Programs don't run

[Steviebrighton]

A few months ago, I bought W7 64bit version for my PC, and installed a few different times due to some problems with RAM chops (which have now been sorted).

The issue I have is that SO many programs just will not run. I don't want much from my PC, but basics like social networking, music and some games. So far, I can't get MSN, Yahoo Messenger, iTunes nor Skype to work. My Camera, which is barely a year old will instal, but not update to work with W7 and playing some online games took hours of searching forums, turning on and off security, testing other logins and such to get working.

So, is there some general problem with W7, as I'm about ready to throw the thing out..... i've tried so many 'solutions' to just get the thing working as I want. I can go into more detail with whoever can help, but is there some general setting that might not be turned on or something?:sarc:

 

[zigzag3143]

A few months ago, I bought W7 64bit version for my PC, and installed a few different times due to some problems with RAM chops (which have now been sorted).

The issue I have is that SO many programs just will not run. I don't want much from my PC, but basics like social networking, music and some games. So far, I can't get MSN, Yahoo Messenger, iTunes nor Skype to work. My Camera, which is barely a year old will instal, but not update to work with W7 and playing some online games took hours of searching forums, turning on and off security, testing other logins and such to get working.

So, is there some general problem with W7, as I'm about ready to throw the thing out..... i've tried so many 'solutions' to just get the thing working as I want. I can go into more detail with whoever can help, but is there some general setting that might not be turned on or something?:sarc:

Ok so you have some systemic problems

lets run some diagnostic tests to nail down what the problems may b



1-Memtest.

*Download a copy of Memtest86 and burn the ISO to a CD using Iso Recorder or another ISO burning program.

*Boot from the CD, and leave it running for at least 5 or 6 passes.

Just remember, any time Memtest reports errors, it can be either bad RAM or a bad motherboard slot.

Test the sticks individually, and if you find a good one, test it in all slots.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html



2-Driver verifier

I'd suggest that you first backup your data and then make sure you've got access to another computer so you can contact us if problems arise. Then make a System Restore point (so you can restore the system using the Vista/Win7 Startup Repair feature).

In Windows 7 you can make a Startup Repair disk by going to Start....All Programs...Maintenance...Create a System Repair Disc - with Windows Vista you'll have to use your installation disk or the "Repair your computer" option at the top of the Safe Mode menu .

Then, here's the procedure:
- Go to Start and type in "verifier" (without the quotes) and press Enter
- Select "Create custom settings (for code developers)" and click "Next"
- Select "Select individual settings from a full list" and click "Next"
- Select everything EXCEPT FOR "Low Resource Simulation" and click "Next"
- Select "Select driver names from a list" and click "Next"
Then select all drivers NOT provided by Microsoft and click "Next"
- Select "Finish" on the next page.

Reboot the system and wait for it to crash to the Blue Screen. Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly. The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out. If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation (an estimate on my part).

If you can't get into Windows because it crashes too soon, try it in Safe Mode.
If you can't get into Safe Mode, try using System Restore from your installation DVD to set the system back to the previous restore point that you created.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/101379-driver-verifier-enable-disable.html

3-System file check
Run a system file check to verify and repair your system files.
To do this type cmd in search, then right click to run as administrator, then
SFC /SCANNOW

Read here for more information http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Let us know the results from the report at the end.