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Whenever I clicked on a program shortcut, be it internet explorer, games or other softwares, the PC would ask what programs to use to open the file. control panel, my computer ect... seems to function normally. The only way to run softwares is to right click said programs and choose …
what is big fix and is it able to be disabled and if so how to do it please
I run Windows Vista and NOD32, and I just received a threat alert for "a variant of Win32/Kryptik.HY trojan." I attempted to clean or delete the file, but of course, nothing is ever that easy. I switched to the neighbor's wireless network, just in case this spreads. This is my …
Installed nero 7 as well as Kaspersky Internet Security 2009.... There's a feature of KIS 2009 placing nero 7 in low restricted group.... After that I was not able to access nero 7 since it shows C++ runtime error..... Need solution for this.... Is this the problem of KIS or …
does anybody know how to get the current user's path for xp /vista sample: "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner" or if you know how to get the installed program path "C:\Program Files\FileZilla FTP Client\filezilla.exe"
I recently bought a new laptop with windows vista home edition (64bit). Ever since I have not been able to go online and check my work email (which is done by logging in to an employee portal site).When I do that Iexplorer crashes and I get the following message: [B]Microsoft …
Hi all, I have this problem that my File Download popup window is not displayed everytime I download excel documents. My downloaded excel file automatically opens in MS Excel. My system are both Xp SP2 and Vista, how can I get rid this error. Thanks in advance.
When I insert the cd to install i automatically get this error..."Setup cannot run on this version of the Operating System. To Install windows please try booting from the install media." I try to restart my computer and it doesn't give me the normal boot screen that it normally does …
Hi, I'm a newbie to this site and also new to wireless router purchasing. Here's my situation: I recently purchased a refurb Compaq laptop ([URL="http://www.officemax.com/omax/catalog/sku.jsp?skuId=21711088"]CQ50-139NR[/URL]) and need to buy a router that works with this - 802.11 b/g WLAN. My desktop computer is located in a second story room, and …
Hi, I will try to explain my problem that I have although I am a novice... I have a Toshiba laptop, 32bit Vista Home Premium. I have had an internet connection through modem for a while, everything is good. Now I bought a Linksys WRT54G router, to be able to …
Hello there! Is it possible to detect the Windows version (or at least detect if it's XP or Vista) from a C++ code? I'm working on an ActionScript/C++ solution and, right now, am detecting Windows version using AS, but it would be a lot better if I could do it …
today, my computer started freaking out, command line started popping up, random internet pop ups, i have not had a pop up in a VERY long time. so first instinct was to run, AVG and lavasoft ad-aware. ad-aware found tracking cookies, only 5 though, AVG found 5 trojans though, AVG …
I'm having an issue with my desktop as the title eludes to. I recently found a background I like and I prefer to have it centered. This leaves some room for default background (blue) to cover the top and bottom of the screen. The problem ensues after adjusting the default …
Hey guys, I've used these forums to find help for a variety of malware issues and have had great success in the past. I'm hoping someone can help me with a stop error I'm receiving. A little history on my machine: Xeon processor, 2.66ghz quad core 8 Gb RAM 2 …
hi guys, I cant play DVD with power dvd v8.0 ultra, it gives me an error which says, "Internal error code 80040216". I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software but still it gives me the error. Anyone who can help me please?
My PC is being really slow Here is a log [code] Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 05:45:58, on 24/02/2009 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18372) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Lenovo\Scheduler\scheduler_proxy.exe C:\Program Files\Lenovo\LenovoCare\LPMGR.EXE C:\Program …
This problem is driving me round the bend. Google failed me and so I thought I'd revisit a (very) old haunt to find some real answers. I'm trying to download Windows Live Messenger because all my hip friends on the interwebs say that they're using lots of pretty colours and …
So here is the problem--I have the quick launch toolbar activated and and when I click on the double arrow to show the hidden items or when I go and open up a folder like My Computer I get a message basically telling me that Windows has encountered a problem …
My wifes laptop was short of harddrive space so I thought i would investigate .........so i got rid of all the silly pictures and stuff and unwanted,unused programmes,but it oly left about 10% of free space on a 40gb drive !!! So i thought that windows maybey was hanging on …
I have Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit), with 1GB RAM and it seems that the Hibernation option suddenly not work... However when I tried to hibernate it, the computer goes on to the sleep state... The Hibernation option is still on... Is there any way to diagonise the problem???
Okay, so I tried uninstalling a program from the 'Uninstall Programs' menu (Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10) but it gave some weird error message, so I decided to hunt for all the files and delete it myself. However, I think the uninstaller is the Microsoft Installer, therefore, I can't actually delete the …
Hi, I have two machines, a notebook and a tower connected to my Zyxel HW660 Router via wireless and ethernet respectively. The notebook (HP Compaq nx6325) is running windows xp professional and the tower (custom build) is running windows vista ultimate edition. When I access the internet with either of …
In the SYSTEM32 folder there should be a file called 'OEMINFO.INI' If there isnt,make it using Notepad. ("SYSTEM" directory for 98) Put the following lines in OEMINFO: [General] Manufacturer=(Type here without brackets) Model=(Type here without brackets) And thats it! What you typed will appear in the system properties page under …
Hi, I am applying theme to my windows application.But while loading the forms it is too heavy and shaky. Any idea to resolve this. Thanks
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum... I recently installed a Vista update and upon restarting, windows explorer kept crashing. The avira antivir would not run and claimed files were missing and I couldnt open my computer because when I did, explorer kept crashing. Because I have an external HD, …
I was on my computer last night and I was just messing around but then i went on World of Warcraft and was playing for about 30mins. Then all of a sudden my Laptop (Which is a HP dv9208nr) Monitor scrambled like if u try and play a dirty VHS …
Hey folks I have an external hardrive which is the back-up of a dead machine. I have managed to crack the windows security by resetting the security permissions as was denied - however, when the drive is plugged in (via USB) to a Vista machine (yeuch) it is showing as …
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Okay so i dont know why the autorun for sims 2 wont work. ive gone to my computer and tried every way possible to install it but a screen keeps popping up saying electronic arts autorun has stopped working. i dont know what to do!? maybe its vista? the last …
I just built a core i7 rig about a month ago, and it has a very annoying problem, the PC will freeze for about 1-3 seconds randomly, and I have no idea when it is going to happen. It usually occurs while gaming, but it also has happened when I …
I now have the windows xp disk that came with my previous HP computer. How do I go about uninstalling the windows vista, from my new computer and then installing windows xp with the xp disk? can anyone give me a step by step instruction, on this? I have the …
This is a long one. I had Ubuntu on my computer for quite some time, before deciding to rid it from my hard disk. Withoutmuch prior knowledge of GRUB, I stupidly decided to delete my entire partition of Ubuntu. Of course I got Error 22, figures out how to fix …
I am running Win XP Pro,and have just installed Vista HP on a partition.When I boot up,I get the choice of Earlier Version of Windows(XP) or Vista,but vista is listed twice. I am not fimiliar with the boot files in Vista yet,so anyone have any ideas?
I am running win XP pro on an AMD athlon 2000+ with 512Mb of RAM and I am getting a popup on startup saying that "windows cannot find C:\windows\config\csrss.exe. Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again." I don't know why I am getting this. I have run …
I was able to install Visual Basic 6.0 in Vista Ultimate without problems... However, when I try to activate the ADO Data Control Component, it displays an error message (something concerning with the registry entries or some sort)... Then I tried reinstalling VB 6. The same thing happens again.. Can …
Hi, I have windows vista,I get Error Message 2869 when I uninstall the software.Pls help.
Whenever i start diablo2, i get this error: The instruction at "0x00382c43" referenced at "0x00000004" the memory could not be "written" any ideas?
I know what most people think should be done but as I have read vista upgrade is completely different than the old versions of windows. It totally cleans out everything and gives you a clean install. Does anyone care to comment on this. It takes a lot longer to do …
Hello, Something has caused the menus on certain programs (e.g. Notepad, Photoshop, AVG) to look weird. The background behind the text has changed. I think it was after uninstalling AVG, but I was making many software changes at the time, so I'm not 100% sure. I have attached a gif …
can anyone help my mate bought a new screen which keeps going into power off mode !
Hello there, I have a pc with 4gb ram and installed with it is Window Vista Premium 32x. I think it only uses 2-3 gb of my ram. Is there any way that could maximize it? I'm an avid gamer, I was suppose to buy the Windows Vista 64x but …
Ok I downloaded boot and nuke to wipe my hard drive on my laptop. Once that finished and everything was completely gone, I tried to install Vista. It gets to the "Expanding files" part, hangs at 0%, then goes to 1%, then 2%, then an error comes up. "Windows could …
"faulting module mshtml.dll, version 7.0.6000.16640" is the error message in the event viewer. Now..... there are some suggestions to untick the web history in the desktop index on Google desktop, but I don't have this on the machine. PC is running XP pro and is on the network. All machines …
Hi. My Yahoo Messenger's not working. I try to uninstall it but to no avail. It only hangs and not responding. I installed a different uninstalling program but the same thing happens. Help, I need my YM back. Thanks in advance.
My windows internet explorer is very very slow, I remove all temp files every night, I defragment often, I don't have any viruses (well my security says I have'nt) lol, my pc is scheduled to do full system scan everyday, I've tried deleting files and pictures all to no avail. …
This is a 2 part question: Microsoft says that the windows 7 beta will "expire" in May '09. Does this mean that there is something within the software that will cause it to not run anymore after that date unless you purchase it? Also, what's the latest on 64-bit in …
hi, I have my own PC and this time I have Windows Vista, now I want to install the Windows XP. Then Can anyone tell me that what can I do in this regard? Thanks . With Regards.
OK.... where to start. I originally had 2 vista installations on the same computer in order to test out different builds. Mainly to have a partition to play around in. But I haven't used it in a while. So I decide to resize the partition and delete the other half. …
Hey, Has anyone tried putting a Home and Vista on a dual boot yet????? Secondly.......how do i get a dual boot???
Hi , On the weekend I was updating my sisters Toshiba notebook, which had been off the Internet for about a year. After updating anti virus & and other security programs, Vista updated itself. After downloading all the new updates it shut itself down and proceeded to load the "3 …
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