Vista - Host processes keeps crashing!

First off i'd just like to say the microsoft support center is bullsh*t. I
try to send a support ticket and it tells me my product ID is invalid. What,
do i not get support because it's OEM..?

Okay so the problem is Host processes.exe frequently "stops working" and
restarts itself, i can't seem to pinpoint whats triggering it. It isn't
really a problem it's just incredibly annoying.

Oh while i'm here certain sites, especially myspace crash internet explorer 7.

Any suggestions?

In message <2D86B2B2-6E04-47A3-A41B-1825DA7E8F92@xxxxxx> Dave.
<Dave.@xxxxxx> wrote:
That's correct -- It's the OEM's job to support you, not Microsoft.

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You can get more with a kind word and a 2x4 than just a kind word.

Right!

OEM's must support their OEM installed version of Windows. If YOU bought an
OEM version and installed it yourself, then **YOU** are the OEM and are
expected to support yourself. After all, you paid a small fraction of the
retail price for the OEM version.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)



"Dave." <Dave.@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

As others have mentioned, an OEM version is supported by the distributor,
not Microsoft.

The crashes in IE7 are likely attributable to a plugin/addon. Close IE7 and
go into the Control Panel/Internet Options, on the programs tab click the
button to manage addons and begin disabling those that load with Internet
Explorer. Then retry those sites. I think you may find that this will help
alleviate your other issue as well.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Dave." <Dave.@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks for the replies guys, that is very unfortunate for me then isn't it
I didn't have the money for retail at the time i purchased vista OEM with my
new hard drive.

I shall try disabling plug-ins, and see how i go.
Will microsoft still offer me support if i am to call their customer service
hotline? Or will they ignore me because i purchased OEM

Sorry for the harsh words to microsoft, i was kinda stressed at the time as
i had enough trouble even finding my way to these support forums let alone
the support ticket...

"Dave." wrote:

If you call Microsoft support, they will ask for your product ID. they will
know you have an OEM version. At that point you can choose to pay for
support. With a retail version you get 2 free support incidents - choose
your calls wisely. (-:

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)



"Dave." <Dave@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am still trying to narrow down the crashes on my computer too. So Far it
has been 4 hours and no crash. Usually happens when I do something intensive
like editing a video file from Windows Media Center or burning a disc....
Still trying to narrow it all down.


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