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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 …
While trying to log in to my BBC Store account on my wife's PC, somehow I ended up replacing my wife's name as User at login (the only account and therefore admin) with my own name and Hotmail address. The named Documents folder has also changed to my name. I …
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 …
Since Windows 10 updated a couple of days ago I now get a message saying the above will not work and suggests I download the latest driver for my Lenovo AIO but I can't find out where from or how. Any help would be appreciated
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?
I saw similar address/search bar complaints from back on 2012. But I haven't encountered it before 9-17-2016. The night before, MS asked to do an update that involved so many things that the X% loaded, Y% loaded progress box was showing. So whatever updated, it wasn't simple. NOW the upper …
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 …
Hi. When I startup my windows 10 and log into my account, my desktop doesn't seem to be visible. It's just a black screen. There are no icons and no taskbar. When I try to open task manager, I can see it cursor loading for a split second meaning something …
hi, I am fighting around with setting a property on sound device via registry edit. I know its located at [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\MMDevices\Audio\Render\{ab701278-c48d-41cd-b68c-8466465f06e4}\FxProperties] i found that the setting is "{fc52a749-4be9-4510-896e-966ba6525980},3"=hex:0b,00,8f,f0,01,00,00,00,ff,ff,00,00 what changes is ff,ff to 00,00, that is ok, but also the 3rd, and 4th value change, but i did not discover …
Hi all I have an old windows server 2003 (32bit) with a shared folder containing an executable. The exe is old and I think possibly 16bit. I am trying to run the exe on a networked pc through a mapped folder / network location. The pc is running win 7 …
Hi guys! It's been a while since I last posted here. I'm having an issue with not being able to remove non-installed fonts. Meaning, the fonts are not installed in the Windows/Fonts folder and cannot be uninstalled the proper way. These fonts came with some kind of hidden-object game that …
My Computer is Dell and i have a Win 7 64 bit PC and when i restart it there are loss of data's both on Local Disk C & D with MentioningSticky Note ....; How Can i Fix This Problem?
All my 3 fans are working BUT my PC's power button doesn't light up and, I have checked on the cables/fans/motherboard everything seems fine though as I press on the power button nothing comes up as it usually is green the desktop is blank WHAT SHOULD I DO!?
Is there any free PDF editor for Mac, but not Preview to edit PDF files on Mac? Need to edited file the same as the original one.
which is not possible. I have a dell e1505 running xp So I bought this [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822145113[/URL] and this [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817392009[/URL] Perhaps of note is that the HDD is OEM. I'm not really sure if that plays into any of the following. Installed HDD into enclosure per instructions and connected it to …
Using Window 8.1, today I get updates and than it say update not complete undoing changes....... but it stuck here. I does system restore but I get error on this Which is unspecified error accured during system restore (0*80070017). And I don`t have sysm image to do system image recovery.. …
Hi! I have a problem with Reimage Virus being very active on Google Chrome. I have tried to find it to get rid of it, but do not know enough to be able to locate it. I even did a restore point to try to see if that would fix …
Hello I've deployed a 32-bit Windows 8.1 on VirtualBox on Windows 10, yet when I am logging in on the VM, a few seconds after the desktop appears, it starts flickering like a looping refresh, and I am unable to see any icons. Any fix for this, without having to …
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