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• NEED HELP USING VISTA TO BURN/COPY AN AUDIO CD EXISTING

  NEED HELP USING VISTA TO COPY/BURN A CD EXISTING ON A VIRGIN CD

  To copy a CD of Vista, you need 3rd Party Software:

  This one is very good:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/burningstudiofree.html

  Ashampoo Burning Studio Free is a full CD/DVD/Blu-Ray suite which allows you to create data disks, music, video and audio burning. You can also create backups that span multiple discs, rip music from an Audio CD and create or burn disc in ISO or BIN/CUE format images. The task-oriented interface makes it easy to get started and will spare you most of the technical details. Other features include the conversion of files to WAV, MP3, FLAC, WMA and Ogg audio automatic, disk copy compressed backup file and restore, erasing the disc, VCD/SVCD, burning project and support more. Free registration required after 10 days.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Need help with Vista updates

  Hi my computer tried to install Windows vista service pack 2 (KB948465) and update for Windows Vista (KB967723) security. And he said: updates could not be installed error found: 800 b Code 0100. Can someone please help me get this situated

  Hi Corey90,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Vista answers Forum!

  I have some steps that may help you.

  Step 1

  1 run (Checksur.exe) system update readiness tool

  2 download and run (Checksur.exe) system update readiness tool. After downloading this tool, it runs a scan of a time for inconsistencies that might prevent future maintenance operations.

  For more information about how to download and run the Checksur.exe tool, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  ·         Run the preparation tool the link for Windows Vista 64 bit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b950e3b1-3267-41c2-8f10-1fe9a4bfa44d system

  ·         Run the preparation tool the link for Windows Vista 32 bit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=b4d90b06-c27d-4483-bc1f-04d43fa7b293&displaylang=en system

  Error message when you try to use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates: "0x800B0100' http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956702

  Step 2

  You will need to maybe reset the Windows Update components, download the Microsoft fix - it from the link and run the wizard that automatically resets the windows update components, if it does not, I recommend that reset you manually update windows components from the link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Step 3

  Scan the file system [SFC] checker on the computer that replaces the corrupt files on the computer system, follow the steps below.

  1. start and type cmd in the box start the search.

  2 - Click on cmd in the list programs and then click Run as administrator.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue

  3. at the command calls, the following line and press ENTER: sfc/scannow

  When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problem you are experiencing is resolved.

  Additional information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212

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

• Need help with Vista not recognizing the .sys file

  Please help me!  I am trying to load a driver USB 2wire on Vista and it does not recognize the .sys file.  Can I convert this easily to .exe, or y at - it another way to achieve this... I am a novice at best here.  Thank you!

  Can you check it out here:

  http://support.2Wire.com/?page=view&article=545

  just to see that you found the driver for the right adapter. It turns out that there are two.

  I won't be able to respond for a while.

• I need help, find how to install Windows Vista on a HP Pavilion 6475z disk.

  I need help, find how to install Windows Vista on a HP Pavilion 6475z disk.   I had to replace the hard drive, so he has nothing about it and I added more ram, but I replace the cd player so it is not yet installed on the HP.   So I was wondering if I could put the installation disc in my laptop cd/dvd and connect computers by usb ports and install it this way and if not how can I?
  
  Thank you

  Hello

  You are welcome

  If the CD/DVD drive in the works of PC Gateway, you can (at least temporarily) remove it and install it in the HP, you can run your recovery disc and reinstall Vista.  Once everything is running on the HP, you can always remove the CD/DVD drive and reinstall it in the gateway PC if you wish.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Need help to install Vista Ultimate x 64 SP1 - error 0x800F081F - standard corrections do not work

  I have trouble getting Service Pack 1 installed on Windows Vista x 64 final.

  Current issue: SP1 does not appear as an update, and I have not yet installed.  Windows Update tells me that I'm completely up to date.

  History (memory, may be some errors):

  • Performed the new installation, including Vista Ultimate x 64 disk erasure (MSDN)
  • Updated to current with windows update
  • Installed Office 2007 Ultimate (MSDN) (don't know where update what happened)
  • Active Windows (could be a problem doing this after you install updates?)
  • Installed CPU usage, network, gadgets sidebar discs counter meter
  • Installed Live Family Safety
  • Installed Chrome
  • Installed Google Apps
  • Google Pack antivirus installed
  • Installed Google Earth
  • Attempted a manual installation of SP1 - fails with the error 0x800F081F
  At the present time, I can't get a manual of installation of SP1 to work, and Windows Update tells me that I am up to date.  -> System control panel tells me I'm running Windows Vista Ultimate, but does not list all service packs.  He also confirmed that the x 64 edition is installed.
  Steps for debugging:
  • Installed the drivers for the sound card motherboard
  • A ran complete chkdsk on drive to repair bad sectors
  • Ran the system file checker - find corrupted files, but can't fix
  • Journal CBS does contain no [SF] cannot repair the entries
  • Installed continues to update the system tool - tool does eventually make a update facility - who settle whenever I run

  System Information Link: http://www.filedropper.com/systeminfo

  [1] this is a new installation, so nothing has been pre-installed.

  [2] the only antivirus that was installed is the one that is included in the google pack.  I took it...

  [3] SP1 does not appear as an update

  [4] I'm strongly considering just clean wiping and [do a clean install]

  A1. If Vista was preinstalled on the computer when you bought it and you use the OEM disks (or hidden restore partition) to reinstall Windows, any antivirus free trial which initially is preinstalled on the computer will be reinstalled, but not valid.

  A2. You have therefore no anti-virus application installed. I see.

  A3. There are several prerequisite updates that must be installed before SP1 will be offered. See...

  Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service Pack is not available for installation via Windows Update
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948343

  A4. Since you do not have an antivirus application installed, it would be your best bet. See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

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

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "ofhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  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 one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before connecting a flash drive, card SD or any other external disk to the computer:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  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 removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application.

  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

  If you need help, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  Good luck!

  ~ 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

• Need help to find and install the game Chess Titans Windows Vista for XP

  Need help to find and install the game Chess Titans Windows Vista for XP

  Hi SBOYDC130guy,

  We will not be able to install titan of failures on windows XP because it is designed for Windows Vista and Windows 7 and it's built-in game.

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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

• Need help: impossible update IE and Vista - error _80070246 WindowsUpdate_dt000

  I am Brazilian, using a Dell Inspiron 1525 with Vista Home Premium.
  Need help with Windows Update (since June, I just can't do the update for IE7 - use now - and can't update to IE8). All other updates ok, instaled. But with both apears 'error' as this = "WindowsUpdate_80070246" "WindowsUpdate_dt000" - and says it's a mistake not recognized Windows Update.rsrsrsrs
  The same thing for Service Pack 2 KB948465 - failed... Troubleshooting!

  Penny Brasil e uso Dell 1525 com Home Premium.
  Ajuda com o Windows Update, pq desde preciso an atualizacao junho I can not driver IE8 browser o; "por isso desinstalei o IE8, following os passos do Microsoft site, e voltei anterior ao, IE 7 error-mas as 2 atualizacoes, para o IE7 e an instalacao (of novo) IE8 falham - code WindowsUpdate_80070246" "WindowsUpdate_dt000" Usava o NIS2008 (firewall, antivirus e) e troquei em julho pelo NIS2009, sempre updated e ativo.
  O updated Service Pack2 KB948465 falha also ate agora. As atualizacoes ocorreram demais e ocorrem usually (ok).
  NAO sei o pode estar explain.
  Agradea§o any ajuda.

  Hi Gik09,

  Thank you for visiting Windows Vista Microsoft answers forum.

  This problem occurs if the GlobalInstallOrder.xml file is damaged. The GlobalInstallOrder.xml file is in the following location:
  %Windir%\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-Windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16386_none_07289f4cca5f6990\GlobalInstallOrder.XML

  To resolve this problem, please follow the steps mentioned in the link to the following Article:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942968

  Please let us know if it helps.

  Thank you and best regards,
  David

• I am trying to upgrademy vista for the next operating system or even 10 if possible and I can only do what I need help please

  I'm trying to upgrade my vista to the next operating system or even 10 if possible and I can do what I need help please

  Hello

  There is no free upgrade Vista to 7, 8.1, or 10.

  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 7.

  Microsoft sells more than 7; Try Amazon.com.

  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

  @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

  Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 8.1 not install and work properly for you.

  There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

  Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

  "Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "8.1 for Windows system requirements.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

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  How to buy Windows 10:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

  But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

  " System requirements Windows 10"

  https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

  Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

  "FAQ Windows 10.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  See you soon.

• I need help setting up my home network - windows vista.

  I need help to configure my network, I ave a laptop & hubby the computer w / dsl wireless rouuter. If I can get trhis to work, maybe we can work on the printer.

  Original title: help w / home network

  Hi Luvy,

  Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Community Forums!

  Looks like you need information to set up home networking on the windows vista computer.

  We're here to help and guide you in the right direction.

  -What is the number of brand and model of the computer?

  I suggest you to return the items online help and check if it helps.

  Setting up a network home

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/setting-up-a-home-network

  Setting up a wireless network

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/setting-up-a-wireless-network

  To install the printer on the network see Help below articles.

  Install a printer on a home network

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/install-a-printer-on-a-home-network

   

  Share a printer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/share-a-printer

  It will be useful.

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

• Try to install Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and it says this "one or more system components that require the service pack are missing" need help?

  Try to install Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and it says this "one or more system components that require the service pack are missing" need help?

  Hi, Mksethompson,

  What is your model of computer?

  Error message when you try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2: "one or more system components that require the service pack are missing."

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/968279

  Dell issue

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/f/3524/t/19278096.aspx

• I need help for Windows Vista black screen during the connection, even with the login screen removed

  Hey, I have a problem in Windows Vista:

  I've been updating / updated my graphics card and it is the graphics card, I'm updating, after a while, a black screen will appear (PITCH BLACK) and I there is no cursor and I tried Ctrl + Alt + Delete, but nothing seems to work, after I turned off my laptop, starts to load then it was the new dark night! (NO LOGIN SCREEN). Then I turned off my laptop then I constantly pressed f8, then I pressed "Computer repair" then it loads then my screen showed "Another user", then I clicked it then I had to type my ID but I have no details of connection, I pressed on enter with no connection details, but this still does not work because I had to type in my login information. I tried everything, then I went to safe mode and fact a password and changed my admin account type, then I rebooted my laptop, then I have constantly pressed f8 and pressed "Computer repair" then it loads and then my screen showed 'Another user' again... .
  
  PLEASE I NEED HELP! I WANT TO PLAY MY GAMES!

  Hello

  Follow the steps below:

   

  Method 1: Do the Startup Repair to fix the problem.

  See the following article for more information on the Startup Repair:

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

   

  Method 2: Use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  For instructions, see the following article:

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  Let us know if that helps.

• Vista Start everywhere and I have no disks = what to do now? a NON-techie person needs help here

  Vista won't start mode without failure or Normal startup - going "bars" on the screen process and hangs there.  Safe mode, hangs at crcdisk.sys when loading the drivers.  We are talking to remove and rename FILES; WHAT are the files?  Also, I have NO disks that Vista has been loaded on PC.  No solution but the new computer, or? and this USV for device SATA - what do I do?  Create a network with another PC, so you can 'see' your a w / problem.  For a person no - IT, it's all VERY, VERY hard and very disturbing to try to correct.  As the mechanics of the car if you do not drive yet.  Help!

  Bonnie, you are on an online forum, this isn't a team of engineers from Microsoft technical support! It is a voluntary group of people who help others. You only posted your question a few hours ago, you need to chill out and wait for someone to notice your message on the thousand questions here.
  Now, if you want the answer to your question, you will need to provide more information, tell everyone about your pc.

  Who is the manufacturer of your computer? and what version of Vista are you using?

  Your computer may have a recovery partition that can be used to restore your computer to its factory settings. Find out how to get here: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/h/hiddpart.htm
  If your computer does not have a recovery partition, you WILL need a Windows Vista disk you need to somehow download online or get a disk from someone else. Sometimes, you can reorder a replacement from the manufacturer's recovery disc. You will need to check with them.
  If successful to download an ISO of Vista, see: How to create a disk for Vista startup repair
  Once you have the disk, you can perform the repair
  How to fix Windows Vista using Startup Repair automatically
  P.S. Your problem is a common one, there are thousands of guides out there that show exactly how do. Just Google it or go to YouTube.
  If you are unable to do, bring it to a repair shop, they will have to the disks and can do it in a few hours or less.

• How do we install a page active desktop, my windows vista, my xp and windows 7, as all three, I need help please

  I really need to insall a active wallpaper but don't know how to do in this regard, I have a XP, Vista and Windows7 computer, can someone tell me how to on this subject, I really want to put on one of my creations, but need help.

  I really need to insall a active wallpaper but don't know how to do in this regard, I have a XP, Vista and Windows7 computer, can someone tell me how to on this subject, I really want to put on one of my creations, but need help.

  Hey jennyanderson99

  as you ask specifically about active desktop, here's what it is, or in your case what she was before vista released

  Active Desktop is a feature of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 Windows Desktop Update that allows the user to add optional contentHTML on the Office, as well as a few other features. This feature was designed to be installed on theWindows 95 operating system then in force. It was also included inWindows 98 and later Windows operating systems up toWindows Vista, where the feature wasdiscontinued. This corresponds to the version ofInternet Explorer 4.0 to 6.x, but not Internet Explorer 7.

  HTML users can add in place of the ordinary wallpaper as independent resizable desktop items. Items available online can be regularly updated and synchronized so that users can stay up-to-date without visiting the site in their browser.

  Active Desktop works as the technology of desktop widget that allows users to add customized their desktop information.

  Here is information for active desktop for xp

  http://www.ehow.com/how_6366085_make-XP-Active-Desktop.html

  information from wikipedia about active desktop are less than

  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Desktop

  The introduction of the Active Desktop brand attempt by Microsoft to take advantage of the ephemeral trendtechnology push led by PointCast. Active Desktop has imposed a number of "channels" ofdesktop computers that provided information updated continuously, such as headlines and stock quotes, without the user to open aWeb browser of the user.

  Active Desktop debuted during the publication of 1997 of Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, install it as a feature of theWindows Desktop Update offered to users during the upgrade option. The Windows desktop update is commonly referred to as (bad) Active Desktop itself, but it is actually a whole Windows shell to level v4.0 to v4.71, or v4.72, with many changes in the Windows interface, resulting in a level look and features almost indistinguishable from the Windows 98, then again to-be-released. Features include the ability to allow uppercase filenames (the old v4.0 Desktop would forcibly filenames in title case uppercase), the dynamic tracking file selection click configurable, customizable by HTML, QuickLaunch folder display settings mini buttons on the taskbar next to the Start button, improved to Start Menu drag and drop re-organization of the elements and menus contextual click right to rename point etc. With the update, Windows Explorer now has an address bar in Internet addresses that can be entered and driven seamlessly.

  Active Desktop was widely regarded as a failure, with one of the main problems being its use high system and reduction of the stability of the system resources. Although not used^{[citation needed]}, the availability of Active Desktop was decisive for the legal argument Microsoft in antitrust case of United States v. Microsoft , that Internet Explorer has a feature of Windows, not a separate product.

  Later use

  Windows Vista has replaced the Active Desktop withWindows Sidebar (now called Gadgets Windows Desktop fromWindows 7), which also allows the components to add to the desktop. Windows XP is the newest operating system from Microsoft to support Active Desktop. It seems that the 64 bit version of Windows XP supports is no longer Active Desktop. It provides always the option to display Web pages and channels built with MicrosoftChannel Definition Format (CDF) on the desktop.

  Display HTML features are now mainly used for creating wallpapers originals and adding the fields of desktop search. For example, a user can copy the following code to display the search box of Wikipedia on the desktop:

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Warning for Vista: Diagnosis, event id #407 and Vista error: Diagnostics, event #402, need help to solve

  I need help to solve the following issues:

  Warning in the event log: Source diagnosis, event id #407, error #407, 402 # and #408.

  Thank you!

  Julie

  Hello

  1 have had any changes made on the computer before the show?

  2. what exactly is the problem that you are facing on the computer?

  3. What is the full and exact error message?

  4. do you have problems of performance on the computer?

  Method 1:

  Check the link and see if it helps:

  "Error, warning, or critical" events are recorded in the computer a Windows Vista-based Diagnostic Performance/Operational event log

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942910

  See also:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733455 (WS.10) .aspx

  Method 2:

  Check out the links and check if that helps:

  Ways to improve your computer's performance

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/ways-to-improve-your-computers-performance

  Optimize Windows Vista for better performance

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance