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• my media player constantly updated and slowes down all my stuff fn 2 months of frustration please help!

  Help me!!!

  Hi Chad,

  Please take a look in the following thread replied:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-sound/Windows-Media-Player-constantly-updating-media/67ac2992-e76e-408a-90a8-0fa173885a6e

• My computer has been updated and deleted firefox. Can I recover my favorites?

  I updated my computer to the original terms, but documents etc. were kept. Firefox has been removed. I reinstalled it in beta. Can I recover my favorites thanks to sync? If I try to connect to synchronize I just get a blank page. I am running windows 8.1 on a Sony vaio SVF15n2b4e.

  So I double-cliquiez this one first to display the contents of the folder. There should be a few files of dozens of parameters, and a subfolder named BookmarkBackups.

  You will find many files including the date and the number of bookmarks that are incorporated in the name of the file in the subfolder BookmarkBackups. I suggest you copy these to a more convenient location, such as your Documents folder.

  Then, from Firefox, use the restore function. Note that this will replace any bookmarks you have added since you have reinstalled this new Firefox. If those who criticize, you can do the steps 'optional '.

  (1) optional - export all new bookmarks you added. See: Firefox bookmarks export to a HTML file for backup or transfer bookmarks.

  (2) restoration of the backup that you copied into your Documents folder (in the recovery menu, at the bottom, choose a file): restoration of the bookmarks from a backup or move them to another computer

  (3) If you have created an HTML file in step 1, re - import only: import bookmarks to an HTML file.

  (4) If you have imported a file in step 3, you can move the Bookmarks imported to the desired location using the dialog library (Ctrl + Shift + b).

  A little luck?

• I have an old computer running Windows XP and WORD 1997 - is there any software that I can download to enable me to read .docx microsoft docments?

  no further details required

  You will not be able to read docx files in Word 97 as such, but you can download an alternative such as Open Office.

  It's free and allows you to open and edit docx files. You can even save the file in a format that Word 97 can read if you particularly want to continue using Word 97.

  The alternative would be to upgrade to a newer version of the office...

• updates are planned in order to install when it updates and I made it impossible to get on internet explore? __

  updates are planned in order to install when it updates and I made can not get on internet explore

  Hi Marc,

  • You receive an error message when you try to access the internet?

  I suggest you to reinstall the update from Windows update and reproduce the error and check the update is the origin of the problem and after return.

  Step 1

  You can check which was the update has been installed on the computer and after return. To view the update history, follow the steps below:

  a. open the Control Panel, select display by the small icon and click the Windows Update icon.

  b. click on the link to view update history.

  to view the details of a single Windows Update. Select and right-click on a Windows Update list, and then click details.

  Step 2

  You can also access see installed updates on your computer and check the updates have been installed on your computer until this problem started and after return to the update's KB number.

  To do this follow the steps below:

  a. click the Start button.

  b. click Control Panel.

  c. click on programs and then, under programs and features, click on view installed updates.

  Uninstall the update has been installed before this problem began, view installed windows updates and see if it helps you to solve the problem.

  Step 3

  You can try to download the stand alone, updates and try to install it and check if it helps.

  To download the standalone version of windows updates follow the steps below:
   
  a. take note of the update with the Ko only when your computer tries to update and install it.
  b. visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx
  c. search by downloading the update.
  d. save it on the desktop.
  e. try to install it manually.

  Step 4

  You can also try self-test built in Windows 7 Internet Explorer troubleshooting after you install the update and check if that helps you solve the problem.

  To run the Internet Explorer troubleshooter, follow these steps:

  a. close all programs.

  b. Click Start and then click Control Panel.

  c. under system and security, click on find and fix problems.

  d. in the left pane, click View all.

  e. click Internet Explorer Performance. This opens a new window.

  f. click Next.

  (g) the resolution of the problems run and try to solve all the problems identified automatically. Click Close.

  After the store has run successfully, check to see if you receive the same error.

  Also access the link below and follow the steps to solve the problem with Internet Explorer.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/tips-for-solving-problems-with-Internet-Explorer

  Hope this helps and let us know the result.

  Thank you and best regards,

  Srinivas R

  Microsoft technical support.

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

• A problem on your computer is preventing updates to be downloaded or installed

  Hello

  I have Windows XP Edition Family Service Pack 1.

  I'm trying to use Microsoft Update to update to Windows XP Service Pack 2, however, I get the following error:
  "A problem on your computer is preventing updates to be downloaded or installed.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you.
  Pritesh.

  WinXP SP3, not to mention SP2 should be installed years ago!

  If you're still under WinXP SP1, you cannot have a functional installed anti-virus application so follow these steps:

  Backup of personal data (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then do a format and clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  Help: I got hacked. Now what should I do?
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or a network otherwise and before using a USB key that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  5 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/XPPC.mspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the deletion appropriate before installing any Windows Service Packs or IE updates and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• HP 125-a123: stop Windows constantly update 10 and using all my data

  Just buy this pc 3-4 months, each month, he uses the data from more and more by updating constantly. I need to activate a metered connection stop this, but no one was able to help, including HP

  @marcella61, welcome to the forum.

  Is there a way to disable the Windows updates.  You should go to Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services / click Services.  In the new window that opens, scroll down to the entrance of Windows Update.  Right-click on it and select "Properties".  Then choose "Startup Type" in the middle of the page.  Then choose "disable".  Windows Update is disabled.

  Now, you have the responsibility to ensure that your computer is protected by manually download and install all security updates and other critical updates.

  Please click on the button + Thumbs up if I helped you and click on accept as Solution If your problem is resolved.

• Computer crashes constantly and now videos take forever to load and play.

  When I look at where they come from, my computer hangs like a madman and half the time, I just videos, case is not giving up the video.  My computer freezes constantly, and yet everything is updated and functioning.  I could be reading a news article and all of a sudden the whole system goes black and white and then after about 30 seconds the computer turns off.  I cleaned it with canned air and everything recommended.  Can I go back to Windows 8 and abandon 8.1?  I need assistance with these issues and in other words please.  Why this keep happening?  What are the viable alternatives are there for all these problems?  Nothing started happening until my computer updated automatically with 8.1 and now has been a year of nightmares constantly.  Help, please.

  Helpless and needs fixing

  I'm no expert, but I think that there is a problem with the Windows updates for 8.1 and HP desktop computers, dragged my mouse, its has been staticy with snoring and crackling and video would freeze intermittently. What finally fixed my machine was a complete restoration and blocking the windows updates. Now my machine is perfect except for the fact that the heartbeat sounds terrible. The beats are working fine now, they sound just terrible.

• I just formatted my computer and I went to be updated and used to leave I get a message saying problems with the web site

  How do i update my computer if he returns constantly with this economics of site there is a problem it is an ode to mistake we continue to last nite

  0x8024400a I use it please anyone advise.  If I go to the new UPDATE ON THE PAGE qY I AGREEMENT of AGREEMENT NOTHING is HAPPENING AS I DO I hae family xp for windows

  Ty very much. That's what was wrong my friend he Tea on my p and improved to served 3 and was able to update ty much

• Why my computer runs constantly indexing. When I try to close it keeps giving me the message: installation of updates 1 of 2.

  Why is my computer running constantly indexing

  When I try to close it keeps giving me the message: installation of updates 1 of 2.  I left this race for twenty four hours and he never finished.  I have to cut the power to shut down.  When I turn it back on, it is constantly indexing.

  Hi Gary,.

  ·         Have you checked if there is updates failed?

  Check to see if the following is useful.

  Step 1: search for the installation error code.

  To do this, follow these steps:

  a. click Start, click all programsand then click Windows Update or Microsoft Update.

  b. on the Windows Update Web site or on the Microsoft Update Web site, click view update history. A window opens that displays the updates that have been installed or that have failed to install on the computer.

  (c) in the State of this window column, find the update failed to install and then click on the red X. A new window opens that displays the installation error code.

  d. Note the error number. You will have to type or paste the error number in a search box to the next step.

  Step 2: Run the next Fixit tool and then install updates.

  Diagnose and automatically fix common problems with Windows Update

• My computer is constantly disconnected from the internet and to reconnect I just unplug the cable for less than a second and it starts to work instantly.

  My computer is constantly disconnected from the internet and to reconnect I just unplug the cable for less than a second and it starts to work instantly. Does every 5 to 10 minutes and it gets frustrating. It is not the cable modem because it is constantly connected, and I repeatedly checked.
  I have this problem with all programs on the internet and she does every day and probably every 5 to 10 minutes.

  Hello

  Your router could be suspicious here, you have successfully updated its firmware as a possible solution? And I would like to
  Update your WiFi drivers on computers. How you are positioned in the router? Are there
  obstacles in the path?

  Actually try updating your driver and disabling the network logon.

  Control Panel - network - write down of the brand and the model of the Wifi - double click top - tab of the driver - write
  version - click the driver update (cannot do something that MS is far behind the pilots of certification). Then
  Right click on the Wifi device and UNINSTALL - Reboot - it will refresh the driver stack.

  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

  Download - SAVE - go where you put it - right click – RUN AS ADMIN.

  You can download several at once however restart after the installation of each of them.

  After watching the system manufacturer, you can check the manufacturer of the device an even newer version. (The
  manufacturer of system become your backup policies).

  Repeat for network (NIC) card and is a good time to get the other updated drivers as Vista like
  updated drivers.

  I would also turn off auto update for the drivers. If the updates Windows suggests a just HIDE as they
  are almost always old, and you can search drivers manually as needed.

  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

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

  Make sure you know the details of connection to your wireless router - SSID and password.

  You lose connection when you do and have to redo your logon.

  Control Panel - Network & Sharing Center - right, click Customize - page set of network locations.
  lower left click on merge or delete network locations - REMOVE all instances of your network (and the
  others you don't use anymore) - REBOOT. Start - Connect To log on to the network.

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

  Check this box:

  Strange problem with Internet under Vista
  http://www.catonett.com/blog/archives/194

  Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers or some non-Microsoft DHCP servers
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928233/en-us

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

  And:

  Network connection problems
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/33307acf-0698-41ba-B014-ea0a2eb8d0a81033.mspx

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• The Mediam player constantly updated from Windows: unnecessary files, creating unnecessary playlists and double and no way to stop the updates.

  Upgrading to windows 7 and unfortunately found with the latest version of media player. Here is a short list of what I need fixed (because I can't come back until I have decide of windows 7 is just as useless):

  1 player constantly updates whenever the program is opened (not even try to play a song or whatever it is, it starts). This creates files garbage off all, I mean ALL media files in all my shows. the first open I found myself with 2 700 new titles prior to this, all were games or software sound effects. I tried all the options of the user for what this is about updating and stop anything that even resembled an auto-update feature (although nothing seemed really appropriate).

  2. the update also adds auto-playlists, but also of new playlists 'trash' to my normal playlist section who have no related audio files or some effects files above game/software.

  3. it adds not only my multimedia player, but apparently my global media 'profile,' like the first time I went to update my itunes started all these files garbage pulling himself into thinking they were WMA to convert.

  4. the mini player mode needs an option "opacity" so it doesn't go away in circles when I don't have my mouse hovering over him.

  5. attach your download links for skins/visualizations, etc. I used the direct link for something that might not have the opacity of the skin problems regular mini Player and ended up with a file that has frozen on the media player. After using System Restore, I tried another skin on the direct link is a media player and got the same result. I gave a third try (after restoring again) and got the same result. Nice link/beta test...

  Moreover, to use this computer to the direct sound, so I need a little my files, clean, organized, and without all the garbage you are dull upgtade is cramming my complete with hard drive. Thank you...

  Hello bouttokillbill,

  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft answers Site.

  When you start Windows Media Player for the first time, it automatically searches certain default folders in the library music, pictures, videos and recorded TV.  If you add or remove files from these libraries, the Player automatically updates its available media files.

  For more information about adding items to the Windows Media Player library, see the link below:

  Add items to the Windows Media Player library

  To view the folders monitored by Windows Media Player, click on organize: manage libraries in the Windows Media Player menu.

  You can also submit your comments for Windows 7 to the address provided below:

  Windows 7 comments

  I hope this information is useful.

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

• Yahoo password email changed computer but the iPhone and iPad can always GET mails without updating the password

  Yahoo password email changed computer but the iPhone and iPad can always GET mails without updating the password...
  Normally, it should show as 'could not load the mail' or 'impossible to download the mail' or 'Please verify your password... "
  It's really wired.

  You are probably using IMAP

  Update contained in one place - it synchronizes across devices - all as is your email

  With POP accounts, you'd see what shows your question

  Instructions on how do to vs in IMAP POP3 - IMAP

• Since the installation on my Windows 7 64 - bit installed, Firefox has constantly gotten slow that hour passes, hangs for 10-15 seconds at a time and just gets worse over time with updates and all.

  Since the installation on my Windows 7 64 - bit installed, Firefox has constantly gotten slow that hour passes, hangs for 10-15 seconds at a time and just gets worse over time with updates and all. It was fast when I installed first, but of the six latest mos has slown to a crawl.

  upgrade your browser Firefox 8 and try

  • getfirefox.com

• Should I keep plugging my iphone to the computer during the update download process? especially the download will take too long because it is more than 2 GB and my internet speed is not fast, I can unplug my iphone until the full download?

  I am a new user of Iphone, I must he keep plugging my Iphone to the computer during the update download process? especially the download will take too long because it is more than 2 GB and my internet speed is not fast, I can unplug my Iphone until the full download?

  Without doubt, but why not just make the day downloading overnight?