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• XP is slow after all service packs and updates. Is there a summary of Windows XP that includes all upgrades and runs FASTER?

  I reformatted my Dell 2.4 ghz pc (only 512 MB of ram) to the original state of xp. It was incredibly FAST.  But to run programs, I was forced to upgrade to service pack 2. Service this pack 3.  It is slower than molasses in January in Chicago.  Microsoft has an XP consolidated and updated that includes all the security updates and new features in 1 integrated fast program?

  Spin Norton - bought after that it came with the machine.

  Ah! Norton applications are notorious for not not upgrade (or uninstalling) itself. This gives a whirlwind:

  1. download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  3. After completing some you have a copy of your handy product key, uninstall all Norton software (including LiveUpdate and everything Norton Add ons) via Add/Remove Programs.

  4 IMPORTANT! -Online activate Windows Firewall immediately after the restart.

  NB: Now you're "working without a net": no to ANYTHING else online (e.g., navigation, reading e-mail, chat) until you have completed step #7 below!

  5. double-click on the file that you saved in #1 above to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  6. do a clean install of your Norton application, using your product ID & reboot: http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080514162318EN

  TIP: Do not activate or install additional modules of Norton (for example, Norton Anti-Phishing) immediately.

  7. manually and repeatedly run LiveUpdate until you get a prompt "no update more".

  8 test cycle.

  ~ 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

• OK, I have a legal copy of vista Home premium with service packs and updates from microsoft and want to start clean with a clean installation I do not have the original, only recovery and put installation disc at level Express disc?

  OK, I know that this may be simple for most, but I have an of a moment _ this find.  As I said legal copy that has been saved... I backed up all my files on DVD, I don't care if I lose all the programs that I can always download them later.  Basically I want is that it was when I brought home the first time.  I searched high and low for the original disc of Vista but no luck.  I do not have people upgrade at any time, but I was not able to find a definitive answer about it online.  Not too complicate it again but I have 4 GB of ram and processor can run 64-bit, and I have 32-bit curently I'm sure you know where I'm going with that.  I know a little about how to do it, but want reasurance and direction from someone who knows hit safe and ready to help.  Any person who get end to this nightmare for me will be really appreciated.

  Shaun

  Contact the manufacturer to obtain a set of recovery discs original (for a fee) and use them to make the initial installation.  Activate it.  Then you can do the upgrade and activate that.  You must install the original operating system in order to install the upgrade.  If you are going from 32 bits to 64 bits that cannot be done with an upgrade - which requires complete and clean installation.

  Here is the Microsoft policy on replacement software; http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Problem with windows update and Service pack 1 for Vista 32 bit.

  A screen will appear that says I need to download the Service Pack 1 for Vista. He also says that it is more optimal to download the much smaller file, through Windows Update, rather than on the site. But when I check the Windows Update, it did not for me to download. Update verification that history does not display it has been downloaded before, even if the other Windows updates have been. Do I need? Should I download the version + 400 MB of site or there at - it another way to download smaller files for my PC only? Any help appreciated. Thank you! Here is the text I copied and pasted pop up I got.

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   
  A problem with Windows Vista
  Windows Vista has stopped working properly.

  This problem has been corrected in Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).

  What is a service pack?

  An update to software that combines new security and performance with existing updates improvements. Service packs can contain new features or changes to the design of a product.

  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  Determine if your type of operating system 32-bit or 64-bit.

  How will I know if my system type is 32-bit or 64-bit?

  Click the Start button, right-click computer, and then click Properties.

  Under system, you can view the system type.

  The average of 32-bit and 64-bit?

  Both 32-bit and 64-bit refer manner that your computer (CPU) CPU processes information. The 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows are designed for use in computers with 32-bit processors or 64-bit, respectively.

  For more information, go online and read this article for Windows Vista online help:

  32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

  Check online at Microsoft Download Center to download and install Windows Vista Service Pack 1:

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for 32-bit systems
  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for 64-bit systems
   
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  In the end, P.S. - know what long and thank you in advance for taking the time to read and respond.

  In addition, unrelated question. Does anyone know why my computer would always have an icon in the lower right shows a storage device mass that I did not and when nothing is plugged into ONE of my USB remove locations?

  Ralleny,
  Regarding mass storage disks that appear, you have housing of memory card reader on your PC?  Usually they will appear like this.  I have a HP at home that has a Bay of 5 card reader to the front and I see the same type of items that you see. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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• Vista Service Pack 1 update fails - computer will not start and cannot be repaired

  The computer which is an Acer desktop computer, running Windows Vista Premium.  In the last 6 months updated Vista tried Service Pack 1 update to install Vista about 8 times and failed every time a reason any.  Just before this latest incident, a facility was "cancelled" in the Middle for some reason any.  I restarted the computer and almost immediately was advised that there is an update, which turned out be SP-1.

  I started the update, and some time later I received a message that the update was successful, and that he had to be restarted the computer.  I clicked on the button restart and the Installation continues during the shutdown.

  When the computer tried to restart initialization failed and I ended up after several lines of information that looked as if it might be checking drivers and then information began to look as if she might be reading the register lines.  Each line has 2 numbers separated by a slash (/), who scored on a single line at the top of the screen, (white letters on black background) after a certain time the count to stop with the line of text of flickering on the same entry.

  It is the line that goes to the screen when the information keeps changing.

  !! 0xc01a001d!  37636/92292 (\Registry\Machine\components\winners\x86...)

  Since the failure of the Windows Vista SP1 update, when the system begins to start, after a short while, he starts playing what seems like lines in the registry, and after a few moments he always stops with the same accurate information just flicker.  At this point, it seems that this scenario will continue forever.  The hard drive is accessible, as if trying to read something, over and above.  The hard drive light flashes, instead of being on regularly, but only for a while.  After that, even the flickering stops.

  I have tried to start mode without failure, then after loading some files and after some time (5 or 10 seconds) the displayed files always end with the same file at the bottom of the list and what seems to be a status extend the message please know...  Shortly after the screen is empty, the fails to start and the computer is restarted.

  Usually what will happen is that the computer will begin to start up again, but because the previous boot failed, it asks if you want to go to startup repair, which, at first, seems to work fine, but after a little time it brings up a dialog box asking if you want to restore to the previous good Restore Point.  The display will then return to the same routine he had previously, and she runs to always if not interrupted.

  If you click the Cancel button, a message appears indicating that you cannot interrupt the current process, so the only way that you can try something else is to Shut Off the Power in now the switch down, permanently.

  [Note: the notes above have not all accurate messages, Word for Word, exceot for the Hex error line.]

  Hello
   
  Thanks for posting on Microsoft Answers.
   
  Try to put the folder windows update catalog distribution and software
  Try the following steps:
  1. Insert the Windows Vista installation disk into the disk drive and restart the computer.
  2. When you are prompted to restart from the disc, press any key.
  3. When you are prompted, configure the language to install, time and currency format and keyboard or options for method of entry that you want, and then click Next.
  4. on the page to install Windows, click on repair your computer.
  5. on the System Recovery Options, click the version of the Windows Vista operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next
  6. in the System Recovery Options page, click command prompt.
  7. type cd C:\windows\winsxs, and then press ENTER.
  8 type ren pending.xml pending.old, and then press ENTER.
  9. in the registry editor, find and delete the following registry subkey:
  HLKM\Offline Components\AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving
  HKLM\Offline Components\PendingXmlIdentifier
  HKLM\Offline Components\NextQueueEntryIndex
  10. at the command prompt, type exit to quit the registry editor. Press ENTER.
  11. click on restart
   
  More information:
  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
   
  Hope this helps
   
  Kind regards

  Niranjan
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  
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• The installation of Service Pack 2 for Vista failed. I tried several times. Message reads "not successful." "Element not found". I click on the 'Détails' link and it shows the following error: ERROR_NOT_FOUND (0 x 80070490).

  The installation of Service Pack 2 for Vista failed. I tried several times. Message reads "not successful." "Element not found". I click on the 'Détails' link and it shows the following error: ERROR_NOT_FOUND (0 x 80070490). I tried in several ways through the links suggested to solve the problem and nothing has worked.

  
  

  I turned to the forums and I saw that many, many people have the same problem with Vista SP2 Upgrade. Microsoft and several of its Vista customers realized that Vista has a lot of problems, but people who have need of the service. Being able to download and install the SP2 can make Vista more stable, but I get the same message mentioned above, and so I am sure are a lot of other people who are trying to get Service Pack 2 integrated into Vista.

  0 X 80070490 - ERROR_NOT_FOUND
  Corrupted system file; You will need to perform an upgrade on the spot or reinstalling the operating system.

  The error you receive occurs if there is corruption in the manifest of component maintenance base.

  Ignore the title: the "Windows features" dialog box is empty in Windows 7 or Windows Vista, or you receive an error message that includes the following code when you try to use Windows Update: "0 x 80073712".
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931712
  "Explains the SFC / Scannow.

  A repair install is the usual solution of SFC/scannow does not work.

  You receive an error code "0 x 80070490" when you use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958044

  NB: If you have installed SP1 for Vistahttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537

  Step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the * UPGRADE option is not available because SP1 has been installed.

  Uninstall SP1

  See also:

  How to overcome error 0 x 80070490 when installing updates in Windows Vista/Server 2008
  http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archive/2008/09/29/how-to-overcome-error-0x80070490-when-installing-updates-in-Windows-Vista-Server-2008.aspx

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Update Service pack 2 for Vista Home Premium; A LOT of mistakes happened

  Hello

  I have problems with the installation of Service Pack 2 for Vista Home Premium.
  -tried 3 x to install it via the updater failed.
  -tried downloading manually in vain.
  -Setup always failed.
  After trying to install it manually and after restarting, I logged. Then Windows asks me to activate now.
  -J' tried to activate Windows online, and retype your product key, but once I typed the product key, the Activation of Windows Client stops working. The problem is InPageCoFire Error Status Code: c000009c
  So I try to use SystemRestore for her. But the same thing happens.
  I hope you can try to help me...
  -Kirstinkaye

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support, initially planned to end on November 26, 2009, has been postponed until February 26, 2010, so move on! Availability of support chat or messaging differs depending on your location. Some questions may require that more support for which he is advanced a charge.  Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 & select appropriate category (i.e., download problem;) Installation problem; Problems after installing a service pack). ~ 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

• I can not install the Service Pack 1 update to my 64 bit Vista system. Get the 66A error code

  I tried several times to install the service pack 1 update on my Vista 64 bit system. It is always fails and gives me the error 66 has code. When I click on using this code I get nothing.

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack update Vista Forum; the link below:

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

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• It says service pack 1 for vista is installed, but when I re-boot, sometimes also not installed in my updates

  service pack 1 for vista is not install on my laptop.  It downloads it, acts as if it is install and even says it is installed but when I go to my updates, it shows it as not installed.  I went through the motions on many occasions and I need an answer to why, please

  Hello

  It is the Forum of operating system setup Vista that you're in.

  This Information Microsoft can help you resolve problems that you encounter during the installation of Service Packs for Vista.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  And there is a Forum that Microsoft has put in place for problems with Vista Service Packs. If repost you the Forum they will definitely try to help you here...

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistasp/threads

  Or you can repost you this link in the Windows Update Forum.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update?page=1&tab=all

  See you soon.

• Cannot install Service Pack 2 update on my Vista 32 bit computer. (error 0x800f0818)

  original title: cannot install Service Pack 2 update on my Vista 32 bit computer

  Through the windows update install Service Pack 2 and keep getting error 0x800f0818.  Have run fixit and the tool of analysis, but always in error.  Looked this error but can't find anything about it.  How can I fix it?

  I think that what PA bear is coming in the post previous is that service pack will contain Vietnamese Windows updates necessary for their release.

  A little/sorta...

  KB2555917, KB2507938, and al. (which dates from July 12, 2011 & before) would have been the last installed if updates Vista SP2 is not installed yet.

• trying to install vista service pack and get the error code 8007312... need help

  I am trying to install a vista service pack and continue to receive error code 8007312... need help please

  Hello

  1 did you change on your computer?

  I suggest you to follow the links and check out them.

  Error code 0 x 80073712 when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/957310

  How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

• Impossible to solve the problem of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 update! (error code 80073712)

  original title: could not resolve the problem of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 update!

  Hey there,

  I got Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 in my laptop when I bought it. Recently there was no updates of security (e.g., KB2481109) to install it into my system with a error: 80073712 and I had received a notification from windows to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2update. I tried to install it from windows update, but I got the error: 8024200d. I read the solution on this site and followed by download the stand-alone file and install "System Update Readiness Tool" (KB947821). ". After that I downloaded the standalone version "Windows Vista Service Pack 2" (KB948465) and tried to install it, but I got the error: 800f081f. "» I did Scan SFC which there is "no question of integrity" in the system, uninstalled "Avira Antivirus software" and again tried to install Service Pack 2 , but again, I've got the error: 80073712 After all this I couldn't solve the problem. Please provide some tips if anyone has solved the same or has a solution!

  Thank you very much

  UD

  Hi Electrocuteud,

  You have access to a Windows Vista installation disc? If so, follow the steps in this document to perform an InPlace upgrade. This will reinstall Vista without making any changes to the files and programs on the computer. Even if your data and programs must be safe, it is always advisable to make sure that you have a recent backup before major changes on the computer.

• picked up my computer and does not, Windows xp media center edition service pack 2 update

  I got my computer and now it will not refresh, I'm under version2002 service pack 2 for windows xp media center edition, I did another time and of the load down a service pack and don't remember what you

  Hi DeirdreGrimes,

  Windows Update no longer works if you haven't installed XP SP3. To check your level of service pack system, click on start, run and type "Winver" in the Run dialog box and click on 'OK'.  If your system already has XP SP3 installed, you can try reset the windows update components by referring to the link below.

  There are prerequisites for the installation of Windows XP SP3. You can find them by reading the link below.

  Steps to take before installing XP SP3

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  How to reset windows update components

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

  If your system does not already have SP3 installed, you can:

  Download and install XP SP3 fron the link below. (Ignore the warnings on THIS subject the professionals and network facilities).

  Windows XP SP3.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=24

  Windows XP SP2.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=28

  If you encounter problems installing XP SP3, you can refer to the procedure described in the link below to resolve an installation failure.

  How to troubleshoot a SP3 Installation fails.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

  Let us know if this is useful to provide feedback. Good luck.

• Service packs, security updates, and the performance of the PC

  First turn off let me say that I am certainly NOT too computer savvy... I know my way around, but do not know what things to say or do... That being said... My computer runs very slowly, even though I have downloaded MSE, clean space disk and Defrag... I was looking on my installed programs, and I have SO MANY service packs and security updates! (1) how security updates day and service packs? (2) they occupy space and make my computer run slower? (3) is it OK to delete the service packs and security updates

  1 - security patches close security holes that have been found or improve security in some way. Service Packs are large infrequent updates that contain a selection of 'wound' of many previous updates as well as adding features/features additional.

  2 & 3 - Microsoft/Windows updates take little space, but not a huge amount. However, given their importance and usefulness, I highly recommend that you leave alone, and then assign windows Update automatic recommended settings. If you start to remove the updates in a timely manner without the necessary expertise you can cause you problems.

  Even if you say that you've defragmented & used cleaning disc, there are a few other things to look at in this article:

  http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/maintenance/speed.aspx .

• I finally down loaded and installed service Pack 1 for vista is when he died

  Downloaded SP1 after 2 visits to microsoft solve this centre, there was something like 6 attempts this month to download SP1.
  Itconected to the down loaded and installed himself off the machine. It works and it starts upeither to launch repair (recommended) or normally.
  repair can't fix.
  Normally starts to load, then a back line? loading orders? begins to roll things like 1592/88609...dll, or.sys etc, until it freezes on
  !! 0x0c01a001d! 9073/88609 (\Registry\Machine\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\...)

  How can I make it work. Can I uninstall via the command-line... no restore point prior to download SP1

  Hello

  Perform the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  Try to do a restore of the system of the Windows Recovery console using the Vista disc. Read the following article to do the same thing: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

  Method 2:

  You can try to access the Windows Recovery console prompt and see if you can manually remove Service Pack 1 on your computer. Here are the steps to remove Service Pack 1:

  1. open a window to the Windows Recovery console command prompt.

  2. run the following command, depending on the version of the Windows Vista service that you want to uninstall:

  • For Windows Vista Service Pack 1: C:\temp\Windows6.0-KB936330-X86.exe x:C:\temp

  Note	This command assumes that the file Windows6. 0 - KB936330.exe is located in the C:\Temp folder

  3. He must create a sandbox environment before you can continue to step 4. This allows you to manage safely an untrusted program. To create a sandbox, type md, sandbox.

  4. to remove the Windows Vista service pack, type or copy and paste the following command, depending on the version of the Windows Vista service that you want to uninstall:

  • For Windows Vista Service Pack 1: start /w pkgmgr.exe /m:c:\temp\Windows6.0-KB936330-X86.cab /up s:sandbox

  In this command, NNN is x 86, x 64, or IA-64.

  If these steps successfully uninstall the service pack of Windows Vista, and this resolves the issue, you are finished.

  Here is an article that will give you different methods on how to remove Service Pack 1:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

  Hope this information is useful.