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Have tried several times to install this update and it always fails in exactly the same fashion. Running W7 Pro/64. There is no information anywhere that I can find regarding this failure. Tried installing this after re-boot with no apps running with same results. Any idea where to start looking? Thanks. Continue reading...

I can't uninstall or reinstall MSE. When trying to follow the instructions to fix it on Windows XP, (Start -run -services.exe.) the option to automatic update does not appear as an option. Now what? Thanks. Continue reading...

I can understand security as well as anyone else, but having to click yes or no on a security warning for each page I go to is annoying. Is there a way around this? Can't I click once during a visit and be done with it? Thanks! Continue reading...

This site which I have listened to for years is www.musicindiaonline.com. QHow can I remove the MSE proxy/firewall preventing me from listening to this site? Pl help ASAP. Thx, Chithra Continue reading...

This morning my free trial of office 2010 ran out, so I attempted to uninstall it - instead of uninstalling, it began the process and then simply restarted my computer. Later when I tried to uninstall again using the Microsoft FixIt, I got the error that my system doesn't support the language used by the uninstaller, and was forcibly restarted. After trying to use Revo Uninstaller, I got the error message that Microsoft Outlook couldn't do something about an 'MIU' and I don't even know what that means. Then, of course, my computer restarted. Each time I attempt to touch office 2010, or run a system scan, and sometimes with no prompting at all, my computer restarts. Th…

Good day to all. Folders in my memory stick turned into shortcuts and when i try to open them, the following message comes up: the item yuterx.exe that this shortcut refers to has been moved or changed. I scanned the memory stick with microsoft essentials and malwarebytes. Both say that the memory stick is clean. What can I do. Continue reading...

I added memory to my PC (4GB expanded to 8GB). I have used MS Security essentials with no issues for a very long time. After adding memory the MS Antimalware services has started failing. No other program has any issues and the HW diagnostics tests the memory with no errors. I removed the memory and no more issues with MS Antimalware service or MS Security essentials. I use Windows 7 home 64-bit. Continue reading...

Hello, I am a Mother trying to help her daughter with her laptop that she uses for college. She had downloaded and used AVG trial software until it expired and then her computer started acting up. I am not very technologically savvy but we have finally gotten the AVG off using their own erasing method and it took a while. I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials on advice of a good friend and ran a complete scan. The three threats Exploit:Java/CVE-2010-08-0840-DR and DZ and Trojan:win32/FakeSysdef were found. I pressed clean and the alet promps that came up was:that Essentials couldn't do it and suggested help. The Error code on the alert prompt was 0x8050100…

Hello, I have created a all-in-one install DVD of Windows 7 both US and Dutch. I have used the method explained here : Create Windows 7 AIO (All In One) DVD at it.megocollector.com All sources are from MSDN and include SP1 of Windows 7. When I test the DVD of the US version everything is ok. When I test the Dutch version and start the installation of Enterprise it shows a release candidate EULA. When I boot the dutch enterprise ISO it show's the right EULA. Is this a know bug/glitch? Continue reading...

I have a Win 7 Ent Pcs, joined to a domain, a modification on the domain GPO caused a problem on cleints side, it modified their local group policy, the modification was in Local computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security option\Network security:Configure encryption types allowed for kerbros. By default it was {Not Defined} now it { DES_CBC_CRC } option. Local group policy deos not allow me to change it because it's from domain group policy. and when i try to update the local group policy it gives me error. My question is how can I revert this option back as it was before, knowing that I'm the local admin on pc and t…

when my battery is fully charged, what key do i press to disable the battery and use direct current. I need to know what to do to aviod depletion of my battery. OR is it save to leave the computer on power even when the battery is of full charge Continue reading...

I CANN'T START THE PROGRAM DUE TO RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT ON THIS COMPUTER. WHY? Continue reading...

We are migrating from windows XP to Windows 7. We're using mandatory profiles. The problem i have is when installing a few printers on a windows 7 client, i have no issues prior to a reboot. After a reboot, if i want to change the default printer i get the following error: I still can print, but can not change the default printer. The problem is solved when i restart the print spool service.. So it looks like when logging on, the mandatory profile loads overwriting something in the registry, i think.. We us RES Workspace Manager to capture usersettings. So after loading the mandatory profile the user settings are applied. The printer registry setting we capture for …

full scan does not work only quick scan Continue reading...

Microsoft Essentials Update get error code 0x800703e4 internet connection. Continue reading...

Hi, Have just had to rebuild Windows on my laptop using the recovery CDs, however now I have a huge 465 GB recovery partition. Before i did the recovery I had 1TB disk split in two with a small 100mb recovery partion. Now I have 453 gb usable and all the rest as recovery partitions. Looked in "Computer Managment" application but there seems no way to recover the 465 gb, right clicking only shows 'Help' Do I need to get something like partition magic to recover this or can it be done with Windows 7? Dave Continue reading...

Hi, Could you please suggest which is the best location to install any third party softwares that one dowloads from the internet. By saying third party softwares, i do not mean applications(tools) like Adobe, Java, but applications like an educational similator, etc. What is the difference between installing application in C drive and D drive? Shajiv Continue reading...

By Paul Thurrott In the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast, Mary Jo Foley, Leo Laporte, and I discuss lingering questions in the wake of Microsoft’s WOA revelations, why tech analysts, pundits, and enthusiasts are so often in the dark about Microsoft’s plans these days, more Windows 8 news, some Windows Phone "Tango" leaks and rumors, and Office 2010 University Edition. Continue reading...

Microsoft essentials download I get error code 0800703e4. Continue reading...

i have just tried to switch on windows defender on my laptop and i have got an error message saying "blocked by group policy" can anyone tell me how to get around this please many thanks Continue reading...

i am trying to check my DMA (Direct memory access to see if that is why my DVD drive stopped working) However, according to HELP i should see "channel" and when i go to DEVICE MANAGER>IDE ATA/ATAPI controller>AMD SATA controller there is no tab or word showing channel. likewise, in properties resource tab DMA is not listed. does anyone know if this paticular controller does not support DMA? robydehls@hotmail.com Continue reading...

When using Microsoft Security Essentials the screen turns off and the scan is never complete. I tried changing the settings and the monitor stays on but the screen to chose the user comes on and stops the scan. Continue reading...

babylon Add on makes my seaarching more complicated by redirecting me to adds, and making me click thewrong stuff, and I hat it, I have tried everything even going into my hard drive and managing cookies and add ons and btw the computer would NOT LET me uninstall these people. they have no encryption, and ,THE ARE A MYSTERY NO IDEA WHO THEY ARE. mY DAUGHTER i ALLOW AN HOUR A DAY TOMPLAY ON HERE AND THIS WAS THE RESULT HELP!!!!!!!thanks Stella38 email me wth help at *** Email address is removed for privacy *** THANK YOU!!!!!! Continue reading...

I have in idea to save me heaps of time but i cant find any information on triggering the desired event. Using the DevicePath (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731664(WS.10).aspx)istry string i have enabled my windows 7 pc's to find any missing or new drivers from a pre determaned directory filled with all my drivers. I have fond ways to trigger the seach: Plug in new device (The search in the repository will come before searching in windows update) Scan for new hardware in device manager (This will trigger a search for all devices without drivers) Device Manager > Right Click on device > Update Driver > Search Automatically (This works a treat …

Hi, Wasn't sure where else to put this, and I am using Windows XP SP3, so here we go... Can anyone tell me the advantages of splitting up the OS and Program files into separate partitions? If I put Windows XP and Program Files on separate partitions, and I have to re-install Windows XP on its partition down the road for some reason, would I also have to re-install some or all programs on the Program Files partition as well? No matter what partition or disk you place Program Files on, some programs seem to be automatically connected to the OS partition and become dependent on it. So if you re-installed the OS, would it not delete critical files fo some program…