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• Problems with the launch and printing from Internet Explorer 10, with updates of Windows Installer and start-up and shutdown of the computer.

  Original title: IE 10 freezes work stoppages and turns off

  I use it is to say 10 since I have a new computer in 2012 have not had problems, but for the last week, if I try to print something from my mail I receive IE has encountered a problem and closes the page and restarts it so go to Mozilla to print, yesterday IE was out completely had to return to Mozilla to get on the web. I have also had problems with my computer do not completely stop or does not start, I get to the part type to password in the and he died, tried to install optional updates in windows and it has not does anyone know what I can do to solve the problem. would really appreciate it

  Hi Mark,

  Have you tried the steps I suggested in the previous posts? If this isn't the case, please try these steps and check if that helps.

  You can also try the steps outlined in the article and check if it helps.

  I can't print or preview before printing a Web page in Internet Explorer

  Hope this information helps. Answer the post with an up-to-date issue report to help you further.

• Error "Windows Installer" on start-up and when I try to open MS Office applications.

  1. when windows starts, an info box to "install windows" and then an error message appears.

  2 MS Office Enterprise 2007. When I click on MS word, an error message "install windows" just telling me that "the feature you are trying to use is on an unavailable network resource.  Recently it started to happen.  I tried to uninstall office, but I can't work on how to do this.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971179

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928218

  How to uninstall manually Office system 2007 if you cannot uninstall it by using the function "Add or Remove Programs".

  Office:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/default.aspx

  Office at the above link forums

  They will help you with your office questions when repost you in the Office Forums above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Installer keeps flickering on my screen.

  Windows Installer has always tried to install "Roxio Media Manager" for some reason any.  I tried to uninstall because the installer kept asking for a disk and I did not.  In any case, now the intsaller Windows guard flickering on my screen.  It is very annoying and is interrupting my typing.  How to stop Windows Installer to start  Help!

  Hello
   
  Method 1:
  Try the following steps:
   
  1. start, click Run and then type cmd in the dialog box, then click command prompt.
  2. at the command prompt, type the following and press ENTER after each line:
  MSIExec /Unregister
  MSIExec/regserver
  3. try to install or to uninstall again.
  Method 2:
  Try the following steps:
  1. click on the Start button, type cmd in the Search box or click on run, then type services.msc in the dialog (Windows XP or Windows Server 2003), and then press ENTER to open a command prompt window.
  2. at the command prompt, type MSIExec , and then press ENTER. If the MSI engine works, there should be no error message, and should open a separate dialog box. This shows the MSI version.
  3. If the version of the installer is not the 4.5 version, see the following article in the Knowledge Base Microsoft for more information and a link to download Windows install 4.5:
  KB 942288 Windows Installer 4.5 is available
  4 install the same and check the issue.

• NB100-10 X Windows Installation

  I bought 2 Netbooks NB100. (Ubuntu) Now, I want to install winxp. I used a DVD. external Windows installation has started...--> bluescreen. I used a bootable USB key. Windows Setup-> blue screen. Other Versions of win the same thing. Another DVD - ROM... Similarly. Who is wrong? o.o

  I erased the 0 sector a formatted hard drive with bartpe. But it's the same thing... win2k does not work, too.

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• I have windows xp and whenever I click on Installer Windows icon comes out and says it: preparation for the installation and it takes a while to come

  I have windows xp and whenever I click on an installer of winows icon comes out and says it: preparation for the installation and it takes a while to come

  Hi DanBourque

   

  1 does the problem occur when you click the icon of the exe file or any application shortcut icon as well?
  2. for how long have you been faced with this problem?

  3. did you of recent changes on the computer?

   

  You can re-register Windows Installer and check if this helps-
  a. Quit all Windows programs.
  b. click Start, click run, type msiexec /Unregister in the Open box and then click OK.
  c. click Start, click run, type msiexec/regserver in the Open box and then click OK.
  d. restart your computer.

  I hope this helps.

• Windows didn't prepare the computer to start the next phase of installation

  Hey I get the error "windows has no prepare the computer to start the next phase of installation" during the installation of vista and Windows 7, I use xp professional I would like to mention that a few days ago, I company vista works well, so I thought I should update to the win 7 but since that day I have my receive this error message and also I could not install vista  , the specifications of the system are: optima PC with motherboard 2.8 GHz intel and intel 865GLC inside the processor 2.8 GHz, 1 GB ram, 160 GB HDD
  PLEASE please help me I lost so much time, but all in vain :(: @.
  I also tried msconfig utility chkdsk, but she shows that its fine and also unplugged all other additional devices in the connection only the mouse and keybard but no American (e):
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  Hello

  These are forums for vista for home pc users

  you use enterprise

  Try the vista it pro forums

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/windowsvistaitpro/

• Cannot install Windows 7 "Windows didn't prepare the computer to start the next phase of the installation." to install Windows, restart the application.

  Original title: Installation of Windows 7.

  I tried to install Windows 7 (clean install from XP and reveived the following message is displayed:)

  Windows didn't prepare the computer to start the next phase of the installation.  to install Windows, restart the application.

  I restarted my PC, anti anti-virus disabled (as advised) and still get the error message.

  According to the Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 my PC is compatible.

  Any ideas?

  If you have compatible hardware and your computer still stops responding, disable any unnecessary material. Remove (USB) universal serial bus devices. Remove or disable network cards, sound cards and cards of the series; and then restart the installation.

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

• Download "Windows didn't prepare the computer to start the next phase of the installation during installation of Windows7.

  When installing windows7 in the second phase, it gives error such as ' Windows has not to prepare the computer to start in the next phase of installation.to install Windows, restart the installation. " It comes at the end of 50% of the extraction of windows.

  How you attempt installation?

  You are upgrading from a previous version of Windows?

  Are there devices non-essential attached to the system as a external hard drive or USB key?

  If so, try to disconnect them, they might interfere with installation.

  Could you give your full system specs?

  If you have compatible hardware and your computer still stops responding, disable any unnecessary material. Remove (USB) universal serial bus devices. Remove or disable network cards, sound cards and cards of the series; and then restart the installation.

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  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, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

• Windows 7 32 bit does not start after the installation of the need for assistance

  I have an iMac 21.5 inches (mid-2011) with 8 GB Ram, 2 TB SSHD, new HL-DT-ST DVD - RW GA32N and tried to install windows 7 (32 bit) on using Boot Camp Assistant.

  I already downloaded and copied software 4.0.4033.zip Boot Camp here-> https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1630?locale=en_US for my 16 GB Pen Drive MS-DOS (FAT32)

  The installation was successful, and windows 7 loads just fine 1st time, I created UserID and password, settings etc... using the apple keyboard then installed the drivers from apple on this issue of my 16 GB USB key. Seems my Magic Mouse works but my keyboard is not detected

  Then I tried to restart so the changes would come into force, and since then my Windows will not start or run Windows 7

  Now if I start my iMac hold down the Option key, I get Macintosh HDD, windows, recovery 10.11.4 and DVD. If I select Windows or Windows DVD it starts Booting then black screen followed by this Message on the screen «Press a key to boot from the CD or DVD...» »

  If I press any button it starts booting from DVD and gives me the option to install Windows and if I do not press a button some then nothing happens

  Windows does not start a BootCamp HDD and I'm left with no option but to press on the button / stop to stop iMac.

  Fortunately my El Capitan works well, but my Windows will not start. I tried 2 times install windows 7 32 Bit on my BootCamp HDD.

  So any help, I do not understand what am I'm doing wrong, I would be really grateful if someone who knew bootcamp can guide me so that I can run Windows OSX on my iMac.

  Thanks in advance.

  Remove the DVD, boot in OSX and after the release of the following Terminal commands?

  diskutil list

  Cs diskutil list

  sudo TPG - vv - r see the/dev/disk0

  sudo fdisk/dev/disk0

  The "sudo" commands will prompt to enter your password, and there do not appear to come back. You can also see caution against improper use 'sudo' and the potential loss of data due to an "abuse" of the order.

• I run 10 64-bit Windows and I have used iTunes for years. iTunes installs OK, I disable Norton Firewall during installation. iTunes starts OK, but when I try to access the store down ¾ of the page turns black

  I run 10 64-bit Windows and I have used iTunes for years. iTunes installs OK, I disable Norton Firewall during installation. iTunes starts OK, but when I try to access the store down ¾ of the page turns black, the upper band has Taylor Swift and a few small icons to the bottom of the page. If I type Perry Como, in the search box, the page does not change.

  lysdexic01, I know almost exactly what you describe on my screen of iTunes Store recently updated for Windows 7 64-bit. Only difference is that the icons in the black box are invisible until I move the mouse above them, their location by trial and error. Once activated, the icon remains visible. Each found icon flickers at first, but stops flashing if I pass the mouse over it.

  I think that the store is now functional and useless for those of us experiencing this problem. Other users have reported that their iTunes store screen flickers since they updated iTunes to the latest version, but most did not mention the area big black screen that you and I see.

  So far, Apple seems not to believe that there is a problem with the software to update iTunes. It is therefore important that users continue to report these problems to Apple that there are enough complaints for attention even during a week of office party.

• Windows install... Preparation for installation

  I can't open my documents, Word or Excel... with a pop-up box saying Windows Installer... preparing for installation.

  So of course nothing happens...

  then another pop up box says... This patch Package could not be opened.

                                                         Verify that the hotfix package excists and you can access them

                                                         or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer patch package.

  I hope someone can help with advice and or a link to help me solve this problem, because it drives me crazy.

  Looking forward to responses and I hope to get this problem fixed.

  Salvation is n,.
   
  Follow the steps listed in this article to resolve the problem:
  You receive an error message when you try to install or run an Office program: "this patch package could not be opened" or "the installation source for the product is not available.

• Every time I open a file in Media Player 11, I get a dialog box telling me that Windows Installer is "preparation for installation.

  Whenever I open a file in Microsoft Media Player 11, (11.0.5721.5280) I get a dialog box telling me that Windows Installer is "preparation for installation.

  He tell me what it is trying to install and crashes

  No media plays back.

  Cancellation does not - it retrys with encouraging them. The only way to get rid of the dialogue is Ctrl/Alt/Del and end task. It also closes WMP11

  SP3 Win XP32

  I just installed Office 10

  I ran the repair of Office 10

  I uninstalled WMP11 and reinstalled

  I ran "Fix IT" page Support MS

  I run MS Security Essentials... It is to this day and I run a full scan

  I think you meant:

  "a. initially, box run, type"msiexec /unreg", and then press ENTER."

  I did and it helped somewhat. Message anyway, but he went and the media played.

  If I did:

  "(b) then type" msiexec/regserver"and press ENTER."

  The problem comes back

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• Windows preparing for a first computer use whenever it starts

  I have a Toshiba Satellite L500, and I have everything installed ok.

  He was going great for age, and then one day I messing around in the OOBE folder in system32, cause I wanted to change my logon screen image.

  and while I was in there I clicked on Setup.exe, and I didn't know what it was...

  It came with the windows installer, and I had to use the Task Manager to exit out of it.

  I turned my computer off later,

  the morning that I turned around and after the windows loading screen, it came with "windows prepares a computer for first use.

  and I said to myself shit. and after that he came to a screen like after u get first and the installation files are made.

  He asks me what I want to call my pc, it was originally timboy67678, but he calls bob - pc as it said that timboy67678 was already running, so I clicked on continue and FORTUNATELY he did only an additional profile, has not replaced my original user.

  so I changed my name to timboy67678 and everything was ok, I deleted the account of bob - pc. then stop.

  later, I turned it back on and after the loading screen, it came with "windows prepares a computer for the first use.", but he went into the log on screen after that.

  everything looks ok, except that "windows is preparing a computer for first use" occurs whenever I start my computer, and sometimes, when I install a new program, some of them say licsensed to pc of bob again even if I changed it.

  Any help would be MUCH appreciated

  displayed peterk_1 from good instructions. I just want to add that it is the good idea to always make a backup system before you touch the registry, System :) folders

• MSI - preparation for installation message appears when Internet Explorer is opened

  Original title: windows setup

  whenever I have open internet explorer, a small 'windows install... preparation for installing' window.  I downloa ded windows install 4.5, but no abail. Any suggestions would be greatly appeciated. Thank you. Ric

  Hello

  ·        This occurs only when you click on internet explore or with all applications?

  ·        Remember to make changes to the system?

  ·        What version of internet explore is installed on the system?

  I suggest you follow the methods mentioned below.

   

  Method 1:

  I suggest you unregister and re-register the Windows Installer on the system.

  a. sign in to your computer as an administrator.

  b. Click Start and then click Run.

  (c) in the Open box, type cmd and then click OK.

  d. at the command prompt, type msiexec.exe / unregister and then press ENTER.

  e. type msiexec/regserver, and then press ENTER.

  Now, check if the problem is resolved.

  Method 2:

  Note: 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 the following link.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

   

  I suggest you repair Windows Installer

  a. Click Start, go to run, type "Regedit" and press ENTER.

  b. in the registry editor, navigate to the following registry folder:

  'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIServer' by clicking on the sign MORE (+) sign.

  c. highlight the "MSIServer" folder in the left pane and double-click "ImagePath" on the item in the right pane.

  d. its value should be 'C:\Windows\System32\msiexec.exe V' (without the quotes). If this is not the case, change the above value.

  Note: There is a space between msiexec.exe and c I assume that Windows is installed on drive C.

  e. restart your computer.

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
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