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The 5 most common questions I heard in April
by Guest Kevin Gallo- 0 replies
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During last month’s //build/ conference we delivered a ton of news and technical content to help you capitalize on the shift toward mobile-first and cloud-first development. Reactions to our new operating system updates and features have been tremendous - everybody loves Cortana. Similarly the ability to create universal Windows apps that span phone, PC, and eventually Xbox is creating renewed excitement for our platform. I also recognize, though, that behind the slides and headlines are several new concepts that may take some getting used to. Over the past couple of weeks I’ve received questions and feedback from many of you who want to further understand what we’re do…
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Viva Pinata Windows XP
by Guest Christian_000- 0 replies
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I had installed the game and when i clicked open. It said "Another instance of Viva Pinata is already running. I don't know what to do. Please help me. Continue reading...
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Just installed Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP KB2964358 (restart required) Description of the security update for Internet Explorer for systems that have security update 2929437 installed: May 1, 2014 http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=2964358 MS14-021: Security update for Internet Explorer: May 1, 2014 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2965111/es Security Update Released to Address Recent Internet Explorer Vulnerability http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2014/05/01/security-update-released-to-address-recent-internet-explorer-vulnerability.aspx Out-of-Band Release to Address Microsoft Security Advisory 2963…
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Where is Family Safety?
by Guest nmidura- 0 replies
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Running Windows XP Home Edition. Cannot locate where to set parental controls. Researched and found answers mentioning "User Accounts & Family Safety" but when I open my control panel, only see User Accounts. It does not also say Family Safety. I need to set time limits for my son :-) Can someone help? Thanks Continue reading...
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Transfering camcorder tapes via my computer to a tablet
by Guest Ernie S- 0 replies
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I wish to transfer my recorded camcorder tapes to an Android Tablet and to do this I have been using my main line computer. To start with I down loaded the camcorder tape to my computer using Windows Movie Maker in AVI format . When the film was installed in Windows Movie Maker I then used that progamme to edit the film up into smaller sections of film that I required . Having done that I saved each short film to "My Vidio,s" on my computer .The next step is to trasfer each film to Windows Media Player and Sync it to my tablet (having connected the tablet to my computer). The problem is that the process of saving each film to "My Vidio,s" changes the format to MSWMM whi…
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error message cant get rid of and keeps appearing
by Guest BradFinn- 0 replies
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Error message cannot get rid of Datamnngr coordinator has encountered a problem and needs to close. Keeps appearing on my computer screen and I am unable to get rid of it. It wont go away and keeps multiplying. What can I do??? windows XP Continue reading...
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'Duration' Column in Folders
by Guest richmelvin- 0 replies
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Hi folks, I have had my new PC (HP Pavilion 23xi) just a few days with Windows 8. Within a folder containing MP3 audio files I had selected for the 'Duration' column to be displayed, yesterday it did exactly that and I could see song lengths, but today it shows blank for every file and is the same in any folder I select. I cant think what variable(s) could have caused this change? Also, is it possible to customize the columns which appear? I seem to be able to do it to individual folders but can a user make changes that will effect for all futures folders which are created? Many thanks for any help which can be offered Rich Continue reading...
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windows 8 enterprise trial to regular windows 8
by Guest cedriccofield- 0 replies
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im using windows 8 enterprise trial . when it expires or during the trial can I buy windows 8 regular or windows 8.1 to install instead of the expensive windows 8 enterprise Continue reading...
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why when I had my email *** Email address is removed for privacy *** and password I used did...
by Guest RosettaMitchell- 0 replies
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My question was , why when I was using microsoft account with my email *** Email address is removed for privacy *** did not work any more and every time I type my password It would not let me verify that it belonged to me Continue reading...
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SSD Upgrade - How install Windows 8 without CD
by Guest PeterParkerrr- 0 replies
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Hi, I bought a new SSD and now Iam thinking about how to install Windows 8 on it. The problem is that I have no CD and with my key Iam not allowed to download a iso because the key is only for my laptop. How can I get a iso to install windows on my new ssd? Sorry for my bad english... And thanks for your help :) Peter Continue reading...
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Cannot personalise lock screen - locked by "group policy" - but I'm the administrator?
by Guest taetiramisu- 0 replies
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Hi, I cannot change the lock screen on my computer. It runs Windows 8 and whenever I try to change it it won't let me click anything and says that some settings have been disabled by group policy. However, there are no other users on this computer, and the account I use is the administrator. It only started displaying this about two months after I first got the computer. I'd like to change my lock screen because my current custom background is white and it makes it difficult for me to see the time and notifications. What should I do? Continue reading...
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Problem with HP Laserjet 4350 PCL5
by Guest Shine18- 0 replies
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I have a shared printer in network. But when we connect to it by other workgroup computer. it says that it can't find driver. Computer has Windows 7 64 bit. I have tried my drivers and .inf files but nothing work. Continue reading...
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My Wifi only works on windows 8
by Guest ahmad1947- 0 replies
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I m using dell inspiron 3420 updating wireless driver does not solve my problem on window 7 however it works on windows 8 fine..Almost everyone in our region is facing this problem on this model(dell 3420).. Any help will be appreciated... Thanks Continue reading...
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MS14-021, KB2964358, KB2964444, oh my!
by Guest langware- 0 replies
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I am running Windows 7 pro 64-bit. I have IE10 installed and Windows Update set to "check for updates". MS14-021 was just announced. Under the "known issues" section, that announcement says this: 2964444 Description of the security update for Internet Explorer for systems that do not have security update 2929437 installed: May 1, 2014 2964358 Description of the security update for Internet Explorer for systems that have security update 2929437 installed: May 1, 2014 Known issues in security update 2964358: Internet Explorer will crash if you try to install security update 2964358 on a Windows 7-based system that does not already have security update 2929437 i…
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Internet Explorer keeps popping up even though Im using Chrome
by Guest pattmartin- 0 replies
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I use Chrome but Internet Explorer keeps coming up by itself with things for me to look at for other sights. I think its being proxy browser but I don't want one. I've gone into the Chrome setting & have unchecked the box multiple times but every time I go back to check on it, it has rechecked the box all by it self. Im an amature when it comes to computer so any help would be helpful. Please explain it simply so I can understand any answers you give me. Also my computer is downloading things sometimes when I just want to look at something & what it downloads doesn't seem to have anything to do with what Im looking at. It does it on & off whenever it wants …
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NEW WINDOWS 7
by Guest MarkBarua- 0 replies
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Hello,I purchased new Genuine Windows 7 yesterday from Mumbai.But Some strange things were noted.All the default games and pictures were removed and replaced with some new HD wallpapers and games like (Bus-driver,pic-pac,Scuba ..+11 more).IE 9 was pre-installed and also Adobe Flash player 12 and java. When went back to the company,It was told by the company to me that It is the First disc seen ever and lucky enough.I have no problems with disc,So, i would like to know Windows 7 Company is creating new discs every month? Continue reading...
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Need help installing/starting Windows Defender on Win 8
by Guest PSterb- 0 replies
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I am currently running norton anti virus and the paid version of malbytes. I have been told by a tech on another microsoft forum that they might be causing problems and he suggested instead using free Windows Defender for anti virus as well as malware. Does this seem correct? Does anyone have experience getting refunds from subscriptions I wish to cancel (norton and malbytes)......is it possible or am I out the money? Thanks. Need help getting rid of the norton and malbytes as well. Continue reading...
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Cant remove v9 homepage from Internet Explorer , chrome and firefox.
by Guest syedhaider ali- 0 replies
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I have been trying to remove "v9" malware homepage from IE 11 , I tried reset IE 11 but nothing is helpful, I ran Microsoft malicious software removal tool, tried to change the home page, blocked v9 from security tab, restarted computer as Clean boot, tried to edit registry files for internet explorer 11, v9 has taken over all my browsers. what should I do now? Continue reading...
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What is counter yadro
by Guest FluxPavillion- 0 replies
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Hi Yesterday i was on a website know as solarmovie (you watch movies and stuff) and the site began to take longer to load things and at the bottom i saw something that said waiting for counter yadro i searched it up and found out its hurtful for my PC but i cant seem to remove it i restarted my PC to factory settings and its still on mt computer. (I have windows 8) Continue reading...
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Megabrowser
by Guest RevMattWoodcock- 0 replies
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I can't uninstall a program called megabrowser. PC says I have insufficient access and contact system administrator. I am the administrator I think. My new pc is now full of viruses. Help!! Continue reading...
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HELP??????
by Guest Marion_45- 0 replies
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I have this thing keep popping up called Zombie Alert I have ran internet security essentials I did the Microsoft scan but it is still there is this a virus? and if so how do i get rid of it!!...I work from home and I am afraid that my work systems will be affected!! Thanks, Marion Continue reading...
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Virus infection
by Guest kennethhain- 0 replies
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I received a warning that I had 3 viruses on my inspiron one. I tried to clean the computer, but am unable to do so. Keep getting a msg "do you want to close this tab?" When I click "no" and try to get on with cleaning I get the same question again. Continue reading...
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login to lampp on opensuse13.1 fails
by Guest sayhello- 0 replies
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' i try to login to PhpMyAdmin (on opensuse13.1 lamp) and get error: Login without a password is forbidden by configuration (see AllowNoPassword) What should i do for enter to phpMyAdmin without set password? Thank Continue reading...
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jquery - how to test if it is up and running on a webspace.
by Guest sayhello- 0 replies
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jquery - how to test if it is up and running on a webspace. questions; can i see it via the php-ini!? can i ( re-) upload if it is missing are there options to see if it is running or not. love to hear from you Continue reading...
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Linux show memory vs cpu vs io [history]
by Guest postcd- 0 replies
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Hello, please which command or linux script to use to check history cpu versus memory versus io usage or vs number of httpd processes? I know there is "sar" which does this, but im unsure how to merge the output so it shows cpu, memory, io etc at one line? thx Continue reading...