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site keeps comingup
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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error or 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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I am the Administrator of my pc and MSE keeps telling me I do not have sufficient rights to...
by Guest MsSusieQ- 0 replies
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I cannot run MSE because everytime I try to run it I get a message that says I don't have rights and to notify my administrator. I am the administrator. I cannot figure out what to do. My daughter also has an administrator account and we get the same message from it. Continue reading...
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Failed to get D-Bus connection error when trying to start lightdm (de
by Guest datahead8888- 0 replies
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I've been using Windows only for a little over a week because of this problem. If anyone can help me, it will prevent me from reinstalling Ubuntu. My desktop had broken after I installed standard updates for Ubuntu (ie Kernel patches, etc). I learned that I needed to reinstall the 3rd party drivers (I had an NVidia display driver that was installed in conjunction with a dirver for the Cuda parallel programming API). At one point I had the desktop running (without icons), but now light dm ceases to start correctly. The NVidia logo does briefly show up, though on normal start up. I tried logging in as root in recovery mode (since a lab member at our university told…
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What are the secondary instances of systemd for?
by Guest hazel- 0 replies
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When systemd runs as PID 1, it is just a replacement for init. It creates userspace and subsequently acts as a babysitter for daemons. That is well-documented. But it is also possible to launch additional instances of systemd, running either for the system or for a user. In fact the pam_systemd.so module automatically creates such an instance for each new user who logs in. What exactly are these for? What, if anything, do they do? I can't find any documentation on them at all. No flames please! I know systemd is controversial but I am neither for nor against it. I built my current LFS with systemd simply because I wanted to do something new and learn something. …
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Slow package installations
by Guest postcd- 0 replies
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Hello, when i use yum to install some redhat package. It takes even more than minute to do one small 100kb app installation. ---> Package dstat.noarch 0:0.6.6-5.el5 set to be updated and Running Transaction Test is example where it hangs Quote: yum install dstat Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, security Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile * base: mirror-centos.hostingswift.com * epel: mirror.utexas.edu * extras: mirror.wiredtree.com * openvz-kernel-rhel5: mirror.steadfast.net * openvz-utils: mirror.steadfast.net * rpmforge: mirror.hmc.edu * soluslabs: mirror.us1.soluslabs.net * updates: dist1.800hosting.com Setting up Install Process …
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KWIN seems to frooze computer when playing video
by Guest TassadarLinux- 0 replies
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Hi all, I'm using Kubuntu 14.04 on my HTPC and I'm experiecing a problem that make computer randomly hangs when playing a video with XBMC 13.0, it can happend after 10 minutes playback a video or 1 hour, or some hours..... When it happends, image freezes and audio continues working, but system doesn't respond and I have to reset. Today when it happened I tried to make system work by using mouse and keyboard, and it recovered from the problem, showing by a little time a message saying something like "window manager KWIN has been restarted due to a graphical error". So KWIN seems to be the problem.... I forgot to tell.... I'm using XBMC 13.0 with Aeon Nox 4.1.9.…
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how to store this ruby-results in a mysql-database
by Guest sayhello- 0 replies
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helllo dear linux-commmunity new to Ruby - i need some advices - i plan to do some requests in osm-files. (openstreetmap) Question - how can i store the results on a Database - eg mysql or - (if you prefer postgresql) - note: my favorite db - at least at the moment is mysql here the code Code: require 'open-uri' require "net/http" require 'rexml/document' def query_overpass(object_type, left,bottom,right,top, key, value) base_url = "http://www.overpass-api.de/api/xapi?" query_string = "#{object_type}[bbox=#{left},#{bottom},#{right},#{top}][#{key}=#{value}]" url = "#{base_url}#{URI.encode(query_strin…
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Spider-Man Unlimited coming to mobile platforms in September
by Guest Paul Acevedo- 0 replies
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Mobile gaming giant Gameloft has been quite successful with its mobile games based on Marvel film properties, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2, and Iron Man 3. It also happens to have published Despicable Me: Minion Rush, one of the better 3D endless runners out there. So what happens when we combine both things? Spider-Man Unlimited, it turns out. Gameloft has just announced that Spider-Man Unlimited will be coming to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone this September. Based on the Spider-Man comics universe instead of films (and named after an older cartoon series), the new game looks both action-packed and filled with cost…
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Apple wants more Chinese developers to make iOS apps
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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Apple is making bigger efforts to improve relations with iOS developers in China. The move comes after some software companies and creators in that country have complained about a lack of support from Apple in the past. According to Babeltime Inc co-founder Woody Wan, as recently as two years ago, there was no such effort from Apple to support iOS app makers. However, Wan now says there has been "a significant improvement" in that area. That's because Apple has not only increased its developer support but has also opened up an office in downtown Beijing for developer relations. Apple has a vested interest in getting more developers in China to make iOS apps. The c…
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Apple has reportedly snatched up Spotsetter, an app and service that provided personalized recommendations for places to go. Spotsetter was co-founded in 2012 by Stephen Tse and Johnny Lee. Apple apparently has no plans for the app and service itself, but instead wanted to acquire the technology at Spotsetter and the two co-founders. Apple has been talking with Spotsetter for quite some time, but moved quickly to close the deal last week after other companies found out and became interested. A blog post on the Spotsetter website from co-founder Johnny Lee says the app will be closing down. Some of the Spotsetter team has also moved to Apple, but not everyone made …
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Songza curating multi-million dollar bid from Google
by Guest Sam Sabri- 0 replies
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Hold onto your headphones. Google is apparently in talks to buy the popular free music streaming and recommendation service Songza. Founded in late 2007, Songza has built up over 5.5 million active users. Google's own Larry Page is allegedly leading the charge to acquire Songza for $15 million. In the world of free music streaming, Songza has set itself apart by offering up curated playlists based on your current activity. There aren't any algorithms are work to make these playlists, instead music experts create these for specific occasions. Songza has apps on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows 8, BlackBerry, Sonos and a web application. $15 million does seem aw…
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Apple rumored to offer pre-paid and month-to-month phone plans in Apple Stores
by Guest Joseph Keller- 0 replies
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It looks like Apple is planning a new effort to boost iPhone sales from their retail locations, partnering with carriers to offer pre-paid and month-to-month plans in Apple stores. Customers will now be able to buy an iPhone at its full, unlocked price, then add it to a pre-paid plan in the store. Apple will apparently partner with AT&T and T-Mobile for the new program according to 9to5Mac. This is more conveniant than the current system, which requires the customer to bring in a SIM-card that they already purchased, or buy their phone from a carrier store. Apple is said preparing to stock up on GoPhone activation kits from AT&T and will use their existing st…
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Help! I cannot access a file that I need!
by Guest JayLuffur- 0 replies
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I need to access C:\Documents and Settings\[My Username Here]\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft but when when I click on [My Username Here] in Documents and Settings, it comes up with this error message. C:\Documents and Settings\[My Username Here] is not accessible. Access is denied. How can I fix this? Continue reading...
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Slow performance with flash player
by Guest MargeGladden- 0 replies
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I have an old computer using Windows XP and I am using the latest version of Adobe flashplayer. However the videos are slow to upload and when they do run, it is stop and go streaming instead of smooth continuous action. And the audio is also the same: sometimes it's okay, but more times than not it is also stop and go. It doesn't matter what web browser I use (I switch between 2 of them), it all does the same thing. It there a way I can fix this stop and go action and be able to watch videos like they're supposed to be viewed? Continue reading...
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Windows XP
by Guest GrahamJamesUC- 0 replies
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I have Windows XP and am having trouble downloading. have been told that I have service pack 2 and need service pack 3. can anyone help ?? Continue reading...
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XP updates wiped out/corrupted .Net4 and .NET3.5
by Guest Stephen B. Cohen- 0 replies
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Running XP SP3. Now nothing requiring .Net4 or .NET3.5 works and I cannot reinstall .NET 4 or .NET3.5. I am absolutely certain the problem was caused by one or more XP updates. Nothing else was installed between the time when utilities using these .NETs worked and then when they didn't. Continue reading...
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I OVER WROTE ON NOTEPAD DOCUMENT BY ACCIDENT YESTERDAY
by Guest RICHARD CARPENTER 186000- 0 replies
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I OVER WROTE ON NOTEPAD DOCUMENT BY ACCIDENT YESTERDAY CAN I RETRIEVE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT, MAYBE SOME WHERE ON MY COMPUTER BUFFER OR SOMEWHERE ELSE IN MY COMPUTER. Continue reading...
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New changes to PhotStory3 for Windows 7
by Guest LarryCalcutt- 0 replies
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All of a sudden, about 3 weeks age my PhotStory3 has a problem. I suspect Microsoft has made a silent chance to the zoom and move the image inside the pointers to something that is no longer acceptable and useful. It will work but to move a image to a new position it takes MANY tiny moves. and if you touch the edges it jumps to Full screen automaticly. What have you guys done, and why. I may have to stop using PhotoStory 3 for Windows 7 if this is not repairable. Please help me. Continue reading...
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Mail app not sending or receiving emails
by Guest DuncLlew- 0 replies
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Original Title: Mail not downloading or sending Been happily working with windows 8 mail for over a month but now it wont send or receive mail. I use a 1and1 mail account. Thanks. Dunc Continue reading...
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How to download a specific app when others are qued for download in win8 store?
by Guest SwagatSaurav- 0 replies
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I am trying to download an app from windows app store, its qued for a long tie and not downloading even if \i am using 3g connection and have spent more than 2gb of data. Continue reading...
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MY WINDOWS 8 NOTEBOOK RESTARTS SHOWING AN ERROR
by Guest suchitheknath- 0 replies
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hello, i have windows 8 installed in my Samsung notebook . when i am using it suddenly it restarts by showing a blue screen.i want to solve this problem without loosing my data . it shows that "your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart we are just collecting some error info,and then we will restart for u. so, please sir give a reply and thank you. Continue reading...
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DVD FOR WIN 8.1 UPDATE
by Guest moonniiee- 0 replies
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My PC runs WIN 8 PRO. I have yet to update it to 8.1 PRO. I have been failing repeatedly to complete it. I explored all the options available but none has worked. My question now is whether I can obtain WIN 8.1 PRO UPDATE on a DVD from Microsoft? If so how can I order online? Continue reading...
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DVD Maker doesn't play sound on files converted to wmv using Freemake Video Converter
by Guest estjean- 0 replies
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I am trying to create a DVD for my daughters graduation. (I used movie maker) Now I am trying to put it all together using DVD maker. When I converted the movie maker files to wmv using Freemake Video Converter, there is no sound! There are no filters on DVD maker. I need to get this done ASAP! Any suggestions? Thanks! Continue reading...
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random freezing along wih blue screen
by Guest gordonbrown88- 0 replies
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hi all# im having severe problems with my pc being a student I don't really have the cash to get it fixed and hope yous can help the pc has started to randomly lock up especially when online forcing me to reset it then its started to blue screen. dont know if this provides a glue but sound setting are also messed up as it will not let me fully use a headst I have to channel the outgoing sound through speakers but it will let me use the mic on the headset bit annoying, while also wirless signel is no longer reliable when it once was I've run virus scan original with Microsoft security essentials then also MacAfee I have recently restored the pc to my orgion…