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MSE fails to install due to "missing SP2 update"
by Guest RussellRanshaw- 0 replies
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I recently purchased a "refurbished" IBM/Leveno T61 laptop. It came with Windows XP Pro installed, but with no security software. On startup, I am warned that there is no virus checking software loaded, and I am directed to install MSE. I kept trying to do so, but was repeately informed that my computer lacked necessary updates. Every time I shut down there would be updated. I'd restart, try again to install MSE, and get the same failure. Eventually, the failure changed to "missing a necessary SP2 update". I have noticed no additional updates at shut down. Where to from here? Continue reading...
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windows 7 upgrade product key
by Guest rmeron- 0 replies
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My Sony vgnz790dlx came with a Windows 7 upgrade CD. After I installed the upgrade and entered the product key, I got a message that it was an invalid product key. How can I get a new product key since I paid for the program and have the product key which came with the CD, but it is not accepted by my notebook. How do I ask and to whom, to get a replacement product key. Thanks Continue reading...
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Hello All, I have a welknown problem which also have been discussed here, but I can't get it solved. I installed MDT2012 Beta 2 and imported OS's into the workbench (I have as well installed the WAIK SP1 supplement), but I get the welknown error when trying to update the deploymentshare: Changes have been made, boot image will be updated. Windows PE WIM C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\PETools\amd64\winpe.wim will be used. Unable to mount the WIM, so the update process cannot continue. My wimgapi.dll is located both in c:\windows\system32\ folder and in c:\program files\windows imaging\ folder. Both with the same build: 6.1.7600.16385. Can anyone tell me where …
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WINDOWS UPGRADE KEY INVALID OR OLD
by Guest guinwallace- 0 replies
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I UNDERSTAND ONE SHOULD USE THE UPGRADE KEY, FOUND ON THE BACKS OF LAPTOPS, TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 7. I NEVER DID THIS. OVER THE PAST YEAR I HAVE TRIED TO USE THE KEY PROVIDED, BUT IT TELLS ME IT IS INVALID. IS IT BECAUSE 30 DAYS HAVE PASSED, OR BECAUSE I NEED TO BE RE-ISSUED ANOTHER ONE. I PAID OVER $850 FOR A LAPTOP, BUT SEEM TO GET FULL USE OF THE WINDOWS 7 APPLICATIONS. SHOULD I HAVE THE LATEST IN MS WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ETC. CAN ANOTHER 25-DIGIT CODE BE ISSUED TO ME? Continue reading...
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"Did You know?" in Help and Support Center not auto-updating despite i have broadband that...
by Guest ryniek- 0 replies
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I have WinXP Pro SP3. I've searched a lot in Google for solution but didn't found it. I have tried all the tricks I previously found on the internet such as: ensuring Http 1.1 Proxy Connections is checked in Internet Options-Advanced synching the system time then running IE and then press F1 to run Help and Support, .etc. I've also add few .exe's as exceptions to Windows Firewall (i'm using only system firewall): helpctr.exe, hscupd.exe, HelpHost.exe, helpsvc.exe but with no luck. Why this module isn't working? People are bothering with this stuff over 6 years! Did MS just shutted down the servers for this? Continue reading...
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IE 9 Beta
by Guest Scottie55- 0 replies
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Why don't you set the default to save in downloads but allow those of us who want to have the option a a question popping up as to where we want to save our files during a download Continue reading...
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Favorites In Internet Explorer 9
by Guest TandAKids- 0 replies
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Since upgrading to IE9, I cannot add favorites. I can put them on the favorites bar but cannot add them to my regular favorites folder. Can anyone help me please? Continue reading...
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Problem viewing emails in WMD Emulator
by Guest fhjhdkhljhj- 0 replies
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Unable to display UTF-8 characters, links are displayed as normal text, Spam mails are not getting downloaded and Images are not shown in the emails viewed in default Windows Mobile Device Emulator Continue reading...
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i need to uninstall security essentials but it won't do it, so i'm stuck , i cannot reinstall...
by Guest comingonthrusthenamel- 0 replies
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need to uninstall security essentials so i can re-install it Continue reading...
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Are issued a hotfixes, packs for Windows Mobile 6.5?
by Guest s1esar- 0 replies
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Are issued a hotfixes, packs for Windows Mobile 6.5? For example : time zone update. HTC TD2. Continue reading...
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is it a good idea to keep norton online backup with MSE
by Guest karenrichardryder- 0 replies
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i just got a compaq presario notebook and i need to know if i need to keep norton online back-up in addition to microsoft security essentials because my computer is running slowly. does MSE provide all the anti-virus protection i need? i mainly watch videos on youtube and am on facebook regularly in addition to my online college courses thru my school Continue reading...
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i'm quite positive that i'm infected with powerreg scheduler v3.exe or a varation of it , i...
by Guest comingonthrusthenamel- 0 replies
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for over a year i have constantly been reinfected with poerreg scheduler, it comes on your computer and stays in the background and wrecks your files and interferes with your efforts to remove it but is able to go undetected from most all security programs ,including security essentials, vipre, safety scan from ms, trend micro, so i have already re-formatted once to get rid of this "thing" and i mean wipeing out every thing and putting in new and here iam again , unless you folks have another answer , i 'm going to have to reformat once again,i'm really tired of this !!! to the point of perhaps just not using the internet anymore, let me know what you think i need to do n…
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worm:Win32/Ainslot.A
by Guest alvinc6689- 0 replies
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Is there really anyone out there that can remove this worm? I've tried the MALWARE, MSE MSS evrything but nothing is working. Continue reading...
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How can I do a scan to find spy ware and viruses that I know I hasve when I cannot download...
by Guest jamieclark70- 0 replies
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A window opens up and that says View and track your downloads and says to click on run or save and when i do, it just keeps flashing the same page over and over and goes no where Continue reading...
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which answer file setting will chose the right image ?
by Guest AhmedBakr- 0 replies
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hello everybody I'm having problem with the answer file and it's the following When I am creating answer file for multiple image DVD (Enterprise - Home Premium - ....) I don't supply product key because it's for testing only ... are there anything I can do to chose which image without inserting product key ? thanx Continue reading...
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Blue Screen "irql_not_less_or_equal" caused by Usbhub.sys
by Guest Dino Kerriou- 0 replies
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Hi, I have a problem with a blue screen. After install BlackBerry Desktop v6.1.035 After installing the blackberry desktop creates a blue screen on reboot with HP EliteBook 8460p and Probook 6460b with Windows XP SP3 This is my debug code: ================================================== Dump File : Mini072611-07.dmp Crash Time : 26/07/2011 10:14:09 a.m. Bug Check String : CANCEL_STATE_IN_COMPLETED_IRP Bug Check Code : 0x00000048 Parameter 1 : 0x842a4718 Parameter 2 : 0x00000000 Parameter 3 : 0x00000000 Parameter 4 : 0x00000000 Caused By Driver : usbhub.sys Caused By Address : usbhub.sys+63de File Description …
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Windows Vista 2012 holding my computer hostage...how to remove?
by Guest Mandykins- 0 replies
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Came home today and turned on my computer. All of a sudden, Windows Vista 2012 has turned off all of my current firewall and Windows Defender, states that my system is hacked, infected, and every attempt I make to get information or find my current firewall info is blocked. It won't let me do it. I just managed to get to the Microsoft Security Essentials, and am running a full scan now--funny, the security essentials says that my computer is "Protected" I don't mind having a company send out ads or optional updates. But when I am blocked from even checking whether I have the 32 or the 64 version...when the scare tactics prevent me from accessing basic info on my…
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pc cleaner says that i have 6000 errors and they want 500bucks to fix need help!!!!
by Guest gregbutcher- 0 replies
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pc cleaner wants 500bucks to fix my windows7 laptop they said that i had to have an engineer to fix it was neet pc guy was in india and microsoft tech was in the usa and i am here in md.and we had a confrence call and pc tech was controlling my computer or pc after i gave him my email addressand he was showing me all of the errors but did not fix because they were having trouble with my credit card that was another dilema but i bought myself some time to see if pccleaners is ripping me off or what but it did sound like the guy new what he was doing and he was showing me and controlling my computer from india amazing i am not computer savy and my computer is about three ye…
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Unable to view calendar even after registering mscomct2.ocx
by Guest Neutron1985- 0 replies
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Hello Guys, I have come across a script which is used to display dates. I tried to run the script but date was not displayed in windows XP SP3, and I did a little google and found mscomct2.ocx file is missing and it needs to be registered, even after registering I am unable to view the calendar. I tried the same script in Windows 7 it is working perfectly fine. Please help me in resolving this issue. Thanks, Naresh Continue reading...
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How to Validate in order to install Win XP Pro to a PC? I have a invalid 25 Product Key...
by Guest Warlito Asuncion- 0 replies
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I have a invalid 25 product key Certificate of Authencity. Previously I've able to install it to my previous PC like a 2009 PC and a Mac Book Pro... And I have 2 CD key of Product CoA of Windows XP Pro... One purchased from ibuypower.com the other I bought it at Bestbuy store in hawaii. I have both Certificate of Authencity and a hologram of Microsoft both CD and the Product key. I tried to use both Product keys to install Windows XP Pro into my Mac Book Pro for Bootcamp. Previously I was able to install Win XP Pro with Desktop Pararrel software for my Mac Book Pro. (I bought this version from Bestbuy in store in hawaii) I typed both Product keys and even have the box …
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Windows Defender
by Guest DexterWJ- 0 replies
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For some reason my Windows Defender has been turned OFF and I cannot Turn it on. It gives me a message that"Windows Defender is included in Windows Vista", but I am using Windows 7. How do I unistall Defender and re-install it? My copy seems to be "out of date". Continue reading...
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why can't security essentials stop fake antivirus 2011
by Guest Bob 55555- 0 replies
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Been hit 3 times in the last 2 weeks Fake antivirus 2011 simply turns off windows security essentials and loads up 7 or 8 trojans. Blows right by security essential as if it were norton or mccafee and installs itself. Even with the latest updates. Why can't mse stop this infection ? the screen updated and the mse icon disappeared. Is it impossible to protect from fake antiviruses using windows 7 with mse ? Can you recommend a program that actually protects my windows 7 computer ? B. Continue reading...
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How do I remove a trojan that was found on an mscan.
by Guest cg205- 0 replies
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I'm told to remove it immediatly, but see no option allowing me to remove it. It says I allowed it, but I did not. Continue reading...
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i have acquired the fix it virus and MSE states all is well. it is not. i can not upload...
by Guest mke3653405- 0 replies
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i am under attack and what i read tells me to remove it quick. how do i remove the fix it virus? i cant upload anything? MSE states all is well and it sure isnt? Continue reading...
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Running FIXIT Window Security Troubleshoot always fails with error 0x80092003 Continue reading...