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• Vista Home Prem64 runs just older games (compatible XP) fine and suddenly will not work the games and id is 'a problem' without code or soln.

  I have a newish Vista Home Premium 64 NB and HAD no problem playing games, I played on my DT Pro XP until a few weeks ago. Now, when I go to open games, windows tells me that "there is a problem and needs to close the game" and "If a solution can be" it will inform me! Using compatibility, updated drivers, uninstalling and reinstalling have not worked. I do not understand why they worked very well and now they do not? Anyone have any ideas? It looks like my Direct X? changed to 32 bits, for some reason any-is it a problem? The Direct X is 64-bit? I also notice that it is very skittish about some other applications that I try to DL as well now - IE Puran Defrag. Thank you

  Hello
   
  Welcome to the Microsoft Windows Vista newsgroups!

  Try the following steps:
   
  Step 1:
   
  Select the game in the State of clean boot and check.

  Try to perform a clean boot. Follow the steps below:
  1. sign the computer by using an account with administrator rights.
  2. click on start, type msconfig.exe in the box start search and then press ENTER to start the System Configuration Utility.If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.
  3. on the general tab, click Selective startup, and then clear the check box load startup items. (The check box use the file Boot is not available.)
  4. on the Services tab, click to select the skin all the Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all.
  5. click OK and then click on restart.
  6. try to play games and check.

  See the link below for more details:
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Step 2:
   
  Try to restore your computer to a time where it was working fine.

  It uses system restore to return your system files and settings to an earlier point in time, without affecting personal files, the restore points.
   
  For more information such as how to perform a system restore, you can follow the link below:

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/517d3b8e-3379-46C1-B479-05b30d6fb3f01033.mspx#EI

  Step 3:

  Try to reduce the hardware acceleration on your computer and check.

  To reduce the hardware acceleration on your computer, perform the following steps:

  Click Start in the lower left corner of Windows Vista.

  Click Control Panel, click appearance and personalization, click personalization, click display settings and then click Advanced settings.

  Click the Troubleshooting tab, and then click on change settings.

  Note: The settings will be disabled if the graphics card driver does not support disabling hardware acceleration.

  Move the hardware acceleration slider to reduce it. It is the basis of acceleration.

  Kind regards

  Savan - Microsoft technical support.

• Dell Dimension 9200. The orange light flashes. Power disconnect day + this market but stop and it will not work unless that unplugged for a day

  Flashes orange and no lights on the front panel next to the USB ports. (see amber light on motherboard, power button / stop 15 sec + he disappears, but the computer does not start, a few times the fan turned on couple seconds), initially it used to go in the cycle (starts for about 3-5 seconds and stops) several times and the flashing yellow light.

  If I unplug the power cord for a day + and try, it worked, stop and restart immediately worked too but when I shutdown and come after a few hours, it will not start again (power plugged).
  Disconnect the power supply for a day + new and it worked once tried.

  I did the reset by pressing the power button / 15 sec + but no luck. Until a day + unplugged worked so far about three times will try again tomorrow and see what happens if I don't stop the computer ever.

  What a PSU or of the motherboard problem or some other problem? Hope it can be fixed.

  Rav96

  Flashes orange and no lights on the front panel next to the USB ports. (see amber light on motherboard, power button / stop 15 sec + he disappears, but the computer does not start, a few times the fan turned on couple seconds), initially it used to go in the cycle (starts for about 3-5 seconds and stops) several times and the flashing yellow light.

  If I unplug the power cord for a day + and try, it worked, stop and restart immediately worked too but when I shutdown and come after a few hours, it will not start again (power plugged).
  Disconnect the power supply for a day + new and it worked once tried.

  I did the reset by pressing the power button / 15 sec + but no luck. Until a day + unplugged worked so far about three times will try again tomorrow and see what happens if I don't stop the computer ever.

  What a PSU or of the motherboard problem or some other problem? Hope it can be fixed.

  Rav96

  A flashing orange power LED, usually indicates a power supply problem power, given the age of the Dimension 9200, which is highly likely.

  Try to replace the power supply with a power supply of labour "Known", to see if that makes a difference.

  This system does not use an exclusive power of Dell, you can install most power supply ATX with a power connector 24 pin or 20 + 4 pin main motherboard and this can be purchased in most local computer stores, or online.

  The 9200 has a rear panel open, a diet with or without the on/off switch can be installed.

  Note: You need a PSU with six SATA power connectors.

  Otherwise, you can buy a refurbished Dell OEM [Dell P/N KH624] 375w PSU from here:

  http://www.Amazon.com/Dell-dimension-power-supply-KH624/DP/B0039OHV2O

  Bev.

• My s/n for PC for Mac upgrade will not work to install new for CS6 on Mac

  I bought CS5 in 2011 for PC, then passed to the CS6 for Mac (HUGE hassle) in 2012.  Try to install on my new computer, and I can't select CS6 in the list.  The serial number for CS5 do not work (probably because they were for a PC OS), and the s/n for CS6, says upgrade s/n is valid, but will not let me choose CS6 in the list.   This discussion thing is a chore!  I've been 'chat' this for 2 days with no luck.  Is there someone I can phone?  Help!

  You can contact adobe using chat support, http://www.adobe.com/support/chat/ivrchat.html

• Windows Update will not work. -Left running for more than 2 hours and always at 0%

  I tried to use Windows Update, and it did nothing.  I have the update for 2 hours and 11-day for my computer downloaded 0% 0%.  How can I get the update downloaded and installed?

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Don't you worry in this regard at the moment, the servers could be a little overwhelmed. It will download when the servers are not so busy.

  There are quite a few updates coming through this month and a lot of people to distribute updates.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• A200 tablet will not work google games store or no matter what google apps

  I'm trying to get an acer a200 Tablet back in working order.  game store does not, google + does not open... they start to and close.  I can't find google games services in my apps, as I tried to erase the data, the cache and all that in all applications.  I tried to install an os android from microsd card

  (http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29931/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDM0MTUyMzI...

  but once it was going on in the kernel boot recovery image, the android with the red triangle and exclamation point lights and sound.  the Tablet works, except that you can't download any apps from the game store.

  I also tried to download the apk, but when I navigate using astro, astro crashes.

  Help?

  its roots.

  is probably the main problem for packages of updates.

  the only solution is to googled around to return back for full stock Acer system, given that this kind of information cannot be discussed here.

  Sorry

• To optimize the size of the file will not work properly in save for web (CS6)

  I make layouts for digital designers who must be less than 250 KB. For a few months, when I try to save my pages of tiff in a smaller size, using the Save for web and optimization of the size of the file box Photoshop no longer works correctly.  Files are often 100 francs more grand than the target k 250 KB. Data in the lower corner of the screen corresponds to the k target but the recorded real this file too large.

  Windows 10

  CS6

  Photoshop

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  c

  In the Web dialog box, do you have the metadata one value other than None?

  Which could explain the difference in size.

  

• New Windows 7 Professional program is not working nd that product key will not work.

  Windows 7 (trial version) program has been installed on my laptop ACER One. Passes to the Home Premium account in 2010. Recently, it is impossible to use Word documents or to modify existing files; box popped up that the test program has been exceeded and when I tried to enter the product key, it was not accepted. Today, I bought an upgrade to Windows 7 Professional. However, always receives the same message and the new product key does not either. Am I missing a step to activate the new program? I got the message that it has been installed successfully.

  Please note that if you use the Windows 7 product key located on the certificate of authenticity attached to your system label, this will not work, it is only for Windows 7. You need a product key Office 2010.

  If your computer comes with a trial version of Office, you need to get a trial key or buy a full license:

  Trial license:

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/try/

  Full license:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/823570

  Get the key;

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/buy/redir/XT101874326.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA101847520

  If you purchased Office 2010 and get no valid product key error to refer the article mentioned below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2002262

  Frequently asked questions about Office Activation Wizard and about features in Office 2010 and Office 2007 programs view programs

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927921

  Error message when you start an Office application after installing a suite Office: "invalid product key".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836178

  If you have a trial version of Office 2010 that came with your computer, try to uninstall it first:

  Run the patch tool mentioned in the article below to uninstall Office 2010:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/290301

  Download a trial version of Office 2010 that corresponds with the edition that you purchased and convert it to a version full:

  Trial license:

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/try/

  See the link on how to convert a trial version of a suite full Office 2010 or program to a commercial version: -.

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/convert-a-trial-version-of-an-Office-2010-suite-or-program-to-a-full-retail-version-HA101886436.aspx

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/buy/convert-your-trial-to-a-full-product-version-HA101812668.aspx?CTT=1

• I have a number of games of cards, Word and puzzle that works well with XP but will not work on Windows 7.

  Is there a download of XP compatibility that could solve this problem?

  You can try the comaptibility mode. See: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows for the method.

  If you use Windows 7 Professional, ultimate or enterprise, you can try to use XP mode. See:
  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/windows-xp-mode for more details.

  If the games are 16-bit and you are running a 64 bit version of Windows 7, the games will not work unless you use an emulator.

  All the answers and suggestions are provided by an enthusiastic amateur and are therefore no explicit or implicit guarantee. Basically, you use my suggestions at your own risk.

• Upcoming games with Windows 7 will not work on Presario SR1020NX. Upgrade Advisor said that W7 would work with the exception of the Aero

  W7 Upgrade Advisor said it would work with the exception of Windows Aero.  When the games to try to come with W7 get window 'game running in software rendering... '. Hardware acceleration disabled or not supported by the video card driver"games will not work. A check says last drivers are installed.  Tried to reinstall WXP in separeat partition to see if would work like that but will not because most recent W7.

  I suggest that you use XP personally gave a computer which is so old.

  If you have a computer with XP (3 + years) and have not changed at least two of these things (CPU, RAM, video card), you should probably stick with XP. Not worth the headache of praying that things work with a material more old which probably is no longer supported on the new OS.
  Usually, people that the computer was shipped with Vista 1, 2 or less it several years ago can be upgraded to 7 without too much trouble if it was a mid-range machine.

  In addition, it seems that Windows is not recognizing your graphics card. It looks like (http://www99.shopping.com/xPO-Hewlett-Packard-SR1020NX-CEL2-8-512-80-COM-XPH) you have an Intel Extreme graphics card. However, nothing about it is extreme. Since it is an extreme Intel card I guess Windows Update should find the drivers for you, but it is not then maybe the video card is just too outdated for 7? I'm not sure.

  Moreover, I wouldn't worry much about the lack of updates for XP right now. If ever you encounter more money then get the new computer with 7 on it, but at this time I suggest you stay on XP if your hardware and software actually works and that is more important than a few features of 7.

• Downloaded the patch for an extension of game / will not work because windows cannot find ' RTR - patcher.bat

  Downloaded the patch for an extension of game / will not work because windows cannot find ' RTR - patcher.bat

  Original title: rtr - patcher.bat

  Brian

  You need to contact the developer of the game, because they are the only one who can help you.  We support Microsoft software & hardware here.

• Windows xp oem product key will not work with a generic copy of xp family. How can I make it work?

  This HP model is: Pavilion a530e.  It crashed and the original CD is not on this earth.  I installed a generic copy of Windows XP Edition family (the same as the original OS, but different SP level).  I left the empty product key because it would not of him who is on the side of the CPU!  How to fix this?  I have access to the internet and to do automatic updates, but the Microsoft Authentication in Windows Update Web site has not been made.  Help, please!

  The OEM key on the side of your Tower will not work with the XP cd to retail. You need a manufacturer OEM copy such as comes with some Dell, gateway machines.

  You can get the recovery disks that don't require any key to activate it. HP can carry is no longer, but they are available here. Just put your model number in the search:

  http://www.computersurgeons.com/

• Windows easy transfer will not work. I get the message: "migwiz.exe - point of entry not found. How can I fix it?

  Windows easy transfer will not work.  I get the message: "migwiz.exe - point of entry not found.  How can I fix it?

  Hi PTTimothy

  1. what operating system is installed on the computer?

  2. you are the administrator of the computer?

  I suggest you to check and to provide us with the information about the installed operating system.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/which-version-of-the-Windows-operating-system-am-i-running

  Step 1:

  You can open the administrator and verify if you can open Windows Easy Transfer correctly.

  You can even check if you face the same question in the user account different or new user account.  You can create a new user account on your computer, and then check.

  Create a new user account-
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

  Step 2:

  An analysis of the SFC and audit-
  a. click Start, click programs, on Accessoriesprincipally made, right click guestand then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow
  b. type the following command and press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow
  A message appears indicating that "the system scan will start. Be patient because the scan can take some time.
  c. If all files require a SFC replace will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue.
  d. If everything is correct you should, after the scan, see the following message "resource protection Windows not found any breach of integrity".
  e. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

  Check the link below for further guidance on scan SFC - mentioned
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  I hope this helps.

• An old game that I play in Win XP (Spear Of Destiny) will not work in Win7

  I like to play old games that work in Windows XP, but do not work in Win Vista or Win7. I get the messge of error "this system does not support mode full screen. The games are all games Wolfenstein and Spear Of Destiny. Any help appreciated. That's all that keeps me from switch to Win7. I have two computers running Win7 and will not work in both, so it is not unique to a single computer.

  This system of all games Wolfenstein and Spear Of Destiny may be played on win7? If this isn't excellence of sysem, then launch the game mode of compatibility , and you're done.

• Windows vista home basic original dics32bit sp1 product key will not work say code invalid disc P/N N353G

  Windows vista home basic original dics32bit sp1 product key will not work say code invalid disc P/N N353G

  I reinstalled my windows vista.made a clean install removed windows xp sp3 when I try to activate my windows vista Home Basic sp1 it say not validates the code supplied with the disc, the code is below my laptop and the cd is in the package with my laptop, I used the key once when I re-installed my operating system once and it worked perfectly

  If you get this message before you try to turn it on, it means generally that you must not read or wrong entered the key.

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