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Greetings. I need to print an Excel document to a PDF with hyperlinks. Creating hyperlinks in Excel is no problem. If I print to a PDF (using Adobe PDF print driver), the hyperlink appears and works in the PDF. No problem. But I need to change the display text of …

The MIX10 Microsoft Developer Conference is always good for a laugh or two, but just who was rolling on the floor after the IE9 preview code was revealed? Certainly Microsoft is deadly serious about Internet Explorer: The Next Generation. So serious that it has apparently created a new development team …

Hi Guys, :icon_smile: I have a problem with my Internet Connection. Here is the scenario: My workstation (WinXPSP3) is connected in a Corporate Network and my IP Address is assigned statically and reserved in our DHCP Server. I am connected on a VLAN 27 so my Gateway is 192.168.27.1 and …

Hey guys! I need some help with this. Normally I've been able to figure out nearly every problem I've had with my comp, but this one just stumps me on how to fix it. Ever since I got Windows 7 (and I love it) it has this one problem, everything …

I just purchased new computer with Windows 7 installed on it. I have to back up..but don't know what DVD to use DVD-RW or DVD+RW

Recently I had a small problem to log in my computer. After getting password it just remains idle for a longer time, only showing my desktop background. I tried to repair the OS... But no bootable CD is running, so i am not able to proceed further... I don't know …

I just started using outlook 2007. the server that I download the email from requires ssl, so I set up outlook for that and I get a security warning that the certificate cannot be verified and I have to click yes or no to continue every time I check my …

I have Windows XP, sp-2 installed in my laptop. I have stored personal file as hidden file and set the properties 'do not show hidden files and folders' on as anyone else can't see the files. But when I tried to disable this feature and enable the feature 'show hidden …

:cry: I am using Dell Dimension 4500S with Windows XP home edition. When I start my computer it reads 'PLUG & PLAY CONFIGURATION ERROR' Press F1 to continue and F2 to run set up. Also, when I enter in to my system I cannot adjust the 640x480 resolution w- 16 …

Hi there I am working on a Dell Dimension Desktop with ONLY USB for Keyboard or Mouse, NO PS2 Ports. I had to add new KB and mouse, only problem is that when it goes into Windows it tries to install a driver for them and the "do you want …

Ok so I have an issue thats really starting to get annoying. When I try to open "My Computer" it freezes. Not the whole PC, just "My Computer" If I wait long enough it will eventually start working again. But thats usually takes anywhere from a min to 2 mins. …

With all the coverage of last week's Windows 7 launch, it was easy to overlook news of the forthcoming release of SharePoint Server 2010, the next edition of Redmond's collaboration platform. A public beta is expected next month, which according a speech given by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer last week …

Hi guys, I tried to disable autorun for all devices, but it there's no sistem tab group editor. When runing gpedit.msc, group editor opens but in Administrator Templates tab there are only windows components listed. No system, no network or other devices. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance, C.

Hi All. I think this is the right place for this post. Finally got around to connecting the HDMI cable between my PC and Monitor today, about time I got rid of the VGA. When reading the below, bear in mind that on VGA, there were 0 problems at 1440*900) …

hi guys i am using window xp. i dont know what happend few days before i cant see my volume icon with the clock place. i went in the control penal and volume option. the option is selected to show the icon in bar but there is no icon. plz …

Hi, I'm currently trying to fix up a computer for a friend that's running Windows 98. He claims that everything was working up until last Thursday when we had a thunderstorm (yes, his comp was surge protected). When booting up the system all of the tests pass and windows loads …

I tried searching the forum but could'nt find anything on this topic. I just got a new laptop, and the time is in 24 hour format. I cannot seem to find the option to change it to 12 hour. Im using XP (home edition) Thanks

I can't safely remove my External Hard drive: Maxtor OneTouch Mini 4. This has happened a few times, and I used unlocker but i've heard that unlocker now has a secret virus. I also tried downloading it again last week and McAfee said it was a Trojan, and deleted it …

Hello I was talking with a friend on Skype while the microphone on my headset suddenly stopped working. I have checked everything I know of - the mute button, the sound volume, the drivers and the microphone itself (I tried another microphone which doesn't work either). Nothing works. I can …

I'm running Windows XP SP2 on a Sony VAIO 530J that came a pre-installed internal ITU V.90 56k modem.. I looked at it, it plugs into a PCI slot and it's all in there correctly as far as I know, and it had some numbers on it: 4491A-D1156A1A and Model: …

Hello all Folks, Its been a long time since I am posting something here. My problem is, when I am connecting my computer to the internet, the website of my ISP is opening. Every time I connect to the internet, this site is opening which is now really making me …

Hey, My name is Josh and my computer has a virus and i would like to reboot it or figure out a way to get rid of the virus once and for all. I purchased my computer in April and i got the virus about a month ago and i …

Does anyone know how i could make a bootable backup copy of my winxp?Just copying is easy, but my copies are not bootable, so they just end up in the bin.

Hey, Along with the installation came a host of "Windows.old.0011-003 Files". Is it imperative that I maintain these files or can I safely delete them because they are cluttering up my system. It has taken 7 disk to complete a full backup. If its possible to delete these files, I …

Sony Vaio PCV-7762 desktop My computer died. Kept trying to boot kept going in a circle. Tried the System Recovery CD #1 which was shipped with the computer. I got a blue screen with white letters. "This program could not find a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive for your …

POSSIBLE windows registry error - urgent attention Hi friends, I dont know why but every now and then i am getting these two error messages... [URL=http://img82.imageshack.us/my.php?image=errormessage12py.gif][IMG]http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/5908/errormessage12py.th.gif[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img82.imageshack.us/my.php?image=errormessage26fc.gif][IMG]http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/1346/errormessage26fc.th.gif[/IMG][/URL] would really appreciate if someone can throw a light about what exactly needs to be done and what exactly is the problem.... anxiously …

I have been trying to install net 3.5 framework on my system because a tax program requires it. It will not install and according to Microsoft tech engineers, I will need to get a sp2 vista home premium cd to do a repair install so I wouldn't lose my programs. …

I have a 1920 by 1080 resolution and it worked fine before, but then after I changed the resulution to put a movie on my projector it worked fine... when the movie was over I could not change my resolution back.

Recently re-installed Windows 7 to solve an older issue. After re-installing 90% of all my other apps, I notice that two programs show their icon as "generic". The applications are Mozilla Firefox and Advanced Uninstaller Pro. I contact the folks at Advanced Uninstaller Pro and they told me it was …

Hi, I am trying to recover corrupt word document. I have tried several word recovery tools but failed to recover this document. Reason for Corruption: Reinstallation for Operating System The corrupt word document was acquired with Get Data Back Software. ([url]http://www.runtime.org[/url]) I would appreciate any help in this matter. I …

Hello, I just upgraded my laptop to windows 7, my computer stats are as follows: [CODE]Toshiba Satellite P205 Laptop, Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, Intel Core 2 Duo x2, 32 Bit Operating System 3.00 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive[/CODE] I have been a long time user of …

Hi all, I have an XP Pro machine that always prompts to restart (after just starting up). It says it is to install new updates, problem being that it just continues to cycle through this, even if I restart as prompted. Windows updates says the machine is up to date. …

I would think I'm nuts for trying this, But I have a Toshiba U205-S5002 Laptop, 320GB HDDR, 3GB/4GB ready Boost, Intel Centrino Core Duo 1.6GHZ ,256mb video, SSE,SSE2,SSE3, and guess what, I feel like having Windows XP, Win 7, Mac OSX 10.6.2 Snow Leopard. This is the situation, Had win …

[COLOR="Red"]I have a problem with my desk top Icons and some files. Probaly a restore would fix it , but I have Norton Internet Security and it wont let me do a system restore. My Recycle bin Icon is on top of several of my I cons it looks like …

I Can not connect to the internet after installing xp sp3 home edition . I googled the problem one site was really helpful but all i accomplished was that I got rid other LAN error message by repairing the tcip stack. I did the whole bit of running it through …

Just bought Windows Server 2003 on Ebay. The seller now tells me that it is an OEM version and asks if I would want a refund. What would be the difference? My intention is to install it on VM Ware and possibly try to virtualize it in the future. What …

Hey, I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium,but the Media Player is loading slowly,skipping on songs,won't play music that's in my libraray,and also when I ripped music from a cd it played as long as the disc was in.It freezes everything that I'm doing when I try to close it out...I've …

so I"m at my friends house and her old laptop died and she had to get a new one. the old one used to not be able to open internet explorer (I found closing a suspicious process fixed that problem) but now there are two more problems (one possible extra …

My Computer is running on windows xp sp2. Last night when i open Folder on desktop, explorer.exe restarted and can't open also my computer other applications can open and nothing problems. I have a trouble for that can't open My computer & Folders. Please any others knows solution , help …

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I have a configuration/tweak issue that I don't know how to resolve. for the last week or so, whenever I use right-click on SOME of my desktop icons the context menu that appears seems to be double the normal width, showing the icon on the far left, then a gap, …

Up until recently Google Earth worked fine. Now I get an error when I try to start the program. "The application failed to initialize properly (oxc0000142). Click on OK to terminate the application." I uninstalled and reinstalled to no avail. Google earth just will not run any more on this …

The system restore tab is missing under Accessories and System Properties on my computer. My OS is Win XP Pro SP3. Any ideas please? Joe

I have a new SL510 Thinkpad (Windows 7) with 4GB RAM 2.2 GHz Dual Core & it refuses to start up the "Images" DVD after I put the DVD into the Multiburner Drive. The DVD Drive installed the first disk of the program: "Printshop ProPublisher". It just refuses to install …

I have been working on this computer for a few days now and have not figured out the problem. I have done research for the answer online and am now here need expert advise. The original problem was that the onboard video suddenly stopped working. So I placed another pci …

I just wanted to get this one out there. Ever since I upgraded to Vista 32 bit my video card will not work. I tried the usual, reloading the software, disabling-enabling, removing and reinstalling the card. It is a ATI Radeon HD 3650 512MB. After days of screwing with this …

when i tried to install isaserver 2006.it says isaserver 2006.Installation Wizard Cannot be launched because the operating System requirements running on this computer does not support the installation .For details about operation system requirements see the installation Guide on the Product CD.Kindly let me know the idea.Any help would be …

hi guys, does any one encounter this problem. Win vista unable to detect a dhcp ip, but if manually configure the IP settings able to connect to internet. any ideas why unable to detect dhcp ip? thank you.

A client with a small server was running out of disk space. It is Dell PowerEdge 830 with 2 GB RAM running under Windows 2003 Standard. The machine came from Dell with three 72GB Seagate (Cheetah 10K.7, 10K RPM, ST373207LW Ultra U320) SCSI drives which Windows saw as a 15GB …

hey there. first off, i hope i posted my question in the right forum. second, i thank you in advance for an answer. i have two short batch files: 1. shutdown - s - c "my message" - t 20 i expect this to shut down my computer in twenty …