Friday, April 9, 2010

Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7

Introduction
To upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, you'll need to select the Custom option during Windows 7 installation. A custom installation doesn't preserve your programs, files, or settings. It's sometimes called a "clean" installation for that reason.

A custom installation is more complex, and it can sometimes take a couple of hours to complete. We created this five-step tutorial to help guide you through the entire process each step of the way.

What you need
An external hard disk. You'll need to move your files off of your PC before you install Windows 7. To make this easier, we recommend a free download called Windows Easy Transfer, which will require an external hard disk. They’re readily available at electronics and office supply stores, and they provide an easy way to add additional storage space to your computer.

The original installation discs or setup files for the programs that you want to use with Windows 7. You’ll need to reinstall your programs by hand after installing Windows 7. When you run Windows Easy Transfer you will get a report that lists the programs that you are currently using with Windows XP.

32-bit or 64-bit: Which version of Windows 7 to install?
Both 32-bit and 64-bit installation discs are included in the Windows 7 package. 64-bit operating systems can handle large amounts of memory—typically 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM) or more—more efficiently than 32-bit operating systems. However, not all computers are 64-bit capable. For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions.

You'll probably need the 32-bit version, but to make sure right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

If you don’t see "x64 Edition" listed, then you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows XP. Step 1 of this tutorial will show you how to run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which can let you know if your computer is capable of running the 64-bit version of Windows 7.

If "x64 Edition" is listed under System, you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows XP and can run the 64-bit version of Windows 7.

Next: Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.


Step 1: Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
To help find potential compatibility problems with your computer's hardware, devices, or programs that might affect installing Windows 7, download and run the free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. It provides a report listing any issues that it finds and gives recommendations on what to do before you upgrade to improve your PC's compatibility with Windows 7.



A report lists any actions needed to prepare your computer for Windows 7.

Download and install Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Follow the steps below to download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

Go to the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor webpage.

Click Download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

Click Download, and then save the installation file to your PC.

Double-click the installation file saved to your PC.

If you're asked to install .NET 2.0

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor requires .NET Framework 2.0. If your computer doesn't have it installed, follow these steps. If you're not asked to install .NET 2.0, you can skip this and proceed to step 5.

Click Yes.

Click Next.

If you agree to the license terms, click Install.

Click Finish.

If you agree to the license terms, click Install.

Click Close.

If you see a pre-selected check box, clicking Close will run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

Run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
If Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor isn't already running, double-click the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor shortcut on your PC's desktop.

In the security warning dialog box, click Yes.

Click Start check. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor will scan your PC's hardware, devices, and installed software. This might take a few minutes. When finished, it will provide you with a compatibility report that you can print or save for your reference.

Read the report carefully, and make note of any issues that the Upgrade Advisor finds and what the recommended steps are to fix these issues.

If you want to save the report and print or refer to it later, click Save Report, type a name in the File Name box, and then click Save.

Click Close.

You can scan your PC more than once. We recommend running the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor again after taking any of the recommended steps or making any changes to your PC's hardware, devices, or installed software before upgrading to Windows 7. Be sure to save your updated report.

Next: Use Windows Easy Transfer to save your files and settings.

Step 2: Moving files and settings, and gathering your program discs
We recommend using Windows Easy Transfer, a free download, to help you move your files and settings to another location before you install Windows 7. Then, you can use Windows Easy Transfer again to move your files and settings back to your PC after Windows installation is completed.

If you don't use Windows Easy Transfer, you'll need to copy your files manually to an external location, such as CDs, DVDs, an external hard disk, or a USB flash drive before installing Windows 7, and then move them back after Windows installation is completed.



Windows Easy Transfer helps simplify moving your files and settings.

Windows Easy Transfer creates a single file containing your files and settings. The file could be quite large depending on the amount of data you have, which is why we recommend using an external hard disk.

As you prepare to move your files off of your computer to an external storage device, remember the following:

Windows Easy Transfer doesn't move your programs, only your files and settings. You'll need to reinstall your programs by hand after Windows 7 installation is complete. Windows Easy Transfer will provide you with a list of programs that you are currently using with Windows XP.

Don't use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP to move your files. It isn't compatible with Windows 7, and if you use it, you won't be able to restore your files in Windows 7. Use Windows Easy Transfer instead.

Windows Easy Transfer can't transfer files from a 64-bit version of Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows. If you're running a 64-bit version of Windows XP, but you plan to install a 32-bit version of Windows 7, you'll need to copy your files manually to an external location before installing Windows 7, and then move them back after Windows installation is completed.

Windows Easy Transfer moves your music and video files, but doesn't migrate the licenses for content protected by digital rights management (DRM). This means that you'll need to re-obtain rights to DRM‑protected files from the online store that provided them after you finish installing Windows 7 and restoring these files to your computer. For more information, see Step 4: Moving your files and settings back to your computer.


Warning
Some stores don't restore rights to their DRM‑protected files. For details about store policies, refer to your store's customer support or Help information. If your music or video was obtained from a store that's no longer in business, you won't be able to restore your rights to that content.


You’ll also need Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher. If you're not sure of what you have, click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. Under System, if you see "Service Pack 2" or "Service Pack 3," you can use Windows Easy Transfer. If you're not running Service Pack 2 or 3, go to the Windows XP service pack page on the Microsoft website to update your PC.

Download and install Windows Easy Transfer
Download Windows Easy Transfer from the Windows website. If you're running a 32-bit version of Windows XP, under For Windows XP, click Download 32-bit. If you're running a 64-bit version of Windows XP, click Download 64-bit.

On the Microsoft Download Center webpage, click Download, and then click Run.

In the Security Warning dialog box, click Run.

In the Software Update Installation Wizard, click Next.

If you agree to the license terms, select I Agree, and then click Next.

After installation is complete, click Finish.

Open and run Windows Easy Transfer to save your files and settings
Make sure your external hard disk or other storage device is connected to your computer.

Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 7.

Click Next.

Select An external hard disk or USB flash drive.

Click This is my old computer, and then wait while Windows Easy Transfer scans the computer.

Clear the check boxes next to any user accounts that you don't want to transfer data from, and then click Next.

Enter and retype a password, and then write it down and keep it in a safe place; or leave the boxes blank, and then click Save.

Browse to the external hard disk or other storage device where you want to save your Easy Transfer file, and then click Save.


Warning
You must save the Easy Transfer file to your external hard disk or other storage device, and not to the default location My Computer. If you don't save the Easy Transfer file to your external hard disk, the file you just created will be deleted during the custom installation of Windows 7.


Windows Easy Transfer will begin saving your files and settings. Do not use your computer during this time.

When you see the message These files and settings have been saved for your transfer, click Next.

Windows Easy Transfer displays the file name and location of the Easy Transfer file you just created. Write down the file name and location so you can easily find it when you’re ready to transfer files to Windows 7.

Click Next, and then click Close.

Ensure that the file is saved to your external hard disk or storage device, and then disconnect the device from your computer.

Gather your program discs and setup files
It’s important to remember that the Custom installation option doesn’t preserve any of your programs, so you’ll need to reinstall the programs that you want to use in Windows 7.

Make sure you have the installation discs for the programs you want to keep using in Windows 7.

You might have downloaded some programs from the Internet. If you still have the installation files on your computer (often called setup.exe, install.exe, or similar), copy those setup files to your external hard disk as well. If you don’t have the installation files, you’ll need to download them again after Windows 7 installation is complete.

If you're running a 64-bit version of Windows and plan to install a 32-bit version of Windows 7, programs that were designed to run only on a 64-bit operating system might not work. Check the software manufacturer's website for more information, or go to the Windows 7 Compatibility Center. You can search the Compatibility Center for product names or browse many different categories of hardware and software tested to be compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7.

Next: Install Windows 7 using the Custom option.


Step 3: Installing Windows 7
When you choose the Custom option during installation, you install a new copy of Windows on your PC.



The options for Windows 7 installation


Note
Formatting your hard disk during Windows 7 installation isn't necessary. If you want to format your hard disk, and you're using an upgrade version of Windows 7, don't use a program from another software manufacturer to reformat your hard disk prior to installing Windows 7. Instead, start your PC using the Windows 7 upgrade installation disc or a USB flash drive, click Custom (advanced), and then click Drive options (advanced).


Before you begin
Connect your PC to the Internet so you can get installation updates during the installation process. (If you don't have an Internet connection, you can still install Windows 7.)

Update your antivirus program, run it, and then turn it off. After you install Windows 7, remember to turn the antivirus program back on, or install new antivirus software that works with Windows 7.

If you have a Windows 7 installation package, choose either the 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 installation disc, depending on whether you want to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7. If you download Windows 7 from the Microsoft Store, you'll need to choose either a 32-bit version or 64-bit version to download. For more information, see Installing Windows 7 on a netbook.

If you want to install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a PC running a 32-bit version of Windows XP, follow the instructions in "To install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a computer running a 32-bit version of Windows XP" at the bottom of the page. For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions.

Find your 25-character Windows product key. You can find it on the installation disc holder inside the Windows package—or in a confirmation e‑mail if you purchased and downloaded Windows 7 online.

Perform a Custom installation of Windows 7
With your computer on and Windows XP running, do one of the following:

If you've downloaded Windows 7, browse to the installation file you downloaded, and then double-click it (often identified as an Application file under the Type column).

If you have a Windows 7 installation disc, insert the disc into your computer. Setup should start automatically. If it doesn't, click Start, click My Computer, open the Windows 7 installation disc on your DVD drive, and then double-click setup.exe.

If you've downloaded Windows 7 installation files onto a USB flash drive, insert the drive into your computer. Setup should start automatically. If it doesn't, click the Start button, click Computer, double-click the drive, and then double-click setup.exe.

On the Install Windows page, click Install now.

On the Get important updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation, and to help protect your computer against security threats. Your computer will need to be connected to the Internet during Windows 7 installation to get these updates.

On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.

On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.

Choose the partition containing Windows XP (this is often the computer's C: drive), and then click Next. (Do not select your external USB hard drive.)

In the Windows.old dialog box, click OK.

Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows 7, which include naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.

To install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a computer running a 32-bit version of Windows XP

Insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then turn off your computer.

Restart your computer.

Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.

On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next.

If the Install Windows page doesn't appear, and you're not asked to press any key, you might need to change some system settings. To learn how to do this, see Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.

On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.

On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.

Choose the partition containing Windows XP (this is often the computer's C: drive), and then click Next. (Do not select your external USB hard drive.)

In the Windows.old dialog box, click OK.

Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows 7, which include naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.

Next: Move your files and settings back to your computer.

Troubleshooting installation problems

If an error message states that Windows can't be installed to the partition you chose, and Show details reveals a dialog box that says "Windows must be installed to a partition formatted as NTFS," then your computer's hard disk is likely formatted using the older FAT32 file system.

To convert your hard disk to the latest version of NTFS
Cancel the Windows 7 installation, and remove the installation disc or USB flash drive.

Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as….

Select The following user, choose a user with administrator permissions, type the password, and then click OK.

At the command prompt, carefully type convert : /fs:ntfs where is the letter associated with your Windows XP installation. For example, if Windows XP is on your C: drive, type convert c: /fs:ntfs when you type, be sure to include a space immediately before /fs:ntfs.



Press Enter.

When asked if you would you like to force a dismount on this volume, type Y, and then press Enter.

When asked if you want to schedule the drive to be converted the next time the system restarts, type Y, and then press Enter.

Close the Command Prompt window.

Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off. (You need to shut down the computer completely rather than simply clicking Restart.)

Turn on your computer. Windows will proceed to convert the hard disk to NTFS and then restart your computer. Do not use your computer during this time.

When Windows XP starts again, return to step 2 under Perform a Custom installation of Windows 7.


Step 4: Moving your files and settings back to your computer
After you've installed Windows 7, now you're ready to run Windows Easy Transfer again and move your files and settings back to your computer.

Be sure you run Windows Easy Transfer before you reinstall your programs. That's because Windows Easy Transfer moves your files back to where your old programs will expect them to be when you reinstall them.



User accounts from Windows XP are moved to Windows 7.

Move files and settings back using Windows Easy Transfer
Make sure your external hard disk or other storage device that contains your Windows Easy Transfer migration file is connected to your computer.

Click the Start button , click Computer, and under Hard Disk Drives, double-click your storage device.

Browse to the location where you saved the Easy Transfer file, called Windows Easy Transfer – Items from old computer, and double click the file.

If you gave the file a different name when you originally created it, browse to that file and double-click it.

If you entered a password when creating the Easy Transfer file, type the password, and then click Next.


Note
If you receive an error that you don't have enough free disk space to migrate your files back to your computer using Windows Easy Transfer, you can use Disk Cleanup to delete temporary files left over from your Windows 7 installation and free up additional disk space. To learn how to do this, read the "Post-install clean up (optional)" section at the end of Step 5: Reinstall your programs and update drivers.


On the Choose what to transfer to this computer page, you can decide how the user accounts from Windows XP are transferred to Windows 7.

To accept the current account mapping, click Transfer.

To change how the Windows XP accounts are mapped in Windows 7, click Advanced Options.

On the Your transfer is complete page, click See what was transferred to view a list of the user accounts and files that were moved from Windows XP to Windows 7. Click See a list of programs you might want to install on your new computer to view what was previously installed on Windows XP.

Click Close. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Restart now.

If you transferred more than one user account, you might be prompted to change the password the next time you log on. If you're prompted to do so, click OK, and in the dialog box that appears, do one of the following:

If you want to give the user account a password (recommended), type a new password, retype it, and then press Enter. There's no need to type the old password from Windows XP.

If you don't want to give the user account a password, leave the boxes empty, and then press Enter.

Moving DRM‑protected content

Windows Easy Transfer moves your music and video files, including files protected by digital rights management (DRM), but it doesn't move the licenses for these types of files. To re-obtain rights to the files, you'll need to contact the provider of the files. Some online stores offer this and might refer to it in different ways, such as computer activation, computer authorization, library restoration, or license synchronization.

The procedure for restoring your rights varies from store to store. The store might limit the number of times that you can restore your rights, or limit the number of computers on which you can use the songs or videos that you've obtained from them. Some stores don't permit you to restore rights to DRM‑protected files at all. For details about store policies, refer to your store's customer support or Help information. If your music or video was obtained from a store that's no longer in business, you won't be able to restore your rights to that content.

To restore rights to files in Windows Media Player:
If you're using Windows Media Player, you can add online stores and try to re-obtain rights to your music by doing the following:

Click the Start button , click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.

In the Player Library, click the arrow to the right of Media Guide at the bottom of the navigation pane, and then click Browse all online stores.

Click your store, install the store software, and then click a customer service or account management link on the store's webpage.


Note
If you've recorded DRM‑protected TV content using Windows Media Center, you won't be able to restore your rights to that content after installing Windows 7.


To restore rights to files in Zune
If you purchased DRM-protected content from the Zune Marketplace, and used Windows Easy Transfer to move your content to Windows 7, you'll be able to access the content once you reinstall the Zune software and log in. If you didn't move over your content, you can use the restore feature in the Zune software to re-obtain the content and the rights to that content. After you've reinstalled the Zune software, do the following:

In the Zune software, click Sign In, type your Windows Live ID and your password, and then click Sign In again.

Do one of the following:

For purchased content, click Settings, click account, and then click Purchase History. To locate the content that you want to restore, click Songs, Movies, TV, Videos, or Music Videos, and then browse to the content.

For Rental or Zune Pass subscription content, click Settings, click account, and then click Rental History or Subscription History. Then, locate the content that you want to restore rights to.

Next to the content, click Download. Or, click Restore All to download all the missing subscription content.


Note
If you try to restore non-DRM‑protected content, you will receive an error message.


View your media collection to confirm that the content has been successfully restored. Some content might still be downloading and not immediately available.


Next: Reinstall your programs and update drivers.


Step 5: Reinstall your programs and update drivers
After you’ve run Windows Easy Transfer and your files and settings are back on your computer, you can reinstall your programs and check for new or updated drivers.

Windows Easy Transfer provides a report detailing the programs you used in Windows XP that you might want to reinstall. To reinstall your programs, you'll need to use the installation discs or setup files that you gathered earlier.



A report lists programs that you might want to reinstall.

If your computer came with several programs pre-installed, you might see programs listed in the report that you’ve never used before or rarely used. When you begin reinstalling programs, start with the ones that you know and use regularly, especially new antivirus software for your computer. If you don't have new antivirus software for your PC running Windows 7, you can look for new programs at the Windows 7 Compatibility Center.

If you have a program that you used in Windows XP that isn’t compatible with Windows 7, try using the Program Compatibility troubleshooter. For more information, see Open the Program Compatibility troubleshooter.

If the troubleshooter can’t fix the problem, you might be able to run the program using Windows XP Mode. For more information, see Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7.


Note
Some programs such as Windows Mail and Outlook Express are no longer included in Windows 7. If you used Windows Mail or Outlook Express as your e‑mail program, you’ll need to install a new e‑mail program to read your messages or to send and receive e‑mail. For more information about Windows Live Mail and instructions for importing your e‑mail, contacts, and calendar, see Importing your e‑mail, messages, contacts, and calendar into Windows Live Mail.


Update drivers
A driver is software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or devices. Without drivers, the hardware you connect to your computer—for example, a video card or a printer—won't work properly.

In most cases, drivers come with Windows, or you can find them by using Windows Update and checking for updates. To do so, click the Start button, click All Programs, and then click Windows Update.

If Windows Update doesn't have the driver you need, check out the Windows 7 Compatibility Center, which has direct links to driver downloads and manufacturer support pages. For more information, see Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly.

Netbooks and drivers
Some netbooks and laptops that were running Windows XP might not have specific Windows 7 drivers for features such as function buttons. If Windows Update doesn’t find a driver, visit your computer manufacturer’s website and search for a download or support page where you can search for drivers for your PC.

You can try to install a driver made for Windows XP onto your PC running Windows 7. If the Windows XP driver won’t install, you can run the Program Compatibility troubleshooter to try and fix the problem.

Download or copy the driver installation file to your computer.

Right-click the file, and then click Troubleshoot compatibility.

Follow the steps in the Program Compatibility troubleshooter to change the compatibility settings for the driver.

Post-install clean-up (optional)
During Windows 7 installation, if you don’t format the partition, files that were used in Windows XP are stored in the Windows.old folder. The type of files in this folder depends on your computer.

After you’ve used Windows 7 for a while, for example one or two weeks, and you’re confident that your files and settings are back to where you want them to be, you can safely reclaim disk space and use Disk Cleanup to delete the Windows.old folder.

You can also delete the Windows.old folder if you receive an error during Step 4: Moving your files and settings back to your computer of this tutorial that indicates that you don't have enough free disk space to transfer your files and settings back to your computer.


Warning
Before you use Disk Cleanup, make sure that all of your files and settings moved correctly to Windows 7 where you expected them to be. Deleting the Windows.old folder can’t be undone.


Click the Start button, and in the search box, type Disk Cleanup. In the list of results, click Disk Cleanup.

If you're prompted to choose a drive, choose the drive you just installed Windows 7 on, and then click OK.

Click Clean up system files. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

If you're prompted again to choose a drive, choose the drive you just installed Windows 7 on, and then click OK.

Select Previous Windows installation(s) and any other categories of files you want to delete.

Click OK, and then click Delete Files.

Resolution of Vista Unidentified Network or Limited Connectivity

The Vista Unidentified Network or Limited Connectivity could be gateway, hardware, TCP/IP configuration or security issues. The following are some resolutions.

1. If this is multihomed computer, computer with two NICs or ICS enabled computers, make sure you have correct TCP/IP, especially default gateway settings. Also refer to this case:

Multihomed Vista may receive ...
The multihomed Vista may receive "Unidentified network" message if it is configured incorrectly. Try to assign 192.168.1.x Ip to both 1GB LAN and make sure ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=2710&sid=f207e65ae8ef503daaf49687e78d92e1


2. If it works before but now, you may re-set router or modem.

3. If other Vista computers work and only one Vista has this issue, upgrade the NIC driver or replace it with different NIC. This post may help too.

Vista: unidentified network
It is solved for my part. Bought a new nic and that was it. Actually I "borrowed" a really old intel pro 100 from work. So there you go, get yourself a nic ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=1377&sid=efd7bb2fe5c9d78c8fafa9d9fb0d00cc

Fixed unidentified network using static IP


4. If XP works but Vista, check if there is any new firmware for the router or new driver for the NIC. Please refer to this link:
Vista Wireless Connection Lost ...
When my Vista laptop came, it didn't work with the wireless. I fixed it by installing a new wireless NIC driver dated 2//##/207 from Intel web site. ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=1471

5. Some old router and NIC doesn’t support IPv6, you may want to disable IP6v on Vista TCP/IP settings, re-configure the NIC speed or install Microsoft update. Please refer to this link:

Vista: Common Problems with 802.11 ...
Upgrade the latest driver. Or use Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration service. ... 5) Re-set NIC speed. 6) Radio frequency (RF) interference from nearby ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=398


6. If you have 3rd party security software like Norton and McAfee, double check the settings or disable it for the test. Please check this link for more details.

Vista issues
the Vista laptop has limited connectivity to "Unidentified network". ... Problem: McAfee antivirus in Vista blocks incoming tarffic. ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistanetissues.htm


7. If the Vista connect to the Internet directly using ISP public IP and DNS, check this link:

Vista: Unidentified network when using ISP IP and DNS

Other resolutions

1) Re-configure default gateway and make sure default gateway is not 0.0.0.0.

Fixed unidentified network using static IP

Vista Unidentified Network because default gateway

http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=2875#2875

2) Assign static IP to the NIC.

3) Make sure you use correct DNS and subnet.

4) The 3dr party security software may cause this problem too.

Unidentified Network in Vista because of Norton

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Link to download Spybot search & Destroy

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Very Important KB article of Microsoft

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Advanced startup options Vista

The Advanced Boot Options menu lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts.

Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state, where only the bare essentials are started. If a problem does not reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Other options start Windows with advanced features intended for use by system administrators and IT professionals. For more information.


Safe mode

Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. For more information, see What is safe mode?

Safe mode with networking

Starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.

Safe mode with command prompt

Starts Windows in safe mode with a command prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.

Enable boot logging

Creates a file, ntbtlog.txt, that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup and that might be useful for advanced troubleshooting.

Enable low resolution video (640 × 480)

Starts Windows using your current video driver and using low resolution and refresh rate settings. You can use this mode to reset your display settings. For more information, see Change screen resolution and Correct monitor flicker (refresh rate).

Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)

Starts Windows with the last registry and driver configuration that worked successfully. For more information, see Using Last Known Good Configuration.

Directory services restore mode

Starts Windows domain controller running Active Directory so that the directory service can be restored. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.

Debugging mode

Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode intended for IT professionals and system administrators.

Disable automatic restart on system failure

Prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail. Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and fails again repeatedly.

Disable Driver Signature Enforcement

Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed.

Start Windows normally

Starts Windows in its normal mode.

How to delete MSCONFIG registry

Take precautions and open registry editor ..

By Regedt32 / regedit in run or serach window and open Registry Editor

Lets go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig.

Make sure your system is in selective start up of MSConfig.

You will find 2 different folders under MSConfig folder in registry Editor (XP)

Startupfolder (delete the contents of this folder, please do not delete the folder)

Startupreg (levae as it is)

You will find 2 different folders under MSConfig folder in registry Editor (Vista)


Startupfolder (delete the contents of this folder, please do not delete the folder)

Startupreg (levae as it is)

State (levae as it is)

Services (levae as it is)

hope this will help you to get conclusion and friends as soon as you delete the contents MSConfig will come in Normal status.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

User Account Control (UAC) and administrator rights

User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista restricts the user and software to change major settings. This first hurdle must prevent the system to be infected by malicious software, but makes it more difficult to install and run software as well. Although UAC makes Windows safer, for many it is annoying. This security rule frequently interrupts all activity, because every change in systemsettings must be confirmed individually by the user. Unfortunately the frequency is very high, which causes the user to click them away as fast as possible. By clicking automatically to proceed malicious software will soon pass this security test and User Account Control won't be of any use. The executalbe files and system changes which have to be confirmed by UAC can be recognized by the shown administrator shield, which informs the user about the popup which will show up.

Disabling services to recover system resources in Windows 7

The list below shows multiple services which are reasonably safe to disable. But remember to read carefully the service description before disabling a service! Keep in mind that possible future error messages can be created (and solved...) by changing the startup type of the services. If there is any doubt about the effect of disabling a service, rather keep it unchanged! If certain functionalities don't function properly anymore, just reactivate the service by changing the startup type to Automatic or Manual. Do not disable to many services at once, but take some time to investigate the individual changes and do not disable services where other services depend on! If you hesitate disabling a service permanently, change the startup type to Manual first.

Adaptive Brightness: This service can be disabled when the monitor doesn't support detection of ambient light with sensors to adjus the display brightness depending on the lighting conditions.

Application Experience: Investigates the compatibility of older programs and searches for updates for known problems. Although disabling this service doesn't have negative side effects, it is better to keep it unchanged.

BitLocker Drive Encryption Service: This service can be disabled when BitLocker is not used to encrypt files (and a secure startup of the operating system).

Bluetooth Support Service: This service is only useful when there are devices which are connected by Bluetooth.

Computer browser: Tracks the computers (and files) on the network and maintains an updated list. This service is only useful in case of a LAN where the computers share files with each other. After disabling this service, it is still possible to browse the network. The service depends on the services Server and Workstation.

Desktop Window Manager Session Manager: Necessary for the new Aero Glass-interface. Only disable this service if the new Aero Glass-interface is not used.

Diagnostic Policy-service and Diagnostic System Host: For the detection of problems, troubleshooting and presenting known resolutions for Window components. If there are no problems expected anymore, it is safe to disable the service.

Disk Defragmenter: This services provides (automatic) defragmentation of the partitions. When this service is disabled, disable the defragmentation task as well (control panel, item Administrative Tools, Task Scheduler, Task Scheduler Library, Microsoft, Windows, Defrag).

Distributed Link Tracking Client: Makes sure that linked files on multiple computers in a network stay linked. This service can be disabled safely, because in most home situations, this option is not used at all.

Encrypting File System (EFS): Provides encryption of files on NTFS partitions. It is safe to disable this service when encryption is not used.

Function Discovery Provider Host: Enables sharing files over the network with other computers. If this service is disabled, the shared files are no longer visible by other computers in the network. Disabling this service is also possible by disabling the option Network discovery in the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.

Function Discovery Resource Publication: This service publishes the shared files and printers so they can be discovered by other computers in the network. Disable this service if it is not necessary that other computers are able to discover shared resources. This service can be disabled as well by disabling the option Network discovery.

HomeGroup Listener and HomeGroup Provider: Services for sharing personal files using the HomeGroup. When the HomeGroup is not used, both services can be disabled.

Human Interface Device Access: Support for a multimedia device like a remote control and hot buttons on keyboards (like the volume and e-mail button).

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS): For sharing the internet connection with other computers in the network (this computer operates as a router). If a router is used to connect all the computers to the internet, this service is not needed.

IP Helper: Support for an IPv6 connection over a IPv4 network. IPv6 is the new connection type of the future which makes it possible to give every computer connected to the internet a unique IP address instead of one single IP address for the internet connection (where the connected router uses special IP addresses for home use). The use of IPv6 has some advantages (but also disadvantages) but at the moment, there are not many providers supporting this new connection type. If IPv6 is not supported or used, disable the service for security reasons.

Network List-service and Network Location Awareness: Without these services, the network connection still works fine, but it is no longer possible to show the status in the system tray and the Network and Sharing Center. To keep this functionality, it is better not to disable these services.

Offline Files: Makes the network shares also available when the share is offline. The edited files will be synchronized automatically the first time the network share has become available. If this option is not desired, then it is better to disable this service.

Portable Device Enumerator Service: Enforces group policy for removable mass-storage devices. If this service is disabled, it is no longer possible to read/write protected devices. If it is not necessary to access removable mass-storage device using group policy, it is safe to disable the service (the removable media will still be accessible by applications which don't rely on this service).

Remote Access Connection Manager: Necessary for managing dial-up and virtual private network (VPN) connections. If the computer is connected to a router and no VPN connection is needed, this service can be disabled safely. Because the service Remote Access Auto Connection Manager depends on this service, it can be disabled as well.

Remote Desktop Configuration, Remote Desktop Services and Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector: Services needed for Remote Desktop, when Remote Desktop is not used it is safe to disable these services.

Remote Registry: Thanks to this service, external users are able to make changes to the registry keys over the network connection. This option is not safe, therefore it is better to disable it.

Routing and Remote Access: Disable this service if it is not desired that other computers are able to dial in to get access to the local network.

Server and Workstation: Necessary to share files and printers with other computes within a network. If this is not the case, it is safe to disable these services. After disabling the services, it is still possible to access shared folders on other computers. If these services are disabled, it is no longer possible to activate the option File and printer sharing in the Network and Sharing Center, task Change advanced sharing settings.

Shell Hardware Detection: This service starts the auto play of devices like DVD drives and memory cards. This service is also responsible for showing a window with the options which action to take with a certain type of file. If you don't like this function, disable this service. Because the service Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) depends on it, it has to be disabled as well.

Tablet PC Input-service: Enables the Tablet PC and ink functionality. If the computer is not a Tablet PC, it is safe to disable the service.

Task Scheduler: It is not possible to disable this service. That's no problem, because the most scheduled tasks won't run if the computer is actively used by the user. The settings of the scheduled tasks can be changed by the Administrative Tools in the Control Panel, Task Scheduler. The possibilities to add and change tasks have improved significantly compared to Windows XP.

Themes: Disable this service if there is no need for the visual effects like the new Aero interface. Disabling is only advised for slow computers because the new interface is one of the most important reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista or Windows 7. To disable visual settings manually, go to System in the Control Panel, Advanced system settings (in the left task pane), tab Advanced, button Settings (sub Performance).

Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder: Keep these services enabled to be able to hear the audio effects.

Windows Biometric Service: This service is used for capturing, comparing, manipulating and storing biometric data (like finger prints or iris scan).

Windows Defender: Additional scanning software for unwanted, malicious software. When Windows Defender is turned off (control panel, item Windows Defender, option Tools, link Options, task Administrator), the startup type is set to manual automatically. If this service is disabled, Windows Defender can no longer be opened by the control panel!

Windows Error Reporting-service: Generates an error message when a program no longer responds. If this service is disabled, error reporting is no longer possible and existing solutions are not delivered anymore.

Windows Firewall: If a software firewall is installed, the Windows firewall is no longer needed. For safety reasons, it is better not to disable it.

Windows Image Acquisition (WIA): For transferring images from a scanner or camera to the computer.

Windows Media Player Network Sharing-service: If it is not desired to share Windows Media Player libraries, it is safe to disable this service.

Windows Search: Provides content indexing (like personal files and e-mail) to speed up searching this content. Disabling this service will slow down the search process to a file by file search. Indexing takes place in the background at a moment the computer is not used, for this reason it is not necessary to disable the service.

Windows Time: For automatically synchronizing the time and date. If it is not essential that the shown time is correct, disabling the service is no problem.

WWAN AutoConfig: Service for connecting the computer to a network (internet included) by a mobile broadband service like GSM and CDMA.

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Windows 7 Editions

Starter Edition: Windows 7 Starter is targeted specifically for small PC consumers. It is only available for the 32-bit platform. Following are the features of Windows 7 Starter edition:
Improved Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists
Windows Search
Ability to join a Home Group
Action Center, Device Stage, and Windows Fax and Scan
Enhanced media streaming, including Play To
Broad applications and device compatibility, with up to three concurrent programs
Secured, reliable, and supported operating system
Home Basic Edition: Windows 7 Home Basic is targeted for consumers using computers to access internet and basic applications. Following are the features of Windows 7 Home basic edition:
All the features of Starter edition
No limit on the number of programs you can run
Live Thumbnail previews and enhanced visual experiences
Advanced networking support (ad hoc wireless networks and internet connection
sharing)
Windows 7 Home Premium: It provides full functionality on the latest hardware, easy ways to connect, and a visually rich environment. This edition includes all features available in Windows 7 Home Basic and additional features are as follows:
Windows Aero
Advanced Windows navigation
Aero background
Windows Touch (Multi-touch and handwriting support)
Ability to create a Home Group, which eases sharing across all PCs and devices
DVD Video playback and authoring
Windows Media Center
Snipping Tool
Sticky Notes
Windows Journal
Windows Sideshow
Windows 7 Professional: This edition is mainly focused on business class user's like- small and lower midmarket, companies and users who have networking, backup, and security needs and multiple PCs or servers. It includes all features available in Windows 7 Home Premium and additional features are as follows:
Core business features like- Domain Join and Group Policy
Data protection with advanced network backup and Encrypted File System
Location Aware Printing helps to print a document by selecting a printer which might be at home or at work place
Remote Desktop host and Offline folders
Windows 7 Enterprise: This edition provides advanced data protection and information access for businesses that use IT as a strategy asset. This edition includes all features available in Windows 7 Professional and additional features are as follows:
BitLocker for data protection (internal and external drives)
AppLocker to prevent unauthorized software installation and execution
DirectAccess helps to quickly access the files across the network
Worldwide interface languages
Enterprise Search Scopes

The new and changed features in Windows 7

Handwriting recognition
Support for virtual hard disks
Improved performance on multi-core processors
Improved boot performance
Direct Access and kernel improvements
Windows 7 adds support for systems using multiple Heterogeneous graphics cards from different vendors (A new version of Windows Media Center)
New range of Gadgets
New items added to Control Panel
Windows Security Center has been renamed to Windows Action Center which encompasses both security and maintenance of the computer
Internet Spades, Internet Backgammon and Internet Checkers, which were removed from Windows Vista, were restored in Windows 7
Windows 7 will include Internet Explorer 8 & Windows Media Player 12
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) of Windows 7 is also enhanced to support real-time multimedia application including video playback and 3D games. So you can use Direct X 10 in a remote desktop environment
Removed features
Some notable Windows Vista features and components have been replaced or removed in Windows 7, including the classic Start Menu user interface, Windows Ultimate Extras, Ink Ball, and Windows Calendar. Three applications bundled with Windows Vista namely; Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Mail are not included with Windows 7. However you can download it for free as separate package called Windows Live Essentials.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

How to remove registry entries of MSCONFIG.

Take precautions and open registry editor ..

By Regedt32 / regedit in run or serach window and open Registry Editor

Access Denied: Error Message - Windows Update

Network policy settings prevent you from using Windows Update to download and install updates on your computer. If you believe you have received this message in error, please check with your system administrator.

For Windows XP Pro:

Start/Run/gpedit.msc. User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Update. In the right pane, double click, Remove access to all Windows Update Features and set it to disabled.

For Windows XP Home Edition:

Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate

Locate the value in the right pane called DisableWindowsUpdateAccess. Double click this entry and change the value to 0 (zero) or right click it and select Delete.

If editing the Registry manually isn't to your liking click here for a small Visual Basic Script that will make the change for you.

Use the Driver Roll Back Feature to Restore a Previous Version of a Device Driver in Windows XP

How to Roll Back to the Previous Version of a Device Driver
Device Driver Roll Back reinstalls the driver you were using previously and restores any driver settings that were changed when you added the new driver. Note that you cannot restore printer drivers with Device Driver Roll Back. To roll back a device driver to a previous version:
Log on to the computer by using an account with administrative privileges.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance.
Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click System.
On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
In the device list, expand the device type branch that you want to work with. For example, Display adapters.
Right-click the device that you want to work with, and then click Properties.
On the Driver tab, click Roll Back Driver. Click Yes when you receive the following message:
Are you sure you would like to roll back to the previous driver?
The previous device driver is restored. Click Close.
Quit Device Manager, and then click OK.

How to Enable Administrator in Vista.

Start - Search - CMD - Run as Administrator.

Then in command window

net user administrator /active:yes

Now your administrator account is enabled and you can restart the system and login to administrator.

However you need to disable the administrator account once your job is by getting into same command line (CMD)

net user administrator /active:no

hope this will resolve your issue.

Stop error or computer stops responding if you try to start Windows Vista

Cause: This problem may occur in many scenarios. These scenarios include the following:
The registry is corrupted.
A System file is missing or damaged.
A device driver file is missing or damaged.
Solution: To resolve this problem, use the Startup Repair tool. The Startup Repair tool can fix some problems that prevent Windows Vista from starting correctly.
You can run the Startup Repair tool by using the Windows Vista installation disc or by using the computer's preinstalled recovery options.
To run the Startup Repair tool by using the Windows Vista installation disc
If you have the Windows Vista installation disc, follow these steps to use the Startup Repair tool:
1.Insert the installation disc.
Note: The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a DVD, see the information that came with the computer.
2.Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Restart.
Note: If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.
3.Set your language preference, and then click Next.
Note: In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.
4.Click Repair your computer.
5.In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6.In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the repair process.
7.When the repair process is complete, click Finish.
To run the Startup Repair tool if the computer has preinstalled recovery options
If the computer has preinstalled recovery options, follow these steps to use the Startup Repair tool.
Note: In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically. Follow these steps only if Startup Repair does not start automatically.
1.Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from the computer, and then restart the computer.
2.Follow one of these steps:
a)If the computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as the computer restarts. You must press the F8 key before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you must restart and try again.
b)If the computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system that you want to repair. Then, press and hold F8.
3.In Advanced Boot Options, use the arrow keys to select Repair the computer, and then press ENTER.
4.Click a keyboard layout in the list, and then click Next.
5.Click a user name in the list, enter the password, and then click OK.
6.In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair.
7.When the repair process is complete, click Finish.
Note: The problem may not be resolved after the Startup Repair tool runs one time. If the problem is not resolved when the computer restarts, follow the steps again

Sleep or hibernation feature is unavailable after using Disk Cleanup.

Cause: Disk Cleanup Tool disables the hibernation file. The hibernation file must be enabled to access the hybrid sleep feature and the hibernation feature in Windows Vista.
Solution: To resolve this problem in Windows Vista run the powercfg -h on command at a command prompt to enable the hibernate feature and the hybrid sleep feature.
Resolution Steps: To resolve this problem in Windows Vista, run the powercfg -h on command at a command prompt to enable the hibernate feature and the hybrid sleep feature.
To run this command, follow these steps:
1.Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Accessories.
2.Right-click Command Prompt, click Run as administrator, type powercfg -h on, and then press ENTER.

Error: Some services do not start in Windows Vista

Cause: The error means 'Access is denied'. This may happen if the 'MpsSvc' account doesn't have the necessary permissions for the related registry keys. For the NT Service\MpsSvc account, it needs permissions for the following keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\EpochQuery Value; Set Value
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy Full Control; Read
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Defaults\FirewallPolicy Full Control; Read
For the DHCP Client service, the issue may occur if the 'NT Service\DHCP' account does not have the necessary permissions for the following keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dhcp permission needed: Query value, Create value, Enumerate Subkey, Notify, Read Control
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dhcp\Configurations permission needed: Full Control, Read
For the 'Diagnostic Policy Service' service, the issue may occur when the account Trusted installer is missing the permissions for the key below:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DPS\Parameters permission needed: Full Control, Read

Solution: Resolution
Add the permission for the account on these registry keys. For example, here are the steps for the Windows Firewall service:
1.In Registry Editor, browse to the key for which you need to add permission.
2.Right click the key, and click Permissions.
3.Make sure Locations is selected to be the local computer.
4.In the 'Enter the object names to select field, type 'NT SERVICE\MpsSvc'. Then click? Check name?
5.Click OK.
6.Then select the account which appears in the list, and add the appropriate permission for it.
7.When this is done, click OK.

Screen Saver not working after installing MS wireless pointing device

Cause: This behavior may occur because of a startup program that is installed with the CyberLink PowerDVD software or the CyberLink PowerCinema software. The PCMService.exe program starts when the computer starts and interaction at some level between this and the Wireless reciever prevents the computer from becoming idle. Therefore, the screen saver and the other idle-related features do not start.

Additionally, this issue may occur if the PCM and DVDLauncher services are running in the background. The PCM service is part of the Dell operating system that is used to start media programs faster. The DVDLauncher is a program that is used for DVD playback. This issue also occurs in Windows Vista premium and in Windows Vista Ultimate because of the media center functionality that is built in


Symptoms: When you use a Microsoft wireless pointing device that uses Microsoft IntelliPoint software on a Windows Vista-based computer, you may notice that the screen saver of the computer does not work even though it is configured to run.


Solution: SUMMARY

This article describes how to resolve problem with screen saver of the computer, which does not work even though it is configured to run problem on Vista-based computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, plug in a wireless receiver, and then check for Microsoft Update. Install the Optional Hardware Update that is named Microsoft HID Non-User Input Data Filter.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, use one of the following methods:

Method 1: Turn off the PCMService.exe program

1.Open System Configuration. To do this in Microsoft Windows XP, click Start, click Run, type msconfig, and then click OK.
2.To open System Configuration in Windows Vista, click Start, type System Configuration in the Start Search box, and then click System Configuration in the Programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
3.On the Startup tab, click to clear the PCMService startup item check box.
4.Click Apply, and then click Close.
5.When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart.

Error code -203 while installing Windows Media Player Firefox Plug-in

Solution: RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the latest version of the Windows Media Player Firefox Plug-in. To obtain the Windows Media Player Firefox Plug-in, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://port25.technet.com/pages/windows-media-player-firefox-plugin-download.aspx


WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, restart Firefox. Then, restart the Windows Media Player Firefox Plug-in installation program. When you do this, you may receive a message that states that Windows is changing the Firefox compatibility settings. You do not have to take any action when you receive this message.

User Profile Service failed the logon or User profile cannot be loaded

Error: The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded


Cause: This issue may occur if the user profile was manually deleted by using the command prompt or by using Windows Explorer. A profile that is manually deleted does not remove the security identifier (SID) from the profile list in the registry.

If the SID is present, Windows will try to load the profile by using the ProfileImagePath that points to a nonexistent path. Therefore, the profile cannot be loaded.


Solution: SUMMARY

When you log on to a Windows Vista-based computer by using a temporary profile, you receive the following error message:
The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded.

This error may occur if the 'Do not logon users with temporary profiles' Group Policy setting is configured.

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.


To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1.Delete the profile by using the Computer Properties dialog box. To do this, follow these steps:
a)Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
b)Click Change settings.
c)In the System Properties dialog box, click the advanced tab.
d)Under User Profiles, click Settings.
e)In the User Profiles dialog box, select the profile that you want to delete, click Delete, and then click OK.
2.Click Start type regedit in the Start search box, and then press ENTER.
3.Locate and then expand the following registry subkey:
4.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList
5.Right-click the SID that you want to remove, and then click Delete.
6.Log on to the computer and create a new profile.

Stop 0x0000000A error in storport.sys when you start Windows Vista

Solution: SUMMARY
This article describes steps to resolve problem with random blue screen error message. Computer that is running Windows Vista, you randomly receive a 'Stop 0x0000000A' error message that resembles the following:
STOP 0x0000000A IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Storport.sys
The problem may occur due to following conditions are true:
The computer has an NVIDIA chipset.
The computer has four gigabytes (GB) or more of RAM.
To resolve this problem, install update 929777. The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center.
For 32 Bit OS
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=240AC3F3-2B60-4B70-B709-06B2BC5B1336&displaylang=en
For 64 Bit OS
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=91672C7C-614B-404C-850C-377541E93C18&displaylang=en
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:
1.Restart the computer. Then, try to install again.
2.Remove 2 GB of RAM, and then restart the installation process. After Windows Vista is installed, reinstall the RAM.

Error 0x8007000b, while installing updates on Windows Vista

Solution: SUMMARY
When you try to install updates on a Windows Vista-based computer by using Windows Update, you may receive the following error message: Code 0x8007000b
1.Click Start >All Programs > Accessories > right click Command Prompt and click Run as administrator
2.Type net stop wuauserv, then press Enter
3.Type rmdir /s %windir%\softwaredistribution\DataStore, then press Enter. Type “Y” to acknowledge the command;
Important: This article contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs
4.Click Start > Run
5.Type Regedit
6.Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Current Version \ Windows Update.
a)Right-click on Windows Update in the tree and choose Delete.
7.Close Regedit.
8.Click Start >All Programs > Accessories > right click Command Prompt and click Run as administrator
9.Type net start wuauserv, press Enter and close the command prompt.
10.Try installing Windows Update again

Error: Error codes 0xC004C003 0xC004C001 0xC004C008 0xC004C812 0xCD0 04F050 0xC004C4CE and 0x8007232B

Solution: Change the product key to activate Windows Vista.

Details: To do this, follow these steps:


1.Open the System item in Control Panel. To do this, click 'Start', type 'System' in the 'Start Search' box and then click 'System' in the Programs list.

2.In the Windows activation section, click the 'Change product key link'. If you receive the 'User Account Control Dialog' message, click 'Continue'. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password.

3.In the Product key field, type the product key and then click 'Next'.

4.Follow the steps in the Windows Activation Wizard to complete the activation process.

Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software; Windows Management files may be moved or missing in Vista

1.Click Start, Search Box type cmd and right-click on command prompt as select Run as Administrator.
2.Go to %systemroot%\system32\wbem. (Use CD command to switch to directories)
3.Type: regsvr32 wmiutils.dll.
4.Type: net stop winmgmt.
5.Type: net start winmgmt.

this will resolve your issue

Monday, April 5, 2010

Issues with oulook and outlook express

Dear Friends,

if you are experiencing issues with MS outlook or Outlook Express or any email client like : Not able to send and receive emails (POP3, SMTP server not found).
Please check and get into properties of account and check Incoming and Outgoing server settings and also check ports and most importantly you need to check whether that server port requires SSL encryption or not.

Make sure of all these settings and you are ready to go.

All POP3 SMTP Mail Servers

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http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web-resources/pop3-smtp.html

HIBERFIL.SYS file

HIBERFIL.SYS is a file the system creates when the computer goes into hibernation mode. Windows uses the file when it is turned back on. If you don't need hibernation mode and want to delete the file you need to turn the hibernation option off before Windows will allow you to delete the file. The procedure for turning hibernation off differs markedly between Windows XP and Vista. The file size depends largely on the size of active RAM in the computer as the contents of the file are basically a RAM image.

Windows XP
Procedure for Windows XP. This procedure makes use of the graphical user interface.
Start | Control Panel | Power Options
Go to the Hibernate Tab.
Uncheck the Enable Hibernation box if you don't need the hibernation function.
The file should now be able to be deleted.

What is DLL Dynamic Link Library

A DLL is a Dynamic Link Library
In a nut shell, a dynamic link library (DLL) is a collection of small programs, which can be called upon when needed by the executable program (EXE) that is running. The DLL lets the executable communicate with a specific device such as a printer or may contain source code to do particular functions.

An example would be if the program (exe) needs to get the free space of your hard drive. It can call the DLL file that contains the function with parameters and a call function. The DLL will then tell the executable the free space. This allows the executable to be smaller in size and not have to write the function that has already exists.

This allows any program the information about the free space, without having to write all the source code and it saves space on your hard drive as well. When a DLL is used in this fashion are also known as shared files.

The advantage of DLL files is that, because they do not get loaded into random access memory (RAM) together with the main program, space is saved in RAM. When and if a DLL file is called, then it is loaded. For example, you are editing a Microsoft Word document, the printer DLL file does not need to be loaded into RAM. If you decide to print the document, then the printer DLL file is loaded and a call is made to print.

All in all a DLL is an executable file that cannot run on its own, it can only run from inside an executable file. This would be like having a car without an engine, where as an executable has an engine.

To do load a DLLl file, an executable needs to declare the DLL function. A DLL may have many different functions in it. Then when needed the call is made with the required parameters.

Here is what a Declaration and call might look like in a executable file. This example is simplified so that you might understand it better:

Declare GetFreeSpacex, Kernel32.dll (Drive_Letter, Buffers_If_Any, Value_Returned)
Now lets run a program and make the call.
The DLL is not loaded into RAM until the next line.
GetFreeSpacex "C",Buffers_If_Any, Drive_Letter
Now let's tell the user how much free space is on drive C
Use a MessageBox = "The free space on drive C: is ", Value_Returned, "bytes"
This call required 3 lines of code. Where as if you did not call the DLL file it may have taken you 30 or 40 lines of code.
If a call or a declaration is made incorrectly a GPF (General Protection Fault) may occur. A call to the same DLL but of a different version might require more or less parameters; or the call may not exist. If a DLL or an executable is the wrong version for your OS (Operating System) it will cause a GPF or lockup your machine. To fix GPF errors you should use a tool like System Sentry. System Sentry can show you what calls are available in a DLL file and what Calls an executable file is making. It can also tell what version a DLL is, and track when one is replaced.

Generally newer version DLL files are backward compatiable.DLL files from Windows ME may not be compatible with Windows 98. Many Windows ME files work well on 98 but not all will. The same hold true for Windows XP and 2003. If you dual boot a computer with XP and 2003 you must use the file C:\NTLDR and C:\Ntdetect.com from Windows 2003. If you use the files from XP Windows 2003 will not boot, but XP will. NTLDR is backward compatible.

Windows Update Issues

1. Create a batch file and copy the following contents in it and then double click on it to register modules.

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll

2. Restart the Windows Update and Automatic service

3. Stop the Cryptographic Service

4. Remove the folder \Windows\System32\Catroot2

5. Rename the \Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder.

This above folder is the restoration point for Windows Update service.

6. Now restart the Cryptographic Service.

7. Create another batch file and put the following lines in it and then double click on it to register the modules:

regsvr32 /s Softpub.dll
regsvr32 /s Mssip32.dll
regsvr32 /s Initpki.dll
regsvr32 softpub.dll
regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll
regsvr32 dssenh.dll
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 sccbase.dll
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32 Urlmon.dll
regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll
regsvr32 Msjava.dll
regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll
regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll
regsvr32 Mshtml.dll
regsvr32 msxml.dll
regsvr32 msxml2.dll
regsvr32 msxml3.dll
regsvr32 Browseui.dll
regsvr32 shell32.dll
regsvr32 wuapi.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32 wucltui.dll
regsvr32 wups.dll
regsvr32 wuweb.dll
regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 atl.dll
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll

Your Windows Update should work.

HARD DRIVE INFO

SATA - Sata is a serial ATA; an evolution of the Parallel ATA physical storage interface. Transfer rates for Serial ATA begin at 150mbps.

Note: Serial ATA supports all ATA and ATAPI devices.

SCSI(small computer system interface)
SCSI interface provide for faster data transmission rates (up to 80 megabytes per second)



Basic Disks
Dynamic disks

use partitions
use volumes

partition using mbr method
partition using mbr method

format with with FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS
Format with FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS

MS-DOS, WIndows 3.x, windows 95, windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Windows 2000, Windows XP




Volume Types


Windows XP Professional supports 3 types of dynamic volumes:

*Simple Volumes - single disk only
*Striped volumes Equal size each disk in the volume
*Spanned volumes - two or more dynamic disks

Windows XP & Vista boot Process

Windows Vista Boot Process different than Windows XPPosted by Aseem on Monday, November 19th 2007 19
NovWindows Vista boot-up process is slightly different than windows XP, and to have an understanding on how windows vista boot process differ from windows XP, we should start by reviewing the XP process, follow by vista boot process, then we shall review the changes after that.

Windows XP boot up process:

System is powered on
The CMOS loads the BIOS and then runs POST
Looks for the MBR on the bootable device, and loads NTLDR
The BIOS/CMOS transfers control to the NTLDR
NTLDR first looks for Hiberfil.sys ( if present, the system resumes from where it was hibernated)
if the hiberfil.sys is not present, NTLDR looks for boot.ini
If you have more than one operating system installed on your computer, Boot.ini will give you the option to choose the operating system to boot from.
The selected operating system then boots, in windows XP involves the loading of the kernel
After system services and user required DLLs are loaded, finally msgina.dll brings up the login screen.
When the user logs on, the system checks for the user’s credentials in the SAM, if the credentials are correct, the user profile is loaded from documents and settings folder.
This brings up the desktop and at that point, the ControlSets are copied to the CurrentControlSet in the registry. Now, the system is considered booted.

Windows Vista boot-up process:

System is powered on
The CMOS loads the BIOS and then runs POST
Looks for the MBR on the bootable device
Through the MBR the boot sector is located and the BOOTMGR is loaded
BOOTMGR looks for active partition
BOOTMGR reads the BCD file from the \boot directory on the active partition
The BCD (boot configuration database) contains various configuration parameters( this information was previously stored in the boot.ini)
When windows vista is selected, BOOTMGR transfer control to the Windows Loader (winload.exe) or winresume.exe in case the system was hibernated.
Winloader loads drivers that are set to start at boot and then transfers the control to the windows kernel.
There is not msgina.dll in windows vista ( the shell draws the login screen)
OK. Now that we have the two boot-up processes on the board, we should examine what is different on windows vista boot up process. As we can see the difference starts at the MBR. In windows vista, NTLDR was replaced by three new boot loader components, supposedly designed to load windows quicker and more securely. Those components are;

Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr.exe)
Windows OS Loader (Winload.exe)
Windows Resume Loader (Winresume.exe)

Windows Boot Manager reads the boot configuration data (BCD) and display an operating system selection menu to the user

Windows OS loader is the operating system boot loader. It is invoked by the windows boot manager in order to load the operating system kernel (ntoskrnl.exe) and boot-class device drivers.

Notice the Boot Configuration Data ( BCD) This new data store serves essentially the same purpose as boot.ini. However, BCD abstracts the underlying firmware and provides a common programming interface to manipulate the boot environment for all Windows-supported computer platforms) Boot Configuration Data allows for third party integration so anyone can implement tools like diagnostics or recovery options

Windows Resume loader replaces the Hiberfil.sys.

Another change that is worth noting is the msgina.dll file, I guess Microsoft sensed that was being abused too much and integrated the logon screen into the shell. Msgina.dll was used on windows XP to change custom login screens.

Well, as you can see it was quite a bit change, what do you think about

Boot issues

Black screen with blinking cursor - Unplug all the external peripherals and restart

Disable boot from USB in the BIOS

Amber light - harware issue - contact manufacturer


Green Led - Post complete
Amber / Red - No post


Video Troubleshooting

Green led - Check the connection, type monitor - flat or regular - run Power On Self Test on the monitor by disconnecting it from the tower

VGA cable is connected -monitor power light will be amber

Blank screen with blinking cursor - no boot

In case of laptop - no post is very rarely found - frequent issue is no power - check different power supply - check the light status on the connector - remove the battery and plug the charger directly and power on - try a known good charger


a. PCI Express - VGA(Blue - 15 pin) and DVI(white) and S-Video

b. AGP

c. PCI

Typical errors during post

beep codes, system hangs during pots - wrong BIOS settings, HDD inaccessible, hardware failure

invalid system disk, "Operating |System not found " - floppy in FDD, no partitions defined on HDD

"cannot load windows\system32\hal.dll" - BOOT.ini incorrect or damaged, NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM not present in the root of the active partition, boot.ini incorrect or damaged

cannot load x:\ windows \system32\ntoskrnl.exe" screens with
stop error - NTOSKRNL.exe is missing or corrupted, bad drivers installed, possible hardware failure



cannot logon, error message that application fail start - user profile incorrect or damaged, software problems



system hangs at EULA - hard drive may not be detected coz, it may be SCSI or SATA hdd, then install from xp sp2 not less, or put the serial number of the hdd from the bios - go to the manufactures website - put the serial number n download the scsi or sata controller - copy it in a floppy - on the xp setup screen press F5 to copy hdd controllers by inserting this floppy - then continue the setup


quick format clears indexing and partition info - partition boot record PBR is cleared

normal format is a low level format which scans the hdd surface for bad sectors - the hdd is realocated - after debugging no info can be retrieved - its a 2 minute process.


when hdd doesnt format then try debugging


after booting from a startup disk or floppy execute
c:\xp\i386\winnt.exe for 16 bit
c:\xp\i386\winnt.exe for 32 bit


39-34 minutes - installing device drivers & components

33 min - installing video card

32 min - installing network adapter - winsock contains tcp/ip stack


device manager indiactors


! - driver incompatibilty
? - other devices
red X - disabled


shift + F10 opens command promt while installation

if we try to open deveice manager by devmgmt.msc gives us microsoft management console error for unregistered mmcndmgr.dll
so register it by regsvr32 mmcdmgr.dll n then open device manager (/s - silent, /u - unregister)

then proceed with h/w clean boot as follows

disable communication devices like - network modem, bluetooth,Ir, com parallel, webcam, external periperhal

In case of cyclic redundancy error ie error with the disk
open notepad and copy the I386 folder to c:\

then open the registry - HKeyLocalMachine \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ Current Version
click on current version and on the right window select the SourcePath change this path to C:\I386
after the installation completes RUN > SFC / SCANNOW to check whether all the files are copied or no


Typical installation settings for network adapter

1.TCP/IP IPv4 for SP2, IPv6 for SP3
2. File and printer sharing
3. Client for Microsoft
4. QOS packet scheduler




Collecting Information - reads n accepts the license agreement - product key

Dynamic Update - syncs up with internet - its only valid when installlation is done within oS

while parallel installation create a different folder for installation say windows1
while creating new user remember not to create the previous or existing user, give it a different name say Iyogi or else the My documents folder will be over written

Preparing Installation - copies files to ur hard drive - during repair teh files on the hard drive can be used for installation

C:\$WIN_NT$~BT - temp installation folder
C:\$WIN_NT$~LS - if copied from network

Repair install - Least amount of data is lost.

The following log files are created during the GUI mode setup:

setupact.log: File copies, net and display information, and pagefile data.
setuperr.log:Errors encountered in GUI Mode . Setuperr.log is usefu; for troubleshooting error msgs
setupapi.log Device installation info .it is useful for device installation problems
setuplog.txt device installation and OLE registration info


open devmgmt.msc - show hidden devices - view - resources by type - check for IRQ - check for exclamation mark then disable it

then click on view - devices by type - check plug n play devices - check fro exclamation mark -if found then disable it


Try repair installation in following scenarios :-

1. The customer cannot boot into safemode
2. Windows update, hotfixes, cause issue
3. When subinacl fails to reset the file/registry settings for user permissions
4. If any hardware causing problem is removed


Repair installation not recommended in following scenarios :-

1.When password is lost
2. 3rd party issue

Registry Errors: Fixing

The best way to fix registry errors is by using registry cleaner software. Registry cleaners are readily available for download on the Internet. However, you must be careful while selecting the registry cleaner for your PC. First and foremost, the registry cleaner you opt for must be compatible with the operating system on your PC. For instance, if you own a Windows XP PC then the registry cleaner you go in for must be compatible with the Windows XP registry. This is important because different Windows versions use different approaches to store information in the registry. If you buy an incompatible registry cleaner, you might end up with more errors than you initially had. A good registry cleaner enables you to scan and fix each and every registry error with just a few mouse clicks. Registry cleaner’s help you make regular backups of the registry that you can use to restore the registry to last known working state in case of problem. An advanced registry cleaner enables you to perform a deep scan to weed out obsolete entries, invalid entries, registry holes, and fragments from deep within the registry. An efficient registry cleaner also helps you eliminate embedded registry keys added by malicious software, which are otherwise untraceable and irremovable. Using a good registry cleaner you can also defragment the registry and make the registry files contiguous to ensure faster data access. A healthy registry is crucial for optimal performance of your PC. A single registry error can considerably bring down your system’s performance. To prevent registry errors, you must regularly run antivirus and anti-spyware scans on your system. You must also keep your computer updated with the latest virus definitions and security updates. Additionally, you must regularly use reliable and compatible registry cleaner software to scan and fix registry errors and enhance your computing experience