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ive tried and run windows update but it doesnt find anything.
Thanks in advance
Peter
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I installed Windows Vista 64 at one point, but my wireless usb adapter didn't have any drivers for windows vista 64 so I reformatted my entire hd and reinstalled win xp home. anyway, the problem is I cannot install the new version of iTunes,openoffice, and Steam. There's probably more programs out there that I cannot install, so I really want to resolve this issue as it is very annoying. everytime I try to install any of these programs i get this message. "The installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package."
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View 6 Replies View Related1.Click on "Start", then "Run.." and type "regedit".
2.Navigate to the registry key: "HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop".
3.Once there, locate the DWORD value "PaintDesktopVersion".
4.Right click on it and select Modify.-Value equal to "0" removes Windows version from desktop.-Value equal to "1" adds Windows version to desktop.
5.Reboot your computer.
Unable to remove program from ADD and REMOVE
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I'm running graphics on the VGA save mode and it is goofy scrolling down a screen watching the waves as the data clunks in. Can anyone suggest an easy install? ATI Radeon has been no help so far. By the way, Device Manager shows no video display components from which verify or update drivers.
I have a new video driver for my monitor but cannot install it. I am running XP Home Edition. I go to settings>advanced>monitor but the properties button is grayed out and I cannot select it.
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