system files

Because I have a few problems (one of which is described in the forum), or you can reinstall Windows 7 without losing any existing data, and simply replacing the current system files? I do not want to lose my music, installed programs and games. I do not want to move it to a pendrive or CD.

It is now possible to upload raw .dmp files from c:\windows\minidump using the Attachment system. I am currently doing some work on explaining how this Crash Dump analysis process works in a video, and realized it is not possible to upload these files. I have also increased the maximum upload...

The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue. You can’t upgrade 64-bit Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 64-bit version of the installation disc, or go online to see how...

Hi... I'm trying to ugrade from Vista to Widows 7 but keep getting the follwing message: The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue. Windows needs to be restarted so necessary changes to...

i found a way to edit the bootres.dll AKA the Windows 7 boot flag BUT modifing the bootres creates a [data-1] partition in the dll this contains info saying that the certificate is NOT VALID anymore i hex edited out this data contained in the partition but the partition remains there...

Folks, OK, I've had enough of things I can't see. How for example, can I find and view all files named "index.dat". If you enter this into the search bar, you won't find any, but I assure you, there are dozens on the typical system. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There're many...

Hi, I have a question about how drive space is reported by Windows 7. I just installed an upgrade - custom - and have not installed a great deal of software yet. But I noticed kind of a disparity in the space available vs the space used. I have a 140G HD notebook. The Windows folder shows...

How do I delete Windows 7 files/folders from an old hard disk I no longer use for booting from. I cannot delete these folders: Program Files, Program Files(x86), ProgramData, Windows. I get this error msg when I try to delete the above: "You need permission to perform this action. You require...

Faulty memory often comes up in posts relating to Win 7 64-bit issues (BSODs, corrupt system files etc), I ran Windows memory diagnostics many times with nary a blip and since 32-bit installed OK without non-repairable sys file corruptions, I assumed all was fine on the RAM front and continued...

I've just gotten three BSODs in a row. First came during general use, the other two, right after I logged in in normal mode. I'm in Safe Mode now. They popped up in this order: SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL MEMORY_MANAGEMENT I ran memtest and the sticks seem good, so...

Can someone tell me whether all these are in use, and/or what they're all doing? On my system disk, using Windows 7 Professional, I have: $Recycle.Bin Recovery RECYCLER System Volume Information All my other partitions have all the above EXCEPT "Recovery", so I presume that one must be used...

Hi All, I've seen a lot of threads describing how to modify the"Start" text string in the windows start menu button - I've successfully done this in XP using resource hacker, but it isn't working for a new copy of Win 7, 64bit. I've I followed various web trails to the explorer.exe.mui...

Ok, I'm looking to compress some folders to save some disk space and I know from experience that some files shouldn't be compressed (as it can screw up the booting, etc.) so does anyone have a comprehensive list of what not to compress in windows 7?

Long story short, I've bought a used laptop over eBay that comes pre-installed with W7 Ultimate. Been using it for 2-3 months without any problems. Today I tried to install something and I was asked to validate Windows. I then found out my copy isn't genuine! So I paid around £160 for the...

I upgraded from Vista to Windows 7, after installation & upddating drivers I notice the lack of space on my hard drive. A windows.old file on the c: had been created. I deleted all the files that are no longer in use, but this was on a small amount. I have lost 220GB of space on my HD of 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...

My system drive is 63GB - yes GB... All that's on there is Windows 7 64-bit, and my applications. Data is elsewhere, cache files are elsewhere..... At this moment there's 420KB free on the drive... So, I started looking for what honking big bunch of garbage is eating this thing. Searching...

When I go into c:/ I see a folder called Program data, but what is it for and can I delete it?

Link Removed This works for both Vista and Win7 32&64bit.

Needing help with a Bad Image error that states that Cryptsp.dll is not a proper windows files or not installed properly. This error appears anytime an .exe file is opening or attempting to open. Thanks- MT