Windows Vista Tech Support

[BloodTotal]

Can't go wrong with Kaspersky or NOD32 for AV programs.

I recommend kaspersky internet security, never had any problems with it and my explorer.exe has never been quarentined, put it on low security and I have no viruses, and firewall is awesome.

 

[Firedomain]

kaspersky's the way to go. & as for the Disc thing, if its Windows Vista then u can eject it no problem, coz its not accessing any files from the disc at that time.
as for XP im pretty sure (not positive) that you can eject the disc also.

 

[Cold Storm]

All right, I installed Vista x86 on my new system. Everything is going good. I've oc'ed it to the point where Vista tells me its not a real OS system anymore. Well, I've been able to run games fine and so I went to see how the media center worked with movies. Popped in a anime from Netflix and it gives me "can not read errors" So I got another anime I own and said the same thing. I then went to WMP and it just keeps on trying and trying to load but it just can't. I've download all the updates that M$ has told me to do, and codec's and Divx. And still no use.
Also now music won't even play.. WMP just says its bad files, and my Zune program just plays on and on but no sound...

 

[Firedomain]

have u installed drivers for your sound card & everything... & my guess woulda been codecs but if its all not working....?

 

[Wile E]

What codecs did you install?

 

[Cold Storm]

I went here http://www.divx.com/ and downloaded the free version..

 

[Cold Storm]

have u installed drivers for your sound card & everything... & my guess woulda been codecs but if its all not working....?

I'm using my onboard sound. It all worked before I downloaded codecs... well I think most of it worked before downloading AIM... I've found out from me having "HL2.exe has stopped working" error that AIM was a bad thing... So I believe its from that?

 

[ghost101]

My supposedly "Permanently" activated Dell OEM Vista Ultimate copy decided it wasnt genuine anymore

 

[Firedomain]

is it legit or not? if it is contact them & theyll fix things up. if its not, have u just gotten SP1?

otherwise..... damn!!!

 

[Cold Storm]

I've downloaded CCCP and everything works perfectly now! Thanks all for the suggestions and have a safe and great holiday!!!

 

[ghost101]

is it legit or not? if it is contact them & theyll fix things up. if its not, have u just gotten SP1?

otherwise..... damn!!!

Hehe, its correct in its assessment. Oh well, a reinstallation fixed it. No more automatic updates not related to security .

Anyway, back to the actual point of this thread. Using the backup system available in Vista (ghost system i assume) what happens when you create the ghost image with antivirus software installed. I have kaspersky 7 with a subscription, how will it react when i restore this image say in 6 months time?

 

[regan1985]

can nobody help me on my profile failing to load?!

i have tried changing the .bac file in regedit and renameing the temp profile that was setup but still havent been able to do anything, i have also lost my vist disk so the fact that i am ready to reformat doesnt matter, am having to redownload, doesnt help when only geeks like myself keep my pc on crimbo lol

 

[snafuthesane]

I have a serious vista installation problem..

Any solutions to this issue are coveted and would be greatly appreciated.

[Specs: D975XBX2 Mobo | Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4ghz | XFX GeForce 8800GTS | Seagate Barracuda 250GB HD | 4GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 RAM | LG Super Multi-Blue DVD Drive | Espresso Maker Bay Device.. jk.]

First, the story as quick and simple as possible:
Recently built a computer with the D975XBX2 Motherboard.
Ran great for the first 2-3 months or so.
Went on vacation over the new year holiday.
Gave dad my password (mistake) because I got him hooked on Crysis.
I get a text on my phone that says "Hey, froze up while playing Crysis.. blablablah"
And from there it was a downward spiral ending up with blue screens after everything we try.
Originally, it seemed like a video card driver issue.. I could only run it in safe mode occasionally.. but it would be quite unstable, would bluescreen at random, and restart.
Ended up removing all my PCI gear to try and isolate/identify the problem.
Out of frustration I end up formatting my HD to try a clean install..

I get no further than the end of the "expanding files" part of the install, and then an "Install Windows" box pops up and reads:

"Windows cannot install required fields. Network problems may be preventing
Windows from accessing the file. Make sure the computer is connected to the
network and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070005."

You shouldn't need any kind of network connection for installing windows.. what is it talking about/referring to?
Oh, and vista somehow screwed up my bios.
I can get back to it by putting the jumper in configuration mode, but it will only give me a few boot options even while the jumper is in normal mode.
It was never like that before all this.

Any similar scenarios?
I put a lot of $ into this first build of mine.. I need some answers.
I know there's a lot I left out, but if I can know what these error codes mean and how one would go about correcting them.. any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Firedomain]

my guess would be that the HDD has some bad/corrupt sectors on it. try loading the command prompt window in the vista disc (if it lets you) & run chkdsk /? (to see what options you have) then run a check on ur drive. or just try reformatting it (not a quick reformat, that wont fix the problems if they are from bad/corrupt sectors) personally i'd just stick the windows XP disc in to get the the recovery console & do it from there.... or if its available, move the HDD to another computer & check disc &/or format from there (i'd do both, in that order)

my other suggestion woulda been to go to the nvidia site & get the latest beta drivers...

as for your bios, if you can get the comp working again try putting the jumper into the clear CMOS position & then after a few seconds remove the power connector from the back of your computer & then try removing the battery from your computer. wait a little while then put it all back in & try booting into the BIOS again. if that dont work go to your mobo manufacturer site & try & locate the latest bios & flashing utility there (some manufacturers dont offer them... in wich case... i have no idea!!! possibly try & have a look to see if any overclockers have edited the bios & created an OC version. My old mobo had 1 released... obviously not by the manufacturer though...)

 

[Oliver_FF]

Any solutions to this issue are coveted and would be greatly appreciated.

...

This sounds more like a hardware issue that a software issue - have you tried booting a Linux live dvd? or tried booting XP? If you can't get either of those to boot then it's probably a hardware issue and you should adjourn to the Hardware section.

 

[Wile E]

Any solutions to this issue are coveted and would be greatly appreciated.

[Specs: D975XBX2 Mobo | Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4ghz | XFX GeForce 8800GTS | Seagate Barracuda 250GB HD | 4GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 RAM | LG Super Multi-Blue DVD Drive | Espresso Maker Bay Device.. jk.]

First, the story as quick and simple as possible:
Recently built a computer with the D975XBX2 Motherboard.
Ran great for the first 2-3 months or so.
Went on vacation over the new year holiday.
Gave dad my password (mistake) because I got him hooked on Crysis.
I get a text on my phone that says "Hey, froze up while playing Crysis.. blablablah"
And from there it was a downward spiral ending up with blue screens after everything we try.
Originally, it seemed like a video card driver issue.. I could only run it in safe mode occasionally.. but it would be quite unstable, would bluescreen at random, and restart.
Ended up removing all my PCI gear to try and isolate/identify the problem.
Out of frustration I end up formatting my HD to try a clean install..

I get no further than the end of the "expanding files" part of the install, and then an "Install Windows" box pops up and reads:

"Windows cannot install required fields. Network problems may be preventing
Windows from accessing the file. Make sure the computer is connected to the
network and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070005."

You shouldn't need any kind of network connection for installing windows.. what is it talking about/referring to?
Oh, and vista somehow screwed up my bios.
I can get back to it by putting the jumper in configuration mode, but it will only give me a few boot options even while the jumper is in normal mode.
It was never like that before all this.

Any similar scenarios?
I put a lot of $ into this first build of mine.. I need some answers.
I know there's a lot I left out, but if I can know what these error codes mean and how one would go about correcting them.. any help is greatly appreciated.

I'm willing to bet it's either ram, or an overheating component. Tear everything apart, and reseat it all. Check all connections, and make sure the cpu cooler is seated properly. The stock hsf takes quite a bit of pressure to install. If you didn't get all 4 pins in all the way, one may eventually pop out, causing heat problems.

 

[snafuthesane]

I'm willing to bet it's either ram, or an overheating component. Tear everything apart, and reseat it all. Check all connections, and make sure the cpu cooler is seated properly. The stock hsf takes quite a bit of pressure to install. If you didn't get all 4 pins in all the way, one may eventually pop out, causing heat problems.

It WAS a ram problem.
I had four G's in there.. took the two secondary ones out, and was able to load vista just fine. I haven't but them back in yet to see if they're still any good, but I'm just glad my mobo is fine.

Thank you everyone who responded with your suggestions, much appreciated!
*problem resolved*

 

[Firedomain]

snafuthesane: it wasn't vista x64 was it??? coz if it was then yer, only supports 3GB (i think) out of the box, then you have to apply a hotfix to let it run with 4GB again.
i had that problem when i installed vista x64.

 

[snafuthesane]

Why in the world doesn't vista show a progress bar in defrag??

They didn't think it was important?
I'd kinda like to know about how friggin long it's gonna take so I know when I can come back and play Crysis.. instead of watching it sit and tell me it *may* take a few hours.
There isn't even a tab for more details..
lol, is there any valid reason why they changed this?

 

[snafuthesane]

snafuthesane: it wasn't vista x64 was it??? coz if it was then yer, only supports 3GB (i think) out of the box, then you have to apply a hotfix to let it run with 4GB again.
i had that problem when i installed vista x64.

actually, no.. 32bit.
Weird, though.

 

[HPFREAK]

For more info about what processes aka services you can kill visit this sit it has a complete list of services at what they do
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm

 

[Triprift]

Just a little Vista tip for anyone who dont no to get task manager straight up press contol shift escape instead of crl alt delete.

 

[Greek]

Sound Issues casuing video playback to stutter

Hey guys,

im on vista and have gone back and forth for a while now, i gt bored of xp so went back on vista, i notice that when i play movies, mostly fivx and mkv files my movies has instant freezes and the sound messes up i wish i could give u a sample, basically the movie stutters with the sound stuttering too, i never had this problem when i went on vista before, just this last time, i have always installed vista the same way, so i cant see where i went wrong, ive got the 32bit version of vista, have installed vlc and divx codecs, and still not helping, i installed a codec pack but hasnt done the trick, this is rele bothering me because i watch movies everyday on the computer and with experience like that makes me want to go back to xp.

i noticed that my cpu does not go high when movies stutter its on normal 15-30 % load, what do you think the problem is? is my sound card messed up, do i need to reformat?

please reply if you can hlp or have any suggestions

 

[Firedomain]

thats really odd!!!!!!! sorry, i have no ideas... usually i can come up with something 2 try... but this time im pulling blanks...... your comp appears to be plenty fast for just watching movies!.....

hopefully someone who had this problem will be able to reply & help you out.

 

[Greek]

oh yher no doubt is fast enough. i think its something spiking it, i might try a new soundcard or something, it must be it.