My Vista computer has a lot wrong with it

Similar Questions

• My Vista computer has ceased to be able to print or use the windows photo gallery, or to be able to perform updates.

  Original title: non-functional computer

  my vista computer has ceased to be able to print or use the windows photo gallery, or to be able to run updates and I can't find any way to put this right - someone had something similar - it custom install service pack 2 for vista and it wont let me download a update Internet explorer 9 - also stop the program index - continues and the print spooler said it works but it doesn't will not print - any ideas?

  Hi John,.

  1. you receive messages or error codes when you try to print or to use the Windows Photo Gallery?

  2. What is the code of error or message that you receive when you try to install service pack 2 and Internet Explorer 9 download?

  3 did you recent hardware or changes to the software of the system?

  You try to perform a restore of the system to a restore point before you have been affected by the problem and check.

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  To run the system restore, you can consult the following articles:

  System restore

  System Restore: frequently asked questions

• Computer has a black screen with a message "power off, then reinstall the jumper in normal mode position."

  Original title: black screen?

  My computer has a black screen with: turn off power and reinstall the jumper in normal mode position? Help!

  Hi Miguel C.
   
  a. What is the brand of your computer?
   
  b. do you remember of any changes to your machine before the question?
   
  I don't know what motherboard you have, but some is shipped with the 'Clear CMOS' jumper in the position unequivocally. Check the manual of your motherboard for this rider and make sure that it is in the normal position.
   
  J7B1 computer configuration jumper block requires a single rider set the configuration of the BIOS Setup utility. This allows the configuration in the configuration utility BIOS, including the frequency of bus and the processor motherboard speed.
   
  Note: Do not move this jumper with the computer turned on.
  
  Warning of the BIOS:
  BIOS change / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide 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.
   
  I think, you'd be best to contact the manufacturer of the motherboard as this seems to be a motherboard problem.
   
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support
   

  [If this post was helpful, please click the button "Vote as helpful" (green triangle). If it can help solve your problem, click on the button 'Propose as answer' or 'mark as answer '. [By proposing / marking a post as answer or useful you help others find the answer more quickly.]

• My computer has been infected recently with Sirefef (AB and W variants). How will I know if I do a backup/clean install of the operating system or not?

  As says the question: my computer has been infected recently with Sirefef (AB and W variants).  How will I know if I do a backup/clean install of the operating system or not?

  I'm running a full system scan in ESM right now, and it has detected multiple instances of sirefef.   I have remove as they pop up, but I'm afraid that when I run another scan they all will always be there.  Is there a way to know if MSE is actually remove them and he cleaning?  If not, should I do a back up and reinstall the OS?

  Thank you.  I can choose to try this, however, I would like an answer to my other questions first.

  Sirefef is a rootkit and yes he can hide in your system.  This is why it has been suggested that you may need to reformat/reinstall.  In fact, it's the only way to eliminate malware.  Multiple scans with several scanners and no conclusion malware probably indicate he disappeared, but the key word is "probably".  Malwarebytes is good and what he finds now may be traces of the infection, but what he finds perhaps not active more - it is always good to run the scans so.

  What spare drive did you run?  What scanners did you use?  See again you and follow the guide "Malwaretips"?

  For the firewall problem, you can try the following Microsoft Fixit.

  Diagnose and automatically fix problems of Windows Firewall service

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic/en-us

  One of the users of the Forum answers maintains that a great guide on information security is important for understanding the removal of malicious software.  See the following compliments of Brian M - for suggestions on how to solve your problem: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide/#after see: after the removal process and solve the problems of Post disinfection

  Uninstall/reinstall of MSE is how?  All the problems?  Have you tested MSE with eicar to be sure it's working?

  Assume that you have not had an opportunity to review the MSE Installation Checklist or you would have noted that MSE and Windows Defender cannot be used on the same computer.  So if WD works in fact it means MSE has been disabled/not not work correctly or not installed.

  See the next WD re: Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials

  Good luck...

• Removed vista from my computer and downloaded windows xp but now I have no internet access! I downloaded realtek but the computer has not done something with it!

  Downloaded realtk 8139/810 x using a flash drive, but although we see the file and clicked set up it does not work.  How can I get internet access again?  I seem to not have an ethernet.

  Hi Lorraine,.

  1. where did you downloaded the drivers from?

  2. what exactly happens when you try to run the set-up file? You receive messages or error codes?

  You can try to re - download the latest version of the network drivers on the manufacturer's Web site and check.

  Support for Realtek

  http://www.Realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?langid=1&PNid=14&PFID=6&level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GETDOWN=false

  Realtek FAQ

  You can also try to update the latest version of the chipset drivers and check.

  Contact your motherboard manufacturer or the manufacturer of the chipset to get good support driver.

  How to manage devices in Windows XP

• Computer has been recently hijacked with "XP security alert" want to pay me to analysis and clean. Knew it was funny. Managed to get rid of the virus (in appearance) and did a system restore. Since

  Computer was hijacked yesterday with "XP security alert" want to pay me to analysis and clean. Knew it was funny. Managed to get rid of the virus (in appearance) and did a system restore. Since then, have been opening several programs such as anti-virus, security, most of the elements in the Panel of control etc. Always can access internet, but only through IE and Mozilla not. Cannot open Outlook Express and need to connect to the sky for e-mail. Impossible to download and run programs as computer application which program I use to open or run the said downloads.  Help!

  It would seem that your registry database has been changed in order to disable the functioning of all. EXE file. You need to restore it, but cannot use regedit.exe to do. Solution: make a copy of the regedit.exe regedit.comappointed.

  Open a command prompt by typing the Windows key + R and type cmd then hit . Type in this commnd:

  copy c:\windows\regedit.exe regedit.com

  ... and click on . Next type:

  Start regedit.com

  ... and click on .

  In the RegEdit program, navigate to the registry:

  HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Exefile\Shell\Open\Command

  In the right pane, double-click the (default) value. Delete the current value data, and then type:

  "%1" %*

  (i.e.: quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk)
   
  Close the Regedit utility. Your. EXE files must be start normally now. If the problem persists, or redone surface shortly after this procedure, your computer is still infected. In any event, the execution of full scans with MalwareBytes and your own virus anyti is recommended.

  The complete procedure (for XP) is detailed here.

• My Windows Vista computer displays a black screen with only a white arrow to the mouse cursor.

  I have a black screen with only a white arrow to the mouse cursor.  I tried to start in safe mode, safe mode with networking, and safe mode in the command prompt. Each time, I just get a black screen with a white arrow cursor.  How can I get my screen back?

  original title: black screen

  Hello

  Remember to make changes to the computer before the show?

  Try the following methods and check the status of the issue.

  Method 1:

  Disconnect an external device connected to the computer with the exception of the keyboard and mouse and check if it helps.

  Method 2:

  If you have the Windows Vista disc, the computer by using the startup disk and perform the Startup Repair. See the following links:

  What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

  Make repairs to the system from the Windows recovery environment.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/make-system-repairs-from-the-Windows-recovery-environment-from-Windows-Vista-inside-out

  Method 3:

  If the method above does not solve the problem, then try to perform a restore of the system from the Windows Recovery Console. You can see the link provided in method 2.

• My Vista computer has a virus and it is slow, I need help fixing it

  my computer got a virus a sound running slw I need help fixing it

  Hello

  Download update and scan with the free version of malwarebytes anti-malware

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  You can also download and run rkill to stop the process of problem before you download and scan with malwarebytes

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

  If it does not remove the problem and or work correctly in normal mode do work above in safe mode with networking

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

• My windows vista computer has the look of windows 2000?

  Hello.

  I have problems with my windows programs.
  I fell asleep last night in front of my computer, and when I woke up, I found that most of my windows programs like version of windows 2000
  Microsoft word, excel and paint that old look and my scroll bar also resembles those of windows 2000
  He also accused many or refuses to answer when I want to attach files in an email, or open a word document.
  Could someone please tell me how to solve this problem, because I don't know what to do...
  Thanks for the help!

  Hello

  try a restore of the system before this happened

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  If necessary do in safe mode

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

• I can not install properly on my Windows Vista programs because something is wrong with my Installer. What should I do?

  The message (when installing itunes) States:

  There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your provider to support personal or package.
  Now, everything was going well until I tried to install the latest version of itunes 2 days ago. Is there anything I should do? I'm just a bit confused (great)! I tried uninstalling and reinstalling itunes and others, and it doesn't seem to work.
  Any help is appreciated!

  Hello

  Unregister and re-register the Windows Installer service and check if the problem persists. I suggest that you follow the steps in this link and check if the problem persists.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/unable-to-install-iTunes-error-there-is-a-problem/11f4e2c0-0595-4c7f-8579-e52d2c4bf36c

• Recently my computer has been reformatted, now Vista gives me the penalty.

  I recently had my computer back in shape by a local group of professionals.  They have done several computers for me in the past so I think that the problem is not with them.

  Now my computer has a lot of free memory space, and I'm beginning to re - install my software, i.e. games, MS Office, you have.  Some of the programs of re - install fine, others get to halfway and the setup.exe doesn't work, finally explore hangs and I have to manually restart the computer.  Anyone else having this problem / had this problem?  Any advice would help, the correct answer would be even better.  Thank you!

  OK, sorry it took so long for me to return.  I solved the problem of installing my programs by copying the files of programs on my C drive and installing this way (worked like a charm).  I now use another question.  I think you might be something with the question if the correct drivers have been installed.  My programs are installed, but now, when I run it I have graphics issues.  IE: the program would work fine, then the screen will turn on briefly, brightness becomes changed (it gets darker) and then Windows will freeze and blue screen on me.  What is a graphics driver issue?  Should I be demanding money from these so-called professionals?  Thank you.  Oh, checked the event viewer and found I had several of them:

  Log name: System
  Source: display
  Date: 2010-03-05 22:52:40
  Event ID: 4101
  Task category: no
  Level: WARNING
  Keywords: Classic
  User: n/a
  Computer: Owner-PC
  Description:
  Display driver igfx stopped responding and has successfully recovered.
  The event XML:
  http://schemas.Microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
   
     
      4101
      3
      0
      0 x 80000000000000
     
      13492
      System
      Owner-PC
     
   
   
      IGFX
   
  

  This happened five or six times before the blue screen and stop, help please!

• My computer has lost the password

  Hello Microsoft,

  MU is called dogman_1234. Look, the administrator of my computer lost the password, not me. There is nothing that I modified the software on Vista. I've tried Safe Mode, I tried Password Recovery "Ophcrach" and the computer has no other user with administration rights. Please, tell me how can I recover the administrative privileges or even create new password for the administrator?

  We are not allowed to answer this, then you should go to bestbuy or other computer store, and they can do it for you.

• My computer has been infected with "Windows Vista restore" what should I do to get rid of him?

  The fake security program Window Vista restore"scans my computer and tells me I have several hard drive errors.  It has blocked access to my computers system restore and defragment utility, appeared to 'clear' all my files (like images taxes) and I get the error pop ups telling me to turn off the computer because "hard drive failures.  When I click on cancel, x or anywhere on the box, the system stops.   When I restart, the same fake program starts begins to scan my computer again.  I tried running my Trend Antivirus scan and when the scan is about 99% complete, the fake program does not scan continue.  What should I do to get rid of him?  I'm asked to pay for an upgrade of the software, but have not entered my card number.  I'm afraid that my data has been hacked... including the loss of my photo albums.  I'm currently installing updates to windows on the computer.  Will he get rid of it?

  Hello

  do you mean Windows Recovery?

  read this:

  Windows Vista Recovery is a program of analysis and optimization of fake computer that displays false information in order to scare you into believing that there is a problem with your computer. Recovery of Windows Vista is installed via Trojan horses that display fake error messages and warnings of security on the infected computer. These messages will state that there is something wrong with the hard drive of your computer, and then suggests that you download and install a program that can solve the problem. When you click on these alerts, recovery of Windows Vista will be automatically downloaded and installed on your computer.

  Once installed, Windows Vista Recovery will be configured to start automatically when you log in to Windows. Once started, several error messages appear when you try to launch programs or delete files. Windows Vista Recovery will then prompt you to scan your computer, which will then find a variety of errors, he said, he can't fix until you purchase the program. When you use the defragmentation tool called it will specify that it should run in Mode safe and show then a background in Mode Safe false who pretended to defragment your computer. As this program is a scam do not be scared by buying the program when you see its alerts.

  Follow the removal instructions, including how to "unmask" your data

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-Windows-Vista-recovery

• I had a computer repair man replace my hard drive and restore my laptop and now my orginal key does not work with the copy of vista it has installed and it won't validate.

  I had a computer repair man replace my hard drive and restore my laptop and now my orginal key does not work with the copy of vista it has installed and it won't validate how can I solve this
  I have an acer

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: invalid license
  Validation code: 50
  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
  Windows product key: *-* - XY9X3 - JDXYP-6CJ97
  The Windows Product Key hash: xFQJU8srKsovk6p1Lk1yW93in4E =
  Windows product ID: 89583-OEM-7332157-00211
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003
  ID: {F20B4B72-1308-45BE-8F90-95E91A3F0AAF} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.110617 - 0336
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files (x 86) \Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {F20B4B72-1308-45BE-8F90-95E91A3F0AAF}1.9.0027.06.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003x 64*-*-*-*-6CJ9789583-OEM-7332157-002112S-1-5-21-923204104-223683984-168055983Acer Extensa 5630 Phoenix Technologies LTD.V1.30 20090319000000.000000 + 00070333507018400FA04090409US Mountain Standard Time(GMT-07:00)03ACRSYSACRPRDCT109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
  Name: Windows Vista, HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: bffdc375-bbd5-499d-8ef1-4f37b61c895f
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 89583-00146-321-500211-02-1033-6002.0000-0042012
  Installation ID: 004511331255365043724851364501374781338933223323713385
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
  Partial product key: 6CJ97
  License status: Notification
  Notification reason: 0xC004F063.

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: OgAAAAEAAgABAAIAAwACAAAAAwABAAEAeqjWy6pVxGJ6f0DXhgfkNoBBsJzy9ErM1F/eG4QdrFYqhQ is

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC APIC PTLTD
  FACP INTEL CRESTLNE
  HPET INTEL CRESTLNE
  START PTLTD $SBFTBL$
  MCFG INTEL CRESTLNE
  SLIC ACRSYS ACRPRDCT
  ASF!            OEMID OEMTBL
  SSDT BrtRef DD01BRT
  SSDT BrtRef DD01BRT

  Ah! -in this case, it is not necessary.

  I see from my records that a similar case has been solved by uninstalling and reinstalling the update WAT - KB971033

  Open the Windows Update - click the link view updates installed on the left of the page

  in the list, find the WAT update KB971033, and then uninstall it.

  Then restart and reinstall the update from here - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971033

  redemarrer restart again, then try to change your product key to the one on the sticker - what is happening this time?

• I bought a new computer with Vista last summer from Best Buy with a free upgrade to Windows 7. They said that the upgrade on their part has expired, but I can get the program from Microsoft for $18. If this is true... who should I contact?

  How can I get an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 without having to pay full price?

  See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

  Windows Update has nothing to do with the upgrade of Windows. Please post future questions about the upgrade in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads
  ~ 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