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Hi there, I want to know if the trial version of Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise on Microsoft's website is up to date ? I don't see that the trial version has SP1. So my question is: Is the trial version of Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise up to date with all the latest windows updates ? Thanks in advance Continue reading...

Folks: I have a network client (Win7) that is using a network share as the default place for %appdata% and other random files/folders. For example, if she installs Dymo Printer software, it puts the Dymo folder there. PDF logs go there. Etc. I have opened %appdata% and it seems to open in the right place (Roaming). Does anyone know what is causing this? Thanks. Micah Continue reading...

Hello, everyone, Let me get this out of the way: I like the newest beta. It's easy to tell, for example, the beta is being very diligent in overseeing all file operations from the small performance hit I am seeing. Text files seem not to be a problem, but virtually all other file types are taking a wee bit longer to respond. File copy operations, notably, across drives, are noticeably slower than before. It seems that every file is scanned when it is looked at, even those that have previously been scanned. Oddly, I notice no hit when just looking at directories. While I understand that things can change with files in the event of a malware infection, it make…

When I go to services.msc---I do not see Automatic Updater or anything like it their. What can I do? Continue reading...

win. 7, why must i run a scan every day ? i have it scheduled to run once a week. Continue reading...

I received a popup message saying "Windows File Protection Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. Insert your Windows XP Professional CD-ROM now. Problem is: I don't know where this CD is. The legal assistant that worked here before me was the one to install XP. What are my options for correcting this? Continue reading...

Explorer freezes whenever I try to move a file, or when a download is about to finish (the download stops at 99-100% and never finishes). Infact, explorer freezes even if I as much as right click a file. This issue only arises when I have MSE installed... I've googled it and followed instructions on clearing out remnants of earlier security software, but it didn't help. The issue remains even on a clean reinstall of Windows. My girlfriend has the exact same problem we both run Windows 7 64-bit. Is there anything to do except use another program? Because other than this, I really like MSE. Continue reading...

When I open MSE, It doesn't say Beta anywhere. I'm sure I installed it, but how would I know? Continue reading...

By: Paul Thurrott Microsoft’s Brandon Watson is many things, and apparently one of them is being a man of few words. :) So today he’s posted an excellent infographic looking back on Windows Phone from a developer perspective. Continue reading...

Hello, I have a problem on all Windows 7 pcs. After IE9 installation, I cannot send faxes through fax server !!! I find the problem while sending fax on Windows Fax client but I get the the following error. please note that it was working with IE 8 as well. The error is: Line: 2107 Char: 1 Error: Invalid procedure call or argument Code: 0 URL: res://ieframe.dll/preview.js kindly help me anyone thank you, Sajihas Continue reading...

Hello, I have a big problem on all Windows 7 on my customer. After IE9 installation, I cannot print !!! I find the problem while sending fax on Windows Fax client but I see that I cannot print also on all Microsoft Office product on all the machines. The error is: Line: 2107 Char: 1 Error: Invalid procedure call or argument Code: 0 URL: res://ieframe.dll/preview.js Please, have somebody some ideas ? Luca Targa Vecomp Software Continue reading...

Rumors that Microsoft may be poised to cut hundreds of employees, largely in marketing, are circulating. Continue reading...

I'm trying to enable password protection on my netbook (windows 7 starter) by issuing the following line command: wmic path Win32_UserAccount where Name='xxxxxx' set PasswordExpires=true where xxxxxx is my userid. This fails w/ the following response: ERROR: Description= Generic failure The userid I've logged on to has administrator privileges. Let me mention that a month ago my netbook would not start and I had to recover my system from a backup. This command worked for me prior to this event. Curiously, the following command works fine: wmic path Win32_UserAccount where Name='xxxxxx' set PasswordExpires=false Any help is appreciated. Cont…

Hi everyone: I am trying to set up our office computer running Windows 7 Professional with a set of local Group Policy objects to guard against viruses and installation of junk software (like browser toolbars, etc.) I tried setting up Norton to do it for us, but it doesn't really work -- it makes things slow, it costs money and then when time comes to renew the Norton license it becomes another pain in the rear because no one remembers the license number (including Norton itself.) So I decided to try Group Policy objects, which is free. Let me add that the people that will be using this computer are not trying to install anything bad intentionally, so there will be no m…

By: Paul Thurrott There’s a new hero in town, and he goes by the name Nokia Lumia 900. This amazing Windows Phone handset will be my next phone, and of all the things I’ve seen announced this week at CES, this is by far the most impressive. I can’t get wait to get one. Continue reading...

Hi, i m using WINDOWS VISTA and after installation of MSE,my PC start up speed very slow...WHy????can u please tell me solution..thanx1 Continue reading...

Hi Folks! I had been using hmonitor.exe ( http://www.hmonitor.net ) to monitor the core temps on my laptop (which is an excellent tool) when suddenly, after a few days of internittent usage, MSSE reported hmonitor.exe as a trojan/virus, containing the obfuscator.xz virus and then suggested I remove it from my Windows 7 Ultimate machine. See: http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Threat/Encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=VirTool%3AWin32%2FObfuscator.XZ I emailed Alexander Berezkin, the hmonitor.exe creator, and he noted this was a false positive, confirming that hmonitor.exe did not conatin any viruses. I need your help....is this a result of MSSE reporting a fals…

IE10 Platform Preview 4 includes support for a new CSS property, -ms-user-select, which makes it easier for Web developers to control exactly what text can be selected on their Web sites. If you were to watch me all day at my workstation, you would notice that as I read on the computer, I select text. I’m not the only one who reads like this selecting text on the Internet is important in many other scenarios. Consider a typical news Web site. Most pages will include a news article, the contents of which the user needs to be able to select because they read by selecting text or because they want to share the content. Also on the news Web page there are some menus and li…

I need a little help with some upgrade questions. We are all running XP on a domain. (SBS 2003) We are looking in to upgrading and to start, is it any cheaper to buy an upgrade for XP as opposed to a full OEM. Is it possible to upgrade with a full version without ending up with a duel boot Machine? Having XP and 7 in the boot.INI? Thanks for your help Continue reading...

I am building myself a new computer and will be setting up a Hardware Raid 1. For now I only have the first drive and I will add the second drive later. Am I heading for trouble (do i need to create the RAID array first before I setup anything)? Thanks PS I am aware that the disks need to be similar (not sure how similar though). Continue reading...

Whenever i scan my pc with Microsoft Security Essentials it gives me a blue screen since i turned auto restart off. The Blue screen gives the following error: IRQL_Not_less_OR_Equal Technical Information: *** Stop: 0x0000000A (0x00000000, 0x000000FF 0x000000010,0x805785A8) I am using Windows XP Service Pack 3. Continue reading...

I KEEP GETTING OTHER ON MY INTERNET ACCESS CONNECTION EVERY TIME I GOES TO GET ON THE INTERNET. LIKE : LINKSYS-- MOORHOUSE--FAN DHOME-1EB8 --WHY? AND HOW DO I REMOVE THEM FOR? BECAUSE LINKSYS ALWAYS CONNECT TO MY INTERNET AND I HAVE TO ALWAYS GET HER OFF TO GET ON THE INTERNET. PLEASE DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIX.. THANK YOU HOLLAATAHON13 Continue reading...

When I FIRST made a hotmail account I was led to an "Advanced Security Options" page, but, after creating the account - I CANNOT seem to get back to the "Advanced Security Options" page....IF anyone can tell me how to do this....I'd be hugely grateful? Continue reading...

I have a Windows XP system that is showing signs of a "rootkit" infection. I have installed Microsoft Security Essentials AND Symanted Endpoint Client. MSE runs and shows no problems exist. SEC also runs and shows no problem. While SEC is running a full hard drive scan i notice that it hangs for a few seconds on "ntos", "VirusRemoval.vbs" and "NewVirusRemoval". All 3 files are shown as being in the SYSTEM32 directory. When i examine the directory none of the 3 files are visable. The workstation is running slow and I believe is infected with a rootkit virus. I've downloaded a standalone version of Windows Defender camm ed "Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper". …