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Adobe Flash causing problems in Internet Explorer
by Guest earlsnyder- 0 replies
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Following an update to Adobe Flash, Internet Explorer Security interrupts every action with repeated requsts for Adobe Flash to access web content and/or make changes to the computer. This is true for every action, whether or not Flash is required for that action. The system is running Windows 7 and IE 9. It appears that the latest version of Adobe Flash has an incompatibility with IE, as the problem was not present before the update. Continue reading...
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WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM is corrupt or missing - what is best way to go about fixing...
by Guest ZicoUK- 0 replies
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Hi, I have a 4-year-old Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop with Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. When I turn it on it comes up with the message WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM is corrupt or missing. I have read a few articles about how to fix this but I still have a couple of questions: - I have tried putting in the Dell re-installation CD for Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 in the hope it would load a programme where I could hit 'r' and it would fix everything. However, when I put the disc in my laptop it wont load when I restart the laptop and just goes to the same error screen. Is there away to make the CD load manually? - Should I just tap F8 while booting u…
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Tengo un LG incite ct810 smartphone con window 6.5 puedo instalar windows 8 y que debo hacer
by Guest jimmylasso- 0 replies
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Se puede actualizar o instalar windows 8 en un lg Incite ct 810 smartphone que tiene actualmente windows 6.5 y si se puede instalar en cualquier tablet pero cuales son los requerimientos del sistema para hacerlo. Continue reading...
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Good morning, I have two hidden accounts on an image that I am preparing, the local Administrator account and a Technician account. They have been hidden using HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList registry entries. Now the problem exists that I cannot log in to those accounts even manually because it will not allow me to enter the username - Windows will only display the non-hidden account icons. At one time there was an "Other User" icon on the login screen, but it has disappeared. Can anyone tell me how to get the Other User icon to show up again? The computer is not a member of the domain. I do NOT wan…
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How to create buttons in 2010 outlook to open templates
by Guest Belezeebub- 0 replies
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I am a Blackberry Administrator for a huge Company over 50k Blackberries, we are switching to Outlook 2010 next month so I installed it can anyone tell me how to add back my new email templates that I depend on so much. I have 28 Templates standard Outlook 2003 OFT files, in outlook 2003 I created buttons to launch my templates to speed up the process, when I get a new ticket I would hit my new ticket button which would open a new e-mail pre-filled out with the standard company sanctioned first contact info cut then I would paste the users name and ticket number into the e-mail and hit sent total time maybe 10 seconds. I can’t figure out how to get this functional…
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pop up blocker
by Guest wcordes- 0 replies
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How do I get my pop up blocker off when it doesn't give me the option to turn it off? Continue reading...
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Can't turn on MSE real time protection.
by Guest John Lunenburg- 0 replies
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All of a sudden i can't turn on MSE real time protection. it just times out. Also, I can't do a Windows Update. It says the service is not running and to reboot. Doesn't help. Running W7. Only change to the system was I got a few SVCHost errors recently. Wondering if I have a virus, but I scanned using MSE with latest definitions and it didn't find anything. Help? Continue reading...
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Some possibly not-so-good news for business users with Windows 8
by Guest Mary Jo Foley- 0 replies
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On the plus side, business users might be able to boot straight to the Desktop in Windows 8. On the minus side, the inability for WOA tablets to join AD domains seems likely. Continue reading...
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Urgent...MSE Heavy on system resources :(
by Guest A w Ai S- 0 replies
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i had been running the MSE perfectly without any problem,but then due to some problem i had to install the OS completely from my disc,as clean install.then i again installed MSE and since then it is making problem,system process raises too much,specially while watching some video content of my hard drive,although all flash softwares are updated,java is updated,silverlight is updated,.net frame work 4 is installed but then why this is making system process too much high that CPU fan makes sound that is quite noticeable. please help me solving this problem my system is dell optiplex gx280, 2.8ghz processor,1gb ram.. Continue reading...
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My computer continues to send duplicate emails to my contacts
by Guest slowhand 6565- 0 replies
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Windows 7 and using Outlook--my computer continues to send duplicate emails to some of my contacts and MS Security Essentials does not find anything wrong. How can I get rid of this bug or virus please? It all started after I opened an email about a new ring tone supposedly popular in new York. Thank you. Continue reading...
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Notice that I need to run a scan
by Guest Marshall Reid- 0 replies
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I had MSE scheduled to run once a week as recommended (default) on Sunday. On Monday, I received a notice that I haven't run a scan in a while. I looked at the history and it said it ran the scan, but I figured that I'd run it again anyway. I did, and the message was gone. Until the next day when it showed up again. So I ran the scan again. Message went away. Next day it's back! Why is it telling me that I haven't run a scan in a while when I ran it just the day before? Thanks for any help. Continue reading...
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using the offline beta
by Guest bitbob- 0 replies
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Is there any way to load a driver in the Offline Beta? It doesn't see my ssdPCIe card so it will not fuction properly because it does not see the OS to scan........ Continue reading...
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Can I trust Security Essentials ??
by Guest CynthiaDunn- 0 replies
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I last ran a Quick Scan on February 27th but tonight I had indication that my computer was potentially unprotected...the message on screen was informing me "that my last scan was Feb 27th & I had not scanned for some time" I am at a loss to understand why this has happened given that the 27th Feb was only 4 days ago. As I am quite new to Security Essentials I would welcome any tips that anyone with more experience of this product could pass on. Any advice would be much appreciated. Continue reading...
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Some good and not-so-good news for business users with Windows 8
by Guest Mary Jo Foley- 0 replies
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On the plus side, business users might be able to boot straight to the Desktop in Windows 8. On the minus side, the inability for WOA tablets to join AD domains seems likely. Continue reading...
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On the plus side, business users might be able to boot straight to the Desktop in Windows 8. On the minus side, the inability for WOA tablets to join AD domains seems likely. Source: All About Microsoft
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I'm using outlook 2010 while I have the ability to sync and I can sync my e-mail, I cannot...
by Guest Bobxb- 0 replies
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I'm using outlook 2010 while I have the ability to sync and I can sync my e-mail, I cannot sync the calendar or tasks to the ipaq 110 any suggestions? I've tried soft resetting. Continue reading...
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How can I remove software installed by scammers?
by Guest PTMguelph- 0 replies
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I spent a few hours today helping a neighbor who was taken in by the Microsoft Support telephone scam. She let them onto her computer and ended up paying them over $200 via credit card. I got her to cancel her credit card and change her email password. Fortunately, she does not keep any financial info on her PC, nor does she bank via internet, so there was nothing to be concerned about there. I went to her house and ran the Microsoft Safety Scanner, which did not turn up anything. I also wanted to remove any newly installed programs. One of these was called PC Performance Booster, which was from Tech2TechSupport and which my neighbor told me she saw them ins…
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Urgent...MSE Heavy on system resources :(
by Guest A w Ai S- 0 replies
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i had been running the MSE perfectly without any problem,but then due to some problem i had to install the OS completely from my disc,as clean install.then i again installed MSE and since then it is making problem,system process raises too much,specially while watching some video content of my hard drive,although all flash softwares are updated,java is updated,silverlight is updated,.net frame work 4 is installed but then why this is making system process too much high that CPU fan makes sound that is quite noticeable. please help me solving this problem my system is dell optiplex gx280, 2.8ghz processor,1gb ram.. Continue reading...
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Microsoft: 1 million Windows 8 Consumer Preview downloads in day one
by Guest Mary Jo Foley- 0 replies
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview was downloaded a million times in its first day of availability. Continue reading...
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview was downloaded a million times in its first day of availability. Source: All About Microsoft
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Icons Randomly Change to Different Icons
by Guest KDCol- 0 replies
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Hello and how are you today? I am coming to you hopeing for your assistant in several problems I having but I am first going to start with this one. I am using Windows XP and recently I download Microsoft Fix It Center. I scan my computer in several different areas for which I was seeking help on and got inform that they were other isssues I was not aware of. I was told that one of my problems was my icons randomly change to different icons and that the Fix It Center failed to rebuild icon cache. Now in my research I did find some information on this matter. However I have not a clue of what they are talking about with the exception that if I do one thing wrong I can mess…
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Windows 7 Sysprep: OEM Drivers
by Guest gonzo323- 0 replies
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or suggestions about how to inject drivers during the Windows 7 sysprep. In Windows XP it was much more straight forward. I have tried the OEMpnpnonWinPE drivers path and had no success. Does anyone know if this is another bug in sysprep? Thanks! Continue reading...
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A Tale of Two Start Screens
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By Paul Thurrott So this is interesting. I’ve been using the Windows 8 Consumer Preview since Monday on a Samsung Series 7 tablet, as you may know, but since yesterday have been loading it on the various PCs I use regularly. And one difference has stood out. Continue reading...
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How to unrestriict privaleges in MSE becausee of genuine check
by Guest BrianWeber- 0 replies
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My windows xp is vgenuine and validated and activated, but the mpcmdrun log sais: -genuinecheck -restrictprivaleges. I have tried many suggestions from the internet. Thanks in advance, Sincerely Brian W. Continue reading...
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WHAT BROWSER TO USE FOR WINDOWS 7 STARTER
by Guest royal princess- 0 replies
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I have a acer aspire netbook #A0532h-2588. Windows 7 starter, 32-bit. Whenever I go to google or gmail or elsewhere, it says my brower needs to be updated? I am using IE 8. Should I download IE 9 or something else. Please help!!! Continue reading...