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My wife has a new computer and it is full of tool bars and other stuff that we were trying to get rid of. I took out the tool bar that has all the tool bars in it. How do I get that back?What tool bar that has all the tool bars on it? Don't REALLY know what you are talking about.I don't know what you call it but it is the one that you go to to turn off other tool bars. It scrolls down and has checks next to the tool bars that are on. I took out the wrong check and I can't get to it now because it isn't there because I goofed. I think it was called tools before I unchecked the wrong toolbar.what program is/was this toolbar in? or are you talking about the taskbar's right-click->Toolbars menu?Are we talking about INTERNET Explorer? If we are, you should see an icon on the tab bar (or just above it in the address bar) that says TOOLS. Click on that and enable the Menu Bar.Yes it is in Internet Explorer. I can't click on tools because the tool bar it was in is the one I turned off. There is no longer a tool box to click on to get to the tool bars.Right Click on the address bar box (where you ENTER the url). Then click on "menu bar"Thank you, that worked. I am getting to old. I should have remembered that. I know I have DUN it before. Thank you much for your time.No problem - that's what we're here for.

hello i hope somebody can help my pc is only 4months old and it keeps on freezing on me but it doesn't do this to my wife, i will be running facebook an music and it just freezes but the music will keep on playing until the current song ends it is doing it more often and its getting really painfull would be gratefull if someone could help

ThankyouDid you GET a warranty with the computer ?

Post your computer make/model..

I'd say you've got either a virus or too many programs/services running..


Click start, in the search box type RUN, open up RUN when you see it in the menu... Type: msconfig    click OK

On the start tab, click disable ALL, click apply, click OK, restart the computer... Log onto facebook... do what you do normally and see if the problem is corrected..In order to get out of freeze issue follow the given steps:
You should run fewer programs at a time.
Update your drivers
clean the registry of corrupted files
Do a scan of your computer with a top flight registry repair program Quote from: kristain on April 16, 2010, 04:46:33 AM

In order to get out of freeze issue follow the given steps:
You should run fewer programs at a time.
Update your drivers
clean the registry of corrupted files
Do a scan of your computer with a top flight registry repair program

In order to get out of freeze issue follow the given steps:
You should run fewer programs at a time.

That should not be necessary - but it's a good troubleshooting step


Update your drivers

Only if needed. Drivers should NEVER be updated unless there is a need to do so. It is possible the sound drive does need to be updated in this particular case.


clean the registry of corrupted files

Nonsense

Do a scan of your computer with a top flight registry repair program

More nonsense --- DO NOT use registry utilities. They can not help and as often as not they cause problems

Okay, now let's talk about what to do.

Click start, in the search box type RUN, open up RUN when you see it in the menu... Type: msconfig    click OK

On the start tab, click disable ALL, click apply, click OK, restart the computer... Log onto facebook... do what you do normally and see if the problem is corrected..

but it doesn't do this to my wife,

I am CONFUSED... any ONE KNOW how to FIX this?
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Hi,
    I WOULD like to KNOW the number of hard DISK drives and total size and available size of each drive.

PLEASE REPLY..Can you please elaborate?

hello
Please help
I have an acer aspire with 40 gb of hard drive
i took off all documents pictures and songs, ( 4 gb)
and i installed the w 7 ( i diddnt have enough space to install so thats why i started this little adventure)
so the hard drive is showing 20 gb used but i dont have anything on it!
how can i find it and delete it?
i am somewhat familiar i just need a starting point on the path?
if i partition the hard drive and erase all what should i save for  a reboot? and os?
i have the w 7 on a jump and i have all the word and all th other programs i want to keep
please help
fLet's start at the beginning. Do you want to completely erase your hd and install Windows 7, install it as a dual boot option, or UPGRADE your current installation?i would RATHER not erase but if i have to i guess its a must?
i have all the disks for teh word and all that
but its showing 20gb being used? i cant imagine that thats any good..
it was an 'open box' COMPUTER....Go to System Properties - system restore and disable system restore. Then go to INTERNET Properties and clear the Temporary Internet Files Folder. Check your TEMP folder and delete everything you see in it. Then empty the recycle bin and see how much free space you have.

Again - if you do not want to do a clean install do you want to dual boot or upgrade your OSi had to install service pack 1 and 2 last night before i installed w 7
maybe i should just clean and start over?
i emptied recycle bin
went thru windows explorer and deleted all the files and temp stuff
still 20 gb showing:(Did you disable system restore and empty the TIF as I suggested above?please explain the complete path again
and instructions
Quote from: Allan on April 26, 2010, 10:55:37 AM

Go to System Properties - system restore and disable system restore. Then go to Internet Properties and clear the Temporary Internet Files Folder. Check your TEMP folder and delete everything you see in it. Then empty the recycle bin and see how much free space you have.

im trying but i get lost on the "system properties" i dont see that
it hasnt been restored ever
so i guess it thats what your talking about

OK i have no admin literally
i did everything possible
 No idea what you are talking about. Litereally.http://windows7news.com/2009/02/03/enable-or-disable-the-windows-7-administrator-account/




Enable Or Disable The Windows 7 Administrator Account

A word of caution at the beginning. It is generally not ADVISED to tamper around with the built in
administrator account of Windows 7. If you do not need it or do not know why you would need it, then don’t.

Here is a QUICK rundown on how to enable or disable the Windows 7 administrator account.

The EASIEST way to enable or disable the Windows 7 build in administrator account
is from the command line. Open a command prompt with administrator rights.
This is done by right-clicking on the command prompt icon in the Windows 7 start
menu and selecting Run As Administrator from the available options.

To enable the Windows 7 administrator account:

net user administrator /active:yes

To disable the Windows 7 administrator account:

net user administrator /active:no

To change the password of the Windows 7 administrator account:

Net user administrator password

An alternative would be to enable or disable the Windows 7 administrator account using the Local Security Policy option. You can open the Local Security Policy by launching secpol.msc from the run box.

You find the option under Local Policies-> Security Options. Just change the SETTING Accounts: Administrator account by double-clicking the entry





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change all the units one by one or there should be a configuration in my Windows 2000 Server to formally address the issue at once.

Consider the following scenario:
    * You connect a Windows Vista-based computer to a network.
    * A router or other DEVICE that is configured as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is configured on the network.
    * The router or the other device does not support the DHCP BROADCAST flag.
In this scenario, Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address.

my adminitrator id hidding how do i UNDO that and for ur info it hise by itself
Don't understand the question.This is your THIRD thread on the same problem. PLEASE just stick with ONE thread.

I shot my pc and bought a HP laptop with windows 7 Home Premium.  I use At&t.net for my e-mail.  Up till now I always used Outlook Express with no problems. I am having no LUCK with Live Mail accepting my att. (Yahoo) setup with incoming or outgoing mail.

As usual and HELP will be appreciated

Just kidding about shooting my pc. Using it now to send this. Are the POP3 and SMTP settings correct ? ?
I may be wrong but i don't think LiveMail will work on Yahoo accounts without tweaking...Yes, I have checked and rechecked.  I think you are right about the tweaking.  I checked the port nos. and they are set at the recommended numbers.  I went to the att.net WEBSITE and they still use the numbers for pop3 etc.Is this what you have?: What are the POP email settings for ATT email?Yes, they are the settings that att still recommends.I suggest you export your email account from Outlook Express, since your email account works in OE.  It will be saved as a file with the extension, .iaf.  Copy that file to a flash drive and then import it into Windows Live Mail ATT, Yahoo, SBC, DSL email settings

   1. Change the POP server to pop.att.yahoo.com.
   2. Change the SMTP server to smtp.att.yahoo.com.
   3. Check the option labeled Use an ENCRYPTED connection (SSL) and change the SMTP port to 465.
   4. Check the option labeled Use an encrypted connection (SSL) and change the POP3 port to 995.
Quote from: cyborg3 on April 21, 2010, 12:20:19 PM

Yes, they are the settings that att still recommends.

I have a 64-bit Windows 7 from HP, product number G60-530US. When I mouse over the speaker ICON in my tray, it says that no AUDIO output device is installed. I've tried reinstalling and updating the driver, and neither worked. I also downloaded HP's driver, but the download failed because it could not find the MEDIA device for the driver.What does Device MANAGER indicate?Under "Sound, video and game controllers" is "Intel(R) High Definition Audio HDMI".No yellow exclamation mark?
HP driver says:  Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio Driver
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4063&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=4041414#N146The download failed because it could not find the media device for the driver.What does downloading have to to with installing the file?  I can download the file on to any computer.That's the MESSAGE I get after trying to install.

ok i think i am the administrator of my COMPUTER which is a gateway with windows 7 and i am not allowed to select yes
IM beginning think it is hiding but either way i don't know how to fix it please help!!!!
i DOSENT LET me imput a password
Do not start a new thread for an existing question. Please RESPOND in your original thread.can u jst help me
Topic closed.
See your other thread for replies...

I have for the past 8 to 10 years been a member of a particular website forum. I currently have a fairly new Dell with Window 7, IE8, duel processors and 4GB of RAM. On the website forum I'm speaking of, the pages will load perfectly from 4:00 a.m. to about 9:00 a.m. When the site starts getting busy the pages will not load at all some time and other times will load very slowly.

Most everyone that comment on the site state that it's a browser issue and if I changed to Firefox browser the problem will go away. I don't know much about internet systems but if it were a browser issue then I would have the problem all of the time. It seems more like a bandwidth issue than a browser problem. Other site I frequent do not have the same problem. Can anyone SHED some light on this topic?Why don't you tell us (1) your time zone (2) what the forum is. Then maybe we can have a try. Have you tested with another browser or not? I suggest you do this, even though your reasoning appears to indicate it is not a browser issue.
Quote from: Salmon Trout on July 06, 2011, 01:56:08 PM

Why don't you tell us (1) your time zone (2) what the forum is. Then maybe we can have a try. Have you tested with another browser or not? I suggest you do this, even though your reasoning appears to indicate it is not a browser issue.

Well, I just tried it from England (Europe) where the time is 17:29 British Summer Time (16:29 UTC) and it seemed OK.

i just NOTICED the PROBLEM.... my win 7 hp laptop is hiding all new folders, folders COPIED to the desktop dont show either. the ODD PART is that when i go to win explorer the will show up. any suggestions on fixing this?nvm.....i fixed it myself

I need to unzip a file, test.zip with a batch fileIf you do not already have a command LINE zip extraction program, get one, and study the documentation. A Google search will FIND you SEVERAL free ones. 7-Zip is a GOOD choice.

I loaded 7 at the START and like it but it now has developed shadows on the desktop. I have followed various instructions unchecking show shadows under windows and use drop shadows under icons but I still get HORRIBLE horizontal shadows to the right of the icons. Opening up Documents and other windows the text is very faint, web page text is faint too. All this comes and goes - sometimes when I switch on it is fine, few shadows and good depth of text colour then all of a sudden it all goes shadowy and faint - is it my graphics card?It's either your graphics card, monitor, or graphics card driver. (Personally I'd suspect the FORMER two).

best WAY to isolate the real cause is to try ANOTHER monitor- if the issue persists, it's your graphics card or it's driver (the latter you can eliminate/confirm by installing a newer version), otherwise, it's the monitor. Right Click My Computer

Select Advanced System Settings from the Left Pane

Select Settings under Performance

Under Visual Effects , remove the check from 'Use Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on the Desktop '.
Quote from: kristain on April 22, 2010, 10:27:34 PM

remove the check from 'Use Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on the Desktop '.

Follow the given instructions for installing the Windows 7 Language Pack:
STEP 1: You can access the Control Panel through the Start Menu.
STEP 2: Then select Change Display language under the Clock, Language, and Region Box. If you’re in Classic View, select Regional and Language Options.
STEP 3: MAKE sure you’re on the keyboards and Languages tab and click on Install/Uninstall Languages.
STEP 4: Select the 2nd option and locate to your DVD drive or where you had previously extracted the ISO. You only need to move to the directory in which the windows 7 language pack is in. For some reason, the ISO doesn’t show up as a selectable option. (Microsoft may offer these language packs as optional updates in the near future).
STEP 5: Click Open and Windows will automatically search the language pack. You need to ACCEPT the End User License Agreement (EULA) and Install the Language Pack. This may take several minutes.
STEP 6: Once you’re completed, you’ll be PROMPTED if you want to switch to the installed language pack.
Whenever you change language packs, you will have to log off and log back in for the changes to take into effect. In the future when you want to change language packs that have already been installed, go back to the “Keyboards and Languages” tab under Regional and Language Options and you should be able to select from a menu of different language packs.
And why did you post this all over the net?

http://help.com/post/370593-how-to-install-windows-7-language-p

http://www.scribd.com/doc/24572703/Windows-7-Language-Pack

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Improve-Customize-Windows-7-t251723.html

http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?/topic/6729-windows-7-rtm-language-packs/



And, the original blog post it was "stolen" from:

http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/windows-7-language-pack/blog-224151/



Here's a far better article on the subject.

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/05/28/how-to-install-or-unistall-language-packs-mui-or-lip-lpcab-in-windows-7/

Hi all you great geeks out there n Computerland!I tried installing Avira Antivirus and and it comes up with a message,that it cannot be installed because "Microsoft Runtime Redistributable Kit" failed to load.I have Microsoft  Visual C++ 2005 which was Preloaded when I first bought my comp,(Asus PRO050series,Pent T2330,HD160gb,2gb).I've also got Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5sp1(also preloaded)Any Ideas?

The screensaver turns off the keyboard.  I can press any key to wake the computer, HOWEVER, the keyboard is inactive when trying to TYPE in the user password.  The mouse is unaffected.  Rebooting fixes the problem and the keyboard works just fine during and after the reboot.

I'm using Vista 64.Tried hitting ESCAPE 1st ? ?Is your keyboard PS2 or USB?

And do the numlock, capslock, and SCROLL lock buttons activate/deactivate the lights on the keyboard when this occurs?

Howdy:

I'm working on an hp laptop running vista.  Windows updates were being downloaded when it lost power.  Now when it is powered on, the os boots and it goes directly to the "downloading updates" where it left off and runs for a moment and reboots.  I tried "Last Known Good Configuration" with no luck and now I'm running AVIRA rescue boot av.  Meanwhile, I'm writing this and wondering what you might try next?

Thanks,
Scott Quote from: McGuire on April 19, 2010, 07:35:17 PM

Howdy:
 Windows updates were being downloaded when it lost power. 

Hey,
I have to build a virtual computer for a programmer that WOULD use C # and pick out all the hardware, software and things I would need for if I was actually building it. Can anyone help me out and GIVE me some advice.
Thanks,
TyIt may be just me but i do not understand the question...There are no special hardware REQUIREMENTS for a programmer, aside from those of the development environment, but even then, you could PROGRAM in C# using NOTEPAD and compile using the command line, which would work on any XP capable machine.

My mouse default cursor has changed itself to the small hand. I'm not comfortable with it and would prefer the old small arrow.
I can't zero in on the question in Control Panel.  (Incidentally, I FIND the WINDOWS 7 Control Panel a BIT of a schlimmerbesserung)
Guidance from anyone would be most welcomeThis will do the trick http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2402-mouse-pointers-change.html Quote from: Frederick101 on July 08, 2011, 03:25:36 PM

Incidentally, I find the Windows 7 Control Panel a bit of a schlimmerbesserung

Hi, I built a system and used it for a year before this problem came up. When I turn it on it doesn't go to the DESKTOP. I get the BIOS screen and then the screen that shows the PCI Device Listings and then the Windows Error Recovery screen. When I hit Start Windows Normally it goes to a black screen that says Microsoft Corp. and has a green bar that is scrolling. then it shows a LINE that says
!! 0xc0000034 !! 3600/53049 (x86_microsoft-windows-smartcardsubsystem_...)
this screen blinks and nothing more happens. I have to hold the power BUTTON to get it to shut down. Any help would be appreciated.
My components are:
EVGA nForce 680i LT SLI mb
Intel Core 2 Quad cpu
Ultra X2 550w PS
4Gb Crucial Ram
XFX 8600 GTS video card
Soundblaster X-Fi soundcard
Maxtor 200Gb HDOpen up the case, leaving it plugged in..

Power on the computer and check if all fans are spinning, and listen for any weird sounds... awkward clicks, squealing sounds, and such..

If anything is unusual, post back with that info.

If not, power off the computer, leaving the case open... Reseat the ram modules, video card and all PSU CONNECTORS and reboot the computer... Is there improvement ?In your next post, COULD you please include the VERY LONG part # of the ram modules you're using...  For example:   Crucial BL2KIT12864AL804



edit: be sure you unplug the computer, before you reseat everything!

Hi All!, I'm unable to (re)load Win 7 onto my PC. I get as far as entering the Prod. Code then am told it is not the correct code. I know it is, but M/S says not. It is exactly the same PC AS i originally installed this Op Sys on (except for a change of DVD drive). It is a retail copy. What's wrong, am I doing something wrong here? I have tried to install XP ((twice again retail) & get  'Error loading Operating System' each time. I have run Memtest twice with no errors. Every time I restart POST says 'Overclock failed, set defaults'. I have not overclocked anything & the boot order has changed back to Floppy 1st. I am now at a loss as to what to do. Specs as per 'Specs' Alexma A part of the problem could be a BIOS configuration error.

Is this a desktop pc that you are having these problems with?

If you have never messed with RAM and CPU timings and voltages, and don't have hardware RAID configured it will be safe to reset the BIOS back to defaults. You can do this by either removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes or there may be a jumper beside the CMOS chip you can use.

You will bebable to tell if the reset has succeeded because your date and time will be out. These will need to be reset.

One big problem people have had in the past with Microsofts product key is differentiating between the number 8 and the letter B. I myself toiled with a product key for hours a few yeare ago before I realised I was misreading the code. Power down the machine and remove all power sources...
Open a side panel and remove the CMOS battery for 10 minutes...

           

Replace the battery re-plug and power up and try the install again.
NOTE: If it fails the 2nd time replace the CMOS battery...Part # CR2032 ,,,available anywhere,Thanks Patio, but I have already done that (renewed battery) reset time & date etc. During install it gets a far as the second restart, then crashes & tries to start win. At the moment it is saying ''Replacing invalid security id with default security id for file####' and scrolling thru all the files. I will leave it to do this for a while. alexma,

You haven't described the configuration of your system and exactly what you are trying to do.

Is the system a DUAL boot XP & Windows 7?

Are there multiple HDDs? Or is it one partitioned to accomodate 2 OSs?

The reason I ask is I recently performed a malware repair on a PC which was giving out a system configuration error which had nothing to do with the power on self test, but appeared before the operating system fully loaded. I performed a repair install of the OS then some system recovery and the PC was good as gold.

I'm not suggesting the symptoms are identical, but it will help to remedy the problem if more info is supplied.

Do you have data you need to preserve?Hi All, Sorry about the delay in ANSWERING. I changed the DVD drive as it would not respond to any 'Auto run' settings nor would it load the driver/utility for my sound card, also if I tried to instal Ms Office Pro, would immediatly get a BSOD. I also assumed this to be the reason Win 7 would not load. During several attempts to install W7 I got a Checkdisc should be run request. This I did 4 times. S.M.A.R.T. reported all ok. As I do'nt have a spare SATA drive I hooked up a 80Gb EIDE drive & tried that. Win 7 loaded perfectly!!I have ordered a new 500Gb HDD (SATA) which has just arrived and am loading Win on it now. OK, it installed with no problems except that now, when I enter the prod. key it says The S'ware Licencing Service determined that this specified Prod. Key can only be used for UPGRADING, not for clean installations. I originally did a clean install & yet another yesterday on another HDD (as prev. mentioned) Anyone know how I can proceed from here? Thanks in advance, AlexmaOK, All is working now. It must have been a faulty HDD causing all the trouble. This drive is just over 1 year old (Seagate), & I'm wondering if there is any warranty left? Anyone know? Best wishes to all and thank you. AlexmaSeagates are normally 5 years warranty...
That's why i buy basically theirs and Western Digitals....Thanks Patio, If I d/load & run the Seagate tool, will it tell me if it is faulty? Is there any other way it can be tested before I RMA it? Can HDDs cause a Blue Screen, because if so this could have been the cause of many of my previous problems? Regards AlexmaYes.
Seatools will do this...FREE.
Follow the guide for creating a bootable CD...
It's more accurate than running it from Windows.Please excuse me, but is the answer 'Yes' to both questions I asked? ie the Blue Screen andthe Seatools?  SeaTools will tell you if the drive is bad or iffy...

BSOD's can be caused by hundreds of issues...

Sorry i didn't CLARIFY that.

Hi. Every time that I open Microsoft's Notepad it opens minimized. I have scoured the internet for solutions, but no luck. Any help will be greatly APPRECIATED. Thanks.This may be obvious but let's make SURE you've done it. Right click on the Notepad icon, Properties, RUN AS: Normal WindowThat's weird. I swear I've tried everything POSSIBLE, but your advice seems to have done the trick. Thank you very much. That was one of the most irritating problems I've had with my computer. Even WORMS and viruses didn't give me that much grief. I will let you know if it ever stops working again. Have a GOOD one.

HP pavillion dv6000
windows vista

ok. so a few weeks ago my computer wouldnt  start in normal mode, only in safe mode. it is still under warranty so i CALLED and sent in my laptop to get fixed. I get it back and they say they had to replace a "board".  it worked for about 4 days and then STARTED doing the same problem.  It starts and gets to a loading screen with a TIMER bar and then the screen goes black and then the screen turns off. so i call the warranty place again and they tell me to do a system restore.  this worked for about 2-3 weeks and now its doing the same thing as before.  i tried doing a system restore again and it still doesnt work.  so now IM clueless, cityassure sucks and will do anything to keep from replacing my laptop. so now im looking for help elsewhere. 
if any one could give me some advice or help that WOULD be great.Demand a replacement and let them know you're a Member of a PC Forum with almost 50,000 +  Members ...
You may want to hint you have also retained Counsel.Never never never monkey with a computer (or anything else) that is under warranty. You may void it and lose your rights.

Every time i click something an error pops up that says "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action create an association in the set ASSOCIATIONS CONTROL PANEL. Please Help and when i say click everything i mean. the only way i can GET things to work is if i right click and it will say run as administrator and then it will work but that is just annoying please help.Did this just start? If so, what led up to it (virus, error, NEW hw, sw, etc)?

Ok... so I got a new hard drive and the only install AROUND the house was vista so I went with it.  So far I can't get Steam or Warcraf 3 to work. For Warcraft 3, I get stuck at screen that says "Iniating conenction to battle.net" and for Steam, when i put in my user information steam just doesn't respond and crashes. I've TRIED compatibilty mode and running as ADMINISTRATOR and disabling the FIREWALL. Any other ideas?What are the specs of this machine ? ?Is that the only problem - games? After installing Vista did you install all drivers starting with the chipset driver?Ok so steamd ecided to work but It seems like something is blocking the games from getting online. Im trying to download a game and its going at 1.1 mb/sHave you added Warcraft 3 to the firewall exceptions list? i had the same problem when i install diablo 2 and warcraft 3.

hi i WANT to USE centos in vista os using virtual machine.
i install VM. when i want to install centos it shows boot failure . do we have to do any thing in the storage field of the vm setting.



You don't really have to do anything in the storage field, it should create the virtual disk in the Centos folder that you downloaded and saved and should boot just FINE. Maybe you can download the OS again and OPEN the VM Player (i assume that is what you are using) Don't open Centos from the folder, open it from the VM Player. Have you TRIED Ubuntu in VM? It is much better than Centos.

Anyone know how to change where Windows 7 auto extract files?

Ok I'm trying to install wmpappcompat.exe to be able to do that the computer auto extract the files in this case it's in G:\ and it's tell me it's not enough SPACE, the hard drive is on 1,5 TB so I don't know why it's telling me that but it all started when I GOT my G:\

So anyone got a IDEA?

Why don't you just run the Hotfix as a full package ? ?
Or is this an "ahem" ver. of XP ? ?What is the  "ahem" ver. of XP?

And it's not just the wmpappcompat.exe it's all programs that extract files to G:\


Ps. sorry for being slow but my ISP hate me right now, so I got like none INTERNET CONNECTION

I'm Vista Home PREMIUM.  During PC start up Win Live Messenger is always there just waiting for me to close the window.  I don't use it and would like a safe way to disable it or; totally get rid of it without detrimentally effecting Windows and the start up procedure.

These days I don't know what is safe to delete without it messing with anything else.

Thanks for you help.  Download & run Mike Lin's Startup Control PANEL (http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml). Uncheck any ITEMS you don't want starting with the system.okay after you have booted up your computer and windows live messenger is on, open the window, click tools, options, then the sign in tab, uncheck the start up options, if you want to delete it, go to the control panel and PROGRAM removal area and find windows live and remove it, it shouldnt harm anything at all

Hi, can someone help me with trying to get rid of a program listing in the notification area. There is no icon but the program is listed under the options dialogue box. The program documentation stated the program does not install, and can run as a portable app. The program was "arsclip" a clipboard replacement I wanted to try.

There is a couple of references to what sounds like my  issue on the net and one suggestion was to remove 2 registry keys at
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TrayNotify
bu my registry doesnt have the keys mentioned.

Any Ideas? Its win7 home premium 32 BIT
 REVO uninstaller should do the trick...If it was a portable app it may not have left pointers for an uninstall function, these programs should perform a clean-up on the removal of the portable media.

I would look at performing a system restore to before you run the application. This will at least reset any registry changes the software made. Quote from: licoriceallsorts on April 17, 2010, 01:05:59 AM

Hi, can someone help me with trying to get rid of a program listing in the notification area. There is no icon but the program is listed under the options dialogue box. The program documentation stated the program does not install, and can run as a portable app. The program was "arsclip" a clipboard replacement I wanted to try.

There is a couple of references to what sounds like my  issue on the net and one suggestion was to remove 2 registry keys at
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TrayNotify
bu my registry doesnt have the keys mentioned.

Any Ideas? Its win7 home premium 32 bit
 

REVO uninstaller should do the trick...

The Windows 7 notification area dialog box lists all programs that have ever showed an icon in that area, even programs you do not have any more. From what I can gather, to reset the notification area icons, you need to add that registry key if it is not already present, and 2 sub keys with specific values

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/13102-notification-area-icons-reset.html

The Windows 7 notification area dialog box lists all programs that have ever showed an icon in that area, even programs you do not have any more. From what I can gather, to reset the notification area icons, you need to add that registry key if it is not already present, and 2 sub keys with specific values

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/13102-notification-area-icons-reset.html

If it was a portable app it may not have left pointers for an uninstall function, these programs should perform a clean-up on the removal of the portable media.

I would look at performing a system restore to before you run the application. This will at least reset any registry changes the software made.

HI
 somehow I lost the ABILITY to create a new folder when I right click or clicking on new folder in the tool bar in any program. It only happens when I'm logged on to my user if I use guest it works FINE. Does anyone know how to get this back? Using windows 7. Thanks.Try here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69837-new-folder.html Quote from: Broni on April 08, 2010, 10:57:26 AM

Try here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69837-new-folder.html

It only happens when I'm logged on to my user if I use guest it works fine.

Is it possible to convert from Windows 7 to   Mac
Without any change to the computerYou can only run MAC software on a MAC but you can use emulators on UNIX/LINUX systems. But it's really not my forte so hang on to see if someone else can help. But IMO your heading down a very difficult road.
Quote from: on April 13, 2010, 08:28:55 AM

Is it possible to convert from Windows 7 to   Mac
Without any change to the computer

You can only run MAC software on a MAC but you can use emulators on UNIX/LINUX systems. But it's really not my forte so hang on to see if someone else can help. But IMO your heading down a very difficult road.

After careful consideration I retract my comment... no you can't do it 

and we don't help with that.

After careful consideration I retract my comment... no you can't do it 

He said is it possible to convert from windows 7 to Mac OS.

The answer is No.

Doesn't quite seem fair, does it?

If you built a Bugatti Veyron would you let someone drive your Ford Focus?

Are there any other operating systems besides Windows and Mac? 

Linux.  It comes in many flavors; Ubuntu seems to be the most popular Linux "distro".

This is true but you should appreciate it is a far cry from a Windows/Mac based platform

Sorry peeps, but l'm STILL an avid XP user.
However a friend of mine is using Vista (not sure what sp version) and she says that every time an MS update comes along it reboots the system.
Is that true for Vista as it doesn't seem to happen in XP. Is there something in XP that is different than Vista?
ThanksSome UPDATES require a reboot, some don't. It's the same for ALL Microsoft OS's.Thanks Allan,
Yes l know that (so sorry Allan, that sound really flippant)
I think l've encountered a re-boot once or twice in XP as far as l can recall, but l believe it gave me the option of a restart now or later. Normally it seems to update when l close the computer down.
From the garbled message l got from my friend, it seemed that she was getting reboots lots of times whislt she was doing other things on the system. Can't see that somehow?
I just wondered whether anything was different between XP and VistaNope, not with updates. Vista also offers the option to restart immediately after the updates or to postpone. Same with W7I always re-boot...force of habit from the old days...I am unable to install a security update for Vista. This one is the only one not installing...After a restart it simply tells me that it failed to work and it is reverting back...I realize this is a very general question but what are some common reasons I am having difficulty?  Thanks QUOTE from: PHILIP on April 15, 2010, 09:06:34 PM

I am unable to install a security update for Vista. This one is the only one not installing...After a restart it simply tells me that it failed to work and it is reverting back...I realize this is a very general question but what are some common reasons I am having difficulty?  Thanks

is youtube having problem lately? It wasn't working when I tried YESTERDAY. It loaded just now, but WONDERING STILL, I KNOW my internet's doing fine as I can go to other webpages fine.

If this post isn't in the right place, move it if it must be.It's working fine..

Someone has messed up my computer a few days ago,and what I try it all GOES wrong !
How do I clear EVERYTHING from ALL my drives(And I mean EVERYTHING!).
Everytime I install Vista on the same drive it gets smaller and smaller,how do I combat this ? I`m at a point that I don`t want to rescue anything anymore,I just want to start fresh with a 100% clear drive.Is there a program that can clear all ? (A simple one if possible).Or is there a trick I must know ? I also want EVERYTHING from old installs cleared,and all presets.
                  Please help,I have tried everything and I`m going crazy !!!
                                        Greetings;Eric.I just TOTALLY screwed up this thread..   I tried to quote my self and I accidentally used "modify" instead !


 THANKS for your quick reply ! I am so fed-up with everything that I`m going to wipe my drives.When I use the "NUKE" program it wipes my drive as if it was new

Thanks a lot ! You have no idea how my computer and I have been "at war" the last few days ! Now I`ll get the last laugh,HA HA HA !

              Have a nice day,greetings from Holland;Eric.

PS;The Darik`s Nuke and Boot is a iso file,I can`t download or open this.Do you know a program that is no iso-file !Your welcome..


Yes, it will erase ALL data including lingering volume boot records, files,  and files systems.. There will be NO data left Quote from: Eric1611 on April 13, 2010, 02:24:53 AM

Do you know a program that is no iso-file !

ok, i'm using Vista

The program icons in my taskbar are showing up really SMALL

How do I fix it?

Here is the image of my DESKTOP explaining the problem (you MIGHT want to open the image in a new tab)

Right click an empty area of the taskbar, and select Properties.

Uncheck "use small icons" on the "taskbar" tab, and click Apply.Uhhhhhhh....

Where is it?


oh, you're using Vista, I missed that.

In that case, use regedit and NAVIGATE to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Desktop\WindowMetrics, and delete the "MinWidth" value.still the same...

You have to reboot for it to take effect.oh ok thanks

I'll reboot now

Howdy:

Maybe you can help me connect-the-dots?

I am upgrading 32-bit xp to 64-bit 7.  If I backup program FILES, then install 7, then restore the program files onto 7, why won't the programs work?  (I'm sure it hasn't something to do with the registry and, or drivers?)

I did find Microsoft's "Easy Transfer" utility which I will use, or just reinstall the programs; but mainly, I'm just trying to understand why a simple backup and restore wouldn't work?

Thanks.Almost all programs install certain settings into the registry (sometimes just a couple of entries, sometimes - as in the CASE of MS Office - literally hundreds of entries). Those registry entries are required for the programs to START and run. If you do an in place OS upgrade then in most CASES the programs will run. But if you are doing a clean install then you need to reinstall all programs. Thanks Allen.

I am doing a clean install.  Are you familiar with "Windows Easy Transfer?"  I wonder if I'll still have to reinstall programs or if that utility will do it for me?Windows Easy Transfer will allow you to migrate files and settings, but you can not transfer programs. You will need to reinstall all apps - which frankly you want to do anyway with a new install.Here you go: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/easy-transfer.aspxThanks again!You're WELCOME. Good luck with the install and enjoy W7

Hi everyone
I have a dell-inspiron.1520... when i POWER up FANS,lights,screen all come on. launch startup repair, start windows normally all comes on. then screen goes black lights and fans STILL run,but screen dead.
can anyone advise me pleeez
thanks GazJust to start MAKE sure there are no CD/DVD's in the drive or any SD cards inserted and that includes any USB memory sticks. Then try to re-start.  If the problems still persist then we will need your full System/software/hardware specs please.No need to post the question twice. I've responded in your other thread.Thanks for that ill give it a go.

Hello,when I hold my curser over a word I get a magnifying glass with the letter A in it over a sheet of paper in my screen.It translates(at the CURSOR)but I don`t know what program it is.
I have IM Translator but I don`t think it`s that.Somewere or somehow SOMETHING must have been installed and I can`t get rid of it.

            If SOMEONE KNOWS how to shut it down or what program it is..Please HELP !!!
                            (Forgive my English I`m Dutch).have you checked pointer properties to make sure it's not simply a redefined I-Beam pointer?

Can you get a screenshot?
Someone has helped me and fixed it.Still,thanks for your reply.
It had something to do with auto-translation in F-Fox or GOOGLE.


                   Again;Thanks;Eric....

Hello, this is my first post so here  goes.

                     This is a simple machine with only the CPU,vid card,two stick memory on Mobo. Here is a snapshot of the machine:


Low Cost homebrew Computer:sort of a copy of a Maximum PC Mags
economy build.

Hard Drive: Western Dig 1 tb   7k  64m  sataIII

Sony Optical drive/DVD Burner

CPU:AMD Phenom 2 X3 720 Black Edition
Heka 2.8 GHz  3x512 kb L2 Cache  6MB L3 Cache
Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor-OEM

MoBo:MSI 790X- G45  AM3 socket

Vid Card:  g-GeForce 8800GT  512MB  DDR3

Memory: Corsair 2 x 2GB Modules  : DDR3  1600mz

PSU:  Corsair 550 W

Monitor: Samsung  Syncmaster 932b

Antec 300 case.

Windows Vista 64 bit hanging in there.

CPU,Mobo,PSU,HD are new and the rest of the stuff was
Laying about the house.


I originally tried to install a new OEM 64 bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium on this  new computer and it would go along and load all the files and then  hang on the installing updates. So I would try it again and it would freeze up right at the beginning and so on but never getting past installing updates. You know,when the twirly blue thing stops moving.
So just for the heck of it I tried and was successful in installing a copy of vista 64 bit home premium on this machine so at least I know that my build does work . I am already using this copy of Vista on my other machine so I can't keep it there for long. So I figured that now that I
have Vista on this machine maybe it's smoothed out a little bit and I would be able to install 7 over Vista, like Upgrade,NOT. Windows 7 still buggy.
Any suggestions from all you fine computer experts out there. I have had stuff like this happen before and I have always ended up getting the problem solved but am hoping you guys can speed up the process.

               Thanks-Chris   

Quote from: ChrisG on March 31, 2010, 10:54:38 PM

I originally tried to install a new OEM 64 bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium on this  new computer and it would go along and load all the files and then  hang on the installing updates.

I know what OEM is..   I was wondering what YOU meant by it.


Where did you get the disk from?

Not relevant

I'm with eeviac on this one...

Hi,

At work we have a computer that is starting to play up when booting. It's a high spec Acer with 4gb DDR3 RAM and Core 2 Duo processor and we've had it for about four months. We rarely use it and we booted it up this morning - fine, until we get to the desktop where it just becomes unresponsive. An issue with Windows Explorer it seems? We left it for an hour and still no luck in terms of accessing files - it just SAYS on all the windows, 'not responding'. I personally rarely use the PC, so it could be a virus infection. I've downloaded an AVG rescue disk, which I started, but never had time to get finished (so I don't know the results!). I did try safe mode (with no networking or command prompt) and it is still unresponsive at the desktop there.

Is this a common problem with vista that requires an easy fix, or does it sound LIKE a virus? If it sounds like a virus, then I'll start the scan again when i get in on tuesday. P.S. It looks as if Norton 360 and McAfee are both installed (which could be the cause), but I couldn't access any files, let alone control panel.

Any ideas? A quick reply would be appreciated. THANKS!anyone? QUOTE

'not responding'.

It looks as if Norton 360 and McAfee are both installed (which could be the cause) ...

Hai.

I have recently bought a new COMPUTER and within about half an hour of setting up the display suddenly froze and cut off into about 8 sections with vertical purple/black/white lines going across every other SECTION I have reinstalled my monitor, my wireless mouse and keyboard, windows live and then finally Windows 7.

I called Zoostorm about my problem and they told me they'd get back to me on Monday. He said something about a driver but trailed off. 

My old computer was very old and it just gave out one day. I have been looking forward to using brand spanking new OS and general computer with more than 50 GB SPACE on the hard drive. This has completely crashed all my hopes. Could anyone suggest a solution?

Processor : Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU  E3300 2.50Ghz
Installed Memory (RAM) : 2.00 GB
System type : 64-bit Operating system.

Please help? I feel as if some cruel trick is being played.  I'd return it... But in the mean time, we may be able to conjure something up for you..


What's the make/model of the computer ?

Is it using a video card or does it have video built into the motherboard ?Zoostorm Dual Core E3300 79104209

Internal.
Intel (R) G41 Express Chipset

I'm very unimpressed by the support I've had from Zoostorm. Glad I bought that warranty.  Quote from: Sladen on April 09, 2010, 06:10:36 AM

I'm very unimpressed by the support I've had from Zoostorm.

You're a genius.

Excuse my stupidity but does this mean there's something wrong with my monitor/monitor cable

By the way, how many ram modules are installed ?  Your make/model description was a little vague.  You listed the Make, and then the processor model..

Not too sure how to find out those things. 

don't worry about it, now.  It's not relevant.

I have read the thread on the possibility of this issue being a dirty fan. I have cleaned the whole fan area & all other areas that I am able to do so in. I have also tightened any screws which may have been loose in conjunction with this issue. The whirring SOUND is not always present. Many times it will take 15 to 20 MINUTES for it to begin. As a test, I have laid the UNIT on it's side when the whirring noise OCCURS. When I do this, the noise ceases. This is not my primary computer but I use it as a backup to my windows 7. It is a Dell, E521 with the following:

AMD Athlon Processor- 3500 2.2gh
958 MB Ram
32 Bit Operating System
Windows Vista

I am hoping someone can give me a definitive answer as to whether this is definitely a fan issue or could be something ELSE. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Run the system with the cover off and see if you can identify the location of the noise. Be careful not to touch anything inside while it is plugged in to power. Quote from: Majicman1944 on April 06, 2010, 08:32:51 AM

The whirring sound is not always present. Many times it will take 15 to 20 minutes for it to begin. As a test, I have laid the unit on it's side when the whirring noise occurs. When I do this, the noise ceases.