Windows XP Support Extended Until 2014
Jun 27, 2008
Windows XP Support Extended until 2014. We can still use the best OS made from Microsoft until windows7 comes out. That way we can skip the horrible VISTA monster. Even though MS would like XP to vanish and everyone to buy Vista - Crapista many companies will still be offering XP with new computers via various workarounds.
The demand for XP will be very strong until and if a better version of windows than Vista the OS for MORONS, comes out Article: Microsoft has finally given in to public demand. The company has decided to offer technical support for Windows XP with updates and security patches for an extended period until April 2014. However, it will not go back on its decision to discontinue Windows XP sales after June 30.
This means that after June 30, Microsoft will stop distributing Windows XP as a stand-alone product, as well as stop licensing it to PC manufacturers like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and others. However, it doesn't mean that XP will disappear overnight. Consumers may still find copies of the software or computers pre-loaded with it for months, as stores and PC makers typically work through their inventories.......
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Sep 6, 2008
I downloaded the extended disk clean up shortcut, right clicked, ran as administrator, had all checked except for setup log files as strongly suggested, clicked ok, it said it was calculating the space I would regain by cleaning, it went straight to cleaning without showing the amounts in each checked section, and finished. I ran the utility to see about the error bug in reporting the size of the amounts as discribed and wanted to see if I had this bug to worry about. Why didnt the disk cleaning utility show me the amounts found in the locations and ask me if I wanted to go ahead and delete all the files? anyone?
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Apr 7, 2009
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Jul 4, 2008
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Feb 16, 2009
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Importing a vCard works but I have hundreds of contacts and I haven't been able to save all of them as a single file. Saving and importing them one at a time would take hours. How does one import contacts with Spanish and French names?
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Jan 18, 2009
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Apr 27, 2009
I want to do is delete the extended partition (and the logical volume it contains) from his hard drive. I will then enlarge the remaining partition.
I seem to remember using Vista Disk Management before to delete a logical volume but it wouldn't allow me to delete the Extended Partition? Can anyone confirm that is the case and if so recommend something they've used successfully to delete Extended Partitions under Vista.
I have Partition Magic 8.0 bootable CD but it is seven years old now and I'm not sure it will work with the version of NTFS used in Vista.
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Jul 20, 2008
I have Acer aspire 5310 basic vista with broken screen and I can't extended to the 2 monitor because is not exist in display setting. I can boot to the CRT screen when vista is loading but after Windows can't set the logo and the screen is black.But there is no problem with safe mode I can work with vista.I try to change in advanced setting but there is only one screen. I update VGA intel 945GMdriver..but nothing change.also can't change properties Monitor in advanced setting.
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Dec 29, 2007
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Feb 20, 2010
I have what amounts to a minor problem with my Help and support, but I would like to find out the cause of the problem (was it something I did) and fix it. The problem is best illustrated, so I have attached a screen capture of a typical Help and support dialog box. As illustrated, each discussion point has a red X on the selection button (sorry, do not know the proper term for this). works fine but the image or icon on each button is gone and only a red X remains.
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Apr 23, 2008
I have a Vista Ultimate laptop connected to two monitors. I can extend my desktop to the second monitor just fine. But when I come back from a meeting, and my screen saver has been on, my desktop is no longer extended. Both monitors show the display for monitor 1.
The setting is still correct under Display settings and I can fix the issue by changing Monitor 2 to be the main monitor and then switching it back to Monitor 1 being the main monitor.
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Jul 29, 2009
I have read that the solution to the error message that says that Windows Mail "can no longer support HTTP" is by installing Windows Live. I did install Windows Live, however, and the error still appears. What else has to be done?
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Feb 27, 2009
When I try and ask for help in Windows help&support it gives me the reply 1)Topic not found and then 2)This content under construction. When I look under the programs I have on my computer no where does it say Windows Help and Support.
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Mar 30, 2010
I just read that Microsoft is stopping support of Windows Vista effective April 13, 2009.I hope this is not true since it means that system updates will be discontinued and Windows Essentials will no longer provide security for this Windows application.
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May 31, 2008
I'm very disappointed that windows mail doesn't support folders in the contact area. I hope some one from Microsoft see this and they reconsider putting a update to re add this feature. I just got this computer and already I want to send it back. I really need folders to keep my contacts sorted. Either add the option or let me download the old Outlook to install. And buying Office outlook is not a option.
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Nov 9, 2009
Microsoft removed the legacy Windows Help .hlp file viewer, winhlp32.exe, from Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. Dating back to Windows 3.1, Microsoft says the Windows Help components have not been updated in years and no longer meets internal standards. If you have an older application that still uses .hlp files and must be able to view .hlp files Microsoft has released an add-on that will restore the viewer...
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Jul 8, 2008
I have just built a new computer using Vista Ultimate x64 and a single GTX 280 on a 790i motherboard. I play Everquest a lot and find that when I try to load it I get a message that no 3D devices found. Going into dxdiag I discover that there are no DirectX features available. I am using nVidia driver 7741. I had to also download directx 9 to run the game. What can I do to get 3D support? My device manager recognizes my card. I'm lost here.
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May 17, 2008
I went to upgrade from 32 bit Ultimate to 64 bit., after the Windows files loaded I received a screen that said my CPU would not support 64 bit. I have a ASUS P4C800-E-Deluxe mother board with a Socket 478. My current CPU is an Intel Pentium 4 3.00 GHZ. Can anyone tell me what CPU I need to get to support 64 bit or if its just a BIOS adjustment that is needed?
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Apr 5, 2008
Little problem here with Help and Support. When click Start Orb and then Help and Support nothing happens. Using Windows Vista Premium 32 bit. Anyone have a solution for this problem?
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May 18, 2008
When I open Windows Help and Support it no longer goes to the home page and I get a message in the Help and Support Window stating: "This content under construction We were unable to retrieve the requested topic."
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Jun 13, 2009
I upgraded to 64 bit vista home premium about 3 weeks ago. When I entered the id for email support it said the product had expired so I have to pay $59.00 for support. I think that's a ripoff. My 32 bit disk is working just fine. The 64 bit is a new system and less than 90 days old.
Have had access denied error since creating the 64 bit when trying to set a restore point. I've tried everything I can find on the web including all Microsoft news groups. The 32 bit and 64 bit disks are pretty much Identical in content, programs. I suppose I can at least return the 64 bit update disk for $10.00 refund?
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Oct 9, 2009
Pretty strange that I couldn't find one google result about WHERE a USB 2.0 port is, everything is "how do I know I have USB 2.0" and not actually where they are on the computer. Some may say well, just plug in a USB 2.0 usb and see what happens.
However my USB Drive has ALWAYS been saying I'm plugging it in in a port that does not support USB 2.0. I've done this at my college and the same bs occurs. This does not occur for any of my USB drives, not even my 16G one. Should also mention that whenever I try to access the USB drive, it says "Drive E not formatted, would you like to format it now?" Obviously I click no. This by the way has nothing to do with my recent virus issues. This particular USB drive has been like this for years now.-
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Dec 16, 2009
I have a system with 64 bit vista premium.I was not able to install all the softwares available as they were 32 bit compatible. So i installed 32 bit vista in my system.Now i am not able to access the registry.
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Jan 2, 2009
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Jul 3, 2008
I just did a clean install of Vista 64 Home Premium and have run into a strange problem. I cannot log in to the XFX Support website using either 32 or 64 bit IE7 on the Vista machine. I can log in fine using an XP machine. Further when I tried to fill in the form to d/l the office 2007 trial version so I could import my mail folder from my backup disk into Vista Mail the form would reset everytime I selected the US as my country (was my only option, I assume since I had already input my state). In Firefox the form would appear to reload when I chose US but would keep everything I'd typed in as well as saving that I chose US. IE7 just wiped out all the text boxes and reset the country to choose country.
Needless to say since it blanked the form every time I couldn't get the trial initially. I've somewhat bypassed the problem by installing and using Firefox 3 which is not having either of these problems. The install was a clean install with nothing more than Vista, drivers and updates installed. P.S. I tried the IE7 group but they seemed to think I should post in the Vista groups
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Oct 15, 2009
Does anyone know the program EZeMailBackup2.0 ? It is supposed to support "different" e-mail programs under Windows XP and Vista, but I can't find out if it supports Windows Mail. I would like to avoid having to remove it again.
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Aug 8, 2008
I am looking to purchase a new motherboard.....this is what I need it to have... Dual Core Support AGP not PCIe both sata and ide Does anyone know of newer motherboards that support this??
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May 10, 2008
when i open help and support theres a section on the bottom called information from microsoft thats suppose to update its shows when i have it set for offline help but when i turn on online helpthe whole bottom half it blank actually its a big empty space i checked with a few friends and theres are the same way i know there was a problem in xp in the did you know section that it never updated
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Sep 26, 2008
I have a retail copy (Not OEM) of windows vista ultimate on a laptop recently installed.
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inputting my product ID for a retail copy (Not OEM), microsoft help and support states, "No charge support is not available from Microsoft.
The product ID indicates that this product may be supported by your computer manufacturer. Contact your computer manufacturer for support or select a different support option below."
If anyone is interested the problem i'm contacting help and support regarding is you cannot send your bitlocker recovery password or EFS certificate to the bitlocker website via the control panel utility.
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Apr 26, 2009
When I click on Help and Support in the start menu, Help is started, but I get a message like this: The topic you are looking for is not available in this version of Windows.
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Mar 23, 2008
So I paid for a retail version of Vista Ultimate Upgrade the day it came out, upgrading from XP PRO. Everything was fine. One day my Vista install starting giving me BSOD constantly and loss of audio so I finally after much advice did a re-install of Vista, clean this time. After hours and hours of work, reinstalling all of my programs and customizing everything again, it came time to re-activate windows. I went ahead and said activate online.....no dice, it says my key is already in use. I read the forums here and everyone said go activate over the phone....again no dice, two phone calls to Indian spekaing reps and they could not get me activated saying I would have to call MS Support. I called MS Support and they rudely said I am out of luck, I didn't re-install XP first before I fixed my Vista install...my key is good but only if I upgraded, which I did on the initial install by the way....I don't even have my XP disk anymore.......
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