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I was informed not to use HomeGroups, instead use regular Networking ! I've given all computers the same workgroup name as was suggested instead of using Homegroups, specifically a Windows7 computer can see the shared folders on a Windows8.1 computer, but the Window8.1 computer can't see the folders on the …

This is happened to me a 1000 times and im ticked off. When logging in or when I do some work on my SACE my (H:) at school keeps going down. None of my classmates have any problems neither does the school it seems its affecting me badly. Error Message: …

hi, I was trying to download whatsapp for my pc and lots of rubbish came down instead. I have got rid of most of it but now every time I start IE searching.com comes up. Click on mu home page icon and ok. Also I've tried to uninstall all that …

I'm not sure if I am on the right forum, but I can't access my web browser, it says I'm on the Internet and strength good, with a message no internet access, I have tried resetting the router but no good .

I have i5-2430M on an acer aspire 4750z laptop, then last year I upgrade the ram with DDR3-1600 CAS 11, now I am confused because in the ark.intel.com it was stated that memory type should be DDR3 1066/1333. Now my question is why the ram still supported by the cpu(core …

Can any power supply be modified to handle a (2x4 12v) motherboard connection?

how can i format a micro SD card to remove viruses

It is now almost impossible to find IDE HDDs and I am considering fitting a SATA HDD via a plugin IDE-SATA adapter to each of my HP Compaq DX2000MT PCs. The latter are currently Windows XP Pro but upgrade tp Windows 7 Pro are planned. The new SATA drive/s will …

Hi, I am studying Computer Engineering (2nd year). I would like to buy a laptop but dont really know anything about the laptop market. I was wondering if a Mac would be recommended for me to use for my programming work? Any avice would be appreciated. Thank You.

I have ripped the TV show Pushing Daisies Blu-Ray disk as up to 3 episodes on one track. So now my ripped file is one file containing 3 episodes. Is there a good program that would allow me to split the file up into 3 different mkv files? Thanks.

Hello, I was wondering wich GTX 760 would be the best in an SLI combination with the Gigabyte GTX 760 Windforcer 3x? Thats because the windforcer 3x edition isn't available anymore. Help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Jeannot Thewissen

How to write Command to erase all files in the current directory, including all its sub-directories, using only one command?

I've always been able to navigate through my Windows drive after booting up in my Linux OS but ever since I got Windows 8 there seems to only my a 50/50 change of a successful mount. When I type this command sudo mount -t ntfs -o uhelper=udisks2,nodev,nosuid,uid=1000,gid=1000,dmask=0077,fmask=0177 /dev/sdd4 /media/garrett/Windows I …

hi after i got back my toshiba a205-s4587 laptop from toshiba after they changem my motherboard... now i found that 5 keys on the keyboard dont work (i checked them on live cd of linux too): home, pgup, pgdn, end, \ is there a way i can fix them myself? …

The backstory: We had a "power issue" here a few days ago and now our Samsung SyncMaster 931b is not working. The blue power light around the button flashes and every second or so the display will flicker with light and you can briefly (for 200ms or so, I'd guess) …

When I try to recompile an OCX while in VB6 (run in Admin mode), I get "Permission Denied". I'm running Windows 7, 64 bit. I've already tried to set VB6.EXE to run in compatibility mode for XP SP3. I'm trying to create a new version of the OCX. I set …

Actually, i protected my files in pendrive using usb security kakasoft but now it hidden in a bad way and i am not able to get them back.I scanned with antivirus makeing sure it is hidden and file is in pendrive.Now how to recover it?You can see scan log screenshot …

We have three Windows Domain Controllers (2012 R2 and 2008 R2 mix), all DNS servers. Split-zone DNS scenario. DNS resolution is working for all internal subnets except over User VPN. All network connectivity appears to be uninhibited. Users connected to Cisco AnyConnect IOS SSL VPN are unable to resolve internet-facing …

Hi All, I'm trying to setup ssh key authentication on a git server and remove the password authentication. The server and any clients are all local at the moment. The clients are running Windows 7. I've got the ssh key part set up but I'm having trouble preventing the password …

So I just got a mac mini, hopefully it will last a good 5-10 years, I need mac os for adobe cloud, it is untouchable at the minute, otherwise I would have spec'ed a small mini box wiped it and put linux on. But meh yeosemite icons look and feel …

Hello!I have an problem may be someone can help me about it,I put in folder swf-s and i am protecting them with htaccess. I give access some websites,my problem is to block some urls who are geting iframe embed from website have access.Is possible to block swf players dont appeard …

I have a computer that is running Windows XP with Office 2007 Professional. He is having problems only with the Powerpoint files in the office, specifically .pptx files. When you double-click on the file it opens up to a blank presentation. Once that is open if you click open and …

I'm trying to script a deep freeze thaw with deep freeze 6. I have 400+ computers to thaw then remove deepfreeze from, I DO NOT want to do this manually! I use the DFC.exe that is on the system and use the dfc OUR_PASSWORD /BOOTTHAWED It will always result in …

I am trying to remotely access a computer running UNIX/Linux from another computer by using telnet. I was able to activated the telnet in windows but I cant find the right server address and (port) to open the connection between windows and unix. Do you have any suggestion for me?

Hey guys, what is the defferince between apply and ok in windows?

With windows server 2003 losing support in the coming weeks we have upgraded our 2003 servers to virtualized 2008 servers. The only problem we are having at the moment is with Group Policy and mapping drives. Previous to this upgrade we used a logon.vbs which "worked" but was nearing 10 …

Please help me how to fix new folder virus? Discreption: this is a virus that duplicates itself automatically...

I'm running a google search for "Virtual Machine PCI Pass-through" (making minimal progress) but I thought I'd ask your advice too. I have an older (~2005) PCI WiFi card from Generic Off-brand Chinese Corporation X. I'm running Windows 7x64. The company that made the card has since gone out of …

Hi I just want to ask why does the game not work in my firefox browser not working. I can only see a gray area. It's in playr.org My linux distro is ubuntu 14.10 by the way. Sorry I can't place an image here.

Hi guys! recently i decided add more Ip on my dedicate server, like i don't want to host multiple websites in some IP. But the big deal is my main IP is 46.xx.xx.xx is working parfect. And my subnets ip are different network, like 88.1xx.1xx.xx Some to is working if …

I have a very wired "Too Many Redirects" error being reported on an HTC mobile phone. My site is simple, using a javascript <script type="text/javascript"> if (screen.width <= 800) { window.location = "http://mobile.anssecurity.com"; } </script> The script works fine on iphone and blackberry. The ecript also works fine with HTC …

Hello I want to test a power supply unit provided to me (not new, along with its power cord), but currently do not have a PC available to do so. How can I test whether the PSU is working OK before actually connecting it to the PC? Cheers

Hi Having a problem with window XP sp2 When i try to open a file e.g (text file) windows XP takes about 30 seconds to opening the file. Also if i try to right click on any file the contents menu also take about 30 second to appear. The problem …

So here is what happened... One day I was using the laptop for animating and such, I felt tired so I went to the bed.. When I had to go to the toilet I came back to use the laptop 15 or so minutes later BOOM it shut off. I …

Hello. When i open a file in my linux localhost with the command "gedit file.php" and then put a part of code in it, then i can't save the file. the save icon above the gedit is deactivated. What can i do?

I use windows 8.1 with MS word 2010.Every time I open a word documet it copies itself with the title's first 2 words altered to a dollor sign($) and ~. even same showing for recyclebin also along with $ sign. so if I name a file new microsoft word documents.docx …

is intel m type processor is better or normal intel processor in terms of performance,lightweight,response?

Which is greater in RPM, `5400` or `7200`?

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please suggest a good freeware firewall for windows. thanks.

I just purchased a Seagate 750 gig external hard drive. My computer (running Windows XP home edition) will not boot past the screen where the devices are recognized as long as the Seagate is physically connected. I have to disconnect either the power cord or USB cord to the Seagate …

Hi I have decided to update my PC to Windows 7 64 bit. My existing PC has a lot of programs and data that needs to be preserved. I have read that with Vista Business an inplace install can be made but wonder if that is correct. If not I'll …

Hello. How can i create a new file in my linux localhost?

So I've tried desperately to download JRE to end up with nothing. Originally I thought I deleted something so I cleared my computer of all JRE files plus all java related files, deleted them and completely removed them. I even downloaded JavaRa and removed all files from there. I then …

As any fan of the The Matrix trilogy of films will tell you, the Keymaker is a character in The Matrix Reloaded who has the keys to provide Neo access to the system mainframe and by so doing hopefully save Zion from the ongoing sentinel attack. In the movie, the …

Hey guys, not sure how but my conky manager pretty much just dissapeared earlier today and I had to download the package and reinstall it again. However upon installation some dependancies were not met .. //I had apparently fixed this issue in the passed but I can't find nor remember …

I get exactly this same error as [this Sir over here](http://askubuntu.com/questions/111959/what-is-a-bad-quality-package). There is solution given: cd ~/Downloads sudo dpkg -i *.deb sudo apt-get install -f What worries me more is that Brackets (by Adobe), Opera (by Opera), Chrome (by Google) are also considered bad quality. I could understand that sometimes …

AS A TITLE< ALSO WITH ANY PROGRAM ALWAYS OPEN HELP MENU OR HELP MENU KEEP POP UP< AND ANY BROSER I USE ALSO APPEARS HELP FORM< ITS VERY ANNOYING>>> YOU KNOW HOW I WRITE THIS>>> BY KEEP PRESS SHIFT AND F1 if NOT PAGE WILL DIRECT TO CHROME HELP PAGE>

On certain websites you can order laptops, and sometimes even they allow you to change certain parts of it. Let's take the example of HDD, the website offered quite an amount of types of HDD's. The largest HDD they can deliver to the laptop is 2TB, could I instead ask …

Hello. A while ago I decided to build my own editing machine and I did. After carefully following every instruction and connecting everything I hot the on button. The green light in my motherboard is on but there's not a single clue that the machine is working or anything, not …