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Solve : KVM and 2 operating systems? |
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Answer» I have two PC one is window 7 and one is XP pro .I am trying to use both and share one screen , key board and mouth . I am using KVM switch .The switch does not recognize the window 7 ,but does WELL with XP both are on the same network |
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Solve : windows faied to start? |
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Answer» From LAST 1 week..my sony Vaio laptop has not started... |
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Solve : Run-time error '5'? |
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Answer» Vista service pack 2 |
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Solve : Making the (whatever Windows uses for UID) the same on 2 virtual PCs? |
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Answer» Hi, |
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Solve : Unable to login now. Need to get in to fix problem? |
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Answer» Things were starting to act up the other day. It would freeze, and I would get the unresponsive plugin box, so I had to keep stopping that. That's what I was originally going to post about. But then a you tube video wouldn't run, it said consider restarting your source. Tried to shut down, but "shutting down" remained on the screen but nothing happened. Did a hard shutdown and now when I enter ny password, it says "The user profile service service failed the logon" and "User profile cannot be loaded" I've shut it down and tried again but it's the same thing. So now what do I do? I have windows7 and the problems I was having was with Firefox.1. What happens when you try to boot in SAFE mode? |
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Solve : Images on Craigslist now showing up as little "x"'s at work? |
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Answer» I used to be able to browse Craigslist at work, now the IMAGES are appearing as little x's. I don't have any other issues on other sites with images that I am aware of. I'm using IE with windows7. Because I'm at work, I'm pretty restricted on any setting changes, like trying it on Firefox. Is there anything I can do or try? Ask your system administrator. Because I'm at work, I'm pretty restricted on any setting changes, like trying it on Firefox. Is there anything I can do or try? Contact the companies IT admin and see if they can help. There are ways around this block, but we cant share them here. Additionally depending on the company that you work for, you could be terminated from employment if you use a hack to defeat content blockers. A SUGGESTION on how to GET there from work would be to bring your tablet to work or use your phone with a internet service plan or free wifi connection if available. Portable devices that are the property of the employee is what IT Admins have little control over especially if not using the companies LAN to connect. Some BUSINESSES allow a limited amount of portable device use on the clock and others have strict rules against the use of portable devices in the work place. |
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Solve : WINHTTP.dll file missing? |
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Answer» I don't really remember how it started but my laptop won't let me open any programs, and when I try to it says "The program can't START because WINHTTP.dll is missing from your COMPUTER." I checked the recycle bin and I'm pretty sure I didn't THROW it away. Please help, this is really important to me as I need this laptop for work and such. From a search: PurposeAre you wanting to write a program? Are you using a program that was not installed? This dll is not normally needed for general use. |
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Solve : Program to wipe my computer? |
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Answer» HI - I have a Lenovo computer and am running Windows 7. I want to wipe the computer and get it back to factory conditions. I have "Dban.org" but I was wondering if there are others which might be better. THANKS for suggestions. BobWipe? Bob, Do you want to: A. Get the computer back to how it was when you first got it. OR: B. Destroy all data so nobody else can use the computer or see what it had The debug.com is an old tool that dates back many years. You should not use it on a modern version of Windows. Geek-9pm - I have at least 3 problems that no body has been able to fix. Microsoft put 2 men on my computer for 6 hours and never did any good. They even refunded my money!!! My computer is a Lenovo and they sent me 4 dvd which they say will reinstall Windows 7 if the computer is at factory condition. I am running Windows 7 now and I want to keep that. I want to wipe the computer clean and start over. Thanks for your reply. BobIt;s overkill...if you boot to the Recovery media...delete the C:\ partition...format and continue with the install all is good...patio - You know I'm not to swift. Joke!! Thanks for your reply. I am going to take my computer and the disks to the Geeks at Best Buy. I went there a couple of days ago and they told me they would have to have the disk to reinstall Windows 7. I am going to have them do the change because I am afraid I will make a mistake. This is something I don't want to have a problem with. After all it is only money!!! It will be a couple of weeks before I get it done. I will let you know how things come out. Bob patio - As I said I will let you know how things turn out. I went to the Geeks at Best Buy and had them wipe my computer and reinstall Windows 7, after I got 4 discs from Lenovo. The first time it would not run but they worked on it again. It still was not right so I got a tech from my provider and he said everything was OK from his side. I could not find Windows 7 even though the spec said I had Windows 7. I then got Google Chrome. I can do everything I want to do on Chrome so I am getting along , however I would still like to have Windows 7. To say this has been a bother is an understatement!! I am writing this just in case someone else has ideas of doing the same thing. Maybe I should have GONE to Windows 10. BobWindows 7 is the popular computer operating system by Microsoft. Google Chrome more often means the browser but not the system. You have the Chrome browser for use on Windows. https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/ The above is for the b browser, the the system. Quote Chrome OS is an operating system designed by Google that is based on the Linux kernel and uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface. As a result, Chrome OS primarily supports web applications.It is found on small low-cost computers called "Chrome Books." Geek-9pm - Thanks for your reply. I understand what Windows 7 is. The problem is that the specs show that Windows 7 and SP 1 is in the computer but I can not find it. I want to use Internet explorer as my browser but I can not find it. I am using Crome as my browser. This works pretty good but it is not what I want. Thanks BobQuote from: bobhlgh on August 24, 2016, 06:28:25 PM Hi -Hi, Bob, you can try Macrorit Disk Partition Wiper, wipe everything, make disk to RAW, back to factory setting.It has been weeks from the last post fro the original poster. Back on September 10, 2016, he said he NEEDED IE browser. The link below will install the full IE 11 program. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18520/download-internet-explorer-11-offline-installer Geek-9pm - Thanks for your reply. I now use Google Chrome as my drowser and am getting along fine. Thanks for every bodies help. BobQuote from: Geek-9pm on October 10, 2016, 08:28:08 PM It has been weeks from the last post fro the original poster. Back on September 10, 2016, he said he needed IE browser.Don't know why you would post that link. IE 11 is part of all Windows systems, and it's surely part of his system. He just doesn't know how to find it. |
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Solve : regedit to change page size in Win 7? |
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Answer» I changed one REGISTRY entry to make the pages bigger. But now I can't see or move the page to see the sides. Can you still get to the start -> Run to run regedit again and undo what you did?Yes, Regedit usually OPENS at the last place you were at. Also, if you got the reg hack from a web page, look at your browsing history. Thanks Yes it was from a web page, but it is not in history. Regedit has been used since so can't just undo. I think it was within HKCU and remember changing value from -15 to 0.I know this was very stupid to do, but does any one know how increase the size of the page using a change of a factor in the register. Really need help finding this part of the register so I can reverse this change. The result was that the sides of some web pages do not display at all. Any help I would be grateful for.Quote need help finding this part of the register so I can reverse thisThe registry is huge. We can't "guess" what you changed. Step 1: when "tweaking" the registry MAKE A BACKUP before you touch any entry. Step 2: write down exactly what keys in what section you changed. Step 3: if it doesn't work, use the reg backup you created to reverse the change. As the other said, you'll need to go into your browsing history and try and figure out where you got the advice and what you changed to undo it.Did you try a System Restore?No luck with System Restore, Thanks anyway to allMessing around in the Registry is not a good idea. Do you have your DISKS? |
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Solve : edit pdf file? |
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Answer» hi i NEED help asap, i EDITED a pdf and need to TRANSFER to ORIGINAL document ANYONE help |
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Solve : So many probs. Not starting W7: BootMgr is Missing | No Bootable Device? |
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Answer» Long story SHORT, Acer Laptop Win 7 Home Prem. X64 was working fine & then I dropped it five feet from the ground. Then when I started it hung on the Win 7 LOGO. BIOS detects hard drive. EaseUS partition manager detects the drive but can't recover any boot partitions.That is bad news. Remove the hard drive from the laptop and place it in an external enclosure. The use another computer to see if any data can be RECOVERED. Buy a new hard drive. |
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Solve : Can not display page? |
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Answer» soybean - soybean -And, do you also have the STANDARD address box at top?soybean - Yes, there is a place in the upper right corner where I can put an address I want to use. When I use the address space in the lower right corner the same address appears in the upper left corner. I can not send a screen shot as I don't know how. As I have told you I don't know too MUCH about computers because I did not have anybody to teach me. Bob Quote from: bobhlgh on September 13, 2016, 08:35:43 AM I have found other people who did not know about the address bar in the lower right corner. Right click on the strip that has the time and date.Is this really the browser? soybean - As I said, I don't know where it comes from but I use it. If you right click in the space to the left of the time and date a little panel pops up. in this panel is an "address". Click on that and an address space shows.Quote from: bobhlgh on September 13, 2016, 06:25:08 PM soybean -Was this reply intended for Salmon Trout? His POST was the last one before you made your post, and you had already replied to my last post. Bob, i mean no offense but I don't think any of us forum members can make sense of your comments, which you say are about IE (Internet Explorer). I have IE, Chrome, Firefox, and Opera browsers installed, and none of them have two address boxes. And, none of them have the address box on the upper right, it is on the upper left. So, what you're saying in your posts simply does not make sense. It sounds like perhaps the Address Toolbar on the Windows Taskbar: Sorry about the confusion on the name for the command prompt. I have known it as terminal, DOS Prompt, Command Prompt which are all the same thing. Are you connecting to the internet via wire and or wireless? If wireless then connect directly to the router and try again. If no then connect directly to the modem and try what were the results. Now if the modem and router are one in the same skip the stuff about routes. You can also try rebooting the network. Turn off the modem and router. Wait a few minutes Turn on the modem once it is completely up turn on the router. Once the route comes on then try the internet. Try browsing the internet in safe mode with networking. When you power on the system tap the F8 key. Understand that safe mode uses basic display drivers and no sound. Try a few sites and see if we can replicate the issue. What Anti Virus and Firewall are you running? [attachment deleted by admin to conserve space]To all - This has gotten out of hand. When I said the address was in the right corner it was a mistake. The address space is in the upper LEFT and in the lower Right. That said I suggest we drop the whole thing. I can use Google Chrome and everything is fine. Thanks for your time. BobWell, Bob, sometimes we like to get to the crux of the issue and not just QUIT and move on because the communication has become cumbersome. And, for the benefit of all forum visitors who might read this discussion, leaving a point unclear is not the best way to end the discussion. So, you have acknowledged your mistake is saying the top address box is at the upper right or your screen; you've now admitted it is at the upper left. Quote from: bobhlgh on September 14, 2016, 12:56:19 PM This has gotten out of hand. When I said the address was in the right corner it was a mistake. The address space is in the upper LEFT and in the lower Right. That said I suggest we drop the whole thing. I can use Google Chrome and everything is fine.Now, let's clear up the other point. No matter what browser you are using, it does not have an address box at the lower right. Please look again at BC_Programmer's post and the image he posted. Do you see that address box at the lower right of that screen? I'm sure that is what you are referring to. Is that correct? Do you not understand that that address box is not part of the browser window, that it is on the Windows taskbar? In other words, if you close your browser, you still see that address box in the lower right corner of your screen. Right? soybean - As I said I yield to an expert. I don't know where the address space is I just know there is one in the lower right corner where I put addresses. Thanks Bob |
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Solve : IS windows 7 Professional Product License Key Tranferable to Other PC? |
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Answer» I WANT to know about the WINDOWS license keys. can i use product key to another PC. My PC is dead and i upgraded my PC and I don't want to buy a separate OS to PC. Can i use old product key to the latest computer. IS this legal from Microsoft end or MS will let me banned or blocked my Windows Professional Product key.If license is OEM it is tied to original HARDWARE. If it is full retail it can be transferred from one machine to another, but must be uninstalled from first machine. |
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Solve : Disabled Device on "Manage Hardware and Sound"? |
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Answer» SORT of a BEGINNER here....I was having trouble getting HDMI sound to play through my TV (Windows 7). In the control panel, under "MANAGE Hardware and Sound", I "disabled" the TV as a device while trying to correct the problem, and now I do not know where to find the TV or how to re-enable it. It no longer shows up as a device....just my computer speakers and headphones.Follow this sequence.....start-->control panel-->sound-->playback-->select the device where U want the sound to be heard and select as default then ok. You will see the hdmi port of your graphics card, not the TV. |
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Solve : Backup emails? |
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Answer» I started using Sea MONKEY as an alternative browser (yesterday) and the attached message came up. |
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Solve : 4 Bit display? Help please.? |
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Answer» Hi, Did you use the right ones and do it properly? Also, What OS are you using! I went into device manager, click on the NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS and click "update driver software". It searched online for software, found it and updated. It says my driver software for my device is up to date. However right now, looking in the device manager, under display adapters, the Ge Force is listed with a little yellow triangle in front of it. I uninstalled the Ge Force, rebooted and then had windows reinstall it. Nothing has changed. Oh and I'm using Vista. What is your PC's model/brand? Try reinstalling your Video driver here -> HTTP://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-usQuote from: KatieM on April 20, 2011, 07:05:28 PM DO NOT use Windows update to download / install drivers. Always go to the OEM website. Follow the link in Jason2074's post above. I went to the given website and downloaded that update. It's still doing what it was doing before. Perhaps a new video cards?Post everything about the PC that you know of...Model# etc... Still sounds like the wrong drivers installed... Of course buyng a new vid card would FIX it but we try to fix things without cabbage 1st...Appreciate all the help. This isn't a new video card, it's been in my computer for a couple years anyway. My computer is an Emachine model T 5274 , Vista OS, it currently has the GeForce 8400 gs video card. I'm not sure what other info you would need or where I would find it on the computer. Here is the DLoad for your driver... http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-32bit-270.61-whql-driver.htmlAlso, you state it has a yellow triangle. What is the device status for it? (double click or right-click->properties)Quote I went to the given website and downloaded that update. It's still doing what it was doing before. Make sure to install the driver after downloading. |
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Solve : Windows 7 Disabled ctrl and alt??? |
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Answer» Hello, yesterday i turned off computer and everything was working perfectly. today i turned it on and i cant login to my user account and theres only 1 user (me). my password has 2 's and the ctrl and alt were disabled i think because i also tried using the onscreen keyboard and cant make the SYMBOLS either. Boot into the Admin account via safemode and change your account settings back to your liking...that is my admin account.You stated you cannot access the account as is which is why i suggested the above.Quote from: sumusiko on April 22, 2011, 09:10:50 AM that is my admin account.No, it isn't. the administrator account is hidden, you have to perform a registry tweak or start in safe mode to even see it. Your account is merely a member of the administrators group; it's still a separate account, though. It might not even have a password. If the keyboard for some reason reverted to the "default" you can create @ signs using Shift+2.Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 22, 2011, 11:18:13 AM No, it isn't. the administrator account is hidden, you have to perform a registry tweak or start in safe mode to even see it. Your account is merely a member of the administrators group; it's still a separate account, though. It might not even have a password.i go in safe mode and cant see administrator accountQuote from: sumusiko on April 22, 2011, 12:33:02 PM i go in safe mode and cant see administrator account Where are you LOOKING for it? http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/right. well idk if you people are actually understanding my problem so i cant get inside the computer to open the "RUN"... like i boot computer and in the users i cant get past that so i cant go to run to enable adminQuote from: sumusiko on April 22, 2011, 12:33:02 PM i go in safe mode and cant see administrator account So, you cant start windows in Safe mode, or you can start safe mode but cannot see admin account! You need to be more descriptive with your replies!i can boot in safe mode but cant get past login either. the dont show up. So the @ dont show up in normal neither in safe mode. already tried with another keyboard everything works perfectly besides the alt codes Have you tried the English way to get the @ symbol, by using shift + ' ??Quote from: reddevilggg on April 22, 2011, 01:36:15 PM Have you tried the English way to get the @ symbol, by using shift + ' ??yes didnt work |
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Solve : computer screen freeze? |
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Answer» while watching tv through my pc after 45 minutes or so the screen will suddenly FREEZE showing strange patterns of color and the keyboard and MOUSE are inoperable also, i have tried a different tuner stick to no avail, the only way i can get the pc GOING again is to shut it down on the tower and then restart it but, the problem will always occur again. my pc is only 5 months old and has already been BACK to where i purchased it from and has not been fixed. could the problem be a sound or graghics card issue?You might wanna think of using your warranty here before its too LATE to save you from the troubles of replacing any parts.I have the same problem... i think it has something to do with a driver error but im not sure while watching tv through my pc after 45 minutes or so the screen will suddenly freeze showing strange patterns of color and the keyboard and mouse are inoperable also, i have tried a different tuner stick to no avail, the only way i can get the pc going again is to shut it down on the tower and then restart it but, the problem will always occur again. my pc is only 5 months old and has already been back to where i purchased it from and has not been fixed. could the problem be a sound or graghics card issue? |
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Solve : Emachine E8400 with OS Windows 7 not booting? |
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Answer» I have looked through recent posts, but there isn't the same model as mine having this problem. |
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Solve : Printer software download? |
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Answer» I have an, HP Officejet 5600 All-in-one printer, and a newly purchased Dell Inspiron LAPTOP with windows 7. My problem is I cannot download the software because windows 7 is not supported by my printer. What can I do?I'm afraid there's not much to do. If your printer doesn't support W7 you can either get a new printer or install a different (or second) OS.It's supported: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=441123&What do I do with your answer? I am not very GOOD with computers but need one and a printer for work.Download and install the software at the link posted by Computer_Commando. What else? That's what I get for ASSUMING you checked Karl. Apparently HP DOES provide a W7 driver.I just tried downloading COMMANDOS reply and it got SHUT down and recommended not to continue.I just downloaded it with no problem. |
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Solve : Black Screen and Overheating?? |
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Answer» My computer screen goes black, and it seems to coincide with overheating. It only happens when I'm watching something online. The screen goes black and I can usually hear the sound for a while before the computer just goes to SLEEP. I cannot PULL it out of the "sleep" mode, I just have to shut it down manually and start it up again. I was wondering if this a video driver issue, or if it was possibly that because I have to keep my laptop plugged in all the time (dead battery) the constant electrical input overloads and overheats the computer and causes this. I have an HP G60 with Windows VISTA. Laptops are more susceptible to overheat than DESKTOP. An additional USB powered external cooling fan will help lower the overheat. However check your laptop for dust and internal fan if its running fine. You could use a free hardware temp. monitoring software to confirm the heat problem such a s SIW or HWMonitor. Check also any power options set and disable it. You could also TEST issue by running safemode. |
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Solve : Digital signature issues on installation? |
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Answer» I have a GATEWAY laptop with a Dual Core processor and 1 gig of memory. I am atempting to upgrade from Windows VISTA Home edition to Windowa 7 Ultimate.I have attempted the upgrade path anf the clean install path both with the same result.Windows cannot verify the digital SIGNATURE for this file. |
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Solve : Videos and podcasts simply stop? |
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Answer» When watching a youtube or similar VIDEO or LISTENING to a podcast it runs for like 40-60sec and than just stops and never resumes. It's not that the computer freezes - the video is still 'downloading' and everything else works jine but it the video simply STAYS like this. |
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Solve : Windows won't reconnaissance when I press a specific button? |
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Answer» Win7 won't reconnaissance when I press a specific button (Ö) it will only type it if I hold it down, but then I get like you usually hold down a key. It's nothing wrong with my keyboard, if I use the virtual one that windows have by default it won't work there ether, I have been trying to find where Windows save the configuration for the keys, but haven't found anything yet. Any help would be great. |
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Solve : Windows 7.? |
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Answer» Hi. TWO questions about windows 7. |
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Solve : MEU HP PAVILION PC ELITE M9665PT NÃO INICIALIZA E TENTA A REPARAÇÃO DO ARRANQUE? |
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Answer» Comprei em 2010 um HP PC Elite Pavilion que trazia pré-instalado o windows vista e com direito ao upgrade para o Windows 7. Eu fiz essa actualização no final de 2010 e daí para cá tenho-me consolado a descobrir as novidades e avanços do Windows 7 comparando-o com o XP e anteriores pois o Vista quase não lhe tomei o gosto. |
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Solve : System32/Drivers/etc? |
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Answer» Hello, |
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Solve : HP G6062EA Laptop driver problems? |
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Answer» hello i have a HP G6062EA Laptop with SEVERAL diffent driver problems such as ethernet and LAN adapter. unfortunatly i am unable to find the correct driver on my main computer and i cant connect the laptop to the internet because of the drivers not being installed. i looked for a resinstalation disk but they COST £33 so thats a no no. any other ideas?You want to DLoad and re-install the chipset drivers for the appropiate Model and OS...what do you mean by DLoad?DLoad = download. |
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Solve : connect windows live hotmail to cell? |
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Answer» I've been trying to CONNECT my windows live hotmail to my cell phone, so I can check my emails. It WORKED with yahoo, but now I get my yahoo EMAIL forwarded to hotmail. I'm also using firefox. I keep getting "cannot connect, try again later".Have you TRIED DIRECTING here? http://explore.live.com/windows-live-mobile |
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Solve : dell 19 in 1 card reader? |
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Answer» hi guys i have been having troubles with my 19 in one card reader that is in my computer it does not recodnise any cards being inserted.... i am running windows 7 x64 os i have heard windows 7 has ALOT of these problems... a solution however is UNCERTAIN unless if any of you can help =DDell support for your 19 in 1 card reader is TEAC Driver CA 200 Enhanced 19-1 Card Reader and is only under XP system. Look under CD/DVD and expand. Did it work before probably on XP or Vista? hi guys i have been having troubles with my 19 in one card reader that is in my computer it does not recodnise any cards being inserted.... i am running windows 7 x64 os i have heard windows 7 has alot of these problems... a solution however is uncertain unless if any of you can help =D |
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Solve : Recovery discs not working with new hard drive? |
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Answer» Greetings, everyone. Greetings, everyone. |
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Solve : Startup repair? |
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Answer» Right i have two LAPTOPS both toshiba and both running windows vista proffesional. One LAPTOP the startup repair PROGRAM is corrupt along with some start up files (which need startup repair so they can be fixed) is it possible to copy the program from one computer to the other??Don't understand the question. Startup repair is run from the OS disc.On windows vista and 7 there is a program instaled called startup repair i didnt have to use any disks for it...Never noticed it - sorry. Just boot to your W7 DVD and run startup repair then.Build a Vista Repair CD...i dont have a startup repair disk and i cant make one ether....Read the ARTICLE...You can use any INSTALL aka OS disk to do the same thing as the "Repair Disk". Just make sure to select "Repair" once it is launched. i dont have a startup repair disk and i cant make one ether.... |
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Solve : Windows Vista not Genuine? |
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Answer» Ok so I have had this COMPUTER for about 2 years. Just recently i picked up a new game (FFXIV) and it requires me to install Windows Vista SP2. So i go to update my windows and there is about 20 updates. I try to update and nothing happens after i restart now every time i log in i get a box telling me to activate windows now and the copy I'm using is not genuine. Tried updating and tried activating and no go. Anybody able to point me in the right direction to find out how to fix it? Real Windows CD-Yeah i got it and the keynumber thingerWhat does that mean? At one time it was tested to be legitimate, - Right? There is an issue where if you do not use your PC or keep Vista updated over time you may get that message. If you can not resolve the problem, contact Microsoft.The number thing that comes with the CD i have it as well. Its been awhile since i updated it so i guess maybe thats the problem? I can not resolve the problem thats why im here heh. Thanks for the adviceWithout the details, I can only guess. This was a home built? Wa the CD a standard retail item? Actually, a full install of Vista is a DVD. There are different versions of it. It should have a part of the rim with a hologram. Here is an idea. Find a good Hard drive in your spare stuff. Put it into your machine. Install Vista from the DVD by booting from the DVD. Use the number that came with the DVD. Even without the updates, it should give you some time to activate the new installation.. Look this over and see if it applies to you. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-system/how-to-identify-which-windows-is-my-serial-number/54a862df-8d1d-42d2-b2f7-91a68f7e3313 Quote Or borrow a proper Microsoft Vista DVD(not Dell, HP, etc).This SEEMS to say it is OK to borrow a DVD and install it. The product key makes your install legitimate. |
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Solve : computer looping sound automatic restart computer? |
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Answer» Help me my acer computer keep CRASHING on me give me some stupid sound then looping again with continuing long sound then computer freezes then force reboot it self... |
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Solve : windows update killed windows 7? |
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Answer» well today i decided to upgrade to INTERNET explorer 9 so instead of downloading from ms website i ran windows UPDATE but windows update also recemended that i install some security updates and a driver updates along with ie 9 and when it was done it ask me to ask me to save my work and reboot but after restarting i got an error sating the bcd or boot config data is missing some information so i booted in to xp which i also have installed and ran easy bcd but easy bcd cant find the bcd file and explorer says that the c:\windows dir on my win 7 drive is unreadable but it still shows a couple gigs of stuff in the propreties diolog. well today i decided to upgrade to internet explorer 9 so instead of downloading from ms website i ran windows update but windows update also recemended that i install some security updates and a driver updates along with ie 9 and when it was done it ask me to ask me to save my work and reboot but after restarting i got an error sating the bcd or boot config data is missing some information so i booted in to xp which i also have installed and ran easy bcd but easy bcd cant find the bcd file and explorer says that the c:\windows dir on my win 7 drive is unreadable but it still shows a couple gigs of stuff in the propreties diolog.Quote from: kevpple on April 27, 2011, 12:30:38 AM windows update also recemended that i install some security updates and a driver updates NEVER download drivers from Windows Update. Drivers should only be obtained from the OEM websites - and then only if there is a specific need to do so.Quote from: Allan on April 28, 2011, 10:28:25 AM NEVER download drivers from Windows Update. Drivers should only be obtained from the OEM websites - and then only if there is a specific need to do so. I second Allan on this. I've seen many a computer screwed up by a Windows Update driver update RECOMMENDATIONS. It's best to leave your drivers alone unless there's a specific need to upgrade them. If it ain't broke, don't FIX it. If it is broke, certainly don't let Microsoft Update try to fix it. Go to the hardware manufacture's website.Quote from: pugboy on April 28, 2011, 10:25:00 AM You should easily be able to do a System Restore - unless you specifically turned it off. The "System Restore" point saves your Windows state (including the entire registry). Just click the "Start" button and type "system restore", it will pop up, hit "Enter" and restore to the point it automatically made before it installed Internet Explorer 9. Your PC will take a while, and then reboot. Make sure everything is working right for a day or so, then download the installer from the Microsoft website. system restore i will do, but don't u think that he should boot into safe mode to do, because i think he cannot boot into windows right? so if he just press F8 at boot then get into safe mode to do that, i think its much easier to do that in this instance if he does not have a recovery disk.Hi. I was, prehaps, mistaken that the PC boots, but is messed up. If it does not boot, you can use a "Repair Disc" or the Windows Install disc to boot, and then select "Repair". One of the options would be to do a System Restore. I also agree re: Windows Update drivers. They suck. I have run into problems many times, so I turned off the "auto-search" driver installer from hardware options in System Properties. Quote from: charezTech on April 29, 2011, 05:29:13 AM system restore i will do, but don't u think that he should boot into safe mode to do, because i think he cannot boot into windows right? so if he just press F8 at boot then get into safe mode to do that, i think its much easier to do that in this instance if he does not have a recovery disk. |
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Solve : Best anti-virus for Windows 7 Ultimate? |
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Answer» Quote from: patio on APRIL 29, 2011, 07:46:49 AM I'd like to see some documentation for this off the wall claim... The fact that he doesn't seem to realise that viruses are written in programming or scripting languages, (C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, whatever) MAKES everything he has written look profoundly ridiculous. Well, it did anyway. "Viruses written in English" [chuckle] Quote from: Salmon Trout on April 29, 2011, 08:14:14 AM The fact that he doesn't seem to realise that viruses are written in programming or scripting languages, (C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, whatever) makes everything he has written look profoundly ridiculous. Well, it did anyway. Who needs antivirus then? I'll just teach my computer not to accept questionable gifts from foreigners. Quote from: quaxo on April 29, 2011, 08:17:54 AM I'll just teach my computer not to accept questionable gifts from foreigners. "I fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts." Virgil, 19 BC Quote from: Salmon Trout on April 29, 2011, 08:14:14 AM The fact that he doesn't seem to realise that viruses are written in programming or scripting languages, (C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, whatever) makes everything he has written look profoundly ridiculous. Well, it did anyway. Possibly why he turned into a putz to get kicked....that SHOE leater MUST not have been so TASTY. |
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Solve : Closing Down Windows 7? |
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Answer» I have a relatively new PC (bought in Oct., 2010) with lots of CAPABILITY, running Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit. This is true but what u can also do is, just change your windows updates settings in control panel and set them however u want them. Or you shut down by choosing a normal shut down: ctrl+alt+del and choose (shut down) from the drop down list when u shut down. Ignore this advice. It solves nothing.Thanks for the replies. I don't think of it so MUCH as a "problem", but being a retired engineer I was just curious as to the fact that Microsoft found something to correct almost every day. Initially I came across several program messages in other things I would run, to the effect that the program was not compattible with "64-bit", but now these seem to have ceased. |
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Solve : free software? |
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Answer» give me the site to DOWNLOAD FREE full SOFTWARE Why? |
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Solve : how to use batch command to end program? |
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Answer» Is it possible to use a command within a BATCH file to stop a program from running? I have batch files set up to start groups of PROGRAMS, but would LIKE to stop several programs from running before the new ones are started. |
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Solve : Vista Never Ending Lag? |
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Answer» I use Vista HP 32 bit with 3 gigs of ram and every time i turn around i ve got huge lag; and get i.e. not responding; Convert X not responding ; Yahoo Instant messenger not responding and can t connect to yahoo vitual sever and the scroll ing up/down has slowed to a crawl . . . Only if good things come but they never ever do . . . Then don't bother to "waste" your time to fix the slowdown and other issues and instead waste time dealing with said slowdown and other issues. Either take the time to fix it or waste your time to endure it, your choice. |
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Solve : MVP Baseball 2005? |
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Answer» I get error message that say. (MVP Baseball 2005 requires DirectX 9 and hardware graphics acceleration. I have tried to install DirectX, but not ABLE to do so.What is your graphics card? If graphics card too old and cannot handle DirectX9, DirectX9 would not be installing for you. |
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Solve : failed updates? |
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Answer» I have recently downloaded several updates via automatic update s but but windows tells me that it cannot configure these updates , which in no big drama but the pc start time is now ten or more minutes WHILST it tries to configure them.how can i resolve this please. os windows 7/ 8gb ram/499 gb ...os windows 7/ 8gb ram/499 gb hard drive. Machine 2months old...Any PC twp months old should not GIVE you a problem. Call the vendor or store and tell them you want an exchange or full REFUND. |
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Solve : Help needed with copying files with very long *pathnames* -- plz & thnx!? |
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Answer» Hello folks: |
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Solve : installing windows 7 on an old laptop? |
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Answer» hi GUYS would i be able to install windows 7 on a REALLY OLD laptop? |
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Solve : Error %APPData% in vista basic? |
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Answer» Can ANYONE TELL me how to fix Error %APPDATA% in vista home BASIC it will not let me install any sotware? OjasWhat kind of softwares are you trying to install? Are they Microsoft or Non-Microsoft ? Is that the complete path or error? A sample error would be like Error 1606: Could Not Access Network Location -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886549Quote from: jason2074 on May 04, 2011, 01:13:16 AM What kind of softwares are you trying to install? Are they Microsoft or Non-Microsoft ? Is that the complete path or error? A sample error would be like Error 1606: Could Not Access Network Location -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886549 Thanks for the info the Microsoft gave me the answer and worked well Thanks Ojas |
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Solve : laptop freeze...pleeease help me!?!?!? |
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Answer» can i unfreeze my asus Eee pc LAPTOP without losing the hours of work i just did.didnt get a chance to save it before i FROZE up. |
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Solve : choppy videos? |
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Answer» every time i WATCH a NETFLIX video or youtube an so on,the video is fine for awhile then it gets CHOPPY an slows down an GOS back to being ok an repetes itself,how can i fix this? |
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Solve : if game requires directX9 but i got direcX10 what i do?? |
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Answer» so i got game(revolution under siege) and it needs directX9 to run. Installion worked just fine. I have tried to SIMPLY install directx9 to computer but it gives error message: An infernal system error OCCURED. Please refer to DXError.log and DirectX.log in your WINDOWS folder to determine problem. I treid to use windows search FEATURE. I found DirectX.log but not DXerrro.log. Here is DirectX.log:http://pastebin.com/kTa4FtHf If you have DX10 then games that require 9 will work with 10 because it is a newer version... Wrong.so enlighten me then "master". i have dx11 and have 8 games that require 9 but i only have 11. Quote from: UNSCSpartan3 on April 22, 2011, 06:39:33 PM i have dx11 and have 8 games that require 9 but i only have 11. You have DirectX9 installed as well. Most games requiring it will install it if it's not already present. DX9 on Vista and win7 is a side by side installation. DX9 and DX10/11 are completely incompatible with each other and use a new API.im pretty sure that doesent work that easy. cause i cnat start my game cause directx error...Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling? Have you tried running the installer as administrator?i tried as administrator. i dont undersant uninstall and reinstall? did you understant that i need directX9 and i dont have it yet. here is an other error message fomr directX: directX render invalid call (burst mode) [prep'ing thing mainmenuback.png] would you like to terminate this application? yes,no? yes shutdowns program and no just gives same wuestion again. edit:sry i could edit this to previous post also.hey i still need help. I removed my directX10 form regedit(i didnt actually understand it but i do now:( ) How i ge it back? read this Microsoft KB article regarding obtaining latest DirectX. I guess you may have already tried, but maybe give the download that M'Soft's official KB page links to a try.DirectX10 was not meant to be uninstalled, especially not the way you were doing it. Since Vista, DirectX is part of the OS, unlike 9.0c and previous versions. Click this link, download the installer, run it, and it should repair whatever damage you've done to Dx10. If your games won't run under Dx10, download the Dx9.0c redistributable and install it. You should also be able to find the exact same installer on one of your game CDs, as they usually attempt to install it if it's required.as i told previously isntaller gives me an error(i have tried that one too)DLoad and run the Windows Installer fix...Quote from: alluton on May 06, 2011, 08:12:26 AM as i told previously isntaller gives me an error(i have tried that one too)Quote from: alluton on April 22, 2011, 05:02:01 AM I have tried to simply install directx9 to computer but it gives error message: An infernal system error occured. You said DirectX 9 failed. My first link was the installer for DirectX 10 and 11, since you've now deleted portions of that. DirectX 10 is part of Vista and you should repair it before trying to continue with installing Dx9c. That, or you can do it the hard way and reinstall your OS. Either way... |
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Solve : How do I uninstall a program? |
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Answer» How do you uninstall a program if Windows Uninstaller does not uninstall the program?What SOFTWARE are you trying to uninstall and does it produce any error? |
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Solve : Computer freeze in sleep mode? |
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Answer» I looked and this may have been covered before but I did not SEE it. |
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