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I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 with Vista. I had the internet wirelessly hooked up through a Linksys wireless router. Then I received a wireless modem through my ISP, now I am unable to connect wirelessly. It will tell me that it is connected, but something happens in the identifying …
I am having issues with my cpu going from 18% to 50%+. I am running AMD Turion X2, 4gb RAM. Here is my log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:42:07 PM, on 9/11/2009 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18813) Boot mode: …
Internet Explorer keeps closing whenever I try to get more info on any site I happen to be visiting, including when I am tryng to track a delivery. It just says it has encountered a problem and needs to close.
Hello everyone! I've really big problem with my external disc. I have two of them (Transcend StoreJet 25M, one of them is mine and other is my father's), same size, bought at the same time. Last nigh my dad reinstalled Windows Vista on his Toshiba laptop, and did a stupid …
Hi All, I need a software that would optionally let me open applications without the windows border, i.e, I don't want to see that blue border and the title bar for some of my applications(cause it spoils the appearance) I am using Windows XP(32 - bit) Is there any such …
For those of us using Dual or Quad core CPU's there is a neat little way to boost start-up time. By default, Windows will only use a single processor to load-up Windows... but it doesn't have to be that way. Hit Winkey+R and type in [B]msconfig[/B] (and of course hit …
system restore is not working. How to make it?
yesterday i downloaded a game and it had viruses in it. Suddenly my system failed and it shutdown.I tried opening vista, but a black screen appeared and i waited but did not open.I tried starting in safe mode and it worked.How to open vista in normal mode?
I am running Windows Vista Home Premium on a Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv6 notebook. The notebook has installed on it an HP program named "HP total care advisor" which used to load OK on start up but will now not load. An error message now appears on start up "Object …
Windows 7's new Aero Shake feature isn't working on my Delphi SDI application. Does anyone have any idea why? And what needs to be changed to make it work? Thankyou...
After installing the updates for windows vista, I can't download any files from the internet like a microsoft document attached to my e-mail, a pdf file and online games from the internet.Eventhough the download runs as normal and saved to a specific location, the file is not completely downloaded and …
Hi there, I need some ideas to fix this issue where the notebook is promptimg the error msg. "Stack Overflow at line 0" on IE7... Any ideas... please share...:?:
Hello, Since yesterday Firefox has ceased opening on my computer. If it does eventually open the page says, "not responding". I uninstalled it and reinstalled it and the same thing happened. Today I uninstalled it and installed an older version of Firefox and the same thing happened again. My computer …
Hi, I have a VB6.0 application, which is functioning in windows XP operating system, And I’m going to use the application in Windows 7 operating system. In this application I am using the following OCX controls, • Keysta32.ocx • Grid32.ocx • Threed32.ocx • Mschart.ocx The "Support Statement for Visual Basic …
hello, i've installed windows 7 professional in my laptop and installed vmware server 1.0.5 with linux as guest os... i can see the usb there in the guest os but there's no checkbox so i cannot connect the usb... pls.. help me... thanks... ivs..
[B][COLOR="Green"]Slow startup[/COLOR][/B] - what have I done?
Does anyone have any recommendations for a Explorer for Windows to replace the explorer that comes with Windows ?
I Can't defrag my vista computer everytime i click to see if i can defrag it says system can be improved defrag now and i do it gives me the same message. Also i cant donwload mp3 files for some reason everytime i download it and i send it to …
On Windows xp there was an update or macro of somekind that allowed you to print the files in a directory or folder. "file" dropdown, hit print director, and it provided a basic listing of your files in that director. Nothing like that apparently exists in Microsofts downloads for Vista. …
I've found a nice visual walkthrough for Vista installation [url=http://blogs.vertigosoftware.com/ericc/archive/2006/09/03/Visual_Walkthrough_of_Vista_RC1_Setup.aspx]here[/url]. Additionally, post any tips for Vista installation here. Thanks.
I get the blue screen of death evry time a program tries to connect to the internet The following is what the debbuger says:[ICODE] KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (8e) This is a very common bugcheck. Usually the exception address pinpoints the driver/function that caused the problem. Always note this address as well as …
[B][COLOR="Red"]Important:[/COLOR] [COLOR="Green"]Please read the whole question before answering.[/COLOR][/B] I would appreciate it if someone can guide me to the new MS APIs necessary for modifying/controlling the Windows 7 Action Center. What I need to do is integrate the Backup notification messages in my application which is a backup application in …
I am not a computer wizz but have had a lot of experience with computers and I really need a little help. I bought a new computer coming up a couple of years ago now and they had loaded Vista on it for me (which, after hearing all the problems …
hello,please you can right me were i find sound driver for hp g6000
Hello, Recently a popup arrived saying that virus doctor was scanning. After immediately closing the screen, I installed MBAM and updated and scanned my computer. The initial scan yielded one registry hack. I deleted it and restarted my computer. Then, I did a full scan which yielded nothing. I am …
Hi there! I have notices a program installed and often running on my Computer. i have seared all over and only been able to asertain that it is some web serever program. i would really like to get rid of it if it is safe to. could someone just please …
I do not want to reformat my computer just only the c drive. 1. I just want to know how to reformat my c: 2. When I reformat c or d do I need to install again the drivers? 3. Is there a difference in reformatting d with c?
Hi all, I am trying to use some APIs found in dwmapi.dll (like DwmExtendFrameIntoClientArea), but I have some problems. If I include dwmapi.lib in the dll include list, the the app works fine on Vista, but doesn't want to run on XP since dwmapi.dll is obviously missing. I tried the …
I installe win 7 ultimate on my Dell Vostro ovsr prior Vista. I can see otheer computrs including 2003 File r. i cannot id workgroup an have no access to internet? Any thoughts or Technet resources welcomed.
hi! i am having troubles using my headset, it doesn't seem to be working on my computer. my desktop is an acer aspire e560 with windows vista home basic os. i hav already tried all the basic troubleshooting but nothing seemed to work. there's nothing wrong with my headset because …
Hey Well I never really had any problems with windows update before. I have Windows Vista Home Premium running on my computer. It started to stop working when I did a System Restore. Well it will say it is downloading updates, and it will always remain at 0%. There's no …
I have been experiencing some blue screens over the past few weeks. This is the most recent one i got. STOP:0x000000F7 Ntfs.sys-Address 880421322 based at 88005000 Datestamp 47918a98 Any help regarding the matter will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
hi everyone my gateway laptop crashes whenever i copy a file. it has issues and only opens in safe mode - it stops in the middle of booting in normal mode. i have about 20gb worth of unbacked files there, most of that pictures, and want to get them off …
I am using a Belkin 7230 wireless router and I have Vista on my laptop. I can only connect with local only access. I have tried uninstalling, re-installing, even got a replacement router on the chance it was a problem with the router. I have excellent signal, I just can't …
So I know a ridiculously large amount of people complain about their old computers being sluggish and slow, but my computer is only 3 weeks out of the box (a back-to-school sort of deal) and I'm confused. I've been running PowerDefragmenter (about 5 times faster than Windows Defragmenter) and I …
Hello. My sister is having a problem with her laptop. When she turns her computer on, there's a noise at the left side of the laptop. She thinks its the fan. It makes a noise for like 10 seconds and stops then makes noise again. Even if she hibernates her …
If you have a PC shared with your friends, your brother or your cousin; your private files, videos and images are always at risk of getting seen by them. An easy way to protect your file from others is to make them “super hidden”.Super hidden files/ folders become system files …
i have a laptop with windows vista home premium and it worked perfectly well on the internet using Asus wireless router until one day my norton internet security expired and eventually my network connections indicated local access only.i uninstalled norton and installed AVG8.5 but still the problem persisted.i went on …
Hi everyone. I'm new here and so desperate for help! I found some advice on this forum that seemed to work for people so thought this would be the best place to go! :) I've just discovered the "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" on my cd/dvd drive and have …
Hi! I've been messing around with glass effects in vista for a while now, and I was wondering, how to make a form looking like gadget selector in vista? I know how to make the glass effect with dwm, but is there any APIs to make the buttons to look …
Is there something intrinsically wrong with OE 8? Ever since installing it I have had trouble. Half the time it wont load the Home page although I can get it via Favourites. Frequently I get the Send Message to Microsoft It usually then reloads the page by itself. I would …
First of all let me give you some info on what trying to do, I have a toshiba laptop with vista and I just got another computer that has xp on it, I would like to turn the xp into a slave. (storage) | (Although that looks less and less …
Hello, In order to introduce myself to C# and, in particular, Visual C# I decided to make a small program with 'windows forms'. At the moment I have some questions: 1) Im using a grid (dataGridView). I'd like a menuStrip (I dont know if is exacly that component) to appear …
Hi everyone, I am new to the forums and am seeking some help with a basic computer problem. Whenever I open Internet Explorer there is no problems at all. However, whenever i close it, a small window always appears saying this: iexplore.exe - Application Error The instruction at "0x5ff3d322" referenced …
Do you think that the design of operating systems based on providing support for multimedia applications or access to the Internet has resulted in increased security risks? Why or why not? Discuss some security measures that would be taken to protect hardware and software.
[COLOR="Red"]Can any one help me debug this?vista system crashing and hear is the mini dump txt.... dell inspiron 531..warranty finished :(:'( [/COLOR] Opened log file 'c:/debuglog.txt' 1: kd> .sympath srv*c:/symbols*[url]http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols[/url] Symbol search path is: srv*c:/symbols*[url]http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols[/url] 1: kd> .reload;!analyze -v;r;kv;lmnt;logclose;q Loading Kernel Symbols ............................................................... ................................................................ ................. Loading User Symbols Loading unloaded …
Hi I am in desperate need of help, I need to manage an application dependency in Visual Studio. The application links to a DLL only on a specific version of windows, lets say Windows 7. and on other environments, the DLL should not be loaded. How will I be able …
Hello everyone. I am pleased to find this forum. I am Mama Amal and i hope to find a solution to my desktop which would not start because "Windows had to close when there was a problem"
So I've read many articles on how Vista's new desktop manager can put unnecessary stress on your graphics card, and decided to ask: is there a lightweight (read: better than Aero but easier on the graphics card) visual style for Vista? The ones I use seem to degrade performance by …
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