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Colin
I've had the same problem, but from first trying to backup (to a new
external HD). I've checked the registry as you suggested, but can only find
my own username listed as a ProfileImagePath in the ProfileList
(unsurprisingly, as I had never set up any others - I use the PC as
Administrator) - with the exception of three, which end in: systemprofile,
LocalService and NetworkService: I presume these are OK.
I ran sfc and, although it completed, it said that it "found corrupt files
but was unable to fix some of them". It referred me to the CBS.Log (which I
had trouble getting access to!), but nothing in the huge volume there jumped
out at me (although I've never seen them before).
Any other thoughts?
John
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SUCCESS!!!!
I'm very pleased to report that the second attempt to Repair Install Vista
from the Medion Recovery Disc worked fine AND I have now successfully run a
backup! For information, the second time, having finally managed to delete
(from the FileRepository in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore) the newer nVidia
graphics drivers that always crash my PC, I ran it with UAC active, Windows
Features turned off along with Virus & Spyware protection. It took about 2
hours (without Windows Updates - I have that pleasure to come!), and so far,
everything except the Media Centre (and its remote control) seems to be
working as expected.
Many thanks for your patience and help - it was good to feel that I had
someone interested in seeing me through!
John
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| | | | | Post in reply to: Colin
SUCCESS!!!!
I'm very pleased to report that the second attempt to Repair Install Vista
from the Medion Recovery Disc worked fine AND I have now successfully run a
backup! For information, the second time, having finally managed to delete
(from the FileRepository in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore) the newer nVidia
graphics drivers that always crash my PC, I ran it with UAC active, Windows
Features turned off along with Virus & Spyware protection. It took about 2
hours (without Windows Updates - I have that pleasure to come!), and so far,
everything except the Media Centre (and its remote control) seems to be
working as expected.
Many thanks for your patience and help - it was good to feel that I had
someone interested in seeing me through!
John
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SUCCESS!!!!
cj
I had exactly the same problem and having tried everything in these forums
on the subject for about a month, I'm very pleased to report that the second
attempt to Repair Install Vista from the Medion Recovery Disc worked fine
(critically, I had NOT installed SP1) AND I have now successfully run a
backup! For information, the second time, having finally managed to delete
(from the FileRepository in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore) the newer nVidia
graphics drivers that always crash my PC, I ran it with UAC active, Windows
Features turned off along with Virus & Spyware protection. It took about 2
hours (without Windows Updates - I have that pleasure to come!), and so far,
everything except the Media Centre (and its remote control) seems to be
working as expected.
John
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| | | | | Post in reply to: John Edwards
I wrote too soon - the problem has returned as I have carried on reinstating
things that were upset by the Repair Install; damn!
I hoped that System Restore would take me back to the good setup, but so far
it won't let me go back far enough - 'unidentified problem'.
I've just read that Safe Mode may allow me to overcome that - fingers crossed!
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I wrote too soon - the problem has returned as I have carried on reinstating
things that were upset by the Repair Install; damn!
I hoped that System Restore would take me back to the good setup, but so far
it won't let me go back far enough - 'unidentified problem'.
I've just read that Safe Mode may allow me to overcome that - fingers crossed!
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| | | | | Post in reply to: John Edwards
Well, after nearly another month of tearing my hair out (without Vista
backups) I seem to have stumbled upon the solution (fingers crossed). I was
having trouble using another piece of software caled vLite (which seems
potentially very useful for creating a Vista system recovery disc with SP1
'slipstreamed' in); I was repeatedly getting a blue screen (and reboot) which
mentioned a program called mfx.exe. I recognised this as Magic Folders -
which encrypts, scrambles and hides highly confidential folders and files.
When I uninstalled this program, not only did it allow vLite to run BUT on a
hunch I tried the Backup program AND IT WORKED!!!!!!! So it seems that this
was the rogue item that I had managed to reintroduce after my Repair Install
of Vista.
I hope this lasts - and allows some others to resolve this problem too.
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| | | | | Post in reply to: John Edwards
Well, after nearly another month of tearing my hair out (without Vista
backups) I seem to have stumbled upon the solution (fingers crossed). I was
having trouble using another piece of software caled vLite (which seems
potentially very useful for creating a Vista system recovery disc with SP1
'slipstreamed' in); I was repeatedly getting a blue screen (and reboot) which
mentioned a program called mfx.exe. I recognised this as Magic Folders -
which encrypts, scrambles and hides highly confidential folders and files.
When I uninstalled this program, not only did it allow vLite to run BUT on a
hunch I tried the Backup program AND IT WORKED!!!!!!! So it seems that this
was the rogue item that I had managed to reintroduce after my Repair Install
of Vista.
I hope this lasts - and allows some others to resolve this problem too.
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I found one key (last long key, all the values were "0"'s. I deleted
this key and SUCCESS!!!!
Thanks
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-Draino-
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