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How to fix windows update error 0x800A0046 in Windows XP after removing virus

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After removing the virus that is hiding the folders go to C:\Windows and if you don’t see the Software Distribution folder go to  Folder Options in control panel , under the View tab select “Show hidden files and folders” and press Ok. Right click Software Distribution folder, go to properties, uncheck Hidden, click Apply and then Ok.

If the Software Distribution folder is not hidden check the subfolders and be sure that they are not hidden.

You can also try the fixes from Microsoft website http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910338

How to move Symantec Endpoint Protection content directory to another partition or drive without reinstalling

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Steps for moving Symantec Endpoint Protection content directory to a new partition or drive :

  1. Stop the following services via the “Services” control panel.
    • “Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager”
    • “IIS Admin Service” (This will also stop the “World Wide Web Publishing Service”).
  2. Open My Computer
  3. Browse to the folder where the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager application is currently installed
    (Typically Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\)
  4. Open the “Inetpub” subfolder, and rename the “Content” folder. The new name does not matter, but for ease of use, I would recommend using “Content1”
  5. Create an empty folder called “Content” in the “Inetpub” folder.
  6. Create a “Content” folder on another partition
  7. Link the 2 folders using junction.exe. You can find the instructions at this link http://www.itusefultips.com/how-to-use-junction-exe/
  8. Copy all files and folders from:
    Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\Inetpub\Content1\ To
    Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\Inetpub\Content\
  9. Delete the unnecessary Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\Inetpub\Content1\ folder.
  10. Restart the services:
    • “Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager”
    • “IIS Admin Service”
    • “World Wide Web Publishing Service

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH103808

 

How to use junction.exe

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Junction.exe helps you to link one folder from a hard drive or partition to another folder from a different hard drive or partition. In case you don’t have enough space on the hard drive, usually C: drive on the server and you cannot move the data because is used by an application you can create a junction and move the data.

Use junction to list junctions:

Usage: [-s]

-s    Recurse subdirectories

Examples:

To determine if a file is a junction, specify the file name:

junction c:\test

To list junctions beneath a directory, include the –s switch:

junction -s c:\

To create a junction c:\Program-Files for “c:\Program Files”:

C:\>md Program-Files

C:\>junction c:\Program-Files “c:\Program Files”

To delete a junction, use the –d switch:

junction -d c:\Program-Files

use ” ” if you have spaces in the path.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896768

How to fix update error when trying to install .NET framework 3.5 SP1 and family update KB951847 in Windows XP

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This issue can be caused by a damaged .NET Framework component. In order to resolve the issue, we have to remove previous versions of .NET Framework and reinstall .NET Framework 3.5, which contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0, and includes .NET Framework 2.0 service pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.0 service pack 1. Based on its current status, I suggest trying the following troubleshooting steps.

Step 1: Use .Net Framework CleanUp Utility
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1. Please download the tool from the following link:
http://cid-27e6a35d1a492af7.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Blog_Tools/dotnetfx_cleanup_tool.zip
Please Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
2. Please save the zip file (dotnetfx_cleanup_tool.zip) from the above link to the local Desktop and extract it.
3. Double click cleanup_tool.exe to run the tool.
4. Please follow the instructions given.
In the “Product to cleanup:” box, please select “.NET Framework – All versions”.
5. Click “Cleanup Now” button.
6. Restart the computer.

Step 2: Manually downloading and installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
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Please note: The size of Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a little big. Your patience to download the update is much appreciated.
1. Click the following link:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/0/E/20E90413-712F-438C-988E-FDAA79A8AC3D/dotnetfx35.exe
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/6/A/C6ADC586-2518-404B-8973-E1E22C556AF4/NDP35SP1-KB958484-x86.exe
2. When the file download window appears, please click “Save”, and follow the directions to save it on the Desktop. After downloading the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 setup file on your Desktop, double-click to manually install it.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_update/cannot-update-to-net-framework-35-sp1-and-family/e9499017-39bb-4e4d-ad61-f2db93030908

How to connect Windows 7 Home edition to Windows 2000

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1 . Open registry editor ( Start search – regedit)
2 . Browse to  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
3.  Create a new DWORD value  with the following properties:
NAME: LmCompatibilityLevel                                                                                                VALUE: 1
4. Restart your PC and try the connection again…

How to restore default program to open zip files in Windows Vista or Windows 7

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  1. From the taskbar, click on the Start button
  2. In the field directly above Start type: REGEDIT
  3. Press the Enter key on the keyboard
  4. Click Continue in the User Account Control dialog
  5. Browse to:
    HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.zip
    (HKCU is HKEY_CURRENT_USER) – To do this:

    • Click the triangle next to each item (HKCU, then Software, etc)
    • When you get to .zip click the triangle next to it also
      Browsing in the Registry Editor
  6. Click UserChoice to select it
  7. Press the Delete key to delete UserChoice
    Confirm Delete dialog
  8. Close the Registry Editor (REGEDIT)

If Zip files are not associated with WinZip after completing the steps above:

  1. Right click the WinZip shortcut on the desktop
  2. Click Run as administrator
  3. If a dialog displays offering to associate WinZip with Zip files, click Yes
  4. If the dialog above did not display, open the Configuration Dialog
    • Winzip ribbon interface: Click Options in the Settings tab
    • Legacy menus/toolbar: Choose Configuration on the Options menu
  5. Click the System tab and click the Associations button
  6. Scroll to and check ZIP
  7. Click OK both in the Associations dialog and the Configuration dialog

http://kb.winzip.com/kb/entry/155/

Location tab missing from MyDocuments Windows 7

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You can change the path through a registry edit:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
The Personal value is the path to My Documents

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
Again, the Personal value is the path to My Documents

The “Shell Folders” key is obsolete. Make alteration in the “User Shell Folders” key instead. Set “Personal” to “%USERPROFILE%\Documents”

How to create bootable USB

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http://www.intowindows.com/bootable-usb/

Guide to making a bootable USB drive using Vista or Windows 7
(Note: this guide will not work on WinXP.)
1. Insert your USB stick into USB port (MUST be 4GB or higher).
(Note: Backup the data on your USB drive as we are going to format it.)
2. Open the Command Prompt: (follow steps listed below to do this)
Go to Start Menu >
All programs >
Accessories >
Right click on ‘Command Prompt’
Select ‘Run as Administrator’
3. When the Command Prompt opens, enter the following command:
DISKPART (hit enter)
LIST DISK (hit enter)
(Note: Once you enter the LIST DISK command, it will show the disk numbers of all drives connected to your PC)
4. In this step, enter all the below commands one by one and hit enter:
SELECT DISK 1 (Replace “DISK 1″ with your USB drive’s disk number, For example: If your usb is 4GB,
and Disk 2 shows 4000mb disk size, type SELECT DISK 2, as that is your usb drive)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
SELECT PARTITION 1
ACTIVE
FORMAT FS=FAT32 (Format process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the USB drive)
ASSIGN
EXIT
(Note: Don’t close the command prompt as we need it for the next step. Just minimize it)
5. Insert your Windows DVD in the DVD drive.
Note the drive letter of the DVD Drive and USB Drive.
(Here I use “D” as my DVD drive letter and “F” as my USB drive letter)
NOTE: Drive letters can be assigned or changed. In the start menu right click “Computer”,
select “Manage”. A window will open. Select Disk Managment (Near the bottom of the list
on the left side panel), Right click a drive to assign, change or remove the drive letter).
6. Go back to command prompt window and execute the following commands:
D: CD BOOT (Where D: is your DVD drive letter) And hit Enter.
BOOTSECT.EXE/NT60 F: (Where F: is your USB drive letter) And hit Enter.
XCOPY D:\*.* /S/E/F F:\ (Where D: is your DVD drive, and F: is your USB Drive) And hit Enter.
8. Wait for DVD contents to copy to USB.
You are done with your bootable USB. You can now use this bootable USB as bootable DVD on any computer
that comes with USB boot feature (most of the current motherboards support this feature).

Software to create bootable USB
http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2009/08/27/make-a-bootable-usb-installer-for-windows-xp-vista-7-with-wint/
WinToFlash is a software for transfer your Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7 setup from CD or DVD to flash in some mouse clicks

How to restore Vista from recovery partition after an upgrade to Windows 7

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http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/t/19254952.aspx

Ok.  Here’s how to reinstall your Factory Image manually as long as the Factory Image partition is intact.
First, go here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=94bb6e34-d890-4932-81a5-5b50c657de08&DisplayLang=en
Download the Windows Automated Installation Kit.  Burn the WAIK ISO image to a DVD using Roxio, Nero or whatever DVD burning software you have that can burn ISO images
Now, insert the DVD in a computer running Vista or  Windows XP SP2 system with KB926044.  Install the WAIK.
Navigate to the Program Files folder where WAIK was installed.  Find the Tools subdirectory.  Under it you will see four folders: AMD64, IA64, SERVICING, and X86.  Copy these folders to a USB drive.  They total less than 100Mb, so you can use a 128Mb USB flash drive if need be.
If you have installed Vista on the C:\ drive, then you can simply boot up your system.  Locate the file name factory.wim on the Factory Image partition. Make a note of the drive letter and path to that file.  On an Inspiron 1720 it is located in D:\Dell\Image\Factory.wim
On eMachines and Gateway computers the file is found in the Recovery partition under Preload\boot.wim
Now go to the command prompt by typing CMD in the Run box.  If Vista is not installed on the C:\ drive you can boot the system with a “live” CD such as Bart’s PE or UBCD for Windows and shell to the command prompt.  Navigate to the Tools\x86\ folder on your USB flash drive.
Type the following command: imagex /apply d:\dell\image\factory.wim 1 c:\
Your system should be restored to its original “as-shipped” configuration in about 30-45 minutes.
Note that this restores Dell’s Proprietary Master Boot Record so that in the future will be able to access the Factory Image by pressing F8 while booting up.