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.

Computer guru help needed!!?

December 30, 2009

Just bought a new Gateway desktop and for some reason …anytime we click on an application, no matter what it is, the computer just freezes up, requiring a hard reboot (turning off the computer at the powerstrip). It won’t let us do anything. We use the computer primarily for surfing the internet. Should I run the antivirus software and see if that cures the problem before taking the tower back to Best Buy to have them run a diagnostic or do you think that’s a bad idea? Thanks.