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I recently formatted an Acer Aspire M5620 that shipped with Vista. I installed XP pro on this machine. Now I cannot find any drivers that work with this machine. Acer's website only has Vista drivers(which don't work with XP). I even tried finding drivers based on the mainboard model (G33T-AM) …

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[i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Manually Install Backup in Windows XP Home Edition[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]The Backup utility is not included in the default installation of Windows XP Home Edition. The Backup icon is not present on the Start menu in Windows …

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I am repairing a computer running an Intel Quad Core, 500 Gig HD and 4 Gig of Ram. The PC blue screens on start up. I checked the error code online and it indicated a HD issue and told me that the HD installed in this machine was defective. I …

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refer to the title above, i can't open internet explorer the normal way, either click on the short cut on desktop or from the start menu... i can only open it by right click on the internet explorer icon, den click on the 'browse with add-ons'... i'm using vista... how …

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Ok when ever i put a cd-r/rw in my cd drive it my computer reads it. but when ever i put a dvd-r/rw my computer trys reading it. it will make this nosie and stop make the nosise and stop. the dvd-r is 4.7 gb. none of my programs will …

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Hi, I have been leaving this for a long time, and the truth is that I have tried in the past to clean this up, but its a nightmare. Computer is sooo slow, probably have some viruses, malware or something. How do I clean this mess up? Thanks in advance …

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Hi, I am new to web development, and have taken up a project for creating a website, which basically will be used for document management(version control), and user FAQ. I've just learnt about wiki tools, and am exploring the [B]PmWiki[/B] to build this website (currently on a windows system.) So …

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I have an Acer Aspire 5100 laptop of which the keyboard and the touchpad will not respond. [B]Steps that I have taken:[/B] [B]Fn+F6[/B] [B][B]Fn+F7[/B][/B] [B]Hard reset:[/B] I have also performed a hard reset (taking the battery out and unplugging the AC power cord, then holding down the start button for …

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I understand that you can change and assign what programs extensions are associated to what program. I'm looking for a program manager in which you can manage which program goes which which extension something with more flexibility

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Hi As the title suggests I'm having a problem compiling MFC based applications, this problem started immediately after installing the windows server 2003 platform SDK and now even when I try to compile a new MFC project I get the following errors: [CODE] c:\program files\microsoft platform sdk\include\zmouse.h(141) : error C2146: …

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I am not sure which section this would go in but this seems the most relevant... I have a pretty simple network, consisting of a Domain Controller (Server 03 Enteprise) and some workstations, I want to deploy an anti-virus such as AVG Free or Avast Free so when the user …

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I route my output from a windows billing application through a text format. When I try to print this file through the USB port, I am unable to give a direct print. If I save to a file and print the same opening through notepad, the output is in graphic …

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Can any Senior Technical Support person help me with this? Their is a problem with my dads laptop, I am using an internet service of a local cell phone company. We use a wifi usb on our laptop to access internet through wireless . Their is an indoor device of …

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[code=cplusplus] #include<fstream.h> #include<iostream.h> #include<iomanip.h> #include<stdlib.h> #include<string.h> #include<stdio.h> #include<conio.h> #include<process.h> using namespace std; using System; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.ComponentModel; using System.Data; using System.Drawing; using System.Text; using System.Windows.Forms; using System.Data.SqlClient; using WindowsApplication1 { public partial class Form1 : Form { public Form1() { InitializeComponent(); } private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e) { …

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Hi. I would really appreciate some help. At first I couldn't open my Malware bytes - so i researched it and changed the exe to bat or scr and it worked I scanned and pulled out nearly 500 infections. I downloaded spybot and haven't gotten it to function quite right …

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Hi folk... My first post and I will enjoy reading other's...I am not a professional IT person...a 72 year old lady that has just been involved with computers for more years than I care to admit to...remember the IBM 360 and the Burroughs Beastly B80?...and have had my own PC …

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Definitely had some sort of virus infect my computer today. It was the weirdest thing...a PODCAST was being played on my computer from somewhere even though all my browsers were closed. I ran a malwarebytes' anti-malware scan and the podcast no longer plays, but my computer is running slow and …

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I'm going to reformat soon and I was wondering whether or not to install the windows 7 RC instead of XP again, from what I've heard it's hugely better than XP and I've been reading up and I'm kind of swaying towards 7 but I just wanna know before I …

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Hi, Not exactly sure that this belongs here but it's my best guess. We support our own exchange and it's located at our companywebsite.com/exchange. I've been suffering over the fact that I can't seem to get the certificate to work entirely (it always says that the certificate is for another …

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I've recently built a new PC and decided... what the hell, I'll get an OS that causes baldness... Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit. So far it has locked up two times for no reason and restarted my PC completely (I want to catch the problem before it could possibly get …

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is using folders to store related stuff the best way to do it or is there some more better way. that's all I know how to do. thanks for info.

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I have a small problem...... The network icon in notification area in taskbar freezes. Initially if no internet connection is available, icon shows that it's not connected. But when I connected to the internet, the icon still remained the same. Even when the cursor is hovered over it, it does …

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Hello everyone..!! I have just formatted C:\ drive and Setup Windows Xp pro. service pack 2. My problem is that while starting windows, Windows loading screen appears and suddenly blue screen appears and restarts again.Windows couldn't load safe mode also..?!! please help me..

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For a few weeks now my computer has been slow and now I'm starting to get annoyed. If i go into task manager barely any of the CPU is being used and not much of the memory is being used yet the computer is running slower and it happened overnight, …

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Hi, I hope some-one can help. I am trying to create a mobile application that uses merge replication. I am having problems synchronising CE db to coporate db. I have had major trouble setting up my laptop for this, and have been unable to fix my final error. What I'm …

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As other members have had issues with this same problem, and to not hijack their threads...I am starting a new one of my own. This pop up just started with AOL, and I can't seem to figure out how to get rid of it. I have run the ATF Cleaner, …

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hi guys. Recently i went to some random printing shop and got virus from it. I have some important files in it, how do i extract the files out without infecting my pc?And how do i clear the virus in my external hardisk without reformatting?

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I am running Vista Home Premium on a Dell XPS 410 with 2GB RAM, Core 2 Duo, DSL connection. Before installing Kodak EasyShare software for my camera and printer dock, to make sure there were no problems I went to msconfig, selected Services, checked "Hide all Microsoft Services" and then …

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OS: Server 2k8 SP2 64bit Standard Edition NIC Version/driver: Onboard Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 6.223.525.2009 Hello, This morning I encountered a very strange networking problem with my main PC which has Server 2008 64bit Edition installed. My computer would not connect to the internet. I checked the back of …

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I read on your site that there is a fix for IE redirect problems but it was closed. When I do a google search and click on the results I go to a redirect page. Could someone help me with this? Thank you.

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Here's the problem: I've got a datagrid that uses a datagridviewcombobox column that I want to populate with enumerated values from a MYSQL database - specifically, when the program starts, the DataGridView is populated with the names of students (Get1Click) - I then want to add a string variable from …

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hi I am developing multiple online game, in networking side i don't know which server is best. along with this please help in twistedpython programming also,I have small doubt in this how van i run the twisted python programme in windows operating system,whenever i run that pogramme in windows o.S …

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I have an HP Mediacenter computer with .99 RAM. Earlier this week my mouse began having hesitation problems. I've checked for viruses and other than a Dropper which is now taken care of it found nothing. I read a post here from 2006 that said Java could be causing my …

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I'm having problems removing some temp files and folders off a partition, anyone know of a way to remove and maybe find out why these files won't delete in explorer or what they're associated with ? How to remove temp files off a drive parition that just won't delete though …

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I get a popup saying my DLACTRLW.EXE file is infected and I dont kow how to fix it. I downloaded Malwarebyates Anti-Maleware and did the scan. This is what came up. SOme one can do anything with that let me know. Thank you Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.38 Database version: 2338 Windows …

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I'm trying to un-install norton goback 4.0. Before I begin to uninstall I am asked to disable nortoon goback. everytime i try to disable goback I get the following error "unable to communicate with norton goback device driver!" I have searched this forum and google for a soution, but can …

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Hello , I have a problem with my hp xb3000 expansion base as many people described before in other forums (no sound and don't work any of usb ports) could anyone help me please? how can i reset or uninstall the usb port? or how can i fix my trouble? …

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When ever i turn on my computer and left it on for like 20 minutes or more, it pops up a pop up saying that window explorer is encountering problems and to close it, i have this for a year now and im so tired of it, i know that …

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I've been having this problem ever since I installed Windows 2000 Professional from Windows 98SE. I've heard you should install the motherboard chipset drivers. I downloaded an update to my Intel 440 Chipset but It turns out I didn't need it. I don't know what to download now! Can anybody …

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My name is Linda Cooper. I am a part time instructor at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Concord, North Carolina. I teach networking and security courses, mostly through Cisco. We are trying to eliminate the need for using swap drives for each of the different classes that we teach and …

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I Have A 3-Year old Gateway Desktop Computer. I Today Bought A 1Tb HD, 4 Gb Virtual Memory And Windows Vista. I replaced The old HD Set The Memory Cards In Place. And When I Closed It And Hooked Everything up. Everything responsed except the PC won't Start up.

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OK: I run WinXP SP3 and am a bellsouth.net customer. A week ago today, my computer rebelled at my internet password, then it rebelled against my Firefox browser. Could not access any internet site. After more hassles than I care to delve into right now, I know: My computer communicates …

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I have not been able to connect to Bearshare 4.6.0 for several days. I know this is not the latest version, but up until a few days ago, I've never had any trouble. When the page comes up, the blinking red light in the upper right corner never switches to …

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Sup guys...I tried to make a little program my brother asked for to try and increase his odds of winning the lotto! lol... anywho, It compiles and runs fine on my computer, but I tried it on two different computers running XP, and it doesnt work =( Both computers I …

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Hello, I am having a problem that looks like it was solved before, but I was not sure if I should just follow the aforementioned recommendations. I just firefox, and lately, when I click on search results from google, I get redirected to false websites- not always, just most of …

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OK, im a novice at best with computers and have spyware blaster and spybot things... hijackthis is supposedly on the computer but wont open up. I just downloaded PCTools free version thing and already have avgfree. I need some serious help, fast. thanks in advance to anyone who can help! …

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I am trying to burn a DVD. I have burned DVDs on my laptop for 3 years. But recently it is not letting me. 1. Explorer shows my DVD drive as a CD drive 2. Whenever I try to burn to a DVD it tells me there is no valid …

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I've had a similar problem with my system restore. Actaully it's not been working for a couple of months now. My computer is 2 and half years old, a Toshiba Satelite A100. Up until April of this year it had never been connected to the internet (I couldn't afford it!), …

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i'm creating an small application which uses sqlConnection for the purpose of connection to the database. but i'm not able to connect to the server the error is: [COLOR="Red"]An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused …

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