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Hi all! I'll just list out what I've observed: -On switching on the system, I get no display and no beep. If I press the button again, it shuts off. I can switch it on and off n number of times and the only way to escape this is to …

all the MOVIES i downloaded from imesh r audio, y??:sad: i made sure they were ticked on VIDEO wats wrong with it? is there anythin i have to download so can SEE IT instead of HEARIN IT???????????? PLZ HELP I OWE U BUNCH!!!:cheesy:

So here's the scenario I have encountered: There are two Computers(Windows XP) that are conecting to a server(Windows Server 2008 r2) via remote desktop. One of the unit has a printer connected (Epson LX310 particularly) and installed properly as it can be used normally on local network. But in the …

any knows how to recover Drive along data (formatted drive)after installing windows..??any software or tool ?? urgent reply is required

I am trying to regain permissions to my drive after denying them accidently. I am using Window 7. But when I right click the disk and go to properties, the security tab is missing. Why is this, that is how I was able to change it in the first place. …

i have not set any user name and password for windows 7 while installing and what will be the default username and password for windows 7

I can't go to my computer BIOS. BIOS doesn't open even I press del+F2 while starting. I have formated C drive. But it creates two windows. One is enable and another is disabled. I am very disappointed with the problem. PC configuration is : Processor: 2.7 gh, Biostart: G41 motherboard, …

On an idle Sunday afternoon, I came accross an article about not showing the animation at the Windows start, and followed the instruction to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> System Configuration ->Boot tab. I clicked the No GUI Boot box and re-started. True enough no animation, but no quicker, …

Hi Guys, Plz tell is there any tool that increases my games performance..as they are slowing a bit...i use to play games like. NFS Carbon & Most Wanted, Counter Strike..Don't know what is wrong..!!I have done a cleanup and defrag hoping that would speed up my computer.But it did not …

I am recently having these problem with my computer that when I power on my computer it doesn't start at first time. But it starts when I press the Restart button of CPU. I don't know what's wrong with my computer. I have Windows 7 OS, 160GB HDD & 4GB …

i made a group policy of drive mapping to an OU. enforced, updated with cmd but when i tried to log-in those users, some users wasn't affected by that policy even i tried to relog-in. nothing happens.

I cannot download adobe flashplayer on my Windows/XP - IE 8.0 system. Adobe's site says my config. is incompatible. It absolutely is not. I've a 3>0 Ghz processor; IE 8.0; 1.00 GB of RAM & 512 MB of graphics memory. Has anyone encountered this and found a work around?

Seeking to install virtual machine to windows 8 Pro 64bit machine following guidance found at: http://4sysops.com/archives/windows-8-xp-mode-part-1-hyper-v/ Can follow the steps until the “install options” page. The Windows XP CD is in the disk drive but install does not launch. Images are uploaded to Microsoft SkyDrive at: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=52B21D2F3F75A51A!3746 Additionally, selecting the …

I have an HP Notebook 4610. (AMD Processor, WXP.) About twice a week the screen on the laptop goes completely black, yet the computer is still running. I use the touchpad and try to bring it back, however, it stays black. It is like the brightness was automatically shut off. …

My computer does not download anything.I try to download trusted application, movies and picture. It failled, After download the file,the file was deleted and the message was (the file contained a virus and was deleted). I have tried to uninstalled my AVG antivirus and change it with Avast Antivirus, and …

Hey everyone, I have got a Sony laptop that stops working and starts showing me this line "Operating system not found" when booting up. I entered the BIOS to check out something after I tried re-installing Win7 but I discovered the internal hard disk not being recognised and it said …

What do you guys think of using a touchpad for windows 8? How compatible will it be with dual screens? Would you get one? I was looking at this one - http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=580-18139&SMCID=62001217&CAWELAID=1625512354&dgc=SS&cid=41147&lid=1069636&acd=23975883824506427 Thanks

So, I was watching a movie on my laptop when I got a blue screen. After the laptot restarted, it got stuck on the Starting Windows screen. The logo and the loading bar didn't appear. I tried to go into safe mode, but it got stuck on the Loading files, …

My 5.1 surround sound will not work fully without soundMAX but it is not compatible with windows 8. I have creative inspire 5.1 5300, only the two front speakers work without the driver, what shall i do? It is fully configured with the windows sound manager. Thanks mat

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: <Windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe. Please re-install a copy of the above file I'm on the same computer using Windows XP off a diffrent HDD, how do I fix this? The OS I want is Windows 7, it came from a …

I boaght a new laptop with windows 7 starter on. But when I try to adjust the screen brightnes or volume i cant, nothing happens. I have donwloaded and installed all of the drivers on sony's website of my model but it still doesnt work. How can i fix this, …

Hi all As described in the title, please also have a look at my screenshot so it'll be easy for you to see what my problem is. It show the same icon everytime I open chrome and excel file in the taskbar. It switches between chrome and excel icon. How …

**i installed dhcp and its authorized. but when i check on the cmd using ipconfig/all. dhcp is not enabled. why?**

**so i had made a GPO which for a mapped drive and i implemented to all of my OU but how can i set specific users to have access to that shared folder even all of users can see that folder.**

i have a mobile which is supported net & i want to use this mobile phone in computer. but how?

Hi, when I open microsoft picture it! photo standard 9, The top left hand corner I click file, open. A box comes up, I select the file, click open and the program shuts down! The same thing happens if i select get file from camera. Twice I have uninstalled and …

Hi guys, i recently installed server 2008, + IIS + web platform 4.5 (actually that is installing now) does anyone know for any tutorials or know how to set it up for web hosting? many thanks :) Ade

Hi All, I'm looking for some assitance in binding (or joining) Active Directory to an Open Directory Master.. We are a Mac based company with mostly all Mac OS servers, however our accounts server runs Windows. We are in the process of upgrading our accounting software onto a new WIndows …

**please help.so i have my dhcp on my server 2008. and i want to block these IPs `172.31.0.0/22`. how to block those ips**

Hi everybody! This is my first post. First of all I don't know if I'm putting it in the right section, because you can think of my problem as a "Networking" one. Anyway, here's a description: I'm deploying Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2. I added the "POP3 Server" role. I …

hi I have a question regarding my situation in our LAN, when I ping local address by hostname (to any computer) (I'm using 192.168.0.0/16). it result in stange ip 118.98.96.151, even though after I check in the other pc the address is in 192.168 range. but if I ping using …

just installed win 8 (clean install) and guess wot its got more bugs than a whores bed.i have lost all sound and cant reinstall xp becouse win 8 does not down grade at all after it takes over your system.and now he has put the price up (to fund his …

Well all of a sudden all my browsers(IE, chrome, firefox) in my laptop have been unable to open a certain website. However the same website can be opened through my mobile phone and the desktop pc, using the same wifi connection. Also it does not say anything like website cant …

Windows 7 operating system, computer is asking for boot disc at start up. I have updated BIOS to select hardrive but still not working. It doesnt come up with this error all of the time though. Can anyone help?

helo guys i have problems with start up the PC its to slow i have disabled the start up programs and its still slow i need to wait about 1:30 - 2:00 mins to start working on the PC i have this configuration: Intel i5 - 3570 nVidia GTX 550Ti …

My DVD rom is not working. In that case now i want to install windows 7 to the computer. If i have image of win7 DVD in pen dirve, Is there any method to do it with pen drive. Please help me to do this. Must i have a DVD …

Boot Failed Windows Boot Manager has occurred. We are using the IBM System x3200 M3. I have installed the 2008 EE Windows, when you start from the CD / DVD, I normally start.

I believe one of my old collegees has set a scheduled task to start at 9:30 every day on one of the pc's in our office ( he now no longer works here ). At 9:30 precisely the pc shutdowns however this doesnt seem to be the case if im …

from today morning , my keyboard just cant keep up. i type a few words , and then it starts displaying the first letters! quite a trouble this ! i tried google-ing about keyboard becoming slow , but the few forum threads i found suggested a format, but thats not …

-->>Hello,I have got this problem that makes me feel uncofortable... -->>I have a Dell Latitude D620 Laptop and it Supports Bluetooth Device but I have tried to find drivers ... -->>for it and all I get is Just Network Adaptors... -->>Can any One please advise Me what to do?

Every time I try to start my computer it starts loading Windows and then reboots. When I start up, everything works perfectly until I get to the "Windows did not shut down correctly last time" screen. I'm given the various choices (start in safe mode, safe mode with networking, last …

how to remove the password from your computer when it on the beging before runnig the wodows

I have a computer running Windows XP. Someone give password. Now I cannot access my PC desktop. After windows logo then ask to give password. What is the process without reinstalling Windows XP or formatting C drive. Please give me solution.

Hey folks, I was wondering if anyone can explain why my laptop overheats when using Windows (any version), but when using Linux (Ubuntu) I have no heating issues! Its not a major worry as I have recently moved over to Linux as my main system, but I am curious why …

I'm using Dell. It's still this problem. Fn key always on

Hi Fellows, Since two days I am facing an issue with my system. Did multiple things but couldn't get rid of it. Here's the problem; Every program I am opening such as (Word, Excel, Media player, my documents, pictures, videos etc.), there is a lag of 10-15 seconds before the …

Can any one help me get rid of the annoying message: "no sil controller found in the system.press the button to exit the application" when windows boots up? I have 2 harddrives. one with XP pro. that's O.K. The other harddrive has XP home which is the problem. mother board …

At start up, even from hibernate, Atheros 5007UG WirelessAdapter 2 downloads and crashes internet connection. The only way to get my system back is to do a system restore, but the same thing will happen next time I start up. Any other programme needs permission to install but not this, …

Hi all, does anybody know a good guide (step by step perhaps) that could help me to take apart my dell xps17? COuldn't find that much on google. I have to get to the back and have a look at the power connector thanks

im finding the serial number for windows 7 thanks and regards for mir aslam