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I can use my window update when normal start ..but why i cant use my window update while in safe mode?i even cant see any word saying windows updated in control panel?already use troubleshooting features but still not working.why?n is it possible for me to play winamp while in safe …

Hello All Someone put of my update service on windows 7 professional. How can I turn it back on as my windows essential anti virus wont update either? Please help me.

Hi, I am trying to recover corrupt word document. I have tried several word recovery tools but failed to recover this document. Reason for Corruption: Reinstallation for Operating System The corrupt word document was acquired with Get Data Back Software. ([url]http://www.runtime.org[/url]) I would appreciate any help in this matter. I …

I know this doesn't come under programming but i need some help with this. You may be knowing that the windows hosts file is interpreted before the OS accesses the DNS servers for i.p. resolving. This can be used for redirection without the user's notice. [CODE] 209.85.231.104 www.yahoo.com[/CODE] The above …

NB: This Tip only works on Computers running Microsoft Windows XP (all versions) Also you'll have to enable viewing of hidden folders on the PC. (You can disable it when you're done.) STEP 1 Preparing the picture Of course, you must have a flash disk to do this. Once you …

Does anybody have a suggestion for a good, powerful scripting language that can be used for administration purposes? I'd like to be able to write simple scripts (like batch files) to do automated tasks for fixing specific issues, and I don't know which scripting technologies are out there. I'm familliar …

In the link provided, you will find an extensive list of COM Error Codes and brief description of each. The list contains: 1. COM Error Codes 2. Miscellaneous Error Codes 3. OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) Errors 4. Windows Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) error codes 5. The Win32 Error Codes …

A couple of weeks ago i bought a 2 gig ram card to upgrade my netbook from 1 to 2 gigs of ram. It cost $76 which i thought was fine. at the same store i bought a 3 pack of SD Cards, each 2 gigs 3 cards $20. a …

can i ask if how can i add permissions for limited users?? aside for gpedit.msc...

No need of another software to lock folder you want....its easy to lock it from command prompt. For example: if a folder in D: drive named abc then it will lock by command like this: open command prompt and follow this- D:\ren abc (here you have to hold alt key …

I made a client application on java that needs JRE to run. the problem is almost 95% of people are idiots and will not understand how to set the classpath for JRE to run. I want to make a batch file that adds that classpath by just doubleclicking. 2 problems …

I found a way to change my Start Menut name on [URL="http://www.theeldergeek.com"]TheElderGeek.com[/URL] They Have an easy Toturial [URL="http://www.theeldergeek.com/change_text_on_xp_start_button.htm"]here[/URL]. It does not make problems! :) [COLOR=black][COLOR=black]NOTE[/COLOR][/COLOR]: It's only for windows XP

Hey guys I've found this guide pretty good. It's straight from my site [url]www.k2labs.com[/url]. If you've been using Windows XP for a while now and want to try out window 7 or vista, you might have tried dual booting! In that case once you installed windows 7 or vista, you …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Check for Disk Errors in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]The ScanDisk utility is not available in Windows XP. However, you can use the Error-Checking tool in Windows XP to check the integrity of your hard disk. [/size] …

I am having a hard time finding any software for a zire m150 that was given to me. Is this an obsolete unit or can i still get some kind of usefull software for it. If not can someone recommend a newer model that they would recommend i upgrade to. …

Hi I am getting this code from doing a update from hp bios now i get a blue screen saying "A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart …

First, before i start posting this thread, i just want to say I'm sorry if there is already a similar thread or exactly the same topic with same contents with mine. OK, let's start. [B]SPEED UP YOUR XP NEVER THAN BEFORE[/B] [B][U]NOTICE[/U][/B] In this XP SpeedUp, it includes XP Tweaks, …

No more tapping F8, F10 or whatever to get into "Safe Mode" Have it right there on your boot screen (as if you're dual booting) [url]http://www.techspikes.com/2009/04/add-safe-mode-to-standard-windows-xp-boot-menu/[/url] [url]http://wiki.malwareteks.com/index.php?title=How_To_Boot_Windows_To_Safe_Mode[/url]

[font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Win XP Won't Completely Shutdown[/color][/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2]Go to Control Panel, then go to Power Options.[/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2]Click on the APM tab, then check the "Enable Advanced Power Management support."[/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2]Shut down your PC. [/size][/font] [/list][font=Arial][size=2]It should …

If you have ever run across a web site that takes forever to load or doesn't load at all, here is an easy way to check if it's the site or "If It's Just You." Just type in the URL of the site in question in the "Google Box" and …

How to make Vista's taskbar look and act like Win 7's. This does not include or add "Pin To Taskbar Function" which is not really needed due to the "Quick Launch Feature" 1. Open "Regedit" and navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Control Panel/Desktop(Expand) and click on "Window Metrics" 2. Right click on empty …

If you're running Vista or Windows 7 and using it's Firewall, then this is a must have tool. [B]Vista Firewall Control;[/B] [url]http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,64950-order,1-page,1/description.html[/url]

My computer is a Windows XP Professional. It is attached to a loudspeaker system, an Auditek Mini Super Woofer System. My problem is this. I have some blogs on the internet, and I want to add my voice to them. How do I do this? What extra equipment do I …

Good day everyone, I just have a little problem to share hoping anyone cold me with this. I am currently using Windows Vista Starter edition and has enjoyed using it, except only for the fact that I can't find any ways to remove the logo on the lower right corner. …

So, some hint for Windows7 buyers. To use the cheaper Upgrade Version of Win7 you need to have an Windows Vista or XP License... Lets assume you have one in your wardrobe- to be legal....you can also upgrade from the free of charge available Windows7 Release Canditate. My windows 7 …

In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, M$ has hidden the "Menu Bar" by default. [URL="http://i47.tinypic.com/2ugjr7n.jpg"]http://i47.tinypic.com/2ugjr7n.jpg[/URL] As in XP and previous versions of Windows the "Menu Bar" contains; File, Edit, View, Favorites, Tools and Help drop down menus. [URL="http://i50.tinypic.com/dxxzx3.jpg"]http://i50.tinypic.com/dxxzx3.jpg[/URL] To show the "Menu Bar", just click on "ALT", but, as soon …

[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Access the Administrator Account from the Welcome Screen[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]If you are at the Welcome screen and want to log on with the Administrator account, but it's not listed:[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Press Ctrl+Alt+Del twice to bring up …

Just come upon a snag with Google Search History. I used my sons computer to check my email two months ago. Today I found and used Google Search History for the first time and found my son's history mixed in with mine. He lives 240 miles away so there is …

[QUOTE]Listed below is a directory of DLL files and EXE files, including Windows system processes and tasks, known system files, and various spyware and adware files. Clicking each file name will identify the purpose of any of the files listed in this directory.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.what-is-exe.com/[/url] Good reference to bookmark

Here is a tips to get commercial software for free in the legal way. Not the rapidshare. Just found an awesome website, they provides one software for free everyday. Most of them are very useful, free is the most attractive thing I think. Here is the link to the website: …