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VirtualBox failed to import OVA
On a fresh (re)install of VirtualBox 4.2.13 running on a Windows Vista host machine, I go to File > Import Appliance, and grab an OVA file that I downloaded. I am given the following super helpful ...
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DVD-RW does not read regular CDS/DVDs on Vista
I have a dell vostro 1510 laptop with windows vista.
It has an "Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7640A ATA Device" installed which used to work find.
My vista has two user profiles on it.
Now when I insert a "...
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Trying to get to the command prompt through recovery disk
I'm trying to reach the command prompt through a vista recovery disk I have, and it boots from the disk and gets to the point where it asks which installation I want to repair and then says the disk ...
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Windows Vista can only boot into safe mode
I've got a Dell XPS M1730 that will only boot into safe mode. Since I get a black screen when windows should load after the BIOS loads. I suspect this is a software problem only since I can boot into ...
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How can I get Windows to apply its settings?
I have a computer with a major problem; it gives a blue screen when the login screen loads. I've been using this guide to troubleshoot the issue, and now I've run into a problem.
I have determined ...
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Troubleshooting "Verifying DMI pool data" hang
Last night after resolving a hijacked hosts file issue on my Vista desktop, I got a bluescreen (that I couldn't catch the details of) and my machine rebooted. Recently I've been having "Display driver ...
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How to repair Vista after broken SP1 install
I tried installing Vista SP1 and now my computer won't boot up in Safe Mode, let alone any other config. How can I roll back the changes to the OS?
Extra info: it freezes after loading crcdisk.sys - ...
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How can I solve Canon MX870 printer only printing blank pages?
I have a Canon MX870 printer which I have connected to a Windows Vista laptop via a USB connection. Whether I print or copy, the result is the same: blank pages.
The result is the same when I use a ...
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Why does my computer show a black screen when booting into Windows Vista?
Today, I removed some old software from dad's vista, and installed SP1.
After which the computer restarted and it went into a "black" screen. I left it running for a few hours, and the laptop was ...
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How to solve my black screen at boot?
I've got a friend with a weird problem. When he starts his computer the screen is completely black until the computer is completely started. So the screen is black until it suddenly shows the Windows ...
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How do I get to the root cause of high Deferred Procedure Calls?
I've got a Dual core processor, and one of the two is constantly at 100%. Looking in ProcessExplorer shows me that it's Deferred Procedure Calls. Reading around the net seems to give me tons of ...
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Why does my PC restart after logon or at the welcome screen?
I have the issue of the Vista rebooting everytime I get into Welcome login screen. I see a continous disk activity and then after a moment reboots. I can login within that time. However, I cannot do ...
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I am receiving an IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD
I've been trying to fix this myself, but I would like to yield some results and this blue screen doesn't come up unless I'm playing a game and right now I'm exhausted... I updated my Nvidia 880GTS ...
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Not able to see Videos in Windows Vista
I can run all different formats of videos in all different players but i dont get to see video in any, i can just hear the audio. Is it because of some codec or some missing driver?
Also, i can see ...
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Vista: Improving troubleshoot approach skills
I'm not a Windows SuperUser, but neither just the regular user. I don't mind browsing the Registry, using Process Explorer, reading the Event logs, (un)installing new drivers and so on, but all this ...