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I previously, used this key an copy of XP with this machine.  Thing is that when I enter the key its not accepting it, Im entering it correctly.  This is the second time I ever used it.  I know this is really stupid but, it wont accept the keyYou can not re-use activation KEYS unless approved by Microsoft and you can contact them with the phone number that should be on the screen when the activation is rejected.

It is also against forum rules to ask or help in these matters. Even if you bought they key, reusing it is makes it a pirated key. You have to take it up with Microsoft.

1-866-PCSAFETY (1-866-727-2338). This phone number is available 24 hours a day for the U.S. and Canada. Quote from: Ryuk on June 22, 2012, 06:09:21 PM

I previously, used this key an copy of XP with this machine.  Thing is that when I enter the key its not accepting it, Im entering it correctly.  This is the second time I ever used it.  I know this is really stupid but, it wont accept the key

You have to take it up with Microsoft.

1-866-PCSAFETY (1-866-727-2338). This phone number is available 24 hours a day for the U.S. and Canada.

this is the fourth time I would be

I have a yahoo account that I do my primary socializing from.  Thing is though my spam filter is on an everything I still get a lot of spam in my inbox an friend request from the chat.  I know that the filter cant block everything but, this is crazyyahoomail is worest email account ever. I personally using gmail. its safe and smart, spam filter is very good musch better then yahoomail. also you can TRY gmx email service thats always awesome one.Who is your ISP?  Don't they provide email accounts to their clients?Is there anything I can do?  Im getting LIKE six chat requests a day from random people that I think is just the same person.I have a Yahoo mail account but don't use it much.  But, chat is simply not part of my experience with Yahoo mail.  I have Yahoo Messenger installed but it works independently of Yahoo mail.  So, I can't advise you on the "chat" problem you describe.  Perhaps SOMEONE else can chime in here on this issue.

According to computer SCIENCE, the software could be divided  into TWO CATEGORIES,application software and SYSTEM software,then could DATA be divided into application data and system data ?

no

yesperhapsI don't know...actually ALL the above are correct==the devil made me do it.truenorth

I have a software program, NATIONAL Geographics Hand Held Birds.  I purchased it several years ago with a package deal including a PalmOne Tungsten-T4.  It is a .prc based program.  It operates fine on the PalmONe instrument.  My problem with the device is that it is too large to fit into my iMainGo2 amplifier which accomodates an IPHONE, an iPod or any of Verizons's and ATT's phones.  I have a Verizon Samsung Illusion.  I do not have an Apple based phone.  I am desirous of obtaining a means of converting the .prc software to a mp3 or wav program, or any program which can be read by a Windows based system.  I also have that same program published in an .ipa format which can be read by iPhone, iPod or iPad - but not recognized by Windows.  Does anyone KNOW if there is a method whereby .ipa can be converted?  It seems to me that if the video is there and the sound is there that it can be converted into some program which can be recognized by Windows.   Please help.  You can respond publicly and/or privately.

Thank you,

Harry Roach
[email protected]

PRC files are either ebooks or Palm document files. If there are parts contained within, such as images or audio, they are not easily removed. There are converters out there that will convert PRC to PDF or other document formats. Search for them.

IPA files are Palm executables, programs written specifically for Palm devices. Even if you were ABLE to convert them, they probably wouldn't RUN properly on the hardware of non-Palm devices.

Morning.i want to take photos' with my mobile phone,then transfer them to my computer.i have been told i can buy a sim card reader.that i put my sim card in .
then transfer to my computer.but i have just read that the sim cards do not store photo's. so this wont' work .i am confused can anybody help.1) Depending on your phone you should be able to just connect it to your computer via usb and transfer the photos.

2) ALSO depending on your phone, you may be able to move the photos from internal memory to the sim card.Thanks ALan i will try it out.no additional data torage? like smartcard, mmc card, m2 card or any type of memory stick? or u said your phone is build in memory only. no additional or add on memory card? if that the case, old phone have infra red u can check u phone or just put your model n brand here.. will look in net for spec.. if u happen to have infrared, then u just need an irda device or infra red device that can synchronize your phone with your PC. then nowdays phone also have ready bluetooth, so same also, just need bluetooth device n program to synchronize the PC n phone. so need more info about your phone like brand n model. then we will help u better to solve this outThanks Badia nila.my phone is a Nokia 2220 slide (not expensive ) but suites my needs.that tricky... i see the info on web.. Quote

Nokia 2220 is equipped with TFT display with a resolution 160×128 pixel, 0.3-megapixel camera, 10 MB of internal memory, FM tuner, and an Opera Mini web browser. It also supports MP3 ringtones. This phone has not features memory card slot, email CLIENT, and Java support.

2) Also depending on your phone, you may be able to move the photos from internal memory to the sim card.

Simcards do not store data. Phone numbers "stored" to a simcard are actually saved to the mobile provider's network. I don't know of any mobile provider that will store your pictures through the simcard.

i have a facebook business account with my soon to be ex WIFE who has changed the pass words and keeps posting rude STUFF, i just want to know how to remove myself from that page. called facebook and they sent me to india...please help!!They are the only ones that can resolve this...

How was India BTW ? ?You might find help at http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=178608028874393&ref=hcnav

I KNOW people have been successful getting things they wanted off other phones USEING this software.  I have mine PAIRED via BLUETOOTH an set it for that port.  However, its not able to see my phone.  Bitpim is the software useing a Motoral W418G STRAIGHT Talk on a Windows XP Pro Machine

I just now saw this in my EBAY inbox
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Dear geek9pm,
We're WRITING to let you know about updates to the eBay Buyer Protection Policy and the Funds Availability program.
The updated eBay Buyer Protection Policy goes into effect on JUNE 19, 2012:
    A provision has been added stipulating that in some cases we may refund part of the cost of an item to the buyer, and receive reimbursement from the seller, to cover differences between the item described and the item actually received, such as items received with small parts missing or minor repairs needed. Buyers may be asked to provide written proof from an authorized third party detailing the cost of such repairs. In these cases, we will not require the buyer to return the item to the seller......

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/user-agreement.html

Have a GREAT One...Thanks patio. Happy Birthday Title corrected....Ooooops !

          MAY your special day be one of TOTAL sublime bliss,Happy Birthday,truenorth

I have a Motoral W418G Straight Talk.  THING is that there are SMS MESSAGES that I want to save off my phone.  I just recently got a USB Adapter cable for it.  Im not sure what to really doYou already have a thread on this QUESTION. Please do not create MULTIPLE threads on the same topic. I'm LOCKING this one.

Can't download Google Chrome because site  says that my version of Internet EXPLORER is "unsupported" What does this mean?
ALSO, my "C" hard-disk is showing filled, whilst my "D" disc has the full complement of space available. Can I change over to "D" and how?
From my post you will have gathered that I am a complete novice with computers. Please be patient with me.  Thanks. QUOTE from: kitosdad on June 08, 2012, 10:15:02 AM

Can't download Google Chrome because site  says that my version of Internet Explorer is "unsupported" What does this mean?

Also, my "C" hard-disk is showing filled, whilst my "D" disc has the full complement of space available. Can I change over to "D" and how?

Gateway 2.4 40HDD 504RAM SP3

What are the basic requirements for running movies on sites like HULU?  Is there a minumum processor SPEED, minimum hard DRIVE size or minimum memory size (RAM)?  It seems like my BACK up computer can't  play on HULU or YOUTUBE without PICTURE and sound not being in sync.  Thanks More RAM...
Also it may be your web connectionHello again!  Since it was my back up computer I was willing to put up with a little GRIEF.  It is so old, slow and small I have decided to upgrade it with an used eBay computer. 
Gateway P4 3.4GHZ 160GB HDD 1GB RAM.  I hope that will fix my "More RAM" problem.  My jerky playback should be a thing of the past!  Thank you for sharing your experience with me.!

Not exactly news, but it is a possible breakthrough taht can speed up the Great White Space Wi-Fi.
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0405/FCC-12-36A1.pdf

The PDF document shows these are proposed rule changes. No word yet when and if the FCC will really do it. If they do, it could help make the promise a reality.

BTW: If you have not heard, about five years ago the FCC said that unused UHF TV channels in the USA could be used to expand the coverage of Wi-Fi hots spots. without a LICENSE. At that time the RULES were very tough. (IMHO)
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  ...The TV bands consist of six-megahertz channels designated 2 to 51 in four bands of frequencies in the VHF and UHF regions of the radio spectrum (54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, and 470-698 MHz). ... Fixed devices MUST incorporate a geo-location capability and a means to access a database  that provides a list of available TV channels ...must contact a database to obtain a channel list before operating and re-check the database at least once daily.]
...The TV bands consist of six-megahertz channels designated 2 to 51 in four bands of frequencies in the VHF and UHF regions of the radio spectrum (54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, and 470-698 MHz). ... Fixed devices must incorporate a geo-location capability and a means to access a database  that provides a list of available TV channels ...must contact a database to obtain a channel list before operating and re-check the database at least once daily.

Eliminated the requirement that TV bands devices that incorporate geo-location and databas access must also listen (sense) to detect the signals of TV stations and low power auxiliary service stations (wireless MICROPHONES).
As part of that change, the COMMISSION also revithe rules in several respects to reflect use of that method as the only means for determining
channel availability.... to verify their operating location at regular time intervals.

Fixed devices are permitted to operate with up to one watt transmitter power output and may use an  antenna that provides up to 6 dBi of gain.

just wonder how many of operating system that exist from old days of pc TILL now.
the one i know is windows of all kind from 95 to win7. so any info of what the full list of operating system that exist n for what cause. i know there are several right, fro home user, SERVER an such. so will someone tell me with a little detail n spec of it or any link to it. thankHere's a link for you

http://www.google.com/search?num=50&hl=en&q=list+of+operating+systems
wow. that pack of info.. THANK i dunno wikipedia have all kind info. that was sure usefull. after the read. i not FIND any info on longhorn. is that part of windows or just addon oi just theme pack? any idea. i'm sure it have release maybe in last 5 years. i also see the cd sold in computers store. is that any knid of os or what? thank againoh wait.. i get it.. it was codename fro vista.. sure is usefull this wikipedia.. just typing keyword all answer in front ur eye. no wonder it name wikipedia as ENCYCLOPEDIA in hard copy from

Just curious.

If a criminal access the internet (LET's say posted something on Facebook) using anonymous ID under a public wifi, with his laptop, is it traceable?  Yes.

Just curious. What sort of crime are we talking about here?Let's say a murderer. To not reveal his location through electronic traces.

I know we can track the IP if he is posting from his house. Or track the signal if he is posting from his mobile.

But let's say he is using his laptop under the airport's wifi, with an anonymous account instead of his own account, can we track he is the SUSPECT?  The TIME of access from airport's wifi server records, the approximate location from knowing which base station, the CCTV showing everyone in that location, then you follow them around and see if they got on a plane, or left the airport in a car or on a bus, etc, zoom in and with luck you have a picture of their face, also you have the laptop MAC address... maybe it won't lead the police to him, but when they GET a suspect, they've got evidence to add to what they already know. The police don't just use the internet to catch people, they use old-fashioned police work.

A murderer ? ?

He'll be caught.I think using a murderer is a BIT controversial.

So let's say a hacker. Who hacks into someone's account or some sensitive website. We can know he is hacking from the airport. And from the CCTV, there could be many other people accessing the internet at the same time. So how can we know who is the suspect?
Quote from: Michael on June 18, 2012, 04:43:04 PM

So how can we know who is the suspect?

The police don't just use the internet to catch people, they use old-fashioned police work.

We connected our Compac PC to our Vizio TV and now we have no sound. We have Windows VISTA for our OSHow was it hooked up?
If you used HDMI you will have to select your output on the sound card to go to the detected DIGITAL device.

if you used some other method let me know and I'll try and ts it for you.Honestly I am not sure we plugged in whatever was used to connect the monitor. Unfortunately I am at work and won't be home until 5 cst. I am assuming its not connected with HDMI, but could be wrong. Will check tonight when I get home.If it is the often used VGA CONNECTION cable then you will need a separate sound cable for input of audio,truenorthThe sound works intermittently and us connected by typical cord believe it says rgb. When computer is logged off no sound comes from tv either. Please don't make it so hard to help you.Is this your cable?
http://www.ehow.com/about_5098860_rgb-cable.html
If you don't know what kind of cable you have used do some research (Google for instance) so when a question is asked you can give an accurate response. Or take a picture and post it in this thread.truenorthtruenorth, dont make me sound like an idiot. I was working on this at midnight while my husband was asleep, took it upon myself to figure it out on my own. Yes that is the cable and I realize it probably isnt the right way to do it, just wanted  it up and running for the kids. We both work full time and have 4 kids and life to tend to so, while I want this to work, it isnt high on my to do list. We have an HDMI cable, but our pc is older and doesnt have an HDMI port, I dont want to spend 40 or more dollars for a usb/hdmi convertor if I dont have to. Can i do it without, or will it be best to just hook up speakers to the computer and be done with it.Actually any effort (implied) to make you look like an idiot was NOT my intention.My intention was and remains to try and help you with your issue as completely and expeditiously as possible. Often it becomes necessary to  get more (and hopefully accurate ) information from the poster.That was the case here.I SUGGEST to you that a VGA (for the video) which should be common to both the computer and the tv and then probably a stereo mini plug (computer end) and unless the tv has a mini stereo input female jack at the other end for the tv a red/white rca plug for the audio. If you can elaborate on all the output (computer) and input (tv) jack options you have AVAILABLE perhaps other options will become available.The way i have suggested is a very inexpensive way of achieving your goal.Please remember you can see your equipment we cannot.So the more you can tell us the better.truenoth

Hiya Fellas!

My machine has suddenly started to take it's time in shutting down.    Anyone have any idea what can cause this plz.

I defeag and keep my machine as clean as I can so I am somewhat puzzled here???      Quote

When posting make sure to keep the below guidelines in mind.

List as much about your computer as possible. This includes operating system (what version of Windows you are using), service packs, computer make/model, RAM, hard drive, sound and video cards, current adware/spyware/virus programs being used on a regular basis, do you have a "real" Windows CD, etc.
Post in the appropriate forum. Do not start a THREAD in "Programming" if you need help with a specific program. That would go in "Software". If you post in the DOS forum please specify if it is "real DOS" and what version or some sort of Command Prompt from with Windows, and what version of Windows. There are differences some subtle, and some very important. These tips ensure that the people most likely to help will see your posts.
Don't "hijack" someone else's thread. Though you problem may sound similar it is a rude practice and the real issues and solutions may be very different. Click on "Start New Subject".
Make sure to click the Spell Check button before posting your question or reply.
Use an intelligent title. "Help Me Now" is not as likely to get you help from the appropriate people as quickly as "Smoke Coming From Power Supply" 
Do not make multiple posts in different areas for the same issue. That merely confuses things and they will probably be deleted.
Be as thorough as possible with your description of your problem. What happens exactly, error messages, if any, what happened before this started, what you have tried, are you the only user, type of internet connection, what you have done inside the case, etc.
Keep your computer safe. Use the suggested FREE spyware/adware/antivirus programs. Click here for a great post listing these programs.
Realize that this is a volunteer forum. Don't expect instant solutions to all of your problems or be abusive to those who try to help. We donate our time as we can. If you want to pay $75+ an hour for support, there are plenty of repair SHOPS that can and will take your money.  We cannot see your machine. We can only suggest based on the pertinent data you post. Again, more is better. Too little is pointless.
If you have some solutions, register and help others.  Unlike many "Help Boards", we welcome input from well informed and well experienced members, not just moderators.
Don't post messages with any personal information such as personal e-mail address, home address, phone number, credit card information, etc. All posts can be viewed by anyone or anything visiting the forums.
You cannot give too much information. about the system. Withholding information seldom solves a problem quickly, if at all. Please don't expect us to drag information out of YOU to solve YOUR problem.
We do not help with cd-keys, cracks, and warez. This is not negotiable.
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It is OK to use the PM feature to contact a member about a specific question, but don't expect a response, unless you have already established that relationship. Our expertise is displayed in the forums to help everyone.
Finally, if a suggested fix works or you resolve it some other way, PLEASE post back to let other users know its a tested solution.


Most of all have fun and enjoy the community that is here!

Without knowing any more about your specific system or situation, here are some steps you can take to try to speed up Windows Shutdown. Before editing the registry, be sure to either create an image of your system partition or backup the registry. If you don't know how, please ask.

 1) Make sure "clear pagefile at shutdown" is not enabled:

 1) Make sure "clear pagefile at shutdown" is not enabled:
start - run - regedit
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management]

Set ClearPageFileAtShutdown value to 0

Does any one know how to eliminate the box that appears when in I read my e-mails that reads Stack Over Flow At Line 0. I have Script Disabled checked in the advanced tab in Internet options. That didn't help.1. When did you last do a virus scan?
2. What operating system (e.g. XP, Windows 7)
3. Is this in a browser or an email app?
4. What has changed before you started getting this problem?

This occurs only when I am in e-mail MODE.  My O. S . is XP.  I have run a virus, malware and registry error scans since this started happening. Quote from: Eddie B on June 23, 2012, 06:04:35 AM

This occurs only when I am in e-mail mode.

My 4 year old is great. Or was. I have had 6 or 7 computers going back into the 1980's. (Commodore 64/QuantumLink).
I need to find a person that can help me either clean the old or buy a new one. I usually just went into store and bought one. But I find that it either wasn't what I needed or what I really wanted!
  I am disabled. But I take lots of pictures. Before injuries. I played many instruments. Some session work. So I LOVE music. I have Rhapsody and have thousands and thousands of songs on the computer. I GUESS that's a storage issue. (I'm really not 100% on how to do that).
 I have icons filling up my DISPLAY page. Many things that can be deleted. But about 10 YEARS ago an tech told me I could delete a lot of files. These were files that shouldn't have ever been deleted. Compaq sent me all that software that belonged back on the computer and a few other things!
 Because of great leaps in computers every other day. I assume a new tower would be best. If I do that how simple or difficult is it to use BOTH computers on the new one. Or share monitor?
Please send e-mail if possible.
 Sorry but I need many answers. Being disabled makes leaving difficult for me.I don't know if it's just me, but I had a hard time understanding exactly what it is you wanted to do. Your post is kind of all over the place. What do you want to do exactly?

It would be helpful if you could
  Tell us how many computers we're talking about here.
  Tell us the brand and model of the computer(s)
  Tell us which version of windows and service packs you're running on the computer(s).
  Tell us the capacity and free space on the hard drive(s)
  Tell us what virus protection you have.
  Tell us what error messages (if any) you're getting.
  Tell us in detail what it is you're wanting to do exactly

You cannot give too much information about the system. Withholding information seldom solves a problem quickly, if at all.

And remember don't post messages with any personal information such as personal e-mail address, home address, phone number, credit card information, etc. All posts can be viewed by anyone or anything visiting the forums.Also, give some information about your disability without getting too personal. My problem is mostly low vision and plus old age.
What helps me is having two monitors.

As for too many icons, you can create new folders on you desktop and drag  and drop LESS used icons into the folders. I also change the icons for the folders so I can spot them even when the words are not in focus. (Beyond 18 inches my high power eye glasses can not focus.)

Also, VOICE recognition is now part of Windows 7. Not perfect, but it helps. My advice  is no get a refurbished computer with Windows 7 Home Premium. You already have a good monitor, -Right? Refurbished computers with dual core and one TB drive and Windows 7 go for about $250 with a one-year warranty.

IMHO, cutting edge PCs offer little for disabled persons. Any computer that was  very good two or three years ago is still a good deal if it has a warranty.
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Can you hook up a laptop to a desktop computer, A if you can how? MY COMPUTER INFO IS LOCATED ON MY SPECS, thanksWhat do you mean "hook up"?
Never mind, I needed a program that my laptop had on it, but just saved it to my external HD and downloaded it to my desktop. Thanks for the REPLY.Really ? ?

You moved a Program that way and got it to work properly ? ?

Good on you...yes I did , are you really giving me a good job card or putting me down? I am GOING to THINK you meant the first, I mean thats why I ask questions on here because I am trying to LEARN. I like to see the good in people so i will assume you are a nice PERSON, thanks for the reply. Quote from: patio on July 09, 2012, 09:34:17 PM

You moved a Program that way and got it to work properly ? ?

I am TRYING to backup all my saved emails to another harddrive. Is there anyway to do this without having to manually MOVE each email. I'm not a paid aol member so , as FAR as I know it will all have to be done manually.

Any HELP is greatly appreciatedHave you already READ this?
http://www.wikihow.com/Switch-from-AOL-to-Gmail

Switch on PC - no fan noise, no beeps, nothing  How do I test if PSU ok.  PS cmos battery = 1V
A) Replace the CMOS battery...

B) BORROW a known good PSU of the same or GREATER wattage and swap it in there to test...

hi

can HP refills 301 be used on a hp2600 printer. i think i have ordered the wrong one. i usually use 300


thanks


elliott4637As to whether or not the named toner cartridge can be used instead of the other one that was in it a call to where ever you purchased it should be able to answer that for you. Or a Google search on the laser printer model should tell you what cartridge(s) are COMPATIBLE. However i am including a link to an alternative choice which is to refill the original cartridge (my research on your behalf seems to imply that that is a very easy and less costly approach to buying a new replacement).You MIGHT wish to consider that option.
http://www.triggerxpress.com/hewlett-packard-hp-refill-kit-kits-cartridges-/346-toner-refill-for-q6000a-q6001a-q6002a-q6003a-printer-hp-1600-2600-2600n-2605-2605dn-2605dtn-2605dnxi.html
truenorth   hi truenorth

thanks for the reply. being a new comer to computers does your answer refer to cartidges or lazer toners


elliott 4637 Quote from: elliott4637 on July 08, 2012, 11:57:17 AM

does your answer refer to cartidges or lazer toners

I have been having a very bizarre and frustrating ISSUE with my computer for at least one year.  At least once or TWICE a day, the screen will blink, flash, or however you want to refer to it, and parts of web pages will disappear and become unresponsive.  I then have to restart the system to "clear" it, or WHATEVER it does for it.  This strange behavior also occurs with my laptop, so I know it's not just an issue with my PC.  I swapped out my modem several months ago, but that didn't resolve anything.  My ISP sent a technician to my residence last week, and he installed new cables, connections, etc. but it still hasn't resolved anything.  The tech suggested that if that didn't resolve my issues, that it could be something in my home electrical system that is causing it.  What is your opinion on this strange issue?  Could it be something in my home electrical that is causing it?  Should I have my electrical system tested for shorts or interference?      Thanks for any insight anyone can offer into this strange behavior.  I am at a loss as to what to try next.Seeing as you have a portable laptop take it to another location where a KNOWN wifi service is available and see if it performs properly in regards to the issues you are having at home. truenorth This sounds like a PROBLEM with the Graphics Card.Tried running in safemode yet?Not impossible but would be quite a coincidence. "This strange behavior also occurs with my laptop,". truenorth

i want a good gaming laptop suitable for my college needs too. it should be able to play games like MW3,skyrim,ghost recon:FS etc at atleast mid to high settings. any brand WOULD be preferred. guys please help me. as the electronics is a little cheap in India now a days.This was my reply in your other identical post which has been blocked because DUPLICATE postings in the CH forums are NOT permitted.
"Google search 51,000,000 results in 0.24 sec item #4 = http://computers.toptenreviews.com/gaming-laptops/
truenorth"IMHO the OP needs to focus on his education, get a DECENT job, married to a good woman, raise some CHILDREN and buy them the latest hi-get i-tech gadget that will be popular then. By then computer games will be so old-fashioned. Nobody will ever admit to having played MW3. 
IMHO  Quote from: truenorth on July 03, 2012, 05:33:30 PM

This was my reply in your other identical post which has been blocked because duplicate postings in the CH forums are NOT permitted.
"Google search 51,000,000 results in 0.24 sec item #4 = http://computers.toptenreviews.com/gaming-laptops/
truenorth"

I have by choice resisted upgrading to the newest ver. of Firefox for 3 reasons...
A) I was happy with the VERSION i had...
B) I had tested 3 editions of the newest on another build and decided to stand pat....
C) It was comfortable the way it was...

After putting up with the daily nag screens...which weren't a big deal to me saying ask later/no all of a sudden on boot-up today everyhting was changed...different theme/addons...etc.

Needless to say i was a bit miffed they could actually jam this down my throat because they decided on their own it was BEST for me.

I'm now in the process of backing up my Profile and having to uninstall Firefox and re-install the ver. i want from Oldapps...
I just think it's kinda carpy i have to do all this just because they did what they did.

No ...i'm not changing browsers for those who will probably be suggesting that...i just think it's wrong for them to conduct things in this manner.....

End of Rant.I felt the same at first patio, but I am using the latest version and have it configured so it essentially looks and works like 3.6. The biggest boon is a theme named Firefox 3 for Firefox 4+ (it was recommend by ST and it's perfect - you should give it a try before uninstalling)Don't make changes to my PC without my consent....Period.On Linux it never updates on it's own. Kind of annoying since when you do update it yourself you sometimes lose almost all your preferences... Quote from: patio on June 28, 2012, 01:33:05 PM

Don't make changes to my PC without my consent....Period.

Don't make changes to my PC without my consent....Period.

http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/update-firefox-latest-version#Configuring_update_options

Computerworld - Mozilla plans to push 12 million users of the aged Firefox 3.5 to a newer version next month by taking the UNPRECEDENTED step of automatically upgrading their browser.

While it will continue to "dangle the carrot" of Firefox 4 to those users -- Mozilla started offering an upgrade to Firefox 4 to people running Firefox 3.5 and Firefox 3.6 last week -- it will "force 3.6 on 3.5 stragglers not choosing to update to Firefox 4 or 3.6 (give them the stick)," wrote Christian Legnitto, the Firefox release manager, in a message posted to a developer mailing list.

DiCarlo then goes on to say that everybody who has stopped using Firefox all tell him the exact same thing. The browser either broke their extensions, asked them to restart or both. ......

This is hysterical.  The people in it are speaking German but you can see what’s happening !  Enjoy !
 

     
    A DAUGHTER is visiting her father and is helping in the kitchen.

    She asks: "Tell me dad, how are you managing with the new I-Pad I gave you as a gift?"
    This is in German but that's all you really need to know. You'll get the rest:  http://www.snotr.com/video/8965/%20

truenorthMy connection stinks so I can't watch the video, but I'm going to hazard a guess that the iPad was being used, but for some unorthodox everyday purpose?  For the connection challenged. However much will be lost as the facial expressions are a large part of it. The father when asked the question is seen to be bringing the i-pad from a counter where he has been USING it as a cutting board and rinsing it under a TAP and then putting it in the dish washer.truenorth Quote from: truenorth on July 19, 2012, 07:37:00 AM

The father when asked the question is seen to be bringing the i-pad from a counter where he has been using it as a cutting board and rinsing it under a tap and then putting it in the dish washer.

I'm not sure this is the right forum but . . when I re-list one of my auctions on eBay the highlight function will not work for me when I want to change the font, color, boldness and size of the text in the auction after half way down through the text section.  From the top down to half way I have no problem.   I called eBay's tech support and he had no problem highlighting my re-listing.  He claims my system is at fault.  The problem has only occurred for about the last 2 months.  I haven't changed anything that I know of because I wouldn't know how, being a rookie.  Any ideas from you experts? Thx, Micromos   Good evening micromos

  If i reading your post correct.

    The 1st listing is fine and it can be edited, listed etc with no issues? It is just when you go to re-list the auction and from 1/2 way down the page is when you have the issue?

    All other web pages, documents etc all are OK?

    What browser are you using to do your listings IE, FF (firefox), Chrome etc

    Out of curiosity have you done any scans with your AV (antivirus) and if that COMES clean nothing comes up from your AV if you wish I would recommend downloading "malwarebytes" they do have a free & paid versions the free works great don't worry. You can get it from here when you are the web page scroll down a little and look for the malwarebytes and to the right is the green "download" button.

HOPE to hear from you soon, Mike


[07/28/2012 12:50pm Edited by Zylstra to correct a page formatting error - the URL was causing the post to run over the regular page width]
    You are correct.  This problem only occurs during a relisting of an auction where I try to EDIT some text.  I can highlight the upper portion of the text and change it but when I get to a lower area the highlight will not work. I can type and delete the lower text but not change the color, size, font, underline etc.  This only started approx. 2 months ago when I NOTICED it.
     My AV is set to start upon computer start up.  I have not recently manual ACTIVATE the scan until today (as I type this).  I use the IE browser because I didn't like the way Firefox's screen was set up in the past.  I may check it out in the future.   All other web pages and documents seem fine.
     I will run malwarebytes after the scan is finsihed.  Thx Micromos

Happy Independence Day, truenorthHappy Fourth Happy 4th! Why the 4th?
http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/2012/07/who-says-july-4th-is-independence-day/Oh boy... here we GO. Quote from: Computer_Commando on July 04, 2012, 02:56:43 PM

Why the 4th?

I would say "May the fourth be with you", but that's reserved for Star Wars Day.

In today's hosting market, competition is fierce.  So fierce in fact it drives MANY companies to practice less than ethical business tactics and others to absolute fraud.  With  so many hosting companies going under everyday and leaving their customers hanging, how can you be sure you will not be one of those customers?  The TRUTH is you can't be sure - no one can, but you can know what to look out for when searching host providers or when being tempted by a fancy ad or e-mail promising more for less money.
...

Read the rest of the article. The lowest price you can expect for decent hosting is about $1 per month, or more.

Yeah, a cheap one foes for $99 at radio Shack.
But what about the top-of-the-line?
Now you can get a great Android under $200 in USA. And other places.
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Prices on tablets have recently dropped quite a bit, and now you can buy a tablet for under $200 that WORKS quite well. So if your buying price point is at or below 200 dollars, now MIGHT be just the right time to buy.
These tablets are a great way to surf the web, PLAY games, watch videos, listen to music, and more. I've selected these tablets based on features and customer reviews.

Is it POSSIBLE to MOVE my SAVED game files on my PS2 to a flash drive?  The first result seemed to answer your question.

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=ps2+saves+to+usb+drive&oq=ps2+saves+to+usb+drive&gs_l=hp.3..0i5i30.591.3086.0.3175.24.18.1.1.1.0.184.1376.13j4.17.0...0.0...1c.grg7kNQpc3Y&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=d685fff75e178b89&biw=1293&bih=657

How do I KNOW who visited my page on Facebook
You DONT..............and all the 'apps' that say they can TELL you are scams.

Hi.
I want to know which of these image format is the best (quality, not SIZE).
I SEARCH, but I don't find what I wanted. I wanted (and still want) INFO only on these format. So please don't talk about other format (like RAW).

It's to do screenshot in a game.

Thanks in ADVANCE!  They are all uncompressed or lossless compression, so there is no difference.Thanks!
It's good to know.

I want to create a PW protected folder where I can put sensitive information and have it stored in my GMAIL account. That way I can access it anywhere with just the PW. I tried using a program called KeepPass but you have to have that program on your PC to open it. I looked at creating a batch file from online HELP but that doesn't seem secure.
What are the option without buying some software . I only want to create one file to protect.

ThanksFirst, have you already read this very carefully?
https://drive.google.com/start#home

IMHO, we are better off working with companies that have a presence and reputation already established. Yes, innovation is important, but security is not a new idea. Very good security is already available without the need for even more third party software.

I have never heard of the company you mention.The KeePass is not a company. It's a piece of  open source software: http://keepass.info/. I use online storage for my business. I was just hoping there was a very simple method that I could use for one file.

Thanks for your adviceThanks for the link.
You are right, it is an open source software product, not a company. It is a password manager. It is not an encryption program, as far as I can tell.

To protect a single file, there are two things that come to mind
1. Restrict any use of the file with a password.
2. Encrypt the contents of a file so it is not readable.

The first item above is too easy to circumvent. Somewhere, somehow there  can be  somebody with the ability to get in anyway.
The second item can be as secure as you need it. Keys over 64 bits at nearly imposable to crack. Well, not impossible, but very hard. You do the encryption and decryption locally. On the Internet or on a server is is fully encrypted.

A well-known program is called PGP, but nit is rather pricy. You can find open source free encryption programs or other free programs that do about the same thing.

Here is an encryption program already in Windows.

How to encrypt a file in Windows XP

But that DOES NOT serve your purpose. It does not ALLOW transport of the file. So it is lame. What you want is a thug the encrypts a file and yet allows transport.

Here is a page that does a better job of explaining your options.
http://www.ehow.com/encrypt-files/

Quote

How to Encrypt a File or Folder on 7-Zip

The free and open-source 7-Zip utility allows you to copy files or folders into a compressed file, which typically allows you to conserve storage space. Another benefit is the ability to encrypt the compressed file. Once encrypted, only someone possessing the correct password or pass phrase is allowed access to the file. Although 7-Zip offers several archive types, using the ZIP format will allows you to view the contents in Windows 7, but you won't be able to extract the contents without a dedicated extraction program, such as 7-Zip.

This story is over a month old now. But is news to me. 
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White spaces and happy faces: TV stations drop lawsuit against "super WiFi"
The National Association of BROADCASTERS has dropped its lawsuit against the FCC.
  by Timothy B. Lee - MAY 3 2012
The National Association of Broadcasters has withdrawn its legal objection to the FCC's "white spaces" proposal, removing a key source of uncertainty about the technology's future.
... http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/05/white-spaces-and-happy-faces-tv-stations-drop-lawsuit-against-super-wifi/

"So, the question remains... When will you see the new Super Wi-Fi?" =as soon as someone figures out a way to make money from it.truenorth

hi

they changed the computers at work and i cant use the projector anymore because the new computer doesnt have a VGA port there is an HDMI and USB ports in the computer


what kind of connectors or adapters do I need?!

 Are you using there projector for work or personal use? If work, Isn't there a Supervisor you can ask? So projector is VGA and your computer has HDMI?

You might be able to use a VGA to HDMI cable. The PROBLEM is VGA signals are analog, whilst HDMI is digital.
Not 100% it will work with a simple cable.
http://www.amazon.com/Video-Cable-Black-Support-Necessary/dp/B002TUC64W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344769899&sr=8-1&keywords=vga+to+hdmi

This, however, will work.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812797001&cm_re=hdmi_to_vga-_-12-797-001-_-Product

I'm pretty sure they made wallpaper changing more difficult in Windows 7.

I have an HP mini 311-1037nr. I have a problem with the netbook freezing up and rebooting on it's own. I had a friend look at it and he said that the ram was defective. He removed the ram and it runs fine. I purchased a new ram and installed it and now it has the same problem. The netbook came with windows 7 and after replacing the hard drive I downloaded windows release preview 8 and then ubuntu. I do not KNOW what to do. Quote from: crate1ctbs on August 13, 2012, 09:18:14 PM

I have an hp mini 311-1037nr. I have a problem with the netbook freezing up and rebooting on it's own. I had a friend look at it and he said that the ram was defective. He removed the ram and it runs fine. I purchased a new ram and installed it and now it has the same problem. The netbook came with windows 7 and after replacing the hard drive I downloaded windows release preview 8 and then ubuntu. I do not know what to do.

hello all,

there is a video on you tube that gives all the credits at the END,

but it scrolls so FAST i can't read it.

how can i STOP the screen to write what i need?

thank you.Pause.thank you gentlemen, but the credits don't have ANY buttons to push.

i want to STOP the screen... (if i can).Press the SPACE bar.thank you egghead.  it WORKED !

I was looking at the size of a FOLDER... then I noticed something strange...



notice the .00 part of the size value. Can I put .5 of a byte on my MP3 player?

Gave me a bit of a chuckle at least.Interesting! Does it show fractions only for the MP3 player properties or other folders etc too?
Quote from: DaveLembke on August 08, 2012, 01:15:18 PM

Interesting! Does it show fractions only for the MP3 player properties or other folders etc too?

Hello All,

I am a new member in this community.

Need help.

Earlier I was running a business which didn't run well, I made a web for the same but now I am looking for a job and I don't want my business website to appear on web.

3rd party made that website for me, now the 3rd party is ALSO not existing and cannot ask them to remove my website from their end but it still comes under the search under their hosting and can be viewed. I want if 3rd party hosting thing doesn't appear online and my web also don't appear online.

I will highly appreciate the response and solution.

Kind regards
TanuSo, you're saying the " 3rd party is also not existing", yet they are still operating a hosting service.  Is that right?  If they are still operating a hosting service, then they still exist.  What ELSE can we conclude?   

If this 3rd party has, indeed, gone out of business, I suspect they did not REALLY run their own web servers for web hosting; they may have conveyed the IMPRESSION to their clients that they provided hosting but they may have actually used an independent hosting service for "their" hosting.  Do you follow what I'm saying?

I would try using http://www.whois.com/ to confirm who the actual hosting service is.  If it's someone other than your 3rd party web developer, then you may be able to contact that hosting service and gain control of your website or just request the site be shut down.

I scan all my stuff in adobe photo SHOP.  Thing is that I dont scan much an this scanner came with one of the machines that I got.  I installed the driver an uninstalled it, I get Twain_32    Could not open TWAINM source.  MAKE sure there is a vaild source for your scanner in the TWAIN directory found in the windows directory.


epson perfect perfection 1660, windows XP proYet another reclamation project...
Unplug the scanner...uninstall it from Add/Remove...remove it from DEVICE Manager...re-boot and re-install it with it unplugged.I'll try with it unplugged but, I did uninstall everything an such.  I'll start there firstuninstalled the driver, reinstalled it with the scanner unplugged.  Uninstalled the driver started the machine thinking it would see it an nothingsorry, it was installing the program but, not the driver its self Quote from: Ryuk on July 02, 2012, 01:38:53 PM

I installed the driver an uninstalled it, I get Twain_32    Could not open TWAINM source.  Make sure there is a vaild source for your scanner in the TWAIN directory found in the windows directory.

Hi Guyz anyone can help me on EPSON fx 2175 printing issue using sap how can i do to print exactly on the printed O.R.... kindly check the link image...

Link https://www.dropbox.com/s/0jpjbvswbzdr19y/Image1.jpg

thanks
Good evening mpgarcia and welcome back to CH

Please don't TAKE this the WRONG way I am having a hard time understanding you post (I am not trying to be a wise guy )

Are you trying to make a receipt layout or maybe CORRECT the one that you have. Maybe the image is getting skewed / MISPRINTED / layout shifted?

I did check the image that you attached and I do see the arrows what do you want to do shift parts around in the layout?

By the way here is a link for SAP printing guide that may help you also http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d9/4a8eb751ea11d189570000e829fbbd/content.htm

hope to hear from you soon, Mike    Thank you very much for your reply... really appreciated, no i have the printed O.R and we are using SAP software so i need to print exactly on the lay out i will check the link that you send once again thank you.

Before I loaded the software in another machine and then installed the DRIVE in this one. As soon as the desktop comes up the Pc freezes and yet - in safe mode it works like a charm.

Laptop Proline M760S (Thank you Mike for the drivers) Originally came out with Vista.

Loading WINDOWS XP Pro SP2

It was suggested I try load Xp on the laptop itself. It was a mission because the DVD Drive was non FUNCTIONAL but I managed with a USB Flashdisk.

Now it freezes during setup the moment we get to the part where the user has to put prefferences in. When i do it fast I can get as far as where it asks for the key CODE and then it freezes on me before I can type it in..

So something tells me the windows XP generc drivers are conflicting somewhere. Is there a way around this?
I believe that if I can get the Manufacturer SPECIFIC drivers on for XP it should work.

Thank you guys for your support on my previous issue.


You cannot install Windows on one machine, move the drive to a different machine, and expect it to work. The OS needs to be installed on the system where it will be used.Yes you told me so before. Quote

"It was suggested I try load XP on the laptop itself."

"I managed with a USB Flashdisk."

Ok here is a long story. Let me try condense it.

Proline M760s Cannot find chipset information  or drivers for it anywhere. I think it has a SIS chipset.

DVD Rom not working.

So I took the Hard drive out and loaded windows XP pro SP2  in another machine. Then installed it in this one again.

In safe mode it works fine but In realmode it freezes within a minute. I can install USB wireless internet to get the drivers if only I can get it to stop freezing. I don't know what is causing the freezing and when I quickly open Program manager I see that there is no overload of memory or CPU.

I can go in on safemode and see in event manager what the last functions were before it froze and try disable it. That is my plan so far.

I also tried this on another machine for an installation. Same results. This is my second installation on that drive.

In event manager I get this. Was wondering which one it could be?

Service control manager.The following BOOT-start drivers failed to load.
AFD
Fips
intelppm
IPSec
MRxSMB
NetBIOS
RasAcd
Rdbss
Tcpip.

You cannot take a drive with Windows installed from one system, put it in another, and expect it to work. You need to install Windows on the system you are going to use.I did it many times before on problems like these and then just afterwards loaded the right chpset and device drivers.

This is the first time I get this problem but it makes sense that windows may load an inappropriate generic driver.

I tried to load it from a flashdisk before and ran into a snag.

Alternatively I can Load the windows disc into the second partition and run setup from there. It USED to work with win98 I haven't done it with XP yet.Aside from the fact you would be in violation of the EULA, XP is not 98. During installation XP makes note of the existing hardware and stores it in the wpa.dbl file. Upon boot, it checks that file against the hardware on the system. Are there ways around it? Yes. But nothing we can discuss here.Thanks Alan

I don't care much for violation of the EULA. I paid for it and I have many legal Liscense keys that my clients buy from me so in effect they pay for it. So if anyone knocks on my door I have ENOUGH legal copies of anything.

My problem like I said before is that I am trying to load a Laptop that does not have a working CD Drive. Therefore I must find another way to get the operating system on the HDD. I don't believe Microsoft is petty enough to have a problem with that.

Right now I am trying to build a bootable flash disk with the disc contents on it.Good morning Eugene66


You can email the company here to get the drivers [email protected]
Here is SIS web site if you want to try them but you really should get them from proline http://www.sis.com/single_page_session/page.aspx?region=en-global&m=624&rsn=119

My self just to avoid any issues with EULA / installation issues & my time that I would invest I would just replace the DVD drive. Just REMOVE the DVD drive and look for the part number and then do a google search. Most DVD drives are about 40+ dollars

I do not know if your your laptop supports the option of USB booting like thumb drives. Maybe if does support USB booting it may boot to a external DVD drive?

The way you are trying to accomplish to install the OS seems so much harder than it has to be not to mention the possible issues with the OS and EULA violations etc.

Plus XP is almost at the end of it's life & it should happen on "Windows XP 4/8/2014" but that date may only be for corporate editions that includes some companies / corporations & I think this will cover home users / end users also. But this date has changed many times & may change again. Something to keep in mind

Well I hope this helps you, Mike   Good evening Eugene66

      I just found the drivers for XP on that model at the web site http://www.proline.co.za/Product/SearchDrivers.aspx then click on ANYWHERE then click on your model M760S then there is two options 1 for Win7 and one for XP when you click on XP look to the left and the drivers are there.

I hope this is what you are looking for, Mike Thanks a a lot Mike. I got therm at last. I marked this solved and opened another thread for the freezing but it seems I don't know how this forum works well enough yet. So lets then just continue under the old topic shall we?

Now after I loaded windows on the laptop itself with a USB flashdisk HALFWAY through setup where it asks for launguage prefferences it freezes again.

I tried to boot it in safe mode and I got a blue screen saying my Video drivers are faulty. But they are generic windows drivers? How come it worked in safe mode when I loaded the operating system on another machine and then installed the hard disk in this one, but when I load it on this one direct it does not even want to work in safe mode?

Niel Armstrong...1st man on the Moon has passed AWAY at age 82,,,

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/08/neil-armstrong-passes/However isn't it GREAT that his footprints shall remain for eternity on the lunar SURFACE,truenorth

Installing a program, I INADVERTENTLY CLICKED the wrong button and all my icons went blank.
No matter which icon I click, it opens word pad which is full of dos language,and it SAYS:
Cannot RUN this program in dos.
I can't get back to windows. Really NEED help.
Win 7
Thanks much,
Hankhttp://www.ehow.com/how_8086415_remove-wordpad-opening-programs.html

So, I researched about changing a laptops CPU. Every forum, blog, article state that 99% of laptops processors cannot be changeable. This is because most are stuck onto the motherboard with some sort of glue.
HOWEVER............
Every laptop I have looked at including HP Pavilion, HP G62, Sony Vaio, Acer, Dell and more do have changeable CPU's?

The GPU is not changeable as its glued in. Only some laptops (Dell) allow a changeable GPU but 99% of laptops do not due to the graphics is integrated onto the mainboard.

Now tell me if I'm wrong here but all the laptops I have seen and done do have changeable processors and SUPPORTS a higher processor speed. Let me give you an example; HP Pavilion DV6500, AMD Turion 1.6GHz, upgraded to AMD Turion 2.3Ghz and works fine! Socket S1 was the processor slot!

So, the thing I am getting a bit mad about is that most computer knowledge people are giving wrong advise!

If you think I am telling porkies about this, find a laptop model (maybe yours), ebay or google your motherboard model (model name by using CPUID) and tell me if your motherboard doesn't have a changeable processor!

This will be very interesting

Just to add: The processor slot is only in by a screw holder. Meaning you just rotate the screw to release the CPU!In all the Laptop CPU's I have dealt with, they are easily removable. I even upgraded my 600Mhz Pentium III Dell to 1Ghz PIII with no troubles. Others I have dealt with were Toshiba's where I grabbed the faster CPU out of a dead unit with main board issues and INSTALLED that faster CPU into the slower, but good running laptop such as Pentium M's and Core 2 Duo's. I haven't dug into a modern laptop yet as for I haven't had a need to remove the CPU yet. I only assume that it should be easy to remove or upgrade.

As far as GPU's go though, all laptops I have dealt with were integrated GPU's soldered directly to the main boards so your stuck with say a 16MB ATI Radeon graphics limitation. There are laptops out there that are higher end that support GPU upgrades, but i havent had the luxury to own one yet. Its too bad they didnt socket the GPU and have some sort of conformity between say Intel, nVidia, and AMD/ATI so that you could swap and install better as well as replace them easily when they get overheated and damaged. I have a Toshiba Qosmio that has a cooked GPU, and its a shame because its a nice laptop, but the display has hairlines and pixelates and I know its the GPU because even the VGA out has the same ISSUE when it heats up.Good morning ShaneTFletcher and welcome back to CH

     Yes most sites will tell you that the laptop CPU's are not upgradable / changeable that is not totally 100% true "So, I researched about changing a laptops CPU. Every forum, blog, article state that 99% of laptops processors cannot be changeable. This is because most are stuck onto the motherboard with some sort of glue." Yes some laptops CPU's are soldered (not glued) into the motherboard and some are held in place in a CPU socket when any type of glue is used on the corners to help hold them down as the CPU heats up. The problem with making this change is finding what CPU options are out there for a certain PC. The major laptop companies are very tight lipped on upgrades when it come to CPU's.

     But there are many variables to keep in mind even if the PC will run with a upgraded CPU. Will the heat sink cool unit properly, will the CPU fan be able to cool the faster CPU and this can also change the FSB speeds / CPU timings / Voltages and that will affect the memory settings too.

     This too is kind of true but laptop and netbooks can have a zif socket or the CPU is soldered in place "
Every laptop I have looked at including HP Pavilion, HP G62, Sony Vaio, Acer, Dell and more do have changeable CPU's?" and this depends on the laptop model.

     I can understand what you are saying here but what a lot of them are error in on the side of caution "So, the thing I am getting a bit mad about is that most computer knowledge people are giving wrong advise! with what information is available and the time spent on making that kind of drastic change if it does not work then it has to be R&R again to change it back if it doesn't work. Laptops are not as easy as most desktops.

     This is not always true even if the CPU is in the same CPU chip family this is dependent on many things including the north & south bridge chipset's. But this is a good place to start to find out what CPU may be compatible "If you think I am telling porkies about this, find a laptop model (maybe yours), ebay or google your motherboard model (model name by using CPUID) and tell me if your motherboard doesn't have a changeable processor!"

     Yes a lot of the laptops the GPU is soldered in place not glued these are called BGA (Ball grid array) "Only some laptops (Dell) allow a changeable GPU but 99% of laptops do not due to the graphics is integrated onto the mainboard" yes this kind is integrated / soldered If you see any glue that is on the corners to help hold them in-place for as the chip WARMS up and cools down because of chip creep. Dell laptops are not the only ones, Asus, HP, Alienware and a lot of other manufactures have upgradable video cards. 

     This is close but they are a zif (Zero insertion force) socket with a locking /actuator screw and not a slot the screw rotates the lock / actuator for removal & replacement of the CPU "Just to add: The processor slot is only in by a screw holder. Meaning you just rotate the screw to release the CPU!"

     Long story short yes this can be done but there is a lot of variables to keep in mind when this kind of upgrade is done.

Hope this helps someone if they attempt to do this kind of upgrade. Mike   Yey, finally some real information!

Most question websites or forums will go "NOPE, the CPU is stuck onto the motherboard 99% of times".

Thank god for this forum and topic has come alight so people can read and see that laptop CPU's can be changed (if the CPU supports the motherboard).

Thanks guy's for commenting and bringing this topic to light.

Warning to anyone who may VISIT that site. Not sure if HijackThis.de is   abandoned, but the front page APPEARS to be hacked. When visiting the   HOME page, the following appears:
 
 
 
  The code that is CAUSING this is:
 
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