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It's a common problem, there are a lot of google hits, but I could found no working solution. When I leave my computer on and don't use it, and I come back, first only the cursor works, and if I right click, that freezes too. After 1-5 min it recovers …

Hey guys, I have an Acer Aspire 4732Z laptop. My battery is Li-Ion battery. I have just had this problem a while ago. I've been googling but Im really not in to hardware stuffs. Don't know where to put this thread. Since I have a windows 7 OS, Im guessing …

A few days ago I found that I was no longer able to use application functions that access (browse) the system file directory...such as the OPEN buttons...the SAVE AS function....downloading or uploading files...etc. Any ideas? Windows Vista Home Premium - 64bit - SP2

Hi, I am on Windows XP Professional with sp2 and I am having this weird problem. Whenever I right click the task bar and tick the "Quick Launch" option, I do not get the three defualt icons that make up this bar namely Media player, Internet Explorer and Desktop. Can …

I have a Windows Millennium OS disk from my old PC. I would like to know can I install this OS on a computer that came with NO OS

I've seen some older posts about getting application errors, and one of the later posts sounds like something i have but it wasn't answered/couldn't find it couple days ago i started getting the application errors with numbering like...0x1000116e..etc... and would have 'click ok to terminate' ; 'click cancel to debug'...but …

Anyone out there know how to disable the Exchange server portion of SBS 2003?

My direct 3d option is unavailable and I have no clue how to fix, any help will be very appreciated, here the information from my DxDiag ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 8/23/2011, 12:28:40 Machine name: ME Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack …

how can I read or copy such files , so that I can use them or know what they include ? I know it's because of that they are protected and not shared while use , but I want to use these data maybe it can be done bysome kind …

Win XP - RAM = 256 MB - Capacity 37 GB (free) My pc freezes frequently while online (using AOL 9.0/IE7) - showing 100% CPU. AOL UTILITIES show Memory 254 MB (76% load) - Page File Usage 100% free. I have no idea what these % values mean - and …

Ok, so my computer was running completely fine (with the exception of random freezes) for the past month or so. So I ran driver cleaner and all that and reinstalled a new graphics driver. While the computer was shut down, I installed a PCI wifi adapter card and removed an …

[B][COLOR="Green"]Hello, I am writing a PhD thesis and require some help numbering my figures and tables. I use Word 2003 and would like Word to restart numbering of my figures and tables after each chapter (NOTafter each section). For example, captions of figures/tables in Chapter 1 should read Figure/Table 1.1, …

Dear Friends , There is a strange Error comming to my frd's computer this time . . We can open any site , in the Browser IE 6 or 7 . But now , when we r going to open his company website bansalonline, we can open it , but …

Hi, I have a problem with the sound on my PC. Windows claims that no mixer device is available. The volume control is gone from the taskbar, and the options in the sound control panel tabs for sound are disabled (greyed). I have an HP Pavilion running win xp and …

I have written a Borland C++ database program some time ago that has been migrated to a new machine running Windows 7 home premium. Errors are showing up that suggest a problem with the relationships between tables ( related records are being mixed up ). When I check the tables …

Hi, I am installing Window xp.3(Text mode) out of 5 steps are working fine.But at 4th step i found below error: When installing GUI mode i am getting below errors Need help Fatal error An error has been encountered that prevents setup from continuing One of the component that windows …

I am creating a batch file to add printers to users in our domain and am hitting a slight snag in the lines. Here is the batch file for one of our user profiles: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /in /n "\\PRNTSVR01\P1-MAINT-2035n" rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /in /n "\\PRNTSVR01\P1-ACCT-HP9000uni" rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /y /in /n …

Hi Friends, PC running XP, version 3, 2GB Drive but gradually running out of space and 1TB external drive! I see my iTunes library is almost 41 GB and wonder if I could move this to my external hard drive to gain some space? Would iTunes find it okay? Total …

I recently ran F10, system recovery, when I meant to run F8, start in safe mode (I know, I know, stupid). Now I'm wondering if there's a way to recover my data. Any takers? Ed Reese

Sir, I'm just newly employed, my boss ask me to test the audio but it doesn't work, I thought it's just because the system is muted. But when I tried to fix the volume an error pop-up says that "there is no mixer devices available" I look at the computer …

I am running Windows 7 32bit. Recently an odd issue has occurred. I have internet, and programs such as Steam, that utilize the internet, can connect and load its pages. However, three main web browsers I have, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer don't work. Specifically- They sit on …

Hello I had a problem related to this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/web-browsers/threads/379762[/url] However, now from my IM client, after a file transfer was done, I get the option (as a link in the IM window), to either open the file, or open the folder where the file has been sent, but however, …

I don't know where it came from but just about every page I open results in the pop up "Do you want to install and run "Adobe Flash Player" signed on 6/11/2007 . . . No I don't know want to run it but I also don't know where the …

Windows 7 - VMWare Player 3.1 I recently got Ubuntu 11.04 installed and set up nicely in a virtual machine. I have fixed resolution problems and removed the top bar from the application so it looks almost like an actual native GNOME desktop. However, as I will be using this …

Very new to writing macros, trying to impress the boss with a project, but I am stuck with a code. I can hide the rows when the checkbox is selected, but the other checkboxes are still visible. Is there a way to hide other checkboxes as well. My current code: …

I have searched about 20 or so pages of google and couldn't find a solution to this runtime. Runtime error '-2147024770 (8007007e)' Automation error The specified module could not be found. If anyone here could help me out I would be grateful. and this isnt the -2147"00"24770 runtime error I …

i already installed java program, but it's not fully installed,so i want remove that.i tried in control panel but it doesn't work, so i want to delete that older java program please tell any methods !

Hello all, Whenever I get on my laptop running Windows XP SP3 I get that pesky message that says "Windows has recovered from a serious error" and the buttons that say "send error report" and "dont send". Whenever you click either the message goes away for about 2 seconds then …

Hi, For some reason my touchpad and buttons have been switched off/disabled by the O/S. In the system tray I can see that there is an icon displaying 'Touchpad Off' but I want it to be on. I'm not sure how it's been disabled but I would like to activate …

which one is the most efficient borwser which can provide speed and provide compatibility with add on and different softwares.

Hello Am currently facing a problem with my FF 6.0, whereby, if I want to save an image from any website, it does not pop-up the Save As dialog box, after I've clicked on Save Image As in the context menu. Same problem also if I click on Save Page …

Hello, i have Toshiba c660-1ch windows 7 home premium, my Bluetooth isn't working, it says "Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)" plz can somebody help me?

I've been trying to set up my computer so that I can remote in to it while I'm away from home but it doesn't seem to be working. At first, I thought the problem may be with my router not forwarding the ports properly or something like that but when …

hi friends, i have seen .if some webpage is available in online.it needs to be available in offline also .how it is possible ?..since alreay i have copied that page in favourite folder.but when i tried to open that spcefic page in offline it says .Internet Explorer cannot display the …

My whole work life is on my flash drive. I just got a new Dell with Windows 7 and it won't allow me to get to the encrypted vault to enter my password on my flashdrive. I can't get to anything. The troubleshoot program doesn't help. Can anyone offer any …

Hi Friends, when i tried to register my computer .it says the following .your gotomypc trial is just click away .but when i install it .When i tried to register a computer.it says You must purchase a plan at [url]https://www.gotomypc.com[/url]

Hi Expert, I want to set my application (Exe file) to run when some one just start computer and doesn't need to login in to any account. I find a way that set application to run as startup but it requires user to login in to account. But i want …

My System got Off Whenever i insert a usb to my system...Pls Help!!!!... I really need it, but anytime i insert a usb to my system it shutdown...

My old laptop broke a while back and the hard drive was somewhat intact but just wouldn't boot. I now have a new desktop and bought a 2.5 IDE Hard Drive Enclosure so I could get all my info. However my old laptop user account was password protected, so now …

hi! could anyone help me? my computer only boots up when battery was removed and placed back. i am able to restart my computer but if i shut it down then it won't start again unless i took off the battery and replaced it. the power button is not working. …

OK so I am not getting any sound on my computer right now - it is a Dell Latitude D630 and running XP service pack 3 (I believe). Point is, right now my computer does not recognize that I have any sound devices whatsoever. I had been messing with asio4all …

hi, How to Downgrade IE7 to IE6. I got IE 7 by default from my xp CD, So, it is not showing in add or remove even after checking the "show updates". I need IE6 to run one of my web application. Plz let me know is their any procedure …

explorer.exe is restarting again and again i can't do anything help me friend,

I have a Common Problem !! How to Fix "Generic Host For Win32 Process Error" in Windows 2003 Server without Re-Installing the OS, Microsoft Patch also not Working for Me. Open Discussion Here, Please Help

So i recently dug my dad's old computer out of the garage and fired it up. Since i didn't have a monitor yet, i borrowed the one off my dad's current computer the first few times. Everything was working just fine and no problems. Then 2 days later, i got …

We are currently running server 2000 which has active directory,dns & dhcp running, we are planning to deploy a new server on 2008 platform. Can i be able to migrate those roles to the new server if not any ideas on the most effective way to go about it.

Hi I have [B]Windows 7 Home Premium SP-1, 64-bit[/B] version on my PC. I want to install SQL Server either 2oo5 or 2008. but i am unable to install this. Error: [I]OS Incompatibility[/I] Pls Reply: Thank U

How do I improve video quality of video on my windows? Currently when I watch online streaming videos, picture quality looks fine, but streaming is not constant. Seems like refresh rate is slow and when I watch video, seems like it pausing and I cannot watch proper video. What do …

[ATTACH=RIGHT]22124[/ATTACH]If you are a Windows 7 user then maybe you have longed for a mouse designed just for you and your Operating System, but somehow I doubt it. What you want is a mouse that just works the way you expect and doesn't leave your wrist feeling like you've been …

I m using windows 7 and firefox 5.0.My computer is not indicating internet access and also IE and google chrome is not working.Please tell me any solution.