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The user (which is not me) has tried to install Vista, and he did something wrong. (not important).
During this procedure, the system made a large backup folder (C:\My Backup --- date time).

Now, I have installed Vista properly in a separate partition thus creating a dual-boot system. This all works fine.
However, we still have this large folder My backup and are not able to delete it as the system tells us that we do not have the proper authorization.
We have tried:
- normal delete
- Command mode (DOS)
- Safe mode as administrator
- From Vista
- With the program FileAssassin
Nothing works. We have also tried to change the authorization, but this is not allowed either.

Has anyone a solution, other than formatting the C-disc and re-installing XP?What are the Attributes of the folder?  (R/click folder>Properties)

Read-only (partial). (I did try to change this but that is not possible either)
In advanced only the 2nd box is "on" (indexing service)

you may have to take control of the folder before you can make permissions changes.

go back to the properties and than security and  click advanced and open the owner tab. you should be able to take ownership from there....

Quote from: Spoiler on June 12, 2008, 08:50:28 AM

you may have to take control of the folder before you can make permissions changes.
go back to the properties and than security and  click advanced and open the owner tab. you should be able to take ownership from there....

I don't know if this will be much help but the other day my friend came to me with a similar problem. He couldn't delete a bunch temporary files beacuse it said he didn't have the right administrative privileges or something like that.
All I did was boot into Safe Mode and I could delete them.

Sorry, didn't read the post properly.

I did a small search and found THIS

What Movie ? ?
I didn't see any movie ? ?

 

I have the ability to buy Vista Business for $24 for a DVD, or free DL, but I have learned over time to go with a CD/DVD. I have thought about getting it but I would rather have Home Premium/Ultimate because of the media center. I also was going to use 64-bit version.

The questions I have are: is there a real difference between Vista Business/Home Premium/Ultimate and is it better to go with the 64- or 32-bit? Or should I just wait till the next big thing?

I have a Core 2 E6600 with a 780i mobo. The main uses for my COMPUTER are gaming, media (DVD/TV/Movie watching and music) and office WORK.

Thanks.
Well i would say the truly "next big thing" will be windows 7(or is it 2009?) which is supposed to come out late next year...... i wouldnt wait for that.  64-bit recognizes more RAM than the 32-bit.I am aware the 64-bit can access 8 Gb of RAM but what I want to know is does 32-bit software run O.K. or better in 64-bit (I doubt it)? Or will I still be able to play some older games in Vista 64?As far as i know, some programs(like antiviruses) will not run on the 64-bit.  Thats all i really know of that wont work, but thats the only one i have had to download on a 64-bit system.  So i guess in short, no, 64 bit wont run all that 32 bit will.First I would say that if you are able to get this for $24.00 something is wrong.

Next...AVG puts out a security center program that is 64 bit and it has anti virus software with it.

Last all 64 bit windows can run about 95 % of the 32 bit software. The real problems you will run into is getting drivers for your hardware. If your "got to have it" hardware doesn't have 64 bit drivers you may not ever get it to work.

The Vista Business for $24 is from my university. Our university has a partnership with MS so we can get discounted software. I could have bought Word 07 Ultimate for $50 as well as other software. It is not pirated and it is perfectly legal. As far as my hardware is concerned, I have looked up most of the drivers and all seem to have Vista 64-bit drivers. Quote

32-bit software run O.K. or better in 64-bit (I doubt it)?

Or should I just wait till the next big thing?

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What are you planning on doing on this new Vista?

If you mean Windows 7 then the same thing as my first post, mainly gaming, media, and office work. In that order of importance. I mainly wanted to up grade from XP for Direct X 10, the ability to use my 64-bit hardware as 64-bit, and for security. Plus Aero looks cool.

I need help - I have a:
HP - s3323w Desktop
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4800+ 2.50GHz
1.00 GM RAM
32-bit Vista

Just recently installed anti-virus software - AVG Free - Ad-Aware, let it run and walked away.  Computer shut down and this screen came up below.  I can't get into windows, and I can't even us the System Recovery - It freezes and won't complete.  I know a little bit about computers, but not much when I can't get into windows.  Here is the error message:

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

A PROCESS or thread cruticual to system operation has unexpectidly exited or been terminated.

If this is the first time you have seen this stop error screen, restart your computer.

if this screen appears again, follow these steps:
Check to make sure any nbew hardware or software is properly installed.
If this is a new instatalation, ask your hardware or software manufactuer for any windows updates you might need.
If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware of software.
Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing.
If you need to use safe mode to remove or diable components.  Restart your computer, press F8 to select advanced startup options, and then select safe mode.
Technical information:
Stop:  0x000000F4 (0x00000003, 0x812D1D90, 0x86FB8CD4, 0x00000000)

win32k.sys - Address 86FB8CD4 base at 86E00000, DateStamp 4 549aea2

Any Ideas??Can you access the "Advanced BOOT Options" menu?  Tap the F8 key about once per second or faster as you restart your computer.

Reference(s):
    Windows Vista Advanced Boot Options - Troubleshooting modes
    Advanced startup options (including safe mode)My laptop went like that a few months ago. It loaded as far as just before the Windows Vista logo comes up and the screen went blank.

I just started it in safe mode, by doing as dahlarbear SAID, and did a system restore back to one week.

You should try this.
Now it won't let me start in safe mode.  I continuasly press F8, and I get a black screen (with my keyboard out), then a blue screen.

Any suggestions?You don't press F8, you keep tapping on it right after computer restart.

My COMPUTER runs the "Checking file system" each TIME it restarts......what is wrong?Did you let it finish checking?YES...I LET IT RUN THROUGH EACH AND EVERY TIME....Hmm...strange. Is there an EXTERNAL device plugged in (USB Flash Drive, External HD, ect...)?

What Operating System are you running?VISTA HOME PREMIUM.......IT HAD A PROBLEM WHERE IT WANTED TO INSTALL/LOOKING FOR A BLUETOOTH DEVICE BUT COULD NOT LOCATE THE DRIVERS.....AFTER NUMEROUS ATEMPS TO LOOK FOR THE DRIVERS(I DON'T NO WHAT BLUETOOTH DEVICE IT WAS LOOKING FOR) I ACTUALLY DISABLE IT IN THE DEVICE MANAGER
Please get rid of caps.

If you enable the device, does it still disk check? (try it a few times)

We can help you find the drivers for the device if you want.
Just tell us the exact MODEL number and manufacturer.Thanks for your quick response.

Enable or disabled it still is checking the file system.....the problem is that my computer do have an internal bluetooth device which are properly installed and working....the bluetooth device which I disabled I have now idea where or what that bluetooth device is but according to my device manager it is there! Quote

I ACTUALLY DISABLE IT IN THE DEVICE MANAGER

Hello all,

I just recently got a new laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium installed. After searching through many of the help files and trying different settings, I just can't SEEM to find a way to customize the Vista Classic Start Menu like I can with Windows XP.

I like to keep all the applications in my own custom order on all my computers so that I can easily find them when switching from on computer to another.

Is there any way of being ABLE to organize the menu according to my liking?

Thanx in advance,
Cheers,
ziggy1971  you are WANTING to pin items to the start up menu?

it does that to your most used items right click on them and tell them to 'unpin' themselves then find the programs you want and it should stay that way.

clicking and dragging should reorder them unless you have it already locked.

Is this what you are wanting to do or you are looking for a way to VISUALLY customise the start menu?Hi NOT ADMIN

I just looked at the "Classic Start Menu" and I don't see any of the options you listed. They are available in the Default Start Menu though.

Thanx for the info,
Cheers,
ziggy1971  I found this video showing you how to make Vista look like Vista.

http://www.cnettv.com/9742-1_53-25854.htmlHi guys,

Thanx for the info, never thought to look for video clips for info like this. 

Cheers,
ziggy1971

Hey, y'all.

This just started, and I don't know what the problem is--hopefully one of you does.

Whenever I try to do just about anything in Outlook, either with mail or the calendar, I get an error box that says, "Could not install the custom actions".  Once I click the "OK" button, the process that was interrupted by the error message, e.g., maximizing a message from the preview PANE, adding a calendar item, etc., resumes as if nothing had gone wrong.

I've never instructed (or tried to instruct) Outlook to install any custom actions, so I'm really confused here.  And I haven't done anything unusual with the laptop lately, save to have the cable internet tech hook me up to my new internet provider three days ago.  Oh, I also ran a registry cleaner (RegSupreme) a few days ago, too.  Could either of these have messed up my Outlook?

I'd appreciate any help that y'all could offer, even if the solution ultimately consists of either restoring my registry to a point prior to these strange occurrences or, the universe FORBID, backing up all of my Outlook stuff and then uninstalling and reinstalling the program.

Thanks!

--yitzad

P.S.--In CASE this information helps, I'm working on a Dell Inspiron 1420, with Windows Vista.Read the last thread on the following URL:

http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=618096

It's talking about "frmcache.dat" ....to stay on the safe side, don't delete the file...just rename it to .old or what ever just in case so you could rename it back if this will not fix your issue.

CheersThank you so, so MUCH, piaaz! 

The funniest thing happened in between my posting and your response.  I REBOOTED the computer, and now I'm not having that issue.  At the moment, anyway.  Maybe this was just a temporary buggy thing, but you know what?  In case it wasn't a temporary bug, I'll be keeping your advice (and any other advice I get on this issue) very close by!

Again, thank you!

I have an hp dv 6225 LAPTOP,  am trying to restore to an earlier time. I have WENT to control panel>system and maintenance>system, and CLICK "advanced system settings" but this does not present me with a "system restore" button as I have read it should.  What am I doing wrong, please.It should be here:

START --> All Programs --> Accessories --> System TOOLS --> System RestoreIn Vista you can just type restore on the Start Menu and it should open.
If there are no choices then System Restore was turned off...

I have Microsoft OUTLOOK 2003 and I can only use it to pick up my e-mail once. It is set up and and picks things up, but then I can't pick it up again until after I restart my computer. I have a DELL Inspiron and I'm RUNNING off VISTA. Can anyone please help!!

Norton no longer supports PQ Magic.  I wanted to buy a new PARTITIONING program that has GOOD technical support and is a quality program.  Many times when the computer locks up, and I have to do a HARD power down, I can't recover without taking extreme measures: removing harddrive and disk checking with a second computer, reinstalling windows, wiping the harddrive clean and starting from scratch.  Chkdsk works only sometimes.  Diskdoctor rarely works.  What are the recommend  partitioning programs for Windows XP?  Also, if a make a DVD backup of the operating system, and reinstall with Norton Ghost, will that guarantee that problems with boot records, and master boot records will be fixed?i personally like Paragon Partition Manager 9.0
its got a good virtual mode etc.
problem for me is that its buggy with Vista x64 (needs RecoveryCD to run, which doesnt have all the features), well as are all partitioners for 64 bit.
i dont know how to solve your lock up problem, COULD be a faulty HDD

how can i restrict users to install and access a program without making another limited account in my COMPUTER?

thanks in advanceWhat's wrong with creating an account?How MANY accounts do you have in your computer?
Do you have a guest account?As far as i know the guest account is only avaliable in WINDOWS xp & vista.....for now. i only have 1 account...admin acct

but i wanna do is everytime they open or install a program, they have to enter the admin name and my password... i saw it in my old frend before, so i wanna try that.

can you teach me how?Was he on a Vista?

It is possible he configured Windows Defender to do so.Why don't you create limited account?win XP Pro

i also try to create a limited account before but whenever i try to install in that acct i cant  because of the limited use of that acct. i want to do that for everytime i want to install and open any program, i can do it ANYTIME in any acct.

I'm lost. First, you say, you don't want people to install ANYTHING, then, you complain, that you can't install, because account is limited.I think he wants something like a security clearance to install programs.

"You have chosen to install firefox.exe. Please present password"If so, maybe here: http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/1062/sorry guys if i can't explain clearly...
broni was correct, it is confusing...anyway, like carbon dudeoxide said, i want security clearance to install program. thanks for that...

anyway, here what i wanna do:

whenever they are in user acct they are not allowed to install anything in my pc just the admin can install on it. same in opening a selected program. before they install or open a program, they will prompt to enter the admin name and its password something like that.

hope this one is clear.
thanks guysCheck my link, then.

Hey-

There was a STORM- lightning struck and my circuit breaker sparked and my computer shut off and restarted.  After getting my Charter services back, it appears my computer can't recognize the ethernet cable and won't connect to the internet.  I know it is not a problem with the cable itself because I am using it on my old computer right now.

I have tried unplugging the modem while RESTARTING the computer, disabling the ethernet and reenabling it, and resetting the IP address.  None of this has helped. 


I have Windows Vista, by the way.I hate to tell you this, but a surge suppressor can't protect you from a direct lightning strike...only power surges...up to a certain point.  Depends on the rating of the surge suppressor.

Anyway...

I'd recommend you turn everything off...unplug everything...and open the computer CASE to check for any fried components...

If the computer starts up fine...and you're able to use it...but still can't connect...it's possible the modem took the hit and may need to be replaced.

You also said the suppressor sparked...that may need to be reset or replaced, as well.The computer starts up fine and everything works.  It's not the modem.  I don't know how to open up the computer itself.

I just bought the thing last month at best buy and was going to take it to them if all else fails.  They're obligated to do something within the first 90 days, right? Quote from: skoptop on June 16, 2008, 11:30:15 AM

It's not the modem.

I don't know how to open up the computer itself.

I just bought the thing last month at best buy and was going to take it to them if all else fails.  They're obligated to do something within the first 90 days, right?

After running the clean-up systems program and deleting internet file to free up space, the system cannot restart anymore? WOULD anyone know why? I have tried to start in safe mode and go to an EARLIER date but this doesn't work either. Hello!
What kind of clean up program did you use.
Also, we need more info. >> Read this

I am kid of at a disadvantage as it's my sisters system and I cannot get into the system to find out all the information
needed that your requesting and she doesn't know where the paperwork is.
I know it was just recently purchase about one year ago, Windows Vista. I am not that familiar with PC's as I use a Mac,
but I was trying to see if we could find out why this is happening. She just went to some kind of system program
that allows you to clean up and free up disk space, and once it told her she could free up 1.3 gb of space, she selected
it and when the system went to restart is wouldn't.
The following error message is on the screen right now:
"A PROBLEM HAS BEEN DETECTED AND WINDOWS HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN TO PREVENT DAMAGES TO YOUR SYSTEM"
"IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU'VE SEEN THIS ERROR (WHICH IT WAS) RESTART YOUR COMPUTER, (WHICH SHE DID). IF THIS SCREEN APPEARS AGAIN, FOLLOW THESE STEPS;"
"CHECK TO MAKE SURE ANY NEW HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED. (NO NEW HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE WAS INSTALLED) IF THIS IS A NEW INSTALLATION ASK YOUR HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE MANUFACTURE
FOR ANY WINDOWS UPDATES YOU MIGHT NEED. (DOES NOT APPLY)
IF PROBLEM CONTINUES DISABLE OR REMOVE ANY NEWLY INSTALLED HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE, (NO NEW ANYTHING) DISABLE BIOS MEMORY OPTIONS SUCH AS CACHCHE OR SHADOWING IF YOU NEED TO ISE SAFE MODE TO REMOVE OR DISABLE COMPONENTS, RESTART YOUR COMPUTER AND PRESS F8 TO SELECT ADVANCE STARTUP OPTION, AND THEN SELECT SAFE MODE"

We cannot do any of the above as the only way to restart the system is to unplug it and plug back in. It keeps going back to this same message and safemode will not start?
So, we are at a loss?
I think you used the Disk Cleanup program and you've experienced what they call BSOD (or Blue Screen of Death)
Have you done anything before this, ASIDE from Diskcleanup?
Have you installed anything, hardware/software?

Dont worry, there are many cool guys out here that can assist you with your problems.

Just keep us posted. Do you have the Vista OS disk?Yes, she did use the disk cleanup. NOTHING was done before this. No new software was installed? So what should she do now as she lives in a tiny little town in the middle of nowhere...ha, Susanville, Ca. Oh and the warranty just expired 5 days ago too. She was calling Acer for help but missed the deadline.
ThanksShe said the computer didn't come with any disks? It looks like her only option is to call her computer maker, and request Recovery DVDs. In most cases, they should send them to her free of charge.Okay. so after she receives these recovery disk and with the system in its current state, how does she install the restore? Will the system see the disk when she puts them in the drive? Those are bootable disks. If it won't boot from DVD, you have to check boot order in BIOS.I'm not that familiar with PC's, so excuse me for asking, but in case it doesn't boot, how do I "check boot order in BIOS"?You may want to let her know also that after she runs those Recovery CD's it will revert the system back to Day One status and all her data and any programs she has installed will be gone...
If she has stuff she needs from there Post back and we'll instruct further.... Quote

how do I "check boot order in BIOS"?

I just received a customized computer and at first it worked fine.  Then, after I copied my files from my old computer from an external hard drive onto the new one, it crashed.  Now, it won't boot at all.  I can only get it to power up by using the on/off switch on the back and it'll run about 2 seconds and die.  Nothing.  Here are some of the specs:
ECS GeForce 7050SM-M V2.0 Motherboard, AMD Phenom 9850 AM2+Quad-Core CPU, 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 PC300 Dual-Channel RAM Memory, 500 GB 7200RPM SATA2 Hard drive, 2 DVD drives, 1 floppy disk, nVidia GeForce 8600GT 1 BG DDR2 PCI Express Video Card.  OS is Windows XP Home Edition.  I've tried running it with the Windows installation disk in the CD-Rom drive and I went to the Microsoft website and downloaded onto floppy disk their bootup program.  Nothing worked.  Help!!  Thanks.  Did you just buy it...or was it given to you?

Curious...for warranty purposes, that is.What kind of files did you copy? 

Did you try to copy a SECOND copy of an operating system onto the new computer?Some programs like Photoshop 3 and other software.  Photos.  Music. Documents. I don't know how to copy a second copy of an operating system onto it because it won't boot.  How do I do that?

And, I bought the stupid thing!If you only TRANSFERRED some programs and files...it should STILL boot up.

Quoting you:
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I can only get it to power up by using the on/off switch on the back and it'll run about 2 seconds and die.  Nothing.

I don't know how to copy a second copy of an operating system onto it because it won't boot.  How do I do that?

Thank you!

inggit ako....

Some programs like Photoshop 3 and other software. 

If this is French Windows version, the answer is no.

you would have to clean install Windows XP (an english version)

You're not saying, if this is, in fact, French version of Vista, and, if you want to keep it.

Hi, can anyone help me with the following:  I have a registration form popped up on my screen, it says:  Register w/microsoft. Says my microsoft windows registration has expired and wants me to register with a credit card, says registration is mandatory and is required to CONTINUE using windows.  I cannot delete this or even shrink it.  Does anyone know how to get rid of this.  Thanking u in advance  DannyWelcome to CH.

Download and rename TrendMicro HijackThis.exe (HJT)

• Double-click on HJTInstall.
• Click on the Install button.
  
• It will automatically place HJT in C:\Program Files\TrendMicro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe.
  
• Upon install, HijackThis should open for you.

• Close HijackThis and rename it.
  
• Go to C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis.exe
  
• Right click on HijackThis.exe and select Rename.
  
• Type in sniper.exe and press Enter.
  
• Right-click on sniper.exe and select Send To > Desktop (create shortcut)

• From the desktop open Hijackthis.
• If using Windows Vista, Right-click and Run As Administrator.
  
• Click on the Do a system scan and save a log FILE button
  
• Hijackthis will scan and then a log will open in notepad.
• Copy and then paste the entire contents of the log in your post.
  
• Do not have Hijackthis fix anything yet. Most of what it FINDS will be harmless or even required.

I am running Vista Home PREMIUM, IE7 and my ISP is AOL I have been unable to download anything for about FOUR weeks after having no issues and not ALTERING any settings. I have checked Internet security settings and enabled downloads again EVEN though it was ALREADY enabled.
Any advice would be go gratefully appreciated

hi I have a dell computer with vista and upon startup i get floppy diskette seek error and I have no floppy drive installed I've changed the boot order so that it will exclude it from that but no GO I can still get into windows by pressing F1. just WONDERING what you guys thought about this thanks



It's not on the boot order. Disable FDD controller on the BIOS. okay thanks I'm not familiar with dell bios but I KNOW that I can disable it thru windows though where would the fdd controller be in bios. be back a in few I'm gonna check the bios out one mroe time. I got it guys thanks it's fixed thanks jerryheavyarmsIm not familiar with DELL Bios but i think it would be in Standard CMOS settings...

Goodluck and keep us posted! hi I got it fixed problem solved I had a couple issues and I got them fixed as well. This was my brother's computer and I was leary about FIXING it but it's fixed now.Good job, Bro!

Hey, I'm trying to copy DVD FILES from an external HDD (WD Passport) onto my computer HDD (WD 1TB) and I'm getting this error.

0x8007045D

I'm using Windows VISTA Ultimate

My computer specs are below.

-rockHow are you trying to copy the files?  Simple copy/paste?  Drag?Drop?

This is an I/O error.  Was there any other message other than that error code?

Also...is this Vista operating system an upgrade from XP...or a new installation?this might EXPLAIN it with regards to a vista upgrade and ISSUES re copying files.... http://thevistaforums.com/lofiversion/index.php/t7502.html

good luck

ok i have asked many ppl about this and have not gotten a clear answer. when i shut my computer down or restart my OS deletes itself and i have to reload everything. its GETTING to be a pain and i WOULD really like to figure it out. thanks. What are your computer specs? Quote

and i have to reload everything

I suspect, there is something wrong with your HD.

I can't get updates from MS for my XP Pro. They still say I have counterfeit Win, but I downloaded a FREEBIE that immediately revealed my author. key. At first I just couldn't get an update on the media player, now I can't get ANY updates. I bought my Compaq second hand, and doesn't have disc or sticker.      1-888-571-2048By the sounds of things, you Have an illegitimate version of Windows and have used an activation key generator to generate an activation key. If the system came with XP Preinstalled, I think Microsoft gives you a free copy of the pirated software if you rat out the seller.  I bought my pc from a private party, about 8 yrs ago. It was in storage for the last couple yrs, until about 5 mo. ago. When I started having a prob with my audio, I contacted MS. I had been getting updates with no problems, til then. Would be glad to rat seller out, if I knew where she was and remembered her name. I explained it all to MS. Looks like I'm out of luck and too broke to buy any right now.
I thank you for trying to help, any way.
I understand, that this is a long shot, and not easy to investigate, but...
I had similar problem with my Vista computer, which I bought last September.
Everything was fine, and all of sudden one day, my validation wouldn't pass. What the heck?
It took me a while to figure out this one.
First, I figured out, it must have been something recently installed, or updated on my computer.
Since, at that TIME, I didn't installed anything crucial, I turned my attention to updates.
I don't recall exactly how I pinpointed my problem, but at the end it was one of PC Tools firewall (which I was using at that time) updates, which turned my Windows not-genuine.
I uninstalled that firewall, and validation passed without a problem.
Just to give you some starting point.
 Thanks! I'll give it a try. BTY, Broni, thanks again for the firefox recommend. Once I get all my illegal ALIEN svchosts sorted out, it's going to get really fun!
Three wks old, and my grandbaby already has "tude!"

[RECOVERING space - ATTACHMENT deleted by admin]You're welcome Vista does tend to jump the gun with product activation. I read on the Australian personal Computer website that one of their journos changed thie graphics card and it set the activation thing off, and he had to reactive. If I can find the link I'll post it.

I am using windows vista. I turned on my computer and it loaded past the green loading bar with the MICROSOFT logo but it stops at a blank screen with a mouse curser shown that I can move around.

The safe mode does the same so I can't use system RESTORE 

Aynbody have a fix for it? And no, I don't have a install disk on hand.What lead up to this problem. It was all of a sudden, or any hardware or software changes or viral fixes etc?
i think it was a software issue but i don't know what happened. it said to reboot and and i did and it didn't load anything except that black screen with the mouse like I said earlier! Quote

i think it was a software issue

Do you have a set of Recovery DVDs?

If you want it to work ...yes i would follow all the steps outlined in the link above.
Also your machine needs to support booting to a USB device...check the manual.

i currently have vista ultimate 32 bit (x86). i am hoping to get a 64 bit (x64) version of vista installed on a different partition. i am about to upgrade my RAM to 4gb and WANT to actually be able to use it, however, i want to be able to keep the 32 bit version in case it goes wrong, and also so that i can transfer the files from the 32 bit version to a laptop, then from the laptop to the 64 bit OS.
will this work? i have a new partition which is 27gb big (i can easily make it bigger if needed) which i think should be able to have the 64 bit version installed on.
i also need to be able to basically revert back to how my pc is now (which is the idea of dual boot, so it shouldnt effect my other installation)
please ask me if you need any more information...
thanksYou can install the X64 OS on the other partition and it should work with no problems.
I currently triple-boot.
You won't see much more RAM with X64 than 32-bit by the way, as the X64 programming actually uses more RAM.  Plus, Vista X64 requires signed drivers, this now cannot be disabled with SP1 so if you have any hardware using unsigned drivers they will NOT install.
Also, files can be transferred directly from one OS to the other.i am just about to install SP1...
i read about only signed drivers, thats why what i want to do is the dual boot and just see if it works, and then possibly use it only for specific applications... or if it works well i'd use it more and possibly remove the 32 bit version...
is there any hack for the signed drivers? i'm guessing theres not but its worth a try...
good to hear i can directly transfer files... does that mean i can access all my other hard drive files but i would have to install all the programs again on the 64 bit version?

Quote from: Calum on May 31, 2008, 08:25:27 AM

Vista X64 requires signed drivers, this now cannot be disabled with SP1 so if you have any hardware using unsigned drivers they will NOT install.

I am a new user to Vista and need some help with MS Outlook e-mail.  My computer is a new custom built unit; so, there is no up-grade issues for the operating system or the MS Office 2007 programs.  Yesterday, I ENCOUNTERED a problem with the e-mail inbox.  My messages do not show up when the inbox is open.  I have two things showing up on the screen that would indicate the messages have not been deleted. 
1) In the upper left portion of the screen, on the same blue bar that says Inbox in bold letters and prior to field that says "SEARCH Inbox" there is the words in faint blue letters and in parentheses "(Filter Applied)". 
2) In the lower right corner, on the bottom blue bar, just above the bottom black bar, the words "Filter Applied" shows up (not in parentheses) followed by the number of items, which is the same number of e-mails that were in the inbox yesterday plus the new e-mails today.
I have not been able to find ANYTHING in "Help" to tell me how to turn off the Filter or retrieve the e-mail messages in the inbox.  It only has Synchronized Filter and Multiple Filter information.
Any ideas how to get the messages to show up in the Inbox.
Thanks
PS. Other MEMBERS of the family use the computer too, so some keys may have been touched to cause this.

hi all.

Wonder if anyone can help me... i'm sire its real simple.....

I have vista, and i am just trying to copy a few folders ( all in My Pictures) to CD, but no matter what i do nothing HAPPENS...... 

any ideas why this maybe?

THankign you for any help in advice.......How are you trying to copy the files?

You should be able to right click on a file or folder and select "Send To"...then choose your CD burner.

Once you have everything selected and waiting to be COPIED to the burner...you should see an icon on the taskbar stating you have files ready to be written to your drive.

Simply click that icon and a window should open.  As long as you have a blank CD in the drive, you should be able to copy the files to the CD.

Are you doing it a different way?hi saviour,


I know this is going to sound pitifully ignorant, but i dont know if there is cd burner on  thi slaptop, its not mine.

what i have eebn  trying to do is go to pic or folder, right click on it, then i choose ' send to' then i just choose the dvd rive option.... then nothing.,...

Am i missing steps? ot just doing it completely wrong?

Many thanksClick Start/Control Panel/System/Hardware Tab/Device Manager button

You should see a list of hardware with "+" signs next to them.

Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD Rom Drives to expand the list.

Post back with what it says in that list, please,You're half-way there.  You MUST have a cd burner or you CAN'T burn CD's.  Right click My Computer/ choose Manage / choose Device Manager.  On the right look for cdrom/DVD drives / click  the "+" sign.  If it's a burner it'll show there.

Alan <><   think this is what you were looking for.....

any use?

HL-DT-ST DVD +-RW GSA-T11N ATA DEVICE

THanksWhat type of disk are you using in the drive?

DVD-R 4.7gb

is this wrong type? I don't believe copying files or folders to a DVD R/W drive by using the "Send to" feature can be used in Vista...

I know you can't do it using Windows XP, either.  Now...if you had a CD R/W drive...then you'd be able to.

Do you have any type of software installed on your computer that allows you to copy DVDs?  If so...you may be able to use this software to copy the data you want to the DVD burner.ooops!

AS i say, no thining installed like that. cause i just used a friends laptop, this one to temp store these few files.

So, no easy way to transfer them to to cd to move to my own laptop? Just for kicks and giggles...do you have a CD R you can use...instead of a DVD R?

You can try it, but I'm not certain this drive will allow you to copy to CDs.

Try to copy the files and folders using a CD instead of a DVD...and LET us knoiw if it worked...okay?  Just use the same "Send to"...but use a CD instead.nah...seems not to have any response either.....

pain in the *** really need to do it today...

Any where you know online i can upload a folder to and draw it doewn on my own laptop?

THanks for al the helpYou're welcome...

I've never really used an online file storage service...maybe someone else has.  I did, however, find this for you...after doing a search:  http://techmagazine.ws/free-online-file-storage/

I hope you find something on that page that can help you.


All my best...Thanks very much SAvious for all your help..


Its much appreciated. thanks Again...you're welcome...I'm glad I could help...even THOUGH we weren't able to tranfer the files to the DVD.

I replaced a hdd on a clients computer (Dell XPS-210) with Vista Home Premium.  All went well until I did a Windows update.  After reboot the cdrom drive was gone from DM.  You can still see it in the BIOS & boot process.  Did a system restore to the day prior, cdrom back.  Redid the update and the cdrom is still there.   

Took the system back to the users house, reconnected everything, again Windows update and once again, no cdrom drive.     BIOS is ok.  Went back to a system restore point prior to and the cdrom is back.  I temporarily turned off updates until I can solve this ISSUE.

The sad thing is this system is 45 days out of warranty.  I'm POSTING this before calling Dell to rag on them.  M$ site has nothing.

There is a boatload of updates that you can do one-at-a-time and I'm hoping that I can get some satisfaction from Dell, other than that I don't see any other options.

Ideas?

Alan <><  Do you know which update is causing it?

It may be a good idea to list those high-priority updates...for that computer so that we can determine the probable culprit.

You may have to try one update at a time, in order to determine which one is causing the problem.

Also...are there any hardware updates you may be installing, as well, that may be causing the issue? Quote from: Saviour on June 02, 2008, 10:23:41 AM

Do you know which update is causing it?

No, if I did then I wouldn't download it. 

It may be a good idea to list those high-priority updates...for that computer so that we can determine the probable culprit.

The list is very long.

You may have to try one update at a time, in order to determine which one is causing the problem.

That will take a long time and I'm not willing to SIT through it.  This system has only 1G RAM and is so slow it's like watching paint dry  .

Also...are there any hardware updates you may be installing, as well, that may be causing the issue?

Not from what I can tell.  All the hardware installed OK from the start.  The cdrom got lost onlyafter I did the massive Windows update.

Alan <>< 

I am wondering if there is anything i can do to stop my computer from freezing every time i try to load a disc, check my programs, and just look at anything on my computer.  What i mean by freezing is, all the icons dissappear, the start menu disappears, and it takes a minute to load back all the icons and the WINDOW that i was originally trying to open never comes up.  I have some important things on my computer too so i would like to avoid reinstalling an os. Thanks

Also, i have been getting windows EXPLORER popups just about every 30 seconds, they are just blank pages and they dont load anything, however, it is annoying and frustrating.  Clik Here First...run an anti-virus and an anti-spyware scan, and make sure your computer is cleanLets wait TIL more INFO that was requested is provided before just throwing out advice.As patio suggested, this would be much easier if we knew which version of windows you are using, have you scanned or maintained windows update, how much ram do you have...

Most of these specs are found by right clicking on 'My Computer' and clicking on 'Properties'.  this will tell us if you need more hardware, or if you are running enough memory to effectively run your OSk sorry, i actually ended up giving up on vista all together.  i installed a copy of xp sp2 on the computer and now it doesnt seem to have any network capabilities.  It has an onboard lan that is hardwired into our d-link router.  I have reinstalled oses many times but never before has this happened.  when i go into device manager there is no sign of a modem or lan anywhere.  Thanks again, and sorry for the confusion.I would start with the BASICS first... unplug the modem etc from the computer.  Ensure that you reinstall software for the modem/router. Re attach modem/router.
Check your internet protocol settings are correct, name ly obtain ip automatically (Open internet connections, right click on the lan connection icon, properties, select ipv4, properties)
Or if you are networking then check your settings are correct.
Also ensure that with the reinstall of xp you have not wiped out all your drivers... I know that this can happen sometimes... and it was just hilarious trying to download all that were needed.
If xp is not detecting the modem/router still under device manager, I would be questioning the motherboard drivers more seriously....

Good luck... Nope, that is the game i am currently playing with it.  This machine came with windows vista and it was having some pretty serious problems so i totally wiped that hd and installed xp pro over it.  i am pretty sure that none of the old drivers that came on the computer were xp capable anyway.

Dear users
I have pentium HT Processor 3.0 2MB with intel G945CNL motherboard 2GB Kingston 667 DDR2 ram and 160GB HDD sata with 8400GS VGA which vista version should i use i have the ultimate version but it is giving error on INSTALLATION the memory dump and stack error whole screen becomes blue with white WRITING and system crashes help
Thanks That hardware should run Vista without any trouble. You must have a lot of money if you can just buy any Vista version but see (3) below

1. Is the PC one you built yourself?
2. Is this a new build?
(If "yes", check that RAM is seated correctly and is compatible with motherboard)

3. Is your Vista DISK a genuine Microsoft OS install disk?

(If "yes", is it damaged? - if "no" go DIRECTLY to "No piracy advice here")




You can simply download/install/run this and it will recommend the best version for you.It also depends on what you are going to do on the computer. For example, if you want a gaming computer, you MIGHT not want Vista Ultimate so you can maximise game performance.
It all depends on what you want.

However, the application Steve posted will tell you what your computer is capable of running.

I've been having some issues with my COMPUTER since I bought it. It came with Vista, but I had put XP back on it. It's been working alright, minus crashing a couple times for a few days - apparently overheating and the such.

The computer is an Emachines T5088, all the standard things minus an upgrade to the RAM and graphics card. The graphics card is a Nvidia GeoForce 5200, and the RAM is maxxed at 2 Gigs.

Today I came home from work and noticed right away the fan was going non-stop. I sat down and was looking at a Blue screen.

Not knowing what any of this meant, I took some pictures with my digital camera...

Pic One: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/Wolfhero/S1050303.jpg

I restarted it and got this screen:

Pic Two: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/Wolfhero/S1050307.jpg

Then I accidentally hit the down arrow. The computer kept trying to reboot and my monitor went black. That's where it is stuck at now...


Help?on the second pictre linki, it is telling you that WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SYSTEM is corrupted.

(A) Can you get the computer to start  up all now? Quote from: programming_pat on MAY 27, 2008, 04:27:32 PM

on the second pictre linki, it is telling you that WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SYSTEM is corrupted.

(A) Can you get the computer to start  up all now?

This is the way I see it...

Apparently a hardware issue is causing the problem...specifically the driver for your Netgear router:  WPN311

If at all possible, when booting the computer...see if you can select the last known good configuration and attempt to boot into Windows.

If you're still having the same issue..you may have to boot from your Windows XP CD and attempt a repair of the selected drive that currently has your Windows XP operating system installed on it.

Be warned:  Attempting a repair installation may result in the loss of data.  So do this at your own risk.

Another option would be to use the System Recovery partition (if still available) when booting...and attempt to restore your computer to factory default...in this case Vista.

Again...be warned...you will lose any data on your computer, because the System Recovery will reformat the drive during the recovery process and reinstall Vista on that machine.

The decision is yours...so, keep us posted.

The driver for your router may not be the correct driver for the operating system...

Were you getting the blue screens prior to converting Vista to XP?

You may need to uninstall and reinstall your router software and hardware drivers.

So...if you can boot into Windows normally, try reinstalling the router software.

Visit Netgear's website for the correct software.

Here's the link for all the info you'll need:  WPN311

The error screen said that a bootable drive was missing, and directed me to Intel's Motherboard Help webpage.

WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SYSTEM  is corrupted

Alot of programs i CLICK on go to not responding the INSTANT i click on the shortcutTry this.

Download Deckard's Association File Tool (DAFT) and save it to your desktop.

• Rename daft.exe to daft.com and double click on it to run.
  
• Read the disclaimer and click OK.
• Click on the Scan button.
  
• If it finds faulty file associations, they will appear in red beside a checkbox. If this occurs, just place a checkmark (tick) in the boxes in question.
• Click the Fix button.

• Double-click on HJTInstall.
• Click on the Install button.
  
• It will automatically place HJT in C:\Program Files\TrendMicro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe.
  
• Upon install, HijackThis should open for you.

• Close HijackThis and rename it.
  
• Go to C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis.exe
  
• Right click on HijackThis.exe and select Rename.
  
• Type in sniper.exe and press Enter.
  
• Right-click on sniper.exe and select Send To > Desktop (create shortcut)

• From the desktop open Hijackthis.
• If using WINDOWS Vista, Right-click and Run As Administrator.
  
• Click on the Do a system scan and save a log file button
  
• Hijackthis will scan and then a log will open in notepad.
• Copy and then paste the entire contents of the log in your post.
  
• Do not have Hijackthis fix ANYTHING yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.

Hi all ... this it my first post, hope I don't SOUND too much like a computer sped.

I have a new computer (Gateway) and I am running VISTA ... it was working ok, until fairly recently when I updated my iTunes with my library (see below) ... SINCE then it restarts itself when I run iTunes for about 30 mins- 1 hr ... is this a glitch others have had with Vista? I am curious to know if there is a patch or a diagnostic I can run before bringing my desktop into the shop.
FYI- this computer is not connected to the internet ... the only thing that might be relevant is that I used "ipod Rescue" in order to save my library (my old library was wiped on an old laptop)-- when I used this to get my files back I wedged a paper to hold down the "enter" key so I did not have to KEEP hitting it for every 50 songs it uploaded (it was the free copy) ... it seems like the computer restarts itself now when I am loading new music from a CD and/or a CD is in and I am editing song titles ... not sure if this is relevant at all- but maybe ... so I thought I would post it.check system temp using speedfan free software, watch to see if it GOES in the red!

http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php


I had this with a brand new toshiba  laptop, not a desktop like yours but a heat issue and it happened with iTunes running as well.

lately (as of 2 days ago) i have had a problem of trying to DL something or run an application and i will recieve a message " you do not have permission to.... , please CONTACT your administrator." This is a stand alone computer. hooked up to the net.
1 USER!. it is an admin account. Vista x86 (32 bit).

i am computer savy, at first i thought it MAY be a trojan of sorts. System scan REVEALED nothing. using eset nod32 AV. outpost pro firewall. Virus signature DB up-to-date. any one who reads this may suggest something. I am not concerned if you are CH admin or well reknown.

Even simple SUGGESTIONS or possiblities will be appreciated .

Maybe i am not seeing something very simple. : (Try this: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/
Be careful, while playing with it.how did you go with that Quote from: programming_pat on May 27, 2008, 06:51:38 AM

how did you go with that

I built a new computer (my specs are below).  I installed Vista 64-bit and once I loaded up windows the screen would freeze up while trying to perform a task.  I was trying to download windows updates but the screen would just freeze.  Sometimes it would only be for 3-4 minutes other times I would have to reboot.  Since this is a new machine I'm not sure what would be the problem...is it in Windows?


My system:
MOBO: Asus M2n-SLI Deluxe
GRAPHICS: EVGA eGe-Force 9600 GT
PROCESSOR: AMD Athlon 64 X2
MEMORY: 2 2 GB A-Data DDR2 800
HARD DRIVE: 120 GB Seagate SATADid you happen to re-use an existing PSU ? ?
If not the first suspect on the list would be the build itself...
Was Thermal compound applied correctly ? ?
Does the RAM match the MBoard specs ?

I'm not quite familiar with the brand of RAM.
You may want to DLoad and run MemTest on it to seee if you got a bad module.Everything is brand new.  The heatsink came with thermal compound already applied.  And I ran a memory diagnostic check and there were no errors.  Do you have another drive you can try???I would double check to make sure everything is seated properly I'm sure that you may have but just to make sure.I forgot to format the hard drive, could that be my problem?
usually windows does that for you also it will create a partition too I think it does it automatically especially format.Melissalynne did you use an upgrade or the full version?It was the full version.okay it should have done the format for you automatically.  What memory test ? ?

Quote

Did you happen to re-use an existing PSU ? ?

Does the RAM match the MBoard specs ?

i have a 160gb and a 320gb HDD. the 160gb (the slower one) hasnt been reformatted in about 3-4 years... its had the same windows installation and its getting slower and slower. the 320gb one is much newer (couple of months) and faster (SATA). i have one *censored* of a lot of files on my pc (250 installed programs) so reformatting will be a huge task.
is it worth putting some of my media from the 320gb one onto the slower 160gb and then installing vista onto the 320gb?
i'd like a guide on the simplest and easiest way to do it (like an order of when to WIPE the drive etc.)

thanksWe might be able to solve your slowing-down issue if you're interested.

As for a fast way to transfer files, I would suggest using a large external device like a flash drive or portable hard drive. ANOTHER option is you could create a network folder.problem with network is... NOONE can see my computer and i CANT see anyone else... apart from by IP which doesnt work properly. windows vista bugs - there arent too many, they are just a pain in the backside to solve :|
i have most of my important installations on a separate partition on my 320gb drive. if i install vista again onto that partition could i boot from it and have all the same settings? and then possibly uninstall it from my other drive?I'm not exactly sure what you mean but I know that if you install an Operating System over another one it will format the previous one, getting rid of all trace of it.
You can dual boot but you won't be able to access the other program in Vista.i dont mind removing the old OS... i could backup most of whats on there (docs etc.) so if i just install it on the other drive it would remove the old OS but not work with any programs?
do u have any ideas on what i should do then?If you put a new OS on the Hard Drive, it will remove everything. If you copy the programs onto a flash drive and then copy them to the new installed OS, most of them will not work because they would have to be installed. files and downloads would be ok though yes?
windows should seriously make it easier to move things without re installing etc. Yes, all your files will be safe as long as you back them up somewhere other than the hard drive you are reformattinglol... so if i install it on my 320gb drive i can leave all my files on the 160gb which currently has vista on it? or possibly on a different partition on the same HDD?Heh, this is getting confusing...

If you reinstall Windows on Hard Drive A, it will remove everything.
If you copy program files to B and then copy it back to A after the install of Windows, it will not work.

Is this what you are asking?now im confused lol
you wouldnt believe i managed to build a pc for myself lol.
if i REINSTALL in the same location, EVERYTHING on Hard Drive A is lost? true or false?
i know copying installations doesnt work (i've tried it before )
however, i plan to install windows in a different location on my pc. i have one *censored* of a lot of media (200gb+) on a separate partition on the same HD. this wouldnt be EFFECTED by the install? Quote

if i REINSTALL in the same location, EVERYTHING on Hard Drive A is lost? true or false?

however, i plan to install windows in a different location on my pc. i have one *censored* of a lot of media (200gb+) on a separate partition on the same HD. this wouldnt be effected by the install?

know that if you install an Operating System over another one it will format the previous one, getting rid of all trace of it.

You can upgrade in-place, which means you can install Windows Vista and retain your applications, files, and settings as they were in your previous edition of Windows.

I have an HP Pavilion dv6000 notebook that is showing a 105gb hard drive.  RECENTLY the disk is showing that I have little memory left.  I uninstalled programs, and removed pics and music but ended up with even less space.  I've run virus scans, registry cleaners, spyware, and disk cleaners and can't get anymore space.  Right now its showing Used space: 112,871,673,856 bytes and Free space 127,188,992.  I think you mean disk space, not memory.

Yes disk space, thanks.
I just tried the last thing I could think of and defragmented and have even less space on the disk.  You must have a lot of stuff on there. A typical Windows installation is less than 10 GB, so  you must have over 95 GB of stuff. Movies, games, multimedia, whatever. Delete some.


1.  What operating system and service pack level are you using?

2.  How much RAM does the laptop have installed?

3.  The following freeware disk CLEANER is well thought of (but I would leave the "Hotfix Uninstallers" on the disk):
    CCleaner Slim

4.  Depending upon the operating system and your NEEDS you may be able to adjust:
    o  Percentage of the system/boot volume reserved for Restore Points.
    o  Virtual memory settings
    o  Disable hibernation and delete the hibernation file.I did uninstall pictures, music, movies, and some programs and it still didn't help.  My system is vista home premium 32 bit with 1014 mb ram.  I do not show a service pack installed under system info.  I thought I had downloaded a service pack from microsoft when it came out.  Do I need to do that or does that have nothing to do with the problem?I doubt the Service Pack (or lack thereof) has anything to do with your issue.  I don't run Vista, so it would be best if someone else could assist you with this issue.You have some serious housekeeping/backup/burning to do...
You should have about 16G of free space on that drive and you have about 127 MG...

Windows will not operate properly in this enviornment.
Does this laptop have a burner ? ?...if so start burning to CD's DVD's and go from there.

I have an HP Pavillion (DESKTOP) computer running Windows Vista, 1 GB RAM, Not SURE what the processor is.  I have been trying to USE the sleep mode instead of shutting down the computer, but it will only sleep for a few SECONDS and then returns to full operating power.  I can't seem to find anything in Help to deal with this.  I have tried fiddling around in Control Panel but I don't know my way around Vista well enough yet.

Can anyone help me figure this out?

Thanks

BruceIs this a new machine? Did the problem just start?  Have you installed a new program?I just shut off the option that allows network connections to wake up the computer and that did the trick.

Thanks

BruceGood Job BTW...you want to get 1 more GB of RAM for Vista.

Is there a utility or a way to CHANGE how Copy/Paste works on WINDOWS XP. I have USED LINUX based systems and saw on Vista that it added the functionality to keep the old version and new when pasting over files. Would be kind of nice in XP as well. What you want to look for is a BEEFED up clipboard such as Clip Plus or Yankee Clipper...
The FREE ones work best so travel to majorgeeks or sourceforge and do a search for clipboard replacement utilities...Thanks for the reply, I will check it out. Probably going to go with the Yankee Clipboard.

I am USING a packard bell f125 model and its operating system last time is windows vista.Due to lag, I changed another hard DISK, format it and change windowsxp.After reinstalling the drivers that is required for the laptop,I found that when i PRESS the volume control, a mess tell me that a mixer is not installed and therefore tell me to INSTALL one. However when i try to install the whole sound driver, they tell me that some of the driver cannot be installed.Please help me asap.other than the error when you TOUCH the volume do get sound?

If the drivers were from the Driver CD that shipped with the laptop then check the manuf. website for updated drivers or a patch.

Just for your information : My system - Vista home basic ... I received the SP1 update on March 28, My system locked up. It would get to the 3 of 3 100% than reboot .. and POW!!  locked up at windows start screen (with no letters at bottom of screen) Tried  4 times ..each time with the same result. Got in contact with Microsoft - spent 4 hours on the phone with thire tech people and the system still LOCKED UP. There tech PERSON told me that they were having problems with many systems (guess he should 'nt have told me that).  I received a call April 11 to set up a retry of SP1 from tech support in the USA. I just Can not wait to lock up again.... Is anyone having a similar problem?  Good Day all; Just an update on the original post. Microsoft called April 15 and ran SP1 again ... guess what! locked up again.   They are sending me a Vista install CD for clean install .. They also ran a system check (you know registry etc.) on the system .. found NO PROBLEMS!! The saga continues .... Robit [b/b]Good to hear they are being proactive with the situation and willing to get involved...
Just CURIOUS do you have an nVidia vid CARD in that system ? ?

Good Luck with the re-install and maybe leave SP1 out for a bit to see if they release a revision.Thanx Patio; Actually I have to call them before I install ..I think they want to view the event. I had a ECS8800GTX but the driver was a mess (169.44) you know that Video driver not responding thing. SINCE then I have the XFX9800 Gx2 with the 174.74 driver (not the driver which came with it) and I am impressed with the performance. Thanx again, I'll keep all informed as to the out come ...   RobitAgain - Good Day to all! The update goes like this ... Haven't heard a word from Microsoft for a week now ... was to send a CD .... didn't get CD ... sent email ... no response ... this is not good ... my system has been acting rather poorly since there last try SP1 install ... THE SAGA CONTINUES .....Keep us posted.I'd wait a week or two longer for microsoft to send you the cd. It may have already been sent out or microsoft's kind of busy. But if you don't receive it within a month, then I'd suggest you go the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and complain that Microsoft ripped you off and did not send you cd as promised!This will be the last update, I hope - I received the Vista home basic CD on April 21 ... This is the full Version with SP1 included ... Went to install and found that the "keep files and settings was disabled" ... Why? I don't know! went ahead and backed up the system (which I do anyway) ... All appears well, but no noticeable performance increase ... I would like to note that I did have some issues with the NEW 500gb drive, Vista didn'T want to move some apps over to it. It was "*censored*" resetting all my settings.  Thanx to all that were interested in the "SAGA". By the way, Microsoft totaly disappeared - I mean I couldn't contact them and they never responded to my emails....Whatever!!!Unreal.
It's a shame you had to struggle so much just to update your machine....
I'm also dissappointed in there sudden lack of interest.
For what it's worth i've had nothing but good success when dealing with the Mothership.

Anyways glad to hear you are back up and running...that's the important thing.
And thanx for letting us know !Hi! Patio, can't understand it myself ... most of my dealings with MS were good ... well maybe one person had a bad day. By the way - I loaded the last of my programs today ... system is back to live action again ... Thanx for your interest ... Robit

I have Windows Vista, and I'm having a problem. I have a program that I'm just about desperate to run, but it is not COMPATIBLE with Windows NT. Is there some way to circumvent that? Like a driver that can emulate Windows 95 or something.You can try running it in Compatibility Mode...

1.  Right-click the file.
2.  Click on Properties.
3.  Click on the Compatibility tab.
4.  Check Run this program in compatibility mode for:.
5.  Select an operating system.
6.  Click on OK.


This, of course, depends on the program you are trying to use.  Not all of them work this way.  If we knew what program you're trying to run, it would make it a lot easier for us to give solutions.

Also note that these steps are for Windows XP.  I don't have a copy of Vista, so the process may differ SLIGHTLY, but I believe it is done the same way.This worked. The program is letting me run it.. Now I just have a problem with the program itself. You wouldn't happen to know about the details of Lode Runner Online, would you? =P Quote from: RadicalSeam on May 16, 2008, 07:12:54 PM

This worked. The program is letting me run it.. Now I just have a problem with the program itself. You wouldn't happen to know about the details of Lode Runner Online, would you? =P

Hi there,

Thanx for your effort to help poor people like me

I've got the following problem:

I've Vista and a brand new laptop which is protected by authentic norton anti-virus and I run automatic Windows update. (I am highly protective GIRL) However i ve got a virus from a flash memory. Now my Windows is CREATING illusory folders out of the blue ( i DUNNO if it is properly stated)  . These folders such as( recycle.bin, system volume info and some repeated folders) are empty and most are shortcuts. Some are said to be dat files, thumbs and desktop.ini (system files) and their deletion can harm my computer. But once i delete them they are back again. They are on drivers and documents. I run a full scan but it seems Norton unable to see them and state that my computor is secured.

Sorry for  this prolonged post. I am in GREAT NEED for your help.

Thanx in advance Hi and welcome.   You should probably be in the Virus and Spyware section, but wait until someone named Broni, Patio or another Mentorr type drops by.Follow This Guide and then post your logs in the Virus and Spyware section...
Welcome to CH !Thanks for guiding

Sorry for inconvenience

 Continued HERE

I was wondering if Vista home premium 32bit edition KEEPS a log of when a computer is switched on and switched off. Or a record of when a user of an admin account LOGS in and logs out?
If this data is logged how can some be ABLE to access it?

Im using vista on a Dell XPS M1330 if that helpshttp://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/8de05792-3165-416f-828a-422e9d463cd31033.mspxthanks for the link, its been help. but its very HARD to make sense of all the data. windows says thet i logged on and off many times in a minute every day. Im sure ill make and and tails soon enuf. many thanks again

Okay. I have recently been attacked by this debugger thing:


it occurs on some (not all) flash programs for me. It started when i clicked on a website's contest winning game

http://www.gaiaonline.com/mochi/final

it's the 6th place winner.

That is where it first started. i thought it was site SPECIFIC so i asked around, even posting in the computers & TECH forum they have. Havent recieved any answers yet.

But then it started showing up on other sites that have flash programs, and other games on the previously mentioned site.

The site it started on, the game made the first one pop up and in order to get past that site without using TASK manager to shut my browser down was to hit cancel about 10 or so times and hope i click the X when the second image SHOWED up (1st image is top one 2nd is the bottom).

I am using windows Vista Home premium, my browser is netscape. And i've recently updated everything, unless a newer update just came out that i'm unaware of. As you can tell my the images i have Adobe flash 9 running. ANYONE got any ideas?

it only does the severe popup thing on the game previously mentioned, but for the other flash items that get the popup all i have to do is hit cancel once. I havent messed with any settings, and the only one that uses my computer is me (i know, i lock it).http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html 9 has been having some issues.Thanks for the help, i've reinstalled that one, and no debugger issues (though i think my site needs to upgrade because now i cannot play thier flash games). Thank you!You are welcome.

I have laptop compag windows vista home basic/ I try to make a movie. after I downlaod the soft ware came with camcorder. when i downlaod finished . I dont see any thing on the screen.

when I turn off and turn back on . all it read push esc   and f10 still dont do nothing all it has cursor on the top left . what should I do with it.. some SAID load from hard drive .and laod from  cd , still nothing .. also dont even have cd to come with that. should I go buy it .or tell me what cd should I buy. (name)

please help , thanksAre you saying that your computer won't boot after you INSTALLED the SOFTWARE that came with your camcorder?[YES
]Try booting to safe mode by re-booting the machine and tapping F8 rapidly before you see the Windows start screen...
Once in safe mode from Control panel/Add Remove Programs  and get rid of the cam software and re-boot.
We'll need alot more info on the machine and the cam to make any further recommendations...Beofre you installed the software disd you make sure that the software was vista capable?

the name of the software you are using would also help us out with your PROBLEM further

I built my system a couple months ago and just NOTICED that all of my RAM does not show up in my msinfo or dxdiag...  and I can't seem to get a straight answer ANYWHERE.

I have 4 GB installed on 32 bit Vista (yeah i KNOW...ouch.)  .. and it all shows up in BIOS.

Only 2.8 shows up...

I understand my GPU USES up RAM but its only a 512mb card, so shouldn't it be around 3.5GB? Where's the other GB?

Here is a copy of my dxdiag...

  ------------------
System Information
 ------------------
Time of this report: 5/16/2008, 20:16:14
       Machine name: DAN-PC
   Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
       System Model: 132-CK-NF78
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E8400  3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.8GHz
             Memory: 2814MB RAM
          Page File: 1458MB used, 4379MB available
        Windows DIR: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 8600 GTS
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
   Display Memory: 1648 MB
 Dedicated Memory: 497 MB
    Shared Memory: 1151 MB
     Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: SyncMaster 226BW(Digital)
 
      DDI Version: 10

Check this site:  http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251If it's not 64bit Vista it will only recognise about 3.1MG of RAM...
Stop losing sleep over it even though you paid for 4G.If it's not 64bit Vista it will only recognise about 3.1MG of RAM...

My link made the same statement.  It just took it 2 more paragraphs to say so.

How did you go with that process

Quote from: programming_pat on May 16, 2008, 06:38:27 AM

How did you go with that process

What does this bump accomplish ? ?

Be aware that everytime you use Last Known Good Configuration that config is replaced with the new (even if unsuccessful) boot history...
Time to start considering a solid backup strategy.
I highly suggest Acronis True Image.

Does it make a copy of your hard drive or something? Then can you store it somewhere? and then if your computer messes up, it basically is like reformatting your computer, but you get to keep all your files and the like?

If this is the case. What if I don't have enough room to store it anywhere?

I mean I have about 30GB left on by hard drive and 40 on my external. I don't exactly want to use that up for backup.

Where would you store the copy? Since it would no doubt be quite large in size?

VISTA VERSIONS
I am trying to find a really good, THOROUGH COMPARISON of the main features of each VERSION of Vista, preferably in a CHART format, ALONG with any comments on the relative usefulness of features.  Is there an especially good summary, comparison chart with comments (besides what MS has on their site)?
Not sure where you can find something like that, but I can tell you right now if you're using Vista for personal purposes, you're wasting your money on anything above Home Premium.http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/default.mspxThanks.  That second link was just what I wanted.Cool

I hate to admit this, but I come from the old school of computers when you always got a restore/boot disk when you got a machine.  I RECENTLY got a NEW machine, and have not succeeded yet in making either a boot dvd or a total restore dvd for the OS (Vista Ultimate).    After trying unsuccessfully to do this, just wanted to know if there is an especially good, step-by-step, article, post, or sticky that would walk me through both creating a boot dvd and a restore dvd?
All advice is most appreciated.
There you are.
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/#comment-125249flipflopjd DVD will let you access Recovery partition, but you still should have Recovery disks for your particular machine.
You should be able to create them, using your computer, or, if it doesn't work (like it HAPPENED with my Compaq), your computer maker, should send you a set, free of charge.Whose machine is this ? ?
They should have instructions at their website...Thanks for all the suggestions.

This is a generic, no-name brand.  Name brand components but not a particular MAKE. Quote from: Broni on May 17, 2008, 01:40:33 PM

flipflopjd DVD will let you access Recovery partition, but you still should have Recovery disks for your particular machine.
You should be able to create them, using your computer, or, if it doesn't work (like it happened with my Compaq), your computer maker, should send you a set, free of charge.

I made a slide show on Windows Movie Maker, and CURRENTLY I have no DVD burner hooked up on my computer. I was thinking I could copy it to a flash drive, then bring it up on another computer and burn it to a dvd. Will this WORK, and am I missing any details that you can think of in order to get it to work? I need to know ASAP because it's for a wedding dinner on Thursday.I don't use Windows  Movie Maker but if you check in their Help Files to see if you can save a movie to FILE instead of burning it than this would work....all you would need to then do is use WMM on another machine to burn and finalise it. If there is not an option to save it to a file then you may be out of luck.I can save it to a file with a .WMV extension. Will this work?Yes. No problem.I save my movies as wmv files then I use DVD Flick (free) to either burn it directly to a disk or in your case, save it as an ISO file. You can get if off to a flash drive if your flash drive is  4gb or more and then burn the image to a DVD on another machine. DVD Flick encodes the wmv file so that it AUTOMATICALLY plays when you insert the disk in a DVD player. I've been messing around with making movies since Jan./08 and I have found this to be the best method for making a quality movie. it may be easier to save it as a wmv file and use windows movie maker on a computer with a dvd drive to finalize the movie...and make sure, the other computer has Vista, if you want to use WMM to burn DVDs.

all of my open windows (tasks) thumbnails are on the left SIDE insted of the right which they usally are but for some reason are on the opposite side please help its really bothering me!!we need your computer specs and could you also make your problem a little clearer.... me confused

Thumbnail alignment :  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/ie/reskit/ie4/Part3/part3b.mspx?mfr=truecomputer specs thinkpad r60 HDD =80gigs ram=768mb soon to be (3gbs) and it runs vista ultimate 32-bit and the tasks are near the system tray(as in the area with the little icons) insted of beeing near the start button.What do you have near Start button, then?Does it look like this:
yes it dose look just like the picture above!oh NEVER mind i got it i just unlocked the taskbar slide it over to the right side and re locked it thanks for help anyway!That's it Quote from: programming_pat on May 14, 2008, 05:02:09 PM

we need your computer specs and could you also make your problem a little clearer.... me confused

Hi, I have this irritating problem lately (only started having this problem after changing into Windows Vista & Compaq laptop).
While typing a sentence, the cursor will SUDDENLY jumped to somewhere in the middle of the sentence, resulting in me typing in the middle of an 'already typed' sentence. Usually, I will not be ABLE to monitor where my words are since we just type continuously. So with this problem, a lot of my sentences are disrupted and I find it EXTREMELY irritating.
Anyone knows why this happens and the solution ?

Eg > I am typing -"Today is a lovely day and..."
The cursor jumps to middle > "Today is a  , and I intend to talk a walk ..lovely day and "


Rgds
SereneI sometimes have this problem when I accidentally touch the mouse pad with my hand.
Do you think you might be TOUCHING the mouse pad unintentionally (assuming this is a new laptop)?Go to control panel, click mouse icon, go to device settings tab and disable touch pad or check box to hide cursor while typing.Just click the button at top of touch  pad it freezes the mouse.on Compaq laptop.
it took me a while to figure it out on mine
 Thanks for the info flipflopjd Thank you all for the help rendered. I no longer have the problem.  Good news.  Good Luck. Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on May 14, 2008, 11:07:40 PM

I sometimes have this problem when I accidentally touch the mouse pad with my hand.
Do you think you might be touching the mouse pad unintentionally (assuming this is a new laptop)?