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My original files get backed up, and I periodically do test restores to a spare HDD to make sure they work - that also tests my bootable USB and it's backup. The backup then gets copied so I have an "on-site" and "off-site" copy (because it could take a while to get the off-site one back if I need it, unless I want to spend time going there and getting it).
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Got a customers computer that is now giving me the above mentioned issue. I have tried the following fix - https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/958044[^] and still have this one to try - https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/971058[^]
Initially the problem was YouTube freezing and the inability of installing a GM repairers program. Fixed YouTube by cleaning out browser and system temporary files. Fixed program installation by finding that Windows Module Installer service was disabled. Enabled and all was good.
A bucket load of Windows Updates were installed on 31-08-2016 and 02-09-2016 but yesterday (05-09-2016) the error appeared and no Windows Updates will install.
Besides Repair Installing or Reinstalling Windows 7, does anyone have another clue they can point me towards?
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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All browsers or just IE/Edge ?
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W∴ Balboos wrote: All browsers or just IE/Edge ?
After more remote testing and fixing tonight I had her test it. She only used Firefox even though I asked for IE as well. Then I'm informed it's the whole computer that freezes.
None of this was explained when on site last week for 6 hours. I was explicit in my questions. The computer had no issues (besides Windows Module Installer) while I was there.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Michael Martin wrote: I was explicit in my questions.
When Mrs. Wife needs my help and I ask explicit questions I'm soon referred to as the "District Attorney" and as often as not a fight will ensue.
I think it may be a good idea to have, when it comes to fixing computer problems, some sort of (KSS!) wife-swapping with programmers. Rumor has it they're nicer to strangers.
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Sometimes doing the following fixes a host of problems:
0. Run "services.msc"
1. Stop "Windows Update Service"
2. Stop "Background Intelligent Transfer Service"
3. Delete the directory: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
4. Open Control Panel - Windows Update (it will say it has never gotten updates, that info was stored in the deleted directory)
5. Get updates.
6. Be happy
#SupportHeForShe
Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson
You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
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Thanks. One of the first things I did. Didn't fix it.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Bummer. Try "format c:". Always good.
#SupportHeForShe
Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson
You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
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How about:
1. Don't worry.
2. Be happy.
No updates means no new breakages. You can get security fixes without wupdate.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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The reason is that the executable has the same name for every version of VS - devenv.exe... The update process blocks that...
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Rajesh R Subramanian wrote: Haven't done much work in the last 40 minutes or so  , and I'll be careful in the future not to let any VS update to run unless I'm just about to go home.
Seriously, it's your work tool, right? Nothing wrong with updating that on your work time rather than your spare time... 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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Johnny J. wrote: Nothing wrong with updating that on your work time
Indeed, which is why I allowed the update to run.
But had I known it would block me out for 40 minutes, I'd much rather do it as the last thing at work so that I could start the update and go home.
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And then come in tomorrow to find it did 2% and now wants you to click "OK" three times? 
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Johnny J. wrote: Nothing wrong with updating that on your work time rather than your spare time...
Yes, but what's annoying is when work time suddenly becomes spare time, and you're at work!
Marc
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I just keep 2015 up-to-date and use that for everything.
But, isn't Notepad++ still available?
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Joe Woodbury wrote: But, isn't Notepad++ still available?
Yes, it's what kept me afloat until I needed to build.
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Please see this thread:
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It seems Windows 10 Anniversary Edition can cause your computer to freeze if you have more than one drive installed. I suppose MS will bring out a fix for this bug, hopefully in the not-too-distant future. In my household it happened on my wife's computer, but not mine  Go figure! We both have dual drives, but in my case both drives are fast SSDs. Maybe that makes a difference?
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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It freezes? Well, winter is coming, they say. Try giving it a cup of tea and a nice, warm blanket! 
BTW: When I had read your post, I switched to Facebook, and strangely enough, THIS[^] was the first that came up! Scary! 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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Well at least I know that I was not the only one to battle with the freeze issue! It seems it is quite common? Way to go Microsoft. 
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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It was confirmed by Microsoft almost a month ago (10th of August). It was addressed as 'small', but still addressed in the 31th of August update...
What I found funny, is that Microsoft originally suggested - as a quick solution - to move applications to the same drive where Windows installed... I was thinking how one can move Office or Visual Studio, without reinstalling of course...
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Well, it seems some of us did not see the notification from MS. (That includes me.)
Thanks for letting us know the bug was fixed August 31. It means I can retry the Anniversary Edition on my wife's computer.
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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Microsoft didn't made such a parade about it - it is a bit embarrassing...
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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