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| List of Some Important Hotfixes, Patches, Packs, Updates For Windows Vista. |
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| Reliability, Performance, Responsiveness Update KB952709 for Windows Vista SP1. |
Microsoft has released an Update for Windows Vista SP1. This update includes the following improvements on a Windows Vista SP1-based computer:
• This update improves the stability of Windows Vista SP1-based computers by addressing some crashes that may occur when you try to check e-mail by using a POP3 e-mail client such as Windows Mail or Mozilla Thunderbird. The crashes may occur on a Windows Vista SP1-based computer in the following scenario:
• Incoming POP3 and outgoing SMTP traffic monitoring is enabled.
• Both a third-party anti virus application and an anti spyware application are installed, such as the following applications:• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
• SpySweeper by Webroot Software, Inc.
• This update improves the reliability of Windows Vista SP1-based computers that experience issues in which large applications cannot run after the computer is turned on for extended periods of time. For example, when you try to start Excel 2007 after the computer is turned on for extended periods of time, a user may receive an error message that resembles the following:
EXCEL.EXE is not a valid Win32 application |
| So if you are facing these and or some more issues specified in KB952709, do download and install this update. |
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| Stop Error Message : "Stop 0x000000FE ( 00000008 , 00000006 , 00000001 , parameter4 )" |
| If you get Stop Error message when a Windows Vista-based computer that has a USB device attached resumes from standby or from hibernation: "Stop 0x000000FE ( 00000008 , 00000006 , 00000001 , parameter4 )", see KB949201. |
| Error message when you start IE7:You must be an administrator to open Internet Explorer on this desktop |
| If you get the error message when you try to start IE7 in Vista: "You must be an administrator to open Internet Explorer on this desktop" then install hotfixes mentioned at KB935855. |
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| January 2008 Vista Hot Fixes to address specific issues. |
This update improves performance, responsiveness, and reliability of Windows Vista in various scenarios. This update resolves the following issues on a Windows Vista-based computer:
• You receive a "Stop 0x000000A0" error when you try to switch the computer to the hibernate state.
• You receive a "Stop 0x0000009f" error when you switch/resume the computer to the hibernate state or to the standby state. |
Update for Windows Vista KB943899
Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB943899 |
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| Install this update to resolve an issue where a user is prompted for Windows Live Passport credentials every time a document is accessed on a WebDAV site from a new workspace. |
| Update for Windows Vista KB945145 |
Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB945145 |
| Install this update to improve the graphics performance for multiple Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) scenarios on a system running Windows Vista |
| Update for Windows Vista KB945149 |
Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB945149 |
| Install this update to resolve an issue where delays are experienced while accessing a WebDAV share for the first time on a system running Windows Vista. |
| Update for Windows Vista KB945435 |
Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB945435 |
| Install this update to resolve a performance issue on Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)-based programs on a system running Windows Vista. |
| Update for Windows Vista KB938660 |
Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB938660 |
| Install this update to resolve an issue in administrative MMC snap-ins where icons display incorrectly on a Windows Vista-based computer with Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack installed. |
| Update for Windows Vista KB944652 |
| Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB944652 |
| Vista freezes, if the Documents folder is redirected to a shared folder. |
| If your Windows Vista-based computer is frequently unresponsive for 30 seconds if the Documents folder is redirected to a shared folder, and the folder is made available offline visit KB937228. To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix |
| Fix for the 'wake from sleep' Error : STOP: 0x000000B8 |
| If you get the error message when you wake Windows Vista from sleep that resembles the following: |
STOP: 0x000000B8 (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4)
ATTEMPTED_SWITCH_FROM_DPC |
| Then install this patch. Click KB936150 for more. |
| If you get the error message STOP: 0x000000A0 (0x00000009, 0xc0000001, 0x00000001, 0x00000000) INTERNAL_POWER_ERROR (a0) then check KB942524. |
| New Reliability Update for Vista - KB943899. |
| Dec 12th, 2007. A new Performance and Reliability Update for Windows Vista has just been released. Details can be found at KB943899. |
| Please note that this is a preview release. At the conclusion of this preview phase, the final version of the update will be released via Windows Update. So you can choose to install it now, or just wait for the final version through Windows Update. Download. |
| Unable to resume Vista from Hibernation / Sleep. |
| If your Windows Vista stops responding when you resume the computer from hibernation try the Hotfix from KB928135. |
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| Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista. |
| Suvajit Pal, Microsoft MVP, has the following to add: Microsoft has released the October 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista. This update rollup is intended for computers that are running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate.
Issues that are resolved by this update. In addition to the fixes that are contained in the updates that are listed in the "Hotfix replacement information" section, the October 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista resolves the following issues: |
• Several issues that are related to the Media Center Extensibility Platform
• An issue that affects digital cable card components when you use Scientific Atlanta cable cards
• Interaction issues that occur between Media Center PC and Microsoft Xbox 360 when Xbox 360 is used as a Media Center Extender.
• Autolaunch issues that occur with video CD (VCD) media |
| More at KB941229. |
| Windows Vista Hotfixes for Geforce 6,7,8 Series cards |
| Microsoft® has made available the following Windows Vista® hotfixes. NVIDIA recommends that its customers always stay up to date with these latest hotfixes from Microsoft. The following hotfixes are recommended for GeForce 6, 7, and 8 series customers running 3D applications on Microsoft Windows Vista: |
KB94105 Hotfix for GeForce customers running DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 applications.
This hotfix resolves abnormal application behavior such as crashes and extremely low frame rates when running some 3D applications at very high graphics settings. In order for this hotfix to be effective, GeForce customers must also update to the latest Release 163 or later Vista drivers from NVIDIA. |
| KB936710 Hotfix for SLI customers running DirectX 10 applications This hotfix resolves occurrences of low frame rates on some DirectX 10 applications when SLI is enabled. Performance improvements will vary depending on the application and the graphics driver version. |
| KB938194 Hotfix for GeForce customers. This hotfix improves the compatibility and reliability of Windows Vista. It can be downloaded from this link or from Windows Update. |
| KB938979 Hotfix for GeForce customers. This hotfix improves the performance and reliability of Windows Vista. |
| Reliability Update KB941600 To Fix Several Stop Errors. |
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Stop errors occur on a Windows-based computer that has 2GB or more of RAM and is using an NVIDIA nForce USB controller. KB925528 |
Error message when you try to put a Windows Vista-based computer to sleep or into hibernation: "STOP 0x000000FE BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER". KB930568 |
Error message in the Usbhub.sys process when you wake a Windows Vista-based computer from sleep or from hibernation: "STOP 0x00000044". KB930570 |
Error message on a Windows Vista-based computer that is running a USB composite device: "STOP 0x000000FE". KB934796 |
The Safely Remove Hardware feature and the Windows Explorer "Eject" command do not work correctly with an Apple iPod that is connected to a Windows Vista-based computer. KB933824 |
A USB device takes a long time to resume from "selective suspend" mode on a Windows Vista-based computer that uses UHCI USB controllers. KB935782 |
When you resume a Windows Vista-based computer from sleep, you may experience unexpected behavior from a USB device. KB935783 |
After you use the Safely Remove Hardware option to remove a built-in optical drive from a portable Windows Vista-based computer, you may be unable to reconnect the drive. KB929478 |
You may experience problems after you resume a Windows Vista-based computer from sleep or from hibernation. KB929734. |
A USB device may no longer work correctly after Windows Vista resumes from sleep or from hibernation. KB928631 |
Recording quality is poor when you use a USB microphone on a Windows Vista-based computer that has 4 GB of RAM or more. KB933433 |
A USB composite device does not work after you disable and then enable the device in Device Manager on a computer that is running Windows Vista. KB933442 |
When you connect a USB multifunction printer device to a Windows Vista-based computer, a second instance of the printer object is created, and the first instance no longer works. KB934633 |
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When the computer resumes from a suspend state or from a hibernation state, the computer stops responding. Additionally, you receive a "0x9F" stop message on a blue screen. |
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The computer takes a long time to resume from a suspend state or from a hibernation state. |
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The computer takes a long time to resume from a suspend state or from a hibernation state when you use a VIA controller. |
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The computer stops responding when you use an AuthenTec USB fingerprint reader. Additionally, you receive a "0xFE" Stop error on a blue screen or a "0x9F" Stop error on a blue screen. |
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The computer stops responding when you use a USB Bluetooth audio device. |
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The computer takes a long time to resume from a suspend state or from a hibernation state when you use an Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) controller. |
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The computer stops responding when you remove a USB device. Additionally, you receive a "0xFE" Stop error on a blue screen. |
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When a computer resumes from a suspend state or from a hibernation state multiple times, you receive a "0xFE" Stop error on a blue screen. |
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| Seven Hotfixes / Updates for Vista to address specific issues. |
Oct 24th, 2007. Microsoft has released 7 new updates / hotfixes for Vista. Install them only if you are facing particular problems.
Install this update to resolve an issue where an indexing service query, using a LIKE predicate, returns an incorrect result on a system running Windows Vista.
Update for Vista KB940069
Update for Vista for x64-based Systems KB940069
Install this update to resolve an issue where a duplicate or incorrect date is displayed on the Windows Vista Sidebar Calendar gadget.
Update for Vista KB943544
Update for Vista for x64-based Systems KB943544
Install this update to resolve an issue where connecting to a non-UNC (Uniform Naming Convention) printer fails on a system running Windows Vista.
Update for Vista KB941542
Update for Vista for x64-based Systems KB941542
Install this update to resolve an issue where Omniquad Firewall and TT Firewall Version 2.0.3 fail to install on systems running Windows Vista.
Update for Vista KB942089
Update for Vista for x64-based Systems KB942089
Install this update to resolve an issue where the computer continually restarts with Microsoft Windows Pre-installation Environment 2.0 on an AMD Barcelona processor, and the Operating System Capabilities method enabled in the BIOS.
Update for Vista KB942813
Update for Vista for x64-based Systems KB942813
Install this update to resolve suspend and resume issues on Windows Vista systems configured with a digital cable tuner.
Update for Media Center for Windows Vista KB927084
Update for Media Center for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB927084
Install this update to resolve suspend and resume issues on Windows Vista systems configured with a digital cable tuner.
Update for Media Center for Windows Vista KB938929
Update for Media Center for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems KB938929
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| Compatibility, Reliability, Stability Update - Version 2, for Windows Vista. |
Oct 24th, 2007. Microsoft has released a new update package, KB941649, V-2, which improves the compatibility, reliability, and stability of Windows Vista. This update includes the following improvements:
• It extends the battery life for mobile devices.
• It improves the stability of portable computers and of desktop computers that use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• It improves the reliability of Windows Vista when you open the menu of a startup application.
• It improves the stability of wireless network services.
• It shortens the startup time of Windows Vista by using a better timing structure.
• It shortens the recovery time after Windows Vista experiences a period of inactivity.
• It shortens the recovery time when you try to exit the Photos screen saver.
• It improves the stability of Windows PowerShell. |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate Language Packs Released. |
Hello! Здравствуйте! Sawatdi Khrap! Shalom! Salam! Γειάσου! 여보세요 |
| Oct 24th, 2007. Microsoft has just released 19 Language Packs for Windows Vista Ultimate. I realized this, when my MicrosoftUpdates showed them as available updates! A search brought me to the WindowsUltimate Blog. |
| The languages added are: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Thai, Turkish & Ukrainian. |
| In addition to the release of the remaining Language Packs, a component in the language pack installation process called lpksetup.exe has also been updated. This updated component addresses previous issues which some customers have experienced with language pack installations and so it is recommended that you download and install this component first. The updated lpksetup.exe can be found on KB942903. |
| Four Reliability & Compatibility Updates Released. |
| Oct 4th, 2007. Microsoft has released several updates to improve the reliability and compatibility of Windows Vista in certain scenarios. The issues resolved by these updates are detailed in the respective Knowledge Base articles. Download the four updates here, here too, here 'three' and here also ! Details at Bink. |
| If your Copying in Vista takes a long time : A Fix ! |
| If you find that when you try to Copy, your Vista takes ages; or if you have noticed a slow down or a non-response message when copying a file across the network; and if the copy process stops responding (or hangs), then this tips for you. Microsoft has come out with a Fix for that. Use it only IF you are facing this problem. In such case you usually see the following message, & you wait endlessly, twiddling your thumb ! |
Calculating Time Remaining
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Install hotfix 931770 ! Microsoft has issued a fix for ALL versions of Vista that should correct the problem. However the hotfix is NOT publicly available, and you need to call PSS and ask for it. For more information click
The copy process may stop responding when you try to copy files from a server on a network to a Windows Vista-based computer - 931770 |
| However the Fix is also available at Hotfix . |
| Also check 'How to Copy fast ... real fast in Vista !'. |
| If your Mapped Drive gets disconnected while copying large files, see this page. |
| Hotfix For Vista "Out of Memory" Error When Copying Files. |
| Oct 18th, 2007. IF you get an error message when you try to copy files, especially large numbers of files, from a Windows Vista-based computer to another computer by using Windows Explorer: "Out of memory There is not enough memory to complete this operation", then you can request or download a Hotfix for this from Microsoft. This problem usually occurs because of a memory leak in the Windows OLE component. This memory leak is triggered by the way that Windows Explorer deals with the extended attributes of the files. |
| Microsoft releases Vista Desktop / GDI Hotfix. |
| Sept 04,2007. IF, after a Windows Vista-based computer has been running for an extended period of time, the desktop screen stops updating correctly, or if you may experience any of the following symptoms: |
• Parts of the screen may go black.
• Parts of the screen may become transparent.
• The toolbar may disappear.
• The toolbar may appear at the top of the screen instead of at the bottom of the screen. |
| Install the newly released Hotfixes. Its less than 1MB. Details at KB932406 . |
| Download the 932406 package for Vista. |
| Download the 932406 package for x64-based systems. |
| Microsoft releases "Windows Vista Performance and Reliability Packs - 1 " |
| Aug 8th, 2007. These are the same fixes that were leaked last week. MS has now publicly and officially released them. |
Update for Windows Vista (KB938194)
This is a reliability update. Install this update to improve the reliability of Windows Vista in certain scenarios. |
Update for Windows Vista (KB938979)
This is a performance update. Install this update to improve the performance of Windows Vista in certain scenarios. |
Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB938194)
This is a reliability update. Install this update to improve the reliability of Windows Vista in certain scenarios.
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Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB938979)
This is a performance update. Install this update to improve the performance of Windows Vista in certain scenarios. |
| Do check out Guest Jon Bennett's observations on the 'Impact of Installing the Performance & Reliability Packs', inside. |
| If IE 7 loads slowly when Phishing Filter is 'on' |
| If your IE 7 loads slowly or if your computer responds slowly as the Phishing Filter is 'on', download the "KB928089" fix and install it. Download for 32 bit Vista. Download for 64 bit Vista. See Here too. |
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These Links may Interest You:
Guide : Vista 'Stop Errors' or 'The Blue Screen Of Death'
Troubleshooting Vista Upgrade Error Messages. |
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