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• Can't unzip the files using the Windows Vista option extract all

  I tried to unzip the files, I have downloaded from the Web site by using the context menu "extract all... "on the file.  I have a Board error saying that the compressed (zipped) folder is empty.  If I try a double click on the file, I get the message that the zip file is not valid.  This has happened to every zip file I tried to unpack so far.  The only files I can unpack so far are those I zipped myself using the context menu "send to folder of Compssed of-->" of Windows Vista.  Any suggestions?

  Hi Eddie Hersh,.

  Thanks for choosing the Windows Vista Forum.

  1 how long have you had this problem?

  2. If it works well before?

  Make sure that the download of the file is not corrupted.

  You can perform the steps in the link below and check if it works.

  Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original

  1. click on start, and then type regedit in start search and press ENTER.

  2. navigate to the following registry branch:

  NtVersion ntVersion\Explorer\FileExts\ [ext]

  Replace the [exe] with the real extension of the file you want to restore the file type association to return to the default Windows Vista original. If you unsure, simply browse through all the Sub-touche under FileExts.

  3. delete the subkey named UserChoice.

  4. exit the registry editor.

  WARNING:

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk...

  Compress and uncompress files (zip files) - http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/7050d809-c761-43d4-aae7-587550cd341a1033.mspx

  Kind regards

  Marnie.

• Upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium for Windos Pro 8 on HP laptop by way of a new facility.

  I tried upgrading to Windows 8 but experienced a problem and Windows Vista has been re-installed automatically. Now, I intend to do an install clean and bought a new disc of hard for it. Then I discovered that the previous version of Windows must be running on the PC before you can perform an upgrade to Windows 8. Suggestions how to go? Thank you.

  The link listed here is a web site of Dell but the download ISO (after burning a bootable DVD)
  works on any PC if you have a valid product key.

  ISO Vista: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/w/microsoft_os/3317.2-3-microsoft-windows-vista-official-iso-download-links-digital-river.aspx

  32-bit ISO: http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/57-windows-vista-direct-download-links

  After you download the .iso file using ImgBurn or gear to create a DVD ISO bootable.

  ImgBurn - in addition to supporting the creation of CD/DVD of. ISO files,
  It supports a wide range of image file formats, and it's free.
  (BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, MDS, NRG, PDI and ISO)
  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Projectiles help you to use ImgBurn to screen: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=screenshots
  Burn the ISO Images with ImgBurn article: http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn
  (The steps are the same, except that you do not create a repair disk but complete an installation DVD)

  Note: Always use high quality DVD + R media and slower burning (4 x or 6 x) speed is offered a choice.

  After installing Vista activate using your Vista product key and then run the upgrad Windows 8.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Abdoulaye recently I received 3 important updates for my windows vista Home premium (my knees is dell inspiron), but he is not giving facility haven't faced error I tried to do one by one, but do not install it

  Abdoulaye recently I received 3 important updates for my windows vista Home premium (my knees is dell inspiron), but there is not installation giving error code (643). Even I tried to do one by one, but do not install it

  Hi HazemRagab,

  Failed to verify who has had updates to install. Follow these steps:

  Start, all programs, windows update, view the update history

  Follow the steps in the article.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976982

  Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2545723

• When I try to unzip a file I have by default Adobe Reader, which is the wrong program. I have Windows Vista Home Premium. I need to download a software to compress and decompress compressed files?

  I run Windows Office 2007. And find that when trying to extract a .zip file, I get Adobe Reader who tells me to can not read the file (of course). So, where's the decompression of files program. I need to download one?

  Hello

  1st 3 here should fix you up

  How to restore Vista built-in ZIP files Support
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.html
  How to enable or disable the files compressed in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93827-zip-file-compressed-folders.html
  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

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

  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html

  How to restore files ZIP integrated into Vista Supporthttp://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.htmlHow to enable or disable the compressed foldershttp://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/93827-zip-file-compressed-folders.html
  Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/restore-and-reset-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-back-to-original-default/

  Reset and Fix Broken Windows Vista file Ext and Type Associations (include EXE, COM, SYS, ZIP, LNK,
  Folder, drive)
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-Windows-Vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/

  For Windows Vista file association problems
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

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

• batch file to unzip the files in the 64 bit version of windows vista Home premium

  Hello

  I'm looking to write a batch file to decompress the files. I'm working on a windows vista Home premium 64-bit. any help will be really wonderful.thanx .pdp2907

  Please repost in the scripts Forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/ITCG/threads/ where script experts will be happy to help you.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Package of added value and Windows Vista 64-bit on Satellite P200

  Hello, recently I changed Windows version of 32-bit to 64-bit. Everything works perfectly except PPV.

  When I try to install it, it produces an error message that says:

  ID_ERR_NOTINSTALLTVALZ_MESSAGE

  I found in some old discussions that I should update my bios, so I downloaded most recent bios, and when I tried to update, the pop-up message that I already have this version.

  I did some research and I found some drivers for the 64-bit version - [link to driver | http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_driver_details.jsp?service=EU&selCategory = 2 & selFamily = 2 & selSeries = 152 & selProduct = 746 & selSho rtMod = null & language = 13 & selOS = 27 & selType = all & yearup load = & monthupload = & dayupload = & useDate = null & mode = al lMachines & search = & action = search & macId = & country = all & selectedLanguage = 13 & type = all & page = 1 & ID = 61866 & DISO = 27 & driverLanguage = 13]
  and in the statement, he said that I should
  "It's only the driver of value added package for 64-bit computers. Installation instructions: 1. unzip the zip-> 2. Right-click on the "TVALZ_O.INI" file-> 3. After a right-click on the file, choose "Install" from the context menu. »
  But when I do that there is an error message that says that this INF file selected does not support this method of installation.
  I tried to install it in safe mode, but the error is the same.

  Maybe I should put these drivers in a specific location? If Yes, where?
  Who can I install everything first? VAP installation for 32 bit, then driver for 64-bit? Or maybe the other way around?

  If someone could write me a clear instruction how step by step, I would be really grateful.

  My system: Windows Vista 64-bit Ultimate with SP1
  My Notebook: P200 series

  Best regards, Paul of the Poland.

  Hmm, I wonder about this sentence
  > I've done some research and I found some drivers for the 64 bit version

  What is your laptop model number? Have you chosen the right Toshiba VAP for the right notebook series?

  If you have chosen the correct drivers (for the right notebook series) then try to copy the extracted files in the folder of Toshiba Value Package added to programs-> Toshiba-> Toshiba Value added Package.

  Then try to run the ini file as described on the page of the European driver Toshiba.

• Windows Vista updates suddenly stopped working and the message appears to me to be the victim of pirated software - error: 0x80070426

  Message came that said my copy of Vista can be victim of piracy and go online to validate that, I did it because I have been using this OS for more than 3 years on a Toshiba laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit p2000 series. a few hours later my computer said it needed to restart and once it restarted it has a black screen with a message that he was trying to repair. It could not be repaired so he asked if ok to go to a restore point and clicked on Yes. I get the message that my copy is not genuine and my computer wants to restart once again, but I'm the delay of four hours. I did the command line to try to restart the service and access has been denied. 0x80070426. I found an ad on the forum and tried the steps there, but he failed. Mistake was 54. http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinevista/thread/de089d6e-63b4-4D6E-b955-30bb8e9525d3. I had to contact support and have been waiting for more than 24 hours for assistance. My Control Panel opens and goes away, but I could remove tweetdeck which is among the most recent installations of software I did before this all happened. I am also running xampp on my desktop and I tried to put in place a virtual host by using a different port - could not get that to work and changed the host to the original file. Could it be the problem? I hope I did not reinstall my OS and destroy my computer :-(I also ran Microsofts diagnostic tool and write it here:

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0006.1):
  -----------------------------------------
  Given WGA-->
  Validation status: genuine
  Validation code: 0
  Validation code online: 0x80070426
  Cached Validation code: n/a, hr = 0x80070426
  Windows product key: *-* - JQMWD - 2QJRJ-RJ34F
  The Windows Product Key hash: R8gPTEFMoOygFewoq/uOoWMpz68 =
  Windows product ID: 89578-OEM-7332157-00237
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.003
  ID: {E57BD23E-724F-49E7-ACE4-57DC9E2AB49E} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  WGA Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 6001.vistasp1_gdr.090302 - 1506
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  WgaER data-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: 6.0.6002.16398

  WGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WGATray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 100 authentic
  Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007-100 authentic
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {E57BD23E-724F-49E7-ACE4-57DC9E2AB49E}1.9.0006.16.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.003x 32*-*-*-*-RJ34F89578-OEM-7332157-002372S-1-5-21-3871005671-4011101567-1094615180TOSHIBASatellite P205DTOSHIBAV1.0020070814000000.000000 + 00081333507018400FE04090409Time(GMT-08:00) Standard Pacific03TOSCPLTOSCPL00100100Microsoft Office home and Student 2007126B5697EF2510F1AMwy5C4A7Uv VTGRBwWVjHvNqHks plus 81602-909-4685496-68058 1

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  Software Licensing service is not working.

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID hash: NgAAAAEABAABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEA6GGqskaeSvGGg5CmuJF0htam8vSSKt4YXv6sVniq

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC APIC PTLTD
  FACP TOSCPL herring
  HPET PTLTD HPETTBL
  MCFG MCFG PTLTD
  TCPA TOSCPL
  SLIC TOSCPL TOSCPL00
  SSDT PTLTD POWERNOW
  ASF!               DMA AMDTBL

  Thanks for any help!

  ebflute

  Hello Ebflute,

  I suggest that you perform a repair installation.

  Repair facility:

  You can reinstall your copy of Vista while keeping your files, settings and programs by performing a repair install or an upgrade on the spot with the following steps: (Note: this still does not resolve all problems, especially if the corruption was caused by a 3rd party program or service, you may need to do a clean install) (if this is not successful.)

  <><><><><><><><><><><><>

  Please make sure that you back up all the important data before you continue. Please visit: methods for your backup files.

  Always make sure that you have the means to reinstall your programs, or by an installation disc or access to the installation files.

  <><><><><><><><><><><><>

  1. Insert the Windows installation disc in your computer's DVD or CD drive. You must start Windows installation while running your existing version of Windows.

  2. on the Install Windows page, click install now.

  3. on the get updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You will need an Internet connection to get the installation updates.

  4. on the Type your product key for activation , we strongly recommend that you type your 25-character product key in order to avoid problems during activation.

  5. on the page Please read the terms of the license , if you accept the license terms, click I accept the terms of the license.

  6. to the which type of installation you want? page, click upgrade to begin the upgrade. You can see a compatibility report.

  7 follow the instructions.

  Note: If your installation disc doesn't include SP1, and you are updated, then you must uninstall it before proceeding with an update install. Start-> Control Panel-> programs-> see installed updates, then select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows and click on Uninstall.

  Note: Tit the following settings is reset by default:

  Its computer system

  Device drivers

  Visual effects

  Windows Mail

  Windows services

  If you notice missing files after the upgrade, look in the following folders:

  C:\Windows.old

  C:\$INPLACE.~TR

  C:\$WINDOWS.~Q

  These files can be eliminated with disk cleanup as "records destroyed by upgrade to Windows".

  Delete files using disk cleanup

  Thank you for using answers Forum. Please let us know how it works.

  Joseph
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Error code 66 is to update security for Microsoft NET Framework 4 on Windows Vista (KB2160841)

  When you try to install the update of security for Microsoft NET Framework 4 on Windows Vista (KB2160841) I get an error 66 a code, I can't identify the problem, I tried to install this update for some time (of the month) any other facility of updates without problem.

  Take a look at this:
  Windows update error .net framework 4 will not update - 66A error code
  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/is/netfxsetup/thread/02b7b01f-2a04-4352-AFEB-3a5250ebe0ef
  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Windows Vista crashes due to the update of windows

  I just reinstalled Windows Vista 32 bit on my Lenovo PC after experiencing problems due to a virus. However, during the execution of that Windows update, I started noticing problems because my computer would freeze randomly. Neither the mouse nor keyboard would allow me an entry stop properly or to restart the computer, so I had to cut the power, whenever this happens. on the way back - turn on the computer, I noticed that the operating system is trying to update something and fails or succeeds every time. I know not why this problem occurs because I have a decent amount of DDR2 RAM (2 GB) and have even stopped to try to alleviate the problem of automatic updates.

  could someone please tell me what I could do to solve this problem, I try to install service pack 2 and see if this corrects the problem even though I have my doubts, it will be

  If you have backed up your data, format your hard drive, and then a clean installed Vista, STOP READING HERE and reply to this message.

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

  Backup of personal data (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then do a format and clean install of Windows.  Please note that another repair facility (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista#section_3

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or a network otherwise and before using a USB key that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 will not install update KB2378111 or install downloaded programs and returned with error code 80070570

  Hello... my computer will not install update KB2378111 with a code error 80070570.  In addition, I can not install all programs downloaded from the internet, specifically my anti-virus software.  I'm running without any software antivirus at this time.  I ran the most recent Microsoft malicious software removal tool and it showed that there is no problem.

  I'm running without any antivirus at this time software

  See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: see the "to install Windows by performing a clean install" (or "reinstall Windows Vista") http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista article

  NOTE: If your computer came with a set of disks, there is a hidden partition restore (not to be confused with the restoration of the system) you would use to do the clean install (AKA a "destructive recovery").

  After the new installation, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of EVERYTHING on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  VERY IMPORTANT! -Online any Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application.

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx
  http://www.us-cert.gov/CAs/tips/ST05-007.html

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  Good luck!

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330) Error Details: Code C0000005

  Hello

  It has been moving my mind for days, and for this reason, I have to reinstall Windows 3 times in the past week.

  All I want to do is to install updates to SP2. This making, so made my computer crash due to updates do not.

  I have 32 Failed updates in my journal.

  I have this error when you try to install Service Pack 1

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330) Error Details: Code C0000005

  I have googled this error with no luck and few answers on how to repair this error. It is a necessity for me to install Service Pack 2

  on my work related and personal computer use. and I can't seem to find it.

  If anyone has answers as in why this error occurs, PLEASE let me know.

  NOTE *.

  I do not check my hotmail account. If you want to send me an email with the help, my email address is * address email is removed from the privacy *.

  Thank you in advance for the answer or resolution

  I do not have anti virus on my computer programs...

  See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "ofhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  After the new installation, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of EVERYTHING on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Windows Vista update (August 2010) left my laptop could not connect to the Internet via my home wireless network

  Yesterday, on August 13, I installed - as guest - a number of updates to Windows Vista on my laptop. It seems that most of them is security updates. There are 16 in total, of which 9 are titled "A security update for Windows Vista". (For reference, they include KB978886, KB982214 and KB2079403).

  Since the completion of this facility, I can't access the Internet using this laptop. I have a wireless router that works very well. Our other two laptops families (using Windows 7 and other Windows XP uses) are the two beautiful connection today by using the wireless router, so I know that the rest of the installation is fine.

  Immediately before installing updates, everything worked very well; Since then, the problem exists. I made no other changes of configuration, facilities or any measure that might have caused this.

  Please tell us how I can remedy this problem. So far my best idea is to uninstall all updates. I really don't want to do it, because I guess they are important!

  Thank you!

  [FYI - Norton Internet Security includes a third-party firewall (Norton Personal Firewall) as well as an anti-spyware component.]

  Looks like you have a hijackware infection on your hands there, Tim. That being said...

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Cumulative update for Windows Vista...

  There are several updates, called "Cumulative Security Update for Windows Vista" that whenever I have download interrupts me to use Internet Explorer 7. I have no problem download from this but find myself constantly having to uninstall these updates after installation. It's a hassle and they never go (which means that I always wonder to install). When I say cut, I mean I open the browser, but it gives me an error of loading of the page. I have a WiFi connection and make sure that I am connected, but it still says that I'm not. I also have problems with Internet Explorer 8, which after installation cannot be used because it gives me an error of loading of page and constantly suggests that I am not connected to the internet. I'd love to have my laptop Compaq in the shape of the top end and as secure as can be but I can't with these issues, and often, I decline to make the updates for this reason. If you can help me with these questions, because I promise you that I have did everything in my power so please do! If not, then I can live with this POS a bit longer ;)

  Thank you in advance!

  You should have (1) uninstalled Norton free trial, (2) download / run the Norton removal tooland then (3) installed Webroot Antivirus with Spysweeper (?) BEFORE the Norton free trial period had expired. (Too late now).

  See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "ofhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: The Norton free trial will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the Norton removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs or updates to IE AND BEFORE installing your new antivirus application (for example, Webroot Antivirus with Spysweeper).

  If you need help, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Windows Vista could not find update

  detected error # 80070005

  Antivirus is McAfee has expired on May 9, 10

  Not good! See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "ofhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: The free McAfee trial will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run theMcAfee Consumer products removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application.

  If you need help, please start a new thread in this forum:

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

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  Wish I had better news for you. Good luck!

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft