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Can you access your mail while running IE with no add-ons?no access this is what i see

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can't change settings or get into yahoo FORUM as it needs my e-mail sign in

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See, if you can access your mail through Firefox.
If still no go, restart computer in Safe Mode with Networking and see how it goes there.broni , nothing worked do you think i should ring yahoo i have their freephone number here in n.ireland or is there something else to try , harryYou can give it a shot...ok i'll let you know what the result is broni i got the problem , i was in touch with yahoo in the states and they stopped my account , don't know why , so i opened up a new one and all is fine , the only thing is i have LOST all my contacts in my address book Unfortunately, I have no idea how to get your address book back in case of Yahoo mail ok broni and thanks for your help

I'm using the automatic Windows update for my Windows vista. When the system installs update KB947821, it creates the back up point, starts to INSTALL, but after a short while it stops and shows the error code 937001. Hence I can't install this update, which I guess is important. I tried to free up over 2GB of space on the disk and tried on DIFFERENT days, but the probelm keeps reoccurring. I'm the only user of this computer, CONNECTING via broadband to the internet.

Operating system: Windows Vista SP2 (I don't have a real Windows installation CD)
Computer: Toshiba Satellite A300 with 3GB RAM
Hard drive: I've got 116GB on my C drive (where Windows is installed) out of which 3,76GB are free
Graphic card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Sound card: Realtek High Definition Audio
Antivirus: McAfee Total Protection


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Hard drive: I've got 116GB on my C drive (where Windows is installed) out of which 3,76GB are free

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I think currently, there is only the 32 bit version of flash player. In that case, 64 bit Internet EXPLORER can't use it.

This is inaccurate at best...32bit Flash runs fine on 64bit systems...
Think before hitting the Post button...

Then reboot and reinstall a fresh version...

I said 64 bit internet explorer can't use 32 bit flash player,

And i said it will...

and adobeThis post probably gone far enough, I think.

Adobe is working with Microsoft to resolve Flash Player installation issues with Internet Explorer 7 Protected Mode on Windows Vista.

Note: This issue may affect users with Flash Player 9.0.28.0 and later. Flash Player 9.0.28.0 is the first version to support Windows Vista

And i said it will...

on a last note, if everyone were using chrome, then you'd get less issues with flash.

It can't. In fact no 64-bit program can even load a 32-bit library. That in and of itself is the source of the problem.

Same old stuff that happened with the 16-bit -> 32-bit switch, only now there are a lot more people using PCs on a daily basis.

Why?

I have one computer, with win7 os. I do not want to share files with any network. I want to listen to streaming audio with VLC media player(default).how can I do this as in winxp? I cannot open "streaming" files with anything except win media layer, which is not my preferred application.did you open VLC and then try to open streaming files from within? yes, what I want to do is not use win media player as default for anything, at any TIME for any reason. the problem seems to lie in the fact that win7 uses some sort of "sharing"(network, file etc.) I have ONE computer, and am an old curmudgeon, I do not WISH to share anything with anyone at any time. I just want to listen to radio, and WATCH videos, Just like I could in XP!See screenshot below, maybe it'll help you.



thanks for the info about disabling file sharing, but I still can only use win media player. anything (incl. media player classic, and vlc) "cannot render file". I even UNINSTALLED vlc with Revo UNINSTALLER,and after reboot reinstalled VLC---NO LUCK

I use W7 and I am having TROUBLE uploading photos to an eBay site that USES ACTIVE X control. I have DISABLED and then deleted active x from the site but then I cannot upload photos without it but then I cannot upload active x to this site again.
I can upload photos with Java on Firefox with no problem but not IE8.
Can SOMEONE help me with this?

idk if this THREAD NEEDS to be in this forum
but i figured, im trying to run old games via cmd related to windows 7 ultimate
and the message i get is this



i tried to open it via cmd through windows
anyone have solution for that?If it is a DOS game, DOSBox should be able to run it.Yeah, most of those old DOS games won't run properly from a "DOS" window. Windows won't provide audio, video, and mouse support the way the old DOS programs expect it to come.

Kip's suggestion of DOSBox is a good ONE. It will run most any DOS game in a Windows environment.

when i go to C:/Users/........../??

i have no folder saying AppData does ANYONE know why

Thanks for all your help cus i do need this folder More info...
Was it ever there ?
Are you logged on as ADMIN ? ?
What did you change prior to this ? ?

In any case it should be there...i didnt take record of it ever being there but i have a game INSTALLED and its config file should be in it lol

i am logged in as admin

i changed nothing prior to this, other than delete and reinstall sm bus controller though completely unrelated It's a hidden folder. If it wasn't there you'd be having all sorts of problems.ahh any ideas where i can find it then lol ? thanks Open Windows Explorer....go to view...check "show hidden system files and folders...at VIEW then (check "show hidden system files and folders...) how wxactly do i find that in the view tab thanks are you using windows vista or windows 7?

anyway, you should see some option settings stuff like the screenshot show below, or something similar and now you should be ABLE to show hidden system files, folders on your pc.



Also, for WIN 7 or win vista, you can try the typing %APPDATA% into the search bar of the start menu and see if you get some folder called 'roaming' that you can open up.i found it i love you guys thanks very much once again a prob solved lol thanks very much

Hello everyone ,

I keep getting a security window POPPING up after I start my computer saying that there was no security suite.

Yet my Avast seems to be working fine, only recently I had to do an update, the icon on the bottom bar now is green instead of blue...

So I went to the Vista security centre where you can choose the OPTION "Use own security system" or sth like that...

But the security window is still COMING up.

I'm not worried though, I'm dumb but not paranoid .

What would you say?

Reinstall Avast, update it, and see if that corrects the problem.

Also, jump over the the virus forums, post the requested logs, and let one of the guys over there check to make sure you system is clean.ok, thanks.
Collegues here at work tell me it's an Avast probelm

I think I will deinstall Avast and use Windows Essentials.

Listen Guys, I have this problem. I have recently upgraded to Win 7 and still trying to find may way.

A couple of days ago, as I was closing down my machine, a message appeared telling me that it was installing upgrades 45 in total, so I let it run and it eventually closed down.

When I booted up the next day, I had the message that some upgrades were being installed and not to close down. After a period, my machine fully booted up.

I have had this same 'rigmarole now every day since?

I have used System Restore today, to try and get out of this sequence, but the problem persists??

I have no idea what 'updates' are being installed or from where?

How can I get to find out what is going on and to control my updates please?

Regards
Ivan TeagueHere is one thing you can try.

Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore and delete the DataStore.edb file. You probably need to boot to safe mode first before you can delete it.

Datastore.edb file, AFAIK, is to let Windows update figure out what updates your computer still need that's available to you and yes, it's safe to delete. I've done it a few times. After you delete, reboot normally and go to windows update and have it check for updates again.


Maybe, after doing that, you'll be on your way again. (I was thinking maybe you needed to CLEAR that edb file out, 'cuz somehow it seems windows KEEP thinking the update installations were not done or were not successfully done)
Do a manual windows update and see what it says needs to be installed. If it's been through this several times, there should only be one or two updates pending. Those will most likely be the ones that are causing the problems and will make troubleshooting a bit easier if we know what they are.Quote from: michaewlewis on September 27, 2010, 05:09:11 PM

Do a manual windows update and see what it says needs to be installed. If it's been through this several times, there should only be one or two updates pending. Those will most likely be the ones that are causing the problems and will make troubleshooting a bit easier if we know what they are.

I have A vaio (model PCG-L2M) when I turn on my laptop it sems to be working the vaio screen comes up as usual followed by a loading bar with Microsoft corporation underneath.
Usually this would be followed by the log in screen however instead I just get a blank screen with the mouse arrow and nothing else.

This OCCURRED over a week ago and I shutdown my computer as usual and the next day when I tried to turn it on this occurred.

I have tried starting in safe mode
I have unplugged etc.
Taken out the battery...

but I still get nothing

I can use av mode (where you can watch DVDs without turning on the laptop) so I don't THINK it is a
fault with the screen

I have had my laptop for around a year and a half


Any help would be much APPRECIATED OK did your laptop come with a CD for windows? If it did put this in your drive and start the computer and choose 'Startup Repair'.

If it didn't you may have a hidden partition on your laptop with the recovery on so... when on boot up repeatedly press F8 before the MS logo and then launch 'startup repair'.
Let us know how you get on. Hi thank you my laptop didn't come with A cd I pressed f8 and it did come up with start up repair I tried this but still have the same problem.
I can also get up a screen when pressing f2 that is a setup utility with tabs including boot advanced main security and exit I don't know if that is any help?

Thank you Try to avoid the F2 option for the time being. Did it give you options when the repair failed? Like other methods of recovery?Hi I tried the repair option again and it said that my laptop can not be automatically fixed.
When I press F8 these are the options I get:

advanced boot options
Choose advanced options for microsoft windows vista

repair your computer

safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt

Enable boot logging
enable low resolution video
last known good configuration
directory services restore mode
debugging mode
disable automatic restart on SYSTEM failure
disable driver signature enforcement

Start windows normally

Thank you so much for your time and help

I would try 'last known good config' firstYep I tried that but it says I have no previous good configurations and no previous restore dates?
Any ideas?
Thank you It's sounding more like you need to do the thing we dread the most 'the full re-install' as there there are more qualified people to explain I will have a word with one or two of them and see if they can help. I don't want you doing something unnecessary.
Give me 10 minutes please. Any luck? Or should I take my laptop to a computer repair shop?
Thanks Just asking someone now please stand by.I'd suggest a re-install too. You could possibly use a bootable Linux CD (Live CD) to boot the computer and copy your data to a flash drive/External hard drive before reinstalling Windows.Thanks camerongray.

As you can see we seem to think the re-install is the option. Unless you can follow camerongray's option with Linux.Repair Install of Vista...Quote from: patio on July 05, 2010, 07:11:50 PM

Repair Install of Vista...

I have so far resisted installing SP3 and am looking for input: a) are there any reported problems from people who upgraded their computers from SP2 to SP3, b) are there any benefits to SP3 over a fully updated SP2? Any other comments would be appreciated.

Thanks. a) I have been running sp3 since the end of April & it works just fine.
b) It is alleged that XP SP3 is faster. Mine is certainly not slower.
I've not had any issues with SP3.
The main benefit over SP2 is NAP.
An overview is here.
Hope this helps.Thanks Calum and Dias!

I had read the MS link before but wanted to wait until SP3 had been "in the wild" for awhile so that I could benefit from your experience!

NAP has no benefit for me (that I can see) but absent any negative experiences, I guess that I might as WELL install it. I keep hearing, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," in the back of my head, though!

Thanks again for your input!NAP has no benefit for me either.
I installed SP3 partly for testing purposes and partly because I wanted to START from a fresh install, and really didn't want to install the few hundred patches since SP2 was released.
There have been some issues with SP3, especially regarding AMD machines. I would read up on the problems others have encountered in case you are likely to run into them before installing SP3, and don't forget to back up if you go ahead, just in case.Quote from: Calum on June 08, 2008, 02:50:17 PM

I installed SP3 partly for testing purposes and partly because I wanted to start from a fresh install, and really didn't want to install the few hundred patches since SP2 was released.

There have been some issues with SP3, especially regarding AMD machines.

Just because you believe it doesn't mean they're not out to get you...

How do I force Firefox upon my COMPUTER and hide IE, so say for example, when I open my yahoo MAIL from within the instant messenger, it doesn't open up in IE. My os is vista home premium.

THANKS!

r00k.Set Firefox as your default browser by going into Internet Options on the Programs Tab and selecting Firefox as the default browser.

See if this fixes the ISSUE...and please...keep us posted.I had done that. And when I first setup Firefox. Thanks for the help, I found the setting I was looking for, it's buried in the Default Programs panel, under the set program access and computer defaults, then under custom. Ugh, vista is different from xp...


Thanks again!You're welcome...and sorry about that.

I was thinking Vista had it...I'm an XP man myself. As LONG as it's working...I'm glad...


All my best...

-SteveRight clik the IE icon on the Desktop and choose delete...


P.S. This does not remove the program.

i really need a product KEY for windows vista STARTER edition i have found product keys for every edition but starter for some reason i just cant FIND it for that edition please help thanks soo much!The product key is located on the software package.

If you don't have the software...then we can't help you.I really need a cheque for 5000 euros, I have a lot of debts, if ANYONE can find it for me that would be really cool. Now remember...

Send us $5,000.00 and a new Rolls Royce...and we'll send you your statement in 25 words or less.Pmsl @ Dias de viranoActivating Windows

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Hi Folks,
This is my first time in a chat of any kind so please be patient. (I have a HP Pavilliona1600n with a dual core processor and Windows XP) I Just spent a huge AMOUNT of time getting rid of XP ANTIVIRUS 2008 malware. It seems to be completely gone but I have a an empty icon in my control panel. It is identical to Windows security but the spyware that made it is gone/.
I am unable to delete it. Can any one help.
THANKS in advanceWould you mind posting a HJT log?

Download and rename TrendMicro HijackThis.exe (HJT)

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

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

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

This may seem ignorant but will posting the log on this forum for all eyes to see leave me vulnerable in any way to hackers or any one who might wish to do harm ?

• Restart your computer
• After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually;
• Instead of Windows loading as normal, the Advanced Options Menu should appear;
• Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press Enter.
  
• Choose your usual account.
• Open the extracted SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script.
  
• Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
  
• It will remove any Trojan Services and Registry Entries that it finds then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
• Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
• When the PC restarts the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons.
  
• Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt
  (Report.txt will also be COPIED to Clipboard).
  
• Finally add the contents of the Report.txt in your next post.

I have a computer xps 400 with vista home premium, and I don't know what happen to the menu send to on any file
I visit. My dvd/cd rw is not there, but the floppy disk is on every file. I need to put back the dvd/cd rw so I can send
files to the drive D: dvd/cd rw. Which I ALSO need to burn Music or Movies.Is the drive working? Does it play DVDS, CDs?You cannot USE Send To on XP or Vista to burn DVD files...
This may be why it's not showing up.
If you need a GOOD burning program Post back and we"ll GIVE some recommendations...some of them FREE ! Yes I would like see some programs for burning cd and dvd. Vista has its own program...
Start>All Programs>Windows DVD Maker
I use it a lot. Works fine. Thanks, I'll try it and see how it goes. Thank you very much.CDBurner XPPro is Free and works great.....

When i try to save a favourite in youtube i GET a message that says "Windows Internet Explorer - You must confirm your EMAIL address to ADD a favourite"
Please advise where and how i can do this
I have vista ultimate and explorer 7
Thanks
If you sign up for an account on Youtube, you have to go to the email you provided and confirm it's your email account.

In other words, just go to your email and look for an email from Youtube.

I bought my Mom a Laptop this past Christmas. It is a Dell Inspiron 1501 with VISTA Home Basic. The computer works fine, but it WILL NOT stay connected to the Internet. We have Dial-Up and I also have a Desktop that is connected and the Desktop stays connected to the Internet. But, the Laptop usually disconnects after a few minutes. Sometimes it will stay connected for an hour or two, but 95% of the time, it only stays connected for a few minutes. I have contacted my ISP, however they don't offer Tech Support for Vista. Would that have something to do with it? Could it be possible that since they don't have support for Vista, that Vista is causing problems with the ISP? I have also checked the modem and it says that it is working properly. I also contacted Dell and downloaded the updates for the modem, but it doesn't seem like they were installed. Can ANYONE help me with this problem?

Also, I have downloaded the updated drivers twice, but the date is still the date of the old ones. It is like they aren't downloading. Will uninstalling the existing ones and THEN downloading the updated ones make them install correctly? Thanks in advance!Is it still under warranty? If it is, Dell should help you with this. They have their own forum for help with Dell products http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/?~ck=ln&lnki=0&nav=true
Does this machine have any antivirus programs installed?1. Is the laptop connecting to the net by a phone line, or a network cable connected to the desktop?

oops... just figured out what u meant.

it may be a problem with the modem or ms vista. MS Article

Or This Little DittyQuote from: JJ 3000 on May 14, 2008, 12:15:18 AM

Is it still under warranty? If it is, Dell should help you with this. They have their own forum for help with Dell products http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/?~ck=ln&lnki=0&nav=true
Does this machine have any antivirus programs installed?

If you both live at 2 different locations, bring the laptop to your location and try it on your dial up. If it behaves, then its likely a bad connection.

If you live in teh same house hold, then plug the laptop in to your dial-up cable that normally is connected to your desktop and see if you have better connectivity.

Bad phone cords, bad (old copper lines ) can cause problems if the lines are from the 70's or 80's or even older. A good indicator of poor lines is a lower than normal sync speed in which the ISP is hosting a 56k service and you are connected at only 33k, 26k, 19k, or even worse 14k.

My house has old 1970's telephone poles leading to it and up until broadband came to my area, my maximum connection was 26k on a good day, but usually 19k .... and boy was that painfull!!!!! ISP was hostinga 56k service and I was not able to get full bandwidth, and it would disconnect a lot since the lines were poor and noisy.

I bought a new compaq e2180 desktop with windows vista home premium, 2gb ram 500GB hard drive two weeks ago. I have a laptop and a vonage phone and a dlink switch to connect all three to. This was working with the old xp computer. The new computer will not connect to the internet thru the dlink switch. Please help.Did you USE any sort of Mac Address filtering? Does your D-Link switch provide a dynamic IP address, or do you have to set up a static IP address?

Is the D-Link switch just a modem that connects to, say, cable, satellite, or DSL? Or is there a box/modem before the router?

Is the desktop CONNECTED by a ETHERNET cable, or is it using a Wireless connection?

Did you try using a different ethernet cable, or a different plugin on the switch?

Quote from: Zylstra on June 06, 2008, 04:08:49 PM

Did you use any sort of Mac Address filtering? Does your D-Link switch provide a dynamic IP address, or do you have to set up a static IP address? I don't know?

Is the D-Link switch just a modem that connects to, say, cable, satellite, or DSL? Or is there a box/modem before the router? The cable comes in thru a modem and then into the switch, and then out to all three devices.

Is the desktop connected by a ethernet cable, or is it using a Wireless connection? ethernet

Did you try using a different ethernet cable, or a different plugin on the switch? yes

Does anyone know how to MAKE the different tabs when your on the internet stay there so when you open it again they will all be there. Welcome to the CH forums.

You have posted four times and not once have you indicated what kind of pc we are trying to diagnose (laptop, notebook, DESKTOP) or what operating system you are using (Win.3 thru Vista Premium). You have no chance of receiving any help UNLESS you give some details.

Please read this..For FIREFOX, Have a LOOK at this:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2324

I have a hp m7640n 1 1/2 years old -- came with XP installed - at the time vista was not out but I could upgrade free I ordered cds but never installed -- I just got hughes internet and it is soooo slow the tech said instead of xp vista is opening programs and hughes is xp only so it is fighting between the two -- no one seems to be able to help me needs to help me turn vista off so just xp will work -- hughes just keeps telling me to clean catch defrag delete cookies and history fustrated here
thanks
Welcome to the forum...

If Vista was never installed...why would it be taking over anything?

Your internet connection could be slow for several reasons...the ISP, phone, cable lines...corrupt or missing files...MALWARE infection.

Hughes...is that dialup or broadband?hughes is a dish and supose to be fast I have scaned for spy and mal -- the tech that installed said vista is trying to open it but hughes reconizes xp not vistaWas Vista installed...or at least...was an attempt ever made to install Vista?

From what I can gather...the tech is telling you their SOFTWARE is not compatible with Vista...is this correct?

Then again...if Vista was never installed...or attempted, then I think the Hughes tech is just trying to pass the buck.

Problems with satellite connections are many...positioning, weather, etc., etc. Not entirely one of the best broadband connections...if you know what I mean.

However...if Vista was installed as an upgrade to XP, then your network adapter may be causing the problem. It's possible the correct driver hasn't been installed or is corrupt.

Again...this will depend on whether or not Vista was or wasn't installed on this sytem.vista was never installed or attempted -- If you don't mind...could you please visit the following link to TEST your internet connection speeds: http://www.speedtest.net/

Once completed...you'll have the opportunity to create a forum link. Just copy and paste the link in your next post.

It should look something like this:

download 188
upload 123
think i am going to CALL tomorrow and tell them to fix it or take it outThat would be a good place to start...

Let us know what they have told you...and then please post back to let us know the outcome...okay?

BTW...those speeds are terrible for a satellite connection.yes suppose to be at least 600 I don't know who this Tech is or how long he's been doing this but for him to state that Hughes will run on XP only and not Vista is ludicrous...Surely is:
http://www.ussatellite.com/hughesnet-faq.html
Quote

Are there computer system requirements for HughesNet?
Yes, however the majority of computers out there today can handle the speeds of the HughesNet system. HughesNet is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The minimum requirements are:

* Windows 98SE or higher (including VISTA) or Mac OS 10.1 or higher, and
* Network capability (10/100 Ethernet pre-equipped)

I have an SD card which I PUT in my cousins laptop which is running Vista. I needed to free up memory on the card, so I transferred all the images to his computer. Now, when I put them BACK on the SD card, they only work with his computer. My camera does not read the images. I plugged it into my computer (which is running XP), and XP cant read them either? Can anyone help me? They only work on his computer.you can TRY to BURN them onto a CD or DVD from his machine and COPY them onto your machine.

Sounds like his machine made a change to your SD card.

Recently started having problems burning a cd. I have videos I wish to burn to a cd with the burn wizard in W XP Prof. I am to the point where they are ready to burn, but when I click on burn these files to CD the trouble starts. You click and it tells you to put a disk in Drive D. Well the disk is in the drive with the door shut, and
nothing happens, it keeps telling me to put a disk in. I am going nuts. Does anyone know what is going on??? Is it mechanical or what? The hardware is Cyber DRv CW078D DVD/CD-RWWhat media re you using? CD R...or CD R/W?the D drive is read and write, the E drive is just a read only.I mean...what type of CD are you using...a CD R, or a CD R/W?oh I specially went out and bought CD that are used for videos only. Not audio or data. So I don't know what the problem could be. I assume they are formatted before you buy them. Right??I checked the CD says RW on it.I'm sorry...I have to apologize. I have been referring to CDs when you are attempting to burn videos to your DVD drive using Windows built in copier.

I went back to read the original post, again.

Unfortunately, neither Windows XP or Vista supports this. To copy files to your DVD, you need to use another authored software program.

This software should suffice: http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/DeepBurner/deepburner.htmlAlso...

Are you using CDs...or DVDs...there's a big difference.THANK you so much, msn support did not even come up with that
information, wonder who they are hiring??they say dvd+rw, so would it still not work??? I guess not, huh???Download that freeware I listed in my previous post: DeepBurner...it's free and will do exactly what you're looking to do.

It gets high marks in my book, friend.

Keep us posted and let us know if this software is sufficient for your needs.

BTW...the DVD R/W disc will work just fine...as long as it's in the correct drive.While I am on the subject you said XP won't handle the DVD's,the last thing I burned were very old photos of family and they were on CD's and had no
problems, does Windows do photos? Aren't they much LIKE still videos ???I know that sounds like a stupid question but I had not tried burning photos in quite awhile
so don't know if it will happen again. At 73 this is getting a little to much so I guess
I will try photos and see what happens, and I SURE hope it won't happen again, thx
for your help appreciate very much, will post what happens in a day or so one way
or the other as to what happens. Again Thx.You're more than WELCOME...and I certainly think it'll work better for you.

Yes...photo images and videos are two different animals. While XP and Vista will let you copy and paste files such as images, documents and/or data files to a CD...it's not the same as burning DVDs...or videos.

Unfortunately...with the advent of DVDs...copying and pasting and/or the dragging and dropping of video files to a DVD is not supported by either operating system.

Microsoft suggests you invest in a separate software program to handle this.

That's why I recommended that free software...DeepBurner. It'll do exactly what you want it to...and best of all...it's FREE!

We'll keep this thread open for you...waiting for the results.

73? That's great! May you live 73 more...all healthy happy years!thank you by the way I am a woman That's okay...I won't hold it against you...

BTW...I'm a man...hopefully, you won't hold that aginst me, either.

All my best...

-STEVE

Ok, so as I have searched GOOGLE, and haven't COME up with something decent, I was wondering how do I get the first ICON on my DESKTOP to be My Computer. I'm on vista. Thanks

r00k.Like this:

If so, go Start, RIGHT click on Computer, click Show on Desktop
Computer icon will appear on your Desktop.
Right click on any empty space, click View, un-check Auto Arrange.
Drab, and drop Computer to any location.

Hi,

I have uploaded Vista OFFICE Home and Student 2007 to my LAPTOP.

I have tried to enter the Product Key, but I get the MESSAGE that PK is not valid, once I am in Word.

The product is original. I bought it and uploaded myself.

What do I have to do in order to validate it?

Thank you
airyou could call MICROSOFT.....

Yes,
If it says your Product Key is INVALID, the best option would be to contact Microsoft directly.

Regards,
Sean.

Does anyone know how to change my computer setting for the temperture from celius to farenhiet. Also how do i change my fan speed. Welcome to the CH forums.

You have POSTED four times and not once have you indicated what kind of pc we are trying to diagnose (laptop, notebook, desktop) or what operating system you are using (Win.3 thru Vista Premium). You have no chance of receiving any help unless you give some details.

Please read this..

SORRY about that im still kinda new to the computer thing. I got a desktop computer. windows vista home premium. processor: amd athlon 64 x2 6400. 2GB of memory. nvidia geforce 8600gt 512mb video card. 650watt power supply. asus m2n-e sli main board for a MOTHER board. hard drive is 320gb sata. Quote

Does anyone know how to change my computer setting for the temperture from celius to farenhiet.

you have an attitude problem and when broni or saviour was helping you all you did is whine and complain What the *censored* are you talking about? I didn't whine and complain about anythng.
If fact, in one post I even said that it's hard to talk on here because you can't hear the tone of one's voice. Just because it is taken one way, in no way means it was given that way.

I have never disrespected anyone in here until I was disrespected. And by the way, I think it's great that Broni is able to 'vent' and be allowed to say what he thinks and it's ok, but if I say anything in return, I'm the bad guy.

Broni, you need to grow up and get some maturity.Quote from: woodworks on June 04, 2008, 06:18:21 PM

What about you Saviour, are you going to take the same path Broni did, or are you willing to help me.

It's a shame that a lot of you people think the sun rise's and set's only for you. Just because you have more the avarage knowledge about computers, you think we are at your beck and call.

I am so dis heartened by your attitudes.

My Vista Home Premium 32-bit laptop (HP dv9207us, 2GB RAM, )will not run except in Safe Mode since uninstalling Jetico Personal Firewall 2.0.0.34 beta through Control Panel/Programs and Features using their included "BC Uninstall" on 9-14-07.

Windows CRASHED during the uninstall, with Blue Screen showing "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL", and:
Technical Information:
*** STOP: 0x0000000A (ox00000000, 0x00000002, 0x00000001, 0x823A4DAE).
I always get this blue screen when trying to start Vista in Normal mode.
I have a Vista Ultimate upgrade install disk and I wonder if it would CORRECT everything while installing or if this would just compound my problem.

Here is the Sequence of Events:
9-14-07
Uninstall Jetico Personal Firewall 2.0 through Control Panel/Programs and Features
(Jetico Uses "BC Uninstall" to remove program).
Windows crashed during uninstall. (First Blue Screen).
Windows restarted automatically, OK.
Ran Control Panel/Programs and Features again.
Jetico was still there, so I uninstalled it again.
The uninstall froze. I waited a long time, then shut down the computer normally.
Tuned on computer. Blue Screen crash and auto-restart.
I restarted in Safe Mode with Networking.
Blue Screen crash and auto-restart.
I restarted in plain Safe Mode, under a different Administrator Account, Successfully.
9-15-07
Still in Safe Mode, Ran Control Panel/Programs and Features again.
Jetico was still listed, with the mesage, "May have already been uninstalled", so I deleted it from the program list.
Tried to restart Windows in normal mode (Blue Screen again).
Restarted in plain Safe Mode, under my own Administrator Account, Successfully.
Rolled back an OEM modem driver update I made on 9-12-07.
Tried to restart Windows in normal mode (Blue Screen again).
Restart with F8 - "Repair your Computer" option.
Run Startup Repair - Result: "Could not detect a problem" and "Boot status shows that the OS booted successfully".
Run Memory Diagnostic Tool - Result: "No problems".
Restart to Normal: Blue Screen.
Restart with F8 - Selected Boot logging.
Restart to Normal: Blue Screen.
Restarted in plain Safe Mode, under my own Administrator Account, Successfully.
Set Virtual Memory to No Paging File, in case file was corrupt.
Restarted in plain Safe Mode, under my own Administrator Account, Successfully.
Reinstated paging File: Min. 3584mb, Max. 3584mb.
Restart to Normal: Blue Screen.
Restart with F8 - "Last Known Good Configuration"
Restart to Normal: Blue Screen.
Restart with F8 - Debugging Mode (I don't KNOW how to use this, so did nothing).
Restart to Normal: Blue Screen.
Restarted in plain Safe Mode, under my own Administrator Account, Successfully.
Ran System Info/Hardware Resources
IRQ's: All Devices OK
Conflicts/Sharing: No problems seen.
Disconnected all USB devices except wireless mouse and external hard drive.
Ran System Restore - Restore to most recent restore point (saved by System on 8/20/07 @ 10:09:56 PM.)
Restart to Normal: Blue Screen.
Turn off machine.
9-21-07
No USB devices connected except wireless mouse transmitter.
Turned on machine to F8 - Safe Mode with Networking.
Blue Screen crash and auto-restart.
Restarted in plain Safe Mode, under my own Administrator Account, Successfully.
System Message: "System Restore [from 9-15] did not complete successfully. Your computer's system files and settings were not CHANGED."
Details: "An unspecified error occurred during System Restore. You might want to try System Restore again and choose a different Restore Point."
I'd rather not use an earlier Restore Point because of changes to the system since then. I'd rather fix the source of the problem.
I am hoping someone may be able to help me recover my system! Thanks.Download, install and run CCleaner:

http://www.ccleaner.com/

Do not install the Yahoo Toolbar.

You need only use the default settings...

POST back with your results, please...Can you boot successfully in safe mode ?
If so try re-installing jetico and uninstalling it again.Thanks everyone for the tips and your time.
I did try the solutions proposed, short of re-installing jetico or Windows, with no positive result.
I tried System Restore, but it wouldn't work because I had been including the HP Recovery partition in it, and it was filled up.
I ended up restoring the C drive from an Acronis backup from Aug. 18 and it then worked perfectly.
In the future I will not be relying on System Restore, although it now works since including only the C drive in restore points.
Thanks again.Good news to hear you have Acronis...you won't need System Restore
My Schedule:
Every Sunday @3:AM full Acronis restore...backed up to secondary partition on IDE2.
Monday: verify latest Acronis images.
This gives me a weekly backup on another drive other than the boot drive in case of failure...
Once a month i select the latest backup and burn it to DVD and store it off site.

Worst case scenario i am no further than 3 weeks away from being back up and running in about 20 minutes with all my data and programs intact.
Even if 2 hard drives fail at the same time...

I have a relatively new HP a6000n PC which came with Vista pre-loaded. I am trying to install XP. It gets up to the first restart, after formatting the hard drive, and when it says "Restarting..." in the gray bar at the bottom it freezes. I hold the power button to turn the computer off, then press it again to turn it on. It shows the XP logo and the blue bar at the bottom. After about 10 SECONDS the bar STOPS MOVING and the computer freezes. What is wrong?OK, never mind. I installed it somehow by accident. I have a new problem however. When I tell the computer to shut down or go into HIBERNATE, it does everything normally, and then when it's supposed to turn off it says something like "It is now safe to turn off your computer" How do I fix this? It's very annoying because i have to hold the power button down for like 7 seconds every time i want to shut the computer off.Does your XP include Service Pack 1,or 2 ?You should always install the older OS first when dual booting OS's.

Read this for an answer to your question about your error message. I hope it helps.Never mind, I got it working. BTW, I wasn't trying to dual-boot, I just wanted XP.Ok sorry. I see that now in your first post that you said after you formatted it. My bad. Did you fix this one yet though?

"It is now safe to turn off your computer"

Let us know.

So I have Windows Vista Home Basic, I had my computer for about 4 month and it never froze before. When I leave it sit usually it will go to screen saver and when I move the mouse and it ok. But acouple days ago the battery for my bluetooth keyboard died which I replaced but EVERYTIME I start up my computer it takes a long TIME for my computer to find my keyboard and now if I leave my computer to sit for alittle bit without activity it will go to screensaver but I wont come back if I move my mouse or it will come back but I CANT move my mouse. I DONT have sleep mode on either. So is there away that its my bluetooth not being found? or could there be a real problem. I'm not very good with this stuff...If the keyboard / mouse combo came with drivers try re-installing them and then re-boot.

That would be 20 DVD's on a dual-layer burner...yeah, that's a lot of dual layered dvds I don't have. so might as well buy another 300gb drive, install a new copy of windows and use the other one for storage. I will never mess with partition magic again. IT SUCKS!I'll agree and disagree at the same time.
Anytime i have used it after the fact to re-size/move or create new partitions i have had problems...
The key to partitioning strategies is to do it before the fact i.e. before any OS is installed...for those purposes i find FDISK more than adequate but i'll probably get laughed at here...
I've even backed up a dual-boot system and wiped both drives and started over to get things situated the way i wanted because i was adding another drive and a Linux distro as well....more work but that machine still purrs like a kitten.
I've had people say they were able to re-size partitions and move them etc. with no loss of data but i've also had people TELL me their 8 cylinder pickup gets 32 miles to the gallon on the freeway...you get my drift.Quote from: patio on October 13, 2007, 07:31:55 PM

Anytime i have used it after the fact to re-size/move or create new partitions i have had problems...
The key to partitioning strategies is to do it before the fact i.e. before any OS is installed...for those purposes i find FDisk more than adequate but i'll probably get laughed at here...

I a Dell Inspiron E1505. Just recently, I upgraded to Internet Explorer 7. After IE7 automatically downloaded some upgrades several days later, I have been unable to VIEW windows...

Here's the kicker...I can get online, but every site I GO to, I'm "unable to view the page". There's the typical blurb about how to check and fix, then at the BOTTOM it says "cannot find sever DNS error..."

The strange thing is, I can use my IM and can see that I am clearly connected to the internet. I just can't view internet pages.

I've talked to DEll, and because my 30 day warrantee has run out, it will cost $250 to get support.

I've also reset my defaults and removed IE7.
I've tryed loading Foxfire, but it does the same thing.
The COMPUTER won't let me retrieve from a prior date because to many down loads have been done.

Because of these IE7 updates, I think something has been altered in my computer programming that won't let me view internet pages.

Can someone HELP?! Is this XP or Vista that you're using? Do have the service pack installed? Do you have the latest updates? What do you mean by "won't let me retrieve"?

Hello
The download software from softpedia to disable the EASE of ACCESS button, doe's not support windows vista sp2.

Unless i have missed it somewhere is there a version now that doe's support this.

I did not know that this button, can mess with your computer even when locked, until the little lad showed me that you can

So is there a way you can disable it if you have
Vista home premium sp2.

Thanks guysWhere do you have this button?Start/Control Panel/Ease of Access Center has all the settings...Quote from: patio on July 05, 2009, 10:44:00 AM

Start/Control Panel/Ease of Access Center has all the settings...

Download and unzip the software, and then right-click on the setup file and choose Run as Administrator.

As far as I searched, it seems to be impossible to disable it in SP2.

you have to rename the utilman.exe file in the System32 folder , but in cases this doe's not work

1) Take ownership of the file first!!! VERY important!!! Make sure that you make your user account or a group that your account is a member of the owner!!!

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13157

Every time I start up my HP Pavilion dv6000, it loads up to the desktop, and it looks fine, and the mouse moves, but I can't click on anything and everything's unresponsive. It immediately freezes before I have a chance to do anything about it.

And that's basically it. I can't do anything. And I don't remember downloading/installing anything yesterday, unless it was something automatic. I'm typing this on another computer, obviously. So any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Same in Safe Mode?No, it doesn't freeze up in safe mode, but I don't know what to do in safe mode...Hi,

Please disable all start-up items in safe-mode. here is how.

In the Start Search field, type msconfig , and press Enter . The System Configuration window opens.

OR

Press and hold Windows logo KEY on keyboard and press R. It will open Run Window. Type the following in the open box and click OK

MSconfig

The System Configuration window opens.

Please click on Startup tab

Remove the check mark from all entries.

Then click on Apply, Close and Please click on Exit without restart.

When the system restarts, you will see a message about System Configuration Utility. Click in the box for "Do not Show this message" and then click on OK.

Now check in normal mode whether issue persists. If not, you can conclude that one of the start up programs is causing this issue.

to find out which entry is causing this issue, enable 2 or 3 entry in mscofig and check. try the steps till you find the entry which is causing this issue.

Refer HP document: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00821579&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en

Regards

SykesOh, no.... now it freezes up before it can even enter safe mode... It says "Loading Windows Files" at the top and it has a long list underneath, and after a while it just restarts...

anybody?If you have more than one RAM module installed, try starting computer with one RAM stick at a time.
If you have only one RAM stick installed...
...run memtest: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic62524.html


Run 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, and make the CD bootable.

NOTE. If your hard drive is made by Toshiba, unfortunately, you're out of luck, because Toshiba doesn't provide any diagnostic tool.Try the above said steps, if it is not WORKING...... you may consider reading my post

Then please follow the steps provided in the HP document provided below:

Windows XP: Using the PC Recovery Solution
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00608578&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&rule=27903&product=3259248

Please click on the link to open it.

If the notebook was shipped with Vista, then refer the document provided below

HP Notebook PCs - Using HP Backup and Recovery Manager
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/fastFaqLiteDocument?lc=en&cc=us&product=18703&dlc=en&docname=c00809678

Also try the start-up repair option if you are using Windows Vista. Please note that if you can access the HP recovery manager using by pressing F11 key at start-up, you may launch System restore on your notebook and perform system restore (No need to access Windows.)

cool :-)
Alright well after trying everything I could do, I ended up just doing a system restore, so now I have my computer back and at least alive and responsive.

but several days before my HP laptop started freezing, it started making a strange noise, every once in a while, on the left side, upper left side of the keyboard. It's like a little motor or something and sometimes, for no real reason at all, it starts making noise, like a ROLLING "rrrrrrrrr", and it VARIES in loudness.
It never used to do that... what is it? Should I be concerned?You said, keyboard noise?well, under the keyboard, inside the computer..... i guess i could've made that more obvious.What do you mean? You keep your keyboard on computer case, or what?i do'nt know it and can't read itQuote

i do'nt know it and can't read it

What do you mean? You keep your keyboard on computer case, or what?

dude, it's a laptop

Hi all - when I boot up my COMPUTER everything is fine. However, once the vista symbol is shown the screen goes black instead of the log in screen appearing. The mouse arrow can be seen and the screen works fine but the log in screen just can't be seen. Everything works fine in safe mode.

It's happened twice before but over time, after much restarting and simply waiting a day or two, the log in screen always reappears and things goes back to normal. I then did a system restore and everything appeared to have gone back to normal with the log in reappearing just fine.

However, I left the computer last NIGHT for probably around 20 minutes and when I GOT back, the screen had gone completely blank with only the arrow working. I restarted it and the log-in screen won't appear again. The vista symbol looks a bit narrow and squeezed though. I did another system restore in safe mode but it hasn't worked.

I think this all started when I tried to update my graphics driver to play The Sims 3 ( ) but I undid it when I did a system restore. My moniter SEEMS to work fine.

I would really appreciate any help. Thanks.


Here are some of my diagnx stats:

System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 7/6/2009, 00:23:03
Machine name: OWNER-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.090302-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: INTEL(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 1314MB used, 2995MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7100 GS (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7100 GS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_016A&SUBSYS_82221043&REV_A1
Display Memory: 394 MB
Dedicated Memory: 122 MB
Shared Memory: 271 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvapi.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0010.9746 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/8/2006 03:25:00, 3061352 bytes First things first have you tried to do a full virus and malware scan?Yes, and it was all clear.

I want to delete a signature but don't KNOW how to do it. I would REPLACE it with a different signature picture . Thank you. IggyDelete what kind of signature from where?It is a signature picture from a forum, not an AVATAR. If I wanted you to SEE any picture or image this is where I would put it. THANKS, Iggy777What??

hi
basically, ive been very stupid. since slicing open my hand last week, ive had to type my journal instead of handwriting it like I usually do.
to prevent my mother from reading it (SHES very nosy), i changed the font to webdings.
however, when i tried to open it this morning to print it, i tried to revert it back to a normal font, and all that came up was question marks and boxes.
PLEASE HELP!!
Why not just save the WORK to a USB thumb drive ? ?What software are you using for the journal?just microsoft word vista

i tried opening it on another computer after saving it on a usb key but the same THING happenedSounds like the file itself has become corrupt.

Tried opening it on the original computer yet?yes, with no luck.
shall i just accept its GONE?
thanks to EVERYONE that helped! it was much appreciated

OK, here's what it says.

Low Disk Space.
You are RUNNING out of disk space on Recovery (D:)
To free space on this drive by deleting old or unnecessary
files, click here.

When I click there, it offers disk clean up, which only offers to clean an already empty RECYCLING bin.

Yes, I was using automatic backup, and I am assuming that system restore was already set to D. I didn't know that I had to choose which drive.
Quote

Do you use any type of automatic backup?
Is system restore set for drive D?

Do you use any type of automatic backup?
Is system restore set for drive D?

Yes, I was using automatic backup, and I am assuming that system restore was already set to D. I didn't know that I had to choose which drive.

I have RECENTLY allowed Microsoft to download SP2 onto my system via Microsoft updates but it doesn't seem to have worked, the first message I got after it 'configured' the update was: Some could could not be completed. Reverting changes. Will retry on startup.
So I let it do it again however I WALKED away from the computer and when I got back the windows login screen was on so I thought ok it must be done so I clicked onto control panel and it still says I have SP1 so I went onto the security center clicked onto updates and to my surprise there was 1 update available.............'Microsoft Service Pack 2' .......so I need some help guys. Plus my computer is running much much slower than before with the RAM usage up by more than 200mb than previously. Thanks GarethQuote from: GazMan85 on July 06, 2009, 03:43:11 PM

Plus my computer is running much much slower than before with the RAM usage up by more than 200mb than previously. Thanks Gary

try disabling any anti-virus or firewall utilities that may be blocking certain files from being updated through the SP2 upgrade process

i have a acer comp with vista.Everything works good except when i am reading or watching a video it will log off by it self if i don t move the mouse,how can i stop that from happening,thanks allPlease, post some computer info:
- processor type, amount of RAM (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)
- hard drive size/free space (open "My Computer", right click on hard drive letter, click "Properties")
- security programs in use (antivirus, firewall)I have a feeling that your computer is GOING into 'Standby' or that it is POWERING off the monitor.

What OS are you running, we can help you eliminate that as a suspect.thank so much for getting back.Not sure what os means but my comp is just a cheap one,azer with vista,160 gb beta hard disk,supermulti drive,1 gb ddr2 memory,le-1640 amdathlon processer,not sure what that all means and if thats what is needed,thanks again for helping Is this a laptop or a desktop system?a desk top systemCan you GO into 'Control Panel'>'Power Options' and disable the power savings mode. If you need more information on how to do this just let me KNOW.Quote from: earnhardt38 on July 04, 2009, 05:36:33 AM

thank so much for getting back.Not sure what os means

but my comp is just a cheap one,azer with vista

,160 gb beta hard disk,supermulti drive,1 gb ddr2 memory

,le-1640 amdathlon processer,not sure what that all means and if thats what is needed,thanks again for helping :)

I want you to check the malware/virus section.

I WOULD rather that you are safe than sorry.In a NUTSHELL, Superfetch caches your most frequently used programs into RAM in order to, in theory, open them faster. After all, RAM is faster than mechanical hard drives, RIGHT?

The drawback of Superfetch is that startup tends to be slower--Vista has to take time to reload your Superfetch cache back into RAM.

Typically, I disable Superfetch on any Vista machine running less than 4 GB of RAM (in other words, 32-bit Vista, although I've seen some 64-bit builds run less than 4 GB of RAM).

Disabling Superfetch means that startup should be a bit faster, but opening huge programs may be a little slower (might not be noticeable until you try disabling it on a machine with 24 GB of RAM running AutoCAD or Revit).

In general, if your 6 GB of RAM is being chewed up, it's probably Superfetch.

When you stopped the Superfetch service, did you remember to disable it? Did you reboot afterward?

...and finally, when you open Task Manager, did you click the button that says "Show processes for all users"?

hello

i installed win xp on one DRIVE and then i stalled vista on the other,i installed each OS without the other drive connected,they both are sata drives,when i boot up i dont get the option to choose which os,it defaults to win xp on bootup,any idea's on what i need to do to correct this to get the option
thanxWhen installed this way you need to enter Setup at boot time and choose which HD you want to boot...You should have left both drives connected to make LIFE easier for you.

Normally, you would install XP first on the primary drive (or partition), then install Vista on the secondary drive (or partition). At that point, Vista will do all the work for you to modify BCD to give you a menu to boot from EITHER OS.

Now you have to modify BCD to see your Windows XP partition and boot from it. At this point, BCD is unaware that XP even exists...

One of these might be able to help you out, since BCD is QUITE a bit more complicated than XP's tried-and-true NTLDR/NTDETECT.COM/BOOT.INI combo:

http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1
http://www.vistabootpro.org/

EasyBCD is free, but Vistabootpro is not.

Hello everyone, I have a problem with vista "freezing" on my computer.

I recently built my own computer, I never did that before so its still fairly new to me (very different from OEM computers). That was two months ago, the last two weeks my computer started experiencing random freezing where everything freezes (stops responding) except the mouse cursor.
It would do that after an hour or two when idle. I generally have the screen turn itself off after 20 minutes, when I move the mouse to use the computer again the screen turns back on but windows stops responding. I can't open any windows or do anything to do with Windows.
I first suspected something was overheating, the last computer that I experienced similar PROBLEMS was an old Powerspec PC with a Pentium 2 processor, When the CPU or graphics card got too hot in that computer it would freeze up/lock up. The IOH chip on my motherboard runs quite hot, about 60C on average, at first I thought something was wrong but from other buyer reviews and even the manufacturer says its normal. The motherboard came with a power saving program that displays the CPU temp, IOH and ICH temps. I installed Rivatuner v2.24 to see the GPU temp. The CPU temp never gets above 40C even at full load, the graphics card never gets above 45C even at full load. SO I think its probably not overheating. I don't know what else to check to find the solution to the freezing problem.

my computer specs:
Intel i7 920 CPU 2.67GHz quad core with HT
MSI X58 Platinum Motherboard
Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit
EVGA GTS250 Superclocked edition
G.Skill 3x2GB DDR3 10666
Corsair TX850 watt PSU
Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB SATAII HDD
Antec 900 gaming case

please HELP me?Where is your copy of Vista from?


Quote from: 10twenty on June 30, 2009, 11:22:57 PM

The IOH chip on my motherboard runs quite hot, about 60C on average, at first I thought something was wrong but from other buyer reviews and even the manufacturer says its normal.

When I use my friends eMachine PC using Windows Vista, it works fine for awhile but then it STARTS to load slower and soon after it, it keeps freezing no matter what I do. I use OPTIMUM online service. Is the problem with the PC, Windows Vista or with the internet service? It is very annoying.1. Please, post some COMPUTER info:
- PROCESSOR type, amount of RAM (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)
- hard drive size/free space (open "My Computer", right click on hard drive letter, click "Properties")
- security programs in use (antivirus, firewall)

2. Download, and install SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Post your computer temperatures:

In the morning on July 3, I turned on my laptop and TRIED to login as usual. For some reason, before my account was finished loading (the background was still black and there was no taskbar), there was a small box on the screen that said something like "loading personalized settings" or "custom APPEARANCE" (sorry, I can't remember), and my Symantec Endpoint Protection started my scheduled weekly scan. When loaded, my USER Profile looked different than usual (the background was black with no image, I was missing some desktop icons, and it looked a lot like Safe Mode), so I tried restarting my computer to see if it would make a difference. I have been having problems logging into my User Profile ever since. I only have one User Profile (mine), and I am the system administrator.

After restarting my laptop, I tried to login again. However, I got this message, "The User Profile Service failed the logon. User Profile cannot be loaded." and was sent back to the screen in the beginning. I tried several times with no change. After an improper shutdown (I pushed the POWER button), I found that Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Networking work fine. I was even able to backup my important files to an external harddrive.

I decided to try a System Restore. The choices listed with "Windows Update" were "7/3/2009 1:57:37 AM" and "6/29/2009 11:42:03 PM". I do not remember seeing a Windows Update when I shutdown the night before (usually it loads 2 of 3 parts, then restarts my COMP, loads the 3rd part, and lets me use the comp normally), so I chose the "6/29/2009" Restore Point.

The next time I tried to logon in Normal Mode, I was able to login, though the screen went completely white and blank for a few seconds before my profile started loading. When my profile was loaded, everything looked good (my background wallpaper was back, even AIM loaded). But in only a couple of minutes, I got a blue screen! My computer did an automatic shutdown and restarted. This has been happening ever since.

Whenever I log in (in any mode), I get the following message: "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown. Windows can check online for a solution to the problem. Problem Signature: Problem Event Name:BlueScreen, Locale ID:1003".

I also get some Symantec notices. Usually they say "Symantec Endpoint Protection has determined that the virus definitions are missing on this computer. This computer will remain unprotected from viruses until virus definitions are downloaded to this computer." and once it said something about an error with "Symantec CMC SmcGui". When I open the Symantec program to check, it says that the "Symantec Management Client Service" is not running or failed to start (Error Code returned:0x8007043c).

After a couple of minutes, I get the blue screen again. It always says "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL".

I've been thinking that the majority of the problem might rest with my Symantec program, not my computer or Microsoft. But I can't uninstall Symantec while in Safe Mode because Windows Installer doesn't want to work in Safe Mode. I can't uninstall Symantec, and I can't figure out how to fix my laptop, either.

So in conclusion, I can logon in Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Networking with no problems. Everything seems to work fine, even the internet (though my clock's time is messed up). But Normal Mode (where I keep my background wallpaper and everything isn't stretched out) keeps getting the blue screen. It restarts my computer before I can uninstall Symantec.

I need help! I would appreciate any suggestions. ThanksObviously BSOD's are a pain. Have you or better still can you perform a full virus scan?I just finished running Kasperky's virus scan and it found over ten threats in my Symantec files. However, I can't figure out how to uninstall Symantec in Normal Mode (because it only opens for a few seconds before I get the BSOD).

Does anyone know how to unistall program files without using Normal Mode? Is it possible to just delete everything?Norton Removal Tool

I have only three fans: one on the back panel, CPU fan, video card fan.
Yeah, until you fix it, open the case, get a house fan, and point it toward the case. It should help a bit.I was just thinking. I have my tower on the desk. Just so I don't kick it on the floor.

So my screen is vary close to it. Do you think the heat from my 22" screen and play a part too?Nah. It' even better, if it's elevated. I assume, you have some open space around it.Just wanted to mention that I service HP Desktops for my employer and we had a rash of them with thermal compound failures causing them you SOULD like an airplane ready for lift off. Ours are socket 478 Pentium 4 systems. The thermal compound BECOMES chalky and fails to transfer the heat to the 1lb block of copper heatsink. After removing the heatsink and taking q-tips to carefully wipe off the failed compound and have 2 clean surfaces the CPU top and the heatsink surface, I added Artic Silver Thermaltake to the CPU and fastened down the heatsink and had a 60 ->65 degree C drop to 35-> 40 degree C.

The Pentium 4's naturally run hot anyways, and the problem we had prior to fixing this was that they were too loud for the offices sounding like jet engines, and they were thermalclocking down to protect themselves from CPU meltdown, which was causing the systems to BECOME NOISEY and SLOWER.

Check your thermal compound to make sure it is not dried up, and have arctic silver or another higher end thermal compound to apply NEW to the surface after cleaning the old away with q-tips carefully.

***Also FYI: We also had a rash of these also have power capacitors near the heatsink that were swolen and leaking electrolyte out of their tops in which 5 of 20 systems had to become decommissioned due to risk of smoke show or fire. I contacted HP and India Support were oblivious to this issue.Thanks Dave for heads up Nicely done Dave...
Thanx for the good info.Useful bit of info there Dave. Cheers

I created a ftp network on vista with the wizard and EVERYTIME i TRY to open it, it ASK for a username and password. I typed in a username on the wizard but a password was not requested. When i try to acces the ftp server it asks for a username and the password i do not know. How do i change the password or remove this ftp entirely.Delete the account...how do i GO about doing that? and how can i share FILES with another person without using other websites?

I continously get the following error message while using IE-7: "Do you want to allow software such as ActiveX CONTROLS and plug-ins to run? Y or N"

Is there a way to eliminate this message from continously poping up?Yes, click Tools, Internet Options.

Then click Advanced, then scroll down and check the two boxes next to "Allow ACTIVE CONTENT to run...."

Then click OK and off you go!Why? Some ActiveX are needed to see the web page correctly.Going to Tools/Internet Options/Advanced as suggested did not work?? Any other ideas?That's the only thing I can THINK of.

Is there no "Don't ask me again" box you can tick?

I am a little confused about which VERSION of Windows 7 professional to buy as far as 32 bit and 64 bit. I would like the 64 bit but Is It compatible with my computer? and how can I tell?, I know I am running 32 bit right now, But the Million dollor question Is can I run 64 bit on It.

I would like the Windows 7, 64 bit so I can load my Computer up with maximum ram. I am running a duel core processor so It should be compatible with 64 bit, One other question Is When I go to the website to pre-order Windows 7 I do not see an OPTION to buy 64 bit, So what are you getting when you want to order a version, 32 bit or 64?. I am assuming the standard Buy Is 32 bit.1. Quick way to check your processor to see if it's 64 bit (should be, but won't hurt to check anyway)...

download SecurAble program from this link ... http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/SecurAble-Download-73409.html

Run it, and if you see it says "64 Maximum Bit Length", then you are able to run 64 bit windows.



2. I'd like to know what website you are planning to preorder windows 7 from. Anyway... ACCORDING to the FAQ via this link ... http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/pre-order-faq.aspx, Microsoft says that "You’ll get both. Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional packaged products include both 32- and 64-bit discs. " So ou'll get the 32 bit and the 64 bit versions of windows in one package and you can just install whatever edition that you want (and are able to) As I said In my post, I KNOW THAT I AM RUNNING 32 BIT. But thanks for the Info about microsoft sending both 32 and 64 bit disc's. That was much needed info, And very good news. I will order as soon as possible. I think the rule of thumb Is As long as You have duel or quad core processors your OK , But the catch Is you have to ENABLE the processor and mother-boared In bios . http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Professional-Upgrade/product/8BB1A4B4.No, the rule is, you can ONLY run a 64-bit OS on a 64-BIT processor. wether your currently running 32-bit is irrelevant. Although personally I just use CPU-Z for that.

Also re: the versioning I think you get both 64-bit and 32-bit when you buy an edition.So, You are saying that my intel core duo 8400 processor Is not 64 bit? therefore I cannot run 64 bit OS? IF I am not mistaken this link says it does..http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=33910 But I am not sure, just asking.Your CPU is 64 bit, so you can run a 64 bit OS.Thank you calum, I thought I was right. Thats great news !QUOTE from: srtony1946 on July 06, 2009, 12:17:23 AM

So, You are saying that my intel core duo 8400 processor Is not 64 bit? therefore I cannot run 64 bit OS? IF I am not mistaken this link says it does..http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=33910 But I am not sure, just asking.