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DRIVER_IRQL_LESS_OR_EQUAL
by Guest Angela Str- 0 replies
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My laptop (windows 8.1) will shut down and then restart by itself (I'm not talking about updates) and will show me a screen in the color of my theme, with the driver_irlq_less_or_equal. why does this happen? What is this thing? Continue reading...
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Windows 8.1 screen turns solid color after sometime
by Guest Debabrata09- 0 replies
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Hello, I am using your windows 7 for last 3 years with good services. But when i use windows 8/8.1 , After running sometime my screen turns solid color and unresponsive and then even shut down/restart button do not work, I have to power off the line. I have tried updating all the driver and bios,but nothing happens. Same problem in windows 8 and 8.1 also. I have searched the web and did not find any solution. So, Please give a solution, I like windows 8.1 most but can not use it :( Gigabyte H55M-S2V v1.4 Intel® Core i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07 GHz Continue reading...
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My machine doesn't recognize some USB flash drives
by Guest Aria Abbasi- 0 replies
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Hello all, My Windows 7 x64 ultimate machine recognizes some USB flash drives but not some other ones. The types of all are USB2 and also all drivers are installed (device manager). I don't know what is the problem. Is there any idea please? Continue reading...
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"you don't currently have permission to access this folder" should I continue?
by Guest PatrickPhillips-786- 0 replies
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Hi. I own an Administrator account on Windows 7 x64. I don't really have one specific example of where the following happens since I see it at various locations. So, I guess that I'm just asking for some general wisdom instead: I attempt to access a folder. A dialogue box appears: "you don't currently have permission to access this folder. Click continue to get permanent access to this folder" Continue or Cancel As an Administrator, I am ABLE to continue. I just want to know if there's any reason that I SHOULDN'T as far as.....screwing something up? Does anyone know why an administrator account wouldn't be given full access to these kinds of folders …
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Windows Defender not on Windows 8
by Guest arlj11- 0 replies
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OS: Win8.1 (64-bit) I have a message in my Action Center that says Windows Defender is turned off. When I click "Turn on now", the System32 folder opens up. What is happening here and can I fix it so I can turn Defender on? <Moved from windows 8 security and privacy> Continue reading...
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Need to know whether this should be removed or not
by Guest Windebrook- 0 replies
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I just downloaded and scanned with malwarebytes and got following detection: users\name\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\startmenu\spywareprotection.ink It looks normal to me - Is it safe? Thank you. Continue reading...
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V9 Portal Site keeps opening in IE 11?
by Guest SuperProdigy360- 0 replies
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Hello, the website v9.com keeps opening as if it was my default home page in Internet Explorer (it's not). My home page will open with the home icon fine, but when I start IE the V9 Portal Site always opens up. I have removed all of the programs linked to it and reset IE settings completely, but nothing is working so far. Also, strangely it only happens when I open IE with the Taskbar icon. If I use a shortcut in the desktop it works normally (I edited the shortcut's properties and removed the target link of v9.com). Can anyone help please? Continue reading...
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I have two csrss.exe, and csrss.exe.mui
by Guest CarterMcCarthy- 0 replies
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I have searched this, is one a virus?? Plus, is there any programs that remove keyloggers and virus and anything that actually works? Continue reading...
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Antivirus Installation
by Guest Anonymus_841- 0 replies
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Hi when i try to install eset smart security 7 that i have bought it gives me an error that says Cannot create directory... Please help i dont have any antivirus protection Continue reading...
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Malware Detected
by Guest Scott Xe- 0 replies
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After I updated my Windows 8.1 to 8.1 update, I notice that every time I boot up the Windows, an alert appears on top left corner showing Windows Defender is taking action to clean detected malware. At the beginning, I believe the Windows Defender is working very well. However, I did not see this alert before and now it appears every time I boot up the Windows. Can some advise if this is a misleading alert or I need to do something on it. Thanks! Continue reading...
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Strange Laptop Behavior with Networking / Battery
by Guest WhitePhoenix- 0 replies
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This may not be related to Linux, but since it only started happening after switching from Windows 7 to Linux I decided to post in these forums. Since the same problem happens with two (that I know of) different parts, I decided to make just one post in this chamber. It doesn�t make sense, but it does happen. At work I have no Internet connection that I have access to. Sometimes I will have only a short time to use it, so I won�t plug it in. I have the original backup battery pack that came with the laptop. The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite L655d-S5151 (Intel dual processor, 64bit, 4G RAM). At work the laptop works just fine, even when not plugged in. No problems a…
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How do I restore the 3D cube in Xubuntu 14.04?
by Guest josiah13- 0 replies
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Hey Everyone, I am trying to add the 3D desktop cube back to Xubuntu 14.04. Does anyone have any idea how to do this? :cool: Continue reading...
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Fix Not Complete - Window Wrappers
by Guest OldManRiver- 0 replies
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All, I closed the thread I started at: Code: linuxforums.org/forum/ubuntu-linux/201501-windows-wrappers-gone.html Thinking all was well, but Dolphin and Konsole are still missing their wrappers, though all else seems fine. All help appreciated! Cheers! OMR Continue reading...
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TCP/IP stack data structure in the Linux kernel space
by Guest ha-as- 0 replies
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I am trying to understand the implementation of TCP/IP stack in the linux kernel space. And I came across multiple-thing which I am not sure about. 1. What is meaning of non-linear sk_buff, and how does it differ from linear sk_buff? 2. If I want to get the timestamp option in the TCP header to obtain Timestamp value and timestamp reply, how can I extract it from sk_buff using tcphdr structure? 3. Changing the value of the timestamp requires, recalculating the TCP checksum ,right? So how can I do that in terms of functions required in the coding? Continue reading...
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Zorin 8.0 x64 issues
by Guest Zakarro- 0 replies
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Hi everyone, Im not to advanced with Linux knowledge and am running this distro which I like better then Mint for example cause its very simple to use but heres a few issues Im having. I posted at zorin forums about it but still haven't got a response. I will copy and paste both posts for you, hopefully someone can help me out, this is a debian/Ubuntu based distro. So anyone from that community may be able to help me as well. Post 1 DRIVE PERMISSIONS: Im running a 120GB SSD for both windows and zorin, I have it partitioned 80gb for windows and 40 gb for Zorin. Now inside Zorin Im trying to adjust through properties the access permission to the windows partition dive …
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ZEN & TECH 66: Tech for living Zen
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, Georgia and Rene talk about all the gear and gadgets they use to make their lives easier and happier, including phone holders, coffee makers, kitchen cutters, connected lights, phone and tablet chargers, and more! Support ZEN & TECH: Go to squarespace.com/zen and use offer code ZEN to save 10% on your new website! Subscribe via RSS: Audio | Video Subscribe via iTunes: Audio | Video Follow on Twitter: @ZENandTECH Download Directly: Audio | Video Show notes Heated t…
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Vodafone's latest price hike could see UK bills increased by 10 percent
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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Vodafone as announced price rises for the UK market, which could see monthly bills go up by as much as 10 percent. While contracts themselves will not be altered, the mobile operator will be increasing the amount charged on use above customer allowances. The company will calculate how much bills will be increased using a three month profile of each customer's bill. Should consumers be disappointed with the increase, they can leave the operator without charge. Should Vodafone detect that a bill will rise beyond 10 percent, the operator will provide that customer with the right to cancel his (or her) contract without any fees. It's noted that should subscribers wish to…
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Apple offering free shipping on all online purchases through May 29
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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Apple is running a Father's Day promotion on its online store through which it is offering free shipping on all purchases starting today through Thursday, May 29. Although all orders over $50 are provided with free shipping normally, the deal allows you to grab accessories like cases and covers that may not usually reach the $50 price point. Traditionally, Apple has relied on retail storefronts for a bulk of its sales, but the manufacturer is turning its attention to e-commerce offerings. Apple recently overtook Walmart to become the second largest online retailer after Amazon, and more changes are underway as Angela Ahrendts settles into her role as the Senior V…
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Design your own unique t-shirt with this new app from Uniqlo
by Guest Chuong H Nguyen- 0 replies
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Clothing retailer Uniqlo is now offering customers the opportunity to customize their T-shirts. Similar to what a custom screen-printed shirt would be, Uniqlo's rather unique UTme! app, available for Android and iOS, will allow users to custom print a shoot with their own designs or photographs. There is also a community gallery where you can see designs that your peers have created and also vote on them; it's like an Instagram for tees. Additionally, shaking your phone will apply random effects to your design to spruce it up if you need help with some creativity to make your designs stand out. Tees will sell for about $20 for the finished product. Uniqlo's site s…
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Apple's Beats acquisition nearing completion as more details behind the deal emerge
by Guest Andrew Martonik- 0 replies
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Apple's rumored $3.2 billion tie-up with Beats Electronics may not have happened as quickly as first reported, but the deal is still happening. As we all continue to scratch our heads as to why exactly Apple would acquire beats, the latest reports circle back to talent — they want Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. According to TechCrunch: "They want Jimmy and they want Dre," said the source. "He's got fashion and culture completely locked up." Sure the successful line of headphones and the streaming music service are an added bonus to the potential deal, but adding Iovine and Dre to the Apple team could unlock new potential in the media industry as a whole. Even before…
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Why do I get Windows Product Activation dialog box prompt?
by Guest charlieyoung- 0 replies
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Five minutes after logging off and shutdown of my PC I T turned on the PC again and tried to log on again. The logon was taking an unusually long to complete. Suddenly two dialog boxes openned. One had a timer ticking down to shutdown. The other was a Windows Product Activation dialog box saying "This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do You want to activate Windows now? The timer expired and the PC shut down and restarted. I tried to log on again and the Windows Product Activation dialog box popped up. This has never happened before! What could have changed that caused this? csf. Continue reading...
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How can I find out about a bug: #CD-20288.
by Guest Gaffers50- 0 replies
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Is there anywhere that lists various computer bugs? Want to know what Bug#CD-20288 is and it's effect on my computer and how to eridicate it? Continue reading...
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when i insert any pendrive the pendrive is detected but when i open it i get an error saying
by Guest SkRafi- 0 replies
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when i insert any pendrive the pendrive is detected but when i open it i get an error saying "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator" could you please help me. Continue reading...
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"A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your...
by Guest SyberiaWinx- 0 replies
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This is freaking me out. Prior to today, I've never experienced this problem before. Now it has happened twice. I haven't done anything special, and I don't know how to fix it. It says that the problem is with win32k.sys and something about page fault in non paged area. Also it started doing something called a physical dump. What is that? Should I let it happen? I don't want to lose my data. This also appears: stop 0x00000050 (0xe2c0b000, 0x00000001, 0xbf97c771, 0x00000001) Continue reading...
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My compaq laptop 2100 won't boot
by Guest dangilorma- 0 replies
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This Compaq 2100us was running xp sp3 w/Net and lubuntu 14.04 in a dual boot config deleted lubuntu, reinstalled win sp1 and updated to sp3 from a self -extracting upgrade on a usb. (From ms downloads) Installed IE8 and all was running fine. When I power up I get the Compaq screen with the [esc - f2 - f12 options] pressing f2 displays "entering setup" and does nothing after powerup agian pressing f-12 displays "booting from LAN" and does nothing after powerup again pressing Esc. displays the following: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Copyright 1985-2001 Pheonix Technologies Ltd. All Ri…