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My computer shut down during download/install of .NET 3.5 for Windows 8 and now the files are corrupt. Every time an app needs .NET 2 - 3.5, it asks if I want to install these features. I click "yes" but every time it tells me the "component store has been corrupted." It doesn't tell me where the files are located, and when I click "Tell me how to solve this problem" the button doesn't do anything! I've searched Google and my computer to try and find the files and delete them, but I can't. I tried enabling .NET 3.5 as a feature on my computer as per some other threads but the exact same error message as described above shows up, without any help for how to fix the problem. I will be reverting to Windows 7 if this isn't an easy fix. View this thread

I have a computer installed Windows 7 64-bit version, and I want to install MSE so I visit the Microsoft website here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download Each time after clicking the 'Download' button the website fetch me a 32-bit MSE install file. Of course I cannot install it on my computer, I need a 64-bit version. Why cannot the Microsoft website detect my OS type correctly? On another computer the website can detect the 64-bit OS correctly and fetch a 64-bit MSE downloading, but on my computer it cannot detect my OS correctly. And, Seriously speaking, I am not a stupid user, I know the difference between 64-bit and 32-bit. WHY the Microsoft website do not provide links directly for 64-bit and 32-bit versions of MSE? If Microsoft website provide such links of course I will choose the 64-bit version as I need. But now I have no way to get a 64-bit MSE. This is really the design mistake that not friendly enough to the customer. View this thread

Hello again, I am somewhat a tad confused, I asked if I needed to add another anti-virus program on top of M-softEssentials, such as Kapresky, I understood MSE has its own protection and installing another anti-virus program would be overlapping protection & potentially could cause problems. I just replaced my hardrive on a newer HP desktop that came w/Win7. The shop installed a fresh Win7 which was authenticated with my code on the PC sticker. They did not install MSE for whatever reason, so I went ahead and downloaded the real MSE SP1 from M-soft, & my system runs peachy, hence my hesitance to install a new Kapresky anti-virus program I bought thinking it was necessary to be fully protected. I was advised to download a MSE w/security link. After reading all the posts, I am no longer sure if the MSE SP1 I downloaded has decent anti-virus protection, or is there an extra download I still need which will give me full protection. Is MSE SP1 complete with antivirus protection, or do I need to download another supplement to my MSE SP1 to enhance the protection it already comes with? thanks for any info that can clear my concerns of missing something from MSE SP1 that will give me full protection. regards, boulonman View this thread

need a manual to print out. View this thread

I have been trying to update my 64 bit lap top and desktop (both Windows 7) On the laptop, windows update won't launch at all, it keeps telling me to restart.... I have turned off and turned back on the updater via net stop msiserver feature... which doesn't matter. I can't find an article that will help get the updater running on my laptop. On my desktop, important updates fail to install, time and time again... for no reason other than the error listed above. I have turned off the firewall and antivirus. That doesn't help. Once it befriefly said I was up to date before it flashed to the screen saying updates failed. I managed to get 5 of the 18 that wouldn't install by trial and error of trying to install them one at a time.... Most of them fail one at a time or together with the Code 80070641. Any help would be appreciated. I have found one other article in the data base that I followed that did not help either. View this thread

My new laptop keeps giving me a message that windows needs to update but when it does, it will not load past 12% and will attempt to restart after about an hour. At this point I can't get the computer to do anything except refigure at 12% because it reverts back to resuming updates. At this point the laptop is useless. How do I fix this?! View this thread

Windows7 Update Error C0000022 Most Recent Check For Updates: Never Updates Were Installed: Never View this thread

Microsoft are now too big to help potential customers, so I'll try here. InMy upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 it tells me that loads of stuff (mostly Microsoft software) won't work but the links it gives me for more ddetails go to a totally inrelated subject.s Quite simple stuff, but it seems to defeat Microsoft. If anyone from Microsoft reads this (which I doubt), what am I supposed to do? Everybody that I know says to stay well clear of Windows 8. I will do because it looks like rubbish to me, when it cannot tell you how to deal with these issue: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Microsoft Corporation Solution available Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 ENU Microsoft Corporation, Version 3.5.5386.0 Update available Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 for Devices ENU Microsoft Corporation, Version 3.5.5386.0 Update available Microsoft SQL Server Database Publishing Wizard 1.2 Microsoft Corporation, Version 1.2.0.0 Paid update available Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English) Microsoft Corporation, Version 9.00.5000.00 Solution available Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Remote Debugger - ENU Microsoft Corporation, Version 9.0 Paid update available Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 Development Edition - ENU Microsoft Corporation, Version 9.0 Solution available View this thread

Hello, I am running Windows 7 and have 26 updates that are either "recommended" or "important" that fail to install upon my computer's restart. The installation during shutdown goes fine, I guess, but during the "confirguing Windows updates" part of the restart process, I can't get passed 15% before an error message of "Failure to install windows updates" comes up. The error code that updates reports is 80071A90. I have tried turning off/on my McAfee firewall, the automatic fix tool from Microsoft, as well as trying to download and install several of the failed updates through the MS website; each time there is an error message saying that he update "does not apply to my computer." Please help me out as this is getting seriously annoying and I might actually miss out on some important updates. Thank you, -G View this thread

I have a brand new HP Pavilion g6 with Windows 8. Today, I turned it on, and it went directly to a screen that said "Configuring Windows Updates. 1%. Do not turn off your computer." It stopped at 12% and did not change for a very long time, so I looked online and found out that I'm not the only one with this problem. I turned off my computer, turned it back on, and got into safe mode. I can get to this screen: http://0.tqn.com/d/pcsupport/1/0/i/I/-/-/1.png and this screen: http://www2.windows7hacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Boot-to-Safe-Mode-Troubleshoot-Advanced-options.png and this one: http://www.faqforge.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Screenshot-8.png I don't know what to do with those options to fix it. I already tried turning it off and back on, "continue," and "automatic repair." Please help. Tell me what I can do. View this thread

I don't know if this was one of the recent updates from Microsoft or not, but I keep getting a pop up for the Media Gallery installation on my Sony VAIO laptop. It compiles the Media Gallery then afterwards it asks for a CD, which I don't have, for the installation. This thing never goes away, no matter how many times I click 'cancel'. Can someone help me please? View this thread

I keep getting a warning that my Microsoft Security Essesntials is potentially unprotected. It states that I have not updated current virus and spyware threats although I have automatic updates selected plus I manually update them. I have uninstalled and re-installed MIcrosoft Security Essentials but the problem continues. I do not have any other anti virus on my computer. The only strange thing I see is that it states "last updated 12.30.2012" which is a month away. Please advise how I can fix this problem. Thank you. View this thread

Hi when I put a page in say google I get redirected to adds for **** etc can anyone tell me a simple solution Im not very good on computer thanks? View this thread

After trying everything, Babylon still keeps coming up as my home page. How can I get rid of it for good? View this thread

Hi y'all, This my first time around w/Win 7/Premium. So far it looks pretty solid, I am wondering if the update: Windows Essential, SP1 Windows Defender security is all need for security, does it have a Anti-Virus built in? Or is it absolutely necessary to purchase & install another anti-virus (Norton or Kaspersky)? I have a new Kaspersky software disk that came with my refurbished PC, but I am a little concerned that it will cause a conflict w/OEM security & slow down my downloads..etc since it has to check every single thing that comes in, & goes out. Can anybody tell me what my risks are just keeping my OEM W/7 w/win.def. as security. (I have always had past problems w/anti-virus software.) I'm starting to wonder M-soft must have built some anti-virus software in their Win7 which they designed so well. Could the well known big anti-virus software makers be using scare-tactics to force their product on us, & giving a kick-back to M-soft for every antivirus program sold? I don't mean to sound like a conspiracy nut, I just wonder if I really need to go plunk down another 200$ on top of my brand new PC w/supposedly the best O.S yet. Sure would feel better not installing it if anybody can explain what windows defender does & doesn't do. Thanks for any info, regards, boulonman View this thread

Can I run Windows Defender and Avast Free Antivirus (version 7.0.1474.0) in Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit? View this thread

Recently removed PC Tools anti spyware and updated Microsoft Security essentials. Receive message "Security Essentials isn't monitoring your pC because the program's service stopped. You should restart it now. After clicking on the "Start Now" button, receive error code 0x80070424 "The specified service does not exist as an installed service. View this thread

What I really need to know is, what does Program Files Elevated mean? View this thread

My Window Updates have not been installing correctly for awhile now. Anytime I had an update I would install it and move on. Lately every time I try to update, I install the updates and during part 3 of 3 my installs are not configured correctly. In my Windows Update History all the status for the updates are failed. I am currently using Windows Vista and for sucurity I am using Microsoft Security Essentials. Here is a list of all the updates my computer wants me to install: Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2618451) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2761451) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 (KB2604094) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 (KB2656374) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 (KB2686833) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 (KB2729453) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 (KB2604105) Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 (KB2656409) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2598479) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2619339) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2620712) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2621440) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2631813) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2644615) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2645640) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2646524) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2653956) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2654428) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2655992) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2658846) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2659262) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2660649) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2676562) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2685939) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2688338) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2690533) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2691442) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2712808) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2719985) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2727528) Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2761226) Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [April 2012] (KB905866) Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2661254) Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2679255) Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2718704) Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2749655) Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2756822) Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2736233) I am not skilled in fixing my own computer, so any help would be awesome. Also the Microsoft Fix It program won't work on my computer either. I tried. Thanks to anyone who can help! View this thread

I was playing with a system utility program and decided I didn't like it so I uninstalled. Several days went by before I noticed anything wrong. Now my window update buttons are missing from start/all programs/windows update, and Internet explorer/tools/windows update. When I do a windows update I get a error message "windows update was disabled by your system administrator". If I set update to automatic it works just fine. I have preferred to do windows update manually so it doesn't interrupt me wile I am doing something. I have been in contact with the software tech support and they tell me to do virus scans. I ran malwarebytes, didn't find anything. Kaspersky did find some problems and cleaned them off. I've been in contact with Kaspersky tech forum and they give me a clean bill of health. Neither of the two seem to be much help to fix the problem. I can't know this but I don't think what ever Kaspersky found in my firefox cache caused this. Can you help me fix this? Thanks Windows XP Pro Internet Explorer 8 Also I am logged in an admin account View this thread

Hello, I am running Windows 7 along with Windows Server 2008 (dual boot) on my laptop. I am currently performing a full scan with Windows Security Essentials in Windows 7 but it is taking a long time and I need to switch to my other OS to do some work. If I restart and switch to the other OS will the scan resume when I switch back to Windows 7 or will I need to start all over again? Thanks, Scott View this thread

I want upgrade my Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 8 Pro. While upgrading the upgrade assistant is asking for "Promo Code". What is the "Promo Code" and how could i get it? View this thread

the title is a error code not a update i cannot download any updates on my old windows exp pc which i need untill i build my windows 8 pc it has something to do with windows installer-- problem is i can build them better than i can run them View this thread

The WindowsUpdate for Windows 7 doesn't function properly, I have set it to automatically update, performed a computer new start and 30 minutes later there is a PC-Problem saying that WindowsUpdate is deactivated. I have also attempted thru services.msc and then I get a error code 0x8007277a and the process is discontinued. I need help, who can help me? View this thread

upgraded to windows 8 and am happy with that, also many useful apps one of which the aforementioned multimedia 8 .it has captured all my installed music and displays all well complete with album covers and each individual song title .....but the screen goes black when a record is selected ,,nothing will play ??what do I need to get this app to work well ?? I am in UK View this thread