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Although it is functioning well otherwise and 'Standby' functions normally most of the time my Windows Vista Laptop has recently started to crash frequently when put on 'Standby' then, after a few...

Thank you for your quick reply Curlyben and pleased to know that you are still there answering queries.
Your answer confirms what I was thinking as the final resort (but hoping not to hear!).
Since...

Laptop Acer Aspire 5315. On Windows Vista start up, after the blue Windows Welcome Screen, goes to Black Screen with moveable cursor and stays there for approx. three minutes before continuing...

Among other articles I found this for Vista.For comparison scroll down to "System Properties".
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/windows-vista-system-restore-guide/

The problem is that...

Pleased to hear from you Curlyben.
Sorry for the duplicates but that was because of the change in error Code Number and apparent loss of contact with yourselves.
However what you suggest trying...

Since my last mail I have checked and found that all programs on the laptop open normally except System Restore and another small program called nCleaner.Both refuse to open and show the same pop-up...

Unexpectedly this morning the error number has changed for some reason or other (perhaps after I used some clean up programmes yesterday in the hope that it would correct the problem? Don't know)Hope...

I appreciate your assistance to resolve this problem.
In fact Safe Mode was one of the first things I tried but at your suggestion I have just tried again,unfortunately with the same resulting...

Each attempt to access System Restore on Windows Vista laptop fails with Error 0xc000007b.
Previous restore points lost.
Suggestions to resolve this please.

Thought it appropriate to let all know (all who tried to help and those who may have the same problem in future).
While awaiting assistance from Fix it Center,I managed to resolve the problem myself...

Thought it appropriate to let all know (all who tried to help and those who may have the same problem in future).
While awaiting assistance from Fix it Center,I managed to resolve the problem myself...

Grateful for your effort to help, DarkVision.Followed your instructions.
Have tried to remove Microsoft Visual C++ without success.Get message saying unavailable 'disk' is needed.Only disk I have is...

Thanks NeedKarma for offer of bilingual assistance.
Already downloaded files in French from there.
Will try Fix it Center next.

I have followed the instructions given in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910339.
Unfortunately none of the steps solved the problem.
Finally downloaded manually ' Microsoft Visual C++2005...

Thank you FadedMaster.
Now I think that we are on the right track.I will try these instructions today then let you know the result.

Glad you are attempting to provide me with an interpretation of 'Strat's' reply.
Seems like a foreign language to me!
Of course it is the same update.
I have already reinstalled the update 40+...

Glad you are attempting to provide me with an interpretation of 'Stsrts' reply.
Seems like a foreign language to me!
Of courese it is the same update. I have already reinstalled the updtae 40+...

PC :- Windows XP (on automatic updates).
Yellow Icon on task bar at every startup 'Click to install update'.
Update downloads and apparently installs but seconds later yellow task bar icon...

PC Windows XP on automatic updates.
Icon on task bar at every startup 'Click to install update.
Downloads and apparently installs update but seconds later task bar icon re-appears.
Belarc Advisor...

Appzalien,
Thanks for your reply.All of my anti Virus,Spyware,and security programs show no infection.Nevertheless have posted the probmem in that section.

My Acer,Windows,Vista laptop has suddenly developed a 'Command Prompt' problem.
After startup when startup programs load,multiple flashing command prompt icons appear on the taskbar until there so...

After sending last query found this after 'googling'.
Read REPLIES - John Barnett MPV. This seems to have fixed it. Thanks again.
...

Hello again Need Karma,
Regret bothering you again but now find that before each Windows startup I still have black screen asking to 'Choose System To Start' with 'Windows XP Home Edition'...

This time I am writing from my PC!
Re-installed drivers for Video Card and problem solved.
Many thanks for your help.

Now have the reply,thanks.I am writing this on my laptop.The problem is on my PC,Packard Bell,Windows XP.
Have not had a dual boot system.
However I recently downloaded 'SlimDrivers',a free program...

To Need Karma.
Received email stating that you had replied but no reply appears on AM Help Desk.
Can you re-send please?

On startup, after the Windows screen I have a black screen with 'Choose system to start' and, in brilliance 'Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition'.
Windows then starts with a very large screen and...

Previously reinstalled without change.Could not restore system as all prvious restore points had disappeared.
Then found that other media player programmes were showing similar 'Stopped Working'...

I have enjoyed using the VPN Programme 'Anchorfree Expat Shield'( which provides a UK IP address)for some considerable time with no problem.S
Suddenly the programme will not launch and I get the...

Printer Canon Pixma ip 4000 directly linked to PC Windows XP working perfectly until recently(though used only occasionally) will not start up.Green diode lights momentarily on first daily startup....

Thanks. In meantime today changed default browser from Firefox to IE /problem gone .It would seem to indicate that Firefox is the cause ,probably since latest update.May try reinstall Firefox...

Windows XP/ Default Browser Firefox/ Also have Internet Explorer.
I frequently access internet direct via a Launch Program (such as 'Launchy')without opening a browser.
I now find that each time I...

My PC is Windows XP, principally I use Firefox but also have Internet Explorer,and I use a program called ' Engage ' which is a Start Menu Organizer/Launcher which is a more comprehensive equivalent...

Apologies for taking so long to respond. I must explain that it was impossible for me to remove the screws on the back cover with a small screwdriver because they had been put on so tightly at the...

I appreciate your quick response to my first mail Curlyben.You may be right about memory.
My second mail was a very hurried copy taken from Belarc advisor.
Does that indicate that there are 2...

2038 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM0' has 1024 MB (serial number 0xCE382126)
Slot 'DIMM2' has 1024 MB (serial number 0x74352126)

My Acer ( Windows Vista Home Basic)laptop has suddenly started to have a closedown problem.
Close downs seem normal then... Every third or fourth closedown a blue screen appears with Message and
...

Thank you both for the quick replies.
I was aware of the existence of Open Office (& also I have a reg key for Ashampoo Office 2008).
However my wife had become accustomed to using MSWorks.
You...

I have a desktop and a laptop on a wireless router network.
Recently due to a startup failure problem on the desktop, which was resolved by restoring windows using the master disk, I lost all of my...

Will keep this in mind for the future.Thanks.

Problem now resolved (apparently after running a couple of system clean up and repair tools).

My lap top is Acer Aspire with XP Prof.
After finding that some programmes suddenly 'froze' after start up and, unable to activate internet or system restore in normal mode,I finally resorted to...

I am really grateful for your assistance.My Desktop is now fuctioning once more.
Was unable to start the System Restore tool with Command Prompt.Also unable to perform Repair Installation using the...

When I take the first option ' Safe Mode ', I then get the choice of
MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION
Or
RECOVERY CONSOLE WINDOWS XP

As already explained; when I choose 'Microsoft Windows XP...

When I go to' Windows Advanced Options Menu '>Safe Mode>Choose System>
If I choose:-
Microsoft Windows XP Home Ediition... a list momentarily flashes down the black screen and the attempt fails....

Thank you for your help seahwk83.
From what I have read previously,in my efforts to find a solution to the returnil problem, I think you are right about installing it again over what remains.The...

After an incomplete uninstall of Returnil 2010,I recently had the problem of Windows suddenly closing down and failing to restart, and with your help ,by booting in SafeMode, the matter was resolved....

After trying ' Recovery Console' I am pleased to say that much to my delight Windows has started !
My thanks for your help Curlyben.

I have now got into Safe Mode Page!
Choose System to Start
Microsoft Windows XP Family Edition
Recovery Console Microsoft Windows XP
Press F8 for Advanced Start Options.

Which do I choose ? ...

Sorry Curlyben that should read 'I either get'