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I Open a elevated command prompt and became the administrator . I downloaded the Add_Take_Ownership.reg file. I have reinstalled Vista Ultimate several times , from the 64 Bit Version to the 32 Bit Version , then the 32 Bit again . When i switched from the 64 Bit to the 32 Bit , not only did i get an Windows Old file but a ( x 86 ) also . I could not delete this folder only the contents until I followed the steps to take Ownership of it and 2 Windows Old folders . Clk show system files and folders also . The ( x 86 ) Folder was deleted but not the 2 Windows Old Folders . When i try I get this message . Could not find this item . This is no longer located in C:\. Verify the item's location and try again . Anyone got a clue what my next step should be ? ASUS SOCKET 939 A8NSLI DELUXE AMD ATHLON X2 64 DUEL CORE 4400 + 2.21 GHz 2 GB RAM Maxtor Sata Hard Drive x Two 250 GB and 1TB Rocketfish 700 W Power Supply GTX GForce 260 GPU Hauppauge Win TV HVR - 1800 Creative SoundBlaster SE. 7.1 Model # SBO570 Vista Ultimate 32 BIT OS

I switched from the 64 bit to the 32 bit vista ultimate . I have reinstalled the 32 OS a second time and now I have 2 Windows Old files . I have done a lot of research about how to delete these folders until I'm blue in the Face . I have tried every suggestion ,Disk cleanup works but only the most recent or current Windows Old file , taking ownership , changing Permissions , becoming the real administrator all that . That's not all . Same issue , I have many Empty folders in my Favorites that can not be deleted because , it says the files can not be found . I have Backed up my backed up backup files , so reinstalling Vista is a breeze and I don't mind and will continue to keep reinstalling it until i understand and get it set up the way it should be . I keep trying to get all the correct drivers installed but to do that i have to disable Windows Update so it will not install older drivers I don't want . I think all my problems with this PC are Compatible issues .Like the Motherboard A8N SLI Deluxe , AMD Athlon 64 x 2 Dual Core Processor 4400 + 2,21 GHz The GTX 260 Graphics card is also questionable about Compatibility My Question is . How do I reinstall Vista Ultimate without it Creating the Windows Old Files in the first place ? Given the Information above and considering all my hardware isn't Compatible , what newer motherboard and or processor would you guys recommend that i upgrade too ? keeping in mind that someday i will buy Windows 7 OS . I don't really want to buy another graphics card . Thanks in advance for the help and advice , John

I cant understand you having different KB numbers , I would think they would all be the same . Did you have any trouble after these updates ?

I would like to know if this happened to anyone else . I run Windos Defender . Virus Scan and after rebooting again everything was back to normal . Here is a list of updates for that day . windows Malicious software removal tool x 64 March 2009 KB890830 Definition update for windows Defender KB 915597 Definition 1.53.638.0 Definition update for windows Defender KB 915597 Definition 1.55.103.0 Definition update for windows Defender KB 915597 Definition 1.55.314.0 Definition update for windows Defender KB 915597 Definition 1.55.543.0

Not an OEM , we built this PC 3 years ago . Am having trouble with the new floopy drive . The disk is not recognized so i bought a flash drive to aid me in updating the bios . I understand i have to download a flash utility and the new bios to the flash drive but am unsure if i have to format the flash drive . If so what format NTFS , fat , fat 32 oR exFAT ?? These are my options . I have to take drugs that make me an id*** and i still dont understand the process of updating my BIOS . Could someone please explain it to me . Thanks John

I have a Saitek gamers keyboard that worked fine using the 64 bit OS . Then i upgraded to Vista Ultimate 64 bit and the keyboard stopped working . I tried to install the 64 bit driver for this and during the installation process it asked me to plug it in , it was already so my only option was to cancel . Saitek Tech said i should update my Bios for this to work . I kind of have a feeling this isn't true and if it is i am kind of scared to update my Bios . Just today while using I .E . ( explorer stopped working ) nothing new but i lost power to my wireless keyboard transmitter also the wired gaming mouse . So I guess my Question is what is the bios i should use and the safest what to flash it ? any ideas about the loss of power ? thanks john .

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I have the Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller Current Driver 10.51.1.9 Date 12/6/07 Proposed Driver 10.64.2.3 Date 8/18/08 Nvidia update suggests the nForce Driver WHQL Certified or also referred as NVIDIA nForce UDA Driver package Version: 15.23 Release Date: September 12, 2008 Operating System: Windows Vista 64-Bit Language: U.S. English File Size: 53.8 MB I have looked into this and found the above driver is a Mini Port driver that will be added to my current network adapter driver .Do I need this mini Port Driver ? All I wanted to do was update the current drivers . Thanks Everyone . John

i posted this same question on the nvidia fourms and got 19 replies .i found out that i have no conflicts of sharing that this is a list for both and the list above is a list of sharing so i really have no conflicts --- i have no more problems with microsoft products because i no longer use them . thank you linux

Hello im Johnny and im new at this understanding my pc . this is what i have .ASUS MOTHERBOARD. SOCKET 939 , AMD ATHLON 64 DUEL-CORE PROCESSOR 4400 PLUS 2.21 GHz 1 GB RAM . SATA ULTRA 16 250 GB XP PRO. 64 eGeFORCE 6600 GT. GRAPHICS CARD . Here is a list of conflicts and problem Devices that i got from system information . CONFLICTS IN SHARING I/O Port 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus I/O Port 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 Direct memory access controller I/O Port 0x000003C0-0x000003DF PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge I/O Port 0x000003C0-0x000003DF NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT IRQ 5 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management IRQ 5 Other PCI Bridge Device IRQ 22 NVIDIA® nForce Audio Codec Interface IRQ 22 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller Memory Address 0xC8000000-0xCFFFFFFF PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge Memory Address 0xC8000000-0xCFFFFFFF NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Memory Address 0xC0000000-0xC7FFFFFF PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge Memory Address 0xC0000000-0xC7FFFFFF NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Memory Address 0xA0000-0xBFFFF PCI bus Memory Address 0xA0000-0xBFFFF PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge Memory Address 0xA0000-0xBFFFF NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT I/O Port 0x000003B0-0x000003BB PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge I/O Port 0x000003B0-0x000003BB NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT PROBLEM DEVICES RAID Controller PCI\VEN_1095&DEV_3114&SUBSYS_81671043&REV_02\4&13699180&0&5048 This device is disabled. Other PCI Bridge Device PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0057&SUBSYS_81411043&REV_A3\3&2411E6FE&0&50 The drivers for this device are not installed. Not Available ACPI\ATK0110\1010110 The drivers for this device are not installed. was this caused by something i did or didnt do right ? Since i have only one card i can understand having an issue with PCI to PCI bridge . so do i need to change a setting concerning how many graphic,s cards i have installed ? thanks in advance Johnny Walker

i realize ive posted about this before but i never got an answer and my copy will expire soon. i could download another version of the OS and get a product key code in an Email from microsoft but i am unsure if the key will work with the OS im using . Do i have to wait untill it does almost expires and follow prompts to install the new product key code or is there another way . Thanks Johnny

I found out what the real problem was . the end of the ribbon that attaches to the motherboard from the floppy was on backwards . also i take too many perscription drugs . B)

CAUSE This problem occurs on disks that do not contain a media descriptor byte in the BIOS parameter block (BPB) of the boot sector. Some older preformatted floppy disks do not contain a media descriptor byte. Older product disks may also not have the media descriptor byte. this cause and solution can be found here >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/140060/en-us this is over my head , could someone please explain it to me in a way i can understand . do i need 64 bit driver for my floppy ? every indication says my floppy is working fine , but this is not the case . this is what i have . ASUS MOTHERBOARD. SOCKET 939 FOR AMD CPU NVIDIA nFORCE 4 SLI. SUPPORTS DUEL PCI-e VGA CARDS. ANVANCED OVERCLOCKING FEATURES. AMD ATHLON 64 DUEL-CORE PROCESSOR 4400 PLUS 2.21 GHz 1 GB RAM . RAIDMAX RX-630A ATX12V/ EPS12V 630W Power Supply 115/230 V CB, IEC, TUV, UL, CSA MAXTOR HARD DRIVE. SATA ULTRA 16 250 GB 7200 RPM ATA 150 16 MB CACHE.( NVIDIA eGeFORCE 6600 GT. GRAPHICS CARD WIN : XP PRO. 64 Operating System THANKS Johnny

i am using windows proffessional 64 bit now and it will expire in 2 months . i want to buy a 64 bit os but im confussed about this upgrade business . whats the difference ? thanks johnny

How can i find out the amount of time left on my evaluation copy of 64 bit ? How do i get new key codes ? I want to avoid the problems i had in the past . also i wanted to know if only key codes are necessary or will i have to download a different version . thanks in advance johnny