A computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003, of Windows Vista, or of Windows Server 2008 randomly restarts and then generates a Stop error. The Stop error code may be 0×0000001E, 0×000000D1, or another Stop error code.

This problem occurs after you install update 932596 on the computer.

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

932596 Microsoft Security Advisory: Update to improve Kernel Patch Protection

When you install a 64-bit edition of Windows Vista from a 32-bit based installation media, you may have to provide mass storage controller drivers for the 32-bit operating system and for the 64-bit operating system. This article describes how to install third-party mass storage drivers for the 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. Keep reading →

Microsoft has released a hotfix to support the new 64-bit CPU from VIA Technologies. You can apply this hotfix on computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). This hotfix adds the ID and vendor strings for the new VIA 64-bit CPU. After you apply this hotfix, computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 can recognize the VIA 64-bit CPU and the system model that is based on this kind of CPU.

Environment
Novell BorderManager 3.9 Support Pack 1
Novell Client for Vista 1.0.0
Microsoft Windows Vista 64

Situation
BorderManager Single Sign-On (Client Trust) fails when using Microsoft Windows Vista 64 with Novell Client for Vista.

The user will either be redirected to the SSL login page, if SSL authentication is enabled, or will receive the error: “403 Forbidden. You are not logged in.”

Consider the following scenario:

• You have a computer that is running an x64 version of Windows Vista.
• You use Windows Media Player 11 to play a DVD that is set to a region that differs from the default regional setting of the DVD device.

In this scenario, you expect to be prompted with a dialog box that lets you change the regional setting of the DVD device to match the regional setting of the DVD. However, the dialog box is not displayed, and you receive the following error message:

Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region.

Note: If you are running an x86 version of Windows Vista in this scenario, you do not experience this issue.

You installed AutoCAD 2009 on a workstation with Windows Vista 64-bit. You want to know how to change the Memory Limit setting in the “Advanced Render Settings” dialog box.

For more information on this issue, including potential causes, workarounds, and resolutions, see: AutoDesk KB Article TS1084828.

When you launched AutoCAD 2009 as a non-administrative user using Windows Vista 64-bit, the FLEXlm License Finder dialog box did not display.

For more information on this issue, including potential causes, workarounds, and resolutions, see: AutoDesk KB Article TS1084668.

Consider the following scenario. You are running a 32-bit version of Microsoft Internet Explorer on a computer that is running a 64-bit version of a Microsoft Windows operating system. You enable the Make proxy settings per-machine (rather than per-user) Group Policy settings. In this scenario, you cannot access the Internet through a proxy server.

Gateway and HP are both offering 64-bit Vista options, as are ASUS. 64-bit is getting more main-stream! Keep reading →

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