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Tabs
by Guest sherrie541- 0 replies
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When I click on a link in my current windo, a new window opens instead of a new tab. My settings are set to open a new tab but it is not fixing the problem. Thank you. Continue reading...
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Office deleted from laptop
by Guest aidanmelad- 0 replies
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I had a virus and had the geek squad fix my computer. Now I don't have office, and a few other things. The other things I can do without, but I need office. I lost the key code I got when I bought this laptopand when I go to get it reinstalled they want like $150.00 bucks! Can anyone help a non tech savy guy that is ready to take a hammer out and end this...lol.lol..Thanks to any and all responses...Matt Continue reading...
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I can't remove Security Essentials from my computer
by Guest TinaOlivito- 0 replies
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every time I try I get the message that says can't uninstall because it wasn't installed correctly, reinstall then remove. every time I try to reinstall it says can't install Security Essentials missing information? How do I Remove it I Have Windows XP Continue reading...
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What goes wrong and what is the solution When Clicking or select to run certain Microsoft &...
by Guest McRogers- 0 replies
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MODEL : Toshiba Model L730-L735 OS : Windows7 PROCESSOR : i5_2410M Microsoft 2007 Problem: 1. Program Icons shows Windows Media Center. 2. When Clicking or select to run certain Microsoft programs i.e, Word,Excel, Adobe and other kinds of programs it goes to Windows Media Center. 3. "msconfiq" were tried already to use ordenary steps & procedure. But it remain the same the Windows Media Center keeps running. 4. Question: "Windows Media Center "is it a virus. Becuase any programs we tried to execute the Windows Media Center appears and keep running. 5. WHAT is the SOLUTION??? References for Problem Analysis: 1. Before the problem occured, USB flash drive…
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program second story software is running very slow this is the 12 year I have down load and...
by Guest Feather Hill FarmJudy- 0 replies
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Help! I do taxs and for the last 12 years I have used second story software (tax act) this year I can get the program to move it is very slow 8 or so seconds after I click enter before it does anything. So i close down and restart microsoft has sent me error reports and I can get help from my software company because they say its microsoft. can anyone help???????? C:\docume~1\judypr~\locals~1\temp\werf8dd.dir00\ Taxact11.expmdmp and appcompat.txl Continue reading...
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can't access websites
by Guest dilarr- 0 replies
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Hi I have a new high speed router hooked up to my desktop. Whenever I try to access a website I get either of these messages: The connection is not secure or the certificate cannot be validated. I can't access any websites on internet explorer or mozilla using windows xp. what can i do? thanks Continue reading...
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Microsoft confirms Dave Cutler, father of Windows NT, now working on Xbox
by Guest Mary Jo Foley- 0 replies
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Dave Cutler, the father of Windows NT, is now working on helping Microsoft evolve Xbox beyond a game-centric console. Continue reading...
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Hello I have a Windows 2008 R2, I am using the built-in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security to block some outbound traffic to specific IP addresses/protocols. While this works perfectly on the server itself, it doesn't affect the workstations which are using this same server as their gateway to the Internet (We used Routing and Remote Access (RRAS) to provide NATing to the clients). So how can we make these policies affect the traffic passing through the RAAS? Regards
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Dave Cutler, the father of Windows NT, is now working on helping Microsoft evolve Xbox beyond a game-centric console. Source: All About Microsoft
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ERROR 1719 instaler service
by Guest Zhuta- 0 replies
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I am receiving the following error message when trying to install any product on my PC. Error 1719 installer service could not be accessed. Continue reading...
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Gray Block
by Guest WILLIAMAC- 0 replies
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On new Windows 7 Pro computer there is a gray rectangle about 1-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches in the upper left hand corner of my desk top. It covers icons in that area and I can't get rid of it. Continue reading...
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DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE and Error Code 490 and Bugcheck 9f
by Guest Rudy108- 0 replies
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I just received the latest critical Windows updates, and now my Asus Eee PC 1005-HAB won't start. I just get the Asus screen with option to go into BIOS. I have tried hitting F8, and after about an hour, I get into startup repair, which does not work. After that I can get into System Recovery Options. There have been a few messages about the problem. 1. There was something about not configuring the update properly. 2. There was DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE. 3. In one check-up I could get to, it said "Unspecified changes to system config might have caused the problem." Also, "System files integrity check and repair. Result failed: Error Code = 0x490. Unknown Bugcheck: B…
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What The Tech 101: In The Closet
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By Paul Thurrott This week on What The Tech: Andrew and Paul give their take on CES 2012, now that it’s finally over. Paul gives his thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus after having used it for a while. Is Android better than Windows Phone? Andrew and Paul debate the differences between Android, Windows Phone, and the iPhone. Paul discusses Microsoft’s strategy for marketing Windows 8. Paul gives his thoughts on the rumor that RIM may be interested in selling BlackBerry. And Andrew and Paul predict what will be the big story of 2012. Continue reading...
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Achievement Unlocked ... For Developers
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By Paul Thurrott Long Zheng and Rafael Rivera previously kicked around a fun idea for Windows-based Achievements similar to those you see on Xbox LIVE, but this week did the next best thing, providing an Achievements capability for developers using Visual Studio. How fun is that? Continue reading...
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Slow Deployment to Optiplex 980 using MDT 2010
by Guest Scott Ladewig - WUSTL- 0 replies
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We're having an issue with deploying Windows 7 to Dell Optiplex 980 systems using MDT 2010 beta 1. I've read other posts where people said an update of the BIOS to A02 fixed the problem for them, but it did not for us. Wasn't sure if anyone else was seeing the same behavior. We're deploying a custom WIM, but the standard Windows 7 WIMhas the same behavior. Super slow on the extracting files portion. if you put another model next to the 980, it finishes the entire process long before the 980 gets past the extracting stage. Continue reading...
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How to remove Trojan:win32/Orsam in Windows 7
by Guest KiahGrant- 0 replies
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Under the "history" section in Microsoft Security Essential, it recorded Trojan:win32orsam as being detected, it said I "allowed" it, but does not give me the option to delete it, I checked the directory it says it is listed in , but cannot locate it to delete it, any advice? Continue reading...
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I have a gold flag with ! I ran a scan and its still there how do I get rid of it?
by Guest VirginiaCarrigan- 0 replies
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I have a gold flag with ! I ran a scan and its still there how do I get rid of it? And what is Beta? Continue reading...
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Inactive printer TS Port after a restart
by Guest Tipiford- 0 replies
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Anytime I restart my XP Mode, my default printer port goes inactive and a print job will go to the secondary printer, unless only one printer is set-up, in which case, the job does not print at all (the job will pass through the status window with no errors as if it printed). So, every restart requires a reinstallation of the default printer. Continue reading...
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Professional Plus CD key work for preloaded office version on new laptop?
by Guest dittmaj289- 0 replies
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Just bought a new netbook that does not have a CD/DVD drive. It comes with Office preloaded, but requires a license for activation. I can receive a Professional Plus key through work, but was wondering if that license key will work on the version that's preloaded on my Gateway. Continue reading...
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vista defender error 0x80070006
by Guest rjeaton53bz- 0 replies
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Application failed to initialize: 0x80070006. The handle is invalid This is the message that I receive when I ty to start Windows Vista Defender. Any ideas? Thank you, rjeaton53bz Continue reading...
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Microsoft Security Essential color turned Brownish from Green
by Guest sohanrahi- 0 replies
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The top bar on my computer of Mocrosoft Security Essential has turned Brownish from Green in color. It also indicate that : Computer Status - Potentially unprotected". Removing this programme and downloading again did not help. Even the updates fail to g through. Can any one help please? Continue reading...
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help!!
by Guest sisteraunt- 0 replies
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What does the red x in a white box mean and how can I go about deleting things of my computer that I don't need? Like when there is updates does it leave out of date stuff on the computer? I have an old computer and I think there probably are things in programs and maybe even devices that are not needed. How do I find out what to leave and what I can delete to keep my computer operating. thanks ps I don't know if I have beta or not Continue reading...
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how do i findout that whether my system is having a genuined version of windows7 ultimate
by Guest sonydolly- 0 replies
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how do i findout that whether my system is having a genuined version of windows7 ultimate by looking at the properties Continue reading...
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I cannot install service pack 1 update--I get the message "the feature you are trying to use...
by Guest Robert A Blair- 0 replies
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My computer is set to automaticaly notify me when important and recommended updates are available. When I click to install them they start to install and the progress bar stops about a fourth of the the into it and I get the message--the feature you are trying to use is on a network that is unavailable--code 8024002D.. Other windows updates are installing all right. Continue reading...
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update Panoramic moTweets
by Guest Gatinew- 0 replies
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hi! I have a mobile with Windows 6.5 and when update Panoramic moTweets, then say "error" I can't use, option?, please Continue reading...