Cant reinstall vista from my recovery disk
hello, can anyone help in my hour of despair.Here is the problem and some facts. I have a Packard Bell imedia 2423.It ha...
built in windows vista back up software
hello group, i have had my vista laptop for a year now, i desided to back up some files not copy, but a back up of cert...
COleTemplateServer::UpdateRegistry fails in Vista
With both my app and samples like Hiersvr, COleTemplateServer::UpdateRegistry fails on vista As an example, from debug ...
Antivirus software for Windows Vista
Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows vista?It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not ...
Can't boot vista or start in safe mode
I try to boot my toshiba satellite laptop running vista 32. Not only does it not boot it also does not allow me to get...
cannot print from vista laptop to XP managed printer,
I can print from another XP laptop but cannot print from vista laptop. It sees the printer on the network but will not ...
360 and Vista Media Center
I am running a vista Ultimate 32 bit system and trying to connect an xbox 360 to the windows media center. Before I was ...
Backing up my computer with Vista
I started using vista recently, after I bought a laptop with vista preinstalled. When prompted, I made a vista recovery ...
connecting to a vista computer on home network
Just installed vista x64 on my HTPC and now I am trying to set up home network to connect two or my laptops to a network...
Can't share my media from XP desktop to Vista laptop
Hey there, my vista PC doesn't show the library of my XP Desktop. Here's my setup:Desktop PC: - Windows XP SP3 - WMP 11 ...
Can this be done with Movie Maker in Vista Ultimate?
I have a DVD that includes a scene selection menu and about 60 minutes of video footage. I need to edit the video and ...
Audio, how to convert to stereo in Vista
Hey...I did it. > I finally figured it out. I'm sooooo happy. I've researched this site, with total frustration. I '...
Blue Screen b/c of Realtek RTL8187B Wireless Windows Vista
Every other day my computer randomly crashes with a blue screen. This happens most frequently after I have woken up the...
1 week and still no success: Vista x64 install hangs up! can
Hi everyone,When i try to run setup, it goes to the first graphical screen (with the mouse and the vista blue/green back...
Best Windows Vista Site Contest
A contest to judge & recognise some of the best Windows vista Blogs and Websites is being organised by 'Windows Vist...
Can't upgrade from Vista Basic to Enterprise
I am trying to do a simple upgrade from vista Basic to vista Enterprise. I have tried to do the install from within Vi...
acer lap top with window vista problems....
ok so ive got an acer laptop, that was stuck in the configure update mode, and i put in the windows vista disk to reinst...
can' send Email from Outlook XP in Vista
Hallo,some of the mails I see here remind of my new problem.After years of slogging along with an age old laptop (Window...
Delete Vista System File
How can I delete a vista windows system32 file (dxtrans.dll)? I can't seem to find any way to gain "permission&qu...
Can Vista use all 4 MB of RAM?
I read somewhere (in a magazine) that there was a way for 32 bit vista to use all 4 MB of RAM - but I can't remember whe...
Backup on 64-bit Vista Home Premium
I have a new 64-bit Pavilion vista Home Premium, and I just bought Seagate's Maxtor disk with backkup software, which S...
creating dvd stalls on vista
I am trying create a movie from my camcorder on my vista home premium. The videos were imported properly, but while cre...
browsing webpages offline IN vista
HELLO iwas previously using windows xp and now i have loaded vista on my laptop.but unlike xp i am not able to browse t...
Boot Manager issue: dual boot vista 64 ultimate / windows 7
Hi,I have a HP pavilion laptop which came with 64 bit vista ultimate pre-installed. I shrinked the OS partition (160 GB)...
AVG Under Vista?
Will AVG run under vista Ultimate?-GECKO...
Asynchronous pluggable protocol navigation fails in Vista IE
Hi,I have an Asynchronous Pluggable Protocol (APP) that I have developed which is basically a search protocol for web pa...
Accessing Vista machine without using passwords/user ID logi
I have a Dell laptop running vista home Premium. It's my wifes and she has a username/password for login.Now, if I want ...
Can I run Vista Basic +Win2000+Ubuntu?
Is it possible? If so, how do I do it? I probably need detailed instructions, although I am an experienced computer (my...
Can I make a backup of my Vista DVD from within Vista?
I want to backup my vista install DVD. Can I do this from within vista without a third-party app?-- Thanks....
Blue screen and error messages trying to install vista 64 bi
I just build a new system a few days ago with XP home for the OS. The system is purring. I’ve been reading good things a...
Block DiskConfiguration of Vista SP1 64 bit not works rightl
HII can not understand why the block <DiskConfiguration> </ DiskConfiguration>, placed in the autounattend.x...
Another problem with Vista
I am trying to install a HP printer on vista Ultimate.I finally got the compatibility for to XP but now the install say...
Can NOT forward HTML mail messages in windows mail--Vista Ul
Reposted because of error in thread titleIn Windows Mail--vista UltimateCan send and receive, but get an error message w...
Cannot install Vista 64 Please help
::Yesterday finished build my comp. as below::: ::Asus P5N32-E SLI (nVidia, nForce 680, DDR 533/667/800):: ::Intel Core ...
Could'nt Replace advapi32.dll in Vista Ultimate
Hi,I'm currently develop the security application on vista platform.i need to replace advapi32.dll in vista Ultimate 32 ...
BSOD + DMP File (Vista Home Premium x86)
I just restarted after a BSOD. I had just finished watching a movie on my laptop when I unplugged the AC power to move i...
Alt-Ctrl-Del with Vista Business
I have vista Business and I am NOT connected to a domain, ie, I use the welcome screen. I would like to be able to hid...
Dell running on Vista crashing continually
HiHelp please. Newbie to computing.I have a Dell notebook running on vista Business.After logging on the computer shutsd...
Creative Console gone on Vista
At least a month ago, my Creative Console mysteriously vanished and I was left with a Creative Console Launcher shortcu...
Blue Screen at the Installation on Vista 64 bits
Hi,When I boot my computer with vista 64 , I always get a blue screen with the following error message :A problem has b...
Determine Vista SP1 included?
Hi all,today I've downloaded vista including SP1 via MSDN. Now I want to know how to ensure that SP1 is included. Are t...
cannot ping xp computer from vista
I'm at a loss here. I'm trying to network my old xp laptop using a d-link pcmcia wireless card to my vista laptop which...
Can't recieve email in Vista Windows mail
I can't receive email. I get an error message:-- The connection to the server has failed. Account: 'mail.alternativedi...
Blue Screen - Vista Home Edition
Last couple of days I have I have gotten 4-5 blue screen shutdowns. It happens so fast if can't read what it sez on th...
BSOD Vista 64-Bit..........from installing FSX SP2?
Hi, im having some strange problems with vista, each time i try and install FSX SP2 from my desktop it comes up with a ...
Adobe Flash Player 10 and Vista
I am trying to install Adobe Flash Player 10. The file seems to install and download properly -- during and after inst...
Customize Vista Start Menu?
How can I make new folders and move things to them in the All Programs section of the vista Start menu?Thanks... Bob...
Adobe Creative Suite 4 won't install on Windows Vista
HEY GUYS!!! I'M TRYING TO INSTALL ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE 4 on my WINDOWS vista and IT WON'T INSTALL. As the installation p...
Can't add XP PC to wireless network setup on Vista
I set the network up on my vista computer with WPA security. I connected to the network on wife's vista computer, enter...
Can't print tiff file with Vista
I work with text documents in tiff file format all day long. When I click on a tiff file, it opens in Windows Photo Gall...
3 Vista Computers, 1 with error message 0x80070005
Hello, I am trying to network 3 computers all running vista. Computer 1 can access the shared files on computer 2 and 3....
Can't access external drive on XP - previous Vista Boot Driv
Hi.My notebook hard drive (vista Home) was failing and I was unable to backup my files before it wouldn't boot anymore. ...
Can't write to a CD with Vista Ultimate
I've upgraded to vista Ultimate SP1, and am having trouble with my DVDRW CDR. I'm using a Dell Insperion 9300 - profi...
Cannot Share my Printer from my Vista Notebook
HiI am running an XP Home SP3 with a Dell A940 printer connected via USB.I have a Dell Laptop running vista Home Premium...
cox and microsoft live and vista problems
Account: 'server', Server: 'pop.central.cox.net', Protocol: POP3, Server Response: '-ERR invalid user name or password....
2 vista installation on 2 devices
Hi,Like I did with Win 2000 and XP, I'm trying to have 2 installations of vista on 2 different devices. I choosing on wh...
Defrag in vista and loss of space
I am currently using a 200gb hd sony vaio laptop running vista Home Premium 32bit and i have defraged. I used windows de...
Can drivers from Vista x64 DVD be copied to XP64 machine?
I have an HP 3050 All in One, which doesn't really come with proper x64 drivers from HP. There is a printer driver whic...
Better to do a clean install for W7 - or just upgrade Vista?
In so many past Windows operating systems I learned to do a clean install for best performance; to get rid of the remna...
Benchmarked: Ubuntu vs Vista vs Windows 7: conclusion? vista
Benchmarked: Ubuntu vs vista vs Windows 7 vista takes a pounding from Ubuntu (once more) : conclusion? vista stinks big...
can send but can't receive mail in windows vista 64 bit
I just added windows live mail to my windows vista mail and I can send but cant get it to receive mail. THis is the er...
Adaware Plus on Vista?
Anyone running this? Comments? How good is the AV part?...
4 Gigs DDR3 Ram showing at 2 Gigs in Vista 64
I have a really weird issue, here are the details. Firstly, ass stated in the title i do have vista 64 bit.Recently boug...
Canon MP830 scanner woes with mp navigator 2.2 x64 vista
I have an MP830 Canon scanner.. typically when you hit the scan to PDF (duplex or otherwise) option on the unit.. vista ...
A Print Server That Works With VISTA (x32)
Having wasted hours trying to get two Print servers (Hawkins & TrendNet) print servers to work with vista. I give u...
Connect my xbox 360 Elit to my vista pc
Hi everybodyI can't get my xbox 360 Elite to connect to my Windows vista Ultimate x64 pc with WMC. It is a Compaq Presar...
1GB ram installed, but Vista ultimate shows 8GB
I have 1GB ram installed, but vista ultimate shows 8GB in Sys propertie and sys info. Task manager shows 1GB. Diags tes...
buggy TCP zero-window probe in vista ?
hello group,i wonder if any one has noticed the bizarre TCP zero-window probe behavior in vista ? xp's probe works pret...
Canoscan Scanner Not Working on Vista (I hate Vista)
I am still trying to get this to work... My Canoscan lide 35 worked fine on my XP machine. Now attached to my new vista...
BIOS AND Vista Not Recognizing 2nd SATA Hard Drive
I have upgraded from Windows XP Service Pack 3 to vista Home Premium on a Toshiba Qosmio G35-AVA600 which has two 80GB S...
Autoruns crashed vista boot
hello,I installed autoruns and conveniently disabled just a few nuiscance startups like google toolbar updater, javaupda...
32 bit windows explorer in Vista 64 bit version
I'm trying to see 'thumbnail' previews of graphic files (Microsoft Photodraw ..mix extension, adobe illustrator .ai, ph...
Cannot update Java on Vista Ultimate
I am trying to update from Java 6u7 to 6u11.I have tried the "Download" from Java.com and also have tried thei...
CSP in Vista
Hi,i am currently develop the CSP for Windows vista platform.i find out from internet that i need to replace advapi32.dl...
Chinese Language TheFrozenThrone on Vista 32bit
I can't install my WCF3 TheFrozenThrone(in simp chinese version) on my vista(Eng version) 32bit OS?Can anyone helps???Ch...
ASIO in Fruity Loops on Vista
I can not get any microphone imput on vista threw Fruity Loops ... it reads fine but there is no sound.....i chatted wi...
Can delete the WSD port under Vista , but not for Win7
Hi , I got a problem like Under vista SP2 , I can delete my printer and his WSD port by using the PnPXAssociation::dele...
Certain operations EXTREMELY slow on 64 bit Vista Premium: o
Certain operations are extemely slow. After I choose the command or menu item, the progress bar freezes about at the 50...
About Vista Activation
Is there any way you can contact Microsoft to find out how many times a key for vista has been used in activating a cop...
Disk Defragmenter Will Not Automatically Run--Vista Ultimate
I can set when I want Disk Defragmenter to run and what partitions to defrag. And I check the box to run automatically ...
Corrupt Photos Courtesy Vista
On downloading photos from Nikon D80 to new m8100n computer, photos are randomly corrupted and destroyed. Previously d...
Article: Vista Not So Bad
I enjoyed this balanced article. http://gizmodo.com/5019908/ten-reasons-why-vista-isnt-that-bad It highlights many ...
Cannot share xp files or printer on vista laptop
OK here goes, sorry if this has been answered before, but I can't seem to be able to successfully add my daughter's new...
CD's created on Vista not readable on XP
If I download a file from vista to a cd, it cannot be read on XP. Also anything I create on XP can't be recognized on V...
Can't synchronizes accounts to Windows Mail on Vista
I don't know how to obtain the POP or IMAP from my school account or from my hotmail account to synchronize them to win...
Adding Download Manager to Vista??
Hey guys I would like to add my favorite Download manager to my vista laptop, but I can't seem to put a finger on the s...
Bsod vista ultimate black
Hello, This is my first post on the forum, need a hand installing my new vista, setup was fine, and it runs sweet, only ...
Dell Desktop, Vista, Touch Pointer...
I have a Dell Insipron desktop with vista Home Premium. It's a standard-style desktop, mouse, keyboard, etc...I'd like ...
backup error 0x81000029 in Vista Home Premium V64
"File backup could not save your automatic backup settings for the following reason:" "Your backup confi...
Defragging in Vista Ultimate 64
I may be flamed "for not using the search" on this one, but I did. I didn't scour, as I'm about to go to sleep...
Digital Rights Management with Windows Vista
Dear fellow subscribers:I am having trouble getting clips to play using Windows vista with Windows Media Player 11 via ...
Any VMware experts on a Vista site?
Before I go to VMware with questions, I thought that I would try the vista experts here to see if there is a match-up o...
Chess Titans & Vista Business
I have vista Business edition but saw Chess Titans at a client's house. His version of vista came with it. I have no ...
Broken Links in Vista
I recently noticed that links in the Start Menu's recently used programs and quick start part of the Start Menu don't w...
can't see printer on xp w/vista laptop
I have an xp desktop w/visa laptop I can see the workgroup through wireless network but can't see printer I have it sha...
Changing Vista 64-bit to Vista 32-bit
I have a new computer, built in a local shop, with 8 gigs of memory and vista Home Premium with 64-bit to recognize the...
can not open doc. attachments in vista mail
Hello; I cannot open doc. attachments in mail; however i can by saving them and opening using word viewer 2003. I have ...
Can a Vista Startup Repair last 5 hours?
I began a Startup Repair more than five hours ago. Surely this can't be right. If I shut down and try to Restore to an ...
Bought Vista on Ebay and won't activate
I asked in a question earlier if there was a way to contact MS about the number of activations on a key for vista. The...
Can't access Internet after installing Vista Windows updates
I can't access the Internet after installing windows updates for vista. I connected to the Internet but I cannot browse...
cannot access Vista shares from non-MS OS
I have shared folders on computers running vista Ultimate x64, XP Pro, and Ubuntu Until yesterday, all computers on my ...
Can I install IE fresh on vista
Hello, I just bought a new dell. And they seemed to do something to IE. It takes 5 min to open. then about a min to op...
Backups in Vista: which files to delete?
I'm running vista Ultimate SP1 and using Windows Backup to an external HD every night. Initially it did a Complete PC ...
Canon Laser Shot LBP-930EX for Windows Vista Home Premium En
Hello. I have an English version of Windows vista Home Premium 32bit and am having a hard time getting a printer driver ...
Cant install Office97 in Vista
I created a 10 GB partition, K, to install Office 98 because I need a word processor and it's the only version I have. ...
cannot install sp1 vista 0x80070002
when I try to install the service pack 1 stand alone installer in vista home premium I get the following error code: 0x...
Cannot access drive after Vista Scandisk fixed errors
I have 500GB drive I use to store files. I normally use it on an XP laptop. I got a new vista Home Premium Compaq Lapt...
Can't dual boot vista/7
So here's the deal: My computer will not boot into Windows.I have a 250 GB HDD and a 500 GB HDD. the 250 GB had vista ...
Can't get Vista to stay in hibernate
Not sure what next to look for in relation to this problem. Starting about 2 days ago my computer has been failing to en...
Black screen in vista after logging in
Hi everyone!Recently I have been dealing with some problems with my pc. I have vista Home Premium. Turns out everytime I...
Blue Screen of Death Revisited on Vista
Well, I thought I had gotten rid of my BSOD, alas. Acouple of days ago I had the BSOD come up, further down I have det...
crashed Toshiba laptop w/Vista, how to re-install?
Hi there,I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop here and it had been dropped on the floor and the hard drive is toast.I put a...
Connect Vista to existing XP - 98 wired network
I am trying to connect a new laptop with Windows vista to our existing home network currently utilizing a wired router....
Add Printer on Vista x64 installed on XP x86
Hello :),I have a few pcs networked together. All are running Xp x86(using windows firewall) and have a different printe...
Change Vista Backup file extension list
Anyone know a reg hack to change the file extensions that vista backup includes in the automated backup ? TIA...
Alternate media player for Vista media Center?
OK, sort trivial I guess. Anyway, I like using vista Media Center to browse my video collection, mostly divx rips of fi...
Creating MSI for vista x64
Hello I am using wix to create a Windows Installer for a 64-bit Platform that adds some dlls to the GAC_64. Any informa...
about one of my programs in Vista
Hi, Recently I bought a new computer that has Works 9 on it. I got no installation disks with it. If my machine cr...
Connecting Vista laptop to XP based printer on wireless
OK, here's another newbee with vista. We have a home wireless network with a laptop and desktop both on XP. I've succ...
Can I play Vista version of SpiderSolitaire on XP Pro?
I prefer the version of SpiderSolitaire that came with my vista computer (version 6.0.6001.18000 of spidersolitaire.exe...
Can't print from IE7 on Windows Vista Premium
Trying to print from web sites browsing with IE7 on a Windows vista Premium PC. I can print without problems from Word...
Can not get vista SP1 to work
I have downloaded SP1 (32bit) 3 times and when it restarts it fails. I get a message lkie !! 0xc0190001 !! 589/73930 (...
Can't install Vista x64 due to Ubuntu
Hello! I'm new to the forums though I've lurked here for some time, and now when I actually am in a bit of trouble, it f...
Audio performance and crash in Vista
About a week ago my Toshiba Protege began suffering serious problems which seem to relate to audio/video and the RealTe...
Apache won't start with the recent Vista Security Update
Hello,I had Apache server installed on vista Home Premium and it worked fine until the vista security update 2 days ago....
Cant Install Vista SP1 No matter what it seems like
Hi all,Hi all,I have been trying since this morning to get Service pack 1 installed on a Lenovo IdeaCenter K Series K2.3...
64 bit vs 32 bit Vista & SpeedBooster
Two questions; 1) Is there a big performance improvement with 64 bit vista vs the 32 bit version? 2) I've installed Spe...
Cannot connect a Vista/Vista Combo
Hi, I have two PC's running vista Home Premium. Both have SP1, and both have sharing and printer sharing installed. I...
Can't do a "save as" with Vista...and more
Sorry for the length and craziness of this post in advance, and thanks for any help! Initially I was going to say I coul...
Can find Vista box, can't share folders or printers.
I bought a new vista desktop to replace an old xp machine and now I cannot get my vista laptop to connect. When I click...
Autosmtp under Vista
Hello, Anyone tried "Autosmtp" with Windows Mail and vista ..??? Thanks for any answer....
Different Vista product keys on sticker and via Jelly Bean
Using Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v2.0 http://www.magicaljellybean.com/ , I get a vista product key that's completely ...
Dell Licensing of Vista Premium x64
I have a friend that just bought a new PC from Dell that had vista Premium x64 on it. The motherboard promptly died on ...
Can't send/delete Vista email
I have tried to download the support ware as suggested and get a message "Installer encountered an error 0x8007000...
Can't Print In Vista
Hi,I have an HP Photosmart 8100 series printer and it seems that every other day I can't print from my laptop... running...
Cannot install MSMQ on Vista Business
I have a Windows vista Business (32 bit) PC at work. It came with Windows pre-installed as it was a Dell machine. Now I...
CD Drive available at boot, not in Vista
We have a Dell Inspiron 1420 laptop running vista Home Basic.The DVD burner is not recognized by vista...it has a yellow...
ActiveX Installer on Vista Home Premium
Hi all, I need to install RPM (Rational Portfolio Manager IBM) on my laptop, My laptop is running vista Home Premium, On...
Backup error 0x8004230F-Vista Ultimate x64
Recurring problem with Auto File Back up feature set for weekly backups. Works fine for several weeks and then I get fol...
Creating a mirror on vista 32
Hi, I want to get to external hdd and set them up as a mirror so when i add files to one of them they will automaticall...
anyway to stop certain popup balloons on vista startup?
HI, is there anyway to disable certain notifications on vista,What it is, i have a map of another network drive under my...
BSOD in Vista home premium
Hi All Iam having a Windows vista Home premium OS .Iam persistently facing a BSOD. The error code and fault bucket are ...
AD tools for Vista?
I've installed the Server 2003 Administration tools on a vista 64 laptop. Followed several tutorials online on how to g...
Can Vista flip a photo?
Can any std vista software/accessories flip a photo without 3rd party software?I see it can rotate...
Desktop icons - Vista Home Premium 32 bit
Another question from me. I have set up my desktop icons numerous times in the position I want them but unlike XP there ...
Backup using Vista
I backup up data to a remote Western Digital drive using the vista Backup Everything seems fine. I selected to backup ...
Computer turns off at Vista loading
For about 1-2 years my computer ran fine until recently. Now, whenever I start up my computer it boots all the way to th...
Attempting to build an answer file for vista...
I am using the "Deploying vista Step by Step Guide" that i downloaded from Microsoft. I'm at the point of val...
Daily crash on Vista SP1
When I upgrade to SP1, my PC gets daily crash. And there is no information about the crash. Just stop responding. I hav...
Cannot add https: to blocked websites under Vista parental c
I am trying to block https://vtunnel.com as a blocked website under parental controls. My children have discovered at ...
After Vista Loading Bar Gets Black Screen WIth Cursor
RIght now im on the same computer on my BItdefender 2009/Iceweasel.So after i get a black sceen with a cursor that i can...
Custom form printing in Vista now possible...
Hello FriendsFrom long time i am trying to figure out the solution for using our choice of printer form in vista!I had t...
Cannot access XP desktop from Vista laptop
I have a home network with 2 XP desktops and 1 vista laptop (Windows vista Business + SP1). I can access one od the des...
Cannot Install Framework 3 on Vista home premium
I suspect my ATI Catalyst Control Centre has stopped working because I don't have the right version of .NET installed. ...
ANONYMOUS LOGON Vista Premium, should I be worried?
I get up to 50 logins a day on from all different IPs. Particularly one IP keeps reoccuring in the list and that comput...
deleting vista mail
With all these problems with vista Mail, can it be deleted from my computer? Will I still be able to use my msn.com an...
Camera Wizard and vista
Is there a way to run the xp camera wizard on my vista system? If so, how?:sarc:Is there a fix for this new wizard. I ca...
Bard's tale to run in vista
Did anyone figure on how to run Bard's tale (2005 ver.) in vista ? It states that I need media player #9. I installed Me...
32 & 64 bit vista on same hard drive??
i,just ordered a new dell machine. it comes w/vista 64 bit home pre.. i did not realize this was a "JUMP" of...
16 bit app on vista
I have an old 16-bit software application. It is a searchable database of reference material, tons of reference materi...
cannot send email in Vista Home Basic
Hi,I cannot send a mail from windows mail. When i try to send a mail from microsoft excel (File - Send to - Mail Recipie...
brother MFC-9600 vista 64 print drivers not working
I am having issues with the built in brother MFC-9600 multifunction printer drivers. The printer only prints out a bla...
Activation Error 0xC004E003 after installing KB948465 (vista
To whom it may concern,Had vista on this computer since the summer... a few months ago, I ordered a "windows anyti...
Cannot delete folders - Vista Home Premium
My friend has a vista Home Premium (32bit) Dell desktop with SP2 installed - and all other updates installed as of this...
Can I delete WNNT folder after Vista Upgrade?
I just upgraded an old machine to vista. I now have a Windows folder and a Windows.old folder as well as a WINNT folder...
CD/RW disc reading problem ONLY for windows Vista Upgrade cd
I just purhcased a Windows vista upgrade cd for my Windows Xp, now the CD runs when I insert it into any other computer...
Disable User Account Control just for admin profile? Vista H
Hello all:In vista Home Premium, I want to disable User Account Control just for the admininstrator profile. I want User...
can't ping from vista laptop to xp desktop
Hi, I have a home network with Windows XP SP2 desktop, vista laptop, both connected through a router. PROBLEMS[/B]: - CA...
Dell denying a poor woman to get XP via Vista downgrade righ
Dell doesn't want people to get XP pro as downgrade rights from vista Business...I have a friend on the phone and she i...
After installation of vista on first boot
After installation of vista on first bootmassage come like thisBooting GRLDR resetting boot drive...... then restartall ...
ActiveX control (iemenu.ocx) in Vista
(Originally posted in an ActiveX newsgroup, no response, so I thought I would ask here)--One of my clients has a proprie...
connecting xbox to vista X64 Ultimate
Hi thereI have 2 network cards in my computer. One network card is connected to my modem for internet access and the oth...
"andy t" lie about Vista speech and "WSR Toolkit"
"andy t" lie about Windows Speech Recognition and "WSR Toolkit".Andy has claimed in all of his pos...
64 Bit Vista and VPN to SBS
When trying to connect with a vista 64 Bit Notebook to a SBS 2003 Server I get a Error 619 when it asks for my user nam...
Can Vista access XP software raid stripe partition ?
HiI am planning a dual boot vista / xp system with twin 250gb hard disksIn XP I will use the trick on toms hardware to e...
can the Windows Vista Clock (on the sidebar) be Automatic bu
when we look at the more expensive Automatic watches, the "second" hand will move about 5 or 4 steps per secon...
Can't install SP2 on vista
Hello,vista Service pack 2 won't install on hubbies laptop. (vista Home Premium 32-bit) I have tried 3 times, rebooting...
And now I cant install Vista x64!
First thing, hello, Im new here cos I've been having some problems with my vista Ultimate, I installed it 1 and half mon...
Confessions of a Vista Newsgroup poster
Too many beers last night. Sorry guys. Apologies to anyone I spoke to (wrote to) unduly.I'll try and post only when sob...
Cannot log on to my Windows Vista computer
Yesterday I got a message that I had some Windows update (I believe for Windows Media Player). So I began the download a...
BSOD vista ultimate x64
Hello, i've put the finishing touches on a HTPC... with vista 64. I'm getting a BSOD... after about 5 minutes every tim...
Access to Vista 64-Bit Computer Updates
I recently installed a Windows vista 64-bit HP Pavilion CPU, and I checked for windows updates several times the day of...
Does Vista Generate a file during the update process?
Dear All,I've noticed that when Windows Update appears, I get a file appear in the C drive, that tries to access the in...
Clean Re-install Vista Problem on Dell Laptop
Computer == Dell Inspiron 1520 System DVD == Window vista Home Edition (distribute by Dell)I need wipe off entire C driv...
Can't send a fax in Vista as a client to SBS 2003 R2
I've setup the SBS 2003 R2 with the Fax server configured and it can recieve a fax. I've pushed the client fax ware out ...
BSOD upon Vista Home Premium Install
Ok, so I skimmed through a few of the forums and haven't found a thread with my proble, so I'm sorry if this is a repeat...
A new bug in Windows Mail - version for 64-bit Vista SP2?
I've been seeing a consistent problem with Windows Mail lately, the version for 64-bit vista Home Premium SP2. Whenever...
Beyond Vista!! 3D Desktop Environment/OS Prototype
Hello, I was thinking about the security of an Operating System, and how that could remain just as organized as a fil...
Can I make business cards & postcards with a Vista program?
Before I go buy a new "Printshop", I was wondering if I have a program already, that works like my old "...
Can't load drivers or apps on vista ultimate
I have a new Dell laptop xps. It arrived with vista ultimate, but while everything runs great i cannot load new software...
Acer/Vista: Easy trasfer/language change
Acer Aspire MFG DATE 0803 Aspire 5920G-5A4G25Mi S/N LXAN40X8578090BF822505 Windows vista Home Premium OEMAct I bought it...
Deskjet 4180 & Win Vista 6.0 SP2
I have a Deskjet 4180 on an Acer PC running vista 6.0 SP2. Every time I awaken my computer from hibernation or sleep, ...
Desktop Icon Text in Vista
A friend is having a problem with the text (Name) of his desktop icons. Text should be white on the blue background but...
Cant change Ownership or Permissions on Vista Image
Hi Folks,I sure hope someone can help me out here.I made a image of a PC that was running Windows vista. The image was m...
Can't send attachments with my Windows Vista email account.
Can't forward attachments with vista account with Windows!...
Can't see New Folder in Vista Until I Use F5/'Refresh'
Hello.Using vista 64-bit SP1 Windows Explorer; When I create a new folder in another folder I'd previously created, it ...
Black Vista Wallpaper
Hi,does anyone know where to get the sleek black vista wallpaper. I've seen it on a couple of computers, but cant see...
7in1 Memory card reader ok in xp and windows 7 not Vista
My laptop d900t comes with a 7in1 memory card reader 66% of the memory cards i utilize do not work with it. I never ha...
Card reader problems after installing Windows Vista
I recently installed windows vista premium onto my Sony VAIO computer that has a card readers for all the different typ...
Can not configure my Vista Mail!
I'm exactly with the same problem. But in my case, the account is of the company I work. Its website is lideraviacao.com...
Can't access internet (using IE7) on networked Vista laptop
Hi Yesterday my vista laptop refused to connect to the internet with IE7. It cannot successfully repair itself (message ...
Client for Vista 64 & MS Live Communications Server 2005
I have a LCS in my main office. I was using a trial copy of Office Communicator to connect (Windows Messenger is good w...
Cumulative Update for Media Centre for Windows Vista (KB9501
My pc automatically downloaded this update and attempted to install it as the pc shut down. After trying for 2hours, h...
Cannot load 'Update for Window Vista (KB947562)'
Whenever I try to run the 'Update for Window vista (KB947562)' it fails with the error code 8024200D. Any thoughts?Thank...
CPU Usage 50-60% -- Vista x64
I have just installed vista x64. I checked Task Manager and found it indicated that the CPU usage was 50 to 60%. There...
Brother MFC 9050 will not work on Vista - HELP
Hi, I have got a new PC after my old one is getting tired. Problem is the new one is vista not XP and after resolving s...
After Vista SP1 update, can't login anymore
Hi, 2 weeks ago, I installed vista SP1 update, after that I can't login to my window anymore. All my data are in the har...
DK is working fine on my Vista...
... However, how can I slow down the script speed and the key sensitivity of the Official Dungeon Keeper Editor?...
Broadcom 440x troubles under Vista
I've got a laptop running vista 64-bit. It's a Dell Inspiron 1720. The built-in network controller is identified as a...
Can I use MSDN VLK Vista ISO to redeploy OEM?
My workplace has several computers that was delivered with vista Business, but without media. Can I download the vista-...
contact groups: export from OE 6, import to Vista mail
I do not yet have vista. Is there a way to do this?...
cd/dvd drive corrupted after recent vista update (or somethi
anybody experience this too and suggestions on how to correct /replace them there seem to be 3 drivers involved with my ...
Can Outlook Express be used in Vista?
I see there is a workaround program you can buy to have different identities in vista Mail. Is it possible to obtain a...
Can I use a Technet Vista x86 download and update home premi
Can I use a Technet vista x86 download and update home premium already on laptop? Only seems to give me option of insta...
Cannot see contents of share on Win2k3 Server from Vista
I am having an interesting problem. I have a development server at the office with a share that has permissions only fo...
Discrepancy Between Vista and Outlook 2007 Search Results
Hello Group!When searching for email using the search box at the bottom of the vista Start menu (or the separate Search...
Cannot Shutdown Vista x64
Hi, for the past couple of weeks I have been unable to shutdown my PC.Pressing the soft shutdown button,starts the loggi...
Dell Vista
I just purchased a new Dell computer running vista system. I am somewhat dissappointed that I can no longer use msn em...
can not sturt vista after not compleated updates
Hi. I have vista home premium and today i experienced some difficulties - i set up the updates installation and watched ...
Can I reuse Vista if I upgrade my case?
I have a prebuilt HP computer that came with vista home Premium installed. The airflow in the case isn't what I want it...
Can I Put Vista Printer Driver on XP Desktop
Put vista Printer Driver on XP Desktop Kia Ora My laptop runs vista Home Premium. My Brother MFC-215C Printer runs f...
black screen on vista, operating on safe mode only
hi! need help...i have vista laptop...got black screen... no error code... i can only operate on safe mode... called hp...
Any chance my monitor will work with Vista?
I have a Dell 1901FP Flat Panel Color Monitor.I just bought a new HP computer using vista Premium 64bit but am debating ...
CHKDSK Fail in VISTA
I checked all the solutions for XP, and I tried (I suppose ) all of them, but I still cannot get chkdsk /f to work when...
crashed Vista laptop, how to re-install?
Hi there,I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop here and it had been dropped on the floor and the hard drive is toast.I put a...
BSOD Vista Ultimate 64-Bit
I get BSOD 9F whenever the computer goes into hibernation and iTunes had not been not shut down beforehand. The machine...
bad pool header help vista!!!!
Please help me before i torch my computer...I have bought a lacie 1tb external hd (designed by neil poulton, for those p...
32 bit Vista on 64 bit machine
I've just purchased a new computer and the system is telling me that vista OS is the 32 bit version on a MD Athlon 64 x...
Cannot print: Vista x64 / Minolta 2350EN / TCP Connection
Hello --I hate to add to the collection of problems already posted here but I have just about exhausted research resour...
bootloader with one corrupt and one working vista system
My vista ssytem crashed some time ago. Since I hadn't backed up all data I decided to buy a second harddisk and do a fr...
Access Denied...how to get control of MY vista/win7 computer
I need a pointer to a tutorial on how to get back control of my computer. Have same problems in both vista and windows-...
Can you use old versions of microsoft word on Vista?
I was wondering if I could buy microsoft word 2003 or something for my windows vista laptop as I cant afford to fork out...
Common Vista Problem - Network printing
No wonder people are frustrated going to vista from XP! Here is my latest issue:-I want to run a few printers from my ...
DisableHyperlinkWarning in Vista
Running vista Home Basic on laptop, with Office 2007.In Powerpoint,one slide has a Hyperlink to a Flash (swf) file, that...
Auto Updates in Vista vs XP
Is there a diff between the basic ideas of Auto Updates between XP and vista? This morning I logged on around 9AM and I ...
Dell 1150 XP to E1705 Vista questions
We recently set up my husband's E1705 (with vista), instead of my older and slower (painfully slow at times) 1150 (with...
Converting Windows (Vista) Mail to Mac Mail
Does anyone know how this can be done. I can't find anything anywhere that helps me export my folders and messages out ...
Activex not alloved in vista ultimate ?
Hi Group,I have two problems, but basicly i beleive they are really the same. When trying to download from microsoft dow...
64-bit vs 32-bit Vista
G'Day All,I will be installing vista HP on a new PC next week.I will have the option to install either a 64-bit or a 32-...
BIG problem connecting Vista PC to XP laptop on network
I have a laptop with XP connected to a printer. I have just bought a vista PC. Both are wireless.TheXP laptop is configu...
A program Setup DVD works fine with XP but not with Vista
Has anybody else seen a case where a program (Germin Topo USA) loads fine from a DVD with XP but simply does nothing wh...
Blank Email Body on some Sent Mail - Windows Vista
When sending or forwarding emails to (3) of my many contact, using Windows mail and I have vista as my operating system...
Axis & Allies Vista problem.
I know there are some old threads about this game on vista, but I've read them and my problem is different. When I laun...
Cant print from my Vista computer to a printer that is conne
Hi,My Xerox WorkCentre PE16 printer is connected to a XP computer which I can connect all my XP computers to this printe...
Blue Scren When Installing Vista Ultimate 64 Bit
HiI have just got a new laptop - When i try to install vista Ultimate 64 Bit and it is going to copy files to the hard ...
Can't connect new Vista Laptop to WLAN
I have a WLAN which is used by three clients, all running on XP. I use WEP security, and MAC filtering. I have now bou...
clean install of vista basic
Although this issue originates with updates, the question relates to a system problem.I have had problems with windows ...
can Vista display 'Thumbnails'?
In XP, I used Thumbnails a lot especially with pictures.I can't seem to find a right click>Thumbnails view like in XP...
Cant open xp files on external hard drive on vista
Hi i had a windows xpSP2 PC which i had backed up on to an external hard drive.That PC appeared to die and so i bought a...
Am I locked out of Vista?
I'm an WinXP administrator who has no experience with vista.I just got a brand new PC with vista Business Edition with S...
8 gb RAM w/ D975XBX2 + Vista 64 = No Go :-(
I'm trying to get 8 GB to run stable with this motherboard and so far it's not working. When Kingston branded RAM would ...
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Cannot import from OE into Vista Business
Running Outlook 2003 on vista Business. Have copied outlook express folder from old PC to C: on vista. Import says &q...
Black screen with cursor during reformt vista/ none stop res
Wasnt sure where to put this.Recently i have been having some problems with my computer. I have a Gateway GM5664. When i...
Authentification mystery - XP Pro SP3 + Vista Ult 64 SP1
I hope I don't post a problem already discussed a hundred times here. I've found a lot of similar entries, but none see...
Bose Companion 5 USB Audio stuttering on Vista
Using Bose Companion 5 USB speakers on vista-SP1 32bit edition i have a problem that is best described as intermittent s...
contacts in vista mail
my contacts in mail are listed multiple times, when I delete one, they all disappear. When I delete I get a contact cal...
Disk Space Wrong Vista 64 bit
Hello Has anyone experienced the disk space being reported wrong with vista 64 bit thanks N...
cannot send email thru windows mail vista
I can send but cannot recieve mail thru windows mail vista. My service is thru comcast and I have a wireless router th...
Any limits on how many flash drives you can use in xp,Vista,
Any limits on how many flash drives you can use in xp, vista, W7?Another words, if you have a lot of flash drives, wil...
Did vista change the way ping responds?
Hi All, Did vista change the way ping responds when it can not find the remote host? Usually ping will tell you that ...
docks for windows vista?
wondering if theres sites where i can easily download, for free, docks..not the circular kind but the straight flat kind...
Canonscan D1250 U2 drivers vista 64Bits
Hello. I have this scanner but it doesn't get any drivers for windows vista 64bits. I have tried install vuescan softwa...
addressee completion Vista mail
Sometimes when I'm addressing an email I'll enter the first letter and the computer completes the address from the addr...
Cannot set default printer in Vista
Hi, I am in the middle of a support case with Microsoft, unfortunately this one is slow to response, I was unable to uni...
Cannot view movie on vista
I recently made a movie on Windows movie maker on a windows xp computer. I saved it on my memory stick and now when i tr...
Delete Key using VISTA
Ok folks here is a what sounds like a stupid question. We just picked up a new lap top and it came loaded with vista. ...
Blue screens on Vista x64 due to acedrv08.sys: finally solve
Hi, I was one of the many vista x64 whose PC bugged (blue screen of the death) whenever the os called a mysterious file ...
adobe dreamweaver won't start on vista home premium
It was first macromedia dreamweaver 8 that won't start on my vista,it gets to 'initializing files' and the interface di...
Bacth File for Installing Vista Optional Features
Hi is there ant batch file or command line which installs all the optional features in vista using a single batch file ...
CPU core 2 not working on Vista 64bit
I have an Asus G50VT with an Intel P8700 Mobile 2.53Ghz and 4G Ram....For the past couple of days I have noticed that my...
Bookmarking topics in Vista Help & Support
XP Help had a Favorites feature that allowed the user to bookmark topics. I liked it for a couple of reasons:1) Some s...
Add Printer wizard does not start in vista
I have a 32bit vista ultimate and I can't fire the wizard to add a printer. it doesn't start at all, or even give an err...
diablo ii running slow with vista
I'm having a big problem with diablo 2 in vista, it was running great until i sent it back to hp for problems, got it ba...
Can IE7 be re-installed in Vista Home premium?
My brand-new Acer Aspire M5100 pc, 2 gig RAM, pre-installed vista Home Premium had a fatal crash, so a complete disk fo...
Can't turn off with keyboard / Is blackjack slower in Vista
I can't figure out how to turn the computer off using only the key board. In previous windows, it was Windows/U/S , or ...
Can't send emails in windows mail and vista
I can't send e-mail from Windows Mail I can receive messages. I have been to HP Tech support, Cricket Tech support, and ...
A problem with using more than 50% of the memory under Vista
I've been seeing problems with significant slowdowns on both of my vista Home Premium SP2 machines lately whenever the a...
annoying vista attributes
Hi Guys, is there anyway to stop vista keep asking me if I am sure I want to do something Thanks for you advice Regards...
ActiveX EXE in Vista
Hello Can you help me please if you have a solutionI have problem with ActiceX Exe (2 Software) in vista I can open just...
change vista boot partition
I have vista installed twice on one hard drive, obviously on separate partitions.I want to delete one of the partitions ...
BSOD HELP! Vista Serious problems.
I have it checked but i still get that error. Im also getting a lot of blue screens talking about crash dumping and i do...
64-bit versus 32-bit Vista
On Windows vista Compatibility Center http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/ is a list of 32-bit/64-drivers a...
Computer Boots but Vista wont Start
No indication of any problems before this happened. No new hardware added.I shutdown vista for the night and it stayed o...
Access to vista component devices of playback devices like
I want to access the playback devices->Speakers->properties->levels tab -> (microphone, front mic, linein e...
AutoPlay & AutoRun in Vista
My neighbor has a problem with AutoPlay/AutoRun in his vista PC. Whenever he inserts an Audio or software CD nothings...
Character map in vista
I cannot get the correct symbol or character to show when I used the Alt + code in Windows mail or in Microsoft Works. ...
Diskeeper 2008 causing Vista crashing?
I got Diskeeper 2008 Pro Premier a while back hoping to keep my laptop in good shape. Then I performed a system update w...
Cannot send or receive email in Vista Windows Mail
I cannot send or receive email. I get an error message: "Subject 'testing', Account: 'pop3.live.com', Server: 'smt...
does assassin's creed work on vista x64?
well does it? and does assassin's creed have online multiplayer? is the multiplayer free or do u have to pay to play? --...
AVI WMP 11 Vista Problems
Hello!!I am having problems watching some WinZipped AVI Videos I downloaded recently. I use WinZip 11.2 and I run it on ...
CMAK in Vista?
Hi All!Is there any way to install Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK) in Windows vista (Bussnes, Enterprise)?...
Bart's PE and MULTI-BOOT DVD of editios of Vista
HISince I'm creating a custom DVD of vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit Retail (4 editions included in the DVD) and having read t...
Chkdsk in Vista 32-bit SP1 is corrupting security descriptor
I ran "chkdsk /f" last night, thinking that I was doing a good thing, on my Intel, DG965WH computer with Seag...
back up vista winmail emails to xp outlook express 6
Sirs, I want to move back to use my old laptop with xp platform with my Windows Mail emails. Today I am copying the Vis...
BF2 on Vista Home Basic 64 Bit?
I cant get it to work...Sometimes(most) i cant open it at all, and sometimes i can get in the game but cant play online...
Cannot brows Vista machine from XP machine
I have 2 pcs- one with vista Home Premium (32 bit/sp2) - one with XP Home (32 bit/sp3)I can ping from both machines. I c...
can't boot into vista anymore
I have 2 hard drives. vista home premium sp1 64bit was installed on the first and I just installed windows xp pro on th...
A new MBR and boot sector on Vista boot drive
I've got a system that has XP on an IDE disk (the primary boot drive), and I've got a copy of vista on my SATA second d...
add link to vista sendto
I previously used windows xp. Under windows xp, there was a pointer under sendto that pointed to my favorite editor. Now...
Can not send e-mail. Comcast is blaming VISTA
This problem is happening on and off about every couple of weeks. My cable provider has done all their checks and they ...
Backup advice requested for Vista Ultimate
First, I'd like to apologize for my initial post of this to the XP group. I am correcting this by reposting to the prop...
Currently Vista Home but want to format and load XP PRo
I bought a Fujitsu-Siemens laptop with preloaded vista Home. I've found it to be terribly unstable (receive Microsoft V...
debugger users groups in vista
Hi everyone, I got some vista machine that I have the debugger users groups, and some others I don't have it.I tried se...
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ALT F4 disabled in vista
Dear all, Hi. The windows shortcut alt F4 in vista ultimate closes applications but does not bring forth the shutdown di...
Computer speech synthesis on Vista
Speech synthesis is the artificial production of human speech. A computer system used for this purpose is called a speec...
Cannot connect Vista Business to Small Business Server
I've tried verything I can think of, but always get the same error when running connectcomputer. Here is the log file:...
Different Versions of Vista HP?
I have a friend who owns a vista laptop with Home Premium pre-installed. It has the vista encryption facility which I t...
APPCRASH on vista home version
i have been trying to figure out what is going on with this problem. i cannot open the program (to make my own dvd's) ...
Accessing windows based mobile device in windows vista
I have a HP Pocket PC hooked up to a Windows vista machine. The device is recognized, the device password is accepted ...
chmod in vista
how is Chmod accomplished in vista. It appears that the right click>>properties option is no longer available.Also...
Any toolbar icon for "Junk Mail" in Vista Windows Mail?
I'm wondering if anyone knows of a toolbar icon add-on for vista Windows Mail? I hate having to right-click to "ma...
Access denied to root on Vista from XP
I've tried all the various suggestion for setting permission for the root drive in vista, but still only get the see sh...
802.1x with VISTA
Hi, i'm using a Wireless network - WPA2 with AES + 802.1x- CA server and IAS server.(the CA and ISA are on the same mac...
Can't connect Window Vista to Window XP Printer
I am using a laptop with Window vista Business and trying to connect it to my printer which is operating by a window xp...
Can't update windows vista
Hi,Hope someone can help. I have searched the internet and found several ans. but none have worked.When I try to updat...
Complete freeze of Vista 32bit upon accessing certain jpg/av
Hello!I have had several problems on a Sony Vaio with vista freezing, and managed to get rid of most of them by disablin...
BSOD and Memory Dump in Vista
Hi, so I've been getting at least once for the last three consecutive days, a BSOD with subsequent memory dump when I'm ...
Cannot add HP PSC 2210 on wireless Vista laptop
HP PSC 2210 is installed on wired desktop running Windows XP, Laptop running vista Home on wireless network can not find...
change motherboard, keep old installation of vista?
After installing vista on a 3 year old PC, I found that I need a newer video card to fully support aero and some other ...
Archivers vs Vista
I have this problem with Winzip 12.0 and Winrar 3.8: sometimes I have to open such an archive and then after 10 secs th...
Can't figure out how Vista indexing feature works: help!
Using Windows vista, I can't figure out how the indexing feature works from a logical standpoint.When searching for pro...
Attn: Farhan Ahmed,Vista usb port driver doesn't power off d
On Apr 28, 11:35 pm, "Farhan Ahmed [MSFT]" wrote: For the LED not going off case, there was an intentional be...
64-bit Vista
I'm planning on installing vista on a new machine I'm building with an AMD dual core 64 bit processor. I believe I read...
Audio Drivers, Vista SP1 32 bit
Hi all, I'm having a problem with the audio drivers on my custom built machine. Until about 3 days ago, I was using the...
Display Adobe pdf properties in Vista
vista does not display any properties (e.g., Title, Subject, Keywords) of a pdf document in either the details view of W...
ARGGGGH!!! Long File Names in Vista!!!
Sorry if this has been posted here before, but I didn't see an applicable thread in my recent Google Search. I'm running...
a fix without having to re-install Vista?
Hi,Cutting a long story short... purchased MS Flight Sim X - will not install - phoned MS tech support who took control ...
Can not send email in Windows Mail Vista
This is the error I get. Previously I could send email - now I can't. Nothing had changed such as provider, etc. Th...
Any windows (vista) add-ons to add any basic photo editing?
Any windows (vista) add-ons to add any basic photo editing?Cropping in shapes (not just squares)Special Effects (Sepia, ...
Black screen and mouse pointer after Vista resumes from slee
I really can't understand why my vista pc wakes up the monitor when it resumes from sleep due to a scheduled task in th...
Can't start Windows Vista (hard drive isn't recognized?)
Hi.Suddenly, my computer freezed (just like it has been doing for some time now). When I restarted it, the computer aske...
Cannot open jpg attachment in windows mail (Vista)
Incoming jpg photo attachments cannot be opened. When I click on an attached file, the message "Windows can't find...
avg free and vista
Hi (again) I've just installed avg free (latest version) but windows keeps telling me that no virus software is present...
About Windows Vista
To whom it may concern, Why am I gonna lie? I like every single feature of Windows vista. Windows vista is awesome! ...
autoreply out of office in Vista mail
I have not yet found how to do this in vista Mail although it was straight forward in Outlook - please help! -- Evelyn ...
Default NTFS Permissions in Vista
In XP you used to be able to reset the NTFS permissions on a drive using using the secedit tool and the templates that M...
connect FAX with a Vista PC
Is there a way i can connect the FAX mashine with my computer. The fax does'nt have a USB connection only 2 RJ-11 ports....
ASPNET or Network Service account on Vista Home Premium
Hi guys,I'm trying to install DotNetNuke on Microsoft vista Home Premium. I already have .NET framework 2.0, Visual Stud...
bootmgr is missing message on boot/start up Vista 32 bit
I had a HD fail, my main C drive. I had two other HD used as file storage. All the HDs are SATA. Bought a new HD and in...
20 minute boot time for Vista Ultimate
On one of my machines (Dell Dimension 4550, 2.66Ghz, 1GB RAM), it takes between 10 and 20 minutes to boot vista. Almost...
Display in Vista is Hard to View
Hello:I just got a laptop with vista, and the display (i.e. the wording) of web pages and most programs is very small a...
Can't view XP computers on Vista Notebook
I have been trying to hook up my new laptop(vista) to my existing network which has all XP computers. I was told it wou...
Avast not updating automatically on Vista
Hello, I'm using vista Home Basic. Avast 4.8 FREE I have it set to do an signature file update automatically. However, i...
atikmdag failure notices in Vista
Does anybody have any idea as to why I am getting the atikmdag failure notices in vista? Same configuration in XP witho...
automatic add computername to username in vista home
I have a laptop with vista home in a network. In this network there is also my server(QUBE3) and if I want to log on my ...
Audio wont work in Vista
Can someone tell me how to get sounds to work again? When I click the sound icon on the taskbar a little window comes u...
Cannot start vista because I messed around with system files
I did something stupid with my system, and I really want to get it fixed. basically I followed this instruction to insta...
Any ways to install both XP and Vista in a computer?
My computer is now running vista Home Basics but I also want to have XP installed as many of my music software are not c...
Call of Duty 1 & Vista Home premium 32bit
Hello, i'm a huge call of duty fan. but whenever i install Call of Duty 1 or it's expansion pack it shows no problem. bu...
1394 IEEE firewire code 10 error in vista
Platform: vista Home Premium SP2 and SP1Problem Description: VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller This device ca...
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Can't Copy From External HD to Vista
I have a new HP 64 bit computer and have all the documents, pictures, etc. from my old computer on an external hard dri...
Constant problems with Vista Search
Search is constantly giving inconsistant results. Whether searching from the search in the start menu or another window ...
Cannot install additional language packs in Vista Ultimate
Try as I might, I cannot succeed in installing two additional language packs in vista Ultimate (original English, LPs i...
Can't get google mail with Outlook on Vista
Hi - sorry it's long I joined sky broadband and can't get email through Outlook I have just discovered that one can't co...
Can't enable sounds in Vista Home Premium/laptop
Can someone tell me how to get sounds to work again? When I click the sound icon on the taskbar a little window comes ...
32bit Vista and RTA1025W router
Hi, I was trying to install a router and connect to broadband but after speaking to a help desk they said vista couldn'...
can Vista Windows Eplorer be reverted to XP version?
I'd like to get rid of the Windows Explorer version running on vista -- I don't care that much for the ability to see t...
After Repair Install for Vista x64 User Profile Has Changed
I installed a game that had the starforce driver as a requirement. Afterward my computer became unbootable as vista x64 ...
Does Vista allow automatic sync of files between two PCs via
I am purchasing a new laptop and desktop with Windows vista (current machines are XP). The desktop will be at home while...
Can vista do this??
Hello group, i cant figure out how to make my computer completely shutdown after a certain amount of time. I only see h...
3 OS's to upgrade to Vista Period
I tried to use my vista Ultimate and bypassed the numbers and it would not let me into the OS, says I have to have an O...
Can't send emails from web mail in Vista
Can't send email from web mail in vistaHere is the ero messageThe connection to the server has failed. Subject 'test', A...
Controling Windows Vista firewall programmatically
Can I control Windows vista firewall programmatically, using the api as I would do with Windows XP? Does Windows 7 supp...
block DiskConfiguration of Vista SP1 64 bit
HIHaving to do a custom installation of vista SP1 64-bit, putting the autounattend.xml file in the root of the DVD, I no...
Can't install Vista Business unless I downgrade RAM from 4x5
Hello all. This is my first post. I have been searching everywhere for a resolution, but so far, cannot find one. I have...
acess denied to data after vista upgrade
Hi all,my upgrade from vista home to ultimate failed, since i got multi boot (xp) in the system, i can get into the sys...
BT Auto Backup problem with 'Initialize' on Vista Home Premi
I am trying to run BT Auto Backup on my vista Home Premium PC, but get a message 'Uninitialized'. I do not have this p...
Back up Vista Home Premium
I have vista Home Premium 32 bit box. The windows backup application that comes with this version of vista backs up st...
Can the new and hot iPod 3G be synchron with into Vista Ult
I have 64 bit HP with vista Ultimate. Does Apple's hot new Iphone the 3g synchronize with? They describe only the Outloo...
Activating dormant Vista laptop lags network
I have a home network set up for 4 computers. Two desktops + one laptop have XP; one laptop has vista. While using the d...
can not uninstall program on Vista
Somehow the 'uninstall' button disappeared for most programs on my vista Home Premium box when I used Control Pannel -&...
Detection between xp and vista problems!
I was wondering if anyone could guide me in the right direction to try to get the mapping of my computers in network dis...
32-bit "drivers" in 64-bit Vista
I am moving from XP to 64-bit vista and I'm wondering if certain driver programs will work...For example, I use MagicIS...
Cannot set up 3rd-party ftp server on VISTA
I have a problem setting up ftp server, such as serv-U or Bulletproof FTP on my new computer running vista. On my old o...
About vista.. From my mac.. :)
Thank god I have my mac. ;) Or I'd never be able to post this question on vista. I just lost my entire vista OS and all...
Best and most compatible version of IE using Windows Vista 3
Is Internet Explorer version 7 or version 8 the best and most compatible for Windows vista Home Premium 32bits?-- Amy...
DhcpGetClientInfo and Error 1783 in Vista
Hello, Sample Code below always returns error code 1783 in vista (SP1) but works fine in Windows XP (SP3). Is it bug or...
2.5Gb ISO DVD Image will not burn in Vista...Also, weird fil
This is actually two questions that may or not be related, which is why I am posting them both under one topic.Download...
Blue Screen in Vista :(
Hi there, I'm hoping someone can help me. I've got a custom built vista machine and I feel fairly confident that I look ...
Creative X-Fi sound card problems in Vista Ultimate 64-bit
Hello,I have had this problem on and off. I had blue screens when I first put vista on the machine, then they subsided ...
Can Vista defaults for folder / dialog interfaces be changed
Under Windows XP, if I open up My Computer, I can go to the View menu, Select the Toolbars option and toggle on or off ...
Automating Spybot scanning on Vista Ultimate
I would like to run Spybot Search&Destroy tool automatically on my vista system. I have tried to create a basic tas...
Bluetooth device keeps disconnecting after upgrade to Vista
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Can not log onto a Vista machine byway of the network
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"Cannot stream between VLCs in VISTA"
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Accessing UserDictionary.lex File in VISTA
Editing the "UserDictionary.lex" file is now a simple matter in Windows Mail under vista. This is the text fi...
ATTACHMENTS APPEAR AS TEXT NOT IMAGE -MS Windows Vista Mail
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cannot connect to a WCF service in vista 64 machine -
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Copying a data CD using Vista Home Premium
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Change Vista Backup excluded extentions
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Autoplay Doesn't Work Correctly (Vista)
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about Vista & xp access & share problem
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Conexão cai após visualizar emails no Vista
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Data Restore Question (Vista Home Premium)
I recently encountered a harddrive problem on my Dell laptop. Dell sent me a new drive (with factory image). At that po...
can;t send email with windows mail with windows vista
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Defragmenting Vista
Hi everyone.I am conversant with defragmenting vista machines, but I have been unable to answer a question that I have ...
create email headers using Windows Mail in Vista
I am using vista and would like to configure my inbox as it appeared in Outlook. I would like the email sender's names...
Crash Problems with my Vista Ultimate
I just built me a new rigg and im having problems installing vista Ultimate 64-bit.After i do a fresh install and update...
Can't create a 'Group' in Vista Mail
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Are these compatable with vista
Ad aware and spybot search and destroy? Why not AVG?...
Cannot install Vista
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