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Wassup Guyz, I got this laptop Toshiba Satellite and everytime i play games the screen freezes in every 15 sec. Pls Help me Out=) Pc: Processor:AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile ZM 80 2.10Ghz Ram:4GB System:Windows 7 64 bits

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Hi, Any one please help me out. Server: In Windows 2008, am having the database file (*.bak ) in the following locations [CODE][B]C:\program files\Microsoft Sql server\backup\test.bak[/B][/CODE] I needs to copy, the [B]test.bak[/B] file in my local machine (windows xp) in the following path[B][CODE] C:\backup[/CODE][/B] Using batch script, i needs to …

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Hi, I have a strange problem on a computer. I use a program that connects to a database that is located on the server. When I run the program, it can not always find the database and it returns an error. When I open windows explorer and go to the …

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I am using windows 7 ultimate 32-bit edition, But when I try to run any dos screen like command prompt, c++ compiler etc. They are not going to full screen mode, Please tell me how to run my c++ compiler or any dos screen in full screen mode ……in windows …

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I’m looking for a programming language that will: 1. Automate desk top processes running under Windows XP, like clearing the recycle bin & clearing recently accessed documents-programs under ‘Customize Classic Start Menu’, & 2. Open a Corel Paintshop program, run that program’s procedures & options, like optimizing photos, save the …

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hi all.. i'm having a problem with my win7 desktop, its not showing up neither task bar but Task Manger is working properly .. even internet explorer and many other apps also working fine but when i start the window its only pop up MyDocument window automiatically and on searching …

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i typed nslookup in cmd in windows server 2008 it shows error message as dns request time out default server unknown address::1 i configured forward and reverse look up zone what should i do know???

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I have a Vaio laptop and it won't start anymore. It'll start up to the screen where it says "starting windows" then it freeze and have a little glich line on the top of the screen. I've tried to reboot it but it doesnt seem to work. I tried using …

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hi everyone I've tried to format my laptop and get windows7 but during the format the laptop stopped working and when I ran the diagnose I got this error code 0152 and the following messsage "Optical driver -incorrect status -1A error register ". so what I'm supposed to do now?? …

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I have tried many browsers and find the best by far is Mozilla Firefox. It has more features, good add-ons, and plug-ins. I don't like chrome because of how pages are loaded, some don't work, and it very often just shows a blank screen for me.

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Hello guys! It's been a while that I'm looking for a specific software that I cannot remember the name. I've found it once, but I lost it. It's a small install making software, the same used on this installer: [url]http://www.axialis.com/iconworkshop/[/url] If someone knows, I'll gladly thanks for the software name! …

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Ok so I installed windows 7 on my laptop, a Sony Vaio laptop. But I don't have any drivers like graphic driver and audio drivers. Where can I find these, links to pages would be helpfull. Ooo and my laptop model number is: VCPYB35AG and it is a Y series. …

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I cannot open M S Oulook, when click the M S Outlook tab, Outlook window opens and I get the message'The connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailable. Outlook must be online or connected to complete this action' and further on I get the message "Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open …

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Hey guys, I've searched all over the web for help but couldn't find anything, so I've decided to give up and come here. Here's my problem: I want to be able to run system restore automatically. NOT to create restore points, but to restore the computer to either the most …

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Looking for a good resource to answer a few questions. If someone could point me in the right direction or if you want to give me an idea yourself I appreciate it. Mainly looking for a good free source of info though. Here are the questions I want to answer: …

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Hi All, Has anyone had an issue with opening folders, or my computer and nothing would comes up? I have been having this issue for quite awhile now but it seems to happen randomly. Some days i could use the computer fine without coming across this issue. There are currently …

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I have kaspersky internet security 2011 for my desktop and wanted to install it on my netbook but im worried its too big of a program and will slow it down.What security software offers a good protection but does not slow down the netbook?

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hi guys, My hard disk was crashed. I some how recovered my data.Now my problem is I am unable to add my mail folder into the my outlook.The file is in .ost format The error is as follows: " The file you chosen is not an outlook data file.you must …

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hi guys i am facing problem on my mini laptop where window 7 installed please help me

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Dear All, I have one PDC and one ADC my ADC(Additional Domain Controller Has been crashed) now i want to make new ADC but i receive error please view the attached image for error detail please advice me how to complete this task

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So here is the deal, I can not use Java. I went to touch up on my Java Programming Skills, so I could help out a few of my University friends with programming... And guess what. I can't use Java. Now I have been dealing with this issue for about …

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there are two offices in our company, using a server running sbs 2008 in location A. we have managed to be able to connect the computers in location B to the network via vpn but whenever we map the network drives on the vpn connected machines, once they have been …

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I am currently running Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, AMD FX-6100 Six-Core Processor 3.3 GHz, 8.00 GB RAM, 64-bit OS. My problem occurs while running Excel and Word 2007. However, all systems with 2007 or 2010 office have the same issues in our office.(Some are XP, Windows 7 and one …

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Occasionally I need to log on to my childrens Windows 7 computer to sort things out. I have set them up as standard users and myself as Administrator. I was hoping that I may would be able to log into their accounts without having to remember their passwords and simply …

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I want to create a code that will allow me to calculate bonuses based on the 10 salarys. i need if statements for this, i need to then assign the new value to my other array i have set up called total, and then i need to display that as …

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Hi we know capturing a video is one task. But i want to make my video more like professional. One task i want to perform is : Suppose i want to introduce my team. So i want in this way : 1st memeber picture loads, then the picture gets in …

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I have a laptop, i have pluged it with a wire which is near to the router it worked but when i connected it a wire which is 60m away from router it says "UN-identified network", please help me to resolve it.

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I can't access any folders (control panel included), or certain programs (most programs, only windows based programs such as media player still work). The programs and folders are actually running, as they are showing as running when I open the task manager, but I can't access them anywhere. They do …

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hii iam having 3gb ram and 160gb harddisk and currently iam using windows 7.now i want to use windows sever as second operating system and next i want to install linux in my pc is it possible?? and how to install multiple operating systems in single pc. i have to …

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I teach a beginners class using Excel. During an examination, some of my students misread the instructions (provided by the department, not by me). These are the kinds of errors only a novice could make. This caused the following two errors to occur. - Instead of just putting data into …

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Hello folks, I have recently run this wizard from a winxp home edition machine, copying the data files to a network drive. Next the computer was wiped clean, formatted and had fresh winXP pro put on it. So I fire up the new Files And Settings Transfer wizard (F.A.S.T.) and …

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I am new here.. But been lurking for some time. I am now driven mad and have joined. I have Microsoft office 2003 Professional edition. I use for home and some business. Since service pack 3 came out I have been having problems with Spell checker.. Wherever spell checker is, …

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Well as of yesterday every time i get a rundll error upon startup of my Dell Alienware M15x. I did recently just download quite a few things trying to get some free antivirus software (ironic), which i did finally get it. Anyway, the error is something about not being able …

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Hello everybody, A few months ago, i was reading a computer magazine where they said that avast antivirus is actually a malware. Is this true ? Is avast hiding as an antivirus to steal data ? I don't remember exactly which magazine i was reading, but i think it was …

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Hi everybody, Last year, my it teacher told me that we can kill the process explorer.exe, and if another process starts using more cpu/memory it means that its a malware or virus. Does this actually work ? Thanks

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I am not sure if anyone knows of a program that does fingerprint and face reconition. I would like it to require both face and fingerprint to login. Maybe if so many failed attemps it can shut off the computer as well. But I also need a back door like …

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Hello, I’m trying to spec a Windows Server setup for 110 users spread over 16 sites, with about 50 of those being connected between 9-5. My initial spec for this is two HP Proliant ML350 G6 with a Xeon Quad Core 2.4GHz in each, 12GB of RAM in one and …

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Hello, I am new to the hijakthis community... can you please help me with my computer? It is really slow and I think there may be a virus in it. Thank you! Here is my log: Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe …

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So I have with me a 64 bit version of windows 7 home premium and my laptop is 64bit when I bought it so I know it is compatible with it. Then I needed to do a reinstallation of my OS because of some driver problems. Now I am in …

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Hi all, I want to enter to my computer trough network , for example when I go to -start - run - and type [code]\\80.242.118.7\c[/code] He ask me for the password . How can i set a password for a network . I have a username and password for my …

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Hi evrybody, this is my first post in this community.....actually i had some problem while installing visio 2007 professional in my netbook (model: Lenovo S10)....after I gave the product key and pressed the "Install Now" button, the installation began as usual but within a minute the text below the progress …

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A friend has an Emachine that stopped working after a power outage. He replaced the CPU with one athat was faster, as he thought it blew. Afterwards he started it and got a message that the CPU fan was bad then it shut down as if the CPU overheated. When …

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How to set default values for attributes in entities of dynamic CRM 2011

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Hi, Acer inspire5250, Running Win 7 home prem., standard hardware - recently grabbed the new WU's. soon after that, two of my kids on Cricket cell phone networks - and Use To always receive the ''texts'' I sent thru their phones via my Incredimail - are now reporting that the …

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Hi all, My PC's internet connection speed is maximum 52 kilobytes per second. But my Antivirus software is downloading it's update files the speed of about 3 kilobytes per second. When i noticed this, i posed all downloads but still that speed remains. My network monitoring tool displays that the …

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I have Win XP and i was learning hw to operate the cacls command and I MESSED UP REAL BAD I had a folder in D drive "My Docs" which i lock by this command cacls "D:\My Docs" /d xyz or maybe instead of xyz i might have typed everyone, …

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I know it's possible to install WHS on a virtual machine with VMWare Workstation, versions 6 and 8. But the question that I have is more of how to do something with that virtual drives for the VM. If anyone knows, is there a possible way to RAID two virtual …

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Dear all I have two hard drives on my pc Hard drive one has Windows Xp home edition Hard drive two has windows Xp professional. I want to keep windows xp professional when the computer boots up it boots up to the professional edition which is fine but i cannot …

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I recently installed windows 7 on an windows XP Intel Centrino. Ever since then I can't play my games like grand chase due to the fact that I now have a standard VGA graphic driver. Also when I go to DXDIAG I found that my computer is a Intel(R) Pentium(R) …

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