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black screen, audio only when playing videos.
by Guest AghithHouse- 0 replies
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Hi, I have a windows 7 (64 bit) with AMD A4-3305M APU with Radeon HD graphics 1.90 Ghz. Media players that i have- VLC portable, windows media player 11. recently, 3 weeks ago. I have been experiencing troubles with video play back and as well my Hp-101 webcam built in. After I upgraded skype, it all went down hill. The webcam started giving me a black screen, and the videos as well ( however the other person can see me, and the audio works). I deleted that copy of skype, and downloaded an older version. Still, no solution. i bought an external webcam to pass that hurdle, and it works. However, having deleted all media players and reinstalling them as well…
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Can we install Windows defender along with Microsoft Security Essential?
by Guest HildaSobon- 0 replies
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I have windows 7 and have microsoft security essentials installed. Can I install windows defender? Continue reading...
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Will Windows Defender and Firewall protect against infections?
by Guest kevin_best _hotmail.com- 0 replies
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Can any one tell me if windows defender and windows fire wall will protect my computer from gameover zose and the other one that locks up your computer for 72 hours and if you don't pay the ransom it destroys all what you have on your computer I think it is called coinit or cornbit Continue reading...
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Malware notification psw:win32/zbotgen!plock.
by Guest pmcg-58- 0 replies
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I keep getting a specific malware problem psw:win32/zbotgen!plock. Can anyone help me with this? I am using windows defender. It zaps. I restart but it keep Continue reading...
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How do I remove Linkey by Aztec?
by Guest teature- 0 replies
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I downloaded a free video and pdf converter and it looks like I also got Linkey by Aztec also. Now my internet (google) searches are all errors and redirect me to "Linkey." I looked up how to remove Linkey, but a group of finds require for me to download their stuff to remove Linkey... those seem strange because they are similar to Linkey with third party and access and tracking my searches. So how can I get rid of Linkey? Oh and I already did control panel Programs to delete and Chrome to remove. It doesn't show on my control panel not even Aztec for me to delete. Chrome will disable it but won't even allow me to delete or remove it. But Linkey appears at the top of…
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I have a virus called Poki and can not get rid of it. It keeps changing all of my computer...
by Guest justmoist- 0 replies
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Please help. I installed Poki by clicking on accept without reading what a certain app i was downloading said it would install and this i believe is a fishing virus which I cant get rid of no matter how hard and how many of the files named Poki I delete. It has changed some of the settings on my PC and hijacks my commands to investigate. I have tried Malware bites and Norton and 10bit uninstaller and it says no threads are left but it is lying. Help please if anyone knows what I should do. Kind regards Justine Continue reading...
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file4.mirror4.net keeps popping up
by Guest larrysmith-690- 0 replies
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This site file4.mirror4.net keeps popping up demanding I upgrade flash from them. I just x out of it, but how do I stop it from appearing? Continue reading...
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Message about updating drivers. Is it a scam?
by Guest PG Eckelkamp- 0 replies
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I have started getting messages about needing new drivers for 1.) Miscrsoft usb mouse 2.) my HP all-in-one 3. generally messed up on bluetooth devises. Shortly thereafter these hardware units stop working. Every track I take leads me to a 'service' for ab out $29-$35. This is even if I start on Microsoft.com to get a single driver. I sure as whatever getting this BS runaround. They (are differend companys). What's the deal? I thought when I paid big bucks at the time to upgrade to Windows 7 that there will be support since Windows 8 is so screwed up, no one wants it. Where is my support? If it is a scam, you'd better track it down. Peter Eckelkamp *** Email…
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How do I remove PWS.Win32/Zbotgen!AP
by Guest SonyaMcNiell- 0 replies
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how do I remove PWS.Win32/Zbotgen!AP I've run a full scan and it comes back saying to remove manually Continue reading...
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How to restore from backup.tgz file in linux
by Guest intern3t- 0 replies
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How can i restore from a Code: backup.tgz file created from another red hat linux server on my own server. I tried the command the following command: Code: tar xvpfz backup.tgz -C / The above command worked, but it replaced the existing system files which made my linux server not to work properly. please how can i restore so that services and installed files on the other server will be available on my server. i use redhat5. Continue reading...
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Gtkpod Parsing Error Upon Startup
by Guest G-Known- 0 replies
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Back then, gtkpod is able to run as a normal user and now, it would crash with the following messages Code: (gtkpod:7305): Gtk-WARNING **: Theme parsing error: <data>:2:10: Not using units is deprecated. Assuming 'px'. Segmentation fault I'd assume it has something to do with the gtk theme. I changed the windows theme and contrast but to no effect. I'm able run the software properly with root permission, I check with gdb: Code: gdb gtkpod core GNU gdb (GDB) 7.4.1-debian Copyright © 2012 Free Software Foundation, Inc. License GPLv3+: GNU GPL version 3 or later <http://gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html> This is free software: you are free to change and redi…
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Weird temporary tasks on taskbar in KDE
by Guest kokosek- 0 replies
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Hello. I have a weird temporary tasks/processes in the taskbar after running an application (e.g. Dolphin, VLC, Chrome). It takes a sec for Doplhin and Chrome but for VLC it takes several seconds and can be quite annoying as there could be many of them when I click (and therefore play) on the .mp3 file few times. I enclose a screenshot of the taskbar after clicking twice on the .mp3 file. reffefghrtr.jpg reffefghrtr.jpg How to get rid of these unnecessary tasks? Attached Images reffefghrtr.jpg (3.2 KB) reffefghrtr.jpg (4.1 KB) Continue reading...
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NFS mount
by Guest beta001- 0 replies
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Hi, I have these 2 NFS mount points exported from a NAS filer nfsserver.domain.com:/store/backup/data mount point: /backup/backup_data nfsserver.domain.com:/store/backup/log mount point: /backup/backup_data/log My issue is when I have created the dirs on my SUSE Linux NFS Client host and mount them I cannot unmount /backup/backup_data without needing to first unmout /backup/backup_data/log How can I isolate both these mount points as they can be mounted\unmounted independently. I should be able to unmount /backup/backup_data without needing to unmount /backup/backup_data/log Thanks Continue reading...
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f20 failed Remote File Systems with automount with windows share mount
by Guest floydsmith- 0 replies
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I am trying to mount a windows share over two computers directly connected with static IP addresses. Now I can mount the share with EVERYONE permissions via command line with: mount -t cifs -o username=mylogin,password=mypassword //169.254.0.3/myshare /tsda1s But I want persistance, so, I tried this in /etc/fstab //169.254.0.3/myshare /tsda1s cifs _netdev,username=mylogin,password=mypassword 0 0 But get the error on boot. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Also I noted this morning an another error msg with connection socket could not be reached VFS code -101 error just before the Remote File Systems dependency error Continue reading...
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New and updated apps: PhotoCard, Twitter, Republique
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! Today we've got games, social networking tools, a beautiful postcard maker and more. New and updated iOS apps PhotoCard by Bill Atkinson 9.0: Legendary Apple developer Bill Atkinson's custom-designed postcard making app adds new stickers, the ability to reuse custom photos, scrolling choosers, bug fixes and more. Free - Download now Twitter 6.7: The official app to the popular social network sports "minor improvements" in this new release. Free - Download no…
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Apple removes apps with music download capabilities from its App Store
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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It appears as though Apple is removing apps that support the downloading of music from its App Store. It's an interesting move for the company, going as far as implementing a iTunes Radio banner, which is displayed when a search for 'music download' is carried out on the store. Removing said apps, including those that tap into third-party file sharing website, will surely pave the way for Apple to push through its iTunes music services. This removal of apps covers those also connecting to the likes of YouTube and Soundcloud. Some developers have stated that Apple notified them to remove audio download functionality from their published apps. With iOS 8, Apple is set …
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Apple starts removing apps that incentivize social sharing
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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Apple has begun cracking down on apps that offer incentives to users for watching videos or sharing on social networks. The move is said to be a broader push to change how content discovery is handled in the App Store in iOS 8. Apple has outlined the following policy changes to reject several apps: 2.25: Apps that display Apps other than your own for purchase or promotion in a manner similar to or confusing with the App Store will be rejected, unless designed for a specific approved need (e.g. health management, aviation, accessibility, etc.) or to provide significant added value for a targeted group of customers. 3.10: Developers who attempt to manipulate or che…
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The Sims 4 launching on Mac on September 2
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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[/url] EA's press conference at E3 provided word on when Mac gamers will see The Sims 4 and it's good news. The game will see simultaneous launch on Mac and Windows on September 2. OK, so it's still a few months away but getting it the same time as our Windows gaming buddies is great news. Having originally been slated for launch in late 2013 the delay sees it coming out almost a year after its original target. It's available to pre-order now, though it looks to be a Windows only affair at the moment. Pricing is set at $59.99 and $69.99 for different versions and hopefully the Mac version won't be far off this. So come on, own up. Who's excited? via Windows …
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How to set default calendars, alert times, sync, and more on iPhone or iPad
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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The iPhone and iPad Calendar app allows you to set not only your default calendar, but to customize many other settings that change how your calendar events behave. Having good defaults can make it much faster to add new events and appointments, especially if you often add events to the same calendar, with the same alert requirements. You can also set how far back your iPhone and iPad will sync those appointments and events, so you can keep handy just your most recent entries, or entries going back for months. You can toggle automatic time zone shifting, and even turn off invitation alerts if you need fewer distractions in your life. How to disable new invitation aler…
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How do I uninstall XP professional?
by Guest wayneindallas76022- 0 replies
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I made a mistake and installed XP Professional when I already had a newer version of XP home. Now every time I turn on the computer Professional opens with nothing in the docs and stuff. No programs... nothing. If I restart, the PC gives me an option of which operating system I want to use. How can I un-install XP Professional? Continue reading...
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PC cannot detect flash drives
by Guest Daniel Konadu- 0 replies
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My pc cannot detect other flash drives apart from my own . Please what is wrong? Any solution? Continue reading...
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Printer queue
by Guest michael graham ZA- 0 replies
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I frequently get a printer file which is marked as deleted stuck in the printer queue. This stoops everything else from printing. Using "cancelall documents" does not remove the item from the queue so I have shutdown and reboot to remove the item. Has anyone come across any other way to correct this problem. Many thanks. Michael Graham Continue reading...
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default printer problem
by Guest Ian41- 0 replies
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My default printer setting gets changed without me doing it. Can this be prevented? Continue reading...
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Problems with USB devices in Windows XP Mode running on Windows 7 Pro
by Guest Craigmik- 0 replies
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I have a Palm Zire 21 that I use with ACT! contact manager to keep track of my appointments. I was able to sync the Palm with my ACT database until this week. The device shows up on the list of USB devices, but will not connect within Windows XP mode. I used this device in XP Mode since last August with no problems. Last week I started having trouble with the XP Integration features and had to uninstall and reinstall the Integration features a few times. I think I have a corrupted driver somewhere. Any help would be appreciated. Continue reading...
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Configuring ports to original configurations for device connectivity
by Guest Savvy_99- 0 replies
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My u600 USB mobile device has worked fine for me since I purchased it to replace the OverdrivePro 3g mobile-hotspot earlier this year. Other issues that occurred brought my attention to different settings enabled through my adapters as well as Bluetooth capable software that did not come through the manufactures updates. When I tried to reset the config to how it was originally, I lost the ability to connect at all using the USB device. I have uninstalled, and installed the connection software 5 times, as well as updated basic devices drivers and port resetting. Seems like the shadow copy ? service is helping the device to re-install every time I plug into my comms or cha…