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Hello, being a PC novice and new here, first thing I need to admit is that I started wrong foot... googled that someone else had a similar problem and copied the solution that was provided from MoralTerror... learned only afterwards that this is not the way things get handled, so …
Hey guys. I've got a 120 GB HDD w/ 2 equal partitinos. I have XP and all data on the C: drive. D: drive is empty. I want to install Vista on the D: drive in a dual boot scenario. I need to keep XP. I mainly want to just …
I have a two part question; How would I go about restarting my Master Boot Record if I cannot read the hard disks? Or how could I load the drivers for the hard disk controller, or is that even possible considering that the controller is integrated with the OS? Im …
In IE6 there was a menu File --> Open. That doesn't exist in IE7, or I can't find it. So I resort to using Windows Explorer and double-click on the *.htm file I want to load. Anyone know how to do it like IE6 ? Or a better way (in …
I am posting this log in hope someone can help me with my problem.I have followed several directions on how to rid my laptop of this nasty bug with no good results.It continue to invade my registry and system even after removing several things.It would be a great help if …
I tried running a program I built and I'm getting an Active X message and my program has a red "X" where a picture should be. I was told to reset my permissions, how do I do that?
Hello Everyone, This is the first time posting for me and hopefully I can get some feed back on booting problems. I'm trying to fix my boss's computer and I have no idea how to fix it. The computer goes to the windows loading screen and shows a black screen …
Hi all, I am hoping that someone out there has a solution for this... Its driving me nuts. I have been searching the net for weeks trying to come up with a fix, but cant find one. So here it is: When using IE7 (Yeah, I know... I should be …
For a few days now I haven't been able to right click on my desktop. I get the hour glass and then my system acts strange so I have to reset the computer with the power button. I can left click on the icons but nothing more. Here's my hijack …
hello, i am having a problem with viewing web pages on vista. i am able to use MSN messenger and browse on the crappy browser that is built into BitComet, but IE, Firefox, and Opera all give me a "cannot display page". if i click on 'diagnose connection problems' it …
It seems I can't escape the problems on my PC these days. I just formatted my C: after it became really messed up with virus after virus. I installed Windows Vista Ultimate on my system and everything is working great apart from one stupid issue: every time I change the …
Why do some of my icons, in vista, have the security shield on them. They did not have them when I had XP installed. Eg I have a shortcut for nero express on my desktop, but the icon has the security shield on the bottom right corner of it.
Ok, I know its old, but I wanted to know if this worked on Vista... First the (quick) story. We had to fix a clients PC, was riddled with crap, so we called the customer and told her that it would be better to back up all her data, and …
Hi I was wondering if someone could help me solve my problem. I have vista home premium and at random times an "interactive services dialog detection" box pops up. It says a program can't display a message on my desktop. When I click show details it says: "Programs(s) or device(s) …
any ideas... totally uptodate good working XP pro on a large computer with no frills except dual boot to Kubuntu. On updating via the redmond genuine etc etc SP3 installed and then completely crashed the machine and would not start beyond the blue screen of no not death stat up …
Hi, I have recently tried installing Vista Ultimate 32 bit on my PC. I liked it, but came across a problem where every now and again the PC would just lock up and the only thing I could do was press the reset button. I wondered if it might be …
Hi guys! I was wondering if there is any way that I can get Visual Basic 6 to run in Windows Vista? If not, will it work in SP1? I have done so many research but I can't find any answers.. Any help will be greatly appreciated.. Thank you..
Here is a copy of a portion of an email I sent to HP (to save me typing it out) 1 ) Program freeze ups. Where I have to close a program to get another to run. With 2 gigs of ram I shouldn't have to do this. Not multiple …
hey guys I recently found a small problem with my PC its a Hp Pavilion a1737c with Vista, the problem is I was able to set screen saver themes for it but now in the screen saver setting dialog box it says "this computer's video card (Nvida GeForce6150 Le)can't play …
Hello everyone, I bought Fujitsu Siemens Laptop with Windows Vista Home Basic installed in it. I have installed every necessary things such as Anti Virus, windows update is done, etc. Either I am doing my work or just on desktop, the laptop gets hang and I am unable to do …
Hi gang Im using a Internet Explorer on Vista that add-ons disable and Im pulling my hair to enable it. Does anyone know how to enable it for sure ??? I have tried all sorts of ways but no go Thank you Bandit3999
hello all I have a p5nd2-sli deluxe with intel pentium D 2.80ghz chipset is nForce4 sli intel edition. currently running 2 gigs corsair ddr2 (pc2-5300) 333mhz in dual channel. I just purchased 2 gigs corsair ddr2 (pc2-6400) 800mhz, that i wanted to add to my other 2 slots that were …
HI - I have new HP with Vista Home Premium. It worked fine until recently my internet provider was bought out by Comcast. Now I can get on websites but not use many features. For instance I play free poker on espn, but now cannot log on. My wife uses …
I have recently connected to WIFI system here in Normandy, and about the same time I signed up for Gmail. Ever since I have been having the same problem, whihc I have assumed was a WIFI prob, but it is obvious now it is a software problem. During use, while …
Look at the image below of my vista home premium virtual pc. it is running well with 384mb ram!!
Hello, I managed to wreck Windows Vista accidently in record breaking time, only a few minutes needed: 1. Remove all protocols from "connections". 2. Remove network device. 3. Wait until Vista detects it's a non genuine copy or it's trail has expired. 4. Reboot End result: DEAD VISTA Reason: 1. …
Ok I am having problems with my zune not connecting to my computer. I go into the device manager and I look at the driver for the zune and it shows a code 10 error. Could anyone give me an idea on how to fix this.
hi friends... in need help.. i cant change my desktop back ground... it's become white... And also i got some tips from mircosoft windows... it said that my active desktop have been turn off... in order to turn on my desktop i need to go to the web tab in …
hi. my skool is one of those tablet pc skools and my friends internet just stopped working at home last nite, but the skool internet works on the fine on that same PC, but at home every other program can run internet except internet xplorer/firefox and he thought it had …
Hi, I am new here and I admit that I don't know much about computers, but something has shown up in my folders and I have no idea what they are: ntuser.dat LOG1 and ntuser.dat LOG2. Are any of you experts out there familiar with this? If so, please let …
Hi , I have a problem with blue screen . When i installed new , fresh windows xp pro SP2 i get blue screen . But after a while , So i do not want to guess, what it is so if anybody know? ,how can i get blue screen …
I think I have the correct Hijackthis version this time. I'm sorry for the other. IE7 will hang at different times and places. I'm running AVG and after the problem started, I installed Spyware Doctor. Below is the hijackthis log. Thank you for helping. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 …
Hey, i am using windows vista atm and was thinking about changing to linux to learn something new and plus ever since i got vista my computer has been running a bit slower than normal, but the only problem is playing games with my mates i usually play call of …
edit - used newest version of hijackthis Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:38:06 PM, on 2/10/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16575) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0\bin\jusched.exe C:\Program Files\Sony\ISB Utility\ISBMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat …
The title of the thread is my random yet hopefully simple question. I "googled" it but didn't find anything that seemed concrete, and so I'm hoping that someone on here will know. So again the question is, Is Vista based on XML, and if so, would it be correct to …
I want to install some kind of virtual box software so I can run Windows from inside Ubuntu. I have heard of a few such software packages, including virtualbox and vmware, and I was wondering if anybody here had any recommendations on what to use. Also, I already have Windows …
Hi All, Whenever someone in my family walks away from using the computer with Windows Vista, I'm always taken to a screen that allows only the last user to log back in, but when someone else wants to log in, they need to hit the "Switch User" button to go …
hi , i changed my default program for .DLL to notepad by accident. I was wondering if any one knows what the correct default program is for ' .DLL ' or how to restore to 'safe version' ? Btw I'm on Windows vista.
Hello everyone, just thought I'd post this in the Windows forum as it's the most appropriate place methinks. My question is basically, why are PCs that are assembled by individuals, not as quiet as PCs that are built by HP, Dell, etc? (I know that the ones from big companies …
My cousin is using an Ipod Nano 2nd Gen and is trying to connect it to her new computer that is running Windows Vista Home Basic. The device shows as "uknown device" but does not have the yellow icon on it as usual. I cannot get it to install any …
[B][/B]I heard that in Sp1, if you run a pirated copy of vista, you can still use your pc, as long as you can put up with a black background and obvious signs saying windows is not genuine. Does that mean i can download a pirated copy of vista ultimate …
I tried running a program I built and I'm getting an Active X message and my program has a [COLOR="Red"]red "X"[/COLOR] where a picture should be. I was told to reset my permissions, how do I do that?
hi ie7 wont open tabs anymore i have gone on to tabbed settings and they are enabled yet they do not work. ive tried searching google no help there just get a load of BS Can anybody help me? thanks in advance
I am using one of the screensavers that comes with Vista (basic home edition, up to date with upgrades), but there are many times when it simply does not kick in. Is that one of the features of Vista?
randomly ive started getting this problem where my screen starts flashing and doesnt let me click on it to close the screen, when i finally get the scren to close, i cant access anything on my computer without it flashing , (my normal desktop scrren look is fine) i went …
Hi. I have an HP notebook w/ Vista & for some reason, websites that would load before won't anymore. I've tried repairing firefox & i'm pretty sure there aren't any firewalls. Here's the HJT log thing... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:02:49 PM, on 2/23/2008 Platform: …
how can i restore my computer to factory settings
i burned a cd through windows media player and the cd is only able to play on my computer, i cant play it in my car, cd player, or my xbox 360... only my computer plays the cd... is there anything im missing or need to know so i can …
Forgive me if this is the wrong forum. I have two different 'muvee' products installed, both say they need to close whenever i try to preview or 'make muveeo' the video. I have re-installed both twice. They are muvee autoProducer 6.0 (basic came w/ computer) and muveeNow (basic came w/ …
Hello, I will apologize for any errors made as I have never been on this site before and am not very computer savvy. This is a previous thread that I found, but did not see a fix for it... Okay so I've been getting A LOT of pos.tmp etc. files …
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