http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Discussing Windows Vista at the AV Forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:44:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.avforums.com/forums/ http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1130229-windows-vista-windows-7-upgrade-solve-vista-problems.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:43:08 GMT I am purchasing the vista home premium or ultimate this week, i am getting the oem version from newegg with the win 7 coupon. My question is will it solve vista memory usage issues, the windows 7 rc that i have is fast and runs efficiently, however in ancient times when i used the upgrade option... I am purchasing the vista home premium or ultimate this week, i am getting the oem version from newegg with the win 7 coupon. My question is will it solve vista memory usage issues, the windows 7 rc that i have is fast and runs efficiently, however in ancient times when i used the upgrade option from 98se to xp, it was kinda crappy had 98se problems and xp problems. I put the service packs on my cousins computer , and vista is still a bit of a resource hog, anyone in the know? ]]> Windows Vista brendentaylor http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1130229-windows-vista-windows-7-upgrade-solve-vista-problems.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1130211-how-can-i-make-icons-stay-desktop.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:50:42 GMT Having spent hours trying and, hopefully, succeeding in removing the Security Tool virus from my laptop with SUPERAntiSpyware which I had fortunately already installed, I find that each time I want to start a program I have to click on the Show desktop button in order to make the icons appear on... Having spent hours trying and, hopefully, succeeding in removing the Security Tool virus from my laptop with SUPERAntiSpyware which I had fortunately already installed, I find that each time I want to start a program I have to click on the Show desktop button in order to make the icons appear on the desktop.

I hope somebody will be able to tell me how to make the icons stay on the screen from startup.

Thank you, David:) ]]> Windows Vista Snapman http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1130211-how-can-i-make-icons-stay-desktop.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1129646-remove-ie-search-spyware.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:16:43 GMT some how i have ended up with some spyware ie search tht opens as search browser every time i open IE any ideas on how to get rid reading the little i have it doesn,t seem easy to remove it thanks for any help some how i have ended up with some spyware ie search tht opens as search browser every time i open IE

any ideas on how to get rid reading the little i have it doesn,t seem easy to remove it

thanks for any help ]]> Windows Vista pointyone http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1129646-remove-ie-search-spyware.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127788-sound-devices-vista.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:40:21 GMT Does anyone know of a way to use multiple sound devices in Vista at the same time? For example I have my media PC, and HDMI connected to TV. If i want to use my AMP (Via Optical) insted, i have to change the default device. There apears to be no way of having both enabled at the same time. ... Does anyone know of a way to use multiple sound devices in Vista at the same time?

For example I have my media PC, and HDMI connected to TV. If i want to use my AMP (Via Optical) insted, i have to change the default device. There apears to be no way of having both enabled at the same time.

Mark ]]> Windows Vista zordon http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127788-sound-devices-vista.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127600-photos-not-showing-thumbnails.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:40:45 GMT I deleted some files from my PC and now when I look in my pictures folders I cannot see the photos when I look in the view at thumbnails of any size or tiles. This makes searching for pictures very difficult! Do I need to reinstall a piece of software? Or is there a setting on Vista that I... I deleted some files from my PC and now when I look in my pictures folders I cannot see the photos when I look in the view at thumbnails of any size or tiles. This makes searching for pictures very difficult!

Do I need to reinstall a piece of software? Or is there a setting on Vista that I need to amend? ]]> Windows Vista chris_h http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127600-photos-not-showing-thumbnails.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127243-vista-set-top-boxes-setup.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:39 GMT When i first purchased my media centre it was installed with XP, so when i went to set up TV it would give me a option for Antenna,cable or satellite i would choose satelite (i think) then it would ask on what input ie svideo or componant which i then connected to from my Sky box Now since ive... When i first purchased my media centre it was installed with XP, so when i went to set up TV it would give me a option for Antenna,cable or satellite i would choose satelite (i think) then it would ask on what input ie svideo or componant which i then connected to from my Sky box

Now since ive installed Vista (well last year) when i set up TV it doesnt give me no options apart from Antenna and the scans for channels.

As i have no aerial connected i do not want this option i want to still receive pictures from my sky box

Any help please :lease:

I have a Sony XL201 with Standard TV Card which is Avermedia A16c with up to date driver

Im running Vista and its all up to date

Nathan ]]> Windows Vista evo97 http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127243-vista-set-top-boxes-setup.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127209-codecs-help-please.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:03:47 GMT I am running Vista Home Premium and update as the important and recommended updates come through. I have a problem recognising downloaded videos (Legal Purchased items) in an editing program. It has been suggested that I download a CODECS PACK. Question: Is this necessary as I thought Vists had... I am running Vista Home Premium and update as the important and recommended updates come through.
I have a problem recognising downloaded videos (Legal Purchased items) in an editing program.
It has been suggested that I download a CODECS PACK.
Question: Is this necessary as I thought Vists had all codecs installed. If not, what codec pack do I need.
Also will downloading and installing third party codecs effect my settings etc and caue instability.
Help Please.
Cheers ]]> Windows Vista aet3 http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1127209-codecs-help-please.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1126825-win-rar-vista.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:31:10 GMT Hi Not sure if i have posted this in the right section but could someone please tell me how to carry on using Win Rar with vista after the free trail has expired or the best altrnative to use thats free and wont run out. Just need something to extract files. Cheers folks :) Hi

Not sure if i have posted this in the right section but could someone please tell me how to carry on using Win Rar with vista after the free trail has expired or the best altrnative to use thats free and wont run out. Just need something to extract files.

Cheers folks :) ]]> Windows Vista carl26 http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1126825-win-rar-vista.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1123244-default-gateway-missing.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:55 GMT hey guys :) im trying to findmy default gateway but when i type in IPCONFIG/ALL it is just blank! im using windows xp and my router is a sky sagem router please could anyone help thank you so much hey guys :)

im trying to findmy default gateway but when i type in IPCONFIG/ALL it is just blank! im using windows xp and my router is a sky sagem router

please could anyone help

thank you so much ]]> Windows Vista sheephorse http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1123244-default-gateway-missing.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1122828-possible-virus-router-problem.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:10:13 GMT Apologies if this is in the wrong section. Was using the internet on the main PC last night. On going to Google homepage it wouldnt load. Nor would MSN, hotmail etc but other pages were ok. Tried the laptop - exactly the same thing. Tried the PS3 and PSP with the same results. Unplugged... Apologies if this is in the wrong section.

Was using the internet on the main PC last night. On going to Google homepage it wouldnt load. Nor would MSN, hotmail etc but other pages were ok.

Tried the laptop - exactly the same thing.
Tried the PS3 and PSP with the same results.

Unplugged the router and let it re-boot with the same effect.

If it was just one item of equipment I would put it down to an isolated virus but cant see how a virus could affect the PSP/PS3 without it somehow affecting the router.

Now I presume the Vundo virus has got in somewhere (known to do this with websites) but possibly also the Zlub virus which I believe is a DNS changer on the router.

My question is - if I run the removal tools on the main PC and laptop (and it finds and removes the virus') - then what is the best way to fix the router if its DNS has been compromised?

Change all the settings/passwords etc myself or would a factory reset of the router and reinstall (changing loging info and WEP keys) suffice? ]]> Windows Vista Silent-Bob http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1122828-possible-virus-router-problem.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1122767-cannot-connect-windows-mail.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:39:08 GMT When I click on Windows Mail to check for mail, I get this message:
The host 'mail.btinternet.com' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly.
Account: 'Windows Mail', Server: 'mail.btinternet.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D
I checked the email settings and they appear unchanged. I am able to access my mail using BTYahoo mail. Can anyone help please as Windows Mail is my preferred client. ]]> Windows Vista pantages http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1122767-cannot-connect-windows-mail.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1122629-windows-media-player.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:12:41 GMT hope somone can help here i have my photos on windows media player under photos for example samples it shows the it shows the thumbnails ok but when i want to highlight it to show full size on the screen it says cant show pictures can somone tell why i am geting this message please other than this... hope somone can help here i have my photos on windows media player under photos for example samples it shows the it shows the thumbnails ok but when i want to highlight it to show full size on the screen it says cant show pictures can somone tell why i am geting this message please other than this problem its ok with music & dvd so why does i not showing my photos please make it easy as i have just turned 60 and i am not clever with these conputer things can this be fixed thanks in advance for any help given ]]> Windows Vista chaz http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1122629-windows-media-player.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1119147-how-do-i-rename-link-please-help.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:31:06 GMT Hi, for many days i have tried to find out how i can copy a link from a website and rename it to something much shorter like the word LINK and put it into forums, this case in paticular is the xbox forums, now ive asked on there and what they explain confuses me and what i have tried just does not... Hi, for many days i have tried to find out how i can copy a link from a website and rename it to something much shorter like the word LINK and put it into forums, this case in paticular is the xbox forums, now ive asked on there and what they explain confuses me and what i have tried just does not work and to make things worse i still keep reading posts where people have done it and i just dont bother posting links now coz it just hacks me off, i use internet explorer 8, any help would be GREAT, and please keep it basic and jargen free as possible, thanks ]]> Windows Vista Cyberbid http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1119147-how-do-i-rename-link-please-help.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1118046-windows-vista-media-player.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:52:15 GMT Hi, would appreciate help with this if anyone knows how. I have a load of copied cds that were burned on my old PC, which was windows XP, now when i put them into my new PC which is windows Vista, they come up as a blank cd, does anyone know how I can get them to play using the media... Hi,

would appreciate help with this if anyone knows how.

I have a load of copied cds that were burned on my old PC, which was windows XP,
now when i put them into my new PC which is windows Vista, they come up as a blank cd,
does anyone know how I can get them to play using the media player with Vista, I know the cds have music on them because they can play through my JVC dvd player.

thanks for taking the time to read my thread, and would appreciate any helpful comments.

cmikkky.
:thumbsup: ]]> Windows Vista cmikkky http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1118046-windows-vista-media-player.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1116239-vista-how-do-i-remove-windows-media-player-why-vista-sooooooooo-slow.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:50 GMT Hi

I don't wish to use Windows Media Player anymore, any way to remove it from the system or is it part of Windows, I could not find it in ADD/REMOVE software. I have chosen to use VLC and stream using PS3 Media Server.

Another thing Vista seems to be handling like a pig in mud, it take an age to load, often leaving my with a black screen and that stupid blue circle.

What could be causing this, I have 2GB ram, should I add more, I only use it for email/web/streaming/ripping and a bit of Word/XL. ]]> Windows Vista mattrixdesign2 http://www.avforums.com/forums/windows-vista/1116239-vista-how-do-i-remove-windows-media-player-why-vista-sooooooooo-slow.html