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| − | '''Windows | + | '''Windows Vista''' is an [[operating system]] made by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Corporation]]. It was first released publicly in January, 2007 and is the successor to [[Windows XP]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki Wikipedia] has a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_vista Windows Vista article] which contains additional general information about the operating system. |
| − | ==Connecting to the | + | ==Connecting to the network== |
| − | + | [[GTS|Technology Services]] requires Windows machines connected to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ network to meet the following basic requirements: | |
| − | # Your computer must have the most recent [[Windows_Update|Windows updates]] | + | # Your computer must have the most recent [[Windows_Update|Windows updates]]. |
| − | # Your computer must have [[ | + | # Your computer must have [[Symantec_Endpoint_Protection|Symantec_Endpoint_Protection]] installed and have [[Symantec_Endpoint_Protection|updated virus definitions]]. |
| − | ==External | + | ==Troubleshooting== |
| − | [http:// | + | ===Cannot log into computer after running Windows Updates=== |
| + | #Boot into safe mode. | ||
| + | #Click Start and type '''regedit''' into the search prompt and hit enter. | ||
| + | #Examine the keys under | ||
| + | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList\ | ||
| + | #Find the key for the user id SID. | ||
| + | #There is a key that has a ".bak" appended to it and a key that is identical to that, but without the .bak. | ||
| + | #Rename the key without the .bak by adding a 1 to the end of it. | ||
| + | #Remove the ".bak" from key that had the .bak extension, and change the value property for the sid to 0. | ||
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| + | ==External link== | ||
| + | * [http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2503b91d-d780-4c80-8f08-2f48878dc5661033.mspx Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts] | ||
{{Tech help}} | {{Tech help}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:09, 26 February 2010
Windows Vista is an operating system made by Microsoft Corporation. It was first released publicly in January, 2007 and is the successor to Windows XP. has a which contains additional general information about the operating system.
Contents
Connecting to the network
Technology Services requires Windows machines connected to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ network to meet the following basic requirements:
- Your computer must have the most recent Windows updates.
- Your computer must have Symantec_Endpoint_Protection installed and have updated virus definitions.
Troubleshooting
Cannot log into computer after running Windows Updates
- Boot into safe mode.
- Click Start and type regedit into the search prompt and hit enter.
- Examine the keys under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList\
- Find the key for the user id SID.
- There is a key that has a ".bak" appended to it and a key that is identical to that, but without the .bak.
- Rename the key without the .bak by adding a 1 to the end of it.
- Remove the ".bak" from key that had the .bak extension, and change the value property for the sid to 0.