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Recently I had a big problem with Vista blue screen error (b’cos of fltmgr.sys). I tried to get a solution but I couldn’t find one. Finally I decided to reinstall Vista after the first install back in April 2008. Happy that Vista managed to be stable this long.

Resons for Re-install

I had a DNSChanger attack which changed my internet modem’s DNS value to 85.xxx.xx.xx series. My internet was working but I was not able to open eset.com (my anti-virus and firewall solution). Things worsened when windows updates failed. Google search results will be hijacked. Horrible attack. Iwas not sure that the problem was with my intenet modem(DNS issue) and hence I reinstalled the OS.

Vista After Fresh install

After fresh install, just as soon as I login the documents window opens and rest other things don’t appear. Screen will be black. Every Login I had to open the task manager and then run a new task “Explorer”.

If you are a beginner just use the export option to backup the current registry value. While saving ensure you choose the export range as all. Just a safety!! It is better you create a system restore point to make sure everything will be alright even if you go wrong. Read the rest of this entry »

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1. C:\Program Files – (Remove any folders pertaining to Power DVD)

2. C:\Windows\Temp – (You can delete ALL the files in this folder without concern, just make sure you don’t have any programs running when doing so)

3. C:\Users\%USER%\AppData\Local\Temp – (You can delete ALL the files in this folder without concern, just make sure you don’t have any programs running when doing so)

4. Download and Install CCcleaner(Freeware) – http://www.ccleaner.com/

5. Analyze and Run Cleaner under Cleaner tab

6. Scan for issues and Fix Selected issues under registry tab. (save the registry backup just for safety. cccleaner is awesome don’t have to worry though)

7. Restart your system.

8. Do steps 5,6,7 (Until you find not issues under Registry tab)

9. You are done.

10. Now install powerdvd. It will work.

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In vista,  copy the ttf  font (whether they are .ttf or opentype files!) and paste it on the your Desktop. You will be able to open and install them without any issues at all. If problem persists try pasting in C: drive (OS Installed Drive) it should work.

Unfreakinbelievable.

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