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• Windows Vista boot problems, after an automatic update

  Can someone help me with the boot?
  When I start my laptop it goes until is displayed: 'No configuration update 3 of 3' and all stays at 0% for 1 or 2 minutes and after it stops automatically. It restarts again and appears the same following 2 minutes and stops.
  How can I fix this without having to install the DVD? I don't have the installation of my Windows DVD. But with on DVD with also windows vista, I tried to fix it, he showed me that it is not a compatible version of vista on the DVD.

  Hello

  I guess that part of the question could be a driver which is really old or similar should not be loaded.

  This exit Windows updates on (after you have access) and stop the updates of the driver to load.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  You can use the solutions in this KB - 3 methods and I listed a little help for them below

  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

  Method 1: Start Windows Vista with the Windows installation media and use the repair feature

  How to do a startup repair in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  You can also do a safe mode startup repair to access the Recovery Options If you have them available
  or use the DVD as described above.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  Try recovery options Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  Method 2: Start the system in safe mode and then use the system restore feature

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can also do a restore of the system of starting with a Vista disk.

  Method 3: Rename the Pending.xml file, and then change the registry (this method is part of the advanced troubleshooting)

  See article below for that.

  You can use this method on the updates that have this problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Hide the update (click right - HIDE in the updates of Windows) and go to the Microsoft Download Center to download
  and install it.

  Microsoft Download Center
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

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  Once you are in Windows I was running once again reset here as a precaution.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Hope this helps sort it out for you.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• I can't start windows Vista, I get this message: Loadkey failed with error 1016

  Hello. I can't start windows Vista in all configurations. I get this message: Loadkey failed with error 1016 (sthive = 0).
  I get the same message when I try normal or safe modes. The mouse and keyboard do not work. I have
  don't know what to do next. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Victor

  Hello and thanks for your reply. The problem has been fixed. I'm not exactly sure how, but that's what happened. When I'm at a screen that says "repair windows" the cursor would not move to click on proceed. When I had almost gave up and was will wipe the hard drivbe and do a clean installation of "Windows 7", I turned on the computer and got to repair screen and the cursor was somehow operable. I clicked on continue and the computer fixed itself and has been running as good as new since. The computer is 'HP' office and running "Vista".
  Thank you and this problem is solved. Victor1244

• Cannot start windows vista: bugcheck 9f

  Title: bugcheck 9f, parameters = 0x3, 0xaf5fc030, 0xaf5fc030, 0x84e6c648

  my laptop crashed and closed, and I don't know what to do. can someone help me please.
  yesterday when I turned off my laptop it's ok.but today when I pressed the power button, it started normally
  He showed only two options:
  'launch start up repair (recommended)' or 'start windows normally '. Startup Repair cannot fix the problem and start windows normally does not work, it remains just on page load for hours.
  the problem is bugcheck 9f, parameters = 0x3, 0xaf5fc030, 0xaf5fc030, 0x84e6c648
  I really need my computer soon, and I do not have the windows cd .i don't really know what to do someone help me please

  Hi Ak_609,

  1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
  2. When you receive the error message from error checking?

  First unplug all external devices (except keyboard and mouse) and then try to boot to the desktop and let us know the status.

  Method 1

  Check if the computer starts in safe mode and after back with the results.

  Start your computer in safe mode

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

  Restart the computer to return to normal mode

  Method 2

  If the computer starts in safe mode then I would suggest you to perform control and clean boot if it helps.

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is at the origin of the problem in normal mode.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

• Error when starting Windows Vista

  "This application has failed to start because BHO.". DLL was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.

  and

  "IE3SH Application has stopped working properly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. »

  and

  When you open a tab in Windows Explorer I get a "Script error, do you want to keep running the script, yes or no?"

  Hi Buster12345,

  1 when was the last time it was working fine?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  3. you get script errors in Explorer Windows or internet explore?

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer causes the error at startup.

  I suggest that you perform a clean boot and check.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See the link below to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  See the Microsoft article below as well as try the steps mentioned if you are referring to internet explore.

  How to resolve script errors in Internet Explorer on Windows computers

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308260

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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

• Cannot start windows Vista in safe mode.

  I followed these instructions to start Windows 7 in safe mode:

  I tried to start windows vista in safe mode by using the following:

  1. Click on the Windows icon in the left bottom of the screen while Windows is running in normal mode.
  2. Click on the arrow located to the right of the lock at the bottom of the popup menu symbol
  3. Choose "restart".
  4. I restart the computer, press the F8 key and hold.  I tried at the beginning of the sequence to reboot and after that the light appears on the mouse, but still before the windows logo appears.
  5. Restart the computer in normal mode.
  6. I tried the key down and also tried pressing the F8 key several times both giving the same results without success.
  7. To eliminate the possibility of a bad keyboard, I switched from keyboards with the same results.

  Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?

  You tap f8.

  You can have a F-Lock key in the upper right corner of your keyboard.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html

  Read the other way at the link above.

  Table of contents > Vista.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Start Windows Vista or graphics card problem problem

  OK have a problem with Windows Vista here. Its pc of my grandmothers, only a year or two. (office) My brother went in safe mode and came back with a restore point. He said it worked, but now, the screen goes black trying to open windows.

  What's happening...
  It starts showing the status of the drives and ram memory and asks me if I want to install through F10 (which works) then it goes to the "Windows was extinguished not correctly." And it gives the offer of
  Safe mode
  Safe mode with networking
  Safe mode with command prompt
  Normal windows startup
  The security mode through the long load upward and then a black screen and an arrow of big white mouse I can move.
  Normal windows opens with the quick bar Windows... then nothing. Just a black screen and a white mouse arrow. Of Cntrl Alt Del does nothing and only thing that makes something happen hit SHIFT 5 times. It causes a beep and a window opens asking if I want to use StickyKeys. Other then that I had nothing.
  I'll try to find a Windows Vista dvd to repair.
  Part of me wonders if it is a screwing display driver. As I said some stuff shows up to save for windows, so it's a small chance, but to think what anyone.
  Care,
  Windows Vista Edition home premium
  HP Pavilion p6110t

  Hello

  If you start Windows, see a desk white or black with no icons, video card problems are the most common cause of this problem.

  Try the following troubleshooting steps:

  Method 1: Access your computer and reinstall your current video driver

  Uninstall your video driver and allow Windows to re - install:

  1. click on start and type device manager in the search box

  2. click on device under Programs Manager

  3. Select the video driver and uninstall

  4 restart your computer to allow Windows to reinstall the driver

  Note: Once the driver is reinstalled, you may need to restart your computer to complete the installation. In addition, you will also need to adjust the resolution of the display to its previous value.

  Method 2: Turn on the video resolution (640 x 480) and then update your video card driver

  If the resolution of the registry problems does not work, perform the following steps to activate the video resolution:

  1. Click the Start button, click the arrow next to Shut Down and then click on restart.
  2. Press F8 before the Windows logo appears.
  3. In the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to select activate video low resolution (640 × 480) and press ENTER.
  4. Log your computer with a user account with administrator rights.

  If you can see your desktop, there is a problem with your video card. Try to update your video card driver. For more information,.

  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

  Method 3: Start your computer in Mode safe mode and disable your video card

  If activation low resolution and then update your video card driver do not work, perform the following troubleshooting steps to disable your video card driver:

  Start your computer in safe mode

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

  Note: Safe mode starts Windows with a limited set of files and drivers. Startup programs do not work in safe mode, and only the basic drivers needed to start Windows are installed

  When your computer restarts, if you can see your desktop, there is a problem with your video card. Try to update your video card driver. For more information:

  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

  Method 5: If these steps do not resolve your problem, try to boot mode safe again and follow the steps in the system restore to restore your computer to an earlier point in time.

  What is system restore?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

  Note: System Restore affects file system of Windows, programs and registry settings. It can also make changes to scripts, files, batch and other types of executable files created under any user account on your computer. System Restore does not affect personal files, such as e-mail, documents, or photos, so it cannot help you restore a deleted file. If you have backups of your files, you can restore files from a backup.

  If this still does not have the problem, contact your computer manufacturer or the technical support for further assistance.

  It will be useful.

• Start repair cannot find a problem, but are still unable to start Windows Vista successfully.

  So here's the skinny.  I have a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit.  I came home today and I tried to start it up, it got to the point where the bar is be thrown backwards and then what seems to have been that a BSOD flew for a fraction of a second the power cut and the system restarted.  Restart Start Up Repair did not work (you cannot determine the problem).  Could not start safe mode, and when I went to all our restore points had mysteriously disappeared the system recovery.  I checked the material widely to find errors, and it doesn't seem to be a hardware problem.  Since at this stage would not worth the hassle to track down a Vista Home Premium disc to make a repair (which I'm not sure would work based on reading other forums) a Windows 7 upgrade would solve the problem?  If that won't accomplish anything, I at least would be able to rifle through the old partition and get my stuff is back with a fresh install of Windows 7 on a new partition?  What can I do, or I am the GROUND.  There are a lot of things on this computer and I would be sad to lose.  Unfortunately, we are a company household risky here and nobody listened to me when I said that we really need get an external hard drive to make a backup, so we don't have not one.  Help would be greatly appreciated.

  Hi Loveofsporks,

  You are able to start Windows now? If this isn't the case, follow the steps below.

  1 restart your computer and immediately press the F8 key until you reach the menu Advanced Boot Options.

  2. Select Disable automatic restart in the event of system failure

  3. restart the computer.

  4. After you receive the exact error message.

  For an upgrade to Windows 7, you must be able to boot into Vista. A clean install would solve your problem if it's related software. Regarding your data, try to connect the hard drive to another computer as a slave drive to see if you can recover your data. You can check in the recovery software from 3^rd party in option.

  * With the help of third party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Dena
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Vista freezing, problems starting mode safe mode, Windows Update does not work, etc.

  Hi all. I am operating Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1, 32-bit on an HP Pavilion dv6000.

  My problems started about two months ago, when I installed several updates through Windows Update. I started having problems with my USB ports (even if these pilots were not being updated) and the computer was never able to close successfully. I tried to uninstall these updates, but that did not fix the questions I had. I have also installed software (AutoCAD 2007) at the same time and uninstalled, nothing helps.

  Then my computer started to freeze after running for a few minutes. Time seems to vary from 5 minutes of good use for 1 hour, but I found that it works only because this so long, I only open a program or file and use it all the time (for example, reading a book in Adobe Acrobat format). If I try to open the program or additional files, go to control panel, etc. (read: if I do everything related to Windows Explorer) the computer crashes. I can still move my cursor but none of the windows meet, and I can't ctrl + alt + delete to enter the Task Manager (I get a black screen).

  I was manually shut down my computer every time that happens and boot in SafeMode several times. Sometimes when I try to start safe mode it is hampering the crcdisk file and turns off. It happens not every time, however. Sometimes, when it starts it running the disk check, and there has been some index files that it has been deleted and orphaned files that it has been moved.

  I tried to do a system restore to a point before the updates I've installed in October, but my computer has no points system, restore even if he says it was their creation before you install these updates.

  The last problem is that when I go to Windows Update, it says that I have never checked for or downloaded the updates in the 15 months that I've had the computer - is not true, I, he lost at the time of all the record of it. So although I would like to provide you with wonderful with a record of what I've updated and people uninstalled, I can't because all this information is gone. In addition, I can't connect to the internet to try to check the news updates, because our internet service runs a USB modem, which is not communicating properly with my computer.

  I hope someone has an idea of what's going on. I just can't understand the common point that all these questions arise, my technology skills are somewhat limited, so I hope for a relatively easy solution.

  Sarah

  BTW, all my files were backed up on external drives.

  I don't know Jack about computers, but I don't know that I went through almost exactly the same thing.  My pc was ok, then in a month or two, it took a nose dive.  something I did was too that much could not think of everything.  A friend told me to reset my bios to default settings and see what happens.  After having spent only 7 hours trying to teach myself on bios, I got stabbed in this area and it worked.  Everything is great runnng.  Now I can even right click on icons without crashing.

• Problem starting Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  Windows Vista Home Premium OS would start when I turn on the computer. I have to cut the power and then turn on to restart the system. My computer is a HP Pavilion dv2500 laptop purchased in mid-2008. I use the system repair, System Restore, etc, but I still have the same start-up problems. Can help me to offer a solution for this problem.

  You can easily check if it is a hard drive problem.  To test your hard drive, check the manufacturer and then get the diagnostic utility of: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/hard-drive-support/302602-hard-drive-diagnostic-utilities.html.  If she failed the test, replace it.  If she passes the test, then it's probably nothing wrong with it.

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  You can also test it with chkdsk:

  Go to start / all programs / accessories / command prompt and right click on command prompt, and then click Run as administrator.

  While in the command prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and enter and let it run.  It will scan and attempt to resolve any corruption or bad sectors on your hard drive and remove especially as a potential cause.

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  I don't know how to test wireless card, except by the permutation try it with a known good to see if the problem is resolved, and if the problem moves.

  I hope this helps.

  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.

• Satellite L300D-11 a - do not start Windows vista

  Hello

  When I turn on my computer, I get the following error message:

  Error recovery for Windows

  Windows cannot start up. A change of equipment or software that has been recently achieved may be the cause.

  If the windows files are damaged or misconfigured, you can start the repair tool to help you diagnose and fix the problem. If the power was interrupted during startup, choose start windows normally.

  Start the (recommended) Startup Repair tool
  Start windows normally.
  After a while windows automatically selects the first option and try to load windows in recovery mode, but then, I get the following error:

  "The installed software could not start. Click ok to shut down the computer.

  When it stops and I start the computer again, I get the same error message when I started with the 2 options of recovery mode or start windows normally.
  When I select 2. option (start windows normally), it loads windows and after some time restarts and then I get the same error with two options.

  I tried to boot from the CD (recovery disk, vista bootable cd) and computer attempts a while but then he gave up and start again starting from the HARD disk. (I changed to boot from the CD first in the BIOS).

  Anyone know how to fix this?

  I have laptop Toshiba model nr: L300D-11

  Hello

  If I understand your message, you tried to boot from recovery and MS Vista CD disc and no recovery disk worked not the Vista CD.

  Is this good?

  Hmm that's very strange... Perhaps you could remove the laptop HARD drive and could put it into a USB external HDD enclosure.
  Then you could format the HARD drive using another computer.
  After that, you could try to reinstall new OS

  Please also enter the BIOS and set it to the default settings the compatible SATA mode value and try to boot from the Vista CD again

  Good luck

• Compaq Presario SR5130NX: Cannot start Windows Vista after failure - HELP!

  Hello! My building has undergone a complete failure so 4 days ago I used it. Power resumed 3 hours later, but I was not able to log on since.
  
  
  
  
  
  Normally, I turn on my PC, and about 30 seconds later, a window pops up asking you my password. After entering it, the PC come by my office. Now, when I turn on the PC, it brings me to a blue screen with a mouse cursor in the Center (which I can move), but there is nothing to click on.
  
  
  
  
  
  When I press F8 during the boot process and choose an option from the window "Advanced Boot Options", I still can't start my computer normally.
  
  
  
  
  
  Here's the "Advanced Boot Options" I tried, after consultation with my brother a little more PC-savvy:
  
  
  
  
  
  1 repair your computer - after I see my black screen that is usual with the words "Microsoft Corporation" under the green bars that scroll from left to right for about 15 seconds, a blue screen appears with the mouse pointer in the Center (which I can move), but there is nothing to click on.
  
  
  
  
  
  2 mode safe - while the PC display several files on start up and down, it stops on "Loaded: \windows\system32\drivers\disk.sys" for about 20 seconds, then proceeds to a black screen with the words "Safe Mode" in the 4 corners and the mouse cursor at the Center (which I can move), but there is nothing to click on.
  
  
  
  
  
  3 safe mode with network - see "Safe Mode" above.
  
  
  
  
  
  4 safe mode with command prompt - see 'Safe Mode' above.
  
  
  
  
  
  5 last known good Configuration (Advanced) - see "repair your computer" above.
  
  
  
  
  
  6 start Windows normally - see "Repair your computer" above.
  
  
  
  
  
  7 debug mode - see "Repair your computer" above.
  
  
  
  
  
  I downloaded a DVD recovery based on Linux in knopper.net, allowing me to access important files, which I copied from the desktop to an external hard drive (4.1 GB iso file).
  
  
  
  
  
  PC Windows XP of my brother has a recovery disk, but my Windows Vista PC did not come with one. I've seen a few paid versions, but looked resources due to cool weather and free shipping.
  
  
  
  
  
  I can't tell if I have the 23-bit or the 64 bit version of Windows Vista, so I downloaded both versions of an open source sourceforge.NET startup repair, which I burned on 2 DVDs. After you run the startup repair program using two DVD, the diagnostic results have been uploaded online at ubuntu.com for review and technical analysis. Here are the links:
  
  
  
  
  
  http://Paste.Ubuntu.com/16018001/
  
  http://Paste.Ubuntu.com/16019372/
  
  http://Paste.Ubuntu.com/16040380/
  
  
  
  
  
  The last report ended with the words "start managed to fix...".  You can now restart your computer. "But I always encounter a blank screen (black or blue) when I try to log on to my PC.
  
  
  
  
  
  Here are my details of PC, if it is useful:
  
  
  
  
  
  Desktop Compaq Presario SR5130NX
  
  Serial number: [personal information]
  
  Product number: GC667AA
  
  Warranty end date: October 5, 2013 (according to Compaq/HP.com)
  
  
  
  http://support.HP.com/us-en/product/Compaq-Presario-SR5100-desktop-PC-series/3436764
  
  
  
  
  
  Thanks for any help you can provide.

  Hello

  Since you already have KNOPPIX I try Gparted and use it to 'clean up' the score because it will stop in an impure State.

  NTFS

  [1]

  [11]

  NTFS-3 g / important

  GParted will try.

  Also, I would consider the old problem with fat systems, floppy disks etc. which sometimes a copy of sys files from a floppy disk to a hard drive has reactivated a bootable system.

  So, if system files have been damaged, then replace them since a Setup disk.  Because he goes to options, what kind of work.

  https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Vista_startup_process

  • Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr.exe)

  • Windows operating system loader (Winload.exe)

  • Recovery of Windows loader (Winresume.exe)

• Halo 2 for Windows Vista compatibility problems?

  I have problems of execution of Halo 2 for Vista after installing it on my Windows 7 installation.  Whenever I start it, it immediately goes to "No answer" as soon as it loads.  I tried to start with the compatibility options for all versions of Vista (plain, sp1, and sp2) but nothing works.  It seems to freeze at the part where it loads in the Games for Windows Live components.  I saw elsewhere that people have problems with this and that by removing completely all Games for Windows games and executives charge then reinstall them with Halo 2 first worked.  This has not worked for me, and after some further experimentation, I decided to check if it was a hardware problem, so I did a clean install of Vista and had no problem if he started.  All my drivers are up to date, but I can't find any more away.  Any suggestions?

  My computer is an Intel Core i7 920 on an Asus P6T with 6 GB of RAM running Windows 7 Ultimate x 64 with Nvidia GTX260 graphics.

  Developer, student, professional computer

  Yes of course a lot of people have problems.

  Here a few other sites:

  http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/p/8000/74420.aspx#74420

  http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/t/8958.aspx

  http://www.modacity.NET/forums/showthread.php?22030-Windows-7-walkarounds-%28Halo-2-for-Windows-Vista%29

  You can also try a clean boot .

• Cannot start Windows vista 64-bit is not after installing SP1

  When SP1 is installed, it will ask to "restart now" click on that and it not his "disconnect", then moves to step 1 of 3. " arrives at 97% and restarts. When it starts and happens to where windows should load up, it just goes to an error screen that says...

  "Unable to start Windows. A recent hardware or software change might be the problem. To solve the problem:

  1. Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer.
  2. choose your language settings, and then click "next".
  3. click on "Repair your computer."

  If you do not have the disk, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.
  File: acpi.sys
  Status: 0xc0000098
  "Info: Windows failed to load because a required file is missing or corrupt.

  Now I can put in the disc of windows and repair and it will load and everything is good but not SP1 and if I try to install again, the same acpi.sys error again.

  I changed the power settings for monitar and readers do not turn off if the system is idle for long periods of time. I have reformat the HD does have 2 attacked together but spent the 1 hard drive and changed RAID.  This change has been to try to understand why my computer would hard lock. So far it isn't hard lock now. just can't update vista SP1 now. No update problem when he had 2 hard drives had attacked

  Any help would be great.  THX

  Hello

  Microsoft has released the analysis tool system update to resolve certain conditions that could cause the installation of updates and other software not only not for work. You don't have to manually run this tool. This tool is offered automatically through Windows Update on computers that have a condition that the tool could solve.

  System update readiness tool is available on the Windows Update Web site. To obtain this update, follow these steps:

  1. click on start-> click on Control Panel, and then click Security.

  2. under Windows Update, click check for updates.
  Important This update is available on Windows Update only to computers that have a condition that the tool could solve

  The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

  Download the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista (KB947821) package now.

  For more information, see article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

  All the best!

  Diana D D

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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• Windows Vista update problem

  I'm running on Windows vista SP1. (I know there is a SP2, but can't get it)

  If I try to update via windows update I get an error: Code 80240016. If I try manually when I get to the posting form, I can not get this page to load, I get another error. Also I can't get updates from Toshiba. I have a great internet connection, update is the only thing that does not work. I recently lost the ability to play music from itunes, but the player still works, so I know this isn't a sound problem. I've had the computer for a little over a year now and it started about a month ago and so far windows customer service isn't being helpful. I tried a number of patches online, but none work, can anyone help me? What could be to keep me update Windows and Toshiba? Also, I tried disabling all firewall that I know I have, and that doesn't always.

  Error message when you try to install the updates on the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site: "0 x 80240016.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/957307

  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?

  A (another) Norton or McAfee application has already been installed on this machine (for example, a free trial version which is preinstalled when you bought it)?

  ~ 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