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• A hard time with the drivers for Vista Home Premium computer laptop computer network with Windows 7

  OK, I've read tons of information on that and I'm stumped.  I have an Epson Stylus CX6600 all-in-one printer.  I have my Windows vista Home premium networking with my 64-bit Windows 7 computer.  I go to the step where the machine Vista attempts to connect to the printer on the network, then it asks a driver.  The driver file is already on the vista machine.  I installed the latest drivers from Microsoft and epson on the Windows 7 machine and he always asks a driver.  Can someone point me to the exact file name and the location of the driver in the vista vista machine so I can simply copy and point to it my windows machine 7.  I did the updates from Microsoft to get all the latest drivers.  Thank you.

  You do not install the Vista drivers on Windows 7 computer.

  Repost nicely in the Forums of Networling, as it is a matter of networking:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistanetworking/threads

  Vista Networking forum at the link above.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7network/threads?filter=answered

  Windows 7 networking forum.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• From a newspaper article, I realized that Windows 7 would be free updated for Vista Home Premium that was on a computer purchased. My purchase date was 12/28/09 & Best Buy told me that I was not covered. What are the limits?

  Question contains all the info.

  How does the Windows 7 upgrade Option?

  The Windows 7 upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on some PC and Microsoft on any purchase of packaged product Windows Vista. The Windows 7 upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions. Your upgrade to Windows 7 will be the comparable version: so you will get either Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (upgrade to Windows Vista Business) or Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. The Option upgrade Windows 7 program runs from June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Some manufacturers may choose to shorten the time of upgrade Option.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

  Above Microsoft link has info for the Options to upgrade Windows 7 from participating computer manufacturers.

  Read the info here to see if you qualify.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-FAQ-option.aspx

  FAQ about the upgrade is at the link above.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/get/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

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

  Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

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

  Windows 7 Hardware/Software Compatibility Center.

  For any other question of Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 forum for questions on windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Security issues for XP Pro to format hard drive in a Vista Home Premium computer

  My laptop was running XP Pro.  A few days ago, I accidentally spilled a glass of water on it and the computer died.  I took apart an old external 2.5 drive I had and inserted the laptop drive so that I could recover the files from my laptop.  The other computer in the House is the Office of my wife in Vista Home Premium.  Here's my problem:

  The Vista computer will read the reader very well except for the fact that I can't access many of my files due to the security clearance.  I understood that in Vista, I can take possession, but so far, I figured out how to make it only one file at a time.  For example, I took possession of a record, but then I had to take care of the folders inside this folder, and then I had to take possession of individual files inside this folder.  Even when I try to open a Word document that I have to go through the security process complete to open it.

  Is it possible for me to have access to everything by changing some settings in Vista.  Finally, I'm going to buy a new laptop, and I need to transfer all my files to it.  I don't want to have to get clearance for thousands of files one at a time.  Help, please.

  Thank you

  Derrick

  It is more permissions that it owns.  I guess almost all of the files to copy are in the Documents and settings folder.  So give yourself permissions to full right for all files and folders and subfolders of this folder (both in the main section and in particular advanced section - and don't forget to check the box to include all the files and subdirectories).  That should do the trick.

  If you are still having problems - maybe these can help you get through them, here is more information about permissions and ownership:

  To view your permissions, right-click on the file/folder, click Properties, and check the Security tab.  Check the permissions you have by clicking on your user name (or group of users).  Here are the types of permissions, you may have:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-permissions.  You must be an administrator or owner to change the permissions (and sometimes, being an administrator or even an owner is not sufficient - there are ways to block access (even if a smart administrator knows these ways and can move them - but usually should not because they did not have access, usually for a very good reason).)  Here's how to change the permissions of folder under Vista:http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-vista/set-file-folder-permissions-vista/. To add take and the issuance of right of permissions and ownership in the right click menu (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article:http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/05/21/take-and-grant-full-control-permissions-and-ownership-in-windows-7-or-vista-right-click-menu/.

  To solve this problem with folders, folders takeownership or the reader (as an administrator) and give you all the rights.  Right-click on the folder/drive, click Properties, click the Security tab and click on advanced and then click the owner tab.  Click on edit, and then click the name of the person you want to give to the property (you may need to add if it is not there--or maybe yourself). If you want that it applies to subfolders and files in this folder/drive, then check the box to replace the owner of subcontainers and objects, and click OK.  Back and now there is a new owner for files and folders/player who can change the required permissions.  Here is more information on the ownership of a file or a folder:http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html. To add take ownership in the menu of the right click (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article:http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Vista Home Premium fails to install with error Code 0x800705B3 Requires_Interactive_Window_Station Service Pack 2

  I'm trying to help a friend install sp2 to vista Home premium. I tried all the tips I can find nothing on this forum (and google) does not. However, I can't find any post (or article) installation involving a failure of sp2 with 0x800705B3 error code. All messages (or objects) I found with THIS focus with the installation of the hardware drivers after the sp2 update. Can someone help me with this?

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for issues related to Windows Vista Service Packs. Availability of support chat or messaging differs depending on your location. Some questions may require more support for which it has advanced a charge: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 ~ 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

• My computer compaq laptop (vista Home premium) couldn't strtup with error: starting wdfldr.sys & Wfd01000.sys critical files is corrupted. __

  Last night, when I tried to stop, he asked the "updates and downtime', I said yes.
  This morning, when I tried to start it, it has not started windows:
  He started with the Startup Repair tool... nothing can be done automatically it is written and the signature of the problem is:

  Root cause found:
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  Criticism of Boot C:\windows\system32\drivers\Wfd01000.sys file is damaged.

  Root cause found:
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  Critical file starting C:\WDFLDR. SYS is corrupt

  Any solution for this please?

  Hi saisinga,

  This error messages are usually caused due to the failure or corruption of files of drivers on the computer.

  I would first check if you are able to boot in safe mode.

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

  If you are unable to boot into safe mode then I suggest that you try a startup repair using the vista installation disk and check.

  If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disk, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

  1. Insert the installation disc.
  2. restart your computer.
  Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the lock button, and then click restart.
  3. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.
  Note If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.
  4. choose your language settings, and then click Next.
  5. click on repair your computer.
  6. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  7. in the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair.
   
  Check out the link for more information below.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-fix-a-boot-startup-problem

  If restarting fails then try a system restore using the windows vista installation disc.

  To use the Windows recovery environment, you must have the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc. To start the Windows recovery environment, follow these steps:
  1 put the installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
  2. press a key when you are prompted.
  Note If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions
  3. Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard method or entry , and then click Next.
  4. click on repair your computer 
  5. in the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next
  In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click System Restore to restore the operating system to the restore point that was created when the program or the driver has been installed.
   
  Check out the link for more information below.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
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• When install Vista Home Premium computer hangs on the language selection screen. No visible cursor, the keyboard and the mouse does not.

  Hi, when I try to install vista that Home Premium 32 bits on the computer of my son, through the installation of loading files with the gray bar at the bottom, then goes to the screen language selection, at this stage, I can not select anything using the keyboard or the mouse. There is no cursor visible. Keyboard and mouse both work fine in the bios and on other machines. Have used other keyboards and mice on the machine in question, but that makes no difference. Tried another copy of vista, no difference. Tested on Windows 7 install and everything works fine!

  Very confused, thinking that it must be a driver problem, but how about him? Any help is appreciated!

  Hi Rickydg,

  Thanks for posting. Please contact ASUS and see if there is a BIOS update available for your system. Update the BIOS and then try to install again.

  I hope this helps! Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Remote access under Vista Home Premium computer

  All the instructions I've seen for remote access to my computer layout calls for a different Version of Windows. I find it a bit of a rip off. At the time where the user had a little more control of his machine, if he had the guts to try, you could always find a workaround or solution to another way to accomplish the task.

  I wonder: is there a fix for this problem?

  I am taking my current office in the Brazil and by setting up there. I wish I can access it from the United States and the thought that I could put in place so I could do. But I don't want to upgrade to another version of windows on it. I'll try to access using a laptop running Windows 7. can someone help me with this problem?

  Thank you very much for your answers.

  It is a Forum of Vista.  To Windows7 questions, you need to republish your question in the Forums Widows7: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/windows7 where someone who specializes in issues of Windows7 and procedures will be more than happy to help you with your problem.  It is possible that your computer in the States works under Vista, but the computer controlling the process is the initiating access and that is why you need to post on the forums of Windows7 (although you will certainly also have to make some changes to your computer in the States to allow remote access works correctly).

  In the meantime, here is an article that applies to both Vista and Windows7 that could help with the basics: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/.  I do not know thay will tell you more and better in the other forum.  BTW, I have no idea if Windows7 supports remote access or remote with antyihing desktop - other than the Windows operating system, but you can ask in the other forum.  I suggest to use the network, Email and online Forum here because it is above all a network problem.

  Good luck!

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

• Application of C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe missing on Vista Home premium computer

  C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe Application missing - this is the error I get trying to start programs from the start menu. Also, I get errors on the .exe files in the control panel. I can't pull up in my sound options to change the speakers to the headphones, it affects everything. I have the rundll32.exe file but for some reason it isn't let me pull up anything. I can pull some things as an administrator. Most of the programs will shoot to the top of the window 'Open with' and I don't really know what opens to some things, like the sound options window. What is the cause? And how can I solve this problem?

  Hello

  If you get the rundll32 error:

  What is rundll32.exe and why it works?
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/what-is-rundll32exe-and-why-is-it-running/

  What is the suspicious Rundll32.exe process?
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/Rundll32.htm

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  Try these to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search - find top COMMAND - made box an CLICK RIGHT-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  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

  Then run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK your way out then
  turn it back on.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If no joy trying to determine what is the cause:

  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 taskbar - task manager - take a look at stored by - Services - process - this
  is a quick reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, to consult
  that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see who are loading is method 2 - using MSCONFIG then after a
  a list of these 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
  Open, which DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show same
  you who owns each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when your
  system boots and you log in. Autoruns shows you the complete list of files and registry locations
  where applications can configure Auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL activity in
  in real time.
  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

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded
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  appears: product Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String,
  Name, file Version, company name, location in the registry or the file system and more.
  It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted programs that run 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, every window created by all programs that are running, the statement
  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/

  Hope these helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

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  I am interested in wiping my own laptop (Microsoft Vista) and the installation of Windows 7 32-bit system manufacturer. Can someone help me with this please? Step by step. Thank you!

  Hello

  This should help you.

  Make sure you save all your data before you start this method, because it will be lost.

  And that you remove the existing Partition Vista during this process.

  "How to do a clean Windows 7" install

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

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  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  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

  See you soon.

• I removed Vista Home Premium OEM and replaced with Windows Xp

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  Reload XP and then read that XP downgrade guide below for more information on installing the drivers.

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  Click continue (or provide an administrator password) when you are prompted by UAC

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  My screen says "Waiting."... "after 3 o 2 seconds, it turns off and after 2 seconds my screen goes black, after that the screen will appear again with the login screen saying"Waiting. "... »
  This problem only occurs when I try to enter in normal mode
  when im coming in "Safe Mode" the "Waiting...". "disappeared...
  Sorry for my bad English.

  Hello

  -Did you change your computer, after which the question began?

  If it starts on the desktop in safemode, I suspect involvement of conflict of software of third party causing the problem to occur. I would like you to put your computer in a clean boot State. Clean boot helps eliminate conflicts of third party software.
   
  Note: Follow step 7 to your computer as usual.

• I have vista home Premium and have problems with desktop security 2010 unistallation.

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  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-desktop-security-2010

  http://www.malwarehelp.org/desktop-security-2010-removal-2010.html

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• Maximum RAM for 32-bit Vista Home Premium OS with SP2

  I installed SP2 on my Vista Home Premium computer.  I have a HP Pavilion dv6646us that comes with 2 GB of RAM.  I want to switch to 4 GB, as my computer has been slowing down lately.  The Task Manager icon has had 100% CPU usage.  I read that a 32-bit system reads no more than 3 GB of RAM, but when I did a scan of the system, it was recommended, I'm going up to 4 GB, and I know that the computer can take the physical memory up to 4 GB.  Should I go to 3 GB?  My computer will use the 4 GB?  Or I'm wasting money to no effect?

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  According to HP, your computer can be upgraded to 4 GB total, no need to mess with the BIOS
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