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• Computer laptop 32 bit Vista will not shareprint with XP Office officejet v40 printer. Help, please

  I have read forums and tried everything for 4 days without luck.

  I'm trying to print from my 32-bit vista laptop to my printer of office xp... an old officejet v40 printer.

  The office prints well on this printer from xp desktop attached and I named shared printer.  All security and firewall disabled. I started at least 20 times and have tried to install unsuccessfully

  It seems that the HP driver Web page has a driver for vista, BUT the instructions are only if you hang the printer directly with the USB... No shared networking. I always thought that you could just download the dirver to the computer and it turns when you go to install it. I made for the devil to the hook to the top of my computer vista laptop directly to the printer and it installs and works fine... BUT I want it in a network or shared... no USB.

  Also, if I go to "Add a network printer" and select the printer in office shared in the list, it will be in my control panel as a printer on my laptop, but when I hit print, I get the pop box, which allows you to set the preferences, print etc, and when I hit print again, the small pop-up box flashes on for a second that it's printing paper... but no printing. Instead of this, when go to see what happened to the list of document status, I see the State of the document listed as error - printing"

  I don't know if I have vista for this printer driver in my laptop or what? I'm totally confused by the present. I read somewhere that there is no way for a computer vista laptop to print over the network to this HP printer while the printer is connected directly to a computer running XP? Is this true?

  I rarely if ever gave to be beaten by computer problems... but this one had me done bankruptcy for the third time and about to give up. Any help would be appreciated.

  THIS TIME IT WORKED! After several months of not being able to print from my computer vista laptop for my v40 OfficeJet (which is connected to my desktop XP) I decided that I would give it one more try. I used once more Bob of the 2nd ad above, as well as suggesion Eddy's instructions to select "New Port" when you arrive at the end close to Bob's instructions. THIS TIME IT WORKED! I think I'm out track somewhere when I tried to do this several months ago. In any case, I thought that I have would expand a bit on what Bob wrote just in case there's someone that who needs a little more in detail. (For a beginner, even the smallest thing can be stumbling blocks if you have never done this kind of thing before)

  On your computer vista laptop, go to printers and Control Panel. When you click the Printers icon you can click on add printer and select Add local printer (it even if it is not a local printer, but a printer that is connected to your desktop computer in another room) Ok... Then select "Use the existing Port" LP1. Then you select your printer from the list and click on it to install the driver. I think that you then click FINISH. (No you are not really over, so don't bother is not clicking on this Test Page again). Once you click FINISH, you will automatically be on the screen that shows the printers you have installed on your laptop. for help. You will then see the the OfficeJet v40 as the printer that you just installed. Highlight and right click. Then select "Run as Administrator". That will open a submenu where you and then click Properties. Then click on Ports, Add Port. Select "Local Port" and click "New Port" (as Eddy proposed). A small screen will appear where you enter now the \\NameOfPrinterYouArePrintingTo\ShareNameOfThatPrinter once you do this and click on apply and OK, you will be brought to a final screen where you will notice that the box LP1 is more verified. Place a check mark was automatically placed in the new port that you just created above IE name\sharename.  YOUR DONE!

• 64-bit Vista will not install service pack 2

  I'm running the 64 bit version of vista buisness. I tried to install service pack 2 using the automatic update, but it has not installed. I also tried the manual download. He gets to halfway done installing, then gives me an error 0x800f081f code. He told me to install the system update readiness tool. I tried to install it, but that no longer works. Not even done a selective sartup with everything disabled except for windows services works.

  Hi relik_66,

  I suggest that you check your system for corrupted files.  You use the tool (SFC.exe) System File Checker to check and repair corrupt system files.  To do this, follow these steps:

  1. open an elevated command prompt. To do this, clickStart, click principally made programs, accessories, right-click Guest, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.

  2. type the following command and press ENTER:

  sfc/scannow

  The sfc/scannow command. analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

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• Windows Vista fails to boot after updates combined with Mcafee instalation.

  The laptop is a 2007 medion mim2330 running 32 bit vista Basic.  He was protected by Bullguard, but it had expired and has been exceeded. A message appeared on the screen WARNING french that he had been infected by a virus - it does not look official and I am not sure that he clicked on the option to download solution - however the phone still worked. I had a Mcafee 3 user license and wanted to install it so I uninstalled bullguard and installed Mcafee process windows crashed and failed to WINDOWS START SCREEN appeared and I was unable to boot windown in any mode. I gave the phone to a knowledgeable friend who said it was a virus, but did not know that one - he said, it has been deleted, all hardware tests had been run and it was perfect. It has resized the partition of disk doing a great score including a remains a very small. He reloaded windows with avast antivirus and gave the laptop back to work. I wanted to use the Mcafee I had paid for, so I uninstalled avast and installed Mcafee. Everything went well and the laptop worked - however the mcafee warning sign came up saying scan in real time has been disabled - he turned back, but a few minutes it turned off again. I have contacted Mcafee used virtual tech then chatted in their eng who suspected a virus, a virus scanner from mcafee, rather than the laptop - it was very good. While the computer restarts windows laptop crashed and the WINDOWS FAILED to START SCREEN has appeared. I gave it back to my friend who reloaded windows and avast and widely used for a week. When we got it back avast had been removed and there was Windows Defender - didn't light alarm does not. We loaded on Mcafee and had plenty of updates (and hours) then tried windows live messenger telling to SP1 and SP2 are necessary. They were charged after an eternity using automatic updates of windows. After everything has been loaded on a final restart gave place WINDOWS failed to START screen and does not start in any mode. I thought it might be linked to the abduction of an antivirus and the installation of another, so I put in the original Windows restore disc in and formatted the large partition, then reloaded windows and all its drivers then went on updates auto and auto updates for 24 hours until what he said to date. Installed mcafee - no problem, then tried windows live essentials that required sp1 and SP2 - used auto updates to download SP1. When this is completed there were two messages from Mcafee saying restart the pc and the other problem Center and soln windows saying an upate problem was found to go online to find the solution, I checked windows update history and SP1 and all other updates were installed successfully, so I rebooted the laptop - at which point it crashed and WINDOWS has no PU START APPEARED to-it wont start in any mode. Suggestions as to the cause and or how to make the process of restoration in less time - much appreciated. We have a same laptop bought at the same time, running the same original software and Mcafee - never a single problem. Thank you very much

  Usually, this means that Windows could not load the packages of metadata for some devices on your computer. If you do not already have it, you can run chkdsk/r (there is a space between thek and /) to verify the integrity of your hard drive. Follow the steps below:

  1. reboot your computer

  2. immediately press theF8 key until you reach the Advanced Boot Options menu

  3. Select Safe Mode with command prompt.

  4. at the command prompt, typechkdsk/r

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• Windows Vista SP2 fails to install and Windows Firewall will not stay

  Hello, I have problems with Vista 64-bit, it will not install service pack 2 and Windows Firewall will not stay. I tried to manually enable ICF manually and it won't turn. It gave me error 6x9D. I ran several antivirus scans malware byte and pc cleaner pro 2012 and the issue has not been resolved. If I could get help would be much appreciated. Thank you

  Hello

  What do you use for security?

  If you are using an Internet Security Suite, it will have its own firewall and disables the default Windows Firewall.

  And you should have only one firewall to avoid problems related to the operating system.

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  You have not installed SP1?

  If so, try a direct download of SP2.

  Vista SP2 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17669

  And if you have any problems:

  There is a Forum that Microsoft has put in place for problems with Vista Service Packs. If repost you the Forum they will definitely try to help you here...

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistasp/threads

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista SP1 will fail with a message indicating that I have the wrong language pack.

  Vista SP1 fail with Vista Ultimate...

  Hay there. Recently moved to Sweden, the United Kingdom. Installed Vista Ultimate (64 bit). It's a Swedish and Swedish-language facility. There no SP1, but when I download the stand-alone SP1, the installation didn't say that I have the wrong language pack... suggestions?

  Hello

   

  Method 1: Download Service Pack 1 from the given link and see if that helps.

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 all language standalone (KB936330):

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=910

   

  Method 2: See the following article:

  Error message when you try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1: "Windows Vista Service Pack 1 cannot be installed on your computer.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947876

• "Error message: Verifing DMI pool Data data ', 'Boot from CD' and Vista will not start.

  Vista will not start. Yesterday I had a remote assist of a tech trade SPS who took several Java updates and installed the recommended Java version. Until I left work the day I closed my computer so that he could install the updates from Microsoft. After the updates were finished I he turned and left for the day. When I arrived this morning, I had was a black screen and 2 lines of text following: 'Verifing DMI pool data' and 'Boot from CD' and a cursor flashing beneath them. I downloaded and executed a Western Digital utility that showed no problems with the hard drive, put in on the installation disc repair service is no error. I did a system restore to a point since yesterday morning, and Vista still does not start. Any ideas or suggestions?

  Hi JohnHorky,

  Step 1:

  First check and make sure that all physical connections on the computer are correct.

  Step 2:

  Alternatively, you can try to run a Checkdisk and check.

  a. Insert the installation disc.

  b. restart your computer.

  c. click on the Start button, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click on restart. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

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

  e. in the System Recovery Options menu, click command prompt

  f. at a command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER

  Chkdsk /f /r X: (drive letter)

  Note: When you run the checkdisk, there are risks of data loss you can take a backup before starting the checkdisk.

  g. press y when you are prompted to check the drive the next time the system restarts.

  h. close all applications and restart the computer.

  Note: When you run the disk check, there are chances of losing data if you can take a backup before starting the checkdisk.

  Step 3:

  Check if the automatic hard drive in the BIOS (Basic Input/output System) is enabled and save settings and check if it works. If it doesn't, contact the manufacturer of the system for more support options.

  I also suggest that you install the latest update of the basic system of input/output (BIOS) on the computer by contacting the manufacturer of the computer and check if it helps.

  Important: Change to the BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

  Hope this information is useful.

• wrar371.exe 32-bit file will work on my 64-bit Vista Home Premium?

  If I go through the misery of download and install a file 32-bit name wrar371.exe, is it unzip the files with the extension .rar on my 64-bit Vista Home Premium? I.e. it will unpack files with the .rar extension so that I can possibly run video I downloaded more than a week ago and have not yet been able to view.

  Stan Daniels

  Please read this link for general guideline:

  Abd 32 - bit 64 - bit Windows: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  Can I run a 32-bit program on a 64-bit computer
  Excerpt:

  Most programs designed for 32-bit version of Windows works on the version 64-bit windows. The notable exceptions are many antivirus programs.

  Device drivers designed for 32-bit versions of Windows do not work on computers running a 64-bit windows. If you try to install a printer or other device that only has 32-bit drivers available, it will not properly work on a version 64-bit windows. If you don't know if there is a 64-bit driver available for your device, go online to theVista Compatibility Center"" href = "http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=142444" > Windows Vista Compatibility Center

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• On Windows Vista 32 bit full backup fails with error 0x8007045d i/o device.

  Original title: 32 bit back up fails i/o device error

  I'm doing a full backup, because I just perchased Office 2010. I am trying to download on my cd player, E: got as far the 3rd cd and it fails

  i/o device error (0x8007045d)

  Help with this error code?

  Hello
   
   
  Try the methods listed in the section below and check if that helps resolve the issue.
   
  Error message when you try to perform a full backup on a Windows Vista-based computer: "the application cannot be performed because of an i/o device error."
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952272
   
  Important: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.
   
  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• On a 32-bit vista business system, what is the right way to recover from a damaged NTLDR file that prevents the system from booting?

  On a 32-bit vista business system, what is the right way to recover from a damaged NTLDR file that prevents the system from booting?

  Also, is there a powerful device filled, utility like Winternals Windows PE boot, I can download for the resolution of problems like this and others?

  Thank you in advance!

  Have you had a glance at this startup repair disk?

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  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.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  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 startup repair disk.

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

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have a few updates that will fail and she keeps offers the update of these points - I noticed that he often has to do with something related 64-bit.

  I updated my newly installed Windows 7 Pro (64) and many update took place, BUT...

  I have a few updates that will fail and she keeps offers the update of these points - I noticed that he often has to do with something related 64-bit.

  How document and fix this?

  Welcome!

  See if using the auditor system in Windows files can repair the files of Windows updates:

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/929833

  Similarly, you can reset Windows updates by following this here:

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/971058

• Vista will not connect to a pc to network shared automatically at boot

  I tried many things for centuries and then abandoned (years)... now I try again.

  I have a 32 bit Vista pc and I always need to enter a user name and password to connect to another device on my network - I want it to connect automatically whenever the pc starts. I have a Windows 7 laptop and it connects to all devices in the network at startup (after I initially defined and registered the name of user and password). I want to give my kids my vista pc (they want a mac/ipad - I want they have a pc :-)) but I don't always have it connect automatically at all or network devices without the need for user names and passwords.

  Help / tell me this problem is now resolved?

  Thank you

  Hello, JHM.

  Try to turn off password protected sharing and check.

  1. Open advanced sharing settings by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel. In the search box, type network, click network and sharing Center, and then in the left pane, click change advanced sharing settings.

  2. click on the chevron to expand your current network profile.

  3. under password protected sharing, select the following:

  A. turn off password protected sharing

  4. click on save changes. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  You can also try the suggestions from the link below for a similar question:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-Networking/Wireless-credentials-requested-by-Vista/21e33cb7-BCC4-4c04-B41F-18bf92a9fd06

  Post back with the State.

• Vista update fails, takes 30 minutes to come back!

  It's been a week now, whenever I turn on the PC or reboot, Vista will update... 15 minutes later, I get the message (updates are not configured correctly, returning any changes... Do not turn off your computer) and then I have to wait another 15 minutes to get him back! Now, all I have in the start menu is: note pad, calculator and backup and Restore Center! It becomes very annoying. Please advice. It's windows Vista Home Basic, SP2, 32-bit.

  Hi HeshamEtaby,

  Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Community Forums!

  Of after the description of problem that I understand that you can not install windows update on the windows vista computer, and it's back to the desktop.

  -What do you mean "I have in the start menu of note pad, calculator and backup and Restore Center"?

  This give a try.

  Method 1

  Run the fix of the article.
  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 2
  Try to install the update in a clean boot state.
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 3 in the Knowledge Base article.

  Method 3
  The problem can also be caused by your security such as anti-virus program that can have conflicting parameters as to not not to perform certain tasks. I suggest you temporary disable the anti-virus and check the result again. You must activate new security that you was disabled programs.
  Disable the antivirus software:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  Once we install the updates, please turn on the firewall.

  Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 4

  Refer to the help article and check if that helps.

  Error: Failed to setup of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358#method3

  Note: It is recommended to back up the data before you start the installation. Installation takes the same amount of time to make the upgrade to reinstall the operating system. In addition, some of your custom Windows settings may be lost through this process.

  For your reference:

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  It will be useful.

  Let us know if you encounter problems under windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• Updates for 32-bit system continually fail

  Original title: update windows 32 bit dor

  updates for 32-bit system continually fail.  My system is 64-bit

  You can reset the Windows Update components by running the Fixit on this page. But if there is malware present, she will continue to reset the connection to the update servers:

  How to reset the Windows Update components

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

  Suggest you download and save the Fixit. Then configure the system before the clean boot by running:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista/Windows 7

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

  Once the Fixit has been downloaded and the system is started in the pure State, check that the native Windows Firewall is now on if a 3rd party firewall has been used previously. Now run the Fixit and choose the default mode. Restart once it's done and see if the system can be connected to the update servers. If he can't, then rerun the Fixit and choose aggressive mode. Turn it back on when he finished the race and updates.

  I suggest before you stop and install the updates, disconnect from the Internet, first.

• (64-bit capable) 32 bit Vista Home Premium... I can do a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit professional?

  (64-bit capable) 32 bit Vista Home Premium... I can do a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit professional?... from a flash drive?... to change the boot order?... or at all?

  Hello

  That's right; with Vista Home Premiun upgrade paths are for Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate.

  It is one of the reasons why you should do a clean install.

  The other reason is that you can NOT put 32-bit to 64-bit.

  You need a clean install to do.

  Follow these steps before you install or buy Windows 7:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  _________________________________________

  And it's a way to do the clean install of Windows 7 DVD forn and Flash Player

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  Using the USB method:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

  See you soon