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Hi, I only yesterday upgraded my Windows Vista HP PC to Windows 8 Pro and to be honest it was nothing but trouble up to now, for on like every second reboot there appears to be some random problem; what I've encountered so far: - Damaged iso (I had to redownload the product so I could install it) - Sudden driver incompatibility (on the 3rd reboot suddenly I got a black screen before reaching the lock screen, after endless messing around with the BootCD and some research I finally found the latest Nvidia driver to be to blame (although it worked fine the last two times), so using a modification of this trick I found (I'd post the link if I was allowed to) I managed to un- and reinstall it in Windows 7 compatibility mode (the trick involves modifying C:BootBCD to feature a second OS, so the selection screen including options such as safemode shows up) - Locked Desktop-App (when I tried to start Windows Update it launched into the taskbar(?, whats the correct term for that btw?) on the left side of the screen, nothing else happened, all I could do is right-click and end it, afterwards I was locked on the start screen, I could still start apps and see them in the preview but no matter what, I could not switch back into the Desktop-App, nor start any "outside-of-the-desktop-app"-apps or -settings. Funny thing is, it was fixed after I tried to log off (notepad's "save changes?"-dialog prevented that from actually happening)) - now thet I finallygot all the apps I need, most of the settings set: I can't log on, as starting with the OS-selection screen (where I get to choose from the actual Windows 8 or my manually created copy with safemode enabled) Windows won't accept any input whatsoever (neither using USB-, nor PS/2- mouse/keyboard). All of which are fully functional, as all of them work fine in the BIOS and the BootCD. Please let me know if you have any idea on how to solve this, after all this I just want to start using Windows 8 finally. (Also let me know if you need any additional information on my system :) ) PS: also if this happens to be in the wrong forum, feel free to move to where it belongs ;) View the full article

Just recently got myself a Microsoft Surface Pro (128 GB), enjoying it as a replacement to my laptop, but while carrying out some first time setup like I do on fresh installation of Windows, I bumped into an unusual situation; I can't perform a full system image backup of my Surface Pro. The error occurred in the middle of a backup process and it stated the following: Check your backup Windows Backup skipped backing up system image because one of the critical volumes is not having enough free space. Free up some space by deleting unnecessary files and try again. Funny thing is, I'm backing up to a 1.5 TB external HDD; that is more than enough to hold 128 GB of data. Did some googling and found that it has something to do with the SOURCE partitions not being big enough to store some volume shadow copy files during the backup. Any suggestions on the best way to fix this? View the full article

Quick timeline: Bought PC from PC world it came with windows installed. I reformat my hardrive and now it is saying my windows is not Genuine. How do I get it work again? Here is the info for those who know what it all means: Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data--> Validation Code: 50 Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0 Windows Product Key: *****-*****-WJ2H8-R6B6D-7QJB7 Windows Product Key Hash: ckKNc+BBPDWmo1LUlOkraNjlQ34= Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00006 Windows Product ID Type: 2 Windows License Type: OEM SLP Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003 ID: {8AFD900E-3281-4944-8035-5A2AB19ECF2B}(1) Is Admin: Yes TestCab: 0x0 LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Product Name: Windows 7 Home Premium Architecture: 0x00000009 Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431 TTS Error: Validation Diagnostic: Resolution Status: N/A Vista WgaER Data--> ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Windows XP Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 File Exists: No Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Data--> Office Status: 102 Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - 100 Genuine OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002 Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Office Diagnostics: 77F760FE-153-80070002_7E90FEE8-175-80070002_025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_B4D0AA8B-920-80070057 Browser Data--> Proxy settings: N/A User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32) Default Browser: C:Program Files (x86)GoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled Active scripting: Allowed Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed File Scan Data--> Other data--> Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{8AFD900E-3281-4944-8035-5A2AB19ECF2B}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-7QJB7</PKey><PID>00359-OEM-8992687-00006</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-2343866922-225521472-2565539843</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>To be filled by O.E.M.</Manufacturer><Model>To be filled by O.E.M.</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>0311</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="7"/><Date>20120517000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>E4813B07018400FC</HWID><UserLCID>0809</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>GMT Standard Time(GMT+00:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM/><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>102</Result><Products><Product GUID="{91120000-002F-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><PidType>19</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Id="16" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="18" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="1B" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="A1" Version="12" Result="100"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults> Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002 Licensing Data--> Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514 Name: Windows® 7, HomePremium edition Description: Windows Operating System - Windows® 7, OEM_SLP channel Activation ID: d2c04e90-c3dd-4260-b0f3-f845f5d27d64 Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f Extended PID: 00359-00178-926-800006-02-1033-7600.0000-3012009 Installation ID: 020314702575837172976290717633742875397146664680803121 Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338 Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339 Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341 Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340 Partial Product Key: 7QJB7 License Status: Notification Notification Reason: 0xC004F057. Remaining Windows rearm count: 3 Trusted time: 15/02/2013 16:49:34 Windows Activation Technologies--> HrOffline: 0x00000000 HrOnline: 0xC004C533 HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000 Event Time Stamp: 2:15:2013 16:38 ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395 Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395 HealthStatus Bitmask Output: HWID Data--> HWID Hash Current: MgAAAAEAAwABAAEAAAACAAAAAgABAAEAln1+4L7PRlJ0xGTH6saoGoqbMqgYKMJeyGA= OEM Activation 1.0 Data--> N/A OEM Activation 2.0 Data--> BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes, but no SLIC table Windows marker version: N/A OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: N/A BIOS Information: ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value APIC ALASKA A M I FACP ALASKA A M I HPET ALASKA A M I MCFG ALASKA A M I FPDT ALASKA A M I BGRT ALASKA A M I SSDT AMD POWERNOW View the thread

Hi how do i get rid of the metro start screen and boot directly into my desktop And also how do i turn on the start button as ive been use to since windows first began The new start screen is a gastly gimmick looks awfull and is not easy to get around. I cant stand gimmicks and clutered screens I cant believe that Microsoft who boasts about making everyday usage on a PC easier removed user choice View the full article

I know there are already a few threads related to monitor detection problems, but my issue seems to be somewhat unique... I'm running an HP p2-1394 and two AOC 2243W (21") monitors. Most of the time I have no problems, but every so often, my second monitor decides to quit working. Sometimes it occurs after Windows updates automatically, sometimes just randomly when I boot up. Both monitors appear to be detected when I look at the display settings, but the problematic monitor will read "No Signal" when I turn it on (it turns on with the computer when I boot up, but then shuts itself off once the login screen comes up). Under "Devices & Printers" >> AOC2243 (the monitor) >> Properties >> Hardware >> Properties: it reads "This device is working properly" The Driver Date is 3/18/2010, and version 1.0.0.0, and the "Update Driver" button is not active/available. Troubleshooting identifies no problems. Oddly, after I've rebooted a random number of times and/or just waited a random amount of time, the monitor just comes back to life. There seems to be no method to this madness. It seems that it's got to be a driver issue, but the inactivity of the "Update Driver" options tells me otherwise...what the heck is going on? Thanks ahead of time for any help. View the full article

On my home Win 8 system C:Users is shared to Everyone (Full Control) and NTFS restricted to Everyone (ReadExecute, List). On my business system I also have a Users home directory and no one but myself (and Network Admins) can access it. What are the "right" permissions for that directory? TIA, edm2 View the full article

hi, I'm using a HP Pavilion p6 2310ef with Win 8 How to tell this PC to boot on the CD drive ? thanks View the full article

Why I could not open the microsoft excel files and related files in my USB drive which I coul open easily before at any time? Please help to fix the problem as soon as possible. View the thread

Hi, Is there any specific process to install Win 7 on a partition beside Win 8 partition on the same PC? Thanks View the full article

Hi have had to change my email address how do I change my old one to my new one on windows 8 and get the email tile to show the new email, thanks for your help. Nick View the full article

How do I stop email from downloading automatically. I don't want any email in my inbox unless I request to receive it. View the thread

Having installed update (KB2799494), I am repeatedly asked to shutdown computer to take effect. Each time I do, I'm unable to put computer in sleep mode as it wants me to shutdown, again, for update to take effect? View this thread

What size in GB should the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system be? View the thread

Have noticed a design problem with Windows 8 When you install some software which then asks for a reboot to complete installation - you say yes and it reboots fine, but installation doesn't automatically continue after you log back on UNTIL you click Desktop again This is okay for us who work in IT, but could be confusing for other users Surely installation should pop up and continue whether at desktop or windows 8 start screen Looks like this issue is that UAC is waiting for you to say yes to continue - and the UAC prompt doesn't appear on Start Screen - so as soon as you click Desktop the UAC prompt is flashing in the taskbar waiting for you Darren Rose View the full article

Hallo allemaal, Ik kan helemaal niks meer downloaden. Geen document wat ik binnen krijg, Java , Firefox bijvoorbeeld. Dit geld ook als ik het vanuit een andere browser probeer. Als ik op downloaden klik gebeurd er niks. Alleen een laden tekentje bij de cursor en linksonderin wachten op...... normaal had ik hier geen last van. Kan iemand mij helpen?> alvast bedankt View the thread

Hello, On my new PC: HP Pavilion p6-2310 supplied with Win 8 64 bits, I added 3 partitions. So I had the following partitions: (from left to right) 1 Go Not allocated 360 Mo (System EFI) Win8 (C:) with Win 8 installed Win7 (G:) XP (H:) Data (J:) Recovery (D:) After I launch the install of Win 7 on the partition next to Win 8, the system rebooted and I got a black screen with the test: (translation from French) : =========================================== Windows boot manager A recent change to the hardware or to the software could have installed an incorrectly signed file or a damaged one… To pursue you enquiry, press Enter. File: $windows.~BTWindowssystem32Winload.efi Status: 0xc0000428 The digital sign of this file could not be checked. ============================================ I got also a very fleeting message which said approximately: "Your partitions are not in a good order" I fact, after the trial (and failure) of installation Win 7, my partitions are in the following order: 1 Go Not allocated 360 Mo (System EFI) Win8 (C:) with Win 8 installed Data (I:) Win7(H:) XP (G:) Recovery (D) So the "Data" partition moved between Win8 and Win7. I don't want to pursue any enquery, I just want to install Win7 on a partition beside Win8. What is wrong? Thanks for your help View the full article

Since I have windows 8 are my landscape photos automatically upright. I could adapt this used in windows viewer instance, but this no longer works. Now I need a special program startup (Ashampoo Photo Commander) to the pictures properly set. This is due to the placement of the photos on the internet. Is there something in windows 8 possible that the photos can be displayed as the digital camera coming and that I can put it himself? The pictures are in Windows automatically "correct" error when I upload them they are wrong. Very very annoying. In previous versions of Windows, I had no problems here. I understand than Windows 8 look at the exif data. Sincerely Piet Manders View the full article

Hello, I have a Samsung r700 laptop and have re-installed windows (following a crash) from rescue disc-all, ok there, but when I install drivers from samsung media disc they load (after a long while) and I am then asked to re-boot then press finish button. I do that and laptop says shutting down and then it seems try to start up. I then have a grey screen but even after 12 hours nothing happens. I then switched off and can only start back up in safe mode. Any ideas how I can fix this. OT:Re-booting problem Thanks View this thread

salve a tutti!..ieri ho formattato il pc win7 è mi succede spesso che ad un tratto il monitori scompare x poi apparire subito con seguente( notificil driver video a smesso di rispondere ed è stato ripristinatoa)..che fare? grazie View the thread

on 12/5/2012 I updated windows 7 to windows 8 online from the Microsoft.com website. after about a month the key was deleted and it asked me for the activation ket but I have the back up disk that was sent but I don't have an activation key to re-install windows 8 pro. View the full article

I have recently upgraded my computer from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. I am now having problems with my anti-virus which I have had on this computer for 4 years. For some reason McAfee is not compatable with this new version of Windows 7 Ultimate. Has anyone else run into this problem? View the thread

Some time ago I built a PC with a Windows 7 64 bit operating system with an ASrock 880GMH/USB3 R2.0 motherboard fitted with an AMD Athlon II X 2 260 processor 3.20 GHz which has had an intermittent fault all its life, the fault is that it intermittently does not detect the monitor, when it does that then I have to shut the computer down with the power button as there is a blank screen, once I do that then it will boot up normally for some time, then it happens again, I have worked on this problem for far too long and have decided to change my motherboard and processor, what I wish to know is, "will it affect my Hard drive" I have a recovery disk as well as a system image and file and folder backed up on an external drive, it is not long ago that I fitted a new larger hard drive and did a clean install, so it does not appear to have anything to do with the hard drive, I would prefer not to have to do another clean install as you have to reactivate and I already have reactivated once recently. Cheers Wullie Wet View the thread

A partner has decided to provide O365 SKU ( SharePoint Online and Exchange Online ) federated with Multi-Tenant Hosted Lync instead of using Lync Online due to some regulatory issues. Can anybody point out what capabilities might go missing in the integration of lync, sharepoint, exchange as a result of this federation. View this thread

I was asked to give them access to my computer because Microsoft had detected a serious virus coming from my computer that was infecting other computers. The call sounded suspect, like a sweatbox call centre with people who had East Indian accents. I asked for their telephone number to prove they were from Microsoft and I was given 16143889092 when I called them back it didn't sound like a professional service. I recall coming across this group of people when I installed some Macafee software and was having problems. How is it no one can shut these guys down from misrepresenting themselves? View this thread

I have the Vista operating system and am using Windows Mail for e-mail. Messages are mysteriously disappearing from my inbox when I am viewing my e-mail inbox. I can move them to the deleted box and they remain and they are ok when I am out of e-mail View this thread