Search on Start Menu Corrupted

Clicking Start, and entering a phrase to search for (eg: cmd) results in the following problem:

Remove the following registry key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes\{ef87b4cb-f2ce-4785-8658-4ca6c63e38c6}

Log off and log back on and test.

Slipstream Office 2007 SP2

Slipstream Office 2007 SP2

Requirements: Office 2007 Install media; Office 2007 SP2 (From Here]).

Create a folder your hard drive c:\office2007

Create a folder in the c:\office2007\ folder called slipstream.

The folder structure should now look like c:\office2007\slipstream

Copy the Office 2007 install media to the c:\office2007\slipstream folder

Copy the Office 2007 SP2 file to the c:\office2007 folder

Rename the Office 2007 SP2 file to: Office2007SP2.exe

Open an administrator command prompt (click start -> type cmd -> right click cmd and select Run as administrator)

Click Yes on the UAC prompt

Type the following:


cd /d c:\office2007
Office2007SP2.exe /extract:"c:\Office2007\slipstream\Updates"


Beware the Office2007Sp2.exe /extract command may be line wrapped. It should be entered on 1 line

You will need to read and accept the terms and agreements, click Continue

Once the installation is completed, burn the contents of the c:\Office2007\slipstream folder to DVD or Copy to your installation media.

Slipstream Office 2010 Sp1

Slipstream Office 2010 SP1

Requirements: Office 2010 Install media; Office 2010 SP1 (from here).

Create a folder your hard drive c:\office2010

Create a folder in the c:\office2010\ folder called slipstream.

The folder structure should now look like c:\office2010\slipstream

Copy the Office 2010 install media to the c:\office2010\slipstream folder

Copy the Office 2010 SP1 file to the c:\office2010 folder

Rename the Office 2010 SP1 file to: Office2010SP1.exe

Open an administrator command prompt (click start -> type cmd -> right click cmd and select Run as administrator)

Click Yes on the UAC prompt

Type the following:

cd /d c:\office2010
Office2010SP1.exe /extract:"c:\Office2010\slipstream\Updates"


Beware the office2010sp1.exe /extract command may be line wrapped. It should be entered on 1 line

You will need to read and accept the terms and agreements, click Continue

Once the installation is completed, burn the contents of the c:\Office2010\slipstream folder to DVD or Copy to your installation media.

How to install Windows 7

How to install Windows 7

Ensure you have a backup before attempting any of the following. I am not responsible for any loss or damage to any hardware, software, or data. If you are not confident in any of the instructions, or aren’t sure why you are doing them, get professional assistance.

Requirements: Windows 7 installation media (I am assuming DVD); PC to install windows 7 on.

THIS PROCESS WILL DESTROY ANY DATA ON THE DRIVE

1) Remove any hard drives from the PC excluding the one we are installing windows 7 on.
2) Turn on the PC, and configure the BIOS to boot from DVD.

In this case, it is F2.

Find the option for Boot (our BIOS may be different, and you may need to go through the options 1 by 1 until you find the relevant section). In this case, we need to mvoe the CD-ROM Drive above the Hard Drive. To do this, we use the =/- keys.

Once we have the correct order listed, we can choose the option for Save and Exit. This option may be listed as Save and reboot.

It may ask to confirm the changes

3) Boot from the DVD

Sometimes, you may be required to confirm you want to boot from the DVD.

Once the DVD has begun booting, just wait...

4) Begin the install.

Choose the relevant options, and click Next

Click Install now

Read the ENTIRE license agreement, click I accept the license terms and click Next

Select Custom (advanced)

Select the drive you wish to install Windows to, and click Next. For details on partitioning, or if the drive list is empty, see the article Advanced Windows 7 Installations

Then wait...

Type in a username and a computer name. If this is the only computer on the network, you can leave it as the default. If there is other computers on the same network, you need to ensure that the computer name is unique. Click Next.

Choose a password for your account. ENSURE THIS PASSWORD IS A STRONG PASSWORD.

This link can help you with this

Never use a password hint. The reason for this is, assume the password to my computer is my DOB: 14111974. My password hint could simply say DOB. This is no longer secure.

Type your product key, untick Automatically activate Windows when I'm online and click Next.

Choose Install important updates only

Select the correct Time Zone, correct date, and Time, and click Next

Choose whether the netowrk you are connected to is Home, Work or Public. If you are at home, choose Home network, at work, choose Work network, at some unknown location, that wireless internet access, choose Public network

And you have completed the install.