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What you should use is a proxy server or firewall that can block or allow by IP. The HOSTS file is for resolving FQDNs to IPs, like a DNS server would. However, what you can do, if you know for some reason of a particular IP that you want to …

I use CloneZilla Live CD. It's free, and I run it once a week. If my machine runs into problems, I can just restore from backup and pickup right where the backup left off. To save space when making an image as Vista being such a pig, I even turn …

I know this is a beginner question, but my SQL experience is very limited so I'd like some clarification before I pull the trigger on this. I have a SQL 2000 database who's owner has been deleted. From the looks of it, a long time ago. So now I cannot …

If they are in the same workgroup (required for "browsing" the network), are the laptops getting an IP address? If yes, you can do a START | RUN and type [QUOTE]\\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx[/QUOTE] and see if that pulls up the external HDD. If that doesn't work, can they ping the external HDD? …

I run Vista x64 on my desktop at home and I really like it. Most hardware and software problems that were around a year ago have been resolved and it seems fairly stable. I have a few motherboard issues, but I think those are hardware related not Vista related. You …

Since you can boot into safe mode, it sounds like a driver or software problem. Try using msconfig to isolate the problem. [URL="http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html"]http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html[/URL] Alternatively, if the STOP error message, references a like "driverfile.sys" or something as the offending file, it will either be that is the file causing the stop …

Could be a problem with your DNS servers (or your ISP's DNS servers). However, check your HOSTS file. You are using spybot, so the HOSTS file will be filled with items to block (this is how it blocks known bad web pages). Just do a search in that file for …

I have found that in most cases, it is better to use manufacturer drivers than use the windows update drivers provided by Microsoft. Your problem also sounded like one I had on a PC with a built-in NIC. I was never able to resolve the problem, so I bought a …

I run Vista 64 bit, and have very few problems. The only real issue I have is my PC crashes on occasion and windows says its my motherboard drivers and the motherboard manufacturer says its a windows problem. Whatever, I just want to play games, and since it only happens …

jbennet is probably closer to the mark than anything. Aside from minor differences, the Premium vs. Ultimate is the same beast in terms of motor. Now, 32bit vs. 64bit can make all the difference depending on what the application was coded for.

nvm, I'd forgotten that the 2gb memory bug existed in the 64bit version as well as the 32bit version of Vista.

I am not sure if this is helpful to you or not, but I'll throw it out there. I purchased this processor last year from Newegg: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail I am using the heatsink and …

They freeze when you play the 'burned' copy or they freeze up when you are burning (making) a copy?

Sounds like 1 of 2 scenarios: The "root" or home folder of the sub account is empty. Or the sub-account has their home folder set to the ftproot folder and it does not have permissions to view any of the files in there. Shouldn't matter if you are using the …

Windows Updates will not run if the Genuine Advantage tool cannot determine that you are running a non-pirated copy of Windows. If you purchased your copy from a retail store, it is possible they are selling pirated copies of Windows.

Do you have a Windows Defender icon in your systray? If not, open your Control Panel and open the Windows Defender. See if it is being blocked there. If it is being blocked by the firewall, you can also find that in the control panel. One last block might be …

2GB of RAM should be enough to install Vista. I run Windows Vista with 2GB of ram and it purrs like a kitten. Based on the STOP error messages, it might be a problem with the device drivers carried over from XP. Also are you trying to upgrade from XP-32 …

I am guessing that this is Windows Vista? I know it's in the Vista forum, but I just want to make sure before I give you steps that won't work. :)

Forgive me if this is answered somewhere else, but I have tried searching on the problem and am not coming up with any relevant results (anywhere on the web). I have Vista 32 Ultimate installed on a P4 Quad Core with 2GB of ram and an onboard NIC (10/100). The …

If you simply want to recover your files, you can use a program called BartPE. In order to build your BartPE bootable CD, you will need access to a Windows Vista machine. [URL="http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/"]http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/[/URL] Once you have created your BartPE bootable CD, you can then boot using that disc and you …

So, none of the buttons work except the sleep key? My suggestion: Try a standard keyboard. If your keyboard is USB, plug the standard keyboard into the same USB slot. If the keyboard works, try your programmable keyboard in another machine. That will eliminate the keyboard and will also eliminate …

It took me quite a while to play with all of Vista's settings and get my network functioning at home, both wired and wireless. However, if you are sure you have all your Vista settings correct, you can troubleshoot the router. How many machines do you have in your network …

If you are reading the ad from a DELL website, I believe that means the machine will come with the Vista certified CableCARD and drivers that are required to watch TV on your computer. Looking around the net, I cannot find any other software flavors of Home Premium (except the …

My first thought was your firewall was throttling your bandwidth. But, since you said you are on dial-up, if I had to guess, it sounds like the website is timing you out. They use a software applet, and there may be a timeout value that expires while you are "downloading" …

I would boot to safe mode and undo those "optimizations" that were run. Or use a restore point.