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my dvd/cd rw driver all of a sudden started messing up.. ive done system restore..everything i can think of..im not computer stupid and i have been looking at alot of forums trying..and still nothing. It doesnt detect my driver at all..it says cd drive in the device manager but it …

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Latley I figured I would try using Windows DVD Maker to burn DVDs, versus using the super basic version of Roxio that came with my PC. I like the varitety of menu styles and features it has (for a freebie), but the encoding process before burning is extremely slow. To …

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I'm still looking into why I keep getting redirected to paid ads sites when clicking on Google search page links. When clicking a link from the results page for any sites listed in those results, I find it strange that the first time I click it it redirects to an …

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Hi there, i have an irritating problem with a number (less than 15%) of my users. I have just replaced my file and print server and some users are getting 'Access Denied' when they attempt to access on of 4 mapped drives. They can access the other mapped drives (different …

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hi, we are currently adding one file server that will be running ws2008 standard, there will be 40 users that will be connected to that server, since we will only be purchasing one server license w 5 CALs included, is it still possible to make wksations connect to that server …

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Hello all. I'm trying to compile a socket program in DevC++ but everytime I do it I get a lot of linker errors like these: [CODE] [Linker error] undefined reference to `WSAStartup@8' [Linker error] undefined reference to `htons@4' [Linker error] undefined reference to `inet_pton' [Linker error] undefined reference to `socket@12' …

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Hi everyone, We encounter a problem from the server last week. It makes a beep sound then shutdown automatically. I figure out the the heat sink was not fit properly. It looks like loosen from the motherboard. While the motherboard was on repair. I tried to slave our SATA Seagate …

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Hello all! I know that I sound completely like a novice, which I guess I am, but I am a networking specialist (almost...I will have my CCNA in about 2 months) and thus haven't ever really dealt much with Active Directory. I understand the basics such as creating new users, …

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OK so I found an old server laying around our company that has win2k3 Standard x86 SP1 OEM channel. After a few days of tinkering and my boss remembering a few old passwords I regained access to the machine. However, we can't find any software or manuals for the machine. …

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I am trying to get the win32service PHP extension working. I have installed PHP 5.3.4 on my Windows XP SP3 box, and downloaded the php_32winservice.dll file and listed it in my php.ini file as instructed in the manual. However, there is obviously a version mismatch between the dll and the …

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I have a new install of a windows 2008 server with active directory dhcp and dns roles. I have dns settings on the dhcp options set to the servers ip then the isp 2 dns enteries under that. MY workstations periodically drop the dns name of the server i run …

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I just finished building a htpc, everything is new. I loaded Win XP and then the mobo disc, thats it so far. Now during the XP set up windows apparrently recognized the 1394 on my new mobo (gigabyte ga-ma785gm-us2h) and when I was prompted with options for this connection there …

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Hello. Thanks in advance for your help. I first noticed a change in my microsoft office outlook ...then later in all of the office suite products. The physical appearance changed to one that appeared something more like "safe mode". After running the scan on my pc with Lightspeed Total Traffic …

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I am using Windows Vista Business and Microsoft Office 2007 on a couple of computers. When transfering a document (for example a word doc) from a computer to the other, it sometimes happens that the source document is not identical with the destination. The main problem is that certain things …

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I'm trying to get Android to run on a VM using VirtualBox, but every time I go to start the VM I get an error message that says: Failed to open a session for the virtual machine A virtual device is configured in the VM settings but the device implementation …

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Does anyone know how to create a batch file that will send email through outlook express without using 3rd party programs??

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Hi~ i'm new here, so just quick, my name is lori, i know the very basics of a computer, my husband is so computer illiterate it's scary! lol anyway, we bought a system mechanic program for our desktop (vista) we removed all firewalls, vipre etc like we are supposed to. …

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Just deleted my Ubuntu partition and went through the steps to fix Windows's boot process. I used the Installation CD to fix the MBR (typed 'bootrec /fixmbr' and 'bootrec /fixboot' in cmd prompt). That didn't work. I tried it while having the operating system selected and not selected in the …

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Hi all, I've read a previous thread on this... but I've tried everything that was on the thread, but I've still got the problem. Basically, the problem is that IE just opens up on its own all the time. But I don't ever use IE. I'm an avid Firefox user. …

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i have windows xp. lenovo y410. 1 GB RAM! i m using guardian antivirus. but i dont feel its good. can i upload anti malwares/spywares/free antivirus all together? will it affect speed of my lapi?

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So, I recently got an MBR virus and after (and partially during) removal I began to get frequent BSOD's and freezes (as in, no debug info simply stop doing any operation), and those BSOD's didn't provide any useful debug information (no message in all caps such as "IRQL NOT LESS …

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[URL="http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/01/install-mac-leopard-os-x-retail-dvd-on-a-ordinary-pc-with-boot-132-hack/"]i tried to follow the steps here[/URL] but it doesn't work my problem is in the very first step burning the boot 132 generic iso actually i don't know if i did it right or not. i tried to copy the iso paste it in the cd then press "burn …

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I am absolutely no experience in Apache -- well, no first hand experience, that is. Where do I start, where do I download? What do I download? I have been trying to get serious about developing my web site. I have Windows XP Home Edition OS and I have not …

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I have a DVDRAM LG GH22NS50 ATA Device, the problem is he do not want to read any CDs or DVDs. DVD drive is new, my computer recognize dvd normal, but when I insert any media nothing happens.

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This one has me stumped I've installed plenty of windows servers with active directory. I have one client new dell windows 2008 server(active directory, dns, and dhcp server) with xp workstations. I have the server configured at static ip 192.168.10.5. Fios router is at 192.168.10.1. I have the workstations configured …

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I have got a really nasty virus on my PC, I have used the dell sytem restore to restore it back to factory settings as this has worked with other virus probs, but when I restart its still there, on the black bios start up screen it has green lines …

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I installed ACPI compliant virtual controller, then i restarted my lapi, it asked about a file that if u r sure then only accept, in hurry i rejected it! since then my desktop has gone blank (black) no wallpaper is remaining there. what should i do? i have lenovo y410 …

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I am supporting application and sometimes I have to remotely shutdown users pc and I know there is a dos script file when execute will prompt user saying "your computer will be shut down in 2 minutes, please save all the work". Could any one please help. Thank you.

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I am using an Hp Pavilion a1253w running Xp media edition. It has python preinstalled on an hidden hp bin path. If I try to open it ask me to install in folder python22, or select new folder. Can I use this installation, or will it harm what hp is …

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My Lenovo Laptop has XP-Pro and has developed a problem of not recognizing CD or DVD when inserted. The drive is Optiarc AD-75605. It used to work fine. I have reinstalled the system from scratch but no change. I ran Mats_Run.dvd as recommended by Microsoft and uninstalled/auto installed the device …

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I just got a new HP machine. It's one of those pre-built systems, and it came with Windows 7. My previous machine was an XP machine, and so I set up the new one almost exactly like the old. However, one thing seems to work only in a very strange …

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This may not be the place for this,but I want to know if there is a way to download pictures from my phone to my computer without sending them as a picture message. When I got the phone I was told that all I needed was a data cable that …

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Hello, I'd like to set multiple InputScopes to one text box in a Windows Form with using C#. This application will be used in TabletPC. I found SetInputScopes API. But I'm not good at C#, so I don't have any idea how to program it in C#. Could anyone please …

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[b]What's Samba? [/b] Samba allows linux computers to share files and printers across a network connection. By using its SMB protocol, your linux box can appear in Windows Network Neighborhood or My Network Places just like any other windows machine. You can share files this way, as well as printers. …

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I have an Acer Aspire E700 desktop, currently running Vista Home Premium with SP2. I'm in a pickle. My system files have become corrupt; I have done 3 different attempts to do an in-place upgrade. Nothing seems to fix the problem. I have been working with a Microsoft Tech who …

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I have written a program to track the membership of a local gym that works perfectly on every computer EXCEPT the computer at the gym. I am pulling out my hair trying to figure out what the difference is any why ONLY that machine throws an error. Background: The program …

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I want to create a WIN32 API in C#. I was looking as to what would be the best option to create a new project for WIN32 API in C#. I saw that in C++ in Visual Studio, there is one option to create MFC Application but not in C#. …

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My computer was stolen and when it was retrieved it had been password protected...i have no idea how to get past this...please help..

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I've been having problems with web browsing that I think may be related to Javascript. I use forum sites like [url]www.ernya.com[/url] and there I get logged out every few minutes/seconds. I've found that clearing my cache regularly seems to help a little, but it doesn't fix the problem. Other forum/avatar …

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My setup -Windows 7 Home Premium -use the built-in firewall -UAC on max -in Windows public wireless network settings, besides the default settings, I have 1)set to block all media streaming, and 2)turned off public file sharing -fully patched Windows, Office, Firefox, Flash Player, Java, etc, etc....everything -I always make …

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Ive forgotton my logon password to my computer. Ive tried password recovery tools but they dont work. I get a message saying sam databases not found, but i still cant logon. Can anyone help me with this problem I dont want to have to reinstall

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hello everyone! i am very new here. and also new in learning software of my lapi! i got lenovo y410 i installed 'Lenovo ACPI compliant virtual controller, there i found to upgrade BIOS! but it was failed, then i found that i will loose motherboard if i install a wrong …

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i don't know if there is something wrong with my bios but i have updated it many times and it says it's the latest version. once, i opened virtual box trying to install a new os on a new vm but it said to me that my processor doesn't support …

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Msn wont run, startup or anything and it sucks :( MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware log Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24 Database version: 1016 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 12:17:53 PM 8/2/2008 mbam-log-8-2-2008 (12-17-53).txt Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|) Objects scanned: 93499 Time elapsed: 31 minute(s), 21 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 1 Memory Modules Infected: …

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Hi I need to force a logoff for idle users through a gpo, after 2 or 3 hours of inactivity. The suggested solution in every previous thread is using a screensaver that does the trick. That's not good for me, because I need the screen saver to run after 15 …

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I am working on an application that lets you play drum sounds using a rockband drum kit. Current version available [URL="http://www.diamonddrake.com/software.aspx?title=RockBand%20Drum-Kit"]here[/URL] I am wanting to add a recording function but all I can think of is loop back recording. That's manageable but in Vista and Windows 7 by default the …

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I haven't had this problem w/ XP or 98 os. Usually I am able to resolve about 85% of my OS problems but this has stumped me. When I type in Vista even in Word Pad or the addres bar I run into this problem. I'll type in the adress …

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Can you help with a task bar turned gray, loss of sound-for some time now.I thought it must be hardware but now it seems to be a sneaky little bugger? I picked up the phone the other night-residential- an indian voice telling me I've been infected with a virus. I …

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