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Re: Google Earth

Re: Hard Copy

Re: If I buy the VISTA upgrade instead of the full version....

Re: Is anyone else having problems with Flash?

RE: Just curious abour your post

Re: Looking for a xmark 840 Vista driver......

Re: me too!!

Re: Microsoft Outlook v 2002 service pack 3 won't work with VISTA

RE: Nero and ZoneAlarm

Re: New installation of Vista hijacked

Re: New OS needed?

Re: nVidia 97.46 driver and Vista Business Edition

Re: Outlook 2007 stops working on Vista

Re: Permissions

RE: Please help - Need to get rid of non genuine Vista?

Re: Post-It (sticky) note app for Vista

Re: RAM

Re: Recycle Bin won't empty

Re: Remote Desktop 6.0 - Unable to connect

Re: Restart ReadyBoost on reboot?

Re: RTM to Retail upgrade Clarification

RE: SCSI Controller

Re: Setting up a *passwordless* network printer

Re: Shocking news - NOT

RE: Shutdown / Restart Problem Vista 64

Re: Sound card gone

Re: Switch between windows

RE: System Meltdown after nVidia Driver Upgrade

 

 

From: Roscoe <me@home.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Google Earth

Date: 01/13/2007 14:21:24

 

 

Yes it works.

 

"Bobby" <bobby@europe.com> wrote in message

news:u5zQUd0NHHA.4376@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Does Google Earth work under Vista?

>

> I'm having a problem running it.

>

> Cheers.

>

> Bobby

 

 

 

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From: John Barnes <jbarnes@email.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Hard Copy

Date: 01/13/2007 14:12:48

 

 

There is a Vista for Dummies and several other books, but they are based on

the beta2 release, mostly.  The real books on Vista are scheduled for

release over the next 2 months.

Introducing Windows Vista (Microsoft Press) and Windows Vista Unveiled (Sams

Publishing) and the aforementioned Vista for Dummies are some

 

"SD" <SD@NoSPAMiso.com> wrote in message

news:uk3eCyyNHHA.3916@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Anybody know or heard if there is a hard copy of Vista guide. Such as

> vista for Dummies, etc.

>

 

 

 

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From: John Barnett MVP <freelanceit@mvps.org.NOSPAM>

To: none

Subject: Re: Hard Copy

Date: 01/13/2007 14:04:52

 

 

You only need visit your local bookstore or even Amazon and you will find

quite a few books on Vista available, even a dummies one - can't think of

the title of hand, but i did see it the other day in my local branch of

waterstones.

 

--

John Barnett MVP

Associate Expert

Windows Shell/User

 

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org

Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

 

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any

kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,

reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for

any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the

use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this

mail/post..

 

"SD" <SD@NoSPAMiso.com> wrote in message

news:uk3eCyyNHHA.3916@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Anybody know or heard if there is a hard copy of Vista guide. Such as

> vista for Dummies, etc.

>

 

 

 

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From: Michael Jennings <metarhyme@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Hard Copy

Date: 01/13/2007 12:50:59

 

 

To open in XP, the Vista Guide has to have some assistance.

First download and install Microsoft Core XML Services 6.0,

then Microsoft XPS Essentials Pack from

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/xps/viewxps.mspx

Then download the 24.7 MB "WVPG RTM.xps" file from

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=bbc16ebf-4823-4a12-afe1-5b40b2ad3725?

and the Windows Vista Product Guide will open in Windows XP.

 

Worth looking at, and perhaps purchase at a bookstore, is David Pogue's

"Windows Vista - The Missing Manual," an 848 page O'Reilly book:

http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596528270/

 

"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:ebwPa8yNHHA.5104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>

> From Amazon:

> http://tinyurl.com/y4kqmb

>

> I'm sure you can check your favorite online/offline bookstores, too. And of

> course you could always download information from MS and print it out.

>

> You can download the Vista Product Guide from here:

> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/default.mspx

>

> SD wrote:

>

>> Anybody know or heard if there is a hard copy of Vista guide. Such as

>> vista for Dummies, etc.

 

 

 

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From: Malke <notreally@invalid.invalid>

To: none

Subject: Re: Hard Copy

Date: 01/13/2007 11:23:01

 

 

SD wrote:

 

> Anybody know or heard if there is a hard copy of Vista guide. Such as

> vista for Dummies, etc.

 

From Amazon:

http://tinyurl.com/y4kqmb

 

I'm sure you can check your favorite online/offline bookstores, too. And of

course you could always download information from MS and print it out.

 

You can download the Vista Product Guide from here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/default.mspx

 

Malke

--

Elephant Boy Computers

www.elephantboycomputers.com

"Don't Panic!"

MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

 

 

 

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From: arachnid <none@goawayspammers.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: If I buy the VISTA upgrade instead of the full version....

Date: 02/06/2007 16:01:28

 

 

On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:08:44 +0000, Paul-B wrote:

 

> I always get a laugh when someone who has discovered a legal workaround

> and publishes it is then told "It isn't ethical" or "It's immoral", or

> "It's against the spirit" etc. etc. etc.

 

These big megacorps sure don't care about ethics, morality, or the finer

points of law when they're screwing consumers and stabbing business

partners in the back. It's rather hypocritical of their supporters to

turn a blind eye to these activities and yet moan about consumers' lack of

ethics when they play by the very same rules.

 

 

 

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From: Jon <Email_Address@SomewhereOrOther.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: If I buy the VISTA upgrade instead of the full version....

Date: 02/06/2007 14:51:06

 

 

My experience of the generic oem  clean install was pretty similar - very

fast and smooth. Also noticed the speed-up in the formatting.

 

I don't think the upgraders have been quite so fortunate though, judging

from some of the nightmare stories in here.

 

--

Jon

 

 

"Donald McDaniel" <orthocross@comcast.invalid> wrote in message

news:e62DIlhSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> "Jon" <Email_Address@SomewhereOrOther.com> wrote in message

> news:%23SK9CQhSHHA.4404@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>

>>

>>

>> "jimmy fallon" <jimmyfallon@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:70851404-9C53-41E2-8D4A-93C0D8D72B4B@microsoft.com...

>>> Does it work like with xp where you can just put in the xp cd during

>>> installation? or does it force you to load xp on the machine and do the

>>> upgrade?

>>> thanks...

>>> jf

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>> Officially the latter, although workarounds have emerged.

>>

>> Either way it's a looooooooooooong process with the upgrade, so get the

>> full version if you can.

>>

>> --

>> Jon

>

>

> I have a free upgrade coming from Dell soon (hopefully) to Vista Home

> Premium.  But I decided to go ahead and purchase a Generic OEM from the

> local computer shop.

>

> 1) The installation went FAST.  I mean FAST.  30 minutes or less,

> including formatting my HD (300GB).  Normally, a clean installation takes

> anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour (if one also formats the HD) -- or

> longer with a larger HD.

> 2) However, moving my files to the new installation took a long time,

> since they had to be moved piece-meal.

> 3) The "Upgrade" choice was grayed out.  As in the past, "Generic Full

> OEMs" must be installed "clean".  Personally, this is my favorite kind of

> installation of a Windows product.  The installation was clean and simple.

> 4) The shop owner was very careful this time to warn me that I would be

> subject to the "System Builder License" for Vista, and would be the one

> who supplied all support for the product..  This has NEVER happened since

> I've been using Microsoft OSes (since DOS 2.11).  That's OK, since I'm the

> one who is the "system builder".  Personally, I wouldn't want to leave

> support for my OS in the hands of some stranger at Dell.  While my Dell

> was put together very well, I HATE the crap they put on their OS disks.

> 5) The package containing my product was NOT the normal "shrink-wrapped"

> package with a little booklet.  It was actually in a cardboard container

> which stated that it was a "System builder kit", and the owner would be

> subject to the System Builder License.  The COA was already stuck to the

> plastic DVD case containing the disk, and had no other branding on it than

> the Microsoft brand (unlike many "Full OEM" products for XP, which have

> the sticker with the COA on it somewhere in the shrink-wrap itself, and

> easily lost, since the shrink-wrap is usually discarded immediately.

>

> All-in-all, I am very happy with my product.  Transitioning to a new OS is

> never an easy process, but I really expended very little energy making the

> move, since all my backups were on a secondary disk.

>

> The REAL problems are the software manufacturers who have not prepared for

> the transition, such as Apple and a few others.

>

> Anyway, good luck to all who are changing over to Vista.

> I do have ONE thing to say:  The final released product is MUCH more

> stable than the Betas and Release Candidate.  Microsoft really cleaned

> this product up..  In addition, I've really not had many notifications

> from either UAC or the Firewall.   I was prepared for lots of hassle from

> them, but so far, I've not had many problems.

>

> Donald L. McDaniel

> orthocross@comcast.invalid

> "To validate me, simply 'net' me."

> Please reply to the original thread and newsgroup.

> -------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

 

 

 

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From: Chris <cuke2u@hotmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: If I buy the VISTA upgrade instead of the full version....

Date: 02/06/2007 14:44:27

 

 

Hi, as long as you don't use that purchased copy of XP again as far as I am

concerned there can't be any breach of licence. Interestingly enough it was

myself who first published this method before dailytech. Mine was published

here http://www.warp2search.net/modules.php?name=News?

some two days earlier....

ChrisC

"Chuck" <nospam@fastmail.net> wrote in message

news:1170789776.464519.174050@j27g2000cwj.googlegroups.com...

> Depends. If you DO already own XP, then no, it isn't. I used this

> method because when running the installation, from XP, even tho I was

> REQUIRED to install to a different drive(I was "downgrading" from XP

> Pro to Vista Home Premium), Vista wouldn't let me install it to a

> completely empty, alternate harddrive. It kept telling me the volume

> wasn't suitable for installation. I found out that the drive you are

> installing to, must be the first drive in your system. Since this

> drive wasn't(it was a SATA raid setup, with Vista drivers installed as

> per the installation routine, which took them fine), it wouldn' let me

> install. If I made that drive my first drive, then there wasn't any OS

> to boot up with. The funny part is, the installation can handle the

> type of install I was trying to do, IF the drives are IDE. However, if

> they are SATA drives(like all my 4 drives running in 2 raid 0 arrays),

> you cannot.

>

> Using the method, from dailytech, allowed to get Vista installed

> properly and was pretty much my only alternative. Thank you Dailytech.

>

> IMO the reason this "loophole" was probably left in, was because of

> the poorly written installation process and situations like mine.

> Don't get me wrong, I like Vista, now that it's installed, but the

> installation process is a PITA, that doesn't need to be that way.

>

> On Feb 6, 1:48 pm, CybrGuy <n...@none.inv> wrote:

>> Alias wrote:

>> > Roscoe wrote:

>> >> It forces you to load xp on the machine and do the upgrade.

>> >> Convenient, eh?

>>

>> > Read this:

>>

>> >http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5932

>>

>> > Alias

>>

>> This may very well work, I haven't tried it yet.  But, it is a violation

>> of the license agreement, at least until MS says otherwise.  Only time

>> will tell if there are any other problems with using this method and

>> circumventing MS's intentions.  I can't imagine that they wouldn't have

>> known about this workaround, so they may well have broken it in some

>> subtle way that hasn't been found yet.

>> So, our options with upgrade disks at this point are to install 'over'

>> XP, or break our license agreements.  I don't like either choice very

>> much...

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Sly Dog <Sly_Dog@GottaLoveThatBill.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: If I buy the VISTA upgrade instead of the full version....

Date: 02/06/2007 14:24:10

 

 

Yeah!  That's what I'm talk'n 'bout!

 

 

"Paul-B" <paul@rasf1.net> wrote in message

news:52s21qF1pt828U1@mid.individual.net...

> CybrGuy wrote:

>

>> Alias wrote:

>> > Roscoe wrote:

>> > > It forces you to load xp on the machine and do the upgrade.

>> > > Convenient, eh?

>> >

>> > Read this:

>> >

>> > http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5932

>> >

>> > Alias

>>

>> This may very well work, I haven't tried it yet.  But, it is a

>> violation of the license agreement, at least until MS says otherwise.

>> Only time will tell if there are any other problems with using this

>> method and circumventing MS's intentions.  I can't imagine that they

>> wouldn't have known about this workaround, so they may well have

>> broken it in some subtle way that hasn't been found yet.  So, our

>> options with upgrade disks at this point are to install 'over' XP, or

>> break our license agreements.  I don't like either choice very much...

>

> I always get a laugh when someone who has discovered a legal workaround

> and publishes it is then told "It isn't ethical" or "It's immoral", or

> "It's against the spirit" etc. etc. etc.

>

> I don't know if any of you remember, but when AMD brought-out their

> socket A Athlon/Duron chips they produced them all with the same (high)

> clock speed, so as to gain from economies of scale in production, then

> downrated some of the chips by breaking the L2 bridges so that the

> clock-speed was lower. These they sold at a lower cost. It was

> possible, using just a pencil, to bridge the broken L2 bridges so that

> the chip ran at the original high speed. I managed to turn my 600MHz

> Duron into a 900MHz one by simply doing this, thus saving myself a

> considerable sum.

>

> No-one at the time considered that to be illegal, immoral, cheating AMD

> or anything else. I can't see what the difference is if you are

> installing an upgrade, provided you have a genuine copy of XP and are

> not going to re-use it or sell it on.

>

> --

> Paul-B

 

 

 

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From: Chuck <nospam@fastmail.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: If I buy the VISTA upgrade instead of the full version....

Date: 02/06/2007 14:22:56

 

 

Depends. If you DO already own XP, then no, it isn't. I used this

method because when running the installation, from XP, even tho I was

REQUIRED to install to a different drive(I was "downgrading" from XP

Pro to Vista Home Premium), Vista wouldn't let me install it to a

completely empty, alternate harddrive. It kept telling me the volume

wasn't suitable for installation. I found out that the drive you are

installing to, must be the first drive in your system. Since this

drive wasn't(it was a SATA raid setup, with Vista drivers installed as

per the installation routine, which took them fine), it wouldn' let me

install. If I made that drive my first drive, then there wasn't any OS

to boot up with. The funny part is, the installation can handle the

type of install I was trying to do, IF the drives are IDE. However, if

they are SATA drives(like all my 4 drives running in 2 raid 0 arrays),

you cannot.

 

Using the method, from dailytech, allowed to get Vista installed

properly and was pretty much my only alternative. Thank you Dailytech.

 

IMO the reason this "loophole" was probably left in, was because of

the poorly written installation process and situations like mine.

Don't get me wrong, I like Vista, now that it's installed, but the

installation process is a PITA, that doesn't need to be that way.

 

On Feb 6, 1:48 pm, CybrGuy <n...@none.inv> wrote:

> Alias wrote:

> > Roscoe wrote:

> >> It forces you to load xp on the machine and do the upgrade.

> >> Convenient, eh?

>

> > Read this:

>

> >http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5932

>

> > Alias

>

> This may very well work, I haven't tried it yet.  But, it is a violation

> of the license agreement, at least until MS says otherwise.  Only time

> will tell if there are any other problems with using this method and

> circumventing MS's intentions.  I can't imagine that they wouldn't have

> known about this workaround, so they may well have broken it in some

> subtle way that hasn't been found yet.

> So, our options with upgrade disks at this point are to install 'over'

> XP, or break our license agreements.  I don't like either choice very

> much...

 

 

 

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From: WoW <startrek.jackson@tiscali.co.uk>

To: none

Subject: Re: Is anyone else having problems with Flash?

Date: 02/06/2007 15:28:00

 

 

ok you need to get the offline installer than flash stays working. dont ask

me why  but it does

"Jerry" <largeblackcat@nowhere.com> wrote in message

news:A7E3D938-F005-455B-BEC3-EE7C0B9C940E@microsoft.com...

> Not a lot of help I know but no probs here at all am using one care trail

> as my security suite.

>

> Regards

>

> Jerry

> "Matt Cable" <mcable@quilogy.no_spam.com> wrote in message

> news:%23Jt5m02RHHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> Is anyone else having problems with Adobe/Macromedia Flash under Vista

>> (Ultimate Edition)?  It initially worked, but something happened in the

>> last few weeks and now:

>> - The URGE service within Windows Media Player 11 displays the message

>> "No such error found. Error Code: flashNotInstalled"

>> - Videos on MSN report that I need to download Macromedia Flash Player

>> - YouTube reports that "Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or

>> an old version of Macromedia's Flash Player.  Get the latest flash

>> player"

>>

>> Okay, so I've been out to Adobe to download Flash

>> (http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/triggerpages_mmcom/flash.html),

>> and of course I can see the Flash video with spinning message "Adobe

>> Flash Player successfully installed".  But nothing else appears to work

>>

>> So, I've read around, and have made sure that in IE7 that the "Shockwave

>> Flash Object" is an enabled IE Add-in.

>> I would un-install and re-install Flash, but I don't see any entries in

>> Vista's installed "Programs and Features" Control Panel applet.

>>

>> Any other ideas?  Is it security-related?

>>

>> Thanks!

>> Matt

>

 

 

 

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From: Jerry <largeblackcat@nowhere.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Is anyone else having problems with Flash?

Date: 02/06/2007 15:02:15

 

 

Not a lot of help I know but no probs here at all am using one care trail

as my security suite.

 

Regards

 

Jerry

"Matt Cable" <mcable@quilogy.no_spam.com> wrote in message

news:%23Jt5m02RHHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Is anyone else having problems with Adobe/Macromedia Flash under Vista

> (Ultimate Edition)?  It initially worked, but something happened in the

> last few weeks and now:

> - The URGE service within Windows Media Player 11 displays the message "No

> such error found. Error Code: flashNotInstalled"

> - Videos on MSN report that I need to download Macromedia Flash Player

> - YouTube reports that "Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an

> old version of Macromedia's Flash Player.  Get the latest flash player"

>

> Okay, so I've been out to Adobe to download Flash

> (http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/triggerpages_mmcom/flash.html),

> and of course I can see the Flash video with spinning message "Adobe Flash

> Player successfully installed".  But nothing else appears to work

>

> So, I've read around, and have made sure that in IE7 that the "Shockwave

> Flash Object" is an enabled IE Add-in.

> I would un-install and re-install Flash, but I don't see any entries in

> Vista's installed "Programs and Features" Control Panel applet.

>

> Any other ideas?  Is it security-related?

>

> Thanks!

> Matt

 

 

 

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From: wondering <wondering@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Just curious abour your post

Date: 01/13/2007 15:15:02

 

 

hehe, my mistake.. :)

 

I was refering to the upgrade coupon and custombuilt pc :D

 

Read so much frustrating posts... some says you ONLY can use the coupon with

a new pc and some says that du can use it on custombuilts pcs :)

 

As I'm understanding it, one can order OEM versions of MS OSes if one orders

essential pchardware (cpu, memory, graphic cards etc.)......

 

(Sorry for my bad english) :)

 

 

 

 

 

"Spanky McFly" wrote:

 

> Your first post says that

>

> >>Hey! I have a custombuilt computer, and i just ordered Windows XP MCE 2005

> >>w/

> >>upgrade coupon. I hope I can upgrade to windows vista???

>

> then you say that you were in CPP program for Vista so you Know your

> computer can run Vista.

>

> Why did you post in the first place then?

>

> Just curious......

>

>

> "wondering" <wondering@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:06FF70B5-F2F1-45A8-A07F-B964BD7E1B7E@microsoft.com...

> >I was in the CPP program for Vista, so I know that my computer can run

> >vista

> > smoothly :)

> >

> > I did register at the upgradewebpage (upgradeweb.moduslink.com/vista) and

> > just entered 0 in model and 0 in serialnumber.

> > Few minutes later I recieved a email that confirmed the registration. The

> > question now is where I shall send the coupon and the recipe....? (Live in

> > Norway)

> >

> > "michail iakovou yos" wrote:

> >

> >> I think that the answer is most probably yes but you can download and run

> >> the

> >>

> >> WINDOWS VISTA ADVISOR (free) this will test you pc and tell you

> >>

> >> ttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> "wondering" <wondering@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:B332648A-2694-48EA-A23B-E2F64DFEC81E@microsoft.com...

> >> > Hey! I have a custombuilt computer, and i just ordered Windows XP MCE

> >> > 2005

> >> > w/

> >> > upgrade coupon. I hope I can upgrade to windows vista???

> >>

> >>

> >>

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Richard G. Harper <rgharper@email.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Looking for a xmark 840 Vista driver......

Date: 02/06/2007 16:15:41

 

 

Check with the printer manufacturer if no driver came with Vista.

 

 

"Ross M. Greenberg" <greenber@bellsouth.netNOPAM> wrote in message

news:3866638C-680A-49B6-8AE3-F21B6A36A78C@microsoft.com...

> ...........can't print from Vista  (works like a champ under XP)

>

> What should I do??

>

> Thanks!

>

> Ross

>

 

 

 

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From: Chad Harris <vistaneedsmuchowork.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: me too!!

Date: 02/06/2007 15:21:11

 

 

SUj--

 

I'm using one  and it's overclocked, with no problems.  Call Tech Support

for whomever made the video card--that's not Nvidia who as you know made the

chipset--ask them which current driver is doing the best among games and

graphics apps. They are knowledgable and usually open all the time.

 

BTW--

 

You really skimped on information.  The key is what driver are you using.

In my experience several people are having no trouble at all using the

generic driver that MSFT supplies on the Vista DVD that was given to them

from Nvidia.  Unless you have a specific graphics app or game that requires

more functionality, it should be working fine.

 

Also, with all due respect, I don't see any evidence yet that your BSODs

have anything to do with your Nvidia 7600.

 

You wrote:

 

"and I get blue screens on most generic intensive tasks" With what evidence

are you linking them to your video card?

 

What are the errors?

 

Why not do a Startup Repair?  You don't have to be in a no boot situation to

profit from it.

 

 

*Repair:

 

SFC:  Windows Key +R>type in cmd>hold down  CTRL+SHIFT on your keyboard and

then press Enter>type sfc /scannow at prompt.

 

Startup Repair, System Restoer and other Win RE Tools:

 

How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to

troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392/en-us

 

A Stop error occurs, or the computer stops responding when you try to start

Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925810/en-us

 

You run the startup repair tool this way:

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925810/en-us

 

How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)

http://www.windowsvista.windowsreinstall.com/vistaultimate/repairstartup/index.htm

 

Note The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For

information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a

DVD, see the information that came with the computer.

2. Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to

the Lock button, and then click Restart.

 

This usually means that you enter bios setup by whatever key or keys

(sometimes there is more than one key that will do it for your model--go to

pc manufacturer site) and configure CD to be first in the boot order.

 

See for ref:

Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

 

Note If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power

button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.

3. Set your language preference, and then click Next.

 

Note In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you

do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.

4. Click Repair your computer.

5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system

that you want to repair, and then click Next.

6. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the

repair process.

7. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.

 

Additional References for Startup Repair With Screenshots:

 

How to Use Startup Repair:

 

***Accessing Windows RE (Repair Environment):***

 

1) Insert Media into PC (the DVD you burned)

 

2) ***You will see on the Vista logo setup screen after lang. options in the

lower left corner, a link called "System Recovery Options."***

 

Screenshot:  System Recovery Options (Lower Left Link)

http://blogs.itecn.net/photos/liuhui/images/2014/500x375.aspx

 

Screenshot: (Click first option "Startup Repair"

http://www.leedesmond.com/images/img_vista02ctp-installSysRecOpt2.bmp

 

How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)

http://www.windowsvista.windowsreinstall.com/vistaultimate/repairstartup/index.htm

 

3) Select your OS for repair.

 

4) Its been my experience that you can see some causes of the crash from

theWin RE feature:

 

You'll have a choice there of using:

 

1) Startup Repair

2) System Restore

3) Complete PC Restore

 

You could also:

 

Try to F8 to the Windows Adv Options Menu>try 3 safe modes there (I don't

use WGA) and Last Known Good>then I go to Win RE in Vista.  That gives you a

choice of Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking,and Safe Mode with Command

Prompt.

 

These methods are outlined in

 

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP/and Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/

 

You will need this reference:

 

How to start the System Restore tool at a command prompt in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304449/en-us

 

The command to use for system restore at the safe mode cmd prompt is:

 

%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe

 

The reason for doing this is one of these choices may work, when the other

doesn't.  My experience is that people do not fully try F8 when they think

or have said they have.  It is that they can almost always reach Windows

Advanced Options though.

 

Good luck,

 

CH

 

 

 

"Suj" wrote in message news:200726124156theguru320@gmail.com...

>I am too! Glad it's not just me, but it's really annoying. I'm using a

>general NVIDIA 7600GT and I get blue screens on most generic intensive

>tasks, as well. Anyone know of a fix to this yet????

>

> EggHeadCafe.com - .NET Developer Portal of Choice

> http://www.eggheadcafe.com

 

 

 

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From: Diamontina Cocktail <lrb@australia.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Microsoft Outlook v 2002 service pack 3 won't work with VISTA

Date: 02/06/2007 16:08:05

 

 

It is more than likely because your passwords arent being remembered.

Outlook 2002 doesnt remember passwords under Vista and there will be no

Microsoft fix for this. You HAVE to buy something newer.

 

 

"Rebecca" <Rebecca@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:ABD2E02A-0EF1-4F0F-AAD7-6F39207587A2@microsoft.com...

>I just upgraded to Vista this morning (formerlly XP Professional).

>Everything

> went like a breeze, except that my Microsoft Outlook 2002 service pack 3

> will

> no longer log into my isp.

>

> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

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From: Rebecca <Rebecca@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Microsoft Outlook v 2002 service pack 3 won't work with VISTA

Date: 02/06/2007 15:19:01

 

 

THANKS so much Chad. I'm going to give it what you say a try later as I've

been trying to figure this out ALL DAY. Otherwise, I'll be back it what you

say doesn't work :)

 

"Chad Harris" wrote:

 

> Rebecca --

>

> I haven't seen a firm link on this, but I know from anecdotes on groups that

> people are using as far back as Office 2000 on Vista, and I know Office XP

> will work well.  Usually what Vista does as you know is automatically have

> you go through the wizard to set up Outlook , and I guess in the upgrade you

> might not have had to use the wizard to set up your outlook account since it

> just appropriated your Outlook 2002 settings on XP.  I haven't done an

> upgrade to Vista.  In your case it looks as if something in that process got

> corrupted.

>

> 1) Try Detect and Repair at Help>Detect and Repair (for Office XP) that you

> can reach either through Add/Remove or when you have any Office XP app

> including Outlook 2002 open.

>

> 2) Reconfigure your email account: In Outlook 2002, Tools>Add new email

> accont>next>and follow dierections for your isp

> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010982531033.aspx

>

> 2) You may need to just reinstall Office XP SP3.

>

> 3) If those don't help, I'd uninstall Office XP and reinstall it--doesn't

> take that long but I'd do it with a twist you may not have used.

>

> First download this--the WICU.  The "Windows Installer Cleanup" utility

> doesn't uninstall applications, but you use it (simple interface) prior to

> uninstalling from Add/Remove.  It gets rid of registry strings, corrupt

> ..dlls and files that might be in the way of a clean uninstall and the

> subsequent reinstall. A simple list will come up and make sure to highlight

> any listing that mentions Office, and there could be several, one at a time,

> and click OK.  Then do your uninstall>reinstall>reinstall the service packs.

>

> Download WICU at bottom:

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

>

>

> Maybe it won't come to #3, but it well could.

>

> Good luck,

>

> CH

>

>

>

> "Rebecca" <Rebecca@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:ABD2E02A-0EF1-4F0F-AAD7-6F39207587A2@microsoft.com...

> >I just upgraded to Vista this morning (formerlly XP Professional).

> >Everything

> > went like a breeze, except that my Microsoft Outlook 2002 service pack 3

> > will

> > no longer log into my isp.

> >

> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Joe <hortoristic@gmail.dot.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Nero and ZoneAlarm

Date: 02/06/2007 15:26:57

 

 

Another approach - is to load VPC (free from M$) and load XP on it - it is

really fast and lastest beta works excellant with Vista.  Then you can keep

you old Nero.  I have noted however; the latest version of Nero - seems to

work faster.  My machine was XP and I installed fresh copy of Vista Ultimate

and a full feature movie that used to take 50 to 60 minutes to burn - now

only takes 30 to 40 minutes.  Not sure if the encoders have improved or if

how Nero integrates with Vista is better - but new Nero is faster at

encoding on Vista - of course movies should always be burnt as slow as

possible 1x or 2x max.

 

"aarbie" <aarbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:681E96A8-11F4-4CCD-A5CD-DE3085E65AA2@microsoft.com...

> Hi

> Nero 6 XXXX is incompatible with Vista. I myself had this issue and ended

> up

> biting the bullet and upgrading to nero 7 reloaded.

>

> From my understanding, Nero state that 7 realoaded is the only officially

> Vista supported version. RE Zone Alarm, do you know which version yuo are

> running.

>

> On another note, a clean install of Vista might be a more stable

> alternative

> to upgrading. I hope this helps.

>

> RB

>

>

>

> "Oracle" wrote:

>

>> I have been thinking about upgrading to Vista from Windows XP SP2 but

>> there

>> are two programs that I really like which are Nero 6.0.0.13 and ZoneAlarm

>> Anti Virus. Has anyone performed an upgrade with these two programs in

>> place.

>> I know I would disable my Anti Virus when installing Vista but would I

>> still

>> be able to keep these two programs on my computer and utilize them as I

>> did

>> in XP. I ran the upgrade advisor and it said that I would have to

>> uninstall

>> Nero but I have read that many people kept Nere and it is running just

>> fine.

 

 

 

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From: aarbie <aarbie@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Nero and ZoneAlarm

Date: 02/06/2007 14:56:01

 

 

Hi

Nero 6 XXXX is incompatible with Vista. I myself had this issue and ended up

biting the bullet and upgrading to nero 7 reloaded.

 

From my understanding, Nero state that 7 realoaded is the only officially

Vista supported version. RE Zone Alarm, do you know which version yuo are

running.

 

On another note, a clean install of Vista might be a more stable alternative

to upgrading. I hope this helps.

 

RB

 

 

 

"Oracle" wrote:

 

> I have been thinking about upgrading to Vista from Windows XP SP2 but there

> are two programs that I really like which are Nero 6.0.0.13 and ZoneAlarm

> Anti Virus. Has anyone performed an upgrade with these two programs in place.

> I know I would disable my Anti Virus when installing Vista but would I still

> be able to keep these two programs on my computer and utilize them as I did

> in XP. I ran the upgrade advisor and it said that I would have to uninstall

> Nero but I have read that many people kept Nere and it is running just fine.

 

 

 

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From: Robbie <robbiex@bellsouth.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Nero and ZoneAlarm

Date: 02/06/2007 14:42:57

 

 

We have the same concerns about ZoneAlarm. It is a fine product and we

want to use it on Vista (in our instance it is actually Longhorn, but

most of the OS code is the same).

Zone Alarm is far superior to Vista's firewall and I hope that ZoneLabs

will release a compatible product. Note that you must enable Vista's

firewall to use Remote Desktop unless there is a work around to

circumvent this limitation.

This is ZoneLabs' comment thus far:

 

Quote

This robust security requires a deeper level of integration with the

operating system than other security solutions. Because Vista is such a

major overhaul to the Windows operating system, we are busy in our

development efforts to ensure that new Vista-compatible versions of

ZoneAlarm will live up to our and your high standards of protection.  We

anticipate delivering Vista-compatible versions in the coming months

after January 2007 (Microsoft?s Vista planned release date).  Due to the

different needs and functionality of this new operating system, features

and functionality on 2000/XP and Vista may differ from our current release.

Unquote

 

See: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/vista.jsp

 

I have read that Nero 6+ is compatible with Vista. We use Nero on a

regular basis, but haven't tried it with Vista.

I would recommend using Nero 6+ rather than Nero 7 because Nero 7 is

reported to have a DRM limitation that is not present in 6+

 

 

 

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From: Carlos <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Nero and ZoneAlarm

Date: 02/06/2007 14:34:00

 

 

Oracle:

Nero 6 is incompatible with Vista.

You should use the latest one (Nero 7.7.5.1) which is Vista compatible.

Carlos

 

"Oracle" wrote:

 

> I have been thinking about upgrading to Vista from Windows XP SP2 but there

> are two programs that I really like which are Nero 6.0.0.13 and ZoneAlarm

> Anti Virus. Has anyone performed an upgrade with these two programs in place.

> I know I would disable my Anti Virus when installing Vista but would I still

> be able to keep these two programs on my computer and utilize them as I did

> in XP. I ran the upgrade advisor and it said that I would have to uninstall

> Nero but I have read that many people kept Nere and it is running just fine.

 

 

 

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From: marty <martyfelker@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: New installation of Vista hijacked

Date: 02/06/2007 14:51:00

 

 

It might be worth using the latest Spybot with current update.  I "may" find

and delete the hijacer.

 

"Les" <Les@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:DB1D10C1-121A-4276-B904-89C8C59A7484@microsoft.com...

>I have just installed the new Vista Ultimate and cannot get to the internet

> because I have apparently installed a hijacker at the same time.  It is

> iprism/auth-bin/nph-xauth....etc.  Nothing gets past it and it cannot be

> connected because it cannot be found.  I am therefore locked out of the

> internet.

>

> Any suggestions?

 

 

 

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From: Saucy Lemon <ytrewq@asdfgflkjhj.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: New OS needed?

Date: 02/06/2007 16:14:16

 

 

Time marches on. XP is from 2001, we're at 2007. A new model's come out.

Don't sweat it.

 

Saucy Lemon

 

 

<nospam@noway.com> wrote in message

news:3Pidne5B8MNZcFXYnZ2dnUVZ_qarnZ2d@giganews.com...

> Do we really need a new OS?

>

> Isn't Vista still based on Windows 2000 architecture like XP was?  In

> other

> words, can't you simply take XP and add on any support needed for the new

> things that Vista are going to support in the form of patches, etc.?

>

> Or is there something I'm overlooking as far as programming architecture

> that mandates an entirely new OS?

>

> I know Microsoft need their attrition of billions of dollars (wuteva).

> Couldn't we just have XP and be charged minimally for major service packs

> that bring us to the equivalent of Vista without all this stupid crap we

> all

> go through to upgrade our OS's (new video cards, more memory, drivers,

> program patches, etc.)

>

> Ode to the Mac commercial where the older, socially lame guy is the PC and

> going to get his Vista upgrade and may not be coming back, I'm beginning

> to

> agree.

>

> Thoughtfully,

> Michael

 

 

 

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From: Troy McClure <k@k.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: New OS needed?

Date: 02/06/2007 16:12:47

 

 

yes... youre missing a lot. its a completely new os. many low level things

have been changed as far as memory management, where graphic/video intense

instructions are processed... the list is huge

 

 

 

<nospam@noway.com> wrote in message

news:3Pidne5B8MNZcFXYnZ2dnUVZ_qarnZ2d@giganews.com...

> Do we really need a new OS?

>

> Isn't Vista still based on Windows 2000 architecture like XP was?  In

> other

> words, can't you simply take XP and add on any support needed for the new

> things that Vista are going to support in the form of patches, etc.?

>

> Or is there something I'm overlooking as far as programming architecture

> that mandates an entirely new OS?

>

> I know Microsoft need their attrition of billions of dollars (wuteva).

> Couldn't we just have XP and be charged minimally for major service packs

> that bring us to the equivalent of Vista without all this stupid crap we

> all

> go through to upgrade our OS's (new video cards, more memory, drivers,

> program patches, etc.)

>

> Ode to the Mac commercial where the older, socially lame guy is the PC and

> going to get his Vista upgrade and may not be coming back, I'm beginning

> to

> agree.

>

> Thoughtfully,

> Michael

 

 

 

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From: Sly Dog <Sly_Dog@GottaLoveThatBill.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: New OS needed?

Date: 02/06/2007 16:11:34

 

 

Michael,

 

You can pretty well count on model-runs of roughly four years each.

 

For example, automobile manufacturers usually perform major redesigns of, or

altogether discontinue, models on a four-year cycle.

 

Windows -- cars; what's the difference..?

 

 

<nospam@noway.com> wrote in message

news:3Pidne5B8MNZcFXYnZ2dnUVZ_qarnZ2d@giganews.com...

> Do we really need a new OS?

>

> Isn't Vista still based on Windows 2000 architecture like XP was?  In

> other

> words, can't you simply take XP and add on any support needed for the new

> things that Vista are going to support in the form of patches, etc.?

>

> Or is there something I'm overlooking as far as programming architecture

> that mandates an entirely new OS?

>

> I know Microsoft need their attrition of billions of dollars (wuteva).

> Couldn't we just have XP and be charged minimally for major service packs

> that bring us to the equivalent of Vista without all this stupid crap we

> all

> go through to upgrade our OS's (new video cards, more memory, drivers,

> program patches, etc.)

>

> Ode to the Mac commercial where the older, socially lame guy is the PC and

> going to get his Vista upgrade and may not be coming back, I'm beginning

> to

> agree.

>

> Thoughtfully,

> Michael

 

 

 

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From: C. P. Durkin <CPDurkin@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: nVidia 97.46 driver and Vista Business Edition

Date: 01/13/2007 11:53:00

 

 

Thanks Carey!  The international driver installation failed with the error

that it could not detect Windows Vista as my OS.  BUT, allowing Vista to

search "C:\NVidia\WinVista\97.46\" for an updated driver, through the Device

Manager, was successful.

 

Thanks again,

 

Chris Durkin

 

 

 

"Carey Frisch  [MVP]" wrote:

 

> Download and install the "International" version.

> http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_97.46.html

>

> --

> Carey Frisch

> Microsoft MVP

> Windows Shell/User

> Microsoft Community Newsgroups

> news://msnews.microsoft.com/

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

> "C. P. Durkin" wrote:

>

> | I've been using Vista Business Edition, provided through my MSDN

> | subscription, for the past month.

> |

> | The new nVidia 97.46 drivers will not install, and Vista has reverted back

> | to Microsoft driver 9.8.6.5, dated 10/9/2006.  Installation attempts, using

> | the downloaded executable, report that Windows Vista has not been detected as

> | my OS.  Attempts made using the unpacked files within the C:\NVIDIA directory

> | fail due to an Age of Empires compatibility problem.  I don't own Age of

> | Empires, so something is really whacky here.

> |

> | Anyone else havinge trouble with Business Edition?  I'm not even sure that

> | Business Edition supports game play.  If not, then I'll have to install a

> | different version of Vista.

> |

> | Thanks for your time,

> |

> | C. P. Durkin

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Carey Frisch  [MVP] <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: nVidia 97.46 driver and Vista Business Edition

Date: 01/13/2007 10:35:34

 

 

Download and install the "International" version.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_97.46.html

 

--

Carey Frisch

Microsoft MVP

Windows Shell/User

Microsoft Community Newsgroups

news://msnews.microsoft.com/

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

"C. P. Durkin" wrote:

 

| I've been using Vista Business Edition, provided through my MSDN

| subscription, for the past month.

|

| The new nVidia 97.46 drivers will not install, and Vista has reverted back

| to Microsoft driver 9.8.6.5, dated 10/9/2006.  Installation attempts, using

| the downloaded executable, report that Windows Vista has not been detected as

| my OS.  Attempts made using the unpacked files within the C:\NVIDIA directory

| fail due to an Age of Empires compatibility problem.  I don't own Age of

| Empires, so something is really whacky here.

|

| Anyone else havinge trouble with Business Edition?  I'm not even sure that

| Business Edition supports game play.  If not, then I'll have to install a

| different version of Vista.

|

| Thanks for your time,

|

| C. P. Durkin

 

 

 

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From: Chad Harris <getsomevistainfoout.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Outlook 2007 stops working on Vista

Date: 01/13/2007 14:41:37

 

 

If you're using OL with Exchange then a whole other set of issues come into

play. If not:

 

1) There have been Adobe issues with the Beta and RTM Office.  I haven't

had them.  Turn off the Adobe plugin in Outlook by going to  Tools/Trust

Center and disconnectiong Adobe from Outlook. Simply go to tools > trust

center > add ins, and then at the bottom of the screen select COM Add-ins

from the drop down menu box, and hit the go button. From the next screen

deselect (remove checkmark) PDFMOutlook.

 

2) Try holding down Ctrl key when you start OL--functionality used by most

should be available in Safe Mode.

 

3) Disable Outlook integration from Adobe (Add/Remove Programs, Change)

 

 

Outlook 2003 and earlier versions seemed a lot more tolerant of pst file

corruption than 2007 is.  I'd like to know why.  I haven't had problems with

Office 2007 yet, including its Betas but a number of people have.  Many

types of crashes if repeated will corrupt Office 2007. (and .ost files if

you are using exchange caching), and if Outlook doesn?t figure out and

automatically repair it on startup, you will get into a start crash loop.

Use the scanpst.exe and scanost.exe files (office default install

location/office12 directory, not the weird 1033 dir they used to be in), for

which outlook must not be running (and Yahoo desktop search, and other

things that access .psts must also be stopped). Once your .pst(s) / .osts

are repaired, Outlook should not only start OK again, but if you have big

.psts, it will probably run a bit better too. AN alternative for repairing

an .ost is also renaming it (for backup purposes), and letting Outlook

recreate it based on what is stored on exchange (you will lose almost

nothing, what you do lose may be a couple of view settings like shortcuts to

folders)

 

 

CH

 

 

 

"Y.A" <news@almogim.com> wrote in message

news:F67A8702-FC34-4A60-8F3F-49BA1372B7CA@microsoft.com...

>I have installed Office 2007 onVista and it worked great for 2 weeks.

> Suddenly, whenever I start Outlook 2007 it stop working after 10 seconds.

> I have this entry in the event viewer:

>

> Faulting application OUTLOOK.EXE, version 12.0.4518.1014, time stamp

> 0x4542840f, faulting module ntdll.dll, version 6.0.6000.16386, time stamp

> 0x4549bdc9, exception code 0xc0000374, fault offset 0x000af1c9, process id

> 0x1608, application start time 0x01c73629626e43f0.

>

> Other office applications works great.

> I tried uninstall/reinstall office but it didn't solve the problem.

>

> Any idea how to solve it ?

>

> ra294

>

 

 

 

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From: Y.A <news@almogim.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Outlook 2007 stops working on Vista

Date: 01/13/2007 14:27:20

 

 

Office Diagnostics didn't find any problems.

 

Any other ideas ?

 

ra294

 

 

"MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message

news:%23n0CXV0NHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Did you try "Microsoft Office Diagnostics" located under "Microsoft Office

> Tools"?

>

> Start Menu>All Programs>Microsoft Office>Microsoft Office Tools>

> Microsoft Office Diagnostics

>

>

> -Michael

>

>

> "Y.A" <news@almogim.com> wrote in message

> news:F67A8702-FC34-4A60-8F3F-49BA1372B7CA@microsoft.com...

>>I have installed Office 2007 onVista and it worked great for 2 weeks.

>> Suddenly, whenever I start Outlook 2007 it stop working after 10 seconds.

>> I have this entry in the event viewer:

>>

>> Faulting application OUTLOOK.EXE, version 12.0.4518.1014, time stamp

>> 0x4542840f, faulting module ntdll.dll, version 6.0.6000.16386, time stamp

>> 0x4549bdc9, exception code 0xc0000374, fault offset 0x000af1c9, process

>> id 0x1608, application start time 0x01c73629626e43f0.

>>

>> Other office applications works great.

>> I tried uninstall/reinstall office but it didn't solve the problem.

>>

>> Any idea how to solve it ?

>>

>> ra294

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: MICHAEL <u158627_emr@dslr.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Outlook 2007 stops working on Vista

Date: 01/13/2007 14:02:06

 

 

Did you try "Microsoft Office Diagnostics" located under "Microsoft Office Tools"?

 

Start Menu>All Programs>Microsoft Office>Microsoft Office Tools>

Microsoft Office Diagnostics

 

 

-Michael

 

 

"Y.A" <news@almogim.com> wrote in message

news:F67A8702-FC34-4A60-8F3F-49BA1372B7CA@microsoft.com...

>I have installed Office 2007 onVista and it worked great for 2 weeks.

> Suddenly, whenever I start Outlook 2007 it stop working after 10 seconds.

> I have this entry in the event viewer:

>

> Faulting application OUTLOOK.EXE, version 12.0.4518.1014, time stamp 0x4542840f, faulting

> module ntdll.dll, version 6.0.6000.16386, time stamp 0x4549bdc9, exception code 0xc0000374,

> fault offset 0x000af1c9, process id 0x1608, application start time 0x01c73629626e43f0.

>

> Other office applications works great.

> I tried uninstall/reinstall office but it didn't solve the problem.

>

> Any idea how to solve it ?

>

> ra294

>

 

 

 

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From: Rat_UK <ratty@nowhere.co.uk>

To: none

Subject: Re: Permissions

Date: 02/06/2007 14:44:28

 

 

just found the answer....

 

in the user accounts, turn off 'user account control'

 

 

 

"Rat_UK" <ratty@nowhere.co.uk> wrote in message

news:300EA834-4A94-45B3-90C5-C652206F84C7@microsoft.com...

>I have just installed vista home premium and tried to install my first

>program which is a motherboard driver update. i am trying to save into the

>'program files' folder but it tells me that i don't have permission

>'contact the administrator'

>

> i have created my own user account and i am an administrator (not standard

> account).

>

> why can't i save to this location?

>

> thanks.

>

> steve.

>

>

 

 

 

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From: PNutts <pnutterfield@hotmail.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Please help - Need to get rid of non genuine Vista?

Date: 01/13/2007 15:11:00

 

 

Also, it could be a legitimate version that they did not activate. Just a

thought for the people who see the glass as "half full". :)

 

And while I am more interested in the computer you built, congrats on the

marriage!

 

"Don Burnette" wrote:

 

> I had built a computer for my fiancé a few months ago, and had installed a

> legit retail copy of XP Home.

>

> Since then, we have gotten married, and we just brought her computer over

> from the house she used to live in.

> There were some young folks living in the house, renting from her.

> Evidently, they had installed some version of Vista, I discovered on booting

> it up. It states" this copy of windows is not genuine", and that activation

> has expired.

>

> I just want to get rid of whatever they installed, and get XP Home back on

> this system.

>

> Will I run into any issues, booting up with the legit XP Home cd,  and doing

> a clean install of Home? Will this completely rid the system of whatever

> version of Vista that has been installed?

>

> Thanks for any tips,

>

>

>

> --

> Don

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Mario Rosario \(info\) <mario@webacre.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Please help - Need to get rid of non genuine Vista?

Date: 01/13/2007 11:15:33

 

 

Sure, but his memory will be scarred for life. He'll need an additional fix,

maybe a stiff drink will work.

 

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message

news:elPj7oyNHHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> All you need to do is perform a clean install of Windows XP Home Edition.

>

> Clean Install Windows XP

> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

>

>

> --

> Carey Frisch

> Microsoft MVP

> Windows Shell/User

> Microsoft Community Newsgroups

> news://msnews.microsoft.com/

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

> "Don Burnette" wrote:

>

> | I had built a computer for my fiancé a few months ago, and had installed

> a

> | legit retail copy of XP Home.

> |

> | Since then, we have gotten married, and we just brought her computer

> over

> | from the house she used to live in.

> | There were some young folks living in the house, renting from her.

> | Evidently, they had installed some version of Vista, I discovered on

> booting

> | it up. It states" this copy of windows is not genuine", and that

> activation

> | has expired.

> |

> | I just want to get rid of whatever they installed, and get XP Home back

> on

> | this system.

> |

> | Will I run into any issues, booting up with the legit XP Home cd,  and

> doing

> | a clean install of Home? Will this completely rid the system of whatever

> | version of Vista that has been installed?

> |

> | Thanks for any tips,

> |

> |

> |

> | --

> | Don

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Don Burnette <d.burnette@clothes.comcast.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Please help - Need to get rid of non genuine Vista?

Date: 01/13/2007 11:14:35

 

 

"Tom Porterfield" <tpporter@mvps.org> wrote in message

news:79F63F8D-4591-469A-85BA-1B9849F9ED4A@microsoft.com...

> "Don Burnette" <d.burnette@clothes.comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:%23%23E$$lyNHHA.4172@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>I had built a computer for my fiancé a few months ago, and had installed a

>>legit retail copy of XP Home.

>>

>> Since then, we have gotten married, and we just brought her computer over

>> from the house she used to live in.

>> There were some young folks living in the house, renting from her.

>> Evidently, they had installed some version of Vista, I discovered on

>> booting it up. It states" this copy of windows is not genuine", and that

>> activation has expired.

>>

>> I just want to get rid of whatever they installed, and get XP Home back

>> on this system.

>>

>> Will I run into any issues, booting up with the legit XP Home cd,  and

>> doing a clean install of Home? Will this completely rid the system of

>> whatever version of Vista that has been installed?

>

>

> Should be no problem.  As you say, boot from a legit XP Home CD and choose

> the option to do a new install.  Format any/all existing partitions and

> then install XP Home.  That will completely remove the Vista install, and

> anything else they may have put on the PC, and leave you with a new,

> clean, legit install of XP Home.

> --

> Tom Porterfield

 

Thanks Tom, I am beginning the process now!

 

The Vista that was installed, says Vista Ultimate, build 6000.  Says it is

not a genuine copy, and prompts for activation.

Have no idea how they got ahold of it...

 

From what I understand, they had gotten the system infested with spyware ,

( even though I had anti spyware programs installed )then I guess thought

they could solve the problem by installing this version of Vista.

 

Anyways,  back to legit XP Home it goes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

--

Don

 

 

 

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From: Don Burnette <d.burnette@clothes.comcast.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Please help - Need to get rid of non genuine Vista?

Date: 01/13/2007 10:55:48

 

 

Ok, thanks Carey. Oh the fun! :)

 

 

 

 

 

--

Don

 

 

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message

news:elPj7oyNHHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> All you need to do is perform a clean install of Windows XP Home Edition.

>

> Clean Install Windows XP

> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

>

>

> --

> Carey Frisch

> Microsoft MVP

> Windows Shell/User

> Microsoft Community Newsgroups

> news://msnews.microsoft.com/

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

> "Don Burnette" wrote:

>

> | I had built a computer for my fiancé a few months ago, and had installed

> a

> | legit retail copy of XP Home.

> |

> | Since then, we have gotten married, and we just brought her computer

> over

> | from the house she used to live in.

> | There were some young folks living in the house, renting from her.

> | Evidently, they had installed some version of Vista, I discovered on

> booting

> | it up. It states" this copy of windows is not genuine", and that

> activation

> | has expired.

> |

> | I just want to get rid of whatever they installed, and get XP Home back

> on

> | this system.

> |

> | Will I run into any issues, booting up with the legit XP Home cd,  and

> doing

> | a clean install of Home? Will this completely rid the system of whatever

> | version of Vista that has been installed?

> |

> | Thanks for any tips,

> |

> |

> |

> | --

> | Don

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Tom Porterfield <tpporter@mvps.org>

To: none

Subject: Re: Please help - Need to get rid of non genuine Vista?

Date: 01/13/2007 10:52:49

 

 

"Don Burnette" <d.burnette@clothes.comcast.net> wrote in message

news:%23%23E$$lyNHHA.4172@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>I had built a computer for my fiancé a few months ago, and had installed a

>legit retail copy of XP Home.

>

> Since then, we have gotten married, and we just brought her computer over

> from the house she used to live in.

> There were some young folks living in the house, renting from her.

> Evidently, they had installed some version of Vista, I discovered on

> booting it up. It states" this copy of windows is not genuine", and that

> activation has expired.

>

> I just want to get rid of whatever they installed, and get XP Home back on

> this system.

>

> Will I run into any issues, booting up with the legit XP Home cd,  and

> doing a clean install of Home? Will this completely rid the system of

> whatever version of Vista that has been installed?

 

 

Should be no problem.  As you say, boot from a legit XP Home CD and choose

the option to do a new install.  Format any/all existing partitions and then

install XP Home.  That will completely remove the Vista install, and

anything else they may have put on the PC, and leave you with a new, clean,

legit install of XP Home.

--

Tom Porterfield

 

 

 

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From: Carey Frisch  [MVP] <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Please help - Need to get rid of non genuine Vista?

Date: 01/13/2007 10:48:11

 

 

All you need to do is perform a clean install of Windows XP Home Edition.

 

Clean Install Windows XP

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

 

 

--

Carey Frisch

Microsoft MVP

Windows Shell/User

Microsoft Community Newsgroups

news://msnews.microsoft.com/

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

"Don Burnette" wrote:

 

| I had built a computer for my fiancé a few months ago, and had installed a

| legit retail copy of XP Home.

|

| Since then, we have gotten married, and we just brought her computer over

| from the house she used to live in.

| There were some young folks living in the house, renting from her.

| Evidently, they had installed some version of Vista, I discovered on booting

| it up. It states" this copy of windows is not genuine", and that activation

| has expired.

|

| I just want to get rid of whatever they installed, and get XP Home back on

| this system.

|

| Will I run into any issues, booting up with the legit XP Home cd,  and doing

| a clean install of Home? Will this completely rid the system of whatever

| version of Vista that has been installed?

|

| Thanks for any tips,

|

|

|

| --

| Don

 

 

 

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From: RCE Defiant <peterfcukstones@hcoldotmail.co.uk>

To: none

Subject: Re: Post-It (sticky) note app for Vista

Date: 01/13/2007 11:51:38

 

 

"michail iakovou yos" <1@1.1> wrote in message

news:%23ztcG5oNHHA.1252@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> there is a post it gadget that you can add on the sidebar if you go to the

> online gadget gallery ...

>

> However I know numerous free post it applications..

>

> if you don't like the gadget tell me, and I will look for the ones I know

>

>

> "RCE Defiant" <peterfcukstones@hcoldotmail.co.uk> wrote in message

> news:50qberF1hbqpqU1@mid.individual.net...

>> Anyone know of any good Post-It type apps for Vista?  Post-It Lite does

>> not work in Vista.

>>

>> --

>> RCE Defiant

>

>

 

 

The notes gadget isn't the best.  I could really do with a 'proper' notes

solution.

 

--

RCE Defiant

 

 

 

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From: David A. Lessnau <DavidALessnau@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Post-It (sticky) note app for Vista

Date: 01/13/2007 10:00:13

 

 

The Sidebar gadget isn't of much use.  It's not resizable and only shows the

top note on the stack.  Right now, I just dump my notes into OneNote (via

its SideNote capability).  Nothing sits on the screen to remind me to do

things, but at least I can keep notes somewhere.

 

 

"michail iakovou yos" <1@1.1> wrote in message

news:%23ztcG5oNHHA.1252@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> there is a post it gadget that you can add on the sidebar if you go to the

> online gadget gallery ...

>

> However I know numerous free post it applications..

>

> if you don't like the gadget tell me, and I will look for the ones I know

>

>

> "RCE Defiant" <peterfcukstones@hcoldotmail.co.uk> wrote in message

> news:50qberF1hbqpqU1@mid.individual.net...

>> Anyone know of any good Post-It type apps for Vista?  Post-It Lite does

>> not work in Vista.

>>

>> --

>> RCE Defiant

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Ken Blake, MVP <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain>

To: none

Subject: Re: RAM

Date: 02/06/2007 14:19:08

 

 

vovan wrote:

 

> Thank you very much Ken.

> This is the real answer.

 

 

You're welcome. Glad to help.

 

--

Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup

 

 

> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message

> news:OYJoO0fSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> vovan wrote:

>>

>>> Is math different for the same OS on different machines? In 1 case

>>> it says 3070MB, in another 3.5GB. Both machines show 4GB via BIOS.

>>

>>

>> The issue (with all 32-bit Windows versions, not just Vista) is that

>> there is a 4GB address space and all the memory has to be mapped to

>> it--not just the system RAM, but video RAM and any other memory used

>> by other devices. Depending on what devices are installed on the

>> particular machine, there is usually somewhere between 3 and 3.5GB

>> of that address space left available for System RAM.

>>

>> --

>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User

>> Please reply to the newsgroup

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>> "Troy McClure" <g@s.com> wrote in message

>>> news:B9312707-35BB-4078-9E07-D1DAB6141DBF@microsoft.com...

>>>> ugh... just curious, did you search for this topic before you

>>>> posted? it exists at LEAST 6 million times.

>>>> you have a 32 bit OS... there is a mathematical limitation that

>>>> defines how much memory can be available to the os, and to

>>>> applications. if you want to "see" all your ram, install 64bit

>>>> windows "vovan" <someone@vovan.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:eNJ4MkfSHHA.1364@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>>>> I bought a new machine DIMENSION 9200 from DELL with 4GB of RAM

>>>>> with Windows Vista Business 32bit.

>>>>> Via BIOS I see 4 dimms with 1GB each. Via System it says about

>>>>> 3070MB of RAM. I talked to DELL technical support and they said

>>>>> that it should be like that.

>>>>> I used CD with Vista came with my new machine and installed it on

>>>>> my old machine DIMENSION 9150. Via System it says now about 3.5 GB

>>>>> of RAM. I'm confused. What is the real amount of RAM used by

>>>>> Vista in both

>>>>> cases? What does affect the displayed amount?

>>>>>

>>>>> Vovan

 

 

 

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From: Curt <Curt@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Recycle Bin won't empty

Date: 02/06/2007 14:32:00

 

 

It wont' let me restore it either. :(

 

"Rock" wrote:

 

> "Curt" <Curt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote

>

> > I'm having troubles with the Recycle bin.  It wouldn't let me move the

> > windows.old folder when I was done with it, so I had to move the folders

> > in

> > individually.  The only folder remaining now in the recycle bin is the

> > windows folder from the windows.old folder.  The problem is, the recycle

> > bin

> > won't delete it.  I've tried Shift Delete, delete in safe mode, restore

> > the

> > file (which it doesn't), cut and paste.  Any suggestions?  Anyone else

> > having

> > an issue like this?

>

> Maybe restore it from the recycle bin then take ownership of it.  Go to

> Start |  Help and Support, search on Ownership and look under Troubleshoot

> "access denied" when opening files or folders for how to do this.  Then

> delete it.

>

> --

> Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Brent  Soper <bsoper@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Remote Desktop 6.0 - Unable to connect

Date: 02/06/2007 15:27:21

 

 

It appears you are having the exact same issue I am having.   I can

connect all day to anyting on my local network.. but as soon as I try

to get into work, or home, it starts to draw the screen, and just

hangs up.

 

I have tried every "fix" on the net so far with no success.    I'm

going to keep pounding away at it, but if you hear anything back, let

us know

 

Thanks

 

On Feb 3, 5:31 am, Fabricel <Fabri...@discussions.microsoft.com>

wrote:

> You're right, I can connect to PC on sthe ame LAN but I can't reach a PC

> behind a firewall. I checked the logs on theremotecomputer but i didn't

> find any relevant information.

> MS send me a registry modification yesterday but it was not the solution.

> They are still working on it.

> To be continued ...

> --

> Fabrice Legrand

>

>

>

> "ariotto" wrote:

> > Well, I hope you're luckier than I with the support team, I just got off the

> > phone after 2 hours and 37 minutes we reached a point when the guy basically

> > said the problem is outside his realm and my next move would be to contact

> > the paid support at approximately $245.  Now I'm frustrated.

>

> > I read your original post again, are you even getting the beginning of a

> > connection?  My problem looks like it's connecting, at one point I even saw a

> > partialdesktop, but then it just freezes (usually as the login screen is

> > starting to load).  If you're not getting connected at all, try to ping the

> >remotemachine, I think RDP uses some sort of ICMP responses, maybe you're

> > firewall or theremoteone is blocking them?

>

> > Also, just to clarify... you ARE able to connect to PCs inside your network

> > right? (I am) it's when I try to go across the internet that I can't.

>

> > I checked theremotecomputer's error log and got this error whenever I try

> > connecting:

> > Failed to load Terminal Server Profile path. Note that the profile path must

> > be less than 256 characters in length. Username: Domain:

>

> > But when I look that up, it seems un-related.

>

> > Let us know if ypou get anywhere, maybe that error helps you, or MS figure

> > out what's wrong.

>

> > "Fabricel" wrote:

>

> > > No I haven't OneCare but I know there is is problem with One care Beta ...

> > > Unfortunately it's not my case. I'm still working with Microsft 's support

> > > team ... I'll keep you informed.

> > > --

> > > Fabrice Legrand

>

> > > "ariotto" wrote:

>

> > > > I've tried that.  I've basically tried every setting possible found anywhere

> > > > in the UI.  One thing I read is that you have to make a special exception in

> > > > OneCare, but I don't have OneCare so that's not it for me, maybe it is for

> > > > Fabricel ? Do you have OneCare?

>

> > > > "Walter Blanchard" wrote:

>

> > > > > Try setting theRemoteDesktopUI to "use with any version..."

>

> > > > > --

>

> > > > > ______________________________

>

> > > > > Walter B

> > > > > waltblanch[at]tampabay[dot]rr[dot]com

> > > > > ______________________________

>

> > > > > "ariotto" <ario...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> > > > >news:3FE82302-08E5-4EDD-889A-4425364D6674@microsoft.com...

> > > > > > Any luck getting anywhere with this yet?  I'm having the same problem with

> > > > > > the same variables, firewalls are all set properly, and other PCs on the

> > > > > > network (even this one when booted to XP) connect fine using the latest

> > > > > > RD.

>

> > > > > > "Fabricel" wrote:

>

> > > > > >> It should works for me also in this configuration.

>

> > > > > >> But if you have a firewall between your Vista and your W2K3 R2 (with port

> > > > > >> 3389 open), it does not work anymore ......

> > > > > >> --

> > > > > >> Fabrice Legrand

>

> > > > > >> "Mark-Allen [160825]" wrote:

>

> > > > > >> > I've got RD v6 Build 6000 working on Vista Ultimate RTM to W2K2 R2

> > > > > >> > server in

> > > > > >> > the next room.  Works great, although I still get the nag screen about

> > > > > >> > Vista

> > > > > >> > cannot verify the server, etc.  It does work fine.

>

> > > > > >> > --

> > > > > >> > Mark-Allen Perry

> > > > > >> > 160825 / 1112165

> > > > > >> > Windows Vista X64 Ultimate

> > > > > >> > RTM Build 6000.16386

> > > > > >> > ALPHA Systems

> > > > > >> > Marly, Switzerland

> > > > > >> > mark-allen @ mvps . org

>

> > > > > >> > "Fabricel" <Fabri...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> > > > > >> >news:34FA12B5-99C1-4F0C-8461-D93C99D2DF16@microsoft.com...

> > > > > >> > > When I try to useRemoteDesktopConnection from a Windows Vista

> > > > > >> > > Enterprise,

> > > > > >> > > I'm unable to take control of aremoteWindows 2003 R2 server. When I

> > > > > >> > > try

> > > > > >> > > from an older version (on Windows XP SP2), everything works fine.

> > > > > >> > > I receive the error message "This computer can't connect to the

> > > > > >> > >remote

> > > > > >> > > computer". In the Windows security windows, I typed my user name (

> > > > > >> > > Domain

> > > > > >> > > name\Username) and in the authentication option : "Always connect,

> > > > > >> > > even if

> > > > > >> > > authentication fails", I tryed also by selecting the option "DO not

> > > > > >> > > use a

> > > > > >> > > TS

> > > > > >> > > Gateway server".

> > > > > >> > > There is a firewall between the server and the PC. The port 3389 is

> > > > > >> > > open.

>

> > > > > >> > > Do you have any idea ? Where may I find a beginning of solution ?

>

> > > > > >> > > Thanks

>

> > > > > >> > > --

> > > > > >> > > Fabrice Legrand- Hide quoted text -

>

> - Show quoted text -

 

 

 

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From: Toby Broom <tjbroom@hotmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Restart ReadyBoost on reboot?

Date: 01/13/2007 07:17:41

 

 

I had this problem, I just bought a new stick

 

"jlitvak" <jlitvak@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:461D154E-D532-47F6-B9DB-6BF7F06AA24B@microsoft.com...

> Hi, all: I have a question I hope someone can help me with. I have a 1Gb

> SanDisk memory stick in my Vista Enterprise box. I'm able to successfully

> start ReadyBoost manually but when I reboot the computer, ReadyBoost

> doesn't

> start automatically. I've checked the ReadyBoost service and it indicates

> Automatic, which would lead me to believe it would restart by itself on

> reboot.

>

> Any suggestions for how I can get ReadyBoost to restart itself on reboot

> without me having to do so "by hand?"

>

> Much appreciated.

>

> Jeff

 

 

 

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From: Chad Harris <getsomevistainfoout.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: RTM to Retail upgrade Clarification

Date: 01/13/2007 13:18:46

 

 

The link for Vista Rearm Unlimited is here:

 

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/12/20/windows-vista-rearm-unlimited-patch-grace-priod-crack-to-skip-activation

 

Of course, I carry the banner for legitimate purchases from MSFT.

 

CH

 

 

"Bobby" <bobby@europe.com> wrote in message

news:eSCOajzNHHA.3916@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Chad - I was aware that rearm works twice (to extend an evaluation version

> to 90 days) but not three times (which gives 120 days including the

> original 30 days). Are you sure you can use it three times?

>

> And does it give an extra 30 days from the time you issue this command or

> does it extend the current activation (trial) period by a further 30 days

> from the date of expiry?

>

> Cheers.

>

> Bobby

>

> "Chad Harris" <getsomevistainfoout.net> wrote in message

> news:O1XT2SzNHHA.324@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> Sorry Lang.  I should have clarified and done it this way.

>>

>> You can type slui /rearm and get an extra 30 days 3 times.

>>

>> .From an administartive command window type "cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm"

>> while in the windows/system directory. Check with "cscript

>> slmgr.vbs -xpr" or "cscript slmgr.vbs -dlv". The "cscript

>> slmgr.vbs -rearm" works, even if a product key has been entered (and

>> activated).

>>

>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/desktopdeployment/bdd/2007/VolumeAct_9.mspx

>>

>> CH

>>

>>

>> "Lang Murphy" <lang_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:50A34B8B-AE56-40C9-9A17-7B5D4D237645@microsoft.com...

>>> What the heck is this? Yah, know it's a vbs... but what's it do?

>>>

>>> Lang

>>>

>>> "Chad Harris" <getsomevistainfoout.net> wrote in message

>>> news:ePfJnmsNHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>>> Edrich--

>>>>

>>>> Hit it with the purchased key. It just wants a legit key.

>>>>

>>>> Also, if you ever had a situation where you needed time to extend the

>>>> perioid, you could do it by typing into run box:

>>>>

>>>> slmgr.vbs -rearm

>>>>

>>>> Enjoy.

>>>>

>>>> CH

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> "EdricFilho" <ebfilho@msn.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:uUd7H7rNHHA.2028@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>> Hi

>>>>>

>>>>> Let's suppose I have a Vista RTM not activated (25 days left for

>>>>> activation) installed (!) and purchase the full retail Ultimate

>>>>> version on 30 Jan: am I able to simply enter the key for the retail

>>>>> product and that's it, or do I have to reinstall the whole thing????

>>>>>

>>>>> Thank you

>>>>>

>>>>> Edric

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: Chad Harris <getsomevistainfoout.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: RTM to Retail upgrade Clarification

Date: 01/13/2007 13:17:25

 

 

I'm not 100% but that's what people have reported on multiple groups.  I

haven't had to use these commands but if you do a search on "slmgr"  you'll

see the reports.  I believe it gives the extra 30 days from when you issue

the command. Slmgr=Software licensing manager.

 

In normal installation, users are allowed to extend and delay the activation

grace timing or use the Windows Vista without activation (in trial or

evaluation mode) for up to the 30 days for maximum of 3 times (3 months or

120 days). With Vista ReArm Unlimited Patch, you can extend the 30 days no

activation period for unlimited times.

 

Supposedly with Vista Rearm Unlimited, you can extend the activation

indefinitely.  You can set a restore point and try it by typing restore into

run>enter>click on rstrui.

 

CH

 

"Bobby" <bobby@europe.com> wrote in message

news:eSCOajzNHHA.3916@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Chad - I was aware that rearm works twice (to extend an evaluation version

> to 90 days) but not three times (which gives 120 days including the

> original 30 days). Are you sure you can use it three times?

>

> And does it give an extra 30 days from the time you issue this command or

> does it extend the current activation (trial) period by a further 30 days

> from the date of expiry?

>

> Cheers.

>

> Bobby

>

> "Chad Harris" <getsomevistainfoout.net> wrote in message

> news:O1XT2SzNHHA.324@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> Sorry Lang.  I should have clarified and done it this way.

>>

>> You can type slui /rearm and get an extra 30 days 3 times.

>>

>> .From an administartive command window type "cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm"

>> while in the windows/system directory. Check with "cscript

>> slmgr.vbs -xpr" or "cscript slmgr.vbs -dlv". The "cscript

>> slmgr.vbs -rearm" works, even if a product key has been entered (and

>> activated).

>>

>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/desktopdeployment/bdd/2007/VolumeAct_9.mspx

>>

>> CH

>>

>>

>> "Lang Murphy" <lang_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:50A34B8B-AE56-40C9-9A17-7B5D4D237645@microsoft.com...

>>> What the heck is this? Yah, know it's a vbs... but what's it do?

>>>

>>> Lang

>>>

>>> "Chad Harris" <getsomevistainfoout.net> wrote in message

>>> news:ePfJnmsNHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>>> Edrich--

>>>>

>>>> Hit it with the purchased key. It just wants a legit key.

>>>>

>>>> Also, if you ever had a situation where you needed time to extend the

>>>> perioid, you could do it by typing into run box:

>>>>

>>>> slmgr.vbs -rearm

>>>>

>>>> Enjoy.

>>>>

>>>> CH

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> "EdricFilho" <ebfilho@msn.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:uUd7H7rNHHA.2028@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>> Hi

>>>>>

>>>>> Let's suppose I have a Vista RTM not activated (25 days left for

>>>>> activation) installed (!) and purchase the full retail Ultimate

>>>>> version on 30 Jan: am I able to simply enter the key for the retail

>>>>> product and that's it, or do I have to reinstall the whole thing????

>>>>>

>>>>> Thank you

>>>>>

>>>>> Edric

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: Bobby <bobby@europe.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: RTM to Retail upgrade Clarification

Date: 01/13/2007 12:32:44

 

 

Chad - I was aware that rearm works twice (to extend an evaluation version

to 90 days) but not three times (which gives 120 days including the original

30 days). Are you sure you can use it three times?

 

And does it give an extra 30 days from the time you issue this command or

does it extend the current activation (trial) period by a further 30 days

from the date of expiry?

 

Cheers.

 

Bobby

 

"Chad Harris" <getsomevistainfoout.net> wrote in message

news:O1XT2SzNHHA.324@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Sorry Lang.  I should have clarified and done it this way.

>

> You can type slui /rearm and get an extra 30 days 3 times.

>

> .From an administartive command window type "cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm"

> while in the windows/system directory. Check with "cscript slmgr.vbs -xpr"

> or "cscript slmgr.vbs -dlv". The "cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm" works, even if

> a product key has been entered (and activated).

>

> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/desktopdeployment/bdd/2007/VolumeAct_9.mspx

>

> CH

>

>

> "Lang Murphy" <lang_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote in message

> news:50A34B8B-AE56-40C9-9A17-7B5D4D237645@microsoft.com...

>> What the heck is this? Yah, know it's a vbs... but what's it do?

>>

>> Lang

>>

>> "Chad Harris" <getsomevistainfoout.net> wrote in message

>> news:ePfJnmsNHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>> Edrich--

>>>

>>> Hit it with the purchased key. It just wants a legit key.

>>>

>>> Also, if you ever had a situation where you needed time to extend the

>>> perioid, you could do it by typing into run box:

>>>

>>> slmgr.vbs -rearm

>>>

>>> Enjoy.

>>>

>>> CH

>>>

>>>

>>> "EdricFilho" <ebfilho@msn.com> wrote in message

>>> news:uUd7H7rNHHA.2028@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>> Hi

>>>>

>>>> Let's suppose I have a Vista RTM not activated (25 days left for

>>>> activation) installed (!) and purchase the full retail Ultimate version

>>>> on 30 Jan: am I able to simply enter the key for the retail product and

>>>> that's it, or do I have to reinstall the whole thing????

>>>>

>>>> Thank you

>>>>

>>>> Edric

>>>

>>>

>>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Chad Harris <getsomevistainfoout.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: RTM to Retail upgrade Clarification

Date: 01/13/2007 12:03:07

 

 

Sorry Lang.  I should have clarified and done it this way.

 

You can type slui /rearm and get an extra 30 days 3 times.

 

.From an administartive command window type "cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm" while

in the windows/system directory. Check with "cscript slmgr.vbs -xpr" or

"cscript slmgr.vbs -dlv". The "cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm" works, even if a

product key has been entered (and activated).

 

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/desktopdeployment/bdd/2007/VolumeAct_9.mspx

 

CH

 

 

"Lang Murphy" <lang_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote in message

news:50A34B8B-AE56-40C9-9A17-7B5D4D237645@microsoft.com...

> What the heck is this? Yah, know it's a vbs... but what's it do?

>

> Lang

>

> "Chad Harris" <getsomevistainfoout.net> wrote in message

> news:ePfJnmsNHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> Edrich--

>>

>> Hit it with the purchased key. It just wants a legit key.

>>

>> Also, if you ever had a situation where you needed time to extend the

>> perioid, you could do it by typing into run box:

>>

>> slmgr.vbs -rearm

>>

>> Enjoy.

>>

>> CH

>>

>>

>> "EdricFilho" <ebfilho@msn.com> wrote in message

>> news:uUd7H7rNHHA.2028@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>> Hi

>>>

>>> Let's suppose I have a Vista RTM not activated (25 days left for

>>> activation) installed (!) and purchase the full retail Ultimate version

>>> on 30 Jan: am I able to simply enter the key for the retail product and

>>> that's it, or do I have to reinstall the whole thing????

>>>

>>> Thank you

>>>

>>> Edric

>>

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: D.G <D.G@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: SCSI Controller

Date: 02/06/2007 15:46:00

 

 

well i did like this.. i went to device manager found the files and copy as

backup .. went back and disable and unistall it :)  then i install windows

vista :)  after installation i add driver back and install driver ;) and

works fine.

 

 

I guess this Micro... dont give damn for users :)

 

 

 

"JJ Corley" wrote:

 

>

>    I had the same message pop up.  The VAX347S SCSI Controller is one of

> either two things, that I know of:  the virtual drive handler for Alcohol120%

> OR the virtual drive handler for Deamon Tools.  If you're using a CD/DVD

> burning software with an enabled virtual drive, try disabling it for the

> WinVista install, ignore it, or uninstall the program completely.  Your pick

> - either way, it's really not important.

>

>    Just be sure if you're installing WinVista on a system that uses a

> legitamite IDE / SCSI controller, that you're not using the default Microsoft

> drivers - I was, and WinVista proclaimed it was "Unable to find hard drive

> containing Windows Vista Install Files."

>

>    Whichever programmer thought that it'd be a grand idea to have a delay of

> TWO SECONDS on the Multiple OS Boot Screen:  I hate you.  I had to pound F8

> relentlessly to get into the advanced options for the WinVista Setup Rollback

> (which couldn't roll anything back, being that it could not find the drive to

> start with), and then quickly (read simultainiously) press Escape and the up

> arrow to select "Previous Windows Operating System" so I could Boot to an OS.

>

>   Universal rule:  ten seconds MINIMUM of selection time on important things

> like this.  Helps prevent infinite reboots.

>

 

 

 

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From: Ross M. Greenberg <greenber@bellsouth.netNOPAM>

To: none

Subject: Re: Setting up a *passwordless* network printer

Date: 02/06/2007 14:54:52

 

 

It's a Dell 1815.  Just installed the Vista Drivers -- they were just

released.

 

 

"thecreator" <thecreator@home.com> wrote in message

news:%23aS2EUhSHHA.4188@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Hi Ross,

>

>    Which Brand and Model Number of the Network Printer are we talking

> about? Have you installed the Drivers for this Printer in Vista?

>

>

> --

> thecreator

>

>

> "Ross M. Greenberg" <greenber@bellsouth.netNOPAM> wrote in message

> news:F2218C1D-8174-433C-B4A9-5A8703F14591@microsoft.com...

>> How do I do this?

>>

>> Thanks!

>>

>> Ross

>>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: BobC <rmc2k@acworthcablenetdotnet>

To: none

Subject: Re: Shocking news - NOT

Date: 02/06/2007 15:18:06

 

 

"marty" <martyfelker@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:1998F8D8-4E3B-4A73-A480-9053CA74506B@microsoft.com...

> BobC.

>

>         They haven't been breached as far as I know either.  Basically my

> OEM told me that all you really need is a good AV program - but he does

> recommend Spybot as well.    In a previous post I was talking about paying

> for "One Care" rather than Defender.  After testing One Care in a VMware

> box (both Vista 32 and Vista64 are supported in VMware) "One Care" is a

> piece of s..t

 

I have the final release of "One Care" ,I did not think much of it when

testing and at present,do not plan th install :-)

Rgds

 

 

 

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From: marty <martyfelker@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Shocking news - NOT

Date: 02/06/2007 14:48:10

 

 

BobC.

 

         They haven't been breached as far as I know either.  Basically my

OEM told me that all you really need is a good AV program - but he does

recommend Spybot as well.    In a previous post I was talking about paying

for "One Care" rather than Defender.  After testing One Care in a VMware box

(both Vista 32 and Vista64 are supported in VMware) "One Care" is a piece of

s..t

"BobC" <rmc2k@acworthcablenetdotnet> wrote in message

news:%23Zz05UiSHHA.4844@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>

> "marty" <martyfelker@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:02F2FB44-8B0F-4E78-B0C5-A3664FD90323@microsoft.com...

>> You may wait until your Vista gets malware just using Defender.  For

>> myself I use Avast! AV, Ad-Aware real-time registry notification and

>> Spybot.  >

>

> "Smart user !

> I sent several "bugs" in on Defender, title was "Defender is not

> Defending"; I use the the same programs  you use Marty,"they" haven't let

> me down to date.

> Rgds

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Chuck <nospam@fastmail.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Shocking news - NOT

Date: 02/06/2007 14:31:25

 

 

On Feb 6, 1:37 pm, "marty" <martyfel...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know a firewall that Vista will accept??

 

I use Kaspersky's Internet Security Suite, which is Vista ready. I

know Bitdefender, as well as Norton are also Vista ready. I'm sure

there are some others, but you need to poke around.

 

 

 

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From: BobC <rmc2k@acworthcablenetdotnet>

To: none

Subject: Re: Shocking news - NOT

Date: 02/06/2007 14:30:16

 

 

"marty" <martyfelker@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:02F2FB44-8B0F-4E78-B0C5-A3664FD90323@microsoft.com...

> You may wait until your Vista gets malware just using Defender.  For

> myself I use Avast! AV, Ad-Aware real-time registry notification and

> Spybot.  >

 

"Smart user !

I sent several "bugs" in on Defender, title was "Defender is not Defending";

I use the the same programs  you use Marty,"they" haven't let me down to

date.

Rgds

 

 

 

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From: FlyboyData <FlyboyData@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Shutdown / Restart Problem Vista 64

Date: 02/06/2007 14:29:01

 

 

"ID10T" wrote:

 

> Wondering if anyone else has this problem as well, or has any suggestions.

> When I Shutdown or Restart Vista, I get the normal closing screen and

> animation, and the screen goes black. The problem is that my machine never

> shuts down or reboots, although my monitors do lose signal, so the video

> cards seem to be shutting off. It seems that Vista doesn't send the kill

> command to the rest of the system or something.

>

> I have tested my system in Diagnostics Mode via msconfig, but the problem

> still exists with all options disabled through there. However, when I boot

> into Safe Mode, the system will shut down or restart without any problems.

>

> In case someone needs it, here's my system specs...

> CPU: AMD Athlon64 FX-57

> MB: MSI K8N Diamond Plus nForce4 SLI 16X (All latest chipset drivers, other

> drivers, and bios)

> Sound: SB X-Fi Platinum (Latest Drivers)

> Vid: 2x Geforce 7900 GT (SLI'd / or not makes no difference [Latest Drivers])

> HD: 2x WD 150G Raptors RAID Striping through NVRAID (Latest Drivers)

> RAM: 2Gig Corsair

>

> I have all the latest drivers and updates that are available for everything.

> I've tried unplugging all peripherals plugged in through USB or PS/2, and

> still no luck.

>

> This problem has been consistent since I did my clean Install of Vista

> Ultimate 64-bit.

>

> Thanx to anyone that has any help or advice for me.

>

>

 

I am seeing the same problem here.  I'm running Vista 64 Business (Volume

license edition).

 

Here's my setup (I'm using the default drivers that Vista x64 loaded, except

where noted):

MSI K8NGM2 Motherboard

AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core 3800+

1GB RAM (2x512 DDR in 128 bit mode)

NVidia NForce 4 Chipset

Using the integrated NVidia GeForce 6100 video

Using integrated RealTek sound (and I updated that driver from the

manufacturer's web site-WHQL certified driver)

HD: single Seagate ST316081 2AS (160 GB SATA II)

Monitor: Acer AL1916 (using Acer driver delivered via Windows Update)

 

I'm seeing the same thing:  If I command a shutdown the system never shuts

down completely.  However, a reboot works(!).  I have set my power management

to the "Balanced" settings on the control panel.

 

When I log out at night, but leave the system on, when I attempt a login

again, the monitor displays garbage, however it is obvious the system is

accessing the drive.  After ~10 minutes, the display is still garbage, so I

hit the reset button, and get the "Windows Did Not Successfully Shut down"

message, with menu options.

 

 

 

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From: John Barnes <jbarnes@email.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Sound card gone

Date: 01/13/2007 14:06:44

 

 

I was going to uninstall all the Creative program items first, and when I

had the missing .inf file message, I tried to reinstall to see if it would

exist to uninstall it.  When I did the sound card started working.  Since

it's not broken now, I am leaving well enough alone.  Thanks for the

suggestion.  I was getting ready to try it when it started working.

 

"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:A7315E72-95D7-49F8-AAD6-729916BFF2E6@microsoft.com...

> John:

> Did you not give my suggestion a try?

> That might actually work.

> Carlos

>

> "John Barnes" wrote:

>

>> Resolution.  I went back to uninstall programs to see if any Creative

>> items

>> remained, and found one.  I tried to uninstall it and received a missing

>> inf

>> message.  Decided to reinstall and then uninstall, but when I reinstalled

>> it, it worked.  Still no sound card in Device Manager, but everything

>> works.

>>

>> "John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message

>> news:%23XTiEEmNHHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> > This morning my Creative sound card driver expired.  I downloaded a new

>> > one from the site and uninstalled the old driver and installed the new

>> > one. Everything went as expected except that after reboot the sound

>> > card

>> > was gone.  Device manager no longer shows it and scan for new devices

>> > fails to find it.  System restore points don't help.  Any ideas on how

>> > to

>> > restore it short of attempts at physically removing and reinstalling

>> > and

>> > hoping it works or restoring my Ghost image.  So far, for me, Vista is

>> > the

>> > most unstable system I have ever used.

>> >

>>

>>

 

 

 

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From: Carlos <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Sound card gone

Date: 01/13/2007 11:45:00

 

 

John:

Did you not give my suggestion a try?

That might actually work.

Carlos

 

"John Barnes" wrote:

 

> Resolution.  I went back to uninstall programs to see if any Creative items

> remained, and found one.  I tried to uninstall it and received a missing inf

> message.  Decided to reinstall and then uninstall, but when I reinstalled

> it, it worked.  Still no sound card in Device Manager, but everything works.

>

> "John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message

> news:%23XTiEEmNHHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> > This morning my Creative sound card driver expired.  I downloaded a new

> > one from the site and uninstalled the old driver and installed the new

> > one. Everything went as expected except that after reboot the sound card

> > was gone.  Device manager no longer shows it and scan for new devices

> > fails to find it.  System restore points don't help.  Any ideas on how to

> > restore it short of attempts at physically removing and reinstalling and

> > hoping it works or restoring my Ghost image.  So far, for me, Vista is the

> > most unstable system I have ever used.

> >

>

>

 

 

 

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From: John Barnes <jbarnes@email.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Sound card gone

Date: 01/13/2007 07:54:08

 

 

Resolution.  I went back to uninstall programs to see if any Creative items

remained, and found one.  I tried to uninstall it and received a missing inf

message.  Decided to reinstall and then uninstall, but when I reinstalled

it, it worked.  Still no sound card in Device Manager, but everything works.

 

"John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message

news:%23XTiEEmNHHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> This morning my Creative sound card driver expired.  I downloaded a new

> one from the site and uninstalled the old driver and installed the new

> one. Everything went as expected except that after reboot the sound card

> was gone.  Device manager no longer shows it and scan for new devices

> fails to find it.  System restore points don't help.  Any ideas on how to

> restore it short of attempts at physically removing and reinstalling and

> hoping it works or restoring my Ghost image.  So far, for me, Vista is the

> most unstable system I have ever used.

>

 

 

 

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From: Jimmy Brush <JimmyBrush@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Switch between windows

Date: 01/13/2007 08:16:56

 

 

Hello,

 

Launching the shortcut that exists here should do the trick:

 

"C:\Users\%USER%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick

Launch\Window Switcher.lnk"

 

Where you put your user account name where %USER% is. You can copy this path

to the clipboard by holding down shift and right-clicking the icon for

"Switch between windows" next to the start button, and then clicking Copy As

Path.

 

 

--

- JB

  Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

 

Windows Vista Support Faq

http://www.jimmah.com/vista/

 

 

 

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From: MickeyG1 <MickeyG1@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: System Meltdown after nVidia Driver Upgrade

Date: 01/13/2007 06:24:00

 

 

I too have had a similar experience.

 

I was running dual monitor config, Vista 64 Ultimate RTM, nnvidia 97.46

drivers for a MSI 7800GTX card

 

I left my home computer in the morning, came home in the evening, both

monitors were in standby mode.  I tried waking them up moving the mouse and

playing with the keyboard but they didnt come back up.

 

I rebooted, and they didnt come back up (even for the post test).  THe

system otherwise booted okay because I heard the Vista welcome sound and I

could remote desktop to it.

 

ended up getting another card today, might try at some point reflashing the

bios of the old card to see if that gets it going again....

 

"Jeff Gaines" wrote:

 

> I installed the nVidia update for my 6600GT after a fresh install of Vista

> Ultimate this morning. I then left it running a benchmark and when I got

> back both screens (dual monitors) were covered in illegible text, looked a

> bit like that old DOS virus that used to scramble the screen.

>

> I reset the PC but the scrambling is there even on re-booting, i.e. before

> the Vista driver has loaded.

>

> Anybody any thoughts on what this may be, perhaps a hardware meltdown?

> I've turned it off for now to see if cooling helps, I'll take the side off

> when I turn it back on to see if the fan is still working. I don't see

> that it can be a driver issue - unless the driver has broken the hardware?

>

> --

> Jeff Gaines

>

 

 

 

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