Problems with Stardock software?

January 2, 2010

So not too long ago I was messing around with the browserui.dll and shell32.dll files in the system32 file in windows. One thing led to another and I had to run "sfc /scannow" in the Command window to repair my files -_-

After a successful scan and restart, everything seemed to be perfectly fine. At least, until I tried to run a few programs. I started to get problems from the Stardock programs, mainly LogonStudio Vista. Now everytime I try to run it, an error pops up saying "LogonStudio has stopped working."
I tried a number of different supposed solutions, from reinstalling my .net framework, to uninstalling all Stardock programs and cleaning my registry. Nothing is working, and the problem persists. This also occurs with Stardock Impulse.

I have a Gateway desktop, Windows Vista Home Premium, SP2.
I was afraid someone was going to mention re-installing windows 🙁

But that’s a last resort solution. I’m not there just yet.

If a rich uncle (or other relative) you never knew about gave you a blank check what would you buy?

January 1, 2010

No strings attached and no limit to the amount you can write the check for–and he will cover the check.

What would you get? That automobile you always wanted? A new house? An island in the Caribbean? A business?

And, why?

I had a power failure (on my laptop) and my profile would not load due to a registry issue.?

December 31, 2009

What I did to fix the issue is create a new profile and move my programs and files to the new profile. Everything seems to work but the problem is my computer is now very slow epesially when I am online. In IE7 when I click a link, it pauses for about 6-8 seconds before it even starts thinking. I tried re-installing IE7 but no improvement. I am not sure what to try next but I am considering doing a full backup of files and reinstalling windows completely. Will this even help?? Am I just screwed?? Is there an easier fix that I am overlooking?? I am running a Dell inspiron 1505 laptop with Windows XP an a Centrino Duo processor. 1 gig ram. Any insites would be appreciated. I looked into a registry cleaner but I would hate to spend the and find out that it did nothing to help me.

Can anyone tell me ways to make my computer faster?

December 30, 2009

Can anyone tell me ANY ways, free programs, guides, or tips to make windows vista home premium, internet explorer, firefox, windows mail, limewire, itunes, aim6,windows searches, or any other virus/spyware removal programs , or any other big memory usage or slow programs faster! Also, any ways to make any programs use less memory or ram, and improve overall ram usage and memory usage!

The person that tells me the most ways that work gets ten points. Any and all tips or tricks, tweaks are appreciated!

I have 2 gigs of ram, i disk defrag/ cleanup/ registry clean,virus and spyware scan all the time!

Also, any tips on lowering cpu usage???

Is there a better disk cleanup tool than Windows XP’s own tool found under System Tools?

December 30, 2009

My disk cleanup tool for Windows XP doesn’t seem to be working. I will start it and it makes little progress, sometimes it seems like it will stall for hours until I decide to turn it off. Although I may have a huge amount off unnecessary files to be deleted, I don’t think this is normal since my hard drive is only 20 mb. Is there a way to fix this or, better still, is there a better product out there, preferably free.

Please note that I am not looking for a registry cleaner.