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I have Windows Vista on my C: drive. Long STORY SHORT, all my programs are on there, even paid ones, some of which I don't have registration numbers for. I screwed up the registry, and had to REINSTALL Vista on my D: drive.

Anyway to transfer over programs? Back-up and restore? I still have ACCESS to the C: and the D: installations.

Thanks
DominicPrograms cannot simply be copied /moved and expected to run properly...
Sorry. You may be out of luck.
However you may want to give the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard a try but i don't predict 100% success...

On my new Vista Home Premium laptop - Medion from Aldi -
I accessed getsuk.org.uk a site I am taking over as webmaster.

I know the background colour should be the speckled GREEN that is available as background in Word - as that was how the previous webmaster had set up the site and how I VIEW it on my desktop computer.

However on my laptop it is speckled pinky mauve.

I looked at the National Trust website as that should have green panels but that
did not have the green it should either.

I have viewed both sites in IE7 and Firefox with the same results.

My photos display in the correct colours and I have made a DVD of the photos which displays correctly both on the laptop and on my TV.

My graphics card is
Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family and my drivers are up to date.

Is this something to do with Vista Aero? I tried changing settings there but have made no difference so far.

Is the computer faulty?

One very puzzled person!


Are you talking about the site www.getsuk.org?
Because on my computer the background on that site isn't green in IE or FF either. It's more a sandy/very light brownish COLOR.

Are you sure it's supposed to be green?

Quote from: Deerpark on December 30, 2007, 07:08:19 AM

Are you talking about the site www.getsuk.org?
Because on my computer the background on that site isn't green either in either IE or FF. It's more a sandy/very light brownish color.

Are you sure it's supposed to be green?

I had thought of doing that but have no way I can find to return to default settings on my monitor!

I am concerned because whatever background I set is obviously going to look different in different computers because of the monitor settings, so wonder what at what combination most people have their RGB set at?

My "color temperature = 9300"

Dear All

I am having trouble with my Windows XP as i can not get it to run CORRECTLY, when i first load windows some times i get a blue screen flash up and then the PC reboots and this can HAPPEN a couple of TIME before windows becomes stable.

I have a 300gig hard drive and was wondering if the hard drive is faulty or taxing on my system.

I have re-installed the Windows XP with the recovery disks and the problem is still the same and this is the first time upon re installation this has happened, i hope that i can get some help or i MIGHT have to go Vista

My system

Sempron PC3200 1.8Mhz
300 Gig Hard drive
2 Gig Ram
8600Gt 512ram
Windows XP

Any help would be much appreciatedDoes this look like your problem?
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1647
Did you remember to re-install the MBoard drivers after re-installing XP ? ?
This may be the source of the BSOD's...Posting BSOD error message may help, as well.

Nice
Did you follow instructions from here: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282599
to prevent ctfmon.exe from starting, because I still can see it:
- O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

How is your computer doing overall?

After all these changes, you may want to run CCleaner again.what microsoft progam am i trying to disable in the add or remove programs?Did you go to my link, and actually read that article?well i was and it says click change on the office program you are trying to disable but i dont know which one to do.

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In the Currently installed programs LIST, click to select Microsoft Office XP product, where Office XP product is the NAME of the specific Office product being used.

Im satisfied with the speed now.

should I check the box that says dont show this message again?

running vista home premium on an acer /aspire T690.Intel(R) CPU [emailprotected] 1.60GHz, memory(RAM): 1014 MB. 32-bit OS. this system is less than 4mos. old. not only defender issue, but system has stopped shutting down. have run Norton 360 several times and it says everything o.k.. have just checked system info, and the Experience Index shows as unrated now. The rating is low @ 3.7 but I believe that is due to the video card/graphiics. It's an intel 946GZ chipset family. I've gone into the task manager and stopped the defender process, maybe, but don't know if I've actually fixed anything.any help would be apprediated, as you can tell I don't have a clue as to what I'm doing here. If this thing was a piece of antique furniture I could restore it, but, I'm lost. Guess I need a 10 yearold. thank-youWindows Defender is real-time protection which means it's supposed to run all the time. What do you mean "has stopped shutting down"?when I enter the start menu it gives me these options: 1)switch user 2) log off 3)lock 5)restart 6)sleep 7)shut-down. Generally, I choose the shut down option when Iwon't be back for awhile.Thank you for the response on the defender issue....and it won't shut down?
On the other hand, you may start thinking about adding an extra 1gig of RAM.1GB of RAM is fine for Vista...

Try this:
Press the windows key, and type com
Right click on the "Command Prompt" icon, and click "Run as Administrator"
Type the following in:
shutdown -s -f -t 12
and press ENTER
This will shutdown your computer and force the applications to all quit. This is a temporary diagnostic, Never Use This To Shutdown Your Computer Normally, overusing it may cause damage.

Start the computer back up, and see if you still have problem shutting down.

If you do still have problems shutting down:
What makes you think the problem is directly related to Windows Defender?
Your Windows rating is fine, the top windows rating is 5.9. This will not prevent your computer from functioning as normal.
again, thank you for the response. I'll try the method you described, but thought I'd explain myself better. It's not that I think the defender issue was a cause, more a symptom possibly of some kind of virus ?. what happens is once i press SHUTDOWN, the system performs normally- clears the desktop, goes to the windows vista screen(shows a small window stating "LOGGING off" then switches to "shutting down" and that's it .It will remain in that phase all night. My screensaver? is set to come up after about 10 min. of inactivity which it does in this shut down phase- over and over again. My biggest concern is that once its in this phase, It won't respond to any comands. I can only get it to shut off by momentarily unplugging the computer. Even with my lack of knowledge this raises the hair on the back of my neck!! Also, I use this computer for a small business, and it still has at least 3/4 of its ram ? available, so I don't think its that? I'll try the procedure Zylstra mentioned now.well, I tried it but, it returned with" shutdown-s-f-t 12 is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file " Did I do something wrong maybe? I typed it in the comand prompt window.Quote

1GB of RAM is fine for Vista...

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1GB of RAM is fine for Vista...

I'd call it minimum (real). In my opinion, for Vista to work fine, you want 2 gig.

well, I tried it but, it returned with" shutdown-s-f-t 12 is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file " Did I do something wrong maybe? I typed it in the comand prompt window.

How can I modify the mailto link in Vista to open up my Yahoo or Hotmail accounts. When I click on an email link, Windows MAIL pops up. I went through the Internet Options, PROGRAMS, Internet Programs but to no avail.I don't think, it'll work with web-based mail programs.No, Vista will not open your webmail for email ADDRESS links, however, you can go to:
http://get.live.com/WL/config_all
And select Mail for your download option (deselect everything else)
and download. You can then install it, and it will check your Hotmail account through a much more full featured PROGRAM than just the webmail, and then you can set it to open email links (the program will prompt you: "Windows Live Mail is not yet your default application for email. Would you like to MAKE it as default?" click Yes.

Using VISTA Home Premium and IE 7.0.6. Running McAfee with McAfee Firewall. For the past 3 weeks I have not been able to download anything from the WEB. After selecting a save FILE and starting the download the clock starts and appears to time out and the download should be there. The download is not in my PC. The same thing happens when I try to Run instead of Save. Have tried with all security turned off. Please I really need your help and suggestions here.
Thanks, eddie460
Hi Eddie460,

Have you tried using Mozilla FIREFOX?Thanks for the reply. Noihave not tried any other browser as I can not download any.Try going to Tools-->Internet Options-->Security-->Internet Zone-->Custom Level

Scroll down about 1/3 where the heading is downloads, then ensure that enable is clicked.

Note: Be sure to scroll past the ActiveX downloads.

Hope this helps. Quote

Noihave not tried any other browser as I can not download any.

I tried to start up Windows MOVIE Maker on VISTA, and I GOT an error saying that WMVcore.dll is missing, and that I should try and reinstall it. The fun part of this: I have no IDEA how to do that.

Can anyone help me? http://www.tweakxp.com/article37267.aspxUnfortunately that doesn't work for me Broni, I am WORKING with Windows Vista, not XP. Try to re-register that file:
regsvr32.exe WMVcore.dll

I don't know what happened but suddenly, whenever I go to a FOLDER containing pictures, instead of seeing a small thumbnail, I see what application it opens in. Is there any WAY to fix this?

Did you go to View and check THUMBNAILS?what seems to have happen is that you may have installed new software that recognises this type of file and to get you to use this programme it has set itself up as the default program.

to change this right click on one of the files select "open with....." then "choose "program" and select windows picture/fax viewer and this should change the ICONS back if you also tick the box always do this for this type of file this will stop that other programme from changing them back

bartrob


Nope. Still not working. Now it shows pictures of flowers. Maybe it HELPS if I add I use Vista? I don't know if that makes a difference...Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder Options>View, do you have "Always show icons, never thumbnails" checked?

Alright so recently I bought 2 - 2gig sticks of ram. But when I put them into my computer it only shows 2 gigs of ram. I thought it may be Xp causing the trouble so I upgraded to vista. But when I got it installed and running it STILL only shows me as running 2 gigs of ram. I thought it may be seeing each stick as a 1 gig stick so I TOOK one out and it still showed 2 gigs of ram. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get both stick to show up so I can have all 4 gigs of ram? Thank you.Ok there is a really and I mean really.............................long story behind this. Long and short is that 32bit XP and Vista can only support up to 4 gigs of ACCOUNTED ram total. Now the ram your video card has COUNTS towards this 4 gigs and also your motherboard configuration can also screw with numbers whether the memory is dual channel and how it supposed to be configured.

Who manufactures your motherboard and what model is it?

If anyone is interested I will post back with more details in a BIT I have to go back into my records and find the info.
Hers the detailed article I was talking about:
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000811.htmlAdd to this story the upgrad the BIOS possibility as he/she doesn't indicate if this is a machine originally designed for the XP then Vista systems howlingwolf is running. I knew someone once who tried installing more RAM on an old early Win98 machine and quickly HIT the BIOS limitations problem. Simply put, at the time the machine was produced having that much (i.e., how much we have today) of anything wasn't anticipated by the machine makers, so they saved a few bucks and lines of code by not bothering to teach the BIOS how to deal with numbers that big. It is very possible that if the machine in question falls into that category a BIOS patch is available from either the maker, or after market. Very good point it could be the BIOS.

How old is your machine?
Manufacture and model?Quote from: Lupua on December 23, 2007, 09:29:51 AM

Add to this story the upgrad the BIOS possibility as he/she doesn't indicate if this is a machine originally designed for the XP then Vista systems howlingwolf is running. I knew someone once who tried installing more RAM on an old early Win98 machine and quickly hit the BIOS limitations problem. Simply put, at the time the machine was produced having that much (i.e., how much we have today) of anything wasn't anticipated by the machine makers, so they saved a few bucks and lines of code by not bothering to teach the BIOS how to deal with numbers that big. It is very possible that if the machine in question falls into that category a BIOS patch is available from either the maker, or after market.

I cant get my micorsoft outlook to open i keep getting an ERROR that says can find folder, SERVER not responding cantact your adminastraterRepair/reinstall MS Office.Are you using Outlook with an Exchange server? Is someone designated ADMINISTRATOR of the Exchange server? If so, notify them of this problem so that they can take a look and see whether the issue is related to the Exchange server. Besides, if you UNINSTALL and reinstall Office, I'd guess you'll need some help configuring it to work on the Exchange server.

Hi, All the icons menu bars, writing, desktop images are all over sized and blurred. I have tried to alter in control panel, however no luck! Can anybody help?RIGHT click on your desktop and click PROPERTIES.
Click on the apperace tab and under font size make sur it is SET to normal.
If that is set to normal then go to the the settings tab and increase your reolution.

That shouls do it. Have a great holidays.Thanks, I am on Vista so the right click OPTION brings up a personalise option and then no appearace or settings options. The sidebar and gadgets are also enormous.Maybe you should TELLS us a little more about the problem...
When did it start?
Did you do anything around the the time problem started? Like installing or removing software for example.
Do you know your system specs? Or can you give us the make and model of your computer?In Vista, right click desktop>Personalize>Display SettingsSorry I jumped the gun and thought you were on XP. im not as fimerial with Vista but I think Broni gave instructions for vista. Let us know it that fixes it or it may be a deeper problem.

Happy holidays

Hi,
A friend of mine has a HP Pavillion a1125c. He had installed Vista Ultimate on it and for many months it was working fine and loading in seconds. He had left the PC on by itself for a day (I think), turned it off and turned it back on, only to find that Vista logon screen doesnt show. I have tried the following with little to no success:

1. Tried to boot in safe mode and safe mode with Networking. It worked but took 15 mins for it to load. It got stuck when loading crcdisk.sys driver and then it booted up.
2. Tried to boot with last good configuration Didn't work as it shows nothing (same as starting in normal mode)
3. Tried to boot with low resolution. That didnt work either. (I waited over 5 mins)
4. Tried to boot from DVD. This time i got the GREENISH wallpaper, but nothing else. I had kept the pc on for like 10 mins thinking that it was just loading something because it didnt seem like it was locked up (mouse was moving and the numlock was turning on and off) however that is the only thing that was working, nothing else. (again waited about 5-10 mins)

So do you guys know why Vista all of a sudden is not loading / taking forever to load?

This pc has been somewhat optimized for quick bootup (got rid of unwanted startup programs and services). It also has AVG antivirus so I'm pretty SURE its not a virus issue.

Any suggestions are welcome and Thanks in advance

System specs:
HP pavillion a1125c
3.2GHz P4 HT
2GB ram
SATA HDD's
onboard Videcard/soundcard

Update: While I was writing this post I left the PC on to see what the heck would happen. I was surprised to see that Vista had actually started up but it took at least 15 mins for it to load.I don't know, if it's gonna HELP, but TRY here:
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=543600&SiteID=17

BTW...was it clean Vista install?yes He had had a clean install...Vista worked ok for ALMOST 4 months so I dont know what the problem could beDid you try my link? Renaming pcmcia files?

i have a FILE that will not play or convert it is an .mp4$ and i dont KNOW what is going on with the ($) but it will not play no matter what i have tryed. i shot the video with my htc phone and it will not even play on that. how can i get this to play?Did you try installing the HTC phone software on the PC ? ?YES, i cant even play it on my phoneThen SOMEHOW the file got damaged.

Hiya guys! HOPE ye are all in good health here!

There is a 'struggling sliderbar' that keeps appearing in my desktop, stuggling for a few seconds then dissapearing until the next boot? It says "Reminder App has stopped working" - windows is checking for a solution to the problem" Then it dissapears without any result.

I have managed to get a toolbar image which says "Microsoft. NET Error reporting shim".

Any of you guys had any expeirience of this please? Its OK Guys sorted now. Thx anyway! LOL Care to share what the solution was ? ?Hi Patio mate!

YES it was some application or other that had left its mesage in my MSComfig startup. I was unaware until I HADE a look there. I just disabled it and that was that BUD. Cool...
Glad you sorted it...

I just got a laptop with WINDOWS Vista on it. After installing Windows XP on a separate partition, I LOST forward compatibility. I did find how to solve this problem in Microsoft's online documentation (and it can be FOUND here for people with the same problem, in case you're wondering ), so it's really not that big a deal. But I have one little problem with this: I've lost my accompanying Windows Vista installation DVD with bootsect.exe on it. Without bootsect.exe, I can't restore the Windows Vista MBR and return control to the Windows Boot Manager program.

So my question is, does anyone KNOW where else I can find the bootsect.exe utility? Is it online somewhere? And if not, is there someone with the Vista installation DVD (that isn't, you know, lost somewhere in a MESSY apartment) who could give it to me? I don't want to pay a few hundred dollars for a new copy of an OS I already have just for the one file!

Thanks a million in advance.Keep looking. $150+ DVD's should be very easy to find!Isn't it surprising, the amount of people who lose valuable CDs and DVDs like that, especially XP Pro CDs . . .Quote

Keep looking. $150+ DVD's should be very easy to find!

Isn't it surprising, the amount of people who lose valuable CDs and DVDs like that, especially XP Pro CDs . . .

i have a fake windows x/p on my coputer (installed by the shop i bought it from)the shop is no longer there .thats life .my question can i upgrade the one i have how and at what cost.What is the brand name and model number of your computer?

Look Here----->RecoveryCDs

or Here------->RestoreDisksMicrosoft will sell you a license or you can just buy a retail or OEM CD, which is what I would recommend.HI G/MAN thanks for info but what is a oem disc and where do i get one. what do i ask for.sorry not very good at this.An OEM disk is for system builders but you can get one too. It is a full installation, not an upgrade, so a previous version of Windows is not require. It is usually the same PRICE (ROUGHLY) as an upgrade CD and substantially less than a retail new version.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116175

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116169


There's one that includes a free upgrade to VISTA (uggh!) as well.thaks for info Street! will try both of them.

"I have encountered the Blue Screen of Death while my computer was going back in time and it says " A PROBLEM has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer Technical Information: *** STOP:0x0000C1F5 (0xC01A000A,)x82046000, 0x00000000,000000000) It is a Toshiba Satellite running Vista. I can't reboot from my recoveryYou can take a look at this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946084

High1Hmm, SOUNDS like you have a chip going bad. I would try out MemTest86 and stress test the RAM. Quote from: CWB:Hinton on March 26, 2013, 11:17:44 PM

Hmm, sounds like you have a chip going bad. I would try out MemTest86 and stress test the RAM.

Hey guys, I'm completely at a loss to why this is occurring. Basically, my system boots up completely fine normally. However, when I leave any kind of usb flash memory plugged into a usb slot (such as my sandisk 1gb cruzer micro) my computer won't boot up. I'm running Vista now, but I had the same problem when I ran XP and never bothered to fix it. According to my bootup screen I'm running:

"Award Modulr BIOS v6.00PG
Intel i875P AGPSet Bios for 8IK1100"

The 8IK1100 being the serial number for my motherboard (made by gigabyte). The error in booting up occurs after the RAM has been checked and all IDE drives have been detected. I normally get the line:

"Verifying DMI POOL Data..."

However, when I leave a usb drive in I get the following:

"Verifying DMI Pool Data...
Invalid System Disk
Replace system disk, and then press any key"

If I press a key the above message of "Invalid system disk" repeats itself. When I remove the USB key everything returns to normal.

From my limited knowledge of system BIOS it seems like my computer it, for whatever reason, trying to boot up off the flash drive. I don't understand what would prompt this because my boot order is set to:

1. Hard Drive
2. CD-ROM
3. Floppy Drive

Any help would be greatly APPRECIATED and let me know if you guys need more information to diagnose the problem.This happened to me at work, fix is in the CMOS setup utility.

Look under the "Boot" section.
Look for an option for "USB Boot - Enabled".

Change this to disabled and this should correct for the problem.

The only reason I know of for using this option is to literally boot off of the USB drive (like a boot floppy). Disabling this should not affect your USB operation.

Hope this helps.Quote

This happened to me at work, fix is in the CMOS setup utility.

Look under the "Boot" section.
Look for an option for "USB Boot - Enabled".

Change this to disabled and this should correct for the problem.

The only reason I know of for using this option is to literally boot off of the USB drive (like a boot floppy). Disabling this should not affect your USB operation.

Hope this helps.

Hey guys i'm having a problem with my PC randomly blue screening it happens a few times a day this is the message.
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Dump File : 033113-40513-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/31/2013 6:32:39 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`00264010
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02e99a3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\033113-40513-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File SIZE : 262,144
==================================================
Is it ALWAYS the exact same error? Please do the following and post the 5 or 6 most recent entries:

Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and DOUBLE click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next replyOk here are all of them.
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Dump File : 033113-40513-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/31/2013 6:32:39 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`00264010
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02e99a3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\033113-40513-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
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Dump File : 033113-21949-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/31/2013 9:03:47 AM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`00213bf0
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02e7ca3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\033113-21949-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
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Dump File : 033013-14149-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/30/2013 2:35:46 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`0021e900
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02e7da3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\033013-14149-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
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Dump File : 032213-26847-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/22/2013 10:30:46 AM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`00256010
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02e96a3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\032213-26847-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
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Dump File : 031913-24554-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/19/2013 9:10:12 AM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`00375290
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02e84a3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\031913-24554-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
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Dump File : 031613-30466-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/16/2013 8:21:34 AM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`00211bf0
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02e82a3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
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Crash Time : 2/14/2013 10:21:40 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c4
Parameter 1 : 00000000`000000f6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000124
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`105bc1f0
Parameter 4 : fffff880`0883e571
Caused By Driver : Lycosa.sys
Caused By Address : Lycosa.sys+1571
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Crash Time : 2/14/2013 8:50:58 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c4
Parameter 1 : 00000000`000000f6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000124
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`0dc77b30
Parameter 4 : fffff880`083b6571
Caused By Driver : Lycosa.sys
Caused By Address : Lycosa.sys+1571
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Dump File : 021013-17362-01.dmp
Crash Time : 2/10/2013 6:27:07 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c4
Parameter 1 : 00000000`000000f6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000238
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`0dd5d430
Parameter 4 : fffff880`01649713
Caused By Driver : aswMonFlt.sys
Caused By Address : aswMonFlt.sys+3713
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Crash Time : 2/5/2013 12:44:16 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c4
Parameter 1 : 00000000`000000f6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000240
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`0e0da060
Parameter 4 : fffff880`08268713
Caused By Driver : aswMonFlt.sys
Caused By Address : aswMonFlt.sys+3713
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Crash Time : 2/5/2013 8:32:46 AM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c4
Parameter 1 : 00000000`000000f6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`0000023c
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`0dc60720
Parameter 4 : fffff880`07de1713
Caused By Driver : aswMonFlt.sys
Caused By Address : aswMonFlt.sys+3713
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Crash Time : 1/30/2013 7:58:28 AM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c4
Parameter 1 : 00000000`000000f6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000238
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`0d94f600
Parameter 4 : fffff880`082b6713
Caused By Driver : aswMonFlt.sys
Caused By Address : aswMonFlt.sys+3713
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Crash Time : 1/28/2013 3:03:05 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c4
Parameter 1 : 00000000`000000f6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000238
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`1226b060
Parameter 4 : fffff880`01be0713
Caused By Driver : aswMonFlt.sys
Caused By Address : aswMonFlt.sys+3713
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Dump File : 012513-20202-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/25/2013 7:00:42 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000028
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : fffff880`018106fd
Caused By Driver : NETIO.SYS
Caused By Address : NETIO.SYS+106fd
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Dump File : 012513-35084-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/25/2013 3:22:32 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000028
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : fffff880`016106fd
Caused By Driver : NETIO.SYS
Caused By Address : NETIO.SYS+106fd
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Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0
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Crash Time : 1/23/2013 5:59:05 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000028
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : fffff880`018106fd
Caused By Driver : NETIO.SYS
Caused By Address : NETIO.SYS+106fd
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Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0
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Processors Count : 4
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Dump File : 112712-14554-01.dmp
Crash Time : 11/27/2012 12:22:29 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x000000d1
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000008
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0
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Dump File : 010110-18064-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/1/2010 12:00:46 AM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff8a0`002b2010
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02ecaa3c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18044 (win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c40
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First, did you enable driver verifier? If not, What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

Hey guys I just had to format my computer because I got a bad virus the my virus scanner did not pick up for me. So to make a long story short I have been TRYING to reinstall my operating system. Being on XP I was NTFS as you know. However I realize I am going to have to install Windows 98 and then us my dell xp upgrade cd to install a fresh copy of xp. But there is something wrong with my partitions on my harddrive. There is only one partition and it is like 5,368mb...My harddrive is a WD Raptor at 74gb. I am a little lost here. All I want to do is get my drive to be partitioned so I can install 98 then from that point on I will just put back xp with ntfs. Can someone help me out with this problem.

I just formateed the drive and it said FORMATTING 5,368.03M...This is not the capacity of my HD.What are you using to format that drive ? ?
Use the WD utilities to prepare that HDD for use making sure you set the drive as active...

Then BOOT to your XP CD and run setup.

You don't need to install Win 98 just insert the CD when prompted for a prior ver. of Windows.UNLESS that is some kind of a "restore CD" instead of a real Windows CD. http://files.frashii.com/~bootdisk/alabama/boot98se.exe

Download the above file and make a bootdisk.

Boot with the win98 bootdisk, start fdisk and select show drive INFORMATION I think it's option4.

Tell us what it reports.

Hope you have a 3.5 floppy drive. They sure are important.There is a glitch in fdisk when reporting large drive sizes. It reports the DIFFERENCE in its preset size and the actual size. The MS support site has an updated version of fdisk that supposedly corrects this.Thanks a lot guys I was able to get a fresh copy of Windows Vista installed but i am still left with this missing amount of memory on my hard drive. Vista is listing it as 69gb total but the hd is 74gb capacity. Is there any windows based utilities out there that can free up this missing space? I hate going into DOS and doing it that way.Actually those numbers are pretty close to correct...HDD manuf. report a slightly larger size so your actual size is around 69G.

And it's not memory on your HDD it's free space or storage.

Memory is RAM.Thanks sorry for the wrong meaning i typed noob

** [highlight]just passing on public info I find [/highlight]**

The fact that you can install the Windows Vista Upgrade WITHOUT having installed Windows XP or Windows 2000 is one of the latest developments since the Windows Vista release. It could save you money, but it might not be what it appears to be. Is this a legitimate glitch in the OS or simply an overlooked and permitted exception to the rules?

Some call this method proof that the security and piracy measures used by Microsoft are invalid. MANY members of several security mailing lists wonder where that opinion comes from. The issue is not a lack of security; it is a lack of product checks. The work around is simple. Proven by Daily Tech, and first announced by Windows technology guru Paul Thurrott, the steps needed are drawn out, but easy to follow. Boot with the Upgrade DVD version of Vista. Click ‘Install Now’. When prompted for a Product Key, do not enter it yet. This is the most important step; leave the fields blank, and click ‘Next’ to move to the next screen. On the new screen, select the version of Vista you bought. Install as normal (30 Day Trial). When finished, restart the DVD-based setup and install the SOFTWARE again, this time as a legitimate, full version. This will perform an ‘in-place’ upgrade. It will ask for the Product Key once more, and now you should enter it. The upgrade, sans Windows XP or 2000, is complete.

That information isn’t illegal per se: it comes from the documentation provided by Microsoft in regards to how to perform a ‘clean install’ using an upgrade version.
While the software allows this, there are some things to consider. If you bought an upgrade of Vista for the implicit REASON of using this loophole, you might be in violation of the EULA. However, there is no clear wording on this, just as there is no clear wording about several licensing issues.

Another point not mentioned in any news stories about this is an obvious one. If you already have Windows XP or 2000 installed, then you qualify for the Vista Upgrade Edition anyway. The complaint most have is that Vista deletes the other OS and, with at best 50-50 results, migrates your information and other profiles. The odds of you not keeping your profile and other information are so large that several experts tell users to back everything up rather than leaving it up to Vista to keep that information.

Some have also pointed out that this is a worthless workaround because you can get the OEM or Student version more cheaply than the Upgrade version. Doing so does violate the EULA, and you risk your Product Key becoming invalid because you have to provide false pretenses to qualify for the Student version. Also, you can no longer just buy an IDE cable or other hardware to get an OEM product.

If this is in fact an unknown loophole, you can expect Microsoft to correct it quickly, so this won’t work forever. If it is intended, then it makes the point of buying anything other than the upgrade version MOOT. With the confusing wording of the EULA, and the now widespread workaround based on data provided by Microsoft, is anyone else confused? If so, you aren’t alone. Maybe Microsoft will explain it. Then again, if they explain it in the same way they explained the license agreement . . . well, you get the point.

Greetings CH,

Over the years i have installed windows over many many times. from windows 95 all the way to windows 8. However once i got into 7 and 8 a few questions came up.

When i installed XP i always installed directX9, netframework 2.0 Java...

But im not sure which version of Directx or if it comes with windows shall i INSTALL? same with netframework?
What other applications are a Must have in windows?
I'm pretty sure DirectX 11 is installed when you install Windows 8. But, to verify this, you could run dxdiag; the info on the System tab will show the DirectX version, if installed.

RE: netframework, running Windows UPDATE should install it if necessary.

If you want to install Java, you will need to download and install it. I have not installed it on my 2 month old laptop running Windows 8 and I'm going to skip it unless an actual need for it arises. So far, I've had no need for it.

Windows Defender that comes with Windows 8 has anti-virus protection. This is not true for Windows 7. Of course, you can opt to install a different antivirus program in Windows 8 if you wish.

Internet Explorer 10 comes with Flash Player already installed. So, no need to search for Flash Player and install it for Internet Explorer, unlike previous versions of Internet Explorer. I agree with Soybean. He is right.

I have been using his software before Bill Gates bought a necktie.
Windows Vista comes with DirectX 10. Windows 7 comes with DirectX 11. Windows 8 comes with DirectX 11.1.

However, in order to run DirectX 9.0 and earlier games on Windows Vista, 7, or 8, you will need to install the DirectX 9.0c redistributable package. the DX 9.0c package installation installs "wrappers", which will cause DX 9.0 calls to be routed through the later version of DirectX. (Vista has some additional compatibility CONSIDERATIONS since it doesn't require DX10+ from the hardware, and works with DX9).

I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop and the browser (pointer)is FROZEN I think the lap top crashed,how can I free the (mouse) by using the keyboard someone said try Ctrl,Alt,Numlock but this laptop does not have a Numluk key.Desperately need help. p.s. I am also a newbeeJust reboot the system (hold down the power button to turn it off, then restart it).Thank Allan I allready tried that, also tried other things like restart having no luckNo LUCK with what? EXACTLY what happens when you try to restart - does the system shut down? Please EXPLAIN.Quote from: Allan on March 29, 2012, 12:56:12 PM

No luck with what? EXACTLY what happens when you try to restart - does the system shut down? Please explain.

thank2x3i5x the end of the mouse is round i have 3 or4 they are all the samethe dell does not accept that.?

Is there anyway that Windows UPDATES Will Ask If You want the Update without doing automatically? Don't want the IE 9 to automatically INSTALL after I finally got back to the 8, which I like better. Thanks!http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-how-Windows-installs-or-notifies-you-about-updates Thank you so MUCH!You're welcome.Tip: HIDE Windows 7 Updates that you do not EVER Want to Install Thank you!!

I can't really explain, so I'll show you.


See that thing that says "Show as tab"? I right clicked and picked that, and now it won't go AWAY. How do I get rid of it?I've actually had this HAPPEN before (on windows XP). Restarting the computer FIXED it; have you TRIED doing that yet?

Rats! I dont have doc's on the PC. It was a used PC that we had to replace the hard DRIVE on before this. Yes vista was installed on the the new hard drive and worked find tell last month.At this POINT it sounds like you are going to need to order the recovery disks.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00810334&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3413016#N265

this should get you started.

Ok all it TURNED out to be a BAD hard drive. Had to have it replaced and windows reloaded.


Thank you for all the HELP

Is anyone having TROUBLE installin Windows VISTA Home Basic? OjasIt sounds like you are. PLEASE ELABORATE and describe your hardware and exactly what you have done as well as the problems.

Hi there ,

I have a USB modem , it was working just fine with windows Vista , suddenly it's not recognized , I uninstalled and reinstalled its driver --> didnt work . I tried it on another laptop --> worked . I scanned the laptop for viruses , reinstalled the driver --> didnt work . I connect a flash memory on the same USB port and works fine . I am going nuts .... can somebody please advise me what can I do ?
It may be simply a lack of knowledge on my part but "have a USB modem" is not a term i am familiar with. Do you mean a wireless adapter connected via the usb port of the computer. truenorthUSB modems generally connect to the computer (there may be some routers that have a USB input). Most work fine, but from my experience a cat 5 cable with ethernet connectors (RJ45) are more reliable.

See if you can borrow, or buy an ethernet cable and see if that solves the problem.no i mean 3G broadband usb modem (data connection via mobile network)

Quote from: naserco on April 03, 2012, 06:09:26 PM

no i mean 3G broadband usb modem (data connection via mobile network)

rounding off

25860.9=25860
25861=25870
25869=25870More info needed. What version of Excel? What CELLS contain the source numbers? And, EXACTLY how have you entered the round FUNCTION? COPY the functions from your cells for the 3 cases you stated in your post and PASTE them here.

Hi, I have just purchased a new HD and want to install windows 8 on it. I already have windows 7 INSTALLED on another HD and I want to know what I will need to do to GET them to dual boot. I heard some people have problems getting them to boot when they are on separate drives and I don't want to run into the same problems. Thankyou!!This is actually the cleanest method for a Dual-boot setup...and SINCE Win8 is STILL a Beta i highly recommend it...
The basic procedure is to unhook the Win7 HDD and do the complete install of 8 to the other HDD...
Once all is up and RUNNING then re-connect the Win7 HDD ...
This way they won't bang heads...
At boot you enter Setup and select which Drive/system you want to boot to at that time...
PS file sharing etc. are completely workable in this scenario as well so i'd suggest this is the way to go...

Let us know if you have any further questions.I used VMWare Player, installed Win7 on it w/o product key and upgraded that to developer previewThere's no upgrade path from Win7 to DP8...I have done it myself. In fact you *NEED* a previous Windows OS installed or "DP8" will refuse to continue. Basically an "Upgrade", don't you think? Anyways like I said I went through all of this myself, I have a copy on VMWare that I use for testing

I just purchased an OEM full version of Windows Vista Premium on eBay for my ACER Aspire notebook 5670 series.

I went to the Acer website and to see if I could download DRIVERS for Windows Vista but the SITE doesn't give me an option to select a platform. It seems that the drivers LISTED are meant for Windows XP which came bundled with the computer. Does anyone know if these drivers are compatible with Windows Vista?

http://www.acerpanam.com/synapse/forms/portal20.cfm?website=AcerPanAm.com/canada&siteid=7297&areaid=17&formid=3394#resultsUriel......... After doing some reading , it appears that some people have had no driver issues and others have. I think that before you do the install of Vista , [highlight]you should run the Windows Vista Upgrade advisor....... [/highlight] there is a link to D/L it on this page ........ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx ........ make sure you have everything that you would normally use plugged in and then run the upgrade advisor ......... it will create a report ...SHOWING all the hardware and it's compatibility with Vista.........
The one area that may cause some issue may be the driver for the ethernet adapter.

dl65 I'm currently running Vista on a Travelmate 2410. No real problems. Your wireless drivers will be installed by Windows update.

Just be careful as ever if you have a USB modem.Thanks for the info. I will give the upgrade adviser a tryout. I'm not using a USB modem so things might work out ok.

Actually I have been thinking of installing Vista to a different partition so that I can dual boot for a while until some slow poke third party software companies update their software for Vista compatibility.

This is for those already using Vista, and may be of interest to those interested in it.
Those using it - what do you THINK of it?
What are the best and worst things about it?
What made you decide to get it?
ANYTHING else you want to share?
ditto "Calum" for some strange, dumb reason, I really want to buy this and face the incurred wrath which would be expected. I just want something new and the direct X10 sounds awesome. Looking forward to replys........... [Home Premium] ? DX10 would probably be the only thing that would make me want to upgrade.
However, I don't have a DX10 card, and I have a non-upgradeable mobile card in my laptop, so that's that done.
If I were to go for Vista, it'd be Ultimate, simply because it combines the best bits of Business with the best bits of Home Premium, theoretically providing the best of both worlds.
In reality, it'll probably be three times as bloated and unusable.
I don't see a version of Vista that's right for me.
Like to see some opinions from those already using Vista though.
One more thing - shouldn't the WINDOWS forum subtitle include Vista now?
At the minute it mentionsQuote

Microsoft Windows 3.x, 9x, ME, 2000, XP, and 2003 discussions and help.

One more thing - shouldn't the Windows forum subtitle include Vista now?
At the minute it mentions Quote:

I am working on creating SOFTWARE to work with Windows PE in order to automate the processes that somebody would normally have to do when formatting a drive and reinstalling Windows. I am starting this project to be compatible with both Windows 7 and 8, but it is EXPECTED to also be compatible with Vista.

I programmed an algorithm with the help of somebody else a while back that converts/decodes the Product Key associated with the current running installation of Windows from the "DigitalProductId" registry value inside the Windows Registry. I was just looking around at the registry and filesystem and realized that drivers could be backed up actually quite easily.

First, open the registry. ENUMERATE through "HKLM\System\ControlSet001\Enum" and subkeys; Any value that exists as "HKLM\System\ControlSet001\Enum\**\**\Service" Gets referenced through "HKLM\System\ControlSet001\services\[Service Value]", then that key's values "DriverPackageId" and "Displayname" can be used in the program that wants to backup the driver files. The correct driver files would be in the location as follows: "%windir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\[DriverPackageId]". Activation files are also easy to backup and restore.

Utilizing WinPE and this method correctly, one should be ABLE to create a disc to automatically format/reinstall windows on a computer with all of the product key, drivers, activation already taken care of. Can any other experts on this subject offer any insight on this?Twp things of concern.
1. It has already been done and is licensed by Microsoft.
2. If thins is a way to evade the conditions n of the EULA, the forum will not help you.
Not sure what you want to accomplish here...no matter what OS.
If you are looking to do unattended installs there are some very good examples of it out there...
Let us know.I have no intentions on violating any EULA, if i was i wouldn't go to a public forum for help.

All i want is possibly more information to make the driver backup method more complete. i don't even EXPECT an answer back with any information because all of it is really technical. but what i really want is to collaborate with people with any useable knowledge with windows pe or backing up drivers. also i am willing to share source code with those interested.Also, not sure but i think my ip may be blocked i had to post from my cell

I recently received a Radeon HD 6580 which WORKS GREAT, however, when I try to run it with my FireGL v5100, I get error 43. I knows both of these cards work in my primary Pci-e slot, but they do not work when they are both plugged in. Both of the drivers are updated. I am running on Windows 7 x64. I am not SURE what to do from here.

Any help is appreciated!
-EricI think your problem lies with incompatibility of your graphics cards. NVidia allows use of mixed sli capable cards that are different than each other by combining "cuda" cores, but i don't think ati/amd have the same general TECHNOLOGY to do that. For the best of compatibility and performamce i'd always recommend running identical cards when running a multi-gpu system. Also make sure they are bridged properly with the correct cable/connector.. i could help further but at the moment I'm typing on my cellphone and its taking forever. for some reason my pc cant even ping this forum right now. facebook/google/etc. is fine, and dns resolves the HOSTNAME, ill try back later i guessWhat MBoard ? ?What is your objective? Do you merely want to run dual monitors? Is running two monitors off one card not a viable option for your purposes?

Hey everyone I am new to the forums and I have a vast knowledge about computers... But I am having a problem with my Internet Explorer... When ever I GO on CERTAIN websites like Hotmail to check my E-Mail, or other websites I keep getting an error saying that there is an error with the coding... I can close out of it but when ever I go to a new page it shows up again and again... So I went into the Debugger and the line code of code that has the problem is this: self.parent.document.title = document.title; I am not sure why it is happening... I have Microsoft Windows SP1 I do not know which version of Internet explorer it is though... So if someone could help me that would be great... Thanks

EDIT: Okay... I found the error message again... This is exactly what it says

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I have admin rights on my computer... But I have noticed that with my Norton Antivirus 2007 I cannot liveupdate because it says I am not an Administrator on my computer... But I am the admin... I am the only accountWhy no SP2 ? ?That is the bare minimum for a proper installation these days. Is this XP Pro by chance?Havr you considered this method: In IE Go to Tools\Internet Options\Advanced and place a tick in "Disable Script DeBugging".1.) My computer is SP1 Because I put the computer together myself and really do not feel like dishing out $200.00 Canadian for SP2 when SP1 is fine
2.) Yes it is Microsoft Windows XP PROFESSIONAL Edition
3.) I have not tried that method... But if there is a problem with my Internet Explorer I do not want to ignore it... I want to fix it so it does not cause me any problems down the road...

I am still getting the message! Please Help me!Where are you getting that SP2 costs money?
It's a free download, or can be shipped to you cheaply.
Is this genuine XP?
SP2 and genuine XP solves a lot of problems.Umm... Ya... It is genuine but the problem is if I get SP2 it is not going to help me with my problem... Plus I got so much crap on my computer I need so if anything happens to my computer I am basically screwed... If you people notice SP 1 is actually more secure... Windows has way too may problems with it... When XP came out I waited 2 years to get it because there where so many problems with it and Windows 98 was fine for me at the time... I only update things if I HAVE to... It is safer, once they tell me that I HAVE to update then I will... I do not like Windows a whole lot anyway... Bill Gates is the devil, he is upgrading constantly... And the Beta Testers for Windows Vista said that it was horrible... They said you literally need a Super Computer to run it... If you buy all the packs for vista it takes around 40 GB JUST for Windows... Nothing else... No drivers... No software... Nothing... Just for Vista... They said that the only main difference between Vista and XP is Vista's new Sleek look and apperantly there is no more Blue Screen of Death (What? They changed it to the Pink Screen of Death or something) All I need is the help from someone... I do not need to be told to go and get SP2 thank you very much... And do not post if you do not know how to fix my problem... Thank youI may a NEWBIE to all, but one of the first things I learned (helps alot) is to keep your Windows as current as possible. I run the microsoft download page weekly. When I do download various oupdates, I find my system moving smoother. Just my point.Quote

Umm... Ya... It is genuine but the problem is if I get SP2 it is not going to help me with my problem... Plus I got so much crap on my computer I need so if anything happens to my computer I am basically screwed... If you people notice SP 1 is actually more secure... Windows has way too may problems with it... When XP came out I waited 2 years to get it because there where so many problems with it and Windows 98 was fine for me at the time... I only update things if I HAVE to... It is safer, once they tell me that I HAVE to update then I will... I do not like Windows a whole lot anyway... Bill Gates is the devil, he is upgrading constantly... And the Beta Testers for Windows Vista said that it was horrible... They said you literally need a Super Computer to run it... If you buy all the packs for vista it takes around 40 GB JUST for Windows... Nothing else... No drivers... No software... Nothing... Just for Vista... They said that the only main difference between Vista and XP is Vista's new Sleek look and apperantly there is no more Blue Screen of Death (What? They changed it to the Pink Screen of Death or something) All I need is the help from someone... I do not need to be told to go and get SP2 thank you very much... [highlight]And do not post if you do not know how to fix my problem..[/highlight]. Thank you

Hey everyone I am new to the forums and [highlight]I have a vast knowledge about computers[/highlight]...

Umm... Ya... It is genuine but the problem is if I get SP2 it is not going to help me with my problem... Plus I got so much crap on my computer I need so if anything happens to my computer I am basically screwed..

I'm going crazy trying to resolve my PC issue.. i've been asking around MANY places for some idea!!

Basically my PC is stuck in a loop... you turn it on... it asks if you want to "start normally, safe mode or use last config". Now I can select either ones... and the windows bar comes up... and logo... after 10 secs.. it reboots itself.. etc...

Now I "tried" to boot my windows media center disc 1.. I went into the bios.. made sure 1st boot priority is set to cd/dvd rom.. and it is... so i put the media center disc in and you use a underscore blinking for a min... which looks like its reading the disc..... but then the SAME thing happen as above...

I am thinking of getting a new HD, but someone told me that wouldn't help.. because if the cd isn't booting now.. it won't boot later either...

I hear it COULD be due to spyware or xp files being corrupted... but my issue is.. if I do get a new HD how will I install windows?

PC specs are :

P4 3.2 GHz, 160GB HD, 1GB ram, windows media center.Sounds like a failing hdd....

[highlight]Your first priority is to protect/recover vital data files on your hdd if that is necessary.[/highlight] Before attempting any reinstalls I suggest you slave your existing hdd on another machine and backup the files.. [highlight]Do no more work on the hdd[/highlight] until your backup is done and verified.

Then, and only then, will it be reasonably safe for you to investigate your existing hdd using first the MANUFACTURERS diagnostics then chkdsk etc..

GOOD luckDid you chose "Last Know Configuration"? Then is it the same?Hmmm. Ive got the same prob. I`ve just completed a full recovery, but still getting probs with stop messages.Im thinking mine could be stubborn malware or corrupt driver/s. :-?

p.s. dont kill yourself, try smashing up your xp and getting vista next week I'm just REALLY stressed.. i'm a college student and i NEED my pc to be working by this weekend...

I am thinking of getting a new HD.. but the thing is.. someone told me if putting the XP disc in NOW doesn't boot up... it ALSO won't boot up when a new HD is installed...

and yes I tried last known config and it STILL.... loops...

I just want to be able to be able to boot my XP, so I can get a new HD and reinstall windows and be on my way!!

I checked the bios.. it has 1st boot device as my dvd rom drive... I place the windows disc in and it reads it and almost skips it? They gave me 2 windows discs.. for media center.. disc 1 and 2....theres a similar problem further down the posts from rissarenee. check it out, it may help.
Since you can't even boot up with the CD, it doesn't sound like a harddrive issue.

Laundry list:
1. Check all wires and connectors in the computer, make sure nothing is loose.
2. You might have a RAM stick gone bad.
3. Possibly the power supply unit has gone bad or overloaded, check the output wattage of your psu. Do you have add on cards?
4. Hate to say this, possibly mobo failure.

B.well.. i did a memest 1-2 days before the PC got into issues and the memtest said the ram was fine... if the ram wasn't working.. wouldn't the PC just be a black screen?

I doubt it's the psu.. could be.. but I don't think it is..

I have a feeling it may be the hard drive.. the day before it got into this issue.. I heard a CLICK...CLICK.. noise... and that can only be coming from the HD...

BTW my pc is made by mdg..

anyone know of a boot disc they might have.. so i can just burn it on a cd and see if it's just my disc that's not working...Unhook the hard drive completely and try to boot with your XP CD. Post back the results.I REMOVED the Sata cable from the HD and I keep on getting.. "Reboot and Select proper Boot Device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot Device"

Makes me wonder if my xp media center disc is bootable? I can see the dvd rom drive light blinking to read the disc... then I get that msg above....

BTW my media center came with 2 discs...And this is a shiney CD that says Microsoft all over it? How are the disks labeled?

Is your boot priority in the BIOS set for CD before hard disk? It needs to be.1st boot is my benqdvdrom and 2nd boot is WDhardrive

the cd's I have are 2 silverish... cd's labeled "1, microsoft windows xp media center edition 2005, support provided by 1"

"the software includes on this is recovery cd rom was preinstalled on ur HD at the factory and may be used as a backup/recovery of your PC"

I would try out a floppy boot.. but I don't have a floppy on the other PC... so i might if possible take the floppy out from here and use the windows xp home edition boot disks and see if that works...

unless someone has a windows xp boot disc.. which I can burn on a cd and try out?do you have more than one cd/dvd drive I have hers of boot problems when two are conected.nope I have only ONE dvd rom... I'm starting to think mabye it's my XP disc?.... I don't know what to do now... the last option I can see.. is buying a floppy drive... and booting with floppy's... and seeing if that works....

hello, i DONT KNOW how to find the CODES to show you WHATS wrong? how do i do this?

The topic has the words 'virtual memory'.
And in his post he names the hibernation file and the page file.
As to the page-file, removing nit is seldom useful.

The guys are Lifehacker are often right.
Understanding the Windows Pagefile and Why You Shouldn't Disable It
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As a tech writer, I regularly cringe at all the bad tweaking advice out there, and disabling the system pagefile is often a source of contention among geeks. Let's examine some of the pagefile myths and debunk them once and for all.

The topic has the words 'virtual memory'.

The guys are Lifehacker are often right.

But were they booting DOS from floppies when they were 10? That's the metric with which we ought to judge their capabilities and understanding of technology.

I don't have time for the amount of things i could say.

Whether my specific terminology may be slightly off I still know what i am talking about

and my point has not been affected.

My experience lies in all around computing, admittedly mostly with windows software. I taught myself how to program. I can walk into a job as a network admin tomorrow having never worked the job and still be confident in my abilities.

I corrected major flaws in what you said and all you can seem to focus on is the way i use the term virtual memory.

That is more useless than the topic of this thread.

I have the skills and means to create very useful and very profitable applications from scratch.

I have done so already.

I have been programming since i was 12.

Computers is what i do.

Building, fixing, programming, web design, all the way to graphic design. When it has to do with computers, i know my stuff.

I don't have to prove my skills here.

I could put my time to better use actually using my skills

at least programming-wise, seem to be superior to yours.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-the-size-of-virtual-memory
Change the size of virtual memory

If you receive warnings that your virtual memory is low, you'll need to increase the minimum size of your paging file. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file at the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer plus 300 megabytes (MB), and the maximum size at 3 times the amount of RAM installed on your computer. If you see warnings at these recommended levels, then increase the minimum and maximum sizes.
...
Increases in size usually don't require a restart, but if you decrease the size, you'll need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. We recommend that you don't disable or delete the paging file.

I on the other hand keep my posts short because I do in fact have better things to do with my time.

you are obviously pissed

"Prostrate"?

I have a dell inspirion 14 z ,I installed win 7 ultimate over the factory home edition , is there a way to get BACK the factory home edition back on ,I NEED to sell this laptop with out the win 7 ultimate Go to the manuf. site and look up the instructions for doing a Factory Restore from the hidden restore partition.The partition was deleted when ultimate was installed so any of the recovery disks do not workThe partition does NOT get deleted when an OS is installed...unless you really mucked around in there...go check the instructions...I did go to dell and followed instructions but the fix goes back to ultimate so I MADE a muck up this is the windows I get following the instuctions SYS recovery options start up repair - sytem resore- system image recovery- windows mem diagnostics- command prompt. sys image can not find system image if I use the back up disk it will not read itThen you did somehow manage to wipe the recovery partition...
If it were me i'd wipe the HDD and sell it as is.You could always contact Dell and get them to send you a disk with your OS on it. It's usually a nominal fee + shipping.
when I first got this laptop I did the back up with four CD's is that the os?No...it's is all the files that needed for the recovery...if the recovery partition has been messed with they won't work...hence the error message.

im running with windows vista HOME basic, now i want to change my operating system to Windows 7.. my problem is everytime i restart my computer to start my set-up... it doesn't boot in a CD.. i already set my cd as my priority boot in the bios set-up but it doesn't work...

Acer ASPIRE 4315
2.0Ghz Intel Celeron CPU
2GB RAM
100GB HDDIf your system won't boot to a cd or dvd it is invariably due to ONE of THREE reasons:

1) The optical drive is not the first device in the bios boot order or

2) The cd or dvd is either BAD, not bootable or not an original OS disc or

3) The optical drive itself is badHey jammatras,

What you can try is do an upgrade installation.For this you need to insert the Windows 7 DVD in your CD/DVD drive and then run the installation from your windows Vista desktop.

You need to go to Start-> Computer -> Right click on your CD/DVD drive -> Left click on Autorun -> Select Upgrade.

If there is no Autorun then you need to go to your CD/DVD drive and double click on setup.exe.Did you see the message like Hit any key to boot from DVD drive?

I reinstall it only for the USB flash drive. I thought it will be over if i reinstall windows...
But no

Greetings!

About a month, month and a half ago I started experiencing my Logitech G5 mouse just turn off and then after a random amount of time turn BACK on. Doesn't not make for a good scenario when GAMING especially in clutch moments.

The mouse is five years old and the fabric around the cord has frayed away and some of the plastic SHEATHING has stripped away as well. I'm FIGURING the the cord had a short in it. So I order a new mouse.

My new mouse a Cyborg R.A.T. 5. I must have gamed with the mouse for about a week, week and a half and then it started exhibiting similar behavior. It would turn off and not turn back on. I'd have to unplug the USB plug and then wait a few seconds and plug it back in. Some times it would work, sometimes it would not.

I've done the following:

* Full virus scan with nothing found
* Moved the mouse (both of them) to the other three ports on the back of the PC and even the front two ports. Same behavior.
* 100% up to date drivers and software
* Searched fruitlessly for a solution
* Looked at the Event Logs which shows no hardware, application or security errors or warnings
* I have a dual boot on this PC with a Linux side. The mouse works flawlessly on that side. I've used both mice for hours on the linux side and they never turned off.

Any of the other devices plugged in act fine! And those devices would be a web cam (not in use), printer (not in use) and my keyboard.

I've attached my msinfo32 file in a zip file.

I'm super grateful for any help! Cause this is really un-nerving! I'm down to do all the diagnosing that is necessary to fix this!!

Thanks for any and all help!

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]just wondering ... does your mouse behave in safe mode ?

also, a regular old ps/2 mouse works fine, if you are able to try one of those?Quote from: 2x3i5x on April 03, 2012, 01:03:32 AM

just wondering ... does your mouse behave in safe mode ?

also, a regular old ps/2 mouse works fine, if you are able to try one of those?

Safe mode: I believe it have the same behavior in safe mode if I can remember right. It's hard to say cause I really don't head off into safe mode cause there's nothing useful to do in it other then get out of a boot that's gone wrong!

Perhaps you can try now.

Sounds like a problem with the motherboard. You can try a pci card if you like (http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=usb+pci+card&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS369US309&ie=UTF-8)

That's what I was thinking too .. but .. wouldn't my keyboard act flaky too and not just the mouse? Also, why would the mouse behave normally over on my linux partion? Also my mobo isn't posting back any bad codes which you would think it'd go insane with a USB problem.

I could get a PCI card they're fairly cheap. This just doesn't make sense at all!

Sounds like a problem with the motherboard. You can try a pci card if you like (http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=usb+pci+card&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS369US309&ie=UTF-8)

Nix the thread above! I have solved the mystery!!!

I found the true nature of things once I got past the paranoid wife thinking I'm swiping parts off her PC. And let this be a reminder to you people; just because your paranoid, doesn't mean their not out to get you!

She's got a plain Jane logitech optical mouse. Hooked it up and NO, no, NO problems at all!

So here's what I had:
> Mouse #1 My Logitech G5: Short in the cord just coming out the mouse housing
> Alot of researching, trying this and that and asking on forums like this (which the help has been nothing less then great)
> Bought mouse #2 a Cyborg Gaming R.A.T. 5: Which against the odds was defective!!! Leading me to a false positive that my mobo was bad

So what were the odds that the replacement mouse was bad too??? I should have won the Mega Millions in stead I get a lemon mouse! UGHHHHH!!!

Every time I go to install a new game or program my computer gets a BSOD about halfway through. It usually only happens on a program that I decently sized. Please help me! I have done a full malware scan as well a full Microsoft security scan. I have attached a copy of the BSOD.

System:
Nvidia Gforce GTX 650ti
AMD 6-core COU 3.3Ghz, 14.0 MB total CACHE
700w PSU
8 gb DDR3 ram


[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next replyI did it and it says there are 0 crashes. Should I try to download something to force a BSOD so it can get a crash report?Let's try a couple of things:

1) To check the ram, download memtest (http://memtest.org/). Burn it to a cd using a dedicated .iso burning utility (http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm), make sure the cd drive is at the top of the boot order in bios, then boot to the newly created cd and run the utility.

2) Hard Drive Diagnostics: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

Make sure, you select tool, which is appropriate for the BRAND of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll CREATE bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "WRITE image file to disc" option), to make the CD bootable.
For Toshiba drives, see here: http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=ServicesSupport/FujitsuDrivesUSandCanada/SoftwareUtilities#diagnosticMy cd drive doesnt have a BURNER from what I have accumulated. Is there any other way? Sorry for the inconvience. It just BSOD again and the bluescreen view didn't pick it up. Someone help. Its driving me crazy

I have some problem with my Toshiba LAPTOP, It says "Low disc space on Data D". When I open D I cant see any big file but it has occupied all 149 GB space. Unable to resolve this and my PC is also slow.
Kindly advice,Download, install & run treesize to see what is using the space
http://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free/

Also, please describe EXACTLY what is slow and what LED up to your problem(s)D: may be the hidden Recovery PARTITION and by nature should be almost full...Backup all IMPORTANT data from drive D, then format it Please ignore the above advice.Wow...

Agreed.

That came back and said to go do some troubleshooting