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x64 vista running processes from syswow64 directory
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Hi, I have C:\Windows\SysWOW64\calc.exe It runs fine If I copy it to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\calc2.exe It will run, shows up in taskmgr but never shows on desktop What's up with that? Also, if I copy C:\Windows\SysWOW64\notepad.exe to c:\otherprocs\notepad.exe Then double click on c:\otherprocs\notepad.exe It runs, but immediately exits and I never see it. Can anyone explain what's going on? Thanks.
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Windows 7 FAQ: Updated with Pricing Info
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The Windows 7 FAQ has been updated with retail pricing info! More...
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Re: Cancel "Windows 7 Pre-Order Offer - Microsoft sent me the email, I'm in the wrong country."
by Guest Bill Yanaire- 0 replies
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"yogi" wrote in message news:29db45dppf8eoclu6d3qq68jehhgd10rt1@4ax.com... > Maybe you should move to the right country!
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Windows Vista Explorer.exe would not start
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Errors were reported that Windows Vista “explorer.exe†would not start during boot up. Below are the steps you can do to fix this error: 1. As always, try booting up Windows Vista thru “safe modeâ€. If explorer.exe doesn’t start then serious problems are in your system. But don’t lose hope, we still have steps to try [...]Post from: Windows Vista Weblog More...
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Windows 7 pre-orders grab Amazon's top sales spots - Computerworld
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BBC News Windows 7 pre-orders grab Amazon's top sales spots Computerworld According to Microsoft, the Windows 7 upgrades can be purchased and used by users currently running Windows Vista, Windows XP and the even-older Windows ... Microsoft tries to make Windows 7 easier to openCNET News Windows 7 Pricing, Discounts UnveiledRedmondmag.com Microsoft Shows Off Windows 7 Packaging in More DetailDailyTech BetaNews -Inquirer -PC World -InformationWeek all 1,149 news articles
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Windows 7 Pricing, Discounts Unveiled - Redmondmag.com
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BBC News Windows 7 Pricing, Discounts Unveiled Redmondmag.com The Windows 7 preorder discounts are available while supplies last through retail outlets. The price will vary per country, according to the Windows blog. ... Microsoft tries to make Windows 7 easier to openCNET News Microsoft Shows Off Windows 7 Packaging in More DetailDailyTech Windows 7 prices are too highInquirer BetaNews -gizHQ -PC World -InformationWeek all 1,149 news articles
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DVD drive
by Guest Tree*Rat- 0 replies
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First I would like to thank those who helped so far in my problem in a privous post. Now onto the problem. I have a DVD drive that works in other machines but not in this one! It plays DVD movies, but not DVD games, the drive keeps saying the drive is empty? The games are Vista compatiable and work in other machines also running Vista and XP. The drive has been tried in other machines are works fine. The issue is only with DVD games. CD games and music etc work fine too. So the issue is with DVD games only. The DvD games have been tested on other machines with the same drive and other drives and work fine. I have found that a piece of software instal…
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Re: favorite links empty
by Guest Poly.Morphism- 0 replies
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Hi, In my case, I have the "IsShortcut" registry value in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile, but the Favorite Links still doesn't work (it shows "Empty" and I can't drag drop any thing into it). Then I found *the reason is because I once deleted the Links folder in C:\Users\MyUserName\*. So, after I created a new Links folder under this directory, the Favorite Links works again! And, to put a shortcut in Favorite Links, someone can just create a new shortcut in the Links folder other than drag drop the shortcut into the pane. style_emoticons//smile.gif -- Poly.Morphism Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
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USB could be answer to Windows 7 netbook dilemma - ZDNet Asia
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USB could be answer to Windows 7 netbook dilemma ZDNet Asia Its predecessor, Windows Vista, proved ill-suited to Netbooks forcing Microsoft to continue selling Windows XP as its answer to the low-cost notebook ... [/size] and more
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The volume Bitmap is incorrect
by Guest aftermath- 0 replies
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My OS is Vista SP2. When performing chkdsk, this is the result: 13845 13846 I performed chkdsk C: /f, restarted the computer, and chkdsk did not run when the computer restarted. How do I correct this problem? +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Filename: Capture B.JPG | |Download: http://www.vistax64.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13846| +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ -- aftermath
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Hi, I playing with the new Windows 2008 and I found something missing now that I often use in Windows 2003. I right click on manage on the My Computer icon in 2003 and then, I was able to manage an other computer or server like services, event viewer, local users,... without make an RDP connexion. In 2008, unable to do that. Is thers somebody that know how to do the same job or it is not possible? Thanks :confused:
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Microsoft Limits Free Windows 7 Upgrades - InformationWeek
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Microsoft Limits Free Windows 7 Upgrades InformationWeek "Anyone who buys a PC from a participating OEM or retailer with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate on it will all receive an upgrade to the ... [/size] and more
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Windows Weekly 113: The Rural Juror
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Leo and I discuss Windows 7 retail pricing, Windows 7 RC downloads... More...
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Quick Take: RealPlayer SP
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RealPlayer SP offers two important features: The ability to download web video and copy it to portable devices... More...
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I found this interesting. I install exclusively from a bootable USB drive. It is about time Microsoft is making this available. Source: AfterDawn
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Vista Security Center
by Guest Nikilet- 0 replies
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Today when I booted I had the Windows Security Alert. It states that Windows Defender and Spyware Doctor are both turned off, and that's as it should be. I have BitDefender Internet Security 2009 and that indicates "No issue affects your computer." I ran that elevated command prompt to check the WMI and it says mine is consistent. So why, all of a sudden, did this Security Alert pop up?
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Microsoft launches free Windows 7 upgrade deal - Computerworld
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Microsoft launches free Windows 7 upgrade deal Computerworld People who buy a PC equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate from a participating retailer or computer maker will get an upgrade to ... [/size] and more
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64 bit Vista FREE software or shareware
by Guest Pete- 0 replies
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Does anyone know of a site which features 64 bit Vista free-software? I go to Nonags for 32 bit free-software.
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Only local access, no internet
by Guest milkweasel@gmail.com- 0 replies
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I'm at my mom's place, and I can't access the internet on my Vista laptop. Her XP one works fine. I've seen that this is a common problem, but haven't seen a working solution. I tried a few of the regedit ones, such as disabling the IPv6, but that didn't work for me, and still showed the 6 running in my network settings. This is a direct connect too, not wireless. I figured I could get the IP info from her computer (subnet/gateway/ dns) and put that in mine for the automatic IP but that didn't even get hte initial local connection to work. I used her IP address, maybe that's the problem. Does anyone know of a solution that came out or how to find what IP…
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Map an FTP Drive in Windows Vista
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Mapping an FTP drive can be achieved using Internet Explorer or an FTP program, however, you can map an FTP drive in Windows Vista explorer. Below are the steps to achieve this: 1. Click on the Vista Orb 2. Type “explorer†3. Click on “Computer†4. Click on “Map Network Drive†5. Select the drive you wan the FTP to [...]Post from: Windows Vista Weblog More...
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How to run windows 2003 server 64bit:
by Guest avinaskumar- 0 replies
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How to run windows 2003 server 64bit: I am having OS vista home edition 32 bit. I want to run windows 2003 server 64bit edition through any VMware. is there any way?? -- avinaskumar
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"Reversible" passwords
by Guest Joseph M. Newcomer- 0 replies
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I have found a reference to a concept called "reversible" passwords that is, instead of storing the hash of a password, an encryption of the passwordis stored instead. I have a client that has a need for this feature. The problem is that although there are references to it, there is no discussion about how one gets the password from the database where passwords are kept, and decrypts it. Please, I do NOT want a lengthy discussion about why reversible passwords are a Bad Idea, or why getting the plaintext of a password is a Bad Idea. I, and a client I have, *understand* these issues. If it helps, the context is a system service running on a physically secure…
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New Vista buyers can expect to pay more for Windows 7 - BetaNews
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BetaNews New Vista buyers can expect to pay more for Windows 7 BetaNews The small print (and yes, there is small print and smaller print) reads as follows: "When you buy Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate either ... [/size] and more
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Microsoft Access SR-1
by Guest Stephen Howe- 0 replies
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I have seen this before If I visit www.puzzle.com with IE7, up comes a box saying it is installing Access 2000 SR-1. If I check Process I can see Windows Installer, msiexec, and it has spawned sub copies of itself. If I cancel the installation, it is persistent in that it comes up again to try and reinstall. IE7 is unrespnsive I dont think the installation of Access 2000 SR-1 is "hoax" (but it could be) but why cant I shut this undesireable behavior off in IE7? I have seen this before in several other websites, all of which think I need to install Access 2000 SR-1. Any background information on this?
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DOCUMENTS folder on network
by Guest CRhadley- 0 replies
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I have a user whose documents folder on network show up as documents to users, on the server it show as username. What is causing this? it is the only one that shows as documents not username variable. regard ciassa