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Good day Gentl'men! Im having a little problem with my Old NEC laptop.. I can't continue reformatting because even during reformat the filterkeys keeps turning on.. When I press 3, the # sign appears. How can I remove filter keys before reformat? Is there something wrong with my keyboard? And …

i need to create user accounts in windows 7 OS , so that when the user logout from the system all the session files such as desktop , temp files and cookies are get deleted.

I have been everywhere; Steam and Activision forums. I cant find the thing that fix my problem, Here is my problem. I have also contacted steam directly. Problem: ======= ================= System specifications: ================= Operating System: windows 7 home premium 64 bit CPU: Intel Core i7 @ 1.73 GHz RAM: 4GB …

I created an ms access database and a form to enter data to it. I want to launch that form without opening access. How can I do that? Thankx in advance.

I am running Windows XP SP 3 but my Windows Installer has stopped working. How can I re activate it again in a quick easy manner without having to do a lengthy repair job or a re install?

Hello, I want some tyb of information about devices list on RAM(location and content) to be discussed in class. I want something to write not to program or use a computer to determine . I hope u understand the point.

I've been using iTunes for a while now but I'M really sick of their prodected file crap, having t authorize and de-authorize different computers all the time. What I'M looking for is a program with extensions/add-ons for different online music stores. Maybe one for amazon's music store where you would …

Okay, so I'm at my wit's end since I'm not a computer person. My laptop (Dell Studio, PP39L) has been acting strangely for the past few weeks. The internet will connect, I have full internet access, but the internet will just stop working. Chrome won't freeze, but it won't load. …

Guys Good Day. I am trying to figure out how to reformat our computer using windows 7 but it seems that i did not succeed on my first attempt. My classmate gave me a dvd, installer and i did the things that the tutorial told me to do but then …

everytime i boot my computer sqlite3.dll error appears. how to fix this?

 Essentially, a power cut happened to the building, and then a flashing amber light showed up on the back of the server's psu supplies, along with a constant beeping sound. All can be seen from the Picture attached-bearing in mind i logged on to the server and all …

It appears to be happening to a few of our users, whereby they are connecting via terminal services to a server and none of their printers pass over. I have tried the same solutions that i will list now on all users that have this problem: Ensured the RDP icon …

Hello,... i usually used win7 x32 bit and i use sql server 2008 r2 enterprice in it and there is no problem , but i change my windos and installed win7 x64 on my labtop after that i try install the same sql server which i used in this system …

Hi, The shortcut to minimize to desktop (Windows key + D) is not working ever since I upgrade to Windows 7. It's almost like windows just ignores the combination. This was really useful to me. Does anybody know why it isn't working or what else I can do? Thanks in …

Hey, could anyone tell me if there's a simple way of doing, say - UNinstalling Windows Installer, then reinstalling it, and taking me step-by-step? I tried following Microsoft's advice, but it didn't do a SINGLE thing to help, I think it only made it worse. And Windows 7/64-bit.

Platform: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (Standard) for both host and VHD. Use: Remote access for application. RDS uses both host and VHD to give separation for security in SMB environment. Problem: DNS configuration was a nightmare here, and some issues may be part of that. The challenge, though, is …

Office 2007 on a Windows 7 PC. A user has an intermittent problem where when she copies a cell with a formula in it, clipboard picks it up as text. Typically, if one pastes a copied cell with a formula it also puts the formula in the cell. Not always …

i really don't know what caused the problem. My browser cant anymore play sounds/music, like in youtube. i can see it playing. but there's no sound. During the my windows startup, there's nto starup sound anymore. I tried using other browser like firefox, no effect. i've downloaded the shockwave player …

Is there a way to use two mice simultaneously so my left hand can do a task while my right does another task? With all the technological advancements humanity has made over the years & decades, I’m surprised this hasn’t become another way for one to operate their computer.

How does one stop Windows from trying to "help" you? I am thinking Windows Explorer and the download file dialogue.Windows apparently would like to think it knows what you are doing. It doesn't. Not by a long shot. Ever attempted to drag'n'drop? It is like nailing jello to the wall.Oooh …

Ok this is a very weird problem and I am using computers since I was 3 and today I m 20, this is so anoying that i finally had to post my first forum post asking for help related to computer hardwares. Nuff braggin. Anyways, Here's My spec : Windows …

Hi, I have this problem - some of the websites load really slowly, and when they finish loading, there is no any stylesheet or design, just plain text and links. Most of the websites are fine though. What could cause these few websites to load so slowly and incomplete? On …

Every time I turn my Sony VAIO laptop on it comes up with two options: Launch Startup Repair (recommended) and Start Windows Normally I click on the Launch Startup Repair (recommended) option, the screen goes blank and the white arrow pointer enlarges and seems to have the same affect on …

i hav a word doc and I need 2 change the format 2 gif apparently i can do it with windows explorer but i dont no plz help thx

Recently, i am seeing some awkward behaviour of my windows pc (which is a vista sp2). It can be said as a problem of automatic scrolling.What happens is when i try to increase the volume from the sound option in right hand side menu in taskbar, it automatically gets lowered …

Hello everybody, I have some issue which I cannot even guess where to begin with solution. In one personal computer I have an application from which I don´t have the installation media. The previous owner lost it. My motherboard (LGA775 sock) failed and I had to replace the motherboard and …

Ok, time to get some help instead of giving it ;) When I play games, my PC randomly reboots (no BSOD). So I tried updating all the drivers, but no succes. I don't have anything overclocked, so that shouldn't be a problem. My first guess was that something was overheating, …

Hey everyone, been over four years since I posted anything on here but I have a new issue that I need help with, this time for my father (on father's day of all days, ha!) The main point of the problem is that he cannot access his hotmail inbox on …

I have a Gateway model: MT6916 s/n 1MA80000032. I need to do a factory restore but don't know the command from boot up. I hope someone can help me with this issue. Thanks for taking the time to help :)

Hello everyone, I never had this problem before, i forgot how many times i have done this, yeah, a very easy task and now it turns out to be hard to do it again after windows is giving me error after error when trying to apply a language pack. First …

After the Automatic Update my machine stopped working.Monitor doesn't get any signal from the computer and the computer makes all the noises but doesn't start.The Moniter displays NO Signal and I tried it already so many times.I tried pressing F8 etc but didn't help,please anybody out there who can guide …

Hi there, I was wondering if compressing a file and work with it while it is still compressed is possible/will be possible in the future? Say you have a huge file, I am talking about terabytes of files, obviously just in theory, would it be possilble to work with it …

I tried to load a disc from a magazine that had lots of tips and useful programmes, but it wouldn't open. Tried to download Windows Fix It For XP but was advised that that my Toshiba Laptop cannot open exe. files. Don't know what to do next. Ran numerous checks …

Does anyone know a way to make my msconfig setting stay. When I restart my computer all that crap come right back. Windows has no respect for user preferences. I know you can set it to start up in bare minimum but I'M afraid that would me a little to …

I'm trying to install the DriverUpdate program on my Windows 7 laptop, and it stops the installation right away, giving me an error message that says "An invalid file handle was associated with C:\Users\FUNKMA~1\AppData\Local\Terr" It then ends the attempted installation. My computer is named Funkmaster (that's why there's the \FUNKMA~1 …

Hey Everyone, so I am having another weird issue I was wondering If anyone might know the solution to, From time to time I run into this error message "**The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program**" Although the folder …

I recently purchased a Samsung tv and connected it to my wireless network. Now every time the tv is turned on, my laptop tries to install a MDR driver. I googled for such a driver and I was unsuccessful. does anyone know were I can find such a driver. Thanks

I have one of those little E-machine laptops, and it's about ten years old. Every time I turn it on, It'll stay on for about two, maybe five minutes, and the screen will go black, and then turn white. Ctrl+alt+del wont work, it just stays completely frozen.

Can any one help please. I want to make copies of my music CD's and make compilations. I'm using MP3's and have the tag information all in place but when I create a music CD none of the file information, Artist, track name etc, appears on my car radio/CD player …

I have a desktop which I cant get started, when i try to it has a message saying "we apologise for the inconvenience, but windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this, giving then a list of startup options, safe mode, safe mode …

I've been having a problem where all programs would stop responding - even Windows Explorer. When this happens, I can still switch between processes, but when I try to do anything in the new process, it stops responding also. This continues for up to 5-10 minutes after which it either …

My problem is simple but I can't find a solution, I have 4 folders that i want to organize in the format of mm-dd-yyyy for example the folders are 02-26-2007 01-01-2008 01-07-2008 02-27-2008 when I try to sort the folders by any combination it keeps going to the following order …

Hi, Suddenly my Laptop sound is not working. Even headphones are not working when I plug it to my laptop. When I select sound from control panel it says 'No Audio Device'. I have Ubuntu 10.04 installed along with windows XP. The sound has disappeared in ubuntu also. Please help.

Hello. My mom's computer is glitching. She turned it on and it loaded normally until the desktop at which point the screen started trying to re-load repeatedly. Windows came up with an error message saying it had hit an infinite loop and to try restarting. (Note: Unfortunately my mom did …

hello tell me is this situtation possible .a dhcp server should spread ip address to clients through 2 routers.how to do???

Hi, I tried to open control panel just now and was unable to do so. It gives me a message saying "::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683} System call failed." with an OK button. I click OK and another message pops up that says just "System call failed." I also get the second message when …

Basically what happened was i was cleaning my computer keyboard and i must of hit something, cause the start menu just popped up randomly and when i press "p" for example it opens projector settings, r is run, so on, it doesn't type the letter it performs the action, Have …

In both Chrome and Google Earth the font in some windows is multicoloured and hard to read. I have twice fixed it so that it looks 'normal', by adjusting 'Clear type text' in Win7 Ultimate x32, but I'd like it to STAY fixed. How to make the fix permanent ?

cannot open my emails or junk....comes up error on page at the bottom left corner of the page

Here is my procedure... 1. [Right-click on the desktop, choose New and choose Shortcut](http://i.imgur.com/Tk3td.jpg) 2. [Type a Web address in the field](http://i.imgur.com/e1IEd.jpg) 3. [Give the shortcut a name](http://i.imgur.com/SgTSk.jpg) 4. [There is now a shortcut icon on my desktop](http://i.imgur.com/7wsIT.jpg), which, when double-clicked, opens my web browser to the correct page. 5. …