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3851.

Solve : BlueScreen what is the cause??

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BlueScreen
ОS Version :6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID:1026

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode:1000008e
BCP1:C0000005
BCP2:00000000
BCP3:B30A1AE8
BCP4:00000000
OS Version:6_1_7600
Service Pack:0_0
Product:256_1

Files that help describe the problem:
C:\Windows\Minidump\122013-17971-01.dmp
C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-110417-0.sysdata.xmlDownload BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to RUN the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in NOTEPAD, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next replyDownload BlueScreenView (in Zip file)
Download BlueScreenView with full install/uninstall support
Download BlueScreenView 64-bit (in Zip file)

the first one?that's fine.==================================================
Dump File : 122013-17971-01.dmp
Crash Time : 20.12.2013 г. 18:01:35 ч.
Bug Check String : KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug Check Code : 0x1000008e
Parameter 1 : 0xc0000005
Parameter 2 : 0x00000000
Parameter 3 : 0xb30a1ae8
Parameter 4 : 0x00000000
Caused By Driver : ndis.sys
Caused By Address : ndis.sys+8d0b4
File Description : NDIS 6.20 driver
Product NAME : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Processor : 32-bit
Crash Address :
Stack Address 1 : NDProxy.SYS+99ba
Stack Address 2 : NDProxy.SYS+2c2c
Stack Address 3 : ntkrnlpa.exe+3c4bc
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\122013-17971-01.dmp
Processors Count : 1
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7600
Dump File Size : 139408
Dump File Time : 20.12.2013 г. 18:02:51 ч.
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Dump File : 121913-20857-01.dmp
Crash Time : 19.12.2013 г. 15:00:42 ч.
Bug Check String : DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c5
Parameter 1 : 0xffffffff
Parameter 2 : 0x00000002
Parameter 3 : 0x00000000
Parameter 4 : 0x83d3f795
Caused By Driver : ntkrnlpa.exe
Caused By Address : ntkrnlpa.exe+467fb
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7600.20652 (win7_ldr.100223-1505)
Processor : 32-bit
Crash Address : ntkrnlpa.exe+467fb
Stack Address 1 : ntkrnlpa.exe+120795
Stack Address 2 : ntkrnlpa.exe+11f8aa
Stack Address 3 : aswSP.SYS+2faeb
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\121913-20857-01.dmp
Processors Count : 1
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7600
Dump File Size : 139408
Dump File Time : 19.12.2013 г. 15:02:03 ч.
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Have you recently installed or upgraded Avast? If so, uninstall it and replace it with a different AV and see if you still have a problem. If it's an old version, try upgrading to the latest release.It upgraded recently . Why did it cause bluescreen?Apparently your system doesn't like the upgrade. Either uninstall it and replace it with a different AV or post on the Avast forum and see if they can help. It's a known issue that pops up now and then with a SPECIFIC driver they use.ok thanxWhat about this:

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Dump File : 122713-19110-01.dmp
Crash Time : 27.12.2013 г. 12:49:18 ч.
Bug Check String : BAD_POOL_CALLER
Bug Check Code : 0x000000c2
Parameter 1 : 0x00000007
Parameter 2 : 0x00001097
Parameter 3 : 0x08000000
Parameter 4 : 0x87100240
Caused By Driver : ntkrnlpa.exe
Caused By Address : ntkrnlpa.exe+11f1b6
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7600.20652 (win7_ldr.100223-1505)
Processor : 32-bit
Crash Address : ntkrnlpa.exe+11f1b6
Stack Address 1 : ntkrnlpa.exe+a21a1
Stack Address 2 : ntkrnlpa.exe+68d9f
Stack Address 3 : aswSP.SYS+22023
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\122713-19110-01.dmp
Processors Count : 1
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7600
Dump File Size : 139408
Dump File Time : 27.12.2013 г. 12:50:44 ч.
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3852.

Solve : Windows 7 Installation failiure : Acer Aspire 7551-7422?

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Hello there!

I currently have this laptop that a friend gave to me after completely and utterly ruining the built-in screen. I was figuring to configure this to work like a desktop system, put it under the desk with keyboard, mouse and monitor.

After trying to re-install Windows 7 Ultimate on the machine, I ran into an error after windows would copy files and whatnot reporting that windows can not be set up on this computer's hardware.

I read online a few things about possible solutions. The first of which I have tried and failed, which involved a bios setting for the SATA mode to be set to IDE or AHCI, and neither OPTION worked for the install. The second of which reported I needed a hard disk driver, and that is becoming an issue, since nothing on the downloads page for my hard drive is an actual driver that the windows 7 install will ACCEPT. The hard drive being a WD5000BEVT and the site I am looking at being: http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=702&level1=&prodid=&modelno=&lang=en

Windows can see the hard drive perfectly well when selecting a partition to install on, but for some reason, still fails.

Any help gladly appreciated. THANK youDo you have an error code at all?

3853.

Solve : How to kill a process?

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Hello. Recently I had some problems ending unresponsive/frozen processes. Normally what I do with unresponsive processes is fire up the task manager and end it. But that does not work all the time. Yesterday, I downloaded a video converter for RIPPING my DVD's, and it freezes and becomes unresponsive often. Task manager doesn't work, I even tried the command "taskkill /f /fi "STATUS eq not responding" in CMD. A message in cmd comes up saying: SUCCESS: The process with PID (something) has been terminated. But the WINDOW is still there, completely unresponsive. The only thing worked was restart. There are also some other applications on my PC with the same problem.
Any help is appreciated!Last time I saw this it was that I was running a program that was poorly programmed in Delphi and intended for 32 bit on a 64-bit system. I did get it to behave by under Windows 7 64-bit to tell it to run XP compatability mode for this program and run as admin.

If you had other programs also acting this way I'd suggest running a memtest86 on it to make sure that all is well, but I think you might be running onto a program that is poorly created and intended for 32-bit when run on 64-bit OS.

3854.

Solve : Wireless driver problem in HP1000-1b02au laptop?

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I have HP1000-1b02au laptop.I have INSTALLED windows 7(32BIT).I have downloaded WIRELESS driver for my model from HP website.But wifi driver is not INSTALLING properly and in device manager there showing yellow sign.When I PRESS wifi button on my keyboard wifi is not turning on.

how to fix this problen? Please help..Is this where you got the driver?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4062&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=5343773#N410

3855.

Solve : Screen goes black for 3-4 minutes after log in in window 7 at startup?

Answer» I am facing the issue related to operating system loading at start up with black SCREEN for 3-4 minutes.

The problem is that when i log in on window, screen goes black for 3-4 minutes and after that desktop icon and wallpapers appears.
everything is fine when window loads there is no issue in performance.


I always run task and tune up my computer by running the programes like ccleaner, malawarebyte, adw ware, etc. and also use cmd msconfig for SELECTIVE startup. i have also run the cmd sfc / scannow and found no issue


my system is up to date and i have installed norton antivirus.
here is DETAILS of my system--


Operating System

Windows 7 Home Basic (x64) Service Pack 1 (build 7601)
Install Language: English (United States)

Installed: 13-08-2013 PM 09:11:23
Boot Mode: Legacy BIOS in UEFI (Secure Boot not supported)

Enclosure Type: Notebook
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.40 gigahertz Intel Core i3-3110M
64 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache
3072 kilobyte tertiary memory cache
64-bit ready
Multi-core (2 total)
Hyper-threaded (4 total)

BUS Clock: 100 megahertz
UEFI: Insyde F.22 11/22/2012
Drives Memory Modules c,d
499.79 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
124.44 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space



Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 [Display adapter]
LogMeIn Mirror Driver [Display adapter]
Generic PnP Monitor (15.3"vis)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1E26
Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1E2D
Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
Intel(R) USB 3.0 Root Hub
Mobile Broadband Controller Bluetooth Hands-free Audio
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
Intel(R) Display Audio
Virus Protection [Back to Top] Group Policies


Norton AntiVirus Version 21.1.0.18


I have also checked Event viewer in window log file the following error is notified---

1. In windows log --> Applications--> application error

Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
Date: 28-12-2013 PM 04:48:14
Event ID: 1000
Task Category: (100)
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: MyHome
Description:
Faulting application name: Explorer.EXE, version: 6.1.7601.17567, time stamp: 0x4d672ee4
Faulting module name: mfc90u.dll, version: 9.0.30729.6161, time stamp: 0x4dacf630
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x000000000001160d
Faulting process id: 0xc2c
Faulting application start time: 0x01cf03bd84822a76
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft.vc90.mfc_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_9.0.30729.6161_none_044aad0bab1eb146\mfc90u.dll
Report Id: be03ffbc-6fb1-11e3-9085-08edb9ebdb82
Event Xml:
http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">


1000
2
100
0x80000000000000

19587
Application
MyHome



Explorer.EXE
6.1.7601.17567
4d672ee4
mfc90u.dll
9.0.30729.6161
4dacf630
c0000005
000000000001160d
c2c
01cf03bd84822a76
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft.vc90.mfc_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_9.0.30729.6161_none_044aad0bab1eb146\mfc90u.dll
be03ffbc-6fb1-11e3-9085-08edb9ebdb82





2. in window log --> application--> Application error

Log Name: Application
Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMI
Date: 28-12-2013 PM 04:42:14
Event ID: 10
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: MyHome
Description:
Event filter with query "SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 99" could not be reactivated in namespace "//./root/CIMV2" because of error 0x80041003. Events cannot be delivered through this filter until the problem is corrected.
Event Xml:
http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">


10
0
2
0
0
0x80000000000000

19574


Application
MyHome



//./root/CIMV2
SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 99
0x80041003




Please let me know why screen goes black even though my system is smooth and no virus.


Thanks...



1) Run full scans with BOTH your anti virus app and with MalwareBytes

2) Run sfc /scannow (http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html)

3) Reboot. Does the problem still occur? If so, boot to safe mode. Does it load normally? If so, we will move on to a selective startup. If not, we need to keep troubleshooting.
3856.

Solve : safe mode on start up and freezes when the cursor pops up?

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Hey I have a problem :/ my Toshiba laptop automatically STARTS up on safe mode and freezes after the loading and when the CURSOR starts showing


Please help I don't have any clue on what to do
You can google this problem in. Try these things.

1) Can you use SYSTEM RESTORE?
2) Run a virus scan.
3) If you turn on your laptop and press f8, you get a screen that has different options, I think that one of the options is called ADVANCED, you highlight the option with the up or down arrow keys on your keyboard since using a mouse is not an option. Once you get into advanced, of the options in the menu is to use start up repair. There is no guarantee that this will work, but it's worth a try.

3857.

Solve : Window 7 update patches?

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What does a PERSON do if they need an update for windows 7 o/s now that there is no MICROSOFT update PAGE?Who says there isn't?

3858.

Solve : Pc going to crash dump?

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My pc is going to crash dump about every 5/6 weeks.

Why is this and what can I do about it please.Is there anything specific that is triggering this such as a specific software app or does this computer never see a restart for 5 or 6 weeks which eventually leads to this?

My wifes prior computer was experiencing a crash dump about once every 3 or 4 weeks and it was determined to be caused by the fact that its always running and eventually it got a borked bit or two that lead to this. Memtest86 showed no problems etc. Added a scheduled task to the system to PERFORM a restart at 3am when she doesnt use the computer and this fixed it. But then she needed more processing power than a AMD Sempron 140 2.7Ghz single-core and so I gave her a HP with a Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz with 4MB Cache and she was all set for games and multitasking. The Sempron 140 single core was ok at single tasking, but forget playing games + having other STUFF running at same time like iTunes, web browser with 9 tabs, and other stuff.Thanks for your reply Dave.

By a restart, my pc is turned of every night so its restarted every day, if that's what you mean.

I have loads of power and memory in the pc, see my stats.

I usually have one IE and two chrome windows open when I'm on, nothing else.

Gaming, I only play silly games from bigfish, but I may go on and play poker twice a week or so ( not for money ) but it was happening before playing poker, its going on this past few yearsHave you looked in the system event logs to see if there is a cause to the crash dump? Maybe it shows a reason there..

Usually they are listed unless it was a power disruption in which the service monitor can not write the reason etc.

I am guessing that this system is powered through a good battery backup and so you have clean power all the time to the computer?I suspect a flakey PSU...
However run the fitness tests on the HDD to elimanate that possibility...
Available Free from the drive manuf. site...
Quote from: DaveLembke on December 28, 2013, 01:31:49 PM

Have you looked in the system event logs to see if there is a cause to the crash dump? Maybe it shows a reason there..

Usually they are listed unless it was a power disruption in which the service monitor can not write the reason etc.

I am guessing that this system is powered through a good battery backup and so you have clean power all the time to the computer?

Battery ? no idea.

I found these two reports from yesterday.



[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]Quote from: patio on December 28, 2013, 02:02:26 PM
I suspect a flakey PSU...
However run the fitness tests on the HDD to elimanate that possibility...
Available Free from the drive manuf. site...

Thanks Patio, I have no idea where it came from or who made it, is there a way to run a check.

See below

Information any good

phenon(tm)2x4 b55 processor 3200mhz 4 core
nvidia nforce pci system management
von 12e48x ata device ( cd rom drive )
nvidia gforce 6800 video card
kingston ddr3 4GB ram
asrock n68c-s-ucc mortherboard
500 power supply
22'' hanns-g monitorLooks like video card is causing this.... That GeForce 6800 is quite old, is it overheating at all, such as is the fan not spinning anymore or clogged up with DUST etc? You can pick up a better cheap card for this system for around $30 since your not into intensive graphics gaming. BUT also... Patio was on the same path I was on with the potential for a PSU to cause these issues. Although the error message states its related to the video card. A weak power supply can also make for graphics adapter complaints when the graphics card is not fead enough juice to operate properly.

#1 - I'd check into that old video card and check temps with speedfan on the GPU, play a video on youtube or something like that to exercise it and watch the GPU temp.

#2 - If the GPU temp seems fine, I'd swap the PSU unit out or buy a new PSU.

If you need to get a new video card, you can find the GeForce 8400GS that is cheap and just slightly better performance than the 6800 according to benchmark. For cheap graphics cards I have been installing ATI Radeon HD5450 adapters which are far better than integrated graphics and this card can play the games that I play, but the HD5450 is by no means a high end graphics card for intensive games. Your 6800 scores like 113 and the 8400GS scores like 115, and the Radeon HD5450 scores 234, there is also an nVidia 210 in this cheap price range that scores like 180 that are all in the $30-35 price range. The Radeon HD5450 is the best deal for low cost cards right now, however you just need to be sure not to buy a passive heatsink video card unless you plan on adding a fan to blow across them because they roast without cooling fans. I have 4 of these HD 5450 cards and 2 have cooling fans and 2 are passive and had to add a fan in each system to blow air across them. I PICKED 2 more of these up for like $14.99 each on a black friday deal which sold out quickly at $25 per video card + $10 rebate that I had to send in. Hopefully i will see the $20 in a month or two.



[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]This was in the widow while the check went on

SuperIO Chip=Winbond W83627DHG-P
WARNING: bad Winbond($5CA3,$C1) identify (W83627DHG-P,W83667HG)
W83627DHG-P (ID=$C1) found (using SuperIO) on ISA at $290

The top one was while no video was playing

[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]GPU temp doesnt look bad at 53C its to be expected from this card.

Also there is a tab CHARTS far top right in which you can check the GPU to log the temp, minimize speedfan, and then play a video or most intensive game you can throw at it and then exit the game and maximize this speedfan and look at the temp graph log for the GPU. If it stayed below 70C the whole time then the GPU should be fine, but if it cooked during this time then the thermal compound may be dried up.Right Dave, i'll have to study that and i'll do it to-morrow, to late to-night here.Ok good luck tomorrow and sleep WELL
3859.

Solve : Vista BSOD's and frequent freezing?

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Recently I have gotten 2 BSOD's. Also, while watching videos or just SURFING my computer freezes and everything is unresponsive. I have run Memtest 2 TIMES (2 passes) and no errors have come up, but while running WINDOWS Memory Diagnostics I have found 'hardware problems', for some reason once the computer has found these errors it freezes and does not complete the test. If you need anything else tell me.. My computer specs are:

Windows Vista Home Premium
HP Pavilion A6040a

These are the mini dumps

Mini102813-01.dmp28/10/2013 7:52:01 PMIRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL0x1000000a0xc080e8b00x000000000x00000000 0x82471ae4hal.dllhal.dll+770cHardware Abstraction Layer DLLMicrosoft® Windows® Operating SystemMicrosoft Corporation 6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)32-bitntoskrnl.exe+5fae4ntoskrnl.exe+78722ntoskrnl.exe+99a57ntoskrnl.exe+4dde4 C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini102813-01.dmp2156002164,29428/10/2013 7:56:22 PM

Mini102713-01.dmp27/10/2013 2:15:35 PMDRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL0x100000d10x5189cffc0x000000020x00000000 0x853649f8ecache.sysecache.sys+29f8Special Memory Device CacheMicrosoft® Windows® Operating SystemMicrosoft Corporation 6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)32-bitecache.sys+29f8ecache.sys+b24dntoskrnl.exe+2e3d4dntoskrnl.exe+a70fb C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini102713-01.dmp2156002164,24627/10/2013 4:39:26 PM I have a very similar system at home for my wife which came with the E4300 Core 2 Duo CPU 1.8Ghz, which has this same exact motherboard your system has. I ended up having to install a stronger power supply to fix similar issues because I had a video card installed that was drawing lots of power and made the system have BSODs with Vista.

Do you have a video card added that is running off the old original power supply? If so, I would swap power supply with a spare good supply if you have one of 400 WATTS or better in rating.

I have since upgraded my wifes system to the Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz with 4MB Cache when a CPU became available and its going strong still, however I upgraded her to Windows 7 and away from Vista when I bought a 3-license Win 7 family pack 2 years ago.

*If you have a video card added, you can remove this card and try running it on integrated video to see if the crashing stops as well, however the integrated video is not enough for most games if you play games, but if you can find that it is healthy without video card added then you know its the video card or power supply possibly.What you described is perfect! Around last year I've added a video card which has a slightly higher power usage then my power supply (original came with computer). Recently I installed a game.. It worked for 1-2 days and thats when my BSOD's/freezes began to happen. After uninstalling my computer worked. This leads me to believe that it is either the game or my computer. Any suggestions or ANSWER?

3860.

Solve : Win 7 home premium only staying on in safe mode?

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Hi There. Something very strange that i have never come across before in my world of I.T

LAPTOP: Toshiba Satellite L350 20F
Operating system: Win 7 Home Premium (tried xp , vista same results as explained below).

Problem: Can boot to safe mode and laptop stays on fine no problem.
Soon as i boot normal mode laptop turns off and restarts after HITTING desktop for 2 seconds sometimes 4 seconds.

Things i tried:

Differnet op systems.
Different HDD`s
Disabling and removing cddvd
disable graphics
disbale webcam
new system install and formatt
changing ram
removing battery
cold boot
powering off with battery removed to de static
uninstalled devices to let op system reinstall
Not overheating or safe mode wouldn`t work.


This is something i know is not a virus.

This tells me it might be HARDWARE as safe mode works fine stays on no problem yet as soon as i get to normal boot just crashes.

Any help and solutions on this and you will go down as a legen in my book as i have tried everything i know and can`r find anything of forum's about it.

Many Thanks If you can help.

Tis an odd one for sure!!!!!!


EDIT: FOR THE FIRST TIME IT BOOTED TO DESKTOP IN NORMAL MODE BUT THE SCREEN AS JUST GONE A SOLID BROWN COLOUR, COULD IT BE AN INVERTER ISSUE??
Just to add further as i am no longer able to edit my last post.

I stripped down the laptop, took connectors off and re-attached

Also i don`t now think inverter issue as it works fine in safe mode and inverter would affect everything.

I am at a loss as to what it can be to be honest. Any legends out there??

Many Thanks if you can help.

3861.

Solve : Troubleshooting date and time in Windows 7 ????

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Everytime i start my PC, i have to change the time MANUALLY. by default it shows 1/1/2007. I think BIOS battery may have gone. but what SOFTWARE or patches is available to troubleshoot this PROBLEM ? Anyone who have faced this problem or have any SOLUTION No software required at all...remove all power and replace the BIOS battery...Part # CR2032 available anywhere.

You will have to set the correct time upon 1st bootup.I have heard that, there are some software which automatically adjust time when the internet is on as per time zone and it works best as far as internet is on. In short it SYNCHRONIZE with internet timing and one can work normally on PC with proper time. Windows 7 does have the ability to synchronize your computer's clock with an internet based server. Easy to do, read about it here:

http://mintywhite.com/windows-7/7maintenance/windows-seven-7-sync-system-clock-with-internet-time-how-to/

However, be aware that if your battery is going down your clock will not stay in sync. To keep the clock in sync you will need to replace the battery. That's the Windows Time settings...not the BIOS system time settings.
3862.

Solve : computer clock incorrect on desktop?

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I had to reset the time on the clock he other day and now I notice it's way off again. Does this indicate major problems, or just a minor glitch? It is maybe 8, or 9years old. Time for a new one?First thing you want to try is changing the battery on the motherboard.Is it set to the proper Time Zone ? ?
How far off it is was not mentioned.

You also didn't mention why you had to re-set it...we thrive on details here.The first time it was 9 years slow. The LAST time SEVERAL hours....and it is set to the correct time zone. I'ii CHANGE the battery and see if that helps.If it was off that much then it is the CMOS battery...Part #CR2032...available anywhere.
Remove all power before replacing it...

3863.

Solve : alt codes acting strange?

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I tried using my alt codes to make a different character and the alt codes commands seem to have changed. When I press alt+7 while trying to type an alt code online, it randomly OPENS the avg safesearch page, which I do not have installed (using chrome by the way), and it types the alt+7 character into the search. It never did this before for me, and also alt+4 and alt+6 seem to make pages go back and FORWARD. For the past couple of hours I have been searching everywhere for what is happening, but nothing seems to work.Num Lock
Turned numlock on and I am not able to use alt keys. Turned it off and I can use alt keys. Problem is still occuring with both alts.I went and turned off MOUSE keys and turned on numlock. That fixed the forward/backwards button problem; but the avg safesearch is still there and i have no idea why.Is this a desktop PC with a separate keyboard, or a laptop?
It is a dell laptopI think i finally got it to stop. I completely uninstalled everything related to avg on my laptop and from my browser and it seems to have stopped. The numlock helped too thanks.Question. So then, does avg safesearch get into the keyboard software? Other people would like to know. I had AWG and finally removed it. But I still have issues with some keystroke combinations. But not the one you mention.
Quote from: Geek-9pm on January 01, 2014, 01:02:15 PM

Question. So then, does avg safesearch get into the keyboard software?

I don't believe it does. He must have SET it as his homepage, or it got set to that page by AVG, probably at the time of installation. If a browser has focus, and if Num Lock is toggled OFF, then ALT + numpad 7 sends that browser to its HOME page. Alt + 4 goes back, and Alt + 6 goes forward. This is normal. (See the alternative non-Numlock legends on the keys in the picture?, Well, ALT changes these)




Salmon Trout, good answer. Thanks. Quote from: Geek-9pm on January 01, 2014, 02:19:32 PM
Salmon Trout, good answer. Thanks.

Happy New Year, Geek!
3864.

Solve : Windows Vista-Uninstalling a program deleted Recycle Bin icon?

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After I used the Revo Uninstaller utility to remove a program from a Vista laptop, the ICON for the Recycle Bin was removed from the desktop. When I manually deleted a few files AFTERWARDS I also noticed they TOOK about a minute to actually DELETE. This came after I not only UNINSTALLED the program but also scanned he Windows Registry for leftover files and folders and deleted those.http://www.vistax64.com/vista-file-management/121241-how-restore-recycle-bin-icon-desktop.html

This should fix it

3865.

Solve : computer goes straight to guest profile?

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Hi i need help as i CANT log into my own profile which i have had for years. The COMPUTER TAKES me to the log in screen and i put my password in. After a while of loading it takes me to a guest profile with none of my stuff on!!! and says i am unable to log onto my account at this time try again LATER. But this has been happening for 2 days!
THANK youhttp://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/186131-user-profile-service-failed-logon-user-profile-cannot-loaded.html

3866.

Solve : Error While Window Starts?

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I have attached the error message, how to trouble SHOOT this error ? Any one SOLVE this for me, its irritating me.

[recovering DISK space, attachment DELETED by admin]http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?68387-Manual-Removal-Guide-for-Babylon-Toolbar

3867.

Solve : How to switch Windows 7 to "better preformance mode"??

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It's hard for me to explain what I'm searching for but ILL go for it -
I was installing a NEW driver through Nvidia manager-installer, and a windows 7 notification showed up, saying that
Windown 7 can reduce some visual effects to MAKE the computer bit faster. I accepted it because I really need this enchancment,
and yes, the computer worked pretty good, windows havn't crashed my game for an whole HOUR and a half..
but right after the next restart it returned to the normal taskbar and visual effects and everything is crashing 5 minutes LATER again..
What's the name of this option, and how can I make it stay forever?

Help would be extremely appreciated.You may be thinking about Aero.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disable-aero-on-windows-vista/

3868.

Solve : Cannot stop CPU from cryptocoin mining process?

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Please help. I've screwed my PC up trying to mine Quark Coins.

I was attempting to FOLLOW instructions on the following youtube line:

http://reviewoutlaw.com/how-to-start-mining-quarks-bitcoins-mining-the-simple-guide/

The instructions are pretty simple and nothing should have gone wrong in theory. I was ABLE to set up my Quark Wallet and install the mining tool as instructed.

However, after mining for a whole day or two, I had picked up no coins, so I gathered that either I have made a mistake in pasting my Quark Wallet address, or maybe I'm too late in the game and there are no more coins to be had by using a home PC.

My inclination was for the FORMER, as I am visually impaired and use a screen reading SOFTWARE to access my pc and it is highly likely that I could have made a mistake in pasting the address.

Anyway, I was trying to stop my pc from running the mining script but could not do so. And in the process, I ended up changing the mining tool's settings from 'Start when Idle' to Start when not idle'. Or at least that's what I think I have done.

I have since then deleted the whole folder that contained my wallet. But the issue is that every time I try to use my pc, the cpu goes insane. This is especially the case when I am using the internet. I think the mining script is running even though I have deleted all the related folders. And now I can't stop it at all.

Please, please help.

Mind you, my PC runs on Windows 7. Also, I've gone into system config and tried finding a process in startup but could not find anything out of the ordinary.
When looking at task manager, which process is eating up CPU resources? Is this the program you had or a virus etc? If you know the name of the program that is doing this we will be able to better assist you.

3869.

Solve : Changing Column Headings in Win Explorer?

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OK, so we're all familiar with the "TYPICAL" column headings when we use Win Explorer; i.e. the date the file was created, modified, how big it is, what type of file it is. So, why in the WORLD does M'soft have to dictate that I CAN'T use that on my Audio files? Instead, they INSIST that I use some useless cataloging headings. But here's the part that REALLY sticks in my craw, AND makes my blood BOIL . When I go to the trouble to change the headings to what I want, it doesn't change them universally, only for that one instance. AARRGGHH!!

So, if anyone here KNOWS how to fix that universally, AND PERMANENTLY I would be forever indebted to you.

KCTry my 7 step program

1. Open any folder containing files of a type you where you want to change the default view, and choose View - Details
2. Right click any column header
3. Select/unselect the headers you want/don't want
4. You can drag the headers left and right to where you want them
5. In the Explorer menu bar choose Tools, Folder Options
6. Select the View tab and, under "Folder views", click the "Apply to Folders" button
7. Click OK


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Solve : Column Headings in Win Explorer?

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SOMEBODY PLEEZE tell me there is a way to change the column HEADINGS in Win Explorer whenever the folder you're LOOKING in contains audio files the headings don't FOLLOW the normal headings as when you have "normal" data. Instead they're headed by useless headings that really don't offer ANY help at all. What's worse is you have to change EVERY FREAKIN' folder that has such info. It is THE MOST FRUSTRATING when I want to sort files, but before I do I have to change the headings. My ULTIMATE question: Is there ANY way I can make that change ONCE and FORGET it?

KCThis is at least the 4th time you have started this Topic...

The best solution i saw was given back in November...Here...

Try Again.

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Solve : Windows Help and Support runs at startup?

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I've checked the routine startup folders as well as the REGISTRY and I don't SEE anything specifically telling Windows HELP and Support to run at startup, but it does and I'm not sure how to get rid of it. It's happening for any user that logs in.

Using Windows 7 EnterpriseIt MAY be hidden in the Admin FOLDER...DLoad and install StartupCPL from Mike Lin and see if it's listed there and dis-able it...
If no joy - joy DLoad and use Autoruns to do the above...

3872.

Solve : Windows 32 is corrupt missing start up data-no boot disk?

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Windows Vista32 bit got corrupted on the sector that does the boot up. There is no factory Boot disk. I tried ONE of the "fix All" disk that you can buy, to no avail. After it has fixed the PROBLEM I still get the start up software is corrupt. Please HIT 'R" on the repair disk to repair the missing software
Is there anywhere I can get a Vista repair disk that will work with my COA? It is a DELL T3400 dual drive work computer.
Thanks for any help.It can be ordered direct from Dell for a nominal shipping charge.

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Solve : need help with 2 alerts: 1- "high disc usage" 2- "high memory usage IE". ??

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need help with 2 alerts: 1- "high disc usage" 2- "high memory usage IE". ? What triggers these alerts and how to "correct it ? OS windows 7 thanxis the high memory usage ie COMING from a ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM like norton or avg?

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Solve : How can I recover files a USB randomly hid!!!?

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THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!! So I need to access my USB for my school but today I plugged it in and it has a new drive letter it was G:\ Now it is H:\ so I took it out and put it back in and it still stayed H:\ So I went into the drive And Saw all my files missing! But there are some other files With the names:

(This file name had two boxes like) [][]
t
0

My USB is at the same storage that it had left before and I tried Repairing it and nothing happened. PLEASE HELP

BUT
I NEED THOSE FILES!!!!
SO NO FORMATTING!!!!!!!!!!!!GetDataBack works but costs money. Not SURE of any good free ones that work. http://www.runtime.org/data-recovery-software.htm

They have a try before you buy download. If you try it and it shows the files it is able to recover, you then have to buy it to recover them. Once you own a license of it, no more COST for future recovery.

I performed the try before you buy on a laptop that had a crashed HDD with the clunk of death and this software got back a good 90% of the data back. There was about 10% of the data where the hard drive was too damaged to recover.

Given that your device is a flash device its probably just corrupt and so you should get 99+% back as long as it has not been overwritten.On that note Recuva is a free option.
That being stated USB drives don't simply "HIDE files " or create new partitions...so you must have done something....
Hopefully your data is still there...i give it LESS than 50/50 though.

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Solve : Anti virus Which is best??

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Hi experts,
Running Windows 7 I currently using Microsoft security essentials which up until now has done me fine. I have just received for Christmas AGV internet security 2013, which is better? And would they both work together?
Thanks Jabba.DO NOT install more than one AV at a time - it will cause major problems. Use whichever one you like.None of these! The best antivirus is Symantec it is pricey but it is worth it with WEB Protection and Virus Scan It is the best it can find any little virus.The above should be taken as just 1 persons opinion....there is no "Best".

My current protection APPS::

MSE
MalwareBytes
SuperAnti-Spyware
Win Patrol
Stinger on demand Trojan tool.

Add common sense to those and you'll never have issues.

P.S. ALL the above are FREE...

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Solve : Imaging/ghosting question?

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Hello

Are there are links, please, that show how to install Windows (let's say Win 7) onto 50 PCs (same model and components) in a company environment?

Thank you.

High1Please don't double post.
a PC that can boot from a network and do an unattended install of Windows.
Look for:
How to: Install Windows Over Network
Here are some links:
http://www.overclock.net/t/345500/how-to-install-windows-over-network
http://www.ehow.com/way_5272460_install-windows-over-network.html
http://www.cyberstreams.com/posts/2009/october/how-to-install-windows-7-over-the-network-using-pxe-booting-and-tftp
And a video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xi0xRVlxbk
Have FUN!


There are problems with the forum at the moment and I'm guessing you double posted by accident. I can't delete the duplicate right now but I'll LOCK it.OK, sorry about that, AllanThanks for that, Geek, I'll take a look at the links!

High1Geek is sending you down the correct path...an unattended install is exactly what you want to RESEARCH...

Also take a quick look at nLite which is a software app that helps ease the process...a fine Tool.Thanks to you all for your help. I'll take a look at nLite, Patio.

So, to summarise, one way is to do this (if I have understood correctly):

The Server

1) The server needs to install RIS (Remote Installation Services) through the Control Panel. The Windows installation files of a clean image/disk are installed onto the server HARD drive. Once the files are copied to the server's hard drive, right-click the directory containing the installation files and choose 'Sharing'. This configures permissions for client access.

The Client

2) In each computer's BIOS, the client machine needs to boot using the network card. This forces the computer to query the network for boot files. The client computer finds the RIS server and RIS instructs the client to install Windows. Since Windows installation files include boot files, the client machine is able to boot and start the installation.

Is that correct?

Thanks again.

Yepper...so far so good.Oh, great. Thanks, Patio.

At least it's sunk in!

Cheers

High1

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Solve : "windows will shutdown in 1 minute" message.?

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okay I think it's a "SHUTDOWN batch FILE" but I am not sure where to start LOOKING for it or how to find it. any one have any suggestions/ideas? anything?All the research i've done points to a vid card DRIVER error...try DLoading and installing your LATEST ones....see if that helps.okay, I just did that -- we'll see how it holds up.

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Solve : DVD formatting?

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I'm trying to get some of my OLD bands videos burnt to DVD. The files are in the computer. Trying to format a blank DVD. Help says to INSERT a blank DVD and a dialog box will pop up. No dialog box POPS up. I've tried 5 blanks. Nothing. My os is Windows Vista H.P. Please help! US old guys like to see when we had hair.


Thanks
The only DVD's that require formatting are DVD-RW discs. If they are DVD-R or DVD+R discs then it does not require formatting prior to use and its a one time burn.

I use a free disc burning software called ImgBurn that works well. It is smart enough to ask if you want the disc burned a specific way for movies as one of its benefits for burning your own personal videos.In Windows 7 you do not need to format a DVD.
What is the format of the old video files?
Do you want to play the DVD in a standard player?
A program lije DVD Flick will convert and write movies to a standard DVD-R if your computer has a DVD burner.
http://www.dvdflick.net/
The link above is for a free program.
Quote

Features:
Burn near any video file to DVD
Support for over 45 file formats
Support for over 60 video codecs
Support for over 40 audio codecs
Easily ADD a menu
Add your own subtitles
Easy to use interface
Burn your project to disc after encoding
Completely free without any adware, spyware or limitations
Recommended.

I'll try both of them. The video files are in WMV format. When I try to burn on a blank DVD+R, the burner kicks it out saying there was an error.
If you want to burn those videos you will need to use DVD Flick otherwise the burnt DVD will not play.I'm trying DVD flick but I can't get the video off the DVD to burn it. It's in VOD format.
I got it! Thanks folks!
3879.

Solve : Laptop Windows 7 unable to start?

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Hello.

I do not remember what I was doing on my Asus r500v laptop, but a few days ago it restarted and when booted, came up with the message, 'Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key'.

Following various advice on internet forums I have tried various things, such as turning off my laptop, unplugging the charger and taking out the battery to no avail.

When turning on, the f8/f9 buttons to system restore do not work.

I have downloaded the same OS (Windows 7 Pro (64bit)) and taken the necessary steps of reformatting the usb with cmd, and burning the OS onto the USB using the program 'ISO to USB'.

When this USB is plugged in, and the computer boots from this USB, the 'Install Windows' MENU pops up.

If i click the 'Install now' button, I am taken to another two options, 'Upgrade', and 'Custom'.

When Upgrade is selected, I get a Compatibility Report which tells me to start windows normally, (which is not a viable OPTION at this point), before upgrading.

When Custom is selected, and Disk 0 (465.9 gb) is chosen, an ERROR message stating 'Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition. See the setup log files for more information.' From here, if the option 'Load Driver' is selected, there are no DRIVERS to be selected.

In fear of causing even more problems I am not sure whether i should create a new driver under advanced options.

Going back to the first screen, there is an option stating 'Repair your computer'. There is no recovery tool that shows, so I select 'Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier'. However, I have no previous system images, and i am taken to 'System Recovery Options.

System Restore has an error message which says i must specify which windows installation to restore, and to select an operating system.
Windows Memory Diagnostic, similarly does not work.
I do not know what to do with command prompt.

If Startup Repair is selected, the computer restarts and i am led to a 'windows boot manager'
This states that windows failed to start. to fix the problem I am told to
1. Insert your windows installation disc and RESTART your computer
2. Choose language settings, and click next
3. Click repair your computer.

Which really just brings me to a full circle.

I am also given this information.
File: \Boot\BCD
Status: 0xc0000098
Info: The Windows Boot Configuration Data file does not contain a valid OS entry.

If i press Enter to continue this returns to this screen, and if ESC to exit is pressed, i am also returned to this screen.

Once this is reached I am forced to reformat and re burn the Iso file onto the USB.

I would really appreciate some help and answers, thank you in advance.

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Solve : Malwarebyte not working?

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I have Windows 64 bit. When I run Malwarebytes I get 64 PUP ITEMS listed. If I run the program again I get the same results. It says that all the listed items have been removed but they show up the next time I run Malwarebytes. I saved the log but I don't KNOW how to paste it into this post. Have I given enough information to get any HELP? Thanks BobDo a cut and paste. Do you know how? When you open a log file it opens in Notepad. All you do is click Edit, Select all, then Copy. And Right click where you want to put it. Example: I want to paste it here, so I just right click and volia! Give it a shot.
Go to Settings tab - Scanner Settings and change to Show in results list and check for removal. Next time Malwarebytes found the same PUP they will all be ready checkmark for removal.Redd - Jason2074 -
Thanks for your REPLIES. I will work on both your suggestions. Thanks Bob Redd - jason2074 -
OK I will tell you how dumb I am. I was not rebooting after I ran the Malwarebytes program and as a RESULT none of the items were being deleted. When I ran it again and rebooted everything is fine. When I made a copy I did not right click so nothing happened. Everything is OK now. Thanks for your time. Bob
PS this can be marked solved.

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Solve : WINDOWS UPDATE CAUSE COMPUTER TO GO INTO LOOP?

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HP P2-1134
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, AMD64 Family 20 Model 2 Stepping 0
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 3686 Mb
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6320 Graphics, 384 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 465640 MB, Free - 223881 MB; D: Total - 11196 MB, Free - 1342 MB; L: Total - 152617 MB, Free - 142152 MB;
Motherboard: PEGATRON CORPORATION, 2AD1
Antivirus: avast! Antivirus, Updated and Enabled



Has anybody heard of a just released Windows Critical Update for windows 7 causing a computer to go into a loop after installing?
I do backups every night. So Thursday night I went to bed leaving the computer running.
In the middle of the night I got up to discover the computer was “configuring windows” I sat and watched it for a bit.
It would finish “configuring windows” instead of going to the logon window screen it would restart and go back to the “configuring windows”. I shut the computer down.
The next day I did a “system restore” the only restore point was from just before a BUNCH of Windows Critical Updates
Restored everything was fine.
That evening before going to bed I decided to install the Critical Updates Did that the result was the computer again went into a loop “configuring windows”
Did another system restore to again just before the updates from the night before.
So the problem is in windows recent updates.
Anybody hear of this problem or suggestion who I should contact

You could contact HP if its still under warranty to see if they have a fix for this model. A bunch of years ago there was a MS Update that had issues with AMD CPU's and worked fine with INTEL CPUs. A fix was eventually released for this.

BUT... I am running an older AMD Athlon 64 x2 4450B overclocked to 2.53Ghz with Windows 7 64-bit with 4GB RAM, and it went through patch tuesday with no issues. However this is a custom build and not a off the shelf computer with bundleware and has a clean "aka corporate type " install of the OS and software.

So it could be HP bundle software or driver related.

While HP does make good business class systems, I have found issues in the past with their home computer class systems with flaws in the registry etc that causes PROBLEMS later. One that was a major pain was with a small HP Pavilion with a Celeron 700Mhz CPU and Windows Me that I bought from Wal-mart around 1999 or 2000 and I went to add a CD-RW drive to it in place of the CD-ROM and that went fine, BUT when I went to install Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.0 to it, it came up telling me that I needed to first uninstall an earlier version of Roxio in which it TOLD me that version 4.0 was installed. Looking in the Add / Remove Programs, no Roxio Easy CD Creator 4.0 was found. Frustrated at this I restored the system back to factory USING the system recovery CD and then attempted again to install Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.0 and once again met with the same problem that it said 4.0 was installed and needed to be removed first.

Call to HP about this, they said they dont know the cause and suggested that I try a different software package for burning CD-R's. I ended up digging in the registry manually trying to find Roxio 4.0 and found some keys for it. I then went to Karensware website where she had a Registry Pruner tool for free download and that displayed everything linked for programs in the registry. I was able to target Roxio Easy CD Creator 4.0 and remove it and then reboot and install Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.0 with no problems and most importantly finally burn mixed music CD-R's to play in my vehicle. I then called HP back up and told them that the problem I had appeared to be caused by someone lazy taking an image for a higher end home computer and performing a dirty uninstall or removal of Roxio 4.0 and that this problem affects all computers of this specific model because its on the system recovery CD that came with the system. They said we are glad you fixed the problem, but I can assure you that we do not cut corners on images for systems we sell and there is no way that orphan registry entries can be applied by one of our system recovery CD's. My jaw dropped at how stupid this statement was when the evidence was hard evidence that they ( someone at HP ) cut corners and this will not affect this model that runs forever with just a CD-ROM, but will affect people who upgrade to a CD-RW later. I was hoping that HP would add this useful information to a knowledgebase so that if anyone else had this issue they would know to use Karens Registry Pruner to remove the orphan entries for Roxio 4.0 to be able to install Roxio 5.0 or newer. Or release an ISO for a new System Recovery CD that is clean of this orphan registry entry. OR a registry patch tool for these systems that removes this entry cleanly which would be the cheapest way out for them. But they had no interest in resolving this flaw in this build which likely affected many other similar models of various differences in specs and all Windows Me for the Home Computer model Pavilion product lines that were manufactured without CD Burners Sorry but to keep it short I left out the part where I called HP...They walked me thru some diagnostics then had me do a system restore...had me restart the machine a second time after the restore..and solved the symptom not the cause.....

3882.

Solve : Boot up problems. PLEASE help!?

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Earlier this morning, I was using my computer for what I usually use it for. Playing games, watching videos, browsing websites like Reddit, etc.

I shut it down (through the Start menu) and take a nap. I wake up and when I try to start the computer back up, it brings up a window that asks me to start Windows Startup Repair, or to start windows NORMALLY. Every time I click Start up repair, it runs a diagnostic and then tells me that Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically.

I click view advanced options for windows recovery and repair and tried everything; even formatting my desktop and restoring it to factory settings through the Dell DataSafe restory and Emergency Backup.

It ran the backup, uninterrupted and restarted. That did nothing and now I'm back to square one.


Is there ANYTHING at all I can do?

I can give you as much information as you need; if I can get access to i (I don't know everything off the top of my head)I suggest we check the hd and ram to start.

1) Hard DRIVE Diagnostics:
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

Make sure you select the tool which is appropriate for the BRAND of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of.isotype, useImgBurn:http://www.imgburn.com/to burn.isofile to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), to make the CD bootable.
For Toshiba drives, see here:http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=ServicesSupport/FujitsuDrivesUSandCanada/SoftwareUtilities#diagnostic

2) To check the ram, download memtest (http://memtest.org/). Burn it to a cd using a dedicated .iso burning utility (http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm), make sure the cd drive is at the top of the boot order in BIOS, then boot to the newly created cd and run the utility.

Quote from: Allan on February 15, 2014, 02:19:16 PM

I suggest we check the hd and ram to start.

1) Hard Drive Diagnostics:
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

Make sure you select the tool which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), to make the CD bootable.
For Toshiba drives, see here: http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=ServicesSupport/FujitsuDrivesUSandCanada/SoftwareUtilities#diagnostic

2) To check the ram, download memtest (http://memtest.org/). Burn it to a cd using a dedicated .iso burning utility (http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm), make sure the cd drive is at the top of the boot order in bios, then boot to the newly created cd and run the utility.


I'm supposed to do this on my desktop right? How WOULD I be able to download it and run it if the bootup is having problems and I can't log in to windows.You apparently have a working computer since you are posting here. Download the utilities, create bootable cd's per the instructions above and boot to the cd's on the problem system.
3883.

Solve : learn mre.?

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Hi all anyone like to help me LEARN more about PC s .
www.Google.com is a faster method, but if you have any specific questions which may not appear on the 1ST page of a google search or are CONFUSING in any way, we are WILLING to answer them or clarify terminology etc so you can learn all about PC's

https://www.google.com/#q=learning+about+personal+computers

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/personal_computer.htm

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm

3884.

Solve : Weirp Problem with my laptop?

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Ive got a weird problem with my laptop. Whenever i try to use any program i have this weird stopping in the program. It is similar to when you would play a game and not have the min req. for the game.

I have an Asus G74sx, win 7 64BIT service PACK 1 6.1 build 7601, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00 GHz, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560m, 8 Gig Ram, 1 Terrabyte HARDRIVE (Not SSD).

I have done several virus scans with Ad-Aware and Avast Anti-virus software pro, including a full bootscan

I have recently had my fans and usb board replaced. The was a small heat problem. This problem started before i had it repaird and am wondering if the heat may have messed with my prosseser, cpu or gpu. I could use some help in perhaps testing this or help in finding out what is wrong in the software of windows or if it is a driver problem.

I am starting to thing i need to WIPE my harddrive and start over again

I do not know enough of computers to know what mor information anyone would need.

Any help is appreciatedYou already have an active thread on this question. Please do not post the same question more than once. I'm locking this thread.

3885.

Solve : OS Corruption -need help-?

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hey everyone, my problem is basically that i went to give ubuntu a TRY and somehow when i went to install it it decided to install on the windows 7 partition, i saw that it wasnt right so i turned off the laptop, i go to boot it up again and the only screen is a "/" flashing in the top left corner over and over. nothing else happens. i have tried to get my windows disc to reinstall windows but it says it cant because the partition type is now an "unknown file system" so i dont know what to do. is there any way of changing the file system without wiping all my data? ubuntu seems to have done so. thanks for reading If you had installed Win7 it would have wiped your files anyways...
What you can try is a Repair Install which retains everything if done PROPERLY...
Boot to the Win7...select advanced boot MENU...then select repair install.

However this may not work as Linux installs its own bootloader but it's WORTH a try...
I'll do some looking on nuking the Grub loader without messin up Windows...but try this in the meantime.
BTW when WANTING a dual-boot of Win and any Linux Distro seperate HDD's is THE way to go...

3886.

Solve : What Happened In My Browser !?!?!?!??

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So Today I was just roaming around and typing and all the sudden when I try to do A Question Mark I get _ when now ? is this _

So Here is what is HAPPENING my whole KEYBOARD did this and I always had to exit out of the browser which I don't want to do RIGHT now can someone PLZ Help So I don't need to close my Browser

Code: [Select]Here is what HAPPENED to my keyboard:
Numbers & Special Keys:
! " $ % & / ( ) = ' ? ¡ ¿ -
1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 - _ = + /

And That is just some of it someone PLZ Help

3887.

Solve : Open a file every week as a reminder using batch?

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HI

Is it possible to open a excel file every week using a batch script which should run AUTOMATICALLY after user logging into a system Kind of confused as to what you want to have happen.

A scheduled task in windows can launch an excel file to load at a specific time etc.

A batch or excel file added to the startup folder can cause an event to trigger on logon.

More INFORMATION on what you need to have happen will produce a better solution. Has the OP already looked at this:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/schedule-task#1TC=windows-7
Quote

If you use a specific program on a regular basis, you can use the Task Scheduler wizard to create a task that opens the program for you automatically according to the schedule you choose. For example, if you use a financial program on a certain day each month, you can schedule a task that opens the program automatically to avoid the risk of FORGETTING to open it yourself.
Running a task once a week is a normal part of Windows. A batch file is seldom needed. Quote from: sivaramr on January 08, 2014, 01:11:34 AM
HI

Is it possible to open a excel file every week using a batch script which should run automatically after user logging into a system

Yes This is very Easy!
BUT THE BATCH FILE MUST RUN 24/7


Code: [Select]@echo off
:remind
ping LOCALHOST -n 604800 >nul
start C:\YourPathHere\YourExcellWork.xls
goto remind
NOW ADD THIS TO YOUR STARTUP FOLDER SO EVERY TIME YOU LOGIN IT WILL START BUT TAKE NOTE THE TIMER WILL RESTART ON LOGIN!

The ping localhost -n 604800 >nul Will Wait Till a week in seconds which a week in seconds is 604800

Dont Forget to Change C:\YourPathHere\YourExcellWork.xls To Your Actual Path

There You GO I Found This Out MySelf
3888.

Solve : batch file - copy file from one path to another with a variable folder name?

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got a PROBLEM in copying a file from one path to another path with a 'VARIABLE folder name' in the path

The following code WORKS fine if the folder name doesnot have a space in it.(hear Folder1 is the variable folder name)

CODE:

@echo off&setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

SET inpu="Folder1"
::SET /p fil=enter file name:


for /F "delims=" %%x in ('dir "C:\Users\kumark3\Desktop\"%inpu% /ad /b') do (
set /a userslen+=1
set "usersarray!userslen!=C:\Users\kumark3\Desktop\%inpu%\%%x"
)


for /l %%x in (1,1,%userslen%) do (

xcopy "!usersarray%%x!\geth\gr.txt" "C:\Users\kumark3\Desktop\Folder2" /c /h /r /y /i

)

But if the folder name has a space, the code is not working for eg if the 2nd line in the code is like

SET inpu="Folder 1"

Please give me a solution for this problemPlease Tell ME Are you Trying To Auto Increment The Folder On Copy?

And dont add @echo off&setlocal enabledelayedexpansion USE @echo off ONLY!!

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Solve : Sending link from file?

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I am using windows 7 and incredimail, in the past with XP I was always ABLE to send pages, or links from FILE, with windows 7 nothing happens when I click on send, anybody here that can HELP a new member fix this problem?What is the file extension That You Are Trying To Send?

.ZIP .LNK .BAT .EXE .DLL?The extension doesn't matter...it SOUNDS like he hasn't properly setup his e-mail client on the new OS...
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Solve : Drivers for HP 2000 - 2d09WM?

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Where can I get WINDOWS 7 DRIVERS for HP 2000- 2d09WM ? From here::

Clik Support...

3891.

Solve : Printer sharing?

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I have a HP desktop on windows XP (not wireless) connected to Printer HP2600 works fine printing.

I also Have a Dell vostro Vista 1700 wireless connected thru hub/hp to printer

It was working ok and stopped unsure about sharing options/namesNot sure.
I think the HP printer has to be eitherr USB or wireless, but not both.
Run the install CD again and either repair of replace the installation. Do it on both machines.


Quote from: Russell Mortimer on February 08, 2014, 02:56:30 AM

... connected thru hub/hp to printer
Can you clarify your wireless configuration? Exactly what devices are involved and how are they connected?Thanks for reply:

As said HP Desktop (not wireless) connected direct to hub/router and direct to hp printer (not wireless)

Laptop Dell Vostro (Vista) wirelessly connected to hub and desktop(Prints via Desktop)
I'll just state my computer and printer setup; I have the impression you COULD do the same. I have 2 tower systems connected to my combo modem/router by cable and a laptop which connects wirelessly to the router. And, I have my printer connected to the router via cable. This allows any of the computers to use the printer WITHOUT any other computer needing to be running, as would be the case if the printer were connected to one of the computers and then shared with other computer. I was still unclear on his setup after you asked for clarification Soybean...so it's not just you.The only difference from your statement is my printer is connected directly to desktopQuote from: Russell Mortimer on February 11, 2014, 12:17:07 AM
The only difference from your statement is my printer is connected directly to desktop
OK, so why not change that and CONNECT your printer to your router? Not wanting tyo ADD con fusion, but here is one method that works if both computer are running. This works with a very old printer with not network abilities at all, and old parallel port HP 810.
Printer is hooked to desktop via the PP cable.
Deathtrap is tied to router via cable.
Laptop is on network using wireless to the router.
Laptop prints on the shaded printer of the Desktop.
This works so good, I will not o change anything. I just have top have TWO computers running if I wan t to print from the laptop.

Perhaps the OP has a newer printer that maybe allows both USB and wireless.

But I double it works that way. I think USB and Wireless are mutually exclusive on HP printers. See link below.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/wireless-printing-center/reconfiguring-system-help2.html





Thanks everyone for help will give options a try

Russ
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Solve : Windows Vista not loading any further than start up options?

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Hi all,

I currently have a Sony Laptop (VGN-NS10E) and when it turn it on, it goes as far as the start up options where I can select normal, safe mode or safe mode with command prompt. No matter which option I select, I get the windows logo with the waiting bar (as normal) then after around a minute, it then just stops and I am displayed with a black screen with a curser! I get nothing further. In the past, I have had to perform computer restore using the command promt option due to viruses, however even using command prompt it doesn't fully load to the bit where I can type.

Any ideas on how I can fix this?

I have tried researching, and the mention of a restore disk is said, however stupidly I have not created one of these!

I would rather not WIPE the whole thing if I can HELP it, as I have documents ETC on my computer which are not yet backed up onto my USB stick,

Any help appreciated

THANK you The FACT that you have had viruses and now cannot boot would lead me to recommend you do what you said you don't want to do. Format, delete the existing partition(s) and start from scratch.

3893.

Solve : Can't reinstall Windows Media Player on Vista!?

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I uninstalled it to DOWNLOAD VLC Media Player. VLC wouldn't play my DVD, so I uninstalled it, and tried to reinstall WMP. When I do, it tells me that a recent version is already installed. I noticed that the WMP folder is still in my PROGRAM files. It won't delete. Any HELP would be appreciated. All I want to do is reinstall WMP.There is a WMP repair tool at the MS site...
I don't believe a re-install is neccessaryyou can use this procedure to uninstall the core of Windows Media Player.

Click Start, click Run, type %windir%\$ntUninstallwmp11$\spuninst\spuninst.exe, and then click OK.
Click Next, and then click Finish.

Or

go to Computer RIGHT click on C: /properties. Select Disk Cleanup and then click More Options. Select Windows COMPONENTS and find Media Player in the list. Remove the check from the checkbox and than click OK.
To re install do the steps again, this time check the Media Player box and it will be re installed. it will probably request the Windows CD to complete.Thanks for the reply. I fixed the issue.

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Solve : BSOD locale ID 1033?

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I've had this a few times within a twenty minute period. Unsure of what it could be. Doing some quick research I've found it might be hardware related (GPU, CPU, etc.). Here is the info after restart:

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name:BlueScreen
OS Version:6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID:1033

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode:da
BCP1:0000000000000504
BCP2:FFFFF6FC40068490
BCP3:0000000000000020
BCP4:000000000000D092
OS Version:6_1_7601
Service Pack:1_0
Product:256_1

Any assistance is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

EDIT

Forgot to list my specifications.

Rosewill 750w PSU
ASUS Sabertooth 990FX motherboard
AMD Phenom II x4 955
ASUS Radeon HD 7970
8GB Corsair DDR3 1600 (dual channel)
Lite-On DVD-RW
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB SSD (PRIMARY hard disk)
MAXTOR 500GB HDD
Seagate external 1.5TB USB HDD
Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double click on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, GO to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next replyThanks for the quick reply. Here is what came up. I guess it was two different BSODS.

==================================================
Dump File : 011214-7035-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/12/2014 12:55:33 AM
Bug Check STRING : SYSTEM_PTE_MISUSE
Bug Check Code : 0x000000da
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000504
Parameter 2 : fffff6fc`40068490
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000020
Parameter 4 : 00000000`0000d092
Caused By Driver : fltmgr.sys
Caused By Address : fltmgr.sys+4785
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75bc0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\011214-7035-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 275,760
Dump File Time : 1/12/2014 12:56:08 AM
==================================================

==================================================
Dump File : 011214-7846-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/12/2014 12:49:37 AM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
Bug Check Code : 0x0000003b
Parameter 1 : 00000000`c0000005
Parameter 2 : fffff960`001893dc
Parameter 3 : fffff880`0c743140
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : atikmdag.sys
Caused By Address : atikmdag.sys+2794e
File Description :
Product Name :
Company :
File Version :
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75bc0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\011214-7846-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 275,760
Dump File Time : 1/12/2014 12:50:15 AM
==================================================

I've honestly never seen the first bsod before. The second one is related to your ati driver. Did you recently update the driver for your video card?I did update the driver last night to the latest one, I just don't remember if it was before or after that BSOD. Might have been after. Thanks for your replies, Allan.Revert back to the original driver...
Newer drivers are not always better drivers...As patio suggests, you should only update drivers if there is a specific need or reason to do so. Please roll back the driver to the previous version and let's see what happens.Alright, will do. Finishing up at work, and I'll post back.Alright, GPU driver rolled back, seems stable now I suppose. However, upon shutdown, I got this BSOD:

==================================================
Dump File : 011214-17300-01.dmp
Crash Time : 1/12/2014 6:15:47 PM
Bug Check String : SYSTEM_PTE_MISUSE
Bug Check Code : 0x000000da
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000504
Parameter 2 : fffff6fc`4006bc88
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000020
Parameter 4 : 00000000`0000d791
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75bc0
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.18247 (win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+75bc0
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : C:\Windows\Minidump\011214-17300-01.dmp
Processors Count : 4
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 275,760
Dump File Time : 1/12/2014 6:16:37 PM
==================================================

Also did a memory test with no faults.Do you have SoundMax audio drivers installed ? ?
If so do the same as above...I do not have SoundMax drivers, just Realtek HD Audio. Should I still do the same?That is a very rare error and is usually caused by a bad or conflicting driver. If you updated any other drivers recently, roll them back as well. Alternatively, you can use system restore to go back to a date before you updated the drivers.So on a whim, I decided to pull out one of my RAM sticks. No crashes/BSODs. I haven't gotten intense with usage yet, but I was able to play a couple games for about a half hour each without problems. I'll post back if anything happens. Thanks for the help, guys!

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Solve : I have Acer Aspire E2200 am unable to access net?

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I have Acer Aspire E2200 am unable to access net. Cable tech said MACHINE was KAPUT so being hard head I bought cheap Trendnet Pci adapter.
now it acesses the net but only in Safe Mode when in normal operation the diag disc
says there is no network card on machine!!!
Please Help
Dave B If it WORKS in safemode and not normal mode it sounds to me like the proper DRIVERS were not installed...

Not sure why you would put much credence in a cable installer's opinion though...

3896.

Solve : page build up?

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Morning I am having a problem with pages building up .ILL 'explain I have been going through my documents folder, and I have been deleting things I don't' want, I just right click and then delete. I did this for a lot of pages ,when I CAME to sign off I red CROSS it (top right).
there must have been 20/25 pages. Then I tried TASK manager and it was the same. I noticed my computer was RUNNING slow.
this has never happened before ,have I got a problem.

3897.

Solve : Help with my laptop!?

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Alright guys I need your expertise with my computer, so as it stands I cannot get past my computers startup repair. I have an acer aspire 5551-2298 laptop with windows 7. Now startup repair isn't new to me I have been battling with it for a while but unfortunately using my quick methods (LAST KNOWN GOOD configuration, system restore, safe mode) all aren't WORKING. I have my acer recovery DISCS but I would rather not loose everything on my computer( if it comes down too it I don't mind). If any of you have any idea what to do please just help me out

3898.

Solve : Windows explorer APPCRASH (Windows 7)?

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Hi.

I've already searched for tutorials but no ONE works.

I've tried by cmd > sfc/scannow, it scanned and found no error. I've found ANOTHER tutorial but it uses regedit, which I'm actually not able to access (it just flashes on screen and stops running, same is happening with CCleaner and probably other apps).

I'm not able to access Control PANEL and other Windows Explorer related directories, such as screen and resolution options in desktop. Further, the domestic network (created by the W7) that connects my two PCs via wifi is not working anymore, and the other PC has the same issues and appcrash. Down goes the report of the appcrash (sorry for it is in portuguese, but I not able to change the SYSTEM's language, haha).

Assinatura do problema:

Nome do Evento de Problema: APPCRASH
Nome do Aplicativo: explorer.exe
Versão do Aplicativo: 6.1.7601.17567
Carimbo de Data/Hora do Aplicativo: 4d672ee4
Nome do Módulo de Falhas: SHELL32.dll
Versão do Módulo de Falhas: 6.1.7601.18222
Carimbo de Data/Hora do Módulo de Falhas: 51f1ddfa
Código de Exceção: c0000005
Deslocamento de Exceção: 00000000000eef90
Versão do sistema operacional: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
Identificação da Localidade: 1046
Informações Adicionais 1: b329
Informações Adicionais 2: b329786a014e30409a5782e1284ea6b5
Informações Adicionais 3: e2a1
Informações Adicionais 4: e2a143391286af052203c54db9c5f0ab

3899.

Solve : can not be downloaded?

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I was trying to clean up my laptop and I must have DELETED something. now everytime I try to download anything at all like a new program, open an ATTACHMENT in an email, updates for windows, anything at all, after it starts to download, it stops and says "could not be downloaded". every single time I try to download anything. I have searched everywhere and all I can find is people saying "change your security settings" and stuff like that. I know thats not the problem because I have checked all that. I have TRIED to do a system restore, and it must not be able to go back to a date far enough back because it does nothing at all. I bought my laptop at best buy in like 2008 or so and it didnt COME with a windows disk so I cannot even format the dam thing or whatever thats called.
PLEASE if anyone can help me, I would really really apriciate that.
Thanks so muchQuote from: cambrady2112 on February 09, 2014, 12:50:20 PM

I was trying to clean up my laptop
How did you try to "clean up" your laptop? EXACTLY what did you do?
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Solve : Where are my print directions??

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Hi -
In the PAST I have USED a page that POPS up when I click on print. This page lets you change margins and how many PAGES to print and other things. Now I can not find it. I have pages in my "documents" which I want to print. I hope I have made it clear what I want. I have Windows 7 and IE 11. I THOUGHT I had IE 9. Some way it got changed to IE 11. Any help is appreciated. Bob I found what I was looking for. There is a difference between IE 9 and IE 11. I don't know how I got changed but I wish I had IE 9 back. Sorry to bother but I just did not look long enough. Bob