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    m1730... w/ vista

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by xcelent101, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. xcelent101

    xcelent101 Newbie

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    I just ran in2 a problem where everytime i start up my laptop i get a message saying, "Host Process for Windows Services has stopped working"... n i get multiple windows, each time i restart i get a new 1. And if i try 2 close the window it just reappears. I need help!
     
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Might be a virus or a corrupted registry file.
    Easiest way,wipe out windows and reinstal.
    The feeling of a new system is unbeatable :)
     
    eleron911, Nov 19, 2008
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    Juice1730 Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are many people having this current problem and the solutions seem to vary out there...here is a link to a few successful repairs...
    (cannot post links yet so add the htt.// in front)

    forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1617164&SiteID=17
     
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    Juice1730 Notebook Enthusiast

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    There is also a patch for vista on Microsofts site...good luck! :)

    support.microsoft.com/kb/939159

    Article ID : 939159
    Last Review : August 28, 2007
    Revision : 2.2
     
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