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When I try to install it, it says Error: ReadFile() Data Error( cyclic redundancy check ) Is there any way to fix this? Specs: ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 7/29/2009, 16:32:49 Machine name: KILLIGER Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830) …

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Hi this is my first ever post so forgive any problems and feel free to inform me because whatever it is I proably do not know. The Problem My family just got a brand new windows vista computer from best buy. We got a hp m8100n computer AMD Athlon 64x2 …

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One of the small but annoying things in Windows Vista is the fact that the System Beep is enabled by default. Every time you encounter an error or you click through the menus of applications such as the AVG antivirus, you will hear a beep. In the beginning you might …

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Problem: Lost password for user logon to Windows Vista. Would like alternatives to try (already followed the standard procedures and they didn't work). Failing that, I would probably have to install (fresh) Windows Vista Home Premium. What must I do to prepare the hard drive? Reformat? If so, how? Thanks …

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Ok when ever i put a cd-r/rw in my cd drive it my computer reads it. but when ever i put a dvd-r/rw my computer trys reading it. it will make this nosie and stop make the nosise and stop. the dvd-r is 4.7 gb. none of my programs will …

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I'm trying to create a magazine for the organization I work for, and am looking for good desktop publishing software. I've got a copy of [I]Motor Trend[/I] in front of me as I write this, and I'm wondering if anyone knows what software's used to create this? Obviously my magazine …

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Hi, I recently upgraded my CPU from Athlon 64 X2 to Phenom II X4. Everything runs fine, except that Windows Vista only recognized 2 cpus instead of 4 cpus. I run dual boot with Windows XP, and there's no problem in XP. All 4 cores detected, with CPU-Z v1.50. Any …

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Wireless systems allow you to use internet freely anywhere in you home. This tutorial will tell you how to configure a wireless network in windows vista. [LIST=1] [*]Go to start, then control panel. Select network and internet. Click on network and sharing. Here you will click on the connect to …

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I'm purchasing a laptop at the end of next month, and I want to be able to install 32-bit Vista on it. Currently, I'm looking at a Toshiba Satellite M60 laptop with the following specs: CPU: Intel Pentium M Processor 760 (2.00GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB) Ram: 1024MB (512MBx2) …

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Hey guys, I wanna know how to create a bootable dvd that have installer of windows 2000, xp and vista so that when i want to reformat a computer i just have to select from the menu in boot are if what os i'm going to install. I tried this …

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Hi, I am planning to buy a new Laptop. My old laptop has Windows XP. The new laptop will have window vista business. I have no Idea about Window Vista Business. Has anyone used it? How is it different from Windows XP? Any comments are welcome.

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Hi, I have been trying to load Office 2003 PIA's for Windows Vista, I could only find for Office 2003 with Windows XP. Do Microsoft provide Office 2003 for Vista or could I use any other PIA's version, If yes please provide me the appropriate link. Thanks in Advance. Karthik

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I've been using Vista for a few months and one of the features I enjoy is the thumbnail previews of windows on the taskbar. Unfortunately, recently they have stopped appearing and I'm not sure why. When I go to taskbar properties, the option to turn on "window previews" is grayed …

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I recently bought a play and charge kit for my xbox 360 control pad and was led to believe that now i could use the USB connection to connect the pad and use it to play games on my PC? however I cant figure out how to do this? im …

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Hi, I formatted my pc and restored everything back and now I forgot how to install jdk and set the path. I am using windows vista..... I created a CLASSPATH in system variables as follows .;C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin and path in system variables as %SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_12\bin and again a new path …

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When I start up my HP Tablet laptop I receive three messages: First; Could not load or run 'C:\User\Diane\Local' specified in the registry. Make sure the file exists on your computer or remove the reference in the registry. Second; Could not load or run 'Settings\Application' specified in the registry. Make …

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Windows Vista includes a new hard drive encryption feature called BitLocker Drive Encryption. BitLocker can be a very useful security feature for businesses and home users that have sensitive and confidential information stored on their computer. Unfortunately, BitLocker Drive Encryption by default requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM Chip) version …

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Type slui 0x0<Digit 1 to 33> in Run dialog box or in Start Search. It will prompt numerous activation stages. Here I have described some useful commands to launch Windows Activation wizrad. slui or slui 0x01 Display Windows Activation status slui 0x02 Prompt for Windows Activation wizard via Internet slui …

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If you are tired of the default boot screen in Windows Vista, there is a better looking one hidden away: 1) Press the Windows button, type msconfig and press Enter. 2) If User Account Control prompts you to allow the action, click on Continue. 3) In the "System Configuration" window, …

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Hi, I have windows vista,I get Error Message 2869 when I uninstall the software.Pls help.

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Hello there, I have a pc with 4gb ram and installed with it is Window Vista Premium 32x. I think it only uses 2-3 gb of my ram. Is there any way that could maximize it? I'm an avid gamer, I was suppose to buy the Windows Vista 64x but …

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I have Windows Vista Home Premium, and i have noticed that their is now a SP1 waiting to be installed via windows update, i would like to know how many Vista users have moved up to SP1, and what their views on it are ? Thanks

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I have gone through windows xp for 6 years and only thing we find disadvantage is security because windows xp is well known easily virus can be made for windows systems and hackers can easily gain access. Windows vista is secured but it is not in a stable state at …

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Hi, i am using windows Vista home addition i want to create system restore for windows vista any one help me thanks.........

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Hello there, New to this forum and saw that you guys are very helpful here so im giving this a shot because i have tried 3 other forums and nobody seems to respond to my cry for help, So here i am. Ok so i used IE and the one …

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After downloading SP1 for Vista I can no longer reoboot my acer aspire laptop (5715Z). It was supplied already loaded so I have no recovery disc and when I go to the partioned recovery page (via alt+F10) and enter the password it tries to reload but then gives an error …

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