Questions tagged [windows-vista]
For questions specific to Windows Vista. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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Install Debian stable linux ISO from USB to dual boot Windows
I want debian as dual boot with my windows vista, Free'd up 50GB in my d drive. Plan to use 40 for debian install, 6GB for swap space
Have a 16GB USB drive
Downloaded http://unetbootin.sourceforge....
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How to make alt-backspace delete words in Windows?
I am attempting to make the text editing experience in a Windows workstation I use alongside my OS X systems line up with the keybindings that Cocoa offers.
To start, how would one change mappings so ...
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How to delete temporary asp.net files at once?
I am trying to delete temporary asp.net files from C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\Temporary. Some ASP.NET files
and some folders get deleted but for some folders I have to open each ...
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Is there a telnet utility for windows?
Is there a simple telnet command line utility for Windows 7? I am used to the telnet command that is built into UNIX, but I can't seem to find one for Windows that can be used similarly.
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What causes "host process for windows services stopped working and was closed"?
When computer (32-bit Windows Vista 32-bit 6.0 Home Premium SP 2) randomly has a "Host Process for Windows Services stopped working and was closed" error:
This popup message simply occur out of ...
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How can I stop my laptop display from flickering when I connect my TV?
I have a laptop with an HDMI output port running Vista, and an HDTV with HDMI input ports. The laptop is set to extend its desktop onto a second monitor. When I connect the computer to the TV with ...
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Internet wireless connected with limited access, Windows Vista
I had some malware in my computer so I did a bit of manual work to remove it including resetting TCP/IP.
Now the malware is gone. I can see my home wireless network and I can get connected to it, ...
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Wget/cURL alternative native to Windows?
Is there a Wget or cURL type command line utility native to Windows Vista? How does it work?
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what is the solution for blue screen error (BSOD)?
on my desktop, I have BSODs frequently on Windows Vista and 7, with new error code every time
I need to know what cause it and how to solve this error.
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Network via FireWire cable
My notebook works under Windows XP and desktop computer under Vista. Seems to be that Windows Vista has no native support for creating network via FireWire cable. Is there 3rd-party solution?
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How to command regedit to go to Google URL Via Chrome
I was having another problem, and tried a "solution" that not only didn't fix the problem - but created a new one. The original problem I solved (I can't remember what it was), and I can't remember ...
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How do you defragment the MFT on an NTFS disk?
A while ago, I nearly filled my hard drive, much more than the recommended maximum of 85% of capacity. I believe that NTFS started storing files in the space reserved for the Master File Table (MFT) ...
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net use to connect a shared printer
I have a Windows 7 machine connected to a printer. I use another PC (in the same group) running Vista to connect this shared printer via COMMAND:
net use lpt2 \\Win7NAME\SHAREDPRINTERNAME /...
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How can I find out which application is stealing focus in Vista?
This question is little different from preventing an application from stealing focus, rather how can I find out what the heck is stealing focus?
It goes like this. I'll be typing something in ...
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My Sony Vaio won't boot, how do I know if it's a hardware issue or a software issue?
I have a Sony Vaio laptop, running Windows Vista. It started freezing a couple of weeks ago but after a hard reboot it would work just fine. During the weekend it started freezing more often so I ...
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