Microsoft Support & Discussions

i am trying to monitor my computer and gain some experience with my computers on my home network and i was wondering if there is a safe, non-infected keylogger that will email the logs to a specified email address but will not install malware and other viruses on any of my computers..? Any info would be great. Thanks in advance. Continue reading...

I ran an sfc scan the other day and was informed after the 100% scan that Windows resource protection " found corrupt files but was not able to repair some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Logwindir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log eg C\windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. Since receiving this, there have been unexpected windows shutdowns even though windows restarts later after a blue screen blinking " looking for information for crash dump" I have windows 7 Home premium desk computer which has Mcafee, Reimage and Speedy PC, the last having been installed about 2 weeks ago. Can any body help me out of my predicament?? Siisi Continue reading...

when i start IE Omiga.com search starts automatically. I had tried lot of but it could not remove. Please help. Continue reading...

I have auto-scan set up to run every week on a certain day and time but my computer may not be on and idle at the time so I may not be aware that it missed a scan for days or weeks because I received no notification and the orange castle in the notification bar is hidden by default. I'm seeing no way to fix the program's automation. I'm reading that this is how Microsoft intended it but that is asinine and I need it to start whenever it can (say as soon as the computer becomes on and idle) and continue running when it can (when the computer is on and idle) but it seems Microsoft has coded inherent contradictions in their software in regards to their own security. I am…

Hi, I recently had McAfee Internet Security installed provided by Bell. I uninstalled that recently and then a day later the laptop looks messed up. Services like Security Center have been disabled and it wont start, I have no restore points available for system restore, the internet (wifi) doesnt work, and the original windows theme disappeared and the classic theme appeared changing everything to white. Please help me out! Continue reading...

I stupidly allowed (team receiver " accessto my computer ( they were from Microsoft??) when I realized that it was a scam - when they asked for money, my computer was frozen and I have no access.... help? [Original Title: scams] Continue reading...

Snap.Do hijacked my browser yesterday. It caused my keyboard and mouse to intermittently stop working and execute different commands from what I entered. I removed it with Revo Uninstaller Pro and Windows Explorer. My Tools icon Manage add-ons droplt says two of it's add ons, (Snap.Do and SmartBar Internet Explorer BHOE) are still there. Can I get rid of them!!??? <moved from https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie11-iewindows8_1/i-cant-remove-snapdo-add-ons-from-internet/cec19af7-31b2-4dd0-b235-d86b3f39b1b2> Continue reading...

Where can I find the documentation that explains LS_COLORS variables? Code: user123@acc3066 ~ $ dircolors LS_COLORS='rs=0:di=01;34:ln=01;36:mh=00:pi=40;33:so=01;35:do=01;35:bd=40;33;01:cd=40;33;01:or=40;31;01:su=37;41:sg=30;43:ca=30;41:tw=30;42:ow=34;42:st=37;44:ex=01;32:*.tar=01;31:*.tgz=01;31:*.arj=01;31:*.taz=01;31:*.lzh=01;31:*.lzma=01;31:*.tlz=01;31:*.txz=01;31:*.zip=01;31:*.z=01;31:*.Z=01;31:*.dz=01;31:*.gz=01;31:*.lz=01;31:*.xz=01;31:*.bz2=01;31:*.bz=01;31:*.tbz=01;31:*.tbz2=01;31:*.tz=01;31:*.deb=01;31:*.rpm=01;31:*.jar=01;31:*.rar=01;31:*.ace=01;31:*.zoo=01;31:*.cpio=01;31:*.7z=01;31:*.rz=01;31:*.jpg=01;35:*.jpeg=01;35:*.gif=01;35:*.bmp=01;35:*.pbm=01;35:*.…

Hi All, Is it any possible way to monitor the audio streaming signal? If there is any streaming is offline of fail to play, then send out an alert by mail Thanks Continue reading...

I often wondered on the implication of a program being native to a certain desktop environment. Is it just about GUI style or there are other implications on the performance side? Which means: if I use an old machine, should I try to stick to the DE to which the software I normally use is native or using a "lightweight" desktop environment may compensate a possible decrease in performance when using "non native" programs? Continue reading...

Street View in Google maps result in the whole screen covered in darkness when navigating inside this view mode whilst, I can blindly guide myself in selecting certain options: address box, arrow keys and some menu appear highlighted. This is my support page. Code: Application Basics ------------------ Name: Iceweasel Version: 24.6.0 User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Linux x86_64; rv:24.0) Gecko/20140610 Firefox/24.0 Iceweasel/24.6.0 Extensions ---------- Name: NoScript Version: 2.6.8.28 Enabled: true ID: {73a6fe31-595d-460b-a920-fcc0f8843232} Name: WOT Version: 20131118 Enabled: true ID: {a0d7ccb3-214d-498b-b4aa-0e8fda9a7bf7} Name: TabCinema Ver…

I think audacity has just bit the dust for me, I use it occasionally to edit sound files but now it wont work at all anymore. In both Ubuntu 14.04 and Manjaro its latest build just plain doesnt like the newer kernels nor anything else. It plays my music at ludacrous speed and does nothing but crash. So I need a new sound editing program, one with a good gui and decent layout. I need something more then just a simple sound recorder. Continue reading...

The next update to iOS won't be the substantial iOS 8 — instead it'll be bug fixes in the form of iOS 7.1.2. Apple has been testing the incremental iOS update for at least a month, though until recently we couldn't tell you what might be inside it. Now we have a better idea: bug fixes, as one would expect from a 7.1.X update. According to MacRumors, the public release is near: Apple has apparently asked carriers to sign off on the update by Friday, June 27, indicating that a public release could occur the following week. According to sources, the build of iOS 7.1.2 does indeed address the email attachment encryption issue, as well as a bug in downloading emails…

Isometric is a new gaming podcast featuring not only our very own Georgia but Brianna Wu, Maddy Myers, and Steve Lubitz as well. They're only 6 episodes in, but as should be apparent by the people involved, they're doing things not only differently, but interestingly, insightfully, and amazingly. If you want something other than the same-old gaming podcast, check out Isometric. You'll be ecstatic you did. Continue reading...

If you're a Windows user, that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of the iCloud service. While Mac users may have it built right in, Apple also offers an iCloud Control Panel for Windows users that lets you manage some of your iCloud settings from your desktop, including Photo Stream, calendars, contacts, and more. How to manage iCloud sync settings on your Windows PC To access your iCloud data via a Microsoft Windows PC, first you need the iCloud Control Panel for Windows Vista SP 2 or Windows 7. Download iCloud Control Panel for free from the Apple website - Download Now Click on Start to launch the Start menu. Go to Network and Internet. Go to iCloud.…

Apple buyers guide: Which 802.11ac router should you get? You have an Mac, iPhone, or iPad, and now it's time to Apple-fy (applify?) your network. Apple offers three devices suitable for home network routing: The AirPort Extreme, the Time Capsule, and the AirPort Express. Which one is best suited to your needs, and why? Let's take a look. AirPort Express At under $100, Apple's least expensive option is the AirPort Express. The tiny AirPort Express is almost the same size as the Apple TV, only clad in white plastic instead of black. It measures less than 4 inches on a side and stands less than an inch tall, and weighs slightly more than half a pound. It's li…

For today only, purchase the Seidio Spring Clip Holster for iPhone 5C and save 43% off the list price! The Seidio Spring Clip Holster holds your iPhone 5C securely in place, and then lifts for quick access. Both the felt liner and the face-in design protect your screen from scratches and the rear clip rotates in both horizontal and vertical positions. Continue reading...

I have been using Windows XP to date (June 2014). It was installed from an original Windows XP CD that is approximately six years old. I had been receiving regular updates until the support for Windows XP was withdrawn. After discarding my current desktop PC, I would like to install Windows XP on a new desktop PC. Will I be able to once again download all the updates I had received from Microsoft until support for Windows XP was withdrawn? Continue reading...

blue screen of death on shut down code 0x0000007e(0xc0000005,0xf64f97d6,oxf78e6b58,oxf78e6854 also have this message bcmw75.sys-address f64f97d6 base at f64e7000 date stamp 506610ec any help as i am a novices Continue reading...

How do I add a networked printer? The printer has a wired connection to a router. Its local IP address is 192.168.1.105. The printer name is NPI64867B. My laptop has a wireless connection to the same router. Obviously, network access works fine, since I can submit this posting. Also, I can ping the printer IP address from the laptop. In the Printers control panel, I click on Add Printer, select "A network printer", select "Browse for printer", then click on Next. The following appears: Note that NPI64867B does not appear in the "Shared printers" list. Should it? If I manually enter NPI64867B into the Printer field and click on Next (sh…

* Original Title: outlook.com on Surface 2 reloads entire inbox The Mail program on my new Surface 2 keeps reloading my entire inbox, which takes ages. It even interrupts itself to restart. While it does so I can't get anything done, since it loads the oldest first. Why is it doing this, when it already has the emails? More importantly, how can I fix it? Thanks for any help you can give. Jane Continue reading...

I recently updated my Intel HD Graphics 4000 driver to the most recent one on my Windows 8 Toshiba p875-s7102 laptop. When I went to the Programs and Features view, this is what I saw: I rolled back to the previous driver, but the view is the same. I reinstalled the updated driver again, and the view didn't change. So basically it is not showing the date installed or the version numbers any programs. All other folder views in Windows Explorer have not changed. I am not updating to Windows 8.1, so don't ask. I have not made any other changes or installed any other programs. Is this something I should worry about? Continue reading...

Dell Laptop with Windows 8.1 Problem: keyboard does not work (a..z,0..9), function keys work I have unchecked Filter Keys and Sticky Keys under Ease of Use but every time I reboot my laptop the keyboard (a..z, 0..9) is unusable until I checked these off. I can use the function keys on the keyboard. How can I permanently turn these off so my keyboard works when I turn it on? Thanks! Continue reading...

Whenever i play League of Legends, the error driver irql not less or equal appears. My HP latest com gave me a solution to download an update for my driver but my computer does not meet the minimum requirements. PLS GIVE ME ANOTHER SOLUTION THANKS ALOT Continue reading...

Hey there, i wanted to ask about this strange message that i got when i tried to install Final Fantasy XIV from the installer that i downloaded, and it prevent me from installing the game. i got this Installer from their official website and currently i am using a windows 8 on my PC Here is the message that i got: >setupnew\setup.cpp (140) PAPP: PVENDOR: PGUID: $ @windows XP service pack 3 (2600) IE version: 9.10.9200.16921 I already tried to trouble shoot it and it reccomends to use Windows XP when launching the Installer but it just won't work. fyi the installer told me to download direct X 9.0c or higher, so i downloaded the late…