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Friday, Jan 29
Programs that load at startup
I have Windows Vista Premuim Home edition SP2. Where can I find the folder that contains all the programs that are supposed to start when Windows boots? I want to add a program to the list so it loads at bootup. Wiyhin the program (Secunia), I checked off the box that
Patch: Re: Unable to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (KB948465)
Uninstall any 3rd party antivirus/firewall. Click Start and type "msconfig" and Enter Click on Services TabCheck "Hide all Microsoft services", then click Deselect all". Now click on "Startup Tab" and click "Deselct All". Restart the computer. Click Start and select Windows Update.
Tuesday, Jan 26
Patch: Re: I have never been so upset with MS in my life...
Rob Things to know before you download Windows Vista SP1 link] Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) link] Notable changes in Vista SP1
Saturday, Jan 23
Windows crash
I all, I have a problem on my Windows Vista that began afetr the purchase of an external Hard Disk Freecom. A few days afetr the purchase I disconnected it while it was writing and, since that moment, every time I connect and disconnect it, the PC go to freeze mode for 5 minutes.
Friday, Jan 22
Re: Vista Desktop Icons stop working.
I completely erased the hard drive and did a complete new Windows Vista installation. And thus far all is working (meaning desktop icons) as it should be... What was puzzling to me is that this just started happening (+/-) 2 weeks ago. I've had my Acer laptop for about 2 years, and never
Friday, Jan 8
Re: Vista Defrag is just STUPID
Yes Peter and ANOTHER replying as well. Vistaheads Windows Vista Community, User-Agent: vBulletin USENET gateway
Thursday, Jan 7
Re: Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
I haven't done my upgrade yet, but one idea I'm toying with is making a clone of my OS disk, mounting that in place of the original, and practicing with the clone instead of the original. I'm not sure it's a clever idea, because if I do that I would have to
Re: Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
Make an image of your pc (using something like Acronis or Macrium) before installing windows 7. Afterward, you can just restore the image to your pc.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
Hi: My HP dv6500z laptop has Windows Vista 32-bit Home Premium for its OS. I am interested in upgrading this OS to Windows 7 32-bit Home Premium. If I upgrade to Windows 7 and do not like it, can I undo Windows 7 and be back to Windows Vista 32-bit Home Premium ? How would I go about doing this ?
Wednesday, Jan 6
I cannot change name of folder sometimes
I have Windows Vista Ultimate. Quite often I try to change or update the names of a folder, and Vista would not let me allow, and I get dialog boxes telling me that I cannot have I closed all the other files. It gets annoying that I get the "NO" after I
Windows Vista is Awesome
I just wanted to share my awesome experiences with Windows Vista - it is truly the best operating system ever hands down. Thanks You.
trying to upgrade from Vista Premium to Vista Ultimate
I've got a Dell that came with Windows Vista Home Premium already installed. It's been upgraded to Service Pack 2. Things work fine...but Premium doesn't let me log into the machine via remote desktop. I've got a few copies of Windows Vista Ultimate unopened. I'd like to
Saturday, Jan 2
Clarification about Vista, and multiple core Cpu's compatability.
Hi, I was reading on the Windows Vista site at: ( link] While all editions of Windows Vista can support multiple core CPUs, only Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise can support dual processors." This is at the bottom of the page in the Additional requirements part.
Re: My Docs on E drive, not C drive
Good idea. I have Windows 7 on C:, Programmes on D: & Music on E:. I skipped Vista, currently running Windows 7. Try creating a new folder on E: of any name you like, then drag the contents of C:\My Documents to the Windows Vista will probably ask lf or confirmation and then make the
Friday, Jan 1
Re: Upgrade Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 ... and full backup
Thanks. I'm sure easy transfer is a good thing. However, I prefer to do an upgrade. I do not want to reinstall products or do any other piecemeal backups or restores. In any case I want to do a full backup of my Windows Vista Home Premium system disk prior to any other risky operations.
Thursday, Dec 31
Mouse right click window in classic theme
Hi! So I have this problem: I am using Windows Vista and I decided to try classic theme instead of Vista. The problem is when I right-click with my mouse on any file, it shows this right-click window very wide - over the whole screen! Picture says it all! Does somebody knows why it is
Tuesday, Dec 29
Patch: Re: Failed Updates
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (KB948465) - Error 800F082F Update for Windows Live Sign-In Assistant (KB967912) - Error 80070643 Security Update For Windows Vista (KB967723) - Error 80072EFD Security Update For Windows Vista (KB970710) - Error
Saturday, Dec 19
Patch: Re: Vista Updates
The updates, or at least some of them, are: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (KB948465) Update for Windows Live Sign-In Assistant (KB967912) Update for Windows Vista (KB968389) Security Update for Windows Vista (KB973540) Cumulative Update for Media Centre for Windows Vista (KB974306)
Friday, Dec 18
How To: Re: MS Picture Manager tries to open Adobe pdf files
The following article explains how to change a file association. Windows Vista - How to Associate a File Extension Type With a Program in Vista link] scroll down to Method Two)
Thursday, Dec 17
Cannot open website from Windows - very strange problem!
Hi to all, i've a very very strange problem: I've a web site url that apparently is unreachable from my PC (dhcp reserved address), MS Windows Vista Business and IE8, ONLY this website. I checked firewall and antivirus settings, i tried to bypass firewall, but
Friday, Dec 11
Patch: Re: Service Pack 3 - cannot upgrade
Crosspost to Windows Update newsgroup WITH quoting] Error message when you try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2: "An internal error occurred while installing the service pack": link]
Wednesday, Oct 28
Patch: Update keeps failing
its instaled this or should say tried to a few times. any idea why it might not be workings??? Alice Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Security Update for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB953297)
Monday, Oct 26
Patch: Re: Can't install SP1
Open Windows Update, open the View Update History, update the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 update where it says failed after it, right click on it then click view details. Tell us what it says there.
Tuesday, Sep 15
Patch: Vista Network JPG Thumbnail issue
Have a problem with Windows Vista Home Premium and jpg file thumbnails. The scenario is - I have two laptops, one running Service Pack 1, and one running Service Pack 2. When browsing folders on the network from the laptop with SP1, all thumbnails are generated and displayed with no problems.
Sunday, Aug 16
Patch: Re: Vista Service Pack update is junk
If you cannot install any updates, Windows Update is an appropriate newsgroup. If you're having problems installing Vista SP2 only... Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of
Sunday, Aug 9
Patch: Vista SP2 is not listed at windows update! [Help me!]
I have Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 (64 bit). When I run Windows Update, there is no SP2 to install! I downloaded and installed microsoft Readiness tool (KB947821) also I did reset my windows update components but still problem is stable as a rock!! :mad: any solution?
Sunday, Aug 2
Patch: the update does not apply to your system
i have been trying to install some updates to my (new) Vista Business X64 SP2 system (4GB RAM). why doesn't it apply? one of the updates is a driver update for the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 the other two Update for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Management Tools for
Tuesday, Jul 28
Patch: Re: Service Pack 2 install error 0x800f0823
Error message when you install an .msu update package on a computer that is running Windows Vista: "The Windows Modules Installer must be updated before you can install this package" link]
Sunday, Jul 5
Patch: Re: Vista SP2 doesn't show
crosspost to Vista General] It's your choice. SP2 isn't a critical security update and it's being selectively rolled-out to users worldwide over the next month or so. Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows
Thursday, Jun 18
Patch: Re: SP1 download and now no sound
Should I download this instead? Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465)
Friday, Jun 5
Patch: Unable to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (KB948465)
Hi, My system details: OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Issue: I am unable to install Service Pack 2 (KB948465) available from Windows Update. The system tryies and then display message: Unable to Install serivce pack. Pls advice. Thanks Tarak
Saturday, Mar 28
How To: Re: Alternate media player for Vista media Center?
Media Player inside Windows Vista Media Center. For the record I use GOM Player when I'm not using Vista Media Center (this one I use only on my media center pc). I know how to play media files ... Vista Media Center uses Windows Media Player as the player for all
Tuesday, Mar 17
How To: Re: EASEUS Partition Master or Partition Magic?
If you use partition magic on an already installed Vista, you will likely need to reinstall. a startup repair. I have tried this myself and it worked fine. Tutorial here: Using GParted to Resize Your Windows Vista Partition :: the How-To
Monday, Feb 16
How To: Re: Cannot Activate Windows Vista??
That's because Vista records whether it was installed clean or as an upgrade. You will have to to an in-place upgrade i.e. upgrade Vista with Vista. There are a few sites on the web that tell you how to do so. My website does an exhaustive step-by-step ( a regular Bataan Death March of
Friday, Jan 9
Re: how to make a partition for windows 7 on Windows Vista Sp1
existing OS, PROVIDED the installing OS recognizes the existing OS. 7 SHOULD do this with Vista, but it is beta so you never know! IAC, if you have SATA drives, then chances are your BIOS also allows you to select the boot drive. I would unplug the Vista drive, install the 2nd
Re: how to make a partition for windows 7 on Windows Vista Sp1
It is easier if the OP has SATA drives, as I do. Then you install the second hard drive, and literally just unplug the lead to your original hard drive. When you switch on the PC, the BIOS searches through the SATA ports until it finds your new hard drive, finds it has no OS on it, and stops at that
Friday, Jun 27
How To: Re: replace XP to vista
Is there something that Vista can do that XP can't? Are you ready to relearn how to use Windows? Vista has changed so many things (to my tastes, not in a good way), it's not enjoyable for me to use. While it is possible to install Vista on your laptop, if it came with XP, it may not be a good idea.
