Fix PC Errors

Here are some common error codes you may encounter while trying to activate Windows Vista;

• 0xC004C003 The activation server determined that the specific product key is in use.
• 0xC004C001 The activation server determined that the specific product key is invalid.
• 0xC004C008 The activation server determined that the specific product key could not be used.
• 0xC004C812 SL_E_CHREF_BINDING_0UT_0F_T0LERANCE: The activation server determined that the specific product key has exceeded its activation count.
• 0xCD004F050 The Software Licensing Service reported that the specific product key is invalid.
• 0xC004C4CE Unable to find a detailed error description.
• 0×80072328 DNS name does not exist.
• 0xC004F027 The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is tampered.
• 0xC003E004 The Software Licensing Service reported that the license has not been evaluated.
• 0xC004E003 The Software Licensing Service reported that the license evaluation failed.
• 0xC004F033 The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not allowed to be installed. Please see the event log for details.
• 0XC004D401 The security processor reported a system file mismatch error.
• 0×80080250 Unrecognized error.
• 0×8004FC03 unrecognized error.
• 0X8004FE2D HTTP_STATUS_DENIED.
• 0×8004FE33 HTTP_STATUS_PROXY_AUTH_REQ.
• 0×8004FE91 HTTP_STATUS_NOT_SUPPORTED.
• 0×80072EE7 The server name or address could not be resolved.
• 0×80072EFD A connection with the server could not be established.
• 0×80072F78 The server returned an invalid or unrecognized response.
• 0×80072F8F A security error occurred.

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80070716: Cannot display a skin

If you recieved this error message on your Windows Media Player then you are using a skin that has problems or incompatible with your player. To make sure you do not see this error again just follow these points;

• Set your media player to full mode (click ctrl + 1)
• Click on view then skin chooser
• If you are using windows media player 11 right click in the top bar click view, then skin chooser
• Here you can change your skin, or even find others

With the ending of an era with Windows XP we are all going to have to get used to Windows Vista. But one main complaint I hear from users and potential users is the worry with the speed of Vista, or the lack of speed by Vista.

Many people want a super fast operating system but unless you have a ultra fast PC then you may experience a slower operating system in Vista than you did in XP. Here are some tips and tweaks you can do to optimize your PC so that it will be much faster using Windows Vista;

RAM

With Windows Vista you need to increase your RAM over what you where using in Windows XP, I would suggest you use at least 2GB of RAM but the more the faster!

Clean Your Registry

Like in Windows XP your Vista registry can become blocked up so quickly that it will dramatically slow down your computer, so run this scan and improve your Vista’s speed - run a free vista registry scan.

ReadyBoost

ReadyBoost is a new but innovative feature on Vista, essentially you can use any data stick to increase your RAM. To run ReadyBoost just insert a flash drive and select ReadyBoost.

Turn Off Aero

If you do not have massive RAM or are running a top quality video card then you should turn off Aero Glass. To turn off Aero read this post - Turn Off Aero

Remove Spyware and Adware

Yes.. Windows Vista can be hit by spyware and adware! Well that isn’t a huge shock but the reality is that although the safety features in Windows Vista have been improved over XP the adware guys have also improved. So get yourself a Spyware and Adware scanner to remove all nasties and to prevent them coming back.

Run a Spyware and Adware Scan

Upgrade Your Drivers

If you upgraded your computer from XP to Vista then you will need to also update all your drivers. Just run this scan and it can update all your Vista drivers for you - Update Your Drivers