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Hi guys, I would appreciate all the help I can get in solving my problem. I was surfing the web when my explorer.exe crashed out of the blue. It kept trying to restart explorer.exe - thinking this was a one off thing, I restarted my computer only to find out …

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Alright, im running vista ultimate 32 bit with a soundblaster x-fi xtremegamer. What happens is my sound will freeze up and start ringing if i am already using sound from any source, and if not, it will just stop working. The only way to stop the ringing is to change …

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Ok something weird happened to my PC a couple weeks ago. After 9 months of use, with no addition of any hardware or anything, it decided to do this. When I try to start it up it will either get to the windows loading screen and either freeze or restart …

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I just got a new computer the other day and by the first day of use, I ran into multiple BSODs that were either BAD_POOL_HEADER or DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. I've searched around and some people say it might be a memory issue but I ran the Memory Diagnostic Tool that comes with …

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Hello, first post here so excuse me if i'm breakin some (un?)written rules. I've read all the stickys and the other post concering this, and I'm still having problems what i've done and noticed: Run Avast many times, catching some infected .tmp files but not helping I've tried booting into …

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I have a rather new Sony VAIO Laptop that runs Vista Yesterday i had put my VAIO to sleep while i was out by flipping down the screen. When I later returned and 'woke' it up the desktop showed up again and the mouse was working but it had frozen. …

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Has anyone else had a problem with Java running on Firefox using windows Vista. I have installed java and it works on internet exploreer but i wont work on firefox when i tryed to install i get a a installation has failed doenst tell me why or anything just want …

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Help..? Recently when I turn my PC on it will not boot to the Desktop (the default with all the icons) Instead It boots to <File Explorer> (the listing of all files and directory). To get to the desktop, I need to open <Task Manager> and run <explorer> Then all …

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I have just built a computer and after realising i couldnt install my version of Vista (as it was an upgrade) i found a copy of 2000 i could install on my empty HDD, and then upgrade to Vista. I installed 2000 fine, installed SP4 (which i had on a …

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hi all, I keep getting booted off line. I have a cable connection and have had no problems in the past.each time it happens i unplug the cable and plug it back in and all is well. I called the cable company and all checks out at their end and …

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Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron e1505 dual-booting Windows 2003 (possibly soon to "upgrade" to Vista) and Ubuntu 7.10. Runs pretty damn well (especially in Ubuntu), but I'm giving myself a little treat this winter and upgrading it. I'm getting some additional RAM, and I also want to upgrade the …

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HI i have very stupidly installed Fedora 7 on my computer and set GRUB to instal on the master boot record, but now i want to switch it back to normal, unfortunately i do not have the windows dvd around. What can i do to fix / restore the MBR? …

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i have installed vista ultimate.when i install sound driver for xp it fgives me a lot of problems.some times sound doesnt come.

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WHere in vista do I manage the number of hard drive letters I can recognize on my PC. Problem: I attached my DVideo camera to the USB port. It recognizes that the device was attached but does not get recognize as a new drive to vista. I am assuming it …

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[code]Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:07:58 PM, on 18/09/2007 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Program Files (x86)\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\AIM\aim.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe C:\Users\Syst3mFX\Adobe Version Cue CS2\ControlPanel\VersionCueCS2Tray.exe C:\Users\Syst3mFX\Adobe Acrobat 7.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe C:\Program Files …

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Hi. I've got this issue on my Vista laptop that's been there since I got the thing about six months ago. The system clock falls behind the actual time at a silly rate, which can be up to several minutes in a session but varies sporadically. Then every so often …

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Recently, my computer stopped being able to play audio and media files. It was all OK before today. None of my music from itunes will play When I try to play the music from WMP i get "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with …

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So, I recently downloaded the newest version of AIM (6.5.54) or something because some how my old 6 version got corrupted and wouldn't start up. So, I was like OK...I will just download the new version from AIM.com...well SOME HOW the new AIM makes my Canon (Xti digital camera) driver …

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Hi ,My Freind just got a new Puter and he would like to know if he can get the files from his old computer to his new computer,the old computer is running Windows XP,and his new Computer is Runnig Windows Vista.Step by step would be nice,so I can just print …

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I woke up this morning to find a config/lsass.exe error which with hijack i managed to get rid of by the explorer continues to restart on me. Over and over non stop. I hope you can help. I have tried vundofix to no avail, atf cleaner doesnt help, my virus …

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Pardon any naivete about Windows 2000 and Windows in particular. I'm a mac user and windows maintainer. He put Spycrusher on here and that seems to be a horrible thing to do. Ahh, yeah. From what I've read anyway. Hard to get rid of all of it. This friend's machine …

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I succeeded twice to connect but something happened and now I can not connect to internet anymore I ve got message that "windows cannot connect to internet" ad the reason is "unknown" so I don know what to do since I don't know what is the problem so if anyone …

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I have been receiving the 'Error on Page' indications when I access a number of different websites for about 4 months since I set up a new computer with Windows Vista and IE7. The detail error message shows the error - Class doesn't support automation. I have searched everything I …

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Hello. Usually I dont ask for help because most of the time the answer is right in my face if look hard enough. Well, I guess I may need some expert advice on this, because Ive tried everything I know how to do and tried every suggestion I have recieved …

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I have an HP desktop A1700n with Vista home premium. For the last month or so the system freezes about 2 minutes after it is turned on. It always happens and freezes for about 2-4 minutes. The only thing that is active is the cursor while it freezes. I have …

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I have a windows machine that is on a domain and running windows XP Pro and has Windows Vista on a 2nd drive. I can boot up in both operating systems but in windows XP when I right click on the desktop and go to the display properties i can …

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l ve the procedure highlighted in the john barnett journal but l could not dual boot my laptop dv9428nr. pls help with like solution.

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I installed BF2 on a new comp w/ vista, single player works good, but does not connect to multiplayer, says kicked for OS restrictions by punkbuster, do I need to re-install, I have already updated the patch on it and all of the vista updates. what do I do know?

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Problems: -Vista doesnt always boot, however XP will always boot. -I Can consistantly BSoD my computer by playing EQ2. -Random crashes of programs and BSoDs do occur. -Some of the blue screens have been: 0x000000D1 0x000000E8 0x0000000A And have shown problems with files: USBPort.sys Nv_Disp.DLL nvlddmkm.sys -****Nothing involving connecting to …

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I was running FIFA 08. I right clicked it in and saw something called Vistualization. Whats this?? Here is an example show for Firefox [img]http://i23.tinypic.com/2zzrfao.jpg[/img]

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I run a 2way communications shop and need to replace a few old laptops (win98). I'm going with either XP or Vista as obviously as newer products come out they will be based on that platform The problem is while newer software is all Windows based, I have several old …

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I have heard things about windows vista being rubbish and buggy. But what is actually wrong with it?Can I go for it or is it better to opt for windows XP

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Hi all, I recently upgraded my computer, step by step, bought a 500gb hdd, followed my an 8600gts vid card, now the other day I bought a new Q6600 cpu and motherboard to suit. The 500gb hdd I had loaded some stuff onto, while it was being used as a …

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I am here a lot sooner than I would have thought. I have to hurry up and type because I keep getting a C+++ error and it closes down. Here is my problem. I have a new computer HP that I bought in Nov. because I didn't want Vista on …

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I have a Toshiba Satellite P105-S6177 laptop that we bought late March/early April. Since getting it, I have used the drive MAYBE 5 times, the last time being 3 months ago easy. With that, I have no idea when it disappeared. I went to get some documents of a disc …

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avg free is supposed to work on vista.. i have vista ultimate on a dell xps710 but as i install avg antivirus it bluescreens and says driver irql not less or equal, fwpkc1nt.sys address etc google search of this file gives no results..it must be an avg file..ive unistalled avg …

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hi I have windows vista home basic runing on my pc , i've installed apache 2.2 and php 5.2.4 , i've added all the needed lines to httpd.config and restarted the apache , it's all fine and am not facing any error . but when I test it with the …

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Is there anyone that uses FL Studio out there? If so, I need help with a more of a nitpicky thing with this program. So, when I first installed the program, the browser always appeared with all of the submenus closed. Now, all of them are opened to the EFFECTS …

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Well ya,here is the problem Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM my brand is samsung ok, so, this time, a screen with saying insert a xp cd and press "r" to repair it had appear after the boot. here's the problem. This laptop …

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hello. i just got a new sony vaio with vista on it today, and for some reason, when i visit websites pictures aren't showing up. its mainly pictures that people have uploaded to a photobucket account. can anyone help me. or did anyone else have this problem. thanks. usually i …

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I've got four desktop computers in a LAN. Three are running XPPro, one is running Vista Ultimate. All of the XP machines can fully share with each other and the Vista pc can grab stuff from the XPs. But I just CANNOT get the Vista pc to share files with …

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I thought I practiced safe computing. I don't use IE, have a Virus Scanner (AVG free) and don't open unknown attachments. However something went wrong. I tried to use Spybot to scan my system the other day and noticed it was gone. I had dome some uninstalling of apps so …

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Hello, I would appreciate any ideas on the following problem I am experiencing. I have just picked up a Sony Vaio AR31S with Vista Home Premium installed, I have the a Belkin G+ MIMO router (F5D9230uk4) as my modem. I am find connecting to the web very slow going indeed …

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Hi, I never ran in to this kind of problem in my life so far. Recently I bought a Lenovo 3000 Y410 laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed. I tried to dual boot Ubuntu 7.04 with it. This actually replaced my boot loader with GRUB. I formatted the Ubuntu …

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Hello., Any thoughts and or ideas if this is compatable with Vista and where exactly there would be a driver? Secondly, since this Vista package does NOT have faxing in it, what are most of you doing to work around that issue? Finally, any of you who use Verizon as …

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Hi I bought a new laptop back in febuary with the vista ultimate installed, i needed a good laptop to run programs such as cad as well as a few games when im home :), was asured this laptop was the best at the time would run everything i needed …

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I am new to networking and have a query/question. I have two computers (one Windows XP and the other Windows Vista) and I have connected both to a combined broadband modem/router with built in firewall. Therefore, when I use the network setup wizard in XP I keep getting the message …

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I've seen some people have the similar problem with me.But mine is a little bit different from them. I have the "local access only"problem too.But that only happened after I download something larger than 30MB.Actually it happened after I received more than 30MB data from the internet. I've tried disabling …

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This seems to be a real thorn in some people's paw. Like mine, for instance, lol. I cannot stream tracks in Napster. Walking through some troubleshooting steps with the nice Napster folks got us to the streaming proxy settings in WMP11 - Tools/Options/Network tab. They wanted me to edit the …

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