A couple of months ago I purchased a Dell Inspiron 1720 with Vista. I used PC
mover to transfer all data from my Dell Inspiron 5100 running XP to the 1720.
Now I believe I have updates and hotfixes from my 5100 on my 1720. Does
anyone know if I can delete them? Or will deleting them cause me more
problems than I already have.
1. Cannot download or install most updates, some do get through.
2. Cannot create restore point.
3. Cannot uninstall programs.
4. Cannot install upgrades from a CD.
5. Currently disabled windows firewall, and deleted McAfee. No other
firewall as far as I can tell.

Any comments and/or help will be appreciated.

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opalocka

"hmsher63" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have not checked everything out, but I have the same issue with the
> firewall.
>
> On my new Vista laptop, I cannot select to invoke the Windows firewall.
>
> On tech at Laplink suggested to reload the software (vista) or check
> the Windows site for help.
>
> I did put in another service request. have not heard yet. But if I
> do, I will let you know.
>
>


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Are you getting warnings from the Windows Security Center?
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Mad Mike


"hmsher63" wrote:

>
> I am running Vista Home Premiun 64 bit with service pack 1.
>
> I am not sure of the version of PCmover, but when I did the install, it
> does check for the most current version.
>
> There is no error message except that the choice to select turning on
> windows firewall is grayed out and the option for turning it on manually
> does not work either. There is a note that says it might be controlled
> by a group policy,as for some reason I have a setting that has my laptop
> as running on a public network.
>
> But I don't have it on a public network, I have it running on my home
> network.
>
> I can't figure out where to change to group policy information either.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
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> hmsher63
>