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Hello, i was hoping to get some help. I noticed my computer's hard drive was running when I wasn't using it, and a freind told me to log into my registry for something called rundll32.exe, if i found it, I should run hijackthis and post it here and you all …

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I have a Razer Lachesis mouse and use Windows Vista, although I don't know if this is a Vista related problem. It has been working fine ever since I got it a few months ago. Its supposed to be a high end mouse which cost about 80 dollars. But for …

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Not surprising in the least......... [quote]Are you using Windows Vista? Then you might as well know that the licensed operating system installed on your machine is harvesting a healthy volume of information for Microsoft. In this context, a program such as the Windows Genuine Advantage is the last of your …

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I am a self taught VB programmer and have been coding vb for about 9 years. I took a VB course at a community college as a requirement. The class did teach some fundamentals and was great exposure, however, even w/ an A avg. I was no programmer after the …

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Hi, I purchased a second hand computer and it was working before I picked up from my friends house. When I got it home and plugged it in, it would just make the sounds like it's booting, the lights blinked, it beeped, but my monitor kept saying that "the monitor …

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I want to make a server authentication login. First I logged in with windows authentication, changed the server authentication from windows authentication mode to sql server and windows authentication mode. Then I created a login, named it jihad and changed the password for that login. Then I gave that login …

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So I'm getting pretty frustrated with this problem, and had avoided asking any tech forums until now because I really had nothing to go by. So I have my girlfriend's computer. Built it myself, worked fine for months. A friend used it while she was here, just played WoW on …

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Using hp omnibook 6000 to web surf and occasionally, it locks. No curser, no response. The only way to escape is to remove the battery and unplug the dc power. Then the only way to restart is by pressing the "sleep" key. On/Off does nothing. Using latest bios and really …

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I'm having a problem with a laptop I recently reformatted. It does not matter what connection method I used (LAN, WLAN, WAN, and Dial-Up), I cannot access the internet. The drivers are all installed and Windows says they are working properly. However, I've tried connecting to a network through a …

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i am running windows xp sp2 on my hp compaq laptop.it was attacked by a virus a few weeks ago which made it imposible for me to open my drive c or d.after i cleaned the laptop with avg antivirus i realised the virus had made folder options,run,search and other …

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I want to make a server authentication login. First I logged in with windows authentication, changed the server authentication from windows authentication mode to sql server and windows authentication mode. Then I created a login, named it jihad and changed the password for that login. Then I gave that login …

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Hi. I Installed Apache 2, PHP 5, and Mysql 5 (All Latest Version) and now i when open e script on my localhost that needs a mysql connection (i tried with phpmyadmin) i get a error: Could not load module mysql.dll (ore something like this) but the service is running …

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Hi, my folder options are not showing and i cant unhide folders or files. can anyone tell me how to enable folder options and make them visible.please help.

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I currently use Avira Antivir Personal Edition Classic (which is the free version) as my main antivirus software. Can I install other AVs like BitDefender Free Edition 10 (which doesn't have real-time shield according to many reviews) as my back-up scanner? Or is this allowed in Windows XP Professional SP2? …

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hello to all, recently i went to open a program that i use for live music and it notified me that some of the .dll files that are needed to open the soft synth programs i have were missing... i went to the folder and indeed all of the files …

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Sorry this is so long but wanted to give as much detail as possible. My internet provider (Comcast) has recently changed outgoing ports from 25 to 587. I changed all my comcast accounts to 587 and now can send and receive without problem. I have 2 accounts that are not …

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Hi, got a laptop that will not run just on the charger, i.e. charger plugged in, no battery inserted. It is about 6 months old. From what i can remember ALL laptops have this feature. Am i wrong? p.s. it also will not charge when the it is turned off. …

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When I attempt to click on an underlined URL I get a pop up message that tells me an unexpected error has occurred in windows etc...If I write the actual URL down and click on it in the place it in the location window I will be sent to the …

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Hello, We have an HP with Vista and we use WIndows Mail. I recently added CA anti-virus, spam, etc. It constantly freezes up and we have to constantly reboot. ANy sugggestions on how to get his workingproperly?

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[B][COLOR=red]Hey people.[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=red]I too have Vista RC2 and might I say, what a improvment over XP![/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=red]My lord![/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=red]Anyways I am unable to connect using yahoo voice chat in rooms* and am going crazy here.[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=red]I cant figure out what the deal is.[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=red]Do I need a CODEC or what?[/COLOR][/B] …

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Ok firstly i guess i should warn you that this post is going to be absolutely gigantic, and give you an overview of the computer im currently running - It's an Alienware (im not showing off, it was the cheapest one!) which is probably coming up to about 4 years …

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I know this isn't an answer - but I think my questions are related to yours. I have 2 questions. 1. When I boot up my pc I get a msg saying: "Error loading pvvqswta.dll Specified module could not be found. (Nobody seems to know what this is and I …

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Hi I have a Virus named Mal_Vundo-4 and cannot remove it.I have Trend Micro office scan that currently detects the Vundo,however it cannot remove it as it clearly states.I previously ran vundfix and that didn't detect it. Any help is appreciated Thanx in advance

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I have a weird key logger that was somehow installed... And now im unable to remove it. i tried using HIjackthis but it was never able to complete the scan. It won't show up on the ctrl+alt+delete menu and it starts up automatically i don't know how to selective startup …

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Hi, new to this and am doing this for a friend who up until a few days ago had a healthy pc, then one day after switching it on none of his programs would work, his desktop would come up and msn would start because it runs when windows starts. …

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Is there anyway to host games on vista? I've tried portforwarding, setting a static ip, and disabling all my firewalls... anyone have anything else i could try?

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Hello All, I don't know what else to do then ask someone for help :) I've been getting random popups in XP eversince the last reinstall. I'm running XP Pro SP2 and the popups come up all the time. The Log file follows below; I very much appreciate your help. …

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Hey Any time i open a folder an Internet explorer window opens with with adds on it Can any1 help Kws

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Here is what I have: New pc (intel core 2 duo 3.0 mhz) multibooted with linux distros and windows xp with hp 4110 printer attached. Older hp pc with xp and important files with hp 5550 printer attached. New to Linux but 20 years with Windows. I want to be …

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Can't reinstall Win XP Home Edition, I turn my computer on, incert the cd. the window that ask to start off the cd comes up, I hit any key, It loads everything that it has to load and when it get to the setup window that ask if I want …

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Had a scheduled Acronis backup begin when I remembered/noticed that a P2P utility was not shut down so, literally seconds after the backup had begun, I shult down the P2P. Immediately got a popup from Acronis advising that the backup could not be completed/continued. Inititated Acronis manually to restart the …

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Hi! Running TS on Server2003 with 10 connection licenses. Been working fine for months. About 2 weeks ago, one of our techs could not connect via RDC any longer. Gets the "this computer can't connect to the remote computer..." message. If I log into his PC using my domain account, …

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Hi guys, I wonder whether there is anything that can be effectively done so that my system may get a boost and speeds up.... there's this agonising slow pace. I've already tried some things like, disabling the "Search Desktop" feature, defragging, getting rid of eventual nasties, but it's just a …

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Ok I am about to install Windows XP 64 on my pc, to see how it runs, anything I should know before I do this? and will my games still run at 32-bit even tho the OS is 64-bit?

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I am having problems reinstalling an ATI Radeon 1400's driver into my Dell Inspiron E1505 running windows XP, SP2. When I try to install the driver from dell, it goes through installation, but then says it cannot continue because DirectX8 is not installed. I then installed Direct X 9.0, because …

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This is driving me crazy I have networked 2 pc's one windows vista and the other windows xp (well i think I networked them correctly am able to get both online together !) but am new at this and really unsure about it all. I have them both running through …

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I am getting an "unsupported format" when trying to play a DVD. I have upgraded the firmware and codec's but the system will not see a title in the drive. I can however play dvd's I have made prior to my upgrade to 64 bit and other video formats play …

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Hi all...my first thread here so please be patient. Got a bizrre problem...PC boots up without problem but explorer fails to start or starts, then shuts itself off, and repeats this every 15 secs or so. I can still access programs via the task manager but no desktop! This even …

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Hi everyone; I'm new to Daniweb and i have a small problem that i need some help with. The problem is that i can only open up 1 web page at a time. If i leave my current web page open and i try to open another, the new web …

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I configured RRAS server on my windows 2003 server installation. I use it to allow users to connect to my server using VPN. Does anybody know how can I set it up that so it will require that users have digital certificates installed on the client computer? The server is …

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In XP, or from the DOS command line, is there a nice way to list the objects inside a .dll or .lib file.

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Hey all, I dont know weather to post this here or on the dead machiens thingy, if its still around, havnt been on here for ages. ANYWAY, there i was, sat watching the telly, my laptop sat there, lid open, looking inconspicuious, at the windows xp home login screen. when …

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MY USB PORT OF MY TOSHIBA SATELLITE NOTEBOOK APPEARS TO SAY TO NOT RECOGNIZE MY KEYBOARD. Before this incident, i was working on my MSConfiguration; "stopping" unesasary services that were running on my computer to speed up my system. I did write down which of the services i STOPPED: Services …

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It seems that i pick up a virus or something, suddenly all my antivirus software and antispyware were disabled and i can not even start in safe mode, i already tried many fixes for safe boot without any success and also i already tried with many tools like CCleaner,Hijackthis, Combofix, …

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I have a new pc with windows vista and am unable to send emails, I can recieve them ok. I have contacted isp and they have checked everything and cant do anymore for me. I am running new pc with vista and another pc with xp professional through a D-Link …

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Hi, I wanted to make the steps before posting, but I cant run the avg and the others as you see. It all worked ok, until I downloaded a 900K file called f-15 eagle..... and after that, no cccleaner, no avg, no hijackthis. I really dont get it. I guess …

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This started all of a sudden with Windows XP home on a Dell 8400. When I try to open Windows explorer, Internet Explorer, Control Panel. the CPU usage goes to around 50% or more, and the programs never open. In the task panel, it shows they are running. If I …

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