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Win 7 Antivirus 2012 virus.
by Guest FliptopMO- 0 replies
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It would appear I am a victim of the Win 7 Antivirus 2012 virus. As a complete novice when it comes to techie stuff, I am at a loss to know how to get rid of it. McAfee is installed, but I'm scared to access it as I keep getting the message that it's dangerous to proceed. Any help (that I can understand!) would be much appreciated. Thanks. Continue reading...
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I have lost my Microsoft icon for eccentials
by Guest ShelbyGreene- 0 replies
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I have lost my Mycrosoft eccentials icon. It has been there til I turned it on today, what happented? Continue reading...
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New Surface multitouch systems begin shipping
by Guest Mary Jo Foley- 0 replies
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The Surface 2.0 multitouch devices from Samsung running a customized version of Microsoft’s Windows Embedded operating system, have begun shipping. Continue reading...
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Problem with Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1
by Guest CNT LM- 0 replies
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I have a Windows Mobile phone. Until recently I used the Windows Mobile Device Center 6.0 in my Windows Vista to connect my phone via USB to the computer and have may contacts and outlook appointments automatically updated. As I make changes to my Outlook the phone would be automatically update. I’ve been using this for around tow years without any significant problems. A few days ago I got the following error message ActiveSync Error 0x8503001c I’ve look in Microsoft KB and in the Internet for a way to resolve this and did not found any way to resolve this. I’ve tried to reinitialise de device remove the contact from outlook and pass only a small number of them at a t…
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Windows Update error 8024402C, Another solution not in on line help
by Guest RoyCoffman- 0 replies
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I have two panel mount touch screen pc's from and OEM vendor. These were pre-installed with Window 7 Pro embedded. Windows authentication and Windows update could not connect to their severs. Internet Explorer was connecting internet with no problems. The problem appeard to be that there was a proxy server definded even though the IE setting were set for auto detect and no proxy entries were made there. Cmd window "netsh winhttp show proxy" indicated a proxy server of "proxy.microsoft.com". I ran "netsh winhttp reset proxy" from a command window started with administrator rights. Now the "netsh winhttp show proxy" indicates "Direct access " Now the authentication …
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WPA and Windows 7
by Guest MauiGirl300- 0 replies
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I am unable to connect my laptop to my wireless network. I have Windows 7 and the box is WPA2- personal secured. The message I receive constantly is: The settings saved on this computer for this network do not match the requirements of the network. They match and I am totally baffled and confused. Help!!! Continue reading...
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The Surface 2.0 multitouch devices from Samsung running a customized version of Microsoft’s Windows Embedded operating system, have begun shipping. Source: All About Microsoft
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Non responding usb mouse and keyboard on xp desktop machine
by Guest jjitter- 0 replies
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I have a xp desktop that restarts and does not recognize the keyboard or mouse so I can't use the restore cd or the driver cd for the logitec mouse and keyboard. Any suggestions on a fix? Thanks, jjitter Continue reading...
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i cannot boot the computer.
by Guest joytid- 0 replies
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have hp pavillion 750n with xp and it asks for system disk which i donot have. This possibly could be installed on hard drive but it cannot be found when computer is powered on. what can i do to get system/startup disk? Continue reading...
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COMException (0x80004005): Cannot complete this action.
by Guest Anoop visnova- 0 replies
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Solve this issue please type the cmd mode these command. Re-register the DLL files that are required to perform the update operation. Open Start menu, select Run, type cmd, and then press Enter to open the Command Prompt window. At the command prompt, type the following command and press Enter to register the listed DLLs. regsvr32 Softpub.dll regsvr32 Wintrust.dll regsvr32 Initpki.dll Type Exit to close the Command Prompt window and then restart the PC. After the PC restarts, run the update process again. Continue reading...
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I am unable to install Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 Starter
by Guest BIGREDRASA- 0 replies
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I have an HP Mini 110-3030NR with Windows 7 starter, that I bought in September 2010. Earlier in 2011, it stopped installing some Windows updates. It won't install Service Pack 1. Microsoft tells me to reinstall Windows with the CD, but there was no CD or drive with this unit. I've gotten no response from Wiki Answers, or HP. Continue reading...
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8 Days a Week: A 2012 CES Recap
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By Paul Thurrott While the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show did not see the release of the Windows 8 Beta as so many of us had predicted last year, it was still a monumental week for the fledgling OS. Here’s what happened, what was written about Windows 8 at the show, and an update on my plans for writing Windows 8 Secrets. Continue reading...
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How to Remove/Uninstall AVG Free Antivirus Program?
by Guest Yvonne WGreen- 0 replies
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Have run Window Live OneCare Utility cleanup tool, in order to install MSE, thought it was gone but it still there. Now I have both running and it is slowing down my computer greatly. Am not a computer tech just a novice. Don't want to pay to have something listed as free be removed. Continue reading...
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how to remove virus attached to my emails
by Guest JerrieHovey- 0 replies
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Someone got in my email account and attached something,its directed to cnbc.com.Its ataached to every email I send out I' m getting emails back from people telling me I have a virus attached to my emails.How can I fix this or can you fix it for me,i'm no to computer savy. Continue reading...
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when I try to run a full scan,the system freezes after about 20 minutes,and is not responsive-...
by Guest IvanHackman- 0 replies
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whenever I try to do a fell scan with MSE the scan runs for a while ,then the screen freezes & the timer stops- it is then unresponsive and will not react to `cancel scan`.Nothing further happens and the computer will not complete scan at all.What now? ( it always locks up when scanning C:Windows\system32\Code Integrity\driver.stl) Continue reading...
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Motorola Beats Apple Again in ITC Patent Dispute
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By Paul Thurrott The International Trade Commission this past week set aside three Apple patent infringement claims against rival smart phone maker Motorola Mobility. And while this legal defeat is unlikely to change Apple’s tactics against the Android horde, it’s worth noting that this is the second such defeat Apple’s had in as many months. Continue reading...
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Background scanning
by Guest Renhay- 0 replies
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When the antivirus is updating or scanning can run in the back ground with out disturbing other programs? Continue reading...
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Can't Print
by Guest Don K244- 0 replies
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Why can't I print web pages from internet explorer 9? I can print any other document on my computer so I know the printer is working. Continue reading...
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Echolink won't work
by Guest Mike722- 0 replies
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I am running windows seven with McAfee security with windows Security and it is blocking my echolink. Echolink ran a test and the TCP Port 5200 is working but the UDP port is not working. I tried too put UDP ports 5198 and 5199 in the system but Echolink still does not work. Can you help thank you Mike Continue reading...
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MSE said I haven't run a scan in a while. However, in the last sscan bow it shows today @...
by Guest donald1j- 0 replies
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Why does MSE do this and how can I make it stop? Continue reading...
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Does Microsoft phone people at home regarding Microsoft Safety and Security Licenses?
by Guest Ktown Drew- 0 replies
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Someone keeps phoning me at home asking me to go to a website because there is a problem with my Microsoft Safety and Security License, specifically that it has expired and that they will block my computer if I don't do what they say. I have not gone to their website and have told them to stop calling. Is this legit? Continue reading...
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WIndows Security Centre WINDOWS XP
by Guest Joe Delonghia- 0 replies
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Why in security centre (Windows XP) when i try and turn on the firewall does it say "you are not authorised to change these settings, please see your administrator" ? This is not a work machine it is a home machine and is not connected to any server or anything. The reason i have checked this is that i have found that i have a very unusually high level of upload data amounts charged by my ISP so i am wiondering if in fact my system security is compromised (??) Continue reading...
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miss believer
by Guest miss believer- 0 replies
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My media player was working. Now it will not play anything and everytime I try it tells me that I may be missing a codec. Everytime it is a new code number like cood109b. I don't understand. How do I correct this problem Continue reading...
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recoverd file
by Guest shashi bhushanarya- 0 replies
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I need urgent help.... I have lost most important files after the attack of Trojanspy and worm win 32....I am using Microsoft Security Essentials. the virus was removed but lost the data. Now pls suggest me to get re back my data... kindest regards sb arya Continue reading...
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I keep getting goonsearch?
by Guest DerikStewart- 0 replies
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"Goonsearh,com" has taken over my search on google chrome firefox and internet explorer Continue reading...