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Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 10:07:11 AM
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humbleinspirit
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This year I got a new computer with Windows Vista on it. Out of the box certain programs would just stop working before they start and I would get a message. I have to restart some of them instead.
Fast forward to now, I have recently downloaded other programs from the net such as Anti spyware and other programs as well. Now, not only do I get the message at start up that the programs have stopped working, but I cannot get them to work either!
My question is how do I fix this problem? Do I need to take my system to a computer professional or do I need to reinstal Windows (which I do not have a disk for) instead?
Thank you for your help!
Mike
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 10:18:30 AM
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humbleinspirit
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Now did you get an error message that it stopped working? Also, among other things last Saturday my computer without warning suddenly dumped a toolbar that was on my system. I miss it!
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 10:22:25 AM
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I did not get a message about the headphone jack not working and I've gone through the diagnostic test that says it is working still no sound. I need to try the jack in the back but that is a pain. Yesterday I got the message that Office stopped working and I always get the message that Firefox stopped working.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 10:24:34 AM
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humbleinspirit
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Very weird, I have been tempted to buy a copy of XP instead, however that would be expensive though and I do not know if the programs are backwards compatible at all either. If things keep up I may call a computer technician and see what they can do as well.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 11:24:57 AM
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I just got a new laptop 2 weeks ago w/Vista, and it's running a lot better now that I've run all the updates. There were a lot of updates and that will mess things up for you if they aren't run properly. I'm not tech minded at all! From my understanding one draw back is the extra security involved with Vista. I think humble installed some other type of anti virus and started having more problems, right? I deleted Spy Sweep after my husband had successfully installed Zone labs. Hope everything works out for you! I would get ahold of a Vista tech before installing Windows. Vista, I've heard, isn't compatible yet with some older programs. That shouldn't be the case if it came with your PC and the programs installed with the PC, in my opinion. Get a hold of a Vista tech for help and let us know!
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 11:32:56 AM
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How much memory (RAM) did your computer come with? Does that same amount of memory show up when you look for it in Vista?
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 11:41:00 AM
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humbleinspirit
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I downloaded the anti-spyware software later on. The problems were there before even the anti-virus software as well.
I have fumbled around looking for the specs on the system at all either.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 11:54:00 AM
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I'd tell 'ya where to look, but I don't have a Vista in front of me right now. 
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/10/2008 4:08:14 PM
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Hi. I have a new windows vista. I received some cd's with it. I tried one, it installed but would not play. It just said the program had to close. I tried it on my windows xp and it worked just fine. I tried clicking on the icon and clicking on run as administrator and nothing. It is sad that some programs work and others do not. I may gather up the ones I have and mail them back to hp to have them replaced.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/11/2008 3:07:12 AM
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crm4souls
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I have had Windows Vista for a year also and it freezes up a few times a month. I just can't figure out what the problem is. It looks good, but I would have stuck with XP if I could do it over. This has the most bugs of any operating system I have seen them put out. Hopefully they get it all worked out or just scrap the whole Vista and give us something else.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/11/2008 11:12:28 AM
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Cloak
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I had similar problem and called Microsoft who told me that it has to do with Vista program and there was nothing to worry about. So now I am less bothered by it than before.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/11/2008 11:17:09 AM
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StephK
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That doesn't solve the problem though.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/11/2008 11:24:21 AM
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Cloak
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But they told me it's quite normal with most Vista users. Mine gets black for a moment and then it comes back. I don't have to restart the program like Mike.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/11/2008 1:54:23 PM
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Cloak
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BTW: where do we find format in Vista? I was trying to look for it, but since it's different from XP, I am unable to find it? Any one using Visa can help me please? Thanks!
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/11/2008 9:31:04 PM
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humbleinspirit
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Bummer, that link did not work! BTW, I cannot get certain programs to run no matter what I do.
BTW, what is a format in Vista?
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/12/2008 10:15:07 PM
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JonCo54
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Steve Balmer recently admitted "Vista is a work in progress" It simply is not ready for prime time and certainly not worth the money. Stick with XP as long as you can and hopefully the next version of Windows will be better. A bit of googling will show how many governments, schools, SMBs are ditching MS in favor of Macs and Linux.
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RE: Windows Vista Question/Programs Stop Working - 5/12/2008 10:46:23 PM
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JonCo54
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Thanks for the welcome Stephanie.
God Bless,
Jon
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