Questions tagged [windows-vista]
For questions specific to Windows Vista. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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Play a game from external cd-drive
Since the internal cd-drive of my computer is broken, I purchased an external one. I was able to install a game with this external drive, but when I want to start the game with the exact same drive, ...
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My laptop wont display the fan is on but the screen wont turn on
My laptop is not working. All of a sudden i turned on the laptop and the screen is black. Ive tried to hook it up too my 32" flatscreen tv to my laptop with a VGA cable and i set the input to pc, but ...
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Avoiding Upgrade-Chain When Getting Windows 10 Free Upgrade (Vista -> Win7 -> Win10)
I have a copy of Windows 7 that was upgrade from Windows Vista and now I'm interested in accepting the free update to Windows 10. However, there are a few concerns I have related to how this works for ...
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Difference between "Realtek Digital Input" and "Stereo Mix"
When trying to record sound through CamStudio on Windows Vista, I found that I had to change the recording device to from "Realtek Digital Input" to "Stereo Mix".
(Control Panel>sound>Recording>Show ...
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Expertise needed - newbie looking for a NAS dual platform solution
I need some help in setting up a NAS and to allow back ups from both OS X and Windows on the same device.
Will a Buffalo Quad NAS be the solution to my problem ?
The Kit:
Mac:
I have an old G5 ...
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Can't install Java in Vista because of an Error 1603
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I have had the same laptop for about 6 years (an Acer Aspire 8920), which runs Windows Vista. I have 2 hard drives, and I use one for the OS, and one for larger applications and data. ...
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Vista network connection red x and unknown server execution failed
Windows Vista network connection icon has a red x in it and states, “Connection status: Unknown Server execution failed” on mouse hover, and the Network and Sharing center won’t open when I try.
I've ...
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Laptop Windows Recovery Hot Key
I have a Dell Latitude E6400 laptop that I need to boot to the recovery area to try to reset or reformat. For some reason I cannot get the options to pop up as me what to do next and I do not have the ...
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Asus X58C running Vista Basic cannot start up after installing Ubuntu and other messing
I installed Ubuntu not really knowing what I was doing. For a while, I could run either Ubuntu or Vista. I wanted to get rid of Ubuntu, but didn't know how. Don't know what I did, but I get error no ...
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Installing Debian 8 on a Vista-windows free partition - and DRDY ERR
Being at a friends house on his computer (Medion i386) I was installing Debian 8 LINUX (i386) from a netinst-CD on a Win-Vista partition which I freed before via MMC ... The installation was ...
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An Operating System Wasn't Found during installation
I have an laptop with Windows Vista on it. My mom forcibly shut it down when it was installing a new Operating System.
So now I tried to install Windows on it again but it showed "Missing OS" and ...
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Windows Vista Corrupt System File raschap.dll.mui
After having troubles with the startup of my Windows Vista laptop (which now seems to be fixed). I ran a sfc /scannow to check for any further problems.
After searching the log file I found it was ...
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How do I make my computer's firewall let devices on the same network in?
For obvious reasons, I want to access my computer's WAMP server from other devices (a smartphone and a tablet) in the same WLAN.
The httpd.conf part is okay, but I can't access my webapp unless I ...
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How to restore D:\Users back to C:\Users after move [Vista]
What will be the best way be to restore D:\Users back to C:\Users after move? Computer is running on Vista OS and I think to get Users folder on another partition was used method described here https:/...
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Adding programs to default list
Can Outlook email be added into the list of default programs in windows vista? In 'Set Default Programs' there are only 2 programs listed, which are Firefox & Picasa Photo Viewer. Can other ...
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XPS Viewer Setup wants to install KB932929. What is KB932929? No info available
Today I downloaded and started to install Microsoft's XPS Viewer on a Windows Vista system. When I started the installation process, one of the first things the Installer wanted to do is to install "...
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Script to uninstall a folder from within C:\ProgramData\folder (GUID)
I'm hoping to find a script to uninstall a folder from within the ProgramData folder ie.. C:\ProgramData\folder (GUID). As you can see the folder also has a GUID string this is what I have:
rmdir /s /...
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windows vista cannot install updates
When I go to windows updates my computer will quickly search for updates and then ask me to reboot to install upates. It will appear to start installing updates for about 10 seconds and then reboot. ...
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Exporting settings from the registry editor
My problem is regarding the unwieldy dinosaur that is Windows Vista. I am using old software that I haven't been able to run in newer OS than Vista (actually the compatibility is XP only).
If I ...
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How many times - on a specified date - a DVD recorder was used?
I'm looking for a way to get to know how many times - on a specified date - a DVD recorder was used (DVD(s) burning).
I'm running Windows Vista. The program used to burn DVD(s) doesn't create any ...
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How can I restore my Windows system after the PC is booted into DOS from USB drive?
My PC with Windows Vista failed to boot. The screen showed that the boot device was not found. I think the boot area of the hard drive was damaged. Then I created a boot USB drive with DOS system, and ...
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How do you get this theme in windows 7 and vista?
How do you get this theme in Windows 7 and Vista? I was once playing around with the performance settings in vista and got it, but then it went away. I've also seen it in multiple Windows 7 error ...
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Reinstalling Windows Vista after installing Nas4Free on the system
I’m trying to overwrite my current OS (Nas4Free) with Windows Vista Business.
Vista came with the computer, but I wanted to try out Nas4Free. I am trying to format my partitions, but whenever I click ...
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How can I remove a forkbomb from the Startup folder?
I have an older laptop running Windows Vista, from about 2005 and I was fooling around with it a little bit. In a moment of sheer stupidity, I created a Batch file and put the following code in it:
%...
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Downloaded Programs Not Opening on Windows Vista
Don't ask why I'm running vista, but some programs that i've downloaded won't open. They mostly seem to be associated with video games. Some examples would be:
Technic Launcher (http://www....
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Unable to boot to Windows Vista after reinstalling Linux in a dual boot configuration [closed]
I had a dual boot of Vista and Arch Linux. I wanted to delete Arch and install CentOS so I formatted the following partitions of the existing installation and installed CentOS 7:
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/boot
/swap
I ...
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How does Windows know whether to accept a COA key?
I have an HP laptop with a Windows Vista Home Premium license. Apparently if I download a vista ISO and install it using this key, it would be accepted.
How does the setup know I'm using this key on ...
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Will Windows Vista COA Keys work as a valid product key for Windows 10?
I have a Windows Vista Home Premium Laptop with a genuine license key. I was wondering if that key would be accepted as a valid key for Windows 10 if I downloaded the ISO from Microsoft and tried to ...
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When moving multiple files in windows, when does it change the reference and when does it actually move the files?
I've noticed this inconsistent behavior:
Sometimes when moving multiple files, it would execute immediately, and other times, it would take some time and display a progress bar.
How can you know in ...
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How do I recover a previous version of an Excel file which was overwritten? [duplicate]
Does anyone know of a way to recover a previous version of an MS Excel (2007) file in Windows Vista Home Premium version, which I've accidentally wrote over?
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My Windows Update will not open.
I get an error message: Windows cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer. I have gone through this process 10 times but get the same ...
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How to prevent Internet acees if SwitchVPN is not running
I've got a VPN Client (Switch VPN) that automatically starts on Windows login, but requires administratives elevations. As I am the owner of the computer (I share my PC with 2 other persons), I would ...
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How to delete temporary asp.net files at once?
I am trying to delete temporary asp.net files from C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\Temporary. Some ASP.NET files
and some folders get deleted but for some folders I have to open each ...
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Can't see PuTTY window on Windows Vista any longer
Recently I found that I could launch PuTTY but that no window was displayed. The Task bar has putty as a running application and I can right click on that to get the move and close option.
If I ...
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Putty windows not displaying [duplicate]
This problem has occurred starting this morning. I haven't changed any display settings, updated putty, I hadn't even rebooted until trouble shooting.
Running Putty release 0.63 Vista Business OS.
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Win Vista Sysprep error 50 in recovery command prompt
I am dealing with a desktop with hardware failed due to a mainboard issue. Replacement mainboards also have the same, known problem; so, I installed a new model mainboard and CPU. Of course, Vista won'...
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Mixing multiple sources on Windows to different devices
I've been looking out there and think there are a couple of solutions to this problem but I'm not sure exactly the best way to go about it.
On a Windows Vista PC I am trying to stream the output from ...
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What files are needed for a bootable DOS floppy disk?
I just made a bootable DOS floppy disk in Windows Vista, but the files are taking too much space. I need more space to store a flash utility program and a ROM file. What files can I safely remove and ...
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padlock with 9 in middle
On a Dell Vista computer keyboard, the padlock with a 9 in the middle has appeared. The google sites I visited all say it's a number lock but I can't get it to release and the keyboard appears frozen. ...
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WIndows Vista upgrade to Windows 10 device driver compatibility
I have a Windows Vista computer.
How can I check if all my hardware is supported by Windows 10?
I don't want to purchase it and then find out there are no drivers for the chipset or whatever.
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Formatting boot hard drive for Windows Vista from Windows 7
My 1TB hard drive is failing. I'm guessing that some of the Windows Vista are on bad sectors as the PC is not booting. (Hangs when reading files for Safe Mode).
I bought a 2TB hard drive. I want ...
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How do you boot a computer that hangs on keyboard input?
I have an older Toshiba laptop. I've always known that it would hang on the Windows resume menu, but I never thought about it much until now. My sister tried to turn it on the other day, but decided ...
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Why is my Vista trial period only 15 days?
I've recently been forced to reinstall Windows Vista Home Basic after a startup error prevented me from doing anything else. Unfortunately the sticker under my laptop is so faded that I can't read the ...
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Windows Vista: image thumbnails do not appear or are suppressed
I am having an annoying problem with image thumbnails in Windows Explorer: they are no longer visible! On occasion, when I switch to a new directory, I'll see some thumbnail images appear/flash ...
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Are the passwords for Windows user accounts encrypted using 128-bit AES? [closed]
I am referring to Windows 7/ Windows XP. Once a user account is locked (windows key + L)/ or logged off, is there anyway to get access to the users' files? Or anyway possible to break into the account?...
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Mouse takes too long to be discovered
I have a dual PC setup with a device that allows me to use one mouse, keyboard, and monitor (I don't remember what that's called). One PC is running Vista and the other is running Linux. When I switch ...
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Accessing a local SQL server 2014 from within a VM running vista using VS2005 fails
My laptop is running Win 7 (x64) and is part of a domain. I've installed SQL Server 2014 Dev and VS2012 on it as I want to use the laptop for development.
Since some of my development has to be done ...
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How to fix "authz.dll is corrupt" error?
I've got a Vista x64 box here that throws an error about "authz.dll is corrupt" whenever I start an application. Doesn't seem to hurt the function of the applications, but is very annoying.
So far I ...
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How do I tell Windows to use a specific monitor's driver instead of the generic PnP driver?
My BenQ screen looks unsharp and grainy. I downloaded a new driver from BenQ site, but I don't know how to install it. Windows Vista's hardware manager shows "Generic PnP monitor". How to install my ...
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Windows Vista looks like XP post update
The other day the 'Windows Update' service prompted me for several important updates that were available. I sieved the ones that read 'Update for Microsoft Windows' and installed them. Here's a pic of ...