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I have a K43SJ Asus Laptop and orginally, it has a Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed in it. I installed Windows 8 (Genuine)some time last year. My motherboard broke down three months ago and it had to be replaced by a legit ASUS repair center. Now, I have decided to go back to the original OS because I do not want Windows 8.1 anymore. So I reformat it with the OS inside the hidden partition of my laptop. Then after installation, it says that my OS is not genuine. How can I fix this? I'm pretty sure this is genuine. BTW, here's a copy of the MGAdiag.exe report Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data--> …

Before three weeks ago, I connected my two laptops via network sharing (but it didn't work) . After that my laptop (ASUS X52J with nVidia GeForce 310M) did not respond, it restarted. But with some errors. After that my laptop didn't detect nVidia card (detected only Intel graphic card). I uninstalled my drivers and tried to installed. But it occurred error.. "This graphic driver could not find compatible graphic hardware" And Device manager also didn't detect the nVidia adapter..what should i do now..Please Help . Continue reading...

All of a sudden my bluetooth seems to have disappeared!! After 2 days trawling google for solutions and trying everything I am at a complete loss!! I have a Samsung NP300E5A-S01UK Notebook It definitely has built in bluetooth because I've been using it for ages! It has an Intel Centrino Wireless-N 130 network adapter, I've checked the physical connection on the bluetooth, everything seems fine. I've also downloaded and installed the latest driver direct from the Intel website. If I go to device manager and check the network adapter it says it is working correctly, also if I go to services there are 4 items related to bluetooth, they are all showing as start…

Good morning! I recently got a new Toshiba touch screen laptop with windows 8.1 installed. It came with Norton's Internet Security version 21.2.0.38 It was only good for 30 days. I do not have the money to renew. So now my laptop is unprotected,I i can't get windows defender to turn on no matter what I do. Do I need to uninstall all of the Norton programs for defender to work? What kind of security anti virus, male-ware can I can for free so I have some thing. I thought by purchasing a brand new laptop , you think Toshiba & Windows would offer protection of some sort. please help. I'm afraid to download or even check email without anything protecting me . thank …

Is there a way to query the system for the total number of resources scanned on a previous run of Defender (mpcmdrun.exe)? Per "GreginMich" back on 20130405, he didn't think that "the number of items scanned is retained anywhere." Is that true? I see some hex values in ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Support\MPRegistry.txt, but they don't appear to translate to the decimal "resources scanned" value I see upon completion of a GUI Defender execution. Thank you in advance. Continue reading...

I am getting a red warning box, listing several potential threats with a button that says "clean computer". If I select that, my PC asks if I want to run or save the vbs file. hgds29hi.rv3windefender-2014.in How can I be sure this is legitimate and not a virus or other malware? Continue reading...

I've repeatedly tried to complete the various forms of scans available on MSE on my computer both in normal mode and safe mode but it continues to freeze at this file: C:\Windows\system32\NlsLexicon0027.dll Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Continue reading...

I am the administrator for my pc. Windows Firewall will not allow me to change settings so that I can allow a programme through the firewall. I have been searching for hours online but cannot find a single user who has had the same problem. reason I need to make changes is to allow ITunes through firewall so I can make airplay work again. Any suggestions? Continue reading...

Nagging RunDLL Plattopus popup. Can anyone help me get rid of it permanently? Continue reading...

Hi, Can Microsoft Rundle be a Malware Virus ? This has hijacked the screen on my laptop , freezing it unless I click "Yes" to install which I am reluctant to do under the circumstances. Clicking " No" does nothing. Surely Microsoft do not operate in this way. I read that Windows 7 does not run Rundle, but not sure. My AVG Anti Virus did not detect this. What can I do ? my laptop is now out of use. Bryan. Continue reading...

Hello, i want to deny an IP 2.2.2.2 using iptables for 15 minutes. This must be one line command, because i want to use it in mod_deflate in this variable: Code: DOSSystemCommand “.....” Someone used: Code: DOSSystemCommand “sudo /sbin/iptables -A INPUT -s %s -j DROP” but i assume this is permanent ban untill server reboot which is too longterm ban i think, i need 15 minute ban in one command? Continue reading...

Hello there, I would like to know if there is a way to ask confirmations for any recursive commands on main folders such as /, /etc, /var etc... I was thinking of a script, that would be triggered each times when you execute a such command, but no idea how to do that. I also checked mans of these commands and found few things, but it require to add a long thing each time as argument wich would be pretty annying. Is there a way to do that ? It's because I am using root and I don't want to fail with folders since on the keyboard the ' . ' is nearby the ' / '. Thanks for your help. Continue reading...

how can i check if a lampp runs on opensuse can i check this with the terminal? are there any commands!? Continue reading...

I've spent some time looking for a solution to this issue but can't find anyone who's had the same problem. When trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 on my refurbished 64-bit Asus X401A I got all the way to the very end of the installation process and it failed saying there was some problem with the grub (sorry for not being more specific). I was booting off a USB stick using unetbootin in UEFI mode (I did this when I was trying out Mint 16 a few months ago on this same laptop and I had no issues whatsoever). The ISO file I'm trying to use is the same one I'm using to run Ubuntu on my Mac's virutalbox. It works there without issue so I don't think it's a corrupt file. Af…

1) I am using a script to access a website that used an SSL cert to secure communication. 2) The site changed its certificate. 3) Now my script is receiving an error around the SSL certificate 4) i would like to continue accessing the site via script, and are looking for what can be modified at my end to continue doing this. The error I am getting is Javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException:sun.security.v alidator.validatorException:PKIX path building failed: sun.security.provider.certpath.SunCertpath.suncert pathBuilderException:unable to find valid certification path to requested target At com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.Alerts.getSSLExceptio n Continue reading...

For today only, purchase the Amzer Hard Shell Case for iPhone 5/5S and save 65% off the list price! This lightweight hard shell case features impact resistance in an extremely slim profile design, showcasing your iPhone's form and style. There's cutouts for all ports and controls for instant access, and the cutout around your camera lens is raised and reinforced to prevent scratching when placed flat on a tabletop. Continue reading...

Following the publication of Apple's absolutely stellar iOS Security white paper in February, Steve Gibson of the TWiT network's Security Now! show spent three episodes going through it, providing extra explanation and context. Gibson was incredibly impressed by the iOS Security white paper, and by Apple's security implementation in general, calling it "amazing" many times over, especially the Apple A7 and its secure enclave. he also widely praised Apple's choices for the crypto they implemented, and especially how user- and privacy-focused their choices were. Gibson did point out the iCloud Keychain cryptography wasn't as good as the rest of the system, and that thing…

Game of Phones is a great-looking card game in the home stretch of its Kickstarter campaign. It resembles Cards Against Humanity or Apples to Apples in that a judge plays a single challenge card, and decides which response from the other players he or she likes best. The difference here is that instead of playing cards as a response, players meet challenges with their phones. This means doing stuff like showing the last picture they took, the most yuppie app they have installed, or be the first to get a Like on an Instagram picture. The winner gets the card, and the first to gather ten cards wins. I really like this idea because it highlights phones as the fun, conne…

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Beats Music has announced integration with the Apple digital Store, offering consumers a more convenient way to purchase a premium subscription, which was only possible outside of the app. This is a strong move for the company as Apple takes a cut for all the purchases made through the store, including new subscriptions to the Beats Music service within the iOS app. Continue reading...

My friend Lauren has a NEXTBOOK 8 with the Google OS. Both Windows XP SP3 and Windows 7 SP1 will not recognize the NEXTBOOK. Can I expect to be able to connect it via USB to my laptop to transfer files? Is it not compatible because of the Google OS? Let me know either way. Thanks! Continue reading...

i have problem with pendrive which is showing problem of please insert a disk in the drive , when it was opened in disk management it shows " no media" I need it to be formatted . please replay me with solution . Continue reading...

After Microsoft discontinued XP I am starting to wonder what about the people who have Windows 7 with XP Mode? If Microsoft was going to discontinue XP in 2014 they should have known better to not release an XP Mode for Windows 7. They should have planned ahead if they were going to discontinue five years later as the OS is Windows XP Professional SP 3 (Which business editions are supposed to last for 10 years) and even though the original XP Pro got it's length of time it is unfair to the people for Windows XP Mode on Windows 7. If Microsoft Wants to be like WIndows NT 4.0 (Which only got 6 years of support) it scares me what they are going to do to the next Windows when…

I have a Lenovo Laptop on which i had installed Windows XP for official purposes... Now i want to install Windows 7 Ultimate on the same machine... The laptop has stickers of Windows Vista Basic and Widows 7... It also has a certificate of authenticity at the below.... The key is visible, but for which version that has run-off due to its rough use... Will i be able to Install genuine Windows 7 Ultimate on it using the present key or i'll have to follow some different procedure ?? Please help me !! -Regards Aditya Lunkar *** Email address is removed for privacy *** Continue reading...

the following error occurred while attemting to save properties for user administrator acces is denied Continue reading...