Offline files strange/weird folder names
When I use offline files, some strange folder names appear which seem to be aliases for existing legitimate folders. IE...
error 1904 -failed to register .dll files HRESULT -214722047
Hi,I am using vista business and during installation of software...i can encountered error 1904 messages which failed to...
vista slows when installing/transferring large files
windows vista ultimate32 bit...2 x 750 gb sata wd hdd..en8800gt top 512mb graphics...4gb DDr3 Ram. ..asus p5e3 premium ...
How come EFS has locked me out of my files?
Hi,I have a folder with some very important files which are encrypted using EFS via the advanced properties dialog on t...
How to convert MP3 music download files to WAV files
Can anyone tell me how I convert an mp3 music file to a WAV file ? Thank you! -- AL...
Where are the msconfig startup files located in the registe
I've looked at RUN RUN ONCE but can't find the files that I've unchecked and want out of the MSCONFIG startup area ...TI...
Vista deleted my profile files and many other
Hello,Something unbelivable just happend today to my Vista 64 Ultimate. I was logged into it and just wanted to start wo...
Cannot decrypt files when copying them to another location
On my PC's HDD I have some files encrypted. Used "folder encryption" that is in one of folder properties sele...
Registry files missing or corrupt
Hi there, i was using my laptop as i normally would, nothing i havnt done before on it, when i got the blue screen on de...
image files missing
When I go into control panel/default programs and check file associations my image files (jpg, jpeg etc) are missing. T...
Media Player 11 - Converting WMA Files, Bit Rates
Running Media Player 11 on XP. All files in library are WMA Lossless. Syncing files to Zen Micro. Looking to up the bit...
Can't encrypt files in vista ultimate Sp1
when I try to encrypt any file/folder, the properties window gets busy for a minute then it gives me the following erro...
HTT****.tmp files Help
Hay, i was wondering if someone could help me out with this problem because i can't find where it's coming from. Basica...
Reordering Files
Is there a way to stop Vista reordering files every time you change the name of one? I often have to go down a long li...
deleted files don't delete
Hi, When I shut down Windows Mail, the files in my Deleted Items folder are supposed to deleted every time. However, so...
Will saved files b gone if v restore
Hi all..I am very back in computers ..so i wanted to know if we restore the computer to 3 days back..all the saved files...
.srf/RAW files
Have just bought a satnav and am trying to import image from garmin website to satnav but windows photogallery does not...
Need to delete files waiting to be burned.
Hello,I was in the middle of burning files to a DVD when my computer locked up. Now whenever I reboot my computer, I g...
Downloading files from memory card from digital camera?
I've noticed that some digital cameras come with non-Vista compatible software. Is it possible to still use this camera...
Copy files
I am using Vista Home Premium on an HP computer. I have had a Corel program malfunction (which Corel blames on Windowe...
Can't restore files from external hard drive
Have just reinstalled Vista and now want to restore my files which were backed up (files only not whole PC) to an exter...
home network XP comp cant' access files on vista desktop
Hi My laptop running xp cannot access files on my desktop running vista. Desktop can access files on laptop, I can also ...
HELP! No internet when copying files from ethernet drive
Hello everyone!I have a very strange problem and no one seems able to help.Here are some necessary specifications:Cable ...
Cannot share xp files or printer on vista laptop
OK here goes, sorry if this has been answered before, but I can't seem to be able to successfully add my daughter's new...
Trouble printing some files to a network printer...
Has anyone else had this experience? I have some files, (some pdf, some dwg, and there are a couple other programs) that...
Christmas Midi Files Attaching, Not Embedding
I checked the Source tab and can't find out why the files are attaching instead of embedding. How can I get the files to...
Vista very slow downloading files
I just purchased a Dell 546 AMD Phenom X4 (2.3 GHz 2MB) with 4GB RAM. The Operating is Vista Home Premium. My inter...
Removing duplicate files
HiIs there a good utility to detect duplicate files based on content and then to remove them?ThanksRegards...
Problems transferring .dbx files from XP Computer to a Vista
Hi there, I've just updated my computer from a XP one to a Vista one. I copied all the .dbx files (including folder.dbx...
Access To My Own Files Refused
Various programs create data files out in c:\Users\Admin\ApplicationData\* However Vista won't let me touch them, or ev...
MIDI Files Don't Play in Windows Mail
I've read and tried several solutions after Googling this problem. I thought I'd post here. Windows Mail will either 1) ...
Transferring e-mail files/wm
I wan't to save e-mail folders on vista to external source and possibly reset computer to orignal setting. How do I sav...
Vista Empty Files UGGGGGGGGGGG
I am using Vista Home Premium 32bit SP1. Have just gone through a long process of cutting and pasting many pictu...
Windows DVD maker- AVI files are corrupt
I burn alot of movies on my DVD maker and they are all AVI files, the other day i went to go burn another one and it sai...
Downloading OFX Files
In XP there was an option to "Confirm after download" so that an OFX file would not automatically download in...
Defender Update Files
Windows Defender is updated often. Where are and what happens to the old files?-- Make a Great Day Frank Parmelee ...
Files not showing
I'm not sure if this is a networking issue, but I thought I would start here. A given file is visible to one computer a...
Graphics files in the signature
I would like to use a graphics file in my signature (it's a .gif) and everytime I try to add the file I created in Word...
cant open mdb files
When I receive emails from my clients that contain attachments with the extension .mdb, I get a message that Windows ma...
Program Files - Help Please!!
I just got a new PC and need some help. I have windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit. When I go to start and select ''All Pr...
Cant open files from DVD - APP CRASH!
Everytime I try to copy files from a DVD to my desktop (My Computer -> Right Click on DVD drive -> Open), an error...
Files and pictures lost! Need help asap please...
HiI have Vista home basic. I've recently reprogrammed my computer because everything was so slow.I did not back up my fi...
How can I access files from my Vista computer on my windows
On the vista machine both computers can be access but when I try to access them from my windows 98 computer it says not...
Chkdsk and corrupted files problem, again
Hi, I've experienced the "corrupted file" problem. I tried to fix it via chkdsk (run elevated), planed the sca...
System32\DriverStore\FileRepository, deleting files?
Is it safe to delete files out of the file repositoryi ask because i have lots of duplicates of old drivers and i was wo...
OK to delete "Downloaded Programs files?"
Vista Clean-up utility often advises me that it wishes to delete the files (in subject line). These files are Java upd...
Convert JVC, Panasonic, Canon .tod to avi files.
Some models of the JVC, Panasonic and Canon Digital Camcorder record videos to .tod video format. JVC camcorders sometim...
Vista Service Pack Uninstall Files
Hi,I just built a new machine with Vista Ultimate RTM and then Service Pack 1. Where does Vista keep the service pack u...
Folder set up to keep files in the same location
I have "My Documents" folder with several sub folders and several files without folders. When I open this fo...
safele delete files
In disc clean up there is an option to "safely delete files that have not been modified in over a week"How do...
html and wmv files using 'backward' relative addressing
Hi, My html code can call and run wmv files if the wmv file is in the same folder or a sub-folder as the html file call...
UAC invoked when moving files on external drive
I have an external drive that will not let me save downloads, delete files or move them without getting UAC. I have 2 o...
Can't restore files from Vista Backup
Ok, I meanwhile calmed down a bit! Because I was really mad. I made my regular backups and now I am in the situation wh...
Shaping files from and xp drive
I had an XP laptop die on me I had 2 different user profiles setup with passwords, I was the administrator, I have repl...
Window Files
I am running Windows XP 64. In my Window folder I have, I believe, a folder called syswow64. These all refer to the Vist...
Find files and folders
Find files and folders date modified etc. This worked in XP has been scrapped in vista WHY?...
Microsoft Outlook Files with Vista and XP
I am VERY new at Outlook, and I am working on a Vista desktop but have an XP laptop. Can I somehow use a flash drive to...
how can i convert files
i have a cd that i put mp3 files on to find out that the cd doesnt support the mp3 files. I have found out this is now ...
AutoExpand Folder shortcut with > 100 files in Folder
If I right click and drag a folder to the desktop and create a shortcut, when I click on the shortcut the folder will op...
cant open files from old hard-drive
i recently got new computer with vista home premium x64. i attached the harddrive from my old xp computer (w/external ca...
Downloading ZIP Files with Vista Home Premium 32
I am running Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit on a HP dv6458se Notebook.A couple of weeks ago when I tried to Open or S...
Deleted files don't go to recycle bin
Deleted files don't go into recycle bin, when I deleted files..they seemed to be deleted permanently without going to re...
Delete a newsgroup and all files related to it?
Is there a way to delete a newgroup under Windows Mail, along with all files associated with it, all incomplete download...
when creating folder or deleting files explorer freezes
Whenever I create a new folder the explorer screen freezes. Nothing else freezes. I have to go to task manager and end ...
how does copy files from a flash drive?
I have a desktop w/2000 and write HTML into Notepad to create web pages. I frequently load them into folders and copy (s...
Can share files with one WinXP PC but not another
PC1 - Vista Ultimate PC2 - WinXP Pro PC3 - WinXP OEM (embedded in a machine controller)The Problem: PC1 and PC3 can 'see...
remove ALL files from temp folder?
safely?...
I want to arrange files in my folder by type
In XP, the option to arrange files by type was always there. In Vista, it is not. I know that I have to right click and ...
Restore files to new user location after Vista reinstall.
I re-installed my Vista Home Premium and did not create the exact same computer and user names I had before. I restore...
Offline Files with psts
Hi There,I've been reading the windows team blog on off-line files and been directed to this group.We have a problem wit...
Help recovering MS Word DOCX files
I had three MS Word 2007 docx files on my hard drive. I deleted them and emptied the trash. I immediately used some File...
Files not extracting from zip file
I am running Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1. Just the other day I noticed that I can no longer extract files from a...
Transferring files from a Mac OS X to a PC Win Vista Home?
Hello,Can some one please direct me to where I can find instruction in and if possible to connect a Mac running OS X ve...
expanding files problem !!!
I've had this problem for 3 days now and googled all I can! I have come across people who have also had the same problem...
Huge backup files after Vista Crash and restore
Vista has crashed on me several times in the last few days. Every time I restore the operating system it creates a hug...
Help! I can't access my own files!
Help!!Yesterday my (Vista 32) system crashed so hard that it took some system files with it, necessitating a complete re...
unable to view folders with zip files......
when i try to view a folder with containing .zip files on the c drive , explorer locks up and errors out..... any rec...
.MOV Files In Live Movie Maker
I have Vista Home Premium and recently discovered that Live Movie Maker can import .mov file extension video clips for ...
Assign user files
My hard drive crashed. I have a good backup of the c:\Users folder. I replaced the drive and did a new Vista install, c...
Compressed files/folders
After compressing files/folders,can the original file/folder be deleted safely ?...
opening *.dbx files in Vista (Windows Mail)
Hello, I was an Outlook Express 6 (Windows 98) user and I have my e-mails saved in files such as "incoming.dbx"...
Problem Burning Files to CD using Live File System Format
Can anyone help me? I just purchased a DELL inspiron 1525 laptop with Vista Home Premium. Yesterday I went to burn so...
Connect 2 system to copy files without network cards?
yes i know the way of connecting it via LAN cards, serial ports, or from HDD by IDE-USB cable but this all would require...
Can't Config Permission To Xfr Files On LAN
Hi,When I try to xfr a file from my desktop x64 to my laptop x86 over my wired LAN I get a need permission prompt.When I...
Removing off-line files
I have a directory on a network folder set up as off-line files. I want to remove one of the directories from off-line...
Memory dump files
When I use system tool - Disc Cleanup I recieve message: "System error memory dump filrs". Does it needs any ...
Vista email does not recognize Outlook express files
when I move the files from XP to vista the MS Mail on vista does not import correctly oldes any suggestions? I moved t...
Dream files and DreamScene
Supposedly, StarDock DreamScapes is a version of the Microsoft DreamScene. But how do I turn their Dream files into on...
Outlook Express XP messages files to Windows Mail
My desktop computer with my email program Outlook Express XP crashed yesterday. Last week I saved (thank goodness) all t...
Importing Outlook Express dbx files
HiI have saved my dbx files from Outlook express and retrieved them when my mother board died. I have a new computer bu...
How to move BCD Boot manager files in Vista to another parti
Background:I have Vista32 in my PC, and after some new hardware related crashes I decided yesterday to completely resto...
Offline Files Synchronization Errors (Vista Sync Center)
Hi,This has got me stumped. My users' home folders are stored on a NetApp filer (cifs). "My Documents" and &q...
Movie Maker only imports *.wmv files
My OS is Vista Home Basic. I have tried the pre-installed MMkr (6.0)and downloaded MMkr 2.6. In both cases the only type...
Program Files: strange column headings
I have Vista Home Premium 32-bit.In Program files, I create a new folder by File > New FolderThis is for files that d...
Protecting backup data files
Hi,I recently bought an external, portable hard-drive to use partly for backup, partly for mobility. It connects to the...
Cannot enter "Shortcut key" in LNK files
I can't enter anything in the "Shortcut key" line for LNK files. Not anywhere. I am running as Administrator ...
Offline files are not indexed correctly
Hi!I am having problems with indexing offline files on my Vista Business SP1.Offline files are included in Indexing Opti...
Ver temp files
My computer is filling up with temp files that start with "VER". They are being generated at about 4 a minute...
Files
I am new to vista. I have ran scans to find files by .avi extinction. I find some I can not open, move or delete them. ...
Restore Vista backup files to an XP machine?
I have been using Windows Backup to secure files on a Vista Home Premium laptop to a disk on my XP desktop. Three days...
Playing video files and animation slowdown drastically on VI
Hi, I have a problem playing videos and animation on VISTA Ultimate that I cannot figure out. The strange part is that ...
Help with Windows Backup--Back Up Files & Complete PC Backup
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit.1. Has Windows Backup--Back Up files _and_ Complete PC Backup especially, even though very...
Transfering Files
I have a new Vista machiine and I want to transfer files from the Vista machine to my old XP machine. I haven't been a...
Can't Attach Files No Profile Set
I can no longer automatically attach a file or send page or link by email. "No profiles have been created. To creat...
Copying large numbers of files from external disk
In the process of migrating from old to new computer I copied a large number (80,000+) of files onto an external drive ...
Change default destination folder for extracted .zip files.
Hello,I download several .zip files a day, and when I extract them, the default destination folder is Documents. Is th...
Vista Upgrade Lost Personal Files
I just upgraded from Vista Home Basic to Vista Home Premium, and selected "upgrade," NOT clean install. Howev...
Temporary internet files not saving webpages - Help please!
I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit. I can see the history when going through the star and then clicking history....
problem uninstalling / deleting files/folders
Some time ago I downloaded the 'partypoker' software. I soon uninstalled it.I seem to have some bits remaining. There ar...
Bug copying .eml-Files, time stamp changed
When copying eml-files for backup from a non-vista system (XP-PC, Qnap-Server) to a Vista Home Premium machine, the time...
Disable open file security warning for specific files
HiI've been trying to find a way to disable the "Open File - Security Warning" for a specific file. Preferably...
Any programs or sites that re-install system files?
I ran a sfcscan and... It seems I have some corrupt files. This laptop doesn't have a recovery/reformat drive or i'd jus...
view all folders/files
I turned off User Account Control but in Explorer I still can't open Documents and Settings and a number of other folde...
Vista backup of recorded tv (dvr-ms files)
I'm new to Vista and VMC. I'm trying to do the right thing and back up my documents using Vista backup. I thought I was...
Importing DBX files into Windows mail
My PC 'died' and I had to use a techician to recover key files for my new laptop. He has provide all my Outlook Express...
mail files .eml
I downloaded Yahoo Emails and merge the outlook mails to window mails.I find there are many duplicate mails in window ma...
Is it normal for two Desktop.ini files to be on the Desktop?
I know these files are normally hidden, but I was just wondering if it is normal for 2 to be on the desktop at once.The...
Outlook Express 6.0 Identity files transfer
I have used OE6.0 for my email software on my desktop computer. My hard drive crashed this morning but I use an online b...
.PST Data Files
I want to know where Windows Mail stores the e-mails I have received. I would like to set up .PST data files (like the...
Backup files with Windows defender or Norton??
Hello, am I right in saying windows defender can back up your files, at the moment I have the norton control for backup...
Finding Files
Dear All, New to vista.I am having problems finding files in Vista. For example, if I open and then save it in C:\User...
disable sound files in windows mail
I would like to disable sound files in windows mail in Vista, I'm on a group that people love to attach sound and music...
Can't open word docs, excel or other files
When I click on a file to open on C drive (or an attachment to an email" it says Windows can find (lists the path)...
problem with organizing files that are in an indexed locatio
Hello!I hope someone can help! I have asked this question in the Dutch newsgroup and previously in this newsgroup but un...
not loaded files
I'm having problem to open files using winmail. also I tried to unistall IE 8 but after I click run, nothing happens., ...
Saving files
In addition to saving my files on the computer I also save them on CDs. Recently a CD with very important files on it d...
Trying to arrange files by 'date recived' but its driving me
I have my downloads folder right, which every now and then i download something, currently have about 500 files in this ...
Vista Home and Windows.Old files
I upgraded my granddaughter's computer from Win.2000 to Vista Home. It had to do a clean install since it was upgradin...
Missing minutes in imported files
I have had cine films from the 1950s put onto video CD. But the films are in the wrong order. I am hoping that I can ...
2 Vista's, Linksys, can't share files-why?
*I HAVE TWO VISTA 32 BIT HOME PREMIUM COMPUTERS (ONE LAPTOP, ONE DESKTOP), BOTH RUN NORTON ANTIVIRUS. I HAVE THE FIREWA...
Cannot delete certain files
I have a problem thats only getting worse on my computer... It wont let me delete certain files....its on my desktop and...
Where are my music files
I have many private audio files which I have set up to use with Windows media player version 11.0.6001.7000 These audi...
Mswmm files more help please
I have seen the replies about MSWMM files and understand that I have to change the file extension to something like ....
Naming Files/Folders, Favorites/Bookmarks? Any Standards?
Are there any standard File/Folder and Favorite/Bookmark Naming Cnventions?Any References / Links would be greatly appre...
moving files in vista windows explorer
I'm finding the new windows explorer cumbersome When I click on the quick launch icon I get a view that's dificult to n...
Vista CD Files Complete/Incomplete
[font=Tahoma]I own a Mac and I'm going to make a seperate drive for Vista , I downloaded vista and everything now all I ...
Flight Simulator 2004 save files troubleshooting.
Hello.I have a recorruing issue between my Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight and my Windows Vista Hom...
Device Manager files stuck and won't backup
I have a Dell Inspiron 518 with over 500 GB of free space on the hard drive and it is running Windows Vista Home Premium...
Playing .wma files
In the past .wma files created with the sound recorder could simply be played. After presumabley some clever updates by...
View EMF files in Vista?
Is there a viewer for enhanced metafiles in Vista?XP had an excellent "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer" which i...
Bad performance when copying EFS-encrypted files
I have found what is probably a bug in Vista and/or Windows 7: when copying EFS-encrypted files to a different computer ...
Importing OE files intoWindows Mail
-- I have managed to get some .dbx files from Outlook Express on my defunct computer onto a flash drive. When I try t...
deleting temp files.
Every time I go to delete, I get as far as the control panel and my computer turns itself off. I have tried system rest...
Transfering files from old password protected profile to new
I recently lost power to an old laptop and could not get it to power on. I purchased a new laptop that runs Vista. I ...
cannot save or run downloaded files
First whats going on, then I'll explain what I'm asking.A friend of mine has Vista on his 2 home computers. His and his ...
How to Search files in Vista
I must be doing something wrong, cuz the Vista file Search doesn't find diddly squat.What happened to the helpful, hand...
temp. internet files not saving websites that have been gone
When checking temporary internet files it doesn't seem to be saving the websites that have been visited. I like to check...
Application crashes if installed in C:\Program Files
Hi,I've created an application that crashes with a Vista error message when it's installed in C:\Program files(the defau...
Vista won't display JPEG files as pictures
My JPEG (.jpg) files that used to display as images within folders now display as the generic icons (ie. the lake and m...
new computer...old email files??
Hello. I recently installed a new computer, going from Windows Xp to Vista. I was told my old email files would be sen...
Compressing files
I keep getting message "windows can compact messages stored" How do I Decompress them? I consulted your Help a...
Using "Select multiple files or folders"
I want to select a long string of files (for deletion).Vista Help says:--To select a consecutive group of file or folder...
What's wrong with Vista 'Search for files' utilty?
Why search cannot find the file located in \System32 folder when I tell search to look in drive C:\? Only when I point ...
Re: Vista cannot delete read-only files
"hellhound5005" wrote in message OK.. maybe someone here can help me out... i made this folder in 32 bit v...
can't erase files on an external drive.
I created an image of my computer's hard drive on an external drive (USB) some six months ago. I am trying to delete it...
Advice on deleting .inf files in WinVista Premium
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------I need some advice on deleting .inf file...
How do I delete files that no longer exist?
[image: http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp62/tapout8723/grrrrr.jpg]How do I delete these files? I've been trying for ...
Backing up files on XP Home Edition
Hi, I have a portable USB hard drive. I have it installed and configured, but I can not find how I actually back up my ...
Vista Service Pack Undo Files
I just built a new machine with Vista Ultimate RTM and then Service Pack 1. Where does Vista keep the service pack undo...
Can't copy large files from XP Share
I have the same problem when copying from an XP Share on a workgroup.I can't copy from an XP share to a Vista SP1 lapto...
Unable to save files across the network
I've got one PC running XP SP3 and a laptop running Vista. I've setup the network so both are on the same workgroup and...
.avi files and movie maker help
When I try to play an avi file on movie maker I hear the sound but no video pops up. What do I do? -- Prestico23...
Library files and VB6?
This all basically started on a quest with trying to register and ocx for a program I downloaded. After I finally found ...
All files gone from my user account!!!
:mad: :mad: Alright, so I am in deep trouble. All of the folders on my user account are gone and Vista reverted everythi...
Restriction on creating files on shared folder on Vista from
I have a small network of Vista and Linux machines. Each machine has a shared folder, to which I want all the other mac...
Program Files & Program Files (x86)???
Having just installed Vista Ultimate 64bit I'm left wondering why so much space has been taken up on my hard drives by ...
Moving "My DOcuments" and remainder of "My" files to second
From XP experience I can easily move My DOcuments from one location to another AND it moves all aditional folders such ...
removing temp files & cookies
I recall there is a Run command that will delete unwanted temp files and or cookies, but cannot remember it[I am aware ...
Missing Windows Mail email files
I have a laptop that I was using Windows Mail on for about 2 months, and it just crashed on me last week. I purchased a...
Cannot access files on network
I cannot access files on the computers on my home network. Here is the situation:3 computers desktop (A) with XP desk...
How do I sync files from Vista to XP on my network?
How do I sync files from Vista to XP on my network?-- Thanks....
Offline Files strange folder names
Running Vista Ultimate SP1Offline files to a Synology DS108J as well as a WD-Netcenter.I have several offline files fold...
Can I Restore Files From Backup Again?
Hi All,I hope I'm posting this in the correct topic thread. System: Vista 32bit service pack 2Here's my issue:-I backed...
Transfer files between two external drives?
Hi, I have two USB harddrives and I want to transfer some files from one to the other. Attempting to do so makes Vista i...
Vista desktop files disappear
My wife had several documents stored on her Vista desktop. They are suddenly gone. I've set Explorer to display hidden ...
How to play MTS files on Mac for free
In our daily life, online videos are more and more popular, we enjoy them. However, just videos online can't satisfy our...
Vista Offline Files
I have it set in my group policy to not automatically make redirected folders available offline, but any vista machine ...
pdf files attached.
I have Adobe Reader 9, but I cannot open the pdf files attached on received e-mail. The assosation for .pdf extention i...
Scan Which Folders do not Include Cetrain Files
i have one folder full of a bunch of sub-folders. each of the sub-folders should have a file with the extension ".c...
To restore deleted files, from my..searches/recently changed
Hi, I purchased dell inspiron 1525 laptop with windows vista Home Premium. I have deleted all the files in the recently ...
Opening attached pdf files in Windows Mail
When receiving pdf files via Windows Mail, the pdf files cannot open in Windows Mail. The error message is no connecti...
Batch files
For many years I have been using a batch file to back up files later than a specific date to a temporary directory. I t...
location of Vista game files
Where on my hard-drive does Vista store the files for the games that come pre-installed, specifically Chess Titans? I ...
Please Help: Sound Files Won't Embed
I checked the Source tab and can't find out why the files are Inserted as Attachments instead of embedding. How can I ge...
Can't download files!
Help! I can't download anything. I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium although my broadband connection seems fine not...
computer deletes files whenever it is logged off or shut dow
Hi our computer has Windows Vista on it, and its pretty new. Whenever it is shut down, restarted, or logged off, every...
Sharing files: Win 2000 and Vista
I was able to do the following:1. Disabled Firewall in NIS 2008 on Vista system. 2. This allowed Win 2000 system to acce...
Wave files
My Vista Ultimate, Windows Media Player, in some way, do not want to play WAVE files.I must have done something to caus...
HOw to restore files from a Vista files only backup
I have been using the Vista automatic backup procedure for the last 6 months and recently had to re install the operati...
How to list all files under a directory?
Ok when I was using Windows XP and I wanted to list all files in a folder and sub folders I would just do a search with...
Cant rename files in C:\Windows
Hi All I have had a real problem installing an HP printer and have followed all the help provided by HP. The problem I...
Files won't attach
Have a problem attaching files-jpg- to email, various web sights with similar forum configurations to this one,and craig...
Downloaded files disappear
files downloaded from the web get deleted from the computer immediately upon completion. This behaviour started only abo...
Problems with offline files
Im having problems to make a share folder offline in VISTA, the laptop is joined a 2003 domain.First I was receiving the...
Can't reset Word as default program for .docx files
Microsoft Word doesn't appear in the list of (possible default) programs to open Word 2007 .docx files.1. Reinstalled ...
Delete or Move files within "Search"
I need to be able to search for files and then delete or move them from within the search results window. I can do tha...
Why can I edit mp4 files (Flip Mino-HD) in Movie Maker?
It's clear that most people cannot edit .mp4 files from their Flip Mino-HD camcorders in Movie Maker. I can, on three d...
copying folders and files
Hi, When copying a folder to a directory with the same name, it always asks me if I want to merge the folder I am copin...
Vista Offline Files - when client is in a domain
I have a problem which has been driving me made for months. I simply cannot fix it :cry:I'm running Windows Vists Busin...
corrupt files
This is the third time now my mail has had problems. I am at the moment attempting to get Microsoft help but that seems...
Virtual PC 2007 SP1 install problem: "Files in Use"
I have Vista Business SP1, with Virtual PC 2007 already installed. I'm trying to upgrade to Virtual PC 2007 SP1, and I c...
Problems with files attaches in windows mail
Can´t open files (xls, doc, etc etc) in windows mail. I´m windows Vista Home Premium. Please help. Thank you...
Moving files to a new account (Vista)
Hi. I swear I have read old posts and still cannot figure out how to get a file or program from one user account to anot...
multiple "Desktop" files
On my desktop is an icon with my user name. If I double click it, a folder opens containing other folders named "D...
Files Overlap in Folder?
Hey guys, this problem (as the thread name suggests) started happening to me about 5 days ago. Usually when I paste thi...
Disappearing Pictures and files
Hi,I am absolutely going mad trying to fix this. I have purchased a laptop with Vista Home Premium installed ( I am a V...
What are rar files?
HI, i was in a binary group and someone posted a screensaver that was a rar file, what is it and how do i download it t...
Vist 64 will not expand files
Hello , I am trying to install vista 64, without much success for a couple of days. Every time, it comes to halt at expa...
Vista - default grouping of files
In Vista -Windows Explorer - some of my file folders (right side of window) are defaulting to being grouped by name (al...
Vista Instant Search has stopped showing files
When I use the Vista Instant Search from the start menu, it used to show me files and e-mails (labeled as "communi...
Show files as thumbnails?
Is there a way to show files in Explorer as thumbnails? What id I just drill down from Computer? Is there a difference...
Bad dvr-ms files in Vista Media Center
For the last two months I've been having trouble with certain dvr-ms files recorded in Media Center, both in my origina...
Downloaded files have 0 bytes
Whenever i download a file, the download bar shows, but after completion i go to open the file, but it shows that it has...
Copying eml files over from another inbox versus importing o
I have an Acronis backup that I can read the file structure and COPY files (ie I can see my inbox fold and my sent fold...
index.dat files
How do I get rid of my index.dat files?...
readyboost drives and performance for other files on the dri
Hi,My understanding is that a readyboost drive is a drive that windows dumps data to as its faster than dumping data to...
sharing files in Vista
Hello, I hope you can help me. I am a novice with computers and I am having problems setting up a home network. I have...
Need Help Restoring services, files and settings
I finally got Antivirus Pro 2009 virus off my laptop. Many settings, services, files and the registry have been tampered...
Problem sharing Folders in Program Files
Using VISTA Home Premium with SP1 I am attempting to share and be able to use some folders in C:\Program files. I keep...
Only the files I want to back up
I finally got vista backup working to my external drive, but only want to back up certain files. Is there a way to do ...
Cannot retrieve pdf-files
When trying to open a pdf-file I receive the message : The Adobe Acrobat/Reader that is running cannot be used to view ...
Program Files and Setting in Upgrade to Vista Ultimate
Last week I purchased windows vista ultimate upgrading my current system from windows vista home premium. After install...
Audio files shortened in length when imported into Movie Mak
Hi, I have Movie Maker Version 6.0.6000.16386 Service Pack 1 and usually dont have issues but just had something happen...
Deleting Files and clean space, yet I keep losing room??
I started Deleting files and cleaning space, yet my drive shows I'm losing space?? What is going on?Thanks -- The Drive...
unable to view folders that contiain zip files.......
all the sudden, when i attempt to open a folder that contains .zip files, windows explorer locks up.... i do have winra...
publishing dvr-ms files
I am using Vista Ultimate 32bit edition and while I can import and edit my Media Center recorded content into Movie Mak...
Unable to play files!!!!
Recently I have been receiving mail with an attachment listed as winmail.dat but have been unable to play it. Any tips? ...
Opening Word files from Desktop in Vista Home Premium
After Vista Home Premium SP1 I cannot open Word files through desktop Documents. If I open Word I can bring up files w...
Vista does not find files!!!!!
I have Vista w/SP1 installed on two machines and have seen this "file search is completely broken" problem on ...
New Vista- cant view old jpeg files
i bought a new laptop with the 64bit Vista, and transfered my old pictures to it from the old 32bit Vista computer i had...
Default for Compressing Files
When we got the computer the default icon and action for zipped files was unzipping it, extracting it to regular files. ...
m4a files & Tag info in Colums
Tag information in .m4a audio files doesn't show up. I have m4a files which are tagged but nothing shows in the colums...
importing pst files
I have tried everything to import my files from outlook and nothing works I keep getting messages cannot be imported fr...
vista will not stream m3u files.
My church website has sermon links in m3u format to play and mp3 format to download. On my old computer(XP) I ...
Sharing files between two PC's
I have two pc's. One is Windows XP pro SP3 and the other is Vista 64 Ultimate SP1. I want to share files between the tw...
Program Files Folder in two partitions
I use Vista 64bit, by default my computer came with two physical hard drives, one named D:\ (Os) and D:\ (Data) I own a...
grabbing and moving files issue
Does any one else have this problem.. In windows explorer and within applications when I try to grab a group of files, o...
Dreamscene stops when using AVI files...
I just recently decided to try Dreamscene. When I select one of the scenes that uses an AVI file it plays one time and...
Indexing contents of TIF files
I'm using Microsoft Document Imaging (from Office 2007) to create searchable TIF files of my documents. (MDI performs ...
Blocking my access to files
Hi, i got sent some world of warcraft patches through a friend on MSN...we done it on my lan so it went alot quicker, t...
temporary files
We have all seen users open an email attached file - do some work on it - then close it - user thinks their changes wil...
Create user acct - transfer all files from admin to user?
Vista Home PremiumI'm the admin and I'm using an admin account. If I create a user account do I have to transfer all my ...
Files Get Renamed
Hi. This is a bit unusual but not critical. I've worked with my access 2007 database files for some time and somehow the...
problems with video files
Good evening!I've installed Vista x64 Business a few days ago and have encountered severe problems with viewing video fi...
Can't delete files........ need help!
I posted this on several Vista groups in desperation. I can't get control of my own computer although I'm the only use...
Folders within folders (files????)
Recently, I was trying to drag an email to a folder. Somehow or another the folder became a 'sub-folder' of another fo...
Transfering files from Vista to XP
I want to traansfer files from my new Vista machine to my older XP machine, but the XP will not read them. How can I t...
Files just....disappeared
So I just traded out my year old Gateway laptop (which stopped working) for a new Dell Inspiron. I've never been partic...
Corrupted files on USB Flash Drive?
My son has done some college work at home and saved it directly to a brand new 4GB FAT32 USB flash drive, which he Eject...
can't combine files in Movie Maker
Hello all,I tried to merge/combine miltiple WMV video clips using Windows Movie Maker, but the COMBINE option on the Cl...
Media Player 11 won't plan MPG files
I recently bought a new Compaq Presario with Vista for my wife. I transferred some mpg files to it from this computer ...
Offline files with encryption
Vista documentation states that when using offline files with encryption, the User files are encrypted with an EFS certi...
Curser hovers and opens files
New to Vista. When the mouse curser hovers over an icon or button, it opens the file without me clicking the mouse. How...
Explorer time reporting problem for image files.
Recently whilst moving some photo image files about I noticed an odd problem. Whether it is a recent situation or whet...
duplicate windows files
After re-installing Vista I have 2 sets of windows files .. Windows & Windows old... and I am unable to delete the W...
Duplicate files...
Hi All, I'm pretty new here, and very new to vista, so forgive me if this has been asked before.I recently scanned my l...
Where do I find the Windows Mail personal mail files stored?
I am moving my data to a new computer and was wondering where the personal mail files are stored so they can be moved a...
Files erased from jumpdrive
When I use my Vista computer, files are being erased from my jumpdrive as if they never existed. What's up with that? ...
I can't open many .exe files!
For some reason I can't run .exe files the way they should. This is what happened:I tried opening a downloaded file, and...
Re: Bug copying .eml-Files, time stamp changed
I had put a post on french MS newsgroups a few day ago about the same problem. I just see yours, seeming older than mi...
Saving Download Files in IE7 with Viasta Home Premium 32 Bit
Whenever I try to download and save a file from the internet, I get the dialog box saying 'Run', 'Save, or 'Cancel' but...
Trouble Saving DL Files
I am having trouble saving files from the internet. I can not even install from files from the internet.I do a save as, ...
Using DIR to list music files to .txt file
I have a very large music collection and need to list all the files to a text file. I have done this before but can not...
importin .pst files from outlook to Windows mail
I downloaded info/emails from Outlook at my work station onto a disc. I can no longer access the information on my old c...
Sending files to a Mac via wireless LAN
Does anyone know how I can send a file from a Vista PC to an iMac using a wireless network?For example, let's say I hav...
Can't import OE files into Outlook HELP!!
I've got a back-up from a couple of days before my XP PC turned to a cinder, I've also got the HDD from it. My new PC r...
To Peter Folders (Files)
The person(s) that are posting and impersonating him and making fun of him are the ones that are mentally challenged T...
Email account files
How do I set up individual files for multiple email accounts? Will incoming mail automatically go to the relevant accoun...
Moving Program Files Folder
HiI would like to move the Program files folder to another partitionIs it possible do move and keep all the programs run...
DVD drive thinks files burned onto CD are still in temporary
My HP Pavilion dv6500 laptop (running Vista Ultimate x64) has only one optical drive, a Mat****a SVS-RAM UJ-851S ATA Dev...
Access to account files
Hi, I cannot access my user account files on my laptop via my PC, I can access the public folder, and other folders on...
JVC camcorder files
Hi I have a new PC with Windows Vista Home Premium. I also have a new JVC everio GZ MG 330 camcorder. This came with i...
Can't a standard user delete and rename his own files?
We're new at working under Vista Home Premium SP1.My daughter was working as a standard user and found that she was not ...
What system files need to be backed up
I used to have the following list of files that should be backed up in XP: c:\Windows\AllUsers c:\Windows\ApplicationDat...
too many programs and files
There are so many programs and files on Vista, I know I don't need them all but I don't know which are necessary and wh...
PDF Files/Vista
I can open some PDF and JPEG files I recieve but others will not open or save. I right click and Save Target, then get...
Lost folders and files
Thinking security and backup I installed two new HDD's in a RAID1 config. A while after this installation, when I was mo...
Copy/Move files.
I have Vista on a laptop. I have a folder with many, many files (.jpg, ..bmp, .png, etc.). I wish to copy or move the m...
Sound files on computer
A new program I have needs me to like to a sound file on the computer. (I think a .wav file) Where would I find such a ...
converting wmv files to mp4 free download?
I want to convert wmv files to mp4 does anyone know of any applications that I can download for free? That they would r...
fixing corrupted files in vista
I have an Dell XPS 420 which is overclocked (Q6700, 3,33 GHz) and lately vista has crashed all the times and I think it ...
Copying files to laptop
A friend has just bought a laptop with Vista Home Premium 64-bit. I'll be helping him get it set up and install some pr...
Cannot delete/rename offline files
I have several Vista Business SP1 notebooks connected to a SBS 2003 Domain with My docs redirection in place. the issue...
Compressed files?
OK - I give...where in the bleep do I enable this so I can uncompress - "extract to" - UNCLE!...
omg WHERE are the windows mail log files?!?!?
i turned on logging for mail and imap commands.... where are the log files?...
Attn, Jack MVP. Thanks for the advise on delete public files
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Can't find DBX files to import
OK, my XP machine is toast and I bought a new Vista machine. I can not find my DBX files on my old XP hard drive (fully...
Windows Easy Transfer... will merge files?
Hi there,I am transferring via Windows Easy transfer the set of files from a tower to my laptop on which I already have...
repair corrupt system files after scannow cmd couldn't repai
I ran the scannow command, but the corrupted files were unable to be repaired. I'm told I need to insert the CD in ord...
Moving boot files from one drive to another.
I have two hard drives (Physical drives). one drive was installed first and has windows xp pro x64 on it. I later bough...
Cannot find files?
Hello, I have Vista installed on my laptop and when I copy and paste files they vanish?? If I have the same file in a...
Retrieving files
I have windows vista. Is there any way to find temp internet files, emails and/or chats and view them from my hard dri...
Vista Backup files
Hi,I'm using the built in backup feature to back up my files i.e. "Backup files" option NOT the "Backup ...
Searching in file contents of unindexed files
I've been using Vista 64 for about two months now and despite all of the negative press, I have been more than satisfie...
Picture files eror message
I seem to have a problem opening up picture files. Each time I try to, I get a message, " Could not fully start th...
tmp files in SysWOW64
I have 64bit Vista Premium and a rather big problem with it.In SysWOW64\config\systemprofile there's several HTTxxxx.tmp...
Paging Files in Vista
I would like to create 2 paging files, one on C: and the other on an eSata external drive. I've heard 2 sides how. On...
Opening Word 2007 files in Vista
Hi thereI've been trawling the threads on this subject but can't find a definitive answer.When I try to open Word 2007 ...
Can't move some files and my htm stationery file not showing
I make my own e-mail stationery from scripts. When I save one of my .htm files to the stationery folder in Windows Mail...
need to convert saved .eml files
When using Windows Mail we had saved a bunch of emails to folders on the C-drive (.eml). We recently bought a new PC ru...
Sending files from Vista
Windows mail is my default mail client. But if I right click on a data or picture file from my desktop or other areas i...
FILES STORED IN VIRTUAL FOLDER
I tried a Quicken user group, but was directed here.I've installed Quicken 2008 (Q) on a Vista O/S. After converting ol...
Copying Files in Vista Performance Question
This question is prompted by two events that I have encountered recently.The first was when I was trying to back up my e...
Backup files outside of Documents folder
I have Windows Vista Home and am using the Backup Wizard. It gives me options to backup "Documents" but I hav...
How Do I Check My Log files After I Scan For Errors?
I am using Vista so I can only do a scandisk during a reboot for some reason. Where does it write the log file to?The re...
Where are the Temp Internet files?
I can't find them either. Where are they located in Vista Home Premium?...
opening pdf files
Got a new laptop with Vista. Cant open .pdf attachements on my incoming mail, however I have no problem to open them i...
Playing .mp4 files.
Hello,I am having a problem on my laptop. When I run skype I can talk to other people (I can hear them and speak to them...
Vista cannot search for text in files unless file extension
My scenario is quite simple. I manage a number of sites that upload their activity log as text files using names like: c...
Can't move non-system files in Win Explorer
I am not trying to move system files or folders. I am trying to move folders/files I created and copied over from my XP...
New files don't appear on desktop
Hi,I have a problems with Vista in that if I download a file or copy it to the desktop it does not appear unless I refre...
MIDI files will not play!!!
Greeting! My Windows Media Player has stopped playing MIDI files. What could be the problem? Thanks for any help you ca...
MS Picture Manager tries to open Adobe pdf files
How do I stop Picture Manager from trying to open pdf files? It appears to have made it's self the default program for m...
Problem opening existing files by clicking
My computer has begun giving me an error message when I try to double-click on a filename, in Word and in Excel, particu...
bat-files suddenly associated w. MS WORD - how to get back t
I use a few .bat files to do simple chores, such as copying newly changed files to a backup folder. Suddenly these bat-...
Moving files to desktop
Hello, I recently purchased a new computer with Vista prinstalled. I am trying to move my I Tunes library over. I get t...
I have 2 copies of my files; Delete one?
Somehow, I have created two copies of all my files. (I have Vista Home Basic) I have no idea how I did this or when, or...
Vista and WinHlp files
Some months ago, I downloaded WinHlp32.exe as per the Microsoft suggestion that it is needed to enable Vista to display...
Trouble copying files to external device on Windows Vista.
Hello everyone,I have just recently tried transfering files to an external device. The device that I am trying to trans...
Vista Program Files Folder Probl em – Issue 2
Hello, I develop some programs with Access 2003 and I deploy them like any other program. However, instead of deploying...
Transfering files between two different Windows Mail
I am trying to copy the Wab file by CD from one computer to the other (both are Vista Windows Mail) however I am prohib...
"Restore files" fails on disk selection
I am using Vista Home Premium 64 Sp 1 on HP s3500f.I used DVD-RW to backup using Backup and Restore Center.When I wanted...
Can't download 2007 Office files from gmail
I have Vista and Office 2007 on my laptop, but my computer, or something, is not recognizing the 2007 Word and Excel fi...
files blocked if html or htm
I have Vista Busniess and am domain and computer administrator an this laptop. I have some file located e.g. in D:\Folde...
Any way to merge tiff files in Vista Fax and Scan?
I have an HP3050, which is a multi-function centre with a one sided scan and document feeder.Obviously it would be enorm...
files necessary to load in windows startup
Just purchased a Toshiba A215-S5829 laptop. I would like to decrease the amount of time it takes to load vista premiu...
Shared External but Vista is deleting the files!?!?!?!?
My husband has a Dell laptop with Vista and I have a Dell XP PC - we have shared external HD's and when trying to burn t...
Hiding Files
Is it possible to hide folders/files in Vista? Without resorting to seperate user logons? Thanks, Don...
My vista recently can't donwload attached doc/docx files fro
My vista recently can't donwload attached doc/docx files from email. When I either choose "save" or "ope...
Executable files
Hello group,I was having some trouble transmitting an .exe file via Windows Mail. I received some helpful suggestions. ...
Vista backup missed .ZIP files
I did a partial Vista Backup and specified that it backup miscallanious files as well as data and documents.When I went ...
Programs files dissapeared
For some reason my programs files ended up in a file folder on the desktop and disappeared from Start\Programs. In othe...
exe files
could anyone please tell me why, when u spend ages downloading a file off say ares which you know is an exe file, when y...
Offline Files Vista
I'm having a problem seting up offline files on a Vista Home Premium machine. The tech web has clear directions but part...
not receiving PDF files
i am not receivig PDF files that i know are being sent. the e-mail comes in but there is no attachment. any help would ...
Can't Save Off-Line Files
I have a number of files stored on a Home Server; I have configued these files to be available off-line on my Vista SP2...
.dll Files
Please help - all my dll files have been ::Associated with internet explorer and keep openining in a loop - how can I pu...
copy files from DVD
I was copying my Adobe Creative Suite 4 DVD's to my hard drive for backup. As with all my programs, I copy them from di...
Transferring files from XP to Vista
Two queries:1. I've managed to transfer everything from my old XP pc to my new Vista pc - except my Outlook Express fil...
Cannot hear audio files in Internet Explorer
I am running with Vista 64 and in general my audio works fine except when I click on a link in a web page to an audio f...
openning Excel or Access files directly
I use Excel and Access 2003 and I am wondering when I first open they programs is there some way to tell them that when ...
MP4 files save as anamorph
Hi, Is there a way (program) to save my MP4 files (1280x720) as anamorphic files (720x576) that can be burnt as such on...
windows cannot install required files
i deleted everything off my computer now i am not able to install windows vista on my computer. it shows this " win...
recovery files
Vista Home Premium I wanted to deleted the older recovery files, but found that I could delete all or nothing. ?Q: Is th...
Movie Maker 6.0 - publising error "missing files" but files
I'm having a problem sililar to this one - http://www.vistax64.com/vista-music-pictures-video/131577-going-movie-maker-d...
Safe to eliminate duplicate files?
Safe to eliminate duplicate files?I wanted to eliminate duplicate files that had accumulated over time. So, I used Easy...
Problems with an OCX, Library Files, and VB6?
Hello there. I guess I should start from the beginning. I downloaded this program, that needed and OCX. So I downloaded...
sf2 files in win vista
does win vista have support for sf2 files i have a creative sb xfi notebook sound card...
Copying many files to a CD
I want to copy many picture files (JPEG) from many folders from my hard drive onto a CD for backup. I want the origina...
One Tool to Rip DVD and Convert video and Backup iPod files
One Tool to Rip DVD and Convert video and Backup iPod files to PCQuestions: 1: Do you still not to know how to rip DVD t...
"Program files" role set to wrong folder
I'm new here so hello :DI've found out that my program files folder is currently set to G:\Programmer (eng - program fil...
App crash on some video and related files
hey all, So i have run into a problem with some files not working right on my computer and causing an appcrash. the spec...
Trend Micro won't clean files
I deleted them from the quarantine but does anyone know why it wouldn't delete them? They all didn't exist and some were...
Don't deposit files in the Document Folder
How do I stop email attachments, Excel, Word, files, etc from parking in the Document Folder. I always choose my own fol...
Prevent loading icons from .exe files on network
Vista (and XP) tries to read the icon of every .exe file it sees in the explorer. When the network is slow (i.e. VPN) th...
Certain files refuse to copy from C drive to USB drive
Hi,Dell T5400 Dual Quad Core 2.6 w/16 GB ram, 1 TB "C" drive, 1.5 TB "D" drive running Vista Busines...
delete files in my sharing folder
i try to delete files in my sharing folder but cant . i went to help section and it said ti right click on file , i did...
How To Delete Duploicate Files??
There are 6.8Gig of duplicates files scattered around my hard-drive, 38,158 files in 13, 936 duplicate/triplicate group...
Adding markers to .WMA files using Windows Media File Editor
My brand-new notebook PC is running Vista with Windows Media Player 11. At work we have Media Player 9 and I need to ad...
Cannot access files in Vista hard drive
HII bought compaq laptop which has vista home premium installed.Laptop got problem and its not working. My Hard drive ha...
What tells files "THIS IS VISTA"?
I know this seems totally absurd but really, what tells files that the OS you are running is Vista Home Prem. or Ultima...
whr downloaded files go in Vista?
I am using FireFox v 3.0.7 and when ever i download any file the download window show the progress and when it finishes ...
retrieve files from backup dvd
I have a new HP, less than 2 months old, that has daily problems. The operating systems is Vista Home Premium 32 bit. ...
print files self delete.
Hi, I purchased a new laptop with windows vista premium.Installed my new hp deskjet f4280.Coputer shows instaled printer...
importing outlook pst-files and Mozilla Thunderbird-files in
1. On my old laptop (Windows XP) I first used MS Office 2003, I then installed MS Office 2007 Student and Home. Before ...
Gaining Access to Files on Additional Hard Drive
I had problems with my registry so I bought an adapter for my harddrive to convert it to usb. I got everything setup and...
.doc files
Cannot open correctly (scrambled characters ) attachments on my vista sp1 Thanks in advance...
moving files to external HD using command promt
Hi, Can soneone help me move my files from the harddrive to an external hardrive, using command prompt? Thanks for the ...
HELP!:how to transfer files between password protected compu
Can anyone help?I have a "Lenovo SL500" thinkpad laptop, Running Vista Business 32bit. And a costum built Desk...
program files
how can i tell if a file will work with my system?thanks ron -- ron lanzilotta...
Transfer old Outlook Express .DBX files into Windows Mail
My old XP Pro hard drive died but I had backed up my OE .DBX messages to a flash drive. When I tried to import them in...
Does Vista allow automatic sync of files between two PCs via
I am purchasing a new laptop and desktop with Windows Vista (current machines are XP). The desktop will be at home while...
.flv files
How do i play .flv files?...
Can see files in command prompt but not in windows explorer
My friends HD crashed. Before I reformatted it, I went into the Command Prompt option from the Windows RE and copied al...
when insert a disc does not come to view files
Hi Just a small problem I think. When a put a disc into a drive a window does not pop up to give you the options of vie...
Nikon NEF files not suppoerted in Windows gallery?
Vista Ultimate 64 bits. I've downloaded a Nikon codex file but cant see my Raw Nikon D300 files. What can be done?...
Files (icons) shown in Desktop
Hi, I have in the desktop folder of my computer several files and shortcuts. One of them is called 'Internet Explorer'....
Deleting cookies/temporary internet files
Is there anyway you can make it necessay to have to enter a password to delete any kind of browsing history including c...
hidden favourite files
i changes some of my favourites properties to " hidden"...how do i get them back??...
search for files
What's the trick to get Vista to search for files or folders when you click the "search for files or folders"...
Can not open or run program files
I have vista system 32.Have had many problems.Frstrated I reinstalled Vista. I lost all of my files.(Power2 go DVD,miro...
"Read-only (Only applies to files in folder)" is grayed out
I write click on a folder and see that the "Read-only (Only applies to files in folder)" attribute is checked ...
How to list all files on C drive with DIR?
Using Command Prompt on Vista...I wanted to do get a listing of all the files on my drive so that I could save it to a t...
I cant import old outlook express files into microsoft mail
I have just gone into my email program to find and old email, to find that the proogram has been changed to microsoft ...
Missing User directory, Duplicate of User Files
Hi all,I am running Vista Home Premium on a Toshiba SatelliteI had moved my desktop folder and started having some troub...
non encrypted files won't copy
For several years I have copied non-encrypted discs using FAB Gold. This has always worked with previous computers. I ju...
Safe to delete? Temporary Internet Files
After realising how much my hard drive was full, I tried looking around what was taking all the place. After unhiding t...
Computer becomes unusable accessing compressed files
Hi,I understand compressing files to save space is not a good idea, but being an option saves from time to time your li...
Transfer files from disc
I just bought a new compter with Vista. I put all my files onto discs before trashing the old compter with XP. When I ...
NEED HELP vista wont let me extract files
Hello, i am a modder for the game medieval total war 2 kingdoms. I am currently modding on a mod called p italica and I ...
copy and update files in a folder
Hi - I have 3 Windows computers (2 are XP and 1 Vista) which I occasionally update or use a pc to back up files. To up...
Corrupted JPEG Files
When I copied pictures (using Windows Explorer) from my XP Desktop to my Vista Laptop using an external hard drive about...
missing files/folders
Vista Home PremiumAs of Friday 2/6, I seem to have lost a number of files and folders. By 'lost,' I mean the files are n...
Cannot copy files from another computer
Hi, for several months I have used Norton anti-virus because it came with the computer, now the license expired and I un...
Downloading files
Have been wanting to make this video for months, but my old computer was messed up. So, recently bought a new computer,...
Vista B & R list deleted backup files - HELP
Vista backup and restore is setup to automatically create a backup every Friday night at 9:00 PM to an external disk. Af...
group AND sort files?
i'm managing a music directory with an artist of 2 different names, and i've decided to group the files by artistshoweve...
Cannot start vista because I messed around with system files
I did something stupid with my system, and I really want to get it fixed. basically I followed this instruction to insta...
All video files play in black and white... Possibly caused b
Hi all,REALLY frustrating problem. Watched a video a few days ago, no problems at all. Haven't done much on it since, b...
Files found using search but Missing from C:
Had some issues with my login profile, basically when I selected my account and entered my password and I was given some...
Medieval2:Total War---DLV mod files
'The version of this file is not compatible with the version of windows you're running.'I get the above when I try to op...
can not down load djvu files
need a program that will work.... have tried lizard, adobe, source, etc....... most of the time I get a "unexpe...
Deleting dwg files
I am running Vista Ultimate with Autocad 2008. Vista will not allow me to delete dwg files. I have tried to look at and ...
pdf files won't save to laptop
I cannot save a pdf file from any website to my laptop, a 32-bit HP machine running Vista Home Premium. I've tried while...
Missing system files
While dealing with tech support from a peripherals company regarding a mouse problem, they had me check for certain sys...
Converting Outlook Express 6.0 files to Windows Mail...
I have Outlook Express 6.0 messages (in the .dbx files for each of my OU folders). I can read them and see them in the...
can't delete files
Every time I do a search I get "ghostly" files.. I deleted a folder but all of the files that were in that fo...
Shift+Delete thousands of files takes a very long time
Hi, During my work a I often delete at once thousands of files from a single folder. When I click Shift+Delete it takes...
System Mini Dump Files
My system is gradually slows down and I have discovered the system mini dump files are increasing in size. I have cleare...
Missing registry files // cant start all windows programs!!
Hey guys! Im new to this forum but i hope it goes well (sorry for my poor English).I have a problem after running a regi...
how to move files on the same drive
Hii've got a directory A with subdirectories B, C, and D. I want to create a subdirectory A/E and move B, C, and D into ...
Is this realistic? Vista on HD and apps files etc. on anothe
I want your opinion. I need to reformat and reinstall vista. A friend who insists he is an expert told me to partitio...
Selecting multiple files
In Windows Explorer I double click on the first part of a multi-part rar file to extract the contents. This starts the...
My AVI FILES WONT PLAY ?
When I got my new vista computer ..I found the WMP would,nt play any AVI files :huh:..I had no problem with my old XP co...
Can't see files on Xbox 360
Been trying for hours to use Xbox 360 to access music and other files on my compuer, using both Drive address and netwo...
What files are open?
When a program is running, how can I tell what files (including their paths) the program has open? TIA, Paul...
Unable to locate scan log files
I asked this before, but added it to another post. I'm hoping by starting a new thread someone will be able to help.Usi...
can't access backed up files on a cd
i backed up my files to a cd and now that i am trying to access them it wont let me. it asks me what program i want to...
Lost all my desktop files
I recently lost all my Vista desktop files, i can see them in a folder called "Desktop, yesterday", when I tr...
Unable to delete files on network PC when UAC is on
I have a Dell 690 workstation running Vista Ultimate 64-bitIn the same LAN, same workgroup, I have several other PCs run...
cannot change Program Files to full control
I'm trying to load MS Info Exporter to print my WMP 11 library on my stand-alone home computer Vista Home Pro will not...
Offline Files, Windows 7
I couldn't find a group for Windows 7, so I'm going to post here and see what happens.A lot of our traveling users take ...
restore or recovery of files on dvd
I have Windows Vista Home Premium indatlled in my sytem. i have reinstalled the OS, as there was some proble in IE and ...
Installing DirectX. Cabinet files???
Bought a new game, said some component of DirectXwas missing. Have tried to download directx, but ge