New wording of Windows Updates?
Is what used to be listed as 'Critical' now listed as 'Recommended'? I would generally install the 'criticals' right away, then do more research of the others to decide on them,even if they were listed...
View Articlehow to install an update KB2718704 on all computers on the network
there are about 40 computers on the LAN and all of them are Windows 7. AC DC is Windows Server 2008. So I wonder if it is possible to install the update (only this update) to all client computers on...
View ArticleWindows activation
I have used windows on my pc for a couple of years, it as suddenly started asking me to validate. I have entered the product code, checked it n times, but it will not recognise it and now will not...
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Computer fresh out of repair room. Code: --------- Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data-->
View ArticleSolved How would i install service pack 1 manually
Well i had to do a reinstall again :D, it was a couple days ago but windows didnt give me the sp1 upgrade, so i decided to try to get it manually, here is the website but which one do i need? Download:...
View ArticleUpgrade Vista to 7 New hdd ??
Sorry if this is posted already but I have read for hours and can't find my exact issue. Bought a new retail HP back in 2008 that had Vista pre-installed. Did NOT come with a windows cd/dvd. I'm...
View ArticleCannot Complete Installing Updates, or Check for New Updates
My last successful update check was September 11, 2012. Some updates installed successfully, others failed. The failed ones were: Update for Windows 7 (KB2719857) Recommended Update for Windows 7...
View Articlehow to reapply specific updates after rollback to a restore point?
Hi! In response to a system update, I selected all updates, both recommended and optional, and let them be installed. After rebooting, the screen came back in 800 x 600. It occurred to me that the...
View ArticleWindows activation popups.
Code: --------- Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data--> Validation Code: 0x8004FE21 Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0 Windows Product...
View ArticleWhich Windows update do I install
I am trying to manually install Windows Service 1(KB976932). There are about 10 listed and I want to make sure I install the correct one. Which one do I use? Thanks
View Articlethis computer is not running genuine windows (yep, me too)
Hi All, I have started getting the "this computer is not running genuine windows" error as well. There seem to be so many flavors of this issue that I feel more comfortable posting my own output for...
View ArticleMany failed update on history windows failed to configure startup
I have been receiving many failed updates, and i have tried methods like using the troubleshooting method to fix it. I have also tried downloading the updates from Microsoft center which still doesn't...
View ArticleWindows 7 Build 7601 This copy of Windows is not genuine - help please
Please assist as the above watermark has appeared on my screen. I purchased this Windows 7 software from a reputable retailer approximately 18 months ago to upgrade from XP, at the time it activated...
View ArticleCan't install 4 updates.
There are four windows updates that came out a while ago, but won't install. the updates are: -Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2705219) -Security Update for Windows 7 for...
View ArticleW7 update download servers
Does Microsoft use non-Microsoft ip addresses for Update *downloads*? Example: My machine will initiate an update check upon connection to the internet to MS ips like 65.54.161.12 65.55.27.220 Both...
View ArticleSolved Dual Boot Activation
Hi there. I have a plan to buy Windows 7 Pro OEM for my netbook. And i want to make it dual boot on that netbook. So, my Win 7 Pro will be installed on drive C:\ and drive E:\ I'm sure that the first...
View ArticleCan't Get Windows Updates
Don't know why I can no longer get Windows updates. Attached is a screenshot of the error msg I'm getting.
View ArticleSolved Windows Update - Could not search for new updates 0x800B0100
I have read lots of threads by people with the same problems, and sadly I need the same sort of fix. I have run the fix-it tool and the System Readiness fix to no avail. Examining the files listed in...
View ArticleWindows 7 home prem serial number issue
Hi I hope you can help with a recent issue thats shown itself. I bought a used Acer Aspire 5542 laptop months ago running Win 7 home prem with all the latest updates and everything running fine. A few...
View ArticleSolved Windows Update repeated fails
For about two months now Windows Update has been continually trying to install updates and failing. Here are the details on the latest update that failed: Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems...
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