The 'bottom line' still appears to be: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-error-80073712#1TC=windows-7 You've done...
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Tell me about it. I can buy through Ebay Au where the seller is in China and have it within 9 days and freight FREE. From the US the freight is...
Wouldn't running the 'Repair' replace any missing files. I am not able to update my x86 Win7 PRo install. Please explain 'update'? Do you mean...
I understand completely. W7 from what I've seen in this BBS has been a heartache to many with installation problems, but once it's up and running...
Hi cspgsl, Is this what you need to replace missing files in your W7 32bit? http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html Neil.
Bob, have you tried the W7 install since Vista is up and running OK and now you have uninstalled Avast? I would disconnect from your Modem/Router...
Well done! I classed Avast as my next choice after MSE/Defender as I've tested many other Brand AV's in the past and have Posted in BBS on my...
Why do you run Avast/360 Total Security with Vista/W7? I have never had any compatibility problems with MSE or Defender. I've used MSE/Defender...
BobbyScot, Try this link for SP1:http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5842 Make sure you read the instructions that are...
James, My earlier Post is what I did and after a half dozen Shut downs and Starts - it has not shown at all. Neil.
It should be on the bottom of the laptop. From W8 on - it's in the BIOS. Neil.
To me this is a definite reason to start afresh. A 'clean' HDD - new or Formatted and install DVD (W7). It sounds like there is so much...
MSE/Defender is my first choice for AV. I've had no problems with either and have used them for some 5 years. Make sure you have Motherboard...
BobbyScot, make sure you get a W7 DVD with SP1. Also, you will have quite a volume of MS updates to Download. Check you have adequate Broadband...
Just Right click > Remove from Menu. It's not going to do anything until you 'Subscribe' to it which activates it. If it's not on the Menu - you...
Hi CaptainPanda, Welcome to WindowsBBS. :) Can you get into Safe Mode and use > Last known good config? Neil....
BobbyScot, as I said earlier, I would install W7 on a new clean HDD and forget Vista as you can't seem to get a Recovery to finish. Neil.
Hi Alpha_and_Omega, Like Evan said - it will install on an empty HDD. I have 2 comps (Gigabyte M/B in one and Asus in this one). I have installed...
What shows in Management in that HDD? Start > Right click PC (My computer) > Manage > Disk Management. If the HDD you have trouble with is an...
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