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• Backup and restore will not format disk

  I try to use Backup and Restore. When I click on the back of the files, I get a pop-up box that asks me to format the drive. After clicking on the Format, the following pop up box says unsuccessful Format. Sometimes, he also disk write-protected. I use Vista Home Premium and using an optical DVD +/-RW drive. I was unable to find anything on it. Has anyone else had this problem? What I can do. I check all the settings I can. Thanks for any help.

  Would you consider investing in an external USB drive and use it as your backup media.  This will work part-time full support until CD as the only hold about 700 MB of data and your hard drive is perhaps in a fit of 250 GB, what amounts to a large number of CD on current prices an external drive will pay for itself within a very short time and you are mucking around with several CD

  He needs that a defective CD or an unexpected shutdown to occur and you may lose all your backup met before this type of failure.  If you must use the CD then just use them to backup your important data.  If you need to perform a full restore, it may be faster in the long term to perform a recovery operation by using your installation media rather than feeding in a multitude of CD.

  One thing that I met, if you buy the CD on the main roads, is that, if they are not stored properly, at home or in a store, the last few CD inside tend to stick to the neighbor CD, which is not a good thing.

  My personal choice is to use a third-party imaging software to back up the entire partition or drive.  I save on a different hard drive installed.  You can use the external hard drive, I tried to sell you.  The entire backup (40 GB) takes about 10 minutes, with a restoration taking around the same time.  I double save my data more valuable, as well, of other external media, like USB, DVD, etc.

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• Windows Vista will not see Seagate 320 internal drive to format

  I bought a 320GB Seagate (7200 RPM) opportunity and I'm trying to install Vista on it. The computer BIOS sees the drive, but loading Vista it does not show the HD as an external drive and ask drivers for it. The disk has been previously formatted for Mac.

  Try to use SeaTools for Windows.  See also: Seagate Installation Assistance

  Please note that the hard drive needs to be internally mounted inside the computer because Windows Vista will not install on an external hard drive.

• Windows displays the device works correctly. However, the device does not appear in windows Explorer. also, I can not format disks.

  Windows displays the device works correctly.  However, the device does not appear in windows Explorer. also, I can not format disks.

  What should I do next

  Hello

  1. Are you referring to the NEC USB Floppy Driver?
  2. You try to format floppy disks?
  3. Was - this earlier work, if so, did the chnages on the computer before this problem?

  If it worked, I suggest the following methods and check the status of the issue.

  Method 1:

  Open the hardware and devices troubleshooter.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

  Update a hardware driver that is not working properly.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

• Windows backup will not accept a new drive after the 2nd backup drive

  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. Windows backup will not pass make the 2nd drive. Error: insert - % 2 serial number of volume in drive %1 %3.

  (0 x 80070022) . He is the 3rd disc shaped and then gives me this error. This computer broke down twice before after hibernation. Boss will switch to

  Windows 7 and is upset. He leans on Mac.

  Thanks, Terry

  I don't have a solution to your problem of "dvd".
  I have a suggestion:
  Forget to take the backup of files with dvds.
  Buy an external hard drive and use it for backups of files.

  A hard disk of 1 TB post can be had less than $100, to the Canada. The United States will be even less.

  Thanks to the external hard drive for backups of files, you don't have to sit by the computer and feed it with DVD whenever he asks. You can walk away. The computer will do its thing without you.

  A 2 x 4 in box will store all your files. No DVD more formatting. No more marking each dvd. No stacks more DVD.

• Computer laptop HP Presario CQ57 (Windows 7) will not start.

  Computer laptop HP Presario CQ57 (Windows 7) will not start.

  Memory test: past

  Smart Check: spent

  DST short: failure

  ID Q7PS33-5T76ND-MFKR5F-60VV03 failure

  Product ID: QE321UA #ABA

  Hard drive

  Hello:

  The failure of DST short is normally indicative of a hard drive that has failed and must be replaced.

  The operating system and the software can be reinstalled using recovery discs that you made or purchased from HP.

  In order to use the recovery disks, you need to replace the hard drive with one of the same storage capacity or more.

• Windows 7 will not recognize the dvd drive

  Windows 7 will not recognize the dvd drive, although it worked well for more than two years.  Now I can't access it to install new software.

  It will not be displayed in the Device Manager, bad shooters to say it is not connected or is, tried Fixit fix (could not as "not applicable to your computer update"), uninstall iTunes (in the case of a conflict - even if it worked with the DVD of > 1 year), etc., but still cannot access the DVD.

  It's obviously a known issue, given that a support page - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976187 that recommends the fix or manually disable ALPM active power management.  If it of a known issue, why is not included in the updates and that I have to disable ALPM power if management it worked ok before?

  What now? Is turn off the power, my only option?  What happens if it is not yet recognized after that?

  Hello

  If the drive is viable:

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find CMD top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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

  After the foregoing:

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The DVD player does not work after installing Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/975270/

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during Windows Vista
  Setup after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951

  
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

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

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and the
  correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

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

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry settings for your
  CD/DVD drive someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays
  all devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

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• Windows Vista will not download

  Help. My HP G50 will start but the Windows Vista will not download. I pressed the keys F 10 and 11 F. The memory is good. I backed up my files using the F 11 Save function. I tried to go back to an earlier date using System Restore, no results. Can reset the computer by default, there is work in the F 11 key and then recover my files. Do I need a recovery disk?

  Thanks for the reply. I made the. Backup of files Wizard. At the end she asks 'Please insert the USB key' - I suppose to download files on an external drive. Well I bought an external drive and connect it to the USB port, nothing happens. He said only: "no available drive. What should I do now. I did all the steps, according to HP said on their site of troubleshooting online and this is the last step. I will not buy an HP again. A friend recommends a Sony.

• Satellite P850 - Windows 8 will not restart properly

  Does anyone know why Windows 8 will not restart correctly on the laptop Satellite P850?

  It seems that whenever I have to restart, especially after the installation of an update, it crashes right on the screen of "Reboot" and I usually find myself having to hold the power button down to completely stop and then turn upwards again. Sometimes, I still have to do to make it stop.

  I would be very grateful for any help that anyone can give me please.

  I have no idea why the Windows 8 will not restart correctly, but this document should help you to repair or restore the system of Windows 8 on your Satellite P850

  + Windows 8 recovery & Repair +.
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB2A03ES0000R01.htm

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• Windows Update will not download, just stays at 0%

  Hi, past the month or so my windows update will not download at all. I never had no problems until now. Im running on windows 7 64. I'll start, click windows update and download hit. Once I have click on windows update, it just sits there with the bar running, showing me his 0%. Please if someone might know a solution, that would help a lot.

  Yes.  I had the same problem, I installed the update when my power went out, so I couldn't download it, but managed to get the update that I needed the microsoft Web page and we smooth sailing since then.

• Windows Update will not be update__

  Windows Update will not update
  but all other internet activities are very well

  This isn't the firewall

  Reset Windows Update components:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/883825

  HowManage , Configure and troubleshoot Windows updates releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• SP2 for Windows Vista will not install. Receive error 800b0100 code. Windows Update has encountered an unknown error.

  SP2 for Windows Vista will not install. Receive error 800b0100 code. I already tried all possible solutions - disabled and even uninstalled McAfee Firewall disabled, ran the CheckSUR repeatedly (see below for the final analysis), tried to install from windows update, also downloaded the stand-alone MS pack, tried selective startup and hidden States of services, still nothing. It has been 2 days work on this. Help, please!

  =================================
  Preparation of control system was updated.
  Binary version 6.0.6002.22202
  Package Version 6.0
  2009-10-24 12:36

  Checking Windows Service Packages

  Checking of manifests package and catalogs

  Checking package Watchlist

  Watchlist checking

  Checking packages
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_2_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

  Control components store

  Summary:
  Seconds executed: 1241
  Found 4 errors
  CBS MUM lack count: 4

  Unavailable repair files:
  servicing\packages\Package_2_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_2_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat

  Hello Yiratr,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft answers Forums.

  Solution:

  Follow the steps in the web link below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956702

  That should do the trick for you.

  Thank you.

  Kind regards

  Augustine.

  "URGO".

  UDAY $012 please let me know that whether the solution worked or not, I thank you and appreciate your comments. URGO

• Windows Update will not end. ?

  Windows Update will not allow the installation of the updates.

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375 >

  It helps those answering questions if you provide:

  what version of windows (32-bit or 64-bit) and service pack level.

  you use what browser (exact version).

  what application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?

  What third-party firewall

  What anti-malware software can be installed.

  What updates you trying to install? (Number of KB)

  What error do you get everything when trying to install updates?

  A general solution, *IF* is no malware problem, would be to reset the update components:

  Access the KB article via Internet Explorer next (only) & run it in DEFAULT and AGGRESSIVE modes difficulty.

  How to reset the Windows Update components? http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058>

  Although this page States that this article does not apply to Windows 7, it does.

  The most effective way to use the Fixit above is to download, * except *, configure the system to boot, then run MicrosoftFixit 50202.msi and all first choose the default mode. Turn it back on.

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  See if the system can update now.

  Cancel the clean boot procedure, and then see if he can search for updates in Windows normal mode.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a State of boot minimumhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353>

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in WindowsVista/Windows 7

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

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• Windows Update will not install, I get message 0.800700005.

  Windows Update will not install, I get message 0.800700005.  I'm not available updates when I shut down my computer and cannot access Internet Options in the Tools menu of WE.  Computer works well but no updates or the Option settings. Help

  Hello

  1 update you are trying to install?
  2. don't you make changes on the computer before the show?

  Method 1:
  Run the fix it and check.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 2:
  Try the procedure described in the supplied knowledge base article and check.
  Error: 0x80070005 when you try to install updates by using Microsoft Update or Windows Update
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/968003

  Method 3:
  You can try the steps and check if you are able to install the update.
  You cannot install some programs or updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798

  Registry warning:
  Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

• Windows XP will not validate

  my windows xp will not validate .am already registered under Ben Torrez not sure wats past .in moving my copy of xp with key code came missing

  To validate, the system must first be enabled.

  You may need to use the phone activation...

  To activate by phone: -.
  Activation by phone, click on the Start button and type:
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  If need phone normal activation fails, recompose the number, and this time do NOT respond when the ansafone asks that maintain you - this should oblige the operator to pick up that can solve your problem.