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Does anyone have any idea on how to stop File Explorer from automatically creating the "\System Volume Information" on VHD hard disk images that are mounted as a drive?
I have a MS-DOS FAT formatted VHD that were created in Virtual PC 2007 when I was on Windows Vista for nearly three years.
MS-DOS 6.22 and below only supports the FAT partition and has no support for long file names at all.
If I try to attach the VHDs with one click using File Explorer, the "\System Volume Information" gets automatically written to the attached VHD and it ends up corrupting the volume label when running MS-DOS on VPC 2007 or Hyper-V! Here's an example screenshot of what it looks like:
The "\System Volume Information" is only used for System Restore points and in my opinion, it shouldn't be created when another internal hard drive doesn't have a System Restore point enabled.
Is there a way to stop File Explorer from automatically creating the "System Volume Information" folder to the attached VHD?
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Hello! Is there a way to get the Windows Mail (desktop app) working in Windows 8.1 Pro?
I tried executing the Windows Mail desktop app from Windows Vista, but it somehow doesn't seem to work.
I searched everywhere regarding getting Windows Mail desktop app to work in Windows 8.1, but no dice. I even tried to download the required components to get Windows Mail working from this page, but I'm required to register.
Any thoughts? I'm sorry if I'm not providing enough information.
Update: I finally got Windows Mail working on Windows 8.1! One of the Brazillian contributors decided to get Windows Mail installed with just one clock: https://www.eightforums.com/browsers-mail/3698-how-use-winmail-windows-8-a-10.html#post397917
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45 minutes ago, dencorso said:
Glad to see you've got it all sorted out!
Thank you so much! ^^
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I would like to make a final update in this thread and the good news is that everything has been resolved!
I got Windows 8.1 Pro working on my computer. I had to install the drivers for the NETGEAR WNDA3100v3 N600 USB adapter first and then when the drivers were loaded, Windows 8.1 was automatically activated!
Now that I can rest easy for a while. I do a lot of business buying products on eBay and dealing with a counterfeit Windows 7 Ultimate product was really stressful on me and I sure hope that I don't go through this mess anymore!
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29 minutes ago, submix8c said:
Well, that explains that. I figured as much. I also disabled Secure Boot. It seemed like more trouble than it was worth (and is a no-no for older OS, AFAIK). It'll stay that way.
Secure Boot is just too troublesome for legacy OSes even for Windows 8 and Windows 10.
By the way, the counterfeit Windows 7 Ultimate has been sent back to the seller for a refund of $79!
I don't think its possible to leave negative feedback since the seller doesn't have anything on sale on his eBay account anymore.
Besides that, I ordered Windows 8.1 Pro (FQC-06913) off of eBay for $100 as a replacement Christmas president. Windows 8.1 should work in legacy mode and Secure Boot disabled.
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I don't think that you will ever be able to run Internet Explorer 11 nor the Trident 7 engine on Windows Vista.
Internet Explorer 11 requires Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Internet Explorer 11 can also be installed on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.
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Are there any older versions of Windows Live Essentials for Windows Vista and Windows XP as well?
I still have a copy somewhere on my USB hard drive.
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Windows doesn't do any weird stuff to the BIOS at all.
I went to the BIOS setup and disabled UEFI secure boot: http://www.technorms.com/45538/disable-enable-secure-boot-asus-motherboard-uefi-bios-utility
When I installed Windows Vista, I had to select Other OS. When I used Legacy OPROM features on the devices installed, Windows 8 would no longer work and would BSOD and that when I installed the OS that I'm still using today.
Because the primary boot hard drive was GPT, I wound up deleting the partition and in Windows setup, recreated the partition as a MBR. It's possible to convert a MBR partition to GPT, but you have to have at least Windows Vista SP1 installed. Using a GPT partition is only truly necessary if you have a 2.5 TB hard disk or larger.
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5 hours ago, Tripredacus said:
Its hard to find this, seems to be that 06913 is en-US and 06914 is en-GB, or en-US for Europe.
Thank you for telling me. I would choose FQC-06913.
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On 1/8/2017 at 5:51 AM, bookie32 said:
That is OK by me...
Yes, ebay do not take kindly to those that con others...not good for their image either...
Just let me know if I can be of help....
bookie32
Alrighty!
We are in the process of getting the counterfeit item returned for a full refund and look to get Windows 8.1 Pro FPP (FQC-06913) as a replacement Christmas present.
If I do, I will use the OS to replace Windows Vista and get it activated with Microsoft so, I won't have to deal with anymore major issues for a while.
By the way, what are the differences between the SKUs FQC-06913 and FQC-06914 when it comes to Windows 8.1 Pro?
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8 hours ago, bookie32 said:
Does this mean you will accept my offer to help?
As I said before we only have Windows 7 Professional available and the link to the Ultimate I gave you I don't think I would trust it personally...
You can let me know how you want to proceed....
As long as I am reimbursed for the cost for the license + post/packaging I have no problem helping you with your problem....
bookie32
I'll see what I can find online. The copy of Windows 7 Ultimate that I still have was counterfeit and it was all a hit-and-miss situation where I would get scammed by one non-responsive eBay user. eBay takes counterfeit products very seriously.
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8 hours ago, jaclaz said:
And you were also given not one but two possible sources to buy that thing from the US, both (Walmart.com and tigerdirect.com) "well known" and "reliable".
jaclaz
I see what I can find. It's still possible to find retail genuine copies of Windows 7 elsewhere.
Right now, I need to get a hold of eBay and PayPal to get a refund of the counterfeit Windows 7 product soon.
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2 hours ago, bookie32 said:
I did see where you live and was why I offered to help you....but I can't force you... and as dencorso said we have "post"...
I am not in the habit of conning people if that is what is worrying you?
bookie32
Well...in that case, I'm gonna eBay and PayPal regarding the counterfeit Windows 7 Ultimate product that I bought as a Christmas present and get my money back before the 45-day refund window expires on Thursday.
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22 hours ago, dencorso said:
Well, I do know how you feel. It happened to me once, too, when I was hoarding my 10 genuine boxes of XP x86-ENU FPP. It happens!
However, a pop-and-mom neighborhood computer store is safer than eBay or Mercado Livre (a big South American competitor of eBay) inasmuch as one gets to physically inspect in person the actual item one is considering to buy, before doing so. For this type of item, pics are way lacking as a way for inspection.
Well, if I still want to look on eBay, I have to be really careful on what I can buy over there.
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5 hours ago, bookie32 said:
OK...but why? The licenses are genuine...just not Ultimate retail...but as I said Windows 7 Professional OEM...
I am prepared to help you if you like?
bookie32
I don't live in Sweden. That's why.
I'm in the United States.
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4 hours ago, dencorso said:
Just for the record: I bought a true Windows 7 Ultimate FPP in the original box, complete but opened and having geographic Activation Restrictions, at a small neighborhood computer service store last month. I've then installed the MSDN x86-ENU 7 ultimate SP1u image on a new machine and then activated it using the FPP license I had just bought, straight from the card, and it just activated! No telephone call to MS was even needed! Yay!
Good for you!
I'm probably one of the unlucky customers who fell for a counterfeit Windows 7 Ultimate FPP and I'm still waiting to get my money back.
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5 hours ago, jaclaz said:
Look, I gave you a link where Walmart.com is selling it at the moment (though at this moment "only 4 left"):
Have you tried it and they told you that you cannot have it and they left the order page open?
Or are you saying that Walmart is not Walmart.com?
It is very likely that you cannot find it in actual Walmart stores, of course.
jaclaz
I think that I misread my comment, but thanks for pointing the link out.
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On 12/30/2016 at 10:42 AM, jaclaz said:
And I will reiterate how for someone having a Windows 7 that is not "genuine" the official (and straightforward) solution is the GGK:
https://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/antipiracy/Pages/get_genuine_kit.aspx#fbid=pnHxNe8piDn
Whether it is available still in the US, as said, it is another matter, but wouldn't - say - Walmart do? A full (OEM) license for US$ 139:
or TigerDirect:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5213934&CatId=306jaclaz
If I can't go for Windows 7, there is still a opportunity to get a Windows 8.1 retail licenses off of eBay or Amazon.
Walmart can't sell Windows 7 anymore, because Microsoft terminated retail sales in late 2013.
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On 12/30/2016 at 10:07 AM, dencorso said:
A bona-fide used Windows 7 Ultimate FPP in the original box with license number card, leafets and both x86 and x64 hologram DVDs sells 'round here for about US$100... it may reach US$150 for versions without geographic Activation Restrictions (to South America and the Caribbean). Brand-new, unopened, still in the intact shrink-wrap are much more expensive, but very rare to be found. And the media usually are pre-SP1, but that's no problem, of course, the license being good.
Wow! I can't believe that only eBay still has a handful of Windows 7 DVDs on sale, both retail and OEM.
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On 12/30/2016 at 7:34 AM, Tripredacus said:
Yes the end-of-sale date for Windows 7 is not so cut and dry. It means OEMs cannot pre-install it anymore except for RMA scenario. Also it cannot be advertised on a website or a flyer for sale. Direct OEMs are still allowed to sell remaining stock if they have COAs. That is for direct version, OEM Facilitated Downgrades cannot be done at all.
For OEM System Builder Kit, it is different. I believe that it is still true that it cannot be advertised for pre-install on a new computer, but can be made available for sale as the kit. If you were to call up a company and ask for it, and they have it, then you can buy a computer with it pre-installed.
The end-of-sale is just for advertising. There is no "legal" part to it, you can still sell Vista or XP if you had the kits. It depends on the type of company that it is. If it is just a small computer/repair shop that is not a MS shop (as in, they do not operate under contracts) they can still sell a computer with XP if they had the media/COA for it. I think even System Builders may be able to do this, but certainly big OEMs can not.
I checked distribution. There is a ton of Win7 Pro SP1 x64 System Builder Kit still available.
Thank you for the information. However, Windows 7 Pro OEM licenses cannot be legally replenished anymore and once the supply completely runs out, Windows 7 migrators are out of luck.
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On 12/30/2016 at 2:22 AM, bookie32 said:
Hi ppgrainbow
You can still buy Windows 7 Professional OEM here in Sweden in English (All though that doesn't really matter) and it is from reputable companies I use for most stuff to do with computers....but not cheep...it has more than doubled in price and is currently being sold at several outlets for around 1700 Swedish kronor about 187 USD or 177 Euro...
bookie32
As a personal note: I don't think an upgrade is the way to go....probably just my opinion but they never work properly....
I did see this one (in Swedish) it is an ESD and I can't say if it is reputable or not....
I don't think that I will be able to get it from where you are.
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1 hour ago, dencorso said:
Try Amazon.com... they're more reliable than eBay for that. YMMV, though.
If I can't try Amazon, I guess that I will have to stick with eBay if copies of Windows 7 are no longer available.
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5 hours ago, Tripredacus said:
That's quite simple. Many companies do not want to use or cannot use Windows 10, and Windows 7 is end of sale. So this leaves only distribution (which I'm not sure what the stock levels are at, I can check next week) or the secondary market to obtain Windows 7 licenses. Companies are the big factor here because they have more purchasing power in the desktop/notebook market than average consumers. The only way for a company to purchase a new computer with Windows 7 now is to use Embedded.
What ends up happening is that the secondary market dries up quickly. The same happened to XP when it went end of sale and people didn't want to buy Vista.
Windows 7 Pro and Windows 8.1 reached End of Sale on 31 October 2016. Windows Vista is no longer legally sold as of 22 October 2011 and Windows XP one year earlier.
Microsoft is now telling existing Windows Vista users to get off as it will kill support for the OS on 11 April 2017. Windows 7 reaches end of life on 14 January 2020. Windows 8.1 loses Mainstream Support on 9 January 2018 and will reach end of life 10 January 2023.
The Linksys WMP54A network card that I'm using is compatible with Windows 7, but has untested compatibility in Windows 8 and Windows 10.
If you have checked any stock levels for Windows 7 (OEM or retail), let me know. If the secondary market dries up very quickly, consumers still stuck on Windows XP and Windows Vista are going to be clearly out of luck.
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4 hours ago, Nomen said:
I guess in these situations when an ebay vendor is selling the same key over and over gain and MS sees these validation attempts from different IP's and black-lists the key, that the key sequence never finds it's way to the internet by way of discussion, etc.
If the computer is OEM or brand-name then there's a good chance that you'd be able to create an installation ISO that is tied to some OEM codes in the BIOS that define what windows license the computer had when it left the factory.
The computer that I'm using used to have Windows 8 Pro when I first got it in February 2014. However, I erased the OEM code in the UEFI BIOS and used Compatibility Support Module (CSM) when I downgraded to Windows Vista Ultimate.
It's really unfortunate when some eBay vendor by the name of stetson13 sold the same product key over and over again. Plus, on the top of the fake Windows 7 Ultimate package, it said "Made in USA" and I believe that it said, "Win Ult 7 English ROW DVD". ROW means Rest of the World and not for distribution in the USA.
Here's a detail look of the difference between a counterfeit and a real Windows 7 retail package:
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Windows 8.1 issue: "\System Volume Information" on attached VHDs
in Windows 8
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I already prevented the System Volume Information folder from being written to a USB drive. It had nothing to do with preventing the System Volume Information folder to being automatically written to an attached VHD.
What I did was to disable Windows Search in Administrative Tools under Services. That way whenever I attach a VHD, the "\System Volume Information" folder won't be written anymore.