Posted
27 October 2009 @ 10am
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Windows 7
The Windows 7 roll-out, while smooth overall, hit a rough patch with some users. Problems run the gamut, from minor networking issues and gaming hiccups, to more serious boot failures and BSODs. Here’s a look at the top 7 annoyances plaguing early Windows 7 adopters, and the associated fixes.
1. Installation Fails
You won’t get much [...]
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16 October 2009 @ 12pm
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Windows 7
Several users have reported a problem in which Windows 7 freezes when waking from sleep/hibernation (usually after the computer has been left alone for some time, the display/monitor turns off, then the user tries to activate the system).
This problem can sometimes be solved by turning off the auto-hide function of the taskbar. To do [...]
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24 August 2009 @ 11am
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Windows 7
Windows 7 may freeze or hang when the user attempts to copy files across the network. “hetmankp,” a poster to the Microsoft TechNet discussion boards, writes:
“When I attempt to copy large files onto a shared network directory the entire user interface freezes. No response to the mouse or keyboard. Waiting several minutes (i.e. long enough [...]
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19 May 2009 @ 5pm
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Windows 7
We previously reported on some Windows 7 installation issues, including a problem in which the installer states “Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition. See the Setup log files for more information” (see a fix for that issue here). However, users are now reported a host of [...]
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22 April 2009 @ 8pm
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Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Many freezes under various versions of Windows are the result of problematic third-party system services. Forget registry cleaners and other paid tools for “cleaning out” your system; a simple procedure can get you back to the basics and, likely, freeze-free. From that point, you can add back the services you desire and check for continued [...]
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21 April 2009 @ 7pm
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Windows XP
Several users have experienced an issue in which Windows XP fails to properly boot when external disks (either USB or FireWire) are attached. Generally, when this problem occurs, the system will hang at the Windows splash screen, forcing a restart. Disconnecting the drive(s) resolves the issue.
Fixes
Disable the 1394 Network Adapter If you are experiencing this [...]
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15 April 2009 @ 5pm
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Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
The Start button and Taskbar in various version of Windows may suddenly become unresponsive or frozen, failing to respond to clicks or other user input.
Fixes
Try the hotfix Microsoft has provided a hotfix for this issue as it occurs under Windows Vista. Unfortunately, a number of users report that the hotfix only temporarily cures the [...]
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9 April 2009 @ 1pm
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Windows Vista
Windows Explorer in Vista may sporadically display the message “Not Responding” during routine operation. This message is accompanied by a temporary freeze of Windows Explorer, or a complete lockup in which explorer automatically restarts or the explorer task must be ended using task manager (control+alt+delete).
Fixes
Run the system file checker tool Click Start then click All [...]
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7 April 2009 @ 4pm
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Windows 7
Several users have reported an issue in which installation of Windows 7 fails, freezing on the “Completing Installation” phase.
Fixes
Disconnect external/internal devices The most common fix for this issue is to disconnect all external USB devices, excluding the keyboard and mouse, prior to installation. If installation still fails, try disconnecting the keyboard and mouse right [...]
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1 April 2009 @ 3pm
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Windows Vista
Many users have run into a frustrating issue in which Windows Vista x64 will not boot with more than 4GB of RAM installed in the system. In some cases, startup does not occur at all. In other cases, a blue screen of death (BSOD) or complete system freeze occurs soon after startup. Unfortunately, this issue [...]
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