TaurArian wrote:
> What about a repair install
> see: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958044
>
> 1. Run "msconfig", and then disable all startup items. Under "Services",
> hide all Microsoft services and then disable other ones.
>
> 2. Reboot the computer, then disconnect it from the network and disable
> antivirus/spyware software.
>
> 3. Insert the Windows Vista DVD to the drive.
>
> 4. In the setup window, click "Install Now".
>
> 5. Click "Go online to obtain the latest updates for installation
> (recommended)."
>
> 6. Type the CD key if you are prompted to do this.
>
> 7. Click "Yes" to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
>
> 8. On the "Which kind of installation to you want?" screen, click "Upgrade".
>
> 9. When the installation is complete, restart your computer, and then try
> to install the updates.
>
> NB: If you’ve installed SP1 for Vista
>
> Step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the *UPGRADE* option is not available
> because SP1 has been installed.
>
> Uninstall SP1 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537
>
>
Before trying the repair install see if System Restore will take you
back to a properly operating machine.
> What about a repair install
> see: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958044
>
> 1. Run "msconfig", and then disable all startup items. Under "Services",
> hide all Microsoft services and then disable other ones.
>
> 2. Reboot the computer, then disconnect it from the network and disable
> antivirus/spyware software.
>
> 3. Insert the Windows Vista DVD to the drive.
>
> 4. In the setup window, click "Install Now".
>
> 5. Click "Go online to obtain the latest updates for installation
> (recommended)."
>
> 6. Type the CD key if you are prompted to do this.
>
> 7. Click "Yes" to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
>
> 8. On the "Which kind of installation to you want?" screen, click "Upgrade".
>
> 9. When the installation is complete, restart your computer, and then try
> to install the updates.
>
> NB: If you’ve installed SP1 for Vista
>
> Step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the *UPGRADE* option is not available
> because SP1 has been installed.
>
> Uninstall SP1 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537
>
>
Before trying the repair install see if System Restore will take you
back to a properly operating machine.
Bill
