I don't think I have enough technical knowledge to complete such a risky procedure. I would suggest that you run startup repair on the computer using the Vista DVD and check if it works. If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart boot your computer using the installation disc.
If you do not restart your computer from the disc, the option to repair your computer will not appear. Insert the installation disc. Restart your computer. Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Restart. If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. Note If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check the information that came with your computer.
You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions. Choose your language settings , and then click Next.
Click Repair your computer. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next. Refer the below link for more information. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
I genuienly wish I could use your advice to reboot the the computer using an installation disc or execute a startup repair. The windows logo does not even appear, needless to say you cannot access to the welcome screen, where it asks for password, or the desktop. Is my computer seriously damaged? I don't think it is a virus issue because I have a working Norton Security Suit which always give a warning when it detected a suspicious element.
I'm still looking for a solution. If anybody has had a similar issue and has it resolved, please help me. Damaged installations resulting from file corruption can happen any time. Most times the system can get past this by replacing damaged files, but sometimes it affects the system's ability to load. I have the usual IT qualifications to go with and plenty of experience Feel free to e-mail me at jonbartlam uku. Can't be too careful in this sue happy world.
Compensation, courts, how can anyone feel safe trying to help someone else anymore?! I'll stop moaning. Intel Core 2 Quad Q 2. Random lock ups in game only. Haven't noticed problems anywhere else. This thing is fast, but the lock ups are getting annoying. Please contact your system vendor for technical assistance. All I know is I've never had so much trouble with a comuter locking up and files getting so messed up.
That is ina reasonable time and without haveing to purchase any more software,. Some notes: I am currently working in Italy, so my computer is running a bit hotter that it does in the US due to electrical differences. So what happened is that my computer started running much hotter and this lead to freezes that could only be corrected by hard boot.
The solution I found was to remove a Microsoft hotfix KB So the hotfix was removed and hidden. While this did help a little, my computer was still running hotter and was freezing, but not as frequent. Through many trial and errors, I could not resolve this issue. Even tried rolling back the nVidia driver, reinstalling the OEM driver and other non related solutions. Finally while checking Windows updates, I noticed that there was an optional nVidia video driver update one early on that I had installed many months ago and forgot about.
This update only became available because I had reinstalled the original driver. This update was not available on the Dell website nor the nVidia website. So after installing the nVidia update Rel. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms. My issue was due to a faulty mother board. I now it has been some time since you complained about this issue and I was wondering if you still have the issue or ever got an answer? It seems I am a few years late in getting caught up to the rest of the bunch of folks having this problem! My problems just started about a month ago.
I guess that was luck on my part to have not had problems early on. I would appreciate any input you have gotten thus far as to what the problem might be and how to correct it. Help im getting it too. Has anyone found the definitive solution for this? Ive formatted and reinstalled 4 times now, and every time the issue starts up again.
It randomly freezes either black screen and cursor or swirly waiting icon. Nothing will stop it.. Ive done hard disk tests and reseated the memory but there seams nothing wrong with the hardware. Im making sure all updates are done up to service pack 2 each time ive reinstalled windows but this makes no difference. Ive also run virus checks and nothing. Ive completely uninstalled Mcafee with their removal tool in case it was that but its still happening. Ubuntu is running at the moment fine but I want windows back and working like it used too :.
I was having same problem with Vista screensaver. I was using Photos. I changed to Ribbons and seems to work fine now Oops - lockup again. I noticed it occurred following Norton Security idle time scan and now it works like it should. Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Windows Client. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums.
Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows Vista Desktop UI. Such issues include folders, AERO, toolbars, etc. Sign in to vote. Sunday, July 29, PM. Gateway customer service asked me to do the following: -Run windows recovery utilities in right after BIOS loads on a gateway, it's F8 right after starting the PC.
Hope this helps someone! Saturday, August 4, AM. Wednesday, August 1, AM. Yes meeeee too I have a Toshiba satellite with a XP convert to vista premium 32 bit What usually happens to me is when the laptop sat long enough for screensaver to come on.
My symptoms begin with Explorer window not responding. The other Windows continue to respond for a while before everything freezes over. I have tried rebooting the server from command line shutdown -f -t 0 -r. If I do that the machine just gets stuck at "Shutting Down" until I hard reboot. The problem is particularly annoying since I have a Intel RAID-5 controller which start "Verifying and Rebuilding" the RAID group if I hard reboot only Intel knows why they need to do that since the write cache on the drives are off and the performance sucks until the rebuild is complete.
I have uninstalled antivirus, firewall, spyware protection Norton assuming this maybe the cause of the problem. That did not help. I have reinstalled the operating system without any software to no avail either. I am not sure how one can troubleshoot the problem and have it addressed by MSFT. I have this problem aswell, i find it only happens when i am downloading somthing and i try to use another program like watching tv or playing a game.
Not multiple programs at once either I can have 3 running and have to shut down 2 just to get 1 running. It can run fine for about a half hour then I have the issue again. I have to restart the computer to be able to view the files in the folder.
Then it will work fine for about a half hour then back to licking up. When on a website i notice a little "web page error" at bottom left corner at times. And if i can get the task manager to come up to see what the problem may be, it wont go any further then that. Hoping it was just a fluke, it wasn't it appears.
I went through 3 HPs only to return them all. Very frustrating problem, and no "techs" at HP had any clue how to fix it and I'm experiencing same issues with the Sony Vaio I bought as a replacement. On all the machines they were brand new with vista home premium installed.
With 2 gigs of ram I shouldn't have to do this. Not multiple programs at once either I can have 3 running and have to shut down 2 just to get 1 running. It wont allow me to right click, double click, bring up IE etc.
I have to restart the computer to be able to view the files in the folder. Then it will work fine for about a half hour then back to licking up. When on a website i notice a little "web page error" at bottom left corner at times. Or I try to view one of my pictures, it will flash as if its going to come up then doesnt. Hoping it was just a fluke, it wasn't it appears.
I went through 3 HPs only to return them all. Very frustrating problem, and no "techs" at HP had any clue how to fix it and I'm experiencing same issues with the Sony Vaio i bought as a replacement.
ON the last HP, a tech suggested dont add any of my programs and see how it runs then add programs gradually,no luck with just there software still had same issues. Also had same issues when HD was reformatted to factory condition. I've done adware scans,virus scans,RAM checks,software tweaks, you name it, nothing comes up or helps.
Only thing left I can think of is id mt Wireless Vonage Linksys router is having issues with Vista somehow. If IE lets you down why not try Firefox? Try FF and post result. A new wrinkle to this whole fiasco, of course there is no Installation cd with the brand new PC and no partition on the HD with the install info but here's the kicker I can't even do a simple system restore.
It keeps freezing up on m when I try it. NO, no one seems to have a clue what it is.
0コメント