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I've been asked many times how to play Video DVD and Blu-Ray (BR) on Windows for years. Until now I've always lamented the lack of free BR player software. But last week the CNET Cheapskate published a freebie player. I'll try it in a few days. Link -> https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-watch-dvds-for-free-in-windows-10/ Most …

Hello Members, I had used the Ghost cd to clone my Windows XP and Restore it in another PC. I never need to install any thing in computer but just insert the cd and for bacuking up/ restore.. That is Norton Ghost 11 version i reckon. it never supports Windows …

Has anyone used the Stylish extension for FireFox ? I can't get a style to effect an absolute URL and any and all pages within a absolute URL ?

Trigger Warning: Old specs are old. This has been a persisent problem for more than a year. Bold items are original parts when issue first noticed. Unbold have been added afterward with no change. CPU: **AMD FX-6300 Six-Core AM3+** FAN: After-market MB: **MSI 970A-G46** RAM: **2x Samsung PC3-8500F**, 2x Hyundai …

Hi Friends, Trying to download music tracks from Amazon to I-Tunes; have bought tracks and installed their download icon but when I try to open it I get the message "Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy. For more information see event …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use the On-Screen Keyboard[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]An on-screen keyboard is built into Windows XP. It can be useful if you have mobility impairments, if you are using a tablet PC, or if your keyboard breaks down unexpectedly. …

[color=black][size=3]I tried to get the nic on my motherboard to work and got a message that the hardware did not have a Microsoft digital signature, but I continued anyway. Ever since this attempt, I have been getting the following errors in the event viewer and my ip address is not …

My server goes off when I do a remote desktop after a few seconds of logon. I am

Hi All My internet browsers (Chrome, Mozilla, IE) started approximately 2 weeks ago to become 'unresponsive' from time to time. This has become very frequent now and I only get access to the browser for approximately 1 minute before it becomes unresponsive again. Restarting the Laptop allows me to re-access …

my phone isnt receiving a code to verify my microsoft account,how can i solve this?

I got a new laptop and I didn't have enough money to buy Microsoft Office so I got Kingsoft Office instead. I'm trying to copy and paste a questionnaire that I completed online for a quiz for class. The questionnaire has the question and a box where you select true …

PLEASE HELP ME!!! I was trying to lock a folder with the cacls command, but accidentally typed this: cacls "C:" /e /p everyone:n but when I type this : cacls "C:" /e /p everyone:f It gives me access denied!!! How can I fix this????

I got a call from recently from someone claiming to be a Dell tech rep. He said my laptop was reporting multiple errors. Realizing immediately that this was a scam I let him continue while I started a Windows 7 Virtual Machine session. Because I had some free time I …

Hi all, I have a dual-boot laptop with Windows 10 64 bit and Windows 8 32 bit. I think i don't need that windows 8 any more. I want to delete it from laptop and add that empty hard drive space to the drive where windows10 located. How can i …

Laptop Details: Asus Windows 8.1 64-bit Hi. Im having issues with my laptop lately, I kept getting BSOD with error PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR. I tried uninstalling softwares which I had previously installed but I still kept getting it so i did a reinstall of windows instead and now im having driver issues(with …

I have checked everywhere in Daniweb to see if this has been asked before but could not find the question. Forgive me if this is too simple an issue and it is my hope that my question is clear. I have an excel worksheet (see attached) with 4 columns. Column …

I created my virtual disk and all that good stuff. I inserted the CD and VMware detected it. I went through some installation questions like optimizing the disk ect. Then it told me to insert the boot disk into drive A:. I Inserted the boot disk and restarted VMware, and …

I've tried everything, including running bootrec numerous times and I can't boot into Windows10. It started when I came home and noticed Windows was informing me I was missing my boot master. Everything was working wonderfully yesterday, what happened I have not a clue. Using Windows10 installation disc I was …

I've been having a problem trying to install Windows 7 on a Windows Vista computer. Vista was running fine but wanted to upgrade it, which should be simple. I've done the same thing countless times on other comuters without a problem. So I put the Win 7 install disk in …

Hie i recently updated my Active Directory from 2008 to win server 2012 r2. The challenge i now have is how to edit the group policy object Proxy GPO settings as i would want to add/configure new internet proxy exceptions. How can I easily modify/configure these internet proxy exceptions in …

Hello, I am running MS Windows 10 and usually use Chrome as my browser on my HP Envy Laptop. Currently there is an icon that is planted in the upper right of my screen that is always on top. It appears as an alien looking green cyclops wearing a tuxedo. …

Hi, Wondering if you lovely people can help me; my career goal is to succeed in IT but due to family issues I had to drop out of my degree. With this being networking and dealing with Microsoft Windows Server I would love to complete the MCSA. However, in a …

Hi. i ran a SFC /SCANNOW on my laptop(Asus, Windows 8.1) and there are corrupt files according to cmd. Checked the CBS log file and found multiple DIRSD OWNER WARNING , Ignoring duplicate ownership for directory AND [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:36{18}] . Could someone explain to me what …

Hi, I need to write a macro that has one row of dates. Row D. I need the macro to go down row and depending on the date I need to input a number to the cell to the right of that date. Example. If date < 12/22/16 insert value …

Just a quick question. Does anyone have an opinion as to wether it is best to Import or Add Data file when using Outlook .pst files after a re-install and you are putting the customers data back onto the machine. I would normally use Import to put all contacts and …

Why should microsoft didnot do the proper update for Internet explorer.There is lot of problem of explorer

I am currently living in California and I periodically RDP to my home computer in NY. I'm not quite sure how this happened, but from the last time I logged in a few days ago, to today, my user account has been mysteriously deleted?! Perhaps Windows Update did something flaky? …

Hello. Please help me to stop an Excel error message. Every time I try to open the file, I get this error: "The file is unknown". Has anyone any experience in this and if so could you help point me in the right direction? How to repair Excel file? Any …

I am facing problem about while running macro in cam 350 software. In every time import file from system & running if any macros the active tab is minimised & tab switching between other tabs. But this happened only when i using two or more windows tabs. If no any …

Hi, I am having a stupid problem that is really making my life hard. Me and my team are trying to release a Computer game tonight and my computer holds allthe source code!! Anyways here's the situation I had Windows XP Home Edition for like a year, and today of …

when I boot up my Win 7 machine, I get this annoying message, as far as I know I don't even have Java. I can't find it anywhere on my computer. C:|User\Joan's Computer\new\new\jaAKSp I have searched the registry and also all programs but no Java. also, Google browser and Internet …

On my wife's laptop I'm trying to stop it using Windows Update by switching on metered connection. But there doesn't appear to be that option. When I go to Settings - Network & Internet - Wi-Fi, there is no advanced settings to click on and find metered connection. Here is …

I have a problem with OneDrive. I have a junction which points to another folder on the same drive as the junction; the problem is the junction is taking up space. I want to remove the junction but keep the original folder location but yet still have OneDrive sync the …

Hello, I am looking for Win 7 version that is able to capture windows screen more than 1024 x 768. Does anyone have any idea? Thanks, Davy

I am not able to log in my window store after upgreading my pc to window 10. Its showing the message "The error code is 0x80072EFD, in case you need it. CV: svBVRTg6X0yZuMag"

Hello! I get this message while trying to update Windows 7, and I haven't found a solution for it on the web. The message is: *windows update error 0x80070057(2016-10-10-T-04_16_29P)* and if if someone knows what is it about I would be gratefull for the answer for the solution. Thanks in …

Hi I have a problem with my windows xp pc sp3 after it finishes loading windows xp screen just as it's about to load login screen pc constantly restarts itself I did have cpu cooling issues so bought new cooler and rear fan also put new thermal paste in 10 …

Been having problems when taking HDD's from dead win 10 systems and transferring data via USB adaptor to new Win 10 system. Folders (with files) copy across to their relevant locations, but when trying to look at the files, only the folders show with no files present in them. Pretty …

How can I allow a non administrator domain user account to enable/disable network adapter. I have many users in my company domain named as mycompany.org who are using Dell laptop with windows 7 professional. I am using Windows Server 2008 R2 as domain controller. On priority, my users need to …

Just was told that my computer is loaded with worms , trojans, and spyware. Any program to clean, it is shutting down all my microsoft programs--I cant send an email from windows live mail. Thank you in advance. Here is my hijack this: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.5 Scan …

This is my xml parsor class: public class DataHandler { static XmlSerializer serializer; public static void Initialize() { serializer = new XmlSerializer( typeof( dataset ) ); serializer.UnknownNode += new XmlNodeEventHandler( serializer_UnknownNode ); serializer.UnknownAttribute += new XmlAttributeEventHandler( serializer_UnknownAttribute ); } public static void ReadXML( string filename ) { FileStream fs = …

Haven't found anything on this searching google and the like. It's a purple zigzag pattern that is certainly fuzzy, but not like others have described. It is windows 7 pro and not sure what else to say...

I got a server 2012 R2. Is it possible to restore my system from last week settings??I don't have a back up. Theres a problem with the program that i'm doing so i want to restore it like in windows 7?

Hi, I am using one my collegue email in microsoft outlook. She recieved an email two days ago. But when I am searching my outlook. I can't find that email. Please note that all other latest emails are properly recieveing in my inbox but that specific email is missing. Thanks …

Hi all I recently installed Windows 10 as a clean install using the ISO DVD I downloaded and burned before the free offer ended in July. I also downloaded and installed the anniversary edition (1607). However when I boot up the system will pass the POST stage and start to …