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I am trying to write a code that asks the user to input a string, then displays the string with vowels removed. Ex: Godzilla returns in 2014, the output will be 'Gdzll rtrns n 2014' However, I am having massive difficutly in writing this for assembly. However, I was able …

Aside from being one of the [most hated CEOs](http://www.businessinsider.com/hated-tech-ceos-2011-12?op=1) in the world of technology, Steve Ballmer is hard at work trying to design a new world for Microsoft and the future of consumer electronics and, simultaneously, saving himself from a history of redicule. Ballmer's ambitious claim of [400 million](http://venturebeat.com/2012/09/05/ballmer-400m-windows-phone-8-windows-8-devices/) Windows …

this problem occured shortly after I fixed the explorer.exe issue, which ended up being a rootkit. I'd figured my .NET packages were corrupted so I just reinstalled them recently. 37% is the lowest it's ever happened to me, but normally my RAM is over 50% when it happens... I'll just …

Running Windows 7 and IE9. Today I suddenly can't log in to my Youtube account. I've done everything you can imagine - cleared cookies and cache, rebooted, reconfigured start-up, enabled compatibility view, etc. I've also made sure my Google account was connected to YT. I keep getting an error page …

Hi! I bought a new laptop and it brought Windows 8, which I totally and absolutely HATE. It also did not bring a numbers pad, which I need for my work. I have since found out that I could get a numbers pad to use it through the USB ports. …

I'm not sure if this is a malware, or a mis-config... but what happens is this: http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UgZ3wjjfkkI/UwBhDk9LihI/AAAAAAAAF_0/lssTEhz4cQ4/s1007/Screenshot%202014-02-16%2001.54.44.png a new explorer.exe process is created and terminated every minute, causing the first (highlighted process) to eat nearly 4GB of memory. (this is built up after a while of letting it run) aside …

I sanitised my hp computer and it is not booting any longer.it displays BOOTMGR MISSING.I DONT REALY KNOW WHAT TO DO HELP ME PLEASE

I performed a clean full install of Windows 7 Ultimate. After the numerous updates and re-installing drivers, I attempted to set up a VPN, which I have been able to do in the past. However, when I click on "Connect to a network" under Network and Sharing Center, nothing happens. …

I really didn't know where to post something like this so sorry guys if this not the right section I have a text file looks like this   I want to import it into Excel file so each info will be in seperated coloumn , even the …

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I've been having a problem for (I'm guessing) a few months that I finally resolved and I'm posting it here as a warning. The problem occurs in Outlook 2003 but may also occur in later versions. **Symptoms** I'd start composing an email in Outlook 2003 and save it to the …

Few days ago I was scanning a memory card with Avast and PC got shut down. Now there is file of 4GB in C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast and I need permission from SYSTEM to delete it. I tried to take permission from administrator account but didnt work. What should I do to …

Just open the folder using WINRAR software.

Hi Guys I just registered my domain with hosting services and all, how can I join my PC running windows 7 ultimate x64 on my domain? Server software? I am Kinda new with this whole level.

 It's been a month since Windows 8, and if you've been using the new OS you're likely going through a period of confusion over the new Modern UI interface, as well as wondering if there's anything you're missing out on. The Windows 8 experiene is significantly different from …

I woke up this morning to find that about 1,000 old emails have disappeared from my Old Mail folder! Has anyone else had this problem? I've been on the phone with AOL all morning and they tell me that there is nothing they can do. I did not delete them …

Hello, I've encountered this problem with my PC recently. It randomly crashes from time to time (about 0 - 3 times a day). The crash can appear as following - the BSOD, a simple blank black screen, or a black screen that says "a disk read error occurred press ctrl+alt+del …

Most of the comments in the thread about startup (How do you add things to startup) look like they may still be appropriate, except they are nine years old! Where is the start menu in Windows 7? When I use sysconfig, I see that some things that definitely don't need …

Hi, My Computer is acting strange. It lags/pauses when not in use for a while. For example, I am playing a game. All games have cinematics, right? when the short movie appear, I won't touch the keyboard or the mouse because I want to watch the movie. But suddenly, my …

I'm trying to find out how to open up my cache and turn it into spendable money. Like certificates. Can anyone help me.

hello everybody! i'm trying to use msg in windows 7 but it doesn't work. It says, "*username* does not exist or is disconnected". Can anyone here help me? :)

I have a computer that came preloaded with windows 8, and I have noticed that when I leave it on without using it for a while (maybe 15 mins, haven't actually timed it) it will say that I am connected to the internet with internet access, but when I try …

For some reason I'm having major trouble with my hotmail account. I can receive, open & read any emails I get, but I cannot send or reply to any emails. Does anyone know why? I have a yahoo account also and I am having the same problem with that account. …

Hi: Is there a way to remove/edit watermarks from an existing pdf file. If there is any software that can accomplish this, please let me know. I will greatly appreciate your feedback. Thanks Anthony

I need to programmatically set the Internet Explorer home page for all local users (no domain). Can this be accomplished via a batch file, through C#, or through some other method that does not involve a gui?

hi! im not sure if these websites work, im crossing my fingeres hoping they do. my data is working on the dongle, as in i am able to browse the net. but for some reason im unable to open facebook on the computer, which is proving to be a serious …

Hi everyone, I've Nokia Lumia 820 and i'm not able import contacts from SIM to the phone. Help me! Thank You

Hi there, I am using Libre Office Calc in my windows 8 PC. I need to maintain a calc sheet for tracking my home electricity meter reading. pLEASE LOOK THE IMAGE. FUNCTION OF CELL A2 = if c2 = "" then value = "" otherwise value = TODAY(). This will …

We are operating a computer with 7. When we boot the computer up, a black screen pops up stating American Megatrends 3rd Master Hard Disk: S.M.A.R.T. Status OKK, only f8 key for BBS popup menu here,,,by pressing f8 ,nthng happens....no CMOS setup occurs by pressing any of key,,,how to open …

Guys After a bit of help please. I have a toshiba laptop running windows 7 that wont let me log in. What I have done in the past with other laptops is to remove the hard drive, set the switches on it as a slave drive and install it into …

Yesterday I followed a thread trying to learn to lock file folders using the cacls in the command window. I thought I'd use the "E:\Virus Converter\Daily" file folder in my "E:" as my target,....actually that folder has huge contents.....folder size may be more than 56GB..... I was able to lock …

Okay so I recently downloaded waterfox the a 64bit browser made by the makers of firefox. but now none of my other browsers work Opera/firefox/ie9/chrome If I uninstall waterfox it makes no difference nothing works. (I have also already tried taking off Use proxy for local servers) I would really …

my pc os is windows7 ultimate .curently my mobile not connected on pc .pc display windows divice driver not installed .please resolve my problem than you

Hi, I have two errors which I haven't been able to resolve. 1. MSVCR80.dll not found. 2. APS Daemon.exe not located. itunes will not open either. I have gone into services and made sure MSV is on automatic and have ran a registry scan twice.Have reinstalled itunes. Vista 32 bit. …

**Hi, How would I write a Windows Command to delete all folders recurvsively with a specific wildcard name ({*}) under a specific path that is older than 10 days? I would like to run this on the command prompt and I also want to run it as a batch file. …

desktop.ini - A hidden file located in Windows folders that saves viewing options for that specific folder. This file can specify an image that is used for the folder icon as well as appearance options for files within the folder. It can be ignored, but if you delete the desktop.ini …

Hello; I got some kind of infection or something last week, which caused my virus software not to update, and finally my computer to totally crash and would not reboot. I successfully recovered my system from an image (it was one level up of messy from actual system restore - …

I am using windows XP SP2 home edition and I can't add another user account...I can but it won't load. At present I have 2 user profiles running (both administrators) with the guest account turned off. I have visitors and for privacy reasons I want them to have their own …

Hello, I wonder what is the difference between Windows Server & Windows Azure for Web Hosting? and which is better? Thanks before.

When i tried to install Adobe illustrator CS2 11 at windows 7 and after installing when try to activate this software shows this error message. [QUOTE]You are not allowed to continue because your account does not have the proper privileges. Please log in using an account with administrator privileges and …

i recently purchased a Dell 17 (3721) Inspiron and when I turn it on recently I've been getting a blank black screen after i enter my password and click log in. I have to press ctrl + alt + delete shut down explorer then turn it back on to get …

Hi, am creating my personal website and would like to host it on my own server, would like some advice on the best web server to purchase. thanks.

I can't figure this out but the network icon looks like this even though it is connected to the internet: [Image](http://i.imgur.com/U05pSNa.png) I didn't mess with any settings, but it just started to look like that one day. Any ideas? I looked at the settings, everything.

Be curious. Security patch Microsoft updates to XP and the user has what relation From the day I bought a computer，automatic update I never open XP.I never have what problem.Just be alter system files.The CD re install it again,there is no problem.Security patch is really important? May my grammar problems.Because …

when i want to reinstall windows to my computer it doesnt happen and it says dat "a problem has occured while reseting ur pc and when i wanted to install microsoft office 2013 on my pc it says dat "deas not enough space in da hard drive"

Hi all, its been a while since i have been on DW. I have started tasking MDT deployment. The issue i have is i need to capture a user input, for example a custom serial number. This will then be passed into the registry hive for OEM'ing. I have a …

This may require an expert in MS Excel, I happen to have version 2007. The issue involves how Excel is distorting images when placed in a sheet. Imagine this scenario, and maybe duplicate it on your end: 1) I use the graphic borders feature of MS Word to create a …