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external speaker/sound problem
by Guest external speakers- 0 replies
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ever since I upgraded to vista whenever I plug in external speakers or headphones into the headphone jack the internal sound will cut off but nothing will come out of the external device.
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I understand you KB935807 was showed as installed correctly in Windows Update history, but it still keeps popping up. Since update is very important for the security of Windows, I suggest we do not just turn it off. However as KB935807 has been installed due to the history, we can hide it in Windows Update, then it will not pop up again and we can obtain other updates to keep Vista up to date. For your convenience, I would like to give the detail way to hide KB935807. 1. Click Start, go to the Search textbox, type in "Windows Update" (without the quotation marks) and press Enter. 2. On the right, click “View available updates†under “Install upda…
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No preview panel for certain pictures
by Guest Mahnut- 0 replies
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I have been given pictures on a cd and can get a preview panel when using the cd. However when I copied them to my computer I can only get a thumbnail and no preview panel. I can however preview other images in my pictures it is just these particular pictures. I recently had a problem with getting a message that windows could not find a file before that window actually opened and edited the DDE setting of certain files which fixed this problem. I am not sure if they are at all related but I can only think of that recent change. Thanks for any help.
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No preview panel for certain pictures
by Guest Mahnut- 0 replies
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I have been given pictures on a cd and can get a preview panel when using the cd. However when I copied them to my computer I can only get a thumbnail and no preview panel. I can however preview other images in my pictures it is just these particular pictures. I recently had a problem with getting a message that windows could not find a file before that window actually opened and edited the DDE setting of certain files which fixed this problem. I am not sure if they are at all related but I can only think of that recent change. Thanks for any help.
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Backup
by Guest Kim S- 0 replies
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Hi... Tried this question earlier, but didn't get any response. Please let me know, if the question is unclear.... I've made a full backup of my C: drive, using Vista's backup feature. I've saved the backup on a local disc, called my E- drive. Then I have formatted the C-drive, and reinstalled Vista. I wanted to restore some of the files from the backup, Documents etc. but now Vista is telling me that there is no backup on the selected drive. Even though I can see the backup in Explorer. It's around 90 Gb... I have changed from Vista Ultimate to Vista Business, but that shouldn't make a difference, or what ? Any other programs that can help me getting access…
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How to enable affinity for application?
by Guest bildos- 0 replies
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How to enable affinity for application? I have dualcore processor and when I run app1.exe first CPU is 100% usage, second 10%... How to run affinity tu run application in dual core environment?
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How to enable affinity for application?
by Guest bildos- 0 replies
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How to enable affinity for application? I have dualcore processor and when I run app1.exe first CPU is 100% usage, second 10%... How to run affinity tu run application in dual core environment?
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Documents name changed
by Guest Juan- 0 replies
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Good Day I am running Windows Business on my Desktop Pc I have a network drive called Z: drive all the company’s users have there own folder under that drive for example Jess, Adrian and so on my folder under the drive have changed to Documents but if I have a look under a normal windows xp pc it is still Juan does any one know how I can keep that file name not from changing to documents on the new vista operating system -- Juan Bredenkamp
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CSCCMD V 1.1
by Guest Enrico- 0 replies
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Hi All, unfortunely I've to restore files from CSC folder of windows XP cause of a crash of system I've new CSCCMD V 1.1 that has the /EXTRACT function for retrieve the files of offline folder. Unfortunely I've the error message System Error 31 has occured the sintax I'using is like this : csccmd /extract:\\servername\share /target:c:\docs /recurse The folder share on server servername contain the files of the CSC folder d1 to d8 and root CSC files. Anyone can help me, it's very urgent. Many thanks for attention Regards Enrico
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CSCCMD V 1.1
by Guest Enrico- 0 replies
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Hi All, unfortunely I've to restore files from CSC folder of windows XP cause of a crash of system I've new CSCCMD V 1.1 that has the /EXTRACT function for retrieve the files of offline folder. Unfortunely I've the error message System Error 31 has occured the sintax I'using is like this : csccmd /extract:\\servername\share /target:c:\docs /recurse The folder share on server servername contain the files of the CSC folder d1 to d8 and root CSC files. Anyone can help me, it's very urgent. Many thanks for attention Regards Enrico
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Block threats from USB storage device
by Guest zhensoftware@163.com- 0 replies
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USB storage devices have gained popularity. It can be host to viruses, Trojans, hacker toolkits, worms or other forms of malicious programs. For example, when you plug your USB disk into a computer that is infected by viruses, viruses will create a file named AUTORUN.INF and malicious programs on your USB disk. Then, when you plug the USB disk to another computer, the one will be at risk. Threats from USB storage devices to computer have been a huge security risk for businesses and individuals. So, how does one protect against threats from USB storage devices? Well, here are my suggestions. 1. The AUTORUN.INF file is a text file located in the root directory. I…
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iPAQ hx4700 WM5 + Vista Laptop = bad and frustating combination
by Guest Marius- 0 replies
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I see several people have same problem as I. Connected once and now is gone. Reinstall, reset and all suggestions from Help do not help! Has anybody found a workaround? M
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Re: Windows update Error number: 0x8DDD0007
by Guest skeetz- 0 replies
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"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote: > synapseguru wrote: > > > Every time I go to try and update my computer I get this error number. When I > > put my settings to Auto Update, the icon shows up in the bottom of my screen > > and it tells me that I have to restart my computer in order to complete my > > update. I then click on restart, my computer restarts and then the same > > message pops up. What do I do to tell windows that I restarted? > Hi > > From Igor Franchuk: > > <quote> > I've encountered the same problem as you did today. When searching > the Internet for the same error in hope fo…
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Permissions causing performance problems
by Guest PJ- 0 replies
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I am trying to run DotNetNuke (an ASP.NET 2.0 based content management system) on a Win2003 development machine, but I think I may have some sort of problem with permissions. I'm not really sure if this is a DNN issue, but more likely something I have misconfigured in Win2003. The install of DNN went fine, but the performance of the DNN install is extremely slow on the LAN, but apparently fine from outside. When I work on the site on the Win2003 machine the performance is still slow on my user account, but it runs fine on the machine's Administrator account. I'm not really a Win2003 admin expert, so I am not really sure where to look for this. Is it possib…
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Permissions causing performance problems
by Guest PJ- 0 replies
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I am trying to run DotNetNuke (an ASP.NET 2.0 based content management system) on a Win2003 development machine, but I think I may have some sort of problem with permissions. I'm not really sure if this is a DNN issue, but more likely something I have misconfigured in Win2003. The install of DNN went fine, but the performance of the DNN install is extremely slow on the LAN, but apparently fine from outside. When I work on the site on the Win2003 machine the performance is still slow on my user account, but it runs fine on the machine's Administrator account. I'm not really a Win2003 admin expert, so I am not really sure where to look for this. Is it…
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Windows Deployment Services WIM format
by Guest viny- 0 replies
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How do I create a WIM Image format from A Windows 2003 CD. I also have a ISO version of Windows 2003 CD if that would help. Appreciate any advise
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Windows Deployment Services WIM format
by Guest viny- 0 replies
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How do I create a WIM Image format from A Windows 2003 CD. I also have a ISO version of Windows 2003 CD if that would help. Appreciate any advise
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How To Fix Windows Update [BITS/AU]
by Guest Mike- 0 replies
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This is for anyone who's having trouble with WU (BITS/AU): http://castlecops.com/t106642-How_To_Fix_Windows_Update_BITS_Newly_Edited..html -or- http://www.castlecops.com/postlite106642-.html [i wrote it -- I would have posted the entire set of instructions here, but I wasn't sure if I could upload the Zip file with the Registry fixes on this N.G., so anyone could subsequently download it. However, the necessary File ready for downloading, along with the lengthy instructions are all located at the above link.] If the above link doesn't work, go to: http://castlecops.com/ Click "Forums" right below the Castlecops logo, then go to the "General Computer Problem…
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Office Excel 2007 won't start
by Guest RSL- 0 replies
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I have Office 2007 on my new Vista machine - in my user account, Excel has stopped working, but I can run it from the other user accounts - what gives?
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System Monitor and Performanc Logs....
by Guest Ismael- 0 replies
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Hello everyone, Any good websites that explain System Monitor and Performance Logs and Alerts. I would like step by step information and screen shots on how to use these two tools in WinXP. Some tips would also be helpful. I found the following article on the subject. It's easy to follow and understand. http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-to-create-a-performance-alert-under-Windows-XP-32736.shtml Now only if there was more like this or a complete step by step guide on using both System Monitor and the Performance Logs and Alerts. Thanks to all who reply! Ismael
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Router - wired Vista 64-bit to wireless Mac?
by Guest TJD- 0 replies
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I am running Vista Ultimate 64-bit on my main computer with a high speed cable modem. I want a wireless connection from this to a MacBook Pro which connects by Wi-Fi via their internal Airport system. I have a D-Link router now (108G MIMO) but, although it works fine on the Mac side, it seems to produce problems in the wired Vista 64-bit connection (processes not ending, slowdowns, connection problems). Are there some routers that are completely compatible with my setup (or am I missing something here)?
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Fresh install, Windows not updating much less working...
by Guest Chopjai- 0 replies
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My computer was getting bogged down with misc. files so I decided to do my periodioc respawn of my computer, I have an Alienware ALX system an opted for that option. I first use my windows CD to reformat each of my drives. I have 3 HD's, 2 which are set in RAID striped. I then carry out my respawn. At this point the computer runs fine. I then go to windows update to start the wonderful 80 or so updates that require an install. However, I am unable to install update KB922582, among others, after running a custume install. Automatic updates program will freeze and never complete the install, I am unable to cancel this operation as well. Attempts to access any other …
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Fresh install, Windows not updating much less working...
by Guest Chopjai- 0 replies
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My computer was getting bogged down with misc. files so I decided to do my periodioc respawn of my computer, I have an Alienware ALX system an opted for that option. I first use my windows CD to reformat each of my drives. I have 3 HD's, 2 which are set in RAID striped. I then carry out my respawn. At this point the computer runs fine. I then go to windows update to start the wonderful 80 or so updates that require an install. However, I am unable to install update KB922582, among others, after running a custume install. Automatic updates program will freeze and never complete the install, I am unable to cancel this operation as well. Attempts to access an…
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Re installing Windows My documents
by Guest Terry- 0 replies
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I have a computer that has 3 users. I saved the documents folders to another drive and reformatted the boot drive. When I installed a fresh copy of Windows I made the 3 users during the initial install. One of the first things I did when I signed on was to copy the backup files to C:\Documents and Settings Something strange happened. The first time I logged on to the other two names the my documents folder was duplicated. It was like Windows ignored the fact that the folder already existed and made another new one. It gave it a .pam extension because that was what I used for the main username. So what I have is one folder called Pamela and one called …
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Re installing Windows My documents
by Guest Terry- 0 replies
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I have a computer that has 3 users. I saved the documents folders to another drive and reformatted the boot drive. When I installed a fresh copy of Windows I made the 3 users during the initial install. One of the first things I did when I signed on was to copy the backup files to C:\Documents and Settings Something strange happened. The first time I logged on to the other two names the my documents folder was duplicated. It was like Windows ignored the fact that the folder already existed and made another new one. It gave it a .pam extension because that was what I used for the main username. So what I have is one folder called Pamela and one called …