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Something very strange has started happening to my PC recently. For some unknown reason at completely random times, for example when clicking a hyperlink or when changing window, the computer just turns off. Then the front power button won't turn it back on again. You can hear the computer still …

We have an Acer 3860 laptop and can't remember the recovery password. I found this info and am not sure how to implement it. Can anyone help??? TIA Acer e-recovery passwords Acer has a nice built in backup/recovery tool. Only drawback: you need to define a password when making your …

I've had this problem in the past with this HP Pavilion 7915 w/win XP and I would restart it and be fine. I decided to move the computer to another room now it just stays stuck on the HP start-up screen on boot-up. I've tried ubuntu 6.06 LTS to see …

Hi, Finally it seams that vista 64 ultimate are unable to reboot, restore, run in safemode or repair. So probably I have to reinstall Vista. The symptoms that lead to that vista couldn't reboot was that it freezed. It has freezed 2 times. Each time I enable the total black …

Basically, I was browsing the internet, and next thing I know this Virus Remover 2008 thing pops up and starts saying I have a virus, I ctrl +alt + delete it, and the computer seems fine. I try to uninstall it and next thing I know the blue screen pops …

I have a problem. I downloaded a program called OSL 2000, which is a boot manager, so that I could easily boot from my Ubuntu CD. I didn't know this at the time, but if my computer detects that there is a CD in the drive that is bootable, it …

Hello, I'm new to this board as well as new to this subject, so I've run into some problems. I'm trying to use wget to copy a webpage as described in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread159351.html[/url]. I made a .bat file with the following contents: [B]echo --------------- >>printer.txt wget [url]www.google.com[/url] >>printer.txt date …

Hi there, :) I have one question related to IE. I want to have IE opened open only a blank page at the first start rather than start up with this below default link: [QUOTE][url]http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76277[/url][/QUOTE] Where to set this setting. I'm not sure because I go to Internet Setting, then …

Here's the situation: I need to recover some files from a broken hard drive The hard drive is connected to my PC via IDE apaptor I cannot access the files I need because I don't have permission I can change the security settings of the folder in Safe Mode But …

I downloaded Free Video Converter application and when I try to open it I get this error message: Please set Registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\.NET Framework\InstallRoot to point to the .NET Framework install location So apparently it requires .NET to run. I installed & uninstalled .NET a couple times attempting to resolve …

Hi all, I had to buy a new laptop because in the old one the Lcd screen get broken. I use it for work so I have bought a very good one, with large screen and high performances, but there is Windows Vista installed (In the old one there was …

Each time my computer is started up I have to reset the internet wireless properties to automatically connect and reduce the screen brightness. I would like my computer to save these setting so that I am not having to re set them each time the computer boots up. Can anyone …

I just received my new Dell Studio 1737 laptop. When I first turned it on, the sound worked. I shut it down and the sound hasn't work since then. I'm not sure whether I should have put this here or in the hardware issues forum. This laptop is brand new. …

I am having a problem with my Dell Inspiron 6000. It just started today. When I turn it on it goes through the dell boot screen fine. but after that when it would normally load windows i get a black screen with a curser blinking in the upper left hand …

I have a red circle with a x in my system tray with a small pop up bubble saying: "warning! security report. Your computer is infected! It is recommended to start spyware cleaner tool." Does anyone know how to get rid of it? I've tried downloading and running anti spyware …

hi all, i m facing a problem that i have checked "dont show hidden files" option in folder option but after some time hidden files are automatically shown, kindly tell me how to solve this problem?

hi guys, i tried to setup an ftp using XP PRO but upon finishing all the configuration and tried to connect to the ftp site got this error message : " windows cannot access this folder. Make sure you typed the file name correctly and that you have permission to …

hello i am having a problem with my cd-rom..:( it plays dvd's just fine...but i am trying to install a anti virus cd and i keep getting a cd icon next to my cursor but nothing else happens..i tried cleaning the lenses to the cd-rom with no luck....if anyone has …

I am running Windows XP and after downloading service pack 3 I have not been able to access the control panel, My Computer, My Pictures, etc. When I right click on Start and then left click on "Explore" I get an error message and cannot drill down. I run Trend …

I have a problem with the Universal Serial Bus Contollers (ports) none of them are working . Can anyone help in fixing these. I have been into the devise manager and they have all exclaimation marks by the contollers there are 5 of them. I have unistalled the drivers and …

I downloaded the latest drivers for my Intel chipset915G. I thought they would have the drivers that were out of date on my computer. I installed them and rebooted. When I went to reboot, the computer hung up. I watied 10 minutes and didn't hear my hard drive so I …

I cant use my computer anymore. Everytime I turn it on blank screen follows the POST. I tried clearing the CMOS but didn't work. I tried Reinstalling windows but after the message "Windows is checking ur Hardware...." the screen goes blank and hangs. Cant even enter Safe mode (F8 key). …

I have a Toshiba computer that I got brand new in June. I recently had a Windows Update that installed a few things, and now my computer cannot connect to the internet through Mozilla, and any anti virus software that I have is blocked. I don't know if this is …

Hey, I have a P4 running WindowsXP. One of the latest updates on Windows Update is "Q324929: December 2002, Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1". I will select this update to install and it will indicate it succeeded. However, the next time I go to Windows Update, …

Hello every1, I am having a MAJOR problem with my IE7 browser. It seems that every other page I try to visit using this browser, I get redirect to the ask.askredirect/search page. I don't know how did this BHO got installed on my machine (windows xp pro). I tried to …

i have a laptop where i has just finish format and install all software. acer 4310. the laptop come with a driver cd but it only give vista driver.since i install win XP,i have to find the ddrivers at acer website. so after install all the driver, i try to …

Greetings, I have just completed an 'upgrade' from Vista to XP. The problem I have is re-establishing the connection to the 'net. PC will not see the modem (siemens Speedstream 6520). It all worked previously with no probs. Connections have been checked. Modem is in sync with outside network. All …

Windows is not openning ... Just black screen appears! I have recovery cd and WinXP cd but i dont wanna lose my data/files in my computer. Is there any way i can get to my files and save them before reinstalling or using my recovery cd?

I just recently got a horrible virus... kinda deserved it. Anywho I reinstalled windows along with all the updates since service pack 2, .net stuff and my p35 chipset (which on the MSI website everytime I'd download the chipset drivers for my motherboard the DL file would say p45?). However …

So, here's my issue. I want to buy an EEE PC with Windows. But I want to replace the hard drive. Any advice on how to copy XP on to the new drive? Thanks, Nick

ON my WIN XP PRO SP3, I have upgraded from Windows Media Player (WMA) 9 to 10 to use the audio Equalizer (EQ) capability. I can play and hear wma, wav and mp3 files. But, I cannot even find the EQ to enable it. IS there a built-in EQ or …

My "quick start" screen minimizer button is gone. I deleted it by accident and now I can't figure out how to get it back. Any ideas??

I have a network using a MEGA 105WR wireless router. I have 2 connected via ethernet cables and are working(one with XP Pro and one with Vista Home). I also have to laptops connected wirelessly with Vista Business, and all are connecting to internet and get mail. My problem is …

Please tell me wher i can find information related to windows vista Thanks

Problem 1 - when using safari on couple other programs, this error shows {Does not reside a point of entrance ( there was not possibility to locate the point of convened except_Handler4_Common_ of the procedure by the library of the dynamic connection msvcrt.dll I have tried deleting the msvcrt, and …

whenever i try to run windows update i get this message [QUOTE]Windows Update cannot continue because a required service application is disabled. Windows Update requires the following services: Automatic Updates enables detection, downloading, and installation of critical updates for your computer. Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) enables faster, restartable downloading …

Hello for the past few days, whenever I connect to the internet, my computer slows down and eventually completely freezes. If i disconnect from the internet, it starts working again! I have run a few virus scans (mcafee) and a few trojans were found and removed however the problem still …

Hi All How to Set Password For Particular Folder for using Win Xp Service Pack 2 Help me Plz Thanks

So I've recently had some gaming issues, coming to the conclusion that I need to upgrade from my old integrated graphics chipset to a new video card. My problem is I've been searching everywhere, been trying many different programs to try and find out what type of video card slot …

I have WARNINGS and ERRORS daily in my Event Viewer logs. Are these normal? How do I fix all these BS errors. Below just some of the BS errors I encounter. Cheers. Event Type: Warning Event Source: Userenv Event Category: None Event ID: 1517 Date: 01/01/2009 Time: 15:33:36 User: NT …

Morning everybody. my question seemed simple but i have been trying (unsuccessfuly) for day's to solve it . i have a message in red saying my javascipt is disabled/limited fincionality only. i have lost search function/restore function. and i can't access my emails.i have googled this and recieved load's of …

I have had this problem for a couple days. I cant open control panel, explore, my computer, nothing. any suggestions?

I have installed windows xp with US keyboard but my lap top has Norvegin keyboard layout. Can any one tell me how to switch with out reinstalling Windows XP.

Sunce I updatred to Java 6.0.2 late last summer, no other updates will install. I have dowloaded the online and the offline version of Java 6u10 and 6u11 and the Java installer screen does not come up. when I double-click on the saved files I am using Windows XP Pro …

I'm trying to do a fresh install of XP on a new HDD. When I boot from the XP CD, I get to the 'enter to install, r for recovery, F3 to exit' screen, and my keyboard locks up. Won't let me ctrl + alt + delete, or even turn …

this is my first post so i hope its usefull and im gonna provide you guys alot of nice tweaks i tried other than the boring ones if u want to speed ur acces to ur hard drive install System Mechanic Professional 7 and go to increase performance and choose …

I installed a Samsung LCD TV to my PC because my old monitor wasnt that good looking, but i cant manage to change the resolution from 800x 600. In my old monitor i had at least 1 more resolution option. 1028 x 800 would what id like, so anyone knows …

Hi all I am using Windows xp service pack 2. I have 3 user name using. how to set right to one user data`s can`t displayed another user.. Plz help me Thanks

Hello, I'd like to use a .bat file to ping a server. I've tried: [code] ping www.google.com [/code] And some variations, but then it just keeps repeating all the time. Thank you.

Very common thing i am sure and was able to get rid of others before but i have this popup for a virus removal that looks very similar to the Windows security shields, it keeps popping up for a download from netsecurityonline.com and virusremoval2008 and I cant get rid of …