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• Vista Home Prem (64-bit) - black screen with cursor in the top left

  Hello

  When I turn on the laptop, all I get is a black screen after screen of the bios at startup. Never done anywhere. He won't let me go in safe mode, it will not go to any login screen. I tried Startup Repair with Vista disc, and he says that it's been fixed, but still does not start. I've done it many times. I tried to let the part installation that moves the windows to the windows.old and creates a new copy of windows, and this did not fix it. I tried hitting CTRL-ALT-DEL in the black screen and this causing the laptop to reboot.

  If anyone has any ideas, maybe something, I may have missed. I tried almost everything people have posted here. I wouldn't completely re - install if I have to.

  Thank you for your time.

  Here is the information on the computer. Save time of requested specifications.

  Gateway MD7818u 15.6 "720 p HD for laptop computer - Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 Cache) - 4096 MB 667 MHz DDR2 RAM - 500 GB HD - 802.11a/g/Draft-N - 8-Cell Lithium Ion battery - Intel GMA 4500MHD - HDMI - Ethernet Gigabit LAN - 8 x DVD - RW - 1.3MP Webcam - Vista Home Prem (64-bit).

  Hello

  Because it is a windows.old the re - install should be fixed if possible. Since then, there is not your
  the choices are a clean installation, which seems to work since the new installation of drive has done, or is a hard-
  problem of dishes with the old drive.

  Black screens are very difficult to manage. You can put the drive in another computer or in a
  external USB box and saving the data on removable media. Then put the reader in the
  computer and do a clean install.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Vista Home Prem SFC/scannow__

  Having read the previous questions answered forum, I did the sfc/scannow and my WRP found not able to repair corrupt files... To be perfectly honest with you, I bought this pc 2007 - Vista home Prem was already not installed no drive.  I saw an answer to no disc 32-bit vista problem... so the vistax64 is what I am suppose to use.   I don't think I have enough ram to make a 32 to 64... If I had the $$$ to buy more ram... I would just buy another pc at low price... I know that it is from viruses... I did the malware and spybot... I did secure network mode...

  Hi antweeeza,

  In order to fix the system files corrupted on the computer, you will need to have the Windows vista installation disc.

  Use the Windows Vista installation DVD to perform an upgrade on the spot. An in place upgrade keeps as much of your personal data and settings as possible and just replace all the system files on the computer.

  For more information please see the link below the option 1 section.

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

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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

• want to remove network and start over, vista home prem

  Have a Vista home prem (primary) machine and am networking with XP (secondary) machine.  I have a wireless set up and, subsequently, a small business network. I would like to erase and start over with a cable from my router network cable.

  Hello

   
   
  Follow the below mentioned article:
   
   
  Disconnect your computer from a network or network drive
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disconnect-your-computer-from-a-network-or-network-drive
  
  Reference:
   
  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows
   
  Host and network small office: recommended links: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Home-and-small-office-networking-recommended-links

• I have re loaded vista home prem but its saying that my activation code is in use

  original title: ACTIVATION
  I have re loaded vista home prem but its says my activation code is in use, what do I do?

  This is normal - you must activate by phone.

  If this fails, publish a report MGADiag...

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag tool
  (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 )
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please

  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you a) in the case of your machine (or inside the battery compartment), but does NOT quote the key on the sticker!
   http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

• Connection to a RAS server, sitting in an evroment of Windows 2003 domain via a VPN using Vista home Prem

  I'm trying to set up a laptop users to connect to our network, they have Vista Home Prem, and everything seems fine until it tries to register to the computer on the network and come up with the following error message
  "Error 720: a connection to the remote computer could not be established."  "You may need to change the network settings for this connection "
  After a long and stressful search I have yet to find a reason for this error pickpocketing and other users connect correctly by using the same VPN settings, but they have Vista Business.
  is there a problem with Vista Home Prem? What can I do to fix this?

  Thank you

  Hi Grantinfotool,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site.

  Virtual private network (VPN) is not supported by Windows Vista Home Premium.

  Sight from the link http://www.microsoft.com/australia/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/default.mspx

  For more information, you can also publish your queries to Microsoft TechNet community.

  Diana
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• How can I add a screensaver for Vista Home Prem 64 bit

  I tried to add screensavers on my Vista Home Prem 64 bit OEM OS home built office & they will not install on the menu screen saver. They are installed in the system, but they will not show for use in the screen saver settings. I also have another problem... when I download some programs they not add a shortcut on the desktop or the program from the button start all programs list. I have to go to my C drive & find them in programs / programs x 86 and then create a shortcut. Someone at - it a fix for these problems?

  See if the screen saver is installed in the folder System32, and not the SYSWOW64 folder?

  "Third party screensavers in Vista 64 tend to settle in the wrong directory. The .scr file needs to go to SYSWOW64 instead of System32... where you will find this as they are probably. Simply transfer them in 64-bit file and they should be displayed."

  http://www.Vistax64.com/general-discussion/100968-screensaver.html

  When you install everything that comes with a Setup.exe, right-click on the .exe and select the "Run as Administrator" option.  See if that gets your sorted shortcuts.  Same thing with screensavers if they come as a Setup.exe.

• can I switch from 32-bit win vista home prem 64-bit win vista home prem?

  can I switch from 32-bit win vista home prem 64-bit win vista home prem?

  Yes, you can, but you need to back up and do a custom installation. There is no place on the way to upgrade from Windows Vista 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Installation and relocation of Windows Vista
  Back up your files - Microsoft Corporation: software, Smartphones...

  Boot from the Windows Vista DVD
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows Vista click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

• How to get a windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit installation disc?

  My computer is an emachine T5086.  It has Windows Vista Home Premium and when loading drivers they stop loading at "windows32 drivers/crcdisk sys. I don't know what that means.

  Then, the computer restarts and asks me to install my windows installation disc for repairs.  F8 on reboot is not available as an option.  I don't have a repair option I turn on the computer and hold down the F8 key manually.  I don't have a windows disk or recovery disk and I can't to where I can find a restore either point.

  How to make a windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit installation disk?  I have my product key. Or where can I get one?

  Hello

  There are different methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact the manufacturer of your computer, eMachines and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  http://www.eMachines.com/EC/en/us/content/home

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Vista home prem 32 has 4 GB Mem.,

  My Vista home prem 32 a 4 GB Mem, but windows uses only 1.27 GB forcing excessive paging & slowdown system way down... How can I fix it?

  Hello

  I suggest you follow the link and check.

  System memory shown in the system information dialog box in Windows Vista is less than expected if the 4 GB of RAM is installed
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929605

• Reinstalling Windows Vista Home Prem Upgrade

  I have a Windows Vista Home Prem Upgrade of retail, and I'm reinstalling on a clean hardrive on another computer because my old computer crashed. After resettlement on the new computer with a new hardrive it tells me that I need a previous version of windows before installing. Is there a work around to send a fix me?

  Hello

  do you need an operating system prior to the upgrade of

  It is the sense of a license upgrade

  ______________________________________________

  If you do not have an earlier operating system to upgrade, you may be interested to go instead to a full license for Windows 7:

  so eager to upgrade to Windows 7, it will depend on if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has windows 7 drivers available for your computer/laptop as to whether Windows 7 will work properly on your machine

  check with them

  and read this

  Windows 7 upgrade advisor (you need an operating system that is installed to run this)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Windows 7 system requirements

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  Compare editions of Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  Windows 7 Compatibility Center to check software and hardware compatibility:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 price:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

• Acer laptop Vista Home Prem to Win 7 Home Prem upgrade, will be stay again drivers intact for Win 7?

  If I buy the Win 7 Upgrade kit for driving my Acer laptop from Vista Home Prem to Win 7 Home Prem, will be the drivers remain intact for Win 7 or do I have to manually look for them online?

  Hello

  you will need to go to the website of Acer and see if windows 7 drivers are available for your model and bring manually

  http://support.Acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx

  for any repost of issues of windows 7 in the forums of windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/default.aspx#tab=2

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• the upgrade of vista home prem to 7 ultamate is coward programs

  I keep reading all the postings about losing programs I loos programs if I'm upgrading from vista home prem to 7 ultamate is coward programs

  Hello

  You should not lose your programs to upgrade from vista home premium to windows 7 ultimate

  but you send messages in the wrong forums

  Here is the vista forums

  Try the repost in Forum windows 7 the link below

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/default.aspx#tab=2

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  • Office & Customization
  • Files, folders, & search
  • Game
  • Hardware drivers &
  • Install, upgrade, and activate
  • Internet Explorer
  • Music & Sound
  • Networking, mail, electronic, & updated online
  • Maintenance & performance
  • Photos & Video
  • Programs
  • Security, privacy, and user accounts
  • System repair & recovery
  • TV and movies on Windows
  • Windows Update

• Can I Exchange BONES? I have a laptop running Windows 7 and desktop running Vista Home Prem Home Prem I have the OS disc.

  Hi, can I Exchange OS? I have a Dell laptop under Windows 7 Home Prem and a desktop Dell running Vista Home Prem. I have the OEM operating system disc. What I would do is put Vista on the computer laptop and Windows 7 on the desktop. The office is very capable of running Windows 7 BTW. Thank you

  Hello

  N °

  You can not do

  Dell machines come with preinstalled operating systems

  the operating systems pre-installed are OEM licenses

  OEM licenses are tied to original material, they are installed on this machine life

  When the machine dies dies of windows with her license

• I have a laptop with Vista Home Premium installed. My plan is to install Win 7 and then move on to Win 10.

  Original title: Vista to Win 7 to win 10

  I have a laptop with Vista Home Premium installed.  My plan is to install Win 7 and then move on to Win 10.  I have a new full version of Windows 7 Pro SP1 with an activation key.  I have experience update to Win 10 of Win 7, but worry about the installation of Win 7 over Vista.  I guess I have to do a clean install.  There is no problem to meet the minimum requirements of 10.  Can someone give me some advice on the start-up of the conversion of Win 7?  Just insert the disk?  Everything has been backed up and it's ready to go!  Thank you.

  Since the family migration to Windows Vista Premium to Windows 7 Professional it will install a clean place, why not simply use your Windows 7 Professional product key to perform a custom Windows 10 Pro install from the go?

  I don't see the need to bother installing Windows 7 Professional.

  To learn more:

  How to download official Windows 10 ISO files

  then

  How to: perform a customized Windows installation

  To learn more:

  How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key