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• Failure to update Windows 8 for the error Code Windows 8.1 - 0xC1900101 - 0-x 20040017

  iBuypower CZ-27

  Intel i7 4700MQ 2.4

  16 GB OF RAM

  1 TB HD

  128G SSD

  NVIDIA GTX 770 m

  Windows 8 x64bit

  A to the factory restore update my PC after an Avast anti-virus on reboot it crashed. I did the factory reset and installed the drivers directly from ibuypower.com via the USB port of my specific model. A driver could not install [ACPI/ENE0110] which appears as unidentified driver. I know that Nvidia GPU cause problems, so I made the driver is up-to-date. I don't have a program of keyboard/mouse Steelseries which is not supported by 8.1, and TrustterRapport. I don't have ESET anti-virus (although I have avast).

  I tried to disable all non-microsoft startup programs as suggested in a previous post that make me the problem [not even system partition] (I forgot the whole sentence) message.

  I really am having problems with this and am also looking for a solution to this unknown device driver.

  If anyone has any idea please help = ((un propriétaire de PC tous ma vie et ne voulant pas laisser ce problème dans la voie de mon bébé et moi; p))

  Thank you very much!

  Shifted

  Hello shifted,

  Welcome to Microsoft Community forum.

  This error indicates a boot failure Windows 8.1 has occurred during the final parts of the update, System Restore Windows 8.  The most likely cause of this error is a material defect or incompatible driver. Unfortunately, due to the timing of this failure, there often are no newspaper, dumps or other diagnostic information available to study the question easily, making it difficult to determine which, if any, of the system or components drivers cause the update fails.

  For more information I suggest you follow the suggestion provided by Madeni K N replied on 8 January 2014 in the following thread.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows8_1-windows_install/error-0xc1900101-0x40017-when-installing-Windows/8c893ae6-0e9b-4b7d-a647-b9065099efd6

  If you are unable to upgrade to 8.1 Windows after trying the steps in the thread that above, I suggest trying the steps by Vivian Samartha responded on April 12, 2014 in the following thread and see if it works for you.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows8_1-windows_install/kb2919355-Windows-81-update-fails-800f0092-and/4d4d23a3-695a-4bd4-B340-d2ce9c75919d

  If the problem persists after trying the above steps, I'll ask to follow the steps given by David Williams Dixon in the Blog below.

  Something happened and the 8.1 Windows installation may not be completed. (And now you are bored)

  We know if the steps help you in upgrading the computer to Windows 8.1.

  Kind regards.

• Repeated failure to update Windows Vista Security KB2665364

  Update for Windows Vista security for systems x 64 (KB2665364) failed repeatedly
  (while all my other automatic updates succeeded).
  The error code is 80070490 (Windows Update encountered an unknown error).
  I tried the two system update tool and recommended Microsoft Fixit such downloading.
  but neither resolve the situation.
  I couldn't follow the "clean boot" option (it went over my head very quickly).
  When I bought my laptop, it came with Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) preinstalled.
  I have a product identification number, but not DVD. Is there a way to repair Windows without the DVD?
  Or...?

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy.  If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

• Failure to update Windows 8 on KB2770917

  Windows Update fails on update KB2770917. Very annoying due to the fact that this update requires a restart. This is exactly what is happening:

  1 indicate KB2770917 update is available
  2 download the update
  3. start install process
  4. restart request
  5 (reset to zero manual)
  6. do not install update to 15%
  7 restart the machine
  8. do not install update
  9 drop and restore changes
  10. restart the machine
  11. repeat 1 to 10

  Here is the XML data in the event viewer:

   

    20

    1

    2

    1

    13

    0 x 8000000000000028

   

    6257

   

   

    System

    Meesh_Desktop

   

   

  -

    0x80071a90

    Update for Windows 8 for x 64 systems (KB2770917)

    {3C0B7982-7F60-4224-9631-D5EF4508F2AD}

    200

    {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}

  * UPDATE *.
  I have some information of my C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log file that may be useful (assuming that Microsoft is reading this!):

  149c Agent * found 1 updates day and 77 categories in the search. evaluated Appl. rules of 1147 out of 2091 deployed entities
  149c Agent *.
  149c Agent * END * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdates]
  149c Agent *.
  149c Agent *.
  149c Agent * START * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdates]
  149c Agent *.
  149c Agent * Online = No; Ignore download priority = No
  149c Agent * criteria = "IsInstalled = 0 and DeploymentAction = 'Installation' or IsPresent = 1 and DeploymentAction = 'Uninstall' or IsInstalled = 1 and 'Installation' and = 1 RebootRequired = DeploymentAction or IsInstalled = 0 and DeploymentAction = 'Uninstall' and RebootRequired = 1".
  149c Agent * ServiceID = {117CAB2D-82B1-4B5A-A08C-4D62DBEE7782} third service
  149c Agent * scope of search = {Machine & all users}
  149c Agent * applicability of appellant SID: S-1-5-18
  1854 to THE > # RETURN # to THE: research updates [CallId = {E9C77F09-F320-44A1-A130-CB7CDF88133F} ServiceId = {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}]
  1854 at THE # 1 updates detected
  1854 IN THE #.
  1854 # end # in THE: research updates [CallId = {E9C77F09-F320-44A1-A130-CB7CDF88133F} ServiceId = {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}]
  1854 IN THE #.
  149c Agent update {E9F42135-F410-4C28-8817-11C8851F7B90}.2 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {29D32852-E8DD-4BA3-86E5-88A8BD3EB558}.3 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {DC53DD02-9746-453E-9B3A-6836C38D526D}.3 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {A93CC9A0-F898-4E96-97FF-0AA2338EFBE1}.4 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {EDCE5FC8-79C5-4B87-A73F-085F37ACF042}.2 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {C58379FD-6624-4E0D-AC6C-7D4BDF567F89}.2 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {03106CDC-4001-44DE-B59F-E6C0C2B3430E}.2 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {258AE4BD-202B-48B1-AFCB-FD7025FF2C6A}.2 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent update {DFCBFC33-3A10-4BA4-9385-78EB9F97D4A5}.2 is cut out because of the possible replacement
  149c Agent * updated added {B2DBA75C-03ED-4BA2-BB49-9A0F688B1523}.5 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {B2DBB08C-5426-4F11-8410-F624205DE182}.3 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {F1E23E9C-15BB-4B3F-9CD0-9A1A8DEDEB93}.5 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {9524B405-AB2E-419F-A60D-0BD1AD7A3668}.2 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {A37E9B8B-317A-4ADE-8162-19EDEB6600E9}.2 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {B8DABBB2-FA83-404C-9E70-36AC4BB18DB0}.2 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {05AA8B8F-3962-4AA7-9228-CEBE382555DF}.3 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {91D2381D-1E7C-40DD-9427-156FE1E296E5}.4 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {DFDE3EA3-89E9-4449-B70A-7B63E606AD4E}.2 to search result
  149c Agent * updated added {27179738-7FFA-467B-8909-E5E908BD8263}.2 to search result
  149c Agent * found 10 updates and 23 categories of research. rules apply rated 66 of deployed 111 entities
  149c Agent *.
  149c Agent * END * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdates]
  149c Agent *.
  1854 to THE > # RETURN # to THE: research updates [CallId = {7C05C420-557A-464D-B30A-CAEE6D5CAD46} ServiceId = {117CAB2D-82B1-4B5A-A08C-4D62DBEE7782}]
  1854 to # 10 updates detected
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for the ID:B2DBA75C-03ED-4BA2-BB49-9A0F688B1523 update with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for the ID:B2DBB08C-5426-4F11-8410-F624205DE182 update with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed to update ID:F1E23E9C - 15BB-4B3F-9 CD 0-9A1A8DEDEB93 with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for the ID:9524B405-AB2E-419F-A60D-0BD1AD7A3668 update with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed to update ID:A37E9B8B - 317 bis-4ADE-8162-19EDEB6600E9 with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for ID:B8DABBB2 - FA83 update - C - 9E70 - 36AC4BB18DB0 404 with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for the ID:05AA8B8F-3962-4AA7-9228-CEBE382555DF update with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for the ID:91D2381D-1E7C-40DD-9427-156FE1E296E5 update with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for the ID:DFDE3EA3-89E9-4449-B70A-7B63E606AD4E update with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  WARNING to THE 1854: InitPerUserUpdate failed for the ID:27179738-7FFA-467B-8909-E5E908BD8263 update with hr:80070057, this update to jump...
  1854 IN THE #.
  1854 # end # in THE: research updates [CallId = {7C05C420-557A-464D-B30A-CAEE6D5CAD46} ServiceId = {117CAB2D-82B1-4B5A-A08C-4D62DBEE7782}]
  1854 IN THE #.
  1854 at all to THE full search.
  1 d 4 Shutdwn checking to see whether to install stationary
  1 d 4 Shutdwn declined the user update to stop
  1 d 4 to THE to THE initiates service stop
  1 d 4 to THE # to THE: initialization of automatic updates.
  1 d 4 WuTask Uninit WU Task Manager
  1D4 report CWERReporter finish event management. (00000000)
  1 d 4 Service *.
  1 d 4 Service * END * Service: out of Service [exit code = 0 x 240001]
  1 d 4 Service *.

  I finally got (2770917) installed by stopping the Service licences Nalperion, nlsx86cc, well installed update manual/stand alone download/installer.

• Following installation failure of downloaded Windows Update driver Nvidia card GPU Nvidia GeForce 9300 GE has been disabled. He assigned course graphics and other functions of PC. How to rectify?

  HP Pavilion Slimline PC running Vista Home Premium

  Windows automatic update notification 'important' Nvidia driver initiated and displayed as usual with the Update window. Selected update and install Insider. Install showing failure error code 800F00ID. Many attempts failed to install the update. Have materialized with various protocols of the device without result Manager driver. Somewhere between the installation failed and the computer restart function disabled graphics card and had a

  ripple effect to the resolution of General screen graphics including the proportions and a few other PC functions. Namely display screen/auto sleep never well chosen the management of food etc and also the PC fails to "sleep mode" when you are asked. PC should be shut down completely and then activated as and when. This rest and reboot etc update installation tries to install without success. Guidance through the online help with HP and Nvidia has proved impossible and worse still a voice call to 'aid' to HP UK sourcing is another story.

  Hello again Srinivas

  Thank you for the continued upward. The good news is that I set the graphics in pursuing the protocols of computers own recovery, which restores the GPU "settings". Before that, I lost online due to a faulty firewall communication. I've been having fun in recovery / repair mode for days. Communication restored, restored and graphics for the time being at peace with the world... Thanks again

• Update Windows failure error code 8e5eo147

  Vista Home premium 32 bit service pack 2. put said updates available, proceed through the download and installation process and get the message that says installation failures update windows error code 8E5E0147... ran fixit from microsoft which has replaced components update... problem persists

  Gary,

  Run SFC/scannow Windows 7 & Vista

  System File Checker (SFC) verifies that all files of Windows 7 are where they should be, and they are not corrupt.

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/HT/SFC-SCANNOW.htm>

  Rename the software distribution folder

  1. stop the Windows Update service (make sure that you are logged on as administrator)

  Start button | Control Panel | System and Maintenance | Administration tools
  Double-click on Services
  (Provide the administrator password or a confirmation if prompted to do so.)
  Right-click the Windows Update service and click on stop.

  2. click on Start, type %windir%\System32 in the search box and press ENTER.

  Find and rename the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.

  3. start the Windows Update service

  Start button | Control Panel | System and Maintenance | Administration tools
  Double-click on Services
  (Provide the administrator password or a confirmation if prompted to do so.)
  Right-click the Windows Update service and click Start.

  Important: Restart the computer, and then run Windows Update again.

  Rename the software distribution folder will erase your history on the Windows Update Site.

  Whenever you want to check what updates are installed, you can: -.
  Start button | Control Panel | Programs
  Under programs and features - click View installed updates.

  Access the KB971058 article through Internet Explorer (only)

  Click here: reset Windows Update components and run the fix it 50202? default and aggressive mode.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058>

  UTC/GMT is 04:18 Thursday, August 9, 2012

• Failure of Windows Update: Windows update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer.

  Im running windows vista 32-bit edition Home premium. I have not had my computer lately ive been let my sister use it. IM afraid that even if she was using it she got a virus because now I can't update windows, my microsoft security databases can not be updated either. Ive never had windows defender and essentials of security on that because I don't do much with this computer. Can someone help me understand if I need to reformat or if there is just a problem with my windows update?

  The best approach for a very infected PC
  is a 'Clean Install' you can never be 100% certain that every last bit of the infections have been removed.

  That said if you have time and want to see how you can go to eliminate viruses, malware and bots then read on.

  Start by reading the following information of the Virus removal: (you must first install and run MalwareBytes)
  Provided by: Malke - MS MVP:
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  For me on a PC friends who had more than 60 infections and there is no CD of restoration and the key code has been lost, the article above "Malware Bytes", "AVG Free" and Norton NIS 2010 has been around.

  NIS 2011 trial software:
  http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/downloads/index.jsp

  (Note: the trial download Norton NIS requires a credit card, read the terms 'Opt Out' before you start)
  In addition, a second pass using Malware Bytes and NIS seems to have removed all infections.

  AVG Free:
  http://free.Avg.com/

  Avast:
  http://www.avast.com/index

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Update Windows failure...?

  whenever I have install updates ittells me that he didn't and don't stop trying to get me again.

  Hello

  Try this 1st to see if it helps, and it should:

  Description of the Patch registration cleanup tool
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976220/

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

  If necessary :

  Try this - Panel - Windows Updates - on every update that will not be installed - click on the important updates
  or the update itself - double click a view more information (or click top then discovers on the right)

  Those who will take you to a page where you can download the update.

  Or go here and the KBxxxxxx number to download it.

  Download Center - mount the KBxxxxxx.

  Microsoft Download Center
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Then you can right click on the update in the updates Windows and HIDE.

  If you get an error Installer install this version:

  Windows install 4.5 Redistributable
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

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

  Then run this:

  How to reset the Windows Update components? -a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Description of the system for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, update tool and
  for Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

  ------------------------------------------------------------
  Because these are all Office updates you might get more information if necessary in the Agency of those groups that
  may have experienced the same problem.

  Office newsgroups
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/FlyoutOverview.mspx

  Microsoft.public.office.misc discussions
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Office.misc&cat=en_us_01cb749f-c998-4762-8099-df71793c11c7&lang=en&CR=us

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

  If necessary you can incident free get reports however the above should take care of it for you.

  Windows updates - free Incident report

  Go here and click on-> Windows Update fails while searching, downloading or installation of updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/wusupport#tab3

  The security updates, you can get free support Incident report
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/resources/support.aspx

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Failure of 29 windows only - updates errors

  Code error error Code 80070005 anf 57F
  Windows Vista Edition using Home Premium
  Updated Windows only.  Have you tried an update at a time, yet mistakes,

  Hello

  Try the checksur runningthe tool, then check if the issueis solved.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

• Windows Update - Windows Security Essentials or any update of the failure of Microsoft.

  I tried to update Windows 7, when obtaining the opinion that I have updates installed. However, it will not be updated. I get 10 updates important installation (0 KB, 0 total % complete) and I've tried 4 times. Even turning off the computer, unplug my modem to reset and leave it running overnight, but no luck. What is the problem? An Advisor on what do I do?

  I would be recognizing any input to solve these problems. My outdated calculation with Windows latest update 11/06/16, even with Microsoft Security Essentials. I just update my computer.

  Windows 7 update problems? First read this.

  :)

• I'm getting 'Failure Configuring Windows Updates, changes of restoration' by updating windows.

  It was the first time that I am trying to update my laptop of Lenovo G500s which is come with 8 windows pre installed, before installing the updates, I have restored the laptop if you default factory using Lenovo a recovery key. While the updates are being installed I received a message 'Fail configuration Windows updates reverting changes'. It lasted for an hour. When I tried to install updates again the same message appeared. My laptop came pre-installed with Nitro Pdf 8 and Mcafee Internet Security, so I have even uninstalled them, I also ran Mcafee Consumer Product Removal Tool. But the problem with windows update remained. I then ran the convenience store update Windows that sets these two problems:

  fix windows update fixed the database and repair misconfigured update windows components, but this solves nothing. Later I discovered that although the resolution of update problems show that the problems have been solved but convenience store running immediately shows again the same problems.

  So this time I ran again the recovery system, and immediately after the system recovery windows update of convenience store that showed the problems mentioned above two updates of windows.

  Is it so that means the recovery partition itself contains other problems that my problem would have been solved, what do I do to fix this?

  Take a look on: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/en-us

  ... use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) Inbox. Then, install the update or Windows service pack again...

• How to replace "apply downloaded update now" with "Check for Updates" in the menu help when the update fails because the downloaded update files are missing but the "Ready to install update" window keeps appearing?

  Question

  I have another type of problem with Firefox

  Description

  Window "Ready to Install" Firefox "Software Update" appeared. The folder "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\updates\0" contained the files update.mar, update.status and update.version. Each of the 3 files have been deleted. The next time that Firefox has been started, no update occurred because update files were missing. In the Menu bar, clicking Help showed in the menu drop-down that "apply downloaded update now" was always on the list. By clicking on "Apply downloaded update now" open "Software Update" window "Ready to install update", so that Firefox still considers that the update files exist, but they do not. In the window "Software Update", by clicking on "Restart Firefox" restart of Firefox, but once again it there's no update, and remains "apply downloaded update now" on the Help menu. How can "Apply downloaded update now" be replaced by "Check for Updates" so the update files can be downloaded?

  Version of Firefox

  3.6.3

  Operating system

  Windows XP

  User Agent

  Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; RV:1.9.2.3) Gecko/20100401 Firefox/3.6.3

  Plugins installed

  • npmnqmp - 989898989877
  • NP-mswmp
  • Adobe PDF plugin for Firefox and Netscape "9.3.2.
  • Default plugin
  • Foxit Reader plugin for Firefox and Netscape
  • Shockwave Flash 10.0 r45
  • Version 1.0.3 copyright 1996-2009 The VideoLAN Teamhttp: / /www.videolan.org/

  You can manually reset the software update feature by closing Firefox and remove the file "updates" (which seems you have done) and the two files "active - update.xml" and "updates.xml" - these are in the installation (C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox) directory or in the profile folder (C:\Documents and Settings\nom_utilisateur\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\something.default).

  If it does not, see our KB article How to resolve the failure of the update of Firefox update error message - the section of 'last resort' can be useful, or or read this article from MozillaZine KB, software update.

  Please let us know how the above work, and if we can be of further assistance.

• Failed to update Windows 7, error 646

  I tried the most recent update for Windows 7 and get a failure Code 646, Windows update 00000646, 'windows update_dt000' can help you.

  Code error '0 x 80070646', '646', or '1606' when you try to install the Office updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121 releasing It Easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• Updates Windows 7 fails to configure and restart on log on the computer.

  Original title: Windows 7 update and logon

  turn on - pc answers with, application update 1827 1827 - then, preparation configure updates of Windows - then, failure of windows updates/returning from changes - then, Shutdown - then start Windows - then, prepare to set up Windows - then, failure to perform Windows updates/revertting configuration changes - then sign on screeen and access.

  This happens at every opening of session since close to 10/10/2010.
  Help

  Hello

  Check Windows Update history, see what are updates installed successfully and which of them are pending or not. To search for updates follow the link

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/see-which-Windows-updates-are-installed

  You will have to perhaps download and install the updates manually and check if that helps. Visit the link given below, download the updates that are applicable to your computer by using the KB article numbers.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  Before installing the update set up your computer to clean the start state. To configure the computer to clean boot state follow the link below

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: When you are finished troubleshooting, follow step 7 in the article to start on normal startup.

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Update Windows, stuck at step 3 of 3, does not start

  Hello

  Reading the forums, so it seems I'm not the only one who had this problem, but none of the data seems to work for me.

  My computer is running slow this morning (as sometimes when he treats a large update), so I restarted.  But now, whenever the system tries to start, it gets insofar as the message 'configuration updated step 3 of 3, 0% ' before it restarts in total.

  I am running Windows Vista Home Premium - I think that it is 32-bit, but I'm not positive.  I have a laptop HP Pavilion DV6345us.

  I tried all suggested fixes, I found.  I tried to launch the Mode without failure (all versions of it), but every time it's the same thing.  I've never had to simplified office, I think I'm supposed to see.  I tried the system restore, but none of the dozen or so restoration work points.  After each attempt to restore the system, I get this error message: data error (Cyclic Redundancy Check) (0 x 80070017).

  My last update was added on 06/05/10 at 09:16:38.  My last update before that was 05/03/10 at 14:31:18.  My time zone is set to GMT - 8:00 (or Pacific time).  Between the Windows updates, I downloaded an update for Java (Java 6 update 20) 04/05/10.

  I have also run the memory diagnostic tool, but that has not changed anything.

  I do not have any third-party malware or anti-virus software.

  This is all the relevant information, I think I can give.  Any comments would be greatly appreciated, because I use my computer for work and need again as soon as POSSIBLE.

  Thank you!

  I do not have any third-party malware or anti-virus software.

  Not good.

  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) will NOT fix it!

  How TO do a clean install of Vista: See the 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

  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

  If you need assistance, start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  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