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• 0 x 80070422 windows firewall does not use recommended settings to help protect your computer

  Hello, I kepp getting this firewall of windows message 0 x 80070422 does not use recommended settings to help protect your computer,.

  Whenever I click on the recommended use of the parameters, it gives me this code. I ran virus and malware scans and I foud more but now they have been removed. But still, I'm afraid that I don't have a wall of fire and that anthing can pass through.

  If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

  Marko7

  Hello

  Run an online scan to check any virus or any other malicious software:
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  and see here

  Error code 0 x 80070422 cannot activate the firewall

  I would like to know if this helps
  Elvis

• Windows 7 firewall will not use recommended settings.

  "My windows firewall does nothing, when I go to stop or start it or anything in this menu, there's something that says:

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  UPDATE YOUR FIREWALL SETTINGS

  Firewall Windows does not use recommended settings to help protect your computer

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  Next there is a button with a shield and it says "use recommended settings".

  When I click that button of my mouse is that loading thing where it is just a circle with no cursor, it makes for a while and then nothing happens when its done. the same screen is still there with the same handwriting. It won't let me access anything that either and I can't even turn off and on again to fix it.

  I have Microsoft security essentials. It is a question that has been asked in 2010, but that is the exact problem I have and I can not find an answer.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-Security/Windows-7-firewall-will-not-use-recommended/33aafc1f-8c15-4518-9818-4cfc07b30801

  I tried

  netsh firewall reset - did not "netsh firewall is obsolete.

  netshfirewall reset ADV - has failed to "an error has occurred then that he was trying to contact the windows firewall service"
  netsh int ip reset - worked, but has not fixed the problem

  netsh winsock reset - worked, but has not fixed the problem

  Services

  firewall set to automatic but Windows does not start error message "Windows has no start windows on the local computer firewall."

  Base filtering engine is started and set to automatic

  authorization for the firewall driver Windows not found in services, so I went to the Device Manager/no plug-and-play driver found windows firewall authorization driver, but he says it was launched.

  Unfortunately, the methods you suggested did not work but I found a program called combofix and it solved my problem. But thanks for all the help you gave me.

• The firewall of Windows 8 will not use recommended settings.

  I have antivirus and firewall ZoneAlarm Security and will not turn on the Windows Firewall. I disabled ZoneAlarm firewall function and the firewall will not always use the recommended settings. I uninstalled ZoneAlarm and still the firewall do not use the recommended settings and activate. How can I fix this program?

  Are you kidding me? I said Windows 8 and you gave me solutions Windows 7?

  Although most of the solutions may apply to windows 8... And other suggestions check these steps... http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-Security/Windows-Firewall-service-cant-start/d322e0bd-10DC-4b85-B297-007133d91a9a

• Document windows does not use all the available on new monitor display area

  Hello

  I have a new monitor - a Benq BL2711.

  I have set up as my secondary monitor on display in Windows 8.

  I can put Photoshop (CS6) on this screen and maximize the it, but there is a vast space not used in the document window, which is not used. I want to show a lot more of my images that I can currently, but the document window will not only fill all that screen real estate. A large part of it is lost.

  The panels occupy the right space to the bottom of the screen, but the window of the document (or the display area?) uses only 60% of the height of the screen.

  What is a limitation or do I have to configure something? (I have reset the workspace of photography).

  Thanks for any help

  Nick

  It is really a shot in the water, but it's the space used by the "timeline" Panel when it is open. Try to check in the menu window and close the bottle.

  Other that that, there are always some good old Reset preferences. Make sure you save the custom actions/brushes/presets and so forth first!

  

• Firewall Windows does not?

  Hey guys,.

  When I try to access the windows firewall, he invites me to him allow. When I click on the button to activate it, the window hangs for about 30 seconds, then when it thaws, nothing has changed. A way to solve this problem?

  This happens when you try to start the service.

  [img] http://gyazo.com/1e495a6170be05f9a7d7ed79adace66e.PNG [line]

  You've seen screenshot. Thank you.

  Take a look at this tutorial to Microsoft Support:
  Some services do not start on Windows Vista...
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943996
  Note: under the resolution, it has a "Fix It" application. Give it a try.
  It also have a statement if you want to fix manually yourself. For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Windows 7 firewall service does not start automatically and cannot be started manually

  Update Vista Home Premium SP1, removed the Comodo, removed AVG Free 8.5, put upgraded to Windows 7 Home.

  Attempted to set security. Firewall is "red". Could not be defined. Snap-in did not work (0x6D8).
  Have rubbed the registry for References all Symantec and Comodo and the computer restarted.

  Firewall service is set to start "automatic."
  Log tab is set to "This account" with a password - I have no idea from this password (and don't know what it is).  Seems that log on should be "Local System account" with Desktop interaction

  Falied given departure following the event log:
  Log name: System
  Source: Service Control Manager
  Date: 2009-11-06 12:19:25
  Event ID: 7024
  Task category: no
  Level: error
  Keywords: Classic
  User: n/a
  Computer: VISTALAP
  Description:
  The Windows Firewall service is stopped with the special service error access is denied...
  The event XML:
  http://schemas.Microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
   
     
      7024
      0
      2
      0
      0
      0 x 8080000000000000
     
      99759
     
     
      System
      VISTALAP
     
   
   
      Windows Firewall
      %%d Ko
   
  

  Repository is consistent.

  Suggestions?

  Hi dynameme,

  What is a home or work computer? Is there any server/domain mean?

  Try a startup repair, it sounds as if you have an error with the help user account to run the service.  Startup Repair may be able to fix this.  If this isn't the case, then you should try to repair the Installation.

  STARTUP REPAIR

  If you have a Windows 7 installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disk, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

  If you have a Windows 7 installation disc:

  1. Insert the installation disc.

  2. restart your computer.

  Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click on restart.

  3. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

  Note: If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

  4. choose your language settings, and then click Next.

  5. click on repair your computer.

  6. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

  7. in the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem, and if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

  Installation of Windows 7 repair

  Information

  This will show how to do a repair of difficulty your currently installed Windows 7 upgrade installation and to preserve your user accounts, data, programs and drivers of the system.
  THE ELEMENTS THAT WILL BE RESET TO DEFAULT OR AFFECTED:

  • Sounds
  • Services
  • Visual effects settings
  • Device drivers - make sure you have these practice to reinstall. They don't always stay after the installation of repair (upgrade).
  • You may lose your themes custom because no permisions on the old themes. Go to the themes folder hidden in C:/Users /(User-Name)/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/themes, then take ownership of the folder themes and you have now all your themes back.
  • It was reported that you can also lose your Media Center gadget after doing the repair facility.

  WARNING

  You will not be able to do a repair installation of upgrade mode without failure. Installation of Windows 7 DVD that allows you to do repair installation with must be the same or more recent Windows 7 update (ex: level updates Windows or MS) that the currently installed Windows 7. If the DVD is an older version, then you can not do a repair with her installation. You must have at least 8.87 GB of free space, more if you have a larger facility, on the hard drive that Windows 7 is installed on do a repair installation.

  Here's how:

  1. start Windows 7 and log on to an administrator account.

  2 disable the 3rd firewall, antivirus or other security program to avoid what it possibly to prevent the installation of repair of Windows 7 upgrade.

  3. place your installation of Windows 7 in DVD Player DVD while in Windows 7 (step 1) and click on the option of setup.exe run in the AutoPlay window in the currently installed Windows 7. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: If the AutoPlay window does not open, then open the folder on the drive in the computer and run the setup.exe file.

  4. click on the install button now to start the installation. (See screenshot below)

  5. clear the I want to help make Windows installation better area (unless you want), then click the go online to get the latest updates for the installation option. (See screenshot below)

  6. Windows 7 will now check online and install the available installation updates. (See screenshots below)

  7. check the I accept the license terms box, and click Next. (See screenshot below)

  8. click on the upgrade option. (See screenshot below)

  9. installation of Windows 7 will now begin. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: During the installation, your screen may flash, and the computer will restart several times.

  10. after the final reboot, you will see this screen for a while. (See screenshot below)

  11. Enter your Windows 7 product key number. (See screenshot below step 12)

  12. uncheck the automatically activate Windows when I'm online box unchecked, and then click the next button. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: You can activate Windows 7 later after you make sure that it runs correctly. (See step 19 below)

  If you chose to automatically activate Windows online when you set up your computer, automatic activation begins trying to activate your copy of Windows three days after you sign in for the first time.

  13. click on the settings recommended. (See screenshot below)

  14 select your time zone and set your date and time settings, and then click the next button. (See screenshot below)

  15. click on the option for the location of your computer select the settings appropriate to apply to this place network location type. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: It is best to choose a Public place for the best security.

  16 Windows 7 will now prepare your desktop so that it starts. (See screenshots below)

  17 check if you are missing files from the user. If you are, then you can copy them from the C:\Windows.old or protected which is hidden, C:\$INPLACE.~TR operating system and files backup C:\WINDOWS.~Q. (see screenshot below)

  18. If the power goes out step 17, then you can run Disk Cleanup. You will need to click on the own key file system first and then check that the files ignored by Windows upgrade previous installations of Windows and Windows upgrade log files boxes. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: This will remove files C:\Windows.old, C:\$INPLACE.~TR, and C:\WINDOWS.~Q from step 17 above.

  19 refresh your performance Windows (WEI) index score.

  20. when completed, all you need to do is to activate Windows 7.

  Let us know if this helps,

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

• Portege R830 - Windows does not start after I have install Comodo Firewall

  Good afternoon

  I bought today a Portege R830, and after the Windows configuration, the first program that I installed was the popular free Comodo Firewall. After that I restarted, Windows 7 unbootable. It would be stuck on the user login screen and I know it's a problem with the firewall because if I do a system restore to the restore point created by Setup of firewall, windows restarts.

  So I ask if there is any inconsistency between the firewall and software on the Toshiba. A that someone already had this problem? I tried to solve this problem throughout the day with no results. I even re-installed Windows 7 using the Toshiba Recovery and the problem persists. I really like the Comodo and I want this firewall on my laptop, but Windows does not just start!

  Any help would be apreciated.

  Hi jillefsky,.

  Have you disabled the Windows Firewall before you start with the installation of Comodo Firewall? As far as I know, Portege R830 is delivered with preinstalled McAfee security software and you must remove this program before you install other security tools.

  Generally this has nothing to do with Toshiba and it s advisable to contact Comodo directly. They may know about this so they can give you a proper answer.

  But I put t understand why this program is so important to you. Windows already has an internal firewall so that these programs are not necessary in my opinion. Just install a good antivirus like AntiVir and enable the automatic updates of Windows. All that s!

• Windows does not when you try to copy files from a micro sd using a T-flash card

  I have never had any problems to copy files to a flash drive in the past, but recently, I encountered this problem. Windows Vista, connected to the flash player, open the folder, dragged 1 file, and copied correctly. Attempted to copy a second file and he hung up then says windows does not. I pushed cancel and it also says windows does not. He would not cancel function so I went to the Manager of tasks to complete, but without success. I had to reboot the computer, I have tried to reboot several times and tried to copy but without success. Any suggestions on how to fix it?

  Hello

  The same information on the key USB applies to map drives
  so do not put all the files and folders to the root of the drive.

  Have you tried the card in other card readers? Sometimes the reformatting
  the map will refresh it.

  ======================================================

  It is the troubleshooter for the readers of SD cards which of course is very similar.

  If you can not get the card reader to work, it can be replaced or an external card reader is not
  Dear.

  They go bad sometimes. Try these:

  / Settings (BIOS/CMOS) often F2 when you start then look at the screen - make sure that the USB port is enabled.

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  Control Panel - Device Manager - hard disk - drive SD card or similar - double click - tab driver-
  Click on update drivers (this likely will do nothing that MS is far behind the certifying drivers) then right click
  following the UNINSTALL.

  Now bring the controllers USB - right click - UNINSTALL everything in category one at time EXCEPT
  the category itself - REBOOT. This will refresh the USB driver stack.

  Here is the similar procedure under XP, Vista is the same, except that we need to clear the specific device if present.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310575

  Do 1 above.

  USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices currently connected to your computer, as well as
  all USB devices that you previously used. Run Options and check the 1st three choices to see if one is
  it. you can remove all instances of the drive and restart again.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/usb_devices_view.html

  Start - type in the search box - Windows Disk - find Windows Disk Management on the list above.
  Right-click - look RUN AS ADMIN to see if there is a drive letter assigned or a conflict.

  Check with the manufacturer of your system for the updated drivers - some card readers to do not use windows
  drivers.

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

  If necessary try these two:

  Tips for solving problems of USB devices - and a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/c39bd203-f729-47a4-8351-83291e13c8a81033.mspx#EGB

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - Mr. Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Hope that helps.

• Ceases to be windows does not any program I try to use

  Original title: windows does not

  in windows vista, constantly get windows does not. It happens all the time no matter what program I'm using, be it the control panel of the Explorer, windows Task Manager, office.   Even reinstalled my vista operating system.   and the problem comes back... everyone figured out what is the cause and how to fix it.

  Hi titolydia,

  1. have you reinstalled all programs after reinstalling Windows?

  Step 1:

  You can try to install the updates of Windows and also try to update the drivers and check.

  Check out the link:

  Install Windows updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/install-Windows-updates

  Update drivers: recommended links

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-drivers-recommended-links

  Step 2:

  You can try to start the Fixit of performance and check.

  Difficulty of Windows system performance slow computer problems

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/slow_windows_performance/

  Step 3:

  If you're still having problems, you can check out the following link and try the steps.

  How to resolve performance issues during startup in Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950684

  You can also check the event logs what is the cause of the problem.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/open-Event-Viewer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer

  Hope this information is useful.

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

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Firewall Windows has been disabled by a virus or Malware. System is now cleaned and Salvation took up the Task Manager, but the Windows Firewall service does not start. How to run again.

  Firewall Windows has been disabled by a virus or Malware. System is now cleaned and Salvation took up the Task Manager, but the Windows Firewall service does not start. How to run again.

  Suggest you read the following: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/virus-recovery-error-codes-0x80070424-and/28ed2ede-076c-4955-bb49-44d0c2ee1ed3

  I hope this helps...

• Windows Firewall service does not start after the removal of Virus

  Hello

  I believe that my son's computer has been infected with the Trojan.Agent.Ed virus.  I managed to remove it (from different folders in AppData), but a few vestiges remain of course.  The windows firewall service does not start - it throws an exception to access denied on startup and when I try to start the service manually.
  I tried to run the Sysinternals Process Monitor to display all events ACCESS DENIED and checked the permissions on the key to registry MpsSvc in HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\services and compared to a corresponding Windows 7 machine.  I've even exported the key MpsSvc and sous-branches of the laptop in good health and tried to import into a failure, but the import does not seem to occur, even if it gives a message "imported".
  I also tried the troubleshooting of Windows Firewall that confusedly says:
  "Windows could not start the Windows Firewall... Not fixed
  "Set permissions for the registry keys involved"... succeeded
  "Windows Firewall service is not started. Not fixed
  "Starting the Firewall Service"... succeeded
  Any ideas would be most appreciated.
  Thank you.

  It seems that I solved the problem by running this:

  http://KB.ESET.com/library/ESET/KB%20Team%20Only/Malware/ServicesRepair.exe
  that I found in a post on this thread:
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/5366225a-46e7-4D6C-A389-8bd18a5c3aad/Windows-Firewall-damaged-by-Windows-7-antivirus-2012?Forum=w7itprosecurity

• One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. The location is the root (2 ports) USB hub: 1-unknown device and Port 2-not used

  Original title: USB device not recognized

  Over the last 2 weeks, I get a message on a USB device.  The message said that one of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it.  The location is the root (2 ports) USB hub: 1-unknown device and 2-unused Port.  I have no idea what it means.  I hesitated to first click the icon (it does not last very long) thinking it could be a scam.  Can someone help me?  Thank you.

  Hello

  (1) is the specific question of specific USB devices?
  (2) did you of recent changes to the computer before the show?
  (3) have you tried plugging the USB stick on another computer?

  (4) what is the brand and model of the computer?

  I suggest to refer to the following methods and check if it helps to solve the problem.

  Method 1: Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  Run Microsoft Fixit mentioned in the article.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Method 2: USB Port may stop working after you remove or insert a USB device

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/817900

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Reference:--

  Advanced troubleshooting tips for General USB for Windows XP problems: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310575

• Satellite P300-28th does not start - windows does not load

  I bought Toshiba P300 28th last week. I spent Vista business successfully in Windows XP Professional with provided Toshiba DVD. Update Windows with Windows Update. After 3 days, laptop turns off suddenly, and because Windows does not start, it in fact does not start.

  When I press the power button / stop, it turns on, shows "Toshiba Leading Innovation" logo image option and "2", "press 12...", and it hangs and stops.
  I tried pressing F2 and F12, nothing happened.

  I can not access the boot menu.

  I put the Toshiba Recovery CD, the hard drive does not work. Recovery disk does not start, despite earlier I remember put boot CD/DVD at the forefront in the Boot Options to Boot Menu.

  I checked everything, power cable, took the battery in and replace after 3 hours, tried to turn on the portable power, without battery cable. Did not help.

  Don't know what to do?

  Your help is very appreciated.

  Hello Fiona

  If you are unable to enter the BIOS (F2) at startup settings there must be some serious hardware problem.
  I recommend to contact your local dealer where you bought this laptop and ask for help, or you can contact Toshiba service provider directly.

  What you have tried to do is good but if laptop doesn t allow you to enter parameters of the BIOS something wrong here, and you need professional help.

• EXPLORE WINDOW DOES NOT...

  I HAVE WINDOW VISTA ORIGINAL BUT STILL I START MY COMPUTER LAPTOP IT ALWAYS GIVE ME AN ERROR THAT EXPLORES THE WINDOW DOES NOT WORK.

  CAN U PLEASE HELP ME HOW TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM...

  AND I BUY GTA VICE CITY, BUT HE PLAYS IS NOT ON MY LAPTOP IT SHOWS VICE CITY. EXE STOP WORKING...

  Hello

  Please do not type in capital letters as it is difficult to read and regarded as yelling.

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you ALREADY had on this
  machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause strange problems).

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

  Follow these steps:

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  ==========================================

  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes without doing anything - then right click on the task - bar
  The task manager - take a look at stored by - Services - process - it is a quick reference (if you have
  a small box in the lower-left - show for all users can check only).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG and then display a list of the people here.
  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out what are the files, registry keys and other objects processes have opened, the dll
  they loaded and much more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even owned by each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you
  opening of session. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can configure auto-
  start the settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  WhatsInStartUP - free - this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows
  starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Startup Type (registry/Startup folder).
  The command - line String, product name, file Version, company name, location in the registry or the file system,
  and much more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted programs that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by all running programs, if the window is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system. For
  each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver, description,.
  version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - Device Manager - Display Adapter - note the brand and complete model of your
  video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now click on UPdate Driver (this
  cannot do anything as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then do a right click - Uninstall - REBOOT
  This will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party with their
  own the software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now go to the site of the manufacturer of system (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) (restoration) and then of the manufacturer of the device
  (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for the BIOS, Chipset and software)
  updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - tab drivers version you install actually shows up. This
  because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (particularly that audio drivers) so install a
  pilot - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat if necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW on device at the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER - manually check by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver in the Windows updates,
  This leaves ONE of Windows updates, but it will not install the drivers who are generally older and cause
  questions. If updates offers a new driver and then hide it (right click on it) and then go look for new ones
  manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

  Hope these helps.

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