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Hi
by Guest Stearman- 0 replies
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I am new here and the linux too. I want to learn from you all. Continue reading...
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parse ::Cpan :: Authors intstall fails permanently
by Guest sayhello- 0 replies
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hello and good day i have tried to install a perl module - but without success. well - it is - Parse::CPAN::Authors and i think that i have some issues with the prerequisites of / for perl see the installation - hmmm guess that there went something wrong see the usage - i tried to use the module but without success Code: martin@linux-70ce:~> perl -MCPAN -e shell Sorry, we have to rerun the configuration dialog for CPAN.pm due to some missing parameters. Configuration will be written to <</home/martin/.cpan/CPAN/MyConfig.pm>> CPAN.pm requires configuration, but most of it can be done automatically. If you answer 'no' below, you…
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Sky Go adds ITV support just in time for the World Cup
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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Sky TV's popular mobile service, Sky Go, just got more useful for football fans on the go by adding ITV to its list of supported channels just in time for the Fifa World Cup. Or, if you're just into regular TV, you'll be well taken care of by the other channels since it includes ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV. In addition, the Sky exclusive ITV Encore channel will also be available when it launches, and customers also get access to a ton of ITV box-sets and on-demand content. The channels should be added to the service today, so go ahead and fire up Sky Go on your phone or tablet and take a look. Source: Sky Continue reading...
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Intel and Samsung teaming up for lower-cost 4K monitors
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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4K monitors could be about to get a whole lot less expensive as Intel has announced a partnership with Samsung to produce units retailing this year for $399. Currently pairing up your Mac with a 4K monitor can be an expensive business with prices stretching into the thousands. But at Computex, in Taiwan, the collaboration with Samsung was announced to bring the cost of panels down by half. Over time Intel also plans to work alongside TDP and Viewsonic to achieve the same goal of moving the 4K monitor prices down to $399. They're also promising that these displays won't be some cheap and nasty products either, with 60Hz refresh and 100% sRGB color gamut promised. Sure…
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WWDC 2014 keynote now available through iTunes and YouTube
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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Apple already made the WWDC 2014 keynote available online through its events site, but now we've got a couple more ways to watch it back at our leisure. If you prefer to use iTunes or YouTube, you're in luck, it's available on both. The YouTube embed is posted up top but if you want to download through iTunes on your Mac, iPhone or iPad then hit the link below. WWDC 2014 Keynote - Apple Keynotes Continue reading...
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Swift: Apple's next-generation programming language 4 years in the making
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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Swift, Apple's new programming language billed as taking the C out of Objective-C, was one of the biggest surprises at WWDC 2014. The Swift project started at Apple roughly 4 years ago as one of several explorations into what would replace the NeXT-era Object-C language. It was spearheaded by Chris Lattner, head of Apple's developer tools department, who also spearheaded LLVM (lower level virtual machine) and Clang, Apple's compiler technologies. Lattner shared some insight into Swift on his site, nondot: I started work on the Swift Programming Language (wikipedia) in July of 2010. I implemented much of the basic language structure, with only a few people knowing of…
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What are you most excited about in iOS 8?
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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What are you most excited about in iOS 8? We're now a full day removed from the torrent of information Apple threw at us at WWDC 2014 concerning iOS 8, and hopefully by now most folks will have had chance for most of it to sink in a little. There are so many different features to get excited about that it's probably hard to pick a favorite. But we're going to ask anyway. What are you most excited about in iOS 8? Does iCloud Drive give you the cloud storage solution you've been hankering for? How about the impressive new Messages features? Perhaps you're most keen on Continuity, the enhanced synchronicity between your iPhone, iPad and and Mac? Something else? We're…
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An Overview of KB2871997 Microsoft recently released KB2871997 for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008R2, and Windows Server 2012. This blog will give an overview of the feature changes, their impact, and some important configuration changes that can be made in conjunction with the update to further improve system security.
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Today we provide advance notification for the release of seven Bulletins, two rated Critical and five rated Important in severity. These Updates are for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. The Update for Internet Explorer addresses CVE-2014-1770, which we have not seen used in any active attacks. Also, in case you missed it, last month we released Security Advisory 2871997 to further enhance credentials management and protections on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012.
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Can't delete NUL file. (solved)
by Guest JoeZmarly- 0 replies
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Still running Windows XP Pro SP3 (because my old CAD software doesn't want to play nice with Win7 or Win8.1). Cannot delete a file named "NUL" (without the quotes). It is in a subdirectory which I was able to rename and move to the root of the drive, but the file in that subdirectory simply can't be deleted. I tried encrypting the file and get "Error Applying Attributes" E:\junk\NUL The parameter is incorrect. Doing "dir /x" simply lists the file as NUL (so no hidden characters). Can't rename the file, "ren NUL something" returns "Parameter is incorrect". Can't do anything from Windows Explorer, just error messages whenever I try to delete the file or the directory. From…
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I am confused..(dont take much)- i have IE 8 - i search for updates there r none- but my...
by Guest 4paladin- 0 replies
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the detaills r in the title- i dont want to repeat myself :-) NOTE This is the better half's computer and it is -it would appear to be running -still win xp . i guess i am repeating myself but when i goto updates why does it not tell me if and what i need to update to ? i guess that is part of my main que and how ie 8 connects to the whole situation- i know ie 8 is not the OS - it is exactly what its title suggests-an I E - iguess i am just looking for some direction from you - you all have been so helpfull in the past . Thankyou in advance for any help you can send my way!!! Continue reading...
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Several questions on Publisher 97 but no answers to "The file is being used by another...
by Guest Gtekser- 0 replies
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I have had Publisher 97 for a number of years and have learnt to live with it. Actually I love it! I got Window 7 recently and put this on it and it works ok but on my XP machine it has a problem that relates to publisher not closing properly. When a .pub file is re-opened I get the "The file is being used by another running instance of Publisher. Try closing other instance or saving your work in those instances; then try again." . I have seen other with the same problem. For a long time I had no solution to getting out of this problem. Then one day I used the Ctrl + Alt and Delete to get Task Manager running, I looked down the list of programs and found s…
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Unable to download or install Windows Updates
by Guest MUHAMMADUSMANY- 0 replies
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MY PC CANT DOWNLOAD ANY FILE OR UPDATE WINDOWS <Split from: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_update/can-not-install-malicious-software-removal-tool/47db909c-1573-4b75-8977-b32dcfe1ee8a > Continue reading...
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iTunes problem !!!
by Guest IanCockayne- 0 replies
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I downloaded the latest version of iTunes (11.2.2.) it opens but does not play my music, doesn't download or Burn CDs nor allow access to the iTunes Store because Windows 'encounters a problem' and asks for a report to be sent, and then closes. I'm using WindowsXP Home Edition so obviously the report is now ignored by Windows as they are no longer concerned with XP. Is this a Windows' problem or is it an iTunes problem ....has anyone got a solution? Continue reading...
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Problems while updating to Windows 8.1.
by Guest VinayMhatre- 0 replies
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It is been five or more than that days when started to download the update of Windows 8.1 from store. It was restarted three times & today it is just been 11%. What should I do? Continue reading...
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Bluetooth device seems to have no problem but my computer cannot detect any bluetooth device
by Guest Parinceo- 0 replies
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I've got a bluetooth speaker and it works fine with my iphone. I've tried to connect it to my laptop but it seems like it doesn't find any bluetooth devices. I also tried to find a solution on the internet, updated my driver. select starting bluetooth support service automatically. Then I came across one solution which is about changing the service logon settings. Now, I suppose to choose 'This account' and type LOGON SERVICE. Then, there is a string of password appears. The other solution said to delete the password completely and then apply the setting. Here's the problem. I've deleted the password and also delete the one in confirm password field …
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I can't update my PC from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1
by Guest VinayMhatre- 0 replies
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I installed all necessary updates. I too started downloading Widows 8.1 from store. But the downloading was 1% per hour. Sometimes it restarts without asking my permission. And now it is stucked, what should I do now? Continue reading...
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Is it possible to restore the computer using OneKey backup from a pendrive?
by Guest JITENDRAKADAM_708- 0 replies
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* Original Title: restore backup from a pendrive i am using lenovo z580 laptop with pre install windows 8. presently my system working fine,but i want to reset it. my system recovery is not working, i almost tried each and every way suggested by lenovo support and Microsoft support. i have system backup in pendrive which is of almost 15GB which is taken through one key backup application. Is it possible to restore it by any how... Please Help...!! Continue reading...
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Windows Update KB2920189 wll not install.
by Guest ChasStevenson- 0 replies
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Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, 64-bit. When I click on get help, I am told: Search results for "WindowsUpdate_80246013 OR WindowsUpdate_dt000"( ) Online, via the suggested links likewise unfruitful. Since 19 Apr 2014 it seems more updates fail than succeeed. Most eventually succeed. Last week I did one at a time, rebooting in between, in the same order that were successfully applied on another system with the same OS. But KB2920189 keeps failing. On Apr 9, 2014, the last set of updates that were perfectly normal before these failures started were: KB: 2932677, 2919442, 2928680, 2930275, 2925418, 2913760, 890830, 2922229, 2939087, 890830 (listed …
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Windows 7 Problems
by Guest accipitrade- 0 replies
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I recently had a hard drive issue in my Dell Inspiron N7010, and I needed to replace the entire hard drive. After doing so, I redeemed windows 7 using the disk I had, and Windows 7 (pro) installed fine. However, several things had happened. For some reason, my monitor won't go over a resolution of 1152x864 on my 17" monitor! It used to, however now it won't. Windows 7 also won't let me activate aero, because it says that my Graphics card doesn't support it! (I know for a fact it did, considering I haven't changed it since I replaced my hard drive, and aero worked fine then) If there are any fixes to those issues, I would gladly appreciate it. Thanks! Continue re…
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Windows Media Player encountered a problem while burning the file to the disc. For additional...
by Guest Irisine- 0 replies
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Hello there. :) I am a ghost hunter and I have been having trouble burning my evp's onto disk. It is so weird. I click and drag the files I want to burn to the burn list and then I click burn. But then I get an error message that says that, "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while burning the file to the disc. For additional assistance, click Web Help." Web help does not provide an answer at all. It just says there isn't any information concerning the problem. That isn't very helpful. Anywho, here is the scoop on what has happened so far concerning me trying to fix this and all. I transfered these evp's onto the computer directly from a cassette recorder. I did t…
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Im so confused, Require urgent help!
by Guest Danny Webber- 0 replies
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Hey, i have a huge problem last night I installed bitdefender 2014 onto my toshiba laptop and it was working fine. Today i turned on my laptop and none of my browers are working (chrome, ie, firefox) chrome gave a "dns_probe_no_internet" and firefox just says webpage unavailable.. Ive searched online everywhere for soutions such as commands in cmd, changing the TCP ip settings, disabling my windows firewall, allowing the programs through it but nothing seems to work, my internet is working fine with my desktop pc, so im sure its some settings on my laptop. someone please help me? Continue reading...
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BSOD DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL referencing Wdf01000.sys
by Guest Slater35- 0 replies
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I build and maintain a Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit image for my company. Whenever we receive a new series of laptop I have to make sure the drivers are up to date. Recently we received the new Lenovo T440 and X240 series of laptops. During my first attempts to update the images drivers to support the new laptops I began receiving random BSOD's which seemed to blame Wdf01000.sys. This has never happened before. After much struggling I decided that there must be other drivers conflicting. I then undertook the project of building a new image from scratch and devised some VB scripts that would detect the model laptop and install the drivers for that laptop at the first logon. …
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troubleshoot another phone service equivalent to skype
by Guest abdellahhassen- 0 replies
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Dear Sir, there seems to be some problem downloading "Skype", so is there another phone service equivalent to Skype. Thanks Continue reading...
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virus etc
by Guest trinitymcbob- 0 replies
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I have been advised to use the Sophos virus removal tool following the recent international virus alert. Is there any advantage - I have Microsoft Security Essentials scheduled to run each day. Continue reading...