I know this is XP group but I need Vista Help bad for a friend.

P

Pete Carr

Hello guys,
I use XP and come here for help with success. I was thinking some you knew
a lot about Vista also. Here is the problem my friend is having.

We both use an FTP program to transfer and recieive each others music we
have recorded etc. It has worked flawlessly untill he installed LimeWire
(file sharing network) on his Vista computer for his son. It seems like that
is when the FTP program quit working. Maybe Lime Wire set some net setings
that prevent it from working right etc. Not sure but that is my thinking.

Problem: When we un-installed Lime Wire it didn't help. I think it left a
process in memory or is loading code at bootup left over from LimeWire. Also
when we un-installed the FTP program it comes back up with the same settings
that it had before we un-stalled so it is "not" being un-stalled right. We
even deleted the FTP and Lime wire Folders under Program Files! I heard this
is a Vista thing. When I un-install the FTP program under XP it is gone and
I have to reset it up. Under his Vista it comes back up with the same
settings as before we un-installed it. This not right.

The FTP program says the recieve file error is probably caused by a
process/service running in memory that is causing it to not recieve programs
and music files from my Web Server. I NEED to remove this process. We
depend heavily on the FTP program to store and transfer programs on my Web
Server...

I heard there is a setting in Vista to turn off that will allow you to
"really" un-install programs like I do in XP and turn off other over
protected Vista setups. Also where in Vista can I go to see what process are
running so I can disable and stop them like I can in XP under Services.

I also would like to know if there is a MSCONFIG type of program under Vista
so I can see what drivers etc. are being loaded at boot up but we can't find
it.

My friend lives in Texas and we are having to try and fix all of this over
the phone so I can't really see what options Vista has. Very tiring and hard.

If nobody knows these questions please give me the main Vista news group
address. I can't find one. I know this much. If I had Vista I would turn
off a LOT of crap it has overdone and not really needed and makes it super
hard to maintain and work with your OS/Computer/Programs/ Drivers etc..

I need help with this VERY BADLY!

Thanks a million
Pete Carr
www.playthatguitar.com
Fifth Wave Media Inc.

Fifth Wave Media Inc.
 
A

Alias

Pete said:
Hello guys,
I use XP and come here for help with success. I was thinking some you knew
a lot about Vista also. Here is the problem my friend is having.

We both use an FTP program to transfer and recieive each others music we
have recorded etc. It has worked flawlessly untill he installed LimeWire
(file sharing network) on his Vista computer for his son. It seems like that
is when the FTP program quit working. Maybe Lime Wire set some net setings
that prevent it from working right etc. Not sure but that is my thinking.

Problem: When we un-installed Lime Wire it didn't help. I think it left a
process in memory or is loading code at bootup left over from LimeWire. Also
when we un-installed the FTP program it comes back up with the same settings
that it had before we un-stalled so it is "not" being un-stalled right. We
even deleted the FTP and Lime wire Folders under Program Files! I heard this
is a Vista thing. When I un-install the FTP program under XP it is gone and
I have to reset it up. Under his Vista it comes back up with the same
settings as before we un-installed it. This not right.

The FTP program says the recieve file error is probably caused by a
process/service running in memory that is causing it to not recieve programs
and music files from my Web Server. I NEED to remove this process. We
depend heavily on the FTP program to store and transfer programs on my Web
Server...

I heard there is a setting in Vista to turn off that will allow you to
"really" un-install programs like I do in XP and turn off other over
protected Vista setups. Also where in Vista can I go to see what process are
running so I can disable and stop them like I can in XP under Services.

I also would like to know if there is a MSCONFIG type of program under Vista
so I can see what drivers etc. are being loaded at boot up but we can't find
it.

My friend lives in Texas and we are having to try and fix all of this over
the phone so I can't really see what options Vista has. Very tiring and hard.

If nobody knows these questions please give me the main Vista news group
address. I can't find one. I know this much. If I had Vista I would turn
off a LOT of crap it has overdone and not really needed and makes it super
hard to maintain and work with your OS/Computer/Programs/ Drivers etc..

I need help with this VERY BADLY!

Thanks a million
Pete Carr
www.playthatguitar.com
Fifth Wave Media Inc.

Fifth Wave Media Inc.
Click to expand...

Ask over at microsoft.public.windows.vista.general. Ask for Frank as he
is the Vista expert over there.

Alias
 
R

RA

Pete said:
Hello guys,
I use XP and come here for help with success. I was thinking some
you knew
a lot about Vista also. Here is the problem my friend is having.

We both use an FTP program to transfer and recieive each others music
we
have recorded etc. It has worked flawlessly untill he installed
LimeWire (file sharing network) on his Vista computer for his son.
It seems like that is when the FTP program quit working. Maybe Lime
Wire set some net setings that prevent it from working right etc. Not
sure but that is my thinking.

Problem: When we un-installed Lime Wire it didn't help. I think it
left a process in memory or is loading code at bootup left over from
LimeWire. Also when we un-installed the FTP program it comes back up
with the same settings that it had before we un-stalled so it is
"not" being un-stalled right. We even deleted the FTP and Lime wire
Folders under Program Files! I heard this is a Vista thing. When I
un-install the FTP program under XP it is gone and I have to reset it
up. Under his Vista it comes back up with the same settings as
before we un-installed it. This not right.

The FTP program says the recieve file error is probably caused by a
process/service running in memory that is causing it to not recieve
programs and music files from my Web Server. I NEED to remove this
process. We depend heavily on the FTP program to store and transfer
programs on my Web Server...

I heard there is a setting in Vista to turn off that will allow you to
"really" un-install programs like I do in XP and turn off other over
protected Vista setups. Also where in Vista can I go to see what
process are running so I can disable and stop them like I can in XP
under Services.

I also would like to know if there is a MSCONFIG type of program
under Vista so I can see what drivers etc. are being loaded at boot
up but we can't find it.

My friend lives in Texas and we are having to try and fix all of this
over the phone so I can't really see what options Vista has. Very
tiring and hard.

If nobody knows these questions please give me the main Vista news
group address. I can't find one. I know this much. If I had Vista
I would turn off a LOT of crap it has overdone and not really needed
and makes it super hard to maintain and work with your
OS/Computer/Programs/ Drivers etc..

I need help with this VERY BADLY!

Thanks a million
Pete Carr
www.playthatguitar.com
Fifth Wave Media Inc.

Fifth Wave Media Inc.
Click to expand...

You could try to do a System Restore back to a time when everything worked.
You will get help in the Vista newsgroup but asking for Frank to help will
just produce a very long thread of ridicule and abuse.
 
P

PA Bear

Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.vista.general newsgroup via crosspost.
==========================
P2P File Sharing: Benefits and Risks
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/downloads/filesharing.mspx

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
==========================
Other Vista-specific newsgroups include:

microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_account
microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
 
M

Mick Murphy

"If I had Vista I would
turn
off a LOT of crap it has overdone and not really needed and makes it super
hard to maintain and work with your OS/Computer/Programs/ Drivers etc.. "
Click to expand...

You DON'T have Vista; you have XP!

Don't make wild statements until you know what you are talking about!
 
D

David

Ctl+ Alt+Del should invoke task manager

Click on start > Run > type in msconfig will start the system
configuration.
 
P

Pete Carr

Hi RA,
We did try System restore on his Vista computer from several time and day
choices it had as retore points. None of them worked. They all said Vista
has failed to restore your computer and is reverting back to it's previous
settings.
I would think a new OS like Vista would have a better System Restore then
even XP.
Wild.....

Why would I get a lot of hassle by asking for Frank on the Vista board?
I can just make the post and not ask for anyone and maybe Frank would chime
in?

Thanks guy...
Pete Carr
 
F

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM

PA Bear said:
Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.vista.general newsgroup via
crosspost.
==========================
P2P File Sharing: Benefits and Risks
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/downloads/filesharing.mspx

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
==========================
Other Vista-specific newsgroups include:

microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_account
microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
Click to expand...

Windows key + R gives you the Run dialog. Then type in msconfig.exe
 
P

Pete Carr

Alias,
Thanks for the Vista URL and the expert to ask for.
RA said asking for Frank would lead to a lot of hassle from other users I
think......
Why? I will still ask for him I think.....

Thanks
Pete Carr
 
A

Alias

Pete said:
Alias,
Thanks for the Vista URL and the expert to ask for.
RA said asking for Frank would lead to a lot of hassle from other users I
think......
Why? I will still ask for him I think.....

Thanks
Pete Carr
Click to expand...

I'm sorry, Frank is a troll who considers himself to be Mr Vista. I'm
sorry I almost got you involved with him. Ask your question there
without referring to Frank. I was just being a bit mischievous and
devious ;-)

Alias
 
R

RA

Pete said:
Hi RA,
We did try System restore on his Vista computer from several time and
day choices it had as retore points. None of them worked. They all
said Vista has failed to restore your computer and is reverting back
to it's previous settings.
I would think a new OS like Vista would have a better System Restore
then even XP.
Wild.....

Why would I get a lot of hassle by asking for Frank on the Vista
board?
I can just make the post and not ask for anyone and maybe Frank would
chime in?
Click to expand...

Alias likes to pull pranks sometimes. Visit the Vista newsgroup and witness
the mahem.
Make the post for sure and if at some point you get Frank, the post will
probably already be in the toilet. There are many helpful folks there along
with a lot of posters who live in their mothers' cellar and have nothing to
do but fling abuse at each other.
 

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