Error 80240028 when installing Windows Update KB955428

Windows Update fails to install (Security Update for Microsoft Works 8 (KB955428)). This updates searches for works8.msi but this file is no longer listed on the hard drive.

Resolution :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=458985c3-9c6f-4049-81cd-0d0389c81f11&DisplayLang=en

Download KB955428_en-US.cab (6th file from above web link).

Save it then double click it to install.

Restart the PC.

You will no longer receive this automatic update.

Number pad or Num keys not working in Windows Vista

Number pad or Num keys not working in Windows Vista

These steps should resolve this issue:
1. Click on Start -> Control panel
2. Click on Ease of Access
3. Click on Make mouse easier to use link.
4. Uncheck "Turn on mouse keys"
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK

Control panel is not opening in Windows Vista 64 Bit version

Control panel Does not open in Windows Vista 64 Bit version.

Restarting the following services should fix the issue:
1) Software Licensing
2) SLUNotify
3) Readyboost

1. Press Windows and R keys on the keyboard together to enable the Run command in Vista.
2. Run command window will open.
3. Type "services.msc" without quotes and press enter.
4) Once the Services window is up, please restart the services: Software Licensing, SLUNotify & Readyboost.

Unable to connect the PC via Wireless to wireless router...no error messages...unable to complete wireless wizard(setup) for access point

Unable to connect the PC via Wireless to wireless router...no error messages...unable to complete wireless wizard(setup) for access point

Cause: IPv4 and IPv6 unable to autoconfigure with the wireless devices..

Resolution:
1. Disable IPv6 in VistaAdd a ‘DisabledComponents’ DWORD registry key to Tcpip6 parameters set value to FF - This disables IPv6 on all your interfaces and connections, but does not disable the IPv6 loopback interface:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters\DisabledComponents

Restart your computer…

2. Reset WinSock and TCP/IP Stack
Open a Command Prompt as administrator:
Reset WINSOCK entries:
netsh winsock reset catalog

Reset TCP/IP stack: netsh int ip reset reset.log
Reboot the machine (you can run both commands first, I tend to put multiple commands in notepad and then copy and paste into the command window).

3. Renew your IPConfigure your IP settings, whether static or dynamic, and we’re done

"folder options" is missing in Windows XP

"folder options" is missing in Windows XP and you are unable to view hidden folders or files.

You may face this issue if DWORD for "NoFolderOptions" entry in Windows Registry is set to 1.

Follow these steps and change it back to 0. This should take care of the issue.

Its suggestible to take a backup of the registry, before modifying it.

REGISTRY BACKUP:----------------

1. Click Start and click on Run.

2. Type Regedit.

3. From the Registry menu, click on Export Registry.

4. Give a destination file (say Regbackup) and save it on to the Desktop.

following registry address: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]set the DWORD "NoFolderOptions" to 0 or just delete it

1. Click Start and click on Run.
2. Type Regedit.
3. Click OK
4. Click '+' beside HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
5. Click '+' beside Software.
6. Click '+' beside Microsoft.
7. Click '+' beside Windows.
8. Click '+' beside Current Version.
9. Click '+' beside Policies
10. Click '+' beside Explorer
11. set the DWORD "NoFolderOptions" to 0 or just delete it.
12. Restart your computer.

Turn On or Off Thumbnail Display on Network Folders in Vista

Turn On or Off Thumbnail Display on Network Folders in Vista

There is a new Policy setting in Windows Vista which allows you disable the display of thumbnails on network folders in Windows Explorer.

In Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions, you can use the Group Policy Editor to configure this setting.

Disable Thumbnail display on Network folders

1. Click Start, type gpedit.msc and press ENTER
2. Go to the following branch:
User Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components Windows Explorer
3. Double-click the following option and set it to Enabled
Turn off the display of thumbnails and only display icons on network folders
4. Click OK.

If you enable this policy, Windows Explorer will only display icons and never display thumbnails on network folders.

The Disk Defragmenter is not installed on your computer

Error: The Disk Defragmenter is not installed on your computer. To install itdouble click the Add or Remove Program icon in the Control Panel, click Install/Uninstall tab and then follow instructions on your screen

SYMPTOM : When you open the Properties dialog box for a local hard disk and click the Tools tab, one of the following symptoms may be seen: The Defragment Now button is unavailable. When you click Defragment Now, you receive the following error message: The Disk Defragmenter is not installed on your computer. To install it, double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel, click the Install/Uninstall tab, and then follow the instructions on your screen.

RESOLUTION :
Click Start, type regedit.exe and press ENTER
Navigate to the following location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ explorer \ MyComputer \ DefragPath

In the right-pane, double-click (default) and set its data as follows:
C:\Windows\System32\dfrgui.exe
Close Regedit.exe and restart the pc

How to Remove Windows Defender in Windows Vista

How to Remove Windows Defender in Windows Vista

1. Run Windows Defender from Start Menu.
2. Click on Tools button.
3. Then click on Options link under “Tools and Settings” section.
4. Scroll down the “Options” page, and uncheck the check boxes of the following two settings:
a. Use real-time protection (recommended) under “Real-time protection options”
b. Use Windows Defender under “Administrator options”

Note that both options MUST be unchecked for the Windows Defender service in Windows Vista to be completely stopped. Else, only real-time protection is disabled.

5. Click on Save button.

6. A “Windows Defender is turned off” dialog message will appear, confirming that Windows Defender no longer runs.
Once the Windows Defender is disabled, it’s sort of been uninstalled too, as any attempt to run the program will bring up “Windows Defender is turned off dialog window and unable to proceed to Windows Defender main window anymore.

To re-enable or to reinstall Windows Defender in Vista, run Windows Defender from Start Menu and turn it on again when prompted.

How To Disable Low Disk Space Checks In Windows Vista

When your hard drive is nearly out of free space, Windows Vista will warn you with a little pop-up box. This can be handy the first time but that's usually where the usefulness stops.

Follow these steps to disable Low disk space message

1. Click on Start, type the following command in the search box, and then hit the Enter key. regedit
This command will load the Registry Editor program.

Note: Changes to the registry are made in these steps. Take great care in making only the changes described below.

2. Locate the HKEY_CURRENT_USER folder under Computer and click on the (+) sign next the folder name to expand the folder.

3. Continue to expand folders until you reach the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion registry key.

4. Select the Policies key under CurrentVersion.

5. From the Registry Editor menu, choose Edit, followed by New, followed finally by Key.

6. After the key is created beneath Policies, it will initially be named New Key #1.
Change the name of the key to Explorer by typing it exactly as shown and then hitting the Enter key.

7. With the new key, Explorer, still selected, choose Edit, followed by New, followed finally by DWORD (32-bit) Value.

8. After the DWORD is created beneath Explorer, it will initially be named New Value #1. Change the name of the DWORD to NoLowDiskSpaceChecks by typing it exactly as shown and then hitting the Enter key.

9. Right-click on the new NoLowDiskSpaceChecks DWORD you just created and choose Modify.

10. In the Value data: field, replace the zero with the number 1.
11. Click OK and close Registry Editor.

Windows Vista will no longer warn you about low disk space on any of your hard drives.

How to Shrink A Partition From Within Vista

For the first time a windows operating system is now capable of shrinking your hard drive partition without the need for third party software such as Partition Magic, Acronis Disk Director or Paragon Partition Manager.

These last three software applications are not redundant however. Windows Vista's disk management still can't handle everything that Partition Manager, Acronis Disk Director or Paragon Partition Manager can, but at least it is a start.
To shrink a partition proceed as follows:
1. Click the Start button
2. From the Start menu click Control Panel
3. In Control Panel click the Administrative Tools Icon
4. In Administrative Tools click the Computer Management option
5. Because Computer management requires administrative privileges you may find the the User Account Control will pop up. If it does then enter the required information (if you are not the administrator) or, if you are the administrator, click the Continue button
6. In the Computer Management window look at the list of options on the left of the window. Under Storage you will see the Disk management. Click on this option
7. When the Disk Management window opens Right Click on the partition you want to shrink and, from the drop down menu click on the Shrink Volume option
8. In the Shrink Volume window Enter, in the appropriate box, the amount you want to shrink the partition
9. Ensure that the 'Total size after shrink' is the size you finally want and then Click the Shrink button
10. Windows will now shrink the partition by the amount you stipulated

How to check if 32 or 62 bit Operating System is installed in the pc

For XP pc :
1) Click Start > Run

2) Type msinfo32 and click Ok(We can also type winmsd.exe and click Ok)

3) A System Information window opens

4) In this window, if the 'System Type' and 'Processor' information is listed as x86 Family, then the computer is running a 32-bit version of the Windows operating system.If the 'System Type' and 'Processor' information is listed as ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.

Or

1. Click Start > Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.

2. Click the General tab. The operating system appears as follows:

3. For a 64-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version <> appears under System.

4. For a 32-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version<> appears under System.
Note : is a placeholder for a year.

For Vista pc :

1) Click Start > Rightlclick on 'Computer' and choose Properties

2) In the information window that opens, 'System Type' will show the operating system as a 32bit or a 64bit
or
1. Click Start > In Start Search, type msinfo32 and press Enter key

2. System Information window will open

3. In this 'System Type' will be listed as x86 or ia64