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• Windows 7 stuck on 'if please do not turn off or unplug your machine. Installing Update 1 of 39... »

  I installed windows 7, 64-bit on my laptop.  After installation I give shutdown and the message like "if it please do not turn off or unplug your machine. Installing Update 1 of 39... " I kept the laptop for the whole day, but it does not have an update and stuck.  Can't start or restart or I cannot get rid of this screen.  Could someone help me solve this problem.

  Hello
   
  What happens when you force them to restart the computer using the power button?
   
  Remove all external devices and then check if it helps.
   
  Similar question has already spoken here: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/7543beb0-e4a2-495a-810b-a4cea16a29eb
  
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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• Whenever a time disconnecting message 'if please do not turn off or unplug your machine. Installing Update 1 of 1 "... How can this be eliminated?

  Whenever a time disconnecting message 'if please do not turn off or unplug your machine. Installing Update 1 of 1 "...  How can this be eliminated?

  Change your Windows Update settings to NEVER.  Who will stop it immediately.  Then leave forever to keep it from MS to do what he wants.  You will then take the responsibility to do the Windows updates when they should be done once a month, a few days after the 2nd Tuesday.

  I advise my clients to refuse all updates in the WINDOWS which are not labelled SECURITY.

• Windows Vista Home Premium - please do not power off or unplug your machine. Installation of update 6 of 8... Stuck at this stage forever...

  When I closed, printing an update has begun to install.  I received this message:
  If please do not turn off or unplug your machine. Installation of update 6 of 8...
  Now, the system has been sitting here with no action for two hours.  What is my next move?

  Thank you.

  Restore point:

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

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  If restore work not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  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.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

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  If above does not work:

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update 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

• Windows Vista stuck on 'if please do not turn off or unplug your machine. Installing Update 1 of the 17... »

  My another Windows Vista machine has been slain on "if it please do not turn off or unplug your machine. Installation of update 1 of 17 "for 4 hours. I need to close because it's my phone and I travel NOW.

  How can I stop the update and close?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375>

  It helps those answering questions if you provide:

  What version of windows (32-bit or 64-bit) and service pack level.
  you use what browser (exact version).
  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?
  What third-party firewall
  What anti-malware software can be installed.

  · What are the updates that you try to install on the system?

  If the update has failed then try these steps and check if that helps. I suggest you to let us know the number of KB updates.

  Step 1

  Uninstall the updates failed program and features, follow these steps

  a. open Control Panel from the start menu

  b. Select programs and features

  c. click View installed upgrading

  d. uninstall the update failed

  Step 2:

  Reset the component of windows update and then try to install updates, check if the problem is resolved.

  How to reset the Windows Update components

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

  Step 3:

  Install the stand-alone package containing the updates. You can download the stand-alone version of the below link with number:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx> and check if the problem is resolved.

  For more information click on the link 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 and Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

• XP home sp3 can use printer/sp2 vista home premium & files on a network private wireless, but not vice versa. Vista can see xp connected on the entire map, but can not do anything with the icon

  someone on this planet knows!

  XP home sp3 can use printer/sp2 vista home premium & files on a network private wireless, but not vice versa. Vista can see xp connected on the entire map, but can not do anything with the icon (it shows the IP etc. When hovered over with the mouse). tried fix & checked all the rest including the settings found on the masses of internet sites. don't think that this problem is so widespread and not final fix?. someone must know the answer. both computers have norton 360 v6. !. two computers use internet very well through the same network switch. two computers worked flawlessly again, no repairs, no reinstall, not zero other problems ever (always ran 360 and first market backup battery).

  Hello
  I recommend that you search/post this question on the link below:
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/search/en-us/?query=networking%20with%20Vista&refinement=112&AC=1
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• I'm unable to load the microsoft KB 2378111 security update. I'm under Vist Home Premium. I get the error code 80070020

  I'm unable to load the microsoft KB 2378111 security update. I'm under Vist Home Premium. I get the error code 80070020. I tried safe mode, but no luck so far

  Hello

  You are supposed to try it in "Safe Mode with network"; not 'Safe Mode'.

  You need a cable connection; no wireless using this method.

  Start method 3, etc at this link if top is not solve:

  "Error 0 x 80070020 when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install the updates.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/883825

  {Moderator note: Thread is placed in the appropriate forum}

  See you soon.

• Can I download Vista Home Premium somewhere and use the product key I have now?

  Original title: ACER GRRRRR!  Can I download Vista Home Premium somewhere and use the product key I have now?

  I need to reformat my laptop Acer Aspire 5520, but Acer WON'T provide me with the disks required to do... so my question is this; How can I reformat without having to buy a new drive for Windows Vista?  I went to the site of the Acers and downloaded all the drivers, applications, and the bios, but I can't find anywhere on Windows.  Can anyone help?
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  Hello

  It s no vista for free and legally download

  with an acer you never drives with him press Alt + F10 when you see the Acer start at startup screen

  who should begin the process of recovery back to factory settings

  Acer has do provide you with a way to reinstall vista, either way or a recovery (Alt + F10) on your disk partition hard or using recovery discs

  and read this:

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  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

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  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

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

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

• can you please help I am running windows vista Home premium and letters on the keyboard are in french is my question mark key e, what is the problem and how to fix it thanks Dan

  can you please help I am running windows vista Home premium and letters on the keyboard are in french is my question mark key e, what is the problem and how to fix it thanks Dan

  Your keyboard is set to french. To resolve this problem, look at the right hand of the bar at the bottom and you will see a keyboard. Click on it and press U.S..
  I hope this helps.

• Some time ago I bought Photoshop Elements in the apple App Store. I worked well. Now, if I try to start the application I get the message "Please do not run this application within this application package. On the other hand, it please launch Adobe Photos

  Some time ago I bought Photoshop Elements in the apple App Store. I worked well. Now, if I try to start the application I get the message "Please do not run this application within this application package. "Instead, please run Adobe Photoshop elements 13 of your Application folder. I tried this but it does not work. What to do to run the program?

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• Windows 7 upgrade from Vista Home Premium fails continuously at the end

  I tried to spend 3 times.  I ran the Windows 7 Upgrade advisor, and he said that I can directly switch to the 32-bit version of W7.  I currently have 2 SP installed in Vista Home Premium.

  When I run the upgrade, it goes through all the steps successfully. While in the part near the end of the process data conversion (about 5 hours) the system restarts in W7 and then I got an error message stating that the version is not compatible and it cancels automatically to Vista Home Premium.

  Help, please!

  Windows Update has nothing to with the upgrade of Windows. Please repost your question in the support forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ 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

• When install Vista Home Premium computer hangs on the language selection screen. No visible cursor, the keyboard and the mouse does not.

  Hi, when I try to install vista that Home Premium 32 bits on the computer of my son, through the installation of loading files with the gray bar at the bottom, then goes to the screen language selection, at this stage, I can not select anything using the keyboard or the mouse. There is no cursor visible. Keyboard and mouse both work fine in the bios and on other machines. Have used other keyboards and mice on the machine in question, but that makes no difference. Tried another copy of vista, no difference. Tested on Windows 7 install and everything works fine!

  Very confused, thinking that it must be a driver problem, but how about him? Any help is appreciated!

  Hi Rickydg,

  Thanks for posting. Please contact ASUS and see if there is a BIOS update available for your system. Update the BIOS and then try to install again.

  I hope this helps! Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
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• Vista Home Premium Screensaver Aurora and the energy of Windows

  Since 3 weeks I have had really bad luck with 2 of your screensavers and my 4 graphics cards. I'm not sure what kind of screensavers guys do but 2 named Aurora and Windows energy should never have been released to the public without testing, including the impact on your GPU and overheating.

  In the last 3 weeks I was troubleshooting problem vista Home Premium 32 - bit Windows and freezing issues. Card provided with the computer was GeForce 6150 TO work for about 2 months and then computer began to do bad things, freeze, stop, don't work sometimes and some other questions. I thought it was bad GPU so I replaced it with my HIS ATI Radeon X 1950 Pro, this card gave me warnings 12 hours after it has been installed that card is running a little hot and the ATI software will lower FREQ map. This card lasted about 2 days and he died too, but this time model would be just weird points and not whole screen is unreadable. I installed the program called the fan speed to monitor and record what is happening with this card. Computer has been used for business only IE and a few other small programs where ran, no games or anything. Since my last card was fried I replaced it with my GeForce 7900 GT OC, this card gave me the nice amount of needed data, but at the same time, this card lasted only 3 days.

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• I have Windows Vista Home Premium and according to the sites (Microsoft), it is a FREE upgrade to Windows 7, is this correct and where do I go to find the Site to download free upgrade?

  Upgrade Vista to Windows 7

  There is no free upgrade available currently. There was a promotion, but it ended two years ago.

  I heard that if you buy Vista you get a copy of Windows 7 free
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  Franell,
  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Answers community forum.

  Have you tried to install the driver for your device in XP compatibility mode?  You should be able to right click on the file and select Properties, then click on the Compatibility tab.  Here are more detailed instructions:

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/bf416877-c83f-4476-a3da-8ec98dcf5f101033.mspx

  Unfortunately, your device is not listed as compatible with Vista, so it may not work.  You can find Vista compatible hardware and software by visiting the center of compatibility of Vista here:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/

  You can also use your favorite search engine and search the Internet for "Vista compatible floppy drive.

  Let us know if we can provide assistance.
  Thank you

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