How to Fix an HTTP 500 Internal Server Error in Vista
An HTTP 500 error is a general error meaning your Internet browser cannot recover the needed information from the web server. While this problem is normally not a client-side issue, it becomes one when the internal server in Windows Vista generates the error. In the case, your only recourse is to reinstall the server files by repairing your operating system.
Instructions
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Insert the Vista installation disk into your computer and restart your computer.
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Press any key as the computer loads to boot from the disk.
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Input your language preference, keyboard configuration and currency type from the drop-down menu.
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Select the option to "Repair this Computer."
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Highlight your installation of Vista and press "Next." The system will auto-detect errors and replace the faulty server files generating the problem.
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