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IE9 with Win7 is slow in opening up many websites. To the point that sometimes when it says that it is done opening, the screen remains blank. So I close it and reopen and it will usually then access the website on the next try. What I just described happens a lot and I can't yet find any pattern with particular websites. Also, my emails in Yahoo will open slowly at times...and any email with an attachement (even 1K attachments) opens very slowly...8 - 12 seconds is common for these with even small attachments. Before I did most of the steps I noted below...I installed Google Chrome to compare speeds. It is soooo much faster BUT I like IE9 functionality better. So…
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Paul's 2011 Software Picks
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By: Paul Thurrott Each week on the Windows Weekly podcast, I select one or more software picks for Windows or Windows Phone but also occasionally for Mac OS X, iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch), or Android. Here’s a complete rundown of my software picks from 2011. Continue reading...
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why can't I set a schedule for updates?
by Guest Dave and KarenLovebirds- 0 replies
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If I can set scans to run on a schedule why can't I set a schedule for updates instead of having to do ir manually every week? Continue reading...
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Confirming message
by Guest LawrenceWolfe- 0 replies
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What should I do with this info? I got a message that said my computer needed support. This is the web site: Microsoft Customer Support [*** Email address is removed for privacy ***] I got a reply that said that this was an unsupported alias. What should I do? Continue reading...
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internet problem
by Guest RWF-NIF- 0 replies
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i can not get on the internet after mirco soft help remove a virus, they told me to run the Malwarebytes full scan, after i run that i lost internet it says aquiring network addressi got 2 relpies but neither helped Continue reading...
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Explorer Help
by Guest theresa howell- 0 replies
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I cannot turn off the pop up blocker when I want to play in certain game rooms in Pogo. Continue reading...
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Administrative Accounts
by Guest yanceyvillegirl- 0 replies
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I have lost my administrative account. I cannot do much of anything since I can't log in as Administrator. When I log off my daughters account I don't even have a switch user button. I also see no way to create an account under User Accounts. Please Help!!!! What can I do? Continue reading...
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RC
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Ireceived the error message COOD1002 while trying to rip a cd. Continue reading...
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Paul's 2011 Book Recommendations
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By: Paul Thurrott Here are the Audible books and Kindle eBooks I read and recommended on the Windows Weekly podcast this past year. Continue reading...
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windows XP will not perform and PC is extremely slow.
by Guest Malfuntion- 0 replies
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None of my restore points work. I don't know what to do and I have Microsoft Security installed which says everything is fine. Than ks for your help. Mal Shute in NH Continue reading...
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why doesn't the microsoft safety scanner install after downloading?
by Guest RetiredRRT2010- 0 replies
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After getting a bunch of "your browser is out of date (IE8) I thought I run the Microsoft Safety Scanner to see if I have something that my other security software missed. I can download the program but after clicking "run" nothing happens. No error messages, nothing. Continue reading...
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MSE removes an Exploit and a Backdoor malware evry system initialization but they keep...
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BACKDOOR:Win32/Kelihos.A Category: Backdoor Description: This program provides remote access to the computer it is installed on. Recommended action: Remove this software immediately. Security Essentials detected programs that may compromise your privacy or damage your computer. You can still access the files that these programs use without removing them (not recommended). To access these files, select the Allow action and click Apply actions. If this option is not available, log on as administrator or ask the security administrator for help. Items: file:F:\ggl.tmp filelocalcopy:\\?\c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Microsoft …
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Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000
by Guest Paul Thurrott- 0 replies
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By: Paul Thurrott Microsoft’s Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard is a fine companion for an iPad or other tablet, but it also works well with Windows-based tablets such as the Windows 8 Slate PC I’m currently testing. Continue reading...
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file association virus
by Guest RoniqueJohnson- 0 replies
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I have a file association virus on my other computer and I can't even open my McAfee or get on the internet. How can I get rid of it? Continue reading...
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Certificates
by Guest Thornely- 0 replies
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I am trying to go to a website I trust. I get a certificate error. When a click on "continue anyways" I get another certificate error. It will not let me access the site. I have reset my clock and have tried accessing the site from my favorties, typing the adress etc. Always the same problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Continue reading...
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problem creating 64 bit PE disk
by Guest joebagofdonuts- 0 replies
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Referencing http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766385%28WS.10%29.aspx I am stuck at step 3 adding imagex.exe copy “c:\program files\windows opk\Tools\amd64\imagex.exe” c:\winpe_amd64\mount returns "syntax of command is incorrect" . I can't see where it is wrong. The paths are valid in that they exist. I'm having a terrible time with this 64 bit pe disk creation. any help is valued, Thanks Continue reading...
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Backing Up & Restoring Operating System! SSD to SSD
by Guest puncball- 0 replies
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Hi Currently, I have Acronis TIH 2011, Update 3, Build 6942, and I have ordered a new PC, with Windows 7(64 bit), two Solid State Drives (SSD's - both 120 GB Corsair Force 3) and a 1TB conventional hard drive! The first SSD will be dedicated to my Operating System (OS), and I plan to use the second SSD, primarily, for backing up my operating system, using Acronis TIH! The conventional hard drive will be used for my personal data! I am experienced at using Acronis TIH, with conventional hard drives, but have no idea regarding any special requirements for backing up, or restoring from one SSD, to another SSD. I am aware that Partition, Sector & Cluster alig…
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Windows 7 Backup & Recovery VS Acronis, Paragon, etc!
by Guest puncball- 0 replies
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Hi I would be interested to hear views concerning reliability of the built in Backup & Recovery facility, within Windows 7, compared to third party offerings, such as Acronis, or Paragon! I am especially interested in backing up/restoring the Operating System (not personal data) Continue reading...
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Office 2010 freezes up during installation process
by Guest texasbrewerfan- 0 replies
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I upgraded to a new PC recently and purchased Office Home and Student 2010 at the same time. The computer store loaded it for me. I have 2 laptops that came with Office 2010 preinstalled and I am having a heck of a time trying to get it activated. On both laptops I get to varying degrees of installation before it freezes up. I've tried countless times and I can't get it to finish the installation process. I'm running Windows 7 Thanks Continue reading...
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windows update
by Guest JosephMarschall- 0 replies
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I keep getting a message I have hidden updates that need to be restored. When I click on it KB2387149 shows up but noyhing installs?? Continue reading...
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internet problem
by Guest RWF-NIF- 0 replies
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i can not get on the internet after mirco soft help remove a virus, they told me to run the Malwarebytes full scan after we finished, after i run that i lost internet it says aquiring network address Continue reading...
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certificate errors
by Guest kaydavis- 0 replies
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When I am on the internet. Every page I go to gives me a certificate error. Could someone please help me with this. I am not too computer savvy but I think something is not set right. thank you Continue reading...
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Office/Home install problem
by Guest ap2b- 0 replies
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Have new computer and tried to install Office Home 2010. Kept getting prompt warning me that I should'nt allow .ex file. I tried to override, but the process kept starting over again. Then after I disabled the virus protection and stared again, Microsoft would'nt let me because PIN number had already been "used". Now how do I get this $100.00 program to finish installation? Help! Continue reading...
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error when opening the new Pinnacle studio HD15: microsoft.net error reporting Shim
by Guest DirkDe Keyser- 0 replies
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When i open a brand new program Pinnacle Studio 15 Ultimate Collection, the import module gives immediately an error as indicated above. In the Pinnacle -Forum it is sometimes explained as a windows problem. I have also a new Toshiba Qosmio X770 computer with windows 7 Home Premium SP1 on it. The Qosmio has a Intl Core i7 -2630 QM with 8 Gb Ram and harddisk of almost 1TB free space. NVDIA gefprce GTX 560M. What could be the problem and how can I fisk it Continue reading...
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Download Links You Sent Do Not Work
by Guest ritschmitt- 0 replies
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Ipaid for and received the download links from you. I have tried several times to download the software below using the download links you have sent to me. However, it does not work and I get messages that the links are in 32 bit format and my operating system is in 64 bit links. There is no links or tools to use that correctly change the 32 bit format to the needed 64 bit format. Please send me the appropriate links so that the software which I paid for and which you sent me downloaded links to is in the 64 bit format and/or the necessary tools to change your current 32 bit links to the needed 64 bit format to fit my system. Please respond to this e-mail. Thanks Cont…