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microsof help wont oen
by Guest CarolOwen_962- 0 replies
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I cant open microsoft help nr can i configure windows updates it wont updaate im very frustered Continue reading...
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Windows 7 does not shut down, only restarts
by Guest Sumit Periwal- 0 replies
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My windows 7 does not shut down but only restarts. I have tried everything from repair of windows, registy chesks and many other advide on internet. But it does not shut down. only way to shut it down is to long press the power button. Its driving me crazy. Please help Continue reading...
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1000008e after hibernation
by Guest Wayne Law- 0 replies
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My classmate’s been getting a BSOD with the error code 1000008e every time resuming from hibernation. I used WinDBG to have a look at one of the dmp files but there might be something wrong with my WinDBG that I couldn't analyze it. She finds the BSOD so annoying. So please do me a favor friends! Here is a link to the dump file I got from her: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=21786C11470EAA8E!107&authkey=!ABxdBYvlf_t2ZR4&ithint=file%2c.dmp Thanks for the help! Continue reading...
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Windows Defender will not start up in Windows 8.1. It just opens System 32 folder
by Guest TheManOnTheBus- 0 replies
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I have uninstalled Norton and McAfee (the latter came with my laptop). I am trying to switch on Defender, but it just goes to the System 32 folder. I have tried "windows feature" and trying to set it to automatic, but it just gives me error 577. This seems to be a common problem. But no-one seems to have an answer. Any ideas gratefully received. It seems a common problem. I have tried all the suggestions in this link but they don't work http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-system/error-577-when-i-attempt-to-turn-on-windows/4bf7ef42-7a50-4fe3-88ce-9f13cc2ab0f5?page=2 Thank you. Continue reading...
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windows defender repeated updates
by Guest jenniwren41- 0 replies
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I would be grateful of any advice. I am using windows 8.1, 64bit on my laptop and when I check my update history defender definitions often successfully install the same definition twice on the same day. It does not happen with every defender update but does occur every two or three days. I hope someone can supply me with an easy solution as I have very little computer knowledge myself. Thanks in anticipation for any advice. Continue reading...
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Can't uninstall or even find Websteroids on my Windows 7 laptop.
by Guest welshie2000- 0 replies
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Hello Desperate for some help. God only knows how I have managed to get it on my laptop but I have a severe case of Websteroids! It is so annoying and videos and adverts pop up all the time. I have googled some help but just can't get rid of it. I have looked in my programmes and can't find it there. I have tried going through my internet tools and can't find it there either. I just want rid of it!!! can anyone help me???? Ta Continue reading...
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windows defender
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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MS security essentials unreliable schedule running
by Guest ron_w- 0 replies
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Related to: Microsoft Security Essentials Consolidated FAQ Question: Why doesn't Microsoft fix the scheduling error in MS Security Essentials? I run Malwarebytes using the scheduler and it never fails. The problem with MS security essentials has been there for years and MS does not bother to fix it. WHY? Continue reading...
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Virus & Malware: dubious file in Startup - Windows 8
by Guest cher6666- 0 replies
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Hi! My Windows Defender identified Zbot.gen!AP but couldn't remove it. (I also tried a few other free virus removers but they also said it required manual intervention.) Windows Defender tried to send a report on this, calling up Pahah.exe. I looked in the Startup tab in Task Manager and found Pahah.exe: the Publisher field was blank, and I couldn't find the file on a full search of C drive, so I disabled it. I ran Windows Defender again and removed Zbot.gen!AP. I ran it again, and some other free malware software I downloaded, and Zbot.gen!AP stayed deleted. So . . . what is Pahah.exe on the Startup menu? Since I can't find it under that filename,…
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Help! Having trouble removing Malware.
by Guest Micro-Dog- 0 replies
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Hello, I am currently on an iPad, and I've been searching for solutions to removing Malware from my PC. It began with me, trying to install a program called WinRAR to unzip a file. After downloading I obtained malware such as Yahoo toolbar and SafeSear.ch which I tried removing manually through Control Panel. I also noticed a lock icon appeared next to Internet Explorer and that my browser settings were changed. I tried to reset my settings there, but it failed to work. The lock icon is still there. I downloaded something called AdwCleaner because a tutorial suggested I did so. It gave me more malware as the browser add on had took me to a fake link. The malware added was…
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Address via IP: Safari vs Chrome
by Guest Whitehill- 0 replies
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I have been using Safari to access my router's web page via an address something like http://1.2.3.4. When I use Chrome, it behaves like a Google search and shows me a list of possibly related external sites. Does anyone know how to make chrome stay on the local network? Continue reading...
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Need help for packaging iso
by Guest tanker89- 0 replies
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Hi,ppl. I would like to know how to make a bootable iso for running in vmware.The iso file that I have made can be used in live usb perfectly,but when it comes to the vmware it shows this:"could not find kernel image vesamenu.c32" in vmware. The iso file shows bootable in ultraiso.I tried to clear the boot information by changing the boot information to isolinux.bin,but it did work.So anyone has idea how to fix it?Thank you. Continue reading...
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ovepass-api on opensuse 13.1 - what do i need to install?
by Guest sayhello- 0 replies
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i want to install overpass.api on opensuse 13.1 what is needed to do that. are there things i have to get via YAST - or do i need to get all via Terminal!? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated greetings i want to install overpass.api on opensuse 13.1 what is needed to do that. are there things i have to get via YAST - or do i need to get all via Terminal!? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated greetings hmm - is anybody able to help here ? CF http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API/install This page tells you how to install the OSM3S server such that you can use it as a local OSM mirror. Additional functional…
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installing osmDB.pm when there allready a mySQL-db exits
by Guest sayhello- 0 replies
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i run opensuse 13.1 and i allready have installed mysql db it is up and running. i want to do some work with openstreetmap-data and perl - retrieving data ( Pois ) from a planet-file and stoging them in the database - see all my intention in an overview User:Tagtheworld - OpenStreetMap Wiki i think it is interesting to use osmDB.pm regarding the use of OsmDB.pm - what it does for me; Quote: Install mysql server change root password (maybe create user/password for osm use) create osmdb.ini in program folder and put in two lines (user=name AND password=abc) create database(s) (tables, indexes etc. will be handled by osmDB.pm) Install perl DBI module …
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Xubuntu / Win XP - Booting possability(s). machine cant't off usb
by Guest Milwaukee- 0 replies
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I have an iso (Xubuntu) burned to a usb. machine is old can't burn a cd or boot off usb. Am able to view through win explorer the files for (Xubuntu). this computer has disk 3.5. is there any way to make a boot disk off the usb? minmal files that would have to be loaded to a 3.5 disk. Name of files on the burned usb flashdrive (Xubuntu usb) .disk boot casper dists install isolinux pics pool uui preseed casper-rw readme.diskdefines md5sum bootex license uni-usb-Installer-readme uni-Usb-Installer-copying Or Since i am new to Linux/Xubuntu i could use instructions on making a bootable disk for Xubuntu using Xubuntu to make it on a notebook i have that is bootable …
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[SOLVED] How to Restore the Desktop Cube!
by Guest josiah13- 0 replies
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Hello All! I have recently figured out how to restore the desktop cube! As you KDE users may know, KWin (the default KDE window manager) is very powerful, and has the potential to allow the desktop cube to be used. What many none-KDE users may not know is that the KWin window manager can be installed on almost any desktop environment, which in turn allows the use of the 3D desktop cube. Installing it is very simple: -Open a terminal windows -type "sudo apt-get install kde-window-manager -type "kwin --replace" The desktop will flicker for a second or two, but will then return to normal using the KDE window manager. To activate the cube, press CTRL +…
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ZEN & TECH 67: How to get and stay motivated for #mobilefit
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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ZEN & TECH is Mobile Nations' lifestyle podcast where we work on centering our inner geeks and using technology to help reduce stress and live better connected lives. In today's episode, it's #mobilefit month at Mobile Nations so Georgia and Rene talk all about getting and staying motivated. Whether it's for a new exercise problem, nutrition, or anything else, we have tech and tips for getting it done! Subscribe via RSS: Audio | Video Subscribe via iTunes: Audio | Video Follow on Twitter: @ZENandTECH Download Directly: Audio | Video Hosts Georgia Dow Rene Ritchie Disclaimer While Georgia is a therapist, she's not YOUR therapist. Everything said …
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How to fix a stuck power button on an iPhone 5
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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If the power button in your iPhone 5 is no longer working or is extremely hard to push, it may be defective. Unfortunately, the iPhone 5 is only one of many iPhone models plagued with power button issues. This time around Apple even started a repair program for iPhone 5 owners due to extremely high failure rates in regards to the power button. If for some reason your iPhone 5 isn't covered by the aforementioned program, we can help you repair it yourself for far less than what a new iPhone or an out of warranty replacement could cost. Before beginning, I'll state ahead of time that this repair is somewhat unique. There are actually two issues that can cause the power…
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Modern Combat 5: Blackout teaser trailer brings the noise to Venice
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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With just a few more days until the big E3 2014 video game trade show begins, the folks at mobile publisher Gameloft have released the first teaser trailer for Modern Combat 5: Blackout, the next installment for one of their most popular franchises. The trailer itself has all of the first person modern military shooting action players of the Modern Combat series have come to expect from Gameloft. The brief teaser shows what looks like a campaign mission set in the canal-filled city of Venice, Italy. That means players can expect to shoot enemy helicopters while sitting on a speeding boat surrounded by buildings that are centuries old. There's not really anything e…
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How to downgrade from iOS 8 beta back to iOS 7
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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If you installed a beta version of iOS 8 on your iPhone or iPad and now find yourself thinking the bugs and crashes are more than you bargained for, you may want to return to iOS 7 again. Luckily, the downgrade process is fairly straight forward and simple. However, it does come with a few caveats... What you need to downgrade from iOS 8 beta to iOS 7.1.1 In order to downgrade to iOS 7.1.1 from iOS 8, you'll only need the following: A PC or Mac running the most recent version of iTunes — 11.2.2 is the current version Warning: You may lose all your data Before beginning, it's very important to understand that you will lose all your data from iOS 8. You …
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Tim Cook praises "American manufacturing expertise" in making Mac Pro
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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Apple CEO Tim Cook used his Twitter feed today to show himself touring the Mac Pro factory in Austin, Texas Thursday. The post was an effort to promote the company's decision to start bringing more electronic product manufacturing to the U.S. In his Twitter post, Cook wrote: Watching the Mac Pro come together in Austin yesterday,thanks to a team loaded with American manufacturing expertise. The image itself shows Cook looking over the shoulder of one of the people working on the Mac Pro assembly line. We are sure that guy didn't feel any pressure at all with the CEO of the company looking over his work. Cook's Twitter message comes just a few days after…
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HOW TO REACTIVATE DUAL BOOT XP AND W7 64
by Guest EdGalicki- 0 replies
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I had a dual boot system - xp on one hard disk and windows 7 64 bit on another hard drive - My xp disk failed. I rebuilt a new xp drive from an old safekeeping xp disk. Now the system will not see the W7 as a choice in the boot sequence. If I make the w7 drive first in the boot priority in the BIOS it does not boot but indicates bootmgr is missing. Is there a way to fix this so I can boot xp usually and w7 when I need it for a different contract and different software? This is difficult for me to understand. I have tried everything I can think of but do not want to do anything to corrupt either system installation. Thanks to anyone who can help and if…
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Having problem in installing window xp service pack 3 from dvd
by Guest Sada Rehman- 0 replies
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i am having problem in installing window xp service pack 3 from dvd.....first time,when i put the dvd ,so it told error in driver or dvd driver and second time,it told about having some error and setup cannot be contiuned..i want to install window but it is interrupted by that error..i want to update my computer from service pack 2 to pack 3 from dvd..but it cant..so please give me some suggestion that what to do now?? how can i install this window form dvd? waiting for your reply.. Continue reading...
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Firewall keeps turning off
by Guest JohnBlakeVO- 0 replies
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A problem recently started on my PC where the firewall turns off on shut down. I have to turn it back on each time I turn on the computer. Any ideas why? Continue reading...
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Word 2002 Clearing 'new from template' in task pane
by Guest ourmax- 0 replies
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After opening 'general template' from the task pane, the 2 most recent templates viewed appear above this in the task pane in the section labelled 'new from template'. Is there anyway to clear this list? I know how to clear the Most Recently Used from the documents list on the task pane and this does not work for the templates viewed. I am using Windows XP home edition with Word 2002. Continue reading...