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After recently downloading the service pack, I've had issues with my computer, including the themes service not working. I want to uninstall the pack so that I can do a system repair using my disc because my disc is older than the service pack. However, the service pack doesn't show up on the...

I am running Windows 7 Professional 32-Bit Edition with SP1. Somehow I have lost the "Pin to Start Menu" and "Pin to Task Bar" options when I right click on a program's icon whether it is running or not. Another strange thing is that when I right click on My Computer and select "Manage...

Hello, I've been having problems with my Trend Micro Titanium scans. I've just been connected remotely with a technician from Trend who has found the problem,but cannot fis it. It seems a update from Microsoft has knocked out any adminstration control that I had or didn't have. When he tried to...

My laptop does not seem to boot into safe mode. I've been tapping F8, even though it says F8...system restore on the bottom left corner, it still won't boot. I tried this other method on advance recovery method and chose use system image created earlier - that and return to factory condition...

I have a fresh install of windows vista 3 days ago. Ever since,,,CERTAIN downloads would install and some would not even download. I am bewildered at the reason WHY this would happen. Like i said,,,some programs does download and install and some would download ONLY, and some would NOT download...

i, All my custom themes just stopped working! I had a problem with very slow loading of video thumbnails, so I found this solution: * open windows start menu * type cmd and wait for cmd.exe to appear listed under the title Programs: * right click on cmd.exe and choose "Run as...

Hi, Older system, upgraded from XP to Windows 7 (32bit) a while back - has been working fine. Have been having issues with internet "dropping out" fairly regularly. ISP says problem on my end, so decided to install a new NIC. Disabled onboard NIC and pop'd in new PCI NIC. Windows 7 sees the new...

Hello everyone I am new to this forum and I want to share some issues I encounter during my Windows 7 64bit experience on my ASUS laptop. When I try to start Windows Media Center it always crashes however I can hear its sound but it displays a message saying Windows Media Center stopped working...

Windows 7 has been installed on this PC for about one month. Today is the first time I tried to use Media Player. I cannot create a playlist. When I try I get the following error message: "Windows Medial Player encountered a problem while creating or saving the playlist" I have tried...

Hello, I have a problem with my windows 7 Installation. Every time I boot to windows it hangs and says "Preparing your windows" and after that I get a blank screen. This happened after I removed the Windows XP I had on the same HHD, and extended the Windows 7 partition. I can not enter...

I have been looking into this problem for about a week with no avail, I have tried almost every fix possibly with no solution in sight. I am unable to install .msi files with the error 1719: The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe...

hi when im trying to open folders even "my computer" i got this error Link Removed - Invalid URL i cant open any folders. but if i use browser or something and going to the downloads section and clicking one of the files "open folder" suddenly i got access to all computer. and also if im doing...

I saw thread on similar problem and mentioned I need to make sure services.msc -> Virtual Disk Service (VDS) to automatic and started. I made this change and click the install again. The same message shown again. After message the VDS will stopped. I can restart and try install again. no luck...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. I'm helping someone who has tried to install a new printer on his new HP PC (W7 64 Bit). The installation routine on the disk fails - no suprises there, given that half the stuff on retailers shelves don't have W7 disks yet. He calls for support from the...

Hello, fine Windows 7 sages. Been a while since I was here, and I hope you're all doing well. My issue comes from negligence on my part. I tried to use the Remove Blur tool, to make things behind the transparent windows appear clear, and I have the retail version of Windows. I used it on the...

I have Windows 7 Home Premium and have been running it with no problems since last October. Suddenly this evening I can no longer drag/move application windows or move files through drag-and-drop. I can minimize and maximize windows but then they are frozen in place, I can't move them. It...

Hi, I had again the problem with adding printers that I first posted Link Removed, as I already know the troubleshooting I fix it myself. Anyway it worries me that the problem had appear again. I do not know what cause the problem in the first place. One thing that had kept hanging in the air...

WMP12 cant open, uninstall, install please help! i had just installed wmp12 from windows feature panel as i had previously uninstalled it, but after that before i restart the pc the battery life ended and the pc power off without shutting down correctly. when i restart the pc wmp didnt...

Ever since I upgraded to Win 7 now I am unable to share my USB connected EPSON printer. Administrative events show the following errors: The print spooler failed to share printer EPSON Artisan 800 Series with shared resource name EPSON Artisan 800 Series. Error 2114. The printer cannot be used...