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How do I get Rid of tity network ad's
by Guest Ray Nadolny- 0 replies
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How do I get rid of ads from tity network pops up in explorer Continue reading...
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homepage hiacked by trovi. com
by Guest 13jack13- 0 replies
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My computer is infected with 2 viruses..... 1) Trovi. com. It opens as my homepage. I reset my homepage, but it overrides it upon startup. 2) res://ieframe.dll/defaultbrowser.htm tells me the IE is not my browser. Continue reading...
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laptop wont let me update
by Guest michaelmcanally- 0 replies
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viruses detected but none found when scanned. will not let me update Continue reading...
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How do I remove default-search.net
by Guest AndrewNelsonUT- 0 replies
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Original Title: default-search.net How do I remove default-search.net without downloading another random program that I may or may not trust? Continue reading...
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DNS Failover when one is down (Active Directory)
by Guest Pingusman- 0 replies
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Hi, We have this architecture : - Primary Domain Controller + DNS (1.1) - Secondary Domain Controller + DNS (1.2) - Roaming Profiles on a linux server with samba (1.3) The two domain controller are master, for authentification it's working well But we have a problem with the linux server, when the primary server is down, the linux server does'nt work DNS on 1.3 : Primary 1.1 Secondary 1.2 Example of a dns entry DOMAIN.COM * A 192.168.1.1 * A 192.168.1.2 This entry return randomly the primary or the secondary ip When the primary is down : On Windows 7 : - First 2/3 min, ping domain.com return 1.1 or 1.2, so not working very well - Afte…
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How to go back to unity
by Guest maxdewaele- 0 replies
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I installed xubuntu using the Code: sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop command and I dont like it, how do I return to unity. I tried replacing the "xubuntu" part with "unity" but it returned Code: Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package unity-desktop Continue reading...
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Installing tar.gz
by Guest berserk- 0 replies
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I am using ubuntu 12.04. I am trying to install a program tar.gz. I unzipped with the right mouse button the content and there are only licence file and install.pl The install.pl file reads PERL. How am I supposed to install this file? Or maybe the zipped file tar.gz is broken and there are too few files? ? thanks PS I tried using 'make' but the console says that it can not find 'makefile'. As I say I only have 2 files 'install.pl' and info about licence. Continue reading...
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backup
by Guest ali1986ahmed- 0 replies
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I have a rhel 5 server in which I am running an oracle db. I want to take a backup of the server (not the database). What is the best way to do it? Is there any way I can take a system state backup? If not what are the important files I should copy to another location and how? Continue reading...
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two gw on one nic
by Guest SoulAssassins- 0 replies
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Hi, I wanna configure two gateway on one nic 2gwon1nic.png Code: $ ip r show 192.168.1.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 192.168.1.2 metric 1 10.1.0.0/16 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 10.1.4.12 default via 192.168.1.1 dev eth0 proto static Code: $ cat route-eth0 192.168.1.0 via 192.168.1.1 Code: in /etc/sysctl.conf net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1 Code: $ ip a show up 1: lo: <LOOPBACK,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 16436 qdisc noqueue state UNKNOWN link/loopback 00:00:00:00:00:00 brd 00:00:00:00:00:00 inet 127.0.0.1/8 scope host lo valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever 2: eth0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 …
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Watch all the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games from your iPhone and iPad
by Guest Richard Devine- 0 replies
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This morning the BBC has announced its plans for domestic coverage of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and it's good news for mobile watchers. Via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport apps for smartphones, tablets and Smart TVs as well as on the web you'll be able to watch live and on-demand coverage of every minute of action from the games. Glasgow 2014 will be BBC Sport's biggest ever digital Commonwealth Games with up to 17 live video streams available across any device - up from six streams at Delhi 2010. All the action from every event, sport and venue will be available live and on-demand across PCs, tablets, mobiles and connected TVs, with even greater choice a…
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Twitter reportedly looking to buy SoundCloud after failing with first music venture
by Guest Harish Jonnalagadda- 0 replies
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Twitter is reportedly looking to acquire SoundCloud in what could be its biggest acquisition to date. According to Re/code, which cites sources familiar with the matter, SoundCloud's 250 million consumer base is a major motivator behind the deal. Berlin-based SoundCloud received a funding of $60 million earlier this year from Institutional Venture Partners along with The Chernin Group and others, and is valued at $700 million. The latest round of funding was said to facilitate licensing deals with record labels. The deal would give Twitter a boost in the music segment after its own music discovery app, Twitter Music, failed to gain traction. The connected music se…
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How to rate or review a podcast on your iPhone or iPad
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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Just like music, movies, and TV shows, you can rate podcasts — like our very own iMore show — on iTunes and do it right from your iPhone or iPad. You do have to download and use Apple's Podcast app, but once you have it, it's easy to do! How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leav…
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The TV Show 2: Kill Your Darlings
by Guest Rene Ritchie- 0 replies
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The TV Show talks about the renaissance in storytelling and technology taking place in television today by focusing on the week of TV that was. On this episode Dave and Rene discuss the Gotham and Flash trailers, Arrow and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D finales, Big Bang Theory and Castle finales, try to remember 24 hour 3, Dick Whitman vs. Don Draper on Mad Men, and the consequences of killing characters. Subscribe and listen along! Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download Directly Follow on Twitter Shows we spoil Arrow - iTunes | Amazon | Google Play Agents of SHIELD - iTunes | Amazon | Google Play Buffy the Vampire Slayer - iTunes | Amazon 24 - iTunes | …
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Best currency conversion apps for iPhone: Amount, Banca, Rates, and more!
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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Need to convert foreign currency on your iPhone? Check out these awesome currency and rate conversion apps for iPhone! Looking for the best iPhone apps to help you convert currency in foreign countries? No matter where you're traveling, it's always important to know what you're paying for items. Luckily there are lots of currency conversion apps for iPhone available in the App Store that make understanding and using foreign currency easy. But which conversion apps are the best? Currency Currency supports over 160 countries all around the world. The interface is gesture based so once you're done entering an amount, just swipe to the right across it to clear …
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Roboform
by Guest JeffThoele- 0 replies
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Is there anything like Roboform for free? Continue reading...
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Halo Display problems
by Guest Blaydon- 0 replies
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Playing some older games at the moment In Halo Combat Evolved after first getting the warthog you go through a tunnel system and come to a bridge, as I drive down the ramp the screen turns purple with the hud overlayed and I have no control, then the game resets to a savepoint just immediately before you turn onto the ramp down to the bridge. XP SP3 32bit, Dual core E6400 3GB ram Geforce 9500gt with latest drivers and a good copy of directx 9.0c Everything before this is fine original version 1.0 patched to 1.09 manually then automatically to 1.1. Anyone heard of this problem and know a solution? Continue reading...
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Microsoft windows xp audio driver missing
by Guest JamesBilotti- 0 replies
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Three days ago I recieved a yellow shield notification that indicates a download is required and useually I click on it or them, and the process begins/then completes and all is good. However, while this was going on I noticed in the lower tool bar the one with the little icons on the lower right side next to the clock that the icon showing the speaker just up and vanished from my tool bar ! Now I have no sound and no sound system and I have been advised that I need to download the driver for that. I went to the advised information which is ; go to the manufacturer of your device which is a Dell computer/ Vostro 1520, then choose the feature to go to support and …
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Issue with installing/ running apps (facebook, skype and others) after update
by Guest Christianldahl- 0 replies
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I ran in to a major problem on my surface 2. Suddenly after an update many of my apps were uninstalled and I can't get them running Again. It is for for instance facebook and Skype. On Windows store they are posted as uninstalled - I then install them but they can't be run or found anywhere afterwards. They post as installed for a short while and the uninstalled Again. It somehow seems that Windows store has a wrong path for some apps. I tried resetting the store but no luck still the same. Do any of you have any suggestions? Continue reading...
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How to share internet connection in windows 8 to a mac book pro
by Guest sushmaarekatla- 0 replies
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Guys, Iam using a macbook pro OS X mavericks. I have an internet connection available through a dongle in windows 8 PC and in need to share this connection through wifi and be able to access it on my macbook. Please suggest if any one has any idea about this. It would be a really great help guys. Continue reading...
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i want to recover a file that i was replaced. what should i do for that.?? please help me
by Guest neethuT- 0 replies
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i want to recover a file that i was replaced. what should i do for that.?? please help me Continue reading...
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Im getting this BSOD error again and again. A search here in forum only returns for new installation of win 8. Mine is pre-installed with win 8. Here is the crash log: ================================================== Dump File : 011914-30484-01.dmp Crash Time : 19-01-2014 12:09:36 Bug Check String : IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Bug Check Code : 0x0000000a Parameter 1 : fffff801`3022a070 Parameter 2 : 00000000`00000002 Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000008 Parameter 4 : fffff801`3022a070 Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a440 File Description : NT Kernel & System Product Name : Mic…
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Missing Taskbar
by Guest OliviaBoughey- 0 replies
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After downloading a program required for a class, my taskbar disappeared. I've tried ctrl-alt-del to get to the taskbar to reset it but the only thing that pops up for me to click on his lock. Any ideas of what to do? Continue reading...
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My Microsoft Account is hacked
by Guest AhmedInam- 0 replies
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Hi, I made a new live account just to send microsoft a support ticket. It has been almost 24 hours but there is no reply yet. Please do this favour and help me get my account back. Its really important as I have all my legal info , personal etc in there. I sent the below email, "Hi, Since yesterday night, I have problem signing in through my samsung galaxy to my hotmail account which has been with me for a long time. In the morning upon signing in I saw the message that someone tried to use your account and to reset it, you have to enter last four numbers of your phone. That number was old when I used to live in United Arab Emirates. I have the sim so when I pu…
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SYSTEM RESTORE POINTS ARE GETTING DELETED AUTOMATICALLY ~ WIN 7
by Guest Rajdeep218- 0 replies
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I am running Windows 7 64 Bit Notebook PC for almost three years. Of late, I have noticed that all my System Restore Points are being deleted. When I view the Event Viewer, an Error No: 14 shows with the comment " The Shadow Copies of Volume C: were aborted because of of an IO failure on Volume C " Please note : ~This does not happen on restart ~ Earlier I had configured the maximum usage to 1 % and after this issue I have raised it to 2% [ 4.73 GB ] ~ My Volume Shadow copy services is set to Manual... as was always ~ To clear the cache I have also tried System Protection Off/Restart/System Protection On/ Restart but to no avail. ~ I hav…
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USB Flash drives and sometimes hard drive detection issues
by Guest Tekxan- 0 replies
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Platform: Windows 7 Professional (X64) fully up to date with service pack 1 and beyond The problem of flash drives that usually show up in Windows suddenly creating a problem by either not being detected properly or at all seems to be fairly well documented on the Internet but there are a plethora of so called solutions which do work for some and not for others. I have experienced this issue over the years and am still no closer to a definitive solution. Let me give you a few examples relating to both flash drives and USB connected hard drives I own. There are a few other flash drives which work perfectly and they are a mixture of new and older drives. Scenario 1 …