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Oulook 2007 - On clicking "Reply" to a message, the original message is minimized, some...
by Guest Wolf17- 0 replies
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Office 2007 Outlook On clicking "Reply" to a message, the original message is minimized, some objects appear on right side on top of the ribbon. Typing the reply becomes a hassle. It looks like a virus. I use MS Security Essentials, I used also full scan but the problem is still there in any mail I try to answer. Please advise Continue reading...
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Importing favorites from Google Chrome
by Guest Heavyhaul- 0 replies
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I had some IE problems and save some favorites on google chrome, which was easy. Not so easy to re-update in IE. I am not able to click the option to "import from another browser". What do I do to start using IE again with my new favorites? Thanks. Continue reading...
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Microsoft details new licensing plans for its cloud management suite
by Guest Mary Jo Foley- 0 replies
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Microsoft has taken the wraps off its new licensing plans for System Center 2012, its cloud-management suite. Continue reading...
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Microsoft has taken the wraps off its new licensing plans for System Center 2012, its cloud-management suite. Source: All About Microsoft
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I need some form of audit checklist for general accepted best practices around software management and licensing in the windows environment. Everywhere else I have asked they just say “download this tool”. But I more over want a set of controls around software licensing and management for windows workstations and servers. So much so that we can use this checklist or best practice document as a “baseline” to check how our 3rd party IT provider manage software on servers/workstations. It sounds like exactly the kind of thing Microsoft would have a best practice document with 10 key controls for – but I just can’t find it. The solution may well be a tool but we need some…
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Windows 7 crash, don't have any product key with me
by Guest BobMaine1- 0 replies
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I installed Win 7 Ult. when it was in beta, paid for the license when beta was over. I'm on vacation in Florida for the next three months. Win 7 crashed hard (black screen of death) and the repair shop says I need a new install of Win 7. I don't have/can find my product key number. Tried to explain to the nice ladies in India on the phone but they had a hard time understanding my problem. (and my English) Am I screwed? Do I have to buy a second copy of Win 7? Is there no fix for this problem? Thanks for any help... Bob Continue reading...
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Very simple wording change suggestion in Scheduled Scan Settings to add clarity
by Guest Kosh Vorlon- 0 replies
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Just a simple wording change suggestion: Instead of "Limit CPU Usage during scan to [ 50% ]", substitute: "Limit MSE cpu usage during scan to [ 50% ]". We've had many dozens of questions on whether the limit applies to the MSE scan or to everything but the MSE scan. This one three letter addition would clear that up. I'm adding it here because it was suggested in a non-beta thread by Davidlahall and is being submitted as normal feedback, but I see it applies to Beta as well, so I created a Beta thread to hopefully get it to the Beta design group in time for the final release (if it's as easy as it seems and everyone agrees). Thanks for considering this seeming…
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can i use Microsoft antivirous on my asus Eee tablet
by Guest steven rice- 0 replies
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Can i use the Free Microsoft Antivirous on my Asus TF101 and wich one should i download Continue reading...
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I.E.9
by Guest droberts47- 0 replies
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INSTALLED IE9, IT SHUT DOWN THE RESTARTED. WHEN CLICK TO START EXPLORER NOTHING HAPPEND ALL OTHER PROGRAMS STARTED OK. SO UNINSTALLED IE9 BACK TO ORIGINAL IS OK... WHY WOULD IT NOT WORK I.E.9. I HAVE WINDOWS 7. Continue reading...
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Win7 64 Pro move to new build and dual boot
by Guest Slow Man- 0 replies
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Hi folks I have a retail license for Win7 Pro x64, currently installed and activated since 2010, updated, etc. I am going to build myself a new PC in the coming months. I will have a new hard drive for the OS (possibly SSD) new motherboard, CPU, RAM, etc. I'll need to keep my existing system running while I get the new one up to speed. The new system will be dual boot - one instance of the Win7 OS is streamlined to do audio recording work, the other everything else. My two-part question is: 1. How do I transfer the Win7 Pro x64 retail license from the old to the new PC? 2. Can I use the same license / key to activate both instances of Windows dual-booting on the same…
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New ReFS File System Will Debut in Windows Server 8, Not Windows 8
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By Paul Thurrott A widely rumored file system makeover called ReFS, for Resilient File System, is indeed coming to Windows 8. But it won’t appear in the client OS that will be purchased by hundreds of millions of people each year. Instead, it will be relegated to the Windows Server 8 OS for servers only. Continue reading...
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How do I removeTrojan:Win32/Bumat!rts from quarantine
by Guest MichelleSalzman- 0 replies
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I ran a full scan of my laptop and the results listed Trojan:Win32/Bumat!rts as a high-level threat. A message came up asking me if I wanted to quarantine it or delete it. I decided to go online to found out what it was. When I came back to the page of scan results, I discovered that the threat had been put into quarantine. I went to the advanced settings of Microsoft security essentials and found that there was an option to delete quarantined items after a day. I chooses this option. After wailting a day, I checked the history tab and to my dismay, discovered that Trojan:Win32/Bumat!rts was still listed was a quarantied threat. I ran another full scan and Trojan:Wi…
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Is the malicious software removal tool part of Security Essentials or do I need to run it...
by Guest G.Bast- 0 replies
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I used to run this once a month but now that I have Sec. Essentials is it still neccasary? Continue reading...
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program downloads
by Guest will254- 0 replies
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cannot download anything including upgrades,games,activex control etc... Continue reading...
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Technologically challenged but Live with Techonologically Advanced Snoopers
by Guest TeriSchuddeboom- 0 replies
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I am handicapped/blind but have been fortunate enough to be given a new computer by the St. Dept. of Rehab. for the Blind.I'm slowly learning how to use it and the only problem I have is someone that lives with me knows a lot more about computers thatn I do and they have found a way 'around' my password which allowed them to begin using my computer AND printer while I am at work. Can you please tell me a relatively simple way (besides hiring a computer guard dog or installing a camera ) to set up a password and the correct credentials so that this person can not have a chance at getting on my computer. It appears they have downloaded a bunch of stuff and also used it to v…
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Is it possible to install win7 sp1 package for offline win7 image
by Guest Pisces Marlin- 0 replies
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as title, we have one finished win7 image with sp0, is it possible to add sp1 to this wim image by dism.exe? 夏天 Continue reading...
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Windows 7 wont boot, black screen with white cursor
by Guest jo - Alex picot- 0 replies
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good afternoon, i am an IT tech from the UK and friends machine is expericing something simalr to the balck screen of death, when you try to boot the machine it just wont boot to Win 7 and just sits on a balck screen with a white cursor. we have tried to repair windows and nothing works as soon as the unit reboots the machine goes straight back to the black screen. i have tried to make my friend understand that this is not the simply balck screen of death problem as we are unable to boot to safe mode or even access the OS in anyway. it has been suggested to rebuild the machine using a new hard drive but he is reluctant to do this. has anyone came across this prob…
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MSE tells me I have a trojan alueron.e but it can't remove it
by Guest mummylonglegs- 0 replies
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I have been on the ms website and attempted the various downloads they suggest but nothing gets rid of it. I even tried to actually speak to someone at MS (am UK based) and after sitting in a phone queue at 5p a minute, eventually got given a website and then disconnected. Great service MS. Can someone help? My pc recently died and I lost everything, pc repair guys luckily got it all back and gave me Kaspersky trial for one month. This came to an end yesterday so I installed MSE as it is free and got good reviews. After its first scan, it told me about this trojan and I have rebooted countless times but it won't go. I am worried it is the original cause of pc disaster …
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what do i do after running defender offline beta and my sytem keeps crashing at start up?
by Guest CANDACEREID- 0 replies
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I detected a trojan virus on my system after running microsoft essentials.... it directed me to running defender offline which I did and the virus was removed however now when I try to restart my machine it ikeeps crashing. Please advise. Continue reading...
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IE9 : saves the hyperlink in stead of the file behind the hyperlink
by Guest CM-kristof- 0 replies
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So i have a following link https://*/modulas/m_exportByActivity.ashx?exportType=pdf&id=1083 In firefox, Chrome it just downloads the file. In IE 9 when i press save, the "filename" is: m_exportByActivity.ashx?exportType=pdf&id=1083 instead of the PDF file example.pdf. How come ? I know it's not an issue of the developer since it does work in all other browsers. Since IE is our standard, we would like to resolve this issue for our employees. Kind regards Continue reading...
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Since i'm new to Windows server, (that server stuff) , I've a couple of questions and need help. As a student I have a homework to be done: Build a Raid 5+1 spare disk on a Windows server machine. I know how to build a raid 5 array, but how can I add a spare disk??? Second : Is it possible to mirror this raid 5 array ? (on another raid 5 array) just like raid 1 but between two arrays ? thanks in advance
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Error Message whiling coping file.
by Guest LalaJee- 0 replies
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Hi, I have user who coping files to a location and get these error messages but when i try to do I dont get any error messages. Can someone please explain why this user will be getting but not me. We both using Windows Xp Pro SP3. HP Desktop PC. Continue reading...
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Issues with corrupt WMI on client PCs
by Guest StanFaeSLC- 0 replies
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Hi there. I hope this is the right forum/category. We have had an ongoing issue with our PCs displaying errors indicating corrupt WMI. In the sccm client “execmgr” log-file, the following entry appears: “Failed to instantiate Updates UI Server {2D023958-73D0-4542-8AD6-9A507364F70E} with error 8000401a” The Technet article at the link below suggest that this indicates a corrupt WMI: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/configmgrsum/thread/471d1211-5dbe-481f-aa85-2690b8089070/ This can be fixed uninstalling the sccm client, repairing WMI, then reinstalling sccm. However, as this issue has now appeared fairly regularly, I am keen to know if there could be …
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Memo Style name in print queue Outlook 2010, possible to change?
by Guest P. Eliazar- 0 replies
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Dear Sirs/madams, My question is as follow. We are implementing a new set of printers (iR-ADV C5045 canon). We've noticed that when you print something to the print que from outlook, the name of de object is "outlook - memo style", we would like this to be the subject from the mail. I've found out that Outlook 2010 uses default Styles to print mails, it's possible to create a new style, nevertheless the new style name appeard on the printer. When you print 20 mails, you'll never know which one is which. Is it possible to create a style naam with variable name such as the subject of the mail. It could be that we want something that isn't possible, but I want to be sure. …
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I have been receiving phone calls from persons saying they are IT and they are detecting...
by Guest Rick and DebbieDavis- 0 replies
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Several times over the last few weeks we have received phone calls from parties stating they are either IT (with inaudible company name) or from Microsoft..stating that they are receiving reports from our computer that a virus, spyware, malware or phishing has been detected and is infecting our system. I called back the phone # that called today 999-910-0119 and really could not make any connection. Yesterday received a call from 425-998-1533 with the same dialog as above. When I called the phone # back I got a recording stating to go to "guardonline.gov" To secure our computer and check on phishing problem. We are not computer sauvy and really have no idea of wh…