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• SE error message: "elements not found" when installing Windows Vista SP2

  Original title: error please help

  I am running vista and currently have service pack 1 to install most programs it said I must have service pack 2, although I tried to install manny time either through the window system update or if a download on the microsoft site and I sill get the messege even while trying to install "no items" and an error code weird, I searched and google ect but don't watch until someone could please help me with this as a carnt install the basic things I need for example: microsoft word-. -.

  Please help before I end up spending 200 + just to buy a new Tower

  Hi jasonv123,

  You can read the following article and try resolution 2: run the system update readiness tool and check if you can install Vista SP2.

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

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

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Support of update for the HP Vista SP2 extended until 2014?

  I believe that support Vista SP2 stop very quickly, however, I also read that some extended support for XP has been applied until 2014. Y at - it something like that extended support for Vista (Home Premium SP2)?

  If so, what kind of support that involves, will I continue to receive updates of security until a some time in 2014?

  Vista Home Premium has extended support until 2017.

  Life cycle of Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/lifecycle/?x=13&y=16&C2=11732

• interruption of the internet connection after installing vista sp2, only a local network

  Hello
  Since I installed vista sp2 last week, I have no internet connection. Just, my laptop connects to the local network. I had already tried to uninstall sp2, but this does not resolve the issue. A restore of the system has not been successful (do not know why, windows just said failure of system restore). I also deleted my antivirus program and my firewall...
  The internet works occasionally for a short time and when I start in safe mode.
  Because I live in a House that I have to use a fix ip, gateway and dns. After you install sp2, windows says my default gateway does not match my ip address and subnet mask when I change the properties of TCP/IPv4. Using another laptop with XP, the internet connection works with the same settings.
  I would be grateful for a quick solution, without formatting ;)

  I've highlighted the TCP/IPv6 line of course ;) the button was inactive when even
  in the registry, I saw WHAT TCP/IPv6 is already disabled

  my internet actually works, but I don't know why
  I deleted the file DisabledComponets for TCP/IPv6 in the registry, rebooted, create one, rebooted and it worked
  but I do not know why :)
  I hope that my internet is still functional

  Thank you for your support
  concerning

• Computer does not stop after installing Vista SP2

  I installed the Vista SP2 and now when I try to shut down the computer it just sticks on the page "Shutting Down"

  Hello

  Answers is the correct forum for these questions:

  How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack
  installation issues.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  Service Pack Center
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/service-packs

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  This problem is often antivirus/security programs.

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  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

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

  Follow these steps:

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new manually if you wish.

  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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  Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
  programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
  first.

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us

  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  Hope these helps.

• How can I fix windows search in vista sp2?

  I have windows vista Home premium sp2.  Windows search does not work.  I am not sure just at the moment where he stopped, but suspect it may have been after the installation of the Vista sp2 on 21/06/2009.  I now use Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and the absence of Windows Search is originally I am unable to search correctly.

  After reading some discussions posted this topic, I checked control panel of indexing see indexing to be no ongoing enforcement (which I believe is correct when Windows Search is installed).  I also found that my C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data file did not have the required subdirectory "Config" or its required files.  So I created a new Config file in the data folder location and pasted there two files that I've learned are necessary for the proper functioning of windows search.  These two files have come the windows directory and stuck in the newly created Config folder.  These two files and their properties are:

  (created 02/11/2006) gathrprm.txt

  Schema.txt (created 02/11/2006)

  I checked the value '0' for the 'SetupCompletedSuccessfully' under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Search key.

  The history of windows update and install sp2 (KB948465) has successfully installed on 21/06/2009 on the 6th attempt (the first 5 attempts failed).  This computer is up to date on all of the other microsoft updates.

  Apart from the problem of windows search, the computer seems to work quickly and correctly, so I prefer not to go through the effort of a complete reinstallation.  I hope that there is a specific fix for the problem of research.

  I would be very grateful for any help to solve this problem.

  Try the procedure described at the bottom of articles

  http://www.WinVistaClub.com/T24.html
  http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-fix-Microsoft-Windows-Search-Indexer-stopped-working-and-was-closed/
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932989

• I can't hear any sound in my headset when I plug in my laptop which has Vista SP2 installed.

  I can't hear any sound in my headset when I plug in my laptop which has Vista SP2 installed. While my speakers work well, I cannot hear any sound in my headphones every time that I plug them in. And whenever I take off the helmet, I can hear clearly. However the same headphones work with another machine perfectly. I tried all the troubleshooting guides, but can't get my headphones to work with my laptop. Appreciate if a solution can be provided.

  Hi reddys_b,

  1 have. what measures you tried to solve the problem?

  2 are you using a USB one or one that has a microphone or headset right?

  Step 1: Start by checking if the default sound device is set correctly.

  a. Click Start type sound in the box start the search.

  b. click sound in the results of search at the top of the start menu.

  c. click the reading notice the check mark next to the default device. For most users, the default device is speakers. Change the default device with headphones.

  d. Select the audio device you want to the default audio device and then click on set as default.

  e. click OK to save your settings and close the sound dialog box.

  Step 2:

  You can also try updating the sound card drivers and check.

  For more information, you can consult the following link:

  Tips for solving common audio problems

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/1e87a3e8-c0e8-49af-980F-9eb6686f42d21033.mspx

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Post installation of the Vista SP2, it does not detect my DVD drive.

  Recently in the month of April 10, I had my laptop (Compaq Presario V6608AU) repaired because it doesn't detect DVD drive. The techincian had reinstalled vista on it and it was my regular vista. As my laptop has automatic updates enabled it installed Vista SP1 and SP2 later. After installation of SP2, my DVD player no longer works. The light initially whn system starts but windows gets loaded, it didn't post. Could some help me to get this resolved. Restore option I tried, but I restore options after installation of SP2. I have my handy DVD recovery but I'm handicapped because of this problem of DVD player and impossible to restore...

  Support Microsoft still offers a FREE support for Vista SP2 issues at: https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034&st=1&wfxredirect=1.  They will give you the expert help you need with this problem with SP2.  They can connect remotely to your computer to help diagnose the problem - something that we cannot do.  Enjoy the offer while it still exists.  I'm sure they can help you.

  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.

• VISTA SP2 GROUP POLICY CLIENT DOES NOT.

  While LOG IN ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT TYPE gpedit.msc then it does not

  any solution

  Microsoft support offers a FREE support for Vista SP2 issues at: https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034&st=1&wfxredirect=1.  Take advantage of it while it lasts stilll.

  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.

• Computer will not start after the installation of Windows Vista SP2

  
  After downloding and installing Windows Vista SP2 on ACER laptop for my daughter, I can no longer start the computer.  Initially registered startup C:\\Windows\System32\drivers\ecache.sys as corrupt file repair.  Change BIOS to boot first from the optical drive and the departure of computer with Vista DVD in the drive, I accepted the option repair.  No chance that the machine always fails to start and always displays the window "Statup repair."  Auto repair is always unsuccessful.  Repair suggestions will be appreciated.  Thank you.  Bob G.

  Support Microsoft still offers a FREE support for Vista SP2.  Go to: https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034&st=1&wfxredirect=1 where they will help you.

  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.

• Need help on installing Vista SP2 CheckSUR.log is provided

  I tried to install SP2 to vista, but keep receiving the same error as 80073712, and I checked the log of the

  The system update tool.

  This is the log, but I do not understand the words, what do I do with the error?

  =================================

  Preparation of control system was updated.

  Binary version 6.0.6002.22359

  Package, Version 8.0

  2010-05-11 19:38

  Checking Windows Service Packages

  Checking of manifests package and catalogs

  Checking package Watchlist

  Watchlist checking

  Checking packages

  Control components store

  (f) CSI Manifest Failed Catalog Check0x00000000 winsxs\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-wwfcorecomp_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16588_none_1b4733d698fc12aa.manifestx86_microsoft-windows-wwfcorecomp_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16588_none_1b4733d698fc12aa

  Summary:

  Seconds executed: 2314

  Found 1 errors

  Manifest CSI has not catalog check Total number: 1

  Unavailable repair files:

  winsxs\manifests\x86_microsoft-Windows-wwfcorecomp_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16588_none_1b4733d698fc12aa.manifest

  THX if someone could help me =]

  Visit https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034&st=1&wfxredirect=1 for free help from Microsoft Support on Vista SP2 problems.

  I'm sure they can solve your problems.

  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.

• CPU usage always 100% after installing Vista SP2

  Hello

  I am currently running A Dell Dimension B110 with 1 GB RAM 256 mb nvidia geforce 6200 (pci), 2.6 ghz celron D and Windows Vista Home Basic SP1.  It works nice and fast.

  That is until I have install SP2.  Then the CPU usage is always 100% when running anything (with the exception of the Windows Explorer), and the pc is running very slowly.  To solve the problem, I went back down to SP1 and everything goes quickly again.

  A few weeks later, I tried again and the same result.  So I returned again back to SP1.

  For future software versions, I need SP2.  Does anyone have advice and/or corrections to this problem?

  Thanks in advance

  -One5860

  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?PRID=13014&Gprid=582034&St=1

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for SP2 is valid until August 30, 2010.

  Microsoft free support for Vista SP2 at the link above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 1394 Firewire sound card is unable to be detected under Vista SP2

  Hello

  I have an external sound card that connects to my laptop via Firewire 1394.  This device is not detected at all Windows Vista SP2.  When I plug the unit in and the power it upward, with external power supply because it's a 4 pin Cable, Windows does not show the device in the Device Manager.

  The 1394 controller is displayed in Device Manager correctly.

  I should add that I tested this sound card with my work laptop and it was found immediately under Windows XP.  Therefore, the cable and the sound card work.

  I tried the following without result:

  • Uninstalling the 1394 controller and let Windows find.
  • Definition of the registry key for the controller: EnumerateInactiveLink

  None of them worked.

  J

  Hello

  You can try the front steps and check if that resolves.

  Diana
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Works with Windows Vista SP2, constant freezing, jumped through all the hoops and now it seems to be corrupted files after that I ran the sfc.scannow.

  Computer stops responding especially if I have more than 1 page open. Cursor problems, Outlook 2007 running super slow and not very responsive, ran the repair for this tool. Ran Ccleaner, checking virus, Malware, Spybot, clean disk, defragmentation, do a startup repair, chkdsk, and then the tool of sfc.  32-bit Windows system, Dell Inspiron running Windows Vista SP2 with an AMD Athlon X 2 processor.

  2009-12-27 17:39:41, Info CSI 000000 d 1 [SR] cannot repair the military record [l:22 {11}] "c:\windows\system32\dllcache\icardie.dll" Microsoft-Windows-IE-Infocard, Version = 8.0.6001.18702, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, type neutral, TypeName neutral, neutral to the public key in the store, hash mismatch "
  2009-12-27 17:40, Info CSI 000000 d 3 [SR] cannot repair the military record [l:22 {11}] "c:\windows\system32\dllcache\icardie.dll" Microsoft-Windows-IE-Infocard, Version = 8.0.6001.18702, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, type neutral, TypeName neutral, neutral to the public key in the store, hash mismatch "
  ' 2009-12-27 17:40, CSI Info 000000 d 4 [SR] this element is referenced by [l:216{108}]"Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-8-RTM-Update~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~8.0.6001.18702.Internet-Explorer-8-x86. '
  2009-12-27 17:40, Info CSI 000000 d 7 [SR] could not reproject corrupted file [ml:520 {260}, l:46 {23}] '------? \C:\Windows\System32"\[l:22{11}]"icardie.dll '; source file in the store is also corrupted
  2009-12-27 17:56:34, Info CSI 00000196 [SR] cannot repair the military record [l:22 {11}] "c:\windows\system32\dllcache\icardie.dll" Microsoft-Windows-IE-Infocard, Version = 8.0.6001.18702, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, type neutral, TypeName neutral, neutral to the public key in the store, hash mismatch "
  2009-12-27 17:56:34, Info CSI 00000198 [SR] cannot repair the military record [l:22 {11}] "c:\windows\system32\dllcache\icardie.dll" Microsoft-Windows-IE-Infocard, Version = 8.0.6001.18702, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, type neutral, TypeName neutral, neutral to the public key in the store, hash mismatch "
  2009-12-27 17:56:34, Info CSI 00000199 [SR] this element is referenced by [l:216{108}]"Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-8-RTM-Update~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~8.0.6001.18702.Internet-Explorer-8-x86. '
  2009-12-27 17:56:34, CSI Info 0000019 c [SR] could not reproject corrupted file [ml:520 {260}, l:46 {23}] '------? \C:\Windows\System32"\[l:22{11}]"icardie.dll '; source file in the store is also corrupted

  Hello

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you ALREADY had on this
  machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause strange problems).

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

  Part of the problem is probably SpyBot which can greatly affect the peformance IE and Vista/Windows 7.

  Start - type in the search box-> find Services at top - click right on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Double-click Service SBSD and change it to MANUAL and STOP

  Then run SpyBot and in settings uncheck TeaTimer - close and restart.

  Now you can run SpyBot as a scanner at the request.

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  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  =================================

  If you still have performance problems:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes without doing anything - then right click on the task - bar
  The task manager - take a look at stored by - Services - process - it is a quick reference (if you have
  a small box in the lower-left - show for all users can check only).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG and then display a list of the people here.
  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out what are the files, registry keys and other objects processes have opened, the dll
  they loaded and much more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even owned by each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you
  opening of session. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can configure auto-
  start the settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  WhatsInStartUP - free - this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows
  starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Startup Type (registry/Startup folder).
  The command - line String, product name, file Version, company name, location in the registry or the file system,
  and much more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted programs that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by all running programs, if the window is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Tecra M9-136 - BSOD during Vista SP2 update

  Tecra M9-136 asked this morning to upgrade to the Vista SP2 and in the process the BSOD 0x0000007E arrived. Restarted in Mode safe and continuous Setup and then finally reported that the update failed - and came back to SP1. It took most of the morning.

  It will start in Safe Mode, but on a start normal, Vista SP1 gets through fingerprint recognition and then fails with the same BSOD (there is regarding the display of the desktop).

  The laptop has BIOS 1.80 level. I tried in safe mode to install 1.90 but he told me that the battery has insufficient charge and the AC adapter is not attached. Both wrong.

  Stuck - need advice. Could this be a hard failure? Can't see how I can update whatever it is if it's a soft fault.
  Thank you

  Have you tried to make back the OS to an earlier time before the SP2 installation started?
  You can do it in safe mode.