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Microsoft and Windows Service Pack 2
There have been issues surrounding Windows Vista
Home Premium and higher - where the installation of SVC PK 2 (short for Service Pack 2) has created problems where one is experiencing BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) aka "Crashes" and/or Programs failing to function or compatibility issues. Contacting Microsoft directly is the first step to do, follow them directly as they will work with you one on one (for every Windows OS (Operating System) is differing). Please HEED THIS: They will "interact" with you on your system, they are not intruding you or invasion of privacy; sometimes they can fix it from their end and if not, they will then email you with step-by-step of what to do; and will send you a CD/DVD of Service Pack 2 (both 32 bit aka x86 or 64 bit) in the mail. This will give you time to back up your files, documents, etc - on flash drive / card, rip on CD/DVD, etc - backing up everything you can as much as you can. If you have the original CD's / DVD's of the program(s), skip that area, don't back those up - but keep the file(s) folder and where you had them at - for example Program File: Paint Shop Pro X: My Files (for example) So you can put it back in there once you do a clean wipe out of your computer. You may also want to ask them how to keep and export your Windows Live / Outlook Mail (aka Hotmail) email addresses - if you use it, and they will provide info on that specifically as well (depending on how corrupt your system is - you might end up having to take a snippet or screen shot if it is corrupted). While this may sound "Scary" - but hitting that F-11 key to do a clean reboot of Windows Vista and higher does sound frightening, but be sure to print out all instructions (if your printer is corrupted, then email it to someone who has a printer and have them print out the email - because you are going to need it). FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS TO THE CORE! Read it and read it and read it again. While this will sound rather strange, to unplug your computer from the internet while in process, however, it is a good idea to download the latest version of any programs you have (updated versions - such as CCleaner, Adobe, etc - whether from CNet.com, ZDnet.com, filehippo.com - are the best). If you have FireFox - and save passwords because your memory is bad, it is a good idea to go to the tools, options, passwords and show passwords - and make a screen shot of this. Same applies with your Security System, if you can notify them (many are working with their customers due to the Vista - Service Pack 2 issues - will be glad to provide you the latest file via providing you the FTP link for you to download and save, and your key or passcode as well ... Store these in a safe place. I have undergone the same situation however, I had a split drive (Win 7 RC / RTM) and Vista Home Premium but my case was different. However, I've had individuals whom have emailed me with HELP! And it ranged from keyboard to USB to CD/DVD/Lightscribe/Blu-Ray Rom to you-name-it, like Prego - it was an issue. Every one was unique. Some could be resolved via Registry Editor others, had to be completely restored. WHY? It is because of critical flaws and security issues which have risen up - once you've obtained the new CD, which ever OS you have 32 bit (aka x86) or 64 bit; after the wipe out, do not freak out after having proceeded with the "brand new computer" process - and only to insert the Service Pack 2 disc and all of a sudden you are going through the same thing AGAIN??? :confused: You did not do anything wrong. After that has been installed; NOW you can install your programs and put your computer back together again and then plug it back to the internet (don't forget to set up your router and put yourself back to "PRIVATE" and going back to Windows Firewall to enable programs and if your Security requires it - to enable programs as well). I am fully aware this is more than one can swallow and sounds like time consuming, but it is actually faster this way than it is the other way around. And if you checked your update history you will also find less "junk and garbage" as well. (Major difference) Now you will experience the Windows Update and the frequent reboots - it is well worth it. I strongly recommend individuals on Windows Vista in Security to obtain Steady State 2.5 (latest version), it's free and well worth it. Many people do not even know it exists. You do not need to use everything that is there, but it acts as a "barricade" (think of it as a 200 feet barb wire) surrounding your computer. :D ==================== As of note - if you have Microsoft Office 2007 - Share- point Designer 2007 is FREE now - help yourself! I do not know how long Microsoft is going to let this be "free" - there are no strings attached at all, but there are a lot of downloads involved, so it does pay to have a folder and download first the main file to install it, and everything else into a download folder called Sharepoint Designer 2007 (I've got it all into a CD). It really comes in handy! But of course you didn't hear this one from me ... *grins* (MODS or Doc? May I be permitted to post direct links so that people can click to download the Security and Sharepoint and other things of importance? If so - I will post back on the board and of each one ... so folks can help themselves and be more secured. THANKS!) |
Addendum ....
As of note - I am a former certified Microsoft
and IT Tech from decades ago ---> I still do BETA work for them. Therefore, I have vast knowledge of the past and what is to come, moreover, some programs that I am currently in BETA - cannot be yet disclosed ... but soon you will know, but I can definitely tell you ---> Microsoft has turned around with a MASSIVE IMPROVEMENT more ways than one ... But one thing I can tell you is ... keep your eyes for the newest BING to come out this Fall - which will be better than ever; while I used to use Google all the time for years - I'm finding myself using BING because it's direct and current - sparing me the lag of finding the specs and specifics. This means eliminations of "aged" and "no longer valid" websites (I know this sounds odd, but why is it still in Google if the website is no longer valid?) .... However - I won't spoil the surprise in the newest BING that comes out - but who knows, you just might say " B I N G O ! " :yahoo: |
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Microsoft Security & Steady State (latest) for XP, Vista & Win 7
I did err - Steady State is ALSO FOR XP not just for
Vista (and Win 7 - for it worked under the BETA). Microsoft Steady State 2.5 (XP, Vista, Win 7) and Microsoft Security Homepage (For XP, Vista, and Win 7) |
Microsoft Sharepoint Designer 2007 *See Note in Message*
Please realize this goes alongside with Microsoft 2007
Office - for those who do not have SHAREPOINT DESIGNER 2007 with their Microsoft 2007 and YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED - you can download this; *** NOTE: I have had people who has Microsoft 2000 the oldest version (Works) and some were able to use it and some were unable to. And Microsoft Works 6.0 and higher (XP version) - all were able to use Share- point ... HOWEVER OF NOTE: I must put emphasis I do not know what OS (operating system) they are using nor anything else for that matter *** ** SPECIAL NOTE ** There are many downloads to this Sharepoint and some DO require some Visual Studios 2007 which "you might get by with the Visual Express Download" (Some of us were, some of us were not) - the system will work irregardless, but it does help to bookmark the main page and to heed the lower bottom links of "People who downloaded this also downloaded ...." Understand that some are "Zipped, ISO, Rar Files" and some are documents and there is one stand alone (PLEASE download this stand alone it goes with it). It does pay to download the below first and install it, THEN click create a folder (if you have a flash drive or card with at least 8 GB or higher move the downloads over there for you can always rip them to the DVD disc later) and call it Sharepoint 2007 or Sharepoint Designer 2007 and include the one you just downloaded below. Sometimes when you install it, it will tell you that you will need this program installed FIRST and unfortunately you can't "copy and paste" so write it down or do a snippet, screen shot, or something - so you can type it up and go to (I have provided the link BELOW the Sharepoint) - Microsoft Download Center and type it in the Search Box - so you can get the file you want direct- ly without having a long page of yadda, yadda, yaddas. NOTE: Windows Update will automatically update - so do not worry about "updating" anything - once you have installed it. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ---> Download that free Sharepoint Designer Trainer and plus bookmarking their website as well (you will see it Sharepoint Homepage) link there in various places. ----- ALL YOURS --- FREE --- NO STRINGS ATTACHED --- But for how long? :confused: So snatch it while you can! Microsoft SHAREPOINT DESIGNER 2007 BOOKMARK THIS because this comes in handy! Microsoft Download Center You can read the front "Headline News" Or use the "A to Z" or use the Advanced Search. (Advanced Search is recommended if you know the exact product name.) This works for XP, Vista, and Win 7. |
Am I running a 32 bit (aka x86) or 64 bit Windows?
To avoid CONFUSIONS:
:confused: x86 = 32 bit 64 = 64 bit If you do not know your OS (Operating System) check your manual or check your System via the Start - Menu - Control Panel - using one of these: Personalization and Tools -OR- System - Or - Device Manager They will show you which one you are running if it is not showing on front, side, back of your computer or if it came with a manual - does not imply there. Also you will know even more about your computer in there as well. If you have CCleaner( a cleaning program that is free ) your whole system information is right there on the upper left. I do recommend this program as it is exceptionally popular and does a wonderful job of cleaning up cache, temp, etc - files. You don't have to download this - but you can if you would like to, it has the option also to check and clean out your registry and fix it as well as Add/Remove and Win Restore features too! I have been using this program since it was wearing diapers! :D |
My computer did the update last night. It took awhile but went ok. It's running fine today so far. It's a pretty fast computer that I bought with Vista when it first came out. Didn't work so well at first though, there were several items I needed to replace because of incompatibility issues, my digital camera, printer and scanner. :rolleyes: They were all old anyway but sheesh!
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Don't give up!
That is okay - I have old programs, don't can the
programs yet ... but contact Microsoft and follow up with them - there have been Win Svc Pk 2 issues and as well as compatibility issues. I can run Win 95 to Vista Programs - without anymore problems since after having done all we could; the disc resolved it. Remember - everyone's OS is different, so it is best to go directly to the Microsoft Tech directly and enabling them to go through your computer. I encourage you to. You can do that by going to the Microsoft And contact them. I have Sony 2.1 MP and it works now, and believe it or not the SVC PK 2 actually caused my Vista Home Premium to blow up CD/DVD and Blu-Rays in my Rom Drive - even though we did as much we could in the Registry Editor (myself first, then them). YES it blew up discs! *laughing* I know it isn't funny - but it is now - considering I have never been around a Drive that caused explosions in the CD/DVD (light scribe / blu-ray) drive. You can imagine how bewildered I was! :rolleyes: |
Question from a Member about BING
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There is IE8 and IE8 Optimizer. If your friend, perhaps, has Windows Ultimate or a full fledged Microsoft Office Suite (which has all the goodies galore and expensive) - the chances are, they have been updated and their IE8 has changed to Optimizer making it appear that "BING" has changed, when in reality is actually an MSN Toolbar that can be switched to BING - plus you have the ability to change colors and other features as well. Another way to obtain this is having Windows Live. If you have Windows Live and it does not appear to have been updated - you can "repair" it by going to your Add/Remove in Control Panel in either Windows Essentials or Windows Live Upload Tool - clicking on that and "unistall" will cause the program to pop up giving you the options to repair it - which I strongly recommend as it will also update everything as well as including new features Microsoft may have that you do not currently have installed. {Don't ask why it isn't in the Windows Update frequently as it should be - I haven't understood that part.} =============== Here is Windows Live Homepage You will be surprised what all is available and yes, Windows Live Mail and Outlook work together, but Windows Live Mail is more secure, but there's much more to Windows Live than you can imagine! Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Writer (great for Blogs), SkyDrive, latest Messenger, and so much more - and YOU get to select the ones YOU WANT. :D Windows Live Freebies - REALLY! |
Regarding Cameras, Scanners, Printers, etc...
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and here's something I would like to know; do you check with your manufacturer of your printer and/or scanner for updates and patches? For example - Brother has tons of updates and patches for Svc Pk 2, Epson does too, likewise so do many others. Another issue regarding cameras - you need to go to the manufacturer for the updates, patches, etc. THESE HAVE TO BE PERFORMED MANUALLY AND ARE NOT ALWAYS INCLUDED WITH WINDOWS UPDATE (although sometimes they DO show up on Windows Update - but not always). So head to their website ... If your printer or scanner was a Brother, and you've registered it - you can go to www.brother.com and go right in and download the necessary files that are needed for your specific make and model. (The above was an example) As for compatibility - this should be on by default, and to run it in compatibility mode here is how to do it: Go to C:\ (C drive) Program Files (Let's pretend your Camera is a Nikon 1.0 Pixel) On the opposite side - you will see all the Programs there - and right click on Nikon - and then the option tabs will show up and the compatibility. If you knew it ran fine in Windows ME Svc Pk (whatever it displays) then click on that option - and there will be a menu below that giving you further options. Such as run in 640x800 mode, Run in 254 mode, etc. Leave them unchecked first - and click OK. REBOOT computer completely Then start the camera, and give it a try and see how it functions, if that fails, I strongly recommend to run it in the 640x800 mode. After following the above footsteps ... Which will cause the Vista screen to automatically go "Basic Mode" and enlarge to that old mode when you use it. You may or may not have to reboot the computer, but I recommend another reboot before trying the camera again. This should correct the problem. Only do this if there are no updates, patches, support, etc - for that specific product / program. Yes, you will get a notification that the "system is running in compatibility mode". Once you have completed it. Most of the time pressing Alt, Cntl and Del - to close that program you were using will set your computer back to its original settings, if not, rebooting the computer resets it. ----------------------------- I am fully aware there are programs that are just too good to be tossed aside and is worth the trouble of running in compatibility mode and there just isn't anything out there to replace it (defunct). OR it is "old faithful" - still running good, so in my own humble opinion (mine, no one else) - yes, it's worth keeping and holding on to it if it's not broken - still working, tried and true ... don't give it the boot. Even I have a Sony 2.1 MP and Sony 8.1 MP, and yet the Sony 2.1 MP runs in Compatibility mode, it's worth the hassle. If you have the patience of a saint, and have it configured up properly; it will work. Even under the Win 7 mode (BETA) - the Sony 2.1 was working fine under Win 7 so you can expect that to be functioning there too. :) Hope these information gives you a whole view point of generalization. If you have problems, feel free to post it here or PM me and I can try to assist you in finding the patch / update. Or the correct website to find it. |
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