Repairing Vista Ultimate x64
I've got a 2 month old custom built desktop with an Intel i7 920 processor and Vista x64, an OEM version, installed by the person who did the BIOS set-up, back-up and file transfers for me.
It's in a RAID array with Vista on a 300 GB Western Digital Velociraptor, and XP Professional on my older 150 GB Western Digital 150 GB Raptor HD.
His Employer is a large GPS manufacturer located about 8 miles from my home.
I don't know his official job title, but I do know Microsoft sends them free software in the hundreds I guess hoping they integrate MS's Operating Systems into their software......such as "forcing" people to use Internet Explorer exclusively for GPS updates, etc.
My Vista problems that I can spot,the list grows daily:
:mad:
-- I can't install SP-2.
Had a case going with Microsoft and even they gave up.
It was an endless loop of trying to download a large SP-2 file which took me to the Readiness download....then back to the SP-2 download. Over and over...... too many times to mention.
To make this "go away"....They did sent me 2) DVDs, Windows Vista Ultimate with SP-2 that say:
Quote:
"Replacement Disc: Requires original purchase of licensed software."
I called them and they said I needed an original CD key, that I now have.
Other problems:
-- Windows Defender can't check for updates.
-- I keep getting non-responsive program shutdowns, that I don't think should be happening.
Mostly on Microsoft 2007 Office programs.....but not exclusively.
I was locked up today scanning with Malwarebytes.
-- Security problems.
I am unable to open my documents.
When I navigate to > Select Users or Groups.
I select me.....Steve_83 (and) I assumed I *was * the administrator, but that's in there too.
Where I get stuck is: Enter the object names to select.
The Meat of this post, please?
How do I repair this corrupted Operating System without going through a HD format, Please?
The last thing I want or need is to slap those discs in without knowing what I'm doing and fubar my several $0000 new Build to smithereens.
I went waaaaay out on a limb having this done financially.
Having so many problems is driving me batty.
:confused:
So....I know there are plenty of resident experts here, and fortunately for me they lurk on vDR!
Any Help!! much appreciated, as always.
Steve_83
(I am really starting to not like Vista, and I tried my best to keep this as short as possible....sorry it is so large)
Accessories > System Tools > Disc Cleanup ??
I discovered 10.1 GB's of whatever that I could conceivably clean using this tool.
Described as:
Previous Windows Installation.
Maybe I ought to ask Microsoft 1st, but they've closed this case most likely.
Any opinions, puhlease? :confused:
That's a LOT of space even for a 300 GB HD.....my opinion anyway.
% wise, not, I'm aware.
I just like to keep my machine cleaned & running like it is as long as I can.
I see a noticeable difference.
Steve_83
