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Solve : how do i run memtest?? |
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Answer» i RECENTLY assembled a PC to use for temporary until i can get the keyboard issue solved on my "new" computer. the PC is a 950mhz AMD duron, with 512mbs of PC133 SDRAM, Nvidia MX 100 32mb 64b AGP 4x GPU, 54x mitsumi CD rom drive, 20gb maxtor ATA100 HDD, D-link 54mb/s PCI wireless card, a promise ATA100 PCI to IDE controller to run the CD-ROM because the onboard IDE will not pick up any optical drive for some odd reason, and a 350w rexus PSU. the computer is running windows XP SP1, and is actually pretty stable aside from the random and unexplained crashes. i believe one of the 128mb sticks i have is BAD, i keep getting BSOD's. so, i downloaded memtest, however i havnt got a clue how to run it. anyone care to explain how exactly i run memtest?Put memtest on a floppy and boot from the floppy.And let it run for a few hours...any errors at all MEANS scrap the RAM.all i have is memtest.bin, rawrite.exe, and install.bat, when i put it on a floppy and attempt to boot from it it does nothing.Run the install.bat from your computer & have a FORMATTED floppy ready then boot from the floppy that memtest creates. |
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Solve : box with an "X" in it? |
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Answer» I am TRYING to download some dvd covers to PRINT,but in the WINDOW that they should be showing in all I get is a box with an "X" in it. what does that mean and how do I correct it.Going to need some more information. |
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Solve : How can I recover a file deleted from a USB flash drive?? |
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Answer» I was wondering if it is possible to recover a file that was deleted from a USB flash drive. A few DAYS ago, I carelessly deleted a microsoft word document from my Sandisk flash drive because I thought I didn't need it anymore. However, I realized I still needed the document but it was too LATE. I searched the web for undelete programs to recover my deleted document, but all the programs I used failed to recover the file. Interestingly, the programs recovered FILES that I deleted months ago, yet it did not find my document that I deleted just days ago. So now I am out of ideas and really desperate right now. Is there any way I can recover my file, or is it just impossible? Don't write to the USB disk anymore and google, download and install "PC Inspector". Quote from: Raptor on April 21, 2007, 12:30:06 PM Don't write to the USB disk anymore and google, download and install "PC Inspector". I installed and ran PC inspector, and it recovered files I deleted a few weeks ago but it didn't recover any files I deleted a few days ago. Do you know why the program won't recover RECENTLY deleted files?If the recycle bin is global (same setting for all drives) it might be in there. Also check in the hidden RECYCLED folder. You might get lucky.Quote from: windowsguy89 on April 21, 2007, 01:39:41 PM Quote from: Raptor on April 21, 2007, 12:30:06 PMDon't write to the USB disk anymore and google, download and install "PC Inspector". No, I can't tell. I'm guessing you didn't configure PC inspector properly, I find it to be quite a difficult tool but I know it is capable of recovering any file that you deleted under Windows OS. Try rerunning the scan for deleted files and try some of the other options too. Quote from: Raptor on April 21, 2007, 03:15:34 PM Quote from: windowsguy89 on April 21, 2007, 01:39:41 PMQuote from: Raptor on April 21, 2007, 12:30:06 PMDon't write to the USB disk anymore and google, download and install "PC Inspector". I ran the program several times again, but the program still won't recover the document I deleted a few days ago. Do you have any other suggestions?If PC Inspector didn't find it it's probably gone... Or Try Here...Wow, that was some massive re-quotage....Just in case you missed it the first time. |
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Solve : WinAVI Ipod/PSP/MP4/whatever you call it? |
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Answer» I don't get this. This too stopped working. Every time I try to convert a file to a MP4, it just won't do anything. The FPS rate stays at 0 and no progress gets made. It used to not be like this but something has gone wrong and I don't know what it is. I tried uninstalling, reinstalling and that don't WORK. I got the latest version of Quicktime and that too isn't working.What happened before this started? I already said it, I don't know how this started. I don't know what happened or anything.No you didn't, you said something had gone wrong. What happened before it started is a different question altogether. Uninstall the program, then reboot and clean all folders related to it, and use CCleaner to remove junk and registry entries related to it. Reboot again, then reinstall it. |
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Solve : office 2003. lost Word? |
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Answer» When i try to open Word, this message appears |
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Solve : rthdcpl.exe? |
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Answer» This COMES up when I log onto my computer. The system DLL user 32.dll was relocated in memory. the application will not run properly. The relocation occcurred because the DLL C:\WINDOWS\system 32\HHCTRL.OCX occupied an address range RESERVED for Windows system DLLs. The vendor supplying the DLL should be contacted for a NEW DLL. Thank you! That worked great. No message on start up anyway. Now, this isn't new, this was going on at the same time, when I shut down I get the message PTAWIA has encountered a problem and has to shut down. What is PTAWIA? What can I do with it? Un-install the Kodak Easyshare program...thanks for the info it helped alotYou're more than Welcome... Easyshare has it's share of problems...it lasted less than 2 days on my machine. For free alternatives check Here Kudo's to Rob Pomeroy.Got rid of Easy Share. thanks |
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Solve : Norton Activation?? |
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Answer» C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Cookies\index.datObject is lockedskipped I actually do have Windows Defender, Adaware, and Spybot and use them regularly.Good, good. Those are all very good programs to have. You also update them on a regular basis, right? Quote from: SpitefulKitty on April 18, 2007, 05:52:01 PM The Kaspersky scanner can detect them, but not remove them. So, I don't think it would be an option for me to use.This is why I had you disable System Restore. That should delete the files. You could gain access to the files and delete them yourself, but this is safer and easier. Quote from: SpitefulKitty on April 18, 2007, 05:52:01 PM I will do another scan with Kaspersky later on tonight and post the log.We'll be waiting. Oh, and you're quite welcome. It's our joy (or at least my joy) to help out others.I did another scan, and here are the results. Only one virus, and only one infected file. They both seem to be the same thing, which is the Norton file mentioned above. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT Thursday, April 19, 2007 1:24:49 AM Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600) Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.93.0 Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 19/04/2007 Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 299193 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scan Settings: Scan using the following antivirus database: extended Scan Archives: true Scan Mail Bases: true Scan Target - My Computer: A:\ C:\ D:\ E:\ Scan Statistics: Total number of scanned objects: 72097 Number of viruses found: 1 Number of infected objects: 1 Number of suspicious objects: 0 Duration of the scan process: 01:03:57 Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr1.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Support\MPLog-12062006-144516.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Common Client\Confid.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Common Client\Content.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Common Client\Privacy.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Common Client\Restrict.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Common Client\settings.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Common Client\WebHist.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\LiveUpdate\2007-04-18_Log.ALUSchedulerSvc.LiveUpdateObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\INDEX.DATObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\INDEX.DATObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temp\Cookies\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temp\History\History.IE5\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\INDEX.DATObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DATObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\GTek\GTUpdate\AUpdate\DellSupport\DSAgnt.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\GTek\GTUpdate\AUpdate\DellSupport\DSAgnt_GTActions.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\GTek\GTUpdate\AUpdate\DellSupport\gdql_d_DSAgnt.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\GTek\GTUpdate\AUpdate\DellSupport\glog.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\cert8.dbObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\history.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\key3.dbObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\parent.lockObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\search.sqliteObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\urlclassifier2.sqliteObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Cookies\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL\UserProfiles\All Users\cls\common.clsObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL OCP\AIM\Storage\All Users\localStorage\common.clsObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL OCP\AIM\Storage\data\hkenz\localStorage\common.clsObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Feeds Cache\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Defender\FileTracker\{7475F061-C989-4D9A-8C58-18556752C3CF}Object is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\Cache\_CACHE_001_Object is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\Cache\_CACHE_002_Object is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\Cache\_CACHE_003_Object is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\z3jd0jlz.default\Cache\_CACHE_MAP_Object is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012007041920070420\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\NTUSER.DATObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\ntuser.dat.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\McKenzie\UserData\index.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.datObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DATObject is lockedskipped C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOGObject is lockedskippedC:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AntiSpam\Log\Spam.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcrst.dllObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDALRT.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDCON.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDDBG.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDFW.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDIDS.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSYS.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPPolicy.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPStart.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPStop.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\AVApp.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\AVError.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\AVVirus.logObject is lockedskipped C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine\15790FB3.htmInfected: Exploit.HTML.IESlice.dskipped C:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabaseObject is lockedskipped C:\System Volume Information\_restore{202550A8-7A33-4BCA-9586-051D24DDBF8F}\RP1211\change.logObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.TxtObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.logObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.logObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CatRoot2\edb.logObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CatRoot2\tmp.edbObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\AppEvent.EvtObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\DEFAULTObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\DEFAULT.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\Internet.evtObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAMObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SecEvent.EvtObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SECURITYObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SECURITY.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWAREObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SysEvent.EvtObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEMObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.LOGObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\H323LOG.TXTObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\LogFiles\WUDF\WUDFTrace.etlObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTRObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM\Repository\FS\INDEX.MAPObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM\Repository\FS\MAPPING.VERObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM\Repository\FS\MAPPING1.MAPObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM\Repository\FS\MAPPING2.MAPObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATAObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.MAPObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.logObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.logObject is lockedskipped C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.logObject is lockedskipped Scan process completed. Alright, looks good. Like I said, that Norton file should be fine. Just something that Norton quarantined. You could, of COURSE, remove it if you're unsure about it. Other than that, I'd say you're good to go. Just make sure System Restore is turned on now. It looks like you've already done that, but I think I should say it anyway, just in case. Heh.Didn't this topic start out about how Norton wasn't activated (or something)? Weird. It's like the Simpsons.And not a single recipe either. The recipes were fun. Was it only the topic by goodnaturedog that had recipes, or were there more?Quote It's like the Simpsons.The simpsons sometimes start with one objective/quest/storyline and then it changes to a completely different objective/quest/storyline, like some posts throughout CHIn our defense, we stayed within the topic of viruses the whole time. No recipes or smite wars. |
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Solve : Media test failure.(on system startup.)? |
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Answer» I have a Toshiba Tecra M1 computer(1.6Ghz and 1024MB RAM) with Windows XP PROFESSIONAL (SP2). |
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Solve : I am already have this office insteld? |
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Answer» I am already have this office instald |
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Solve : Itunes and Vista? |
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Answer» Having just received my new laptop with Vista installed I FIND that I cannot install Itunes. Anyone out there to help or should I spend half and hour waiting for an Ipod tech.?? |
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Solve : Issue about CPU activity Logging Software?? |
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Answer» Hi , all I'm Robert. Process Monitor can do that for you. https://superuser.com/questions/453909/log-cpu-by-process-over-time |
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Solve : Can't update Windows 10 - 0x80070643? |
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Answer» 2019-01 Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057) - Error 0x80070643 It looks like Windows 10 KB4023057 has been re-released and the update appears to be causing unexpected issues on some machines. We have come across some isolated reports from Twitter and Reddit which revealed that Windows 10 KB4023057 installation failsDon't hold your breath. Sounds like you have a corrupted windows store. This would cause updates not to run. This happens a lot more often than you would think. FYI, I am a professional computer geek - I fix problems all day for users. I have seen this and fixed a corrupted windows store many times on Windows 10. There's a bunch of things i would try -- these steps take some time to run, all will help in fixing this problem. OPEN This Computer, right mouse click on the C: drive, choose properties. Run the Disk Cleanup. I suggest running it twice (depending on what version operating system you have you may only be able to run it once). First time I would run it to clean up general files. Once it's done run it again and let it clean up the System Files. Delete everything. It might take a real long time to run if you have never run a cleanup before. I would also reset Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is a key component of Windows, even if you don't use it as a browser. Open Internet Explorer, go to the Advanced Tab, click on Reset (at the bottom). I would also reset winsock and flush dns (these are NETWORK components). To do this: go to the start BUTTON, type command prompt, right mouse click on it and choose run as administrator, make sure to run as administrator, it will not work if you don't, then type: Type ipconfig /flushdns then press Enter. Type netsh winsock reset catalog then press Enter. Type netsh int ip reset reset.log then press Enter. Reboot. Test. If it still doesn't work. Again open command prompt as administrator. Type: sfc /scannow. This scans all your windows system files for corruption and REPAIRS them. This also will take some time. Reboot. Test. If it still doesn't work, run the windows 10 update troubleshoot utility. You should be able to find it if you search the computer for troubleshoot updates. Make sure to click on advanced (on the left I think) and make sure the option to repair automatically is checked. Reboot once it's done. Test again. If it still doesn't work. Try going to the start button and type wsreset, right-click the result and choose Run as administrator. Run all the test and reset everything. You might need to download/install from the app store, with all the versions of 10 I can't keep track of which ones have it and which ones have to go get it. This is the window store reset utility, fyi. Reboot. Test again. It should be working by now. |
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Solve : Getting Rid of Startup Programs and Identifying what NOT to get rid of? |
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Answer» I have ANYWHERE from 80 to 87 Processes going at any one time on my computer and it has slowed down my computer considerably. I assume that everything I have a Desktop ICON for is on the Startup. I have a Lenovo Ideacentre, 1 T hard drive, 6 GB RAM, Windows 7 Pro, 64 bit. There is very little space used on HD C. I found directions for stopping some of the programs from loading that I know are not essential, however, when I typed in "misconfig" at the Startup it went to a window that was not the one that it was supposed to go to in which one of the choices was STARTUP. Finally, I just typed in System Configuration at Startup and then it finally went to the correct window where I could click on the Startup tab and view the programs that were loading on startup. There were nowhere near the number of programs on the list that are listed as running Processes on the Task Manager. Programs like Amazon Music, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, 4K You Tube to MP3, Corel, The Print Shop, Epson Printer, Coupon Printer Service, Sony Camera and Flux, were not on the Startup List. I am somewhat mystified as to where these programs are RESIDING so that I can stop them from loading. I have at times done End Process on Task Manager, but some of them just load right back up again. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to get these programs to stop loading? Thank youQuote I assume that everything I have a Desktop Icon for is on the Startup Programs that are shown as desktop shortcuts are not necessarily "loaded" at system startup. A desktop shortcut is there for your convenience in case you want to run the programs without having to hunt for it in the Start menu. The most common cause of slow response is from Hard Drive FRAGMENTATION and lack of free space. Here is an article from the CH archives: My computer is running slow, what steps can I do to fix it? Maybe that might help. Use Autoruns to temporarily or permanently stop processes from loading. You can Google any process with which you are not familiar before unchecking it: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns Thank you, Allan, for your suggestion, however, not being a really savvy computer person, I was totally lost by the second paragraph. I had just assumed that when I finally found where all the startup programs were listed that the ones I didn't want to load on startup would be listed there, but they weren't. Very few were on the list, yet I have over 80 that are listed on the Task Manager. My physical Memory use was way up in the 60+%. Quite by accident, I ran across a suggestion to use a Flash Drive to take on some of the overload from the RAM on my computer. It is a program called ReadyBoost and I had a 128GB Flash Drive that I plugged into a USB port and it did drop the Physical Memory usage down to 40-50% and the computer did speed up somewhat. The Disk Defrag was at 2%, and I use CCleaner at least 2X a week, Malwarebytes nearly every day, SpywareBlaster 2X a week, and I run a Norton Full Scan about every other night. I do try to keep my computer running healthy within my limited knowledge parameters. 1) Did you download autoruns and look at the various startup items? 2) Please post a screenshot of the processes tab in task manager.For whatever reason, I could not do a screenshot so I did a Snipit file instead. The list is so long I had to do it in 2 files.Here is the First Task Manger fileIf you click on the USER NAME heading at the top, it will sort by Owner and System. The one's you are interested in are the processes loaded by the OWNER (you) and they mostly seem to be related to Real Player and Amazon Music (plus the others you mentioned above). Assuming you want to keep those two apps or services, you'll need to look in their settings for how they load or what they load at startup. And as my previous post SUGGESTED, you can use Autoruns and look for those specific processes and uncheck them if you want to. If you don't need them, go to Programs & Features and uninstall the associated apps. BTW, why do you assume these processes are slowing your system? You should keep in mind that the more physical memory (ram) your system uses, the more efficiently it is running. The old adage is: "unused ram is wasted ram". If your system is not performing as you would like or expect, please tell us EXACTLY what is slow and we'll see if we can figure out where the problem is.I would suggest doing a few things: First, click on the start button and type: task scheduler. It might take a minute to open. Then click on Task Scheduler Library (the top folder not a sub folder). This will show all the Tasks or Processes that run. On the right side of this window, where the list is - delete all. DO NOT remove the sub folder or the items in them on left side. Close the window. Second, click the start button and type msconfig. This shows everything that runs on your machine. Click on the startup tab. In windows 10 it will redirect you to the task manager, startup tab. This everything that automatically starts when your computer starts up. VERY CAREFULLY go through what's in here. Whatever you uncheck, when you reboot, won't run automatically. DO NOT uncheck any microsoft processes or drivers. 3rd party programs can be unchecked. But again be very careful what you uncheck here. Also look in the processes tab, click hide microsoft processes. Also be very careful here. Anything you uncheck will not run the next time you reboot. You can also download and install something like WhySoSlow -- https://www.resplendence.com/whysoslow which can help you pinpoint any further trouble. It helps analyze any problems and I would also let it look at the event viewer and see what is happening there. I would also suggest to make sure you're computer is up to date with latest drivers - both windows and drivers. Driver updates are always best to get from the manufacturer not Microsoft. A lot of manufacturers have their own update utility (Dell has a great one - Dell Command Update). |
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Solve : batch function - need to add filename at the end of each paragraph? |
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Answer» Hi, I have a bunch of text files I need to add the filename at the end of each paragraph to. There's a lot of paragraphs in each file. Ideally it would have a dash, space, then the filename (without extension) so it would LOOK something LIKE this: line with text - filename The Office suite of applications has a rich set of features. There are many different ways to author, format, and manipulate documents, email, databases, forms, spreadsheets, and presentations. The great power of VBA programming in Office is that nearly every operation that you can perform with a mouse, keyboard, or a dialog box can also be done by using VBA. Further, if it can be done once with VBA, it can be done just as easily a hundred times. (In fact, the automation of repetitive tasks is one of the most common uses of VBA in Office.) It may take yu some time to learn it, but after that you can do things much faster and better that using batch programs. VBA is also found in Office Suites from other software companies. It is the de facto standard for programming in Office STUFF. Or, yu could learn Python. Of course, you can do it in DOS batch. If you wish, somebody will be here shortly to help you. But be prepared to make a very clear definition of your task.We need more details of the "text file" format. Is each line terminated with an LF or CR+LF, or is each "paragraph" one long (wrapped) line? Is the marker for end-of-paragraph a blank line? Quote I need to add the filename at the end of each paragraphQuote it would look something like this: line with text - filename Do you mean you want the text appended to the last line of each paragraph, like this? Here is the input plain text (called HGWells.txt) Filby became pensive. "Clearly," the Time Traveller proceeded, "any real body must have extension in _four_ directions: it must have Length, Breadth, Thickness, and - Duration. But through a natural infirmity of the flesh, which I will explain to you in a moment, we incline to overlook this fact. There are really four dimensions, three which we call the three planes of Space, and a fourth, Time. There is, however, a tendency to draw an unreal distinction between the former three dimensions and the latter, because it happens that our consciousness moves intermittently in one direction along the latter from the beginning to the end of our lives." "That," said a very young man, making spasmodic efforts to relight his cigar over the lamp; "that . . . very clear indeed." "Now, it is very remarkable that this is so extensively overlooked," continued the Time Traveller, with a slight accession of cheerfulness. "Really this is what is meant by the Fourth Dimension, though some people who talk about the Fourth Dimension do not know they mean it. It is only another way of looking at Time. _There is no difference between Time and any of the three dimensions of Space except that our consciousness moves along it_. But some foolish people have got hold of the wrong side of that idea. You have all heard what they have to say about this Fourth Dimension?" Do you want the output text to be like this? Filby became pensive. "Clearly," the Time Traveller proceeded, "any real body must have extension in _four_ directions: it must have Length, Breadth, Thickness, and - Duration. But through a natural infirmity of the flesh, which I will explain to you in a moment, we incline to overlook this fact. There are really four dimensions, three which we call the three planes of Space, and a fourth, Time. There is, however, a tendency to draw an unreal distinction between the former three dimensions and the latter, because it happens that our consciousness moves intermittently in one direction along the latter from the beginning to the end of our lives." - HGWells "That," said a very young man, making spasmodic efforts to relight his cigar over the lamp; "that . . . very clear indeed." - HGWells "Now, it is very remarkable that this is so extensively overlooked," continued the Time Traveller, with a slight accession of cheerfulness. "Really this is what is meant by the Fourth Dimension, though some people who talk about the Fourth Dimension do not know they mean it. It is only another way of looking at Time. _There is no difference between Time and any of the three dimensions of Space except that our consciousness moves along it_. But some foolish people have got hold of the wrong side of that idea. You have all heard what they have to say about this Fourth Dimension?" - HGWells Yes, let me give you examples. The text currently looks like this: Website 1 - www.website1.com Website 2 - www.website2.com Website 3 - www.website3.com I would like it to look like this: Website 1 - www.website1.com - filename 1 Website 2 - www.website2.com - filename 2 Website 3 - www.website3.com - filename 3 (without the extension if possible, but if that's not possible I can live with the extension) They are regular paragraphs with regular paragraph markings. There's only 1 regular line in-between each one. Nothing fancy at all. Thank you!!! Those are not paragraphs; they are lines. |
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Solve : Media Player 10 no tools? |
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Answer» Every time media player 10 starts sound is at lowest level. There is to be a tools menu I believe but I can not find none. Also FOUND "The tools OPTION is available on the menu bar, but by default it is not shown in Windows Media Player. You need to go to the player library to start the process. When you reach the player library section, locate the “Organize” icon and search for “Layout.” From “Layout,” click on “Show Menu Bar.” That’s all there is to it. With tools you can customize your media player to perform in a way that works for you. You can add, delete or change information and control all the DATA that is included in your media players’ library." can't find player library or no tools in it.Hi! Maybe this help you!? |
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Solve : Computer freezes when connected to the internet.? |
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Answer» Hi this is really interesting, Sorry I got FIXATED on the internet causing the lockup and Patio was right about it being anytime. |
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Solve : Add server-side certificate on Windows? |
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Answer» I imported a P12 certificate file to system on Windows 7, on which a Tomcat WEBAPP is running. I try to retrieve certificate with following code: |
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Solve : Citrix causing problems with Outlook .... need to know how to resolve? |
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Answer» Can anyone help? I have done the system restore (to factory restore) and reloaded everything (initially without Citrix to test if system works fine). To my dismay it does not! Still the same problem. Subsequently have loaded citrix back on.Can you laborate? You formatted the hard drive and reinstalled Windows. Is the right? And then, you re-created the three user accounts? And, Outlook behaved the same way? |
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Solve : Web application vulnerabilities? |
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Answer» Hello |
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Solve : Word shutdown/file loss. HELP!? |
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Answer» Hey guys, |
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Solve : Problem with my Intel(R) Desktop Control Center? |
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Answer» HI im Evilcyborg and i have a problem with my Intel(R) Desktop Control Center i dont no why, i tryed to unistalled and installed the PROGRAM lots of times but continues with the same error. this is the error [old attachment deleted by admin]and this program i got is the CORRECT ONE for my mboardWhat does Windows error log say? What machine is this going into and what version of the software/drivers might it be ? ?GOSH, Patio, is your ESP fading? Now you want details about the hardware involved? Sheesh.This all started when Miss Cleo broke up with Raptor, unfortunately... |
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Solve : GIF Image Trasbparancy. Use whitem bit black.? |
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Answer» I have had this issue for years. I must be ignorant about GIF transparency. I set white as the transparency color and then somehow it goes to BLACK. |
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Solve : Photoshop Contrast - Please help? |
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Answer» Hi, Witch OS do you use?It doesn't matter what OS it is, Photoshop as an executable has the same action for contrast on all OS's, because the program itself doesn't change. As for an equation for the contrast, I don't know exactly, and I think you might struggle to find one, but what it does is average out the total of all the greyscale shades (as if your image was in grayscale), and then gradually applies the grey total to the colour image you are lowering the contrast of. Effectively you could do the same thing by creating a layer of the average grey above that layer, and then adjusting the opacity. 1% opacity = -1 contrast, 70% opacity = -70 contrast, etc. Hope that helps.Thanks for the replies. That's exactly what I needed to know. GillNo problems, glad it helped. |
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Solve : Slow Windows load even with SSD? |
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Answer» Some 2 or 3 weeks ago I started having this problem. The Windows loading screen, which did not take 5 seconds before, now takes several minutes. Once logged in to OS, everything works fine. |
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Solve : No Video Player? |
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Answer» Craziest thing with my new S8+, I have no video PLAYER. Only after moving old videos over from old phone I find them under downloads and can WATCH them. I hit my open apps button and it shows its the video player but it's nowhere to be found. Where's the rascal hiding? It's not in GALLERY EITHER. |
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Solve : Embarrassing . . . can't get Photoshop text to work . . . .? |
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Answer» My text tool for CS2 has gone on strike. When I click where i want to PUT text, the cursor turns into a small solid dark box. I type but no text appears EXCEPT it renames the layer with whatever I am typing. Layer is on top and not locked. It must be somewhere set in my preferences because it only does this on my home version; not when I'm using CS2 somewhere else. Please HELP!Have you checked Photoshops website for a solution? |
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Solve : Ms Office Enterprise 2007 and Win 10 Update problem? |
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Answer» Hi to thank you for allowing me to post here,I am having a problem with Office 2007 |
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Solve : OSX and DOS together on single disk and working!? |
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Answer» Hi! |
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Solve : Visual Studio 6 installation failed - now impossible to start it again? |
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Answer» Hi! Clean Up Previous Attempts Maybe that might help. Quote Visual Studio 6 To clarify- mostly as it might help with any google searches on the issue- the product which included Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0, Visual FoxPro 6.0, Visual Interdev 6.0, And Visual J++ 6.0 is called "Visual Studio 98". Quote and used VS6Installer to install Visual Studio 6. You'd PROBABLY want to contact the person who made this AFTERMARKET utility. I'm not entirely SURE why it exists- Visual Studio 98 INSTALLS just fine on Windows 10 with the included setup program when run as admin. Have you tried that? Thank you for link. VS6Installer is tool to help installing VS6 on Windows 10 - nothing more. I try link from you and willl report. Miro |
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Solve : JavaScript Troubles? |
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Answer» I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/MMX Computer and use Windows 98. I was trying to access a web site and saw this error message: "ERROR! JAVASCRIPT is required to use this site!" I then downloaded and installed JRE (Java Runtime Environment), Version 6, Update 1. I EVEN customized my Security Settings to enable Java Scripting but I'm still seeing that error message when I try to access that web site. I know JavaScript is on my system because I see the Java coffee icon in my Control Panel. What do I do to be able to use JavaScript so I can access certain web pages? COULD I have missed a step in the download/installation? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. |
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Solve : i bet im gettting on ur nervers with all these stupid questions? |
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Answer» i no i sound like a retard wen i ask these really stupid questions, but im having sum trouble with a batch file. anyways, im taking online lessons for batch files a this site called allenware.com. it is set up to teach batch files for windows 95/98/NT, and of coruse my os is xp, anyways for lesson 3 is TALKING about the errorlevel, and since its set up for 95-NT, its differnent on my computer. since its different, they have a downloadable lesson that sends a batchfile called rcode, all it does is MAKE an easyer way to the errorlevel, but in the lesson that comes with it, it says i have to type rcode choice, it will show the errorlevel but then it says that it could not find choice. |
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Solve : A Quck MP4 toMP3 converter?? |
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Answer» Instead of searching Google, I thunk it would be easier to just ask. |
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Solve : internt downlode manger not working? |
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Answer» The Internet is limited in our country so I want a PROGRAM that allows me to DOWNLOAD a certain AMOUNT of DATA |
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Solve : keyboard works until operating system loads? |
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Answer» I have had this problem for a few months. I have a toshiba satellite a45-s150 and I am using windows xp pro. When I first turn on the laptop I am able to input the hard disk password. After that my keyboard will only type a few keys...f - find, h - history, m - enter key, etc. I reistalled windows a few times, CLEAN installation, and since the keyboard doesn't work this was a problem. I kept pushing keys until I finally got the windows install started. The product key would not type so I went back to the languages menu and added dyvork and them removed dyvork and my keyboard let me type the product key...... but after windows was installed and loaded the keyboard still will not work, even if I go to control panel and REPEAT the steps i just mentioned. I finally downloaded a virtual keyboard called IMG My T-Touch. For whatever reason if I open this program my keyboard works perfectly FINE. But I only download the demo copy and now I have to open this program in safe mode for the keyboard to work. Otherwise every few letters I have to reopen T-Touch and it is very frustrating. Does anyone know what I need to do to fix this? I am pretty much ready to throw this laptop out the window.. Please help!At some point, you configured the laptop to work with the wrong SET of keys. I suggest you read the manual. |
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Solve : html qeustion? |
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Answer» how would you LET your USERS cast a vote and have the info forwrded to an email or sourceYou REALLY don't want to do that with HTML. |
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Solve : Migrating to Outlook Express? |
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Answer» I'd like to migrate my email to Outlook Express but I don't KNOW how to get there from the email program I'm currently using which is Thunderbird. I can't find any options that allow importing email and address books from that program. Can anyone tell me how I MIGHT go about this?Beats me why you WOULD want to do this, but here's how it can be done: |
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Solve : Outlook2003 keeps sending sent messages, also tries to send something I dont see? |
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Answer» I am running WinXP SP2, Office 2003 with Outlook 2003. I am the only user and I run under full administrator rights. First part : When I send an email, sometimes it stays in the "emails to be sent" folder and keeps being sent until I delete it.Outlook has no "emails to be sent" folder unless you created it. It does have an Outbox folder. Do you mean the Outbox? If you go to Tools, Options, Mail SETUP, is the box for "Send immediately when connected" checked?Are these just text mails or large files with attachments?It may fail to send them and is waiting for you to fix the problem but it'll keep RETRYING.. How about some error logs? The light grows dimmer... |
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Solve : Bootable Diagnostic Software?? |
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Answer» I am trying to FIND software that can be booted off of live from a USB stick or CD that can give details about different hardware devices in the system without talking the times it TAKES to bring up LINUX and has a simple interface. Is there any bootable tool that does this? Love to know!Where have you been? Hiding under a rock? |
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Solve : Indexing software? |
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Answer» I would like to find some software that RUNS on the Windows that indexes internet web PAGES. |
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Solve : which box should i tick in msconfig to turn on device manager?? |
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Answer» My computer is having a problem and we have un ticked most items in services and startup within msconfig...we WISH to access DEVICE manager without turning on everything. can someone please advise which box or boxes to tick....thanks in advance.....You can not access the device manager from msconfig.exe. Accessing device manager with not TURN on anything. You can access it by right CLICKING on My Computer and selecting Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button.Same MACHINE ? ? |
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Solve : what to delete or not? |
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Answer» In control PANEL programs & features ; so full of STUFF, what to delete or keep ? Not even sure what some of it is ! And AVG-I deleted this program, yet it seems to be here yet. How do you get rid of any program that doesn't seem to LEAVE ?1) Unless your hd is full (or close to full), there is no need to uninstall anything. |
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Solve : Publisher printing error? |
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Answer» Every time I try to print a particular Publisher file, I get a blue screen with: PCL XL Error; Subsystem: I/O; Error InputReadError; Operator: EndPage. Then my computer automatically RESTARTS. I am desperate for help! I need this every WEEK, and it did not start until my Windows 10 computer updated. Anybody?? I have tried everything. OH - this file will print on my small desk printer, but not on our big printer. That sounds like an upcoming HDD failure to me... |
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Solve : Mozzila Firefox> Favorites? |
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Answer» I can easily find the Favorites file in Microsoft IE, but not in FIREFOX. Knows anyone where is it hidden?? There are no favourites in Mozilla Firefox, however, there are bookmarks. They should be LOCATED in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\profilenameAnd they will be called bookmarks.html too.Click on Bookmarks in the main MENU at the top of the BROWSER page...Quote Favorites fileSeemed to me that they were asking where the bookmarks file was, rather than where to find the bookmarks themselves.I'll tell what I did: Under menu > bookmarks > Organize > file > export, I made a copy (bookmarks.html) in a file and sent a shortcut to the desktop. Why not just view them the regular way, from the browser menu?Firefox can inport your IE favorites, making them available from the bookmarks tab. |
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Solve : Help withAudacity to split track in two.? |
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Answer» I forgot how to use Audacity. |
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Solve : Computer kicking me off internet after 10 minutes - latest of many problems? |
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Answer» I have a three year old Compaq Presario and a cable modem. For about a year now, every time I start the computer, an error message reads: “Invalid BackWeb Application Id “1940576””. This has never really been an issue, but it might have SOMETHING to do with the numerous problems I’ve been having recently. About a week ago, I noticed my graphics “flip”, i.e. all the graphics would turn into the safe mode format for a second, and then they would flip back to the normal format. Also, the sound on my computer would randomly stop working. All this would go away after rebooting, only to return later in my session. I downloaded those MICROSOFT Updates and installed Norton Antivirus. After those two operations, my computer went into a reboot loop, requiring a trip into Best Buy, where they told me that I did not have a virus and that it was probably a software problem, requiring 120 dollars worth of investigating and possibly a wipe of the hard drive. I promptly said goodbye and tried fixing it on my own. My computer was no longer in a reboot loop, so I did a system restore (getting rid of Norton in the process) and a defragment of both the C and D drives. I also re-installed the Microsoft Updates. Then my latest problems came up. I no longer have sound problems, but a few minutes into my session, I GET an error message (besides the one mentioned earlier), saying: “Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close.” Also, my computer kicks me off the internet 10 minutes into my session. A reboot cures this, only to kick me off the internet after ANOTHER 10 minutes. |
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Solve : Rules Wizard Not Always Workingin Outlook 2002? |
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Answer» I have recently decided to add my wife's email account to our Outlook 2002. She was using Outlook Express before this. I set up multiple inbox folders; one for each e-mail account. Then, I used the Rules Wizard to send emails to the different folders, depending on who they were sent to. |
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Solve : Clone disk with Norton Ghost 9? |
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Answer» I'm trying to clone my laptops drive to a LARGER drive connected VIA USB. Using the "Copy drive" option in Ghost 9.0. Everything seems to be ok on the new drive until I'm trying to log in. The MESSAGE "Loading personal settings" comes up directly followed by "Logging out" and I'm logged out. Can not log in on any account or in fail safe mode. The OS on my laptop is XP professional, SP2, fully updated. |
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Solve : ActiveX component can’t create object runtime error 429? |
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Answer» I'm used to answering questions here and not usually asking them, but this one really has me stumped. And I am ready to accept that this program just won't run on Windows 10. I get the same error in XP Mode. That's a Win XP with SP3 VM. This runs on a Win XP SP2 VM, is there potentially something in SP3 that would have caused this to occur krogerfeedback? Or is it just a fact of it being XP Mode?[/u] hey there, please help me resolve this error. provide any relevant solution. You said in an earlier post that your code runs on one machine and not another. You will need to have what ever oracle package is installed on the working machine, whether this be an oracle client or drivers.Quote from: Kenny521 on March 21, 2019, 10:48:58 PM You said in an earlier post that your code runs on one machine and not another vivavideomaker. Any suggestion? |
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Solve : Disk Cloning software? |
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Answer» For what it is worth.... BACK In Time is a backup application for Linux. It has versions that INTEGRATE favorably in GNOME and KDE SC 4 and is available directly from the REPOSITORIES of many Linux distributions. Released under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), it is free software.Back In Time is available in UBUNTU’s Software Center. |
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Solve : Need help with HP Notebook PC? |
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Answer» So, my sister wanted me to fix her HP notebook laptop. It was Windows 10. I can't fix it. It started as not able to click on the ICONS, or access the START menu. I tried to do a restore, (maybe it was an update) didn't work, among other things under the troubleshoot menu. Nothing was working, it KEPT saying "failed." So as a last resort, I tried to reset the PC. Still said it failed, so everything was as the same. Suddenly, I got a black screen saying "boot device not found lease install an operating system on your hard drive." |
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