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• Why 2 partitions of OS on HP dv9628 laptop computer under Vista Home Premium?

  I was just checking my wife of the older HP Pavilion dv9628nr under Vista Home Premium with 2 HARD drives.  I didn't even know he had 2 HARD drives.  I opened the case to make sure.

  Here is a screenshot of disk for system management.  I have a few questions:

  1. Why is there a system operating on each HARD drive partition?

  2 are 2 necessary and deleted maybe?

  

  Generally however, the C: drive is not always your primary. This may change if based on the installation program. The installer in this book, could be Raid. This is where the 2 drives are used to create a combined drive. Based on the laptop being adverstised as a drive of 240 GB, but with 2 120 GB drives in it. This is most likely how it was setup. To know for sure you'd have to check to see if this feature is enabled in the BIOS.  Before you change any settings that you would like to make sure that you have recovery discs and backed up all the content. As having the OS on a single disk, you will need to disable Raid in bios and probably to format both drives. Then reinstall the operating system on you get (the one listed as C:, to avoid complications).

  This article (from ehow.com) can help with your Bios check, so that you can see if Raid is enabled and if you choose to disable. How to disable Raid BIOS

  I hope you're able to help.

• Pavilion dv6700: Pavilion laptop computer under Vista: Windows does not start, the Startup Repair cannot fix it. What to do next?

  Hello
  My laptop seven year old made me proud til yesterday, but now it does not fire upwards. Instead, it hangs for a minute or two (black screen, no HARD drive light blinks, nothing), while it charges to a screen with two options - either start the system restart or start Windows normally. The second option takes me around the loop again. The first option tells me that it cannot fix the problem automatically. When I display the error details, it lists all of the tests, as adopted successfully, but ends with the words: "Root cause found: failure so that the Setup program is underway.

  I'm sure I know why she fell: two days ago, I left all my files on a portable player and defragmented the disk. The idea was to speed up the machine and get it running like new. He immediately started to hang when connecting, so I thought, well I'll go for a complete restoration of the system. I followed the procedure using the disks provided with the machine, and that's when it stopped working completely. I felt that this was more than the aging than HARD drive could take.

  My attempts at rejuvenation have actually caused his untimely death? Or is there a difficulty - something I could undertake?

  Or should I just bite the bullet and go and buy a new machine? When everything (screen, keyboard and trackpad) worked so well, it seems a shame...

  Any help or thoughts welcome. Thank you

  If you really want to resurrect, you could certainly purchase a new hard drive and try to restore the system of work using the recovery media - but then, even if it did work, you would have still lost all your data, settings, and applications in the process - and having to reinstall all your applications everywhere again.

  Hey, don't feel bad, I'm guilty of this too - has recently attempted to resurrect an era Tablet XP PC so that it can run Win10!  He went from XP to Vista, Win7, for Win8 - and along the way, gains of new memory and drives hard - but the Win10 bet was too.  So, I got to a "give up to use it.

  However, I also kept a cell phone 5 year alive by replacing the HDD with a SSD and adding more memory.  So now it is faster than ever, it has been and works like new.

  But... He has NO touchscreen, there no USB3 ports, it doesn't have 1 GB ethernet - and the list goes.

  Thus, it works very well for what we use it for - but it can't really be upgraded, so sooner or later, we will have to replace it.

  Everything depends on how much you need 'new' - touch screen, stylus, handwriting, camera, 3 USB ports, display port jack, HDMI ports... etc.

• Remote access under Vista Home Premium computer

  All the instructions I've seen for remote access to my computer layout calls for a different Version of Windows. I find it a bit of a rip off. At the time where the user had a little more control of his machine, if he had the guts to try, you could always find a workaround or solution to another way to accomplish the task.

  I wonder: is there a fix for this problem?

  I am taking my current office in the Brazil and by setting up there. I wish I can access it from the United States and the thought that I could put in place so I could do. But I don't want to upgrade to another version of windows on it. I'll try to access using a laptop running Windows 7. can someone help me with this problem?

  Thank you very much for your answers.

  It is a Forum of Vista.  To Windows7 questions, you need to republish your question in the Forums Widows7: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/windows7 where someone who specializes in issues of Windows7 and procedures will be more than happy to help you with your problem.  It is possible that your computer in the States works under Vista, but the computer controlling the process is the initiating access and that is why you need to post on the forums of Windows7 (although you will certainly also have to make some changes to your computer in the States to allow remote access works correctly).

  In the meantime, here is an article that applies to both Vista and Windows7 that could help with the basics: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/.  I do not know thay will tell you more and better in the other forum.  BTW, I have no idea if Windows7 supports remote access or remote with antyihing desktop - other than the Windows operating system, but you can ask in the other forum.  I suggest to use the network, Email and online Forum here because it is above all a network problem.

  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 Dell laptop under Vista Home Basic are taking too long to wake up from its sleep. __

  computer Dell laptop under Vista Home Basic are taking too long to wake up from its sleep.

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/63567-power-options-sleep-mode-problems.HTML?filter [11] = power % 20Management

  Read the info on sleep disorders in the tutorial above.

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/198047-power-plan-restore-default-settings.html

  Also read this tutorial; as well as the 'related links' at the bottom of the links above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Lightroom 6 installer think that I am running Vista on my computer because it says that Vista is not supported.  I'm not under Vista, I have Win 7.

  Tried to install Lightroom 6 on my Win 7 PC.  He gave me the error code 15.  I ran the CCleaner which has been proposed.  Then tried to install.  Now, it seems that he thinks that I'm running Vista on my computer because it says that Vista is not supported.  I'm not under Vista, I have Win 7.  What should I do now?

  Hi mmcmm,

  See this thread: try to install lightroom 6 on windows 7 get interface requirement not met windows vista not supported

  Kind regards

  Claes

• How were you completely delete a / profile under vista user account?

  How were you completely delete a / profile under vista user account?

  I have a virus on a different user profile, and I just want to remove this profile.

  (ON VISTA)

  Hello

  How to remove a Vista user account - even if you do this, you should check as well
  for malware.
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93026-user-account-delete.html

  Even if you do not see the virus on your other profiles, it might be in areas that will subsequently
  cause problems in the other profiles. It would be preferable to eliminate malware from the machine
  that can be done without using the profile infected from an ADMIN account.

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
  the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

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

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

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  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  After the removal of malicious programs:

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box 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

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

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

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

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  If necessary AFTER you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware. (DO NOT USE IF)
  MALWARE IS STILL PRESENT).

  You can try a repair install or an upgrade in Place.

  You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
  Product key. It must be the same version 32 or 64 BIT Vista OEM. Also the system
  machine to usually sell the cheap disk since you already own Windows. Don't forget to make a
  good backup or 3 (security in redundancy).

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

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  For extreme cases:

  Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
  This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
  uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
  legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
  you have exhausted other options.
  http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

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  If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 to get infections of virus and spyware. Seehttp://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For international information, check your subsidiary local Support site.

  I hope this helps.

• Satellite X 200-15 k - how can I activate the advanced buffer HARD drive under vista?

  How can I turn on buffer advanced performance HARD drive under vista? This option is not available for this drive?

  * Check this box: *.

  1. right click on the computer in the Start Menu, then select Options.
  2. click on advanced on the left system settings.
  3 select the Hardware tab in the System Properties window.
  4. click on the Device Manager button.
  5 expand disk drives.
  6 right-click on a hard drive under disk drives, and then select Properties.
  7. Select the policies tab in the Properties window for the device.
  8. check Enable advanced performance.
  9. click OK to save the changes and reboot your computer.

  If this is not possible then the buffer of advanced performance is not possible with this HARD drive.

  Hey Buddy

• Help! HP Toolbox does not work under Vista

  When nearly two years ago, I added a Vista PC to my network, I found that the HP Toolbox software - necessary to monitor the level of status and toner for my LaserJet 1320 - wouldn't install or run under Vista.  I contacted HP and they told me "us working on this and should have a new version available soon.  I regularly, come back and still would get a similar response.  Now that I replaced my last XP machine with a Vista computer, I'm more in need of this utility than ever.  I sent HP Technical Support and I was told ' sorry, pal, but you're out of luck.  The 1320 is no longer a current model so can't stand us it anymore. ' (With a strong commitment to customer support, I'm surprised they even bother to release the drivers!)

  Does anyone have a fix for this problem?

  After reading some other forums, I found that when you print a Test page through printer menu options, the page displays the ink levels.

• Lost my software of fingerprint on Pavillion HDX9200 (under Vista Home Premium)

  Hello

  I've had arguments with my recently updated to the PersonaPersonal software version...

  He blocked me on some Web sites (or so I thought) and I decided to uninstall this software.

  Now I really miss being able to connect with a fingerprint.

  Where can I find the correct version of this software for my HP Pavillion HDX9200 that can run under Vista Home Premium?

  Thanks for your help!

  You must install the fingerprint sensor driver and software separately. Here are links to information and download:

  AuthenTec AES2501 Driver fingerprint sensor:
  FTP://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp37501-38000/sp37920.exe

  DigitalPersona Fingerprint Software for Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit):
  FTP://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp40001-40500/sp40206.exe

• Delete files from backup under Vista

  Recently made a backup under Vista.  Now, get the message saying I need to delete files from D: drive to create more space.  Have you tried the various responses on previous assignments, but nothing works

  Thanks for this Bill.  I have since gone on the Dell forum and discovered how to delete the backup.  It is very easy - for anyone else who has this problem: computer goto, drive d, select the folder with your name or nickname of PC (usually the first folder) and delete it.

  See you soon,.

  Debs

• My computer windows vista laptop says that it is not enabled. When I try to 'reactivate' using the code stuck to the computer, it fails. What can I do?

  So, to my office, I have a laptop HP under Vista Home Premium x 86.  All of a sudden he says he is not enabled.  All my attempts to activate it using the code stuck on the PC itself did not work.  I need to get this computer to work properly, and I can't risk having a problem with him on the road.  My attempts to contact HP only ending with them telling me that they could remote virus scan and it would cost me over $ 100.

  I also bought a vista "anytime upgrade" and it won't let me even upgrade the system without the activation code.
  Help!

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
  (5) stay on the phone * do not select/press any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048
  (888) 725-1047 or 800-936-5700

  -Product key of letters and numbers-

  Not confused the letter B with the number 8, the letter Q with the letter O.
  the letter G and the number 6.

  A, E, I, O and u are not used.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  To enable the use of the phone

  1. open Activation of Windows by clicking on the Start button, right click on computer, clicking Properties.
  then by clicking on activate Windows now. ?

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

  7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

  8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

  9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

  10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Learn about Activation:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Move the Users folder to another drive or partition under Vista 64

  I want to move my full users folder to another drive or partition under Vista 64-bit.

  I found these instructions to do with Windows 7 and confirm that they work very well on a Windows 7 computer I set up yesterday.
  http://Lifehacker.com/5467758/move-the-users-directory-in-Windows-7
  ROBOCOPY, RMDIR, MKLINK programs all exist in Vista and have all the command line switches such as specified in section of Windows 7.
  I want to use junction points as described in the article, rather than messing around with search-and-replace in registry. The use of junction points is cleaner and easier to reverse if I ever need to move the Users back folder to its original location.
  These same instructions for Windows 7 works with Vista 64 bit to move my users folder to a different hard disk or partition?

  Well, I couldn't wait any longer for a response.

  So I gave him a test and Windows 7 instructions work perfectly with Vista 64 - bit word. Hope it will be useful to someone else.

• FrontPage 2003 will run under Vista?

  I have a few sites I've built for non - profits using FrontPage and maintained on the ISP with the download HTTP in Frontpage. Since it is a purely voluntary effort, I really don't want to spend a lot of time rebuilding with the help of another product.

  However, I need to replace my current computer, and it will mean moving into the universe of Visa's operating system.

  Only in a time perspective, it would be my advantagte I could use Frontpage under Vista. Which will work?

  Yes, it will work.  Office 2003 and later versions are all compatible with Vista.

  HAL

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  Engineer senior/UPDATED--MS MVP-Print/Imaging - WA7BGX
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• Where can I download windows vista startup disk?

  Hello

  A few weeks ago my hard drive laptop (bought about 3 years ago) of hp has been damaged permanently and cannot be fixed without replacing. Unfortunately, the laptop came not with disk in Windows vista Home premium and I have not all copies file stored in the hard disk recovery disk.

  Currently, I use a laptop computer with Windows xp, but I would like to install windows vista Home premium (32 bit) using the product key that came with my previous hp laptop.

  Can someone tell me where to download the windows vista installation disc please? If the download is not possible, can I buy a new drive in windows vista?

  You can't put Vista in HP laptop on the XP machine.

  Read this:

  If Vista is preinstalled on your HP laptop, it is classified as an OEM license and is not transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop

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  How to get the recovery media Vista to make it back to the factory settings on your HP Laptop(after you install a new HD) .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, recovery disk/s etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  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.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner