Windows 7 Media Center: scanning channels - System.EntryPointNotFoundException

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• Windows Vista Media Center crashes when I change the channel

  Original title: Windows Vista Media Center

  Since the beginning of June whenever I try to change the channel on the TV tuner in Media Center it crashes. I tried to do a system restore but restore never worked on my count. Problem event name: APPCRASH. Application name: EHShell.exe I'm looking for suggestions that might solve this problem.

  1] updated TV Tuner card driver. Visit the manufacturer's Web site and download and install the latest driver.

  [2] delete the file mediaCenterDataStore.db. By default, this file is located in the following location:
  %SystemDrive%\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome\mediaCenterDataStore.DB
  
  Delete: -.

  Start > run > type in %SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome\mediaCenterDataStore.db > OK.

  Locate mediaCenterDataStore.db and right-click on it, select Delete.

  Restart the Media Center.

  S.Sengupta Media Center MVP

• Problem changing channels in Windows 7 Media Center

  My Windows XP Media Center 2005 machine had a hard drive crash, and so I just replaced with a Windows 7 machine, also with a TV tuner.

  Old set up has worked perfectly, blaster/transmitter infrared has been able to control the cable box - Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2200 to Comcast.

  Set up the new machine, also with the IR Blaster.  New machine can change the channel correctly in 'Live TV'.  It works by pressing a channel upward / channel down, or entering the channel number.

  But when machine is trying to change the channel to start a new record, or jump off the Media Center Guide, it shows that the first digit, and then displays the cable box '? "and does not change the channel.  So I think it's something that the decoder does not correctly or correctly, interpret or Windows has problems, change the signal.

  I have experimented with different requirements of speed of IR and whether or not he must enter/OK but have not been able to make it work.

  Thoughts of what he must try or change then?

  Thanks for any help.

  Update on my original post.  I "think" I have success.  I am now able to change the channel using the guide and the system can change the channel while recording in the background.

  I went from the Scientific American cable on a 'Digital Transport adapter"box that Comcast sent me.  The manufacturer of the box is listed as "Made in China for Technicolor", and is the model number: DCI105COM1.  The box is extremely

  For the settings, I had to use: 3 digits, enter the channel number and the speed of the middle.

  Let's give it a few weeks and see how it works and if there are differences in quality.

• How can I get the Windows 7 Media Center guide to update the channel list.

  I noticed that lists of TV channels in Windows 7 Media Center guide are incomplete.  Not all available channels are appearing.  They disappeared for some time.  I checked the lists online of zapsit and they contain the missing strings.  The program zap2it descriptions are more precise than what appears in the Media Center guide.
  How can I get the added missing channels?
  Keep us on that.
   
  Please also post the questions to
  http://experts.Windows.com/FRMS/windows_entertainment_and_connected_home/f/114.aspx
  and do not forget to mention the Colossus when you post experts.
   
   
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• Windows xp media center SP3

  1. How can I find What Edition is my windows xp Media Center

  2. How can I find what rollup I have

  3 edition / Version mean the same thing ?

  In order to download updates from the microsoft site I downloaded

  SP3 for IT PRO  I think that some updates are only for SA Pro

  and also settle on my pc, how do I know that updates do not to install

  4. is there a way to install the correct sp3

  5. firewall Windows turns off and onn it self How can I avoid that these, or

  How to know what causes these

  1. go to start, right click on my computer and choose Properties, your operating system and version will be on the general tab.

  2. go to start, Control Panel, add/remove, keep an eye on the top is checked to show updates, but what rollup looking to what program or one application, please be more specific.

  3 Media Center Edition is the operating system not the version name.

  4. If sp3 is not installed through Microsoft Update, download, because it's good to download, just ignore that it is for a COMPUTER technician.

  5 depends on, what is your current antivirus? You have another firewall installed? Are you infected?

  6. make sure that your system is clean:

  Download, install, update and scan with these full free malware detection programs:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  7. click on start, run and in the type box:

  Msinfo32

  Click OK, and when the system info summary appears, click on edit, select all (Ctrl-A), copy (Ctrl-C) and paste (Ctrl-V) the information back here in your next reply.

  You can change the personal information.

  After back with the results of the analyses and responses to above information.

  8. all updates will be correct if you go to Microsoft Update and do a scan of high priority, then you can do a custom scan and install the rootkit under optional updates updates. Do not download updates of material under option, if you need to update a driver go to the manufacturer's Web site.

• STOP: 0x0000009C (0 x 00000004, 0x80546EF0, B 0, 2000000, 0x00070F0F) States beginning physical memory dump in Windows XP Media Center 2005.

  Original title: MS XP Media Center OS MCE errors Stop.

  Need help to resolve the error on screen blue stop, MS Windows XP Media Center 2005, M_C_E... STOP: 0x0000009C (0 x 00000004, 0x80546EF0, B 0, 2000000, 0x00070F0F) States beginning physical memory dump.

  Measures already taken, not removed MS register of scanning tools, disk cleanup and defragmentation; safe mode and start to the last point of the working configuration.

  Any help with a fix is appreciated before last resort reinstallation of the operating system

  HI T Dawg,

  You did it of any material changes or software on the computer before this problem?

  This problem occurs because the processor of your computer detected and reported an unrecoverable hardware error to Windows XP.

  You can follow this link and check if the problem persists.

  Stop error message in Windows XP, you may receive: "0x0000009C (0x00000000, 0 x 00000004, 0 x 00020151, 0xb2000000).

  Hope the helps of information.

  Please post back and we do know.

• Windows XP Media Center 2002 - RUNDLL error message; "Error loading c:\WINDOWS/svacaciz.dll".

  I have Windows XP Media Center 2002 and implementing on the road, I get a RUNDLL error message; 'Error loading c:\WINDOWS/svacaciz.dll - the specified module was not e' Please HELP

  It is easy to get rid of the error message by doing something like disable the startup item in msconfig (if you can still find), but I suggest you fix the problem and difficulty not only the symptom of the problem simply remove the startup message.
  I would recommend also you start to search in the register, unless you have a backup because there is no 'Cancel' or 'quit without saving changes' option in regedit.  If you make a mistake, that's all.
  These ideas relieve 'rapid' and sometimes risky of the symptom, but may not actually solve the problem.  Also, I'd be suspicious of ideas that begin with the words "try."  You don't need to try things, you need to fix things.
  Here are the detailed instructions that protect you and solve your problem in the 'right' way.
  There is very little. DLL files that should be loaded from the C:\WINDOWS folder and is not one of them.
  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira
  !, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, MSE, Comodo, etc..
  A "Cannot find...". ', ' Failed to start..., "Could not load..." ». "Might not work... "" Cannot run ""error loading... ". "or"specific module could not be found"message at startup is usually related to the malware that has been configured to run at startup, but the referenced file has been removed after a malware scan, leaving behind him a startup item or the registry entry pointing to a file that does not exist.
  It might be a removal of malicious software or an application not installed.  The entry may have a curious looking name since it was probably generated at random when the malware was installed. If you search your system for the referenced file, you may not find.
  Windows attempts to load this file but cannot locate because the file has been deleted for most probably during an analysis of the malware. However, an orphaned associate of remainders of startup parameter or registry entry and tells Windows to load the file when you start or connection.
  So you should delete the referenced entry Windows stop trying to load or run the file. It may or may not be included in the registry, but you can find it.  Autoruns (see below) you get the elements no matter where it is.
  If you just locate and uncheck the item in msconfig, which disables the element but does not remove the reference to the element of false starting your computer.   The msconfig program is not a Startup Manager, that's a troubleshooting tool.  Disabling things in msconfig to put an end to the messages and think that your problem is solved is short-sighted and leave behind him a sloppy XP configuration.  Just disable the display of a start-up error message should not count as a 'solution' to the problem.
  If you are comfortable editing the registry, you can find and remove the reference directly from there or remove it using a popular third-party tool called Autoruns.  The problem can always be found in the registry well.
  Before making any changes to your registry by hand or with third-party tools, don't forget to first make a backup of the registry. There is no cancellation or exit without saving the option in regedit.
  Here is a link to a popular registry backup tool:
  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/ERUNT.html
  You can use Autoruns to find the element of start remains little matter where he's hiding.  Autoruns does not install anything on your computer.  It will display all startup locations where the reference may be then you can turn it off or remove it completely.  Here is the download link for Autoruns:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Run Autoruns.exe and wait that he at the end of the filling of the list of entries.
  When the Autoruns is finished scanning your system, it will say "Ready" in the lower left corner.  Autoruns can be a little intimidating to first if you have never seen it before because it displays a lot of information.  You are really interested only a few sections.
  The problem is usually to start the system or the user startup entries, then click the connection tab and see if the startup item is there.
  Scroll through the list and look for a boot entry associated files in the error message.
  If you can't find on the connection tab, look in any tab.
  Right-click on the offending entry and choose Remove.  If you are not sure what it is, you can simply disable, restart and if the problem is resolved and then remove the offending entry
  .  If you don't see it in Autoruns, you may edit the registry and remove the item from your startup folder it.  Autoruns shall display the same information however.
  Given that you had or have an infection, followed with this:
  Perform scans for malware, and then fix any problems:
  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.
  Restart your computer and solve the outstanding issues.

  Do not guess what the problem might be - understand and resolve it. I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• Windows 7 - Media Center - TV Pinnacle USB Mini Pro (80th) adapter does not show clear Option of Signal TV QAM.

  Hi all
  I have Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and a USB Pinnacle USB TV adapter (80th).  Which works fine with the software provided by Pinnacle, (TV Center Pro) using Clear QAM. However, I want to use the adapter USB TV with Windows 7 Media Center.  When I go in the options of signal TV of WMC, it shows Clear QAM as an option.  Can someone tell me please how to display the QAM option?  And why is it hidden initially?

  Bad bad Microsoft!  Shame on you for something!

  Thank you
  Jay

  Hi all
  I finally got that it works, and that a single push.

  First of all, I uninstalled all drivers for my TV card in Device Manager. I had to do this several times, as he kept drivers already installed conclusion, but finally there lack of pilots.

  -Reboot
  -J' pressed F8 during boot and selected "disable driver signing" at startup.
  -Once Windows 7 has been started, I installed the drivers Beta 64-bit listed above.
  (I didn't understand how automatic default to F8 and 'Disable driver signing', always looking at this information, my plan is not to restart very often at the moment.)
  -Then, I scanned for TV stations, technnicaly my adapter showed as two adapters, said the Media Center window to search for the two adapters and found all my ClearQAM channels.

  I have installation check, I'll see how it works, but so far, Windows Media Center looks really sweet.

  I hope this helps others, I know that I spent many hours to find it.

  Jay

• Qosmio F30: How-to: Manual Installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005

  Manual installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition laptop Toshiba Qosmio F30 computer 2005
  Last updated October 3, 2006

  Important notes before starting:

  1 - the steps used for "Toshiba Qosmio F30" and for others models Qosmio that comes with "Intel Centrino Duo" Cpu and Xp Media Center 2005 installed.

  2. apply these steps if you have previous experience in the installation of Windows Xp, if you have that experience, then you can use the provided recovery CD to restore your system.

  3 - Windows Xp Media Center Cd is not provided with your laptop, if you have the Cd you can purchase from many online shops and in this case you will get the product key valid Windows Xp which you'll not need (because you already have one, you will find in it a small sticker on the back of your laptop and you can activate your Windows with it).
  In other words (you need for the first and the second Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 SP2 Oem).

  4. do not try to implement these measures on the other Versions of Windows Xp, use "Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005 Sp2 Oem" only

  5. you must have the Usb floppy drive to install "Toshiba Raid Controller", it can be installed that by having the driver on a floppy disk and pressing F6 during the setup of Windows Xp, if you do not install the Raid driver then will Windows Xp does not recognize your hard drive.

  6 - notice of disclaimer
  I don't will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or allegedly caused by or in connection with the use of this site or its content, including but not limited to delays, omissions and inaccuracies in content.

  Steps to follow:

  1 create drivers Cd of "Toshiba help utility", you should see the Toshiba help icon on the desktop, and then in the Toshiba help choose the "protect & difficulty" tab, you will find the Option ' create drivers & tools Cd "and insert a Cd Virgin to write to this
  "If this Option did not work, then you must install the restore Cd to get this job", the drivers are installed in a folder called Toolscd in the C:"" drive. To install your recovery Cd Power on your laptop and the "F12" hold and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.

  2. create the Toshiba Raid since the driver Cd driver, the Toshiba Raid driver must be added during the Installation of Windows XP when they are asked to "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or Raid Driver".
  To do this, insert the Cd of ' Windows' drivers, it will run automatically or Run "Browser.Exe" inside the Cd The 'Raid Driver' and click on Select 'Installation', it will show you the Raid driver files, insert A Blank Floppy and copy the files in The Floppy 'To be sure that all the files be on the root of The Floppy' or to download the Toshiba RAID driver from the Toshiba web page download driver and extract the file zip on a diskette. Yet once, all files must be at the root of the floppy disk not in a folder"

  3 - Connect your Usb floppy drive and insert your Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 1 turn on your laptop Hold "F12" and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.
  When you get the Message «Press any key to boot from CD...» ", press a button, if you do not press a key, it does not start from CD-ROM, press F6 when prompt to 'press F6 if you need to install a third party Scsi or Raid Driver".
  The Setup program continues until you are asked if you want to "S = specify additional device. Press' and specify the driver Toshiba Raid for Xp. press "enter" to continue with the Installation.
  Do not upgrade your Installation of Xp, start new Windows Installation and Partition on your hard drive, Windows Installation will be ask you to insert Cd 2, and will copy some files and will ask continue you to insert Cd 1 once again, with the installation until Windows finish the installation of the.

  4 - after Windows finishes the Installation insert the Cd drivers and select "Microsoft Updates" from the Drivers Cd click 'Installation' button, click on "Qfe" and ONLY install the following updates (don't let the updates restart your PC until you have finished installing all of the updates)
  A Q896256
  DIFFICULTY 'computers that are running Windows Xp Service Pack 2 and that are equipped with multiple processors that support processor power management features may experience decrease in performance'
  B Q910437
  DIFFICULTY 'High Hit Count Watson Crash in Wu Client '.
  C Q889673
  DIFFICULTY "Hardware (Dep) - computer activated may quit unexpectedly after recovery from sleep mode or hibernation in Windows Xp Service Pack 2"
  D - Q896243 (very Important, this will make SD and MMC cards for work)
  DIFFICULTY "ADD Support high-speed SD card"
  Other updates are not required to install, because you will install it later when you run Microsoft updates website updated Microsoft after finishing to activate your Windows.

  5 - Download and run "Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility' of the Intel Web site
  (Restart your PC after Installation)
  Do not install "Driver Chipset" since the drivers Cd, this is an old Version, try installing the most recent from the link above.

  6 - install the "Display Driver" of the Cd of drivers (no need to reboot).
  Note: To avoid annoying Messages to drivers during Installation to do the following: -.
  Go to control panel, system, Hardware, player signature properties, select "ignore - install the software...". »
  Go to control panel, system, hardware, Windows Update properties, select never 'search Windows Update for drivers'

  7. now you must configure your Internet connection and activate your Windows so that you can run "Windows Updates" from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site
  Your Internet may need one of the following drivers (depending on your Modem)
  A if you your Internet through LAN then install the 'network' of the driver Cd driver.
  B if you your grace wireless Internet then install the wireless network driver "" of the driver Cd.
  C if your Internet via USB then install the driver provided by the manufacturer of your Modem.
  D if your Internet through Dial-Up connection and then install the "audio driver" driver CD, this driver will install the audio driver and activate the Modem device and a Message appeared "find new hardware, peripheral Modem" ignores the Message and restart your PC then install "Modem Driver" of the driver Cd.

  8. now, go to the Windows Update Web Site and install all required updates "try to run Windows updates several times until you install all updates, because initially, Web site will updated Windows Installer 3 files only after this restart, your computer and go to the Windows Update Site again and continue to install updates. ", select the custom updates and install all critical and optional updates to date."

  9 - install "Common Modules" of the driver CD this module is an essential component on Windows XP systems, it is necessary to other original programming TOSHIBA works correctly.

  10 continue to install the other drivers and Utilities CD of drivers, but do not install the drivers following: -.
  Atheros Client Utility "no need".
  Bluetooth Monitor "do not install, install only the"Bluetooth Stack".

  Enjoy your PC powerful Qosmio Toshiba laptop.

  Hi Reaver, thanks for the installation instructions wonderful. I think that you have contributed to many users here.

  Ciao

• Sports Media Center section / channel fails

  Home Premium to Windows 7 (64-bit), the Sports Media Center Section / channel fails on HP E9200Z identical pc 2 I just bought, but my E9180T HP Vista pc works fine.  Initially the same sports section was not, then after that the TV Signal configuration appeared.  Now, when you take Sports, each sub-section does the following:

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  Partitions - it always shows 'Search'... "I left it there for hours?  Looking

  Players - a completely white screen.

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  My registry made this interesting:

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  Not sure, everything started working on my pc, had to have a server down?  I think that data relies on a Fox Sports server, it works on my Vista upgraded to Win7 and pc my pc Win7 detroit, but also extended on all the...

• Windows 7 media center tv guide planning lost .dll

  My anti-virus found a .dll suspect something like a regular planning. I deleted the .dll file and it seems that it was necessary for the update to Windows 7 media center tv guide (now displays the available data). I have reset media center several times with no luck. Unfortunately, I can't restore to an earlier date or obtain the file from my Recycle Bin. I still have Windows 7 64 bit upgrade disk if I can find the name of the file and know where to copy it in.

  Thanks for your help,

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  Hi jqh947,

  1. you remember which dll file has been deleted?

  I would say Mr scanner SFC on the computer that would be a system file corrupt on the computer search and replace.

  The analysis may take some time, so be patient. Windows allows to fix corrupt or missing files it finds. If the information of the installation CD is required to fix the problem, you may be asked to insert your Windows Vista installation CD.

  For more information please visit the link below.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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

• backup windows 7 media center settings (including the list of strings)

  Hello

  Does anyone know how to save the settings of windows 7 media center (including the list of channels)?

  all this remains under a specific folder?

  TX

  Hello, baruchno

  There is no built-in support for media backup Center settings. You can leave comments asking this feature at the following link: http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Feedback.aspx?formID=195

  For reference, Media Center stores the settings to: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome

  David
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• I have Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 with Service Pack 3 and I tried to run Media Center but I get an error message with ehshell.exe.

  original title: error with ehshell.exe

  I have Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 with Service Pack 3 and I tried to run Media Center but I get an error message with ehshell.exe. Could you help me?

  This problem exists since the 1st Media Center. SP2 and SP3 had a difficulty, but it is obvious that it doesn't always. The same problem still exists in Vista today with a lot of other carried over from XP. System restore would work, but you do not have any good restore points so reinstall an operating system seems to be your only option.

  You probably don't want to do an OS reinstall you need for Media Center, but since it does not at all, you might want to play then remove the Media Center updates and or SP3 and reinstall them.

• picked up my computer and does not, Windows xp media center edition service pack 2 update

  I got my computer and now it will not refresh, I'm under version2002 service pack 2 for windows xp media center edition, I did another time and of the load down a service pack and don't remember what you

  Hi DeirdreGrimes,

  Windows Update no longer works if you haven't installed XP SP3. To check your level of service pack system, click on start, run and type "Winver" in the Run dialog box and click on 'OK'.  If your system already has XP SP3 installed, you can try reset the windows update components by referring to the link below.

  There are prerequisites for the installation of Windows XP SP3. You can find them by reading the link below.

  Steps to take before installing XP SP3

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  How to reset windows update components

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

  If your system does not already have SP3 installed, you can:

  Download and install XP SP3 fron the link below. (Ignore the warnings on THIS subject the professionals and network facilities).

  Windows XP SP3.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=24

  Windows XP SP2.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=28

  If you encounter problems installing XP SP3, you can refer to the procedure described in the link below to resolve an installation failure.

  How to troubleshoot a SP3 Installation fails.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

  Let us know if this is useful to provide feedback. Good luck.

• I have upgraded to Windows XP Professional and now Windows XP Media Center won't play DVD - component missing.

  Now I have Windows XP Professional after the upgrade to Windows XP Media Center Edition Home 2005. Now my Media Center won't play DVDs and I keep getting the error message "Missing Component". I tried to reinstll cumulative update 2 for Windows XP Media Center 2005 that has worked for me the last time I had this problem, but now I get the Error Message "you must have Windows XP Media Center 2005 installed to get this download and it shows already on my computer as installed components. When I reinstalled it 3 years ago he corrected the problem of DVD. Help, please

  Thank you for your help. Here are the answers your request:

  "Windows XP Media Center version 5.1 Edition - this shows when I"run"- winver - ok.
  Complete error message: "Missing Component - required component Media Center is.
  missing. Please contact the manufacturer of your hardware.
  KB article: WindowsXPMediaCenter2005-KB900325 - usa .exe
  The windows of origin is always on display as shown above, but I received a free upgrade to Windows XP Professional CD and installed on my computer. And under 'Information system', it shows as - Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3.

  This problem started about 10 days when I used the CD of XP Professional to correct a problem. My computer is a Dell Dimension 5100 and I have two CDs that were sent to me - Dell - Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 3 and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Version 2005 with update Rollup 2.

  Thanks again and I ran the "fix it" you suggested but it have no problem found to fix. Every thing works fine on my system, but Media Center won't play DVD. It will play CDs and videos on my system.

  The initial problem was that I could not download the Blackberry Desktop Software - updates needed. The computer came with Windows XP Media Center Edition Home and I use Internet Explorer 8 as my default browser. I also use Mozilla Firefox as my backup browser.

  Please stick to your thread to avoid confusion of origin: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_update/i-have-upgraded-to-windows-xp-professional-and-now/f5245962-e9b4-4415-8aff-bc1d972f8120

  Note that I asked you to MOVE your original thread on the forum of material WinXP, not start a new thread.

  Also note that you don't have NO Windows XP Media Center Edition, installed now if you upgraded to Windows XP Professional.

  PS: If "winver" still says Windows XP Media Center Édition, did you not correctly upgraded & something is not. Better contact the Dell Support on this issue (if they'll still talk to you).