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I have a file which when i got it was an application file which could only be played in macromedia flash player 7. I have tried to convert this using online converters and just changing the file name.Changing the file name does only that.I cannot play it in any other programme. I would like this to be converted to be uploaded to youtube if poss,or any other format where it can be played in anything other than flash player??
Hope this is what you're after

http://watch2video.net/how-to-convert-any-video-file-for-youtube-video-HjwHb8gj1LD.htmlHI, thanks for the link,however it says the video cannot be found on the page?
Kat
The video on the link?

Do you have Flash player?http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/guides/dvd/upload-video-to-YouTube.htmHi, yes i have the macromedia flash player and it plays there as a swf file.however thats the only place i can play it,nowhere else
Quote from: kathryn on October 21, 2010, 08:43:53 AM

Hi, thanks for the link,however it says the video cannot be found on the page?
Kat

Have you requested the Dutch site to re-send the file yet ? ?

Was playing game, then screen froze. I RESTARTED and now get this same ERROR message when I try to play.



http://oi53.tinypic.com/243f4i8.jpgHi ,

May be your pc has not sufficient resources for that game (RAM and GZ) , try playing that game with minimal requirements or go to PRODUCER's web sites to CHECK its hardware requirements.

To play it again, or at least try , i suggest to reinstall it.

Hope that helps.

Shw

Quote from: dj-allen on October 07, 2010, 11:20:16 AM

Sound like a hardware problem. To me. I had the same stuff happen to me and they told me it was my hard drive. That my hard drive was going out I don't know but that's what they told me at BestBuy.

Let me try to explain... First off, the optical drive is a 39pin.

Actually.. no i didnt think I had to mention it... computer runs fine as long as I don't use the CD-Rom or plug the printer or scanner in USB. The error prior to me reformatting was something about a physical memory dump. I am just trying to figure out why my CD-Rom, Printer and Scanner are locking up my system.

You really should never believe people at places like Bestbuy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmNrm9vHBHs&feature=player_embedded

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9791372-7.html

As I noted in a thread here (started my Nathan, if I recall) I sure am glad I know how to fix these things myself; I get shudders thinking of all the people who actually trust places like bestbuy...


All that being said, It could very well be a hard drive problem; If it freezes Solid (no errors, no nothing; mouse stops moving- SOLID) it could be the hard drive. But it might not be.

yes. Patio was probably thinking of the 80-conductor type ribbon cable, for IDE drives. There are two types of ribbon cables, they both have 40 pinholes (one is sometimes plugged, as in your case):

The older 40-conductor cables(bottom):



and the newer 80-conductor cables:



(source: http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/if/ide/confCable80-c.html)

Basically, you need the newer one for faster hard drives- which pretty much means any hard drive. If yours is using the former type (40-conductor, thicker wires), get a replacement 80-conductor cable from a local store, and see if that helps.


Aside from that, we might be able to learn something from the bluescreen errors.

Download BlueScreenView from here
unzip the downloaded file, and double-click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to Edit - Select All
Go to File - Save Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next reply

It's impossible to say; there could be any number of causes, from a bad power supply to a damaged motherboard. The bluescreen info might be helpful, it could just be a bad USB driver.

Wow. Usually BSODs are pretty consistant but yours are all over the place.

You mentioned a graphic driver earlier; have you installed any 'driver update' type of 3rd party program? Have you updated your BIOS to the wrong version?

I would also recommend re-seating your RAM

and checking your BIOS version and maybe see if your manufacturer has released an update.

"The wrong BIOS version would cause the computer to be unable to boot, and even if it didn't it wouldn't cause BSOD's "all over the place"

Where are you getting your information?

I usually see stop 7b errors a lot when there is a problem with the hard drive booting, etc. Most blue screen errors are very consistant.

I have also seen really wierd things when the wrong BIOS version is installed. For instance on one customer's computer they had the wrong bios version installed and they couldn't plug the keyboard and mouse in at the same time without the computer freezing. Updated the bios and viola! problem fixed. A driver update site or downloader could have very possibly detected his system and simply have given him an incorrect (but close) bios update. I'VE SEEN IT HAPPEN.

I'm just going by what information I've been given.

You consistantly undermine my posts with your false information....

is your epeen shrinking or something?

Not sure where you're getting your information, but once you've gotten a little more hands-on experience (I have about 13 years worth), you start seeing certain patterns.

Ah ok drivermax. Now we're getting somewhere.

I would go to your computer's manufaturer website and download your original chipset/motherboard drivers and uninstall drivermax.

while trying to download from igolf site, asked me to upgrade to adobe flash player 10, and provided a link to adobe, when I downloaded it came up with a window to save file, but didn't download. when I SAVED it the window went AWAY and I cannot find the file I downloaded. when I tried to get back to igol site, got the following warning. warning: mysqli::mysqli() [mysqli.mysqli]: (00000/1129): Host 'domU-12-31-39-03-C1-
b7.compute- 1. internal' is blocked because of many connection errors; UNBLOCK with 'mysqladmin flush-hosts' in /mnt/web/includes/db/db_client.php on line 4.

warning:mysqli::clos9() [mysqli.close]: couldn't fetch mysqli in /mnt/web/includes/db/db-client.php on line 27

I have tried several ways and browsers to get into igolf but get the same every TIME. is there a cure for this. cn log into other sites ok. thanks semidufferWhat browser are you using and what is your default DLoad location ? ?
I'd start there...Also, if this..

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warning: mysqli::mysqli() [mysqli.mysqli]: (00000/1129): Host 'domU-12-31-39-03-C1-
b7.compute- 1. internal' is blocked because of many connection errors; unblock with 'mysqladmin flush-hosts' in /mnt/web/includes/db/db_client.php on line 4.

warning:mysqli::clos9() [mysqli.close]: couldn't fetch mysqli in /mnt/web/includes/db/db-client.php on line 27

Hi to all.

1.Does the NVIDIA PHYSX 9.10.0513 system software driver and DirectX/Direct3D 11 WORK with the AMD ATI MOBILITY Radeon HD 4530 Graphics card?

2.Does anyone know where i can download DirextX/Direct3D 11?


Thanks

Matt MOVED to Drivers Topic.

This problem started about 3 MONTHS ago and I've been trying things to make it stop. Nothing I have done has seemed to work. I tried replacing RAM, virus scanning and the like. This video shows the problem in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7kawJQ2GJM

I used Audiosurf, which I run in windowed mode, as an example of what is happening. Basically I start it up and the game goes into freak mode. I have no clue why it does this, but I'm getting pretty tired of it. I can run games in full screen no problem, but this also happens when I use PROGRAMS such as Photoshop, or video editing software.

Any help will do. Thank you.

Specs
Operating System
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium E5200 @ 2.50GHz39 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
3.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 325MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
ASRock G41M-GS (CPUSocket)37 °C
Graphics
E17T4W @ 1280x1024
ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series
Hard Drives
313GB Seagate ST3320813AS ATA Device (Unknown Interface)38 °C
156GB Western Digital WDC WD1600JS-00NCB1 ATA Device (IDE)42 °C
OPTICAL Drives
No optical disk drives detected
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

can anyone ONE point me in the right direction into how you unistall a programme on a PC ( xp VR3).

I've tried the usual routes via start; programmes or going into the control PANEL; add/ remove programmes

However I get an error code 6003 on one of them ( mobile phone software) and the other is for BBC iplayer which INFORMS me its unable to log onto the source.

cheers
http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

I am reseaching this problem for a friend. His Inbox has suddenly become BLANK except for the FIRST three items on the left (EXCLAMATION mark, Paperclip, and flag), followed by an envelope. All are normal up to that point. THEREAFTER the From, SUBJECT and Date columns are all blank.

The emails are however there, because if you click on any of these four, where relevant, the message/attachments opens.

Weird! Any suggestions welcome.

Many thanks

James
Suffolk UK

PS OS is XP2

Hi ,

I should do an archive which contains different files, which have different path locations.

Let's say that in my archive i should pack text files having this paths: "C:\myFolder\fis1.txt" , "C:\myFolder\fis2.txt", "C:\myFolder\mySecondFolder\fis3.txt". After archive was done, it goes on another PC and there when it is unpacked it should create the same directory structure and place files on same locations. So for example when it is unpacked fis3.txt should be in "C:\myFolder\mySecondFolder\fis3.txt" and other two files in "myFolder".

The folder hierarchy exist on second pc and has the same structure as one from first pc, only files from archive must go on the same path as in pc1, the place where archive was done.

I tried to achieve this using Total Commander but i could not do it, please any ideas are welcomed ! Also other tools could be used 7zip or stuff like that, i believe that SOMEHOW this could be done without writing my own application (any way i have not enough TIME for it).

Thanks! Total Commander will do what you want...you just need to know how to use it...
What exactly are you trying to accomplish here ? ?Hi patio ,

Thank you for posting.

What i tried to do was to create an archive where the path to a file to be memorized, so that when it is extract the file to go "on the same path" on another pc where that directory structure already exists.

Yes, using Total Commander i achieved this.

Total Commander steps:

1. Did my search using my conditions.
2. In "Find Files" WINDOW clicked on "Feed to listbox" button.
3. Selected the files which goes to be archived.
4. Clicked on "Pack files" button.
5. Happy with my created archive .

Regards



Good news indeed...

Personally, getting all haughty on CH when people admit using pirated software is as far as I am prepared to go; ratting suppliers out to the BSA or whoever sounds a bit *censored*.
Quote from: Salmon Trout on October 09, 2010, 01:38:14 AM

Personally, getting all haughty on CH when people admit using pirated software is as far as I am prepared to go; ratting suppliers out to the BSA or whoever sounds a bit *censored*.

I believe the "OEM" in question is that they sell a speical version of windows, office, etc for system builders only. Building a barebones kit makes you the "manufacturer".

That being said, I have decided what I am going to do....I am going to trash the "OEM" copy of Office 2003 that I purchased from eBay (I will eat the $32.00) and go shopping for a legitimate copy. I may have my price, but it is certainly not $32.00...(the older I get the higher it gets)

meanwhile my receipt from Newegg calls my Windows 7 software as OEM, while the packing slip calls it DSP? ? So I am keeping that for the time
being..

I have another question; are the older versions of "Office" all compatible with Windows 7 (64 bit)??

I am going to trash the "OEM" copy of Office 2003 that I purchased from eBay (I will eat the $32.00) and go shopping for a legitimate copy. I may have my price, but it is certainly not $32.00...(the older I get the higher it gets) meanwhile my receipt from Newegg calls my Windows 7 software as OEM, while the packing slip calls it DSP? ? So I am keeping that for the time being..

DSP means "Delivery Service Partner". OEM means "Original Equipment Manufacturer" and normally would have the hardware manufacturer's name stamped on it. DSP software is similar to OEM software however there is no manufacturer's name stamped on the manual or printed on the license. DSP software is more generic and OEM software is sold directly to the computer manufacturer. Thus the distribution channel is different for DSP. DSP software is distributed for smaller system integrators and system builder hobbyists for "clone" or no-name computers. Like OEM versions, DSP versions often come with only an electronic help manual, which is built-in to the software or a small getting-started manual. The software itself contains the same programs as the Retail Box version, except the Retail Box version normally comes with a small printed manual. Both OEM and DSP Microsoft software include a COA, which is a Certificate Of Authenticity label or sticker from the manufacturer.

Since DSP and OEM software is typically sold to more advanced users, system builders and computer consultants there is no technical support provided by the software manufacturer. However, because of the substantial support savings to the manufacturer the DSP and OEM versions are offered for sale at a significantly lower price.

I have another question; are the older versions of "Office" all compatible with Windows 7 (64 bit)??

okay.not SURE if you remember me,but heres my situation:The thing is I've had to download Adobe flash PLAYER 10.1 about 30 times already.What im asking is if anyone knows why the UPDATE doesnt stick. hav they updated the programm.link lease if they have .thnx
Try uninstalling the previous flash player before you INSTALL the new one and re-boot.Please don't start multiple threads on the same topic. I'm LOCKING this one - please stay in your first thread. Thank you.

I have more then one question, I hope someone can help. 1. Is it possible to locate pictures you sent on someone elses computer? What I mean is, can you tell if someone saved the picture you sent? 2. I had some pictures on my camera that were deleted. This happened awhile AGO. Is it possible to recover them? 3. Can you locate pictures online that could have been posted, even if you forgot where you posted them. If anyone can help, it would be really helpful.No.Short answer is no, long answer HOWEVER would be yes it's possible but requires a bit of work.

1. It is possible to track by encoding images. This is pretty much a VIRUS and will be blocked by today's OS security patchs and the anti-virus.

2. Anything deleted isn't actually removed until OVERWRITTEN and can possibly be recovered by 'undelete' software.

3. GOOGLE can find all indexed - if you know how to use it correctly. Using 'Advance Google Image Search' allows you to locate pictures easily from shape, size, part of the filename, description, format, colors, etc. It goes as far as face detection, photo content, line drawing or clipart, etc.

I feel stupid, but... Usually, you have a bar at the top left of your computer, which includes history, bookmarks, tools and other stuff. I have lost it, and can't find how to get it back. I believe I turned it off to get more space on the screen of my laptop (11"6 Acer, win. 7, 3Gb of RAM) and never thought it could be hard to RESTORE it. Any ideas? thank you for your help.Do you mean in INTERNET Explorer? If so, press the F11 key to toggle full screen mode.thanks, I just tried it.... but it made the other stuff, like the google bar disappear. Yes, I meant on IE, or more exactly on Firefox, my usual browser. It must be something like f11, but it did not WORK!right-click on the left or right inside of the address bar and then click on "menu bar".that is quite nice to have it again! thanks a lot.Sure.

Out of the blue I am not able to either launch Windows Media Player, or go via windows explorer to the directory where all my videos are (that have been downloaded off the web from different sources) and double click on an item and play it. I get these messages:
"C:\Programs (x86)\Windows\player\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" "You cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate PERMISSIONS to access them." - When I click "OK" that MESSAGE goes AWAY and another takes it's place -
"Windows can't open this item. It may have been moved, renamed, or deleted. Do you want to delete this item?" - and I clicked no and am back to where I was when I tried launching WMplayer.
Help!!!
I have run a scan in both Malwarebytes and in Spyhunter 4 and they say that I have no problems. Nor did Norton find anything. I also ran a scan with Windows Defender and it said my computer is running normally.
I am running 64 bit eMachine W Windows 7 Home PREMIUM on an eMachine w/ a Pentium Dual Core E5300 @ 2.6Ghz, 4GB RAM.how long ago did this start happening? if it was fairly recent you can just system restore to a point where you knew it was working and do a system file check (sfc)

i can't SIGN in at office communicator here in office since monday, i don't know what is the POSSIBLE problem.

but i'm sure that it is not the incorrect username/password because i CHECKED it many times..

thanks in advance..

here's the error message. i print it.

[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]Just a shot in the dark but....

Have you TRIED contacting your system ADMINISTRATOR?

Hello everyone... i just want to ask for HELP, i have a new pocket PC acer e200 ( actually its a mobile).. i have a problem because the language is ARABIC and i dont know how to change to english... for anyone know this please help...

Product features
•Qualcomm MSM 7225 528 MHz processor
•512 MB of ROM, 256 MB of RAM
•3.0” 400 x 240-pixel TFT-LCD touchscreen
•MicroSD memory card slot with SDHC support
•High-density, rechargeable 1140 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (replaceable)
•Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
•Easy-to-use Acer features: PHONEBOOK, Agenda, Phone Dialer with Favorites and Call History, Social Networking, Notification Manager, and Preferences.

I have 2 laptops that I am PRESENTLY using. One is a Panasonic with Windows XP and a 60 GB HD. The other is a new Acer with Windows 7 and a 320 GB HD. In addition, I have 2 EXTERNAL HDs that I use for backup -- a 160GB and a 1000GB.

I want to have my main files synced on both laptops as well as on both my HDs. I am confused about the best way to backup and sync my files on a regular BASIS. I have been using synctoy for a couple of years with my Panasonic laptop with XP. My new laptop with Windows 7 has a backup / restore function.

Anyway, I need a reliable / systematic way to sync my files. The files include lots of documents, pictures, music, and files that backup my address BOOK, favorites, and stuff like that. Can anyone suggest anything?This might work well for you if you take some time to get familiar with it: http://www.allwaysync.com/. I've used it some and have a favorable impression.

Hello... I Have a PC with Microsoft XP Professional OS Version 2002 and Service Pack 3 (Maybe that's the problem). Anyway long story short when trying to reinstall Adobe CS 3 I get the error message: "I:\Adobe CS3\ Setup.exe" is not a valid Win32 application. Does anybody know how to fix this?Is CS-3 on a CD? If so the cd may not be clean. Clean the ed and try.Thanks but the CD is FINE its the error message that concerns me.Did you uninstall the software and now want to reinstall it? And you got the error?Harry: is it new software or have you had it on that machine before?

You may also be attempting to run a 64 bit application on a 32 bit platform.In a word yes. I bought this software new and the first time I installed it everything went fine. To make a long story short I'm now reinstalling it and get the error message.I'm not sure about the platform 32 or 64 bit, but it has been working fine on this same machine all along until now.Open notepad. Copy and paste this:

Windows REGISTRY Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command]

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]

and save it as a .reg file (make sure in notepad on the bottom it says "all files" and not just "text files" in the drop down menu). double click the file once it's saved. SEE if that works.

Other solutions that I would try would be to re-install java, and install ms vbm. You can also download a program called ccleaner and use the registry tool.Thanks I'll try it as soon as I can and get back to you as soon as I can. By the way Thanks to all who have answered my posting. I'm new to this and just TODAY noticed the Thank You option...Thanks OpenSource,

I tried your suggestion copying and pasting those comands to note pad and it didn't work. I have cleaned the C drive etc...Still wondering about the error message "I:\Adobe CS3\ Setup.exe" is not a valid Win32 application...

Hey all! I just installed Visual Studio 2010 ULTIMATE 64-bit on my desktop computer. It runs great and everything, but it's REALLY foggy. Like the code window and title bar are the only parts foggy. Everything else is crystal clear. My main thought is that it's a display driver issue. I'm running an aftermarket XFX Radeon 4350 512MB card. All help is greatly appreciated.We NEED a LOT more information, for EXAMPLE, is your system x64?Quote from: timtim41 on October 11, 2010, 10:34:26 AM

Hey all! I just installed Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate 64-bit on my desktop computer. It runs great and everything, but it's really foggy. Like the code window and title bar are the only parts foggy. Everything else is crystal clear. My main thought is that it's a display driver issue. I'm running an aftermarket XFX Radeon 4350 512MB card. All help is greatly appreciated.

Is it useful to use programs such as ( Ashampoo Internet Accelerator - Modem Booster .......) In order to speed up Internet
Or it is nonsenseNonsense.
Call your provider and see what Plans are available to you...

Most of them are nonsense, like Patio said. There are programs to help manage and speed up some downloads, like Free Download Manager, but programs that promise to speed up your internet are usually rubbish.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of internet connection do you have?It's not all nonsense, but be careful when deciding to use 'Internet Accelerator', some are fakes (specially P2P accelerators end up being trojans) and others can mess up the settings more (specially if you don't know what your doing and it doesn't have any backup). If you do use them, be sure to download from a trusted well-known company and the program that work with your specific operating system and network configuration. Some work fine, but be careful when picking. You also want to backup all original settings.

Consider making performance tweaks to your system manually rather than through use of a utility. This is advance tweaking, but gives you total control. Requires a bit of maths calculatulations (and a lot of registry locations to hack). However you'll understand clearly where the modifications were made and where they can be undone.

When tweaking the internet performance you want to first check...

What version of Windows or OS are you using?
Your router / DIALUP / cable / satelite, being used?
Your current net speed download, upload and ping to a server, etc?
Then go to your ISP and get advance settings from them if possible?
(important as this takes away a lot of the guess work and trail and error)

An online website or way of benchmarking each performance tweak test before and after - multiple times against the same server/ping) is required to ensure the tweak improved rather than just making it worst. Remember to reboot between tweaks to ensure the computer as set them and test them out!

Performance tweaks for low-speed (dialup) Internet focus mostly on improving download speed.

Broadband speed tweaks originally focused on INCREASING the performance of general Web surfing, speed tweaks are now more commonly made to tune specific applications like P2P file sharing systems and games.

The basic idea is to optimize net packets sizes, etc, to match those of your net speed, distance, LINE quality and ISP provider. This prevents most packet loss (therefore they don't have to resend the same data as much - you get it quicker), resizing packets to fit down the line (what your connection and ISP can handle at a time) and streamlines the connect to become smoother. You might get a 10-20% gain, depending on your connection and what your using it for. If broadband is capped - you won't be able to legally go over that cap but you can at least MAKE it smoother performance.

On top of that you can setup QOS (Quality of Service) on your Router, this will proiry applications/games and direct them to the computer using that app/game. This is best for networked (shared) boardband when online gaming and another user is surfing the web, checking EMAILS, etc.

The best performance boost isn't actually software, but checking your line for noise/static which would break down the signal. Cleaning the phone line, location of router, cables used/length, ensuring it's not affected by interference (specially if using wireless). If there is line noise / interference this can be the difference between slow/dropping net performance to high speed (100%-200% gain) with a clean connection.Azzaboi - you've been warned many times about cutting and pasting without posting an attribute to the original source. This will be MY last warning to you before an official warning is issued (which will result in all of your posts requiring moderator approval before being posted to the forum).Thanks for all the information
I thought that these programs are similar to viag...

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Just out of curiosity, what kind of internet connection do you have?

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It's not all nonsense, but be careful when deciding to use 'Internet Accelerator', some are fakes

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Please introduce great WAYS to understand the differences between incremental backup and differential backup. Hard to differ these two...
Thanks a lotWe don't do homework. ?
I've asked help from Google... But practical operation failed.Perhaps you did not enter the correct search terms.It`s obvious from your post about opensource software that you may not be fairing well in class.Quote from: York on October 13, 2010, 12:32:52 AM

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I've asked help from Google... But practical operation failed.

I am running windows xp pro sp3.
I recently had a virus. got help from virus forum on this site. Thread title ( how do I REMOVE virus/ spyware)
Since then I have tried to install adobe reader and flash player. Flash shows that it installs, however web pages do not recognize that it is there. Adobe reader starts to install and gives me the following message.

Error 1402 could not open key.
hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\optionalcomponents\imail.
verify that you have sufficient access to that key.

I have tried the help on adobe's site and have tried to download from both ie and firefox.

please help.Here is a link to the "Adobe" forums. Your issue is quite common it appears. This particular link deals with a specific solution but my perusal of their site indicates many other approaches to this problem. So if this one doesn't do it dig more into the site. Good luck, truenorth
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/719784 Alternatively, you can uninstall Adobe Reader (33.5 MB), download and install Foxit PDF Reader(3.5MB) from HERE.
It's a MUCH smaller file to download and uses a lot less resources than Adobe Reader.
Note: When installing FoxitReader, MAKE sure to UN-check any pre-checked toolbar, or other garbage.
On this page:



make sure, you have both boxes UN-checked AND (important!) click on DECLINE button
DLoad and install Foxit...

Recently I have developed an educational software in VB.
Now I want to distribute it.
Please TELL me how can I approach the user and distribute my project to them.I have a bad feeling you're going a proprietary software route here with this, SINCE you're using VB. However, I recommend that you find a way to package the box nicely, and become a seller on Amazon.com.

If you want to make it open source, but make it LGPL so people don't mess with it as easy, you can publish it a lot of places, including SourceForge, Launchpad, BerilOS, or other places that I can't name right off hand.

Hope all this helps. Is it just me, or does this sound a bit like homework?Yepper...

But BEYOND 10th Grade...Actually, we studied this in my 10th grade computer class. Seriously.
(sniff sniff) smells like homework and believe me, at the moment, i KNOW. How To Software Selling?
Well,
Here 6 Tips are given blower::

1. Sign up followups.
2. Trial followups.
3. Mixing automation with real people
4. MAKING automation interesting
5. Highlighting the higher value customers
6. Convert With Newsletters

hi all,
i have not done defrag since i have it..& its slowing a bit..so plz tell a good one.. a defrag tool ??

Thanx in advance All versions of Windows have built in defragmentation applets. If you want a third party tool, TWO of the best are PerfectDisk and Diskeeper.Quote from: Allan on October 12, 2010, 05:50:55 AM

All versions of Windows have built in defragmentation applets. If you want a third party tool, two of the best are PerfectDisk and Diskeeper.

<pedant>
Not before Windows 95 and win2k (Win 3.1 didn't have one; windows NT4 didn't either).

i have problem in this week, i use jaws software but now when START microsoft OFFICE 2003 it dosent open. some DIALOG box comes it says send and donts end i'm format EVERYTHING but still it has the problem is there anyone help me ? thanks i need urgent Sorry, I'm not exactly clear on this...

1. What is "jaws software"?

2. What exactly does this dialog box say?

3. What do you mean "format"? As in you erased everything on the hard drive and reinstalled Windows, all your drivers, and all of your software?

Does anyone know of a good gizmo for taking snaps of games as you are playing please? You mean screen capture? If you want to use a THIRD PARTY utility, I like Ashampoo SnapAlso depends on the game. A lot of games have this as a built in feature now.I found it guys FRAPS is the current best game shot gizmo. (No NEED to thank me guys!) Quote from: GLOOPS on October 13, 2010, 11:13:35 AM

I found it guys FRAPS is the current best game shot gizmo. (No need to thank me guys!)

I didn't respond because calling programs gizmos gets on my nerves.

I am TRYING to run a program on my computer called EquineMax ES. When I double-click the shortcut on the desktop I begins to open and then I get this error... The expression On Load you entered as the event property SETTING produced the following error:The OPENFORM action was canceled.
*The expression may not result in the name of a macro, name of a user-defined function, or [Event Procedure].
*There may have been an error evaluating the function, event, or macro.

Then when I click Show HELP it gives me this... This error occurs when an event has failed to run because Microsoft Office Access cannot evaluate the location of the logic for the event.

Any ideas how I can get this program to open?You do not explain how you created the short cut. The easiest and usually most reliable way is to from the "start" open all programs--select the one that you want to make the short cut to (ensuring that you have opened ALL the sub parts) then placing your cursor over the actual program line right click on it and select "create short cut". That will create an icon short cut to the program which you can then click on from your desktop. truenorthI tried this and it is still doing the same thing. I think the problem is after I begins opening.

Hi,
I'm trying to know more features about partition software as much as POSSIBLE, so I think finding those partition manager software which is have Giveaway ACTIVITY is a WONDERFUL way to FREE VALUE them .
Pls introduce me some partition software which is having Giveaway.
Thank u so much!Easeus Partition Master http://www.partition-tool.com/download.htmhttp://gparted.sourceforge.net/EASEUS is giving away its partition master pro: http://www.partition-tool.com/giveaways/epmpro/

Well this is getting way off topic which is why I didn't go into it at first, but since your so curious to know why Windows Firewall is a security hole. There's a lot of hacker tricks out there to easily get around it, it doesn't protect all areas and sometimes just gives a FALSE sense of security. It's designed with the principle 'the firewall should keep out unsolicited traffic', so it's not a flaw as such just a hole.

For EXAMPLE:

Let's use Vista (since you love it) with the standard Microsoft firewall turned on and use a basic third-party FTP client.

Let's use a command line one and rename under Windows/System32 to be called FTP.exe

Now under the command line we'll use it to connect to any old ftp server, for example: ftp ftp.microsoft.com

After you see the "220" greeting message, enter ftp as the user - press enter.
Now you're PROMPTED for a password - enter anything and press enter.
Once you're logged on, enter dir - again, press enter.
You'll see the directory listing succeed, but you'll also see a warning that a connection is being blocked.


At the same time of telling you to block the connection, it allows it through, woah security hole?
What's more, even if you specify Keep Blocking, and then go issue another dir command, that one succeeds, bigger hole?

Let's go look at the Windows Advanced Firewall RULES for Inbound, and see if this sheds any light.

The first copy is set to block any listening ports opened but the second is fully open even if you tell it to be blocked. Deleting both sets of rules doesn't make a difference, it will keep doing it.


The FTP client knows that it needs to open a data connection.
To start the data connection, the FTP client binds to a port, and starts listening.
The firewall says "Oh no, an unknown program has started listening - better warn them that they won't get any traffic."
The FTP client checks what port it actually got, and sends a matching PORT command.
The connection INSPECTION engine says "PORT command? That's my cue!" and opens a hole in the firewall to incoming data connections.
Microsoft trusts itself and there's the hole - using it against itself.

Okay, apart from the obvious - that if a hacker could connect out to a server on port 21, nothing's stopping that hacker from transferring data in.

Finally, is this a vulnerability, a hole, or anything outside the correct operation of a firewall Microsoft should fix? No, because the firewall is documented as blocking unsolicited incoming connections - and by any reasonable definition, the data connection requested by a PORT command is solicited.

Source? How about Microsoft - Alun Jones ( Security MVP )

I suggest getting a third party firewall, which doesn't even trust itself.

As for so-called bad system cleaning applications? Advanced SystemCare it cleans privacy/cookies/junk files, adds an extra layer of security on your web-browser and OS, restricts known bad websites, dialers, etc, checks for hi-jacked settings, and removing basic spyware (yes okay it won't cover the anti-virus's job, neither does Microsoft Windows Defender for that matter and it's the same deal). I don't think it's half the bad application you make it out to be. I would suggest to use it manually though - it also scans registry, etc, but your got full control of that under the options. For a safety feature on the advance scannings it also backups and add a second boot, if the first ever fails you can recover instantly from the second.about more security in rural areas, in theory, it does not exist. In reality, you have very few hackers who would patrol around in cars to hack your -secured, but easy to break through... As to malware, of course it still exists but I don't think you are at risk for a personal attack. No one is specifically interested in nobodies living in the middle of nowhere. But yeah, everything can happen.
When you criticize the suites which pretend being able to fix every problem you may have, I am sure they are not perfect. But what would you use for a fast and easy result? for people who do not know enough about computers to fix them themselves without help? and for some of those "experts" who don't know much more? like some of the technicians at Staples, for instance.

Hello,
pls check my summary about disadvantages of open source software..Thank u all

1.Least competitive features
You may easily find popular backup software owns comprehensive features, such as backup& restore data, applications, settings and everything of whole PC, and support of popular operating system, and others. It means innovation is just what open source lacks.
2.Insufficient user experience
Three factors that lead software to success are feature, marketing, and public praise. Excellent software ALWAYS highlights user experience, especially UI, but less organization could pay attention to user experience for the open source.
3.Dependent technology
Current backup open source has its unique CHARACTER, such as the developer’s edition habit, and code selection. If there is no instruction from the developer, it is hard to public developers to understand it. Meanwhile, it also results in bad compatibility and less integration.
4.High maintenance cost
For repairing a bug, or changing some working process, you have to spend a lot of time to study many modules and modify many program interfaces.
Quote from: York on October 13, 2010, 12:41:45 AM

Hello,
pls check my summary about disadvantages of open source software..Thank u all

1.Least competitive features
You may easily find popular backup software owns comprehensive features, such as backup& restore data, applications, settings and everything of whole PC, and support of popular operating system, and others. It means innovation is just what open source lacks.
2.Insufficient user experience
Three factors that lead software to success are feature, marketing, and public praise. Excellent software always highlights user experience, especially UI, but less organization could pay attention to user experience for the open source.
3.Dependent technology
Current backup open source has its unique character, such as the developer’s edition habit, and code selection. If there is no instruction from the developer, it is hard to public developers to understand it. Meanwhile, it also results in bad compatibility and less integration.
4.High maintenance cost
For repairing a bug, or changing some working process, you have to spend a lot of time to study many modules and modify many program interfaces.

Balderdash...

Use an open source OS--they're flat better--as you can customize the computer to your liking legally.

Many individuals buy their own retail copies of Windows, for whatever reason

Please take the time to vote for your OS of choice or one that you know about. Try to come close to the options as much as you can--these options most likely won't cover *every* computer user--feel free to comment if you use Haiku or another OS if you want to. This poll is being used as I'm thinking of working on a Linux distribution--and I'd want to know who would use it or who to best model it for.

And lastly, please no bashing anyone because they use a different OS, or anything like that. Thanks. Quote from: agreimann on October 09, 2010, 10:32:08 AM

This poll is being used as I'm thinking of working on a Linux distribution--and I'd want to know who would use it or who to best model it for.

where can you learn enough about linux to be able to use it?

and how long would it take?

I'm afraid of the apparent complexity of the process.

I think you'll find this poll relatively unhelpful. Most people around here, and most computer people I know in general, use or are familiar multiple OSes.

I just installed Microsoft Office 2007 with Word, Publisher, Powerpoint, Exel etc and the layout is really confusing. I'm using it on my XP 2003 and as I SAID, the layout SEEMS really confusing and too new to me.

Is there some way to revert the layout or theme back to that of the older versions, such as 2003 or before?

Thanks.BUMP.

Please tell me if it's even possible x.xI think you may have a difficult time getting an answer to this because Office 2007 is quite new and few people have experience with it yet. But, I can tell you this. I saw a short DEMO of it at a COMPUTER users's group and I have had a chance to use Excel 2007 a bit. And, I believe the answer to your question is no.

During the demo, one of the general points made by the presenter was the major difference in toolbars and menu structure between Office 2007 previous versions and how that made the switch to it more difficult than the change between earlier versions. I'm sure she would have told us about a way to revert the layout or theme back to that of the older versions if it could be done. One Place to Check

Does anyone know of any software out there that enhances the general volume output of headphones/speakers?

I find myself returning a lot of headphones because they don't often reach high enough volumes.Check all your volume settings.
Apart from the main system volume, it is likely that each application has a volume control and the headphone/speaker port may also have a volume control.
Go to Control panel --> Sounds and Audio Devices and check the settings there.Quote from: Calum on April 03, 2007, 06:38:23 AM

Check all your volume settings.
Apart from the main system volume, it is likely that each application has a volume control and the headphone/speaker port may also have a volume control.
Go to Control panel --> Sounds and Audio Devices and check the settings there.

Timus ...... I'm curious about your not getting enough volume from your headset .......... Is it that you cant hear the sounds ? Perhaps you might wish to have you hearing tested, it's possible you have a wax buildup in your ears.

dl65

You need low impedence headphones to achieve higher volumes, but that is unlikely to be advisable. I suspect that most soundcards if pumped up to max on all mixers will generally produce a level of volume likely to cause permanent hearing loss.

Unless of course your soundcard is faulty, in which case you should change it...

. I've never had my ears checked out because frankly, I don't think my hearing is sub-par.

I was going through some of our programs that we don't use, DELETING them to make more ROOM, and it seems I may have accidentally deleted the program for our speakers. Now i can't get any sound. Is there anyway to retrieve this? Should I BUY new speakers? Am I just screwed? No . It's not the speakers...DLoad and run Everest Home to see what sound card/device you have and then travel to the manuf. site and DLoad and install the drivers for it.It sound no sound card was found. I'm not sure what this means...every machine has a sound device.BamaBoys....
If you are using Windows XP , and your confident that your machine is virus FREE, use the system restore feature and restore back to the day before you did the damage.
To use system restore, click Start/All Programs/Accessories/SystemTools/System restore.

Let us know how you make out.

dl65 Quote from: dl65 on March 31, 2007, 03:42:58 PM

BamaBoys....
If you are using Windows XP , and your confident that your machine is virus free, use the system restore feature and restore back to the day before you did the damage.
To use system restore, click Start/All Programs/Accessories/SystemTools/System restore.

Let us know how you make out.

dl65

Quote from: dl65 on March 31, 2007, 03:42:58 PM

BamaBoys....
If you are using Windows XP , and your confident that your machine is virus free, use the system restore feature and restore back to the day before you did the damage.
To use system restore, click Start/All Programs/Accessories/SystemTools/System restore.

Let us know how you make out.

dl65

"System Restore cannot be completed. No changes made to your computer."

Now what am I doing wrong?

EDIT: NVM. I got it working. Thanks guys.

My friend said he is a 'bad hacker' because he supposedly SET up a remote control with his friend with a progrm called CRY.
I then asked him if he knew what the term 'hacker'meant and...WELL....lets just say he got it WRONG.
I googled the program 'CRY' but I couldn't find anything but health organisations.
Does anyone know of such program?? And no i don't want that program myself. I have no purpose of it and i just want to prove my friend wrong

Thanks for any help.program could be FAR CRY,

hacking is not as easy as some people would like to think, but getting caught hacking is very easy, costly and dangerous.
Yeah, i watched the movie 'Hackers' and getting caught is so scary...OK, let's drop this.
Hacking is not messing up some guy's computer, try looking the WORD up before you use it.
If you want to find out what program it was, ask the guy who did it.
uesquebeathus, Far Cry is a game, not a remote control program.I know what hacker MEANS but my friend doesn't and yeah, far cry isn't a game. He just told me the program was called 'CRY' and now he's on vacation so no way to contact him......its our easter holiday now.....

I recently purchased HPC5180All In One printer,installed as per instruction,worked well for a while, and then all the print jobs were qued up!!!!!!!!!! No matter what I did nothing SEEMED to work.
1. Uninstalled the SOFT ware as per instruction, and reinstalled, the same problem.
2. checked in Devise Manager and there is an YELLOW Exclamation Mark On :

Sony memory card reader/writter clicked on it says Device cannot START code 10.
LocationUSB device USB\VID_054C&PID_021F\0000001...........
Could this be the problem, how can i RESOLVE this situation

Any help will be much appreciatedWitchDoctor ......Quote

checked in Devise Manager and there is an Yellow Exclamation Mark On :

I had a sudden major problem with a DOS program and couldn't access it, so I reinstalled the operating SYSTEM from the disc that came with the computer. Now I cannot access Peachtree Complete ACCOUNTING. I get a Btrieve error that says "Max file parameter of 20 &LT; 100. Please correct and restart" Any ideas of how to make the correction? The Dos program is now WORKING fine.What OS? If XP, did you get all the updates after reinstalling it? Do you have SP2? Did you install Peachtree before or after the Windows updates? Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling Peachtree?

You might also want to REGISTER @ http://www.peachtreeusers.com/.forums/ and post your issue there.

I have a older laptop with ntfs format 5 gig drive running xp profesional.
no partitions and unistalled most of the big programs, I have less than one gig of memory, how do I improve my free memory?? Tried fragging but not much help.
I am guessing maybe to reformat drive? pecos ....... Quote

I have less than one gig of memory, how do I improve my free memory?? Tried fragging but not much help.

I have downloaded a WHOLE site and I am trying to use firefox in offline mode to see it but it tries to read some links/IMAGES from online urls so I get MANY broken links.Any ideas how to FIX that?You will need to download those images and links too.
How did you download this site?The site is already downloaded to my hdd USING HTTrack .The problem is that when I go to the properties of an item other items have offline links and other have online links (I cleared cache too).Why is firefox (and other browsers that I tried) doing that?Thnx again!

The 30 day trial of F-Secure BlackLight has now finished and whilst the shortcut is still on my desk top I cannot FIND it in add/remove programs to uninstall it. Nor does it COME up on start, Programs. Any suggestions how to uninstall this program please?

Win XP Pro
Zone Alarm free
AVG Anti virus
Spyware Blaster
Spyware Guard
WinPatrol
CyberHawk
RemoveIt
Advance Windows Care
AdAwareOops! Just found the answer. Think I will disappear into a bottle of JD! Sorry for ANYONE's time that was wasted.Sometimes we're just that good.
What was the answer?"BlackLight is not installed in the normal sense. It is a simple executable file that is downloaded into your computer and it can be run by double-clicking on the file. There are no items in the "start"-menu or keys in the registry. "Uninstallation" of BlackLight simply means deleting the file. Location of the file is dependant on how you downloaded the file and which browser you used. If you downloaded the file with IE and chose "run", blbeta.exe is usually stored in "C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Temporary INTERNET Files".
Yes, should have checked their site first!Ah yes, I remember using it once now and it is just one file.
Glad you got it sorted anyway and thanks for posting back with the solution.

Dear friends,

this is my question: I have 3-4 old DVD and I want to use only some parts of them to create a new DVD. Maybe it SEEMS easy for you but I am not so able with the PC.

My OS is Win XP SP 2.
I have the following programs on my computer:
SoftPepper Video converter (to convert the old DVD files in a FORMAT that I can manage for ex. ".avi"),
Windows Movie Maker ( to work with the .avi files , cut, add, copy, paste and so on ),
Deep Burner to burn the final DVD when I have finished.
Is it CORRECT ?
Can you ,please, help me and suggest all the procedure step-by-step?

Thank you in advance and best regards.

BenedettoI don't think I understand what you are trying to do. Are you trying to write on a part of a used disc?
If that is what you are trying to do, I highly doubt it is possible because if you burn on the outside half of the disc and have old data on the inner half, usually all dvd players start reading the inner half. You will need to teach the burner and reader to read and write completly oppisite.two softwares you will need and they are free to download: Dvd Shrink 3.2 and decrypter43 (something like that, I found Anydvd is a simple and very good alternative)

Decrypter program used to break the copyright code if your old dvds are protected. This program normally runs in the background.

use "reauthor" mode in Dvd Shrink to choose "chapter" or "title" that you want to copy. You need to play with it to get used to it. SAVE all the parts that you want to keep onto your main hard drive. After you've done this, close and reopen dvd shrink again and use "reauthor" mode to add all the parts that you have coppied earlier to make a new dvd. Good luck! Play around with dvd Shrink it's a cool and free program OK, thank you, I found DVD Shrink 3.2 and it works very good.
It was just what I was trying to do.

Best regards

Benedetto

can you create a formula or macro that will take a range of cells and automatically insert page breaks after a number SEQUENCE changes...or do you have to do this MANUALLY Not absolutely sure but I doubt very much that can be done by a simple macro recorded with the macro recorder, or by some formula. If it can be done, it would probably REQUIRE some VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) coding to create a more complex macro. Perhaps one of these can help: http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=sfp&p=excel+page+breaks+formula

For an unknown reason Adobe Acrobat 7.09 has failed to run.

I have not been able to reinstall. Here is what I've done:

Attempted removal through control panel. Dialog box reports in can't be removed.

I tried to reinstall and during the process Windows (XP SP2) reports the error during removing applications. The folders have been removed and registry repair utilities report that errors have been repaired, yet when trying to reinstall Acrobat reports that I have a functional copy of the software installed and aborts.

Help!!!!See if this helps...
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=320310I read that FAQ and followed it without success. Running appwiz.cpl brought up the add/remove dialog where Acrobat Reader shows to be installed, but the change/remove icon is non-existent. When I went to the tree there were no folders for Adobe, either under Program Files or Application Data. I dropped to the cmd level and looked at the directories and Adobe isn't there.

Following that, I used the code that was generated when I attempted the install and searched the registry.

Installing Adobe Reader 7.0.9
The program features you selected are being installed.

Please wait while setup installs Adobe Reader 7.0.9. This may take several
minutes.

Removing applications
Status:
Application: {AC76BA86-7AD7-1033-7B44-A70700000002}, Command line: UPGRA...


Error 1714.The older version of Adobe Reader 7.0.9
cannot be removed. Contact your technical support
group.

I removed all references to the string, Adobe, and Acrobat, yet my attempt at reinstalling after defragging the registry and rebooting returns a message that I "already have a functional installation of the software and this install will abort".

I'm reluctant to go any deeper into the registry. I don't want to blow such a hole in it that Windows pukes. I just can't find the pointer to Adobe that is preventing a re-install.
Did you try all the suggestions at the Adobe site including using the Microsoft cleanup utility?
PERHAPS you will need to talk to Adobe about this.PROBLEM RESOLVED!!!!!

Here is the key. I've pasted the text of the display from the Windows Cleanup utility, before and after. When I first ran the util. there was NO indication that ANYTHING Adobe lived on my computer. On the LATEST run I took a chance that the first line was the clue. The version of Acrobat that I had previously run was version..."7.0.8". I closed my eyes and hit delete, rebooted and successfully installed version 7.0.9. My next STEP was to just forget it and say FoxIt!!

(All Users) [7.0.8]
(All Users) ANTS Loan CALCULATOR [1.0.2]
(All Users) Apple Software Update [1.0.2.1]

(All Users) Adobe Reader 7.0.9 [7.0.9]
(All Users) ANTS Loan Calculator [1.0.2]
(All Users) Apple Software Update [1.0.2.1]
Great work and you just reminded me of a Foxit update last week so I'd BETTER go and get it.

This is going to be my new Avatar, but I want it to be much bigger !

Didn't know that would remove Microsoft word... Am I screwed?? Or is there hope of retrieving it and all my documents from my Compac Presario Laptop and if there is hope HOW do I retrieve the DELETED program and all my microsoft word documents. PLEASE. Whitney If you can help I would be forever grateful. Thanks, Whit-

Edited by Dilbert. Reason: Your phone number is not necessary. POSTING it on a public forum is asking for phone calls you don't want. For your protection I removed it.Deleting MS Office would not normally delete your documents, unless you had ACTUALLY saved them in the same folder as the Office program files (unlikely). SIMPLY re-install office and all will be well.

If you do not own a copy of Office or cannot legitimately re-install, then consider using the free MS Office alternative, >OpenOffice.org<, which can open MS Office documents.

I have an older P-4 1.8G with 256mb & a 40G HD running Windows 98SE. Because of ONGOING problems, I need to reformat the HD & reinstall Windows 98SE. I will not upgrade this computer to Windows XP. My only concern is that, as of the summer of 2006, Microsoft no longer supports this operating system. Before I begin, I need to know if the patches for Windows 98 up to summer 2006 are still available for download.Check here...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/support/default.asp

Alan <>< Just in case you didnt already know:

If you are going to do a complete reformat, then I suggest this:
Make sure you have a good BOOTDISK, you will need it

www.bootdisk.com with the Windows 98 boot disk will be fine. The CD ROM DRIVE will be loaded as the R: drive

Once you get the disk working, and you restart your computer, do the format, and then use the boot disk to INSTALL 98SE with R:\setup.exe

But thats only if you dont have a special System Restore CD

I am looking for a portable picture holder that I can take with me when I go to Scotland on holiday. I have about 2500 pictures and I want to be able to download them on to a portable device and be able to plug into computers wherever I go. Does such a beat exist/A flash drive would do the trick. You can get a GB (1,024 MB) for about $20 USD these days. Either that, or a half-dozen CD's.You could also open a Photobucket or Flikr account (or both) and upload all your photos...you can then access them anywhere in the World you have web access except maybe China...Thanks GUYS for your help. I have thumb drives and external hard drives but I was hoping that there was a stand alone,battery/electric VIEWER that I could take with me as some of my friends do not have a computer.
auldmacYes, they are available.
You can plug your memory card in, and view the pictures on a screen integrated into the device, which will run on batteries.
However, these are pretty expensive for what they are.
Whereabouts are you in the world?If you have a DVD Burner, and a blank DVD, you should be able to put them on the DVD, and it should work with some DVD players, but its not guarinteed to work on all of them. Different region codes may cause problems.

Hi, I have just started to use OUTLOOK on my laptop and it works fine. I have tried to set it up on my main computer and there is a problem. The e-mail account is recieving e-mails and the in box stated the number of e-mails RECIEVED. However I can't open any folders and the main window panel displays. "Unable to display folder.couldnot complete operation. one or more parametersvalues are missing"

for the LIFE of me I can't figure out what's wrong. anyone help?

thanksYou don't say what version of Outlook you use. Anyway, TRY clicking on Help and do the Detect and Repair option.

Alan <><