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What are the pros and cons of each? Does one use more CPU resources than the other? Thanks, Kristie
hi. i installed an iis service on my computer with a smtp server option. my problem is that when i open iis control panel i can see only the name of my computer without the smtp server option. can anyone help me ?
Hi all, I have enabled and configured RRAS on my Windows 2003 server (IIS) machine to perform basic firewalling. I have enabled it and all works from the outside world, however, I cannot connect to the outside world on the machine. But the outside world (web users, FTP, etc...) can …
I was having problem with my Computer. It refused to connect via LAN/Ethernet and found due to MS update. I used system restore and connected. Then I updated it and refused dialup connection. I restored again (That why I think of shutting off the Updates). From first Restore, my avast …
I am responsible for random monitoring of 263 laptops running xp at a typical high school. Many of the students are sharp and know how to delete current history files. I would like to know where IE hides a complete history log that an Administrator can access when necessary. I …
when i click turn off computer in the start menu the[stand by , turnoff ,restart box ] does not appear. I have Dell xps 400. I just quickly touch the shutoff button and the computer shuts down normally. If i do not run my Yahoo browser the box will work. …
I had a problem with my pc earlier with vista ultimate not wanting to boot if not installed on the sata 0, but now I downed Windows 7 beta and I want to use it in dual boot... is this possible??
Hey there,, I know that you guys can usually help me with my computer probs, so here goes again. My pc seems to be randomly rebooting. When it restarts, I get an error message saying that it has recovered from a serious error, something to do with usb problems, but …
hello everyone, i'm in a little bit of a dilemma with firefox browser. It seems to always crash every Five minutes also with a message that reads = sorry firefox has encountered a problem we have to close. Thats about it. If someone could point me in the right direction …
Hello, I have had a new hard disk installed and in the cause of installing my system's drivers, the system prompts me that, I should first and fore most get Windows XP .NET 1.1 before continuing with the installation. How do I go about getting this done? Thank you. Frank …
Anyone know where to download IE 5 and IE 5.5? The ms site is giving me the runaround. and no, i cant just download IE6 SP1 as i need the active desktop update which is not included in that. Cant do windows update as it doesnt work with IE pre …
Ok real quick I tried, the program "Registry Booster" from Uniblue and it worked wonders! So good in fact that it took the reg files for AVI, WMV, QT, and MPEG thumbnails. How do I know this? Well I used the program on my laptop and It did the same …
ok guys im running Windows xp sp2 i have a game called ootp9 and the blue screen of death mainly happens in this game when i try to load a file... the error is as follows... blue screen with a bunch of crap... Driver_irql_not_less_or_equal stop: 0x000000d1 (0xe1ff0000, 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0xefb61d50) …
I have over the last few nights had the same problem on my pc. Quite suddenly (and even if I do not have Internet Explorer open) multiple pages open automatically. I have had over 40 pages (sometimes more) open one after the other and at a very fast speed. I …
I have a Windows XP, and I log into work everyday in an Active Directory Domain. In Start>Run>CMD what do I type in in the command prompt that will display which server authenticated me when I logged on?
Below is copy of a header from a recently received email. I understand most of it, but have no idea what the [COLOR="Green"][B]Precedence: Junk[/B][/COLOR] statement means. Any ideas? I ought to mention that I have been firing off emails to an internet seller about not receiving my goods and keep …
For all of you who probably know and those who don’t know Google came out with their first web browser Google Chrome on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 and Just 100 days later it came out of beta on Thursday, December 11, 2008. So why was Google Chrome rushed out of …
Hello All, This is my first time on this forum and I am really hoping (maybe praying would be more accurate) That someone can help me and fast. I have a server that was just sent halfway around the world. It is running Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition with IIS …
At first when I turned on my computer I would be able to sign into my account and be able to get on the internet and maybe one website, the computer would completley freeze and I would have to forcefully shut my computer down because not even the task manager …
I recently caught a virus which I cleaned,bat as a consequence my avg doesn't update,(failed to connect to server) and my automatic updates don't work(error 404) and it redirects me to my default site. Also I can't download anything from microsoft or avg, I installed nod32 but it couldn't update …
I would like to know what spyware software programs are recommended to install on my new computer. My OS is Vista. A trial of McAfee is already installed. Would you recommend I stay with McAfee after the trial is over? Any other suggestions as to how to try to keep …
Hi Guys dont know if im in right place for this as im new here. i am running xp with all updates and had [I]Office 2000 [/I]for years which came on 2 discs. some time ago i installed [I]Office 2003 [/I]from 1 disc. the installation removed only 1 of the …
I am unable to watch dvds but can listen and open cds and burn them. I was told this was an issue with Itunes and vista and changes were needed in the registry? Any ideas or suggestions?
hey I have Windows Vista SP1 32-bit and I have downloaded all updates from the Microsoft website, they all work; except for this particular update:Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista (KB940157). When I click on install updates, it installs for a while but then an error occurs: Windows Search 4.0 …
I am sure this must have come up before - but can anyone explain why I can no longer access certain websites with Windows 98 ?? I have recently had a new hard drive fitted and had no problems before. I can still access websites like Google but not the …
Running on a Windows XP. Yesterday when I tried to boot my Desktop up I got an error message that one of the C:/Windows/ folders were missing. It instructed my to reinstall the operating system. I used to recovery console from the start-up menu(Pressing F10 as it booted), and reinstalled …
I have two computers, this desktop with Windows XP SP3 and a laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium. Both have Firefox 3.0.5 with identical settings. In forums on a translators' website I frequently visit, [url]www.proz.com[/url], all forums posts should have buttons "Link" and Quote", and my own posts should also …
Hello All, When I press Ctrl+Alt+Del i found my task manager bar greyed (not active), can anyone tell me how to reactivate it or any other way to go to task manager ( say a command)? Your assistance is highly appreciated! Abdul.
I am thinking of buying 3D world studio(i have the trial) but before i do, i want to ask a few questions about it: 1) Can you export maps into the .dbo or .x format? 2) What other formats can you export maps to? 3) Is there any major things …
My brother was messing around with my computer and by the time i got it back my desktop image had disappeared. Apparently all he did was hold down <ctrl> and <alt> and then run his hand down the f(1-12) keys. I've noticed that when I press ctrl alt 1 or …
Hi,EVERYBODY, I have a problem. I'm runnig Windows XP Home SP3 with a intel Pentium DUALCORE E2180 overclocked to2.7ghz with a AUS p5kpl-cm motherboard and 2gb RAM, Nvidea 3450 graphics card. Anyways the problem is within the software side of things. Its my ALIENGUISE (windowsblinds) you see it all works …
I have an Intel Pentium 3, 27 GB hard drive, 384 MB system RAM that uses Windows XP Pro SP2. I am looking for advice on the best and easiest way to "burn" data/music to a CD-R. I have too many files stored on my computer hard drive and loaded …
hi all am searching for new softwares where is it available pls help thanks
what can you say about these 2 OS? because i'm planning to change my OS into Vista, many have said Vista is one of the worst OS.
Hi, I recently got 2 GB of DDR-SDRAM and an NVIDIA GeForce AGP graphics card. My processor is 2.5 Ghz (Uniprocessor), but I think it runs slow. At my school, there are uniprocessor pcs which run faster. They have less RAM and slower CPUs too. I don't know why this …
ok long story short. recently i have bought a entirely new computer. built it my self so that rules out the manufacturer bs. so i have windows vista and i recently hooked up my old hdd (that had windows xp) as a slave drive. when i try to use any …
the computer turns on and then goes to black screen that says, start windown normally or, start with repair. No matter which one i hit the screen goes blank.
i really need help very badly,my acer laptop has startup or boot problems.i cant access,log on windows.before putting in the shop for repair i wish i could save my files to a cd,dvd disc or usb.could there be any chance that i could used the command prompt to copy the …
I ran the vista Memory Diagnostic Tool on my PC and while it was running the computer shut off. Now it will not start again. The fans and lights start and run for a second or two, then it shuts down for a few seconds and then it attempts to …
HP, Compaq, eMachines, Gateway, ViewSonic, Alienware, Best Buy, MicroCenter, Dixon, ZT Group, Seneca Data, Tatung and many more are part of the SoftThinks family of OEMs. SoftThinks manufactures the program "P. C. Angel" installed on my computer. This is a one time run option to burn recovery disks to CD's …
hi! there everyone, im not really quite familiar in threadposting.since its my first time,ill try to post every detail i can, to find out any solution and gain any help from anyone who`s generous & considerably enough to help.and my problem goes like this; i bought an acer aspire 5710 …
Folks, For a few weeks, my computer (XP Home Edition) tried and failed every day to download/install updates upon shut down. So I decided to download the updates myself by visiting Microsoft Updates. Upon doing so, I got a response telling me that I need IE 5 or later to …
Ive just bought call of duty world at war for my new pc but when trying to play it everything is in slow motion. My graphic card is nvidia geforce 8200. Can anyone help me . My os is vista
Hello all, I've been using Firefox for over a year now I think, ages anyway, and ever since I've never really been able to view motion-media on it (i.e. videos on YouTube, adverts and banners, websites with a flash intro, etc). So if I go to YT for instance, I …
Sometimes my pictures will not come up, I get the rectangle block with the RED X What is this, how do I fix it?
Hello, I have recently been getting the Blue Screen of Death Stop Error. I believe that I have narrowed it down to SCSI/RAID driver. This error occurs at random times, but mostly while playing GTA IV. I have tried pressing spacebar during the blue sceen but nothing happened. I have …
hey pipo i really want to know how i can scan for open ports on a remote computer running windows platforms preferrebly xp. thanks in advance
When you right-click in Windows Explorer and scroll down to the New option you will see some options to create new files. I want to know if anyone knows how to edit this menu. I know how to edit the Send To menu, but I have no idea how to …
Hi everybody, I am Sophar a new member. I wish to seek you help from whom who can solve the XP error message: "Abnormal program termination: Stack fault CS:EIP = 000Fh:00001373h". I found while running the old DOS exe file. According to WIndows, this caused by the XP security patch. …
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