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Hi all,
Can someone tell me the difference between Microsoft Windows VISTA Home PREMIUM 32-Bit DVD (OEM)
and Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit DVD (OEM) .
which is the best to have 32bit or 64 and why
:-?
Thanks
Ned
As always Google has the answers. You just have to look.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=vista+32+or+64+bitGreat, GX1_Man ,

Thanks a lot for the link. I will have a read

Ned
Do you have a 64-bit PROCESSOR? If not, 32-bit for you Hi,
I am getting a new pc and have been told to wait for Vista (not the add on to xp) to come out, something to do with drivers !!,
The processor i am looking at is a "Intel core 2 duo E6600 2.4GHz"

Ned

ps still not sure if a 64 bit is better :-?64bit is much FASTER than 32bit, it allows for more memory addressing. Here ya GO, read up! Good Luck finding drivers for 64bit Windows...

Other than that i hear it's real spiffy....

My MOUSE used to be silver. Now its black. I cant even tell what kind it is. Does anyone else have this problem. This is a technical query? The paint wears off cheap mice. This is caused by your hand rubbing. Solution: buy a better mouse. Or a black one. My black Microsoft mouse is made of black plastic and looks as good as the DAY I bought it 2 YEARS ago.
Topic of the Month Finalist...All you need is to deeply wash your mouse Quote from: Trafalgar on April 09, 2012, 10:30:37 AM

All you need is to deeply wash your mouse

This is a technical query? The paint wears off cheap mice. This is caused by your hand rubbing. Solution: buy a better mouse. Or a black one. My black Microsoft mouse is made of black plastic and looks as good as the day I bought it 2 years ago.

Dear all,

Thanks in advance .

Two days before , i have downloaded the iTunes in my computer.The next day while i start my computer, the windows vista never boot up. automatically the system doing Disk checking for error many TIMES again and again.Finally the message comes like "please uninstall your last program / application" with blue screen BACKROUND.

I tried to do system recover to previous good config. in the advanced tab.but it HELP less.Again the system automatically checking disk for errors.

I tried in all other options, like safe mode, safe mode with networking, etc.but the system doing the same THING again and again(checking for errors).finally the message comes like"please uninstall your last program / application with blue screen backround".

But i have selected Safe mode with command prompt mode.it is working.but i am not sure how to get back good configuration which i was used before two days using this command prompt.please advise me.urgent.


Can anyone answer my issue,Thanks a lot.

I could not log on to my COMPUTER, just STARTED today and on the log on screen where I USE to enter my password, after I enter it correctly for 5 attempts,I am getting this message " USER PROFILE SERVICE FAILED THE LOGON. USER PROFILE CANNOT BE LOADED",
Any SUGGESTION please HELP??http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947215

I've had this problem for a while now. BSOD at every startup, then starting up in memory recovery mode didn't work. Eventually after selecting Start Windows Normally 1-3 times it would work. I remember trying to get to the bottom of this but didn't know about dump files or how to get to them. And I couldn't read the BSOD because it was too fast. I happened to glance POOL_CORRUPTION or something like that, googled it and it brought me to a site explaining about dump logs and how to get to them/read them. I have the last dump file attached. Let me know what you think guys (and gals).

Thanks

I think I may finally be able to have a normal computer and not be afraid of restarting my computer. Here's hoping....


[year+ old 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 reply==================================================
Dump File : Mini040912-01.dmp
Crash Time : 4/9/2012 6:54:47 AM
Bug Check String : BAD_POOL_CALLER
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c2
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000007
Parameter 2 : 00000000`0000110b
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00010005
Parameter 4 : fffffa80`06c16570
Caused By Driver : ksecdd.sys
Caused By Address : ksecdd.sys+616c570
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a490
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini040912-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6002
Dump File Size : 274,248
==================================================1) What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

2) Please boot to your W7 dvd and run startup repair options.

3) If the problem persists try running sfc /scannow (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833). The problem is associated with a system file and it's possible that it has become corrupt somehow.I want to say it started after the integrated sound card stopped WORKING. It was faulty.

What's a W7? Windows 7? I have Vista installed. I've tried the system restore already and the . It seems to happen no matter what I do. I'll try that scannow thing tonight and get back to you in the morning.

Thanks for your help everyone.So did you replace the card? Please, tell us everything at once. Providing information one bit at a time makes it very difficult to offer appropriate advice.Okay, yes I replaced it with a PCI diamond audio pro 7.1 from C-Media Electronics, I believe.
I also replaced the graphic card, but that was the day I got the computer. I disabled the ATI RADEON HD 3200 and installed the ATI RADEON HD 4300/4500 series according to the manufacturers guidelines. It didn't start BSODing until around after I installed the sound card. I also had Kaspersky at the time. I don't know if any of this is RELEVANT but there it is.To *censored* with tomorrow morning. I just finished the system file checker and got these results when I entered this command after verification was complete.

findstr /C:"[SR] Cannot repair member file" %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log >sfcdetails.txt

And here are the results:


2012-04-09 16:52:45, Info CSI 00000171 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"settings.ini" of Microsoft-Windows-Sidebar, Version = 6.0.6002.18005, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PUBLICKEYTOKEN = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

2012-04-09 16:52:48, Info CSI 00000173 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"settings.ini" of Microsoft-Windows-Sidebar, Version = 6.0.6002.18005, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

2012-04-09 17:00:57, Info CSI 000002f7 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"settings.ini" of Microsoft-Windows-Sidebar, Version = 6.0.6002.18005, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

2012-04-09 17:00:57, Info CSI 000002f9 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"settings.ini" of Microsoft-Windows-Sidebar, Version = 6.0.6002.18005, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

Okay, I'm not concerned with the settings.ini file for the sidebar (do you use the sidebar by the way?).

After reboot do you still get a blue screen error?

Please look in device manager - any yellow or red symbols?I never use the sidebar. Almost everytime I reboot whether I shut down or restart. The Gateway screen with F2 and F8 at the bottom will show , then it will be a BSOD. Something about POOL_CORRUPTION. Then it will go to the Gateway screen again. Then the Windows has had an unexpected shut down with two options, Memory recovery mode (which always leads me to the same screen of two options I'm describing here) or start windows normally. I choose start windows normally of course since it's the only option that works. Sometimes it will work the FIRST time I choose start windows normally. Sometimes it will BSOD again. Eventually Windows will load.

What about ksecdd.sys or ntoskrnl.exe? Were they in the system files we just checked?

There is a yellow ARROW by the old Graphics Card in device manager. It's been there for a while, way before this problem started.1) Uninstall the old display adapter in device manager

2) So you are saying that even after running sfc /scannow you still get the blue screen at boot, is that correct?I will uninstall the old driver and reboot then get back to you.

It used to only BSOD when I would restart. So I had to use only shut down. Then it started doing it no matter what I used.Okay, it restarted just fine. Although the old graphics card re-installed itself upon start up. I guess I should just disable it then?

So this system file checker, should it be a regular form of maintenance to prevent this from happening again? What is a good maintenance routine that I should adopt? I'm scared that one day my comp will crash and I wont be able to "resuscitate" it. I've already had to replace a faulty hard drive.

Thanks a TON for the help! I'm sorry that I was a pain. This problem started a while ago and I was slow to remember what exactly had happened.No, system file checker should NOT be used unless needed. You had at least one corrupt system file and we replaced it with an original version, that's all. As for regular maintenance, the MOST important thing any computer user can do is create regular back ups to off-disc media with disc imaging software. That way, if something like this happens again you can just restore the last image.

Having trouble signing into my yahoo e-mail account. When I enter name & password & click on the sign in button, absolutely NOTHING happens. I can sign in on different computers, so obviously it is this particular computer.

ALSO: on this computer, we were having issues with the security certificate. The date & time was set okay.

Seem to be having problems with yahoo in general, which is our home page. Sometimes we try to go to yahoo, and "it cannot display the page"

We ran several security SCANS with: AVG & webroot. Nothing seemed to be amiss. A couple of adware removed. Still having issues. We cleared our cache & history.

Any THOUGHTS?? Doesn't seem to be a virus on our cpu.

Thanks everyone.

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Any thoughts?? Doesn't seem to be a virus on our cpu.

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Password: your password
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Password: your password
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I am having trouble with windows 7 because I am trying SPECIFIC words from US English to UK English (E.G. "appearance and personalization").

C:\Windows\System32\en-US (Shell32.dll.mui)

Now, because of the windows checksum. It will not allot me to successfully edit it without it reversing the changes.

I'm trying to teach my Windows to learn proper English.

I have been trying to use WfpReplace but the server to download seems to be down.

http://bitsumfordevelopers.com/files/wfpreplace64.zip

Is there ANYWAY to do this in a more simplified way?

You can change "Location" and "SYSTEM LOCALE" to "UNITED Kingdom" in the Region and Language settings, and you should get the spelling you are after.

Why is the windows 7 tool bar always in the way. is there a cure for this. it doesnt seem to DROP out of the way. it is often right where hyou want to read something or download something. Windows 7 itself doesn't have a "tool bar", Applications do.

What exactly are you REFERRING to?TASK bar at bottom of screen.Taskbar:

Right click > Properties > uncheck Lock the taskbar > check Auto-hide the taskbar > OK

Am home and not on the windows 7 machine but am sure have tried all that thought might be a known issue.
Quote from: topsy99 on April 15, 2012, 02:47:09 AM

Am home and not on the windows 7 machine but am sure have tried all that thought might be a known issue.

Taskbar:

Right click > Properties > uncheck Lock the taskbar > check Auto-hide the taskbar > OK

My sister asked me to fix her lap top. Constant black screen, then BSoD. OK, In safe mode first thing I did - Copied her docs and mp3's onto a USB data traveler. Next I uninstalled as many newly installed programs from the list hoping it's just a driver problem. One thing I noticed she never updated using MS updates. All she had on her OS windows vista home premium 32 bit is SP1. I rebooted running vista normal. Took a look around and again, BSoD. Rebooted in safe mode, went after more junk programs and uninstalled them. Rebooted, again BSoD. OK time to say good bye to the OS and run the recovery disks that came with it. I went in the BIOS and set priority to boot up on the disk drive. Rebooted, inserted recovery Disk 1 - running, set to restore to "Out of box state"... half way through the recovery disk 1 - BSoD. OK now what I'm thinking! Run the recovery disk and repeat erasing the HDD. Done! Rebooted - ran the recovery disk 1 again to start all over, set it to out of box state. Again half way through - BSoD. Next: OK, Time to go after memory sticks see if memory sticks are causing the problem. Two sticks came with the lap top - upper stick is 1GB & lower stick 2GB's. (3GB total) Removed sticks....replaced to lower slot the 1GB stick, kept the 2GB out. Rebooted to the disk drive and ran recovery disk 1 set to out of box state on a clean erased HDD running 1GB of memory only. As I'm typing here, I'm running recovery disk 1 It goes through building the partition, copying files.......WOW this is a first... asking to insert recovery disk 2 ....copying files - Now recoverying, please wait! ........I'll get back to you shortlyJust fyi, uninstalling programs has NOTHING to do with drivers. Also, without knowing the EXACT blue screen error message there's not much we can do. However, it SOUNDS as though you've isolated the problem. Let us know if you do actually need assistance - and good luck Problem solved - out of date drivers, driver conflicts and over CLOCKED 2gb memory stick. But thanks for prompt reply. Now I know where to come next time I'm handed a "need to fix" PC.Quote from: Allan on April 12, 2012, 06:23:12 AM

Just fyi, uninstalling programs has nothing to do with drivers. Also, without knowing the EXACT blue screen error message there's not much we can do. However, it sounds as though you've isolated the problem. Let us know if you do actually need assistance - and good luck

Next I uninstalled as many newly installed programs from the list hoping it's just a driver problem.

Lately I have been experiencing a RATHER hindering problem with Windows 7 and my HP computer. My computer will suddenly restart with no prior warning and no explanation at all as to why it restarted after it is running again. I do get the SCREEN that warns the Windows did not properly shut down after It restarts. I have lost work because of this problem and need help!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 replyBefore I can find out if that helps, I just experienced the problem myself. The computer doesn't restart on its own. The picture and sound cut out(my monitor goes blank and says No Signal before going into sleep MODE) and there is nothing to do but hold down the power button for 4 seconds until it turns off. Turning it back on produces the warning that Windows did not shut down properly.You should still follow the directions in post #2. Bluescreenview shows the code for the crash so that a fix can be attempted.

I want to transfer my files from an XP Pro CORPORATE machine to my XP HOME machine using the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for WINDOWS Vista but I don't have the required service pack 2 on my XP Pro machine.

Can I load XP home over XP Pro ?

SandyNot according to this.Why no Service Pack 2 ? ?

If you are stuck with a slow web CONNECTION you can order the CD from the Mothership...

patio. 8-)What files are involved and how m,any? Can these not be just backed up to a CD or transferred ACROSS a network?

Like Patio asked, why no SP2?agian why no sp 2There's an echo in here...And now the original poster has apparently been abducted.

Hello... I'll get right to the point. I used FOLDER options once and then it disappeared. Can ANYONE tell me what's going on? My brother just installed windows vista and it had been working fine last TIME he did. But recently the same thing happened on xp professional and now it's happening here.

help would be much appreciated. try this.What "this" does is tell me how to enable or disable folder options, but it's not even configured. It couldn't be virus cause this pc was recently formatted. So now what?Well if this is a virus usually they tend to go into the registry so you can try this. Hopefully that helps. . Also where did you get Windows Vista from, I don't think it is on the market for consumers yet.Tee-hee! Well, (whisper whisper) that's a secret... Thanx a lot. Btw cool pic. He looks hot in the movie.is my computer suppossed to restart?Quote

Tee-hee! Well, (whisper whisper) that's a secret... Thanx a lot. Btw cool pic. He looks hot in the movie.

?my text is all symbols. How to fix?

ALSO I am having problems with my admin account. It won't let me do any thing. EVEN IE says I need appropriate permissions.
I tried to restore to factory settings but when i click it nothing happens. Please help!!I'm thinkin we're gonna need alot more info...ok...like what?
If your text is all symbols, how do you log into your admin account?i can login by memory. Can you help?
I have a dell inspiron. windows 7
What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?well I was trying to solve another problem when I rebooted it resarted with all symbols. the other problem is everything I do --EI, setting, etc. -- says I may not have permission. I tried to make a new user account, but it won't let me. I would be ok with dumping the whole OS and starting over, but It won't let me reformat c DRIVE either. I have a driver and utilities disk, but all words are in symbols also.If you are prepared to start from scratch and lose everything on your disc, BOOT to the OS disc, FORMAT the drive, and install from scratch. You cannot format from within the OS.what is the first thing I need to do
See above...ok I tried advanced boot otrions, repair PC, selected EN, restore to factory setting and it said not enough free disc space??

:-? Hello All
Dose anybody know how to reformat a new acer aspire 5100 with windows media on it.
I would like to put xp-pro on.
The hd is 100gb and seems to be partitioned in half 50/50 with acers recovery on the 1 half
Thanks Whitey Have you made your one time set of backup restore disks? :-?Boot with your legal XP Pro CD and format the C drive and install it on there.

Acer has a hidden recovery partition as well as reinstall CD's for putting Media Center back on if you ever choose to. You can also use their backup software to create a backup image of your existing Media Center installation and put it on the D drive (the second partition you describe).

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Boot with your legal XP Pro CD and format the C drive and install it on there.

Acer has a hidden recovery partition as well as reinstall CD's for putting Media Center back on if you ever choose to. You can also use their backup software to create a backup image of your existing Media Center installation and put it on the D drive (the second partition you describe).

Whitey,

Did you buy a copy of XP Pro to load on a brand new laptop that already had an operating system? If so, why? (Just curious.)

Acer lists that computer as coming with XP Home or Pro only.

http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/as5100.htm

Maybe they updated it to Media Center later.

Me Again
Hay you guys are awesome
Again thanks for the help.... Things seem to be alright for now and I have a free upgrade to Windows Vista I'm waiting for.
I haven't purchased any os yet.
[highlight]But I am courious ,did my system just overlay new copies on top of the bad? Will the spyware come back in time :-?[/highlight]
I can't keep buying software...........
Thanks Whitey

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! [smiley=beer.gif]

I am GETTING the following MESSAGE when I'm on the "Watch Instantly" page on the Netflix site. It prevents me from searching by freezing the page, no scrolling up/down, left/right. It happened after my granson (without my permission) downloaded some music from a free (unknown) site. No problems encountered on any other site, just Netflix.

Here's the message. (It wouldn't let me copy and paste.)

Windows Internet Explorer

A SCRIPT on this page is causing Internet Explorer to run slowly.
If it continues to run your computer MAY become unresponsive.

(Then there are YES / NO "buttons" to click on.)

Whether you select yes, or no, the system is unresponsive on this site/page.

Please help in making this script inactive. Thank you.

recently my toshiba laptop crashed and the next time i turned it on it started with the screen where i can choose safe mode or to start windows normally. which ever option i choose the startup begins and "the blue screen of death" appears very briefly. it then goes back to the safe mode screen and i have not been able to get around this. any help would greatly be appreciated.
thanksWhat STOP code number is displayed? (it's the number that begins with 0x and has eight other numbers and or letters).the blue screen only shows for a split second so i don't have enough time to read the stop codeDo you have a real XP CD?

You can run free diagnostics on the RAM from www.memtest86.com

Free diagnostics for the hard drive from the appropriate drive maker's site or use SeaTools from www.seagate.com

Neither of these require Windows to be USED. If the hardware is defective, Windows is irrelevant.

i have a reinstall cd from the dell computer i am on now but do not have the toshiba disks with me right now.

i burned the memtest86 to a disk but do not know how to get it to run. whenever i power on the laptop it immediately goes to the "windows did not start successfully" screen. there i have the safe mode, safe mode with networking, safe mode with command prompt, start windows normally options, but i do not know how to run the cd WITHOUT running windows.Press 'F8' as you are booting to select which device you would like to boot from or you could configure your cd rom drive to boot first every time by hitting the "Delete" key as you are booting and setting the cd rom drive to boot first then either floppy drive(if you have one) or Harddrive.i got the stop code to display:
ox000000ed (ox82309a68, oxc0000006, ox00000000, ox00000000)

still working on the memtestHave a look here, and here, just googled found 32,900 for your stop error code at 0.06 seconds.A few possible causes and fixes:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297185

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555302

http://www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315403

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892000






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Have a look here, and here, just googled found 32,900 for your stop error code at 0.06 seconds.

fffreak,

Just like Calum you are showing some real promise. Keep up the good work.

Hello.
When ever I log in or plug or unplug anything from the network, this error appears.
The last thing I did is delete an user account. Any help wood be greatly appreciated.

Carlos

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]It's now doing it when the computer wakes up as well.Do you have a HP printer?the fact that the file it is trying to access is in the temp makes me think MALWARE. does it happen when you plug in usb FLASH drives or external hdds.At:
Quote from: cervantes100 on April 13, 2012, 09:47:30 AM

Do you have a HP printer?

the fact that the file it is trying to access is in the temp makes me think malware. does it happen when you plug in sub flash drives or external hdds.

That error look like it from a HP printer. Can you still print to it?

I've looked threw the registry and found nothing that points to that location under shared DLLs.

Problem solved! Thank you

I think what i might do now is search the registry for anything that goes beyond "c:\users\user\" and delete it.

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I removed only the "USB Root Hub" (there were 2) from the device manager and not the "VIA Tech 3038 PCI to USB universal hot controller" which each "USB Root Hub" was under.

Delete each instance listed there; there will be listings under each hub...not just the Hub. Don't delete the PCI controller hub yet UNLESS you have your motherboard driver CD handy as you MAY NEED it.

I am not sure I am in the right place My daughter has a DELL 1545 Inspiron laptop. It has been having issues off logging off. I have tried the FN key and it worked a couple of time now it is stuck on logging off and WONT completely log off. I saw one thing on here that sent me to a micro-soft page, but the problem is I cant get on the computer because it wont log off.You need to run a diagnostics check on the system you have. When restart hit F12 and boot to diagnostics. Mainly run the check on the memory and hard drive.
Quote from: cervantes100 on April 13, 2012, 07:07:06 PM

You need to run a diagnostics check on the system you have. When restart hit F12 and boot to diagnostics. Mainly run the check on the memory and hard drive.

I cant get on the computer because it wont log off.

personally, i hate it. the beta rig we setup at the PC shop i work in has a gig of ram, and a 3.40ghz pentium D with 2X2mb L2 cache, AND ITS STILL SLOW!. its like running windows XP on a pentium three 1.0 ghz, with 128k cache, and 256mbs of SDRAM... personally, i am going with option five. OH, as a note, you can run it with 512mbs of ram, but a gig is RECOMMENDED by microsoft, personally, i doubt it would run smooth on two gigs of ram, with a 512mb video card.Well, it is still a beta also. I have no plans for it personally, but I am sure it will, in time, be accepted and people will invest in more hardware just to run it. You did not have the option but,I voted try it in three years.I voted "Option four, and it is the next windows ME"
From EVERYTHING I've read on Vista, it is horribly slow and you need a really high-end PC just to run it.
It also seems that boot time is slower than with, say, XP, and games and other applications also run slower under Vista.
You need 1Gb of RAM just to run it, and that's a bare minimum according to most sites.
Personally I have no plans for it, although I may consider it in a few years if/when I buy a new PC, as I really don't think my laptop's up to the mammoth task of Vista.Hasta la Vista baby! Do yourself a favor and save your money, get Linux or use Mac OSX.

How can a company keeps shipping out craps and still stay in business is beyond me. :-?

MacPCBundling and deals with hardware makers has lways been the secret to their success. Despite the court RULINGS, I don't see any change in that behavior.

WIndows Vista sells more hardware just to run it, so hardware makers are happy as well.

My computer seems to idle at 25% processor usage. I looked at task manager and it rather helpfully told me it was 'System', so I downloaded Process Explorer and had a look at the threads under system and the culprit was labelled as 'ACPI.sys+0x1af7c', showing a near-constant 25% CPU usage! I've attached what I'm seeing.

The computer I'm using is listed under my Comp. Specs forum info as 'Main Computer MEGA-NUKE'.

I've had this computer for over half a year with no such trouble. The only thing I can think of that I've changed just before I noticed the issue was upgrading my OS to SP1, and downloading a few other important updates. I don't download any updates other than the ones listed as 'important' (exception is the Browser Choice Screen) as I've had bad experiences in the past with it, but I'm hoping Windows is better at handling updates currently.

Thanks in advance to anyone ATTEMPTING to help me.

EDIT: As far as I can tell all my hardware is UPDATED to the latest set of drivers provided by their manufacturers. I've unplugged all non-critical devices (keeping mouse, keyboard and screen).

EDIT2: Ran a full scan with AVG Free to no avail. My chipset drivers are fully updated.

[year+ old attachment deleted by admin]As a starting point I'd suggest running full scans with both your anti virus app AND MalwareBytes.

I'd also suggest checking for a bios update and a more current chipset driver.I suspect chipset driver...Thank you for the quick reply.

Is a BIOS update safe? I've been warned against it.

I've run full scans with AVG Free (sorry, forgot to mention).

I'm afraid to say my chipset driver is fully updated.

I'm performing a full scan on C: my only HDD with fully updated MBAM.I've performed literally dozens of bios updates over the years and never had a problem. Just follow the instructions. The biggest cause of problems is an interruption in the update (power outage, a user stops the update, etc). Can something bad happen? Sure, I suppose so. But I've never had any issues at all.

And it's my guess that if there is a bios update available, it will address your issue.It may be of use to know that I have an Asus P7P55D-E LX motherboard.

I've downloaded the latest BIOS version but I've yet to change anything. According to the website my version number is higher than the version that first supported my CPU, so I'd rather not 'flash' it or whatever UNLESS you feel it may help anyway.

EDIT: Okay, I'll do it as soon as MBAM's finished.First suggestion upon seeing ACPI.SYS: ensure you're using the latest BIOS available for your motherboard. Else, reset current BIOS settings after noting current settings. If you're overclocking, stop.
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Scan type: Full scan
Scan OPTIONS enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 929975
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 36 minute(s), 40 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 3
C:\masm32\topgun.exe (Trojan.Dropper.PGen) -> No action taken.
C:\ASPIRE6530G\Users\Chris\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\Cart\Cartograph_G_Post_Processor.exe (Trojan.Agent.cn) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\ASPIRE6530G\Windows.old\Users\Christopher\Documents\Old Documents (Extract only)\Personal\publish\tarsvx1002.exe (Adware.Onlinegames) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

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C:\masm32\topgun.exe I'll vouch for, I removed the other two. I get the impression that this search hasn't turned up any solutions to my problem but at least I'm clean.

I shall now procede to flash the ROM or whatever it's called, and then I'll try default settings (and no, I'm not O.C.ing).After updating the BIOS the problem continues to persist.

I shall now reset the BIOS to default settings.Well, the good news is your computer didn't explode Quote from: Allan on April 04, 2012, 11:57:31 AM

Well, the good news is your computer didn't explode

Let's try a selective startup.

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

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

Please look in device manager. Are there any yellow or red symbols?

And one other thing you can try. Please replace the battery on the motherboard.

A little over a week ago my PC was getting the Internet speeds it should now it's getting maybe 10kb/s download while my laptop and other devices get what they should.

I'm using HP Windows 7 64bit model e9220y
Processor is AMD Phenom II X4 920 2.60GHz
8 Gig memory
Network card: Qualcomm Atheros 802.11 a/b/g/n Dualband

If you need anything else please ask.

I've tried many things, even SYSTEM restore but the earliest restore I could use was from the 20th which still had the problem.The internet seems to be fine now but it usually stops after awhile. I'll POST back here if it stops working as it should.

It's acting up again.Go to Speedtest and check...
You do realise the other units affect the speed ? ?This is from my laptop http://www.speedtest.net/result/2597281403.png
This is from my pc at the time http://www.speedtest.net/result/2597282831.png though it keeps going down and down. This is another test from my pc http://www.speedtest.net/result/2597287116.png

Earlier when I did one and it was http://www.speedtest.net/result/2597197998.png

Also, I don't get what you mean on the second line.Seems to be working fine again after running "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt" and rebooting. If it starts messing up again I'll come back The 2ND line means that if one or more PC's are using bandwidth it will affect the 3rd PC...It shouldn't bother it to the extent that he's saying it is.

Is your Google button BROKEN?
Or use Wikipedia, they have some good info, just search "Windows" on Wikipedia and they have a LOAD of articles about all of the development stages, from Windows 1.00 to Windows Vistahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Microsoft_Windows_versionsHere's some interesting history:

http://www.digibarn.com/collections/software/microsoft/windows10/page_01.htm

If you find a copy of Windows 1.0, KEEP it. It might be worth something on the Antiques Road Show some day!

Amiga Workbench was available the same year as Windows 1 (1985) but was blatantly superior. I mean, you can't even overlap windows in Windows 1!Yeah, and the Apple GUI was far ahead of Windows' GUI for several years. Apple really dropped the ball in the EARLY years of their competition with MS.

I have tried to delete it. But is says it does not exist. It is clearly there. It pops up all the time, It is the last program on my fileQuote

It pops up all the time,

It is the last program on my file

It is the last program on my file.

I'm trying to install SP1 in Windows 7, but every time I start the computer after I installed SP1 it just say "failure configuring service pack" when it gets to 11%. It is the first time I install Win7 on a SSD, and it is a brand new. I have all of the updates that Windows update can find, and I downloaded some PATCH from Microsoft that was suppose to HELP with this issue.

I have renamed the "SoftwareDistribution" folder, I tried the "System Update Readiness Tool" and it always "Fixes" 2 problems, I have 20gig of free space, no errors on "SFC /SCANNOW" command, I downloaded the 2gig SP1 file from Microsoft and tried that.

Anyone know any fix, or should I just reformat Win7 again? Sounds like you had a faulty update. More than likely, ONE that got hung up. What I would do is reset the factory settings. That will in turn, reset all the system updates done. Now, re-install your new internet browser (IE9) and then the Service pack. Just In Case:

Steps to take before INSTALLING Windows 7 Service Pack 1
How to increase your chances of installing Service Pack 1 successfully.
http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1steps021611.html

Run the System Update Readiness Tool:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/en-us

Try Renamng the 'Software Distribution folder':
Click the Start Menu and enter: %windir% then press 'OK'
Next: Locate the SoftwareDistribution folder
Right click on the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder and then select the 'Rename' option.
Rename the folder to: SoftwareDistributionOld and press the 'ENTER' key.
Windows will create a new 'SoftwareDistribution' folder when needed.

Also: Steps to take before installing Win7 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505743

Free unlimited installation and COMPATIBILITY support is available
for issues related to Windows 7 Service Packs: Note: Availability of chat, phone or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location.
Some issues may require more advanced support for which there may be a charge:

https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&gprid=14496&&st=1&wfxredirect=1&sd=gn

Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 – How to install Step by Step
http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1sbs02201101.html

Learn how to install Win 7 SP1
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/learn-how-to-install-windows-7-service-pack-1-sp1

Win7 SP1: Installation tips
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2011/02/16/windows-7-sp1-follow-up.aspx

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Instead of using Windows Update try the SP1 Download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3202ce6-4056-4059-8a1b-3a9b77cdfdda

For 32-Bit Windows 7 download: windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe
For 64-Bit Windows 7 download: windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe

Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 – How to install Step by Step
http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1sbs02201101.html

JS
http://www.pagestart.com

Once upon a time, I tried unistalling MSE because it was conflicting with other antivirus/malware programs.

Afterwards, I found I was unable to download any files from the internet, I would get an error saying "Virus scan failed, file DELETED".

I assume this was an issue with MSE, so I decided to reinstall it.

I uninstalled all my other antivirus/malware software, ran Ccleaner, downloaded MSE from a FRIEND's computer and ATTEMPTED to reinstall it on my machine.

The MSE INSTALLER comes up with an error about not being able to find or access epp.msi, and neither can I.

After getting frustrated by the snipe hunt on Microsoft's "TECH support" forum, I decided to try here.First, follow this link and download the removal tools for ALL of the listed programs you have installed or have previously had installed, even if you think you've already uninstalled them, including MSE:
http://experts.windows.com/w/experts_wiki/156.aspx

Next, make sure all Windows updates are installed and any important data is backed up.

When you're ready to install again, go to this link and download MSE and install again:
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Note for the future: Never have more than one real-time antivirus running at the same time. Despite the logic that more protection is better, having more than one antivirus suite running at a time can and likely will cause a conflict. Install one real-time AV product and one firewall product (if your AV doesn't provide a firewall service).

Some items are exempt from this rule, like Malwarebyte's Antimalware since it doesn't do real-time scans. Always check for programs that might possibly conflict. If you aren't sure, you can always come back and ask. Nothing else has worked, so I went back to the earliest restore point and so far that seems to have fixed my issue. Hopefully re-installing windows updates will not break it again.

im trying to GET the files and folders of a harddrive and install them onto my new computer i tried changing the drive letter in disk management didn't workYou ALREADY have an active thread on this topic. Please do not START another. I'm locking this one.

Running Windows 7 on a ASUS laptop, switch on computer log in with user name all ok then two pop ups show up straight AWAY one SAYING...

ATK0100 REQUEST,
you have to install ATK0100 driver.

And the other saying

Cant open ACPI ATK0100
kernel mode driver.

Anyone any idea what ive done or what i should do to get rid. Many Thanks.

Re-install the ASUS drivers from the Driver CD...MBoard chipset drivers go 1st...
Re-boot...then all OTHERS.

My Operating System is Windows 7 Home Premium.

I ALWAYS had trouble with the libraries, folders and files in windows 7, which I never had with Windows XP. Is there some way I can change their behavior in Windows 7, at least approximately to how it was in XP?
Windows Explorer is not that much different between the two, so I don't UNDERSTAND what your problem is.Please explain what it is you're not happy with and WISH to change.1. MAINLY it is the saved files and/or folders appearing in other locations in addition to the library that I saved them in. For example, When I download and save a progrmme or file etc. from the internet to a particular library using 'save as' function, it also appears either in 'my documents or in the folder identified by my user name. Can this be changed so that the contents are found in only in the location that I save them in?

2. Can I do something to be able to freely move and arrange files and folders within the same location, The way it was possible to do in XP. Not being handicapped by the limited 'arrange' OPTIONS of Window 7.

Thank you.A Library is the aggregate content of multiple folders. When you save to a library, it saves to the "save" location within that library. To view these aggregate folders and which one is the save location, you can right-click and select Properties.


http://www.askvg.com/how-to-disable-libraries-feature-in-windows-7/
I would like to disable libraries using this script. Before doing that, can you please tell me what will happen to the files and folders in those libraries? Will they be saved in their defaut locations?

Thank you.Quote from: floccinaucini on March 23, 2013, 12:27:22 PM

I would like to disable libraries using this script. Before doing that, can you please tell me what will happen to the files and folders in those libraries? Will they be saved in their defaut locations?

Thank you.

2. Can I do something to be able to freely move and arrange files and folders within the same location, The way it was possible to do in XP. Not being handicapped by the limited 'arrange' options of Window 7.

They will remain where they are. A library is just a kind of imaginary folder. The important thing to remember is this: the subfolders are not actually stored in the library.

You can arrange them by name, size, date, etc just as you could in XP. Also you can group them. See the View menu. What do you mean by the limited "arrange" options?

I was thinking whether it would be possible to drag and arrange them randomly

I'm trying to connect to the internet using sprints sierra modem 250U. It keeps giving me error 756 this CONNECTION is already being dialed, it does find a connection but when ever i hit connect gives me that error. I've tried scanning my PC for bots and other things but has done nothing anyone can help WOULD be greatly appreciated.

I am using windows VISTA and windows 7 on the other PC
I can connect to the internet using my regular broad band connection i USUALLY turn this off when trying to access the one with sprint.

REG add HKCU\Software \Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion\Policies \System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

REG add HKCU\Software \Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion\Policies \System /v DisableCMD /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

REG add HKCU\Software \Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion\Policies \System /v DisableDesktop /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

REG add HKCU\Software \Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion\Policies \System /v DisableTaskbar /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

i TYPE those COMMAND to enable taskbar CMD
bt REVERSE thing happened
i can't access all those
when i press cntl+alt+dlt
then taskmanager doesn't appear

please help meWhat exactly are you TRYING to accomplish?

And "HKCU\Software \Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion\Policies \System" isn't going to work with all those spaces in it.

Operating System System Model
Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) Service Pack 1 (build 7601)
Install Language: English (United States)
System Locale: English (United States)
Installed: 11/22/2012 1:36:19 AM ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. K55A 1.0
System Serial Number: C7N0BC274067280
Enclosure Type: Notebook
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.50 gigahertz Intel Core i5-3210M
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache
3072 kilobyte tertiary memory cache
64-bit ready



when I am typing, the cursor keeps jumping and does not type what I type and keep having to retype. any SUGGESTIONS as how to fix? THANKS much. PLEASE provide more INFORMATION. WHERE does this occur (in MS Word, in text boxes, in the browser's address bar, everywhere, just sometimes, etc)? Also, does ANYTHING appear when you type or nothing?

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

Last, Please run full scans of your system with BOTH your anti virus app and with MalwareBytes.i reinstalled the os and working okay now thanks much

I can not seem to view folders, except in the drop down menu! I can files when I OPEN the folder, but I cannot see folders in the folder. Im not real sure when this first STARTED to happen, but I NOTICED it around a month ago. I dont know what caused, and Ive scanned for malware, and nothing came up. Any help would be APPRECIATED.


[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]May be all the folders have been hidden in your C drive.

GO to Organize>Folder Options, Under View tab enable Show hidden files and folders and press OK.Hmm I tried that and it didnt work. Any more help?
Oh and thanks for the suggestion!This may or may not matter but the screenshot appears to be from the built in Win burning app...
Which it retains previous burn sessions by default...
What happens if you open Explorer from the Start/Accesories tab ? ?I did open it from the start menu and from the accessories folder. It just slightly odd because I edited the explorer file to change the color and arrow buttons. But that was after this problem had already happened. Thanks for the advice though. I still cannot figure out what the problem is, unless its something in the registry, and I know absolutely nothing about that.

few days back my computer was not working.it is showing some realtech and pxe-0mf error
after that i fix it by RESETTING the bios setting
now computer is working
i can read the files, do the work bt the desktop is blank on start button N nothing
just black screen on that MICROSOFT explorer is open by which i can access the files
so how to get back the desktop
pls give some suggestions...
:-)I'd perform a Repair Installation if possible or using System Recovery Media that came with computer or was made using the tool the manufacturer made available for MAKING recovery set. It sounds like you have corruption of data on the hard drive, although odd that you had to reset the BIOS to fix an issue with Realtek (sound) and NIC ( PXE ). If this is not available, then create a bootable Linux disc such as Knoppix, Ubuntu, or Mint etc and boot system off the CD or DVD disc and make sure the computer runs correctly under the live environment to rule out any hardware issues that may be causing the problems. If you boot the CD or DVD and do not install it, you can run software off of the CD or DVD and exercise your system to make sure that the hardware is good and you are only dealing with data corruption on the hard drive.Double Post...
Topic Closed.

Hi,

The problem started after I did a clean install of Windows 7 a few days ago. I'm receiving the attached error message any time i click a hyperlink in any application in Windows 7. The error message reads "This operation has been cancelled DUE to restrictions in effect on this computer. PLEASE contact your sys admin" he error first popped up in MS Outlook 2010, so I removed and reinstalled it without LUCK. I then checked to see if I received the error in another Office 2010 app. I tried clicking hyperlinks in MS Excel and produced the same error, so then I removed and reinstalled Office and still received the error.

I'm at a loss on how to trouble shoot further. Thanks for the help.

[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]Did you register Office after the re-install ? ?No, I didn't register Office after the re-install. How do you go about it?I did confirm that Office 2010 is ACTIVATED. Any other suggestions?

Thanks.Try this Ms Fixit page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310049
If that doesn't work after restarting the computer also, you can also try suggestions on this page: http://www.slipstick.com/problems/this-operation-has-been-cancelled-due-to-restrictions/

FWIW, this problem also seems to be commonly encountered after uninstalling a web browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox.

The atttachment to an email is a .PPP document, and my computer is not allowing me to open it. I am on wondows 7, a fairly new computer with lots of bells a whistles. Do I need another PROGRAMME to be able to open this file. Thank you in advance, EdnaYou need to figure out what software this file.ppp was created under. Once you know that then your system NEEDS this same software installed or a reader if there is one. One common hit on google for the .ppp file extension is a british desktop publishing program such as linked here: http://www.serif.com/desktop-publishing-software/

based on info contained here: http://www.fileinfo.com/extension/ppp I have never used the software available for download at this site, so download/install/use at own risk.Thank you for your prompt reply, Dave. I sense a note of caution. I think I will go back to the sender and ask for some more information, or a different format. It is normally in PDF from from this person. So I will go down that route first. Thank you for your input, Edna.It's a PagePlus document that is a common blogospere APP used...
It should open properly in Word.
A better thing for the sender to do is send you a LINK to the Topic/article they wanted you to see...

Any ideas?

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Dump File : 082413-25942-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/24/2013 5:49:52 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffff87f`820aa58f
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`0328a59d
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c00
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® OPERATING System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18113 (win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c00
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\082413-25942-01.dmp
Processors Count : 6
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 276,056
Dump File Time : 8/24/2013 6:25:39 PM
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Dump File : 082413-55801-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/24/2013 4:56:19 PM
Bug Check String : MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
Bug Check Code : 0x0000001a
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00041287
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00004b00
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c00
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18113 (win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c00
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\082413-55801-01.dmp
Processors Count : 6
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 276,056
Dump File Time : 8/24/2013 4:58:23 PM
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Dump File : 082413-29608-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/24/2013 4:49:20 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : 00000000`40008bf6
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`032f3b60
Caused By Driver : SYMEVENT64x86.SYS
Caused By Address : SYMEVENT64x86.SYS+0
File Description : Symantec Event Library
Product Name : SYMEVENT
Company : Symantec Corporation
File Version : 12.9.3.1
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75c00
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\082413-29608-01.dmp
Processors Count : 6
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 276,056
Dump File Time : 8/24/2013 4:51:22 PM
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Have you tried Memtest86 on this system to make sure your memory is good. Also have you run any hard drive tests to make sure that your hard drive is healthy. (*Reason why i suggest checking your hard drive health is because if the hard drive is on its way out and virtual memory that is placed on the hard drive is troubled as a RESULT of bad read/write conditions it will cause a memory type of error even though its hard drive sourced as the cause of the problem.) Most of the time its a memory stick that has an issue and can be corrected as easily as replacing the stick or removing it from the system and running with lesser memory. However sometimes a corrupt OS build can also give these errors because it is failing to handle the memory properly with its memory management and the fix then is a repair installation or clean installation after backing up important data to EXTERNAL drive and formatting the hard drive to build the system clean.Ran memtest 86 on individual STICKS, no errors found.

Ran WD lifeguard, no ISSUES found.Flakey PSU...borrow a known good one of the same or greater wattage and swap it in there to test...

Do not buy a cheapo replacement.Try safe mode and see if it still occurs.Quote

Flakey PSU...borrow a known good one of the same or greater wattage and swap it in there to test...

Do not buy a cheapo replacement.

I have an HP tower and monitor. When I press ESC to get to boot menu or F10 for set up, it briefly shows the menu then goes into windows start up. Quickly between this period, my monitor (I assume) does an auto adjust notice. Could this auto adjust be causing the problem or is there something else I should be looking for?

Thanks for any help!!If you are STATING you don't get into setup by doing so then try repeated taps of the menu key that enables it...
1 push doesn't kick it in and the boot PROCESS continues...

as simple as 'rd.exe STOPPED working' message tries to FIND a solution and none was FOUND. help PLEASEYOU could look at a re-download? http://en.softonic.com/s/rd-exe

The title speaks for itself really. I recently finished replacing/upgrading all components within my current build. First, here are specs:

Asus Sabertooth 990FX
AMD FX 8120 8 Core CPU @ 3GHz w/Corsair H5O Liquid Cooling System
8gb G.Skill Ripjaw X DDR3-2400 PC19200
MSI GeForce GTX 670 w/Driver version 326.19
Intel 120GB 330 Series SSD
4 other 7200 rpm SATA HDDs totalling 1.7TB in space
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition w/Service Pack 1
OCZ ZT Series 750W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Bronze PSU

Now the problem:
It depends on the game as to how fast this happens but after a random amount of time playing, for example, GTA IV Episodes From Liberty City (Steam version), my monitors go either white or some random solid color (its never USUALLY the same color, dunno if that even matters) and my speakers will blare this nonstop buzzing noise (envision a slow motion Transformer robot sound during transformation). This goes on for maybe 30 seconds to a minute, then the sound quits and im just left with a blank screen (still with whatever color came up) and cannot do anything. It causes me to have to do a manual restart to get my system back up.

Just to give you an idea of how random it happens. I could run World of Warcraft all day and have zero issues. I played Kerbal Space Program for roughly 5 hours before I had my first freeze. GTA IV is the most random as it can happen anywhere from 5 minutes to possibly an hour.

This issue has tested every foundation of computer servicing I have gone to school for and it eludes me. All hardware has been tested and found with no fault (especially the RAM which I ran memtest on for just about a full day).

I hope someone has some pointers as to where I can start. Im even willing to backtrack previous diagnostics just to clear it from the list of things I have done.

Attached below is a picture I took from my phone as to what I see when this happens.

HALP! :O :O

[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]Did you start off with the 326.19 drivers, or upgrade from a previous version?
I would suspect a graphics issue before anything else, you could try the graphics card in a different slot to see if that makes any difference. Also, test it with the Unigine Heaven or Valley benchmarks or the Furmark test, leave it looped for a while to see if it does the same thing on a pure graphics test.
Is the firmware up to date on your SSD? Sandforce based SSDs can cause a number of issues, firmware updates can fix some. Also, is there a BIOS update for your board at all? Could be worth updating if there is.The SSD firmware is up to date. After getting the SSD I read reviews on it being one of Intel's worst SSDs on the market but it seems to do its job just fine.

There were 2 BIOS updates released from ASUS since I got the board back in April. Imma update them in chronological order release.

After that, ill game for a bit just to test functionality then if I am still having problems, I will loop a Unigine test for a bit. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks! No problem, let us know how it goes.
The 330 and other Sandforce based SSDs are certainly less reliable than Intel's older drives, which used Intel's own CONTROLLERS, however they do seem to be more reliable than other vendors' drives based on the same Sandforce controllers due to Intel writing better firmware and perhaps using better flash for the drives too.
See how you go once you have the BIOS updated to the latest version, and let us know the results of your tests if you have the problem again.Okay here is an update.

Updated my BIOS to it's latest revision and all seems quiet thus far.

I was able to play GTA IV for almost a solid 2 hours without any sort of graphical glitch what so ever (minus one appcrash the game itself had but it's expected as the game is a bad port from consoles). I even ran that Heaven BENCHMARK and it ran pretty well. Card got nice and toasty though, roasting in at 80C after several minutes but theyre designed to work at high heats like those so it's okay.

I really wanna say this problem is resolved but knowing my string of luck lately, it's probably just waiting for the right time to rear it's ugly head once again after I let my guard down.

As for now, I am pleased that I can play a game for a continuous amount of time without error.

Updating BIOS....sadly enough, with all my expertise, that was the last thing I would have thought of
Thanks again. If anything pops up, Ill post again. Ill post again after several days just to be sure this problem is cleared up. Those temperatures are absolutely fine for the GTX 670, as you said, so nothing to worry about there.

Glad to hear it seems to be working at least for now, fingers crossed it stays that way Of course as I attempt to give the all clear, the issue shows up yet again. No colors on the screen this time, just black screens and a buzzing sound for a short moment then silence, causing me to do a manual restart on the machine.

I have attached a Dxdiag and Msinfo32 file. I have split the Msinfo32 file into 2 separate documents, the second one being the Windows Error REPORTING aspect, since it appeared to be a large piece of the original document. I also had to compress them to zip format as the Windows Error Reporting log was slightly less than 1mb and the post allotment is only 700kb. I HONESTLY suspect it is software related. All my hardware is in the clear, diagnostic wise, but again, I am open to ideas.

Hoping for a swift reply on this one. Yesterday's gaming session sprouted a bit of hope, only for it to be brutally crushed yet again with this problem.

[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]I would perhaps be inclined to try either rolling back your graphics drivers to a WHQL release such as 320.49, or try the latest beta drivers, 326.80, rather than your current beta drivers 326.19.
Also, it could be worth trying your graphics card in a different PCI-E slot.
Have you had problems in games apart from GTA4 since the BIOS update?
What speed are you running your RAM at, is it running at the spec in your signature? The max official RAM speed for the FX8120 is 1866MHz on two modules, which also raises the question whether you have 2x4GB, or 4x2GB? I would assume the former but just checking.Im at work right now but Ill leave a small update on here.

I downgraded to the WHQL release from Nvidia's site and will test that first since it's the easiest on the list of things to diagnose.

The crash happens in other games, just not as often. I mentioned in my first post that it even would happen while playing Kerbal Space Program. It has only happened once in it though. The issue doesn't appear to be unique to just GTA4, it just happens the most while running that game.

On another note, the ram I have is 2x 4GB sticks and I have em clocked at 2400mhz (my board picked up the profile they contained). Also I tried to clock em down to 1866mhz and my system became unresponsive.

I would like to mention that I had 16gb of Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600/PC12800 (4x 4gb sticks) before this new kit and had them clocked at their default of 1600mhz and the crash I am having still arose regardless so I can't be too sure the problem is ram related.

With the crashing being so random, its quite difficult to isolate the problem (5 minutes to 2 hours is quite the margin to work with). As for now, lets hope the video driver holds up since WHQL drivers are signed by Microsoft themselves and verified as stable. *fingers crossed*

I coulda swore computers operated in 1s and 0s, Yes and No, not "Maybe" and "Maybe not" lol
It's the whole reason I went to college for computer servicing in the first place! Quote from: Poissionnariat on August 29, 2013, 12:58:12 AM

The crash happens in other games, just not as often. I mentioned in my first post that it even would happen while playing Kerbal Space Program. It has only happened once in it though. The issue doesn't appear to be unique to just GTA4, it just happens the most while running that game.

On another note, the ram I have is 2x 4GB sticks and I have em clocked at 2400mhz (my board picked up the profile they contained). Also I tried to clock em down to 1866mhz and my system became unresponsive.

I would like to mention that I had 16gb of Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600/PC12800 (4x 4gb sticks) before this new kit and had them clocked at their default of 1600mhz and the crash I am having still arose regardless so I can't be too sure the problem is ram related.

With the crashing being so random, its quite difficult to isolate the problem (5 minutes to 2 hours is quite the margin to work with). As for now, lets hope the video driver holds up since WHQL drivers are signed by Microsoft themselves and verified as stable. *fingers crossed*

i have ran windows 7 upgrade advisor
my system is VISTA home premium 32 bit
it tells me i NEED a free update for my NIVIDA GeForce 8400GT
can anyone hlpGo to the Nvidia website and download and install the latest driverthanks i have been to nvidia site and found update driver Verde 275.50 but iam unsure about running update as it states that my provider sony may have linked keystrokes etc to origanal drivers.I am not an expert on computers therefor uneasy about carrying out upgrade.Sony do not wont to give any assistance and can not find any help on there web page.

many thanks I just noticed that you are talking about a laptop, not a desktop (in the future, please provide as much information in your first post as possible to avoid this sort of confusion). Go to the Sony website and check for an updated driver for your video card. All laptop drivers should always be obtained from the website of the laptop manufacturer.thanks for your reply
this is the first time i have ever used a forum so iam very new to what to put in and not put in
my computer is a sony VGC-LT2S all in one computer
I have searched the sony site in the uk and can not find any reference on how to update drivers on that site hence comming to this forum
and as i previously STATED i phone sony but was told that they would not help and were very rude and disconnected the phone call and looking on internet i am not alone in my dealings with sony uk
any help you can give me would be a great help
many thankshttp://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGC-LT2S/updates

I don't see any Windows 7 Drivers. It's possible your system was not intended to run Windows 7. What you can try is to create a disc image (Macrium Reflect is your best free option) to an off disc MEDIUM (second hd, dvd, etc). Then go ahead and install W7 and see if it will WORK with your current setup. Either it will or it won't. If it doesn't, you can restore the image.

Hello

I've just reinstalled my OS (Windows 7) and the desktop isn't filling up the tv screen. About 5" on either side is just black. I use a 40" Sony tv for my computer monitor. I have this problem every time i reinstall the OS and i'm not entirely sure what i need to do to sort it. I used to think if i messed around with the display/resolution settings it would fix but i think last time it didn't fix itself until i turned the computer off. When it was switching off it started doing an update and when i next switched the computer on the screen was filled so i assumed the update had done something.

Problem is when i switch off now there's not automatic update. Any ideas how to fix this problem?Quote

I have this problem every time i reinstall the OS

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I had a similar problem with my LG HDTV. I resolved the issue by going into the HDTV's Picture Menu and WITHIN Aspect Ratio I selected "Just Scan" which resolved the problem WITHOUT having to go into the display manager. ....

This is the bluescreen message: (if someone has posted the same already and I did not find it, I apologize, please point it to me)

*** STOP: 0x0000001E (0xFFFFFFFFFC0000005, 0xFFFFF8800333C630,0x000000000000000, 0x000000000000000)

Thanks for any help!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 replyThank you Will do that shortlyHere you go, Allan

There was a lot of data from previous bluescreen crashes in the past but I posted jut this one for you; if you want me to post others, I will be happy to. But I would be glad if you helped me just with this one.

Dump File : 031313-45817-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/13/2013 7:14:59 PM
Bug Check String : KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x0000001e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff880`0333c630
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
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\031313-45817-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 305,879Yes, I would like to SEE the last 10 blue screen errors please (just the last 10). Thanks.Here you are, Allan. There should be about 10 of those exceptions. Thank you!
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Dump File : 011812-21153-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/18/2012 6:33:00 PM
Bug Check String : KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x0000001e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02fbab05
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : ffffffff`ffffffff
Caused By Driver : intelppm.sys
Caused By Address : intelppm.sys+5e74b10
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7cc40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\011812-21153-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,831
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Dump File : 012013-30451-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/20/2013 2:41:43 PM
Bug Check String : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Bug Check Code : 0x00000050
Parameter 1 : fffff860`02ff46bc
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 3 : fffff800`02facfa2
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000005
Caused By Driver : tcpip.sys
Caused By Address : tcpip.sys+16e9a0
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\012013-30451-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 305,879
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Dump File : 020312-26738-01.dmp
Crash Time : 2/3/2012 8:19:33 PM
Bug Check String : BAD_POOL_HEADER
Bug Check Code : 0x00000019
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000020
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`040902f0
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`04090440
Parameter 4 : 00000000`0c15239d
Caused By Driver : bowser.sys
Caused By Address : bowser.sys+70627d0
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7cc40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\020312-26738-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,831
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Dump File : 020913-25459-01.dmp
Crash Time : 2/9/2013 4:03:48 PM
Bug Check String : KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x0000001e
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7ef90
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+7ef90
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\020913-25459-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 304,087
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Dump File : 022712-24476-01.dmp
Crash Time : 2/27/2012 7:38:37 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
Bug Check Code : 0x0000003b
Parameter 1 : 00000000`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`03013b05
Parameter 3 : fffff880`0c3dee80
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7cc40
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+7cc40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\022712-24476-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,831
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Dump File : 031012-23836-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/10/2012 5:23:56 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
Bug Check Code : 0x0000003b
Parameter 1 : 00000000`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02ec4b65
Parameter 3 : fffff880`083a0550
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7cc40
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+7cc40
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\031012-23836-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,831
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Dump File : 031313-45817-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/13/2013 7:14:59 PM
Bug Check String : KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x0000001e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff880`0333c630
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
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\031313-45817-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 305,879
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Dump File : 042712-30888-01.dmp
Crash Time : 4/27/2012 11:59:29 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
Bug Check Code : 0x0000003b
Parameter 1 : 00000000`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02eceb85
Parameter 3 : fffff880`098ea9e0
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : NDProxy.SYS
Caused By Address : NDProxy.SYS+4c5d9e0
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7cc80
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\042712-30888-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,959
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Dump File : 051012-25786-01.dmp
Crash Time : 5/10/2012 5:58:28 PM
Bug Check String : BAD_POOL_HEADER
Bug Check Code : 0x00000019
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000020
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`040902f0
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`04090440
Parameter 4 : 00000000`0c158ce5
Caused By Driver : HDAudBus.sys
Caused By Address : HDAudBus.sys+ff04a2f0
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7f1c0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\051012-25786-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,959
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Dump File : 051812-43976-01.dmp
Crash Time : 5/18/2012 4:58:42 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c5
Parameter 1 : fffff8e0`033729bc
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02fb7fa2
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7f1c0
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+7f1c0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\051812-43976-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,959
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Dump File : 060712-24195-01.dmp
Crash Time : 6/7/2012 5:51:39 PM
Bug Check String : BAD_POOL_HEADER
Bug Check Code : 0x00000019
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000020
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`040902f0
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`04090490
Parameter 4 : 00000000`041a5f65
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+7f1c0
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+7f1c0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\060712-24195-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 303,959
Have you run MEMTEST86 on this computer to verify the RAM is good. Run it for about 4 or 5 passes. This might take an hour or so. Just need to burn the memtest86 iso to a CD, DVD, or make a bootable thumb drive. Anything in red is bad news for memory. I noticed that the memory address in which it fails seems RANDOM in regards to the NT OS Kernel.1) What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?
2) Are you running Vista or W7?
3) Hardware specs?Quote from: DaveLembke on March 15, 2013, 01:32:16 PM

Have you run memtest86 on this computer to verify the RAM is good. Run it for about 4 or 5 passes. This might take an hour or so. Just need to burn the memtest86 iso to a CD, DVD, or make a bootable thumb drive. Anything in red is bad news for memory. I noticed that the memory address in which it fails seems random in regards to the NT OS Kernel.

1) What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?
2) Are you running Vista or W7?
3) Hardware specs?

Hiya fellas'!

I hope you can help me up here! Why would videos suddenly refuse to perform on my machine guys?? Everything else is working fine but suddenly, any video I click on just refuses to go into action! Please help me will ya! ??All videos or just web streaming content etc or only local videos

If only local videos:

I had an issue a long time ago like this when I was running Windows XP Home on a old Compaq Presario around 2005. Any video I tried to play would just black screen, some would be black screen and not play at all and other ones would have audio only and complain about a codec issue. I ended up rebuilding my system with factory restore CD disc and that fixed it.

If you dont want to perform a reinstallation you can try downloading the VLC Player which is free and if that doesnt work then maybe its a video driver update could be suggested.

If only youtube flash or streaming content then I would make sure you have the latest version of Flash installed. I have run info issues before where I needed to install Flash or Update Flash to correct this. http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

What are your system specs, os, browser used etc?------------------
System Information
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Time of this report: 8/9/2013, 14:27:51
Machine name: IVANS-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: GA-990XA-UD3
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-6100 Six-Core Processor (6 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8190MB RAM
Page File: 1920MB used, 14456MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: DISABLED
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x6798)
DAC type: INTERNAL DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6798&SUBSYS_23171787&REV_00
Display Memory: 4095 MB
Dedicated Memory: 3054 MB
Shared Memory: 1041 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: ViewSonic VX2268wm
Monitor Model: VX2268wm
Monitor Id: VSC0E23
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.954Hz)
Output Type: DVI
Driver Name: aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx32,aticfx32,aticfx32,atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Driver File Version: 8.17.0010.1191 (English)
Driver Version: 12.104.0.0
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/31/2013 11:48:06, 1155264 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-24D8-11CF-9070-1D03BEC2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x6798
SubSys ID: 0x23171787
Revision ID: 0x0000
Driver Strong Name: oem27.inf:ATI.Mfg.NTamd64.6.1:ati2mtag_R575:12
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This is my system info my friend.

I get the black screen and no play at all on my machine mate. Other things happen as well tho and it is shear murder. I tried downloading Flash Player and it would not download for me.

Fortuitously, I have a series of system backups, so I can resort to this if I need. In fact I have just doe this so that I can start getting on with my life! LOL! However, I am tired of keep ending up here so what is going wrong I wonder?? Quote from: GLOOPS on August 30, 2013, 01:25:42 PM

Hiya fellas'!

I hope you can help me up here! Why would videos suddenly refuse to perform on my machine guys?? Everything else is working fine but suddenly, any video I click on just refuses to go into action! Please help me will ya! ??

???My PC is Dell Inspiron All In One 2020 with 4 GB RAM.
I am a novice to win7-XP DUAL boot. Pls help!
A service engineer installed Windows 7 (probaby PIRATED) (7 in C:) and then XP ( XP in D:) but ADVISED me not to use Windows Updates!
I now have a genuine copy of windows 7 and would like to install genuine Win 7 over the previous (?pirated) install so that I NEED not face Windows Genuine problem and can use Windows Updates too.
PLEASE tell me whether there will be any problem?
If there will be no problem, please help me with detailed instructions - as for a dummy / idiot / noobie - how to overwrite Windows 7 only and retain the Win 7 (Genuine)- XP dual boot and all data in the other drives.
TIA!
Prof.Dr.K.Loga muthu krishnan,
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon,
Chennai,
India.
E-Mail: [emailprotected]Quote

This will show you how to install Windows 7 and XP to dual boot with when you already have either Windows 7 or XP installed first.

I'm trying to Activate a LEGAL, LEGAL copy of Win7 Enterprise 64Bit! I'm getting an error CODE when I try to do it online:

The Error Code is: 0x8007232B. It says "DNS name does not exist."
I wish geeks would learn how to talk english.

I found the little $29 doodad ErrorEnd. REALLY? M'soft can't give me a free solution? I didn't do anything wrong. Oh! It doesn't really MAKE sense to do a restore, when I never got Windows activated anyway. Am I correct on this assumption. So, I bought the stinking doodad, and it still didn't work! I COULD REALLY use some help here. Welcome to CH. Here you get free advice from volunteers and it costs you nothing.
Sorry to hear you got stuck for $29.

I have installed Windows 7 and Windows 8 and only recently, in the past 3 days, did I start to receive fake messages for me to buy something.

My best idea is to install again. That what I do. I have all by person stuff in another place.Mostly on external drives, but my downloads I keep on flash drives.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929826

Sounds like the copy is Volume Licensed, which would make sense if it is the Enterprise Edition, being that, at least to my understanding, there aren't Retail keys for the Enterprise editions.

Basically, Enterprise Editions will typically connect to a Key License Server in order to activate, rather than the standard Retail Activation Process you expect, at least by default. (a sensible default considering the Enterprise Edition is more likely to be used by Enterprises).

From what I can determine, fixing this would require you to change your product key to a "Multiple Activation Key" Which from what I can determine pretty much similar to a Retail key, in that it will cause the Activation process to connect to Microsoft's Activation Servers, rather than search for a KMS host on your LAN.





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I found the little $29 doodad ErrorEnd.

Following the 90 day evaluation period, IT Pros who wish to continue to use Windows 7 Enterprise will be required to purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 7, including drivers and applications.
Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 90-Day Trial is the final Released-to-Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 7 Enterprise Edition. This is the same software that is available to Volume Licensing (VL) through Software Assurance (SA) and is feature-complete

Hello all,
i run windows 7 on my laptop, and i am connected to the internet with a Netgear DG 834g which works fine, and no problem CONFIGURING it to the laptop, however,
i BOUGHT another Netgear router as a BACKUP, a DGN1000, this device will not configure with the laptop, the problem according to windows probably a faulty connection, and the the device has been indentyfied as DGN1000 by windows, PLEASE help.

OK, so hello again.

I've got at present this little problem with Windows 7

Whenever I move the cursor of my touch-pad mouse over the taskbar (INCLUDING system tray) along the bottom of my screen, as if to open the window for that program (e.g., explorer, skype, Windows start menu [windows BUTTON]) the 'normal' cursor becomes the circulating blue circle and I am unable to anything from the taskbar. I have noticed that time has not advanced since the problem first OCCURRED (16:06 26/08/2013)

I can open programs and documents that are on my desktop (e.g. Firefox), by reducing the area of any open windows and dragging them out of the way. (if I minimize them, I can't access them again - see above). Also, all the windows that were open when this problem first occurred seem to work as usual. cntrl-alt-del works, and that's possibly my only way of resetting/shutting down/turning off. I have used this to open the task manager - CPU usage is not high, mem usage 3.5GB, several IE9 processes inexplicably running, but I don't understand a lot of it.

I also have on my screen (permanently on top in the same location) a small window containing the words "Performs text-based (command-line) functions", left over from when I tried to open a DOS prompt as administrator (right click on DOS prompt in start>show all programs>accessories). That was this problem started (I was doing this because....well, it's long for me type)

What has happened ? How can I solve this problem and resume normal operations ? (I have not reset my computer since - if I can, I may not be able to use anything)

Dumb_Question
27.August.2013
HP PAVILION dm4 1050ea http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02209390&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_usen_c-001_title_r0001 - 8GB RAM - Windows 7 Home Premium

It's possible its doing a Windows or HP update. Perform a shutdown which will install updates, if any.Thank you answering my plea.
OK, I will try a restart (shut down, power on)
During previous updates this has never happened before. It has been going on for more than 24 hrs now. The issue may resolve itself anyway onn restart, updates or no. It is certainly outside my (limited) experience anyway,
I'll tell you the result tomorrow.
Dumb_Question
27.August.2013
HP Pavilion dm4 1050ea http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02209390&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_usen_c-001_title_r0001 - 8GB RAM - Windows 7 Home Premium
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There is no 'reboot', only a 'boot' tab, and under that there are no relevant (it seems to me) options.

You said you can open task manager. Do that, and go to file -> run -> type msconfig -> press enter.

Uncheck the items under startup and reboot. Does the problem still occur? If it does, do the same thing and recheck the items.