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• Installed new module memory for laptop, found original was bad, while windows Vista does not start by going blank after the "status bar".

  I have a Windows Vista running on a Sony VIAO laptop and has been updated with level 3 to 4 GB of memory. During the memory test, I found that 2 GB of original module was bad and replace it with the new 2 GB module end back where I started with 3 GB. However, Windows starts only at a little past the rectangle with 3 points moving ("State Bar"?) and them it goes to black and the desktop never appears. I tried to roll back to the last working version of Windows settings, but always the same results.

  What can I do now? Is there a way to check and fix disk errors?  Is it possible to install Windows XP Pro or I have to go to Windows 7.  I even has System Mechanic Pro running on this laptop and it did help some casued the problem. It's as if the disc is damaged for some reason any.  Only with Vista felt this helpless.

  It seems to me that the new memory you have installed is bad or incompatible with the system.  First, remove all chips and reinstall them and then try to make sure that they are correct and secure again - don't just press them in place, effectively remove and the replacement and make sure they are in the right direction.

  Boot from the Installation of Windows Vista genuine disc (or you can borrow from someone) or a recovery disc with recovery options included in this topic. If you do not have a floppy disk, you can make a bootable recovery disk by using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD (perhaps made on another computer, or perhaps in SafeMode with network if it does not - that would be a good sign if it is true). You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.  Select recovery options and follow the instructions until you see the menu.  Once there, select the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool and run it and see what it says.  If it detects problems (and I suspect it might), you may need to replace the new chip memory.

  I hope this helps.  If this isn't the case, after return and we will try other options.

  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.

• Windows Vista has problems to install the update for Office home and Student 2007

  I can't widow vista to install an update for Microsoft office home and Student 2007. I have to uninstall and reinstall the program from the cd that came with my pc and that has not worked. Can you tell me why I have a problem with it.

  I can't widow vista to install an update for Microsoft office home and Student 2007. I have to uninstall and reinstall the program from the cd that came with my pc and that has not worked. Can you tell me why I have a problem with it.

  Hey bluefeather1964

  It comes to the installation of vista operating system instance

  You'll have to repost in the windows update forum

  and tell them everything error codes and the KB numbers when repost you it

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

  This is the normal error code 646, that you get with the office updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• File sharing between two computers with DIFFERENT Versions of Windows (XP & Vista)

  I just bought a WRT54G4 Wireless-G router broadbad & am a n00bie to this any thng in network.  I like the current state of things now, all considering that both my desktop PC (Windows XP Home Edition) & my laptop wireless PC (Windows Vista Home Premium) are online (local & Internet) BUT I can't seem to get things while my desktop PC sharing files which can then be read and otherwise accessible by the laptop.

  Here's what I'm trying to...

  * Have BOTH computers access the Internet via a private network (which I already managed to do)

  * Having the Office to share files that are accessible (wireless or not) from my laptop

  Essentially, I want to be able to use the TWO HDs according to needs.

  My office is an old computer AMD Duron 1 Ghz. with 512 MB RAM & can handle a FEW small spots, but the big gun is my laptop (A 1.86 Ghz. Intel Pentium with 3 GB of RAM). Because of his speed & memory, I would like to have the laptop handle larger & more intensive tasks.

  Although my laptop has a smaller hard drive compared to my office (A 136 GB HD in the office (200 GB) compared to a 141 GB (I guess this HD is around this size, but since it came pre-installed, & I am currently leasing to buy, I don't know), I would like to be able to use if possible of the TWO HDs.)  All I need is for both computers see the two HDs & all the files on it.

  I tried implementing the sharing of files, as shown elsewhere on the Linksys site, but he lost when I rebooted both my computers, since that's what the page told me to do (I followed Windows XP as the Office has all the files that I want to share & Windows XP is the operating system of the desktop).  Should I have not done this?

  In addition, my ultimate goal is to GET RID of the big bulky monitor I connected to the back end of my desktop PC & all simply use the laptop instead, because it does not take a lot of desktop space.  Y at - it an emulator "Virtual monitor" or software of some sort that I can download (for FREE please ) that will allow me to see the jobs of all the computers on my network, just as if I

  had REAL monitors?  If so, where could I find one?

  In short, together, I have accomplished a lot lately since I bought the router & linked computers, as you can see, I still need help & I've got some learning to do.

  Any help I can get would be MOST appreciated.

  See you soon

  Pat Cook

  Denver, CO

  Make sure that the file and printer sharing is enabled...

  Also, make sure the computer are in the same workgroup...

  Default workgroup in Windows Vista has been renamed to WORKING group. In Windows XP, the default workgroup name is MSHOME...

  Also go into the computer on each computer software firewall and set it to "trust", other computers on your network.
  If your firewall or PC security program maintains a list of approved applications (also known as a "zone of confidence"), so make sure that your router is in the zone of confidence on your firewall...

• My Windows XP has problems with shlwapi.dll

  My Windows XP has problems with shlwapi.dll and there are plenty of sites to download, but they all want money, why don't misrosoft not has an answer for this problem. When I try to update to internet explorer 6 to explore 8 then the error always pops up saying: you have a problem with shlawpi.dll and he can not continue... Very very frustrating.

  In general, it is not a good idea to download dll files.   See, for example, http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findtheproblem/qt/dll-download.htm

  If you explain more in detail what your problem is, including providing the full text of the error without paraphrase, it is likely that someone in the appropriate Microsoft Answers forum will be able to help.

  Because it seems that your problem is related to Internet Explorer, you are more likely to receive help if you post in the forum Internet Explorer, where there are already many threads dealing with issues of shlwapi.dll on IE: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/Search/Search?SearchTerm=shlwapi&CurrentScope.ForumName=ie&CurrentScope.Filter=&askingquestion=false

  If you look through some of these threads, you can find the answer to your question without further delay.  If not (or if you just want to watch), do not forget to include not only the text of the error message, but also the version of Windows XP, you have (Home, Pro, Media Center) and its service pack (start > run > winver > OK).

  And, based on this thread - with what seems to be your exact problem - also include responses to the following questions (there no answer, certainly because the OP has NOT provided to the request for information):

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

  2. do you have a free trial Norton, or a test of free McAfee [a] come preinstalled on the computer when you bought it? (No matter if you have never used or activated).

  3 is installed WinXP SP3?

• Cannot connect two computers with Blackberry Bold 9700

  Hi, I use Windows Vista Business on my laptop and desktop. Recently, I tried to connect via bluetooth, but computers don't have a pair with my Blackberry Bold 9700. I was able to locate computers on Blackberry but unable to enter the PIN on computers when you are prompted. I noticed that the two computers do not have loacte the Blackberry for matching.

  Hello

  You can check the configuration of Bluetooth with BlackBerry connectivity.

  http://www.BlackBerry.com/BTSC/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB04132&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_SUPPORTISSUE_1_1&dialogID=778835513&StateID=0%200%20778821766

  Also check the computer settings to add a Bluetooth device.

  Set up a Bluetooth compatible device

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-a-Bluetooth-enabled-device

  Change settings for a Bluetooth compatible device

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-settings-for-a-Bluetooth-enabled-device

  The problems with Bluetooth devices

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-Bluetooth-enabled-devices

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• How to bridge two computers with their own operating system, Server1 to Server2 in the same room.

  Original title: bridge two segents HOW?

  Seem like MS does not explain how to fill two computers with their own operating system-> beautiful graphics and he said it's possible-> we know how to add segments to the bridge after its creation?  Server1 to Server2 in the same room.

  This issue is beyond the scope of this site and must be placed on Technet or MSDN
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home

  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home

• Can I install Acrobat Pro DC on two computers with one subscription? I have my mac for the trip, but a PC for my office. I only use one device at a time - don't want to buy two subscriptions. Thank you

  Can I install Acrobat Pro DC on two computers with one subscription? I have my mac for the trip, but a PC for my office. I only use one device at a time - don't want to buy two subscriptions. Thank you

  Yes, your license allows this.

• How can I transfer? two computers running windows 7 and she wants to give me one of them, but it first wants to transfer or share all his stuff from one to the other.

  my mother has two computers that are running windows 7 and she wants to give me one of them, but it first wants to transfer or share all his stuff from one to the other. We network cables and such can I connect the on computers and share information from one to the other?

  Hello

  To connect two computers with a cable, not a router, it must be a crossover cable.
  These are special cables, but they are not expensive.

  (You can configure a network or a host group (see below))

  Connect two computers using a crossover cable (XP - Windows 7 may be the same)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/connect-two-computers-using-a-crossover-cable

  It is a description however computer stores will sell them at low cost.
  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_crossover_cable

  Amazon - example of a crossover cable
  http://www.Amazon.com/Belkin-components-CAT5e-crossover-cable/DP/B000067RFT

  --------------------------

  You can also use Easy Transfer

  Transferring files and settings: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/transferring-files-and-settings-frequently-asked-questions

  How Windows Easy Transfer makes setting up a computer easier?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-does-Windows-easy-transfer-make-setting-up-a-computer-easier

  Windows 7 Easy Transfer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows7/products/features/Windows-easy-transfer

  How to get an easy transfer cable
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/how-to-get-an-easy-transfer-cable

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  These should help:

  Create a homegroup
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-HomeGroup

  Homegroup from start to finish
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/HomeGroup-from-start-to-finish

  Access to files and printers on other homegroup computers
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/access-files-and-printers-on-other-HomeGroup-computers

  File sharing essentials
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/file-sharing-essentials

  Share files with anyone
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/share-files-with-someone

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  More help at these locations: (Vista references also apply to Windows 7)

  Vista - LAN
  http://www.onecomputerguy.com/Networking/vista_network.htm

  Vista network and sharing Center
  http://www.onecomputerguy.com/Networking/vista_network_sharing_center.htm

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

  Home network, wireless network and computer networking Made Easy
  http://www.home-network-help.com/

  Windows Vista tip: How to install and connect to a wireless network
  http://www.watchingthenet.com/Windows-Vista-tip-how-to-Setup-and-connect-to-a-wireless-network.html

  Networking tutorial home
  http://www.tehnomagazin.com/computer/home-networking-tutorial.htm
  Practically networked - everything you could possibly want to know.
  http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Two copies of windows vista to startup.

  I have two copies of windows vista to startup. How can I remove one of the copies?

  1. Close all running programs and open the windows if you are back on the desktop.
  2. Click on the Start () button.
  3. In the search box of the Start Menu () type msconfig and press enter on your keyboard.
  4. The System Configuration utility opens
  5. Click the Startup tab.
  6. You will now be on the screen start as shown below options.

     

  Click on the Vista boot entry you don't want > delete it.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  To solve your problem correctly, reinstall Vista using a custom Setup to remove whatever you already have installed versions of Vista:

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Try to set up a direct parallel connection between two computers in Windows XP Home edition

  I tried to set up a direct parallel connection between two computers in Windows XP. I have the right cable (CAT 5 Ethernet connection) and you can set up the connection on my own laptop, but when I go through the installer on another laptop it create new connection-establishment of advanced connection--> when the next window opens asking me to choose between "accept incoming connections" and "connect directly to another computer" (which I need to select) for the second option is grayed out and not can not be selected.

  The same thing happens when I try to implement the same connection between my laptop and the desktop we have. All of these computers are running on Windows XP service pack 2. I really need help with this because I'm about to start pulling my hair.

  Any help would be very, very, much appreciated.
  Thank you

  Hello

  Check it please this subject http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=3423&messageID=11170

  I hope this will help you.

• After installing Ubuntu 11.04, Windows Vista has disappeared.

  Original title: Windows vista is missing

  After installing Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) my other OP system Windows vista has disappeared. I don't get a menu to choose which OP system I want to use. The grub menu 2 does not include an entry for windows. My computer directly boots into Ubuntu. I tried to put the installation disc in the status bar to try to recover the system but nothing works. Can someone help me please? Isetta cordially.

  Hi Isetta,

  It seems that after installing Ubuntu, grub 2 took control of Boot Manager and changed the boot sequence. To change the startup entries to get Vista, you must contact Ubuntu for assistance on changing the grub boot entries 2.

  You can see the following link to get in touch with Ubuntu.

  Ubuntu Forum

  Hope this information is useful.

• Windows Services has problems and get the error code 80246008 when I try to update windows

  I have 64 bit Vista Home Premium.  I have disabled UAC for short time (just to stop and restart).  Immediately, Windows Services has problems and my services files seem to suffer (fixit would not fixit).  He could have a latent virus that only suspended in no time I had disabled UAC?  I run the computer as an administrator, which I now realize is a problem.  I have a firewall and protection ESET and had all updates until two days ago, if that's any help.

  Also note: BITS of problems that seem to be linked to the system events to COM + service problem - she won't start - error 230: the pipe state is invalid.

  1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956706

  Error message when you search for available updates on the Windows Update Web site or on the Microsoft Update Web site: "0 x 80246008.

  2. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910337
  If the fixit does not work in the article, read the article to other troubleshooting suggestions.

  PS - repair tool: http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=7997 (64-bit)

• Update of Windows Vista has changed format of tools/start bars.

  Updated Windows Vista installed today (Apr 28, 11). After restarting, the tools/start bar bar returned to the old gray Windows (classic?) format. I tried everything but can't retrieve the standard Vista graphics/format. The customization tool said that it is set to the Standard Format.  Antone have a response to that?  Thank you.

  Hi JohnMash,

  I suggest you follow the links provided and check if it helps.

  Why are some Visual elements will automatically turn off?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-are-some-Visual-elements-being-automatically-turned-off

  Solve problems with Windows Aero

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

• My installation disc for windows vista has an option "fix." This option allows to reset lost passwords?

  original title: repair windows

  My installation disc for windows vista has an option "fix." This option allows to reset lost passwords? If yes how?

  Hi Martine regina,.

  We will not be able to reset the password by using the option repair; you will need password reset disk.

  For more information on the same, you can check the link below:

  What to do if you forget your Windows password:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

  Create a password reset disk:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Create-a-password-reset-disk

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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