Why am I constantly being asked to install updates on my Vista Home Basic, when all I have is Internet Explorer - no operating system.

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• Why can not download and install updates from Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit?

  Why can not download and install updates from Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit?

  Premium Vista Dell is actually not even install vista SP1, therefore, no update. In case of doubt, go to run, or cmd, type:

  WinVer the OS details appear. If no SP1, download & install it

  https://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749419 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  Use this link for download.

  http://catalog.update.Microsoft.com/v7/site/search.aspx?q=Windows%20Vista

  This link allows you to get updates from vista through the windows update catalog, once running, search the installation 'Active X'

  Microsoft.

• Cannot install Dreamweaver CS3 on Vista Home Basic

  Windows Vista Home Basic 32 bit
  Compaq Persario
  
  I can't install or Uninstall CS3. What happens after I put the software disc and get the prompt to install the program initializes and its been the initialization of the window disappears and nothing, you can wait and wait and nothing happens. I ctl-alt-del to see if the CS3 installer was still running, and it was. I stopped and tried to run under XP pk2 and admin, the same thing. Then I tried to delete what that installed CS3 and it does not respond. Program files watch CS3 on my computer but its partial and not the full thing. I try to look for where the pieces of the program are so I can uninstall it manually but I don't find nothing except a Readme html. I also disabled user account control turned off all programs that run in the background and don't reinstall, no response identical to the first time. Help!

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  > Windows Vista Home Basic 32 bit
  > Compaq Persario

  Vista Home Basic is not supported.
  http://www.Adobe.com/products/Dreamweaver/systemreqs/?promoid=DRHWV
  requirements for Windows:
  Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or
  Vista® Windows Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or enterprise with Service
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• Cannot install Update 938371 on Vista Home Premium because of the error 800b0100.

  Using Windows Update and stand-alone update, I can't install the Update 938371 (which I believe is a sine qua non for SP1) on my Vista Home Premium laptop.

  When I try to do, I get an error 800b0100. I tried the system preparation tool, I even tried the fix XP (for re-registration of dll), but doesn't seem to work.

  My laptop is an Asus G2 with 3 GB of RAM and an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor (both at 2.5 GHz), if this can help.

  Thanks in advance for your advice.

  Hi AVARiCE91,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  This is a reprint of this update. The republished version includes performance improvements and additional reliability that apply to the Windows Vista-based systems and Windows Vista Service Pack 1-based.
  For more information visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
   
  Try these one by one and check below:

  Method 1: Reset windows update components.

  To reset the Windows Update components visit the link below and click on solve this button / follow the given steps to repair it yourself.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Method 2:
  
  I suggest you to temporary disable firewall and security programs. Then try to install the update in clean boot mode.

  From your computer by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs so that you can determine if a background program is interfering with your game or program. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot".

  Steps to switch to clean boot on a computer.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
   
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
   
  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.
  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.
  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.
  5. click on OK.
  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.
  7. after the computer starts, now try to install the update.

  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796 . In addition, see the section on how to restore your computer to a Normal startup mode.

  For more information visit:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software
   
  Hope this information is useful.
  Let me know if it worked.
   
  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• will be affected my installed programs if I update my windows Vista Home Basic to ultimate or premium?

  I want to upgrade my pc, I just want that to happen to my programs installed after the upgrade is done?

  This should be OK

  Do the upgrade within a Vista operating system running.

  BUT, always make backups of data.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Why am I getting the error Code: 821 when I try to upgrade to Service Pack 1 for Vista Home Basic?

  The last update my computer (Vista Home Basic) tried to download and install is the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and the .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847) x 86... According to Windows Update. The problem is, it always ends up telling me that the installation failed due to the error Code 821. I found nothing covering this error code on the Microsoft support page. Why am I and how to fix it?

  Hello MadHatter106,

  The link below contains several options that you can try for your problem of .NET.  I would first try the repair facility. Then the uninstall option.

  http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2009/03/04/9459067.aspx

  Thank you for using answers Forum. Please let us know how it works.

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  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• I have a serial number valid for windows Vista Home Basic, but my hard drive crashed and I have no way to re - install vista on my computer. I am looking for a download so I can do it.

  Basically, I installed windows 2000 on my machine and I can't find a download for windows vista home basic that doesn't have some kind of crack or keygen. I want a legal copy not a hack. I have the serial number supplied with my computer. where can I find this download or get a drive.

  Here are all LEGAL for Vista:

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  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.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, 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.

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

  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

• Problems to install a downloaded version of Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 on my mac through VMWARE FUSION

  Hi all

  I hope you can help as I'm going crazy! It's my first MAC if im a complete noob.

  Me being lazy has decided to download Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 from https://emea.microsoftstore.com/UK/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-2/ site

  It contains 3 files which I had to download separately:

  Vista_HomeBasic_SP1_32bit_English_Download_Part1_66G - 02017.exe

  Boot.wim

  install.wim

  Once I had downloaded these. I pulled the top of VMWARE AU12EME 2 but could not detect anything. If I then wacked out on a memory stick and ran the .exe on my windows pc. This integrated then all the files I downloaded a good big folder of Vista.

  So once again I pulled up to VMWARE fusion 2.0 but still nothing. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I heard people talking that I need an ISO file? But I searched all files that I downloaded and installed, and there is nothing similar. The only thing I can think is that I need to burn the VISTA folder I extracted from my pc to DVD and try running disk on my Mac. But that would make a difference that I tried to run from my DESKTOP MAC key and memory? In addition, there is no ISO files.

  Please HELP I'm worried that I just lost my money!

  I did a little research, and it was one of the best hits on How to make Vista DVD bootable with WIM downloaded files that I think sums up your situation.

  Because I had the file oscdimg.exe since Install Kit automated (Windows AIK) I gave it a try and it worked.  In other words, by using the folder of Vista and its content that has been created by you run the files you downloaded you should be able to create a Bootable ISO Image, which you can then use to create a DVD, if you have the right software to burn an ISO Image on DVD.  (Maybe you could do this on the Mac) Although if you want to you have even burn the ISO Image to DVD just copy it on the Mac and assign it to the CD/DVD in the settings of Virtual Machines.

  Other documents you may find useful: Microsoft TechNet > TechNet Library > Windows > Windows Vista > Windows Vista technical library Roadmap > Windows Vista: deployment > Kit to install Windows Automated (Windows AIK) > Deployment Tools Technical Reference > Command - line Tools Technical Reference > Oscdimg command-line Options

  Just to let you know that it took me about 20 minutes to do a search on Google and create the ISO Image and the test that I could start a VM in the Fusion and if you need to download and install the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) to get the oscdimg.exe file it obviously will take you a little longer, but it is doable and the solution vs safer trying to get the file oscdimg.exe or cdimage.exe from a link sent illegally into the file.

  In any case the information presented here can solve your problem of creating a Bootable Image DVD/ISO.

  HTH

• OK, Adobe, why am I constantly being logged onto my CC account? I can't use the software when it maintains the bombing. The problemhas who spends all day and he killed my workfow - HELP

  OK, Adobe, why am I constantly being logged onto my CC account? I can't use the software when it maintains the bombing. The problemhas who spends all day and he killed my workfow - HELP

  Wish I had read this post before posting. Or ran the spellchecker...

  Anyway, people treated at Adobe callcentre solved the problem. Make sure you connect to the CC of the desktop application. So, good job Adobe...

• Why did Windows using stealth tactics and install updates without permission or notice?

  Why did Windows using stealth tactics and install updates without permission or notice?
  It becomes a regular event, it also seems to restart in the middle of the night to set up these updates. I don't know what the intention but
  [Vista 32 bit] I returned this intrusion in the files to my PC and I always despise microsoft to decide to act like a pirate.  I'll give microsoft some time to answer this, but I expect to be as horrible as they are usually with the customer service.   So in a few weeks, I'll start to smear the name of microsoft as much as possible and sway anyone my possible to buy non-Microsoft products.

  Read here:

  Microsoft Update product team blog: Windows Update and automatic reboots

  http://blogs.technet.com/Mu/archive/2008/10/02/Windows-Update-and-automatic-reboots.aspx>

  Change how Windows installs or notifies you of updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-how-Windows-installs-or-notifies-you-about-updates>

  If you select the download updates but let me choose... option, no update will install without your approval. Suppose an update will require a reboot and does not approve the installation of an update until & unless you are ready to restart.

  You can change the AU for the "updates but let me choose whether to download and install them" setting. Once you have done this, you will need to approve the updates are downloaded, the updates are installed and where they are installed.

  I prefer "check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them" setting.

  UTC/GMT is 13:33 Tuesday, January 31, 2012

• need an iso file to install windows for windows vista Home premium 32-bit

  I have a product key, but need Windows vista Home Premium (32 bit) ISO because I lost the part recovery partition

  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

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

  They should do this for a small fee.

  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

  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

• Failed to install Vista Home Basic SP1 (KB936330)

  Hello!  I got my system using my Vista Home Basic disc eMachines.  Windows Update was set to automatic, and all required for SP1 updates have been installed.  SP1 (KB936330), size 1.9 MB, was listed for installation 9 times now.  Each time, I chose install updates, then showed to the window with installation information, then asked for my confirmation and next was to install.  Soon after, Windows Update has indicated that it is ready for download.  Help!  Thank you!  PAM

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936330

  Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/133c8953-c9cd-4FA5-8883-03e91bb6f2021033.mspx

  Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-GB/help/105f7420-6f7f-4FE8-8698-2f40ca5f53711033.mspx

  Try the manual installation:

  If you have problems to receive the service pack from Windows Update, you can download SP1 as a stand-alone package from the Microsoft Download Center website, and then install SP1 manually.

  Links with the foregoing SP downloads are in the links above.

• How can I install Russian keyboard on Vista Home Premium?

  When I bought this HP laptop a few years ago I had no problem affecting up to switch between English and Russian of the taskbar. I have the music and the text of the files with names in Cyrillic.

  When my computer would not start, I took it to a reputable store where they have replaced the hard drive, operating system, etc., and they copied all my files on the new drive. The files with the names of Russsian appear as question marks for each character. I called the repair shop and they said that they have installed the operating system my computer is certified for, and I needed to upgrade to install Russian.

  I just want the ability to read and write in Russian. I want etc. dialog boxes to appear in English. I could do this before. Why can't I do it now?

  Thanks for your help.

  S.K.

  Hello

  because you must set the operating system to display correctly and was able to write in Russian - this might help (I think VISTA might be defined as well as WIN7):

  How show just the file names in Cyrillic is here:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_programs/language-problem-during-disk-running/fcb9215e-3dcf-4D37-a91f-b0f8806d8164#last

  and for writing - add the Russian keyboard, here's how:

  http://www.stanwardine.com/Russification.htm

  LC

• I have Windows Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 drivers vista with errors.

  I have Window Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 then before as I do I have verify errors 4 of my drivers which are

  Microsoft ISATAP adapter #4 also #7 #12 #15 works not properly so I can update the drivers, then she come in saying.

  This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the disks required for device error code 3.

  So if I can not fix it I can still install Windows 7. Please help because I need the urgency and I tried all week resolve the

  problems under Vista drives me crazy.

  Jean

  To begin troubleshooting, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that Device Manager is open, and that the device that has the problem is selected. You can perform certain resolutions recommended by the Device Manager.
     1. Right-click my computerand then click Properties.
     2. Select the hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
     3. Double-click the type of device that has the problem. For example, if you have problems with your modem, double-click Modems to see the devices in that category.

        A list of devices appears. If a device has problems, the unit has a red exclamation mark next to it. If a device is unknown (usually because of missing drivers), the device has a yellow question mark next to it.

     4. Right click on the device that has the problem, and then click Properties. This opens the device properties dialog box. You can see the error code in the State of the device of this dialog box.
  2. Use the Troubleshooting Wizard, if it is available, to help you diagnose and solve your problem.
     1. In the device properties dialog box, click the general tab.
     2. Click troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard. The wizard will ask a few simple questions and provides a solution to your problem, based on the answers you provide. If the Troubleshooting Wizard is not available, go to step 3.
     3. Follow the resolution steps provided by the wizard to resolve the problem.
     4. Check the device status of the device properties dialog box to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished. Otherwise, go to step 3.
  3. If the Troubleshooting Wizard does not have you helped to solve your problem or was not available, search for your error code in this article.

     Note If you cannot find your error code in this article, contact Support. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

     http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus

     (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus)

  4. Follow the resolutions recommended for this error code.
     • Check the status of the device in the device properties dialog box area to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished.
     • If the problem persists, unfortunately, this article did not resolve your problem. For your next steps, you can ask for help. Or, you can contact Microsoft Support to help you resolve this problem. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:
       http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus

• Why don't you upgrade from Vista home basic or premium 7 Professional, but you can at Ultimate Ultimate has the same features but also some?

  I wonder why the limitation of the upgrade to Windows 7, but the ability to upgrade to Ultimate from Vista Home.  Is it simply to get people to pay more for the programs as Ultimate contains the same features as the professional, or am I misunderstood features of the upgrade to Ultimate?

  Because Windows 7 Professional and Windows Vista Home Basic do not share the same basic architecture with respect to features.

  Windows Vista Home Basic doesn't have many main basic Windows 7 Home Edition network such as Domain Join, backup features, other features such as group policy and network encryption.

  If you want to upgrade to Windows 7 while preserving your personal files, settings and installed applications, you will need to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Windows Vista Home Basic > Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium or Ultimate

  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium > Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate

  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Professional, enterprise or ultimate edition

  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Enterprise

  Windows Vista Ultimate > Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Update of prices:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/HTML/pbPage.Windows_Upgrade_Matrix