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• Windows 7 in the Explorer search function does not work

  (1) I inserted a library to a project. This library is simply refers to a path on my hard drive

  (2) since I can't search for files or folders in the linrary (in the library itself or normal
  Explorer path). There is always a 0 result

  (3) in this 'library', I have subfolders. If I move a subfolder in another location on the hard drive, the research works

  (4) is there a solution to this problem in the meantime (I know that other users have the same problem)

  (5) if I use a shareware-Explorer, the research works
  But I'm on windows 7 (windows 7 ultimate), so this 'simple' search feature is a WORK MUST!

  (6) I think that its all about the library feature that really works, then, how can I get rid of the wihout library
  erase the existing roads on the hard drive? Is there an official statement for this?

  concerning

  Peter

  Hi Peter,.

  Search in the new library or outside it should work perfectly well as in others.

  Try the following steps to understand what could cause this problem.

  Step 1: Run Troubleshooter

  For your reference:

  Open the troubleshooter for search and indexing

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-search-and-indexing-Troubleshooter

  Step 2: Create a new library

  Create a new library and include less fine test files. Now, look for a file in this folder. See if it works.

  In case you need to reference:

   

  Create a new library

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-new-library

  Step 3: Verify mode safe

  For more detailed investigation have a look if the result of the research work in safe mode. Post the return result so that we can help you with the same.

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Restart the computer and start the computer on the desk normally once you are done with the check in safe mode.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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

• Error message when you try to download Windows Defender: "first remove Microsoft Client Protection." Cannot find this file through the Add/Remove, search, including hidden or Win Explorer.

  Original title: trying to download

  WinXP SP3, Security Scan run and d/ld: error message when you try to download Windows Defender: "first remove Microsoft Client Protection." Cannot find this file through the Add/Remove, search, including hidden or Win Explorer. What to do now would be much appreciated.

  Also have a related problem about MS Maliciouws software removal tool. For download, but read in the KB that: in XP, the vacuum cleaner will remove the malware, but doing so may trigger the File Protection Win with damages to my operating system.  the tool will attempt to repair the damage, but to rehabilitate prior to infection, that I need to insert the CD of Win. As my computer came with Windows preinstalled, I do not have a disk and will not take the risk of damage, that I can't fix. Do I not download or not... ? Another solution... ?  I also fear that this tool could settle into the routine Win Update and need guidance on the prevention of this facility, if possible, or what to do if it cannot be prevented.

  It can have nothing to do with any of the foregoing. " I'm relaying only because it occurred during the same mission of update: had msg of error that Win Firewall has not been set as a default, which reset, but found this hidden file when searching for the Protection of the customer: "Win 32/Hackdef' - it was a config with the extension ini file and was deleted by Scan."

  Thanks a lot for any assistance.

  scate 39

  Hello

  ·         You have Microsoft Security Essentials on your computer?

  If you have windows installed on your computer security essentials, then you will not be able to install Windows defender. Windows Security Essentials has antispyware component installed.

  You get the error because you have installed MS Security Essentials, which has its own function to antimalware. You don't need or want to install Windows Defender, too. Leave MS Security Essentials installed and do not turn it off.

  See also:

  You can turn on or turn on the firewall in Windows XP, please see the link below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283673

• I have IE 9 on a Vista Home machine. Under the terms of search in Windows Explorer, it shows almost 40 000 search items. How to erase or delete?

  I have IE 9 on a Vista Home machine. Under the terms of search in Windows Explorer, it shows almost 40 000 search items. How to erase or delete?

  Type "Indexing Options" in the "Search" box and press ENTER. Click 'Advanced' using the option 'Rebuild' or 'restore '.

• How to adjust the default column is displayed in the Windows Explorer screens

  I would like to change the concrete by default of my columns when you use Windows Explorer screen. It bothers me that I can't find a way to change the columns that appear by default whenever I open a new window.

  I want to display more or less than the default value. Everytime I open a window a new session with the Explorer, it displays update, Type, size and tags by default.
  I know how to add or remove a column, but it is a pain when you have to do every time especially if I have more than 10 windows open at a time.
  There is some great information available especially with the content of media like music, videos or photos. There are many categories to choose from which must be wound up manually like BitRate, author, size, Date acquired, update, etc...

  Is it possible to change this so that by default, I can choose the columns to display by default. Do not have to adjust them each time I open a new window.

  It is a 64-bit version of Vista Ulitimate, but if there is a response, I think it applies to all Vista OS...

  Hello Chuckbytes,

  Thank you for posting.  I have a solution to your problem.  This fix is to modify the registry.  If you do not want to edit the registry, and then don't do these steps.  Also always do a backup of your registry before making any changes.
  These steps are courtesy of Médard Ghazi of Tweakguides.
  Please let me know if this helps you.

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk

  Changing folder views

  For example, you can set your directory \Users\[username]\Downloads to display in the Details view, but if you copy a picture, song or video in the directory, the next time that view you the content they can be display large icons mode. Even if go you back and change the view type, it can reset itself once more the next time you go a different file type in this directory.

  Solution

  Open the registry editor-
  Navigate to the following keys:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags]

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU]

  Right-click on the bags key in the left pane and select Remove, and then do the same for BagMRU. This will remove most of the existing customizations for things like window sizes, positions and views. While still in the same place in the registry editor, you must manually recreate one of these keys, with a new parameter. Right-click on the following key in the left pane:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]

  Create a new key called bags to replace the one you just removed. Right-click on the bags, select new > key and the name of this new AllFolderskey. Right click on AllFolders, select new > key and name the new key Shell. The final result should look like this:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell]

  Now left-click on the last key Shell and in the right pane click right-click in an empty area and select new > string value. Name this new string FolderType and once created, double-click on it and in the value data box, you can set the default view, that all files will be initially (unless otherwise stated) by entering one of the following values:

  NotSpecified
  Contacts
  Documents
  Music
  Photos

  For example, if you enter Documents in the FolderType value data box (which I recommend), then all the files for which you do not manually set a default view to the standard Documents records display as you set it.

  Now, in Windows Explorer, go to your \Users\[username]\ directory and for each of the folder main types down there (Documents, photos, music, videos), make sure that you set the view as you want, including things like choose the columns to show, and what each of them is, the size of any icons/thumbnails, how they are sorted, etc. When you make the changes for each folder click organize at the top of the Windows Explorer, select "Folder and Search Options", go to the display tab and click on the button "apply to folders. This will set this view to all folders of this type even, and this method also means that should you copy files to another type in a folder, it will not change this folder view settings - in the future that the settings should stay exactly as you let them.

  Update: There is a step more that can help ensure that these parameters remain fixed. Navigate to the following key:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]

  Left click on the Shell key and in the right pane, if you can see BagMRU Size then it is not necessary to take this step. If she's not there though, right click and select new > DWORD 32-bit value and name BagMRU Size. Now, set this value to 10000 in decimal mode (or 2710 in hexadecimal mode).

• "Solve the problems of search and indexing" Windows Search directories

  When I try to search show no results. When I try to solve the problem and perform "Troubleshoot search and indexing", the problem is not resolved automatically and the following message appears: problem encountered incorrect permissions on the directories of Windows Search

  Hey Dalton,

  Deactivation and activation then Windows search of offers to activate Windows activate or disable can help resolve the issue.

  Perform the steps mentioned below and see if it helps.

  a: Type of Windows features turn on or off in the start search box and click on enter.

  b: uncheck Windows Search

  c: restart the computer.

  d: Type of Windows features turn on or off in the start search box and click on enter.

  e: Now activate Windows Search, and then restart the computer.

  f: Then click on Control Panel > Folder Options > view TAB > enable Show hidden folders files - Open C: (root drive) with windows Explorer - right click on the ProgramData folder > Security TAB > advanced > change permissions > check "replace all child object." > check if the user of the system, Admin, set to full control > Edit creator owner > check full control > close Edit > Apply > wait so 'YES' – and then click OK > OK

  g:  Now, check if the indexing works.

  Good day!

  Answer please if you face concerns.

• How to force the Explorer search to show ONLY the files that match the search target?

  I frequently need to search for files with brackets in the name of the file.    However, a bug in the Search Explorer means that search results will fill up with a lot of waste that does not match my search target.

  Example:

  At a command prompt "dir/s * (abc) *.» ' * ' usually works: the name of each file found will contain "(abc)".   (The only time that a search for the command line fails is when the version 8.3 of the name of the file matches the search target, but the name of the actual file does not work.)

  However, in Solution Explorer, look for "* (abc) *.» "*" returns all files with 'abc' in the name, and provides no way to filter the results so that I only see files with '(abc)' in the name of the file.

  This search bug means that you want "* (de) *.» ' * ' at the command prompt returns 72 hits, while searching with Explorer returns 7381 hits!

  Cancellation: Another inconvenience of Windows is when I work at a command prompt I get often unexpected results because the wildcard matching is done against both the full name of the file or folder and the name of 8.3.   Is there a way to force cmd.exe to restrict the wildcard matches only the complete names of the files and folders?  That is to say, is there a way to force cmd.exe to never, ever, use the 8.3 names?

  Hi Rob,

  In order to quickly provide a solution, please answer this question:

  Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow the steps below to solve the problem:

  Method 1: If you have problems of location of the files, folders, or other items on your computer, try using the search and indexing of troubleshooting to solve the problem. It ensures that the Windows Search service is running and checks if you have the correct permissions to search all the directories on your computer.

  See the article below for additional information and steps.

  Open the troubleshooter for search and indexing

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-search-and-indexing-Troubleshooter

   

  Method 2: I also suggest you to re - index files, then check. Follow the article below for the procedure.

  Change advanced indexing options

   http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-advanced-indexing-options

  See also:

  Improve Windows searches using the index: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/improve-Windows-searches-using-the-index-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope this information helps. Pleave get back if you need help, will be happy to help you.

• Windows Desktop Search showing no results found in Windows 8.

  Original title: Windows 8 & Office 2013 will not get!

  Hello

  I booted up my PC in Windows 8, one day, and in Windows Explorer when I go looking for something in the Windows Explorer search bar does nothing. And when I use the charm of Windows 8 search it doesn't do anything either, I can search for Apps, but not the files. In OneNote when I go on my research notes it says "No. Results" even if there is a page called what I was looking for. Even when I am looking for emails in Outlook. I use Google Desktop right now, but it's hard.
  Any help would be greatly appreciated!
  Thank you
  Data sheet:
  Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
  Microsoft Office Pro 2013 more

  Hi Martinez,

  Sorry for the late reply. I fixed it by running a full scan of the system with Malwarebytes and it found a registry in 'Explorer' (I geuss witch is file Explorer) and when I deleted and restarted Windows everything worked again, including Office. Here is a list of all the Malwarebytes found registry keys:

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  HKCR\CLSID\ {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211091100} (PUP. Optional.CrossRider)-> quarantined and deleted successfully.

  HKCR\TypeLib\ {44444444-4444-4444-4444-440244094400} (PUP. Optional.CrossRider)-> quarantined and deleted successfully.

  HKCR\Interface\ {55555555-5555-5555-5555-550255095500} (PUP. Optional.CrossRider)-> quarantined and deleted successfully.

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• Can I use this laptop to download the installation of Firefox on a flash drive files, so that I can install it on a computer that has the Windows XP Explorer?

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• Satellite Pro A300 - I get the 'Windows search' if I left click on any folder

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  2. the utility Windows search can be deleted without problem despite the warning launched - Microsoft Web site indicates the warning is simply a generic warning and it is highly unlikely that removal will affect all software installed since the loading search utility.

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• Is it possible to change the sort order of the Windows Explorer?

  When you use windows Explorer to search for files I find things I named by date are sorted incorrectly.
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  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319827 :

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  You want the first option 6.

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• Cannot open the windows Explorer

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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

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

  After the foregoing:

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  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
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  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;
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  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
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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:

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  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
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  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
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  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
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  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
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  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
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  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
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  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
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  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
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  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
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• Running the version of the Windows XP Explorer in Vista

  I would like to use the version of the Windows Explorer in XP to Vista. It was much simpler sort files into folders by creation date, size, etc.

  Hello wwolverton,

  Thank you for visiting the website of Microsoft Windows Vista Community.

  Try after step in this article there is an option

  Using the files in the Panel Options, you can change how work your files and folders, as well as the display of the content in your folders.

  Open the Options folder by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, appearance and personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.

  Change the mode of display folders

  You can change the way your folders look and strive to meet your needs. For example, you can open all files and folders with a single click (for example, links in a Web page) instead of the usual double-click. Here is an overview of the settings that you can change:

  TO	To do this
  Apply the settings of the current view (for example, list, details, or large icons) to all folders on your computer that are the same type as the folder that you have currently open. (Documents and details of the music are examples of file types).	In the file that is currently open, click on organize on the toolbar and then click folder and Search Options. In Folder Options, click the view tab, and then click on apply to records. (To switch these folders back to their) settings by default, click Reset Folders)
  Turn off the preview pane and the details pane in all folders. This setting gives you more space to view the files by hiding the components that you do not have.	Click the general tab and then click on use Windows classic folders. (To re-enable the components, click filters and preview.)
  Open each new folder in its own folder window. This can be handy if you want to keep all the files you are working on the screen at the same time.	Click the general tab and then click on open each folder in its own window. (To make each new folder replace the previous folder window, click on open each folder in the same window.)
  Open an item with one click. Use this setting if you want the files and folders to open with a single click, just like links on a Web page.	Click the general tab, and then click single-click to open an item. (To return to the standard click, click double-click to open an item.)

  To restore the behavior of origin of your files, click the general tab, and then click default settings.

  Top of page

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  TO	To do this
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  See the size of a folder in a ToolTip when you hover your mouse over the folder. Use this setting so frequently, you must know the total size of the contents of a folder and like to see this information to leave the mouse on the file pointer.

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  See the files and folders as hidden. Use this setting if you work with files that are usually hidden from view, such as user files that have been marked as hidden.

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  Click the view tab and clear the display simple folder view in the control box for the Navigation pane.

  See the extensions of filename in file names. It's a good way to ensure that the files are not

  malicious software disguised as common files.

  Click the display tab and disable hide them extensions of known file types check box. For more information, see show or hide file name extensions.

  See all the system files that are usually hidden from view.

  Click on the view tab, and then clear the Hide protected operating system files check box.

  Increase the stability of Windows by opening every folder in a separate part of memory. Use this setting if your computer breaks down often, and you try to minimize the problems or solve problems. Be aware, however, that this could slow down the performance of your computer.

  Click the view tab and select the launch windows folder in a process separate checkbox.

  Ignore the custom of each folder view settings and open all files by using the default settings in place. Use this setting to force all files to stop using the display settings that you specified.

  Click the view tab, and then clear the save view settings to check each folder.

  Automatically open the folders that you were using when you turn off last Windows whenever you start your computer. Use this setting to help you preserve your work from one session to another.

  Click the view tab and select restore them windows files to the logon box.

  Hide the drive letter of each drive or device in the computer folder. Use this setting if you do not want to see the drive letters on your computer and would prefer to see only the friendly name of each drive.

  Click the view tab, and then clear the show drive letters check box.

  Display

  encrypted or

  NTFS compressed files as ordinary files, without any unique color coding to identify them. Use this setting if you have encrypted or compressed

  NTFS files and do not want to see them represented differently than other files on your computer.

  Click on the tab view, and then clear the Show encrypted or compressed NTFS in the color box.

  Disable the ToolTips that appear when you hover your mouse over the files. Use this setting if you do not want to see the file information that appear in ToolTips when you move the pointer over files and folders.

  Click the view tab and clear descriptions see the pop-up for the folder and the items on the desktop check box.

  Never show the contents of the files in the preview pane. Use this setting to improve the performance of your computer, or if you do not use the preview pane.

  Click the view tab and clear the show preview handlers in preview pane check box.

  Add checkboxes for views of file to make it easier to select several files at once, which can be useful if it is difficult for you to hold down the CTRL key while clicking to select multiple files.

  Click the view tab and select the checkboxes use to select the objects check box.

  To restore the behavior of origin of your advanced settings, click the view tab, and then click default settings.

  Pasted from http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/3a3bfe59-5268-4fb3-81c5-7972c28939cd1033.mspx>

  This should solve your problem.

  Let us know if these steps solve your problem.  I hope the information is useful.

  Kind regards

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

• Family Vista premium SP2 - NAS - I can see it, can open its highest level, can go through it with the windows Explorer - strangely I can browse it with windows internet explorer 8 - what's up with windows Explorer?

  I have a WD NAS, who has worked through my Explorer windows until recently - now I can access only through Internet Explorer 8 using FTP.

  I use to be able to open the windows Explorer and able to 'network' and click on the NAS and enter my name/password and access all folders and files to the breast. Now I go into windows Explorer and I can see the NAS and I can click on it and enter my name and password, and it shows even the top-level folders-

  I can't do any further due to the standard contextual windows alert, and the message goes between the "network name is not available" and the message "already mapped the drive. I have not noticed a model and did not install anything at the same time. Don't try to do wireless, the NAS is ethernet wired to my router and my router to my computer - no router updates/changes - no updates/changes NAS - no I do not have the mapped drives sitting over there, yes I'm admin on the computer and the NAS server - there is no noticeble change I can find - not firewall , no anitvirus, no microsoft updates - anything good for troubleshooting?

  Anyone has an idea why only windows Explorer fails now to be able to access the NAS, esp when FTP with internet explore works fine? Thank you!

  Hi Dgbjr68,

  Try the following steps.

  Step 1

  Check the behavior in SafeMode with network and post back the result.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2

  You can also try to temporarily disable the firewall on your computer and check the status.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  NOTE: Enable the firewall after trying this step.

  Previous post: the results.

  Bindu S -Microsoft Support

  [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.]

• When I close a tab of Internet Explorer there is now a pause of 5 seconds until the window closes

  When I close an Internet Explorer tab there is about 5 seconds before the closed tab. Before it closes as soon as I hit the X button. Someone can explain why he started to do this, and can we change it?

  Hello

  Is it in all programs or only IE and those based on it?

  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).

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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 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.
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  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.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.