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• How can I check to see if I have a corrupt registry

  How can I check to see if I have a corrupt registry and how do I fix this problem

  Hello

  If you have a damaged registry, there will be an error message and system problems are not associated registry.

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

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  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

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  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 with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  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 then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start 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

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program 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 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 - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

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

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  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 - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually 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 under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new 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

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  Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
  programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
  first.

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us

  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

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  In some cases, an in Place upgrade/repair Installation is required which allows to keep the programs
  and although redundant data backups are always a good idea.

  You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
  Product key. It must be the same version 32 or 64 BIT Vista OEM. Also the system
  machine to usually sell the cheap disk since you already own Windows. Don't forget to make a
  good backup or 3 (security in redundancy).

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  Hope these helps.

• How can I check to see if I have a bluetooth receiver installed on my system?

  Problems of Bluetooth for a HP Media Center m8120n is installed with Vista Ultimate.

  I have a HP Media Center m8120n is installed with Vista Ultimate.  I want to know if I have bluetooth already installed on this computer.  It is Bluetooth when I type in the Starter shutter, but I can't make it work.  Can anyone help?

  In Control Panel, you must have the devices 'Bluetooth '. In Device Manager, you will have the Radios 'Bluetooth' and under network adapters, the devices 'Bluetooth '.

  I don't think you have, check out this link below:

  "The Elite m9040n is almost identical to the Pavilion Media Center TV m8120n"

  HP Pavilion Elite m9040n
  http://reviews.CNET.com/desktops/HP-Pavilion-elite-m9040n/4505-3118_7-32592298.html#reviewPage1

• How can I use my legal license instead of the cracked version of Windows 7

  Windows 7 Cracked Version

  I use windows 7 cracked version of geniune microsoft but I bought the license for my windows and I don't want to use cracked version more, how can I use my legal license key?

  It cannot be that simple. If windows is cracked with the loading of a hacker program, the charger must be removed.

  Make sure that the product keys match the edition of windows.
  Personally, I would install a legitimate copy of windows. You never know what is contained in a pirated version.

• How can you check to see if your computer has a virus

  I have a MacBook Air OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 and I received an alert that said I had a virus and I need to download MacKeeper to get rid of it.  Is this a false alarm?  How can I check to see if I have a virus for real?

  MLP

  It's a scam, ignore. There is no virus affecting the Mac.

• How can I check to see if a used iPad was stolen?

  How can I check to see if a used iPad was stolen?

  Why do you think it could be stolen? Ask the seller to clear the Apple ID and password. If the seller is unable to do this or said that they forgot the information, then it might be stolen. If you have any concerns about this, don't buy it.

• How can I check to see if my burner is properly connected?

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  How can I check to see if my burner is properly connected? Using Windows Vista.

  Hello

  C00D119F: Cannot copy files to recordable disc
  Windows Media Player cannot copy files selected on the CD - R or CD - RW disc. To resolve this problem, do one or more of the following and then try again:

  * Make sure that the CD - R or CD - RW drive is connected.
  * Clean the disc and make sure that it is not damaged.
  * Try a different brand of CD - R or CD - RW.
  * If another program is currently copied files to the CD - R or CD - RW disc, wait until the copy process is finished.
  * Quit other programs that might be using the CD - R or CD - RW drive.
  * Restart Windows Media Player.
  * Restart your computer.
  * Select a slower recording (write) speed.
  * Use the Windows error-checking tool to find system errors of files with bad sectors on your hard drive. For more information about the error-checking tool, see Windows Help.

  To select a slower recording speed

  1. in the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the devices tab.
  2. in devices, double-click the reader of CD - R or CD - RW Drive and then click the recording tab.
  3. in the write speed list, select a slower speed.

  If the problem persists, the CD - R or CD - RW drive may be defective.

  See you soon,.
  Raymond

• How can I check to see if my system and components are compatible with VISTA, given that the counsel is no longer available and my office will take too many changes to make it compatible with WIN 7?

  I am running WINDOWS XP on my desktop and would like it ungrade to WINDOWS VISTA, but I don't know if all my devices are compatible with WINDOWS VISTA! I would like to upgrade my desktop computer for WIN 7, but it would take too many changes, so I'm going to update my laptop for WIN 7 and I have another laptop running WIN XP! So basically I want to have at least one of the three operating systems (XP, VISTA and WIN 7) on my different computers! WIN XP on my laptop older, WINDOWS VISTA on my desktop (currently in XP) and WINDOWS 7 on my laptop latest (running VISTA)! I just want to know how to find out if there is a way to see if all my components on my desktop are compatible with WINDOWS VISTA, but the Advisor WINDOWS VISTA is no longer available? I used the WIN 7 Advisor to check what is required for me to upgrade my desktop PC to WIN 7 but there are too many changes that need to be done! I also used the WIN 7 Advisor on my new laptop and it has only a few changes that need to be done and that is why I want to upgrade my laptop to WINDOWS 7 and my desktop for WINDOWS Vista!

  Hello

  I already gave you advice available to upgrade to Vista in your other thread earlier in this forum

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_install/how-can-i-check-to-see-if-my-system-and-components/7e626228-5572-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

  You should check with the manufacturers of hardware and program

  and use the Vista Compatibility Center

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-Vista/

  and read the vista system requirements

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/products/system-requirements

• How can I get Firefox 4 to recognize that I have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player

  Firefox 4 refuses to play video clips. I get a box telling me that I have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. I just downloaded 10.3 and is yet to play video clips.

  You do not have Flash installed for Firefox. If you did you would see "Shockwave Flash (version number)" under modules > Plugins. You can see the Plugins reported with your question; Click on 'more system info... '. "to the right of your original question.

  There are 2 versions of Flash, a single IE (ActiveX version) and for most other browsers like Firefox (plug-in version). You must update each individually.

  To install or update Flash:

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  If this answer solved your problem, please click 'Solved It' next to this response when connected to the forum.

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• I wiped my pc and my windows vista. How can I get a copy, reinstall.i have the product code?

  I wiped my pc and my windows vista. How can I get a copy, reinstall.i have the product code?

  Hello

  If Vista is preinstalled contact the Manufacter computer and ask them to send recovery discs; what they should do for a small fee.

  And ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to reinstall the operating system to how it was when new.

  If you have not deleted this partition (you tell how wipe you the hard drive!) you press F10 or F11, etc at startup to start the process of relocation.

  Ask the manufacturer for their combination of button to do this, if it is always an option for you.

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  See you soon.

  PS You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista must be installed. The product key determines which Edition is installed.

  Builders recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

• Could not load the widget in the library Adobe Muse, the system presents 'importer error library, format 295 of the emergency room. Check if a later version of Muse. I have the latest version of Muse, tell me, how to download a widget?

  Unable to load the widget in Adobe Muse librarySystem Watch "error importing libraryemergency room format 295 . Check If a later version of Muse. I have the latest version of Muse tell me How to upload a widget?

  This error means that the widget you want to use in your version of Muse is not compatible with the Muse CC 7.4.

  There is 2 option for you.

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  2. contact the developer of the widget to check if they can provide you with a widget that is compatible with the Muse CC 7.4.

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• I have a 7 d but the series stiker his party and I need the SN, how can I get it (I don't have the box)

  I have a 7 d but the series stiker his party and I need the SN, how can I get it (I don't have the box) is there a way to find it on the menu of the camera?

  The serial number is in the EXIF data.  Any EXIF reader will show.

• When I try to use 'Hello', I get a message that it is not compatible with Firefox ESR. How to change that. I have the latest version of Firefox and a user.

  I'm not able to use Firefox Hello. I get a message that it is not available in versions of Firefox ESR. How can I change my version of Firefox? I'm a home user and when I click on the link update my personal version of Firefox I get a message telling me I have the latest version. So, I'm stuck. I also used to have a link to beta "Hello" when it first came out (he was working at the time). This link is now expired. Can someone help me understand how to establish access to 'Hello '?

  Hello will also work where you have configured firefox to run in permanent private browsing mode ("never remember history" in options > Privacy panel).

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• I have an ifone6 that is not recognized by iTunes. It has a newer version of iTunes, but when I check the updates, it says I have the latest version. Thinking that it is a matter of Win XP. Thanks for help.

  I have an ifone6 that is not recognized by iTunes. It has a newer version of iTunes, but when I check the updates, it says I have the latest version. Thinking that it is a matter of Win XP. Thanks for help.

  You can run the latest version of iTunes for your version of Windows, but you are not running the latest version of iTunes is available and it's iTunes 12.3. You must run Windows 7 at least. I'm not a Windows user, but I think 7 is newer than XP.

  Check this.

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• I can not connect my iPhone 6 s to my iTunes. She needs newer iTunes, as I already have the latest version!

  My iTunes on my Mac OS X 'Version 10.6.8' is already up-to-date.

  But when I plug my iPhone 6 s "iOS 9.2" of the i tunes it says:

  "The iPhone is useless because it requires a newer version of iTunes."!

  How is that, while I have the latest version!

  So, what's the problem? !!

  Hello

  Mac OS X 10.6.8 cannot go as far as iTunes 11.4. To get the latest version of iTunes, you will need to upgrade your operating system.

  According to your Mac, you may be able to upgrade to El Capitan for free. http://www.Apple.com/OSX/how-to-upgrade/ to use El Capitan easily, you should have at least 3 or 4 GB of RAM, even though Apple says only 2 GB.

  Then you will have 12 iTunes and you can sync your iPhone 6.