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PC Mover twitches & glitches
I'm on my new dell with Vista premium that I got from qvc. So far, working
fine but I moved all my files etc from my old Gateway with xp using the pc
mover software included with my computer and now have the following problems:
I have trouble deleting programs I no longer need - some Norton security
stuff (I have Mcafee on the new computer).
My screensavers have switched to the old xp...
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25.06.2007 01:55:41 |
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hp pavillion desktop xp/vista?
I have just purchased the HP Pavillion a1730n desktop computer that
comes with Vista OS installed.
As I am not happy with Vista and its clumsiness and lack of
compatibility issues, I desire to use Windows XP on the computer.
Is it possible to remove the hard drive with the Vista installation
and substitute the hard drive from the older computer that has Windows
XP w/service pack 2 by pla...
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25.06.2007 01:47:25 |
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Upgrade canceled 0x80070005
went into my digital locker to start upgrade to windows ultimate from home
premium. I put in anytime time upgrade disk, and followed prompts. The
upgrade went up to expanding files and then upgrade was canceled. pop up
window read, " windows cannot install required fields. Network problems mat
be preventing windows from accessing the file. Make sure the computer is
connected to the...
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25.06.2007 00:50:00 |
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I have no more activations left, help!
I have used up all of my activations. Now my computers hard-drive is messed
up beyond return and I have no choice but to re-format. Please someone, tell
me what to do to get my current activation canceled and that way I can make a
new one :(...
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25.06.2007 00:28:31 |
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Reinstalling the system recovery files made just before system rec
Please can anyone help me with the following.
I have a HP laptop with Vista installed, and found today that it would not
boot up, so had to enter the system recovery procedure. I chose to back up
all of my files and these saved on to my portable storage drive, Vista
reinstalled nicely, the problem was fixed, but now I want to put the files
back on my pc and cant figure out how.
If I...
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24.06.2007 23:47:01 |
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Sysprep answer file.....WHY!?!?!?
Hello,
I'm still trying to get Windows Vista to work with the answer file I built
and so I did a little bit of research and found an article that basically
said that the XML file has 7 passes but it only pays attention to pass 4
(specialize) and pass 7 (OOBE). Also, this article mentions that certain
settings have to be put in certain passes for them to work. I have not tried
any of...
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24.06.2007 18:43:23 |
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My first experience with Vista - can't access web with IE7
Hello (this is great, I just discovered the msnews server!).
My new laptop finally arrived from Dell with Vista installed. This is my
first exposure to Vista. The machine is installed with Vista Business. I use
a home wired-only network, with two other PCs (running XP Home) and a
networked printer attached. My workgroup is named "HOME". I have two
problems that I don't know how to solve...
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24.06.2007 18:00:17 |
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Insufficient virtual memory message for adobe elements installatio
Trying to install a 2003 version of adobe photoshop elements on my new Vista
preinstalled laptop. It loads, but when trying to run I receive an
insufficient virtual memory error message. Can't believe this is the cause of
the problem. Can anyone give me some possible solutions?
Thanks in advance
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24.06.2007 15:29:53 |
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formatted vista hd in rage and ....
Hallo, I am in the uk and recently purchased a new pc with vista home edition
on it.
I had a xp pro pc as well and transfered all my files over with the belkin
usb transfer cable. I found may of my software program would not work on
vista, and in a rage, I formatted the vista h/d. I dont have an installation
cd from pc world as it was preloaded and they cannot / dont want to help me
fur...
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24.06.2007 15:23:08 |
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Cant connect via Broadband to internet.
Im not able to get the PC to connect to the internet. I just purchased this
PC with Vista already installed. I hooked my cable modem via ethernet too it,
followed the "connect too the internet" steps Windows Vista tells you to do,
and it says there is no connection. I tried disabling the firewall and doing
it again, and nothing. I also tried the self troubleshooting, auto
repair...etc. a...
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24.06.2007 15:22:43 |
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Boot / system partitions
I have a couple of odd problems:
I took an existing XP computer and Installed Vista Home Premium. The C:
drive for the XP install was on a small disk so I added a new disk to install
Vista on. I made sure the BIOS was set to boot from the larger disk when I
performed the install. After the install and I moved everything off of the
smaller disk I wanted to keep and removed the disk. ...
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24.06.2007 15:01:29 |
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Downgrade from Vista Home Premium to XP legal?
I have a Dell desktop that came with OEM Vista Home Premium. My software
company said their application was not designed for Vista. I need to have
Windows XP Pro.
I have been told by Dell support that all of their desktops have a
downgrade license to a previous OS. Dell said it would be legal to install
their OEM CD.
I have an OEM XP Pro disk that came with my other Dell purchased befor...
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24.06.2007 14:43:35 |
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Windows Vista doesn't work with Lotus Notes
Hi,
I get an error message when I try launching lotus notes 6.5.5 on
windows vista business edition. I think it is conflicting with the
preinstalled google desktop on Vista.
Any ideas?
HamedNYC
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24.06.2007 13:20:43 |
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Help me to create a simple BOOTCD to execute CHKDSK/R for XP and VISTA
Casn anyone help me to create a basic BOOTCD to execute CHKDSK/R for XP and
VISTA?
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24.06.2007 11:59:10 |
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Dual boot Vista modifying XP registry?
I have - and can replicate (I've managed it 3 times) - a problem whereby
Vista Media Extender installation/setup modifies a Windows XP registry
install key. The XP install is on a master drive and the Vista install is on
a slave drive. The key that is modified prevents the XP Welcome Screen and
fast user switching (the Ginadll entry in the XP Winlogon key). I've tried
once installing Vis...
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24.06.2007 10:03:44 |
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Failed to update the registry at first launch of programme
I have a series of important programs made for Win 9x and WinXP which require
an update of the registry at first lauch. One technique to make these
programs to work for user with limited acount with WinXP is to give the
administration rights to that user at first launch of the program. The
registry can then be updated and the user account can be returned to a
limited level. I cannot d...
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24.06.2007 09:22:00 |
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Trying to setup up duel OS
Having difficulties with new Vista desktop system. I would like to add
Windows XP as a duel OS to choose when booting. Is it possible to add a
lower OS to Vista? If so, please send detailed steps....
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24.06.2007 00:30:15 |
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file explorer error
everytime i try and open anything a pop shows up saying "Windows Explorer has
stopped working" than it does a little reset and goes back to my desktop. i
cant open anything except internet explorer. ...
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23.06.2007 21:21:02 |
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flashing
after or before file from internet site that file keeps on flashing on
windows vista...
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23.06.2007 20:50:29 |
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runtime error
I installed WordPerfect Office X3. Quattro Pro X3 has the runtime error-
Program: C:\Program files\WordPerfect OfficeX3\Programs\QPW.exe
abnormal program termination I have reinstalled and have started looking
through the runtime errors but there are soooo many. Is this VISTA or Corels
problem. It's mine I know but I need help. Thanks.
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old dog trying to learn new tricks!...
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23.06.2007 17:47:00 |
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Deleting System Partition
Hi, I had a dual boot scenario setup with two different versions of Windows
Vista. I've decided all I need as one. I would like to delete partition C
(my original partition) and keep partition B (the new partition), but the
option to delete C is grayed out. Additionally, both are primary partitions,
but the system partition is C.
I want to get rid of C and recover the space. How do I...
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23.06.2007 12:45:29 |
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OPEN WITH
There are dupe entries in the right-click OPEN WITH box.
How can one be banished? Thanks...
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23.06.2007 12:32:26 |
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Flexnet Licensing Service
I am struggling to install Adobe CS3 photoshop, have tried al Techno notes.
On the stratup/service screen FlexNet Licensing Service is not listed. It
shoul be enabled, but are not hidden or found? Where do I get it? Think it
might be the reason for not able to install CS3?...
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23.06.2007 09:19:00 |
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BSOD after install of home premium 64 bit OEM
After the install, the PC reboots then I end end up with a blue screen which
either says irq not equal or less at the top or it's another stop error but
it's always these same two.
I know there some thing about 3 or more gigs of RAM, I have 4. But the fix
for that is a KB929777 update for this problem but how do you install this
update if you can't get the windows installation to finis...
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23.06.2007 04:07:02 |
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Windows Vista only running on a single core of my Pentium D CPU
When I initially installed Windows Vista Home Premium OEM, I had an
Intel Pentium 4 650 (single core 3.4GHz) Processor installed in my
system. I have since changed the system processor to a Pentium D 830
(dual core 3.0GHz) processor. However, Windows is acting like it
doesn't know my processor has a second core. Task Manager shows the
CPU graph for only a single core and I have a Multi-cor...
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23.06.2007 03:13:02 |