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| | Am planning a migration to Office 2007 from 2003 due to the kind gift of a friend. Anyone know of a guide or tutorial that that can explain some of the potential migration headaches? Thanks for any help. |
| | The problem with this is i'm sure it could be one of millions of things but i hope someone else has thought of something i havent. Problem: I was using the internet then all of a sudden it cut off, and gave me the "limited to no connectivity". This is …  |
| | I have a weird issue at work. It would seem it is my pc but dont know what THere are certain websites i go onto regularly i.e. [url]www.fmttm.com[/url] Sometimes i am straight onto it and sometimes i have to sit and wait for it to load. If i try the …  |
| | i have downloaded PCLinuxOs and ChubbyPuppy recently. i was wondering how you would burn the iso as bootable cd. do you need to extract the contents of the file and burn it or just burn the iso file as bootable cd |
 | Alright, so I am trying to make an iso image of a playstation disc, so I can use it more effectively on my emulator, but everything I try, whether it be [inlinecode]cat /dev/cdrom < /home/firesburnsmup/PSX/disc1.iso[/inlinecode] or [inlinecode]dd if=/dev/cdrom of=$HOME/PSX/disc1.iso[/inlinecode] whatever I do, it will tell me that [inlinecode]/dev/cdrom: Input/Output error[/inlinecode] … |
| | First problem started after opening OE, computer would freeze at Shut Down at the Saving Y Settings. Would have to manually shut down. Updated XP SP2/ OE, everything worked for '1' day, Presently, Shut Down continues to freeze, after getting online 'once' cannot reconnect, have to Shut Down manually and … |
| | Hi all, I am struggling with a computer that I am trying to clean. Something has shut down McAfee and Windows Defender and won't allow it to connect to the internet via dial-up. I have run Spybot and Adaware and they both show clean, but I have been unable to … |
| | I have a Compaq Presario 6000. A friend messed up my computer and then reinstalled windows xp. Now my computer will not detect the 2nd cd drive (cdr/rw) and my hard drive which was 40 GB now only shows 1.99 GB. Reinstallation is not an option because I don’t have … |
| | Hi..im having a serious issue..we have three computers hooked up to a DSL modem using Linksys Router RT41-BU...my roomate has installed Vista Beta 2 on his two comps while I am still running XP Pro. Now all of the sudden the bandwidth has gone crazy he is sucking it all … |
| | My mother was given this laptop with not much use, and is still in very good condition. I consider myself rather computer-savy, and normally troubleshoot alot of my own problems with ease. However this one is different. This computer worked for about 3-4 months after we recieved it, until one … |
| | Will wm2003 (not second edition) devices be supported y sync centre as ive noticed support has been cut out of WMP11. Also, does home basic have sync centre or do i need buisness/ultimate |
| | I’m new to OS X and learnig fast. One thing I haven’t figured out is how to define a default app. Example if I click on a URL in an email safari pops up. I want Opera to open instead. |
 | i had some problems, suspected that cooling was a factor. so I got the Speedfan software, and all but one of the labels for the temperature readings were foreign to me, except the one labelled 'HD0 (250.1 GB)'. this is also the only reading I get that is consistently high …  |
| | Hi I'm based in the UK and just upgraded to braodband with BT Yahoo. Part of the package is BT Yahoo Browser. Just another web browser. Everytime I click a link in an email or document etc it opens the BT Yahoo browser not IE6. I have tried checking the … |
| | Any significant problems with doing an upgrade from ME to XP? Can you just put the XP disk in and do an upgrade versus a fresh install? Or will I have to reinstall all my existing software once XP is loaded? Or, should I spend the additional $ and buy … |
| | I have a problem with an USB device that I am trying to install on a Windows 98SE laptop. I have downloaded the drivers from driveragent.com and install them into Windows 98. The Device Manager sees the device and it says it is working properly but when I go to … |
 | Hey I have just recently installed IE7 on two machines. After installing it the pc's have been running a bit slower. After uninstalling IE7 I got these problems: The computers freezes and resets and there are constant messages saying that you need to use the windows cd and repair the …  |
 | Microsoft does it again! After having a court trial with Sun, about WindowsXP's problem with Java, Microsoft has come up with a good idea. Make its own version of Java and screw Sun. http://news.com.com/2100-1001-937053.html?tag=fd_top  |
| | At 1st there were also infected restore files but i was able to get rid of those by disbaling the system restore. According to AVG there are still two infected files in the virtual memory. Here is the HIjack this log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:24:22 PM, …  |
| | 3 questions 1: What is overclocking? 2: What does it help? 3: How to do it... I have ATI tray tools and there is a overclockin meny in it but I don't have the courage :) to do it becouse I know it can mess up a computer very bad … |
| | Hi ppl. I am experianced PC user, built my own machine (among others) and have a Q for all the hardware experts, gurus and their mentors. Hmm.. make that ALMOST expirianced. There are alot of "unknowns" to me, especially when it comes to memory settings. The manual description is short … |
| | In the manual for the motherboard I have, it says to make sure to connect the chassis fan connector to CHA_FAN1 if using a dual core CPU. Well the CPU I have is dual core, but I don't see any chassis fan or connector. Do I have to purchase another … |
| | Recently, I've had a lot of trouble with my PC. First, it started going really slow, so I deleted a bunch of stuff and defraged using an awesome program called Diskeeper. Then, I installed Intel Application Accelerator, to increase my disk performance. I started making a backup using R-Drive Image. … |
| | Hello up till now i have been able to keep my computer free of viruses and trojans and all that other stuff. i have finally come up against something i cant take care of. it has disabled my modem and i can no-longer connect to any wireless networks. it really … |
| | Recently ended up with ISearch stuck in my Firefox. It seems to have reconfigured my settings and now whenever I change them they change back when I close it. Annoying, really. Anyway, help would be appreciated. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:31:12 AM, on 12/29/2006 Platform: Windows XP … |
| | Is there a way to make an alarm system for your computer? say if someone were to move the mouse, click, or hit any keys on the keyboard, you could make certain programs or files run? what i really wanted is for a sound file to play and then have … |
| | How do I remove preinstalled programs on my computer. ESPECIALLY AOHELL! I am no computer novice so give through instructions please. Thanks! Hijackthis Log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:46:42 PM, on 1/6/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe … |
| | This is the most bizarre network issue I ever came across. I have been fighting with this for several days now and could not figure out whats wrong with my PC. Hopefully, someone here can help me with this. I have IE7 installed and even though I have the network … |
| | Ok my dell (november 2005. just out of warranty grrrr) has started making clicky scratchy grindy noises from the HDD , no bad sectors yet but windows goes dead slow whenever it accesses the HDD and the noise is really loud. I have backed up. Should i just get a … |
| | Hi..I have had this W32.Rontokbro.gen@MM something virus since ages, and even though I do a viruscan regularly, it keeps coming back. Please help. This is my HJT log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:13:28 PM, on 1/4/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 …  |
| | I tried to install the sims on my XP computer and for some reason Installshield wont run the setup, what is wrong? |
| | hi everyone, this is my first thread, and I am hoping that someone can help, I am looking for mainbard drivers for a AcerMate 5120 Model M520DN M/Btype V50LAIN I am trying to get this older machine going for my 5& 6yr old nice and nephew for a first computer … |
| | Please, i really need some help with it. i bought athlon xp 64 san diego 3700+, asus A8N VM{CSM} xclio 450w sli powersupply , kingston 512ram and a samsung 18x dvd drive the only thing i did not buy new was the HDD because i had an old Mactor 40Gb … |
 | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn On the Sticky Keys Feature[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]When a shortcut requires a key combination, the StickyKeys feature lets you press a modifier key, such as Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or the Windows Logo key, and have it … |
| | Hello, Here's the story: My friend wanted to see my graphics card in my old computer, a cicero. I say old, but by all means it is still a decent machine, the card is a radeon 9200 pro, I believe, nothing special. Anyways, I opened up the computer and tried … |
| | A bought i used laptop and i open it and everything was fine. I put in a wireless card and got on the internet with no problem. I close it out and wrap it up for my young daughter for christmas. When use open it and turn it on a … |
| | thank you all first. i am wondering if i can join a domain use Windows xp media center 2005. or i have to reinstall it with xp pro edition. thank you very much. |
| | I just bought a new power supply for a new computer I'm building, it's a MIOS 500 watt. The person who sold it to me said that it had several SATA power connectors ( I didn't look in the box :-( ) When I got home and opened the box … |
| | Some essential freeware pocketpc apps: magic button: makes the X button actually close things and if you tap and hold the X it turns the top bar into a taskbar of runing apps Calander+ and Task+ displays tasks on the today screen and gives much more options DevState Device status … |
| | Hi......both my CD drives dont work. I have a cd rom drive (D) and a cd rw drive (E). Neither of them read any type of disc, whether it be data, music, photos etc and i have tried these disc in another pc and they work fine. I am using … |
 | For the past few days I have been unable to run any shortcuts on the desktop or start menu, I can load up things like 'My Computer' and others like that, but any installed programs I have to load it up from the programs file. Here's my HiJackThis log, if … |
| | I have Blueyonder cable a Surfboard modem {cable] Then a Netgear 614v3 router win xp I set up the router for emule and azurus with a great deal of bother as I am just learning about routers and this router is a pig to work with. # now I have …  |
| | Hello, This is my first time posting here but i dont know if its the right place, sorry if it isnt. ok lets get to the point, When i turn my pc on, the screen shows me my hdd's ect, then at the bottom it tries to boot, connect to … |
| | ok say i have a router and 2 wireless clients and one wired client and i want to know if i can make the wired client's root hdd thats be split in two partions ,can i make the non-(C) drive be a shared drive or do i need a dedicated … |
| | Sorry all and I apologise in advance for asking such a basic question that I am sure has been asked before (just point me to the correct thread if it has ;) ) but...... I have a netgear wireless router with 2 laptops connected wirelessly to the internet, no problems … |
| | hi I found two Adware-Url.gen how do i get rid of these.. the scanner that found them does not remove them unles you pay money. They were in a game. thanks greenhouse. |
| | I followed instructions from another thread. This is what I have. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:27:50 PM, on 1/5/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE D:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_10\bin\jusched.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe … |
| | I have a few questions before I decide to fomat my hd. My current situation is that my computer is extremely slow on start up/shut down as well as loading applications. Is it possible that it is slow due to the fact that my primary drive is about 90% full? … |
 | I run windows xp and I am looking to increase performence. I have already replaced the shell "explorer.exe" with "cmd.exe" and am looking to further increase my system's efficency. What system processes can I terminate and what system processes can I assign low memory priority? |
| | My Safe to Remove Hardware Icon in the Notification Area of the Task Bar is no longer there. I've been told that most of the time there will not be a problem removing hardware without using it, but sometimes it will corrupt data if the hardware device is not stopped … |
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