I'm running Vista Home premium on a HP dv9743cl laptop. If I let the computer stand idle for 3-5 minutes the computer freezes up and I get the error message, "Logon process has failed to create the security options dialog." At that point I have to use the power button to turn the computer off. I've run a virus check (Norton 2009) and chkdsk/f and no errors are listed. Does anyone know...

If not the correct group for this question, maybe someone could direct me to another group please........... Using Vista. I have both file deletion and shredder programs and file recover programs. For files that were deleted just thru windows I can recover many of them thru a recovery program and they are called "lost files". I understand this to mean the body is there but the naming is gone....

On a new PC with preinstalled Vista Home Premium, I tried to install the password recovery tool Revelationv2 from www.snadboy.com. It failed with the error of not recognizing some helper dll. Then I tried to copy the main revelation.exe from a usb stick to the desktop. But it refuses since I "do not have the right to do so". However, that does not happen with other exe files. I even cannot look...

WIth quicken 2007, the scheduled updates file gets blocked by Vista (defender).. with no real way to unblock it.. has anyone found any workarounds to this? Right now the only way around is to right click the blocked apps icon by the time and run it manually after bootup there. Cheers

Hello, I use Windows Vista Business OEM (genuine). Windows Vista Help has a statement, that using Certificates snap-in in MMC one can right-click under "Current User\Personal" folder and select "All Tasks Request New Certificate" to request a new certificate and so on. But it is missed! Checked with Administrator user, with the user in Administrators group - no way. I can't find the...

im trying to run pcsx2 on my vista u-64 gateway and for some reason the run as admin(the only way to run it) on my shorcut is grayed out whats up with that -- daistheputrid

I have a program that needs to be run as administrator. In the compatibility box the "Run as Administrator is greyed out and can't be clicked. Is this normal and how do I fix it??? I am the only user on the computer and an administrator. I am listed as the owner of the file already if that helps. -- Squa190

Hi. Can someone please tell me: If i'm an admin on the system, but wants to run the dsa.msc (For example) as a different user (One which has privileges on the domain), how can i do this without changing UAC ? 2. How can i run login scripts for now on if i can't use RunAs command without specifing a password (In other words, automatically) ? Thanks. --

The checkbox to "Run this program as an administrator" under the Compatibility tab of an .exe's properties is always grayed out. I did a search for executable files and randomly checked about 15 different applications, located in a variety of folders (C:\Program Files, Program Files (x86), C:\HP, etc). I am running Vista Ultimate 64 on an HP Pavillion notebook which I just purchased. I disabled...

I am getting the same message in Vista RC 1 when I try to open the security center; it crashes and I get a message "rundll32 stopped working" and there is not a solution given. What gives, has anyone found a fix for this yet?

I have windows vista and windows One Care. I play games on the computer and just recently, games that I have played for more than 4 years suddenly prompt a message that says that my security settings to not allow ActiveX in some programs. I don't use the Windows Firewall, only the One Care since two firewalls could conflict with one another. This is really starting to get on my nerves...

I'm tripping over ASP.NET local machine permissions with the following on an inside the firewall app: ListSharePathEntry allLocalShares = new ListSharePathEntry(); // a container for share=local path string pairs WqlObjectQuery objectQuery = new WqlObjectQuery ("select Name,Path from Win32_Share��) ; ManagementScope scope = new ManagementScope(@\\.\root\cimv2);...

Vista Ultimate x64, Outlook 2003 and IE7: Whenever I click on a link in my Outlook inbox, I receive an error message "this operation has been canceled due to restrictions on this computer". How can I change this? It's frustrating to have to copy and paste links into IE7. I running as the Admin. Thanks.

I don't mind replying to the super-dramatic black screen message the first time, but it gets a little old the 50th time. Examples include: - Starting anything as "Run as Administrator" - Starting anything that isn't on the hidden "OK" list Firewall programs are very good at remembering what you told them the last time, but Vista does not seem to be able to do this. Is there any way to define...

The issue is, I'm using symantec antivirus on Vista Ultimate 64 bit (biggest mistake of my life to put 64 bit btw) and one day it just started finding dozens of viruses in my C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Temp Sometimes its autoprotect, sometimes its Defwatch scan, sometimes it quarantines, sometimes it "leaves alone", 2wice it said reboot required, sometimes it says "delete was partially...

The issue is, I'm using symantec antivirus on Vista Ultimate 64 bit (biggest mistake of my life to put 64 bit btw) and one day it just started finding dozens of viruses in my C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Temp Sometimes its autoprotect, sometimes its Defwatch scan, sometimes it quarantines, sometimes it "leaves alone", 2wice it said reboot required, sometimes it says "delete was partially...

Hi all, After installation of my product Vista creates a Warning in the Event Viewer saying that I should check the software and decide if I trust it or not. Looked through the article "Keep Windows Vista Secure with Windows Defender" at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/community/windowsdefender.mspx, and it seems my software is just not in the Defender's "base", so it considers my...

Is it possible - if so, how - to disable the boxes asking to verify running a program or do administrative tasks and let Vista do the tricks without confirmation? Example: http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/files/imported/help/faqs/connection/vpn/vista11.png

Hi, I'm getting the above error whenever I try and access my administrator account in Vista and can't get into the profile at all. Booting in Safe Mode gets me in and I'm able to see that the account has been changed to 'Backup' for some reason but I'm unable to change anything. As it's the administrator account I'm unable to set up any new profiles to try and get around it. Using System...

According to several reputable sources ( http://apcmag.com/5098/microsoft_kick_starts_vista_sp1) MSFT is looking for Vista SP1 testers, even before Vista launches. Quote: --- " The company has put out a call for "customers and partners (to) actively test and provide feedback on Windows Vista SP1 to help us prepare for its release in the second half of CY07 (calendar year 2007)."