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  I have an ADVENT 7083 laptop Windows XP, there installed AVG Anti Virus (now expired). Do I need to uninstall AVG, before installing Microsoft Security Essentials?

  Yes, it's a good idea to remove it if you don't plan to use at a later date... Also I suggest that you run the removal tool (Cleanup utility).

  AVG removal utility

  http://www.Avg.com/us-en/utilities

  Disable the Antivirus AVG.

  http://www.ehow.com/how_5052104_disable-AVG-Antivirus.html

  Good luck

• HP 14-d003tx Notebook PC: I installed Microsoft Windows 8.1 but I don't know what drivers to install.

  Hi, the trial of 8.1 windows installed on my PC laptop HP 14-d003tx expired already so I installed a new windows 8.1 Pro 64 - bit OS. I went here: http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-14-Notebook-PC-series/6529958/model/6753958 to check the drivers to install but I was confused because I don't know who's who or what drivers I need to install in my laptop. For example, for drivers bluetooth and wlan, there are 2 choice, MediaTek (Ralink) 802.11 Wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter and Mediatek 802.11 Wireless LAN driver card, same thing for the bluetooth and other drivers. Can you please help me that driver is compatible or drivers that I need to install in my laptop? Or how will I know that I need to install drivers. Thank you!

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  Please see my response to your other post on the link below...

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/notebook-operating-systems-and-software/I-installed-Microsoft-Windows-8-1-but-i-Don-t-know-which/m-p/4964227#M288461

• I try to install Microsoft Windows Phone Developer Tools on my PC under Windows XP.

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• Cannot install microsoft windows essential

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  Hi Cathernmena,

  1. are you referring to Windows Live Essentials or Microsoft Security Essentials?

  2. do you get an error message? If Yes, what is the full and exact error message?

  If you are referring to Windows Live Essentials, refer to the link and try to install it:

  Windows Live Essentials

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-in/Download/details.aspx?ID=3945

  For Microsoft Security Essentials, you can check the link to download it and install it:

  Windows Live Essentials

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-in/Download/details.aspx?ID=3945

  Let us know the results.

• HP 14-d003tx Notebook PC: I installed Microsoft Windows 8.1 but I don't know what drivers to install. Help.

  Hi, the trial of 8.1 windows installed on my PC laptop HP 14-d003tx expired already so I installed a new windows 8.1 Pro 64 - bit OS. I went here: http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-14-Notebook-PC-series/6529958/model/6753958 to check the drivers to install but I was confused because I don't know who's who or what drivers I need to install in my laptop. For example, for drivers bluetooth and wlan, there are 2 choice, MediaTek (Ralink) 802.11 Wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter and Mediatek 802.11 Wireless LAN driver card, same thing for the bluetooth and other drivers. Can you please help me that driver is compatible or drivers that I need to install in my laptop? Or how will I know that I need to install drivers. Thank you!

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• How and where can I buy a product of re - install Microsoft windows 98? My compputer says I have to re - install Windows.

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• Boot Camp: This disc seems to have been divided by another utility. It must be erased before installing Windows.

  I have a SATA Western Digital to 6 TB drive on my Mac Pro 2012.  I thought "what better place to put a bootcamp partition?  But when I went to use the Boot Camp Assistant, I was greeted with this:

  Boot Camp: This disc seems to have been divided by another utility. It must be erased before installing Windows.

  

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  Same message.

  It seems that for some reason I can erase completely and use the entire disk for Windows (blah) or should I use another drive or not Boot Camp at all.  Is there a problem with the size of the hard drive Boot Camp can support?  Any advice?

  Hello ElPapa,

  Thank you for using communities of Apple Support.

  I understand that you want to put a Boot Camp partition on your Western Digital HD connected to your Mac Pro. What is your boot drive? If this isn't the case, it could be part of your problem. According to the following article on installing Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp, it is said that you need "at least 55 GB of free disk space on your startup disk".

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• Can I clean the hard drive before installing Windows Dell & as I've heard doesent clean properly. And how to clean the drive of DART?

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  Or can I restore my office before you install Windows 7 in the first place when it's new?

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  Yes, you can restore the State as it was when new...

  Your computer is equipped with a recovery instead of disk partition...

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

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  After the reset, you should get all the updates from Windows Update EXCEPT for hardware devices. Then, you install a good antivirus. ONLY AFTER you have done this, if you replace the stuff of backups or install anything else.

• I am at my wits end now ragarding Microsoft Windows vista update code "80070246" error Need help.

  Hello

  I have windows vista and for the last few weeks I can't get windows updates. I just get an error with this code 80070246 screen. It says 'never' most recent checks the updates and updates have been installed 'never '. I did the operation of Micorsoft update packages to prepare and package files autonomous but still no luck. I can't do this thing global installer that you burn it to a cd and run your windows disk with as I don't have vista or windows disk that the computer came with it installed, but no disc.

  Completely fed up that I can't install printers etc.. Ive tried to disable my internet security completely taken it out but still no luck so it isn't a firewall problem.

  Can someone please recomment something?

  Yes, this problem did start once my previous [subscription of the antivirus application?] has expired.

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  Tip: Contact the manufacturer of the computer for instructions on the use of the hidden restore partition (do not be confused with the system restore) to do a clean install of Vista.

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  Repost...

  Note: Extended Support for WinXP (x 86) SP2 ends July 13, 2010. After this date, computers that run Windows XP SP2 will NOT be offered additional security updates critical (x 86), automatic updates do not work, and Windows Update Web site is not accessible until SP3 is installed.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Problem after upgrade or install Microsoft SP2

  Hello
  I have a windows xp computer 2004
  I recently had to format my pc and when I reached and installed windows net framework 2 which is correct, but when I installed microsoft service pack 2, that would no longer be my pc access upgrades from microsoft or some other web pages!
  I received the message cannot display the page and no internet conection when I'm connected to the internet?
  I can get the correct browser page
  So I had to uninstall SP2 for microsoft access
  I tried updating my drivers, but have been informed that there is no better match!
  My pc is now at the stage where it wants to install the SP2 of Microsoft but I don't know how to avoid or solve the problem that I get that I reinstalled SP2 about 3 times
  because I contacted help and support just to be told to go to the FAQ site "very useful and not."
  I would be very gratefull if anyone can help me with this quest!
  Thank you very much
  wazuup

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP2 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Microsoft windows component Publisher

  I logged on Windows Update and there was this pop-up window in Internet Explorer - security warning asking me if I wanted to install or not to install Microsoft Windows component Publisher. Natually I clicked on "install", but when I did it hang and later does not. I tried several times but still the same result. Now I can't access my Windows Update page as him will ask install me or not install the software and it prevents my computer to get critical updates from microsoft. What can I do? Help, please!

  Stuart Lutes.

  Hi Ki Ogama!

  Here's what I did, and I will guide you step by step. But before we begin, let me tell you that my system is Windows XP Professional. I don't know what yours is so keep that in mind. Here goes:

  1. click on start.

  2. click on Panel.

  3. click on in Help and Support.

  4. under "Pick a task", click on Windows Update.

  5. Once you arrive at Windows Update, you will see again the Internet Explorer security window will ask you if you want to install or not to install the software. Go ahead and click 'install' and immediately, he will invite you to the Windows Update home page.

  I hope this helps!

  Best regards

  Stuart Lutes.

• Update cumulative security for Internet explorer 8 fails to be installed on Windows XP service pack 3.

  Original title: IE8 Cumulative security update cannot be installed on Windows XP service Pack 3? Why

  The recent update of security for IE8 fails to settle in my computer with windows XP Professional Service Pack 3.

  Hi M.N.PAI,

  Have you tried the methods mentioned above in my previous post?
   
  Thank you for keeping us posted about the State of the question.
   
  Follow the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.
   
  1. change the options of folder on the computer to view the files and hidden folders. To do this, follow these steps:
  a.Click Start, click run, type explore , and then click OK.
  b.On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  c the view tab and then click on view the hidden files and folders in the Advanced settings list.
  d.Click applyand then click OK.
   
  2.Locate and then open the following hidden folder:
  %windir%\$hf_mig$
  Note The %windir%\System32 folder is the folder where you installed Microsoft Windows.
   
  3 delete the Update folder that you are trying to install, and then reinstall the update of .
  
   
  4. change the options of folders on the computer is not to display the hidden files and folders. To do this, follow these steps:
  a.Click Start, click run, type explore , and then click OK.
  b.On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  c the View taband then click on do not show hidden files and folders in the advanced settings list.
  d.Click applyand then click OK.
   
  Hope this information helps

• Cannot install Microsoft Encarta Premium 2009, fail with the error of the Assembly to install

  I can't install Microsoft Encarta Premium 2009. When I try, I get the following error, and Setup fails.

  "An error occurred during the installation of assembly"Microsoft.VC80.CRT, type = "win32", version = "8.0.50727.42", publicKeyToken = "1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b" processorArchitecture = "x 86" ". You can find more information in Help and Support.

  How can I fix?

  PS: I am running Microsoft Windows Vista 64 - bit (ENU) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) on a HP Pavilion dv5-1199eg Entertainment Notebook PC.

  Problem solved on 08/27/2009 by installing Microsoft Windows 7.

  PS: As far as I know you can resolve it by installing Microsoft .NET Framework, whose absence in the system when you try to install Microsoft Encarta is the reason for this problem (you may need to perform a clean installation of Microsoft Windows in order to be able to do).