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• Deskjet 710/720/810/820/1000 Series printers - Patch for 64 bit Vista and Windows 7

  There is a problem with the 64-bit, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 or 8.1 drivers which causes the spooler crash with the following HP Deskjet printers:

  DeskJet 710

  DeskJet 712

  DeskJet 720

  DeskJet 722

  DeskJet 810

  DeskJet 812

  Deskjet 820

  DeskJet 822

  DeskJet 1000

  The attachment contains a fix for this problem for Vista and Windows 7.

  [The patch does not work for Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 x 64 systems.  There are efforts to this address, if a solution is developed it will be shown here.  [{Edit - I did not progress by getting the patch to run in Windows 8 x 64.}]

  First of all make sure that the driver for the installed printer.  If the driver has not been installed go to start devices and printers, add printer, the local printer, choose the appropriate port (for the converters, USB-parallel, the port likely USB001: or maybe USB002 :), then click Windows Update then choose HP for the manufacturer and select the appropriate printer.)

  Apply the patch as follows: log in to the computer with an administrator account.  Download the patch by clicking on this link or on the trombone at the end of this post.  Save the hotfix on your computer, then unzip it.  Then, copy the three DLL files in the following directory: %windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3

  Note that %windir%\System32 is a system variable that points to the location of the Windows directory. For most systems it will be C:\Windows.  You can click Start, computer, and type %windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 in the address bar and it is in the right place.

  This can be done from a DOS command prompt if BACK is opened with the "run as Administrator" command or to explore with a copy and paste.  Depending on your UAC settings, you may need to provide confirmation.  Also allow existing files to be replaced if you are prompted.

  This patch is not necessary and should not be applied to a 32-bit version of Vista or Windows 7.

  Thanks to extraordinary Microsoft engineer Alan Morris forguidelines for patch.

  Update - here is that of the more detailed installation instructions:

  Download the patch on the DJ_Patch.zip at the bottom of the page and save it on your computer.  Now click on the file and open it, and then extract the fix in a directory that is easy to find. (I use c:\temp. If this directory does not exist you can create it as follows: open the administrative BACK prompts by clicking Start, all programs, accessories, and then right-click on CMD. EXE and select run as administrator. Click in the DOS window, and then type the following command:

  MD c:\temp

  CD \temp

  Now extract the patch files in the c:\temp directory (all, extract c:\temp chose as a destination).

  [Update - Windows security settings can prevent these files from being used, please open computer, type c:\temp in the address bar and then right click on each of the dll files and select Properties.]  If there is a message indicating the properties file has been downloaded from the internet and can be blocked and then unlock the file before continuing.]

  Then, click back to the administrative DOS prompt and type the following: (the green stuff are comments, do not type them...)

  *. DLL DIR (just to check that the files are there, it should list hpvdb720.dll, hpvdb820.dll and hpwm5db1.dll and perhaps others).

  Net stop spooler (ensures that the files are not in use.)

  Copy hpvdb720.dll C:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 (this is for the Deskjet 710/712/720/722)

  Copy hpvdb820.dll c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 (this covers the Deskjet 820 and 822)

  Hpwm5db1.dll c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3(this covers the Deskjet 1000 copy)

  NET Start Spooler

  Output

  [Edit - note that these DLL files will already be in the directory.  You will get a warning asking if it's OK to replace the files, say "Yes".]

  At this point, the patch is installed and ready to print.

  Note that here printers do not support USB connections, they have only the parallel ports. [Edit - if your printer has a parallel port to use, it will be probably much less problematic than the use of a converter USB / parallel].   If you use a make you converter USB / parallel it is supported in your operating system.  The following messages are reported by cables USB-parallel that are supposed to work in Windows 7.   A driver is required for the converter USB / parallel besides the driver of the printer.  For converters supported, it is usually provided automatically in Windows 7.  Note: the appropriate to select for USB-parallel converter port is often USB001:.  I've heard of cases where the port was USB002: or LPT3: as well.  If the port you are using is unable (after applying the fix) try to change the port by going to start, devices and printers, right-click on your printer and select printer properties, then click the Ports tab.

  Mick4 wrote: the problem is that I only could unzip the 3 dll files but don't know how to replace the bad dll files. Mick 4

  If you use Windows 7 do the following: log in as a user with the administrater properties.  [The following assumes that you are using IE as your browser] Click on the here link and select "Save".   Once the download is complete, select "Open folder", then right-click on the DJ_patch.zip file and select extract all.   If extract all is not an option, then click on "Open with" and select Windows Explorer.

  

  Leave the default directory and check the box "Show extracted files when you are finished", excerpt.   Click Start, computer, and type % windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3.  Arrange the windows so that you can access the two parts of the window.  Go in the first pane and select the three files dll, hpvdb720.dll, hpvdb820.dll and hpwm5db1.dll.  Now drag and drop them to the % windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 window, select copy and answer to 'replace' in the dialog box.

  Note: %windir%\System32 is a system variable that points to the Windows directory.  For most systems it will be C:\Windows, but it can vary depending on the configuration of NDO of hardware configuration of the computer.  If you type %windir%\SysWoW64\cmd.exe in the address bar in Explorer or in start, search programs and files, it will find the right directory.

• Have Windows 7 running on Parallels Desktop with a Mac. Get "setup.exe is not a valid Win32 application" when trying to download a program with Windows Explorer. I can download from these sites with Vista and XP with other computers.

  Have Windows 7 running on Parallels Desktop with a Mac. Get "setup.exe is not a valid Win32 application" when trying to download a program with Windows Explorer. I can download from these sites with Vista and XP with other computers. Now, I can't download the programs that are supposed to solve the problem! including FoxFire

  Try to download from this site:

  • Firefox 8.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html

• Differences between Vista and Windows XP BIOS on Satellite A200 - 13 M

  Hello!

  I'm new to the forum, so I apologize if already, this question has been asked.
  I have a Satellite A200 - 13 M (PSAE6) with windows xp. As my computer crash, I send in the recovery and I pick it up today. I've noticed that people who fix my computer Flash the bios with the 1.70v bios for Vista...

  I would like to know if they are the differences between a bios for vista and one for xp?
  As I have Xp installed, can I Flash the bios with a bios designed for xp? (5.30v)

  thx a lot.

  The difference between the BIOS is BIOS XP allows the FN XP keys and some other features, so the same does the Vista BIOS. There are other things of compatibility based intaglio the BIOS.

  In your case, please install the BIOS for WIndows XP.

  Welcome them

• NB100 and graphics issues in Vista and Windows 7

  Hi all.

  I have two NB100s and I wanted to upgrade to Windows 7. Everything went well until what the graphics driver has been loaded. Responses of the screen were as refresh once per second 5, then also the system froze for a few seconds - impossible to work on it. The case even on the two NB100s and even with the new drivers from Windows update. I'm curious to know what is the problem, because a lot of guys have written that they are running windows 7 and everyting is ok right after installation. I tried Windows Vista and the same situation has occurred. The only way I can use it with Windows 7 is to use the XP drivers. But then the aero glass does not. I just got idea if there is no problem with the new bios 1.6. It seems that other older guys NB100 and use Windows 7. Could someone help me? Has anyone tried Windows 7 with bios 1.6? THX.

  Hello!

  I think the problem is that you are using a beta version of the operating system and not a final version and these errors are normal because nobody can say that Windows 7 beta runs perfectly and without problems on all laptops or computers.

  However, see the Intel Web site for the latest drivers. Perhaps there is a newer version than on the Windows Update Web site.

  Good bye

• How can I recover my Vista and remove Windows?

  Hi, my daughter send me Windows 7 since the Switzerland and said it can be installed in 3 PC, I install and now can not register because it is not the case and I need to remove the Windrow and revert to Vista 32, I download the recovery disc for my Toshiba but how I can recover my Vista and Windows delete & is not unclear to me. I was told that it is very easy to do if you know how.

  > I have download the my Toshiba Recovery disk
  I put t know what you downloaded, but you have not downloaded a Toshiba Recovery disk because the recovery disc can not be downloaded!

  > but how can I recover my Vista and Windows delete
  If you have an original Toshiba recovery disc then put it in the CD/DVD drive and the start of this drive.
  The recovery disk would start and you should follow the instructions on the screen.

  Installation of recovery disk would format the whole HDD (!) which means you n t need to delete anything before starting the installation of the recovery disc! Recover disc remove everything!

• Qosmio G30 - need two Windows operating systems: Vista and XP

  Hello

  can someone help me on the following application procedures:
  I need two operating systems on my Qosmio: Vista and XP
  I have two drives RAID inside my Qosmio and I installed Vista on the first.

  I tried to install XP on the second hard drive and I did (I have inserted XP installation disk and sellected second disc for installation), but after installation I got just the XP startup option.

  I can see all the files of Vista on the first disc, but allows boot XP only. Directory Windows XP was intalled on second drive, but boot.ini and some system files have been at the root of the first disc.

  I liked Vista and I repeated the procedure (with my recovery CD of Vista) and now I have Vista on the first disc and all files of XP on the second disc. I do not study how to get full XP on the second disk bootable system.

  What I need:
  Vista on the first hard drive.
  XP on the second disk

  I would have completely independent Windows System. This means that I have to start selection of BIOS, not Vista or XP.

  Hello

  It's very strange. If you have installed the first Vista and XP as a second OS then the Vista boot manager must exist usually.

  Please note that Vista uses 2 partitions. A partition is not visible. I hope that you have installed XP on this partition.

  In any case, I recommend you to create a new partition on the first HARD drive and you could install XP as second operating system.

  After this installation, you can use applications freeware like EasyBCD or VistaBootPRO to change the Vista Boot Manager.

• HP Support Assistant for Windows 7, Vista and XP

  This is for all of you who are looking to find HP Support Assistant for different versions of Windows 7, Vista and XP.

  The link is http://h18021.www1.hp.com/helpandsupport/hp-self-support.html

  Installation luck!

  Hey, MKKhan.

  I see that you are having a problem Uninstall HP support Assistant, and during the uninstallation you get the message "Error 1316.

  The 1316 error is a common error message when you try to reinstall/upgrade to level a software (such as iTunes, etc.)

  Follow this document and go to the bottom of the page and run the fix they have posted which should look like this.

  

  Run this fix, it will ask you what type of program you are trying to uninstall. After you uninstall it through the fix, you can go ahead and install the wizard help again.

  Be sure and go to the HP website and download the current HPSA from there.

  Let me know the results of this step. If you have any questions ask me.

  THX

• installed the game CD Gears of War on my computer (Windows VISTA) and make me "Please insert the correct DVD - ROM, click OK and restart the application" - but the disk is IN the drive.

  original title: Gears of War for PC (Vista)

  I installed Gears of War game CD on my computer (Windows VISTA) and make me "Please insert the correct DVD - ROM, click OK and restart the application" - but the disk is IN the drive.  I've been on the net and does not know what is the problem and why this game will not run.  I've installed, uninstalled, reinstalled tried to run as administrator, got the latest patch, all the things that have said all sites to do - anyone have any ideas?  Any help would be appreciated!  Thank you!

  Hi NoOneSpeciale,

  It is very possible that your CD may be damaged.  Is it possible to get another copy to try on your machine? Or try this copy on another machine to see if it works or not.
  Also check in control panel--> system--> for you Device Manager make sure that there is no yellow/red icon next to the CD player and it's function correctly.

  Let us know the result, Kevin
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Live Hotmail Inbox does not update the autom automatically, until I have click Refresh. My OS is VISTA and IE9

  Windows Live Hotmail Inbox does not update the autom automatically, until I have click Refresh. My OS is VISTA and IE9.

  How can I solve the problem?

  Hi PaulaCohen,

  The question you posted would be better suited to the Windows Live community. Please visit the link below to find a community that will provide the support you want.
  http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=1

• I'm trying to install updates for computer that are recommended, but they are for Windows Vista and I'm now running Windows 7 and receive errors. How can I fix it?

  I'm trying to install updates for computer that are recommended, but they are for Windows Vista and I'm now running Windows 7 and receive errors. How can I fix it?

  Hi Barcini,

  ·        This error message do you receive when you try to install updates?

  ·        What updates are you inviting to install?

  You can run the Windows Update Troubleshooter & check if the problem persists.

  Open the Windows Update troubleshooting tool

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

  Concerning
  Joel S
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• I bought a laptop with vista and I was told I have to upgrade to windows 7 free. How do I do that?

  I bought a laptop with vista and I was told I have to upgrade to windows 7 free. How do I do that?

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

  Above Microsoft link has info for the Windows 7 upgrade Options from the various participating computer manufacturers.
  Read the info here to see if you qualify.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-FAQ-option.aspx

  FAQ about the upgrade is at the link above.

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

  Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

  For any other question of Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 forum for questions on windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows wants to install updates for Office 2002 and Office XP and I have VISTA and Office 2007

  I have read many topics and I can't seem to find the same problem I have.  I use Windows VISTA Home Premium (32 bit) for awhile and since June 30, 2009, I had bad download and install Windows updates.  I installed updates today, but I continue to be invited to run/install updates for Office XP and Office 2002 (currently about 9).  I used VISTA and Office 2007 for some time.  I believe that I have IE 7 and SP2.  I appreciate any help I can get to fix this.  Thanks in advance for your help.

  Hello SKYisDlimit,

  After my communication to you, I continued to the Internet using the search.  I was finally able to locate the file you suggested (Msmapi\1033) he successfully Office Pro 2003 Outlook running.  Thank you!!

  I don't know if you're alone in asking the question following or not, but I'm still able to re - install Microsoft Office Professional 2007.  I uninstalled after information I received of Santosh, and it has the re - install Office Pro 2003 (which have been upgraded).  Now when I try to reinstall 2007 (bought in February 2007), I keep getting the following message: "Setup is unable to find a version of Microsoft Office on your computer.  If Office is installed on a disk or a network share, click the buttun browse to select the appropriate disk or sharing.  If you have a version of MB on a CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then click the Browse button to select the appropriate drive. »

  I tried several times without success.  Of course, I use Office 2003 Pro, so it's on the computer.  If you are unable to solve this problem, please either direct to the appropriate area or tell me who I need to contact.  Once again, thank you in advance for your help.  Needless to say, it's more frustrating!

  Katydid2

• Windows Vista and even Windows 07?

  I am trying to download a game, but the system is Windows XP or Windows Vista. Well, I have Windows 07 is Windows Vista and Windows 07 looked at the same thing?

  Hello LittleRed,

  If requirements call for Vista, so general, it should run fine under Windows 7. We are talking about 32-bit or 64-bit here? To be on the safe side, you could try to create a Restore Point before you download and install.

  Let us know if you need more help and thank you for visiting the Microsoft Vista answers forum.
  Dave D
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Vista and older computer games

  Will be a Windows vista compatibility for Windows 95/98/2000 computer game?

  Hello lordst3ph3n,

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Community Forum.

  This a Yes/No/maybe answer.  Most of the software, games included, works with vista, and has very few questions, as appropriate.   However, some are not entirely compatible.  To check if your games is comapatible with Vista please visit the compatibility web site:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/

  If the game is he listed as compatible, you're all set.  If it is listed as not compatible, you will either need to contact the manufacturer of the game for all possible patches or it will be inconsistent and you will not be able to play at all.  If the game is not listed either, then it simply means that he hsaa was not tested yet and it could very well be compatible.  In this case, I would try to install / them and see if it works.  Alternatively, you can try to run the exeutable for the game in one of the compatibility modes listed in the properties of the executable file of the game.

  Thank you
  Jonathan

• The update wants to do a net framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows XP, Vista and windows server 2008 x 86. KB2656353 but can not. Why not?

  The update wants to do a net framework 1.1 sp1 on Windows xp, vista and windows swrver 2008 x 86 (KB2656353), but can not.  Why not?  He simply has it again and again without updating.

  I finally got by a 'person' and he took over the computer.  It took almost 2 hours, but he finally managed to fix the problem and get the update installed.  Hooray!