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• Deskjet 710/720/810/820/1000 Series printers - Patch for 64 bit Vista and Windows 7

  There is a problem with the 64-bit, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 or 8.1 drivers which causes the spooler crash with the following HP Deskjet printers:

  DeskJet 710

  DeskJet 712

  DeskJet 720

  DeskJet 722

  DeskJet 810

  DeskJet 812

  Deskjet 820

  DeskJet 822

  DeskJet 1000

  The attachment contains a fix for this problem for Vista and Windows 7.

  [The patch does not work for Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 x 64 systems.  There are efforts to this address, if a solution is developed it will be shown here.  [{Edit - I did not progress by getting the patch to run in Windows 8 x 64.}]

  First of all make sure that the driver for the installed printer.  If the driver has not been installed go to start devices and printers, add printer, the local printer, choose the appropriate port (for the converters, USB-parallel, the port likely USB001: or maybe USB002 :), then click Windows Update then choose HP for the manufacturer and select the appropriate printer.)

  Apply the patch as follows: log in to the computer with an administrator account.  Download the patch by clicking on this link or on the trombone at the end of this post.  Save the hotfix on your computer, then unzip it.  Then, copy the three DLL files in the following directory: %windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3

  Note that %windir%\System32 is a system variable that points to the location of the Windows directory. For most systems it will be C:\Windows.  You can click Start, computer, and type %windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 in the address bar and it is in the right place.

  This can be done from a DOS command prompt if BACK is opened with the "run as Administrator" command or to explore with a copy and paste.  Depending on your UAC settings, you may need to provide confirmation.  Also allow existing files to be replaced if you are prompted.

  This patch is not necessary and should not be applied to a 32-bit version of Vista or Windows 7.

  Thanks to extraordinary Microsoft engineer Alan Morris forguidelines for patch.

  Update - here is that of the more detailed installation instructions:

  Download the patch on the DJ_Patch.zip at the bottom of the page and save it on your computer.  Now click on the file and open it, and then extract the fix in a directory that is easy to find. (I use c:\temp. If this directory does not exist you can create it as follows: open the administrative BACK prompts by clicking Start, all programs, accessories, and then right-click on CMD. EXE and select run as administrator. Click in the DOS window, and then type the following command:

  MD c:\temp

  CD \temp

  Now extract the patch files in the c:\temp directory (all, extract c:\temp chose as a destination).

  [Update - Windows security settings can prevent these files from being used, please open computer, type c:\temp in the address bar and then right click on each of the dll files and select Properties.]  If there is a message indicating the properties file has been downloaded from the internet and can be blocked and then unlock the file before continuing.]

  Then, click back to the administrative DOS prompt and type the following: (the green stuff are comments, do not type them...)

  *. DLL DIR (just to check that the files are there, it should list hpvdb720.dll, hpvdb820.dll and hpwm5db1.dll and perhaps others).

  Net stop spooler (ensures that the files are not in use.)

  Copy hpvdb720.dll C:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 (this is for the Deskjet 710/712/720/722)

  Copy hpvdb820.dll c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 (this covers the Deskjet 820 and 822)

  Hpwm5db1.dll c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3(this covers the Deskjet 1000 copy)

  NET Start Spooler

  Output

  [Edit - note that these DLL files will already be in the directory.  You will get a warning asking if it's OK to replace the files, say "Yes".]

  At this point, the patch is installed and ready to print.

  Note that here printers do not support USB connections, they have only the parallel ports. [Edit - if your printer has a parallel port to use, it will be probably much less problematic than the use of a converter USB / parallel].   If you use a make you converter USB / parallel it is supported in your operating system.  The following messages are reported by cables USB-parallel that are supposed to work in Windows 7.   A driver is required for the converter USB / parallel besides the driver of the printer.  For converters supported, it is usually provided automatically in Windows 7.  Note: the appropriate to select for USB-parallel converter port is often USB001:.  I've heard of cases where the port was USB002: or LPT3: as well.  If the port you are using is unable (after applying the fix) try to change the port by going to start, devices and printers, right-click on your printer and select printer properties, then click the Ports tab.

  Mick4 wrote: the problem is that I only could unzip the 3 dll files but don't know how to replace the bad dll files. Mick 4

  If you use Windows 7 do the following: log in as a user with the administrater properties.  [The following assumes that you are using IE as your browser] Click on the here link and select "Save".   Once the download is complete, select "Open folder", then right-click on the DJ_patch.zip file and select extract all.   If extract all is not an option, then click on "Open with" and select Windows Explorer.

  

  Leave the default directory and check the box "Show extracted files when you are finished", excerpt.   Click Start, computer, and type % windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3.  Arrange the windows so that you can access the two parts of the window.  Go in the first pane and select the three files dll, hpvdb720.dll, hpvdb820.dll and hpwm5db1.dll.  Now drag and drop them to the % windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 window, select copy and answer to 'replace' in the dialog box.

  Note: %windir%\System32 is a system variable that points to the Windows directory.  For most systems it will be C:\Windows, but it can vary depending on the configuration of NDO of hardware configuration of the computer.  If you type %windir%\SysWoW64\cmd.exe in the address bar in Explorer or in start, search programs and files, it will find the right directory.

• Microsoft Outlook is compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7?

  Is there a way by which Outlook can be installed on a computer, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  We have replacements for Outlook. If so, how to get one?

  Farhad

  «Farhad...» "wrote in message News: 05c1a45d-b7ab-4b99-8a06-b131bb67989b...

  I wanted to know about Outlook Express. I heard that its not available with newer versions of Windows. Is Windows Live Mail used, what is the replacement for Outlook express in Windows Vista and Windows 7. Farhad

  Outlook Express has been replaced by Windows Mail in Vista - and completely removed in Windows 7.
  Windows Live Mail is now supported by MS free mail client and can import messages and contacts in the OE stores.
   
  Note that the upgrade to Windows 7, XP requires a format of the HD - back up your data in the first place, if do a upgrade.
  
  --

  Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The lazy three fingers

• Sharing data between Windows Vista and Windows 7

  As Windows Vista cannot join the homegroup, which is a feature of Windows 7, how the files, folders or drives are shared between Windows Vista and Windows 7?

  Hello

  Set you up a network between Vista and Windows 7:

  "Networking of computers running different versions of Windows.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/networking-home-computers-running-different-Windows#networking-home-computers-running-different-Windows=Windows-Vista

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/networking-home-computers-running-different-Windows#networking-home-computers-running-different-Windows=Windows-7

  "Learn how share files and printers on a network with computers running.
  Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. ... This article also covers the
  necessary parameters to set up file and printer sharing on your network. »

  See you soon.

• The update wants to do a net framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows XP, Vista and windows server 2008 x 86. KB2656353 but can not. Why not?

  The update wants to do a net framework 1.1 sp1 on Windows xp, vista and windows swrver 2008 x 86 (KB2656353), but can not.  Why not?  He simply has it again and again without updating.

  I finally got by a 'person' and he took over the computer.  It took almost 2 hours, but he finally managed to fix the problem and get the update installed.  Hooray!

• Connection to the network with Vista and Windows 7 computers

  A similar question was answered before, but it's XP computers I use Vista and Windows 7.

  I have a Windows 7 computer that is part of a home network and who also has a connected printer. I want to access the printer from a Vista computer that is also on the network. When I try to connect to the Windows 7 computer, I get the error "logon failure: the user has not granted the type of logon required on this computer."

  I've seen solutions have been when the system tries to access the printer was an XP system. Can someone help me with this problem?

  Thank you

  Jim

  Hi Jim,.

  ·         Is file sharing enabled?

  ·         You have disabled password protection?

  Try to check the Advanced sharing settings in the network and sharing Center. To do this, follow these steps.

  a. click Start, Control Panel and then click network and sharing Center.

  b. now, click change advanced settings for sharing.

  c. now make sure that file and printer sharing is activated on and protected by password sharing is turned off.

  You can also see the article for more information:

  Networking of computers running different versions of Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Let us know the results.

• Help me to solve the problem with modem hspa usb on Windows Vista and Windows 7

  Hi, I have a problem with my USB HSPA modem when I tried to install in my Windows Vista 64 - bit PC. Sometimes it's OK, but sometimes it has encountered an error trying to install it. After the installation of the almost complete progress, reports of windows as "Unknown material" or "driver is not found. Maybe after a few tries, I was able to install the modem. But later, its happened again. I take the modem at the other PC with XP, it is still OK, but it happened again with Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit home version. so could you help me to fix it? is it a bug of Windows Vista and windows 7? Thank you very much

  Hello

  go to the website of modem manufacturers and look for the last vista and/or firmware for windows 7

• I installed Windows Live Mail and now am trying to migrate mail from my laptop which has been using Vista and Windows Mail.

  I just bought a new desktop computer using Windows 7.  I installed Windows Live Mail and now am trying to migrate mail from my laptop which has been using Vista and Windows Mail.  I need help please.

  The Vista system export your contacts and send to CSV files, then import them into Windows Live Mail.

  Good luck.

• How dual boot Vista and Windows 7

  I'm using vista Home premium and want to install windows 7 a.m. premium as a dual boot. If I decide later by far with windows vista and keep only 7 How can proceed?

  Assuming that my OS is windows 7 can I use the same disk of vista on the virtual machine with the same product key.

  Vista and 7 cannot exist on the same partition as a dual boot? How to do it.

  Is ther to disadvantages in dual boot?

  There are no real problems with dual boot if it's Setup corrrectly.

  You need operating systems on separate partitions (readers not necessarily distinct, but definitely separate from the partitions).

  If you uninstall Vista later and it's a copy to the details of the program, then you can install it in a virtual drive using the same product key (but you'll probably need to activate manually).

  Here's how Dual boot Vista with Widows7: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/5166-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-vista.html.

  Although written for other systems, the process to remove a dual boot will work with Windows7 and Vista (although you may need to use the commands and Windows7 disk): http://vistasupport.mvps.org/remove_windows_vista_from_dual_boot_system.htm depending on the situation and that was installed first.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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

• Map of the C:/Users and undermaps is hidden in Vista and Windows 7 - How to display this map and find the main card for all the Point of junction of the operating system

  Hello
  I have a problem or two, three and so of...

  I'm using a Vista and a Windows 7 computer and both systems hide many different cards when it is installed to even the fact that I have are the only user with administrative privileges on both computers.
  And I have to search all over the place for a few guides that can tell me how to:
  (1) show all cards like c:/Users/name/*.*
  (2) find the mainfolders diffirent behind all the diffirent Junction Points
  The two all I can get is someone who tells me to go and Explore/Optins/show/mark ' display all the hidden files and folders and clear Hide protected OSfiles hide known file types names. "
  (A Danish BONES that I use for my translations may not be accurate)

  That the two Don t unhide/Show map C:/Users and folders/files under this mainmap at all.

  So, is there someone who can tell me how I get fuld kontrol and get all the cards and visible files on my private property paid og computers without telling me to try this ot try it?

  (1) I'm sorry, but I don't know what you mean by "cards".

  (2) to see the junction points in the files they point to and C:\Users\Name, open a command prompt window and type:

  dir random Boulder computer Maven
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• My office can work with two operating system - Windows vista and Windows XP Profession (both real)

  I currently have Windows Vista 32-bit preinstalled by DELL, when I bought my computer Dell E-520 in July 2007. Before that, I had a computer of IBM Office Professional XP was preloaded. This IBM desktop computer was transferred to my daughter and she uses it. I have XP Professional Sytem disc pack 1 with me. Thus, the two operating systems are genuine Microsoft Product. My Qerry is (i) can I load the software professional XP in my hard drive partitioned D: (ii) the drive will I have labels "only for use with restore more!" CD.". The intermediary is hp Workstation (for the latest software and drivers, see using HP)... Please suggest me what should I do? How I will proceed with my idea. XP Professional has a GRAPHIC software that conforms to my profession as a Finance consultant, this software under Vista is not so complex and not being is not my goal. All tips that can be extended to me in my Inbox services is available: ' * address email is removed from the privacy *'. Thank you.

  Hi Bhaisona

   

  1. do you have a new or different XP pro drive?
  2. the new drive has a different product key for XP operating system installed on the desktop IBM?

   

  If the disc XP Professional nine and a key of different product, then you can install the computer with the Windows Vista operating system in a dual-boot configuration.

   

  See the links for more information on multiboot - below

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/install-more-than-one-operating-system-multiboot

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-a-dual-boot-system-from-Windows-Vista-inside-out

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/can-I-have-more-than-one-operating-system-on-my-computer-multiboot

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-the-default-operating-system-for-startup-multiboot

   

  I hope this helps.

• Quality of its poor window media player with vista and windows 7

  Since I bought my first Vista PC three years ago I never liked playing my music with Windows media player. This is because the sound quality is irritating. For some reason, the volume of any song keeps rising and falling when he plays with the media player but the same player sound perfectly with any other player. Note, in this case with windows Vista and when I upgraded to Windows 7 I have always noticed the same problem. Many of my friends who use Windows vista or windows 7 also complained about this problem.
  Does anyone have a solution to this? Because I can't play my songs with windows media player on my pc windows 7 and I had to keep my old windows xp just to play my songs.

  Hello

  It could be mainly mediocre speakers. Check you drivers.

  Control Panel - device - SOUNDS Manager - look for HD Audio Mine said RealTek High Definition Audio

  Make sure you write down the description and model double click top - tab drivers - write version. Now
  Click on update drivers who cannot do anything like MS is far behind the certification of drivers. Then RIGHT
  CLICK above and UNINSTALL - REBOOT - this will rebuild the driver stack.

  1. go to the system manufacturer's website and search for the driver the newest download - SAVE - will click with the button straight on and RUN AS ADMIN
  (This is your rescue.) REBOOT after each installation of driver.

  NOTE: Driver Sound often rollback so check the version after installation and reboot to see if the version you
  installed is there, if not repeat - restart until it is. It may take several tries depending on the recommitments how he
  the fact.

  Then do the same for the site of the manufacturer of the device.

  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

  Many players have some equalizers and there are 3 rd party addins as FXsounds - DFX.

  Hope these helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Dual boot Windows Vista and Windows 8

  Hello world

  I'm having the following problem: I had Windows 7 as primary OS (C drive) and then installed Windows 8 (on drive D) that is of dual boot. Everything was working fine until I decided to remove Windows 7 from the drive C. I have formatted the drive using Acronis Disk Director 11. After the reboot, the computer was not bootable. I had a reistallation DVD of Vista and installed. Now, I have Windows Vista on C and Windows 8 for D drive that is not bootable. My question is how to get rid of Windows 8 without having my computer starts plu?

  Thanks in advance,

  Peter

  Hello

  try to start your computer in safe mode on Vista and remove windows 8 in d ' training of formatting it and check if the problem is resolved.

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  If you still have the sam e problem then see below

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

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

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

  See you soon.

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  If the above does not work, try to make a Bootable ERD to do a Startup Repair:

  As is the case with most computers/laptops these days, they do not come with good Vista disc to repair only the recovery disks.

  As your grave in the category above, download the ISO on the provided link and do a repair of the disc.

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

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

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

  You can make a tool to restart system, System Restore, etc. with it.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

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

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

  It's a very good Vista repair disc.

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

  There is not a disk of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.
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  You can save your data in Mode safe, ifit loads correctly.

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  You can only do a upgrade repair facility if the Service Pack on the Vista DVD is not lower than the SP installed, in your case you have installed SP2.
  DVD SP level. must be the same or higher to be able to do a repair installation.
  Your DVD must be SP2

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  Unless you do regular backups, nothng is guaranteed re data.

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  Data recovery:

  1. slave of your hard drive in another computer and read/save your data out there.

  2. put your Hard drive in a USB hard drive case, plug it into another computer and read/save from there.

  3 Alternatively, use Knoppix Live CD to recover data:

  http://www.Knopper.NET/Knoppix/index-en.html

  Download/save the file Knoppix Live CD ISO above.

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  http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

  Download the Vista software from the link above.

  After installing above ISO burning software, right click on the Knoppix ISO file > copy the Image to a CD.

  Knoppix is not installed on your PC; use only the resources of your PC, RAM, graphics etc.

  Change the boot order in YOUR computer/laptop to the CD/DVD Drive 1 in the boot order.

  Plug a Flash Drive/Memory Stick, BOOT with the Live CD, and you should be able to read the hard drive.

  When the desktop loads, you will see at least two drive hard icons on the desktop (one for your hard drive) and one for the USB key.

  Click on the icons of hard drive to open and to understand which drive is which.

  Click the icon for the USB drive and click on "Actions > Change the read/write mode" so you can write to disk (it is read-only by default for security reasons).

  Now to find the files you want to back up, just drag and drop them on the USB. When you're done, shut down the system and remove the USB key.

• set up a home network with the PC using xp vista and windows 7

  I need to know how confugure my desktop vista and xp desktop and cell phone with my computer laptop windows 7.  detailed with inustrictions or links please.

  Hello

  You plug the computer via the network to a router or a switch card, and configuring their file sharing.

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  Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.

  Group residential network = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Working network = fundamentally similar to previous methods of sharing that allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
  
  Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.

  For the best newspaper of the results of each computer screen system and together all computers on a network of the same name, while each computer has its own unique name.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg

  Make sure that the software firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall on, Vista/XP Firewall Native should be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
  Please note that some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic. If the 3rd party software is uninstalled, or disables, make sure Windows native firewall is active .

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  If your network consists only of Win 7 and you want a simple network, use it.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/videos/sharing-files-with-HomeGroup

  After you have configured the homegroup, scroll to the bottom for the Permission/security section.

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  Win 7 networking with other version of Windows as a work network.

  In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.

  Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg

  Win 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

  Vista file and printer sharing - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
  Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

  Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
  Windows XP Patch for sharing with Vista (no need for XP - SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

  When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.

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  If you have authorization and security problems, check the following settings.

  Point to a folder that wants to share do right click and choose Properties.

  In the properties

  Click on the Security tab shown in the bellows of the photo on the right) and verify that users and their permissions (see photo below Centre and left) are configured correctly. Then do the same for the authorization tab.

  This screen shot is to Win 7, Vista menus are similar.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/permission-security.jpg

  The Security Panel and the authorization Panel, you need to highlight each user/group and consider that the authorization controls are verified correctly.

  When everything is OK, restart the network (router and computer).

  * Note . The groups and users listed in the screen-shoot are just an example. Your list will focus on how your system is configured.

  * Note . There must be specific users. All means all users who already have an account now as users. This does not mean everyone who feel they would like to connect.

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  * Note. Some of the processes described above are made sake not for Windows, but to compensate for different routers and how their firmware works and stores information about computers that are networked.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

• my records of electronic mail in vista and windows mail suddenly disappeared.

  My e-mail folders have disappeared and a recovered folder appeared and there was nothing in it. Help!

  You can be smarter to follow the last statement and this post in the Forum of programs first because they are the experts. However, if it were any other file that the email file is how we recommend - so I will present for what it is worth.  Frankly, I'd like to repost in the Forum programs just to be on the safe side and because they may not know a simpler way of recovery - but if they are not, you have this to fall back on.

  If you have Vista Business, Vista Ultimate or Vista Enterprise, you can be lucky.  They have so-called saves shadow copies, which are deleted or modified files that can be recovered in case changes/deletions made by mistake.  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/features/shadow-copy.aspx more information about how to use this feature to: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/howdoi/?p=145.

  If you have Vista Basic or Premium of Vista, shadow copies is not available; However, there is an alternative that is free and the shadow copies feature called Shadow Explorer. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/recover-files-with-shadow-copies-on-any-version-of-windows-vista/.  Although it will not help you this time, it could very well save you in case this happens again.

  In case this does not work (not all files are available through shadow - it occurs periodically), here are some additional free recovery programs that might help:

  http://www.r-TT.com/

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/DiskDigger.html

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/easusdfr.html

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/restoration.html

  http://www.SoftPerfect.com/products/FileRecovery/

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/undeleteplus.html

  http://www.Piriform.com/Recuva

  http://www.munsoft.com/EasyDriveDataRecovery/

  http://techpaul.WordPress.com/2008/06/23/how-to-recover-your-lost-files/

  The files are not really deleted until they are crushed (although they are no longer available through conventional methods).  If you decide to try these recovery programs, you should stop using your drive hard immediately in order not to replace the data that you are trying to recover.  He slave on another PC and launch the recovery of this PC.  Even now you have definitely lost some of them if you use the same PC.  If you can not do this (slave on another PC), you run the risk of overwriting the data with every action you do on the PC (but you may still be able to recover some or most or even all files - it's a matter of luck).

  Only you can decide if the data is important enough to take the PC to an expert data recovery to recover files (they will have better programs and hardware to do that none of us do, and I've provided above).  Do NOT go to the Geek Squad or one of these centers of store-, they generally don't know what they are doing - it take for expert data recovery.  It will cost you a little and they generally offer no guarantees.  The decision is yours.

  If the above does not work, then please repost your question in the Forum program: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaprograms/threads where people who specialize in programs other than Vista and IE (as Microsoft Mail) will be more than happy to help you with your problem.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck! Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / A +.