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What is the best way to totally delete your browsing history? deleting it completely from your computer?

Hi All, I need a software that would optionally let me open applications without the windows border, i.e, I don't want to see that blue border and the title bar for some of my applications(cause it spoils the appearance) I am using Windows XP(32 - bit) Is there any such …

For those of us using Dual or Quad core CPU's there is a neat little way to boost start-up time. By default, Windows will only use a single processor to load-up Windows... but it doesn't have to be that way. Hit Winkey+R and type in [B]msconfig[/B] (and of course hit …

yesterday i downloaded a game and it had viruses in it. Suddenly my system failed and it shutdown.I tried opening vista, but a black screen appeared and i waited but did not open.I tried starting in safe mode and it worked.How to open vista in normal mode?

I have a Dell Opiplex 755 straight off the shelf that has come preloaded with Windows XP. I am trying to install Windows 2000 over top of it by just booting from the disk. The computer will go into the Win2k and start the initial process of loading the OS. …

After installing the updates for windows vista, I can't download any files from the internet like a microsoft document attached to my e-mail, a pdf file and online games from the internet.Eventhough the download runs as normal and saved to a specific location, the file is not completely downloaded and …

Hi there, I need some ideas to fix this issue where the notebook is promptimg the error msg. "Stack Overflow at line 0" on IE7... Any ideas... please share...:?:

Hi, like the title says, I have a problem with XP and setting up a wireless network. I do know how to do set it up, but I just run into a problem......let me tell you my story....once upon a time.....I set up a wireless network with printer sharing at …

Who composed the [B]Windows startup[/B] tune?

What is the 7Th step of the [B][COLOR="Red"]Windows Startup[/COLOR][/B] Process?

[B][COLOR="Green"]Slow startup[/COLOR][/B] - what have I done?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a Explorer for Windows to replace the explorer that comes with Windows ?

Downloaded over 250 music excerpts from Web all had been changed to MIDI files (.mid) for downloading. Burned CD/R from hard drive. This CD/R now plays only on PC and laptop. How do I go about changing file extension to format that will allow me to burn a CD that …

Some of my WinXP laptops, after they have been undocked and booted into cached credentials far from home, take forever to log in when they get home - as ANY user. The slowness happens just after the user enters their credentials, but before the user log in process dialog pops …

Does anyone know why I am getting this message on boot for win XP pro. Safe mode does not work, Last known good does not work. I am trying to do a repair install of XP now but it keeps bringing me to recovery console instead. Please help. Thanks

I click on my name to sign in and it says its saving my settings and it seems like its going to load but it just go's back to the log in screen. Its like it just loops back to where you click your name to sign in. Any help …

I'll appreciate it if anyone can help me. I'm in the process of upgrading the RAM on a PcChips M861G Motherboard from (2)x 512Mb DDR 400 to (2)x 1Gb DDR 400. The manual indicates that this is the maximum it can handle, but when i install it ,the system doesn't …

I've completed nearly 95% of summer homework. the battery was removed and i was using the charger instead. but my sister tripped over the charger and disconnected it from the computer. it shut off on me. when i turned it back on...nothing shows up except this black screen asking me …

1. May someone give me a software name that can restore or recover my files from the reformatted computer. I want a software that is for free, no limitation (e.g. watermark or save disabled). The software must be downloadable from the internet. 2. The second one is a software for …

A few days ago I set up two new administrator accounts on my computer. Internet Explorer8 was not working properly in these two accounts, although Firefox was and still is. I also cannot publish a website in the new accounts, or access the Help file. The main account seems O.K. …

Anyone knows how to create a bootable diskette through XP? If so, please send me your advice on how to do it. Thanks

Cannot delete any message: "The messaging interface has returned an unknown error" Cannot send or receive mail "Unknown error" I have rebooted computer and resarted Outlook: no help. I backed up my messages in a PST file. Shall I uninstall Outlook?

I just bought a used computer and can't get online. it seems that it is connecting at 10 mpbs but when I click on internet explorer it says cannot connect. When I first log onto the computer in the lower right hand computer a bubble comes up and says "offline …

I've found a nice visual walkthrough for Vista installation [url=http://blogs.vertigosoftware.com/ericc/archive/2006/09/03/Visual_Walkthrough_of_Vista_RC1_Setup.aspx]here[/url]. Additionally, post any tips for Vista installation here. Thanks.

I am not a computer wizz but have had a lot of experience with computers and I really need a little help. I bought a new computer coming up a couple of years ago now and they had loaded Vista on it for me (which, after hearing all the problems …

hello,please you can right me were i find sound driver for hp g6000

Hi, I want to make my Outlook 2003 startup when I logon, look for new messages and then minimize itself to the tray bar. I know that the startup part can be done in a number of ways, the most simple would be to place a shortcut in the Autostart …

Can someone tell me...... does a user actually have to be logged into a server for it to work correctly? OR is it correct to say that as long as the server is ON everything will work.

Hi there! I have notices a program installed and often running on my Computer. i have seared all over and only been able to asertain that it is some web serever program. i would really like to get rid of it if it is safe to. could someone just please …

Hey, I've got this laptop I'm working on, and I'm really confused about what is going on with it. If you try to start it up in normal mode, it hangs forever loading windows at the logo screen (1 hour+ wait test, no results). I checked the devices because when …

hi guys i have a problem when i write something in arabic in firefox it repeat each letter twice :?: but if i write it in english it works well so why this is done and what is the solution?? your help will be appreciated

Hi all, I want to discuss my recently encountered problem. I'm a newbie in this forum and IT-related issue so please explain the solution as simple as possible if u can. My laptop and connection condition : I have an ACER-aspire 5572NWxMi laptop I am living in a dormitory and …

I installe win 7 ultimate on my Dell Vostro ovsr prior Vista. I can see otheer computrs including 2003 File r. i cannot id workgroup an have no access to internet? Any thoughts or Technet resources welcomed.

Hi, Can anyone tell me if it is possible to restrict specific programs for a limited user on and XP platform? I want to be able to still use these restricted programs on the main admin account...is this possible? If so how would you do it? Thanks.

Sound ok after boot but after PC runs for a while, the audio vanishes and sound control panel says No Audio Device. I disabled the on-board audio chip and installed an audio card. Same behavior. Tom Dowling

Heloo sir/mam... Well my name is kiran... i need ur help... I need to block the running of a text file ( .txt) from cmd.. any method to achieve dat?? ie, through cmd whn someone tries to run a text file or an .exe file cmd shud not allow dat.. …

Hey Well I never really had any problems with windows update before. I have Windows Vista Home Premium running on my computer. It started to stop working when I did a System Restore. Well it will say it is downloading updates, and it will always remain at 0%. There's no …

I have been experiencing some blue screens over the past few weeks. This is the most recent one i got. STOP:0x000000F7 Ntfs.sys-Address 880421322 based at 88005000 Datestamp 47918a98 Any help regarding the matter will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

hi everyone my gateway laptop crashes whenever i copy a file. it has issues and only opens in safe mode - it stops in the middle of booting in normal mode. i have about 20gb worth of unbacked files there, most of that pictures, and want to get them off …

I am using a Belkin 7230 wireless router and I have Vista on my laptop. I can only connect with local only access. I have tried uninstalling, re-installing, even got a replacement router on the chance it was a problem with the router. I have excellent signal, I just can't …

So I know a ridiculously large amount of people complain about their old computers being sluggish and slow, but my computer is only 3 weeks out of the box (a back-to-school sort of deal) and I'm confused. I've been running PowerDefragmenter (about 5 times faster than Windows Defragmenter) and I …

Hello. My sister is having a problem with her laptop. When she turns her computer on, there's a noise at the left side of the laptop. She thinks its the fan. It makes a noise for like 10 seconds and stops then makes noise again. Even if she hibernates her …

If you have a PC shared with your friends, your brother or your cousin; your private files, videos and images are always at risk of getting seen by them. An easy way to protect your file from others is to make them “super hidden”.Super hidden files/ folders become system files …

Hello All, I am working thru an issue that a very large number of fellow computer users are working now (according to all the blogs). That being, when you upgrade your hard drive on a XP machine you get the “disk read Error” message. In my case I have completed …

I have a Averatec 2370 Windows XP laptop and I want to restore it to factory settings so I can give it to my cousin who doesn't havea computer. I backed up all my important files and tried to find how to do it but so far no luck. Any …

Hi everyone. I'm new here and so desperate for help! I found some advice on this forum that seemed to work for people so thought this would be the best place to go! :) I've just discovered the "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" on my cd/dvd drive and have …

Is there something intrinsically wrong with OE 8? Ever since installing it I have had trouble. Half the time it wont load the Home page although I can get it via Favourites. Frequently I get the Send Message to Microsoft It usually then reloads the page by itself. I would …

The inf file type was associated with notepad so I deleted it and when I edit the file type and click OK and try to edit it again it comes up blank. When I close folder options and reopen it INF is gone. Ideas?

I was working on a laptop and shut it down, later I powered it up and the lights came on but the screen remains blank. Doesn't even boot POST. I've narrowed it down to either the Hdd or the memory that's causing this, but no way to know for sure …

First of all let me give you some info on what trying to do, I have a toshiba laptop with vista and I just got another computer that has xp on it, I would like to turn the xp into a slave. (storage) | (Although that looks less and less …