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5301.

Solve : how can I safely check out a link??

Answer» http://veehd.com/video/4595542_PBS-Frontline-The-Spill-2010.

This is a program I want to watch but, there's no ADDRESS when I float my mouse pointer over the download button that they say I need download. So, I can't see where the link leads. And I can't USE "SAVE file as" and then scan it because I don't get that option. It seems the only THING I can do is blindy click the link to see what happens - but that's not what I want to do. How can I check to see were it goes or scan it before I put it on my computer?

If you click on the above link you see a SHIP carrying an oil rig and on that page I click the play button that takes me to the second page where it asks me to download something. The second page concerns my problem.Download link: http://install.secure-softwaremanager.com/installer/zcdownload/2a0c00bc27a71ee5ab9d24e27c785523c9f516f83f7a1fad5020403a3042cfb898501291ac:d803d86061eb8efbe4425246f65af457/?lp=http%3A%2F%2Fgalleries.secure-softwaremanager.com%2F874399c0b4%2F854098c4ba1a
5302.

Solve : Processes using a lot of memory! Help!?

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Recently, my PC began allocating very large amounts of RAM for certain system processes.

The most noticeable are svchost.exe, MsMpEng.exe, and explorer.exe.



I never had this problem before, and now I can't even play a game (Dragon Age) without noticeable frame skips.

I have run CCleaner, Malwarebytes, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Advanced SystemCare Pro [I personally have had very good experiences with ASC].

I do notice that the svchost.exe memory hog is due to the Superfetch service. When I stop the service, svchost.exe drops to 20,000 K rather than 150,000+ K. The only thing is, I have never had to do this before and I would LIKE my PC fixed without this step.

My PC:

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
ASUS M4A78-e Motherboard
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4Ghz [quad]
4GB Corsair DDR2 [had 8GB, removed faulty RAM within the past month or so]
NVidia GTX 460 Graphics
Onboard sound
SATA HD
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[had 8GB, removed faulty RAM within the past month or so]

Sure you got the bad ones ? ?
I'd run MemTest for 2 hours just to be certain...With today's computers rather large amount of RAM, RAM usage shouldn't be an issue at all.
All you have to worry about is CPU usage, which in your case is barely over 1% (if I read it right from your screenshot).
Not to mention, that Vista and 7 handle RAM in a very different way than previous Windows versions.Thank you for the replies!

patio: I'm fairly sure, I ran memtest on each 2GB stick individually as well as in current and past configurations, though I did the 5 minute check.

Broni: I only wonder why my PC's performance is taking a hit...? I have not had these processes using so much memory at any time in the past.

Thanks again!What is actually wrong with your computer, aside from TASK Manager numbers?A noticeable drop in performance, increased load times. It might not sound like a dire problem, but this is a gaming computer built for high-end gaming and it can't run average games!Boot time has nothing to do with increased ram usage - nor is it anything with which you should concern yourself. As for a "drop in performance" - please explain EXACTLY what the issue is.Not boot time, load times in applications. I have never had frame rate issues in games before, and I am suddenly experiencing terrible frame stuttering. As I use my computer, I feel that it is constantly being taxed on memory. I have also never seen these processes use anywhere near this much RAM before.Open msconfig and on the General tab choose "selective startup" (uncheck all three items) and reboot. Does the problem still occur? If not, start adding items back to msconfig one or two at a time, REBOOTING after each change, until the problem reappears and you'll have identified the offending process. This is clearly a time consuming procedure, but it is the best way to determine if some process loading with the system is the cause of your problem.You may also...

Download Autoruns for Windows: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
No installation required.
Simply unzip Autoruns.zip file, and double click on autoruns.exe file to run the program.
Go File>Save, and save it as AutoRuns.txt file to know location.
You must select Text from drop-down menu as a file type:



Attach the file to your next reply.
5303.

Solve : Caps lock key opens my Microsoft Office Outlook.?

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ctrl + shift opens Outlook
when caps lock is on, ctrl will open outlook

Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 07, 2011, 12:32:55 PM

ctrl + shift opens Outlook
when caps lock is on, ctrl will open outlook
No, it does not. Egads...

So what does it do if you don't have Outlook ? ?

Actually Mrs.J i don't believe anyone has mentioned it but could it possibly be a setting in Outlook itself ? ?

Worth a looksee...your keyboard may be fine...Quote from: patio on May 07, 2011, 01:28:07 PM
Actually Mrs.J i don't believe anyone has mentioned it but could it possibly be a setting in Outlook itself ? ?

How so? I don't see how a PROGRAM could start itself by detecting a keypress that happened before it started, if you see what I mean.
Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 07, 2011, 01:35:19 PM
How so? I don't see how a program could start itself by detecting a keypress that happened before it started, if you see what I mean.
Welcome to Windows 7 Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 07, 2011, 02:53:40 PM
Welcome to Windows 7

I have been using Windows 7 since December 2009 and its doesn't seem any different from its predecessors in this respect.
Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 07, 2011, 12:32:55 PM
ctrl + shift opens Outlook
when caps lock is on, ctrl will open outlook
Quote from: soybean on May 07, 2011, 01:10:41 PM
No, it does not.

Enough said.

Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 07, 2011, 02:53:40 PM
Welcome to Windows 7

Windows 7 likely has nothing to do with it.

Quote from: patio on May 07, 2011, 01:28:07 PM
Actually Mrs.J i don't believe anyone has mentioned it but could it possibly be a setting in Outlook itself ? ?

As far as I now, Outlook doesn't have such a function.

Seeing as this started with water spilling, most likely the keyboard is sending out the signal for the shortcut KEY that many keyboards have that opens the default mail program. If she installed Mozilla Thunderbird and set it as the default mail program, I bet it'd open when she pushed caps.Quote from: quaxo on May 07, 2011, 05:14:29 PM
If she installed Mozilla Thunderbird and set it as the default mail program, I bet it'd open when she pushed caps.

So she should either disable whatever hot key processing application she is running, or go into its settings and disable the one that starts the email application. Or kill the Office Sidebar maybe?
Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 07, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
So she should either disable whatever hot key processing application she is running, or go into its settings and disable the one that starts the email application. Or kill the Office Sidebar maybe?

Actually, that might work. If the full software package is installed for the keyboard (not just the generic Windows driver), there is usually an option there to change or disable hotkeys. If the mail key is disabled, theoretically it should ignore that signal, regardless of it comes from the hotkey itself of through this malfunction. The keyboard doesn't know the difference, which is why it's doing it in the first place. If the caps lock is still doing what it should do (toggling caps) and triggering the mail program, telling the keyboard to disable the mail shortcut should make it only toggle the caps again. It will of course still be sending out that mail signal, but it should be harmlessly ignored.

Mrs. J, have you installed the software package that comes with that keyboard? If not, you might try that. If you lost the CD, look on the bottom of the keyboard for the name and model of that keyboard. The software should be available through Logitech.
Mrs. J, have you installed the software package that comes with that keyboard? If not, you might try that. If you lost the CD, look on the bottom of the keyboard for the name and model of that keyboard. The software should be available through Logitech.
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Checked with Logitech and my model is not listed and that's probably because it's 8 yrs. old. LOL My husband keeps telling me to, "Just go buy a new one!!!" I just hate that there's a problem I can't FIX. I also tried different settings in Outlook but couldn't see ANYTHING that PERTAINS to my problem. Thanks again.Quote from: Mrs. J on May 08, 2011, 02:48:45 PM
My husband keeps telling me to, "Just go buy a new one!!!" I just hate that there's a problem I can't fix.

I'm with your husband. Computer accessories are disposable. Your time is worth more. You can't fix some things because modern stuff is not engineered to be repairable. Get a new $20 keyboard and move on. Just my 2c worth.
5304.

Solve : To Update or Not to Update, that is the question?

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My Computer works great with Vista. Several People have told me that Windows 7 is much more stable and is great looking also. My problem is this, how compatible will my software (Office 2003, Dreamweaver, etc) be with a new version of Windows. I lost a few things that were none essential to the Vista compatibility question and I don't want to lose more. Software is expensive. I am guessing I should just be satisfied with a computer that works fast and looks good and not try to keep up with the CompGeeks. What is the general feeling on this matter.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspxQuote from: dhinds on May 04, 2011, 05:48:29 PM

Windows 7 is much more stable and is great looking also.

People say this about almost every new OS release. I've got Vista on my laptop which I've had for two years now. I've never had a serious issue with it and have only twice seen a blue screen, both due to my actions of pushing too much, nothing to do with Vista.

Windows 7 is nice looking though. I have one computer running Vista 32 bit, and one running Win7 64 bit.... I prefer Vista. I have a lot of compatibility issues. My son cannot play his online games with the Win 7. The games come up, but they run in ultra slow motion. Like about 5% of the SPEED they run at in Vista. I have used the compatibility function in Win 7 and set it to run as Vista compatible, but it does not help at all.

I would downgrade to Vista if I knew how.

Basically, I think Win 7 sucks.Quote from: bilklb on May 08, 2011, 01:45:34 AM
My son cannot play his online games with the Win 7. The games come up, but they run in ultra slow motion. Like about 5% of the speed they run at in Vista. I have used the compatibility function in Win 7 and set it to run as Vista compatible, but it does not help at all.

This isn't typical and there could be a lot of causes for it. I play several online games and MANY offline games and have had no issues with Windows 7.

If you'd like help getting to the root of the problem, we'd be more than happy to help sort it out in another thread.I think Microsoft has mentioned that "Games for Windows" branded games will work on Vista, XP, and 7....

And @bilklb, just curious, what are these online games? One thing, if you have an older game that predates win7, then maybe that's why you get compatibility issues. And so maybe you want to run in compatibility mode in those cases?Quote from: 2x3i5x on May 09, 2011, 02:26:43 PM
I think Microsoft has mentioned that "Games for Windows" branded games will work on Vista, XP, and 7....

I've never heard such a thing and if Microsoft ever made this claim it was a lie. Halo 2 was branded a "Games for Windows" game, but officially it will only run on Vista and 7. There are also several titles that are branded "Games for Windows", but are only officially supported on Windows XP and Vista, not Windows 7.

Games for Windows, like Steam, is an annoying gimmick. They even try to compare themselves to Steam on their official GfW website. But there's no guarantee that a Games for Windows game will work across the BOARD. It depends on the game.This is the specific blurb for which I saw Microsoft's claim on Games for Windows

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2) Compatibility. Games for Windows branded titles work on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7-based PCs, including both 32 and 64 bit editions. Games for Windows titles that support controllers are also compatible with the Microsoft XBOX 360 controller for Windows, including the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. They even support widescreen resolutions and more.

source: http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-us/aboutgfw/pages/gamesforwindows.aspx

But still ... anyway ... for the original poster (dhinds), if vista works fine on your pc and can do the things you would like to be doing on your pc, then why UPGRADE now?Quote from: 2x3i5x on May 09, 2011, 11:47:37 PM
This is the specific blurb for which I saw Microsoft's claim on Games for Windows

Oh well, Microsoft lied then. Like I said, Halo 2 and other titles won't run across the board. Just check the SYSTEM requirements of a lot of Games for Windows titles.
5305.

Solve : Computer shut itself off now wont boot?

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Ok my computer was running fine when i was playing Arma2 and it SUDDENLY just shut off ( no shutdown sequence or ANYTHING) It proceeded to reboot like i hit the reset button, thought this was weird but thought watever. However, when it was rebooting, it suddenly shut off again, this time in a different time interval. I tried unplugging the power cord and swwitching off the pc with the switch on the back. But when i push the power button it just did the same thing, the light would turn on on the fan in the front panel of the pc, spin for awhile and then shut off. Sometimes it would make it all the way to the log in screen or even let me log on, before shutting off and trying to restart.

I managed to let it sit for awhile while unplugged and came back and BOOTED it up and played a game for another hour or two, but the next morning, i woke up to SEE it off again. This time, i tried to boot it up and the only response i would get is the fan lighting up on the front of the computer and spinning for a brief moment, then doing nothing. I opened the side panel and saw that the fans inside also do the same. They barely spin and i have to flip the switch on the back of the pc on and off and then hit the power to even get this small movement of the fans.

This pc is only a few months old and havent had any problems with it. The only thing i could think of is that the power supply ran somewhat louder than some of the other pcs i had and sometimes it would be louder or softer than other times. I do run it alot and maybe its possible i overworked the powersupply and i need a new one? Any help with this will be greatly appreciated!

EDIT: Also at the beginning of this ordeal when i would get it to boot up for a minute or two, the pc would shut itself down and the monitor would show different color screens alternating like red, green, blue, covering the entire screen, but the tower itself would not be on. The monitor would shut off soon after and say no signal.

Thanks,
TmarshQuote

This pc is only a few months old and havent had any problems with it.

If its bought brand new and is still under warranty, I would seek that first.
5306.

Solve : q drive?

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i have two problems
1. i have gained a new DRIVE listed as Q drive but it has nothing attached or in it.
2. when my PC UPDATES especially on microsoft and anti virus the DVD drive icon disappears from the my computer SCREEN, and obviously i am not able to USE the drive at allHave you recently installed any type of software RELATED to your cd drive?

5307.

Solve : Vista will not boot?

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Ok, thanks for EVERYTHING. Hopefully I won't have to COME back here for help for ANOTHER couple years.

See you then,
MetzingtonYou're very WELCOME

5308.

Solve : The "good" Pop up windows aren't showing up?

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This is so annoying EVER since last week I must have hit some button because none of the Vista windows are opened up. For example when I click save as.. for a picture, the window does not come up at all even thought I clicked it. Same thing on iTunes won't let me import because you have to open a window for that , and it DOESNT come up. It worked FINE before, I TRIED creating a new user , trying different internet browsers, with no luck so it has to be an option on the computer. Someone please help Im running Vista and have no idea what to do Have you tried running in Safemode with Networking, Administrator? Also clearing your temp.files might help. Other than that, a corrupt .exe file or INFECTION might be the cause of the problem...

5309.

Solve : batch script??

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I have downloaded NotePad++, and, according to the ONLINE HELP (see page at http://npp-community.tuxfamily.org/documentation/notepad-user-manual/commands), it seems possible to run a command that would allow me to execute a scripted file.

Hence, I would like to create a script file that allows me to capture whatever the user (e.g. myself) has loaded from within the application, and, launch it by the Java compiler, for example:

compile_a_java_program.bat
@echo off
javac %1.java
rem where %1 is the name of the file currently being viewed by the user
java %1
rem usually ending with .class, where this is the name of the file that needs to run

I am running WinXP SP3, and, JVM 1.6.0_24.


In the Notepad++ run box, USE the ... button and find your batch file. Double clicking it will move full path to the run box; then add $(FULL_CURRENT_PATH) to the run box. The run box should look something like this:

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compile_a_java_program.bat $(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)

If necessary, add path info for your batch file.

You batch file might need a tweak or TWO:

Code: [Select]@echo off

javac %1

cd /d %~dp1
java %~n1
pause

I threw in the pause so you can see the result before the WINDOW closes. I also added a CD command to navigate to the directory where the class file lives, just in case the directory is not on the classpath variable.

Good luck.
5310.

Solve : OE6 won't save password?

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I'm switching from an old desktop (XP) to a new laptop (WinXP operating under Win7). I have IE 8, OE 6. I can get online OK but when I go to get in my OE 6 for my emails, it won't let me save my password; the box is greyed out. USED to be my online service (bellsouth, i.e. AT&T) would walk me through the changes, but now they won't, it's not in their 'job description'. They tell me to call Microsoft and pay. Let me restate your post.
You now have Windows 7.
You had Windows XP.
You mail client was Outlook Express 6.
You are running XP inside of Win 7.
You acutely got OE6 to work? Really?
And you are unhappy about not saving the password?
Does this describe the problem?

Sorry I can not give you a quick exact answer. I just wanted to make sure what the issue is.

Off the top o my little head I would suggest going over to another e-mail client.
One the works in Windows 7.
Either:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/email
OR:
Top 11 Free Email Programs for WindowsI recommend Windows Live Mail (WLM) as an email client to use with Windows 7. WLM usually makes setting up email accounts very easy. Just tell WLM your email address and password and it completes the account creation with no further assistance from you. This doesn't always work but, if it does not, you can still manually set up accounts. Thanks, but the reason I want to continue using OE 6 is that I am so used to it, I have lots of important files in it, etc. A possible workaround.
There are keystroke macro programs that can emulate keyboard INPUT to an application program. I do not KNOW of any the are fully compatible with Windows 7. The one I use requires me to use a hokey to give the password to an application. Still, that is better that typing in the whole password.
http://www.autohotkey.com/
The link above is one of the free on es. It can give you an idea of what is possible. The ones you buy and even sense when a program wants a password. But I don't know of one I can recommend right now.

Maybe you can Google it. Keywords :
Automatic keyboard Keystroke Macro Recorder AUTO Form Fill.

The Google Auto-Fill won't help, it is only for a browser. But I THIN k there are other programs out there that might work.
That's the best I can offer.
Quote from: Joymp on May 12, 2011, 08:39:07 PM

Thanks, but the reason I want to continue using OE 6 is that I am so used to it, I have lots of important files in it, etc.
OE6 CAME with IE6 (Internet Explorer 6), just as OE was bundled with versions of IE preceding 6, but after IE/OE6, OE was no longer bundled with IE (versions 7/8/9). IE7 was released in Oct. 2006; so, no new versions of OE have been released since IE 6, which was released back in 2001.

You now have Windows 7 and it's time to move on to a newer email client too. Your OE messages can be imported into Windows Live Mail. Reference: Importing your e‑mail, contacts, and calendar into Windows Live Mail
5311.

Solve : webshots will not install?

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I am using Windows 7 , downloaded the exe file for Webshots Premium, paid for it. It will not install get an access denied MESSAGE and also A MICROSOFT Root error. Did DISABLE firewalls and antivirus programs. Any HELP pleaseTry running the installer in compatibility mode. Right-click the installer(.exe file) and CHOOSE an earlier version (ex.SP3) and click apply. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

5312.

Solve : help with microsoft office 2010?

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somehow my ribbon CHANGED from having the office button to a file tab. someone told me this might be CLASSIC so how do i change it back?Can you post a picture please?i dont know what you mean by a picture. where the office button used to be in the UPPER left CORNER of the screen is a file tab . all i want is to change it back to the way it was before.Open Word so you can see the toolbar problem. Then press the "print screen" key on the keyboard. Now open MS Paint and PASTE the picture by clicking on EDIT - PASTE. Then save the picture and upload it in your next post

5313.

Solve : replace explorer.exe?

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I know that it is possible to replace the default interface for windows (explorer.exe) from snow transformation pack, but how can I replace the explorer.exe with a custom interface executable made by me?
NVM, resolved the problemYes, But.
Windows Explorer is a part of the Windows Sysem. Don;t try to remove it. HOWEVER, you can use another GUI to look a at files and directories. There are so many, it is hard to say ONE is best.
Do a GOOGLE search ALTERNATIVE to Windows Explorer.

5314.

Solve : Password problem?

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Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 and Windows Vista. One day I tried to log on as the "owner" and it asked me for a password. I don't remember creating a password. I can log on as a guest..but I can't download, upgrade, anything without the "Owner" password. I followed the steps to reseting the password. I created a password reset disc, then followed the steps to reset the password. It took me all the way through and asked me to create a new password. I created the new password and hit "finish" and I got an error message saying "an error occurred when reseting password" and that's it. I've tried it a dozen times and always the same thing.

Can a computer repair shop fix this? Or do I have to uninstall Windows and reinstall it? If so how do I do this and how much does it cost? I don't care about backing up any files I just want to wipe it out and reinstall it.

HELP!
This forum is read by many people. Publishing in formation about how to reset a password is contrary to the objectives of this forum. You need to get help from a person that understands the problem and is willing to help you.
However, you can search for the words password reset and find many suggestions.

Recent s studies have shown the use of a computer does not improve a persons mental skills. Rather, just the opposite. Therefor, it you really own this computer and can not remember the password, it is time for you to get away from the computer and do something that will improve your memory mental powers.What a charming guy.....If YOU took the time to read my post thoroughly you would see that what I'm ASKING is how to wipe out windows and reinstall it OR if someone AT A COMPUTER REPAIR SHOP could fix this...I did NOT ask for help in reseting my password.

I think YOU need to step away from the computer...maybe itll improve YOUR mental powers.
Now now! Not so much abuse, please!

Have you tried calling Dell and asking for a "reset password"?
Yes and they walked me through the reset disc and all the way through to when I get that error message and they didn't know what to do at that POINT. I was just wondering if anyone thought it was worth it to take it in to a shop or if I should just wipe out Windows and reinstall it. And if so, how do I go about doing that?


Quote from: mercy667 on May 16, 2011, 11:25:24 AM

Yes and they walked me through the reset disc and all the way through to when I get that error message and they didn't know what to do at that point. I was just wondering if anyone thought it was worth it to take it in to a shop or if I should just wipe out Windows and reinstall it. And if so, how do I go about doing that?

Well, a visit to a repair shop is one option, but if you have either a Windows install disk or a Dell recovery disk, you could try using those. Do you have either of these?
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Have you tried calling Dell and asking for a "reset password"

Don't rely on those support people so much, they don't help much. Tell me otherwise. I don't care.

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What a charming guy.....If YOU took the time to read my post thoroughly you would see that what I'm asking is how to wipe out windows and reinstall it OR if someone AT A COMPUTER REPAIR SHOP could fix this...I did NOT ask for help in reseting my password.

You said the password reset disk didn't work. You can try the one I posted in the link below. As for wiping and formatting, that's trivial. You can ask someone at a shop to do it for you.

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I was just wondering if anyone thought it was worth it to take it in to a shop or if I should just wipe out Windows and reinstall it.

Don't give up yet.

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Yes and they walked me through the reset disc and all the way through to when I get that error message and they didn't know what to do at that point.

Use this reset disk. It says it's for NT, but it works for XP, etc too.
http://www.pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/

Scroll down to the Download part, and download the first zip. Burn it to CD. Reboot and change the boot order.Allow me to explain why I gave an answer that sounded rude. Based on his post:
1. There is no way to know who the OP is other that what he says. He is ready to wipe the entire disc clean. Would that not suggest he has not used the computer very much?
2. The owner of a new computer should have MADE a backup plan soon after the purchase. Vista has tools for making a suitable backup system.
3. By now most people are aware that computers need some kind of security. How could he forget a password if he was the one who did it recently? (Hint: try your nickname.)
4. Dell has very good support. But you have to spend some time on there web site. They know who is the registered owner. His bad mouthing appears to a subterfuge for not using the Dell resources. Dell would nail him.
5. This site gets get lots of requests for password reset and reasonable methods it can be found in a search on this site.
6. A well-trained technician who knows Dell laptops can install Vista on the laptop without the need to use a bootleg disc. The product key and the legit Dell recovery disc would be used to put the computer back to the original state.

His reluctance to pay for his alleged mistake suggests that he may not be the real owner of the computer. A sorry owner should be willing to go to great lengths to recover his system. My critical observation is only from his post and his response.

If indeed, he is the rightful owner, my apologies. Thank you! I'll try it. And I agree, I've never had much luck when taking my laptop to a shop. First off, I'm a woman. Secondly as I said in my original post I NEVER created a password this just started popping up when I tried to log on. I VERY much own my computer and I'm not very tech savvy so I had no idea I had to back anything up or even how to do it, I don't know anything about bootlegs..or that they even existed. And lastly, even had I forgotten the password, In this day and age where you need passwords for everything I HARDLY think I would be the first person...or an idiot...for for forgetting a password, which is why everything has the "forgot your password??" field. Apparently it's not such an uncommon thing. Anyway, @ Linux..thank you so much for your help.And by the way "geek after dark" thank you for making my first time in this forum such a pleasant experience. And for making me feel like an idiot. Quote from: mercy667 on May 16, 2011, 12:42:06 PM
And by the way "geek after dark" thank you for making my first time in this forum such a pleasant experience. And for making me feel like an idiot.
My apology. I failed to recall others have had the same problem and I should have been more helpful. In the future I will try to be less judgment of people.

Loss of Vista password may happen after a Microsoft update. This is documented by Microsoft and I should have read that over before I posted. Again my apologies. I am the idiot, not you.To be fair to the ol' Geek, this site gets plenty of "how can I bypass a laptop password?" questions. They are often accompanied by the most outlandish supporting stories - the kids, wife, girlfriend, etc had been fiddling with it. Sometimes the original posters respond angrily and aggressively to our questions aimed at clarifying exactly what happened. We are aware that laptops are portable and easily acquired by other people than their legal owners. Sometimes they are sold on to unwitting third parties who may perhaps deserve sympathy but are still not going to get password cracking help. We are also aware that this site is indexed by Google so that others than the original poster and the repliers may come here to read threads. Therefore we feel we have a responsibility not only to the asker of the question, genuine or not (and we have no way of establishing this) but also to the owners of laptops in general. I share his attitude of caution about "forgotten password" stories. So don't feel too bad, Geek.
Thank you Salmon-Trout for the words of encouragement.

Now here is why I must be an idiot.
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Re: *!NOT your usual Vista Password Problem - Incorrect Password even every time even after resetting

Same exact problem here. This was fresh install of Vista and was not
able to log on with correct password. I gave Vista the benefit of the
doubt and reinstalled the OS. Still would not take the password I
created. I work in an IT department so I have installed hundreds upon
hundreds of O/S's and have never once seen anything like this !!

This is a part of a thread that came from a post back in December 2008. It seems that it has gone on to become a popular topic on other forums. Here is a recent one:
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-systems-and/NOT-your-usual-Vista-Password-Problem-Incorrect-Password-every/td-p/36959

It might be the same poster, but others report that same thing. So it is not just one user going around and spreading a rumor. Microsoft has not given a CLEAR answer, even on forums linked with Microsoft. Until Microsoft gives an clear rebuttal, we have to assume that it is true.

Checking other forums shows the issue has NOT been resolved for all cases. If it was a flaw, MS should have fixed it by now. What do you think?Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 16, 2011, 01:49:59 PM
What do you think?

I think the problem you read about was about 2 years ago, and I would try this: at the login screen, do control/alt/delete to access the screen where you can change the user name to Administrator. Assuming you didn't enter a password for the Administrator, simply tab to password and hit enter. This brings you to the administrator screen where you can hit start, run, control userpasswords2, and enter. This allows you to change your USERNAME password from whatever it's become back to blank or whatever you wish. Now restart and you'll be able to access your own stuff again.

Another option is a System Restore from safe mode. Personally I think Vista owners should do themselves a favour and save up enough money to buy a Windows 7 upgrade. I guess this doesn't help people in the OP's position.

5315.

Solve : Win 7 64 or 32?

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which would be better to install 64 or 32 ? and what is the difference http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questionsQuote from: redbird on May 08, 2011, 04:40:54 PM

which would be better to install 64 or 32 ? and what is the difference
Why not install them both?
On separate partitions.
Quote from: Geek-9pm on May 08, 2011, 07:47:38 PM
Why not install them both?
On separate partitions.

Because that would require the purchase of two licenses.at least, I see 32 bit windows STILL alive. without 4+ gb of RAM, 32 bit will do.

I hear programs have better performance on 64 bit windows IF they are native 64 bit programs. I guess for most people, they are not using too many 64 bit apps? Geek strikes again...

PS...there are very few apps written in native 64bit...
But they will eventually catch up.
Right now i don't see it being worth it...Thank you to all who repliedi THINK 64 bit would be better. most 32 bit apps install anyway just in a differnt Program Files directory. and 32 bit will be a out of date OS in the near future.Quote from: dante10k on May 17, 2011, 06:06:08 PM
i think 64 bit would be better. most 32 bit apps install anyway just in a differnt Program Files directory. and 32 bit will be a out of date OS in the near future.
That is true. It is not just the question of reading more memory. The Intel-AMD 64 bit instruction set is now a mature CISC that surpasses anything else widely available. It can lead to very powerful optimized code that can be much faster than anything up to now. Time will tell.64 bit Windows 7 is backwards compatible with 32 bit applications made for Windows 7. It may have problems running programs not built for Windows 7. Fear not, just install XP mode to run your application. XP Mode can be downloaded free from Microsoft.

64 bit is more favorable to users who are using applications heavy on system resources. I am running Adobe CS5 without any problems on my Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. I was ABLE to add memory more than 3.2 Gb which helped alot in what I do.

Thank you very much!
5316.

Solve : LINKSYS ROUTER: Internet cuts?

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For a split second my internet cuts out. this includes ventrilo somtimes and any other online game. before setting up the router i have this never happened. can SOMONE give me a solution to this problem please. my linksys router model is "BEFSR41"

- Thanks.First isolate what causes the problem. You can connect directly to the modem. If ISSUE is the same call your Internet Service Provider.
If if works PERFECTLY when connected directly to the modem then you just ruled out an Modem or ISP concern. Then you might want to update the firmware of your router. To do that safely, please contact linksys. I am aware that every model number has different model numbers thus they have different firmware updates.

Thank you very much!

5317.

Solve : After clearing the computer, ePSXe and other programs have stopped working.?

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My laptop used to run very smoothly with no flaws, and all of my programs were fully functional, but recently my friend decided to remove loads of stuff from my laptop in order to make it run faster. He claims to be a computer expert, so I let him do it. Once I got it back I can no longer run ePSXe (the only thing I ever even DO on my laptop, unfortunately)... All I know about what he did is that he went to the Add/Remove Programs section in Control Panel and deleted the "useless" ones, but obviously something I needed has been deleted and I don't know what it is.

The problem I've been having specifically is that, upon trying to run an iso in ePSXe, a black screen occurs for a few seconds, and then it goes back to normal and an error message pops up saying "ePSXe.exe has stopped working; a problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."

Once I close that message, nothing else happens, so apparently there is no solution available. I've tried a system restore to a point before clearing the laptop but it hasn't fixed anything.

I've noticed one of the things he has deleted is something like "ATI Catalyst Install Centre", so I've redownloaded and installed it, and it hasn't fixed the problem. I still get the same error message. I've tried everything I can POSSIBLY think of, because all of my drivers are fully up to date, but I must be missing a program or driver that's essential for ePSXe to run, or I wouldn't be getting this error message.

Of course, here are my computer specs, if you NEED it for suggesting a driver or what have you...

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.110408-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: Presario CQ61 Notebook PC
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II Dual-Core M320 (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 3072MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2812MB RAM
Page File: 1426MB used, 4195MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DXDIAG Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9712)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9712&SUBSYS_363F103C&REV_00
Display Memory: 336 MB
Dedicated Memory: n/a
Shared Memory: n/a
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (1Hz)
Monitor Name: GENERIC PnP Monitor
Monitor Model:
Monitor Id:
Native Mode:
Output Type:
Driver Name: atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Driver File Version: 8.14.0010.0678 (English)
Driver Version: 8.632.1.2000
DDI Version: unknown
Driver Model: unknown
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/18/2009 02:15:58, 4059648 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-D452-11CF-8D33-8F0BAEC2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x9712
SubSys ID: 0x363F103C
Revision ID: 0x0000
Driver Strong Name: Unknown
Rank Of Driver: Unknown
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
D3D9 Overlay: n/a
DXVA-HD: n/a
DDraw Status: Not Available
D3D Status: Not Available
AGP Status: Not Available



There's probably more stuff I haven't included, but it's all to do with sound and devices, which I don't think are causing the problem. Anyway, I would really appreciate it if you would take the time to help me fix my problem.Not knowing the extent of what he removed, if you have the system restore disc that came with system, I'd back up all data to external drive and then wipe system clean and perform a clean build.You might want to try Windows Recovery to address your concern.

1. Insert your Windows OS Disk inside your portable
2. Turn on your laptop and tap on the F12 key
3. Choose your CD/DVD drive from the menu.
4. If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.
5. A new screen will now appear with a progress bar and a message “Windows is loading files”. This will take several minutes.
6. Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
7. Click Repair your computer
8. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
9. On the System Recovery Options menu, click System Restore.
10. Follow the System Restore Wizard.

I hope this helps.

5318.

Solve : System Restore Question?

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Is it possible to create a restore point in System Restore that is not listed? I need to restore my system to an earlier date than the options I have listed. ThanksUnlike XP, Win-7 does not show you all the restore points when you FIRST open the app. You have to ask it to show you MORE restore points.

I HOPE that will help.

I really liked the way System Restore worked in XP and I wish the MS stooges had left it alone.
But they had to SCREW that up like everything else.

I use System Restore so much that I run a little script to Force a new Restore Point on every boot up,
even if that's several times a day. Then, I delete all the extra Restore Points when I do my weekly
Ghost backup of my C: drive.

good LUCK,
Shadow

5319.

Solve : Windows 64 bit SSD memory requirements?

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A friend told me that the new SSD drives load Windows faster so I was WONDERING if this is true is it safe and how much room does Windows 64 Home premium need to run.I am building a new computer so do the solid state drives make a difference or so small that its not an issue as they are much more expensive.From what I've seen of Windows loading on SSDs, I don't think you'll be like "Wow, that's so much faster!"

My opinion: They're not worth what they cost yet.Ok isn't Windows 7 still considered fairly new? When did Windows 64 come out and what happened to windows 8 thru 63?Quote from: timwil56 on May 10, 2011, 11:03:03 PM

A friend told me that the new SSD drives load Windows faster so I was wondering if this is true is it safe and how much room does Windows 64 Home premium need to run.I am building a new computer so do the solid state drives make a difference or so small that its not an issue as they are much more expensive.

Yes, they do boot faster. Actually SSDs are currently the choice of gamers and multimedia enthusiast.

Here is a list of advantages:
1. Not Fragile Like Hard Disk Drives
2. Cooler and Quieter
3. Faster Response Rates

The only disadvantage i could see is that it is quite expensive.

Quote from: mroilfield on May 11, 2011, 09:20:36 AM
Ok isn't Windows 7 still considered fairly new? When did Windows 64 come out and what happened to windows 8 thru 63?

I believe what timwil56 meant was Windows 7 64 bit. 64 bit Operating systems has been out since 2001 with Windows XP 64-Bit Edition .My apologies yes I meant Windows "7" 64 bit but the more important question is how much room does Windows "7" 64 bit take up on an SSD i.e. what is the minimum size drive that will run Windows "7" 64 bit?My current Win7 64bit install is right around 12G...

Your mileage may vary...Just saying, despite the technology used in SSDs, the correct term for the 'room' taken up by a Windows installation is 'disk space', not 'memory'. That's something different. Having got that out of the way, my Windows 7 Professional 64-bit install, just over a year ago, into a 100 GB system partition, was about 12 GB at first, before I installed any programs, and copied my documents, pictures, etc from my older computer, but it now takes up 46 GB, so I would allow a serious amount of headroom in a real world setup. Like the others, I don't think the expense would be worth it.

Just for clarification that 12G i show is just the Windows folder...

I'd consider a 100G partition if your including installed apps...

Course i use more apps than most.Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 18, 2011, 09:57:57 AM
Just saying, despite the technology used in SSDs, the correct term for the 'room' taken up by a Windows installation is 'disk space', not 'memory'. That's something different. Having got that out of the way, my Windows 7 Professional 64-bit install, just over a year ago, into a 100 GB system partition, was about 12 GB at first, before I installed any programs, and copied my documents, pictures, etc from my older computer, but it now takes up 46 GB, so I would allow a serious amount of headroom in a real world setup. Like the others, I don't think the expense would be worth it.



12GB is the initial space it would use. The more programs and updates you install, the more space it would consume from your storage device.

If you are really into PC performance then SSD is for you. Most gamers prefers SSD due to performance. 100 Gb would be good enough for the OS to be in. I suggest have another hard drive for your data. There is a Crucial 128 GB SSD which is around $250 right now, although I have seen it on offer at $199. A 100 GB 7200 rpm rotating drive is around $100. As for the performance advantage, personally I feel that SSD's are still much slower than ram. all it really cuts time on is the time it takes to load data into RAM. but no matter if you use SSD or old fashioned hard drives, once the data is loaded into the RAM, it gets processed and used only as fast as the RAM and CPU will allow. So it really only speeds up the 'opening' of programs. many programs use the hard drive a little bit here and there after being loaded, but we're talking about mostly very small files that will load in far under 1 second no matter what type of hard drive.
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2009/10/the-state-of-solid-state-hard-drives.html

http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2010/09/revisiting-solid-state-hard-drives.htmlQuote from: BC_Programmer on May 18, 2011, 02:40:44 PM
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2009/10/the-state-of-solid-state-hard-drives.html

http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2010/09/revisiting-solid-state-hard-drives.html

Yes, I rate Jeff Attwood, so after I checked out those 2 items (I had read them before) I had a look at the most recent stuff on Coding Horror, and look what he wrote on 4 May 2011...

Quote
May 2, 2011
The Hot/Crazy Solid State Drive Scale

As an early advocate of solid state hard drives …

The State of Solid State Hard Drives (October 2009)
Revisiting Solid State Hard Drives (October 2010)

… I feel ethically and morally obligated to let you in on a dirty little secret I've discovered in the last two years of full time SSD ownership. Solid state hard drives fail. A lot. And not just any fail. I'm talking about catastrophic, oh-my-God-what-just-happened-to-all-my-data instant gigafail. It's not pretty.

I bought a set of three Crucial 128 GB SSDs in October 2009 for the ORIGINAL two members of the Stack Overflow team plus myself. As of last month, two out of three of those had failed.

He mentions his friend who bought 8 because of his 2009 article, and they have all failed!

He concludes, however...

Quote
Thing is, SSDs are so scorching hot that I'm willing to put up with their CRAZINESS. Consider that just in the last two years, their performance has doubled. Doubled! And the latest, fastest SSDs can even SATURATE existing SATA interfaces; they need brand new 6 Gbps interfaces to fully strut their stuff. No CPU or memory upgrade can come close to touching that kind of real world performance increase.

Just make SURE you have a good backup plan if you're running on a SSD.

http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2011/05/index.html

I think that when he says a "good" backup plan he means a good backup plan. Daily image backups? Hourly if you are doing mission critical stuff e.g. development? RAID? To a platter drive?

Not only that but i've read 3 articles that all stated they are hard to erase data completely from...if you're concerned about security...

In my mind they are aways from being ready for prime time...I don't think I'd personally ever be able to justify the higher price point for a SSD, at least at the prices they are now compared to standard magnetic drives, regardless of the benefits.

As for Atwood/codinghorror, I've always tended to take his blog posts with a grain of salt, especially after he started acting like he was a security expert. What I originally liked about Atwood wasn't his insight or knowledge, but his enthusiasm at learning new things. He was like a young coder documenting every cool new thing he found and it was a good blog up until the day he decided he had learned enough. But I digress.

Quote from: patio on May 18, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
Not only that but i've read 3 articles that all stated they are hard to erase data completely from...if you're concerned about security...

arguably, if somebody was concerned about security enough for that to matter, they would already be using something like truecrypt.With brand name 1TB, SATA II drives selling for under $75, and coming down every day, and SATA III drives in the pipeline, SSD drives are still out of reach for the average user. I have over 3TB of storage, all on SATA II drives and there's no way in heck that I could ever afford to do that with SSD drives.
Maybe some day, when the bugs have been worked out and the prices come down........ Eh?

Cheers Mates!
Shadow

5320.

Solve : not enough space!!!!?

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Hi every1 , this is my first post in this website , i jus checked out this site , and i serously liked it , Now i ll come to my Problem
I am using Windows 7 and the specifications are 160 gb HD , 1 Gb RAM , Now my C drive has 24 Gb of Space and its jus left with 3 Gb , i dont really understand , where the *censored* whole space is being used , There's a windows folder ,it itself is taking 13 Gb of the Space , Does windows 7 takes this much space How can i empty the space my programs are taking jus the 5.5 Gb of the space , i am also using cc cleaner to clean up all temp file and documents folder are'nt taking that much space , Please help me out on this issue . also please
guide how can i increase the space in C Drive 1) Please KNOCK off the emoticons.
2) Download, install and run treesize to see where the space is being used: http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/Have you cleared out your old system restore points? CC cleaner can do it for you.

I am not sure how much space you'll actually recover on that, but on my own vista pc, it sometimes looks a lot.Quote from: 2x3i5x on May 18, 2011, 03:13:22 PM

Have you cleared out your old system restore points? CC cleaner can do it for you.
So can disk cleanup - no need for a 3rd party app Quote from: Allan on May 18, 2011, 03:17:39 PM
So can disk cleanup - no need for a 3rd party app

I realize that, but I tend to like to use one app to do multiple THINGS, if they can do them all well. Personally i would not install Win7 on anything less than a 40-50G partition/drive...

But thats just me...NO, it's "not just me". It's common sense.
Of course Win-7 is bigger than XP. By a country MILE! It's actually HUGE!
I used to backup my XP drive to a single DVD, with some compression, but
with 7, I have to use a whole stack of DVD's to back up C:.

Anyway your question should be "How do I increase the size of my C: Drive?"

I've seen it told that Windows 7 can do that, but I'd rather use a third party program,
like Easeus Partition Master. Leave at least 40gigs of HD space for Windows 7 and all its
BS. Then put all non-essential stuff, like movies and music on a second partition, or just write them
to DVD's, or an external hard drive.

CCleaner? Ya gotta be kidding me. I used that twice over several years time and it destroyed my
hard drive both times.
If you'll run windows own "Disk Cleaner" in the Extended mode, it will take out a lot more junk than
in the Default mode. Ever hear of that? Here's the shortcut that does that:

%SystemRoot%\System32\Cmd.exe /c Cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & Cleanmgr /sagerun:65535

The first time you run Disk Cleanup like that, it asks you to select what you want it to delete.
I always select everything BUT, Office Setup Files and 'Setup.log' files. Those need to remain.
Everything else can GO!

On my own PC, to save space and keep things running lean, mean and clean, I wrote a batch file to clean out all the stuff that other programs don't remove. I run that cleanup.bat program from my Startup folder, for a daily cleanup. I call that my FREE Maid Service. Yuk! Yuk!

First, you have to start out with plenty of space for your OS, programs and data files, then you need to develope a plan for keeping it clean.

Good Luck,
Shadow

thnx Fr the Help every1 , one thing more i needed to ask , i jus checked there's folder in C Drive MSOCache , its taking 800 Mb of the space , are these the the system files , if not then wot are they and can i delete them ?? also there's a folder PROGRAM DATA that includes folder like HP ,NOKIA Suite , Yahoo , temp ,can i delete them too ??Quote from: TheShadow on May 18, 2011, 06:18:29 PM
CCleaner? Ya gotta be kidding me. I used that twice over several years time and it destroyed my
hard drive both times.
I don't know what you were doing but CCleaner definitely does not destroy hard drives. If it did, millions of users would stop using it and that hasn't happened.Just avoid their registry cleaner module, as one should avoid ALL registry cleaners.http://bc-programming.com/blogs/2011/05/windows-disk-cleanup-in-depth/

PS: I think CCleaner also enumerates those keys so we can assume it runs the same cleanup logic found in the same DLL files, as well as WHATEVER it does on it's own.
5321.

Solve : Facebook 'share' link keeps appearing?

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Can someone PLEASE tell me how I can remove a small Facebook 'Share' thingy which has suddenly appeared every TIME I HOVER over an internet link - it's driving me mad! You mean any link on any website?Every time I hover my mouse over any web-SITE link either when seraching via Google or if a link is inserted for me to CLICK on in any other form of link I get this small blue 'Facebook share' thingy pop up. I don't use Facebook, have never been on the site from my computer and find this pop up link very annoying.Might someone else have used your computer and signed on to facebook? Does http://www.facebook.com/share_options.php LOOK like it could be what you're seeing? What web browser are you using?

5322.

Solve : My taskbar and programs freeze when I restart?

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I'm running my Windows Vista on my HP Compaq Presario notebook.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.26GHz
RAM: 1GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS
HDD: Fujitsu MHZ2320BH G2 (288GB?)

Whenever I restart, my taskbar does not respond to any mouse clicks. The icons on the desktop can respond and I can start those programs with my mouse. But once they are up and running, they also freeze and nothing can be done. Even programs RUN from the start menu by using the keyboard get frozen. The only way I have found so far to release anything is to start task manager(ctrl-alt-del), then close(optional) task manager once it appears in the taskbar.

SINCE opening task manager releases everything, I don't actually have to use it to close any programs. It all started when I connected my second external USB HDD. I already had one connected before the problem, but since I ran out of USB ports, I tried using a powered usb hub. Both external drives are Western Digital "Elements" SERIES and are close to the terabyte capacity.

I also did a scan with my Norton 360 but found nothing. I tried doing a windows update, although it wasn't critical, I hoped it might change SYSTEM behavior. But all without luck. Both my WD external drives came from my 9yr-old desktop(WinXP) which died on me late last year, so they should still be fine because I only just got them at most 1.5 years ago.

Now I've run out of knowledge and ideas to solve this problem. Can anyone help? Thanks.

5323.

Solve : windows 7 desktop gadgets will not display properly?

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first off, i am using windows 7 home premium. i recently tried to add some of the gadgets to my desktop but none of them will display properly. they either dont display at all or only the overall shape of the gadget will appear. whether they display or not they will always show the "X" to close out of the gadget as well as the icon to drag the icon.
i have tried all the troubleshooting techniques i have come across all over the web. these techniques include, running system file checker (came up with no discrepencies), deleting improper registry, disabling the windows gadget feature then re enabling it, and LASTLY i tried resetting my internet ZONE settings back to default. none of these has given me any result whatsoever.
i made another user account on my computer and when i log into it the gadgets work fine. ONE might just say to start using a new user account and delete the current account. i consider that a last resort, i have too much stuff on my current account and i would very much just like to fix the problem INSTEAD.
any help is greatly appreciatedThis is on the bottom of get more gadgets online page.

(Some gadgets are optimized for Windows Vista and might not provide the same experience if installed on Windows 7. Some gadgets (such as those using High DPI) only work on computers running Windows 7. )

If you are using the gadgets that came with your copy of premium 7 then see if both user accounts are using the same screen resolution.

Try the same desktop picture as in your new user account.

Have the gadgets ever displayed properly before, as you then might be able to use system restore.

Hope this helps.
Hi,

Check the following link............

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproappcompat/thread/a429da8e-6e39-4e0c-ba5b-921441237079

Hope this helps you.ended up being a problem with adobe, i just disabled adobe on the start up list and that solved that problem

5324.

Solve : Duplicating display between laptops?

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I have a laptop with a SEVERELY messed up screen. It's BASICALLY unreadable. I was wondering if there was anyway I could use a VGA cable to connect the messed up laptop to my good laptop so that my good laptop shows the messed up laptop's screen. I know I can do it with a TV or a normal monitor, but right now all I have access to is my good laptop.No, that won't work. The laptops aren't designed to be USED as screens. I'm sure there's a program out there that could do this, but if you can't see anything in your bad laptop, I don't think there's anything you can do but to repair it.

5325.

Solve : bat/vbs files?

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I was wondering how to MAKE a bat file run a vbs file. CALL it using the appropriate scripting engine, either CSCRIPT.exe or wscript.exe, using the //nologo SWITCH (unless you really want to see a message from Microsoft)
If the visual basic engine is already installed on your PC, and it should be for any version of MS Windows, then just call the .vbs script from the batch file:

@Echo off
cls
call sample.vbs
Rem Continue batch file


It should work.



Quote from: TheShadow on May 18, 2011, 07:02:27 PM

If the visual basic engine is already installed on your PC, and it should be for any version of MS Windows, then just call the .vbs script from the batch file:

There are two Visual Basic script engines usually installed in Windows, Wscript.exe and Cscript.exe. Your approach works, but it does not give control over which engine is chosen, you just get the current default (Wscript on a new install but it COULD have been changed to Cscript) and furthermore you are at the mercy of the current script engine settings such as Logo / Nologo. Of course this may not matter.

Code: [Select]@ start "Path\to\yourfile.vbs"
start cmd.exe and write: Code: [Select]start /? for more info
5326.

Solve : got 12GB to move to FAT32 disc?

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Hello!

I have two .mdx files to move from my harddrive (160GB NTFS) to my external hard drive (1TB FAT32). These files are on 5gb + 7gb.
I have Winrar (evaluation copy) installed on my pc, and I KNOW that it is POSSIBLE to use this software to create many diffrent "Pieces" of the ORIGINAL file/s/.

What I'd like to know is if there's a way to move files bigger than 4gb to my external harddrive without using winrar all the time.

And no. I don't have the possebility to convert the external harddrive to NTFS. I have like 300-400gb DATA on it, which must be stored there.
(Even have programs installed there since my C:\ drive is 10gb from full.)

Thanks!You keep changing your sig - don't you? Don't PUT any spam there, will you? Since FAT32's maximum file size is one byte less than 4GB, you would have to use some kind of file splitter. There are plenty of them around, Gsplit is one. It's free.

If you know this...

Quote from: Your Sig

The answear is just a Google away.

Why not follow it? (It's "answer" by the way).

Oh, my bad

Is there no way else than using filesplitters?Quote from: Radiation G0D on May 21, 2011, 12:52:42 PM
Oh, my bad

Is there no way else than using filesplitters?

Don't be a troll. No.
What am I missing here?I misspelled my signature... Quote
I don't have the possebility to convert the external harddrive to NTFS. I have like 300-400gb data on it, which must be stored there.

Ever heard of convert.exe?
5327.

Solve : BAD_POOL_CALLER BSoD?

Answer»

OS: Windows 7
Model: HP G62 Notebook PC
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M330 @ 2.13 Ghz
Installed RAM: 4.00 BG (3.80 GB usable)
System Type: 64-bit operating system


Hello, so in recent months, I will randomly get a blue screen with an error message at the top, today I actually took time to remember what it said which was "BAD_POOL_CALLER". It literally happened just a few hours ago today, so I ran the dump file from today through WinDbg, but unfortunately, I don't know what any of it means, so I am hoping someone will be able to interpret it for me..I can also provide the WinDbg for the other two dump files I have in my "Minidump" folder if needed. Thank you!!

Edit: I also ran a memory check and once it had restarted and I logged back in, my computer said there were no problems found in the memory. I have also attached all three dump files located in my "Minidump" folder if you need to look at them.

Here is what WinDbg had to say about today's dump file:

Quote

Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.12.0002.633 AMD64
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Loading Dump File [C:\Windows\Minidump\051211-47580-01.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available

Symbol search path is: SRV*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
Executable search path is:
Windows 7 Kernel Version 7601 (Service Pack 1) MP (4 procs) Free x64
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS Personal
Built by: 7601.17592.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.110408-1631
Machine Name:
Kernel base = 0xfffff800`02e0e000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`03053650
Debug session time: Thu May 12 18:19:59.559 2011 (UTC - 5:00)
System Uptime: 0 days 21:36:51.518
Loading Kernel Symbols
....................................... ........................
....................................... .........................
....................................... .........................
.............
Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
.........................
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* *
* Bugcheck Analysis *
* *
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck C2, {7, 109b, 0, fffff8a00e279010}

GetPointerFromAddress: unable to read from fffff800030bd100
GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff8000302ba18
GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff8000302ba18
Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiDeleteSegmentPages+112 )

Followup: MachineOwner
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1: kd> !analyze -v
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* Bugcheck Analysis *
* *
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BAD_POOL_CALLER (c2)
The current thread is making a bad pool request. Typically this is at a bad IRQL level or double freeing the same allocation, etc.
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000007, Attempt to free pool which was already freed
Arg2: 000000000000109b, (reserved)
ARG3: 0000000000000000, Memory contents of the pool block
Arg4: fffff8a00e279010, Address of the block of pool being deallocated

Debugging Details:
------------------

GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff8000302ba18
GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff8000302ba18

POOL_ADDRESS: fffff8a00e279010

BUGCHECK_STR: 0xc2_7

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT

PROCESS_NAME: System

CURRENT_IRQL: 0

LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER: from fffff80002fb8be9 to fffff80002e8dd00

STACK_TEXT:
fffff880`03bfca38 fffff800`02fb8be9 : 00000000`000000c2 00000000`00000007 00000000`0000109b 00000000`00000000 : nt!KeBugCheckEx
fffff880`03bfca40 fffff800`02e54a52 : 00000000`00000000 fffff8a0`0e279810 fffffa80`075e08f0 fffff800`0318433d : nt!ExDeferredFreePool+0x1201
fffff880`03bfcaf0 fffff800`0312e5fb : fffffa80`075e0870 00000000`00000011 00000000`0008c081 fffffa80`03dc6d10 : nt!MiDeleteSegmentPages+0x112
fffff880`03bfcbc0 fffff800`02edb0a1 : fffffa80`075e0878 00000000`00000001 00000000`00000000 fffff8a0`00000631 : nt!MiSegmentDelete+0x7b
fffff880`03bfcc00 fffff800`02edaf65 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000080 fffffa80`03b61990 fffffa80`00000012 : nt!MiProcessDereferenceList+0x131
fffff880`03bfccc0 fffff800`0312a32e : 00008003`00780709 00000000`00000001 00000000`00f8009a fffff8a0`04ca81c0 : nt!MiDereferenceSegmentThread+0x10d
fffff880`03bfcd40 fffff800`02e7f666 : fffff880`009ea180 fffffa80`03b85040 fffff880`009f4fc0 00000000`00000002 : nt!PspSystemThreadStartup+0x5a
fffff880`03bfcd80 00000000`00000000 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!KiStartSystemThread+0x16


STACK_COMMAND: kb

FOLLOWUP_IP:
nt!MiDeleteSegmentPages+112
fffff800`02e54a52 4c8b8424d0000000 mov r8,qword ptr [rsp+0D0h]

SYMBOL_STACK_INDEX: 2

SYMBOL_NAME: nt!MiDeleteSegmentPages+112

FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: nt

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 4d9fdd5b

IMAGE_NAME: memory_corruption

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0xc2_7_nt!MiDeleteSegmentPages+112

BUCKET_ID: X64_0xc2_7_nt!MiDeleteSegmentPages+112

Followup: MachineOwner
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IMAGE_NAME: memory_corruption

A. If you have more than one RAM module installed, try starting/running computer with one RAM stick at a time.

NOTE Keep in mind, the manual check listed above is always superior to the software check, listed below. DO NOT proceed with memtest, if you can go with option A

B. If you have only one RAM stick installed...
...run memtest...

1. Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)
2. Unzip downloaded memtest86+-....iso.zip file.
3. Inside, you'll find memtest86+-....iso file.
4. Download, and install ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/
5. Insert blank CD into your CD drive.
6. Open ImgBurn, and click on Write image file to disc
7. Click on Browse for a file... icon:



8. Locate memtest86+-....iso file, and click Open button.
9. Click on ImgBurn green arrow to start burning bootable memtest86 CD:



10. Once the CD is created, boot from it, and memtest will automatically start to run.

The running program will look something like this depending on the size and number of ram modules installed:




It's recommended to run 5-6 passes. Each pass contains very same 8 tests.

This will show the progress of the test. It can take a while. Be patient, or leave it running overnight.



The FOLLOWING image is the test results area:



The most important item here is the “errors” line. If you SEE ANY errors, even one, most likely, you have bad RAM.

This may be a dumb question but do I physically take one out RAM stick, start it up and then switch if there are no errors with that one? If not..what is the alternative?Exactly. Use the computer with that one stick for couple of hours, or so...OK, thank you! I will test that out today and see if there are any problems.Ok, haven't had time to do the RAM test, but am doing it now..I just had another BSoD crash not too long ago.. *sigh* I will let you know how the RAM test goes.

Edit: Here is what WinDbg said about the dump file created from today's BSoD

Quote

Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.12.0002.633 AMD64
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Loading Dump File [C:\Windows\Minidump\051711-73304-01.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available

Symbol search path is: srv*c:\mss*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
Executable search path is:
Windows 7 Kernel Version 7601 (Service Pack 1) MP (4 procs) Free x64
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS Personal
Built by: 7601.17592.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.110408-1631
Machine Name:
Kernel base = 0xfffff800`02e57000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`0309c650
Debug session time: Tue May 17 13:55:12.515 2011 (UTC - 5:00)
System Uptime: 0 days 20:18:46.555
Loading Kernel Symbols
....................................... ........................
....................................... .........................
....................................... .........................
............
Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
...............
*******************************************************************************
* *
* Bugcheck Analysis *
* *
*******************************************************************************

Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck C2, {7, 109b, 0, fffff8a011fa7010}

GetPointerFromAddress: unable to read from fffff80003106100
GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff80003074a18
GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff80003074a18
Probably caused by : Ntfs.sys ( Ntfs!NtfsDeleteFcb+3a3 )

Followup: MachineOwner
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2: kd> !analyze -v
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* Bugcheck Analysis *
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BAD_POOL_CALLER (c2)
The current thread is making a bad pool request. Typically this is at a bad IRQL level or double freeing the same allocation, etc.
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000007, Attempt to free pool which was already freed
Arg2: 000000000000109b, (reserved)
Arg3: 0000000000000000, Memory contents of the pool block
Arg4: fffff8a011fa7010, Address of the block of pool being deallocated

Debugging Details:
------------------

GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff80003074a18
GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff80003074a18

POOL_ADDRESS: fffff8a011fa7010

BUGCHECK_STR: 0xc2_7

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT

PROCESS_NAME: System

CURRENT_IRQL: 0

LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER: from fffff80003001be9 to fffff80002ed6d00

STACK_TEXT:
fffff880`095d68a8 fffff800`03001be9 : 00000000`000000c2 00000000`00000007 00000000`0000109b 00000000`00000000 : nt!KeBugCheckEx
fffff880`095d68b0 fffff880`01c8d1b3 : fffff8a0`11fa7010 00000000`00000000 fffffa80`084d0590 fffffa80`084d0590 : nt!ExDeferredFreePool+0x1201
fffff880`095d6960 fffff880`01c09972 : fffff800`03074260 fffff880`095d6b01 fffff880`095d69e1 fffff8a0`11fa7010 : Ntfs!NtfsDeleteFcb+0x3a3
fffff880`095d69c0 fffff880`01c8f63c : fffffa80`084d0590 fffffa80`04c0d180 fffff8a0`11fa7010 fffff8a0`11fa73a8 : Ntfs!NtfsTeardownFromLcb+0x1e2
fffff880`095d6a50 fffff880`01c110e2 : fffffa80`084d0590 fffffa80`084d0590 fffff8a0`11fa7010 fffff880`095d6c00 : Ntfs!NtfsTeardownStructures+0xcc
fffff880`095d6ad0 fffff880`01c9f193 : fffffa80`04c0d180 fffff800`03074260 fffff8a0`6366744e 00000000`00000009 : Ntfs!NtfsDecrementCloseCounts+0xa2
fffff880`095d6b10 fffff880`01c8e357 : fffffa80`084d0590 fffff8a0`11fa7140 fffff8a0`11fa7010 fffffa80`04c0d180 : Ntfs!NtfsCommonClose+0x353
fffff880`095d6be0 fffff800`02ee1021 : 00000000`00000000 fffff800`031cd000 fffff800`030d5801 00000000`00000002 : Ntfs!NtfsFspClose+0x15f
fffff880`095d6cb0 fffff800`0317332e : fffff880`00000002 fffffa80`05c689a0 00000000`00000080 fffffa80`03b7d890 : nt!ExpWorkerThread+0x111
fffff880`095d6d40 fffff800`02ec8666 : fffff880`03b63180 fffffa80`05c689a0 fffffa80`04083060 fffff880`01c10a20 : nt!PspSystemThreadStartup+0x5a
fffff880`095d6d80 00000000`00000000 : fffff880`095d7000 fffff880`095d1000 fffff880`095d69e0 00000000`00000000 : nt!KiStartSystemThread+0x16


STACK_COMMAND: kb

FOLLOWUP_IP:
Ntfs!NtfsDeleteFcb+3a3
fffff880`01c8d1b3 4c893b mov qword ptr [rbx],r15

SYMBOL_STACK_INDEX: 2

SYMBOL_NAME: Ntfs!NtfsDeleteFcb+3a3

FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: Ntfs

IMAGE_NAME: Ntfs.sys

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 4d79997b

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0xc2_7_Ntfs!NtfsDeleteFcb+3a3

BUCKET_ID: X64_0xc2_7_Ntfs!NtfsDeleteFcb+3a3

Followup: MachineOwner
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The IMAGE_NAME has changed from the first dump file I posted..it now says "IMAGE_NAME: Ntfs.sys" What exactly does that mean?That's a system file.....could be caused by almost anything.
Let's see what you got from RAM test.Well, I've tested each stick of RAM, and I think I may have found the faulty one...The first one I tested, I ran the computer all day on it, and there was no problem and almost no difference in computer speed. I then changed sticks, and as soon as my computer had booted up and logged in, my computer started to run significantly slower and was extremely laggy. There was no error message, but the speed of the computer was different. What should I do now?Run the computer with the stick #1 only for a day, or so.
See, if you'll be getting any more BSODs.

If not, do the same with stick #2.I have been running the computer with #1 for the past 2-3 days. No BSoD'sVery well then.
You can try running the computer on stick #2 only for couple of days and see how it goes, or simply replace it.Ok, I will do the switch tonight then, run it through the weekend and let you know. Thanks for all of the help so far!You're very welcome Ok, so I did the switch two nights ago, and so far, there has been no BSoD...so I guess I was wrong about the supposed "bad stick" being #2. Initially after boot up and logging in, it ran slow, but now it seems to be pretty normal speed. What should I do now?? Should I let it run another day on #2 or do something else?There are some cases, where the RAM may be not seated properly, or contacts were not properly working and reseating RAM may help.
Put the other stick in and see how it goes.
5328.

Solve : control panel won't open?

Answer»

hello everyone,

when i started my computer I got this strange alert, saying something about "System" "Authorization" and such with an ONLINE link to the MS website...
And my control panel won't open!

I googled a bit and found a tip telling me to go to rightcklick "computer", "administration", "Services and applications", "Services" and then deactivate "Softwarelicensation" which I did, and, lo and behold, after a restart the control panel worked again....but only for a short time .

Typing this I also get an MS Essentials popup, saying something about Genuinity of WIndows could not be proven with an online link.
This link leads to a "legitcheck". Shall I try this?when I do the legit check, it breaks off after a few seconds and I get the same window coming up like after I started my computer: "An unauthorized change was MADE to Windows....error code : 0xc004D401...security PROCESSOR has detected a system file conflict"


Doesn't look good, does it ?

I USE a computer that had Vista Home Premium preinstalled.Problem solved!

for now...

I deinstalled some printer sh.t, as I threw my printer away a few weeks ago.

And I deinstalled Opera that I'd instlled 10 days or so ago.Can't help you with the controlpanel, but don't mess with anything called like Softwarelicensation, as this may CAUSE your windows version to belive it is not genuine, and will disable you to use your computer in some ways.

5329.

Solve : Can't find my data?

Answer»

My network administartor created a new profile for me without backing up my data. When I log on, All my files on the desktop and in my documents are not there. He never ERASED any data, so I know it is still on my computer, but how do I ACCESS it when I can't SEE it on my profile? What happened to the GUY (network administrator)?
Missing?TALK to the network admin.

5330.

Solve : loud noise and no green light?

Answer»

i have a dell desktop.. i restarted my computer the other day and when it would not restart..only stay on the logging off logo..i maually shut it off. now when i try to start it.. it makes a real loud humming noise like a fan..and all i get is a yellow light on the power button and it does not start.. i checked the fan that is in the front.. over the cpu i think.. it is turning but was covered with dust on the solid screen in front of it.. any SUGGESTIONS? it is a dell xps 420. the sound sounds like it is coming from the fwd fan or near it.. thanks!!!You need to do some serious housekeeping inside that case...
A can of compressed air is good for this...along with a soft SMALL paint brush for the stubborn dust bunnies...
Also when BLASTING the fan areas USE a Q_Tio to hold the fan blades in place so they don't get damaged...

As always remember to remove all power sources and take anti-static precautions...

PS: After completing this there MAY be a fan replacement involved...
As long as you take it with you you should be able to find a suitable replacement at any PC shop...

5331.

Solve : Graphics card conflict, after Windows service pack (Checked all Resources)?

Answer»

Hi,
I have a ACER Aspire One AO751H
After a windows 7 service pack install my graphics card is not working well.
This is the message

"Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Display adapters
Intel Corporation
Location: PCI bus 0. device 2. function 0

This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use. (Code 12)

If you want to use this device, you will need to
disable one of the other devices on this SYSTEM.
[/i]
I will tell you what I have tried
:
Windows troubleshooting does not tell me the conflicting source,
driver updates haven't helped, flashing the bios hasn't helped, cannot restore past service pack, have not seen any options to uninstall service pack

Here are my NETBOOK's specs:

Operating System: MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
CPU: Intel Atom Z520 @ 1.33GHz58 °C
Silverthorne 45nm Technology
RAM: 2.0GB (4-4-4-?)
Motherboard: Acer JV11-ML (U3E1)63 °C
Graphics: ([emailprotected])
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Hard Drives: 244GB Western Digital WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 ATA Device (SATA)40 °C
Optical Drives: No optical disk drives detected
Audio: Realtek High Definition Audio

Any Help WOULD be appreciated. Try resetting your bios: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/tp/clearcmos.htm

5332.

Solve : My task bar has disappeared?!?

Answer»

Right. The task bar at the bottom of the screen. It's gone! The story is:

Last night my laptop's battery was REALLY low so I shut it down, but it hadn't closed a program yet so it went weird, as they do when they're confused.
As it turns out, the battery ran out before it could shut down properly.
Today I logged on as usual, password, enter, oh look what happened last night, and I opened Google Chrome as I usually do.
My task bar disappeared, and after moving Chrome around a bit I realised that the window was covering it (this was when I DRAGGED the window to the top for full screen, it opened in a little window) and it is NOT on F11 full screen.
So yeah, the task bar kept going away. I left it like that THINKING "It will sort itself out, it knows it isn't usually like that" but it hasn't SORTED itself out, and now it's disappeared completely. When I minimise Google Chrome, the window goes into a small rectangular box in the bottom left corner of the screen, and it's locked there until I drag it away.
So yeah, my task bar has gone completely, I've tried pressing the Windows button on my keyboard but it's not working! It just doesn't do anything!

Any suggestions?! I miss my task bar SORRY that was kinda long...Well, I can't really sort out if it just dissapears when you ues a program or if it is really dissapearing?

1st option:
If the task bar just goes away when you are running a program:
enter CONTROL panel=>startmenu=>Always show on top.

2nd option:
if the taskbar is completly gone:
press CTRL+ALT+DEL => taskmanager => (in the first dropdownmenu) run=> explorer.exe

Hope it helps!Hi.
Right click anywhere on desktop select personalize, click taskbar and start menu (bottom left) have a look at the settings.




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5333.

Solve : Batch file 'START' command issue?

Answer» HI Everybody! This is my first post, and I'm not especially experienced with batch files, but here's my problem:

I was trying to write a program that:
1. Checks to see if *****.exe is running
2. If it is running, notifies me
3. If it is not running, notifies me AND starts the program

After spending an hour before realizing that the command 'TASKLIST /FI' has no errorlevel...I finally got it to run the logic perfectly so the program notifies me accordingly, BUT when the start command is run it starts a new command prompt window with the file's address as its name!

Here is a copy of the script so FAR with asterisks in place of unnecessary INFORMATION:

@echo off
tasklist | find /i "*****"
if not errorlevel 1 echo "*****************************"
if errorlevel 1 echo "*****************************" & start "C:\Program Files (x86)\*****\*****.exe"

Fairly simple methinks, but I can't figure out why it won't start the ACTUAL program, and instead creates a new command prompt instance with the name being the exact address (C:\Program Files (x86)\*****\*****.exe) including the .exe part.

I hope it's an easily FIXED problem, and thanks for your help!
5334.

Solve : Vista Home Premium takes too long to load profile.?

Answer»

Hi All,

I am new in here. I have win vista home premium tha when I turned on it takes ages to get the profile. It HANGS at "Please WAIT......" Yesterday evening til this morning. What could have caused it? Help plse.What is new or DIFFERENT since the last time everything worked PROPERLY (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?Nothing really. I turned it on yesterday after being to a birthday party to load photos but came up with the problem. Tried reboot twice but still the same. Would it be HW problem of some kind? Toshiba Sat L300System Unit.Try booting to safe mode. Does it boot normally?Thanks Allan,

I did boot in safe mode. It started up and stopped/hanged at the same state. It shows a black screen with the four corners of the screen with safe mode indication. I had tried repair with vista cd but says something about compatibility. (CD used Windows vista home premium is 32 bit one, THOUGH had already tried 64 bit)

ghk38Well, if it hangs in safe mode it sounds as though it is either a corrupt installation or a hardware problem. As much as I hate suggesting this, you might have to do a format and reinstall.

5335.

Solve : Vista Automatically restarting and Blue Screen?

Answer»

Hello all,

I tried searching for a solution in this forum but NONE seemed tailored to my problem. Link me if i am posting a duplicate.
So after about 30 seconds within starting up my computer it goes to a blue screen that has the following info:
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Technical Information:
Stop: 0X00000050 (4 parameters in here that are too long to type out but will do if needed)
It then Dumps all physical memory to disk and then restarts the computer.

quite frustrating and any help is greatly appreciated.

ThanksHi,

Check the following link...........

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsvista/ht/arestartvista.htm

Hope this HELPS you.

Good Luck!Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is DONE, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next replyThe most recent one was several months ago but here they are:

==================================================
Dump File : Mini083110-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/31/2010 11:51:48 AM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`06397060
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`08797050
Parameter 4 : fffffa80`115e2af0
Caused By Driver : srv.sys
Caused By Address : srv.sys+20130
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083110-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini071510-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/15/2010 3:04:40 PM
Bug Check String : DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug Check Code : 0x0000009f
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000003
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0637d060
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`087d0050
Parameter 4 : fffffa80`104f0010
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4dbd0
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini071510-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini060110-01.dmp
Crash Time : 6/1/2010 10:31:12 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : fffffa80`0d285e10
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000001
Parameter 4 : fffff800`0284fc6c
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4dbd0
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini060110-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 310,136
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini040410-01.dmp
Crash Time : 4/4/2010 5:06:16 PM
Bug Check String : MULTIPLE_IRP_COMPLETE_REQUESTS
Bug Check Code : 0x00000044
Parameter 1 : fffffa80`0b69d390
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00001d0c
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : fltmgr.sys
Caused By Address : fltmgr.sys+1e17
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini040410-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini032510-01.dmp
Crash Time : 3/25/2010 6:05:48 PM
Bug Check String : MULTIPLE_IRP_COMPLETE_REQUESTS
Bug Check Code : 0x00000044
Parameter 1 : fffffa80`05ea2540
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00001d0c
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : fltmgr.sys
Caused By Address : fltmgr.sys+1e17
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini032510-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

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Dump File : Mini090109-06.dmp
Crash Time : 9/1/2009 11:27:42 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`025c7b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini090109-06.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini090109-05.dmp
Crash Time : 9/1/2009 9:30:47 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024903aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f17d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f11b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini090109-05.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini090109-04.dmp
Crash Time : 9/1/2009 8:30:19 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024433aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017dc7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017dc1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini090109-04.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini090109-03.dmp
Crash Time : 9/1/2009 11:15:16 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0248c3a1
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303a1
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini090109-03.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini090109-02.dmp
Crash Time : 9/1/2009 7:39:23 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0244d3a1
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017d57d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017d51b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303a1
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini090109-02.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini090109-01.dmp
Crash Time : 9/1/2009 7:34:39 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`023cdb81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini090109-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini083109-05.dmp
Crash Time : 8/31/2009 11:46:57 PM
Bug Check String : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Bug Check Code : 0x00000050
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`ffffffe0
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 3 : fffff800`02065ecb
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4d210
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083109-05.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini083109-04.dmp
Crash Time : 8/31/2009 9:26:36 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0240eb81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017d5798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017d5170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083109-04.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini083109-03.dmp
Crash Time : 8/31/2009 11:50:29 AM
Bug Check String : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Bug Check Code : 0x00000050
Parameter 1 : fffffa80`20000158
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 3 : fffff800`024393aa
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000002
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4d210
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083109-03.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini083109-02.dmp
Crash Time : 8/31/2009 7:52:42 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024923aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083109-02.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini083109-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/31/2009 7:28:07 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0243b3aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017dc7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017dc1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083109-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini083009-05.dmp
Crash Time : 8/30/2009 10:24:15 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02416b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f8798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f8170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083009-05.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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==================================================
Dump File : Mini083009-04.dmp
Crash Time : 8/30/2009 6:25:25 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024473a1
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ff7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ff1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303a1
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083009-04.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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==================================================
Dump File : Mini083009-03.dmp
Crash Time : 8/30/2009 3:29:36 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`023e3b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083009-03.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini083009-02.dmp
Crash Time : 8/30/2009 2:18:27 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02428b8c
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ff798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ff170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b8c
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083009-02.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini083009-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/30/2009 1:38:56 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0244c3aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ff7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ff1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini083009-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082909-03.dmp
Crash Time : 8/29/2009 10:58:38 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02414b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f1798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f1170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082909-03.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082909-02.dmp
Crash Time : 8/29/2009 10:52:22 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0241eb81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ff798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ff170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082909-02.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082909-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/29/2009 11:43:27 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024373aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ff7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ff1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082909-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082809-02.dmp
Crash Time : 8/28/2009 2:37:34 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024903aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f17d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f11b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082809-02.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082809-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/28/2009 2:08:49 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024883aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f87d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f81b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082809-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082709-06.dmp
Crash Time : 8/27/2009 7:50:43 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0241cb81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017dc798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017dc170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082709-06.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082709-05.dmp
Crash Time : 8/27/2009 7:38:13 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02414b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f8798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f8170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082709-05.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

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Dump File : Mini082709-04.dmp
Crash Time : 8/27/2009 5:27:59 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02423b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082709-04.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082709-03.dmp
Crash Time : 8/27/2009 3:50:01 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024333aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f17d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f11b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082709-03.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082709-02.dmp
Crash Time : 8/27/2009 2:41:48 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024353aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017e37d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017e31b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082709-02.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

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Dump File : Mini082709-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/27/2009 2:06:49 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024923b1
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ff7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ff1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303b1
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082709-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-12.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 9:21:37 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024373aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ff7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ff1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-12.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-11.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 9:20:00 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0243e3aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017d57d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017d51b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-11.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

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Dump File : Mini082609-10.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 7:58:07 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024393aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-10.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : Mini082609-09.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 6:57:52 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024793aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017ea7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017ea1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-09.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-08.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 4:52:40 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024473aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017e37d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017e31b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-08.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-07.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 4:22:45 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`023e5b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017d5798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017d5170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-07.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-06.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 4:18:00 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`023d3b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017dc798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017dc170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-06.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-05.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 3:55:17 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024883aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`097cf7d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`097cf1b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-05.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-04.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 2:31:07 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`0248e3aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017d57d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017d51b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-04.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-03.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 2:12:52 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`024863aa
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f17d8
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f11b0
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4303aa
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-03.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-02.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 11:31:45 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`023e5b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`0550f798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`0550f170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-02.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini082609-01.dmp
Crash Time : 8/26/2009 4:39:41 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000007e
Parameter 1 : ffffffff`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff800`02413b81
Parameter 3 : fffffa60`017f1798
Parameter 4 : fffffa60`017f1170
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+3c6b81
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini082609-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini070909-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/9/2009 1:13:46 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000010
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : fffff800`0206b082
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+50f90
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini070909-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini040309-01.dmp
Crash Time : 4/3/2009 10:03:57 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX
Bug Check Code : 0x00000039
Parameter 1 : fffffa60`02d677bc
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`079c3010
Parameter 3 : fffffa80`0860b3a8
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ks.sys
Caused By Address : ks.sys+287bc
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini040309-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini021709-01.dmp
Crash Time : 2/17/2009 3:00:44 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000010
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : fffff800`02013402
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+53110
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini021709-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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Dump File : Mini012409-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/24/2009 8:18:21 PM
Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000010
Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : fffff800`01e31402
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+53110
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini012409-01.dmp
Processors Count : 2
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 6001
Dump File Size : 269,104
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All of those errors are at least a YEAR old.Yepper...Yeah well when I was doing some cleaning when the problem started I ran the CCleaner registry cleaner (which someone told me later was a bad idea). This wiped all of the minidump files. I then was able to get those files above back from system restore and from the files that ccleaner backs up automatically.
Any ideas on how to get the files back that I potentially deleted? (and yes i KNOW i probably screwed myself) Or any other ways of solving this problem w/o the minidump files?

5336.

Solve : Windows Registration pop up?

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Hi all, I am running windows XP on my lap top. I registered it when I installed it but now, as I'm working on it or browsing the net, it stops and the registration page opens up. I went in and registered again and it says "Already Registered, thank you." How can I stop it from popping up constantly? Thanks in advance.

TonyTwo items for you re your issue;
1.How to avoid having to reactivate Windows XP if you have to reinstall it and you have made no changes to the hardware

If you haven't backed up your Windows XP system, or haven't created a master image that you can restore in the event of an irrecoverable system failure, and you haven't made any changes to the hardware that would invalidate the old activation code and make it necessary to reactivate Windows XP, you can store the two files that contain the Windows Product Activation (WPA) data on a floppy disk, and copy them to the system after reinstalling Windows so that no activation is required from Microsoft's site or by telephone.

The two files are called Wpa.dbl and Wpa.bak. And they're located in the C:\Windows\system32 folder (if Windows is installed to its default Windows folder and not to a folder with a different name of the user's choosing).

In Windows Vista, there is a Wpa.dbl file in the C:\Windows\system32 folder, but it isn't clear from information on the web if it can be used to activate Vista in the same way as it can be used with Windows XP. However, I assume that the file serves the same purpose in both versions of Windows.

You should reinstall Windows XP. During the process, you should refuse the option to "Activate now". You should then restart the computer and press the F8 key to bring up the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then choose to boot into Minimal Safe Mode. You can then open My Computer, click on the A: drive and copy the two files on the floppy disk to the C:\Windows\system32 folder.

Note well that you should not do this if you have made changes to the system's hardware that would require Windows XP to be reactivated on the web or by obtaining the new code from Microsoft over the telephone.

The two files contain a description of the system's hardware and the activation code that Microsoft generated from its site or provided by telephone, both of which are encrypted. At each system start-up, Windows XP decrypts (unencrypts) the description and checks to make sure that the hardware matches the recorded description. The details that are recorded include the serial numbers of the hard disk drive(s), and the MAC address that every Ethernet network card has. A user therefore cannot copy the two activation files from a system that has the same hardware, because although the make and models of the hardware are the same, the identification numbers are different.

A newly installed copy of Windows XP allows its user to activate it automatically from Microsoft's site without having to obtain the activation code from Microsoft over the telephone. But if you attempt to reactivate the same copy of Windows XP within 120 days, you have to obtain the activation code over the telephone.

To do that you need to know what the Windows XP product key (also known as the CD key) is. It should be recorded on the licence sticker that is provided with with the Windows CD, which its user is supposed to stick on the computer's case. If this has been lost then it's not as EASY as it was in Windows 95/98/Me to find out what the key is, because in Windows XP and Windows 2000 it is encrypted and not stored in plain text, as it is in the Windows 9.x versions. To find out what it is, you can use a utility specially designed to do so, such as Magical Jelly Bean's Keyfinder from http://www.magicaljellybean.com/.

Note: if you use the above-mentioned utility with Windows XP SP2, make sure that you're using the latest version.
2.While I was visiting the Microsoft Update site to download an update for Windows Media Player, I was required to validate my copy of Windows XP through the GENUINE Microsoft Product page, which I did. However, when I started the PC the NEXT day, I was greeted by a message saying that my copy of Windows XP must be activated and asking me if I wanted to do it immediately. I clicked Yes, but then a screen came up that told me that the product was already activated. When I clicked OK, I was returned to my logon screen. When I logged on, the process repeated itself. I can no longer get into my PC. I can only start up in Safe Mode.

ANSWER

The Product Activation data is kept in the wpa.dbl file in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. If you have access to a master image or backup copy of that file that was created when the PC was working properly, you can boot into Safe Mode, open Windows Explorer, and copy the wpa.dbl file into the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Reboot and you should be back in business. If that doesn't work, boot into Safe Mode again and delete the wpa.dbl and wpa.bak files, and reboot. With those files no longer there, Windows XP will have to reactivate, because it reads them when it checks to see if it is activate
This info was obtained from this site where there is tons more on the subject.
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/ProductActivation.htm
good luck,truenorth

5337.

Solve : error 121 when re-intalling vista?

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Ok, now that you have the BIOS to 'boot to CD' you NEED to FOLLOW the steps SAID by 2x3i5x in the FIRST REPLY.


5338.

Solve : Ebay?

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I don't know if anyone can help. I am anxious to put a picture in the description part of Ebay.
I click on HTML and add the following code. http://www.usbphoto.co.uk/p1.jpg>
The usbohoto is my web SITE. and P! is a picture in it. The picture does not APPEAR in Ebay, only the code.
I am obviously doing something WRONG. Anyone help?
Why not just upload the photo ??

Because I want it in the description.If you upload it, it goes into the top and I have already done this
I think it to do with your link. The link you've posted in this post does not work either.

Does this help ??
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/sell/html_tips.html

5339.

Solve : Vista Error code 0xc000000e?

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My computer will not boot, it goes straight to a black screen.

It shows:

FILE:\windows\system32\winload.exe
Status: 0Xc000000e

I saw some other posts about this, but had to do with multiple operating systems, etc.. I only have Vista on this computer, and only has one HARD drive in it. Looking for a fix for this, it APPEARS there are some fixes if I COULD get into the system, but I need a BOOTABLE fix, as I can not get into my system to download anything.Do you have a Vista CD ? ?

5340.

Solve : Is there a way to block users from installing any programs in Win7??

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I just finished installing Windows 7 on my Mom's PC. She has a lot of bad luck when it comes to computer problems, but I think most of the problems are the result of my brother (who STILL lives at home) thinking he knows what he's doing and then messing things up. Is there a way to set up the computer so that users will not be able to install or uninstall programs, etc? I'm thinking of how my PC at work is, if I attempted to download and install something, I get a message that I need admin rights to proceed. I have a FEELING the easiest way to do it would be to set up individual password protected accounts, and give him one that doesn't ALLOW installation or modification. Is there a way to set up the SYSTEM WITHOUT setting up separate accounts though?You'll need to set up limited user accounts.

5341.

Solve : Booting Hp Mini with Windows 7 USB?

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PLEASE HELP!!! i take classes online and i need my computer to work. i have tried alot of things.

My Hp mini doesnt have a place for a cd. and i DONT have the external one. when i CUT my computer on it says, " Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem 1. Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer. but i dont have a place for a dics!!!
but i do however have a 4GB usb flash drive. How can i boot my computer with the flash drive??? please give me a link or a 'how to' in detail. ThanksYou can boot your computer from USB, but of course you have to have windows installed on your USB drive FIRST. I think it WOULD be easier for you to just buy a USB CD drive and boot from that.thats what i was trying to avoid. i have a home computer with the same windows....can i instal windows from the home computer? if so how?Quote from: lavishlady on May 24, 2011, 11:50:38 AM

thats what i was trying to avoid. i have a home computer with the same windows....can i instal windows from the home computer? if so how?

No. You need the CD and a license specifically for the laptop.You can use any Windows CD as long as you have a valid license key, but you WILL need a cd drive
5342.

Solve : diagnostic code 69?

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Hi Im new to this SITE, recently took my laptop for a diagnostics check, it had crashed but was ABLE to save some data by going to restore point, the attendant said that they NEEDED to do diagnostic for 69. what does that mean?What do you mean you took it for a "diagnostics check"? To whom did you TAKE it. And why didn't you ask the "attendant" what they were TALKING about?

5343.

Solve : dll?

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I know enough computer logic to understand what things MEAN when they pop up as an ERROR or something. So I know what it mean's when my computer says "The procedure ENTRY point apsSearchInterface could not be LOCATED in the dynamic link library wlanapi.dll." My problem is that I don't know how to fix it, so does ANYONE know how to fix this problem?See if this helps: http://www.vistaforums.com/d-link-internet-adapter-t323.html

5344.

Solve : can not install AVG?

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I am trying to INSTALL fire WALL AVG and can not because of free 30 day Norton fire wall that CAME with my computer. Uninstall and DELETE programs will not remove Norton.
Help
Norton Removal TOOL: http://us.norton.com/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080710133834EN&ln=en_USThank you allanSure thing.

5345.

Solve : win 7 back to xp?

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I dont know why I did this but I thought the win 7 ultimate was a better PERFORMER I tried loading back the xp but it keeps going in circles back to formatting I really don't like this win 7 32 bit system, if anyone care to show me the steps to load back xp it would be appreciated ,My wifes computer has win 7 home edition and it has no problems with anything I put in, if I run the same programs on mine it tells me that its missing something.., soo I just want to go back to xp where it never gave me problems i know I need drivers but where do I find them ?First of all, any problems you are having with W7 are on your end, not the OS's. If you want help with W7 we will happily provide it. However, if you want to revert to XP you need to do the following:

1) Back up critical data
2) Boot to the XP CD
3) Format the drive
4) Install XP
5) Install all XP drivers starting with the chipset driver
6) Install a GOOD anti virus app
7) Download and install WINDOWS Updates (only sw, not hw or driver updates - they should NEVER be obtained from Windows Update).1) Back up critical data
2) Boot to the XP CD
3) Format the drive
4) Install XP
5) Install all XP drivers starting with the chipset driver
6) Install a GOOD anti virus app
7) Download and install Windows Updates (only sw, not hw or driver updates - they should NEVER be obtained from Windows Update).
Hey thanks for your time I appreciate
Ok number 3 is where its not going anywhere when I format the drive it goes thru the process and ends up in the same PLACE, last time I did this win xp automatically takes over but not this time it keeps going to the same window that requires me to format again thats where Im stuck Quote from: redbird on June 26, 2011, 11:16:19 AM

when I format the drive it goes thru the process and ends up in the same place, last time I did this win xp automatically takes over but not this time it keeps going to the same window that requires me to format again thats where Im stuck
I don't know what this means. Please explain in detail. And you are BOOTING to the XP cd, correct (you aren't trying to run it from within Windows)?You cannot install Windows XP successfully after you use Windows Vista or Windows PE 2.0 to create partitions on a hard disk

He has to DELETE the partition.If I turn the computer off ( win 7 is what I have before I turn off ) I am restarting booting with win xp cd ,I go thru the PROCEDURES of what it reccomends, 1 to set up windows press enter 2 to continue installing a fresh copy press esc thats what I do then it just ends up going back to the 2 no xpThen the previous post is correct. Before formatting, delete and recreate all partitions.Ok, finally I got thru I dont know but that was weird ,Im thinking maybe I got a bootleg version of win 7 ultimate, I bought this on ebay ,If I did ..does anyone know how to identify a bootleg , it looks like it should, I just don't understand why it was difficult to run programs on win 7 ultimate,All software did work on my wife 's computer and she has home edition, Well anyway Im back to XP and everything is running as it should no problems with any kind of software add on . Any way I thank all who respondedTo help you determine this",Im thinking maybe I got a bootleg version of win 7 ultimate, I bought this on ebay" try this=
,Im thinking maybe I got a bootleg version of win 7 ultimate, I bought this on ebay"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Genuine_Advantage
truenorth

5346.

Solve : Memory Usage - Music - Space on computer?

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I recently BOUGHT a new ipod. Everyone knows that with an ipod you need itunes, and with itunes you need music. Before I started downloading music I had 415GB Free. All of a sudden I WENT down to 404GB Free. When I check My Music Folder it says I only used up 1.36GB..so what in the world made my GB usage drop?

Is there a way that I can see what folders have taken up the most space?

The only thing that I have downloaded has been music, nothing else.

I'm using windows 7.

Any ideas? :/
They may not be in your My Music folder by default...
Check the iTunes folder.

The other quick way to see where they are landing is to do a search with *. and the file extension iTune uses.You can also try something like this:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/use-overdisk-to-see-what-is-using-your-hard-drives-space-windows/

Not used the program myself, but it may answer where your HDD space is going to. http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/Quote from: Allan on June 25, 2011, 04:53:55 PM

http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/

Or that, I wasn't to sure on the software but it had a good WOT rating so figured it would be OK. Unless there is some other location for "overdisk" the author has DISCONTINUED development (and availability) while he works on some bugs in it and promises to REINTRODUCE it "soon". truenorthYep my bad, should have looked harder. But the intention was sincere. No apology needed--no doubt about your intentions. Humans err. I certainly have and will,truenorthpatio - you were right, they weren't all in my music folder. silly me :l i should have guessed on that.
thank you for all the HELP everyone. No problem...Welcome Aboard !
5347.

Solve : about when i click the right click at desktop?

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when im click the RIGHT click at desktop,there are SAYING like diz

"Windows Explorer has stop working
windows has checking for the solution to the problem
(then having a loading bar),

then APPEARING "Widows Explorer is restarting (and then having a loading bar)

If i repeat,,"windows explorer is restarting"and then if i repeat over and over again


so what can i do to have a function my right-click of my mouse???or to have an option/menu,,,,,,cauz i cant view,sort by,refresh,paste,paste shortcut,next desktop background,new>,screen resolution,gadgets,and then personalize.......What is new or DIFFERENT since the last time everything worked PROPERLY (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?

5348.

Solve : Location of Windows 7 backup files??

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Somehow I managed to move the Window 7 MY-PC Backup files to my EXTERNAL drive and want to put them back where they were. Also, how long do the backup files continue to be created?

Where were the backup files originally located? ThanksI suppose you could just RUN another backup and the files will be stored in there correct location. Then you can DISPENSE with the ones on the external.
The backups are created whenever you have set your schedule to back up, and if you do an UPDATE there will be a restore point set each time. The computer should only keep the most up to date backup.Quote from: Mulreay on June 25, 2011, 04:38:38 PM

I suppose you could just run another backup and the files will be stored in there correct location. Then you can dispense with the ones on the external.
The backups are created whenever you have set your schedule to back up, and if you do an update there will be a restore point set each time. The computer should only keep the most up to date backup.

It's been creating new backup files in the external drive.Quote from: shortride on June 25, 2011, 06:15:36 PM
It's been creating new backup files in the external drive.

Disconnect the external HDD and then do a backup. It is a user's choice for any task to perform on either scheduling a backup or making a restore.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/1838/using-backup-and-restore-in-windows-7/I went back and reviewed Windows Explorer again and did finally FIND where the restore files were origianlly located.

Thanks for the help.
5349.

Solve : Installed Windows 7 Service Pack 1, now hard drive red light keeps blinking?

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I Installed Windows 7 Service Pack 1, now hard drive red light keeps blinking red, is that normal or is my power supply going. If it is normally Green and now Blinking Red then yes your system is reporting an error. I'd check with your computer manufacturer to see what this means. And if its a system you built, look up the motherboard and the troubleshooting section to see what this error means. It could be that the system is detecting a FAILURE in the drives near future or soemthing else.the green light is on there is another light and it blinks red, the red light is the hard drive - it is blinking non-stop. There is no problem with the green light, it stays on all the time.I suspect more INFO here is needed...
Quote from: MD507 on May 24, 2011, 03:20:37 PM

the green light is on there is another light and it blinks red, the red light is the hard drive - it is blinking non-stop. There is no problem with the green light, it stays on all the time.
That could just be the HDD activity light. However, as Patio said some more information may be required.
Could you post a picture with an explanation of what you mean?I don't want to sound LIKE a smart-*** but what kind of picture was I suppose to send, I said my hard drive light was blinking red non-stop. So called Gurus' here didn't know what to do. I decided to defrag my hard drive and reboot it and Guess what Problem Solved. Wow and there are Guru's here

Quote from: MD507 on May 25, 2011, 10:53:37 AM
but what kind of picture was I suppose to send, I said my hard drive light was blinking red non-stop. So called Gurus' here didn't know what to do. I decided to defrag my hard drive and reboot it and Guess what Problem Solved. Wow and there are Guru's here

At least we know how to use apostrophes, question marks and capital letters PROPERLY. You posted very little information, and when you were asked for more information you just got smart and rude. Good luck next time you need any help.


5350.

Solve : Moving MP3 music files?

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I've got lots of MP3 music on my PC hardrive and wanted to know if I can move all of the MP3's to my 50 GB external hard drive and still expect my default Windows Media Player to play the music. I know just enough to get myself in trouble and I do know that you have to be careful moving files around.

I only want to unload the hard drive and maybe allow it to run a little faster. I've got a fairly NEW duel processor Dell Inspiron One that's fairly fast anyhow but I've notice the music and pictures are starting to slow it down a little.

Any help will be appreciated.You can move the MP3's to your external hard drive. As for playing with windows media player, if windows stops doing that, all you need to do is to set WMP as the default audio player again.

I assume you know how to set WMP as default player? If not, then try going to ...

Control Panel -> Programs -> Set your default program and set the WMP there as default. I think that should do it for you.


If not .... then let me know .... good luckWindows Media Player may not be the best choice. Have you THOUGHT of using ANOTHER player if needed?
There a number of users who, for some time, have decided not to use the media player that comes with the Windows system. Here is just one of such users what rant about why...
Quote

Replacements for Media Player
In 1996 when Microsoft realized that it was missing out on the Web phenomenon, the company came up with Internet EXPLORER and tied the product to Windows in order to make up for the delay. Similarly, Microsoft also missed out on the Internet audio revolution and had to compensate for that by creating Windows Media Player and bundling it to the operating system as well. Unfortunately for END users, WMP has other things in common with Explorer that are less beneficial, such as lax security, broken standards, and hidden elements that invade your privacy.
http://www.msboycott.com/thealt/alts/mediaplayer.shtml
However. Microsoft says the WMP will handle the external drive properly...
Monitor External Drive with Windows Media Player 11Quote from: Geek-9pm on June 22, 2011, 02:22:29 PM
Windows Media Player may not be the best choice.
maybe not. But it's not necessarily a bad choice.


Quote
Have you thought of using another player if needed?
What reason do you have to suspect another player might be "needed" (and how exactly are you defining "needed" in that context?) Windows Media Player will play files that are on an external drive just as well as they would on a internal drive.
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There a number of users who, for some time, have decided not to use the media player that comes with the Windows system.
And most of those users feel they are fighting some kind of war against Microsoft and Internet Explorer. a 'la that toastytech idiot. I mean, really, if you don't like Microsoft, that's fine, but if you continue to use their products and just *censored* about everything instead of, you know- switching to Linux/BSD or another OS, you just like making noise. (Even better, the toastytech guy professes the superiority of... Windows 95! Haha).


Quote
Here is just one of such users what rant about why...
Outdated. Site was last updated in 2003, it seems. Which explains why their "alternatives" are so utterly ridiculous. I particularly like how the only mention of anything BSD-based is lower down, all the "alternatives" that are Linux distros are defunct or generally not very popular or maintained anymore. I suppose this is a natural effect of having a site that hasn't been maintained in nearly 10 years though.

Also: the information is wrong. IE wasn't first released in 1996.Quote from: Geek-9pm on June 22, 2011, 02:22:29 PM
Windows Media Player may not be the best choice. Have you thought of using another player if needed?
There a number of users who, for some time, have decided not to use the media player that comes with the Windows system. Here is just one of such users what rant about why...However. Microsoft says the WMP will handle the external drive properly...
Monitor External Drive with Windows Media Player 11

What other media player would you recommend? WMP has worked for me so far. I know the media player that comes with my Zune program seems to sound a little better.Quote from: shortride on June 25, 2011, 06:32:20 AM
What other media player would you recommend? WMP has worked for me so far. I know the media player that comes with my Zune program seems to sound a little better.

Well, if you're happy with WMP or your Zune program's media player, then by all means go ahead and use those. I'd just use whatever you're most comfortable with that does what you need it to do.

Though if you get the klite codec pack, you should be able to play most videos and audios straight off on your pc, it does come with a media player classic home cinema though it also lets you set WMP as default if you wish to do that instead.My point was that if you are not happy with WMP you can find alternatives. One that I like is the classic WinAmp, which a free download HERE.Quote from: Geek-9pm on June 25, 2011, 01:04:34 PM
My point was that if you are not happy with WMP you can find alternatives. One that I like is then classic Winamp, which a free download HERE.

I use winamp pro, myself (5.541). Banshee is a great media player as well, which I use on my laptop.The OP asked about moving his files. If that includes burning them to Audio CD format he needs to understand a detail about WMP.
Right now I am playing and AUDIO CD that I recently brunt fro a MP3 collection.
Here are two images...

Here is what you see with WMP


Here the same CD with VLC: