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Solve : problem with Partion Magic? |
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Answer» Hi; |
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Solve : My computer screen blinks.......? |
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Answer» Media Center EditionIs it still under warranty? Its not a Driver issue if it happens in safe mode as well. It sounds like a connector has COME loose. Probably need SOMEONE to open it up and check all the connectors.Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html Is it still under warranty? Its not a Driver issue if it happens in safe mode as well. It sounds like a connector has come loose. Probably need someone to open it up and check all the connectors. This is not neccessarily true if it is a cold boot....the monitor MAY not warm up enough to catch the post screen.... He would need to leave the machine / monitor on for a few minutes and then do a re-boot to test this. Good point though.Quote from: Broni on August 25, 2008, 07:08:40 PM Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html[/b] I will try that. Thanks! |
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Solve : Hard Drive Reformatted? |
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Answer» I RUN Microsoft WINDOWS XP the hard drive was reformatted, but I realized that I had some very important files on that computer. A friend TOLD me that if NOTHING had been written over since formatting it was possible to still RETRIEVE info or files from preformat. Is this the case and how would I do it?look at this http://www.recuva.com/ |
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Solve : Email compose bar? |
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Answer» In the email compose bar, I don't have the Bold, Underline, COLOR, ect. How do I get the bar back?Don't know what program you are talking about but View /TOOLBARS would be my best guess... |
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Solve : windows xp failing to start? |
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Answer» im pretty sure that i have to erase my hard drive and re load everything on it but thought i would check to see if there is any possibe way to save everything and not do that. that will work even though i can not access anything on my computer? Quote from: patio on January 06, 2009, 07:51:23 PM ok...final question....when COPYING everything to the other drive will it copy any virus thats on my computer with it?Yes. Scan any files prior to copying/moving them...ok...but say there is a virus with one of the files will it corrupt the hard drive i move it all to? Quote from: patio on January 06, 2009, 09:02:27 PM Yes. |
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Solve : File opened directly from Internet Explorer is now gone? |
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Answer» A few days ago my wife needed me to email a word document file to her. She's not particularly computer savvy, and she opened the file directly from Internet Explorer rather than saving it to her hard drive (i.e. when asked "Do you want to open or save this file?" she clicked on "open"). She spent hours working on the document and "saved" it multiple times along the way, but she never did a "save as". Today when she went to work on it again, she couldn't find it.
No need to explain the basic semantics of the asterisk wildcard. (and don't delve into uses of the question mark wildcard either ) I believe the only difference between what the DOS search finds and the XP search finds is that the DOS search will search %SYSTEMROOT% whereas the Windows Search will not search system folders. however, the dir command you've provided will not search hidden folders, and would not find hidden files, either. you would need to specify the /a switch to do so. Code: [Select]dir *.doc /s /a /w /w of course isn't necessary but makes the results easier to view if there is more then a pageful of files. of course one could optionally employ the /p switch or pipe the result to more. Code: [Select]dir *.doc /s /a /w /p or Code: [Select]dir *.doc /s /a /w | more problem being I don't believe the person having difficulty locating the files has any experience using the DOS prompt and likely would prefer a GUI based solution.BC wrote: "No need to explain the basic semantics of the asterisk wildcard. (and don't delve into uses of the question mark wildcard either )" The suggestion was not for you but for the person who lost the file. I'm sorry you don't use DOS. You might have found the file. I tried to understand your explanation of the lost file. I have no idea what you are talking about. If I don't know what you talking about, how will a new user follow your discussion. I have 40 years of experience. Good luck with the people you offer help. Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 06, 2009, 03:07:39 PM problem being I don't believe the person having difficulty locating the files has any experience using the DOS prompt and likely would prefer a GUI based solution. Since the lost document was already reconstituted, I was merely theorizing on the way IE might have downloaded the file. It Opens a file for output to write it. THis file is located in the temp directory specified by %TEMP% but it uses the DELETE_ON_CLOSE flag. then it launches word. which opens the file as well IE closes the file. in word, it is modified, Saves are performed, but no save as, so it's the same file. the file is closed. which results in it's deletion. this would explain the dissapearance of the file from the Most recently used list, since I believe the office programs check wether a file exists before adding a menu ITEM for it. Additionally, regardless of the search method used, a deleted file in not going to be found, except by using a recovery tool. Quote If I don't know what you talking about, how will a new user follow your discussion. I have 40 years of experience. And this was BC's point on sending someone to the command prompt for help as well... Let's face it there is no one way in a Forum atmosphere to determine the user's skill level or what they understand about their issue...they just want a resolution. I know personally people who although they have had a PC for 8 plus years wouldn't know what to do with the command prompt and most likely would panic with the results and quit. That being said let's remember we are here to help...and bickering about different ways to achieve the results not only doesn't help the OP but shines a bad light on the process itself. Quote from: patio on January 06, 2009, 05:23:28 PM That being said let's remember we are here to help...and bickering about different ways to achieve the results not only doesn't help the OP but shines a bad light on the process itself. That is a good point, and in light of it I apologize to you, Billrich, for my criticisms. |
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Solve : Why Windows XP will go on and on. Believe it or maybe!? |
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Answer» I did read, and what you posted is irrelevant at the current point of the argument, you just don't seem to want to let the argument die.Quote from: Dead_Reckon on January 05, 2009, 06:21:23 PM I ask about a W7 demo, and somehow you throw another operating system (vista), which is potentially entirely different from W7 in my face because I've made it infinitely clear I hate Vista? At least it still has to do with windows, instead of going into a completely off-topic rant about end-users, idiots, people, drones, and even more unrelated stuff. W7 still uses the "tupperware" look, as you describe it. ... actually, come to think of it, that's all I know about Windows 7. Quote from: patio on January 05, 2009, 06:29:29 PM no longer be reasoned with ... You say that as if it was possible before... Actually, come to think of it: Quote from: Dead_Reckon on January 04, 2009, 11:17:05 PM No, I might later on. Doubt it because I don't feel like dual booting and potentially screwing up the systems I got. Maybe you could give me a link to a minimum specs page? If it will run on a Pentium III coppermine 933MHz/133MHz FSB/256KB L2, 512MB PC133 SDRAM, 10GB IDE ATA66 hard drive, and a 32X CD-ROM, then I should be able to run it on a system I got. Oh, GPU is a 64MB 32 bit MX100, that or its a 32MB card, if it is I don't know about the bittage, its AGP 2/4x. If that was the machine you put Vista on, it's no surprise you found the experience less then pleasant. Installing Windows 7 would result in a Less then pleasant experience as well. Quote from: Dead_Reckon on January 04, 2009, 07:07:57 PM Again, my point was only partially understood, the point is, in a few sentences, this; Simply put, the human race in its entirety has been solving and creating problems due to its ability to choose, as I said. Choose to act, or don't, its free will in the end, which brings us back to the root. I choose, to resist and utterly disgrace vista in every way because I despise its very being. Isn't this what humans do to things they despise though? Make them out to something there not? So... you're saying that your making Vista out to be bad, and it's not. now i'm thoroughly confused re: your stance on Vista. It's also hard to "get the point" when it changes with each succeeding post. First it's about people being drones, and doing the same thing over and over. then it was about how the universe was going to die eventually anyway so nothing matters... then it was about how people having the ability to choose causes all the problems. and lastly: Quote I know that when I grow old, they'll just call me a senile old man, with the same reason that they call me a ignorant kid now.I don't think you have to worry about growing old. Pessim... I mean, realists die young. well, not young young, but not old. usually from Manic Depression. Alright, that actually managed to make me laugh. As for the system I had vista on, it was my notebook. Refer to the Specs bubble to the left. It wasn't just Vista I had issues with though, I'll be clear on that. Lemme make a list of things I hate about Vista: First and foremost, as a gamer, I hate DX10. In 2007, when I used it, with my compatible 8600M GT in my notebook, it caused HORRIBLE graphical glitches. There is no way to run anything but DX10 in vista Secondly, I listen to music when I'm not gaming, I prefer to use windows media player 10. Come to find out, it isn't compatible with vista, only windows media player 11, which, I am not alone on hating. Thirdly, my notebook ran vista as slowly as the 333MHz K6 AMD I have would run XP. As in, roughly 60-70% of the laptops RAM was eaten while idling, everything ran hot due to the load, the CPU would randomly spike to maximum load, and usually idle at around 30%. That's with vista dummed down too. Maybe they fixed it in the TWO years since I used it, but I ain't using it again! No way, no how! Finally, the overall performance of my laptop while running vista was simply horrible. I couldn't run counter-strike: SOURCE on medium settings in vista with the latest or older drivers 'cause of DX10. Couldn't run Half-Life 2 any better either. I can run both CSS and Half-Life 2 maxed running windows XP pro SP2 with DX9, no hardware changes, just the OS. For me, Vista is absolutely a waste of time, resources, and a strain on my sanity. This argument is becoming a strain on my sanity as well... Anyway, my laptop did get a pretty high vista score too. I'll see if I can dig it up, if I can, I'll link it to this convo. I SCREEN shotted it before I killed vista. EDIT: Found the WEI score, this was before I turned of Aero to try to make things a bit more manageable. Quote roughly 60-70% of the laptops RAM was eaten while idlingwell, Calum has explained that already, that's smartfetch at work. Besides, I never... Oh, I did... say I liked Vista. I do... but I still use XP more. I've said it before I believe, but I ran XP on my K6-2 350Mhz for almost 5 years with few problems. didn't seem much slower then 98SE in most respects. Quote Windows Media Player*Shudder* I used to use WMP myself. Then one night I was sleepy, so I just shut off the speakers (leaving the computer playing music). In the morning, I returned, to find that RAMpage was indicating 12MB free out of my 1GB. All of it was occupied by WMP. so I switched to WinAMP, even though of had sworn not to... oh well. things change. I also swore not to use XP. Quote from: jams002 on January 05, 2009, 10:34:21 PM maybe time will come windows will be gone In contrast to the tomes that have been posted, we have something that isn't even a properly constructed sentence. Although I agree with the sentiment, since nothing lasts forever. Companies rise and falter. It's just a matter of time. Who knows, maybe Twinings will take over microsoft operations. Tech: Oh, you need the Earl Grey Edition of Windows for that. Customer: But I have Sencha Fuji... Can I upgrade? Tech: Oh, sorry, that's from our green line of Windows. You need to let it ferment first, then you'll be able to upgrade. Customer:Can I use my sons copy of Windows Scottish Breakfast Edition? tech: Sure... the EULA let's you copy it as much as you want, so long as you yell at the top of your lungs every 12 hours "I LOVE THE MALTY TASTE" and wear a kilt. Customer: I think I will be cancelling... Quote from: Dead_Reckon on January 04, 2009, 11:17:05 PM No, I might later on. Doubt it because I don't feel like dual booting and potentially screwing up the systems I got. Maybe you could give me a link to a minimum specs page? If it will run on a Pentium III coppermine 933MHz/133MHz FSB/256KB L2, 512MB PC133 SDRAM, 10GB IDE ATA66 hard drive, and a 32X CD-ROM, then I should be able to run it on a system I got. Oh, GPU is a 64MB 32 bit MX100, that or its a 32MB card, if it is I don't know about the bittage, its AGP 2/4x. Rumor has it that it is actually more robust than Vista (surprise! That usually doesn't happen with Windows--its successor being more robust than its predecessor). I guess the best way to put it is that Windows 7 can actually run on a machine with 1 GB of RAM, whereas Vista struggles on such machines. I'm not sure about 512 MB, though...that might be pushing it. If Microsoft wants Windows 7 to replace XP on Asus EeePCs, then it needs to...Yeah, I've heard rumors that there going to use Windows 7 as a mobile platform aswell, though I don't know if there anything more than just rumors. If that is the case, then it will definitely use less RAM than XP. In which case, I can deal with the Windows Theme By Tupperware if it comes to it. So long as there's a true classic look to windows SOMEWHERE. By classic look, I mean, things like the control panel, how XP has it as classic, not how vista has it. Come to think of it, I don't even recall Vista having a "Classic" control panel view option, just the "Uber n00b" interface. I'm old fashioned about a lot of things, I prefer clunky CRT monitors over LCD's, I prefer old tube based audio equipment over digital stuff, unless the digital stuff is some of the good equipment from the 70's. I also prefer old automobiles, for the main reason that I know I can work on them. That, and there cheap to repair. How many people here can get there starter rebuilt for $80 without pulling half there car apart to get to it? My father and I had to pull the starter off of his '86 oldsmobile custom cruiser 'cause it was used when we threw it on there about a year before. Had to pull it off in February of 07, and it was like, 20F outside. So there we were, legs sticking out from under the front end of the wagon laying on the cold gravel driveway. I was holding the starter with my arms stretched above my head while my father tried to thread one of two bolts that hold it to the block of the 307. I was about to drop the 30LB starter, felt more like 90LB's holding it in that position, closer to over a hundred once my arms started to cramp due to the cold and awkward position. Mind you, we had to do this in reverse to get the starter off in the first place. Its not that hard to remove if you have access to a lift, but the only thing we have is a bunch of jack stands that are older than me. Anyway, getting the alternator rebuilt was much easier.. It had the decency to die in the summer, and its practically one of the easiest belt driven devices on that engine to remove, not to put back on though.. If the belt tension is wrong you'll eat or break the belt.... Anyway, theirs a reason I'm going into computers over automobiles, for one, I don't have or want a degree in "Automotive Science". For two, I can't work on most any vehicle past 1992-'94 depending on the make/model and how much crap they loaded onto it. That, and, working on computers usually allows me to sit around most of my SHIFT. 'Less it gets busy and I become the hardware gopher, that isn't to bad unless they want me to move some CRT monitor or desktop that was made at some point before time as we know it existed.lol, every sunday I get to put a truck delivery away for our Freezer. (-21 Celsius). around 150 boxes, weighing about 60 pounds each. Not too heavy, really, but there's 150 of them. Usually in there for an hour. Jesus that's a lot of food... Walk-In Freezers are great in the summer though. The one at the Kroger I use to work at had a old AOpen system monitoring and controlling it, it was running windows 2000 I think. Everywhere we go, windows plagues us. I bet if they computerized the traffic lights around here they'd use windows. Which, brings an interesting question to mind; What happens if the traffic grid computer BLUESCREENS? Do all the lights go green? or red? Yellow maybe? Or do they stop working entirely. I'd rather not find out as long as I'm part of the traffic it affects, would be fun to watch though Quote from: Dead_Reckon on January 06, 2009, 02:45:51 PM Jesus that's a lot of food... Walk-In Freezers are great in the summer though. The one at the Kroger I use to work at had a old AOpen system monitoring and controlling it, it was running windows 2000 I think. Everywhere we go, windows plagues us. I bet if they computerized the traffic lights around here they'd use windows. Which, brings an interesting question to mind; What happens if the traffic grid computer bluescreens? Do all the lights go green? or red? Yellow maybe? Or do they stop working entirely. I'd rather not find out as long as I'm part of the traffic it affects, would be fun to watch though I'm pretty sure the traffic light computers aren't programmable- their behaviour is probably directly in the circuits and ROM chips. People seem to completely forget the 4-way stop rule at traffic light intersections when the power goes out or they malfunction. Many Eee PCs have XP. Cute new tiny PCs between a notebook and a palmtop sell for $200. The Eee PC comes either with either Linux or Windows XP. Not a hint of Vista. This will keep XP going. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is going to retire. Search for Bill Gates Video. I thought Gates resigned his Post ages ago.I was one year ago to day that Bill made this funny video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEWMC4usElMQuote from: Dead_Reckon on January 06, 2009, 10:57:26 AM Come to think of it, I don't even recall Vista having a "Classic" control panel view option, just the "Uber n00b" interface. Vista has a Classic Control Panel and a Classic Start Menu. In fact, I'd say the only parts of Vista that can't be reverted to "Classic" are: - the logon screen - the boot-up splash screen - the Desktop icons - the location of profile-specific folders (C:\Users instead of C:\Documents and Settings, for example). Also, some Windows 7 news: http://arstechnica.com/journals/microsoft.ars/2009/01/02/windows-7-build-7000-outperforms-vista-and-xp http://arstechnica.com/journals/microsoft.ars/2009/01/06/buy-a-vista-pc-as-of-july-1-upgrade-to-windows-7-for-free |
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Solve : Computer won't start up after power up pls help? |
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Answer» Loose CABLE maybe? |
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Solve : need help with an error (session3 initialization)? |
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Answer» right after the windows loading screen (and before the welcome screen) i get the blue screen saying 0x0000006F: SESSION3_INITIALIZATION_FAILED Any NEW drivers tried recently ? ? If so REVERT back to the originals... If you can BOOT the machine go to Start/Run and type in SFC /scannow...have your XP CD handy. Re-boot when finished. |
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Solve : Unable to boot, access denied to account files? |
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Answer» I have seen many threads similar to my issue but all have been ABLE to rectify but myself within XP. Boot sector DIED and had the XP CD rebuild it. VERIFIED the boot.ini file but still no good. Can not boot in Safe Mode. Recovery Console does not recognize my Admin password used for my Admin account. I tried a non-destructive reinstall with no joy. I also tried varies data recovery tools on bootable CD's but none can get in "Documents and Settings" becuase access is denied. Long story short....tryied everything. I can slave my drive to a good PC and view the files in Explorer but "access is denied" to all of my files within "Documents and Settings". How can I get to my protected files without loggin into the drive, which is unbootable. I'm UNABLE to change the Simple File Sharing on this drive because I can not log into the NTFS file system as administrator or in safe mode, only view the files as specified above. Ideas?Try This.Boogots - Welcome to the CH forums. On many XP installations you can't start the Recovery Console because it won't recognize your password. This registry edit causes the Recovery Console not to ask for a password. This works for both XP HOME and XP Professional. Good luck |
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Solve : ***** STOP: 0x00000024 (0x00190203, 0x82389080, 0xc0000102, 0x00000000)? |
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Answer» Hello all, I'm having a bit of trouble with my computer. Last night I accidentally pulled the plug out of the wall while the computer was STILL on. This MORNING when I turn the computer on I get a black screen with a list of options from 'safe mode' to 'start WINDOWS normally'. No matter which option I choose, I get a blue screen saying '*** STOP: 0x00000024 (0x00190203, 0x82389080, 0xc0000102, 0x00000000)'. |
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Solve : DNS Flush? |
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Answer» OK, so whenever I try to upload something on PHOTOBUCKET, I get this error message: Try to run the Command Prompt with elevated privileges before running the "route" command. Simply right-click the "Command Prompt" and choose to "Run as Administrator". That will initiate the UAC prompt for elevated privileges. If you are a member of the local administrator-group you should simply have to select continue, otherwise you need to enter the administrative password. Kudos MSDN. You may also want to run ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew. |
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Solve : Wordpad help? |
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Answer» I am running Win XP Pro and I use the Built In Wordpad to do and edit text. |
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Solve : Finding large file? |
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Answer» Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 26, 2008, 05:36:42 AM "Google." ABSOLUTELY LOVE it!! FB |
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Solve : Windows XP Home Updates.? |
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Answer» Win XP Home SP.2 - Genuine copy. You have not yet installed updates from this website or by turning on automatic updating on your computer. To select and install updates now, GO to our Home Page."I do have Auto Updates turned on and it SEEMED to be working as the yellow shield appears in the taskbar. When I shutdown there seems to be always one update installed. I went to the Home Page and selected Express to get high priority updates. A windows opened with what looks like a PROGRESS bar and "Checking for the latest updates for your computer" Another window opened with "Software upgrade for some windows components required" Clicked on "Download and Install now" A third window showed "Updates are being installed now" then "The following updates were not installed Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)" My XP has been subjected to the WGA already. Meantime the yellow shield shows in the taskbar "Updates are ready for your computer" Clicked on it - "The updates are being installed, you can continue....etc." Another window showed "Some updates could not be installed. Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1". These sequence repeats. Are these known problems with updates and is there a fix please? please read this..... Re-register the Windows Update DLL with the commands below Click Start, click Run, type CMD, and then click OK. Type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command. regsvr32 wuapi.dll regsvr32 wuaueng.dll regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll regsvr32 wucltui.dll regsvr32 wups.dll regsvr32 wups2.dll regsvr32 wuweb.dll Attempt to run Windows Update Also try the Windows Installer link for Non-Vista machines from Microsoft. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315346 8bamboos resolution should work for you. I received that exact error and after reading on Microsoft's troubleshooting section to do this exact same thing I was finally able to download & install Windows updates. Nice work 8bamboos! you are welcome..... Excellent work 8bamboos, updates are accessible and auto updating is working again. Just gotta find out why the problem raised its ugly head. Many thanks V..Thank you soooooo much!!! That worked like magic. 8bamboos your a genious. My PC was able to download and install 89 of 90 updates (WU has not worked since I re-installed XP SP2 from disc weeks ago). Only Microsoft .NET framework failed to install. Do I need this and if so how do I get it and how do I know what version I need? Also, I was advised by a friend not to download & install SP3 yet. He said to give it some time to let Microsoft work out any problems with it. Is this right or should I get SP3 also? Thanks again, MikeQuote from: 8bamboos on July 11, 2008, 08:29:50 AM please read this..... Will this work if you don't have a genuine version of windows xp? Most LIKELY not. |
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Solve : XP Desktop opens W/pointer but cannot open any files? |
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Answer» I have a Dell XP SP2 comp about 1.5 years old. When I start the Comp it opens up the full desktop with the ARROW. I can move the arrow all around the desktop but when I LEFT click the progarams or files they will not open. The Start button on the bottom also does not open. The Microsoft Flag Flag on the bottom left of the keyboard also does not open anything. |
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Solve : Please help me out....? |
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Answer» I have a question. Is there anything I can buy or you can TELL me to do to moniter what is being LOOKED at on my computer EVEN if it gets deleted...i believe my fiance is cheating on me...i know he has deleted stuff from the history and cookies for i have caught him being secretive before but I do not have any real proof and was wondering if there is ANYTHING i can do to find out whats being looked at...email accounts, etc...please HELP me...i dont want to get married if this is happening to me...please...any helpful answers WOULD be awesome...If you don't trust him at this point don't marry him.... |
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Solve : HELP! I have Win ME & trying 2 update my Adobe Reader & wont accept WinME? |
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Answer» I BOUGHT an ebook & didnt know it needed to be read on Adobe Reader but Adobe wont let me with Windows ME & I dont know how or what to do and i NEED to read this book. Its a PDF? not sure what that is or if it will help one of you computer-smart ppl help me but PLEASE help me! email or REPLY ASAP PLEASE! You can try installing an older version of Adobe Reader... |
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Solve : Adding Programs short Cuts to the mouse right click? |
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Answer» How to ADDING extra PROGRAMS short Cuts to the right BOTTON click on the mouse DROP down lists |
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Solve : Green screen up date? |
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Answer» I posted a week or so ago about the green screen problem. Well it has healed it self for now. On New Years DAY when I turned on the computer I was on another forum trying to read something. The VIRUS scan (PC Cillen14) was running and the screen kept jumping and bringing me to the top of the PAGE. I SOON realized the screen was much sharper and clearer. I opened some pictures and checked them and they are clear and OK. So I am really happy for now and hope it does not COME back ever again . Wishful thinking on my part . I am sure it real rear its ugly head again some time. |
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Solve : Display Frame Narrowed? |
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Solve : System32 drivers - failure to boot.? |
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Answer» Hello All. |
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Solve : about 64-bit operating system? |
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Answer» my laptop having a configuration intel 965 chipset family, 2GB ram,160 GB hdd, intel core2duo,1.83 GHZ , |
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Solve : What is Drives Letters Limit?? |
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Answer» If we make MANY partitions and they reach to Z: |
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Solve : How to enable regedit?? |
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Answer» 01. How can I edit Windows Registry without USING Windows? 02. How can I RESTORE ORIGINAL state my Windows XP registry?I have to ask....why do you WANT to do this? |
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Solve : change from linux to windows xp helP? |
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Answer» can some1 help me av got a MINI laptop with no cd ROM drive or floppy. and its running on linux and a want to change the OS to windows XP. could some tell me how to do it USING usb please cheers shaunIs this an EEEpc ? ?dont know what u mean buddy. could u help me through it please if posslible Sure. What kind of machine is this with as much info as you can provide including system SPECS ? ? |
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Solve : What is "Files Replacing Policy"?? |
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Answer» I am editing Sysdm.cpl file in system32 folder. But when I edit this file correctly. After Reboot Windows XP it will come back its original state. But If I use software to change my startup LOGO it will NEVER change in future. Why??? How can I permanently make changes manually, not using software?System files aren't meant to be edited and doing so can render a machine un-bootable... |
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Solve : can't login..black Windows screen? |
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Answer» I completely lack computer skills! |
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Solve : "other" shortcuts In "my computer" problem? |
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Answer» here's my problem it's just an image thank you all in advancemore details?Printer ? ? USB card READER ? ? Camera ? ? If so uninstall these devices and re-install them as it's probably just a corrupt driver...Quote from: patio on January 18, 2009, 07:07:05 AM Printer ? ? Actually, it's just the win live 8.5 sharing folders ..and i updated to win live 2009 and this is what i ended up with ...i think the trick is to know which part of the registry holds the "other" section of "my computer" it's a was a pure uninstall for 8.5 then installed 2009 Quote from: amz_raptor on January 18, 2009, 07:30:33 AM i think the trick is to know which part of the registry holds the "other" section of "my computer" it's a was a pure uninstall for 8.5 then installed 2009 Actually... no... You would have to find out which IShellFolder Implementation is adding that object to the shell namespace, retrieve the CLSID of that object, do a reverse lookup in the registry for the InprocServer32 that instantiates it, and then all you've done is determined what is creating it. It does sound LIKE a missing DLL still listed as a Component Category for Shell Extensions... Alright... It is a shell extension that Windows Live Installs. Try this- you'll need to locate the extensions file. On my computer it is: "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\fsshext.8.1.0178.00.dll" (I'm using Messenger 8.1). the "fsshext" part will likely be the same on your version; if there is more then one, you should probably try this with all of them... once you've found this file- you need to unregister it: create a new Command Prompt window- Start->Run (SEARCH) cmd replace the file with the path/filename of the fsshext file you found in the following command: Code: [Select]regsvr32 -u "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\fsshext.8.1.0178.00.dll" a confirmation dialog should appear. If you don't want a new Sharing folder appearing after you REBOOT from the latest version, you can rename the latest numbered version you find to another name- when I need to do something of the sort, I just tack ".old" to the end of the name. You will likely need to reboot for the icon to disappear now. I hope this works for you.thanks BC_Programmer that did the trick it was just a 8.5 instead of 8.1 and the icon became a "deletable shortcut actually" so i PRESSED delete key and YES and it was gone for good. good to hear! come back anytime! Nice job, BC I'm always up to a challenge of this sort. Gives me an excuse to use process explorer to see what Explorer loaded as an extensions... then some "simple" monitoring of the thread stacks when I clicked on my web folders icon... and there it was, the dll file that needed to be unregistered Elementary, my dear watson... |
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Solve : IE resize handles hidden!? |
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Answer» I have been searching for information on this, but anything I can find is way over my head. What I ran into recently is that I noticed that unlike all other windows, my IE windows on this particular computer are not showing a resize handle when the mouse pointer is at the edge of the IE window. (It looks like the "horizontal rule" symbol above this text field, eg.: <-->.) This change happened fairly recently, I think, though I am not absolutely sure. None of my several other computers* do this. Hi, BC, As well as Soybeans suggestion; double-check the settings in Appearance->advanced for the window border, and try increasing it a bit. As far as keeping IE6, I'm not sure but I believe MS has a few service releases/windows updates, if you haven't installed them.Is IE maximized, when you try?Quote from: Broni on January 13, 2009, 11:14:32 PM Is IE maximized, when you try? No, this is the normal "restore down" window (about 1/2 of the screen.) This only happens on IE.Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 13, 2009, 12:51:31 PM
Are you suggesting the Appearance -> Advanced menu in Desktop Properties? That makes the borders wider, but the handles still do not appear. I pretty much keep up with the updates. I just checked again at the MS Update site - the only thing they recommend for this machine is XP SP3, and IE7, both of which I am trying to AVOID... (More to bog it down, and, we have IE7 on our laptop: In terms of using it, I think MS went backwards with IE7...) Anyway, thanks. Maybe I'll try a couple more / other forums. |
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Solve : "Print Screen" does not work on XP.? |
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Answer» hi, Maybe SOMEONE can help with this problem. I have tried a few work arounds but no success as yet. |
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Solve : Looks Like I'm Stuck in Safe Mode? |
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Answer» i installed windows xp pro and when it was done my monitor looks like its in safe mode, and when i check the screen resolution it is set to lowest but it wont let me change it this is a gateway comp. can you help ? Did you recieve a Driver CD with this Gateway ? ? |
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Solve : cant login to windows xp? |
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Answer» every time i try to login i get 3 different msgs first one says 'windows cannot load the locally stored profile this may be due to insufficient security rights or insufficient memory' then after 30 SEC countdown i get 'windows cannot create TEMPORY profile but has logged you on as DEFAULT user this may be due to insufficient security rights' then after another 30 sec countdown same msg but says may be caused by insfficient system resources. I havent changed anything or installed anything and i can run windows and log on in safemode with networking. any help would be appreicatedrun windows cd and repair currant windows INSTALL |
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Solve : Have Vista installed. Want to install XP but have upgrade version only? |
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Answer» I have Vista Business installed on my computer. I would like to install Windows XP also. I partitioned my hard drive and formatted it so there's an area for Windows XP. I booted from the XP install CD and successfully started the install process but unforturnetly I have only an upgrade version of XP. At one point it was looking to see if I had a previous version of Windows installed on my computer and it can't find anything. Is there a way AROUND this problem or do I need to acquire a full version install CD of Windows XP or something earlier to do the install?If you have a copy of Windows 98SE, 2000, or Me ... Full install CD's available you can use on o fthose when it asks to detect the prior or older OS that is paired up with the clean Upgrade install. Without these, you cant do it without illegally hacking it. I'd pick up a cheap ( original ) of a prior OS on CD that you can pair with this install on ebay etc and go that route or you will have to buy a new Full Copy of XP for about $130Thanks. We think alike. Before I saw your reply I went to ebay. I found a Windows 95 full version for $ 6 and $ 11.40 shipping. |
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Solve : Open sheet in workbook with drop-down list? |
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Answer» How do I open a sheet in the same EXCEL woorkbook DEPENDING on the VALUE CHANGE in a drop down LIST? |
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Solve : Can not even get into safe mode? |
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Answer» Looking for any help and advice. yes, you think that might be causing problem? I think you might need to do the following before you do anything else. Although this problem has long been fixed, I guess that if you do not update often enough you can still run into this problem; Quote 1583: source |
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Solve : pc's battery? |
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Answer» what happens if i take out the battery on my dell inspiron e1505 , laptop . and plug it directly into a outlet . will it damage the pc. thanks. Probably not, but why do you want to do this? because i think my battery is dead. Running the COMPUTER without the battery in it does no harm. |
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Solve : XP or Vista and then to MS 7 - What to chose?? |
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Answer» Please excuse my English, I am Dutch living in France.
you can't install it over XP. you can do a clean install over XP... but that PRECLUDES any uninstall.Thank you BC_Programmer. Would you please be so kind to read my question and if you can find the time to answer me your recommendation? Thank you, My only question would be if you want to run Windows why did you buy a MacBook ? ?Quote from: patio on January 19, 2009, 06:23:38 AM My only question would be if you want to run Windows why did you buy a MacBook ? ? yes, an intriguing viewpoint. One would expect to run OS X on most of them.Thank you. To answer your question: price / quality. Living in Europe we, my friend who knows more about computers and I, searched the internet for a good price / quality laptop: HP, Asus, IBM etc. After comparing prices and performance the Mac Book came out best. Also Apple seem to have the latest technology when it comes to screen quality and enenrgy performances. Since one can, without any problem, run Windows on a Mac Book I made the decision. Also it seems to be easy, when viruses are attacking through windows; I easily can change to Mac. I hope my choice was the right one. Now my choice is … which OS – XP or Vista XP ALTHOUGH the logical first choice will probably do fine on there...although a quick search of running Windows on the MacBook shows mostly success there are some headaches to be expected. To choose Vista you need to consider the laptop specs...1G RAM would be minimum with Vista with anything more being a bonus. Also you need to consider which flavor of Vista as there are 9 or 10 of them would SUIT your needs...with XP it's simple...XP Pro. |
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Solve : Eee PC Help? |
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Answer» HI, just BOUGHT a Eee PC but for some reason it wont connect to my wireless network. My laptop works on it OK but The Eee PC will not. Running Windows XP, Eee PC 901 SERIES. Please Help..... More information. Quote from: Raptor on December 24, 2008, 10:33:55 AM More information.Like what? I type in the WEP key and it searches for the connection for a few minutes then just goes back to the network connections page then when i try to connect to the net, NOTHING comes up just the page cannot be displayed page.Quote from: Eee Pc on December 24, 2008, 10:38:18 AM Quote from: Raptor on December 24, 2008, 10:33:55 AMMore information.Like what? You'll want to enable WPA2 (TKIP + AES or AES). If some devices in your wireless network do not support this encryption, you will want to replace them. When you're rebuilding your network you have to reconfigure all the devices and thus SIDESTEPPING the problem of one device not working. WEP is not secure. I'd show you why, but it'd get me banned ..... ! All way over my head all this WPA2 etc. Trying to find a step by step guide but nothing around for the Eee PC |
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Solve : Unable to have home page? |
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Answer» Hi I am using yahoo browser. When I GO to internet OPTIONS and put in a home page url I want, then apply and ok it. It GOES back to the deflaut Yahoo home page every time and ELIMINATES the url I want. THANK youHave you tried re-installing? |
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Solve : computer doesn't load? |
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Answer» i'm a total NOVICE, computer won't start up. have TRIED loading it normally in safe mode and all the other options. all it does is load up the packard bell screen but can't do ANYTHING. have tried pressing buttons but nothing. HELP!!!!!!!!!my computer did that before but we had to wipe out the hard drive to fix it then reinstall of course new UNRELATED problem now but that might be what U have to do to fix yourshow do i go about doing that then please Halt! In the name of love....You really know how to get to a thousand. |
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Solve : reset color? |
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Answer» I have messed with my color settings too MUCH and a lot of the buttons are not showing up on the screen. yes XP So we were supposed to infer that this was a FIREFOX issue? have you tried SELECTING "use system colours" in the colour dialog? yes on internet options I set to default yes on firefox |
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Solve : Will not start Window ME? |
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Answer» I have left my old Compaq Presario off during the winter. Upon my RETURN the computer will start up as usual except for this year. Now the screen will show the "Compaq" name and then GOES to M/S Windows ME and then goes dark and returns to the "Compaq" screen. This repeats over and over. The escape button on the keyboard does cause the screen to go blank, but then it goes back into the cycle again. There is no cursor on any of the screens and nothing else on the keyboard appears to work. |
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Solve : work my internet on 2 computerss need helpppp please anyone? |
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Answer» Code: [Select]im not SURE What do you see in connections? |
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Solve : Cant load XP as computer continually reboots itself....Help!!! Please!!!? |
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Answer» Hi there |
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Solve : why can i install windows xp pro on my laptop? |
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Answer» hi |
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Solve : Windows Me does not run? |
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Answer» I cannot run my WINDOWS Me.When I turn on my PC I see: |
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Solve : error all of a sudden? |
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Answer» I keep my videos in My Documents/My Videos |
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Solve : ccsvchst.exe? |
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Answer» I have 46 processes running on task manaager, USING 538m/4722m, and growing. I'm trying to find out which ones of these I can delete, and how to delete them permanently. I'm going to try to do 2 a day. Thanks, JerryHeavyArms. I doubt I'm infected, because I have an updated Norton scanning regularly, REAL time VIRUS scanners don't pick up on everything....especially Norton Quote from: Broni on December 24, 2008, 01:55:56 PM ...especially Norton Oh so true... |
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Solve : Operating System? |
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Answer» 1994-2005 |
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