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I saw the Windows live movie maker. It does not use the OLD "Storyboard" MODE which makes video editing quick. I saw the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWeRXvBuXEE and it was true for AVERAGE users, not computer experts or professional video editers. I would like to have the old storyboard. If this is not possible, I will ask another question on FINDING a FREEWARE video editor.

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I need some help, I have a Windows Mail file "OESpamFilter.dat" stuck in my Recycle Bin.



I am unable to delete or restore without windows Explorer and my COMPUTER freezing.



Another PROBLEM is when I run CCleaner It can't finish cleaning because it freezes when it tries to delete OESpamFilter.dat file.

Does anyone know a way of Deleting this file or just restoring it to where it was?

ONE more QUESTION: This my sound dumb but how do I delete my old posts? I can't find a delete button.

Thanks.

It's an empty file and part of OE...why do you want to delete it ? ?
Not like it's taking up space or anything...I just want to restore it but my computer freezes up when i try.I just got OESpamFilter.dat file restored and i no longer in my Recycle Bin.    I don't know what i did to make it work but it has.  I do not need any help.

What are TouchScreen and Aero Glass Effect of Windows 7?
is it really GOING to WORK?Yes it works...
It's been out since XP ALTHOUGH the touch feature wasn't INCLUDED...

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Is 64 bit really better that 32 bit?
Recently I gave my option that 64 bit was not WORTH the investment.
Now I am asking why I was TOLD the future is 64 bit and now is the time to join.
Is that true?
If you have the 64 bit Vista, can you still run 32 bit apps inside of it?
Do 32 bit apps run better in a 64 bit OS?
How much memory c an a 64 bit motherboard have?
I mean really, not possibly.
Will it not take at least 5 years before all the IMPORTANT programs are in 64 bit ?
Please, I gotta know right now!This should answer most of your questions: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

And in my opinion, if you don't need 64 bit then you don't need 64 bit. All of my systems are running 32 bit OS's. The one time I installed Vista 64 I uninstalled it a week later (too many custom written old LEGACY apps would not run - but that's unique to my situation). Just when you thought it was safe........

http://news.softpedia.com/news/128-bit-Windows-8-and-Windows-9-Explored-by-Microsoft-123691.shtml Quote from: Karnac on October 20, 2009, 04:36:44 PM

Just when you thought it was safe........

http://news.softpedia.com/news/128-bit-Windows-8-and-Windows-9-Explored-by-Microsoft-123691.shtml

Is 64 bit really better than 32 bit?

Read up on all you want...if you have the option to run 64bit...you should.
Don't worry...people will catch up.

I've TRIED booting into Windows vista but get a message saying that there has been a start-up error. I've tried everything, but I don't have a Windows Vista insallation disk. What can I do now? I do know that the regestriy is corrupt as it says on the screen. PLEASE HELP!!.  What is the entire message?At first it says: Windows failed to start; a RECENT hardware or software CHANGE might be the broblem.
I then select 'Lauch startup repair'
It then gives me instructions: 1. Insert Windows installation disk
                                               2. Choose languge setiings and click next
                                               3. Click on repair computer
It ALSO gives me the OPTIONS to start-up using differentsettings; which i've tried.You need to borrow or purchase a Vista CD and follow the instructionsplease read this.....

http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

I set a BATCH file to open with NOTEPAD, and now they all open like that. I right click, click open with, but I don't KNOW where to BROWSE to find DLL.WOAH!!! I fixed it. NEVERMIND. Sorry people.

hi guys i have bin getting this error all evening and have no idea what do about it or how to fix the problem ..

WINDOW'S EDITION:  WINDOW'S VISTA HOME PREMIUM SP1
MANUFACTURER       :  DELL
PROCESSOR             :  INTEL CORE 2 DUO    P8600 2.4Ghz
MEMORY                   :  3 GB
SYSTEM TYPE            :  64-BIT OPERATING SYSTEM

PROBLEM:  ERROR 998: access violation whenever trying to run .exe files

i have window's vista 64-bit processor and whenever i try to open any .exe files which i just DOWNLOADED, i have bin recently getting this error 998: access violation ... and because of this i cant evn download any registry mechanic or other software cause whenever i run them this error appears ... also sumtimes its giving an error 5 : access violation as well ..

please anyone help me out here cause i have no idea what to do .. plz reply fast !! very nervous !! What protection apps do you have installed ?
i have kaspersky internet security 2010

 and also have running with it Avira Antivir


Quote from: devilruz_57 on October 19, 2009, 04:47:17 AM

i have kaspersky internet security 2010

 and also have running with it Avira Antivir

I turn my computer off last night and when i got up i tried to turn it on but it wouldnt turn on!. I didnt do anything unusual the night before. Can anyone help me??

HP Pavillion a6602f is not even a year old yet. Quote from: Jman on OCTOBER 17, 2009, 09:09:00 PM

HP Pavillion a6602f is not even a year old yet.

hi guys i have bin getting this error all evening and have no idea what do about it or how to fix the PROBLEM ..

WINDOW'S EDITION:  WINDOW'S VISTA HOME PREMIUM SP1
MANUFACTURER       :  DELL
PROCESSOR             :  INTEL CORE 2 DUO    P8600 2.4Ghz
MEMORY                   :  3 GB
SYSTEM TYPE            :  64-BIT OPERATING SYSTEM

PROBLEM:  ERROR 998: access violation WHENEVER trying to RUN .EXE files

i have window's vista 64-bit processor and whenever i try to open any .exe files which i just downloaded, i have bin recently getting this error 998: access violation ... and because of this i cant evn download any registry mechanic or other software cause whenever i run them this error appears ... also sumtimes its giving an error 5 : access violation as well ..

please anyone help me out here cause i have no idea what to do .. plz reply fast !! very nervous !! Don't you already have a thread going on this? One thread per question is enough.

I have a HP Pavillion DV2500 laptop  with Windows VISTA,and I preceeded to reformat it.Put in recovery disc,waited til finished,then message came up that recovery failed in video file.I then SPOKE to HP tech, and he said my recovery disc were corrupted and to order new recovery,did as he said and ordered new recovery disc,but it failed also in video file.Can anyone please explain how disc get corrupted if put in a sleeve and taken care of,then new disc fail also.Please let me know what can be HAPPENING,as I'm very confused.
ThanksNot sure about the video thing...
Post the entire message you get including any gibberish when the install fails...When the recovery finishes,it gives a LIST of things that passed,and in the list ,it shows was has failed.All things passed except the video file.Sorry disn't save the list.Recreate the issue and post the full error message...OkI ran the recovery disc again and after around 3 hours this is what it said.
Recovery attempt has failed,please select one of the following buttons.
Details                                                         Retry


SKUNumber:447347-001
ImageRevision:03
LanguageProcessed:US
ModelName:HPPavillionDV2500 Notebook PC
Brand Type:2
Brand Discription: Pavillion
SKU & Model Regioncheck:Warning Mismatch
I clicked on details and this is the entire message.
ISLog Files ChecKed.
LogFiles1:C:system.savvchipset= >Passed
LogFiles2:c:ststem.savvconexant.Log=>Passed
LogFile3:Csystem.savvmodem.log=> Passed
LofFiles4:system.savvideo.log=> failed
LogFiles5:c:wswstupvQpwsetup.log=>passed
LofFiles6:c:vmwee.log=>passed
LogFiles7:c:vswsetupvDisk1vsetup.log=>passed
[ISO log check]
Results=Failed
[CDCApps][Checked]
CDCApp1:MMFlash9=> passed
CDCApp2:MSworks=> Passed
CDCA3:HPQUICKLaunchButton=>passed
CDCApp4:LightScribe=>passed
[CDcheck]
Results=Passed
[TimeoutLinesFound]
[Timeoutcheck]
results=passed
[DMPfilecheck]
Results=Passed
[BadDataLinesFound]
[BadDataCheck=Passed
[Registry DeviceCheck]
Results= PassedLong discussion about your problem here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=167954
Did you try to use recovery partition?No ,I haven't tried to use recovery partition,please let me know how to do that.Your link to the forum is very helpful and seems like many people are having the same problem as I am.New recovery CDs are suppose to come today,but after reading the forum,I suspect they will fail also.
Thanks,I have another desktop Pc from HP ,and I also need to reformat it.I received recovery disc today,but haven't tried,because I've experienced so much trouble with my laptop and recovery disc ending in as failed,I' m very afraid to even beging on the desktop,as I know I should backup my files first so I don't end up with a PC that  is messed up ,because of faulty recovery disc from HP,but I don't have a clue on how to do this.Can anyone explain,or give me info on how to back up your files and burn a cd with info on it from the PC.
Thanks,Try this for backing up the most important data: http://www.fpnet.fr/index2.php?lang=en&section=software

As for recovery partition, press F11 at HP logo.Thanks Broni,the link you gave for backing up files was great,but still having problems with the HP laptop Pavillion DV2500,as the new recovery disk sent by Hp also failed.Where do I go from here to try and get my laptop back in working condition?
Thanks,Did you?
Quote

As for recovery partition, press F11 at HP logo.

Hi could someone plz help...i had purchased a Logitech quickcam v11.8, my computer is vista, i had installed the program and once i had installed it, it was working fine, but then disconnected it from the usb.  I then CLICKED for it to connect and it tells me the webcam was not found or is not working to MAKESURE the camera is plugged into the usb port then press reconnect i did that and it still doesnt WORK, i then UNINSTALLED it and then re installed and same problem could you PLEASE help thanx

I'm RUNNING a machine with Vista Home Premium and I was looking in a FOLDER and at the bottom of said folder there was a details pane. Well, I accidently hit the 'Hide The Details Pane' button and guess what? Poof, the details pane was gone. Now I can't seem to figure out how to get the details pane BACK. Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated.

thanks,
toodawgsClick on ORGANIZE in the TOP left corner. Then LAYOUT - DETAILS PANEThank you Allan, That worked. I feel pretty dumb for not finding it myself.No problem - that's what we're here for.

Going through trying to completely REMOVE an application can be time restricting, especially if there are 80+ registry keys left behind. Is there a way or software that will batch job this by keyword? Thanks.I am not sure how thorough it is but REVO Uninstaller works well for me.  It searches for leftover registry entries and files, gives a list of them, and lets you CHOOSE which ones you want to remove.

I have never had any trouble with it but you should be careful not to remove something IMPORTANT when you remove the leftovers.

I had to format my computer the other day but before I did so I backed up all my videos, MP3, photos etc through the Windows Vista system recovery feature onto an external hard DRIVE. I restored them all when I was done formatting but now none of them will play. I GET an error message that it can not open the file. They all worked fine before. I have tried VLC, Windows media player and Media Player Classic. When I try to open photos that were backed up it says I do not have permission but I have an administrative account on my comp. Does anyone know what the problem might be?Try taking ownership: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/ I tried using that for the whole folder but it didn't work. Then I used it on just a single mp3 file and it did work...but it won't do it for any other individual files. Am I doing something wrong?The subinacl tool is a powerful utility that will allow you to change ownership of all files and registry keys at once (it runs automatically and takes a few minutes to complete). I've used it several times without issue. Still, I suggest you create a disc image first.

Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=E8BA3E56-D8FE-4A91-93CF-ED6985E3927B&displaylang=en

Usage: http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-1051004.htmlI installed SubInAcl but when I try to run it the command line POPS up for a second then closesright-click on command prompt and run as administratorHuh this is weird. I guess the TakeOwnership did work but only if I copy the file out of its original folder to a new one. At least I can get them all now. Thanks for the help!Sure.

I've tried booting into Windows VISTA but GET a message saying that there has been a start-up error. I've tried everything, but I don't have a Windows Vista insallation disk. What can I do now? I do know that the regestriy is corrupt as it says on the screen. PLEASE HELP!!. 
At first it says: Windows failed to start; a recent hardware or software change might be the broblem.
I then select 'Lauch STARTUP repair'
It then gives me instructions: 1. Insert Windows installation disk
                                               2. Choose languge setiings and click next
                                               3. Click on repair computer
It also gives me the options to start-up using differentsettings; which i've tried.

You already have a thread on this. Do not start multiple threads on the same TOPIC - it's only CONFUSING and causes duplicate work.

Hello.

Windows vista readyboost, can anyone tell me if this usb flash drive is compatable with readyboost
Its a 16gb PNY flash drive. or even the 8gb

http://www3.pny.com/category_buymulti.aspx?Category_ID=53

I do have some usb flash drives, but they are not compatable, and are not PNYAccording to MS any flash drive should work ....readyboost will scan the drive first and let you know...
More Info... Quote from: patio on OCTOBER 17, 2009, 08:14:52 AM

According to MS any flash drive should work ....readyboost will scan the drive first and let you know...
More Info...

The ones you want to stay away from are the U3 drives...

Processor Name:  GENUINE Intel(R) CPU             575  2.00GHz Windows Version:  Windows 7 (6.1.7600) Ultimate
 
System Name:  Compaq Presario Notebook PC CQ50
Processor Name:  Genuine Intel(R) CPU             575  2.00GHz
Videocard Name:  Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset FAMILY
Installed Memory:  1,979.23 MB
Default Printer:  Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Number of Installed Programs:  34 programs
Number of Running Processes:  48 processes
Internet Explorer Version:  8.0.7600.16385 (0)
DirectX Version:  4.09.00.0904


my resolution on laptop computer just keeps changing resolution all drivers r updated i have done clean install twice but it wont stop, it olny does it on windows7 WORKS fine with all of vista windows but when i put windows7 it start changeing did it with 7100 and 7600 verson cant figure it out if u have any ideals that might work would be  apperciated thx in advance The 7100 ver. is the BETA ver. and cannot expect to run properly as it has expired...
Where did you get 7600 from ? ?rockers team    its bens 7 enternity 7600  but it did it in all other versionsHuH ? ?He said its bens 7 enternity 7600  but it did it in all other versionsGot it now....Thanx !Sure, any time.

KillDisk should be fine...Ok, I ran KillDisk and erased the drive with the one pass zeros method.  Then I ran the Compaq SYSTEM Recovery discs again, and guess what?  It worked!!!!!

Thank you very MUCH, Patio.  I am in your debt.Excellent news smoser...feel free to stop by anytime...Hello again Patio.  I'm taking you up on your invitation to stop by anytime.  The system is still having problems.  Here's what's happening now when I power on:

The Compaq splash screen appears.  Windows Vista loads, then it starts running a program called HP Flex Build 2.0 (cPC_DASH 2.0014).  A DOS window opens labelled x:/windows/system32/cmd.exe - startnet.com.  Inside that window it says "Build Partition", then everything blanks out and all that's displayed is a white screen with two file folder icons and DOCUMENTS moving from one to the other.  After watching it do this for over 24 hours, I figured out that the system is stuck.

When I alt-tab to see what programs are running, it shows one windows icon labelled "PROGRESSO" and two DOS icons labelled "ADMINISTRATOR: x:/windows/system32/cmd.exe".  The only way to interrupt the program at this point is with a hard reboot.  I've done this a number of times and it just goes through the same process as above over again.

Any ideas?

Anyone know why I WOULD be having PROBLEMS coming out of Sleep and Hibernate sometimes with my MBP running Windows 7 RC?  It also seems very random when it happens.  There is no particular time when it happens, and it doesnt happen every single time.

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]I've always said that Sleep & Hibernation are problematical on many systems (not all). You are much better off setting the power options to power down the hd & display after a defined period of time. The only thing that makes me mad is I ran XP for atleast 2 years on it and never had any problems with sleep/hibernate, why would it be different with W7?  Could it be the hardware on my MBP is a little dated compared it the recommended specs.
No IDEA. MS actually never fully perfected Sleep or Hibernation and the problems show up at different times on different systems for different people. However, using the METHOD I suggested above is actually "better" for your system in that it uses fewer resources than sleep or hibernation - and it's problem free Agreed.I had similar ISSUE with hibernation with Windows 7 RC. On a thoshiba laptop, it would come abck on, but then freeze in the next min or so.

Hi again.
i got a problem with my vista laptop i changed the resolution wrong probably and now the screen has ALOT of black and white stripes on it but i can still see the icons etc.. it happens when i log into this 1 acc on vista but the other 1 works good and i CNA still see the login screen and the stripes appear always after like 3 or 5 seconds when the ACCOUNT logs in ..any help? thanks Quote

i changed the resolution wrong

im not sure if u can use system restore if ur not the admin which im not on the other account

the other account is mine as well

I KNOW it is late but it is still 7 days to WINDOWS 7. So who is the most EXCITED about Win7? I am sad because I will have to wate for my pre-orders to be mailed. I will be upgrading the second I get it.

What will you be doing on the 22nd? are you going to BUY it, do you have to wate for the mail too, or do you plan to crack your friends version of Win7?Already have mine... QUOTE from: patio on October 16, 2009, 06:31:12 AM

Already have mine...

I just installed Sims 2 double pack onto my PC. I have WINDOWS vista and I have no idea what the problem is. I checked the driver and it said that it was working PROPERLY. Everything installed fine, but now EVERYTIME I try to open it to play my computer freezes. I don't really use any PROGRAMS on my computer, I really just use the internet.Have you checked to see if the software is compatible with your OS?You checked WHAT driver?

For some reason I can no longer properly print the pdf DOCUMENTS I have stored on my VISTA MACHINE. I have an Epson 1800R Printer installed on my Vista system. It is networked and I share the printer. When I open a pfd file on my Vista system it displays properly. I can read the document without a problem. When I attempt to print any of the pages it comes out as gibberish. I believe that for some reason the fonts have become corrupted, but do not know for sure. I have reloaded my Acrobat 8.0 and downloaded the latest Adobe READER 9.0. They both display properly but have the same result when I attempt to print.
If I attempt to print the same files from one of my networked computers on the same printer it works properly. This LEADS me to believe that I have corrupted the fonts on the Vista System. I have no way of knowing what fonts I must reinstall to properly print the pdf files I have stored. I would assume that If I can display the document properly it should have some way of loading the correct fonts. What can I do to fix this problem? I appreciate your assistance.

Regards GlennReinstall the printer driver on the machine you're having problems with..

Hi -
In a recent answer to a question, Allan SAID "Run a full scan of your system with BOTH your anti virus utility AND either MalwareBytes or Super AntiSpyware."  Does this MEAN that you don't need both MalwareBytes and Super AntiSpyware?  I am running both and also avast Antivirus.  Can I eliminate MalwareByte and still have the protection I need?   Thanks    Bob  Are you running both resident or just scanning? You only need one of them running resident, but it's okay to scan with both (no two utilities pick up exactly the same thing). Personally, I only run my AV resident and scan with MB or SAS once every week or two.Allan -
Thanks for the reply.  I have avast Antivirus, SuperAntiSpyware, and Malwarebytes all INSTALLED at all times.  I have plenty of room so space is not a problem.  I just want to be sure that one is not interfearing with the other.  I guess I will LEAVE THINGS as they are.  I have not had any problems in a long time.  When something is working don't fix it, just be thankful that there is no problem.  Have a good day.     BobThere is a difference between INSTALLED and RUNNING (or resident). Avira is resident (always running - you see it in the task bar) - that's good. But you don't need both SAS & MB resident - just pick one (or neither - and scan with them on a regular basis).Allan -
Thanks again.  I will remove Malwarebytes.    BobJust so you know, unless you payed for Malwarebytes you don't have to worry about resident scanning.And there's no reason to uninstall it - just don't keep it running resident.I believe resident scanning is only available in paid MBAM....I believe you're right.

hi, I am having a problem figuring out the next step in troubleshooting my computer. While watching TV the thing starts doing the long loud "there's something wrong" beep. I go up and turn it off and CHECK it out and start it back up. Well, at first it starts, but there's no vid and it just cycles itself before doing ANYTHING. So i undo all the power cables, check the power config, check the PCI-E slots, Check/change/clean all the ram and so forth and so on. So i start it back up with the same problem. So i unhook all other things that it can start normally without. Again, same problem, but the HDD is starting and spinning as normal.

Now i'm thinking it may be a power issue so i plug everything back in and ensure all power cables are routed CORRECTLY and see if everything is good and the HDD is still spinning up, and the drives are opening/closing perfectly. It's no longer cycling, but it is starting up with no bios beep or anything. just power on with no vid while on the 115 PS setting. On the 230 setting it's still cycling power.

So i get deeper and decide to check out the CMOS battery. I take it out and wait for about 5-10 sec and put it back in. Success! it works and i fix all the regular time/date settings and it works fine. So my first instinct is that the battery is going bad and i replace it with a known good one. Now with the new battery in it still does not work correctly. Everytime i want to start it up i have to remove-wait-and reinstall the CMOS battery to get a successful boot-up.

I'm thinking of either replacing the PS or the Mobo. Any help into this would be greatly appreciated. I've asked a few friends with degrees in computer science and they are as stumped as i am.

Thank you.1. What is the make/model of the computer?

2. How old is the computer?

3. Are you using a video card or onboard video?



Quote from "Upgrading and Repairing PC's"

"If you plug the power supply into a 120 v outlet while it's set in the 230/240 setting, no damage will result, but the supply won't operate properly until you correct the setting. On the other hand, if you plug in to a 240 v outlet and have the switch set for 120 v, you can cause damage".

I'm not an expert on power supplies but I wouldn't argue with Scott Mueller    I'd leave the setting on 115 if you intend to use a 110/115 volt receptacle.Sounds like there is a bad solder JOINT somewhere on that board or a capacitor failing ...it starts ACTING up as the board heats up.
This can be hard to track down...It's a self built computer. Currently using the Asus P5K-V mobo. First built it a few years ago, but has been upgraded along the way. I am using a Nvidia 8800GTX ultra for video.

Got to the top tier of Asus Tech support and they think it's something to do with the ram on the mobo itself. I'm using Corsair 2x4gb of ram and they said that's a accepted ram for the board so no problems there. Also tried my old ram with no joy.

Good thing for Asus' good support so i'm RMA'ing the board to ASUS for free, but i decided to go and just get a new mobo anyway and use this one on a new project PC from old parts from this one.

Thank you for the help. New mobo should be here today. I will be back on here if it doesn't work still. There's also the odd possibility you have a bad stik of RAM...
DLoad MemTest and follow the info on creating a bootable CD...
Boot to the CD and let the tests run at least 2 hours...they are repetitive so ignore that.
Any errors at all and you have a bad stik(s) of RAM...I already checked the RAM, all the sticks are in good working order.

Changed the mobo and it works perfectly. The old mobo is going in for repairs.

Thank you for the advice.

Hello,

My C: drive is almost full, and I think it's starting to cause problems with running programs. 

So, how do I move or remove already installed programs (on C:) to free up space.  And, what can I do with programs that don't allow me to choose where to install them?  I have other larger drives, so room isn't an issue, but I've found that a lot of programs I install (GoogleEarth, MS products, etc.) automatically choose the C: drive.

I have 48Gig C: with only 4Gig remaining.

Thanks,
dhI would disk clean up and then look for stuff you can get rid of....

http://windirstat.info/


this is a good tool to find where your data is on a drive.

I don't recall running into any program (especially MS products) that does not offer an option on where to install it. You have to take your time during the installation and read each SCREEN and make your choices. You also have to choose "custom" as opposed to "typical" or "express" on some installation routines. As far as uninstalling programs is concerned, just use ADD/REMOVE in control panel.

Also, limit the space allotted to System Restore and Temporary INTERNET Files Folder (or move the LATTER to another drive).With the price of HDD storage where it is if it were me i'd get a new drive of 250/500G for around 50Bucks and "clone" the old one to it.

You could then wipe the 50G and use it for extra storage.

The whole process takes 45 min. to an hour... Quote from: Spoiler on October 16, 2009, 07:12:07 AM

I would disk clean up and then look for stuff you can get rid of....

http://windirstat.info/


this is a good tool to find where your data is on a drive.

I don't recall running into any program (especially MS products) that does not offer an option on where to install it. You have to take your time during the installation and read each screen and make your choices. You also have to choose "custom" as opposed to "typical" or "express" on some installation routines. As far as uninstalling programs is concerned, just use ADD/REMOVE in control panel.

This may be some of the problem, I was told before to just choose typical or express when installing a program.

Also, limit the space allotted to System Restore and Temporary Internet Files Folder (or move the latter to another drive).

How do I do that?  Thanks

3 hard drives in this laptop ? ?
Are you sure your not talking about partitions and 2 drives possibly ? ?

Today, I have been using my computer and is been shutting down by itself, always one hour after I turn it on. Help me, what can I do to solve the problem.

Note: My computer is a Laptop and I'm using Windows Vista.How is the COOLING?

If you download Speed Fan, can you please tell us the temperature(s) it lists.

Has his always happened?
Does it happen when you do something specific (like play a game) or does it happen in general?Here's the information you asked me....

Speed fan says:
Core 0: 0. 75
Core 1: 1.76

The LOWEST I notice:
Core 0: 0. 71
Core 1: 1.71

The highest I notice:
Core 0: 0. 76
Core 1: 1.76Well there's your problem!

Your computer is shutting down automatically to prevent itself from being fried...I even have a fan directly to it. What else can I do to solve it?

Note: How should a normal computer's temperature be?If you could get a better fan it would probably do better but it's a laptop so that might be hard.

Can you make sure the laptop is clean (free of dust that may be OBSTRUCTING the air flow)

What type of surface are you working on?I'm using a wooden table, like the once you use to eat in front of the TV. Also, I putting the fan (that's on the back left side of the computer), completely open and free of anything that might OBSTRUCT the flow of air. I will check right now for any dust.By fan do you mean something like this:

No this type:http://www.sz-wholesale.com/uploadFiles/Stand_Fan_600.jpgAh, I checked for dust and is totally clean. But it's still higher than Core 0: 74C and Core 1: 1.74C

Question:
Does the amount of open windows does anything to the temperature of the computer?I would suggest putting it at the side of the computer.

For my laptop, I use something like this:


It cools my laptop down significantly.
If you don't know what that is, this google search should help:
Link

They can get a little expensive but it's worth it.



As for your question, basically the more the processor has to work the more heat it will give off. I wouldn't say 'how many windows open' but 'how many Large Programs or Games are open'.

**Large programs can include Image Processing software (such as Corel Draw or Macromedia Flash).So you get an idea of my computer use...

Right now I have:
1. 2 browsers open (and in serious use).
2. A game call "Wonderland Online", where I have 4 characters (4 windows of the game's program) at play at the same time.
3. Running a backup (I do that once a week).
4. Running the antivirus ( I do that daily).

Note: I'm checking your suggestion and I think I'll get one between today or at the latest by Saturday NEXT week.I think the game (and maybe the browser) is contributing the most to your heat-up.

Whilst backing up, I think it would go faster and be a lot less strainious on your Processor, thus giving off less heat, if you close the browser and the game.You are right in so many ways and the worst is that I know it... 

I've another laptop that I could use (at the same time as this) so that none have excessive work on their Processor. The only problem is that I keep having trouble when I try to connect to the Net with the other one.  Quote

I keep having trouble when I try to connect to the Net with the other one.

I'm searching for a way to implent and "Create M3U Playlist" option in the Context Menu of MP3 Files.
And after you clicked it the M3U file (00-Playlist.m3u), gets PLACED in the folder of the MP3's
I KNOW it should be able to be done with a DOS Script in combination with a register KEY, but  I just can't find the way to do it.

Somebody who can help me figure it out?

I'd prefer dos instead of another application cause than I might be able to port it for use in other files.
P.S. I'm using Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Bit.Nobody?Context Menu Editor....FREE.

It seems that when I run CCleaner, all the forums ETC, on which I have preset passwords to open automatically, have had the username and passwords removed and I have to reset them using the Username and Password again.
Has happened twice since I started using Ccleaner again.
Any clues please?
Vista Home Premium, 2. processor, 2 gig RAM, SP2
Thanks.You have to set it to delete or not delete items of your choosing. If you do not want cookies deleted, don't delete them.Thanks mate.
Cheers
HenrySure Just to clarify cCleaner will delete all history from your computer including usernames and passwords. I use Norton anti-virus which remembers all my passwords and usernames so they get automatically re-issued when I join a site.
Mozilla Firefox now has a similar option.
Stating don't delete cookies is a little wrong to be fair.
Make a choice you can write all your user names and passwords down or Firefox and/or Norton or some other programme will remember them under a master password.
I have so many passwords that I COULD not hope to remember so I find this way so much easier. Hope that helps  You missed the WHOLE point...CCleaner can be set to SELECTIVELY save cookies/passwords that are needed/wanted.
Therefore it will NOT get RID of the ones you wish to keep...
You just have to tell it which ones... Quote from: patio on October 16, 2009, 03:05:57 PM

You missed the whole point...CCleaner can be set to selectively save cookies/passwords that are needed/wanted.
Therefore it will NOT get rid of the ones you wish to keep...
You just have to tell it which ones...

Hi Everyone,
I am having a reoccurring problem with windows vista x64 that results in a BSOD about 10-20 minutes after starting. It usually only happens after i turn it on, but sometimes it happens twice. It is on my laptop which is running: Quote

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7500 2.20GHz
Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

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Dump File         : Mini082909-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/29/2009 10:04:09 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08cc3060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08101050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c33fc60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File DESCRIPTION  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini082709-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/27/2009 5:44:28 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08d1b060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`0901d050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0bff0480
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini082509-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/25/2009 6:02:19 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08c63060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08b4f050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0be88c60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini082309-03.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/23/2009 6:07:15 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08f9a060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`09079050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`049cf010
Caused By Driver  : nvlddmkm.sys
Caused By Address : nvlddmkm.sys+171619
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini082309-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/23/2009 5:34:21 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08d5b060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08fa5050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`080aec60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini082309-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/23/2009 5:06:28 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08cf1060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08ffc050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0bb69c60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini082109-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/21/2009 4:07:08 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08d32060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08032050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`09019c60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini082109-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/21/2009 2:17:12 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`090c4060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`0912f050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c125c60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini081909-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/19/2009 6:41:19 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`090dd060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08139050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c5b7820
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini081709-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/17/2009 7:14:08 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`080ed060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`089e6050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`044f4010
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini081709-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/17/2009 6:32:15 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`09070060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08c2c050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c518bc0
Caused By Driver  : nvlddmkm.sys
Caused By Address : nvlddmkm.sys+171619
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini081109-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/11/2009 6:20:14 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08e93060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08e4c050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c17c470
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
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Dump File         : Mini080109-04.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/1/2009 10:58:07 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08f54060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`091e0050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0708cbd0
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini080109-03.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/1/2009 9:22:46 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08cc1060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08c8d050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0b8e9b80
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini080109-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/1/2009 8:50:12 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08f10060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08f2c050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`06c86b80
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini080109-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 8/1/2009 7:41:40 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08df2060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`0811b050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c95b820
Caused By Driver  : nvlddmkm.sys
Caused By Address : nvlddmkm.sys+171619
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini072809-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 7/28/2009 6:29:29 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08ccf060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08cb4050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c402c60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini071009-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 7/10/2009 8:55:47 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08d54060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08bf8050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0bee2860
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini071009-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 7/10/2009 8:17:45 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08ceb060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08f75050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`074b2b90
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini070909-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 7/9/2009 11:52:57 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08dc9060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08de8050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`06f6b7d0
Caused By Driver  : nvlddmkm.sys
Caused By Address : nvlddmkm.sys+171619
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini070209-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 7/2/2009 5:28:54 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08d82060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08fea050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`093ce7c0
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini070209-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 7/2/2009 5:15:16 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`09088060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`090c4050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`07dd2810
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini062909-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 6/29/2009 12:45:37 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08cf5060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08f69050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0c302010
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini062309-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 6/23/2009 8:53:52 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1       : fffffa60`0d2167f8
Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3       : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4       : fffffa60`00a4a1de
Caused By Driver  : iaNvStor.sys
Caused By Address : iaNvStor.sys+421de
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini062009-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 6/20/2009 10:53:47 AM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08b42060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08a9a050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0bd42010
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a450
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

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Dump File         : Mini061709-02.dmp
Crash Time        : 6/17/2009 10:08:25 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08a2e060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08cc4050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0bbdfc60
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+54650
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini061709-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 6/17/2009 9:32:59 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code    : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2       : fffffa80`08a90060
Parameter 3       : fffffa80`08cac050
Parameter 4       : fffffa80`0b942170
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+54650
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File         : Mini060909-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 6/9/2009 6:04:28 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1       : 00000000`00000020
Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3       : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4       : fffff980`23cc5204
Caused By Driver  : iaNvStor.sys
Caused By Address : iaNvStor.sys+38204
File Description  :
Product Name      :
Company           :
File Version      :
Processor         : x64
==================================================

Thank you EEVIAC and Broni.
I tried EEVIAC's suggestions and they worked. No more BSOD!!!

when checking the event LOG on a WINDOWS vista 64 bit pc I noticed that the security event log is constantly having: The system time was CHANGED. No other pc's on the network are doing this - what COULD be causing this?
Weak CMOS battery...
Part# CR2032...located on the MBoard.thanks for that insight.
I also looked at more of the events and found that one of the exe's we were running was also doing it -  I guess they were having a tug of war.

thanks againNo problem rustee...and Welcome ABOARD !

Everytime I restart my computer, it sends a message about PINNACLE marvin bus not working with my windows version.  I deleted my pinnacle studio software and don't know if this is a left over of it.  If so how do I remove it?Try Revo Uninstaller.ok,  I tried the revo uninstaller and COULD not find the program.  So I restarted my computer to get the exact message that was being sent.  "Windows needs to install driver software for your unkown DEVICE."  I click ok.  "Windows could not find driver software for your device."  I then sends me to Problem REPORTS and SOLUTIONS.  "Address a problem with Pinnacle Marvin Bus.  Pinnacle Marvin Bus is not compatible with this version of Windows.

I keep getting this message:  The procedure entry point sqlite3_prepare_v2 could not be located in the dynamic library SQLITE3.dll. Don't know how to fix it!Reinstall the PROGRAM might solve the problem.FireFox ? ?I don't know what program the sqlite3 is from. so I can't reinstall it.  I just randomly get the message.  I did just recently uninstalled a few programs  I wasn't using anymore and it might have been shared with one of those.List what you uninstalled...
PINNACLE studio 10, ARC software, I have uninstalled and reinstalled quicktime and itunes, ulead dvd movie factory, I think there were some OTHERS but I can't think of them right now.

Vista Premium 32, coire 2 DUO 3 ghz CPU on a gigabyte board. DVD/CDs are not being detected in either of my roms. WINDOWS sees the roms, but inserting discs does nothing. Help?How long has this been happening?


Shut down the computer and open the case....Disconnect the power from one of the CD/DVD drives, turn the computer back on and try the some discs in the drive that still has power and SEE if Windows recognizes the discs...One of these may help:
1. Uninstall the drive through Device Manager.
Restart computer. The drive will be automatically reinstalled.
or...
2. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
Restart computer.
or...
3. Download, and run Restore Missing CD Drive patch
Double click on cdgone.zip to unzip it.
Right click on cdgone.reg, click Merge.
Accept registry merge.
Restart computer.
or...
4. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstall. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.

Hello all-
I am trying to do an ENVELOPE mail merge on  Vista Windows Microsoft Word 7.  When I put the address block on the envelope, instead of being left JUSTIFIED in the center of the envelope, the first LINE is CORRECT in the center of the envelope, but then the address lines are left justified on the left of the envelope.  I have tried it multiple times and RECEIVED the same results.
Can some one help please.
TIA,
Delilah

Ok, so I woke up and started watching the news like I usually do, and since I had time, I figured I'd play a quick game before work. So I start up Monkey Island and I get this error about my processor, then another error about explorer is having a critical error and I'm given two options, restart explorer (not restart the system) or check for solution (no abort button? Thanks microsoft!) Thing is, My processor is fine. On my other partition, XP still runs smooth as butter and intensive programs run without a hitch. Even in Vista, I'm able to run firefox just fine, just not anything that calls up an explorer process (i.e.: everything else). I'm at work right now, but I'll post the error number if I find them when I get home. Anyone have a similar problem? Is it system restore time?Post the error messages entirely...including the gibberish.
Since it's an intermittent issue i suspect the PSU.Just got back home. Here are the details on the error message:

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name:   APPCRASH
  Application Name:   taskeng.exe
  Application Version:   6.0.6002.18005
  Application Timestamp:   49e01bf2
  FAULT Module Name:   kernel32.dll
  Fault Module Version:   6.0.6002.18005
  Fault Module Timestamp:   49e037dd
  Exception Code:   c0000096
  Exception Offset:   000c9bc1
  OS Version:   6.0.6002.2.2.0.256.1
  Locale ID:   1033
  Additional Information 1:   9275
  Additional Information 2:   e40b7c4a08f140442b4baccbde7f1b7e
  Additional Information 3:   9a41
  Additional Information 4:   6858aedcc855da8efbf7ed344f3017ed

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It's not giving the processor error anymore, just this one every five seconds or so. My screen is filling with the pop over error messages as we speak. It's also giving me this:
  Problem Event Name:   APPCRASH
  Application Name:   explorer.exe
  Application Version:   6.0.6002.18005
  Application Timestamp:   49e01da5
  Fault Module Name:   kernel32.dll
  Fault Module Version:   6.0.6002.18005
  Fault Module Timestamp:   49e037dd
  Exception Code:   c0000096
  Exception Offset:   000c9bc1
  OS Version:   6.0.6002.2.2.0.256.1
  Locale ID:   1033
  Additional Information 1:   fd00
  Additional Information 2:   ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
  Additional Information 3:   fd00
  Additional Information 4:   ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160

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and this:
Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name:   APPCRASH
  Application Name:   MSASCui.exe
  Application Version:   1.1.1600.0
  Application Timestamp:   47918de2
  Fault Module Name:   kernel32.dll
  Fault Module Version:   6.0.6002.18005
  Fault Module Timestamp:   49e037dd
  Exception Code:   c0000096
  Exception Offset:   000c9bc1
  OS Version:   6.0.6002.2.2.0.256.1
  Locale ID:   1033
  Additional Information 1:   fd00
  Additional Information 2:   ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
  Additional Information 3:   fd00
  Additional Information 4:   ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160

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Ok, I just saw it try the same thing on adobe and skype system tray agents. It seems that what is happening is that It's automatically shutting down every process in my task manager. Seem virus like but scanning from the other partition reveals nothing with AVG. Oddly, firefox seems immune. "I checked system restore, assuming they made a restore point every week automatically, but no, I have no restore points, so that option is out. This really stinks. I hope I don't have to do a full reinstall, as that would be a real pain backing up all my saves (this is a gaming machine) and such and reinstalling everything I got on this partition. one more thing to add: registry mechanic reports 2 unrepairable processes:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{300165D-44B1-4C7A-AD58-4A9E7200E2E8}\LOCALSERVER32


and

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{300165D-44B1-4C7A-AD58-4A9E7200E2E8}\LOCALSERVER32

actually, those are the same, but it's showing up as two separate high priority problems. it refuses to repair them.BumpWhat's the BSOD error message ? ?There is no BSOD. Explorer just keeps resetting, not the computer, just windows explorer and pother programs. You know, I don't think anybody can help me after three days and only GETTING two sentences back after providing all that info. I'll just reformat and reinlstall despite the pain in the *censored* factor of that.If it will BOOT to Windows then go to Start/Run and type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter...have your XP CD handy as it will ask for it.
When finished remove the CD and re-boot.

If it won't boot to Windows then boot to the Windows and choose the first "R" option to load the Recovery Console and run the same command from there...
Again when it's done remove the CD and re-boot.

As far as the lack of replies i'll make arrangements to have your Refund check sent out straightaway....Using registry FIXING programs is usually very bad idea.Peace, Patio. I didn't mean to sound snarky, I just meant that it seemed like it was time to reformat and re-install. Which is what I did and everything seems back to normal, although I wish I knew what caused that to I don't repeat it. Thanks for trying to help.Glad that worked out for you...and THANX for letting us know.

When i was using CCleaner to check for errors in my registry, it took forever to get to the bottom of the list... I'm wondering what to do with the errors/unused files/etc that ccleaner finds. Should I fix them or keep them there? I'm keeping them there for now but i want to know what to do...
Please answer me Back up the registry, as CCleaner prompts you to do if you click on Fix, and then go ahead and let CCleaner remove all items found.The safest way is to backup your registry..
The ccleaner prompt that before you you do
a certain action.. Using registry cleaners is not recommended at all.
In most cases, you won't gain anything, but you can mess up your computer well.Having a program scan the registry for "CLUTTER" is analogous to having a program search your disks for clutter. In this case the file searching program would delete all files not present in any INI files on-disk. Quote from: Broni on October 07, 2009, 09:03:19 PM

Using registry cleaners is not recommended at all.
In most cases, you won't gain anything, but you can mess up your computer well.

And why would I vote in a poll?

my computer shuts down with out me shutting it down what causes that?I think you will have to provide more info to get help.  Did this just START?  What type of computer and what CHANGES MADE RECENTLY?  What are you doing when this happens?

Help! Running Win Vista on a 5 yr old acer extensa. OS freezes repeatedly. Virus scan negative,drivers up to date, PLENTY of ram left, any ideas?1) What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new SW, virus, error, etc)?

2) What did you use to scan for malware?

3) Open msconfig and on the General tab choose "selective startup" (uncheck all three items) and reboot. Does the problem still occur? If not, start adding items back to msconfig ONE or two at a time, rebooting after each change, until the problem reappears and you'll have identified the offending process. This is clearly a time consuming procedure, but it is the best way to determine if some process loading with the system is the cause of your problem.

After you've isolated the cause, do not use msconfig to permanently disable the process. Instead, if it is a service GO to START - RUN and type: services.msc (then press enter) and disable the service OR, if it a program, you can download & run a simple app such as Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel (http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml) to enable, disable, or otherwise manage startup programs.

How to get my OS to showup in system repair on my windows 7 boot disk.
Can anyone help me do this, I have two harddrives and neither are showing up, I need to repair my MBR because I'm getting the error BOOT DISK FAILURE at startup.
If anyone has any ideas on how I can get them to show up, help would be greatly obliged.
Thanks a lot!

- John

Do the hard drives show up in BIOS?Yes they show up under the Hard disk drive boot in bios.
i have 2 one of which is a few weeks oldHow were these WIN 7 DVD's created ? ?
Is it the BETA or the RC ? ?Its the OEM version burned with power iso.There is no OEM version out yet...unless you know someone that works for Microsoft...Not out legally...Then you'll need to find someone with a legit copy of the RC .iso...otherwise you're stuck.i have a copy of the legit copy of the rc alsoThen try burning a new DVD using PowerISO again.
Something's wrong.

It should be bootable.ok on my old drive i just installed windows xp now i should beable to fix the mbr, but will it fix it for both hard drives? or just my old one and not the new hard drive with windows 7 on it
Quote from: PATIO on October 12, 2009, 07:37:36 AM

Then try burning a new DVD using PowerISO again.
Something's wrong.

It should be bootable.

I cloned my VISTA drive to another hard disk in my computer as a bootable backup to cover myself when I upgrade to Windows 7 shortly.

However, it's been a while since I messed with multiple boots, so I can't remember if there's a problem having TWO identical disks in the system, and both being boot disks.  (Actually, the new one on the SATA secondary connection.)

There doesn't seem to be a problem after cloning and rebooting to my original drive C, but I haven't switched and tried to boot the new disk YET.   

I'm thinking it's not a problem, but would like to know the general guidelines, RATHER than running into a new problem firsthand.   


More info on what these drives are...SATA/IDE and how you installed the OS's.
Generally you can have up to 4 bootable HDD's without any conflict...in some cases more...
Let us know.

Hi All,  What a lovely day. 
I am on vista and my email address is blueyonder.co.uk
When i open an email i can never see the images and pictures. I used to go to the bottom of the email and click 'display external images' and they used to appear but since i did an update on the PC I can no longer GET any images.
Can anyone advise me what to do please?
Jill Ok can you tell US what the update was? What antivirus/firewall you are USING, the internet browser e.g Internet explorer/firefox and what version of Vista it is. 

Hi Mulreay,
Thanks for getting back to me.
The firewall is Norton, yes it is internet explorer but i don't know what version of Vista it is (if it helps we bough the new computer in January this year from PC World)
Thanks Jilliflower Temporarily DISABLE the Norton firewall and see if that does it... Quote from: jilliflower on August 12, 2009, 06:23:42 AM

yes it is internet explorer ...

So, you use Internet Explorer to view your email?  I think this still needs confirmation.

If they are using an email client, why would you ask what browser they are using?

I am very computer ILLITERATE and need help. I tried reading some similar blogs but I am not sure if my computer have the same figures and software as the others. I need help, when I TRY to watch video's on youtube and things like that on my computer, it takes so long to load, it plays for about one minute then the load signal comes on again. How do I get rid of this program, so that I will be able to watch video's on my computer.1.First you check your pc for any viruses using updated antivirus software.
2.Disable any unnecessary startup programs that load at startup time.
3.Clean your pc by deleting unnecessary temporary files, cookies etc. and uninstall any unnecessary softwares installed in it.
4. Defragment your windows drive.

This will improve your pc performance and reduces the booting time
How do you get rid of WHAT program?

1) Run a full scan of your system with BOTH your anti virus utility AND either MalwareBytes or Super AntiSpyware

2) Did this just start or has it always been this way?

3) Please post your system specsFirst, check your computer for viruses and spy-ware. I USE AVG  and Malwarebytes  (both free and low on cpu usage). After that, open "My Computer" and right-click on "C:" drive, click on properties. After that click on the "Disk cleanup" button. After that, click on the "Tools" tab and you'll see "error-check" and "system defrag". First do an error check (it will probably prompt you to RESTART your system to do a scan). After that do a system defrag (This program ultimately quickens the computers RESPONSES). After that open the "run" program by holding the "Windows" key and then press "R" key. Type in "msconfig" and hit the "enter" button. click on the "startup" tab and un-tick the programs you don't want loaded when you log on to the computer (This will ultimately allow the startup time and the speed of the computer to dramatically go up). If you're still not satisfied, I recommend a program that does all of this plus much more. It's called Tuneup Utilities 2009 ", The only thing is, it's not free. Good Luck!!!

I need to open a cheat window for a game and instead it minimizes the game window and opens Catalyst Control Center.What game is it? Has Clt+Alt+C worked for that game in the PAST?bro edit your hotkey in catalyst center..
you can edit it in hotkey managerYes, the KEYS worked just fine in the past.  How to I edit hotkeys?What game?Zeus: Master of Olympus.rigth click on your desktop area and select catalyst control center then select hotket TAB select hotkey MANAGER

Heres the story:

I have a compaq presario notebook CQ40 310 AU, AMD turion x2 bla bla bla that comes with windows vista starter pack.

Then my windows update started to fail and I cant seem to install an update, even though I have more than enough space on my drive C

and then lately I am being pestered with errors about dll being not found whenever I open the windows explorer or any other folders.

The built in webcam also does not work and will instantly send an error about dll again when opened.

So, Ive restored my pc to its factory settings using the blue recovery dvd, windows vista starter

and now tha dll errors are gone and my DRIVERS are gone with it 

now everything is in a STATE of a mess!!

Ive tried going here to install some drivers

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=3873043&

but still, something is missing, I should have had a backup.

the scroll part of my touchpad does not work, my drive D is not listed


Now I have not yet restarted after installing the drivers. I Think that I could deal with this tommorow, its kinda late here. I just wanna know If I messed up big time or if it is possible to fix these problems.

any suggestions? SOLUTIONS? .. any help would do. Use the Driver CD that shipped with the machine.

I did ask this question before but have been on hols since then sorry to anyone who already replied.
I have a H/P computer on Vista, the PC was BOUGHT last January.
When i open an email on my Virgin emails I can read the MESSAGES but i can never see the content if there are pictures.  I used to go to the bottom of the email where it says 'display external images and click there for all the pictures to show but now it won't reveal the pictures.
Can SOMEONE ADVISE me what to do .JilliflowerThey've got a support service

http://www.virginmedia.com/myvirginmedia/contact/service-fault.phpHiya
I tried the Virgin helpline but he couldn't help me because i couldn't remember what, or when i had UPDATE
 Jilliflower

Having a few problems here setting up what i want.

Ok so what i have is a ASUS P5Q SE/R Motherboard in my windows Vista computer. What i need to do is configure my input playback to play through my computers 5.1 surrond sound speakers.

Basically i need to turn http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2727/thisintothis.jpg

Im trying to input 5.1 surround sound using 3x COAXIAL 3.5mm inputs (it should be possible) in much the same way as they are being outputed.
what i need to do is seperate the input channels from the 3x coaxial 3.5mm and send them to the appropriate 5.1 surround sound channels.

xbox is working all 5.1 channels are going to the computer and are PLAYING back but not on the correct channel. the link on the first post gives a pretty good idea of i what i mean, it is very hard to explain, ILL draw another picture if this still doesnt make any sense

I shouldn't need any ADDITIONAL hardware, just a bit of software to redirect those audio channels is all i need
Here is the setup so you get a better idea of what im after

        PHYSICAL SETUP
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/425/physicalsetup.jpg

  SOFTWARE SETUP
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/8397/softwaresetup.jpg


Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I hope you can help. To try to cut a long STORY short, pc was working fine, then started to crash (like flicking a switch). Notices appeared (blue screen) indicating lack of memory. I tried to reinstall Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit - but the installation kept crashing. Before this I backed up my work and cleared everything from the hard drive. After REPEATED attempts DOS black screen notices then appeared saying that the boot manager is missing.

I have installed some new ram. 2GB RAM only (just for now) as I am using an OEM version of Windows. Still having this problem. Not getting the 'press any key' prompt to set up Windows. MANAGING to get into the default BIOS. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks. Managed to get the computer to read my CD/DVD drive by going into the BIOS on booting up (by pressing the Delete key [DEL]). Went through the BIOS menu using the arrow keys on my keyboard, selected the Boot Device Facility and prioritized the CD/DVD I wished to use. Then I made sure that I was satisfied with the changes I had made. Save and Exit. Upon restart the computer automatically read my Windows CD. It is in the PROCESS now of reinstalling Windows. Touch wood.

Just a quick note: Once Windows has been successfully installed I will have to change the booting up sequence to the HARD drive or else I will always be booting up from the CD.1/2 way home...

Let us know.

Anybody know if I can RUN ie8 as my browser on an admin ACCT. but let a user acct. use IE9? Os is win7/64. If this is POSSIBLE any help on how to do it would be APPRECIATED