Vista - PROGRAMS STOPPED WORKING

Hi Louis--

You m ight want to check Event Viewer (put up run box and type in
eventvwr.msc in run box and click on Windows on the left pane and check
applications and system. You may get helpful information there although I'm
underwhelmed often with its ability to communicate meaningful information to
anyone. It'w worth a look.

I'd advise your trying to repair Vista if this many widely located problems
are occuring, but first I want you to run SFC.

Type "cmd" into the Search box above the Start Button>and when cmd comes up
at the top of the Start menu>right click cmd and click "run as Admin" and
when the cmd prompt comes up at the cmd prompt type "sfc /scannow" no quotes
and let it run. This may fix things quite a bit. It replaces corrupt files
with intact ones, if you're not familiar with it.

If SFC does not fix things, then follow the directions below to run Startup
Repair from the Recovery Link after popping in the Vista DVD if you have
one, and if that doesn't work then try the other options below, starting
with System Restore from the Recovery link. All links are provided to get
this done:

1) If you have a DVD (and the majority of pre-loaded PC buyers do not--much
to my regret and MSFT and the OEM's unadulterated greed that outweighs
giving their end users the tools they have developed to fix Vista) you can
use the Win RE (Recovery Environment tools including the few click Startup
Repair from the recovery link off the DVD's setup screen).

2) You have the panoply of options from F8 which includes the possibility of
four safe mode>>system restore options and LKG (Last Known Good)
configuration.

***Startup Repair and System Restore from the Win Recovery Environment on
the DVD***

You can run Startup Repair by putting your Vista DVD in after the
language screen in setup. You can also run System Restore from the same
location.

You run the startup repair tool this way (and system restore from here is
also sometimes effective):

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925810/en-us

How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm

Note The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For
information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a
DVD, see the information that came with the computer.
2. Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to
the Lock button, and then click Restart.

This usually means that you enter bios setup by whatever key or keys
(sometimes there is more than one key that will do it for your model--go to
pc manufacturer site) and configure CD to be first in the boot order (this
will allow you to boot from the Vista DVD as well):

See for ref:
Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
http://www.short-media.com/images/mm...ios/bios03.jpg

Note If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power
button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.

3. Set your language preference, and then click Next.

Note In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you
do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.

4. Click Repair your computer.

5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system
that you want to repair, and then click Next.

6. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the
repair process.

7. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.

Additional References for Startup Repair With Screenshots:

How to Use Startup Repair:

***Accessing Windows RE (Repair Environment):***

1) Insert Media into PC (the DVD you burned)

2) ***You will see on the Vista logo setup screen after lang. options in the
lower left corner, a link called "System Recovery Options."***

Screenshot: System Recovery Options (Lower Left Link)
http://blogs.itecn.net/photos/liuhui...4/500x375.aspx

Screenshot: (Click first option "Startup Repair"
http://www.leedesmond.com/images/img...SysRecOpt2.bmp

How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm

3) Select your OS for repair.

4) Its been my experience that you can see some causes of the crash from
theWin RE feature:

You'll have a choice there of using:

1) Startup Repair
2) System Restore
3) Complete PC Restore
___________________

***Using the F8 Environment or a Repair Install from the DVD:***

See for ref:
Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
http://www.short-media.com/images/mm...ios/bios03.jpg

Repair Install
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ps/doug92.mspx

Repair Install (Method 2):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/315341

III Taking Full Advantage of the F8 Options (Windows Advanced Options Menu)
by startin gth ePC and tapping F8 once per second:

You could also:

Think: I have 4 different ways to get back my XP at F8 and try 'em in order.
1) Safe Mode 2) Safe Mode with Cmd to Sys Restore which is simply a cmd
prompt in safe mode 3) Safe Mode with Neworking 4) LKG or Last Known Good
Configuration


Try to F8 to the Windows Adv Options Menu>try 3 safe modes there (I don't
use WGA) and Last Known Good>then I go to Win RE in Vista. That gives you a
choice of Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking,and Safe Mode with Command
Prompt.

These methods are outlined in

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP/and Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/

How to Use System Restore

http://bertk.mvps.org/

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding System Restore from MSFT:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../faqsrwxp.mspx

Using System Restore

http://tinyurl.com/dvekb

System Restore for Windows XP

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm

How to start the System Restore tool at a command prompt in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304449


Repair Install: (This option has the best chance of succeeding and it
preserves everything in your OS--you do not lose anything with this option):

Make sure the DVD you have is a Vista DVD

Pitfalls: If the DVD came from friend or relative or P2P, you may have
problems. P2P besides being illlegal in many countries including the U.S.
can be corrupt. If CD came from friend or relative, they may have given
you the CD to use but if product key is in use, MSFT is not going to accept
it for activation. Make sure you clean the CD carefully using proper
cleaning fluid and strokes that radiate from center like spokes on a wheel.

Again a repair install has the most likely chance to succeed, but you need
to have an Vista DVD.

First, in order to do a Repair Install You must boot to the bios setup and
position booting from the "CD" first in the boot order--it probably will not
say DVD but might.

Booting to Bios Setup:

For 85% of PC's and all Dells you can tap the F2 key to reach bios setup.

How To Enable DVD/CD Rom Support (put CD boot first) in bios setup boot
order:

http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how..._support_i.htm

Screen Shot of bios setup boot order:
http://www.poy.net/proxy/bios2.jpg

Repair Install Does Not Lose Anything; you may need to try 2-3 times but
that's rare.

How To Repair Install
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3153...22120121120120
Screen Shot Repair Install
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...exfullpage.htm

Good luck,

CH


"Louis Miller" <lmmill@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:A8320D2A-EB84-4532-A1D5-9B1B444E126C@microsoft.com...
> Using Vista Home
> I think I have too many program crashes
> Using Internet Explorer and Windows Mail no problem'
>
> Wanted to switch to Corel Photo Paint........Problem event is BEX
>
> a recent program crash , Windows Explorer has stopped working
>
> There is no blue screen but clicking to get to the next program does not
> work.
> Have to Restart
>
> Using the internet , other Vista Users have the same problem. Solutions in
> my opinion on number of public forums are not user friendly or wrong.
>
>
> What is the solution ?

On Tue, 08 May 2007 21:23:35 -0700, Louis Miller wrote:

> Using Vista Home
> I think I have too many program crashes
> Using Internet Explorer and Windows Mail no problem'
>
> Wanted to switch to Corel Photo Paint........Problem event is BEX
>
> a recent program crash , Windows Explorer has stopped working
>
> There is no blue screen but clicking to get to the next program does not
> work.
> Have to Restart
>
> Using the internet , other Vista Users have the same problem. Solutions in
> my opinion on number of public forums are not user friendly or wrong.
>
>
> What is the solution ?

I see two rational alternatives: install xp or install Linux.

"Louis Miller" <lmmill@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:A8320D2A-EB84-4532-A1D5-9B1B444E126C@microsoft.com...
> Using Vista Home
> I think I have too many program crashes
> Using Internet Explorer and Windows Mail no problem'
>
> Wanted to switch to Corel Photo Paint........Problem event is BEX
>
> a recent program crash , Windows Explorer has stopped working
>
> There is no blue screen but clicking to get to the next program does not
> work.
> Have to Restart
>
> Using the internet , other Vista Users have the same problem. Solutions in
> my opinion on number of public forums are not user friendly or wrong.
>
>
> What is the solution ?

Your particular version of the Coral product is not on the compatibility
list, which it looks like it's causing this crash condition.

You can try to run the solution in XP or other Compatibility modes. You
right-click the short-cut on the desktop or with Explore you right-click the
exe and go to Properties and to the Compatibility Tab and set the
compatibility mode for the program.

It might work for you. If it doesn't work, then you need to uninstall the
Coral product and wait until such time it's Vista ready. You can also find a
similar product on the list that is Vista compliant.

You might want look for a more recent list.

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/inde...howtopic=10411

Using Vista Home
I think I have too many program crashes
Using Internet Explorer and Windows Mail no problem'

Wanted to switch to Corel Photo Paint........Problem event is BEX

a recent program crash , Windows Explorer has stopped working

There is no blue screen but clicking to get to the next program does not
work.
Have to Restart

Using the internet , other Vista Users have the same problem. Solutions in
my opinion on number of public forums are not user friendly or wrong.


What is the solution ?

"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
newsan.2007.05.09.02.34.16.319577@zianet.com...
> On Tue, 08 May 2007 21:23:35 -0700, Louis Miller wrote:
>
>> Using Vista Home
>> I think I have too many program crashes
>> Using Internet Explorer and Windows Mail no problem'
>>
>> Wanted to switch to Corel Photo Paint........Problem event is BEX
>>
>> a recent program crash , Windows Explorer has stopped working
>>
>> There is no blue screen but clicking to get to the next program does not
>> work.
>> Have to Restart
>>
>> Using the internet , other Vista Users have the same problem. Solutions
>> in
>> my opinion on number of public forums are not user friendly or wrong.
>>
>>
>> What is the solution ?
>
> I see two rational alternatives: install xp or install Linux.
>


Troll Alert!

Lang

I solved the problems.... went back to XP



"Louis Miller" <lmmill@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:A8320D2A-EB84-4532-A1D5-9B1B444E126C@microsoft.com...
> Using Vista Home
> I think I have too many program crashes
> Using Internet Explorer and Windows Mail no problem'
>
> Wanted to switch to Corel Photo Paint........Problem event is BEX
>
> a recent program crash , Windows Explorer has stopped working
>
> There is no blue screen but clicking to get to the next program does not
> work.
> Have to Restart
>
> Using the internet , other Vista Users have the same problem. Solutions in
> my opinion on number of public forums are not user friendly or wrong.
>
>
> What is the solution ?

No, you didn't solve the problem...you ran away from it like a girly man!

Kurt

"Evan Camilleri" <evan@holisticrd.com.nospam> wrote in message
news:eap6OrgkHHA.4596@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I solved the problems.... went back to XP