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sorry, have to explain first: I am in Japan, want to buy a new computer. My friend I am staying with wants japanese OS, I need english OS. All - almost all - new PCs sold have a japanese Vista preinstalled. I plan to doubleboot it with an english XP. …

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I have been reading around Vista being even more restrictive with all its DRM. While I tried to ignore most of them, I argued against it on this one to prove my point: [url]https://www2.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7401549597294341409&postID=4939383374645829893[/url] But it seems like they have proven a point... I don't know... is there anything that …

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What did Microsoft do to my system? Before the last batch of security patches, I use to be able to go from power-up to password entry in about 30 seconds. After installing the security patches from earlier this week (Tuesday), it now takes [B]5 minutes [/B]from power-up to password entry. …

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Hello all, I am having problems with printer/file sharing in Vista. I have a desktop with XP installed and connected to two shared printers. I upgraded my laptop to Vista and now I can't get it to recognze anything else on the network. A couple of basic guidelines: 1) Yes, …

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I have already posted information on how to connect and troubleshoot Windows XP wireless networks and I am happy to see amazing results from daniweb. Now, I have gather similar articles that would help you to wirelessly connect your Windows XP Vista machine. You can access them at [URL]http://www.whizblaze.com/network/vista.htm[/URL] Other …

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Hi I recently updated to windows vista from XP (wish i never) and i was having problems connecting to my router. Finnally managed to connect to it but can only go on the internet via mozzilla firefox. None of the microsoft applications such as internet explorer, live meseenger or media …

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Recently I purchased a new computer with Vista Pre-Loaded on it. So far, no major problems till I tried to connect the hard drive from my old computer to the new compuuters motherboard. I poped the restrictor that would make it a master out, so the new hard drive is …

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Hi. I am unable to create file object from javascript in Vista platform. ex. i am using this statement javascript var oFso = new ActiveXObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject"); after executing this and make try catch block for this i am getting this error "Automation object can't create object". I have enabled some options …

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I installed the public beta of Vista (5728) on one harddrive and later installed Win2k on another. Ever since I installed win2k i haven't been able to boot into vista. Vista isn't listed as a boot option on the boot menu and I've read its because vista doesn't use the …

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using Vista Home Premium. When I click a link such as [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread77212.html"]this one[/URL] by cutepinkbunnies I see the video but no audio. Anyone know how to correct that ?

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ok im looking to upgrade to vista sometime in the next 12 months, and am wondering whether to take the plunge now. Most people will say wait for the service pack to iron out the kinks but what is your reaction abotu vista ? Im looking to buy the business …

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Can you run most windows xp software on vista? There are some issues with this so i was wondering if there was some sort of emulation software that you could you use if you wanted to run a windows xp application

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I do simple computer services for a senior community. Yesterday, a client's machine had a c: drive sized at 222GB. Only 4.95 GB of available space. Under Users, the public folder has a size of 173GB. The computer is new, and the client doesn't know how all that space got …

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Yesterday night, microsoft released a public beta of vista. Once downloaded, it will give you 2 licenses which are good for up to 10 computers each. The licences will last for one year. They have a high demand right now and are bogged down, but you can try later at …

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Hi, I am getting error when i am installing Sql Express 2005 on Vista Machine. I am getting error message like this "Microsoft Express service Can not be started.Installation Aborted." Even i have checked the Log file on "d:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Setup Bootstrap\LOG\summery.txt" in that also it has given the …

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I've been trying to use the Computer Backup Utility that comes with Vista, and every single time it crashes the computer. I am running the one that does the full system (C:\) and settings so you can restore from a harddrive failure or whatnot. It estimates the size at about …

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Good Day, I bought my japanese laptop last April 7, 2007 here in Yokohama Japan after that together with my friend we convert it to English OS, everything is in good condition except the DVD. I try to insert a DVD Movie but it appears, your Windows cannot view DVD …

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[I]<< moved from [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread74129.html"]here[/URL] >>[/I] I was checking for beta drivers and I found this: [URL]http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_rel70betadriver.html[/URL] I am gonna buy a laptop with nvidia go 7900 gtx, but It doesnt have vista drivers. Do you think this beta drivers will work?

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Hey guys i am having problems with WinAso Registry Optimizer and Registry Mechanic 6, as the come up with 200+ errors for deep scan but when fixing the it come up with a message they are protect by Windows does anyone else have the same problem or is just my …

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I don't know a lot about computers, but I want to learn. Any basic knowledge or links you want to give me would be nice. I've read some of the tutorials, like the basics of algorithms, but I don't know how to use that kind of information. The same is …

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Hi, I have 2 hard drives on my computer, both running Windows XP MCE 2005. I will install the Vista upgrade on my 200GB hard drive later and leave XP on the 80GB HD, so I can dual boot (that is dual booting right?). I would like to ask you …

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In Windows XP, pressing the Windows Logo key + L brought up the list of logged on users and let you select the account you wanted to switch to. In Windows Vista, Logo+L brings up the current user and then you have to choose switch user to get the list. …

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i want to install windosxp on machin already vista installed on it how can i do that ? many thanks amin

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Microsoft published a list of the applications that have received either "Certified for Windows Vista" or "Works with Windows Vista" status. Of the 787 listed, 103 are Microsoft's own products, indicating few software developers have completed the logo process. 104 applications thus far have been deemed "Certified for Windows Vista," …

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Hi guys, I have a couple of questions. I reinstalled XP because of Vista not being able to start after a system restore undo (All I got was a black screen and the mouse everytime I started my computer, ALT+CTRL+DEL didn't do anything). Ok so now I have XP MCE2005 …

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Hi All, I am getting problem in installing application on Vista platform. We have one application named "Computerease"which correctly installed on all the machine except vista with creating proper shortcuts on desktop.However the application installtion completed in Vista machine but shortcut is not created on desktop and after completion of …

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Any one here with the vista only one cd ver. pls send me. Advance thanks vishnu

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wondering if anyone could help me with these two minidumps to help diagnose my problem Thanks!

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Hello, Anyone here have any idea of registering COM+ DLL on Windows Vista? I check almost all functionalities on Windows Vista -> Control Panel\Administrative Tools I wonder if they do provide such function... Just like in Windows XP -> Component Services thank you!!

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