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im the admin on my windows 8 laptop. i cant remove uninstall or do anything cause it promts that user account settings are set to notify when changes on this device. i cant restore reset or recover anything . Any help to get my pc back to normal will be helpful Continue reading...

I would like to be able to track my own usage of my computer including the programs I use and the files I open. I am a CPA and I often have to look at files for multiple companies and individuals and I just don't have the time to write down every thing I do. I used to use Track4Win. It worked well but seemed unnecessarily complex. I am monitoring myself so the software doesn't have to be hidden. Internet usage is not my primary concern. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks, Ed Continue reading...

I ran the System File Checker and found 3 corrupted files, namely:- AuxiliaryDisplayApi.dll System.Data.Entity.Design.dll accessibilitycpl.dll.mui I managed to take ownership of the 1st corrupted file, but could not take ownership of nos. 2 & 3, getting the following error message:- Command:- C:\Windows\system32>takeown /f C:\Windows\system32\System.Data.Entity.Design.dll ERROR The system cannot find the file specified Can anyone advise why this command doesn't work for file nos. 2 & 3? Also, can I download replacements for the 3 corrupted files? and where from? Continue reading...

I have Microsoft Publisher 97 on my Windows 7 and until March 4, 2014 it worked fine. Now every time I try to save a file I get a message that reads : "Due to low memory or use of a floppy (I don't use a floppy) other than the one you started with Publisher has had to rename your publication." My files now go into Pictures instead of Program Files like they used to. I don't know what happened. Can anybody help with this? Also, I downloaded MS Pub with a CD and now I can't get that to work either. Thank you for your help. Rich Continue reading...

I have installed windows 8.1 and am unable to find or re-install my sage instant accounts program which worked ok with windows 7, I have tried running a compatibility test, and even went to the windows upgrade assistant prior to installation and everything checked out ok. Any suggestions? Continue reading...

Hello, I have tons of documents uploaded to my OneDrive. I use it as my primary storage folder for essentially all my documents. But the problem is that I don't always have access to the internet. I want to pick and choose some important files for offline use as well. I don't want to create a new folder outside of OneDrive because I'd have problems with syncing and it gets confusing if you edit them from separate devices. How do I go about it ? Really troubling me. Thanks. Continue reading...

I downloaded eminent by mistake. I uninstalled it & reset Firefox. Every Monday it pops up on my desk top and hijacks my browser again. How do I permanently stop this. Continue reading...

Hi all, My question is why does MSE take 7 to 8 hours to scan 176 gb used out of 451 gb, windows 7 dual core pros. Dell at night no one using computer. Continue reading...

Recently i uninstalled spyhunter 4 thinking it was a way of getting rid of some un-wanted programs. after i did a scan it wanted me to pay 30$ to get rid of the so called scams so i looked up on the internet to see wether its safe to buy but i then found out it was malware so i also searched how to get rid of it but all the answers were for windows xp,vista and seven does anyone know how to uninstall it on windows 8.1 Continue reading...

Whenever I download a file, whether it be a ZIP, EXE, RAR, or any other type of file you could imagine, it appears to be corrupt. Upon trying to launch the file, it will give me an error stating that it is corrupt. If it is a zip file, it will tell me there is an unexpected end of archive. I have tried updating the firmware on my router, which did not work. I have tried using different browsers, but they do not work either. I have tried running a virus scan, but it comes up clean. The only solution I've found which I have been unable to try is to do a re-installation of windows 7, which at the moment is currently impossible for me. I am unable to update m…

This annoying malware/virus keeps reinstalling. I remove it from my EXTENSIONS, folder from C-DRIVE and PROGRAMS but it keeps coming back and reinstalling when I turn my computer on. Can you help please. Using CCleaner, Spybot 2 and Windows Defender. Thanks. Any help appreciated. Jeff[/size] Continue reading...

I've been using my Macbook pro as an "admin" account since 2009. Though I have set it up to sign in after sleep, and to sign in to admin any changes in apps, uploads, etc., I have been hearing a lot about having an admin account as a stand alone and actually using the computer in standard. I've read that you create a new admin, sign out of the other admin, sign into the new one, then change the old admin to "standard" in order to keep all your settings like the dock, apps, etc. My concern is, before I do this, is that correct? Will I sign into the old "admin" that is now "standard" and see everything exactly as it is now ie dock, desktop and most importantly all t…

Hello all, Hopefully this is the right spot. Pretty new to Linux and trying to figure out how to set up a Centos 6.5 DNS Server on a Windows Active Directory environment. The Windows server is a Server 2008 32 bit OS and also acts as the primary dns. The Centos DNS server is on the network and can ping outside locations (like google) by domain or IP address. If I try to set up a client machine to use the Centos DNS it can ping the IP, but not the domain name. I'm not 100% sure what information would be needed to help troubleshoot the problem so please let me know. I'm thinking I need to get the forward and reverse records from the Windows Server to the Centos…

I've set up my fstrim to trim daily(at least I hope it doing it) but I also do a sudo fstrim -v / and /home before I shut down my computer for the day. So, will this cause any problems or is it ok to trim more often with an SSD? :confused: Continue reading...

It appears i cant connect linux VPS server via SSH or i cant SCP any file to it and i cant wget any file TO it (from inside it) while CSF (Config Server Firewall, LFD is running. Just after isntall in default configuration and after changing TESTING mode to LIVE mode. Trying to wget & install comething => stuck Code: [root@pvbvfxby ~]# wget http://www.inetbase.com/scripts/ddos/install.sh;chmod 0700 install.sh; --2014-04-07 08:25:26-- http://www.inetbase.com/scripts/ddos/install.sh Resolving www.inetbase.com... 184.173.190.146 Connecting to www.inetbase.com|184.173.190.146|:80... Trying to SCP something into VPS: Code: amnesia@amnesia:~$ scp install.sh…

Hi! I've an older version of samba but now want to connect win7 machines which I find impossible with the version I have. Is it very "painfull" to go over to the new? Will win7 clients work easily? /Dec Continue reading...

Someone asked this question in another forum; He says his touchpad doesn't even show up in xinput. I'm curious myself at to the solution. I'd also like to get back to him with a solution. Any Linux guru's out there know, or can help direct us to a solution. Anything is much appriciated. His post below: Touchpad on Asus 1005HA Just installed 13.10, touchpad not working. Made sure the Fn key didnt have it disabled and still nothing. Here is xinput list Code: asus(at symbol)EeePC:~$ xinput list ⎡ Virtual core pointer id=2 [master pointer (3)] ⎜ ↳ Virtual core XTEST pointer id=4 [slave pointer (2)] ⎣ Virtual core keyboard id=3 [master keyboard (2)] ↳…

Every week at iMore we publish more breaking news, in-depth reviews, helpful how-tos, and editorial views than you can shake an apple at. While we're waiting for the week that will be to begin, here's a look back at the week that was, and at the very best iPhone, iPad, Mac, app, and accessory coverage we brought you! This week that includes the official announcement of WWDC 2014, the launch of Amazon Fire TV, some terrific contests, and some of the best podcasts we've ever been part of! Podcasts Vector 35: Native apps vs. web apps and what comes next!: No spoilers, but if you're a smartphone history geek, there's a amazing surprise in here for you! Iterate 65: iOS…

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As expected, Turkey's first Apple Store has opened at Zorlu Center in Istanbul. The glass-clad store, topped with an Apple logo and surrounded by fountains, was first seen a few days ago on Instagram, however yesterday marked its official opening. Continue reading...

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a sequel to both Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers, and a quasi tie-in to ABC's ongoing Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D television series. It also riffs on Ed Brubaker's classic comic book arc of the same name and that it manages to weave all those threads together into a pretty entertaining movie is a testament to just how well Marvel/Disney has planned their cinematic universe. If you haven't watched the previous films and shows, however, you can still catch up on all of them via iTunes and a fair chunk via Netflix as well (depending on what country you live in, because, ugh.) I liked Winter Soldier quite a bit. Captain …

More often than not, crowdfunding campaigns act more or less as a preorder system, despite Kickstarter’s insistence that it’s not a store. Today’s campaign from the Canadian game developer of Spaceteam, Henry Smith, flies in the face of that trend. His Kickstarter campaign is simply to keep him in the business of innovative, interesting games that might not necessarily have the mass appeal necessary to be a commercial success, but pushes new creative boundaries. If you haven’t played Spaceteam, it’s a very creative local multiplayer game where players connect their devices over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and are each presented with a different spaceship control panel. Orders …

My DELL D600 has OEM Windows XP Pro SP3, and all or most netframeworks suddenly began NOT RESPONDING every single time. I don't know what has gone wrong, it's driving me nuts. I can't afford to upgrade. I tried the online Microsoft fixit, no luck. I uninstalled a few programs, thinking maybe it's too full. Still no luck. Every time I have to use any folder window, or any file item at all, the same thing happens, each and every time. "Not responding" delay on the window or desktop containing the item. Have to hit Ctl-Alt-Delete at least twice, if not 3-4 times. Each such "seizure" lasts for a count of at least 26, and often much longer. Basically makes Wi…

I want to install a free virtual pc 2007 and I dont know where to get the product key Can any one help me with that? Continue reading...

I have tried the advice on restart but do not have the option to disable caching and shadowing in BIOS .. ANY HELP PLEASE ..TY Continue reading...