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how do I save a notepad entry as a .reg file
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I am using windows vista 32bit operating system on a Dell inspiron 1525 laptop. Widows update stope working after a security update for windows vista sp2 was succeessfully downloaded and installedHave been trying to resolve a Vista 32bit windows update problem using the guidance provided in the answer to the "Missing windows installer service, vista sp2 64bit, cannot update anything" question. I can copy provided registry file to notepad but notepad only offers "txt file and all files" save options. I have tried to save using both options but get a "These are not registry files." response when attempting to import the the file into the regedit program. View this t…
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I have two computers, both running Vista home 64bit, recently installed Security Essentials on both. On both machines, Canon cameras worked fine before MSE was installed and stopped working after the install. Symptoms identical - in Device Manager, device status for the camera shows "Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)." Searching online I saw many references to deleting "UpperFilters" entry in registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlClass{EEC5AD98-8080-425F-922A-DABF3DE3F69A}, but there is no such entry for that key in either machine so I have not to…
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PC with Vista recently 'failed to play test tone'
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Dell Dimension E520 running vista home basicRan Dell Boot Up diagnostics test and speakers played but subwoofer didn't and reporter error 4E63:0F1BNo sound at all; Speakers not muted; harward checks indicate devices are working ok. Have re-installed drivers.Windows audio FIXIT didn't identify any problems.Believe the problem occurred following MS security update on 14th May 2012, but didn't realise that had no sound for a while and cannot boot from a prior period as no longer an option.Twin Altec Lancing speakers connect to multimedia subwoofer which in turn connects to the PC & play ok through sperate MP3 player View this thread
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I am getting a message "Files required to use windows update are no longer regestered or installed on computer, and when it trys to install and register it goes back to the beginning. I also get a error message when I start up my computer RPS.exe unable to locate componate AntiFR.dll was not found. I think I may have deleted MC Shield from my taskmanager, my computer is running very slow and my internet security suite from verizon wont activate. so I dont think I have any security on my computer at all.Please help is there a program that can scan and fix my issues? View this thread
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have sony vaio laptop w/ winxp home edition version 2002 w/ sp3 and windows update keeps trying to install Security Update for Windows XP (KB2676562)- it has downloaded without issue but fails to install repeatedly giving Error Code: 0x8007054F - have tried for over 6 weeks to find a solution without any luck -since microsoft list this as a critical security issue i would like to get it resolved- any help would be appreciated View this thread
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I try to install the updates, but keep coming up with these three that fail; Code 64C, 66A and 645. any help? View this thread
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xp home sp3 cannot update fixya offered for 0xC800042D and reports no issue and fixed...but it is not fixed and I get the following Website encountered a problem and cannot display today is June 8, 2012 at 9:48 PM...but this has been throughout the afternoon View this thread
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i received a message to say there was 1 important 'update' waiting to be installed that was two and a half hours ago it still hasn't completed View this thread
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My computer, Windows Vista Home Basic have failed to install SP2 persistently and I've tried to restart the three services: background intelligence, windows update, cryptographic services/ renaming catroot2 and softwaredistribution and rebooted the computer. When installed during safe mode, it failed. When installed through the standalone package, it failed; Cannot find object or property code error 0x80090024 CRYPT_E_NOT_FOUND. When installed through windows update, same error code. System File Checker report that the system have no violations and despite all of this sp2 remain unresolved. System Readiness Tool installed one update but barely helped me to install sp2…
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A while back, my computer was hit with a really bad strain of the Google virus and after removal, Windows Updates and System Restore no longer work. I tried downloading the updates manually from the Windows Update website manually using IE but I keep getting the following message: The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem. For self-help options: <ul> <li>Frequently Asked Questions </li><li>Find Solutions </li><li><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkID=9581" target="_blank">Windows Update Newsgroup</…
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Icon for update KB95440 & KB973688 remains in taskbar after download View this thread
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Windows XP Custom monitor uses 1366x768 I wrote a DTD to the registry that worked for two months of powering on and off the computer. Windows XP updated two days or so ago. Now my custom DTD is overwritten by the default values after every restart How do I keep windows from deleting my custom DTD? View this thread
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Installing Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.0 Service Pack 3 Winows XP FAILED :::I don't know what to do now View this thread
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i am trying to access my spyware. View this thread
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Why can't i find and download the microsoft windows defender offline beta? View this thread
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everyday it trys to update but cant.please find below the message i get. couldnt install Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2604092) View this thread
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PC games
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Will all the PC games I have bought over the last couple of years, and which I now play on Windows XP, play on Windows 7 or Windows 8, or do I just have to throw them all into the garbage? View this thread
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Вот три месяца не обновляется система, загруженые ранее три хотфикса просят не выключать компьютер и зависают до точки "Добро Пожаловать", причём это происходит как при загрузке компьютера , так и при его отключении, да ещё Windows Defender выскакивает с восклицательным знаком и объявлением того, что он не может защищать OS. View this thread
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I'm using Windows Vista Home Premium with SP2. I've tried running Fix It, but that did not resolve issue. View this thread
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Office 2010 Installation
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I partially installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 and got 2/3 CD's installed when I had to stop. I attempted to install the third CD today and I got the error message: Setup has stopped working. Description: Setup did not complete successfully. We are sorry for the inconvenience. More Details: Event Name: Office 12 Setup Signature 1: {10140000-0F00-0000-0000--0000000FF1CE} Signature 2: 14.0.4755.1000 Signature 3: X Signature 4: 1603 Signature 5: word.en-us/setup.xml Signature 6: X Signature 7: X OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3 Locale ID: 1033 LCID: 1033 I've also tried uninstalling everything and starting ov…