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I am trying to update my BIOS in my Windows 7 computer. I went to Dell and successfully downloaded the installer file, but when I try to install it (even with administrative rights), I get a window that says, &quotThe system is different between current system and ROM file.&quot I ran a file compatibility test and found the BIOS file is only supported by Windows XP Service Pack 2, and my computer cannot resolve the incompatibility problem. I have made sure the BIOS file I am downloading is in fact a more current BIOS version that what I have currently in my computer (A07[2009] to A05[2012]). I even tried turning off my virus software and firewall temporarily, in case it was somehow corrupting the download - stranger things have happened - to no avail. Any suggestions? View the thread

After the last Windows 7 Tuesday Update on April 2nd, 2013 my thumbnail previews became erratic. I can only see 3/4 or so of the images (that's 3/4 of the number, not the amount of an actual image). I've changed my Viewer from Irfan to Windows Photo Viewer with no change at all!! If I open a folder, I can see some images generate a thumb, only to see them removed ..... while most remain. It appears to be just affecting jpg thumbs. View the thread

I am having problems with audio driver after Reinstalling Windows 7 on my Dell XPS L520X. On restarting the windows sound does not work, after applying troubleshooting it fixes it temporarily and gives the message that problem is with Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. But I've reinstalled my realtek drivers also I tried without them but the problem still occurs. Any way to fix this error or some way of knowing what is causing it?? View the thread

i cannot run my windows 7 because it need to enter product code? View this thread

I gave administrative rights to a bogus fix it program. I need to get control completely back and squelch those blood suckers. How do I do that? I have stopped the program in startup and have run everything I know how to do. They are still (or somebody else) throwing wrenches in my system. Any help is good help from anybody in the community, I am open to all suggestions. When I start task manager I see dllholst.exe which quickly disappears. I have checked out several of the processes and see that some are integral in the operating system but have also found that hackers have counterfeited some of these files like smss.exe and dwm.exe and csrss.exe and lsass.exe etc. etc. How can Microsoft being the HUGE company it is allow this to happen? Again &quotAny help&quot? Please help as I Hate Hackers! View this thread

I recently changed the hard drive on my Toshiba SatelliteC655 laptop. Since completing the system restore, Window update and the troubleshooter will not work. I tried completing a clean reboot, but that did not fix the problem. Any suggestions? My OS is Windows 7 Home premium 64 bit. View this thread

i already encounter this problem long time ago , and my windows update can't update for a long time , what should i do ? there's any solution ? i even ask other forum too, like sevenforums.com , but they can't solved my problem , so i asked microsoft about microsoft problem ...this's the link i ask other forum , and try they soultion , you can see the log, they said didn't have anything wrong with the log , but the windows update still not work ...http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/280022-8024402c-windows-check-update-error.html View this thread

This update has attempted to install multiple times but always fails. How can this be resolved? View this thread

We have installed the game and uninstalled/re-installed half a dozen times. It just ignores requests to run. 32 bit processor with 3GB RAM. Please help. View this thread

Hey AllA few days ago I decided to Update my nvidia drivers to the latest update (Its probably been about 4 months since last working update)Installation was fine and easy, I clean installed the new drivers and it all went well until I turned it off, for the recommended/Required RebootUpon Reboot my problems started, immediately it was clear Windows 7 wasn't loading, and after a minute it flicked to the options - Restart Windows - Startup RepairObviously restarting Windows lead me to the same screen, so i used startup repair, initally it found nothing so i used a system restore point and turning it back on again the computer worked as normal, obviously with the old nvidia drivers. This wasnt really an issue, but just today I allowed windows update to download and install its new updates, and bam. The entire process began again, the computer wouldnt start and then id have to use the same system restore point.Probably one of the most frustrating things out, especially that now even windows 7 updates are causing my computer to crash.Any response, regardless of trolling, would be appreciatedMany thanksAlec View this thread

How do I reset Windows Repository View this thread

I had updated all my service packs and microsoft updates when I accidently did system recovery instead of restore to earlier date I lost everything I need service packs ecxt. View this thread

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I keep getting the same updates over and over again (successfully) and yet again am told I need these updates. View this thread

Hello, After the recent Windows 8 update (week of April 1st), my music files' properties (or tags) of mapped folders that are managed by the "Libraries-&gtMusic" no longer the metadata. This worked before the latest Windows update MY FOLDER SETUP: ============= - Mapped a drive to Network drive (e.g. m:music) - Created soft link: "mklink /d C:music M:music" to a local local folder (c:music) Added C:music is managed by Libraries-&gtMusic (this works fine. I see all my files under the Library-&gtMusic) However, when Media Player starts (or Xbox Music), all music files (+5000 songs) are stored in the same UNKNOWN album. Here is a summary of my findings which seems to indicate a bug with Windows 8: SUMMARY OF MY RESEARCH (debugging): ============================ -When I click on a music file under the mapped directory (e.g. M:music&ltalbumX&gt&ltsong&gt.wma), all the music file's properties (tags) are correctly displayed (e.g. Name of album, Genre, Artist, Year, etc. are all good) - When I click on the soft link that points to the mapped drive (c:music&ltalbumX&gt&ltsong&gt.wma), all the music file's properties (tags) are correctly displayed (e.g. Name of album, Genre, Artist, Year, etc. are all good) -When I click on the "Libraries-&gtMusic&ltalbumX&gt&ltsong&gt.wma", the music file's properties (tags) are empty. This would explain why Media Player or Xbox Music put all the 5000+ songs into one UNKNOWN album as they cannot find the tags to categorize the songs by albums/artist. Q: Why are the music files tags visible when selecting the mapped drive (m:music) or softlink (c:music) but not in the Library-&gtMusic? Again, this worked fine before the latest Windows update and before I upgraded Xbox Music from the app Store. Thank you in advance for your help! Cheers! Robert View this thread

I am trying to update Real Semiconduct Corp- Storage - Realteck PCIE CardReader to my Window 7, and it did not work. Can you help me? View this thread

Ich habe bei einem Malwarebytes-Suchlauf mindestens 30 Funde (genaue Zahl weiß ich nicht mehr) mit dem String „C:ProgrammeGameztar Toobar2.1.1.5200“ erhalten und beseitigen lassen. Jetzt findet Malwarebytes diesen String nicht mehr. Auf meinem WinXP Home Explorer befindet sich aber noch ein einziger Ordner namens „Gameztar Toolbar“ unter Lokale Einstellungen Anwendungsdaten eines Nutzers. Ein entsprechender Eintrag unter Systemsteuerung &gt Software lässt sich nicht deinstallieren. Darf ich jetzt den besagten Ordner einfach löschen und den „Gameztar Toolbar“-Eintrag unter Systemsteuerung &gt Software mittels msicuu2.exe beseitigen oder muss ich hier eine geführte Malware-Entfernung durchlaufen? View this thread

I have downloaded my security updates for windows and this particular update (KB2742597) wont install. Can somebody help me with this? I am using Windows XP View this thread

When I check for updates Windows7 tells me I need to restart my computer. Every time I shutdown, it states I have two updates - it runs the updates, but still tells me I have two updates every time I shutdown. After restarting, I then check for updates again and it prompts me again to restart my computer. It just keeps going around in circles. I have run fixit many times - still get the same message. Please can anyone help View this thread

i keep getting a prompt that microsoft security essential is turned off. how do i turn it back on? View this thread

I have full scan several times but check on informatio is blank. View this thread

I was given a used laptop computer with OPS of Windows-XP, Home Edition, SP1. I would like to upgrade it to W-XP, SP2 or 3. Is this possible? If son, How and with baby steps please. Maybe beyond my capability to do so otherwise. If more info needed please advise. Thank you! Chuck View this thread

I have a corporate Windows 7 image on my computer, with administrative restrictions, etc. I have left the company and am starting my own, so I need my own version. Do I need a clean install with a newly purchased Windows 7? View the thread

I've had a torrid time with Windows 7, I've lost the 2 DVD drives off explorer (since retrieved). I installed this so called operating system after the 3rd attempt on 16/02/2013 and have now found this error on updating. I've had to install about 50% of my drivers, of which some need of the windows update to operate, which I can't get because it ain't working. Hence I have a load of peripherals which may just as well be junk. This is since 26/03/2013. I've checked the log I've tried all the remedies that I've found here Anything else apart from a complete re-install, it'll take too long to go through all that again TIA View this thread

Why am I receiving the same updates everytime I turn my computer off? Is there something I can do to prevent duplicate updates from installing on my computer. This is an example of the updates I get all the time. Windows XP Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2742596) <a href= Monday, April 08, 2013 Automatic Updates Windows XP Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2789643) [url=' alt='> [url='> Monday, April 08, 2013 Automatic Updates Windows XP Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2742596) [url= Sunday, April 07, 2013 Automatic Updates Windows XP Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2789643) [url= Sunday, April 07, 2013 Automatic Updates Windows XP Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2789643) [url= Sunday, April 07, 2013 Microsoft Update Windows XP Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2742596) [url= Sunday, April 07, 2013 Microsoft Update Any help in correcting this problem will be appreciated. View this thread