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Hey, Okay my mums laptop is a pile of junk and she has managed to break it even more then it already is. She is a windows live messenger obsessive so she really can't live without it. After updating Java it has signed in then crashed. I have checked the …

VGA of my computer has being uninstalled acidently.. Its a Nvidia ...but i can't find the model.. theres a number 180-10071-0000-A06 I want to find the drivers for it through Internet. Is it possible. How?where? how can I find the model? (i doubt the number is not a modle number!)

hi, I've recently formated my computer after catching a nasty virus and re-installed xp but instead of running smoothly everything that i move the scrolling is really slow. Does anyone know how i can cure this

Is there any software to provide a sidebar in XP like that in Vista? I have tried docks, but not good enough. Also if there is any application for setting an alarm at a specific time?

Hi everyone. Long time has not been here. Actualy went overseas and did not have access to internet. Bellow is my HT of my laptop who suddenly start to work very slow. Start uo take more than 2 minutes to open Desktop, as well as shuting down of cimputer. Also, …

hi every body i want to know the way to make the sql server avaliable on my network to share the data between many computers based on same network i need to know where i start to configure the setting from sql server ? or visual studio application ? if …

Dear all, I am using windows 2003 server with sp2. there is a message that comes frequently. Buffer overflow blocked not safe to use this file location:c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe thanks alam

i know the basics of the error but im trying to find the source...ANY help is greatly appreciated! the dump is included (note the original filetype is .dmp)

I recently made it so I could see hidden files and folders. On ym desktop popped up a file called SHELLPAR. I looked through other folders and saw multiples of this same file. When opened with Notepad each gave a different name of a file stored on my computer (or …

(Originally posted in XP forum, advised to try this forums) I have a ACER laptop and it has vista on it and from day one (2 years ago) it has been giving me problems. The most recent is that all of a sudden I can not access my documents. I …

PC was working fine then could no longer access internet via IE. Installed Firefox and get "server not found" error. The network is fine since I can ping sites and get responses. Not sure where to look next.

I can't seem to open any games on Pogo anymore. I get an error message that iexplore.exe is not functioning. I've read several of the threads on this "iexplore.exe" problems and have run my Malware scans that come up empty. Also ran Avast! and found nothing. What am I doing …

When I click System - Remote, only Remote Assistance appears. I don't see Remote desktop (as you can see in the attachment). Please give me an explanation.

You saw the title. Why? And how do I get rid of it?

I've got a server running 2000 Server which is just about out of space on drive C. It has two logical NTFS drives, C and D on one physical HD. C started out several years ago with 4GB. Over time it has filled up. I've done the following, which has …

Hi all I keep getting the blue screen, this happens intermittently after opening internet explorer. The stop message is as follows:- *** STOP *** 0X0000008E (0XC0000005, 0X85EE3097, OXAA339550, OX00000000) It then proceeds to do a physical dump. I hope you can help. Thanks Alex

Does anyone have a reccomendation for a GOOD, VIRUS FREE, LOW COST video converting program. That would really be of help. Thanks.

I found this great little program to keep my running processes to a minimum of 5% CPU usage and to improve system responsiveness. [B][I]Process Lasso[/I][/B] [url]http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/Process-Lasso.shtml[/url]

Morning all! :) If anyone can help in providing suggestions as to what is causing this, it would be hugely appreciated and you'd be helping me out a great deal! A bit of background information ... I work for a secondary school that consists of two domains; one for student …

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Hello everyone!! I have come to this community as a desperate seeker!! My IT knowledge would be considered minimal, but I get by in most instances with a search and give it a try attitude. Right now I'm having a problem with Outlook hanging up and I can't seem to …

My name is Ted Jackson or Raleigh, NC. As a football official I am required to use a website called ArbiterSports.com. Up until about a week ago I could open the site just fine but now it just says "website found, waitng for reply." I have left it this way …

A few weeks ago, I recieved the forums help, ref a fake virus, thank you for cleaning up my pc, but since then, I am unable to get a firewall running, and just lately my PC Screen is going absolutely crazy, keeps jumping all the time and when I click …

I dont remember guys but i used to do something like manually setting ports when more than one usb device is connected. Could you remind me what to do? there is a conflict between usb devices, after plugging the second one the first one stops functioning. Thanks.

I wouldn't recommend it but if you really want to disable it you should have to take a look at [URL="http://www.tweak-uac.com/home/"]this website[/URL] (you can download a little utility here which provides you with some easy choices) :) ...

Well, I have two computers using a linksys connection, with that connected to a 2wire internet gateway. Anyways, yesterday when I tried my other computer, I noticed the internet was working. I looked at the linksys thing, and noticed that the number which the cable was connected to for that …

I am using a hp nx9105 laptop but when i try to use this key @ i just get this appear " I have to use shift plus the number 2 key to get @. Anyone know why this is happening. The keyboard is set to English. It was English/USA …

As the title says, I cant login to my msn (code 80072efd), I cant access to download.live.com website, I cannot update from windows update(80072efd). It started to happen today when I open my computer. Restored back to yesterday but It didnt worked :( Also I cant access to some of …

Hi, I have XP machines on a network and for no apparent reason all the screens go white. It lasts approximately 30 sec before it returns. Ran a virus scan on them but found none. Any ideas please?

I just found an old computer in my closet and i need help uninstalling Windows ME so i can instal linux

I would like to know if there's a way to set up a hot key to log on when the screen saver comes on. I run two pc's all day and when one goes to log-off per screen saver (15min) I would like to hit a hot key to bring …

I have installed a 40 gig hard drive as a supplement to my origonal 60 gig drive. Running xp os. I was able to partition and format the 40 gig drive ok, but am unable to send any data to it. I left-click on a file and my choices on …

It seems that Microsoft is now so threatened by Google that they have allegedly hired a high powered Washington lobbying firm to smear Google to government regulators. What's so interesting isn't that this approach is so petty and childish--although it is that--it's that Microsoft, rather than relying on the quality …

HI, WHEN I SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM IT SHOWS sYSTEM 32 CORREPTED PLEASE INSTALL COPY OF SYSTEM 32, I FORMATTED THE DRIVE INSTALLED XP, AFTER FEW MINUTES THE SYSTEM HANG, I AM FACING SAME PROBLM, I INSTALLED XP MANY TIMES, EVEY TIME I AM FACING SAME PROBLM.PLEASE ANY ONE SUGGEST …

I am building a new computer using Windows XP Pro SP3. I have a Biostar G31-M7 TE motherboard with a BIOS dated 4/10/09. I'm using a new Acer X203W monitor. I've loaded all of the drivers supplied by the component manufacturers. My problem is getting the system to go into …

Hi everyone!! , I have just joined a new laptop running Windows XPPro to a Win 2003 domain. I would like to access everything that I have installed in the local computer when I am connected to the domain. Could you please give detailed instructions on how to do this …

I'm getting ready to build a new computer and want to move my Microsoft Office software to the new computer. Is there any way to accomplish this swap or will I have to buy all new software?

Hi Guys! Just wanted to check something with whoever can tell me, I want to install vista HP on a new 1.5TB harddrive which i plan to purchase, However, I wasnt entirely sure if it is possible or not to install it using the entire harddrive, and not have to …

hi,a friend of mine emailed me asking why after years of using messenger it suddenly forgot her sign in details which are always checked to "remember me". i have tried everything to solve the problem,even got in contact with Microsoft(waste of time that was)but failed,thanks in advance for any help.its …

when i'm going to install any microsoft software like sql server, foxpro or sas software system is showing a message the message is c:\windows\system32\congin.nt the file is not supporting to run any ms-dos or microsoft windows appilication . choose close to terminate this process please help me to over come …

My computer was infected a few days ago and shortly after the necessary anti-virus scans, I started to receive numerous pop up display boxes regarding "..MS Frontpage needs to be re-install..please insert cd.." Well, I bought the pc from someone else, so I obviously don't have a cd rom and …

when i try to download flashplayer error message "adobe does not support flashplayer on 64 bit browser" said you can run 64 bit brower on 32 bit browser but do not know how to do that. can anyone help me. limits many videos that i need to look at.

I have an Acer Travelmate C300 tablet PC that is about 5 years old. I've had a couple different batteries for it and in December of last year, the A/C adapter on it went bad. I believe it would go off and on with the power supply. So, as hard …

Hi friends i have a bigggg problem. Yesterday me and my friend worked with vb and JAVA to test how to handle windows main controls and registry edit . But today when i tried to Shut Down my pc it is not working.[ The restart button is working. ] Thats …

Whenever i try to install Office 2003 i get an error message: Script: E\autorun.vbs Line: 12 Char: 1 Eror: \setup.exe is not valid Win32 application Code: 800700C1 Source: WshShell.Exec

Hi I have a new computer, and I have put Windows 7 rc on it, but I want to get rid of any unneccesary start up programs. Here is a start up log from my HJK . Can you help with advising what and how to remove stuff. StartupList report, …

i m using hp520 laptop..ram 512MB hard disk 80GB.. & core duo processor.. last time i got some problem & i had 2 format it..but while i am inserting my windows sp2 its showing SET UP IS INSPECTING YOUR HARDWARE CONFIGURATION.................................... & there after no process takes place..i tried out …

I had my pc and its Windows XP operating system reformatted and reinstalled (using this method: [URL="http://icrontic.com/articles/reformatting-the-right-way/3"]http://icrontic.com/articles/reformatting-the-right-way/3[/URL]). But after restart, the "Error downloading operating system" appeared. How will I be able to fix this?

I listen to a lot of music samples on Amazon.com and it always works ... until today. When clickin on ' listen to samples " it trys to load the samples for a long time then prompts me that I need to upgrade my Flash Player to version 8 or …

Hi i am running Windows Vista Home Premium on my HP laptop, and i noticed that i have two program file folder one normal one and one with (x86) after it. I have a theory that it might be because i have a 64 bit processor but i am not …