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Solve : Windows 7 and BASIC? |
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Answer» I use GW BASIC everyday . It installed ok on all Windows machines in the past, but when I got a new computer which had Windows 7, it wouldn't perform. Is this a matter of 32 vs 64 bit? Is there any way I can convince this new computer to run Basic? I really don't want to rewrite all my programs to use some new version of my old reliable, ready to go BASIC.I haven't tested GW-Basic in a 64-bit environment with Windows 7, but I do know that it will work in 32-bit environment. Also unless you like the GW-Basic interface, you can write your programs in the same style using QBasic and they will interpret/compile under legacy support. I use GW BASIC everyday . It installed ok on all Windows machines in the past, but when I got a new computer which had Windows 7, it wouldn't perform. Is this a matter of 32 vs 64 bit? Is there any way I can convince this new computer to run Basic? I really don't want to rewrite all my programs to use some new version of my old reliable, ready to go BASIC.I could probably go on for several paragraphs about how GW-BASIC is perhaps the farthest thing from BASIC as you could POSSIBLY get and has thus somewhat sullied the language with any number of things specific to it's implementation, but that won't get you any closer to the solution and would just be annoying. You really only have a few options here: 1.Use a Virtual Machine running an OS that GW-BASIC runs on. 2.Run an OS that GW-BASIC runs on 3.Rewrite or programs your find other software to do whatever task they perform. In your situation, I would have probably done 3 long ago. In fact, I did do that, and haven't looked back. Since you've nipped that course of action in the bud, that pretty much leaves you with 1 or 2. However, another option is to buy/use a product such as "PowerBASIC" which purports to be code-compatible with GW-BASIC programs. Another possibility is a bit stranger. There has been work done by some folks to create a GW-BASIC compatible toolset that runs on a more modern base. One such project can be found here, and runs GW-BASIC programs on the Silverlight platform. Quote from: DaveLembke on January 24, 2013, 03:54:31 PM I use Perl.Fixed http://www.addressof.com/basic/#/Home Thanks for sharing that BC. Was rather interesting. But doesn't accept CTRL+BREAK to stop 10 for x=1 to 10000 20 print x 30 next x The creator of this did a good job in making this. Even added the ? = PRINT shorthand instruction so that typing in below the ? would change to PRINT when you list it. 10 for x=1 to 10000 20 ? x 30 next x Going to see what else is there or missing from this. Wonder how it will do if reading/writing to files, if sound and colors work, and if you can compile to a .com file or only able to save as .bas Update: Colors 0-15 and Sound works and it also accepts : to place an entire program onto a single line such as 10 for x=1 to 1000:?x:next x Only thing I dont see is the BLINK that was part of the COLOR options for GW-Basic under DOS 2.11 when going higher than 15 in which 16 to 31 (16+color_number) as say COLOR 18,0 would show blinking green text on black background. KEY ON and KEY OFF also function Going to have fun with this tonight [recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]Some of the limitations you mention are either explained, or he knows about. He actually wrote several blog posts about it, which is why I know it exists because I pop in there from time to time. here are some of his progress reports: Back to BASIC This is where he initially talks about it. BASIC status report 2011/06/27 BASIC status report 2011/07/27 GW-BASIC GW-BASIC 0.1.4 Control-Break probably isn't implemented for a good reason. CONSIDERING he had to write rather complex workarounds just to get the state of the shift key, I imagine catching Control-Break would be an even bigger pain in the rear. I believe the Blink is missing because that was more a PROPERTY of the Display Adapter; that is, if you wrote characters with the color bit set in a specific way, some of the RAMDAC's on the VGA board would cause it to blink. (I'm not 100% on that, but I'm fairly sure it wasn't implemented by GW-BASIC itself). Reading some of the posts (again), his implementation is per-pixel, which is to say he is drawing everything manually, including the fonts. if I had to guess, I'd think that blinking would require refreshing the screen more frequently, and checking colour BITS, perhaps only drawing if the millisecond of the current time is below 500, or if the second is divisible by 2, etc. That is, possible, but the feature itself was technically a display adapter feature. From what I understand, you can save online, or something. I think it goes to your skydrive, but I've not actually had the chance to run it myself, since I don't have silverlight installed. I highly doubt it compiles, and probably only saves to plaintext. Rather than the tokenized binary format GW-BASIC would save by default.Here is the best solution. A. Buy a small desk and put it beside you present desk. B. Find a nice swivel chair that lets you turn to either desk. C. Put an old PC on the new desk. Problem solved. I have used gwbasic.exe for many years. I use the virtual pc running xp and it works fine. I then can compile the basic program to an .exe which works fine. Of course I also have a virtual dos 6.22 machine which I can use and gwbasic works well under dos. I really like the vpc, I have windows 98, wfwg 3.11, windows 2000 running fine under the vpc.. RichQuote from: Geek-9pm on February 08, 2013, 12:10:14 PM Here is the best solution.Because, setting up a new physical machine is clearly better than the method he is currently using that works on his current machine... |
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Solve : CORRUPTED HARD DISK? |
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Answer» Hello GUYS, today I installed Folder Guard on Windows 8 to password protect my folders. |
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Solve : completely lost? |
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Answer» Hi. |
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Solve : Im Back and I have another problem? |
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Answer» Hello again. I started having this problem on May 6 two days before my birthday. Well, it goes a LITTLE farther than that. I started having problems with realplayer again. Everytime I would open it, it would say "Realplayer has stopped working and has to close". It was doing that for a while. So I decided to do an Acer Sweep on May 6. This is where the problems come in. So I decided to do an Acer Sweep on May 6. This is where the problems come in. I did a search and couldn't find any reference to something called "Acer Sweep". Do you mean to say you did a system restore? If so, then no. Everything has been wiped and overwritten again. Anything you didn't have backed up is likely gone.In W7 the location for favorites is C:\users\username\favorites Quote from: quaxo on May 10, 2012, 10:04:17 PM I did a search and couldn't find any reference to something called "Acer Sweep". Do you mean to say you did a system restore? If so, then no. Everything has been wiped and overwritten again. Anything you didn't have backed up is likely gone. Its an Acer something. What it does is that it wipes everything and starts as if Im using the computer for the first time. I actually try doing a system restore but it never works for me. Quote from: Allan on May 11, 2012, 05:15:42 AM In W7 the location for favorites is C:\users\username\favorites Now, I have upgraded to IE 9. When I did the Acer sweep, it BROUGHT me back to IE 7. Now, Im back to IE 9. Is there anyway I can somehow get my favorites back? The ones that I clicked and saved to my favorites. No. If you did a full restore then everything you had is lost.Yeah, thats what I figured. I thought I had saved it on a Norton Backup Drive but I guess not. I chatted with someone via email from Norton for 3 hrs. trying to see if I saved my files and to make a long story short, I didnt. I restored the files but didnt save them or something because I tried to open any of the files and they wouldnt open. Its just a little weird because obviously based on my posts, Im not the SMARTEST guy when it comes to computers but I just thought I saved them. It just aggravates me that it seems like I cant get ahead. Plus, the fact that I still have low disk space. I've been having that problem for a while. And yes, I tried to delete some files to free up some space but I cant. It tells me I dont have enough free space to do that. I tried emailing Microsoft and chatting with them because I have Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works etc. but nothing. Microsoft didnt help me at all and you really cant even chat with them. A while ago, I was able to retrieve some of the files that I lost. Now, I cant retrieve anything that I saved a long time ago. Everything is in a ZIP File and I cant open it. How would I be able to open it? I was able to open my files before but now I cant open anything. I will say, for example, backup files 2. I used to be able to open that folder and see what was in the file but now I cant. Can someone help?You just need to unzip the file. http://www.7-zip.org/Ok, I downloaded 7-zip.org, now what do I do now? I can see whats in the file but I cant play them yet. If you were in my situation and you just downloaded 7-zip.org, what would you do next? Can you tell me, step by step?Quote from: Jack Catalano on July 08, 2012, 10:09:56 AM Ok, I downloaded 7-zip.org, now what do I do now? I can see whats in the file but I cant play them yet. If you were in my situation and you just downloaded 7-zip.org, what would you do next? Can you tell me, step by step? right click the folder u want to open--> Extract here--> browse to the location u want--> After extracting each zip file u can play or whatever can do with them. but you said u r running out of space, try to run "disk Defragmenter" in windows tools(just type in the search bar in start menu), it would save u some space. hope it will help you out. Hello and I'm back. I have another problem. I've been trying to delete my backup files. The problem is that everytime I try to delete backup files, I cant. It says it invalid or something. Now, I know to free up disk space and having a computer thats slow, I have to delete my files but I cant. It wont let me. Can someone please help?Have you tried to take ownership of those files? http://www.blogsdna.com/2173/add-take-ownership-option-in-right-click-context-menu-of-windows-7.htm |
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Solve : vista ownership..??? |
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Answer» My Sister bought a laptop from well known PC supplies about 4 years ago... fully paid up and all systems GO, so to spk. |
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Solve : windows explorer can't open? |
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Answer» i'm having an issue with my winows explorer.after a while,it won't OPEN. It doesn't show any error message. What i usually do is to start task manager after trying to open control panel. The win explorer of the control panel shows on the application tabpage of the taskmanager.only then can i end the explorer application.after that,i can now open win explorer from the task bar. Please i will like to know the cause and how to solve it permanentlyHave you did something (install an application, or hardware) prior to this?no.i didn't install any conflicting hardware or software prior to this problem. I think it started the day i slept my laptop for 2 days.A bit strange. Haven't encountered that. Have you tried scanning your PC for possible infection? Have you tried restoring it to a date the explorer is still fine?yes. i scanned it with kaspersky antivirus, and it dectected nothing. but when i scanned it with the command prompt sfc/scannow thing and it was able to fix some errors and was UNABLE to fix some. But i havn't experienced it at least for a while now after the scan. thanks to you. is there any other thing i should do to prevent future occurence of this type of error? STOP 0x00000019: BAD_POOL_HEADER Try downloading Speccy and then install the program. To post and publish a snapshot of your PC. . In the Menu bar, click File -> Publish Snapshot . Click Yes > then Copy to Clipboard . On your next reply, right-click on a empty space and click Paste on reply box then click Post i use a dell inspiron 1525 and windows 7 ultimate on it.i have only two dump files on my laptop: 012913-32042-01.dmp date 29/01/2013 01:35 and 013013-20748-20748-01.dmp 30/01/2013 08:04. These are the dump files i found. Does this convey any message?Please install speccy and follow the instructions to be able to post the url link. Go back to the minidump folder and highlight both files. To highlight, hold down down ctrl key and press enter on mouse. While both files are highlighted(blue), right-click then go to send to -> Create desktop shortcut. In desktop again, with the 2 dmp files, use again the hold ctrl key to highlight both dmp files and then right-click and send to -> compressed zipped folder. A zip folder will appear on your dekstop. Upload them here https://www.box.com/ How to share and upload http://www.softglad.com/2011/12/how-to-upload-files-in-boxcom.htmlHi I have installed speccy and have sent the dump file to a folder named dump file in www.box.com. what url did you say I should get using speccy? [recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]Read the instruction again please Try downloading Speccy and then install the program. To post and publish a snapshot of your PC. . In the Menu bar, click File -> Publish Snapshot . Click Yes > then Copy to Clipboard . On your next reply, right-click on a empty space and click Paste on reply box then click Post.http://speccy.piriform.com/results/rgWOzsA6StnAF3CSuytC6w0. this is it. thanks in advanceAccording to your speccy report, your computer is running a bit high on temperature readings. Quote CPU Intel Pentium T2330 @ 1.60GHz: 72 °CWhen was the last time it was house cleaned? As for the Windows explorer problem, try removing Desktop Icon Toy completely then check on the difference. The uploaded minidumps request are not .dmp type format. Please check the instructions again and follow the instructions carefully. |
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Solve : Battery Icon Freezing!? |
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Answer» Hey all, I have had this problem before and somehow I fixed it but here is my problem: I had to reinstall my Windows 7 OS due to several reasons!Anything related to your current freezing problem? Have you tried using the HP Support Assistant - Battery Check?Good point! The laptop was fully formatted because I hated all the software's you get if doing a factory format, but I will download the HP Support Assistant and see what happens. I believe when I had this problem before, I did have the HP Support Assistant installed but not SURE if that was the fix needed. I will post a SOLUTION if I found a fix (hopefully!) |
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Solve : Re: windows 7 cursor? |
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Answer» happens EVERYWHERE, words appear but wrong ones. I scan every day with antimalware happens everywhere, words appear but wrong ones. I scan every day with antimalwareWrong TOPIC...i'm moving this one. |
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Solve : Administrator: x\$windwos.~bt\Windows\sysytem32\cmd.exe? |
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Solve : BSOD, random restarting, pc wont boot.? |
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Answer» Pc Specs - Amd Athlon II X2 240 (Regor). Asrock M3A785GXH/128M. Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DDR3 Ram. Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 390W. Windows 7 Professional. Kinda makes me think of the audiophile community with it's cap modding! That's a bit different - audiophiles replacing perfectly good components with other just as good, but overpriced ones is voodoo/hocus pocus, like paying mucho $$$ for magic wires, whereas replacing poor quality capacitors in a digital circuit is definitely a PROVEN good thing. Computer_Commando, installed the latest realtek driver. Salmon Trout, aww heck ofcourse you're right. It was a throwaway remark On the computer front, I ran memtest again, this time it passed. Could it be the corrupt CMOS settings that was making memtest give that weird erorr? Aww heck, now I can't remember if I first ran memtest, before or after the technician's diagnosis of the CMOS being corrupt. Matter of fact, I didn't even ask him how he fixed it! Isn't a CMOS corruption when you get a 'Checksum error' at bootup? Gotta lay off the mary jane. Also, I had a another BSOD problem with a WRkrn.sys file after I uninstalled AVG. Turned out it was a Webroot AV driver. I had to do a 'last known good configuration'. All in all, I haven't had a BSOD since yesterday. Right now, I'm thinking, I could sit on it and wait for it to happen again. Or I could run some stress tests? OCCT? Should I risk it though, considering my PSU is old and only 390W? Thanks for your suggestions and time guys.I forgot ask, does memtest restart the computer after the tests are done?MemTest rubs in cycles...and doesn't stop til you stop it ...so no.Oh. I checked this morning and it was about 98% of the way, on the 12th pass with no errors. I had to switch off the monitor for the cleaning lady had to do her work around there. When I switched on the monitor later, the pc had booted into windows. So, either she accidentally hit the power button, or something went wrong. I'll run it again tonight.With the information given, I suspect the power supply is the culprit. Swap the power supply out with another of equal or greater wattage (try to borrow one to test if you can). See if the problem persists.Hey jj, thanks for the suggestion. But for now the problem seems to have been taken care of. I had to uninstall avg and update my lan drivers. There was also a slightly careless BSOD incident involving driver verifier enabled by accident. |
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Solve : Restoring using recovery partition? |
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Answer» I'm having compaq presario which comes with WINDOWS 7 home basic. I installed unactivated version of windows7 professional for a trial. i need to get back the activated genunie windows7 home basic using recovery partition. Is it possible to get back the genuine verion using recovery partition in this CASE? PLS help me in this issue. |
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Solve : How to view music files as "date modified" Win 7? |
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Answer» Every now and then I like to back up my files (which is always a good idea). I want to back up my music library to an external HD since it has greatly expanded in the last few months. For the sake of time saving, I only want to copy the most recent additions, but I can't figure out how to view them as "DATE modified". |
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Solve : Cap max sound?? |
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Answer» I'm trying to cap the max sound in WIN7, with a program or a script that start after 9:00PM. Just so that the user can't set the volume higer thatn I wrote in the program. |
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Solve : Windows cannot be installed to this disk? |
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Answer» I have a gateway that came loaded with windows xp. I have since added more ram to make the total 3GB. Then I guess I got a virus or something, because windows wouldnt LOAD anymore and I suspect the virus CORRUPTED the MBT. Anyways, I wanted to load windows 7 on the disk, a fresh install. I inserted the windows 7 disk, and all seemed to go well until the screen where it lists the partitions on the disk and ask where to install. Well it only showed one partition that was 160GB, but it said windows cannot be installed to this disk. And Im assuming you are asking whether the dvd says 32 bit windows 7 or 64 bit by the question 'What exact;y does it say on this Win7 DVD ?' I think he might also mean "Is the DVD pressed or burned, and if the former, is it a full retail or OEM disk?" Quote from: Salmon Trout on September 30, 2012, 02:11:27 AM I think he might also mean "Is the DVD pressed or burned, and if the former, is it a full retail or OEM disk?" Yep...that's what i was getting at... Since i've seem that message or similar with people using the wrong OEM DVD... |
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Solve : no sound in windows 7? |
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Answer» help! i have no sound from anything in my WINDOWS 7. i've checked the drivers and there is an exclamation point (yellow) in fromt of the COMPOSITE BUS Enumerator and the High Definition AUDIO Controller. Can't find anywhere how to fix this. I ran the malware program and it SAID there were no issues. I'm at a loss. Please help. Thanks. What is the make and model of your computer? I recommend going to your PC manufacture's website and searching for your computer's model number then downloading and installing the audio driver. |
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Solve : .net Framework 4 issues? |
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Answer» Okay so I accidently installed two copies of .net 4 framework which caused a error. I followed the instructions to REMOVE it and when I tried to reinstall It wouldn't let me reinstall. This is the error I got |
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Solve : invisible game folder? |
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Answer» I have been having an issue for about 3 wks now. i had some sort of spyware which took everything off of my desktop except background...i ran Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and found nothing. I decided to do a clean install of windows 7 pro and reinstalled my game. i tried to run it and it came up with game is not fully installed(which it was). I uninstalled game and reinstalled and same thing..did a clean install again with windows and same thing. Decided to check c drive to go into folder to check some things and no folder found...did a search for game and it was not on COMPUTER but icon was. uninstalled game reinstalled game and same thing...decided to create a game folder with all files from disk and put in hd and it wanted to copy over the old folder that was not there...so i did a check and found out that windows put it as a hidden folder(odd for a game folder)i got the folder to show but it is showing invisible which will not let me play the game...never had this issue before until that spyware(virus)happened. The game is Nascar Racing 2003 Season(which is not made anylonger) I contacted Microsoft because i thought it would be a windows issue, and they did some checking and found a bunch of errors on my computer which they could fix for like $300(wow) I thought that a fresh install would fix anything like that but i guess it did not...just need a way to check the errors and a way to fix them. I would really appreciate the help....i do work on computers on the side and never seen this before...i would also like for my game folder to be visible again lol Your only hope is to DLoad and install XP compatibility Mode from MS and re-install the game...ok, i will try that thanx for the response. the problem is though when i first built this system and installed windows 7pro the game worked perfectly until this issue happened a few weeks ago and now no matter what it does this...Hmmm... Only thing i can think then is the CD itself has degraded over time... Sometimes burning a fresh copy on another burner/system will fix this...but no GUARANTEES on that as it may have copyright protection.i actually tried that with the game and the same thing...windows should not make the folder invisible it is a game folder that is what has confused meAre you logged on as Admin ?yes i am the only one that uses this computer i found out by talking to microsoft that there are errors that were done by a HACKER and i need to remove the hackers footprint how do i fix the errors in my event viewer and then remove the hackers footprint?Not at all SURE how MS came to that conclusion...sounds like someone who just wants your money...i'd be wary. If i were you i'd do another clean install of 7 as it sounds like your infected again. When you run setup this time delete the C: partition and then have Setup re-create it for you...this will take a little longer than just a re-install but it's the proper way to do it. P.S. Just for my edification post both the phone# contact info you used for MS and the site they used...actually i did an online chat where they took over my computer and opened my eventl logs and it shows tons of errorsThere are scammers who contact you by phone out of Indian call centers. They say they are from the "Microsoft Security Center" and they believe your computer might be hacked. To make you believe this they ask you to open your Event Log. (Everybody's Event Log contains many errors. It's normal.) Then they ask for a sum AROUND $300 to clean up your PC. I do not believe it could be Microsoft he called. Exactly. And if they did remote access then as far as i'm concerned it'd be crazy to not do a wipe and clean install... wiley where is the contact info i requested ? ? |
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Solve : Trouble with Gateway and Bootrec? |
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Answer» I am having trouble with my laptop and Fixmbr, First the stats and info; Gateway laptop model 1625, circa 2008 OS- microsoft vista service pack 2 build 6002 Pro- AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology Ram- 2Gb HD- ? 220 Gb Video card- ? Supposed to be ATI based Sound card- ? AV- until now I have been using McAfee internet security (part of my problem is that device manager does not work) The back story; About 2 WEEKS ago while surfing the web I got a virus. Specifically Zeroaccess TROJAN that Mcafee was good enough to tell me about. My first indication was a pop-up from McAfee STATING that it was there and in order to fix the problem I would need to reboot. I rebooted only to have the same MSG. occur over and over I couldn't even ignore it. Well long story short after talking with Mcafee for an hour they said they could help me for a modest $90.00 fee. I was angry and decided to go it alone. I found instructions on how to remove the virus on-line at McAfee's own web site and folowed them to the letter. The last instruction given was to run the Bootrec /fixmbr command from the recovery console command prompt. I did this and rebooted my machine. The issue; (#1) Well no more virus pop-ups... Also no more internet connection, no sound, No device manager, almost nothing works in controll panel Most of my programs either fail to start or give me the following MSG, "The specified service does not exist as an installed service". Explorer will allow me to view and work with my files but will hang sometimes for a min in between every mouse click, and it takes almost 6 min to boot the machine. Windows boots but that is about all. Fixes; I have tried all the usuall channels for support. My vendor gateway has very LITTLE help for a model this old. Thinking that this was virus related I originally sought help at the viruses and malware forum where a very nice guy named Superdave was helping me. But As we worked on it it became clear to me that The issue was more about what I did to the boot record then the virus. And I am afraid I stumped Dave. He had me run both the fixmbr and the fixboot COMMANDS again. We ran the windows start up repair utility as well as several cleanup and malware removal tools (from safemode which is the only place they will run) The logs of which are available if needed. Finally He suggested I format and reload windows. Which I'd be only to happy to do, I had intended to all along but I can't because of this issue. That's another story suffice to say that is issue 2 which I may also need help with... I'd be happy if someone could help me with the Bootrec issue. I have read on-line and here in this forum that running the fixmbr and fixboot commands on some dell notebooks is a bad Idea. Would this be true for gateway? Does gateway have a proprietary bootrecord, and if so can this be reversed? I am sorry for the length of this post if anyone could help me I would sincerely appreciate it! |
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Solve : Trouble signing onto my laptop; forgot password? |
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Answer» I haven't signed on to my laptop that I bought from former co-worker of mine (really savvy with computers) in a few months and I've forgotten the password to log-in. There was no animosity between us after the purchase - he ended up quitting and getting a job elsewhere. I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 with Windows 7 Professional. All though, as evidenced from the bottom of the laptop, he did upgrade the OS at one point from Windows Visa but I am not sure which edition it was. I downloaded the Password Reset Wizard via from my parents home computer on to a new/unused USB flash drive. I clicked on the appropriate drive, typed in a new password, typed it again to confirm and typed in the password hint. After doing all of that, this error message came up "An error occurred while the wizard was attempting to set the password for this user account." Did I do something wrong? And at this point, I am stumped. I haven't been able to get in touch with the former co-worker. Should I call Microsoft and ask for them to send me a Windows 7 disk, buy it online (saw the cheapest price on Newegg for $139.99) or should I try a Windows password recovery tool? If so, which one? I would suggest using the windows password recovery boot disk available at: I did end up trying out both Ophcrack and Offline NT Password & Registry Editor. Ophcrack didn't find any passwords and Offline NT Password & Registry Editor came up with this message. Here is the link to the photo that I took of it: http://windows7forums.com/attachments/windows-7-support/21291d1349152454-trouble-signing-onto-my-laptop-forgot-password-imag0511.jpg Any suggestions what I can do next? Thanks.I suggest u to use a password hacking software named as BootHiren (CDBootHiren). I used it many times, its simple and size is 500 MB. Use TORRENT sites to download it. Requires a blank CD-R or CD-RW. Burn the s/w on the disk and use that disk to boot your laptop. It will REMOVE your old password. no commands are required only simple menus are there. Have a good day! Our Policy is not to assist with password HACKS or cracks here other than what's available at Microsoft. On that note...Topic CLOSED. |
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Solve : .net framework error? |
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Answer» I just installed a razer naga 2012, i used to have the razer naga BLUE one REGULAR. Before my regular mouse died the razer synapse was not detecting it after it died and i bought a new one it does the same thing but it gives me a framework error. I've tried installing and uninstalling everything from razer synapse and new work client and net framework 4.0 i have even installed net framework 4.5 which is what i have at the moment each time restarting my computer i have left a attachment so u can see any help to fix this problems will be greatly appreciated thank you. The mouse does work as i can press every button and move the pointer fine the problem is when it comes to using the program to map the keys i like to play with anyways thank you again. |
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Solve : winload.exe is missing/corrupt? |
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Answer» Hi all. I’ve posted this problem on another forum and thought I’d pick you guys’ brains with it too. I need some help with a Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop. I'm trying to do a System Recovery with image disks created with the included Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 cuz it had a virus and I don't know if it got it for sure, but after Windows is thru loading files I get a message in the Windows Boot Manager: \windows\system32\boot\winload.exe Locate this file on a healthy Windows 7 system and copy it to thumb drive, and copy this known healthy winload.exe over top of the suspected corrupt winload.exe on this laptop is all I can suggest. You could also be looking at bad DLL's that this winload.exe call out too as well, but injecting a known good winload.exe overtop of the original suspected corrupt is my suggestion for now. Good Luck!Step 7 in my original post. Is that what u mean Dave?Only time i've seen that error is on a bootleg copy of Windows.Thanks for the reply patio, but this installation of Win 7 is what was on the machine when he bought it NEW from WAL Mart and opened the box, so that should rule out it being a bootleg I would think. If it was a refurbished pc, I'd suspect that also, because I worked on a pc last wk. that wanted to activate Win thru Dell--but it was an HP. That immediately threw me a red flag and I ordered a recovery disk to "fix" it. Like I explained to Dave, I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I've worked on these things since Win 3.1 and run across something new almost every time. I'd just like to know a fix for it for the learning experience, and in case I run across it again. Thanks for the insight patio. I do appreciate it.No problem empty... What if anything have you heard from Dell ? ? Have you ATTEMPTED a startup repair ? ? To do so press F8 repeatedly at powerup...dont wait for the Winsplash screen... Select the Advanced Boot Menu... Startup Repair i believe is the last option on the list...run it Do NOT interrupt it...even if it seems to hang...patio, there isn't any Advanced Boot Menu, nor a Startup Repair Repair your computer (when I choose this, it thinks about it for awhile then boots normally into Windows Safe mode Safe mode w/networking Safe mode w/cmd prompt Enable boot logging Enable low resolution video Last known good configuration Directory services restore mode Debugging mode Disable driver signature enforcement Start Windows normally The pc works fine inside Windows--I just can't get a factory image recovery done with the recovery disks because it'll boot from it, then go to the Win. Boot Mgr. screen that gives me the winload.exe missing/corrupt error Sorry for missing that step 7 in your post. Going to look to see if I can find DLL file DEPENDENCY info on winload.exe as for like I stated before it could be a missing or corrupt DLL that is causing winload.exe to fail to function and the programmer(s) who added the error message used a generic error alert event that does not go into specifics. Sometimes you will get messages that point of DLL issues, but sometimes like might be the case here the EXE failing to operate without the proper DLL support might error out without specifying a DLL issue.http://www.scribd.com/doc/50355566/The-Windows-7-Boot-Process Might be an issue with winload.exe's hand off to NTOSKRNL.EXE, HAL.DLL, etc Try replacing NTOSKRNL.EXE with a known good copy, but first make a backup copy of this file to have the original just in case. Very much doubt you would need to do this, but I always save a copy of any system files elsewhere before stomping on top of their location with a new copy.Sorry it took so long to post back Dave, but I took a couple of days off from this beast. I did as u suggested and replaced ntoskrnl.exe with a known good one from my pc, but no luck. Still receiving the winload.exe error. I d'loaded a 90 day trial version of Win 7 Home Premium 64 .iso and burnt it to disk from softpedia.com a few days ago. Do u think I could install that (since I don't have access to a Win 7 disk anywhere else), then try my recovery disk again? Do u know if installing this trial would create a new bootloader so I can get this old pig out of my hair? lol It looks as tho this one has me beat unless u have the time/inclination to help me fix it. I'm the type that likes to know what went wrong so I can fix it if I ever run across it again because I've worked these things since Win 3.1 for people. I'd like for this one not to beat me if I can. Thanks so much for your help thus far.When systems fight me as hard as this one is fighting you, I take the etch-a-sketch approach to hard drives after backing up important data to other media etc. I have fought many battles in the almost 30 years working on computers and I prefer clean builds to baseline a system back to normality or repair installations for highly configured systems vs trying to find that needle in the hay stack that is causing the issues which sometimes can be found, but many times your dealing with a pin cushion with many issues. I generally will put up to an hour into a system trying to feed it the files its complaining about missing or corrupt etc, and if I dont make any progress its time to wipe the drive clean and start fresh with etch-a-sketch approach as I call it, or repair installation if you have software that you lost the media and keys from etc and cant afford to perform a complete baseline to clean. The trial ISO of 7 if it allows for repair installation, I'd try that vs clean build first. But you will not know exactly what was the cause, you will however have a headache taken care of though. |
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Solve : Administrator issue? |
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Answer» I recently went to add some gadgets BACK to my desktop, only to get a message saying that I didn't have full ADMINISTRATOR PRIVILEGES. Since I am the only one who uses my computer, I don't understand why this should be. How do I restore my administrator privileges?I USE Windows 7. Hopefully this will GIVE you the guidance to achieve your objective. |
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Solve : I can't get any further than entering my main computer password.? |
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Answer» Hello, I have an Acer Aspire 5742 with Windows 7. Everything was working fine till about 3 hours ago. Once I've entered my COMPUTER login password, I get a BRIEF flash of my desktop screen then the whole screen is replaced with a 'This programe cannot display the webpage' even though I am not trying to access the internet. I have tried ctrl/alt/del to take me off that screen and attempted to start TASK manager. I am unable to access task manager. I have tried restarting but the same thing happens each time. I'd really appreciate any help, thankyou.Have you recently installed any new programmes? Try BOOTING into safe mode and from there RUN a virus scan and see what happens. From safe mode you can also carry out a system restore if the scan does not fix it. |
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Solve : Audio to headphone's delay? |
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Answer» This has happened for a while now but when I listen to music through my headphones, the sound comes through the laptop SPEAKERS for a second and goes straight to the headphones. |
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Solve : Help! My computer won't work.? |
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Answer» My windows7 Samsung LAPTOP STOPPED working about a day ago. I've been running syst em RESTORES and all sorts that were AVAILABLE. I then realised that my laptop was saying that the OS it was running was the Windows7 I expected, but off of my DVD E: drive. What can I do to remedy this. I am willing to help you to the best of my ability of you can even slightly help me.Never mind matter resolved. |
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Solve : Networks available, cannot connect Win Vista? |
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Answer» My mom has an HP computer with Windows Vista. Sometimes it connects to our wireless network, sometimes not. We've restarted the PC and the router, and once before we've rolled back after an update and that seemed to do the trick, but it's MESSING up again. The thing is my PC connects just fine. Her computer says there are networks available, but it will not connect. |
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Solve : how to use microphone? |
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Answer» How do I use microphone to record THINGS and to be able to play it back?Where do I record it to? |
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Solve : Boot from External CD Drive (ISO file)? |
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Answer» I am trying to boot from a external CD DRIVE that is connected to my Toshiba labtop. |
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Solve : Adding machine to domain? |
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Answer» Hi All, |
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Solve : Need help with webcam on Dell laptop? |
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Answer» Hello, |
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Solve : Long folder names with scrambled characters and MRT-file within? |
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Answer» Hello, |
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Solve : audio crackles when video is being played? |
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Answer» Hi guys, A BIOS update fixed crackling speakers ? ? On-board sound problems. Seen this before, but chiming in too late. |
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Solve : Is there a way to get rid of a program when I can't find it anywhere?? |
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Answer» A long time ago I got something called 500,000 Games and since then, I've uninstalled it from PROGRAMS and Features. I can't FIND it when listing it through start, and my security (Microsoft Essentials) takes an extremely long time to scan because it's still scanning the FILES from this game. |
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Solve : Screen is stretched...? |
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Answer» Quote from: debby on January 24, 2013, 08:00:44 AM I tried to install drivers from NVIDIA. This was the message: NVIDIA Installer cannot continue. This graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware. ...Is this the one you downloaded & tried to install? GeForce R304 Driver http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp-307.74-whql-driver.html GeForce 6 series: 6800 XT, 6800 XE, 6800 Ultra, 6800 Series GPU, 6800 LE, 6800 GT, 6800 GS/XT, 6800 GS, 6800, 6700 XL, 6610 XL, 6600 VE, 6600 LE, 6600 GT, 6600, 6500, 6250, 6200 TurboCache, 6200SE TurboCache, 6200 LE, 6200 A-LE, 6200, 6150SE nForce 430, 6150LE / Quadro NVS 210S, 6150 LE, 6150, 6100 nForce 420, 6100 nForce 405, 6100 nForce 400, 6100 You exact hardware can be determined by downloading, installing & running HWInfo: http://www.hwinfo.com/download32.html Check "Summary Only", then Run. Motherboard, graphics card, etc. info are displayed on one page. For more info, close then run again with nothing checked.My monitor is a Westinghouse 22", model LCM-22w3. The resolution that is working best right now is 1280 x 960. The highest it will go is 1280 x 1024. However, the book says it should be set at 1680 x 1050. I don't have that high of a number on my display settings.I am not sure what I tried to download at NVIDIA at this point. I know I only clicked on anything that said 6100. I've been trying so much stuff to get this working correctly again, I'm beginning to get frustrated enough to go ahead and find the money to get someone to look at it. I will do the CCleaner first, though. And the HWInfo also. Thanks!!!! Quote Is this the one you downloaded & tried to install?I'm also wondering why Nvidia has another type of driver of different file size and OS support? http://www.nvidia.com/object/win8-win7-winvista-32bit-307.74-whql-driver.htmlWhile you're taking steps, as suggested in PREVIOUS posts, to INVESTIGATE and resolve the issue, I can suggest a resolution setting that should give you a display with less distortion. I see on http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824255002 that the recommended resolution setting for your monitor is, indeed, 1680 x 1050. Here's a key point in understanding resolution settings; its called "aspect ratio". If you divide 1680 by 1050, the result is 1.6, or the ratio of width to height, in pixels. So, if you have a setting that provides an aspect ratio of 1.6, you have a setting that does not cause text and graphics to look distorted. This is why a setting of 1024 x 768 would not achieve this goal; 1024/768 = 1.33, not 1.6. I'm not suggesting this as a PERMANENT solution. If it were my computer, I would still want to get the issue resolved. I think you'll most enjoy your monitor if you get this problem resolved and can set resolution at 1680 x 1050, as it should. A resolution width of 1680 gives you "more real estate", or, in other words, more SPACE to, for example, have windows for two programs up on your screen side by side. And, LCD monitors usually display the sharpest, clearest test at the maximum resolution. Been following this one awhile...i suspect that early on if Font size settings were changed at one point...along with registry settings something's amiss....so who knows what it could be ... That card supports that monitor's resolution so i'm baffled...I'm following all the posts, not been feeling well enough to sit and work on computer. Hopefully tomorrow and I will report back. Thank you all so, so much! Quote from: debby on January 25, 2013, 03:53:52 PM I'm following all the posts, not been feeling well enough to sit and work on computer. Hopefully tomorrow and I will report back. Thank you all so, so much!May have given you the wrong link. Found that you said: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic Service Pack 2 (X86). Try this one: http://www.nvidia.com/object/win8-win7-winvista-32bit-307.74-whql-driver.html It's dated yesterday, 1/24/2013The other possible software that might have affected the sudden change in your computer is the Arcsoft print. Is Magentic the screensaver you were referring? http://www.magentic.com/splash/splash.aspxTried to download the NVIDIA link you gave me, said "failed" for updates and two other things, but the driver seems to have gotten installed. Also Magentic screensaver referred to has been on my computer for years as my screensaver. I downloaded a desktop "aquarium" from Free Screensavers. |
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Solve : ASUS AI disables startup programs? |
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Answer» I installed ASUS AI from my motherboard's DRIVER installation CD, and now every time I turn on my computer and log in, the screen goes black (but the cursor is visible). The only way to get PAST this is to end the explorer.exe process VIA Task Manager and start it up again. It's also disabled COMODO from starting up properly, even though it shows up in MSCONFIG. I don't especially want to uninstall ASUS AI unless I really have to, but is there any other way to resolve this?Quote from: Helpmeh on January 25, 2013, 01:58:18 PM ...Have already tried the support ? http://support.asus.com/ServiceHome.aspx?SLanguage=enQuote from: Geek-9pm on January 25, 2013, 04:50:09 PM Have already tried the support ?That's mostly for hardware issues. This is caused by their software. I checked out their forum, same thing too. It's all about their hardware.So it might have actually been Folding @ HOME that did it. I uninstalled that and (other than the black screen, which goes away) everything starts up properly. |
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Solve : SystemRestore will only show one restore point & that's deleted on reboot? |
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Answer» Ever since I install Windows 7 Ultimate, I have not been able to retain any resore points. On initial boot-up I get an automatic resore point established but if I reboot, it disappears! Same if I manually set one. I've tried about every solution I can think of and nothing works. Any fresh ideas would be welcomed.You know, I'm just not a fan of System Restore. When it works it's great, but there are just too many TIMES it fails just when you need it most. I stopped using system restore years ago and started using disc imaging software on a REGULAR basis. For my money it's the best possible backup solution an it's essentially foolproof. You might want to look into it.Hi Allan...I agree with you and I do use an image backup software to backup my INFO to an external drive. It just bugs me that I can't figure out why System Restore won't work on this MACHINE. I have an identical computer that I installed Windows 7 Ultimate on a couple of weeks after this one and it works fine! Go figure! I would just like to figure this problem out and fix it if possible. Thanks for the quick come back. |
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Solve : no sound in video's? |
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Answer» What WOULD cause my video's to not have sound. |
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Solve : Grep in windows 7? |
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Answer» Question: How can I GET "grep" working in Windows 7? Simply installing GREP is not SUFFICIENT. In the command line the message: PROGRAM can not be started because file libintl3.dll is missing. Checks show that libintl3.dll is installed. |
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Solve : HD Wiped clean and can I just install Windows 7 OS and start from scratch?? |
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Solve : Start up Problems? |
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Answer» I used NORTONS PC CHECK up. It reported I had |
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Solve : Are too many processes slowing my computer?? |
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Answer» I'm using a Toshiba P200 laptop, and lately it seems to have become rather slow. I've looked on windows task manager, and even when I'm not doing anything else there are still over sixty processes going on. Is that normal or is that what's slowing it down? If so, how do I know which processes it's safe to end, if any? Even when I'm not doing anything it says my CPU usage sometimes creeps up to 20% or more, and my physical memory will be at 40% or so (on the performance tab). Again, is that normal? Or is it a sign of my computer geting old? One thing I've noticed recently is that almost every time I boot up the computer there's a little icon near the volume icon at the bottom, that says "windows is downloaing updates) along with % complete. This slows down everything until it's finished. I know updates are useful, but should it really be doing it this regularly? Surely I don't need updates several times a week?This is abnormal. Microsoft normally releases Windows Updates once a month, unless some urgent security fix can't wait. Are you sure the update notice you're seeing is for Windows Updates? When you see this, do you, as far as you know, allow the computer to finish installing the updates? What other programs (antivirus, anti-malware, etc.) do you have installed that alerts you to updates? Is this your laptop specs? See here also http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/the-vista-ram-puzzle-is-2gb-enough/282 Quote I've done a scan with AVG antivirus and found nothing.Replace AVG with a more lightweight antivirus http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download Complete any pending Windows update except for some optional updates which is sometimes not needed. @soybean: As far as I know it is windows updates and is far more often than once a month. However, as you mentioned, it may be that I'm somehow interrupting the updates without realising. Next time it appears I'll stop using the computer all together until it's finished. @jason2074: That does seem to be my specs as far as I know. I've used AVG for years and am reluctant to replace it, but would other antivirus software run alongside it or conflict with it? I also use Spybot- search and destroy.If you're running the TeaTimer feature of Spybot S&D, try disabling it or even removing it. It can slow your system. References: http://www.ehow.com/how_5385338_remove-teatimerexe.html, and http://www.ehow.com/how_4925001_delete-spybot-search-destroy-teatimer.htmlAVG has been known to be a system source hungry software with all the bundled features and has lower detection rate compared to MSE. Adding up to your problem is Spybot which is not highly recommended nowadays. AVG + Spybot means trouble IMO atleast from past experience. You can run once and delete certain threats using this http://general-changelog-team.fr/en/tools/15-adwcleaner and use free spywareblaster in place of spybot. |
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Solve : Change/Toggle fn key functions?? |
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Answer» I am running Windows 7 on an HP Vision laptop. The model is Pavilion dv6 (full name: Pavilion dv6-2010us Entertainment Notebook.) |
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Solve : reducing dedicated memory of graphic card?? |
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Answer» why after re installing WIN7, DEDICATED MEMORY of my GT540M NVIDIA GRAPHIC card reduced to 64Mb while it has been more before and there is written 2GB on the label on my laptop.Did you install the Win7 DRIVERS for the card ? ? |
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Solve : Started Windows using Last Good Settings Now...? |
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Answer» I could not open Windows (Vista) NORMALLY so I used the "Last Known Settings" option. I have it open, but I see errors in my event log such as: |
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Solve : no sound with video's? |
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Answer» What WOULD cause my video's to not have sound. |
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Solve : Icon Shuffel? |
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Answer» Why do my desktop icons get rearrainged after UPDATES are installed?What updates? How often does this HAPPEN? Did you change the resolution setting for your MONITOR just before this happened? MS Security updates. Every time updates are installed. I have not changed my resolution.Well, I'm gonna TAKE the easy way out and refer you to GOOGLE on this: http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=desktop+icons+get+rearranged&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest |
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Solve : Batch File in WinPE? |
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Answer» I am using a batch file to image machines using WinPE and Imagex. Currently I have a batch file which works on some machines but not on others. This is because the 2nd flash, which contains the Image file (filename.wim) is not always the same drive letter. |
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Solve : backing up w-7? |
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Answer» When backing up your COMPUTER with windows 7 would that be |
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Solve : Copy a folder without CMD or crtl + C? |
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Answer» I'm trying to copy a folder to My documents, I don't have access to the folder and every time I try to open it I get "Access to C:\my document\ is not an allowed recourse" (Bad and roughly translation) They have disabled CMD and removed the right click on files/folder and on the DESKTOP. I can write files to it. I'm trying to save progress of a game that saves in "C:\my document\My Games", if I save a file in "save as..." I can see the my documents folder and the save files are in there, so I can save and read files to the location but can't move it. Why don't you talk to the folks that own the PC ? ? The "school" that I go on don't own the computers, they hire a other company that update and (try) to keep them working with some remote access. And the chance that they will allow us to open My documents is 0%.Then to me it sounds like they actually don't want you to do what you are attempting to do...Quote from: patio on October 10, 2012, 08:09:57 AM Then to me it sounds like they actually don't want you to do what you are attempting to do... Well it's more for the security, so people don't install virus and delete system files. And I don't think that they would care if you backup your save files. Because I guess it's much harder to change where the game is suppose to save the save files then just copy a folder? Then...as i stated before...you need to ask them directly...Quote I don't think I can get "caught" because this isn't a job, and it's more like school I guess. So security is close to none. You can get caught! And if its a college you could get kicked out! I was warned! The 2 colleges I attended remember me. I and my friends Tim and GEORGE assumed they wouldnt care if we did some things as long as we put stuff back the way it was and put stuff back that we borrowed for on campus projects. There is a Hackers book that a friend gave me to borrow with a broken pencil with electronic parts sticking out of the fractured pencil on the cover, which made me laugh when I found out that others before me took it upon themselves to alter and borrow hardware from other locations on campus without approval. I was fortunate that I didnt get kicked out of college for some of it, especially the computer that was in the hallway on its side for a week that looked like trash and the college noticed it missing and were going to investigate. I borrowed it for a project in my lab and had it opened up and other guts added etc to make it a server. I was TOLD to immediately put it back to the way that it was and return it to them.I can't get kicked out. it's not really school. It's an independent cooperation that was hired by the guys who help people that don't have a job aka former students and other. And they have guys speaking and gathering contacts to help people find jobs and give speeches to students. Also this is just copy a file, not be like Greenpeace and take a ladder, climb over a fence and then run straight in to 3 different nuclear power plants and play hide and SEEK for 40+ hours with the cops. Tobe honest it's quite hilarious, and a lite scary if it wasn't Greenpeace and they had a bomb.... |
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Solve : iTunes being blocked? |
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Answer» Hi Guys and Gals. I'm not sure in which forum this is supposed to be posted. I hope I'm in the correct one. My daughter downloaded and installed iTunes on her Vista laptop running MSE AV and WINDOWS Firewall. She cannot open iTunes because it keeps getting blocked by something. Some of the messages she's RECEIVING are: |
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