My thoughts exactly! I'm bookmarking this thread. (It should be stickied :p)

Just some input here: this is especially true for laptops. Desktops are easier, and more possible, but the worst thing...

Give phone activation a shot. And make sure your internet connection is working- what firewall are you using?

Post back with results!

All the best,

--The Comodore

Yes, that link will help you. To dual boot, you need both operating systems installed on the same physical disk (If I recall correctly, thats what I was told in my A+ OS class, but there are probably...

Its a pretty bad idea to change the OS of any laptop, particularly those that are newer. Older ones converting to linux and such is okay, and *maybe* an upgrade install, but other than that, its...

No problem! It is used mostly for Virus/malware issues and unbootable computers, but it has many diagnostic features and such. Plus, the disk itself (on the menu you get when you first boot off of...

Strange, I created my UBCD on vista? You have to run it as an administrator (by right clicking). As for not having SP1 or better, I think the website has some help for that under "Slipstreaming",...

Its strange that Safe Mode doesn't help then. Did you try taking ownership?

Another thing you can do is use a BartPE or Ulitmate Boot CD (do you have one?) so that none of your hard drive's files...

I had a similar problem... The way it worked for me was to cut it from its folder and paste it into the recycle bin, but that doesn't sound like it will help you. Hm.

Does it give you an error...

If its a 32 bit version of windows, you can try Dial-a-fix http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix which specialized tool designed to help with problems (windows updates is first on the list).

You can...

Well, the first thing you should do is cover your bases.

Run your favorite antivirus and antispyware scanners, and perhaps a few online scans for good measure. Trendmicro Housecall, for instance....

You probably want to ask this under windows software instead of windows vista :p

I think in itunes you can go edit>preferences>advanced>keep itunes music organized

I'm not entirely sure what it...

Sorry for double post, just thought up some new things.

One- Dial-a-fix is for 32 bit versions of windows only, so check which one you have- 32 or 64.

Two- To check for faulty memory, visit...

I had a similar problem when I first installed my XP Pro on my dual boot XP/Vista machine. I plugged in my Sandisk thumb drive (which has this virtual CD drive in it that auto launches this menu...

First of all, welcome, and good to have you!

I didn't see your first question, so I'll pretend this is it.

You can try opening a command prompt Start>run>cmd and use the cipher command on the...

As a stopgap measure, for the data, copy it all over from the CDs onto one of your working machines, then place it all on a thumb drive or external hard drive- one that you know works with the vista...

Try disabling your active protection- antivirus, antispyware, maybe firewall- (it may be a good idea to disconnect from the internet) and try again. Some active protection silently does not allow...

I agree with Ancient Dragon above me completely.

I also have a dual boot set up on this very machine, and it works well for me. XP for the past, Vista for the future (and most of now).

Now, I...

I just read your post...

So when you turned on your computer it was all black with nothing at all showing up on the screen, even for a second?

Sending it to Toshiba sounds like an easy option,...