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Hello everyone ... I'm desparate!!!! Ever since I downloaded the new version of AOL and all of it's new security features I have had constant problems with my home and work computers ... I've contacted AOL several times about this and to no avail they tell me to do the …
Hi After a month of trying to resolve this this is my last shot!! Toshiba sattelite running vista basic. Connected fine to the internet wirelessly - changed servers to Orange Gigaset the laptop will only connect locally. I have tried all the obvious - resetting router, manually connecting, etc but …
Hi all, So, I'm a real newbie at this, and I don't even know where to start really. I'd appreciate some help. I've downloaded Allegro 4.9 onto my computer (running Windows Vista), and I want to use it with Code::Blocks IDE. I've tried many a google search, but none of …
Okay so I'm changing a VCD into DVD and the last step here says "rename the created .mp2 file to have an extension of .mpa" I was wondering how you do this on windows vista. I have searched everywhere and am hoping I can find the answer. Thank you.
I have tried twice over a period of 8 months to get Microsoft technical support to solve this problem only ending up with "try re-installing or running a repair install" or "sorry, we can't fix this". The problem is this. Within several different programs in which there is an imbedded …
There used to be a way to capture website content, save it locally and view webpages offline. In Favorites, a website was saved and I expected to find an 'organize' option that lead to an additional option of how many pages to save. This last option could not be found …
I recently had a virus on my machine. When I purchased the machine it came with the option to rollback to XP which I did. Since then Win 7 has been released. So when I wiped my computer I installed Win 7 Ultimate, 64 bit version. My system is AMD …
When I click on a song to play in iTunes it gets stuck at 0.00 for every song. In Windows Media Player I get an error message saying "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file." It's played before. I'm thinking it stopped working after some updates I …
The last day something unusual has started happening to my computer.. when ever i click shutdown from the start menu or shut down the computer in any way it restarts basically immediately after. The only way i have found to shutdown my computer is by unplugging the power or turning …
Netbooks remain hugely popular courtesy of their small form factor and low price, both achieved partly due to the relatively limited technical specs of the average device. Low computing power and Internet security suite software do not, it has to be said, traditionally make for good bed-fellows. Which leaves netbook …
Hi all, my uncle handed me his laptop and asked me to clean a virus. I used Kaspersky AV Boot to clean out the virus, and I was able to restore internet connectivity once that was done. I tried to run a virus scan and it kept getting stuck in …
I got a new computer running on Windows 7. It read my USB for about 5 weeks untill it just would not apear in computer. Every thing I own is on my USB, because I don't have anything on my computer because it has not disk space! I have to …
Hello there My office pc is been installed by windows vista and is been attacked by trojan horse virus. Its eating my computer day by day. Is there any good antivirus to sweep away this virus. Or should i just format all my valuable documents. any suggestions regarding this would …
i just recently did a clean instillation of windows 7 from windows xp sp3. I downloaded the iso from the mircosoft website. i mounted the iso image and ran the installation. took a while to install then it restarted my computer and installed more and more. then when it was …
hey guys :) I am trying to find out if and HOW to make this work! what is going on is there are 2 computers/Monitors in this workplace..both identical in makes/hardware..yadda yadda yadda.. what needs to happen here is this: we need both computers to hook up together, not just …
Hi all This site doesn't have a forum for end users and I'm sure that's for good reasons, but I'm a web designer doubling as an end-user for a particular client. Their website (built with dotnetnuke) simply does not want to load completely on my laptop, which has Windows 7 …
HELP me please i cant find my folder option on my control panel...... my brother accidentally hide my folder and when i look at my folder option i cant find it on my control panel, i dont know if it is deactivated or something.. please help me with my problem.. …
I have ran my virus scan and adware and it says nothing detected, but when I open IE, and then try to open another page it give me an error saying interent exploer encounter problem and shutting down. Can some one please, please help me. Thanks.
hey i got windows vesta i rescenty got a virus name malwerebitys or something like that and i ended up haveing to format my comp and reinstal vesta before my comp was picking up wireless signals easly from all over enyway since i have formated and reinstalled it wont pick …
Hello I'm 99% sure I've got adware or malware running on my PC. I first noticed a problem when web pages took increasingly longer to load. The problem got worse when hyperlinks did not always link to the page they meant to e.g. Google search link would return Facebook or …
I have just installed a new DLink DIR-655 router. My Windows Vista does not see the network when in wireless mode. The router is connected to AT&T modem and the computer will acces the internet when connected via network cable. I contacted DLink. DLink's solution was to upgrade firmware. I …
Hi All I am using Windows 7 and I would like users to help me find a free WP that allows addresses to be put onto single letters from a contacts list (Not Mailmerge, preferably by a wizard interface. I have a copy of MS Works 2002 which included MS …
Hi there, i am new to this website and i dont know if i posted this in the right place, but the machine i have is a dying machine and has the ultimate problem ( its corrupt or something) almost 2 years ago, I was getting like 4 different types …
hey, i have windows 7 Can i change my 64 bit computer to 32 bit?
I have installed Windows 7 today after that I tried to install McAfee Anti Virus Enterprise Edition 8.5 Windows 7 prompted that this application has known compatibility problems with the application that you are trying to install. Considering this as problematic, I gave up and did not install the AntiVirus. …
hi this is ram i have a problem with my dvd drive it is not reading my dvd's but it is reading my cd's i dont know what's the problem is plz help me out thanx
Hi I am running Windows 7 on my hp laptop and had recently setup a dual boot with Ubuntu. I wanted to get rid of the ubuntu partition so i went into the disk management utility and deleted the volume i had created and installed Ubuntu on and restarted my …
Hi Guys I frequently encounter the system 5 error could anyone help me out please on how to eradicate this problem.
Hi, my laptop is freezing shortly after each startup, and i cant do anything on it. It works in safe mode. if that helps any. here is the dxdiag.txt ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 6/2/2010, 00:12:28 Machine name: KREEBONS-PC Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build …
Okay so I have this problem were my computer freezez, leaving me no other option the than pressing the restart button. This seems like a pretty common problem, memory problems comes to mind. But the funny thing is this has NEVER and i mean never happend in a game, it …
last night i installed a game ( company of heroes) and then i uninstalled it because i didnt like it after half an hour i saw a warning that said your windows drive is full its not possible i had 5 gb of free space on my windows drive! is …
Hello all, Recently I discovered Anti-Malware Doctor on my computer. It said there were 32 viruses, etc but I didn't remember installing it so I got out Norton 360, found it was the virus, and got it deleted. However, now Firefox works and Norton doesn't... And I am at a …
having issue restoring my Averatec after it was unplugged during the second disc---keep get on error will not restore now
msn messenger 7.5/windows live messenger beta problem everytme i go to sign into msn messenger after about 5 seconds it comes up with an error message saying i have encounterd a problem ...anyone no how i can fix this...details below.. i have unistalled and reinstalled it and still have the …
Back again with yet another problem. Friend stated her computer was acting quircky and had some pop ups. I ran MBA-M and it did come up with some issues. After deleting those I have not come up with any issues. But I am posting the logs so it can be …
Hi, I have a dell windows vista laptop & a Dell windows XP desktop ( I know I need to upgrade it). I would like to know the best and easiest way I can network & set up my laptop and desktop with my modem for my desktop and router …
Hi, I have a Sony Vaio VGN-NS10L laptop, and i haven't a clue what has happened to it. It was running windows 7 upgrade, originally on Vista. Have owned it for just over 18mnths, no problems, and just under a year on windows 7. It is very very empty in …
Launched Sysprep to experience the creation of an image. I now find upon reboot that the machine opens to a black screen with the text " setting up computer". I did not think that creating an image would interfere with its normal functions. I would ask how I can get …
Help! I have two laptops at home, a Vaio, running on Windows Vista, that from one day to the other cannot connect to the internet, although it is connected to our wireless network. I'm searching help thru my second laptop, a Gateway, running on Windows 7, and there's no problem …
My Sony Vaio laptop VGN-NW1257 (Windows 7 upgrade) has recently started causing me problems. I always close all programs and then close the lid to my laptop. About 30% of the time, when I lift the lid and "touch a key" to bring up the screen, I get a bing …
I'm new to this website and this is my first post. I just got a new computer with Windows ista not ery long ago. I just bought a used wireless router about a week ago. I tried to configure it and couldn't get it to work. Then I realized I …
Please help me get through this. i had a sdfsdf box but had it removed with malwarebytes but still just a black screen with "My Computer" box open upon start up. Brandon by the way I am unfortunatly running on vista
[ATTACH=right]16012[/ATTACH]It's official -- or so it seems. HP will be, after much speculation to the contrary, moving forward with a Windows 7-based tablet. An HP rep told TechNewsWorld that the company has begun "customer evaluation" of a Windows 7 tablet, after the Internet began buzzing with rumors that a tablet …
recently i cannot do anthing on my cumputer... my recycle bin doesnt work... access is denied in a lot of folders.... spyware of outrageous proportion... i've tried everything to fix it and im fed up. my system restore doesnt work either. it wont let me go to any date other …
Hello, I'm new to the forum. :) We have an older system and we've run into some issues.. The OS is Windows XP and it's a Dell Dimension E510 with a manufacturers date of 11/17/05 At first I just had issues with the Roxio program. I kept getting a screen …
Hello, To be honest, I know about the very least possible about computer hardware and software. So please indicate me specificly what to do if some things get more techninal in this post. I have formatted my system from Windows Vista into Windows XP Pro. Since I haven't backed up …
Having major performance issues. Several posts have exhausted the possibilities. Want to reinstall an instance of XP Pro and Vista Ultimate without affecting the other installed applications file folders. etc. Antivirus, malware, defender show nothing. Guidance sought.
Hi guys, Need your help please folks my wifes laptop a hp pavilion zv6000 running on windows vista home premium,the laptop comes on and says configarating 3 of 3 gets to 75% ( but you dont see this happining) and shuts down. This happens all the time,she cant even get …
Does anyone know if and where drivers for the R3000 can be found? I would like to keep this laptop going but want to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium if I can find the drivers. Has anyone successfully upgraded from XP Pro to Windows 7 on the R3000? Any …
hi guys, is there a way to disable network browsing on a pc either disabling the "my network places" and if the user enters the path manually like opening the windows explorer and typing the address bar \\otherpc will be stop also. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
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