Getting error code 0x8007042c when trying to start windows firewall

[rbisawa]

What I did exactly was :
1. Right clicked on Atheros under Network Adapters in Device Manager
2. Selected "Update driver"
3. Manually pointed to the folder which had the atheros driver mentioned in post 38

It almost updated the driver but at the last moment gave the attached error in post 39

Cheers!!
RB

 

[VistaKing]

Try the 38 post it has a installation file

 

[rbisawa]

Have already tried installing the driver mentioned in post 38

running out of patience

 

[VistaKing]

Try this one

:ar: http://devid.info/download/19667/25

 

[rbisawa]

Its giving error dialog box and not getting installed.

My system is 64 bit, did u gimme 32 bit link?

 

[VistaKing]

How about this one

:ar: UserDrivers.Com: Downloading ...

 

[rbisawa]

Mr. Vista king,

R u kidding me?? Its the same file which I have already tried 10 times.

I think u have run out of ideas n just beating around the bush.

No offence meant but please tell me if you are unable to solve this issue.

 

[VistaKing]

I'm not kidding you . Those are the drivers for your machine . Its either your hardware isn't working or you not installing it right .

I never seen a virus remove drivers . When was the last time you had Internet access meaning your device manager was clean no yellow circles ?

 

[rbisawa]

Even I know that the those are the only drivers applicable for my machine since I too checked it using the
service tag. And had the h/w not being working properly, then how come I'm using internet on the same laptop
using ubuntu!!

Can you tell me the correct way to install drivers.

My internet access was fine few days back but I'm not sure what action of mine did this damage.

Of what I remember, I did a flash update but even after that the internet was working fine.

Then I downloaded a movie from bittorent using utorrent then when I re-started the laptop this problem occured,
so I'm just guessing that it must be due to some virus though I'm not sure.

Now let me know the next thing or else admit that you are at the end of your wits.

Sorry for being rude but I was not getting genuine resolution which I expected from sevenforums.

-RB

 

[VistaKing]

Downloading a movie using BitTorrent is illegal . I believe that is against the rules in this forum .

Once again from dells website

:ar: Driver Details | Dell US

Click Download File

Choose Single-file download

Right click the .exe file and choose run as administrator

 

[rbisawa]

nope it didn't work

 

[VistaKing]

What error message did you get ? Nope it didn't work isn't saying much .

 

[rbisawa]

Oh god its so much pain to switch between ubuntu and windows time n again

If only you could sit on my laptop and debug it.

Attached is the error which I got when I tried installing it and re-starting the machine.

Really sorry for being rude, I mean its coz of you guys the world is a better place to live.

Cheers!!
RB

 

[VistaKing]

The wireless drivers don't work either ?

 

[rbisawa]

Nope the wireless drivers too are not working.

Now pls don't ask me to upload the exact error msg

Its sleeping time at my part of the world so would be trying new stuff after a tight sleep.

 

[VistaKing]

Wasn't going to ask you that .

 

[Diosoth]

Downloading a movie using BitTorrent is illegal . I believe that is against the rules in this forum .

Not to argue on semantics but this is not 100% true. Yes, true for copyrighted material but there are legal torrents. Some bands and indie film makers distribute by torrent. I've seen legit software offered with a torrent option alongside direct download. There are also old films and TV shows that are public domain- the original Night Of The Living Dead, the original Little Shop Of Horrors(not the musical, the 50s version), the Beverly Hillbillies TV series, etc.

Torrents are often used for illegal downloading but they are not illegal by default.

 

[rbisawa]

Guys,

Please don't digress from the issue at hand.

@VistaKing : If there is no other suggestion from your end then I'll go ahead and format my laptop.


Cheers!!
RB

 

[VistaKing]

Take a look at the link below

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

 

[rbisawa]

Hi VistaKing,

Firstly thanks for all your suggestions and help.

I have formatted my win 7 with factory settings and have also installed most of the updates.

I intend to use Microsoft Security Essentials as the only AV software on my laptop. Is this sufficient?

Please suggest a good antivirus software which would protect me atleast while browsing. Also these windows updates
just don't seem to end.

As for rest of the things, I am more than happy to use ubuntu.

Thanks & keep up the good work.

Cheers!!
RB