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• Windows Vista doesn't let me activate it. Why have I not activate it permanently?

  I just top ranked my computer... I am now trying to reinstall... However it won't let me activate... Come on Ms... Not everyone buys a computer from Dell... I called the phone activation... The robot could not help me... And then after sitting on hold for 20 minutes waiting for someone with a pulse... I was hung up by Quebec. A little help here would be great... And ditch the activation stuff... I know it's to protect against piracy, but it seems to be you as well protecting paying customers...

  original title: activation of Windows Vista problems

  You're lucky, you managed to get it turned on - with an OEM license, MS would have been well within their rights to refuse activation after an upgrade of the motherboard.

  You will NOT be able to transfer the license of WIndows 7 to that machine, if it is also an OEM license.

• Windows Vista doesn't let me see the list of downloadable updates.

  Hello gentlemen and ladies.

  Bing and Google couldn't help me so I try my luck here.

  Windows Update has this strange bug or glitch, it tells me that there are updates available, but if I want to see what updates nothing appears in this list, but it does not say, is that I have 92 important available updates.

  Go to this link to see the screenshot,

  http://CID-f019857e5db122fe.SkyDrive.live.com/self.aspx/.public/problem.jpg

  Thanks in advance!

  Hello

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

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

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

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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

  After the above, run this:

  Description of the Patch registration cleanup tool
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976220/

  How to reset the Windows Update components? -a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Description of the system for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, update tool and
  for Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

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

  If necessary, you can get free reports of incidents.

  Windows updates - free Incident report

  Go here and click on-> Windows Update fails while searching, downloading or installation of updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/wusupport#tab3

  The security updates, you can get free support Incident report
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/resources/support.aspx

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Why my windows Defender doesn't let me turn it on? I get an error message.

  Why my windows Defender doesn't let me turn it on? I get an error 0x800705b4.

  Hello

  read this information on the Defender:

  ·                         If you use microsoft security essentials avg avira mcafee norton etc they disable the vista version of windows defender by default

  the basics of Microsoft security has its own version of windows defender

  and other anti-virus programs use their own particular type of application to scan for spyware and malware

  It of nothing to worry and is the default action, which is designed for them to do

  If the above does not apply to your machine to read the information on the below link on how to disable the windows defender service in vista or make an autostart to enable

  http://www.groovypost.com/HOWTO/Microsoft/Vista/disable-Windows-Defender-service-in-Windows-Server-2008-or-Vista/

  and if you need to change startup programs read this information on the other methods of doing it without using defender

  using msconfig read this tutorial;

  How to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista

  Here's how to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista to disable some unnecessary programs that load automatically at startup

  http://netsquirrel.com/Msconfig/msconfig_vista.html

  and also try this program;

  This utility, which has a knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs configured to run at system startup or login and that the entries in the order of processing windows. These programs include those in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell, toolbar extensions, helper objects to the browser, Winlogon notifications, auto and many start-up services more

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902

• I have Windows Vista and you need to install Windows XP Home Edition. Vista doesn't let me. What can I do? I need XP for my Quick Books program in order to make books. Please help me.

  This computer was given to me by my kids.  I had with Windows Vista already installed.  I also want to install Windows XP to my Quick Books program.  Vista will not let me install XP.  Can you help me?

  Hello

  You don't say how you are trying to install XP and if the manufacturer of your computer has XP drivers available for this purpose to activate XP to be installed and run successfully on this subject.

  You will need to go to their website where there should be a section to see if they have XP drivers for your model computer.

  If they have XP drivers available for it, follow the instructions in these links provided in its response to dual boot Vista and XP:

  http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm

  http://www.syschat.com/dual-boot-Vista-XP-Vista-already-1946.html

  I prefer the Instructions in the second link.

  Here's another consideration on the use of the XP Compatibility Mode in Vista for QuickBooks, but as I don't use QuickBooks, you will need to request support QuickBooks if it would work in this way.

  "Using Windows 7 or Vista Compatibility Mode.

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-compatibility-mode/

  "Make older programs run in this version of Windows".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista won't let me enter a password

  Hello

  My mother has Windows Vista, and today when she went to turn on the computer, to the Vista Welcome screen, when it prompted for a password, it would not let him anything.  If she goes into repair mode when starting, it let him then and he will accept.  She has not changed recently, or someone else.  She tried to start safe mode and also checked the keyboard keys stuck and dirt.  She is old, does not know the product # and is not a disc of recovery of any kind.  For some reason any Vista simply won't let no its nothing State in the password box.

  Can we do anything?

  While she did a restore of the system scanned for malware and nothing works.

  If she can't do those steps, or they do not solve the problem, it will have to reinstall the operating system.

  Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.

  Here's information from Microsoft, explaining that the policy:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-Microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41AD-9daa-6e6019c25d37

  And this is the Information from Microsoft on the problems of passwords;

  You will need to borrow a Microsoft DVD from a friend, Recovery DVD a manufacturer without these special work options available.

  • http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940765

  If you are unable to connect to Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can use the Windows Vista System Restore feature, or the Windows 7 system restore feature.

  You may be unable to connect to Windows Vista or Windows 7 in the following scenarios:

  • Scenario 1: You recently set a new password for the protected administrator account. However, you don't remember the password.
  • Scenario 2: You type the correct password. However, Windows Vista or Windows 7 does not accept the password because the system is damaged.
  • Scenario 3: You delete a protected administrator account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.
  • Scenario 4: You change an administrator account protected with a standard user account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.

  "What to do if you forget your Windows password"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

  "If you forget the administrator password, and you do not have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you will not be able to reset the password. If there is no other user account on the computer, you will not be able to log on Windows and you need to reinstall Windows. »

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista will not let me activate it because the key is already used on the same PC

  I had to reinstall windows vista because I had a big problem and now it won't let me activate it because the key is already in use on the same PC, what to do, I do it now! »
  #i 14 days left!
  Thank you
  Jill

  activation by telephone (call of the operator)

  Click the Start button

  in the search box, type

  SLUI 4

  and press the Enter key

  Follow the instructions, but when asked what service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you

• does anyone know why my windows vista doesn't detect internet connection Wi - Fi?

  my laptop doesn't detect wireless internet, but it allows to detect a wired connection.

  Hello

  • What were the changes made before the issue started?

  The following articles might help you solve this problem.
  Solve problems, find wireless networks
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-finding-wireless-networks
  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

• Vista doesn't let me past the user account icon screen. Let me just highlight the icon / does nothing when double-clicked

  My computer will start up screen that displays the icons of users.  When I double click on my icon (or any other for that matter) it only highlights the icon and does not open it.  So basically I can't get through this form and have not been able to access anything on my computer.  What could be wrong here and what do I do to fix it?

  Hello

  Were there any changes made on the computer before the show?

  Method 1:

  Step 1:

  Try restarting your computer in safe mode and check if the problem persists.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Step 2:

  If you can log in to safe mode, refer to the link and try to do a system restore:

  What is system restore?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

  Method 2:

  If you are not able to connect through safe mode, I suggest you try to do a restore from WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) system and check if it helps.

  Insert the installation disk to perform the WinRE .

  What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

• Windows Vista, will not let me install the software! follow-up of the steps and nothing

  I tried to solve this problem for some time now with no results, I searched online and nothing. all the programs I try to install start and acts like it will install but never finished or shows me the error message. I turned to (UAC) and nothing. tried right click and run as administrator nothing.  just finished installation fix the beta program and once again no result. even allow me to install the updates as vista service pack 1 or 2 and yes I do ensure that the programs are vista compatible. the knowledgeable answers would be apreciated thx in advance.

  This error message you get?
  The problem just started recently?

  You can try a system restore to what installs worked: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-is-System-Restore

  In addition, try the difficulty here: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

• Windows vista will not let upgrade me to windows 7

  had a new hard drive installed on my pc. recovered to the factory specifications and reinstalled PC windows7 home premium.  had worse transtering the backup data.  so I got the pc again, but this time it will not be upgraded because must be running Vista Home Basic sp1.  so I installed the service with some difficulty, but the message indicates that sp1 was intstalled successfully and vista won't upgrade.

  Perform a custom installation of Windwos 7 on Windows Vista:

  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/

• Why Vista doesn't let me burn CD?

  Okay, I'm just following the instructions to the letter, but when I click on "Burn to disc", Vista does not burn the files as promised. Instead, it's for me a window titled "Search Active legends" and nothing on that I click takes me to the combustion actually files. All stop there.
  Why was a thing so simple on XP so impossible in Vista?
  In fact, how can I burn a CD, or I have to go back to XP to do?

  Hi NewMichele,
   
  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft Forums.
   
  It seems that the application by name search Active legend blocking the Vista burning function, I suggest to remove this program and features, then try to burn
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Best regards, Niranjan | Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

• My windows Vista won't let me update.

  the error code that is displayed is 800700 1. I tried to download windows live. Off all viris aniti software. Have no idea now

  It's updated operating system Vista, upgraded installation and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Vista will not let me delete a file.

  Attempt to remove the old program files.

  Windows says I need permission to delete files.

  There is only one user and a profile on this computer.  This profile is the sole Director.

  The dialog box does not offer the possibility to grant permission for the removal.  Said only that I need of approval.

  Do this first.

  How to take possession of an item in Vista and Windows 7
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html

  Then try file Assassin, or this tool.

  Unlocker File Remover

  Download it from FileHippo
  http://filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

  Download from CNET
  http://download.CNET.com/WOT/3000-2378_4-75011499.html

  Work in safe mode may help as well.

• Windows Mail doesn't let me add a contact or group.

  The buttons appear depressed, but the appropriate screen is not started.

  I don't know if this will help or not.

  Missing the Windows Contacts toolbar buttons
  http://www.vista4beginners.com/missing-buttons-from-Windows-contacts-toolbar

  Vista - "New Contact" and "Contact Group on new" button missing
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/186477-new-contact-new-contact-group-button-missing.html