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The problem is that after I use 'fast user switch' -> I see the login screen with all the 'normal' user accounts listed but if I would like to use 'Ctrl+Alt+Del' to login to other (unlisted) accounts like 'Administrator' it doesn't work - 'Ctrl+Alt+Del' does nothing. The same thing when …
One of our vendors upgraded their EPC program to a new, completely different format from the original. Once installed, our Windows 9x machines won't load the application without displaying, first, a "Program Error Intercepted" box that gives the option of typing in what you were doing when you got this …
Hey, Im donig this for a friend. I inserted the XP cd and the setup popped up. But it wont let me click on Install windows XP (i wanted to select upgrade). So I created a new partition with 10 GB of space (by shrinking the one that has vista …
i have a computer which i feel is dead (unmountable boot volume) when i start it. It will load to where it should normally have the login but i get the message. i do not have the win XP CD, consequently, my CD drive won't open for me to put …
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone would have an answer, since microsoft just sends me on a wild goose-chase... I Just built a brand new computer from scratch. I checked out the compatibility lists of each of my hardware components to make sure they were compatible. My question is …
My sister is having a problem with her computer. Getting a lot of IE pages opening up with requests to scan her computer for malware, etc. She and I have tried numerous adaware, spyware and virus programs to get rid of these pop-ups but to no avail. Her computer if …
I Have a TOSHIBA Sattelite P25-S262 Laptop, And When I boot the System, I Get a Bunch Of 0's Across the screen, It's like the matrix in here! When there was an installation of windows on there, it loaded into windows fine but the bit depth was only 16bit, If …
so yeah.. before i reformatted the comp, it was restarting a certain time even if i wasnt using it or not.. and/or freezing up. idk what to do. and tbh, the CD that i used to reformat my comp is a burnt one.. so it's not genuine.. i was just …
Hi Friends In Windows media Player 11, I arrange titles of CD's for burning to a 'compilation' CD but the BURN button stays greyed out so I cannot make the new CD. Any help much appreciated. Thanks, Tez
Although not a C++ specific problem but you may have an idea how to help me anyway. A program that has worked for a long time suddenly stopped working and I suspect it's a security patch issue. Background: I've made a program on a Pocket PC (Windows Mobile 5) that …
please could you help, ive got a vista computer and when i log in i have to keep pressing ctrl+alt+del to startup task manager and start a new task 'explorer.exe' could you let me know whats wrong or what needs to be done please
Ok...I am trying to hook up a desktop through a wire to my notebook running vista. My notebook is hooked up to a wireless network. The desktop is running xp. I went into network connections, assigned the IP that I want to use to the local connection, however, my desktop …
When I try to use My dvd to burn a movie, or just put a movie in, I get the blue screen and have to reboot. I viewed the log in my computer management and I got this,,, "Event Type: Warning Event Source: Imapi Event Category: None Event ID: 54 …
I convert my program from Delphi6 to Delphi2007 and only get it work on Window Vista if: 1. UAC (User Account Control) is OFF. 2. or if UAC is ON. then I have to select the program short cut on desktop, right click and choose "Run as administrator" Is there …
[url]http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/vista/10_things_i_warned_microsoft_about_windows_vista.html[/url] A good read.
I recently had Windows Vista on my 2nd partition and I uninstalled that hard drive that had Vista on it and formated it. When I boot my computer it still shows 2 Operating Systems to choose from, Windows XP Home Edition and Windows Vista. I want my computer to only …
Hi, I have windows Vista Home premium (I keep it updated) I have bought a new laptop (1month back) HP Pavillion DV6701au AMD turion 64 x2 1.9 GHZ My problem is that Vista restarts itself abruptly and randomly. I cant seem to find any pattern in the restarting. So I …
I'm having problems with my desktop wallpaper. My wallpaper will load and look fine. Then I see a blank screen and the wallpaper comes back with little jagged edges. It's just something that started all of a sudden. I have AveDesk and WindowBlinds run on startup. I shut both down, …
Available here: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en[/url] And also through Windows Update (although I checked on my Vista machine before coming to work and got nothing). So are there any improvements that you have noticed? Any new notable features?
Hey guys, I am very new to this forum. Now I have a problem that I was trying to solve for some months now but couldn't. One day I tried to open Windows Media Player, and then this window popped up: [URL="http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb78/jaychou000/wmp.jpg"]ScreenShot 1[/URL] Clicking "Yes" directs me to this microsoft …
Hi. this pc is slow to start up, shut down and generally a slow performer. Toshiba Satellite A200 512Mb Vista basic Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:11:41 a.m., on 30/03/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16609) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe …
Basically Vista has been working fine for the past 5 months and recognizing my disk drive and letting me burn CD's. Now all of a sudden it doesn't even recognize that there is a CD drive and thus I cannot run any of my games or burn any new CD's. …
I'm trying install a software from Internet. I keep getting the warning message from Internet Security Warning that 'Windows has blocked this software because it can't verify the publisher". I don;t know how to pass this. can I turn off something somewhere so I can be able install that software. …
Hi there, I have a compaq presario v3000 at home. I had it for almost 2 years already, and last night it went nuts. When I turned on the power, it goes fine, but when i reach page where im supposed to fill in the password for my laptop, it …
Hi all, This relates back to the thread I posted where my mouse and keyboard stopped working: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread111869.html[/url] I figured it deserved a new post since I found out the root of the problem... and a work around. Since connecting my PS2 controller, the problems got worse. Everything works FINE …
Every time I run a registry cleaner I get a number of obsolete software items. "Search" does not show them and Regedit will not allow me to delete the entries. Although they don't seem to be doing anything bad I am tired of seeing them, deleting them from the Registry …
Well indirectly anyways ! Sequence of events (or screwups on my part) 1 - Vista SP1 started with networking problems "NVIDIA nforce controller dirver not working properly or installed" - Tried to uninstall driver - get new drivers, unistall let microsoft provide driver with SP1 - uninstalled driver and went …
Hi guys, Another Vista restart problem. This SQL writer restarts Vista atleast once a day. The even viewer has this to say: Product SQLWriter Problem Service Hang Report Date 26-03-2008 AM 10:53 Status Not Reported Description Service SQL Server VSS Writer hung on starting. Problem signature Problem Event Name: ServiceHang …
IE starts then a second or two later it stops working and a tool tip pop-up at the bottom says "To help protect your computer, Data Execution Prevention has closed Internet Explorer" What is this and how do I fix it? I use Firefox more but I still use IE …
My homepage is google.com. When I start my IE7 this morning, the google LOGO can not be displayed. When I open [url]http://www.google.com/intl/en_ALL/images/logo.gif[/url] IE shows "Internet Explorer can not display the page". This is really freaking me out. I was thinking I found something big that google gets some technical problem! …
There are games and other programs i want to install for individual users - for instance, i don't care to have my kids' games under my user and i don't want all my Apps available for them to use. Is there a way to install programs so they only affect …
Ok..I have tried religiously for close to a month in installing this OS on my new system with no avail!!! Computer Spec's: OS-(I want the OEM copy I bought and paid $200 in an effort to be legit) Motherboard-Gigabyte MA790X-DS4 CPU- AMD Phenom 9500 Quad Core <---not proud at all …
Hi, My name is Sumesh and am working on Windows Vista OS, IE version 7. Of late, all my searches are being redirected to some random sites whenever i click on the link. I ran HiJack this and pasted below is my log. Can some one please review this and …
Hi guys i have a problem with my pc where any folder i attempt to open flashes once then disapears along with my tool bar at which point i have to restart my explorer.exe fro task manager, i have Windows Vista, i trief doing the system restore but it comes …
Just built my new PC. 3.3 gig, Celeron D, MSI P4M900M3 motherboard. How can I freeze the first boot screen? It comes and goes so fast, I can't read it. Thanx!
When I start the computer, the speakers work fine. Then if I plug in headphones, they turn off as they should. But when the headphones are unplugged, the speakers won't come back on. I've run through the troubleshooters and nothing works. The only fix is to reboot the computer without …
I Have a e-machine intell pentium d 820 it runs windows vista.. I set it aside for my new computer and forgot the user password.. please help me!!
Hiya I have got a brand new pavilon dv6000 with vist already instaled but it is all problems when you want to go on the internet. so here i go if anyone can help. I already have 2 pc's both on internet which 1 is wireless which i didnt have …
I'm so angry at my computer that I feel like making a really bad movie called "Return of the Boot Problems!" I've been having the same problem for...ohhh, around eight months!!! Here's what happens: Issue A: 1. Hit the Power button. 2. Lights in the computer come on, fans spin. …
can anyone tell how to fix it
Hi, i'm having trouble booting my computer up. When i try to boot it up, it shuts off by itself after a few seconds. If it goes longer, it gets to about the Windows loading screen, and then the monitor says "No Source" and then i have to reboot again. …
:?: Ok, I was just sitting here racking my brain trying to figure out my next move when I thought I would just ask all of you. I just bought a broken Alienware 51m Notebook, but found it was still somewhat operational. So, here is my problem: I have tried …
I am working on a program designed to map a networked drive to a Linux Samba share. I have been requested to give the end users a way to select what drive they want to map. I know that some drives are off limits for use; (A:, C:, and the …
[B][/B]I have 2 computers connected with crossover cable, dialup on one for connecting to the internet. When my ZoneAlarm is on ...on the Host computer, the client computer gets no internet. When I turn off ZoneAlarm, it gets the internet. I have set IP address in the Trusted sites of …
;) Ahoy! (No I'm not a pirate) I've been working on computers for a rather long time and personally myself nor any of my associates have come across this issue. However, on my personal computer that I recently finished building was on a seesaw back and forth between internet and …
I am using Vista Home Premium. I usually turn my computer off during the day when I am at work but at night I put it in sleep mode so in the mornign before I rush to work I can just pop it on to see what's new instead of …
This is related to my other thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread102206.html[/url] (note, there is a second page as well) This is the new, more clear, info that I have on the possible cause. The symptoms are that my sound starts cracking slightly and that my screen flashes black for a second then comes …
I have a compaq Presario SR 1230Nx with 512 mb ddr-333 pc2700 ram. I was thinking about going up with ram to speed the machine up. Will that help?? Or does anyone have any suggestions that will help me. I have the Windows defender that eats machine time. I could …
I am a novice and I need some big help. I can no longer use IE as no matter what site I try to access I am redirected to either "http:///" or "http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?p="NAME OF SITE ENTERED"&fr=chr-nick I downloaded Hijackthis and the following is the scan results. Can anyone please help …
hi i'm also facing the same problem in my laptop. i'm using windows vista. after every 5 minutes ie automatically opens & the page in [url]http://clickmanu.com...i[/url] can't change my home page even my taskmanager gone. pop up block disabled & it's not possible to enable. i'm doomed, man. what can …
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