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Okay I have two questions. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Corporation 8.0.50727.42 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Corporation 8.0.56336 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Corporation 8.0.61001 Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.6161 Microsoft Corporation 9.0.30729.6161 Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161 Microsoft Corporation 9.0.30729.6161 Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.50727 Microsoft Corporation 11.0.50727.1 Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) - 11.0.50727 Microsoft Corporation 11.0.50727.1 What's the difference in…

Someone helped me online to change my Start Screen in Windows 8 to the older version of the Start Menu (with "Start" at bottom of list and above it the various actions available). And the option was available on the list to alternate between it and the 8 Start Screen as needed. Somewhere along the time since then I lost that capability and can't remember or find out how to do it. Can anyone tell me how to do that? Continue reading...

I am getting BSOD'd with this error after I listen to music on Spotify for a while. I am using an HP ProBook laptop that has an x64 Windows 8 operating system on it. Can someone help me fix this? Continue reading...

windows said it fixed the problem but it still won't update also i cant down load anything from windows store,HELP i no nothing about computers Continue reading...

Hi, a few weeks ago i had a crack on my laptop i took it to the shop and they told me to take any important files and put it onto a USB, so they can repair it, they said they might format everything, so i stupidly Cut My document, My music and Downloads and other work into a USB now that my laptop is fixed i cant paste anything into my documents or save anything in there, same goes to My Music. and cant access to the download folder. when ever i try access my downloads it says Explorer.exe "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the default programs…

Hi everyone, auggy, I am really hoping you can help me with a problem I am having on a single workstation at my office. This is a Windows 7 32-bit build running MS Office 2010 Standard. It differs from other builds in our office because it is used by the head of our Accounts team, and so it has a number of bespoke pieces of software that only she needs access to (payroll software, etc.). All the computers core functionalities seem fine, save the following two, and I would really like some help getting to the bottom of it. 1) Explorer process BES error when attempting to browse files and folders. I can call up Windows Explorer absolutely fine, and be …

Hello, I have just built my new computer. the specs are as follows Intel i7 4770k gtx 770 16gig kingston hyperx blu ram tx850 corsair power supply Asus z87 plus I have been getting random blue screens since the fresh install. it has happened during games and also idle. Things i have tried - Reseated every component of the computer - Reinstalled windows I have also monitored the temperatures and all components are under 40 degrees Celsius when idle and never over 50 when under partial load. Here is the minidump file. THanks for the help. http://1drv.ms/1gxafGy Continue reading...

My problem is that my screen saver will not operate at all, no matter what settings I use. It does work when I use the 'preview' function though. I am using the inbuilt standard screensavers. No errors pop up, the screen saver just does not actuivate when the alloted time has passed. I am running Windows 7 x64. It's updated to the fullest extent via Windows Update. My mobo is a Gigabyte X79-UD3 running F16 Bios, the latest version. I recently replaced my graphics with a new GTX 780Ti and I am using the latest drivers but the problems existed before the upgrade. My screen saver is set to blank screen after 1 minute (just for testing, it's normally set to 10 minute…

The Links to the downloads do not work. Can someone from Microsoft fix the links? Continue reading...

Hi there, I am having a new issue with my laptop. It is a Dell XPS L502x. I am running Windows 7 X64. A new issue has arisen. The computer randomly freezes. There is no software I can identify that causes this. None that I can see straight away anyway. I am forced to shut it down by holding the power button and then boot up again. It works but I dont know when it will randomly freeze and become completely unresponsive. If left frozen, eventually it completely turns off. No blue screen or anything. Any ideas what could be wrong or how to fix it? There have been no new software installations. The latest installation was 2 days before this problem cam…

My PC keep on switching off itself without even a worning, what could be the problem and how can I fix it? Continue reading...

I am trying to uninstall Search Protect using the Control Panel/uninstall, but it's not working. When you click the uninstall, it triggers a pop up window that by removing it you will get even more stuff. I tried CCleaner, but it does nothing as well. I know a few of these comments prior to mine ask to download other softwares.... I really don't want to get anything free to download. I am willing to go to any box store and get something there, but now download from the net. (I have another computer with spy alert, the same kind of #$#@ and I could uninstall it, but the uninstallations didn't remove it completely and it still acts!) Any help will be greatly …

I am using Microsoft's security essentials and have run full scans and tired the MSN to remove spyware, but I still keeping getting is one, win32/autoKMS , very often. How to delete? Help please. Ed Continue reading...

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I have run into an odd problem, and I'm at a complete loss. I have a computer that is assigned 5 static ip addresses, and runs 5 different (virtual) web hosts. Until recently, however, all the users on that machine were assigned email addresses on only one of the domains. A new user, however, has an address on a second domain. I have my mail server setting one domain (and ip address) as the smart host, and am using it to relay mail from the second domain (which, again, is on the same machine). This works everywhere except for SuddenLink.net, which does a reverse lookup, finds that the domain of the sender and the domain of the relay are different, and rejects the mail…

Hi everyone. I am a newbie to Linux. :? I have been using Windows XP home. It's looking like I need to upgrade to windows 7 or switch to Linux. It appears it will soon be unsafe to keep using XP online. If I install Linux Ubuntu alongside my XP I'm wondering if it would work efficiently to use XP for off-line work and Ubuntu for on-line. All responses appreciated. My computer has 3GHz of CPU and 1.43 GB of RAM. Roland Continue reading...

Many files in a directory need to be changed with appending _dev. for example, inv_detail.sh inv_hist.sh change to inv_dev_detail.sh, inv_dev_hist.sh and move to /opt/ies/dev/ directory. Here is my linux command but it won't work. would you mind help me to fix my linux command; find . -name "*.sh" -type f -print0 | sed -s 's/inv/inv_del/g' | xargs -0 -n2 mv /opt/ies/dev/ but i have an error message; inv_dev_detail.sh is not directory many thanks in advance Continue reading...

I seem to have stumped the people at fedora forums so if anyone from here can help please take a look at backuppc guide for newbi - FedoraForum.org httpd does on work on clients just the server. Let me make it clearer both server and cleints can see the default apache2 page but only the server can log in to /backuppc. the clent get a 404 page error saing they do not have permisssion to log into /backuppc. Continue reading...

Hello, on my android device my app autosaves my password and it encrypts by TLS im not politically exposed person, just regular entrepreneur. Should i worry if i loose my phone with TLS encrypted password? Or regular mortals or casual hackers are not able to crack it? Continue reading...

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 I review iOS 7.1, my mom reviews the iPhone 5c, Apple brings back the iPad 4, Special coverage iOS 7.1 review: Apple's update, 6-months in the making. But what does it really add and more importantly, what does it really fix? iPhone 5c review: 6-months later: My mom was kind enough to write this review for us, give it a read! iPad buyers gu…

LG has introduced its new Smart Bulbs, a connected light bulb with Bluetooth and Wifi in a similar vein to the Philips Hue. The bulbs connect to both Android and iOS devices – iOS 6 and above – and will retail for around $32. LG says the bulbs will run for over 10 years based on 5 hours usage per day. Features include a security mode so you're able to set the bulbs to come on when you're away from home, and the ability to flash when you're receiving a phone call. Android users can also enable 'party mode' where the lights will blink in time to music. Cross-platform support is great, and it'll be interesting to see how these compare to the Hue if and when they go on …

Today Only: Purchase the Seidio Spring-Clip Holster for iPhone 5/5S and save 43% The Seidio Spring Clip Holster holds your iPhone 5S or iPhone 5 securely in place, and then lifts for quick access. Both the felt liner and the face-in design protect your screen from scratches, and the clip can be rotated in seven different positions. List Price: $29.95 Today Only: $16.95 Find more amazing deals on iPhone accessories including headsets, cradles and cables at the iMore Store! Continue reading...

If you're iPhone or iPad is jailbroken on iOS 7 or above, ProWidgets should be the very next app you install on it. Why you ask? Because it takes multitasking and gesture support to a completely new level. ProWidgets is a collection of apps that can be multitasked in completely different ways than before. By default ProWidgets gives you control over many native functions such as event creation, quick reply messaging, setting alarms, and much more. You can configure icons in Control Center, Notification Center, on your Lock screen, or use Activator to assign custom ones. The rest of ProWidgets works as a stack of cards that you can manipulate and interact with. F…

A quick heads up that Ridge Racer Slipstream is this weeks free app of the week in the App Store. The arcade racing King came back to iOS in December 2012 with all the drifts you can handle. And if you snag it now, you're saving the $2.99 asking price. We were hugely impressed with Ridge Racer Slipstream when we took a first look at it. It's a totally different animal to something like Real Racing 3, but equally fun. Great graphics, sublime arcade style controls with huge drifts perfectly possible, this is one for racing fans everywhere. So, if you're in need of a new game to play this weekend, look no further. Snag it from the App Store at the link below and grab i…