Software doesn't work in Vista? Try this. - Page 3

crabby · 11-25-2006, 12:22 PM

I agree Felix, the more you use it the less burdensome it becomes!

However, if my PC has been up for a few days, when it comes up the sceen blanks out for about 1/5th of a second instead of just transitioning!

I like the security features in Vista!

crabby

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felix8406 · 11-25-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabby

I agree Felix, the more you use it the less burdensome it becomes!

However, if my PC has been up for a few days, when it comes up the sceen blanks out for about 1/5th of a second instead of just transitioning!

I like the security features in Vista!

crabby

I believe I posted a way to prevent the blank screen from taking place. It could be a pain, specially during Vista setup and if your graphic card or monitor refresh rate is slow. I'll dig it out again when I get a chance.

felix8406 · 11-25-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix8406

I believe I posted a way to prevent the blank screen from taking place. It could be a pain, specially during Vista setup and if your graphic card or monitor refresh rate is slow. I'll dig it out again when I get a chance.

Here is the tip I mentioned; keep in mind that it might differ depending in your build.

You can disable the secure desktop blanking feature and re-enable after completing your setup.

1. Click the Start and type gpedit.msc in search area
2. Click gpedit.msc
3. On the Group Policy Object Editor window, expand Computer Configuration
4. Expand Windows Settings, Security Settings and Local Policies.
5. Click on Security Options.
6. On the right pane, scroll to the bottom of the listing, and double-click on "User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation."
7. Select Disabled, and press OK.
8. Close the Group Policy Object Editor.

P.S. Please keep in mind that you will still be ask for elevation, however your screen will not blanked-out. Also, don't forget to enable this feature as soon as you have completed your setup.

texasjatt · 12-17-2006, 02:24 PM

tried this and installing driver for my lexmark 6100 printer but still no luck

.Any help on this issue will be highly appriciated . I have used both options of marking in the compatibilty mode for Xp and as Administrator set up but with no joy with any one of these. i have even tried getting the dirver from Lexmark's site but still cant work.

the printer is shown as default but in device manager have a big red X.Also the computer detects the printr but when i try to print it show sup in the printing document bar but nothing happens with printer.The icon just sits in the tray. Couple of times it gives an error : unable to communicate with printer. I have even chaged the usb cable and diffrent ports.

Please help

felix8406 · 12-17-2006, 07:51 PM

I have the same issue with my Epson flatbed printer; I get around that by updating the driver through device manager. I place a folder on my desktop and use it to tell the software to install the temp file. Even though the drivers get installed, the printer or scanner don't work. So I go to the device manager, right click the printer and select update driver from the folder I created on my desktop, then log off and log back on to my PC. Maybe it'll work for you as well.

P.S. By default, when extracting drivers, Vista extract them to a temp folder where sometimes are forgotten. I prefer to place a folder on my desktop or selected folder like "Documents", and select to extract the files to that folder instead. They are much easier to find and access.

Snuffy · 12-17-2006, 08:08 PM

Same here with my V92 HSP Micromodem, only way I could get it to install.
(1) copy the floppy setup to HD
(2) control panel to ADD Hardware...
(3) manually add from list..do not let Vista search
(4) point to where you have the driver(s) located
Had to do this with my SCSI drivers also....
:scared: but it worked for me...

baron152 · 02-27-2007, 08:40 PM

Thank you for this post. It solved my problem after 5 days of no product support

felix8406 · 02-27-2007, 09:05 PM

You are very welcome. What kind of problem did you have?

Carey · 03-03-2007, 10:02 PM

Thanks, I was wondering how to do this. I couldn't get a couple programs running

gauravgulati81 · 07-29-2007, 10:57 AM

hi all,
following link might be useful for u:

http://more-vista.blogspot.com

dgr54 · 08-31-2007, 06:12 PM

Hi

I am no expert - but I have a network of XP and Win2000. Here are some steps I when through -

I have a general user for all pcs such as "globaluser". On the Vista Home Prem I have a user called the same thing. I indicated in Vista that I want to be on a network and share.

initially I could not see any devices on my local network. I momentarily disabled my Norton, and suddenly everything - the other PCs - showed up. I connected to them.

Norton was re-enabled - after its time out and I can still access the other PCs. I have even shared a printer on the Xp and the W2K pc w vista. Sometimes I have to re-enter the userid "globaluser" and password to OPEN a connection to a PC, but then all is fine.

for what is worth.
D:newbie:

Murali · 10-15-2007, 09:44 PM

great.. I got the solution with this quote..thank uu

RF-musician · 12-10-2007, 03:48 AM

Older versions of Steinberg Clean and Wavelab are not willing to run with vista, they don't start or they crash when trying to load a file.
But the "Diamond cut" applications (for cleaning old records) are so well programmed, that they run on Vista perfectly.

Patton · 03-24-2008, 03:24 AM

Another good tip is to run the program as administrator. Right click the .exe and run as administrator!

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11-25-2006, 12:22 PM	#31
crabby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salisbury, UK Posts: 2,355	I agree Felix, the more you use it the less burdensome it becomes! However, if my PC has been up for a few days, when it comes up the sceen blanks out for about 1/5th of a second instead of just transitioning! I like the security features in Vista! crabby
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12-17-2006, 02:24 PM	#34
texasjatt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	tried this and installing driver for my lexmark 6100 printer but still no luck .Any help on this issue will be highly appriciated . I have used both options of marking in the compatibilty mode for Xp and as Administrator set up but with no joy with any one of these. i have even tried getting the dirver from Lexmark's site but still cant work. the printer is shown as default but in device manager have a big red X.Also the computer detects the printr but when i try to print it show sup in the printing document bar but nothing happens with printer.The icon just sits in the tray. Couple of times it gives an error : unable to communicate with printer. I have even chaged the usb cable and diffrent ports. Please help
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12-17-2006, 07:51 PM	#35
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	I have the same issue with my Epson flatbed printer; I get around that by updating the driver through device manager. I place a folder on my desktop and use it to tell the software to install the temp file. Even though the drivers get installed, the printer or scanner don't work. So I go to the device manager, right click the printer and select update driver from the folder I created on my desktop, then log off and log back on to my PC. Maybe it'll work for you as well. P.S. By default, when extracting drivers, Vista extract them to a temp folder where sometimes are forgotten. I prefer to place a folder on my desktop or selected folder like "Documents", and select to extract the files to that folder instead. They are much easier to find and access. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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12-17-2006, 08:08 PM	#36
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	v92 Modem Same here with my V92 HSP Micromodem, only way I could get it to install. (1) copy the floppy setup to HD (2) control panel to ADD Hardware... (3) manually add from list..do not let Vista search (4) point to where you have the driver(s) located Had to do this with my SCSI drivers also.... :scared: but it worked for me...
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02-27-2007, 08:40 PM	#37
baron152 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Thank you for this post. It solved my problem after 5 days of no product support
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02-27-2007, 09:05 PM	#38
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	You are very welcome. What kind of problem did you have?
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03-03-2007, 10:02 PM	#39
Carey Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks, I was wondering how to do this. I couldn't get a couple programs running
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07-29-2007, 10:57 AM	#40
gauravgulati81 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	cool link for info on vista hi all, following link might be useful for u: http://more-vista.blogspot.com
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08-31-2007, 06:12 PM	#41
dgr54 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	create a new user with access to another Pc Hi I am no expert - but I have a network of XP and Win2000. Here are some steps I when through - I have a general user for all pcs such as "globaluser". On the Vista Home Prem I have a user called the same thing. I indicated in Vista that I want to be on a network and share. initially I could not see any devices on my local network. I momentarily disabled my Norton, and suddenly everything - the other PCs - showed up. I connected to them. Norton was re-enabled - after its time out and I can still access the other PCs. I have even shared a printer on the Xp and the W2K pc w vista. Sometimes I have to re-enter the userid "globaluser" and password to OPEN a connection to a PC, but then all is fine. for what is worth. D:newbie:
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10-15-2007, 09:44 PM	#42
Murali Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	great.. I got the solution with this quote..thank uu
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12-10-2007, 03:48 AM	#43
RF-musician Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 24	Older versions of Steinberg Clean and Wavelab are not willing to run with vista, they don't start or they crash when trying to load a file. But the "Diamond cut" applications (for cleaning old records) are so well programmed, that they run on Vista perfectly. __________________ [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Kind regards RF-Musician[/FONT]
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03-24-2008, 03:24 AM	#44
Patton Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Another good tip is to run the program as administrator. Right click the .exe and run as administrator!
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04-10-2009, 03:18 PM	#45
nicu_pascan Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	hypnotherapy north london become vegetarian :welcome:
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