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Far easier is to create a reg file using this (or add it to the registry manually):
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

;Created by Vishal Gupta for AskVG.com

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsGWX]
“DisableGWX”=dword:00000001

Reboot after adding it to the registry and the GWX won’t bother you, anymore!
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I just fixed this for a client and it was the result of his antivirus software trying to remove a nasty trojan; but, really deleting some critical windows files.
What fixed it was booting to a Win 7 DVD, choosing Repair My Computer, and doing a System Restore from about two weeks earlier. A key item though, is to always choose one which says Windows Update or Critical Update as they are FAR more complete.
If you need a Win 7 DVD, go here: http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/14709-Windows-7-Digital-River-direct-links-Multiple-Languages-X86-amp-X64/page59?p=470600&viewfull=1#post470600

If your Win7 DVD does not have SP1 included, go here and download an ISO version (from Microsoft) of the flavor you want; but, watch the language you choose. http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/14709-Windows-7-Digital-River-direct-links-Multiple-Languages-X86-amp-X64/page59?p=470600&viewfull=1#post470600

Burn that ISO to a blank DVD and boot to it in your PC. Make sure you choose Advanced and the Advanced drive options so you can delete all of the partitions on your SSD then simply click Next and let 7 install.
If it prompts you for your key, click skip (it won’t work anyway until after 7 is up and running)
Now here’s the key! After it boots to Windows, you have to install the drivers from your ASUS disc. Do chipset, audio, video, and network in that order. After the network has installed, you ought to be able to go to Windows Update in the control panel (large or small icons, not category) and have it work.
Windows 7 creates a 100MB system partition which gets screwed up if you simply choose to reinstall to the existing “C Drive” which is why you need to delete all of the partitions to start with.

Its the 64 bit Windows that is the root of the problem. Both Vista and 7 in the x86 (32 bit) versions will run 16 bit and DOS software; but, the x64 flavor of 7 has no 16 bit support. Ironically, most users and systems slow down using x64 as they need twice as much ram to meet par and the CPU’s cache really gets hurt.
If you really want it to work, you’ld need to reinstall using x86; but, your key is good for either and there is the benefit of never having the bloatware that comes on most systems. Microsoft will let you download 7 with SP1 so you can start fresh if you care to: http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/

The issue with your video card was caused by improper thermal bonding of the silicon to the carrier by NVidia. This causes the part to warp and unwarp each time it heats up and has cracked the BGA solder joints underneath. But (!!!!); if you have the part reballed with higher quality solder balls and take a little care to blow the dust out every six months, it will be permanently fixed. You can find “reballing services on EBay for about $60 or you might try these guys: http://www.etech-web.com/bga_reballing.htm

Asa note, you will also find folks who will cook it in an oven or use a heat gun and that will only be a temporary fix as the key is in using higher quality solder balls.