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• I have the same problem. whenever I start windows it tells me it is install and configure updates, after 20 minutes he finally - but next time I start exactly the same thing happens - that is every day and im tired of it.

  I have the same problem. whenever I boot windows vista it tells me it is install and configure updates, after 20 minutes he finally - but next time I start exactly the same thing happens - that is every day and im tired of it.

  Hi MartinWithWindowsIssues,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Vista answers Forum!

  I have some steps that may help you.

  Step 1

  Try resetting the component of windows update.

  To do this, click resolve this present in the link below. Click run in the file download dialog box and follow the steps described in the fix it Wizard.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

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

  Step 2

  Perform a scan of the file system [SFC] checker on the computer that will replace missing or corrupt files.

  To do this, follow the steps below:

  1. click on the Start button

  2. on the Start Menu, click all programs followed by accessories

  3. in the menu accessories, right-click on command line option

  4. in the drop-down menu that appears, click the "Run as Administrator" option

  5. If you have the User Account Control (UAC) enabled, you will be asked permission before the opening of the command line. You simply press the button continue if you are the administrator or insert password etc.

  6. in the command prompt window, type: sfc/scannow then press enter

  7. a message is displayed to indicate that "the analysis of the system will start.

  8. be patient because the analysis may take some time

  9. If all the files need replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Vista DVD for this process to continue

  10. If all goes although you should, after the analysis, see the following message "Windows resource protection not found any breach of integrity.

  11. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

  For more information, see the link below:

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

  Joel S
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• my windows vista computer when its loading windows turns black and stops working then starts again and the same thing happens again.

  When I turn on my pc, the system starts the Pentecost a poblem but when windows Vista family premium starts to go the window that allows you to put the password it goes black after a wile it restarts and the same thing happens again.
  safe mode works I have Dome system restore format and reinstall windows and happens again :(

  Hi LGStrike,

  Restore your computer to a point before the updates being installed with the System Restore.  Then proceed as follows:

  1. go in Control Panel , and then select Windows Update.

  2. click on check for updates.

  3. once the results come back, click on the link that shows Important updates and deselect all the updates except the first 3 or almost and install the updates.

  4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you receive the error message.

  Dena
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• 15.0.1 Mozilla gets stuck. You click on the links and nothing happens. No wheels spinning, nothing. I open Firefox in a new window, the same thing. I can fix it onl

  15.0.1 Mozilla gets stuck. You click on the links and nothing happens. No wheels spinning, nothing. I open Firefox in a new window, the same thing. I can only fix it by starting the Task Manager and close all Firefox Windows. [When I launch Internet Explorer, there no problem.] Thanks for your help!

  Clear the cache and cookies from sites that cause problems.

  "Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > advanced > network > content caching Web: 'clear now '.

  'Delete Cookies' sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > privacy > Cookies: "show the Cookies".

  Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is the cause of the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/tools > Modules > appearance/themes).

  • Do not click on the reset button on the start safe mode window or make changes.
  • https://support.Mozilla.org/KB/safe+mode
  • https://support.Mozilla.org/KB/troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

• Since the last system upgraded my menu bar top with wifi and time, date etc etc is hidden unless I have sulk my cursor on it. Same thing with apps from shingles. How can I restore it is always there?

  Since the last system upgraded my menu bar top with wifi and time, date etc etc is hidden unless I have sulk my cursor on it. Same thing with apps from shingles. How can I restore it is always there? bar menus hidden-how do I restore?

  SystemPreferences-> Dock: automatically hide / show Dock

  SystemPreferences-> general: automatically hide / show menu bar

• my firefox browser is currently set to an address that I use the new tags or windows I can't esaped, what is Hoover. It does not work with Hoover. I deleted the trash firefox, but when I re - install the same thing happens.

  Here's what's happening. Somehow a Hoover appears in each tag or the window that I use with FireFox.

  I installed and removed trash FireFox. I then download and the same thing happened with Hoover screen reappeared. I can't even in Hoover. It might have something to do with the default value. I do not know.

  Try Firefox SafeMode to see how it works there.
  
  A way of solving problems, which disables most of the modules.
  
  (If you use it, switch to the default theme).

  • You can open the mode without failure of Firefox 4.0 + by pressing the SHIFT key when you use the desktop Firefox or shortcut in the start menu.
  • Or use the Help menu option, click restart with the disabled... modules while Firefox is running.

  Do not choose anything at the moment, just use 'continue in safe mode.

  To exit safe mode of Firefox, simply close Firefox and wait a few seconds before using the shortcut of Firefox (without the Shift key) to open it again.

  If it's good in Firefox Safe mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to understand that one.
  
  http://support.Mozilla.com/en-us/KB/troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

  When find you what is causing that, please let us know. It might help others who have this problem.

• My Add-ons Manager, do not put the list of modules. I have the latest version of Firefox, but I'm the runing XP windows on all my computers and they all do the same thing.

  My tab of the Add-ons Manager to appear the Add-ons I have installed. He goes to a new tab and everything is there except the Add-ons. The Manager tries to find Add-ons, but half an hour later, he always says the same thing. I have the latest version of FireFox, but the operating system is Windows XP Home edition. This applies also to my other computers. Help, please!

  When you open the tab Manager of Addons, click Extensions .

• If I have two modems in the same office... windows xp can combine two connections at higher speed dial... my question is can I do the same thing for the dsl if I have two lan cards?

  If I have two modems in the same office... windows xp can combine two connections at higher speed dial... my question is can I do the same thing for the dsl if I have two lan cards?

  Hi cliffwho

  You can fill with connections to the LAN. However I recommend you read this first to understand what it is that you do. I hope this helps.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457038.aspx

• When you add pictures to the Vista image folder it creates a folder HIDDEN of the same name with two copies of the same image inside

  I use Vista 32 bit. I started to see this problem when I recently copy photos from an SD card.

  When you add pictures to the Vista image folder it creates a folder HIDDEN of the same name with two copies of the same image inside

  I saw hidden files enabled in folder options.

  Any help is appreciated.

  Hey guys... I found the answer... Problem is with the software vaio content analyzer that comes with the vaio...

  It just search for Vaio Content Analyzer (parameters) and deselect
  
  Video analysis
  image analysis
  analysis of the music

  I went looking for this crazy thing... used almost all types of online scan, and finally to find that it is caused by an internal software only...
  anyway thanks to all... Hope it helps someone in the future :)

• updated Windows SP1 downloaded fine, but I still get notified to install the same thing over and over again... What's new.

  updated Windows SP1 downloaded fine, but I still get notified to install the same thing over and over again... What's new.

  Hello

  I understand that you are warned to install the update even repeatedly. I'll be happy to help you with this problem.

  (1) did you do changes on the computer before this problem?

  (2) you have Service Pack 1 installed on your computer successfully?

  (3) are you advised to re - install the Service Pack 1 update again?

  (4) you receive an error message when you try to install Service Pack 1?

  Method 1: I suggest you run Microsoft FIXIT from the link and if the problem persists.

  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 2: I also suggest you to follow the steps from the link and check if it helps.

  Windows Update or Microsoft Update repeatedly offers the same update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910339

  For reference:

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

  I hope this helps. Try the above steps and get back to us for assistance. We will be happy to help you.

• After the signing of hotmail, he says that I've not sighed out completely. It is said to close all other open windows and erase cookies, but how ever I try the same thing happens every time by disconnecting.

  connection problems on hotmail through msn

  After the signing of hotmail, he says that I've not sighed out completely. It is said to close all other open windows and erase cookies, but how ever I try the same thing happens every time by disconnecting

  Hello richardcatchpole,

  The best place to ask your question of Windows Live is inside Windows Live help forums. Experts specialize in all things, Windows Live, and would be delighted to help you with your questions. Please choose a product below to be redirected to the appropriate community:

  Windows Live Mail

  Windows Live Hotmail

  Windows Live Messenger

  Looking for a different product to Windows Live? Visit the home page Windows Live Help for the complete list of Windows Live forums to www.windowslivehelp.com.

• Window update the same thing over and over again.

  I asks me to download the same update again and again, its: Microsoft Visual C++ pack 1 redistributable Package (K82538242) service, I downloaded several times and whenever it says it succeeded, is it really all new or is it the same thing and why it does this?

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  `~`

  How to hide an update in Windows 7

  A. click the Start button, click principally made programs, and then click Windows Update.

  (B) in the left pane, click check for update.

  C. after receiving the results of the analysis, please click to see the available updates under the install updates button.

  D. Please right- click the update (KB2538242), and then click hide update.

  Refer to this post that addresses a similar issue and follow the suggestion given by Kosh Vorlon - a regular contributor here.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_other-windows_update/kb2538242-this-particular-update-is-installed/794fe18f-4F65-404A-8361-68c6d6ef6a22>

  06/24 / 1107:21: 33 am

• When I try to defrag, a window opens and closes and a file download-security warning. A loop repeats. Other programs to do the same thing. Please help me fix this loop? SOS?

  When I run defrag, an IE window opens and closes and a file download-security warning comes up and asks me to run or save the file name: c:\windows\system32 dfrgui.exe, if I hit then another warning of IE - sec stands up and says 'the Publisher could not be verified. Are you sure that you want to run. I struck and the loop repeats. I run a diag of the F10 boot menu with dell. They say that its software and non-material, pay! Microsoft says that Dell is responsible. Other programs to do the same thing. I've updated and rerun my AVG security without error. We are automatically updated, and no other programs were added. Please help me fix this loop? SOS?

  Vista - open file - security warning
  http://www.Vistax64.com/Vista-security/125044-open-file-security-warning.html

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212/#appliesTo

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/929135

  Your programs launch properly from Safe Mode?  Or Normal Mode if you create another user to test with?

  Vista advanced boot options
  http://Techblissonline.com/Vista-advanced-boot-options/

  Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click on your drive icon / properties / tools / error checking.  Try first by checking do not each box (that it will run in read-only mode) to see if it reports any problems file or hard drive.  If so, restart it by checking both boxes and restart to allow him to attempt to fix any problems found.

  I see a lot of recommendations here for programs such as -

  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  SuperAntispyware
  http://SUPERAntiSpyware.com/

• I get windows did not start and each time that I reboot I get the same thing.

  * Original title: Windows7

  O my pc displays a boot device error so I put in a disk hard new1tb and reinstalled Windows 7 and install goes ok just a little slow, but after the installation is completed after the first reboot I get windows did not start and evry time I reboot I get the same thing tried several hard drives and get the same error not sure of the material cause I can load in the bios very well any help would be great

  In addition:

  Clear CMOS - 3 ways to clear the CMOS - reset the BIOS

  The setup of the BIOS or UEFI firmware, search for UEFI settings so that you can follow special steps to install UEFI below.  Also set SATA controller on AHCI, hard drive, all on first start (or if UEFI Boot Manager WIndows).

  Then just follow these steps for a clean reinstall Windows 7 making sure to remove all partitions up to unallocated space to make it cleaner.   Follow special steps if you have a UEFI BIOS, which will have a system partition EFI in Managment of disk instead of reserved system (MBR) and make sure that the SATA controller is set to AHCI.

  Other important to overcome optmizations install them hedges here to resolve the failures of Windows Installation 7

• Windows 7 64 bit worked very well and when was time to save I get the cyclic redundancy check, I try several times and made the same thing I need help please

  worked very well and when was time to save I get the cyclic redundancy check, I try several times and made the same thing I need help please

  Hello Hans,.

  Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community!

  According to the description of the problem, you have problems when you use the backup on Windows 8 feature.

  Please answer these questions to better understand the issue and help you:

  1. are - what you're talking to backup and restore functionality on Windows 7?

  2 have you made any changes to the computer before the show?

  It is perhaps to cause bad sectors on the hard drive, run the disk check to repair bad sectors

  Check your hard drive for errors:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

  Important: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.

  For more information:

  Backup and restore: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope the helps of information. Don't answer if you need assistance, we will be happy to help you.

• Windows 8 cursor jumps in the existing text and continues to type here rather than the finish line that I am on, anyone else spotted the same thing?

  Just upgraded to Windows 7 to 8, using MS Office Word 2010, worked well on Win 7, but now type text and the cursor suddenly jumps into the existing text and continues typing, rather than the finish line that I'm on.  Thought, I was accidentally touched for touch pad or other keys, so now consciously look for this but can find nothing on my part.  Have experienced it before with a processor OS Linux and Open Source, when the OS has been updated.  Think there may be a loophole to WIN 8.  It also happens when keying in the screens like this, that has happened twice while here. Someone else spotted the same thing?  Or is it just me?

  Also, anyone know how to disable "Open Tap" on the Mouse touchpad of the notebook, its annoying, I could disable in WINDOWS 7 but cannot know how Win8.

  Thank you very much for your help, the setting was not really there, but you gave me the name of the device, so I was able to download the right driver from

  http://www.Synaptics.com/resources/drivers

  above mentioned just in case anyone has the same problem. The site recommend to go with the hardware vendor's website, but ASUS has wrong driver, one of the above works fine.

  Its such a relief to be able to settle this problem - THANK you

  Lets see if it sorts the problem MS Office too.