on Windows 7 (not SURE which one). I was working on it and it completely froze up about a week ago. After trying CTRL - ALT - DEL i was GIVEN a message to say that it wasn't responding and that i should switch the computer off manually. I did this and went to turn it back on but all it came up with was 'Windows is loading files' i left it to load however it was just repeating this same process over and over without any progress. I then tried doing a Diagnostics TEST where it kept telling me there was an error and then it would continue the text any longer. After this failed i tried to boot up from the Windows 7 disc that came with the laptop. First i tried the repair option, however the laptop sat there for about 4 hours on the same screen not doing anything. I then tried to reinstall Windows 7 and this wouldn't work either, the screen just said 'Windows is starting up' or something similar. I have not backed up my laptop and really don't want to loose what is on there however i realise i might. Most of all i would just like it working again as am in desperate need due to being at University. Can you get into SAFE mode? Repeatedly tap F8 as you boot. Choose safe mode from the list of OPTIONS.

If that doesn't work, boot to the windows disk and choose system restore from the list of recovery options.

Had to install new HARD DRIVE and operating system. It will not START windows without pushing F1 key to continue. What do I have to do ? I have windows vista
Thanks
DaleYou probably have to change & save a BIOS settingComplete details PLEASE.

Hi Guys

New here, but it seems you know your stuff :-).

I guess my question is valid for all Windows versions...

I have a large amount of files sorted in folders by category, now I need to delete files under a surtain size in all the folders, how do I do that in one sweep? The files are in one root folder and from there the folders gets deep.. (I've been looking at det DOS commands, but none seem to fit (only xcopy seems to be ABLETO do stuff with folders)).

Thanks a lot.

PoulIn this example, files of less than 1000 bytes will be deleted. Place in the root folder of the folder tree concerned. Try it and edit the REM out when you are ready to actually delete the file. It will not delete itself.

Code: [Select]echo off
for /f "delims=" %%F in ('dir /b /s /a-d ^| find /V "%~nx0"') do (
if %%~zF LSS 1000 (
echo deleting %%~dpnxF %%~zF bytes
REM del "%%~dpnxF"
)
)Hi

That looks great, but I need a little help; Where do I put this and how do I execute?

Thanks a lot!

PoulPerhaps this is a thing that you do not need to use very often and perhaps you would like to have some control over it manually. Instead of using a batch file, you can also do this manually by using the search function.
Using Windows EXPLORER, go to the folder where you have the oversize files. Then using the search feature to look for all files that are larger than a certain size. This is an advanced search feature. I've used it to find files that I no longer want in a certain folder if they are over a certain size. Once you get the results of the search, you can delete the files individually even though they are in different PARTS of the folder tree. Also, if you don't want to delete them, you could move them to another folder.
Just a suggestion. Works for me. Quote from: Poul on December 12, 2010, 05:16:04 PM

Where do I put this

Place in the root folder of the folder tree concerned

and how do I execute?

Perhaps this is a thing that you do not need to use very often and perhaps you would like to have some control over it manually. Instead of using a batch file, you can also do this manually by using the search function.
Using Windows Explorer, go to the folder where you have the oversize files. Then using the search feature to look for all files that are larger than a certain size. This is an advanced search feature. I've used it to find files that I no longer want in a certain folder if they are over a certain size. Once you get the results of the search, you can delete the files individually even though they are in different parts of the folder tree. Also, if you don't want to delete them, you could move them to another folder.
Just a suggestion. Works for me.

Well, I was installing updates and it got stuck at like 16% so I just said "Eh" And turned off my computer. Bad idea. Now it won't let me boot into windows.

When I try to even get into the menu for safe mode it opens up a menu with only 2 OPTIONS, "Run Windows normally" or "Run Diagnostic something or another" (Paraphrasing ) But I try both and neither loads.

I don't have my windows 7 disc right now since I'm at my GIRLFRIENDS. Right now I'm using the Asus Express Gate or something like that, Is there anything I can do from here?

All I NEED to do is a simple system restore but I can't get there

Any HELP would be appreciated

ThanksYou will need the Win7 CD....
Boot to it and run the Repair option at the bottom of the 1st window...

Hello all.  I have been having trouble using the recovery disk for my asus g72gx, FXX05. 

I select the option to boot from disk in the bios, and it loads the disk at startup.  The screen that then comes up is gray, and the language preferences and the option of WHETHER to write over the whole hard DRIVE or one of the PARTITIONS is presented. 

I originally tried the whole hard drive, as I don't need any of the data on it.   But no matter which option I PICK, at some percentage of the loading operation, where it says XX% complete, the process will stop and the screen will turn white and display ERROR in giant red letters. 

I have GOOGLED around to try and find some solution, with no luck.  Does anybody have any suggestions?  All help is appreciated!Have you tried cleaning the disk?

Hi all,I just joined and hope to fit in.I will help anyone I can.What I want to do is make a bootable floppy disk for win7.I formatted a floppy and made it bootable.I want to find the ntfs format command and copy it on the floppy.I have a win 98 boot floppy and it formats fat 32 drives fine,but it will not format an ntfs drive.I am putting in 4 western digital velociraptors,10,000
Rpm's.I want to run these drives as raid 0.I have to change to raid in the bios and load the raid drivrs on boot up.I can format the other drives in windows,BUT will this erase the drivers I loaded on boot up.I know that formatting a hard drive does very little in cleaning a hard drive.I use DBAN first and then REFORMAT the drive.This may be a bit long winded but i want to make a bootable floppy that I can format an ntfs drive in dos.I know the format command is on the win7 disk somewhere.Thank you. Quote

I want to find the ntfs format command and copy it on the floppy

I want to run these drives as raid 0

I can format the other drives in windows.

I want to find the ntfs format command and copy it on the floppy.I have a win 98 boot floppy and it formats fat 32 drives fine,but it will not format an ntfs drive

Hi I have a dell laptop 420 RUNNING VISTA. I need to download .ODM files from my library using Overdirve MEDIA. After a few successful uses; the .odm file associates with Open Office. When I try to change the association back under default dprograms; the change is not successful.
At a loss.
LongshotYou could try to use the "REPAIR" option for Overdrive Media in Add/Remove Programs.Thank you! The file is now associated with the proper program.

Hi, I RECENTLY replaced the hard drive in my boyfriends laptop, the hard drive was 100% healthy. I Installed a fresh COPY of Vista and everything was running swimmingly. I installed a few programmes but nothing sinister, ccleaner, firefox, nero, just the usual suspects. The laptop did loads of updating which was to be expecting considering the new installation of vista. But then I encountered a problem where every time I opened SOMETHING, like the web browser or even task manager, the programme would open for a few seconds and then close down when you went to click something. I rebooted in HOPE it would rectify it'self but upon restart encountered a blue screen error. I tried to reboot in safe mode, again encountering the blue screen error.

I tried F9 hoping to be given the startup repair options but that option was missing from the list, so I ran the vista disc and initialized startup repair from the disc. It recognised there were problems and told me it was attempting repairs. Once the startup repair and finished the laptop rebooted to another blue screen. I ran the vista disc again, ran the startup repair again. Once startup repair had run it told me this time that it could not repair the problem. I then tried system restore which failed on two occasions.

I ended up formatting the hard drive and installing another fresh copy of vista.

Everything appears to be ok again now. But I would like to get to the bottom of what happened to prevent it happening again. Luckily it was a new install of vista last time and I hadn't had chance to save anything important on there. I don't want it to happen again if I can help it.

The last change that was made to the computer before the blue screen would have been the installation of service pack 2. Would that have been the problem? Should I advoid installing it this time?

Many Thanks1) Did you install all drivers starting with the chipset driver?
2) You did not mention installing an anti virus utility. Did you?No I didn't install any drivers, except for when I first started it up on the previous vista installation I couldn't get an internet connection, I did install drivers then but STILL couldn't get it to work and ended up putting a different LAN card which worked right away. I thought that just installing the vista updates would update all the drivers?

I have got avast here, the paid for internet security version which I was about to install but didn't get round to last time. I installed that straight away this time!After formatting and installing the OS do the following immediately:

1) Install chipset driver (first), then drivers for all other cards (video, audio, etc) as required. You should download these drivers and save them to an off-disk medium before installing the OS so you are ready to go.

2) Install an Anti Virus Utility BEFORE GOING ONLINE

3) Then you can install all MS Updates and anything else you like.Windows Updates is the most innefficient method for obtaining Drivers.
Whenever you re-install all drivers are wiped out ...they need to be re-installed after the OS is done.

Granted many native drivers are included on a new install of Windows but as you are finding out most are generic in scope and may not run all devices properly.

Your best choice for drivers is and always will be the manuf. site...OK. Thanks guys. So the blue screen error would have been most likely to do with drivers? I think the only websites my boyfriend went on would have been probably facebook and email, and I would have gone on ccleaner and firefox websites to download their stuff. I very much doubt it was a virus.

It is an emachines laptop so would the best place to go for the drivers be their website? Or would it be Acer website? Or is there a 3rd party website I should use?
First of all, websites have very little to do with getting a virus (okay yes, there ARE malicious websites - but for the purpose of this post I'm assuming they are not a factor in this case). All you need to do is be connected to the internet and your system is exposed to MANY viruses - especially if you do not have a router or firewall. DO NOT GO ONLINE WITHOUT AN AV INSTALLED.

Second, without knowing the exact blue screen error there's no way to know what caused it.

Last, yes - go to the website of the system manufacturer for the chipset driver. If it's a laptop you should get ALL drivers there. If it's a desktop you can get the drivers for the video and sound cards from the websites of the card manufacturers.OK. Noted! Thanks for the advice guys.You're welcome.

Ok I resolved my other problem, But I have this odd problem with my Computer. When I START my computer I don't hear it load up at all, But when I do a Windows update it starts LOADING up and then when the updates are done I restart my computer and my Computer fan is running fine still, Even when I shut down the Computer after the updates are installed Then turn it on again it still working, But when I turn off my Computer when I go to bed then go on my Computer in the morning It's not running so I just install some optional updates and The Computer fan started running again.


Does anyone know how to resolve this or any solution I can try?

Thank you very much guys Is this a laptop or desktop? Fans are not connected to any Updates. The fan maybe faulty. Is this the same machine re-installed after BSOD?
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When I start my computer I don't hear it load up at all

When I start my computer I don't hear it load up at all
 

Running Windows 7 Home Premium  can't uninstall Microsoft Office Home and STUDENT office 2010 Anyone with ideas how to do this? When I GO into  control panel programs and click on uninstall nothing happens. OjasAre you going to Programs & FEATURES in control panel? Quote from: Allan on December 16, 2010, 05:13:16 PM

Are you going to Programs & Features in control panel?

I have a PROBLEM with my ESC key not working anymore, it is not the keyboard, it worked fine a couple of days ago, now it doesn't even function, I tried remapping the key, it still does not work with the new remapped key, anyone know a SOLUTION to this?

I know its definitely software related and not hardware, due to it not even working when the key was remapped to a different key!

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
The only way to know for sure that it is not the keyboard itself is to TRY a different keyboard. Quote

I know its definitely software related and not hardware, due to it not even working when the key was remapped to a different key!

Greetings!

I have an HP G72 series notebook given to me as a gift two weeks ago.  It was purchased at an Aaron's rental place and Aaron's has some stuff on it to track it, I guess.  Anyway, I can't reformat it as long as my friends who purchased it for me are paying for it.

It's a beautiful unit, but there are issues.  Was WONDERING if anyone might have some suggestions as to how I might resolve them.

The system:  Intel P6 100 2.00 GHz, 320 GB HDD, 6 GB DDR RAM, running Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.  This is my first experience with an HP computer and also with 64 bit systems.

First thing, I uninstalled Norton's with the Norton Removal Tool and attempted to install AVG as I have a subscription to it and it's my favorite AV of all time; however, AVG won't install - error code 0xC0070643.  Contacted AVG 9 days ago and have gotten no help from them.  Now using the MSE that came with Windows, SpywareBlaster, and SuperAntiSpyware, paid version, and MalwareBytes. The only one in startup is MSE - - so the others don't start up unless I initiate them so there're no conflicts.

Secondly, the Alt+F4 keyboard command won't work.  Bummer.  Anyone know how to make it work?

Thirdly, today I discovered all the restore points had deleted since yesterday, with no command from me to do so.  I enlarged the disk space allowed for System Restore and set another point and so far it's still there.

Also, it seems to hang up a lot and does odd things like right now there's a little rectangle on the screen that usually shows up when I pass the cursor over the network icon on the taskbar - - it has the name of my network and says 'Internet Access' under it.  It's just sitting here just below center of the screen covering up anything behind it in any program I OPEN.  Annoying.  Often, the mouse cursor jumps around the page, causing me to type where I didn't want to type.  REALLY annoying!

Lastly, the computer I passed on to my husband when I got this one has only 3 GB of RAM but is so much faster than this one that I upgraded to 6 GB the day I got it (it came with 3).

I ran MSE and SuperAntiSpyware and they found nothing threatening, so I don't think there's any malicious software on it, other than, maybe the Aaron's stuff.  I installed MalwareByte's and it found nothing either.

I ran PCPitstop's OverDrive and the only thing it found wrong was that the computer needed defragging.  Installed Defraggler from Piriform and after running, it says the computer is still 10% fragged - - 2 files won't defrag:  pagefile and hiberfil.  They are both very large.  I turned off hibernation and am defragging now and plan to do the same with pagefile; however, I really don't think fragmentation is causing any of the problems

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks IMMENSELY!
S.You should contact Aaron's Rental Place about the issues. It may have been custom built with programs that may be CONFLICTING to the base programs included with the W7 operating system.

Norton is a tricky tool to get rid of. Check in the programs and features menu (in the control panel) and make sure that Norton and all of its files are completely gone.

As for your AVG issue, I'm attaching a link to their FORUM. This is a well known issue, hopefully there's a solution or WORKAROUND:


http://forums.avg.com/au-en/avg-free-forum?sec=thread&act=show&id=117715

As for the speed difference between the 2 computers of yours and your hubby's, it's not only based on memory. CPU (processor) is the key component. His, the one you pass on to him, may have a faster processor and/or multiple cores than the one that was given to you.

I've tried just about everything i can think of to fix it but its a fresh install of vista and for some reason its freezing and ive run  the *censored* check, memory diag., swapped the mobo (identical mobo and processor) vid card and hard drive also played around with the ram as well but if anyone has a possible answer please let me know thanks!You need to explain the problem in detail. You also need to tell us about your system, why you installed the OS (new hd, problem that caused you to reformat, etc) and exactly HOW you installed the OS. well it started when i was having problems where if i installed my video drivers windows WOULD not load but it would in safe mode only (vista sp1) then i went and tried updating and installing sp2 the update COMPLETELY screwed up and now it wont load at all so i installed on to a new hd installing XP first then using my upgrade to vista and it freezes within the first 5 mins after startup and like ive said i tried a differend vid card, ran diagnostics on memory and the hard drive all checked out. the system is custom built. 2.2 core 2 duo, 4 gig gskill ram, 500gb seagate sata hd, 8800 gts geforce video card with windows vista sp1Wow...
Vista...then XP...then back to Vista.

You need to DLoad and collect the proper drivers for whatever OS you are installing...i had vista all set up on my old drive that completely screwed up i used xp to load vista onto my new hard drive all i have is an upgrade version of vista because i had a tight budget for when i built my COMPUTER. i had no problems with it for the 3 years i had the computer until it would not run with the video drivers in it then i ran all the UPDATES thats when my old hard drive screwed up and i installed fresh on a new drive.

Im trying to install Win7 on my new box,blank hd and im getting a popup stating that A required cd/dvd drive device driver is missing.

Microsoft support site says that my cd/dvd drive in incompatible with microsofts AHCI driver..then goes on to say that this can usually be resolved by switching AHCI MODE to IDE or ATA mode.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952951

Problem is I CANT find where to do this in my Phoenix bios..can someone help??
guess i'll have to buy a new cd/dvd drive if i cant switch it..?

tis frustrating,any help is appreciated.

-merlinsomeone must know!~
help meh please..I'll put a good word in for you with Santa Please don't bump your thread. If someone can help it will be posted.Sounds to me you are attempting to install Win7 on a really old machine as Win7 has native drivers for most hardware out there and will at least complete the install and allow you to update your drivers...

Is this a Pentium2 or something ? ?These are my foresee regarding to your problem.



1. I think you should be able to meet the minimum system requirements of this Operating System.



Windows 7 system requirements

If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:

1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Additional requirements to use certain features:

Internet access (fees may apply)

Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware

Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal performance

For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required

Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware

HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7

DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive

BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2

BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive

Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space.

Music and sound require audio output

Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.

PCs with multi-core processors:
Windows 7 was designed to work with today's multi-core processors. All 32-bit versions of Windows 7 can support up to 32 processor cores, while 64‑bit versions can support up to 256 processor cores.

PCs with multiple processors (CPUs):
Commercial servers, workstations, and other high-end PCs may have more than one physical processor. Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate allow for two physical processors, providing the best performance on these computers. Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium will recognize only one physical processor.


2. Platforms status.
if your computer runs in lower version of any kinds of chips,and your system unit is too older i think you must upgrade first your hardware before you upgrade your software.

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) is present on newer Intel chipsets such as 975X (ICH7), P965 (ICH8), and P35 (ICH9). AHCI mode is enabled in the BIOS and 3 settings are commonly available: IDE, AHCI, and RAID. The last two (AHCI and RAID) require a driver floppy and the F6 method when installing Windows XP otherwise the hard disks won't be detected.

AHCI mode brings 3 main advantages:

1. Supports NCQ (Native Command Queuing) allowing SATA drives to accept more than one command at a time 2. and dynamically reorder the COMMANDS for maximum efficiency.
3. Supports hot plugging of devices
4. Supports staggered spin ups of multiple hard drives at BOOT time



Hope it will help you a little..

-koobface
srry guess i should have listed my system specs.

AMD Athlon 64 x2 5200+
2 gigs ddr2 800
80g western digital caviar drive(brand new,never had os on it)
Nvidia 9500gt 256mb
turtle beach riviera soundcard
dlink wifi card
liteon dvd/cd read/write (old)

its a new system...except my old dvd drive and soundcard.
Get same problems when trying to install windows 7 32b or 64b on my other two old drives,those do have existing os on it but this one doesnt.
Vista gives me same problem.

Thnx to those who responded.Where is this Win7 from ? ? Quote from: newb80 on November 28, 2010, 11:00:41 AM

srry guess i should have listed my system specs.

Problem is I cant find where to do this in my Phoenix bios

Those bios screens above doesnt look like my Phoenix bios..maybe I need to update my bios for it to read? Could I update my bios from cd or usb drive? mine is simple looking with solid blue background but with more options and no tabs at top not at home atm so cant check what version.

HI Everyone, does anyone KNOW how to get rid of Vista from an Acer Laptop and most importantly, how to reinstall XP or mayabe Windows 7?
ThxYou could start by giving some info. of your Acer Laptop MODEL or specs... Pre-OS Installed? Recovery Partition? Boot to the XP CD, format the drive, Install XP. Make sure you have all the necessary drivers.Just from the wording of this REQUEST you don't appear too familiar with working with computers. If you remove your operating SYSTEM without accurate know-how, you can really screw up your system.

First of all, like the last poster mentioned you can boot from the XP CD. You also have the option to purchase a copy of Windows 7 and install that. IMO I never recommend 'back installing'. Installing old, out-dated software. XP is almost 10 years old. Vista was a flop in which Microsoft improved upon with Windows 7. What I do recommend is the purchase of Windows 7 Professional version which allows the option of running in XP mode. This is priced starting around $199 USD

But it's up to you. Good luck in whatever you DECIDE.  if you really want win XP, you should make sure your computer's hardware is still being supported in that operating system.

I believe there may be manufacturer's that have stopped support for XP for one reason or another (that I don't know of)