Cannot reinstall Windows Vista because the Windows.old file is corrupted.

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• Cannot delete windows.old files

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas: Hi, am unable to complete the removal of the files from windows.old, securi-rom files look like they're language scrambled, computer says that they do not exist, but I can still see them in the folder and computer won't let me delete... Please advise

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  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  I'm sorry, but we cannot help you any further.
  This is the way to remove the windows.old folder.

  Contact LG.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Receive error "Cannot complete this action because the folder or file is open in another program" when uninstalling itunes

  Original title: impossible to completely uninstall iTunes 64 bit Windows; problems with the Apple folder

  I'm trying to completely uninstall iTunes. I followed the instructions and everything worked fine, but when I had to uninstall the file Apple, a window of the gondola to the top. It reads:

  "The action cannot be completed because the folder or a file is open in another program
  Close the folder and try again. »
  I don't know exactly what this means. What it means, and what I can do to get back on the right track with my iTunes uninstall?

  HI Margaret,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft community where you can find all the answers related to Windows.

  According to the description, you are having problems with Itunes uninstalling.

  Run the Fixit and check if it helps.

  How to solve problems when you install or uninstall programs on a Windows computer

  Answer to us if you are having problems with uninstalling programs or any other issue of Windows, and we would be happy to help you.

  Good day!

  Hope this information helps.

• Impossible to delete, move or rename folders because of the error "Cannot complete this action because the folder or file is open in another program"

  I saw the previous posts, tried everything, I'm not getting anywhere. Unable to delete folders, or move or rename them!

  You do not provide a lot of information to your own question, but here are a few things to try.
   
  1: start in safe mode and try to delete.
   
  2: How to appropriate something in Vista. Works also under Windows 7
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/add-take-ownership-to-Explorer-right-click-menu-in-Vista/ 
  3: unlocker File Remover
  http://www.emptyloop.com/Unlocker/
   
   

• On HP Pavilion laptop computer on Vista do "Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or damaged."

  I have a HP Pavilion laptop and I got this error message "windows does not have load because the system registry file is missing or damaged.  then he said that I could insert the windows installation disc, I did not.  Thank you.

  Original title: a registry file

  Hello

  See if that helps you.

  Do a Safe Mode system restore to before the problem started.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  How to access Safe Mode

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

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  If it doesn't work, try a startup repair and / or a system restore using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft

  Manufacturers recovery disks normally do not have Service Options; they are normally a relocation to the factory only settings option.

  Here is the guide to repair Options using a Vista DVD from Microsoft.

  If a friend or a work acquantance of yours has one, you can borrow and use it for repairs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/repair-Windows-with-Windows-Startup-Repair/

  Table of contents

  1. Overview of Windows Vista repair options
  2. How to perform an automatic repair of Windows Vista using Startup Repair
  3. Advanced Tools Overview
  4. Conclusion

  If you do not or can not borrow a Microsoft DVD there is a download of a file ISO of Vista Startup Repair available that you can put on a Bootable floppy to make the above startup repair and that the method is recommended by a large number of posters in these Forums.

  Unfortunately, you have to buy it.

  Here is a link to it:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2011/Windows-Recovery-discs-updated-reinstated/

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  If the above does not solve your problem, it's the Information from HP to solve problems with their computers, including the reinstallation of the operating system by pressing F11 at startup.

  "Recover Windows Vista operating system using HP Recovery"

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00809678&LC=en&DLC=en&cc=us&product=18703#MicrosoftRestore

  For the HP Recovery Manager.

  The backup and HP Recovery Manager on HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario computers is a versatile, easy to use application that allows you to:
  • Create a set of recovery disks operating system

  • Recover the PC to the State of initial operation critical system failure

  • Use the extra discs that are available with recovery disks

  • Backup and restore important files

  • Reinstall the applications or specific drivers

  • Restore the computer to an earlier point in time

  • Check the status of the PC and installed files

  • Do not delete the HP recovery Partition

  See you soon.

• Unable to do the Windows updates, error "Windows Update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running.

  Only the news I get is an information box stating:

  "Windows Update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running." You may have to restart your computer. »

  I checked that the service is running, and a process is running in the Task Manager.

  I have downloaded and run Microsoft Fix, it is said that it fixed the problem, but didn't.

  I cloned my old drive and installed my new drive in my laptop. It seems that there is no update history transferred when cloning, there is no history of updates now.

  Separated from the:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update/Windows-Update-not-working-after-hard-drive/77ab54ca-34b0-49DF-a268-bd07db68d887

  Applications, (Norton and McAfee) are notorious for not not upgrade (or uninstalling) itself. The 'leftovers' Norton may be causing the problem. Roll up your sleeves & cross your fingers...

  [You can print these instructions for reference offline. If a step said to reboot, reboot! ]

  ACTIONS

  1 right-click on the link, select SAVE TARGET as.... & download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  3. After completing some you have a copy of your handy product key, uninstall Norton 360 and LiveUpdate and all Norton Add ons via Start | Control Panel | Programs: Programs and features.

  4 IMPORTANT! -Online enable WF immediately after the reboot!

  NB: Now you're "working without a net": do not to ANYTHING else online (e.g., navigation reading E-mail; cat) until you have finished step #7 below!

  5. right click on the file that you saved in step #1 above and select run as administrator to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  6. do a clean install of Norton 360 (using your product ID, if need be) & reboot. CF. http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080514162318EN

  NOTE: do NOT activate or install Norton modules or toolbars (for example, Norton Anti-Phishing) immediately.

  7. manually and repeatedly run (Norton) LiveUpdate until you get a prompt "no update more".

  8. click right on the following link & SAVE to download to your desktop: http://iefaq.info/attachments/133/ie8-rereg.zip [1]

  8B. do a right-click on the file downloaded in # 8 a above (that is, ie8 - rereg.zip) and EXTRACT its contents to the desktop. This will create a new folder on your desktop.

  8. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the task bar), open the new folder created in # 8 b above & double-click on the script (i.e., ie8 - rereg.cmd) to run the command, then restart again.

  9. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 [ignore the warnings of DO NOT APPLY and the section will APPLY to] & run the difficulty.

  Note => for best results, check the option Remove personal settings .

  10 a. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336 [ignore the title & symptoms].

  10 b. do disappear/close the window pop up "Automated troubleshooting"! -then...

  c. 10, regardless of the "not recommended" or similar warnings, run difficulty he 50202 in DEFAULT modes and AGGRESSIVE. [2]

  11 restart one last time & test by launching a manual check for updates.

  12. in response to this post with a status report - hopefully confirming that all six of the April 6 & March 2012 is installed correctly now.

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  [1] trust Source: http://iefaq.info/index.php?action=artikel&cat=42&id=133&artlang=en [good for IE9, too!]

  [2] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not the list of installed updates.

• problems of registry Vista-"windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt"

  introduced a new card mother but used to winows full vista it tells me "windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt" I can't fix it some trys to reinstall nothing helps, what I do is never had this problem b4?

  my disk is scratched then put xp on site

• Updated Windows cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer

  Original title: Windows Update problem, help please

  Whenever I go to windows update, it says "Windows update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer"I restarted my computer, but the same message back steadily for several weeks. How can I fix?

  Thank you

  Hi Lydia,.

  There are three services that are important to check, download and install the updates. These services are Background Intelligent of cryptographic services service and the Windows update Service. These should be in the started state and currently running on the computer so that the computer connects to Windows Update Server, check the update that corresponds to the computer, and then download them accordingly.

  Follow the steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2730071 and make sure that these services are started on the computer. If they are, then if he please stop and then restart the services. Restart the computer once that change in services.

  It will be useful.

• Reinstalled Win Vista with the recovery CD that I got with my HP Pavilion, now get quick activate Windows with a new product key.

  Reinstalled Win Vista with the recovery CD that I got with my HP Pavilion, now get quick activate Windows with a new product key.  MS sticker on the tower is one that says 'Vista', no product key.  When I go to activate Windows, I offer the choice to buy another copy of Windows or enter a new product key.  A run the Genuine Advantage tool and he says it's "authentic."  HP will not help, they say I have to buy another copy of Windows from MS, but I already paid for it when I bought the machine.  What can I do?
  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: genuine
  Validation code: 0
  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
  Windows product key: *-* - 27HYQ - XTKW2-WQD8Q
  Windows product key hash: U8YEZzymoD4DMyaMb32rPrNIS90 =
  Windows product ID: 89578-OEM-7332157-00061
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003
  ID: {168A88C1-E5B9-4D60-9CED-7F52DA3B003F} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.101014 - 0432
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {168A88C1-E5B9-4D60-9CED-7F52DA3B003F}1.9.0027.06.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003x 32*-*-*-*-WQD8Q89578-OEM-7332157-000612S-1-5-21-1435749754-187019022-2857907007HP-Pavilion,RK573AA-ABA a1710nPhoenix Technologies, LTD 5,0720070319000000.000000 + 000B5303507018400F810090409Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)03HPQOEMSLIC-CPC109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
  Name: Windows Vista, HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: bffdc375-bbd5-499d-8ef1-4f37b61c895f
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 89578-00146-321-500061-02-1033-6000.0000-0852011
  Installation ID: 012511236930294740295602407015475991935936271095890640
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
  Partial product key: WQD8Q
  License status: initial grace period
  Time remaining: 15840 minute (s) on (11 day (s))

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: OAAAAAEAAgABAAEAAwACAAAAAwABAAEAJJSQuYpR4jtIJGQJ9DG0EIC68vQa7DYXAnisVr34jrY =

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  HPQOEM APIC-SLIC-CPC
  FACP SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  HPET SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  MCFG SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  SLIC SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  SSDT HPQOEM SLIC-CPC

  Your tour definitely had a COA sticker initially (or at least if it does not, the HP was in breach of its contract with MS conditions).

  Let's try a possible alternative solution...

  Note that the key comprehensive OEM_SLP used here is * removed the product key for privacy * and you must enter if asked...

  Your license store is perhaps corrupt - please try the following...
   
  Please try the steps below to re-create the files of the Bank.  This can solve the problem.
   
  (1) open an Internet browser window.
  (2) type: %windir%\system32 in the browser's address bar.
  (3) find the CMD.exe file
  (4) make a right click on CMD.exe and select "Run as Administrator"
  (5) type: net stop slsvc (it may ask you if you're sure, select Yes)
  (6) type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareLicensing
  (7) type: Rename tokens.bar tokens.dat
  (8) type: cd %windir%\system32
  (9) type: net start slsvc
  (10) type: cscript slmgr.vbs - FLIR (it may take time for this will be complete, please be patient)
  (11) restart your computer twice.
  (12) you may need to enter you product key and activate it.
   
   
  Once complete, please post back with a new report MGADiag

• Problem with rename folders in Windows 7: get this error message: "the action cannot be completed because the folder or file is open in another program. Close the folder and try again. »

  When I try to rename a folder in Windows 7 I get this error message: "the action cannot be completed because the folder or file is open in another program. Close the folder and try again. "Can anyone help?

  I gave up and solved the problem by buying a third party software to use as a directory, Directory Opus.  It is much more functional than the Microsoft Directory and I have never problem renaming of files.  I am just amazed that so many people have this problem and Microsoft has not fixed.

• Error - Cannot open because the hal.dll file is missing at startup of Windows.

  Original title: Hal.dll missing.

  When I turned on my comp., he said he could not open because the hal.dll file is missing.  File downloaded from another computer of zip drive and plugged in, but nothing happened.  Now what?

  Hi wendy1960,

  1. What is the full error message that you receive?

  2. don't you make changes on your computer before this problem?

  This problem may occur if the Boot.ini file is missing, damaged, or contains incorrect entries.

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists.

  "Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows did not start" error messages when you start your computer

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• How can I fix the "Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt.'

  all of a sudden my computer goes from fine to a "Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt."

  and I don't have any idea how to resolve this its driving me crazy.

  I downloaded the iso file for vista, the restore disc but it not start when I restart my computer. what im supposed to do or am I missing something?

  You need to change the boot sequence:

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

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  Follow these steps to try to solve your problems of boot.

   

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   

  If restore work not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Computer HP laptop windows didn't load because the HAL is missing or corrupt

  I have a HP Pavilion dv6605us

  Windows Vista

  Error message I get is:

  File: \Windows\System32\hal.dll

  Status: 0xc000000f

  Info: Windows could not load because the HAL is missing or corrupt

  The changes that I do is I did a clean install of Linux deleting all partitions including the HP recovery partition.

  Now that I have to go back to Windows, I used the recovery disks that I did when I bought the laptop. It took about 24 hours to completely install, then I got this error message when you restart.

  Help, please

  Best thing to do is to nuke the drive,then reinstall Vista again.

  I know it's a long process, but you should get back to run.

  Linux makes strange recovery partitions does not understand and they are deleted correctly, boot and nuke will take care of it.

• I, v had reinstalled how vista reinstall the programs stored in the widows.old file

  Microsoft reinstalled vista and my programs saved to the windows.old file how do I reinstall them.

  You reinstall the same way you installed them the first time.  You can't recover programs from Windows.OLD folder.

• How to move Windows program from Windows.old files after you do a re-installation of my Vista Home Premium?

  How to move Windows program from Windows.old files after you do a re-installation of my Vista Home Premium? Can I move the program files or do I have to reinstall each program with the cd that came with the applicable programs? I know how to move all the other files. I do not know how to move the program files. Thank you in advance for help you.

  You can't move programs from Windows.OLD.  The programs need to be reinstalled.

  Sorry, but that's how.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.