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• Cannot remove Windows XP Dual Boot with Windows 7 (partition logic-bootable) (main System Partition)

  When I put XP and 7 dual boot I them created on a drive with 2 partitions.  I don't have Windows XP and need space for windows 7 so I followed the instructions to remove it.  I used the Windows 7 disc in repair mode via Diskpart to delete the XP partition and (after release) change the master boot record to Windows 7 using Bootrec/fixmbr and /fixboot.  I then tried to activate Windows 7 new in Diskpart but received the error message:

  The VIRTUAL DISK SERVICE ERROR - the specified partition is invalid for this operation.

  It's because I had configured Windows 7 in an extended as a logical disk partition.

  I had to restore from the image I had taken and copy backup my data files.  However this left me with the following configuration:

  Primary partition

  C: Windows XP - local disk, system, Page File Active, primary

  Extended partition

  G: Windows 7 - Local, Boot, Crash Dump, logical disk

  D: programs - Local, logical disk

  Files - Local, logical disk E:

  Photos - Local, logical disk F:

  I have EaseUS Partition Master which apparently allows me to convert drive G of elementary logic.  However he would not only because it is noted as boot drive.

  How to convert G to a logical disk in a primary partition so that I can activate it?

  Start Windows 7, and format the partition ON THAT XP is installed. (This assumes that XP is on the 1st partition)

  Since the Windows 7 bootloader (BCD store was on the XP partition) you will need for this restore on Windows 7

  partition.

  Restart your computer with the Windows 7 DVD in the CD/DVD drive. Wait for Windows Start (this may take a while if you)

  have a computer to multiboot), change the language. Time/keyboard if necessary, otherwise click "next". In her "install now".

  prompt (do not choose the install now option) instead choose the option "Repair your computer" located at the bottom left

  the back.

  Then select the option 'Use recovery tool' and click 'next '.
  Now, you will see a list of "Recovery Tools". Choose "Command Prompt".

  At the DOS prompt, type the following three commands:

  Bootrec.exe /fixmbr

  Bootrec.exe /fixboot (may return a not found message "Eliment")

  Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd

  You should now see the number of Windows Installations that have been identified
  For a tripple boot computer, after that XP has been removed you will see the number 2 (the 2 other Windows 7/Vista

  facilities)

  If you see a prompt "Facility add to the startup list?", enter Y (Yes) for each installation.

  Remove the Windows 7 DVD. Close the command prompt window, and then click "Restart" to reboot the PC.

  Reboot and XP should have disappeared.

  METHOD No. 3
  If the XP partition has been installed has been severely damaged or deleted.

  Restart your computer with the Windows 7 DVD in the CD/DVD drive. Wait for Windows Start (this may take a while if you)

  have a computer to multiboot), change the language. Time/keyboard if necessary, otherwise click "next". In her "install now".

  invites to choose the option 'Install now' and wait again invites him "what type of installion.

  Now select the option "Custom (Advanced)".
  You should now see a list of all existing partitions and unallocated space where resided once Windows XP.
  Levy (highlighted) space and in the lower left corner click "Drive Options".

  Now, with unallocated space underlined click on 'New' and 'Apply' and 'Format '.
  Close the prompt "Where would you install Windows?" by clicking on the red X in the upper right.
  Click 'Yes' to. Are you sure you want to cancle installation Windows' command prompt.
  Then click on the option "repair you computer" at the bottom left.

  Then select the option 'Use recovery tool' and click 'next '.
  Now, you will see a list of "Recovery Tools". Choose "Command Prompt".

  At the DOS prompt, type the following three commands:

  Bootrec.exe /fixmbr

  Bootrec.exe /fixboot (may return a not found message "Eliment")

  Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  How to remove Windows XP from a computer to dual-boot Windows 7
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/dualbootdelxp01pg01.html

  This guide is specifically for computer owners who have only one hard disk shared by Windows XP and Windows7. The

  the object must not only uninstall Windows XP, but allow Windows 7 start and make full use of the partition the space formerly occupied

  by XP.

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  Note: As this is a major change I would say look at the installation of an Image backup software package and create a

  backup of hard drive to an external USB drive should something fail.

  Norton Ghost version 15 - has a 30 day trial available
  (Note: Ghost can is no longer available, see Todo Backup free as an alternative)
  http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/Ghost
  Media: CDR/RW, DVD + R/RW, Blu - Ray, USB and FireWire® devices (IEEE 1394), Iomega Zip® and Jaz® drives
  (Note: trial does not create a Bootable restore CD you will need to restore the image)
  http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/downloads/trialsoftware/register.jsp?PVID=ghost15
  User Guide: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/products/ghost/15/manuals/ngh_15_user_guide.pdf

  Free alternatives:
  EASEUS Todo Backup Home V6
  (Note: Todo Install, then create a diskette "emergency" before you start creating your first image backup)
  http://www.TODO-backup.com/

  Acronis True Image 2011 - has a fully functional trial version of 30 days available.
  (Note: install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first image)

  backup)
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
  The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
  True Image User Guides and documentation:
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/

  Acronis True Image Seagate Edition (drive Assistant)
  http://www.Seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/DiscWizard

  Acronis True Image edition of Western Digital (WD)
  http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?Swid=119&wdc_lang=en

  Also copy disc to disc with Norton Ghost
  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/PowerQuest.nsf/docid/2004111701520562?OpenDocument&src=hot&prod=Norton

  + Ghost & ver = 10.0 & csm = no & seg = hho

  Windows 7 built in "backup and restore".
  (To restore an image, you need your Windows 7 DVD disc or repairs)

  Untested alternatives
  Reflect disk imaging:
  http://www.Macrium.com/reflectfree.asp

  Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition:
  http://www.Paragon-Software.com/home/DB-Express/download.htm

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• XP SP3 cannot remove Windows Update: ITE - other hardware - UMass Storage Device (330). Causes BSOD when connecting memory card reader.

  Ativa AT-52N13 card reader worked fine until I installed the update from the window: ITE-other hardware - UMass Storage Device (330).  As soon as the card reader is connected I get a BSOD: BAD_POOL_CALLER.  Windows stopped not to damage your computer.

  Stop: 0x000000C2, 0 x 00000007, 0x000000CD4, 0 x 02040001, 0x8996A808

  The update is not listed in Add / Remove programs.  I don't know which driver I should delete.   Ativa, Office Depot, does not list the drivers for this device on their website and have been zero help.  Cannot find how to remove this update of any resource of Microsoft.  Any help would be appreciated.

  Windows XP device drivers using beats BSOD
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/russel_july09.mspx

  Tip: Only get required updated driver from the download page of the manufacturer of the computer or device, NEVER of Windows Update (i.e., hide driver updates available through Windows Update).

• Cannot remove \windows\system32\%APPDATA%

  Somehow, I have a directory called c:\windows\system32\%APPDATA%.

  Now, I get various errors of various different programs, saying that they cannot access %AppData%.

  I checked the registry and key AppData is correctly pointing to c:\users\chris\AppData\Roaming

  I can only assume that being \windows\system32 in %path% then the machine looks like \windows\system32\%APPDATA% rather than increase %APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\sendto in the correct path.

  I guess that this will be solved if I can delete the system32\%APPDATA% directory, but I can't.  rmdir will not work because rmdir he thinks there are files, del believes it is not all the files it.  Windows Explorer cannot delete or rename it no more.

  Try to use one of the following free products to remove the folder.  Assassin http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php of files (with or without forcing the deletion: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-fileassassin/) or Unlocker to: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Unlocker.shtml.  These programs often work when normal functions remove Vista not work correctly.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

• Cannot remove Windows Media Player 12 library

  I want to remove the entire library in Windows Media Player 12 (running Windows 7) so I can start over with a new database. With previous versions of WMP, it was simple - I get the Media Player folder in the Local environment and remove all files (leaving the files). Now when I try to do it I get the message "cannot complete this action because the file is open in Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service. Close the file and try again. "How can I do this?

  Hi red high Mahoney,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Answers forums.

  Make sure that the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service network service or Windows Media Connect does not work as follows:

  1. click on start and then click on run
  2. in the run box, type services.msc
  3. in Services, locate the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service or Windows Media Connect (WMC) and then verify that the status column is started
  4. double-click on the service and click on the Stop button, change the type to disabled startup
  5 restart the computer.

  To reactivate the function repeat the above process, by clicking on the Start button instead of the stop and change the type of startup to automatic.

  Now try to delete libraries.

  For more information visit

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/remove-items-from-the-Windows-Media-Player-library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/libraries-frequently-asked-questions
   
  Hope this information is useful.
  Let me know if it worked.
   
  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• Cannot remove Windows XP to update/install Win7 or 8

  I need to remove the installed version of Windows XP to install an upgrade to Windows 7 or 8.  I thought Installer Firefox solves, but it's not. Can anyone help?

  I need to remove the installed version of Windows XP to install an upgrade to Windows 7 or 8.

  No, you don't need to do.

  I thought Installer Firefox solves, but it's not.

  Firefox has no connection whatsoever with the installation of any version of Windows.

  Do you know if Windows 7 or Windows 8 will work even on your computer?  How do you know?

  Have you already purchased Windows 7?  Have you already purchased Windows 8?

  If you would like more information, please proceed as follows:

  • Open system information (start > run > msinfo32.exe > OK)
  • Click in the system information window and select all (CTRL + A) and copy (CTRL + C)
  • Paste (CTRL + V) the data in your response here

• Cannot remove Windows Photo Gallery

  I downloaded some pictures, gave them a name and then later moved into another file and gave them a different name. Now, they keep appearing in my Gallery of Windows and cannot be deleted. How can I get these outside of Gallery Windows? The message indicates that they are in a place that is not available.

  In fact, I have Vista. I could use this procedure with Vista also?

  ==========================================
  Oops... your original message was published in a
  Windows XP Forum.

  Yes, the same solution should work for Vista
  but try the following path.

  C:\Users\>username<\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows photo="" gallery\pictures.pd4="" or="">

  Also on your Vista machine, you can find your
  file database with advanced search
  for .pd4 or .pd5 depending on your version of
  Photo Gallery.

  Reach... Start / Search / Advanced search.

  Check the box... "include not indexed, hidden,
  and the file system"Enter .pd4, .pd5 in the name
  on the field and left click on the search button.

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• How do I remove Windows 7 mspaint, so I install windowsxp paint?

  The details are contained in the question.

  You cannot remove Windows 7 paint (except maybe to delete the file, but I don't recommend that).  However, you can copy the mspaint.exe in Windows XP on your Windows 7 computer and run it from there.  I copied just mspaint.exe on my Windows 7 Desktop and he ran, and of course it worked very well.

• Cannot remove any Dungeon now bytes not used to message cannot find C:\windows\system 32------rundll 32 exe

  Original title: t hink I deleted add remove program,.

  t hink I deleted add remove program, computer guard me tellin memory full, cannot remove no matter what now bytes unused Dungeon is message cannot find C:\windows\system 32------rundll 32. exe does anyone know what this means and how I can now delete files and programs to make more room, comp is need a cleanup and don't know what to do, any help would be received with gratitude xx

  Hi Juleskk,

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: You can try the steps in the article mentioned below and check.

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

   

  Method 2: I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

   

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

   

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Important: While hard disk analysis if bad sectors are found when scanning try to repair this area, all available on which data can be lost.

  Method 3: Try the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer.

  To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

  a. click Startand type cmd in the box start the search .

  b. right click on cmd in the list programs, and then click run as administrator.

  c. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue

  d. at the command prompt, the following line and press ENTER:

  sfc/scannow

  See also:

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

   

  File system (CFS) Checker

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx?mfr=true

  Let us know if that helps.

• error message "Windows cannot remove the password. "Password policy or account require the account has a password.

  original title: remove administrator account or remove password

  I am trying to remove a user administrator account or remove the password and I get the error message below. Also, I can't delete the password as an administrator in Windows 7 32 bit or delete the account. I get this error message "Windows cannot remove the password. "Password policy or account require the account has a password. I tried to create another admin account, but it does however not take away the password or delete the account else

  Someone has put a policy on your machine to enforce some rules for passwords. Best is to ask that person to change these rules for you. Alternatively, you can run gpedit.msc, then follow this path to edit yourself: Local computer policy / Computer Configuration / Windows settings / security settings / account policy / password policy.

  Note also that:
  -You cannot delete the built-in Administrator account.
  -Administrator with a blank password accounts is a big security risk.

• Windows 7, cannot remove the burn files after back to the top

  I have a 64 bit Windows 7 laptop. A year ago I started a return upwards to put on a disc. The backup failed at the time because I ran out of records to put on (had no idea that it would take as much!).

  Since then I tried to delete these temporary burn files from the F drive, but every time I click on the option, it breaks down and wrote files are used by another program. I went through and individually deleted most of them, but I still have a few huge to get the judgment and cannot remove the program (86), or on the desktop to the top, mean that they are used by another program.

  I burned a CD of all these left during the backup of files and that worked, but the files are still sitting in my drive F, I still can't delete the temporary versions... its taking a lot of space and I got the bsod a couple of times.

  I also tried folder in the start menu and delete the temporary files in this way, but it did not result in the F drive.

  I tried to rename the temporary files so that I could remove them too, but not to chance it.

  I have disc clean up all the time, this doesn't always help with the F drive.

  Your opinion would be appreciated!

  See you soon

  How can I access these temporary files to remove safe mode back Burns?

  Files waiting to be burned are kept in this hidden folder:

  C:\Users\JDogg\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Burn\Burn

  To open the folder, you type his name in the address bar of Windows Explorer.

• I received the Message of Windows Security Scanner: "Rogue win32/winnwebsec"(detected cannot remove)

  I received the Message of Windows Security Scanner: "Rogue win32/winnwebsec"(detected cannot remove)

  I received the Message of Windows Security Scanner: "Rogue win32/winnwebsec"(detected cannot remove)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/entry.aspx?name=rogue%3AWin32%2FWinwebsec

  Of course, your computer is infected with a fake antivirus program.  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/PC-security/antivirus-rogue.aspx
  You know the name of the program?
  You have requested the assistance of your anti-malware installed program?
  Otherwise since the Microsoft Safety Scanner cannot solve your problem of malware suggest that you run the following scanners which will not interfere with your program AntiVirus installed. You may need to run in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with network.

  Free Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ or if it will not install in Normal Mode or Safe Mode with network see http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/chameleon/

  Hitman Pro Trial Version: http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro you may prefer to try HitmanPro Kickstart, which should remove this malware and fix all changes made to the computer: http://www.surfright.nl/en/kickstart , you must use an uninfected computer to download it to a flash drive and then follow the specific directions on how to run the program on the infected computer.  Hitman Pro Kickstart is available as a 30 day trial version.

  TDSS Killer: http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446

  ESET Online Scanner: http://go.eset.com/us/online-scanner

  Good luck

• Windows cannot remove your homegroup computer form

  Hi all! I had difficulties to remove the computer from my dad in my old network homegroup. However it is stated below:

  

  Someone please help.

  Hi Christophe,

  I understand that you cannot remove a computer from the home group.

  This power is produced if a file has been corrupted and remove it got the operation of the PNRP service. The file has been re-created correctly when the PNRP service started upward. Here is the file for future reference:

  C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\PeerNetworking\idstore. OHS. "

  I suggest check the link and check how can I remove a computer from a homegroup.

  Homegroup: frequently asked questions

  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions

  Leave a homegroup

  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/leave-a-HomeGroup

  Hope that helps you remove the computer from the home group. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• All the pdf I downloaded on my desktop (Windows 7) suddenly "disappeared" and I can open and view, but cannot remove them or move them to another file.  When I try to delete, I get a messge saying my trial has expired and he wants me to have

  All of the pdf files I've downloaded on my desktop (Windows 7) suddenly "disappeared."  I can open and view them, but cannot remove them or move them to another file.  When I try to delete, I get a message saying my trial has expired and he wants me to buy which I can't do because I don't have a serial number to put in. What happened to the "free" Adobe Reader I thought I had?  How can I get these PDF files to become mobile?

  You (or someone) downloaded the free demo of Acrobat Pro, a little more than a month. If you use this software $20 / free months instead of drive for a month. If you don't want to buy it, now you must uninstall it and go back to the use of Acrobat Reader.

• Cannot open Add/Remove windows components.

  received message after trying to open Add/Remove windows

  components,

  Msdtcstp.dll Setup library could not be loaded, or function OcEntry could not be found.

  Contact your system administrator. The specific error code is 0x7e.

  Using Add/Remove programs and Add/Remove Windows components, you see this message:
  Msdtcstp.dll library installation could not be loaded, the function that ocentry could not be found.
  Contact your system administrator.  The specific error code is 0x7e.
  Msdtcstp.dll file is missing or damaged, your system path variable is incorrect, or your system is afflicted with malicious software (or all of the above).
  Using Windows Explorer, navigate and see if the file is present.
  Msdtcstp.dll file must be in this folder:
  c:\windows\system32\setup
  Since this is one of the 3498 files which is covered by the Windows File Protection, if ever it has been installed and works, it must never be 'disappeared' unless something is wrong, but you can just go ahead and replace it with a known good copy and then work on potential problems.
  You can search your system to get copies of msdtcstp.dll and copy to the appropriate folder to replace the missing or suspicious file.  You must replace the file if it is missing, or overwrite the file afflicted, if it's suspicious.
  There should be a copy msdtcstp.dll file in this folder:
  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache
  Just copy c:\windows\system32\dllcache\msdtcstp.dll and paste it into the c:\windows\system32\setup folder to replace.
  Answered in the affirmative if invited to replace the existing file.
  Test your system now.
  If you can not find the file and have a bootable installation CD authentic XP installed and that the CD-ROM is drive X, expand the file from the CD-ROM i386 folder in your c:\windows\system32\setup folder by entering this command from a command prompt window:
  Expand x:\i386\msdtcstp.dl_ c:\windows\system32\setup\msdtcstp.dll
  Answered in the affirmative if invited to replace the existing file and then you should see a message that 1 file (s) has been expanded.
  Test your system now.
  Please report your results.
  Your system may also be affected by malware, so follow your resolution with this:
  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these malware free
  detection programs:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.
  The scans by operating clean, then to solve any problems.

  Do not guess what the problem might be - understand and resolve it. I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!