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Proxy Server Malware
by Guest CCFowler- 0 replies
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I have a HP Envy Laptop with Windows 8.1 which will not connect to the internet even though it states that it is connected. I believe I had multiple viruses (namely Search conduit, Search project, BrowserGuard with rocket tab, etc) which have been removed (I think). When trying to get online, I get a message that states "unable to connect to proxy server". There is no proxy server. Further, the Connections under Internet Properties/LAN Settings constantly resets when I unclick the "Use a proxy server for your LAN". I have tried to 'bypass' the proxy server; however, it resets back to the use proxy server setting. Have also tried to redirect any proxy server setting b…
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Google Chrome Hijacked
by Guest TeresaMaschger- 0 replies
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My Google Chrome has been hi-jacked by a file called Search Protect. I don't get the google search when I open Chrome, something new for the file. I can't delete or uninstall the Google Chrome or Search Protect file. Says I need Admin permission. I am the Admin. Was trying to load a live broadcast of the Indy 500 Race. Now I have spent 1/2 the race trying to clean up my mess. Continue reading...
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Win32/ActiveKeylogger
by Guest 25May14- 0 replies
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What is this and if not good how do I delete it? Continue reading...
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HOW DO YOU RESTART A COMPUTER WINDOWS VISTA
by Guest jasonpraga- 0 replies
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WELL, HELLO EVERYONE UH I SERIOUSLY NEED HELP WITH MY DELL WINDOWS VISTA BASIC INSPIRON 530 ITS A 2008 THRU 2014 OLD COMPUTER I HAVE TONS AND TONS OF FILES I HAVE THE WORST VIRUS IN THE WORLD TONS OF THINGS POP UP AND I DONT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT CAN ANYONE HELP Continue reading...
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how di I remove search.gboxapp.com
by Guest OHGOD(2)- 0 replies
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I'm getting so many pop ups despite having protection loaded. I think I must have got this when trying to x out a pop up. I now cant get onto any search engine and my computer is as slow as a snail. How can I get rid of it? Continue reading...
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How to mount old HD via USB
by Guest nemac- 0 replies
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I recently removed my old HD from my MBPro and installed a new SSD. It is all working fine except for a Mysql database which did not make the transition. I still have the original hd. Is there a way to either boot off an external USB drive (old hd) or how can I mount it in order to obtain the data inside of the database? Thanks in advance, Javier Continue reading...
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[SOLVED] KindleFire rooted -cannot stat 'stack' error
by Guest whitshade- 0 replies
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I'm trying to convert my Kindle Fire 8.9 HD into pure Android. I've rooted the device to a pc running Ubuntu 12.04. When I type this command at the shell promp ./adb-linux push stack /data/local/tmp/ This is the output I get cannot stat 'stack': No such file or directory Any help is greatly appreciated. Continue reading...
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Server crashing, possible driver issue
by Guest Murphyslaw- 0 replies
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Greetings, My server has been crashing on a nightly basis the last few nights. It doesn't come back up automatically either, my host has to manually restart it. I did an update to CentOS last week, but no new software was installed (I just did a yum update). I had no issues before I did the update. In the logs the following appears during the crash, WARNING: at net/sched/sch_generic.c:261 dev_watchdog+0x26b/0x280() (Tainted: P --------------- ) I did some Googleing and it appears to be a network driver related issue, but I had trouble finding a fix. The server is a Supermicro SuperServer 5017C-MTF Has anyone here seen anything like this? I really appreciate your hel…
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SSH -X to run Firefox on remote machine
by Guest postcd- 0 replies
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Hello, on my home computer i have Debian 6.x and i can use SSH -X to connect my remote linux server on which is CentOS (Redhat). I have fluxbox desktop interface there. I want to ask how i can run somehow Firefox on that remote server and work in that Firefox on my local home linux PC.. Do i need to install Huge X-Window system (yum groupinstall 'X Window System') on remote computer or can i use fluxbox or any other more lightweight? I want skip VNC and use ssh -X command.. When not having X-window system installed: im getting errors like: Error: no display specified # export DISPLAY=localhost:0.0 # firefox & [1] 5832 # Error: cannot open …
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vnc server connection refused and port appears closed
by Guest postcd- 0 replies
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I installed vncserver on my redhat, i installed same setup as i used on my last server where it worked. But now after start vncserver and trying to connect it says "Connection refused" I tried to check if port is open from external computer and it says its Closed. I tried service iptables stop and it still refused. Then i did iptables status and it shown some iptables things, so not sure if it was really stopped. so i added this rule to iptables: iptables -I INPUT -p tcp --dport 1 -j ACCEPT my port is 1 of vnc. but still refused. So i want to ask how to open that port? Or what to check? the log file shows this: Quote: Failed to read: session.screen0.iconb…
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Ham radio interface problems
by Guest JSladek- 0 replies
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I moved over to PCLOS-KDE-64 from Mepis-11 a couple of weeks ago. I have two Windows radio programs (MMTTY and Digipan) that worked fine on Mepis under wine. However, on PCLOS, when I key to transmit with either program (keyline via DTR on ttyS1), the program immediately shuts down - crashes). On either program, the transmitter is momentarily keyed when the program starts - that tells me that the keyline interface is good at the time the program is loaded. In both programs it appears that that the crash occurs at the same time the transmitted audio starts. I get the same effect when I run the audio test in the wine configurator. In Mepis, I was using wine v1.7.17 an…
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8GB iPhone 5c arrives in India for Rs 33,500
by Guest Joseph Keller- 0 replies
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Apple has launched the 8GB iPhone 5c in India. While the phone's Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is Rs 37,500, or around $641, Apple is currently offering a discount of Rs 4,000, bringing the price down to Rs 33,500, or around $572. Customers will also be given a case worth Rs 2,000 for a limited time with their purchase of the device. The 8GB iPhone 5c originally launched in the U.K. in March, followed by several countries throughout Europe in April. It has yet to be announced for the United States. The launch of the device in India was first reported a couple of weeks ago. India is becoming an increasingly important emerging market for all phone manufacturers, Apple …
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Best Memorial Day apps for iPhone and iPad: GrillTime, AccuWeather, HISTORY Here, and more!
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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The best iPhone and iPad apps to help you make the most of the Memorial Day weekend! Looking for the best iPhone apps or best iPad apps to help you and your family celebrate Memorial Day weekend this year? For those of us in the United States, Memorial Day is a time to remember those that lost lost their lives serving our country and to spend time with family and friends. For most of us that means cookouts and get togethers. So whether you want to brush up on some US history, plan a killer cookout, or see what you're friends are up to, we've got the App Store apps you need to make the most out of this Memorial Day weekend! AccuWeather Platinum Weather is un…
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Deal of the Day: Seidio SURFACE Case for iPhone 5/5S
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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For today only, purchase the Seidio SURFACE Case for iPhone 5/5S and get 50% off the regular price! The SURFACE Case is the ultimate low-profile iPhone 5 hard case; combining a super-slim design with a protective outer shell. The exterior of the case features a custom soft coating that provides additional grip to help prevent accidental drops. There are plenty of exciting colors to choose from, too! Continue reading...
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New and updated apps: FlightTrack 5, Gogobot, Elevate, and more!
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 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 some awesome new games, a new kind of travel guide, and lots more! New and updated iOS apps Gogobot: Gogobot is a new travel app for iPhone that can help you find all kinds of things while out and out. From restaurants to hotels and more, check out Gogobot when exploring a new city. Free - Download Now Stay In The Line: A new and addictive game that tasks you with moving a tiny ball through tough obstacle courses. Touch the sides and you lose…
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iOS 8 wants: Battery shaming
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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Battery life is one of the most important elements of a modern mobile device. That's why iMore's battery life tips are some of our most popular articles, and why our comments, social feeds, and forums are filled with battery life questions, boasts, and complaints. Apple prioritizes battery life above almost everything else, even making the iPad 3 and Retina iPad mini ever-so-slightly thicker and heavier just to maintain 10 hours of battery life. Yet some apps, especially those that use VoIP like Skype, that use GPS like Google Maps, or those that have rogue processes or other glitches can still chew through power at an alarming rate. That's where battery shaming comes in.…
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1. My visual screen has shrunk. Font is about 4. Can barely see.__2. When sending an email or...
by Guest allanemery- 0 replies
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i am using surface pro and the screen just shrank to a unusable size i have tried every thing that i can think off to fix it to no avail Allan Split from- https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-desktop/1-my-visual-screen-has-shrunk-font-is-about-4-can/a743b1e6-f14a-4fa4-8210-420cfbb02e30 Continue reading...
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XP home
by Guest DavidDixonsenior- 0 replies
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I have a xp home edition disc from one of my old defunct computers, I want to use it on my other computer which ran Vista. I am up to the stage of entering the product key but it says the key is invalid . I know it is correct because I took it off the disc myself . Any ideas Continue reading...
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Error 0x80070645 on XP Home SP3 when installing .NET Framework 3.5
by Guest Madone52- 0 replies
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Have been trying to install critical updates since before the official end of life on XP, so I can get older PC running properly. Will then transfer necessary files and retire it. Could not update/install .NET Framework 2.0 updates, so uninstalled (per support article), and ran MS Update again. Now, it wants to install 3.5, but that will not work either. I also get error msgs when trying to uninstall other programs, that Windows Installer is not working. Downloaded 4.5 ver, but no difference. Don't know if the updates will have an effect on Dell 4550 running super slow, but originally thought it was a good first step. I'd like to clean it up a bit, and …
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Windows 8 Automatic Repair - how long is too long?
by Guest Gørän- 0 replies
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The computer (an Asus laptop) couldn't boot ("Reboot and select proper boot device"), so I inserted the Windows 8 installation DVD and ran the Automatic Repair tool from the Advanced Options menu. It went through the Diagnosing phase quickly, and stayed in the Attempting Repairs phase for exactly 4 hours now. Is that even remotely normal? It never took it this long with previous versions of Windows. Should I wait for as long as it takes or can I just stop it by resetting the computer at some point, give up and attempt to perform a System Restore? I'm afraid the second option might cause additional damage to the operating system. The hard disk activity indic…
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My word service pack download is stuck trying to update a service pack for office
by Guest MichaelWargo- 0 replies
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My word service pack download is stuck trying to update a service pack for office How can I stop it I and not due the upgrade for some reason it does not work? thanks mike Continue reading...
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windows 8.1 licence
by Guest medionnewby- 0 replies
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Hi, have read posts on moving 8 to new machines, but I would like to be sure. I have old pc, it had XP, I upgraded to windows 8 pro via website, I updated to 8.1 pro, 32bit, can I install 8.1 pro on new machine which is 64bit, using existing licence, it is running windows7 pro. Thanks. Continue reading...
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Compatibility issue with Barbie Riding Club on Windows 8
by Guest RebeccaGrantxox- 0 replies
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Hi,I'm having a problem with the Barbie Riding Club Cd Rom Game.Every time I try to run it ,the sound works and it runs but the screen stay blank and nothing will happen .It worked on my old Pc [windows vista] but not on windows 8. Also have tried troubleshooter but no luck. Thanks. Continue reading...
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bookmarks wont transfer
by Guest RichardKeenoy- 0 replies
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hello my name is rick.......... i have an HP 2000 laptop windows 8.................. i have tried to export my book marks to an external "smart stick" that i plug into the side of my computer............... when i had a desk top computer i just logged into bookmark and hit "export bookmarks" and the bookmarks easily transferred to the smart stick................ not so with my HP laptop ............... when i do a similiar "export".............. many times........ my hp laptop will not send bookmarks there................. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG???............... please make your answer simple and easy to do since i am not that computer literate and hav…
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driver issues
by Guest simonmorgan_541- 0 replies
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Im having issues with driver updates on my computer. There seems to be an update which is causing the problem. I have had many failed updates. I can conect one of my hard drives no problems but when i plug others in my computer wont install them. Ive tried using mobile broadband but that wont work now. I get an error code 10 and 28. the problem appears with my blue tooth, when i try updating it just says unsucsessfull. Can anyone help please Continue reading...