Posts by Noah Sanchez39

Lawrence Doyle7 said:"Windows Boot Manager"

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next".
3. Click "Repair your computer"

Status:0xc000000e

Info: The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible.

After that, I insert the Windows 7 DVD, but nothing happens. It won't boot; instead, I just get those same error messages listed above. I can't physically restart it—I have to shut it down and turn it back on, but it's the same exact loop every time. Can anyone tell me how to get past this so I can actually get into Windows to perform an installation, if that's even possible? It won't boot Windows Normally, and the Repair option isn't working either. When I put the disc into my desktop PC, it boots up fine and offers "Install Now," so the disc itself is perfectly functional.

So you're inserting the Windows 7 DVD, trying to boot the system from the DVD (after adjusting the BIOS), and... nothing?

Read this: Recovering the Vista or Windows 7 Bootloader from the DVD>

crimsonpuma92 said:Everything was set up exactly like you said, so I didn't change a thing. I just tried rebooting the PC and now it's working normally thanks

Still all good? 🤔

crimsonpuma92 said:Is there any other fix? For the last few days, I keep getting stuck with the old taskbar and Aero won't turn on at all

How to Turn on and Enable Aero in Windows 7 (Enable Aero Peek) » my Digital Life

"If everything fails, try the Hack to Force Enable Aero in Windows 7."
Hack to Force Enable Aero in Windows 7 » my Digital Life

Lawrence Reed3 said:Another glitch: you know that pop-up window that appears when you insert a DVD into the drive? It asks if you want to browse the files or just run the disc immediately. For some reason, I'm no longer getting the option to auto-run the content—whether it's a physical disc or a virtual one. Instead, I have to manually click the game icon to launch it. It’s not breaking my computer or anything, but can someone explain how to fix this?

Hit Start, type "dvd" (no quotes needed), look under "Control Panel," and you'll see "AutoPlay" right there. Click it, then just pick whatever action you want from the drop-down menus. 🙂

Lawrence Reed3 said:Hey there. I've run into an issue lately: every single time I boot up my PC and Windows 7 loads, I get this RunDLL error message saying it can't find some module called Wincy32.rom or something like that. Does anyone know what's going on here? And how do I fix it?

Honestly, you'd be better off posting about this over at Security - Reddit. Make sure you follow the instructions provided by Benjamin King2. It sounds like a classic hijack to me. 🙄

crimsonpuma92 said:Attachment 12250

Here’s the issue. It keeps happening. Every time I boot up my PC, I get stuck with this weird taskbar screen.
I tried that "find and fix problems with transparency and other visual effects" thing, but it just tells me it can't support the theme. I've been using this exact theme forever and it worked perfectly fine before.
Plus, I can't switch to any other theme either.
Anyone know how to fix this?

http://i34.tinypic.com/12137uu.gif

Hit Start, type "services" (no quotes needed), go to Programs and select Services. Find the Windows Event Log. The status must write "Started", and the startup Type "Automatic". If it isn't set that way, right-click the service name, go to Properties, and on the General tab make the changes. Hit Apply & OK, then restart or log out if you need to. 😉

Jesse Jones15 said:I'm getting this error...

"Drivers are interfering with Windows resuming from sleep mode" and when I check the details, it shows me this.....

The card being used is an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430.

Under "These drivers are causing Windows to resume slowly" it lists the date as August 20, 2010.

Try installing the latest driver for that specific card (be sure to check the "Release notes" under "Documentation" first).

Jesse Jones15 said:I installed Windows 7 ultimate on my laptop, but when I try to shut it down, it just hangs. It shows the shutdown screen and stays there forever—it won't actually turn off. Anyone know what's causing this?

Try this:

Hit Start, type "perf" (no quotes), select "performance Information and Tools" under the "Control panel," then go to "Advanced tools." See if anything pops up under "performance issues"🤔

crimsonpuma92 said:So, how am I supposed to turn it back on??

How to Turn On and Enable Aero in Windows 7 (Enable Aero Peek) » my Digital Life

Drew Harris2 said:I need to format my C drive because after reinstalling Windows, I've got this win Old folder that just won't go away. If I wipe the partition, am I going to lose all my Windows drivers too?

Benjamin King2 said:Just use Disk Cleanup to wipe Windows.old. It’s easy. Why make it complicated?

@ fastred
Try what fosna suggested or
do it 🙂

quietowl152 said:I'm running Windows 7, but it's the 32-bit version and I want to switch to 64-bit. Can I just install the OS and somehow ditch the 32-bit part? Or am I stuck having to format my C drive before I even start the 64-bit installation?

Windows : Frequently asked questions (check out the fourth Q&A),

then also this: Installing and reinstalling Windows 7 (look at the eighth one, the second to last question)

Lawrence Doyle7 said:Does anyone know how to apply for an Amex card and what the wait time is like? It’s pretty important for me.

Amex - Reddit

Check out the first two Q&As on the next page: New Member Q&A

Eric Ramirez46 said:How do I set my PC to go into standby mode like it did back in the XP days? It keeps shutting down on me constantly, especially when I'm home, and after a while, it just locks me out. I just want to know how to put it into sleep mode when I step away from the desk.

Go to the Control Panel, type "sleep" into the search bar (no quotes needed), hit Power Options, then Change plan settings to adjust your preferences. 🙂

Read more at Sleep and hibernation: frequently asked questions

Douglas Garcia52 said:Is it actually possible to upgrade to Windows 7 without a full reinstall?

Yes, you can.😉

Lawrence Doyle7

Dell Inspiron

When it comes to installing Windows 7, here’s the deal:

Can I install my copy of Windows 7 on more than one computer?

When you pick up a copy of Windows 7, you get a product key to activate the system. If you decide to take that installation disc and try to install Windows on a different computer, you're out of luck—you'll need to buy another copy of that specific edition of Windows 7 to get a new product key. ([Link])

It's true—if you pick up the retail version, it comes with two DVDs (one for 32-bit and one for 64-bit).

The lack of a physical reset button on this particular Dell Inspiron—it takes about five seconds to notice. 🤷You can find more details on the website. eMachines Support (under "Drivers and Downloads")

Lawrence Doyle7 said:I have a question:

I just picked up a laptop that came with some pirated version of win 7 pre-installed. It kept crashing and rebooting on its own a few times before finally dying completely after three days. Now I'm planning to buy a legitimate license for win 7, and I'm wondering about the installation process. Should I run it as an upgrade, a clean install, or just act like there was nothing on there before? Basically, am I going to mess up by buying the wrong software—like if there are specific versions for upgrades versus "clean" installs—or does any win 7 license work the same way regardless? If anyone can give me a quick explanation, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

What brand and model is the laptop? 🤔

Noah Foster57 said:@Noah Sanchez39/">@@Noah Sanchez39 Honestly, finding a free version of that software is a breeze these days. As for converting to different formats, I’m not even sure which ones are missing from this list.

Fair point—just look at how much work it took to get those Windows updates to run smoothly without crashing everything 😉)
Beyond just AVI, there's still MPEG, DivX... what else is out there? 🙂

Noah Foster57 said:VSO ConvertXtoDVD 4.0.12.327

Not that I’m complaining, but that’s $50 worth of shareware.Link.) ; The trial version’s going to slap a watermark right on the DVD.

Maybe the OP is just looking to convert this into a different format. 🤷

Hey, check this out: Video converters - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
I'm sure you'll find something that works for you. 😉

boldwalker63 said:What does the camera even have to do with it if someone just wants to convert a DVD file into another format?😕😕

Look, it's simple... just download some DVD to AVI converter... and use it to rip that DVD into say an avi format
.

Do all cameras record in some kind of universal format?
You weren't being specific at all—just told me to "google this." Now, quit stalling and give me a straight answer.😁

Gary Lopez4 said:I've got this one camcorder and I've burned quite a few DVDs with it already. Now I'm wondering how to take that video from the disc and convert it to a different format. Can someone walk me through the process?

What camera are we talking about here? Brand? Model?

dustybear9 said:The developer is Studio 17, but I honestly can't make heads or tails of where the actual downloads are located. Sometimes I can't even get the installation to work properly, but I just can't find them anywhere ??🙏

Dell Drivers and Downloads