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About Saad Shawwa
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I Can answer most questions regarding to Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME , Windows XP Home or PRO , Windows VISTA.

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I am an experienced computer technical in the field of Networking , Hardware Support , Operating System Support and Troubleshooting.
   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Saad Shawwa 
In Category  Windows Vista

SubjectDate Asked

login then shutdown10/28/2009
  Q: When i log in to my user account on windows vista it shuts down after about 2-5 minutes of me being ...
  A: sorry for the delay well it could be a problem with some startup programs that runs during the ...
Battery icon on taskbar . . .10/24/2009
  Q: Saad, The last few times I've booted up my H-P laptop, the battery power level icon has not shown ...
  A: great im glad the problem was fixed your problem was fixed so i dont think you need the file ...
windows vista registry10/23/2009
  Q: I have a problem with the photoshop cs3, I tried to reinstall it from the CD. It doesn't run. I ...
  A: there is a safer way to do that , there is a tool called CS3Clean you can download it from ...
outlook 200710/23/2009
  Q: I am using outlook 2007 and i have 2000 email from same email id and i want caopy all the attachment ...
  A: you can import the PST file from microsoft office 2000 to microsoft office 2007 , thats going to ...
Battery icon on taskbar . . .10/22/2009
  Q: Saad, The last few times I've booted up my H-P laptop, the battery power level icon has not shown ...
  A: there are a lot of tweaks to fix that problem so lets start with the easiest one open that link and ...
Windows Vista Password at Set Up10/21/2009
  Q: I have a new Gateway One computer with Windows Vista Home Premium. Windows Vista Set up appears on ...
  A: oh dont worry about all that just setup it up without a password if you dont like to have a password ...
Windows10/19/2009
  Q: On my parents computer a lot of programs sound as if they are trying to load up when windows start, ...
  A: the command you have to type so you can get into the start up tab is goto start menu and type ...
Backup9/24/2009
  Q: how are you doing? I bought a computer about a year ago with Vista on it. The computer did not come ...
  A: well most of the computer companies stopped shipping windows cds/dvds , most of them now have a ...
backing up files9/19/2009
  Q: Is there a program that I could buy that would backup the whole "C" drive including the system ...
  A: there is a hug collection of software between free and sharware for this purpose im going to name ...
Stay with XP or upgrade to Vista8/31/2009
  Q: I'm sure you've been asked this question many times before, so I'm a little embarrassed by putting ...
  A: oh that fine you shouldn't be embarrassed at all first of all i never had problems with vista , i ...
Outlook Address book to new computer8/28/2009
  Q: How do I move my Outlook 2007 address book and user files from my old computer with XP to my new one ...
  A: you Windows Easy Transfer tool to transfer your setting from your old xp machine to your new vista ...
external hdd, windows media player 118/25/2009
  Q: my pc does not recognize my external did, it only see's it as a normal sata did. the reason i know ...
  A: lets start with windows media player 11 , windows media player doesnt play all kind of formats even ...
location not found8/21/2009
  Q: Vista: I get the error screen “Location is not available” every time I refresh or boot-up. The ...
  A: there is an application that is trying to use that folder , check the running applications and see ...
Dragon Naturally Speaking and Vista8/21/2009
  Q: I have Windows Vista and Dragon Naturally Speaking 10. I installed it and is asking for Speech.ll ...
  A: as mentioned at the software support website http://knowledgebase.nuance.com/view.asp?60VQ=IEKL , it ...
Firewalls8/19/2009
  Q: Could you recommend a good free firewall for Vista 64-bit system. I understand that windows firewall ...
  A: windows vista firewall is powerful and more advanced than the one on windows xp but anyways.. zone ...
Internet Explorer 8 on W Vista not working8/17/2009
  Q: My Internet Explorer 8 stopped working for some reason a couple of weeks ago, the first error ...
  A: well this is a weird problem if it has nothing to do with firewall and internet connectivity is ...
Internet Explorer 8 on W Vista not working8/15/2009
  Q: My Internet Explorer 8 stopped working for some reason a couple of weeks ago, the first error ...
  A: too many thing can cause IE8 to behave like that so i need more information please if you do not ...
Hijacked by a virus?7/13/2009
  Q: Shawwa: I have a Dell Inspiron 1420 laptop. I am having problems that could be the result of a ...
  A: try running malwarebytes its a stand alone scanner it should work and it shouldnt be affected by ads ...
Credentials7/10/2009
  Q: Where does Vista store windows logon user passwords? Thanks in advance, Rick
  A: All NT based system stores the username and password in file called sam in windows xp and vista the ...
load windows 95 game onto windows vista7/7/2009
  Q: we bought some computer games at a garage sale that are compatible with windows 95. We have windows ...
  A: Running a piece of software that old is not guaranteed to work unless you are willing to go digging. ...
Vista7/7/2009
  Q: Mr. Saad Thank you for your last respond. From you name I feel that you are either chaldean or ...
  A: yes im arabic its a problem with your virtual clone software , uninstall it and reboot your ...
Vista problem7/5/2009
  Q: I live in a small town located in west of Asia. Over here we are free to do anything we like ...
  A: well i'm not going to discuss the copyright issues and restrictions and if your stuff works on vista ...
Maximize window automatically7/4/2009
  Q: We have A Gateway 64-bit PC with Windows Vista Home Premium. How can I set it to open windows such ...
  A: well thats something weird but it happens try to do the following open one internet Explorer ...
Protection5/10/2009
  Q: As per your suggestion, I now have Avira and Windows Defender instead of Trend Micro and Webroot. My ...
  A: part of it is free , you dont have to worry about it , the full version comes with on access monitor ...
operating system5/9/2009
  Q: I have a 64 bit vista operating system but all my settings(display) only go up to 32 bit. do ou know ...
  A: vsita works like that unless if you want to force it , vista does that to allow 32-bit applications ...
Protection5/9/2009
  Q: As per your suggestion, I now have Avira and Windows Defender instead of Trend Micro and Webroot. My ...
  A: yes you are protected but if you want a good malware/spyware detector to add it to your collection ...
Defraggler5/9/2009
  Q: I downloaded Defraggler as you recommended, and it has taken over 12 hours to defrag only 27% of my ...
  A: yes this is possible if you have your anti virus online and enabled and any other kind of activities ...
not reading cds and dvds.5/8/2009
  Q: Both. I've been told that Windows Vista has been having this problem but no one can seem to help me ...
  A: its going to be hard to do but if you follow it up exact;y as it is everything will go fine Go to ...
Recycling Computer5/7/2009
  Q: I have another question. I'm getting my older Windows 98 (HP)computer ready for recycling and I want ...
  A: i dont think you need winzip to complete the erasing steps that i linked you with , you have ...
Defrag Problems5/7/2009
  Q: my computer is running much better now. My new problem has to do with Defraging my hard drives. I ...
  A: oh thats normal you dont have to worry but if you want to force a defragment you can use a 3rd party ...
cannot download anything from internet5/7/2009
  Q: I have Windows Vista and I cannot download anything from the Internet. I use Mozilla Firefox as my ...
  A: there are manual way and a tool that can remove zango use this tool to remove zango goto ...
cannot download anything from internet5/7/2009
  Q: I have Windows Vista and I cannot download anything from the Internet. I use Mozilla Firefox as my ...
  A: lots of ppl had issues with that because of AVG 8. try to uninstall it ,goto control panel , ...
Recycling Computer5/6/2009
  Q: I have another question. I'm getting my older Windows 98 (HP)computer ready for recycling and I want ...
  A: there is an easier way and more effective take a look at the following website it has an easy step ...
PDF files5/6/2009
  Q: I downloaded a PDF file to my desktop. It is a coupon that I want to print. I chose to "open with" ...
  A: yes you need to have adobe reader or any other pdf readers to view pdf files download adobe reader ...
MAPI32.DLL5/5/2009
  Q: I cannot open Microsoft Office Outlook - 'Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. MAPI32.DLL is ...
  A: ok now this is the problem you have some office 2003 product and office 2007 products they both use ...
Computer does not always open programs at Start-up5/4/2009
  Q: I have a dell Studio 540 desktop with Vista 64 bit. Recently, at start-up, and on opening my first ...
  A: wow its look like you are bloating your system with alot of scanning software that are making the ...
MAPI32.DLL5/4/2009
  Q: I cannot open Microsoft Office Outlook - 'Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. MAPI32.DLL is ...
  A: yes now move on the the next step which is booting into windows xp safe mode and then follow the fix ...
MAPI32.DLL5/4/2009
  Q: I cannot open Microsoft Office Outlook - 'Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. MAPI32.DLL is ...
  A: you have to try couple of things first! doing a system restore to a date before applying office 2007 ...
Open screen maximized automatically5/3/2009
  Q: How can I set windows to open in maximized aotomatically? Thanks, Rocky
  A: try doing that but editing some Registry Setting I am not sure if this works on all apps or just ...
Installing Dual Operating Systems or Downgrading to Xp5/1/2009
  Q: My computer is an HP Pavilion Elite m9000t and I have a single 300 GB hard drive. I’d like to ...
  A: i just saw your question in the vista question pool and i hope i can give you the best solution for ...
Windows Vista basic2/1/2009
  Q: The hard drive is partitioned into "C" and "D" I noticed when defragmenting the drive recently that ...
  A: too many ways to free up some space on your c drive , and the safest is uninstalling all the ...
Specific module could not be found1/30/2009
  Q: After removal of spyware software from my Windows Vista. I am facing a problem that when windows ...
  A: most of the time the spyware program did not remove all of its entries from windows startup so ...
auto defragmention1/27/2009
  Q: Respected sir I am using xo sp 2.I understand that there is an utility in window itself which if ...
  A: vista probably will not work on your current hardware , it will be too slow , windows xp can run , ...
cant download1/26/2009
  Q: every time i try and download something from the internet the the dialogue box appears which asks ...
  A: sorry for the delay well you have to try many things here... 1.first it could be a permission ...
auto defragmention1/25/2009
  Q: Respected sir I am using xo sp 2.I understand that there is an utility in window itself which if ...
  A: Windows Vista does not auto defrag the hard drive continously , it defrags it based on a schedule ...
Setting an external monitor1/23/2009
  Q: and I have a question about setting up an external monitor on my laptop. I have seen my friend do ...
  A: sure you can you do that in vista and xp and 2000 and mac and linux and more :) * Click the Start ...
Windows Vista Error Code1/18/2009
  Q: I just upgraded to Windows Vista Home Premium on my laptop and everything is working great except ...
  A: possible reasons are as follows 1. your anti virus or firewall is preventing windows to collect ...
Rename file in Media library1/12/2009
  Q: I just renamed the mp3 files which was ripped from my CD to media library using windows media ...
  A: well they are saved somewhere right click on one of the songs that you have ripped in the media ...
Changing color resolution1/6/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a way to change Vista's color resolution from the command line rather than from the ...
  A: im afraid it is not possible to do that because it is not integrated with windows command prompt , ...
Vista?1/1/2009
  Q: I am having trouble downloading anything.I'm trying to load AVG from download.com.A window comes up ...
  A: open internet explorer then goto Tools->internet options Go to "security" and set them to Medium ...
vista1/1/2009
  Q: How can I completely remove something from my task bar-bottom right and the computer.This item is ...
  A: does this popup say antivirus 2009 or antivirus 2008? waiting for your reply because if it is then ...
32 or 64 bit question12/28/2008
  Q: I have a laptop Compaq with Windows Vista 2007 and 1 Gigaherz(speed). Its is a 32 bit system or 64 ...
  A: your computer is 64 and 32 compatible now to check our windows version that is installed is 32bit ...
32 or 64 bit question12/28/2008
  Q: I have a laptop Compaq with Windows Vista 2007 and 1 Gigaherz(speed). Its is a 32 bit system or 64 ...
  A: well i need your Compaq model number to check on Compaq's website and see if it is a 64x or a 32x ...
Epson 4180 Scanner incompatible with Vista12/25/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a new Dell Studio 540 desktop with Vista. My old XP system handled my Epson ...
  A: well what you can do right now is , uninstall the scanner software and driver then unplug the ...
Query re 0000 etc.12/23/2008
  Q: OK< my first problem is that something I did removed the menu at the top of the windows task manager ...
  A: 1. to fix the task manager , run task manager and double click on any empty area on task manager to ...
translating 32 bit drivers to 64 bit12/21/2008
  Q: its a short one.... I have a 64 bit capable laptop (vaio) ut only the 32 bits drivers for vista are ...
  A: i do not think it is possible to convert a 32bit drivers to a 64 , if it was that simple , aloft of ...
Windows User Profiles12/21/2008
  Q: I have a friend who bought a used laptop. It's running vista. Whenever he tries to log onto his ...
  A: the fix to your problem is in this article ...
HELP!!!10/19/2008
  Q: Ok. The other day, my comp went crazy. When I connected to the internet....it would say "Interner ...
  A: do not worry we will take care of it first do the following 1.uninstall AVG anti virus from ...
track changes on windows vistas home premium10/16/2008
  Q: i dont see a track changes icon on the vistas home premium, is there a way of using track changes ...
  A: track changes must be available in word 2007 or whatever version you are using , if you are using ...
track changes on windows vistas home premium10/16/2008
  Q: i dont see a track changes icon on the vistas home premium, is there a way of using track changes ...
  A: i guess you are talking about the option of track changes in microsoft office word 2007 ,"please ...
ipod10/5/2008
  Q: although it does show up in hardware, it does not show up in device manager under usb, do you think ...
  A: actually it needs the ipod software , download and use Ipod +i tunes package , it has all the ...
Vista trouble with Internet10/5/2008
  Q: I just bought a brand new computer with Vista Home Premium (SP1) and I cannot get the internet to ...
  A: try disabling IPV6 on the wireless connection adapter Step 1. click the Start menu, Control Panel, ...
Vista deletion8/30/2008
  Q: I have .AVI file that will not delete. When I try to delete it vista tells me that it is trying to ...
  A: you need to take ownership of this file so you can delete it take a look at this website ...
Vista slowdowns8/30/2008
  Q: I have a situation with my laptop vista computer. For some reason it starts all fine at first ...
  A: first of all try disabling your anti virus and see how your system goes on if it goes fast then at ...
antivirus xp2008 removal8/26/2008
  Q: I have got a virus calling itself antivirus xp2008 (ironic) and all the forums say do a system ...
  A: goto www.malwarebytes.org and download malwarebytes anti malware , install it update it then scan ...
system restore and disk check errors8/19/2008
  Q: i'm currently having problems with my computer. everytime i perform a system restore it tells me ...
  A: do a complete scandisk checkup which is going to take a longer time but it will fix it and you will ...
vista to xp8/17/2008
  Q: my computer was shipped with xp and i upgraded to vista recently but it has too many problems for my ...
  A: the best way is to do a fresh installation of windows xp , not to downgrade from vista to xp , ...
internet radio listening8/16/2008
  Q: I had a station wolx,94.9fm, in Wi, that i listened to, but now the site has a pop up using ...
  A: i do not think that there will be a serious problem uninstalling silverlight , it like flash player ...
internet radio listening8/15/2008
  Q: I had a station wolx,94.9fm, in Wi, that i listened to, but now the site has a pop up using ...
  A: i do not think silver light has a anything to do with Google search , silver light is a new ...
Vista 64 bit8/15/2008
  Q: Can I run office 2000 Pro on a Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit computer
  A: well you can , but windows 2000 pro is not compatible with vista editions , it can be installed but ...
internet radio listening8/13/2008
  Q: I had a station wolx,94.9fm, in Wi, that i listened to, but now the site has a pop up using ...
  A: well im not also sure what causes the problem but i guess you can try that , could fix your problem ...
Window explorer in Vista Business8/12/2008
  Q: My laptop is running Vista Business. Everytime when I use the window explorer (not internet ...
  A: Download and install the following updates: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=938194 ...
Vista interntet problem8/10/2008
  Q: I have a problem with my internet on windows vista. Whether or not I use Firefox or IE7, when i'm ...
  A: do the following internet explorer open internet explorer 1. goto tools->internet options 2. click ...
screen size8/9/2008
  Q: When I try to click on Page Set-up while in Internet Explorer the only thing that happens is that ...
  A: try doing the following open internet explorer goto tools-> internet options then going to ...
Go back to the old XP from Vista8/7/2008
  Q: I have read lots of comments about the problems/difficulties of going back from Vista to XP. Could ...
  A: Hell Joaquim how are you doing it is not a problem between bios and NTFS , it a problem between ...
windows processes8/6/2008
  Q: Saad, Sometimes my computer seems bogged down, and then sometimes it is not. I frequently look at ...
  A: you can disable some start up processes and some not needed services using Microsoft system ...
64 bit Operating Systems8/5/2008
  Q: Am considering a new computer and would appreciate an unbiased opinion/answer. What's up with the ...
  A: well most of the 64bit processors are 32bit compatible , but if they are not sure , let them run the ...
64 bit Operating Systems8/5/2008
  Q: Am considering a new computer and would appreciate an unbiased opinion/answer. What's up with the ...
  A: windows 64bit is superior to it's 32bit good things about 64bit... 1.faster 32 bit systems can ...
error on windows vista7/30/2008
  Q: My client says he gets an apache error message when he tries accessing his website using windows ...
  A: website is working properly on my vista machine tried it using IE 7 and FF3. let him try emptying ...
Vista Business Install7/29/2008
  Q: Yesterday I installed Vista Business on my Dell Latitude D630 that had previously been running Vista ...
  A: this is a well known problem its the video card driver that is corrupted and you need to download ...
password7/28/2008
  Q: .i have win vista home edition with a gateway comuputer. i went to make emergency bootup cd roms for ...
  A: If you have another power user "another user account with administrative privilege " then login to ...
#~Sleep Option in Vista7/26/2008
  Q: When I use the sleep option in the shutdown menu my computer seems to go to sleep, but a few seconds ...
  A: the sleep option is a common problem on vista , and too many reasons for it between wrong setup and ...
Vista/SP37/26/2008
  Q: Just a quick Q: why would I want to download SP3 for Office 2002/XP if I run the Vista OS?
  A: This update if for Microsoft office 2002/XP products it has nothing to do with the operating system ...
computer won't boot.7/24/2008
  Q: I am running Windows Vista Home Premium. I couldn't wake the machine up, so I shut it off and ...
  A: well you can try a couple of thing before sending it to a hardware shop put back your video card in ...
Where is Outlook Express?7/23/2008
  Q: A friend just bought a new Toshiba Satellite laptop. She got a terrific deal, in part because it has ...
  A: Outlook Express has been discontinued starting from windows vista and newer versions. Microsoft ...
vista backup on home network7/23/2008
  Q: my wireless laptop asks for a user name and a password to back up to my desktop. I do not have ...
  A: If both Computers have Vista installed , make sure that your Network Center settings are like this ...
can't print7/20/2008
  Q: please help! I use Mozilla 3.0, Vista. When I want to print anything from the internet, I get no ...
  A: i guess i have to access your computer remotely to fix the problem if you have no problems with that ...
can't print7/20/2008
  Q: please help! I use Mozilla 3.0, Vista. When I want to print anything from the internet, I get no ...
  A: download this and scan your system to make sure that agent is removed , this kit is really bad , it ...
folder locking7/11/2008
  Q: I'm actually looking for a solution to protect certain personal files and folders in my windows ...
  A: here is what you are looking for a free folder locking software , easy to use and simple ...
other windows7/7/2008
  Q: I have windows vista home premium and was curiouse about something. When there are multiple windows ...
  A: That can be made using a 3rd party tool take a look at this website it will give you what you want ...
xp7/1/2008
  Q: I have a compaq pressario c504ea laptop, with vista home preinstalled, as i dont like Vista i want ...
  A: windows xp can't see your drive because it is a SATA drive. You may need to identify your ...
My computer will not let me download.6/30/2008
  Q: I am runing windows vista on my computer and I have internet explorer 7 and when i try to download ...
  A: well it seems that your internet explorer is functioning correctly , when this security warning pop ...
vista6/29/2008
  Q: but i want to use xp, ive put in my xp cd and booted up the computer. but before installing its ...
  A: all of what you have to do is to boot using your windows XP CD and following the instruction and ...
format6/29/2008
  Q: but i want to use xp, ive put in my xp cd and booted up the computer. but before installing its ...
  A: to install windows xp on your system bootusing your windows XP CD and follow these graphical ...
My computer will not let me download.6/29/2008
  Q: I am runing windows vista on my computer and I have internet explorer 7 and when i try to download ...
  A: I need more information's like when you go to download.com and try to download a software and when ...
My computer will not let me download.6/28/2008
  Q: I am runing windows vista on my computer and I have internet explorer 7 and when i try to download ...
  A: open Internet Explorer , then go to tools ->internet options , then click on the "Advanced" tab and ...
vista6/28/2008
  Q: I've recently rebooted my laptop with the back up disc that came with it and now I have no memory ...
  A: oh your computer is messed up , best solution is to back up all your important data files on ...
Vista installasion6/27/2008
  Q: How do i install windows vista so that i have one disc (local disk c) reserved for just windows and ...
  A: check this link a visual windows vista installation and preparation guide ...
could not find a download for ie 7 for window vista6/27/2008
  Q: i have trouble going to online with IE. whenever i clicked on it, a little microsoft windows appears ...
  A: there was a download link for ie7 vista version but i guess they removed it , your hope is to do the ...
cannot go to online with IE6/27/2008
  Q: i have trouble going to online with IE. whenever i clicked on it, a little microsoft windows appears ...
  A: yes service pack could do that , you need to reinstall internet explorer 7 goto ...
Startup notice.6/24/2008
  Q: I would be so grateful if you can tell me how to stop a very annoying notice popping up every 15 ...
  A: then do that Go to start>run> type in "msconfig" without the quotations and click ok. the System ...
Startup notice.6/24/2008
  Q: I would be so grateful if you can tell me how to stop a very annoying notice popping up every 15 ...
  A: Hell Sue, When the pop up comes up, right click on the icon and then click on run blocked programs. ...
XP Pro or Vista?6/23/2008
  Q: Saad, Being in the market for a new laptop (Lenovo IdeaPad, perhaps, a Dell), I'm unclear about the ...
  A: oh you will be fine , if you found computer with xp preinstalled that is pretty cool and windows xp ...
XP Pro or Vista?6/22/2008
  Q: Saad, Being in the market for a new laptop (Lenovo IdeaPad, perhaps, a Dell), I'm unclear about the ...
  A: XP is "lighter and faster" than vista and it does not need a superb hardware specifications to run ...
SP16/20/2008
  Q: i am downloading and installing the Windows vista SP1 and i was wondering if that would help fix the ...
  A: yes SP1 could actually fix the problems , as much as Microsoft mentioned , xbox should not have any ...
images in email6/18/2008
  Q: I seem to recall hearing that it is possible to send an image in the body of an email (i.e., not as ...
  A: If you don't want it as an attachment , Seems like you would have to use HTML to do this. are you ...
windows vista and windows xp dual boot6/13/2008
  Q: on my pc right now i have windows xp sp 2 installed on it,if i were to install another hard drive ...
  A: this is possible if you did it right you wont loose a thing and you will have your both system clean ...
Vista & MS Office Pro 2003 for XP6/7/2008
  Q: Can MS Office Pro XP be installed on a computer running Vista?
  A: Totally possible. a lot of people been running it for a while now with no problems. but there are ...
Switch user6/6/2008
  Q: I have been using switch on XP Home user for some time now but now when I try to switch, nothing ...
  A: I am going to suppose that you are talking about windows xp , because you mentioned xp in the ...
Vista admin6/5/2008
  Q: I am helping a friend with her PC. It is running Vista Home Premium. Her husband died recently and ...
  A: You need to crack down or recovery the administrator password , it is the safest way , with guest ...
Vista admin6/4/2008
  Q: I am helping a friend with her PC. It is running Vista Home Premium. Her husband died recently and ...
  A: are you already logged-in using his account? if so have you tried removing any other software's? if ...
Vista Keeps Crashing6/2/2008
  Q: I have been working with Vista for several months now on my new Dell laptop. I've read complaints ...
  A: i do not think vista is the problem something else is the problem. vista is stable enough to run, ...
Change Language in Vista6/1/2008
  Q: I wonder if you can help/advise me as I am totally confused by what I have read and found on the ...
  A: Windows vista fact you can easily change language on Vista Ultimate edition : all other Vista ...
Looking for alarm clock for PC with Vista6/1/2008
  Q: My daughter has a new computer with Windows Vista. She just got it in February, it's a HP, and has ...
  A: take a look at these alarm clocks , they are too many between free and shareware , all works on ...
Vista6/1/2008
  Q: What do you like about Windows Vista compared to older operating systems you have used or owned? ...
  A: speaking for my self only here.. a lot of people think vista is really the worst system Microsoft ...
Vista help6/1/2008
  Q: The whole screen is like it desktop, internet explorer any icons everything. How do i get it back ...
  A: if you are talking about the icons then do that.. You can also manually adjust the size of the ...
Ststem 32 error6/1/2008
  Q: I ran Ophcrack Pass word recovery on my Vista home basic computer.The computer has crashed,its ...
  A: you need to startup repair your windows vista , read this to guide you repairing your windows ...
How to remove leftover .lnk files of the deleted items?5/30/2008
  Q: can you be kind enough to help me get rid of some .lnk files that come up during normal search in ...
  A: 1. Right-click the Start button > "Properties" > "Customize" > Click the "Advanced" tab > Click ...
Automatic shutdowns5/30/2008
  Q: Twice recently my Windows Vista has shut down, while I was on line, with a message to the effect: ...
  A: this sound like a hardware failure or a some drivers need to be updated. i still need the erros msg ...
blocked site5/29/2008
  Q: ok i cant get into some sites like video game sites i have to enter the year birthdate etc and they ...
  A: I need more information here to try to solve the problem Are you using any kind of family filter ...
Windows Vista System Language Change5/28/2008
  Q: My friend has a laptop that has Windows Vista Home and wishes to change the language of the system ...
  A: totally right , the deference is , with other version of vista except ultimate you have to reinstall ...
Windows Vista System Language Change5/27/2008
  Q: My friend has a laptop that has Windows Vista Home and wishes to change the language of the system ...
  A: they are right , only with vista ultimate you can change the interface with no harm. all other ...
Dual boot WINXP and Vista5/26/2008
  Q: I am thinking of purchasing Toshiba X205-S9810 which comes with Vista OP and two 160 HDD. I want to ...
  A: you can do that easily check this website and read it carefully. ...
Sleep/Hibernate mode.5/26/2008
  Q: I am running Vista Home Premium, previously XP Home. I have always had problems getting my computer ...
  A: ** FORGOT TO MENTION** in some motherboards you have to change the USB jumpers, from +5V to +5VSB. ...
need help with bottom taskbar5/21/2008
  Q: I have Vista.. and on my bottom taskbar is an option with two arrows up and down... they toggle back ...
  A: i still could not find that thing in my vista system i guess it is a toolbar or any software that is ...
need help with bottom taskbar5/21/2008
  Q: I have Vista.. and on my bottom taskbar is an option with two arrows up and down... they toggle back ...
  A: i am not really sure about " toggle options" or maybe i didnt understand the question clearly , but ...
Follow-Up on Prior Questions5/18/2008
  Q: I'm sorry to bother you again, but I have a few more questions. (1) How do I know which year's ...
  A: you can use this software to find your norton product key http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html ...
0X0000142 error5/18/2008
  Q: I wrote to you earlier today. I have Vista Ultimate. About 2 weeks ago, every time I shut down the ...
  A: to remove norton use norton removal tool you can download from ...
sp15/17/2008
  Q: i installed sp1 a few days ago, and had some issues , even prior to that, blue screens indicating ...
  A: actually it does not help , interfaces are deferent , when you get into the bios using f2 or f1 , ...
0X0000142 error5/17/2008
  Q: I wrote to you earlier today. I have Vista Ultimate. About 2 weeks ago, every time I shut down the ...
  A: it looks like your system is totally screwed up from these error msgs that iv seen your system state ...
sp15/17/2008
  Q: i installed sp1 a few days ago, and had some issues , even prior to that, blue screens indicating ...
  A: you need to be at the bios to get rid of the acer splash screen reboot your computer To get into ...
0X0000142 error5/17/2008
  Q: I wrote to you earlier today. I have Vista Ultimate. About 2 weeks ago, every time I shut down the ...
  A: goto to control panel , Administrative tools , event viewer , look under system for errors that ...
sp15/16/2008
  Q: i installed sp1 a few days ago, and had some issues , even prior to that, blue screens indicating ...
  A: Actually Windows Vista SP1 and windows XP SP3 Have some issues regarfing to your motheboard and ...
Vista 645/15/2008
  Q: I just purchased a HP with a AMD Turion 64x2 processor. I am running Vista Home Premium 64 bit. I ...
  A: home premium does support the dual core "single chip processor" = 1 physical CPU with 2 cores and ...
system crashes5/14/2008
  Q: i have an amd 64 athlon x2 2 g ram, vista home premium- work group, 2 160 sata hds 100 free on ...
  A: yes i could be lavasoft that is crashing the system , but you still can go for a a powerful free ...
system crashes5/13/2008
  Q: i have an amd 64 athlon x2 2 g ram, vista home premium- work group, 2 160 sata hds 100 free on ...
  A: it is a system crash because of a hardware failure or a virus causing that. first of you need to ...
Configuration in Vista4/28/2008
  Q: I am trying to disable some programs from starting up upon initial system boot up. In my Windows XP ...
  A: open start menu , and type msconfig system configuration utility will show up goto to" startup" tab ...
Problem with Windows Media player4/7/2008
  Q: I have Windows Media Player 11q with Windows Vista home edition. It stopped playing videos. It will ...
  A: goto www.microsoft.com and download windows media player 11 vista version and install it on your ...
Extra Software Needed4/4/2008
  Q: I'm buying a high-end windows vista PC(from an www.ebay.co.uk store, and want to ensure I have the ...
  A: there are a lot and a lot of powerful free media players 1.Gom player http://www.gomlab.com/eng/ ...
Acer computer3/18/2008
  Q: I just got an acer computer. I had a dell before, so I am still wanting to use the monitor. Is a ...
  A: it could be not compatible with your acer tower graphical card , deferences is signaling . try ...
hard disc Partitioning !3/14/2008
  Q: . i have a laptop with windows vista,the hard disc composed of two partition C and D .. recently i ...
  A: the only secure way to partition the harddrive is that before you install windows vista you can ...
hard partitioning..3/14/2008
  Q: but recently i download windows vista agian but i found that the hard is only one partition.. so how ...
  A: the only secure way to partition the harddrive is that before you install windows vista you can ...
Microsoft Vista - Office XP Service Pack 3 Update3/11/2008
  Q: I'm trying to download the above update and no longer have the installation disc but I'm unable to ...
  A: actually you cannot continue the upgrade without the installation source check with your friends ...
corrupt windows profile2/16/2008
  Q: I had a problem in Office 2007 and was told that it was really a corrupt windows profile. I created ...
  A: to get your my documents folders including your pictures music etc.. goto c:\document and settings\ ...
uninstalling vista2/15/2008
  Q: I have a Dell Vista Home laptop for almost a year. I was very tired of the fact that many of my ...
  A: i cant tell if the "drivers & utilities " disc has the drivers for windows xp . but mostly these ...
uninstalling vista2/15/2008
  Q: I have a Dell Vista Home laptop for almost a year. I was very tired of the fact that many of my ...
  A: you should not worry about anything if you back up your files. the only fear is you need to call ...
Change language of Vista after manufacturer installation2/14/2008
  Q: i'm an american living in switzerland. Therefore all the notebooks here come with Vista ...
  A: well actually iv never tried that before , but i guess you can install the 2003 office on your ...
Recovery Discs2/14/2008
  Q: but with a Recovery Partition instead. However, when trying to make my own Recovery Discs as ...
  A: you you can backup you whole drive using norton ghost software it take a complete image of your hard ...
Change language of Vista after manufacturer installation2/14/2008
  Q: i'm an american living in switzerland. Therefore all the notebooks here come with Vista ...
  A: that depends on the vista version installed on your notebook , if it is vista ultimate , or ...
language interface2/13/2008
  Q: I have tried all the possibilities you recommend me,to change the language setting from Italian to ...
  A: If you have another version of Vista other than those two ultimate and enterprise , you'll need to ...
language interface2/7/2008
  Q: I have tried all the possibilities you recommend me,to change the language setting from Italian to ...
  A: here is the english language pack " note that will work only if you have vista ultimate / enterprise ...
settings language2/7/2008
  Q: I bought acer labtop with windows vista.My problem is the all settings are in Italiano that i can't ...
  A: to change it to English try this goto Start, Settings, Control Panel, Regional and Language Options, ...
Sound turns on and off in Vista1/27/2008
  Q: I have an HP Pavilion laptop 2x64AMD running Vista 32bit. Suddenly for no apparent reason the sound ...
  A: yes a lot of people are facing such problems with windows vista. some of them they do what hp and ...
Vista language pack12/19/2007
  Q: I have recently purchased an sony vaio in Italy the OS is Italian and i need to change to English / ...
  A: You can only get a language pack if you have Vista Ultimate. If you don't have vista ultimate, you ...
cookies12/18/2007
  Q: "Dear Saad, where do I go to view the list of cookies on my PC in both Win XP & Vista. they used to ...
  A: you can find them under your user account profile for example C:\Document and setting\saad\cookies ...
Windows Vista Premium Upgrade Problems12/18/2007
  Q: I have a dell laptop that was running windows xp. I recently upgraded to windows vista premium, and ...
  A: goto dell.com and download the audio driver for windows vista and install it. then run a desk ...
Windows Vista Premium Upgrade Problems12/17/2007
  Q: I have a dell laptop that was running windows xp. I recently upgraded to windows vista premium, and ...
  A: you should have checked the minimum requirements for upgrading your system to windows vista premium. ...
language12/15/2007
  Q: Vista languages I use vista English language, now I head installed soft in Russian language an ...
  A: you need to enable/add russian support by Configuring country/region and language options You can ...
internet problem - error messages apache?12/15/2007
  Q: I'm a second grade teacher - using a laptop at home with Vista. There are 2 educational sites that ...
  A: it could be spyware/malware doing that to your system goto www.safer-networking.org and download ...
How To Remove Norton Antivirus Completely?12/14/2007
  Q: My friend just bought a new Vista Home Premium pc. Now he has not used or registered the built in ...
  A: from add/remove it does remove Norton anti virus , not completely but it leave a couple of shared ...
How To Remove Norton Antivirus Completely?12/13/2007
  Q: My friend just bought a new Vista Home Premium pc. Now he has not used or registered the built in ...
  A: to completely remove Norton anti virus program , you have 2 options , go to control panel , add ...
internet problem - error messages apache?12/13/2007
  Q: I'm a second grade teacher - using a laptop at home with Vista. There are 2 educational sites that ...
  A: website errors msgs are mainly from the same server that the website is located on. like when you ...
No English in the install language12/13/2007
  Q: I have a Gateway Notebook and when I download the TOMTOM Home install, there is no English language ...
  A: if you system is English based , and its only a matter of a couple of programs or a little more then ...
No English in the install language12/12/2007
  Q: I have a Gateway Notebook and when I download the TOMTOM Home install, there is no English language ...
  A: i cant understand one point , the whole system does not display English language or its only the ...
Vista Font12/10/2007
  Q: I am installing a font manager and want to rid the system of all fonts except those required. I am ...
  A: they are system files you need to take the ownership of these files so you can delete them, goto the ...
Vista and Installation of New Programs12/10/2007
  Q: I am loading up paperport11. I get a message from the install shield that windows explorer is in ...
  A: i found and article with screen shots that will help you finish the installation of Paperport 11 ...
Misc.12/6/2007
  Q: I am trying to get back into my administrator user account by wiping the password clean, using ...
  A: you did download the wrong files ...
BIOS12/5/2007
  Q: Okay I am in such S**t and i am desperate...i got a new Hp pavilion notebook a few months ago and I ...
  A: i cant exactly figure out the problem from here , but what i can suggest if the computer is under ...
Windowsl Vista12/5/2007
  Q: I have just bought a computer with VISTA on it. When I press the sleep control it closes down but ...
  A: You may have something set to run under task scheduler which brings the computer out of sleep mode. ...
Wireless Networks12/2/2007
  Q: In the available wireless networks, I lused to see a particular network (lets call it network A). ...
  A: does it actually show other networks but its doesn't show this specific network that you want to ...
Language installation10/29/2007
  Q: though its common problem but still needs help HOW CAN I CHANGE MY JAPAN WINDOWS VISTA IN ENGLISH ...
  A: its really a common problem but you can at least try those.. ---- Change the display language The ...
Admin. Account10/27/2007
  Q: I want to know how to access the administrator account from a standard user account in Vista. Can ...
  A: pardon me , i did not get to the point that you actually want some answers on , what do you mean by ...
Password for accessing a specific folder10/26/2007
  Q: I am working in Windows Vista and I have about 5 files (say File_1.doc to File_5.doc) in a folder ...
  A: Windows Vista Does not have this option within the system , you need a third party software to ...
Add Printer3/9/2007
  Q: it is already set to automatic.We have a couple of network printers here at our location and I am ...
  A: then you have to check these 1.It appears that the "Workgroup" Name is not the same on the vista ...

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