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I am running Windows 8. Periodically, my computer forces me to change my password and each variation has to be very different or it informs me that my new password does not meet complexity or length requirements. How do I disable required periodic password changes? Continue reading...

Hello, When i connect the xbox 360 controller it works for about 15 seconds and then all usb ports fail (this only happens when i connect controller mouse works fine), I've used the controller before and there were no problems. So what could be the problem, how can i fix it (I've tried uninstalling the drives under universal serial bus and still didnt fix the problem). Please Help I have Toshiba c 660, 4 gb ram, windows 7 64 bit Continue reading...

We currently use Windows 7 and Extended desktop in a dental office that we use to show images on another screen. Often we 'lose' the cursor on the screen when it accidentally gets pushed over to the extended desktop. Is there any function that allows you to designate a 'hotkey' that when pushed, will automatically return the cursor "front and center' to the main screen? We already use the 'location circles' function, but this does not help in this situation. Thanks for your help, everyone. Continue reading...

Hi I am a windows 7 hp 64bit user having 4gb ddr 3 1333Mzh(transcend DDR3 1333) but unfortunately i didn't get 1333MHz even using big applications like Photoshop & Dreamweaver i want to know why this happens and is there any solution for this issue My ram details http://www.flipkart.com/transcend-ddr3-1333-ddr3-4-gb-pc-ram-jm1333kln-4g/p/itmd2rypzczsv8e7?pid=RAMD2RYPSWYFFUSM&otracker=from-search&srno=t_3&query=transcend+4gb+ddr-3+1333mhz+ram+for+desktop&ref=476c02bf-1407-4333-a7d1-60300d275268 My system details Processor-Intel core i3-2100 Mother Board-p8h61-mlx3 4GB DDR3 1333 500 GB HDD Can any one help me to fix…

My PC is on Win 7 Home and Firefox Read the following article: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2098648/one-tweak-can-make-your-windows-pc-virtually-invulnerable.html#tk.nl_win and I think removing administrator rights would be a good thing and safe. I need advise. And how would I remove administrative rights? Thanks Continue reading...

Hi, I have a PC using Windows 7. I have downloaded Magellan Content Manager to manage my new Magellan GPS but, every time I double-click the program to run it, User Account Control comes up and says, "Do you want to allow the following program ...". Is there any way to get User Account Control to recognize that I trust the program? I have any number of programs I've downloaded from the Internet and it doesn't challenge any of them except this one. Any suggestions? Continue reading...

My mouse has a wicked mind of it's own. It is jumpy and at times races all over the screen. I have uninstalled it from Device Manager more than six (6) times, then went to the Action Tab to select Scan For Hardware Changes, to no avail. Please help me with this extremely annoying haunted mouse. I posted APC_INDEX_MISMATCH last month (not fixed) and he told me last night that the mouse issue is probably a malware problem. Ty, JJ Continue reading...

how does one remove this search engine? it has totally hijacked my computer and nothing seems able to shake it loose. when trying to uninstall/change it, i'm told i don't have authority to so do. any assistance is greatly appreciated!! Continue reading...

Tech protector did a block age on my computer and I paid...... I am now out 80 bucks and I cant fight to get it back, I don't know if i got it off my laptop or not and I'm beside myself f or being scammed and than again by SCORE-SENSE they were suppose to protect me and they did the same thing.... Continue reading...

I was hit by webhp.htm (a browser hijacker or rootkit virus)while tryig to update java from a game site pop-up-bad idea. I ran about 6 different free virus/malware scans including avast, malwarebytes, spybot search,msert.exe, windows security essential and windows defender. I also downloaded and ran (albeit to my own computer) ms windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. i also re-loaded Googl Chrome. My HP computer "seems" to be running just fine- though Avast is notifying me of a lot of blocked stuff. webhp.htm is still on my desk top. when i search from Start it shows up but, under the heading "pictures" doing a google search on webhp.htm reveals that this vir…

Went to windows essential to run a scan on Dell Inspiron 1525, windows vista home edition. Window pops up saying windows defender is shut off and suggests turning on when hitting blue message to turn on, error comes up. How do I turn it on to use? Continue reading...

Hi, My first post and not a good one. I am using Windows 7 64 bit wit IE 11. This morning I tried to log into my American Express account (I typed the URL directly into IE. I logged in but was redirected to a page that American Express says is not valid. I did NOT put any information in this screen. I ran MS Essentials full scan and also downloaded and ran the MS Safety Scanner tool - neither tool picked up any malware on my machine. I searched the Internet and this seems to a issue with PayPal and eBay but no one was able to point to a specific fix or Malware name. I have attached an image of the screen below. I also double checked the URL's and they seem to b…

Hello everyone, I know this is not related to LINUX. But on all my computers, windows and LINUX, My google search has changed completely. and it is so horrible that it is hurting my eyes. I see this very annoying yellow crappy AD on the side of the links. I do not see the gray box anymore and no links, nothing nada. Definitely, not the same like before. Is this a global virus trying to take over the world??? Anyone else experiencing this? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...ch-page-fonts/ Continue reading...

Saw this article and know questions on this pop up now and then thought I post the link. 11 Linux Kernel Boot-time Parameters Explained Continue reading...

OK, I'm not too sure what's going on here but there's some stuff that's just not working for me at the moment. I set up Ubuntu in VM Ware and it was working alright, had a profile, downloaded Chrome etc... Yet when I have come back to reopen it the mouse isn't working... Once it boots up I have a screen that I can arrow up / down the profile I set up, guest session and remote login. Pressing enter on the profile I set up does nothing. Guest profile opens, but there's still no mouse. I've never used Linux before so I'm not sure what's happened here. Continue reading...

hi guys, been using zorin 8 and although im impressed with its look etc...after installing software its gotten a bit slow...and some system settings shortcuts and other shortcuts dont work....what in your opinion is the best distro to use on a netbook? i want it to be zippy yet have good functionality...a fine balance..any info on your experience appreciated. j0n1n Continue reading...

God, it never ceases to amaze me the sorts of things designers think are cool. Anyone know how I can disable the 'swoosh' sound during keystroke desktop switching Continue reading...

The Kickstarter-funded Veronica Mars movie landed not only in theaters, but on Ultraviolet digital streaming and on iTunes yesterday. For a Hollywood movie from a studio like Warner Brothers, that's... transcendent. But as much as it might have presaged a new era in entertainment, it also highlighted some massive ongoing problems. Mainly, the digital downloads offered to backers turned out not to be the iTunes codes some wanted but Ultraviolet streams instead. That caused a lot of confusion and more than a little anger. Moisés Chiullan, writing for TechHive: UltraViolet is a studio-backed system that came about as a response to the massive success of Apple’s iTunes …

iWatch is all most markets and media outlets are talking about these days because wearables are new and every short-attention-span junky in the world wants Apple to do something new. But what if, instead of an iWatch, Apple went with an iRing? Make all the Sauron jokes you want, but hall-of-famer Craig Hockenberry has put a lot of thought into the possibility and written it all up on his blog, Furbo.org: Let this sink in for a second: your wearable device is transmitting a signal with a unique identifier that can be picked up by an iOS 7 device. And the proximity detection is sensitive within a few inches. Presumably, this signal could be also be detected on your Ma…

iOS 7.1 is here and it fixes a ton of problems but, as with every update, it's also had an impact on some people's battery life. Whether it's from a restore gone bad or new features overloaded for the first time, some people just aren't getting the same charge out of their iPhone or iPad as they used to. Well, worry not! Here's how to fix your battery life problems under iOS 7.1! Note: iOS 7 used much more battery its first day or two after updating. Whether that was Spotlight search re-indexing or the system behind multitasking smartening up we're not sure. It's possible iOS 7.1 could be doing the same thing. If you've just updated to iOS 7.1 and are experiencing batt…

Puzzle & Dragons is a massively popular game out of Japan that continues to be among the top free-to-play titles in the App Store. True to its Japanese roots, you’re going to find a lot of Pokemon-style creatures and statistics here, but at its core is a match-3 game along the same vein as Candy Crush Saga. The gameplay is decidedly more deep, with massive creature selection, progression and upgrading. This depth may pose some serious challenges to players trying out the game for the first time, but we've got some tips to help you get started and clearing out dungeons in no time. 1. Restart the tutorial until you get a high-quality god When first starti…

If you're looking to have a good time on your Mac this weekend, pop on over to Blizzard's site and download Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. The company's free to play strategy card game recently emerged from a lengthy public beta period and is now ready for general consumption. From the makers of World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III and other fine games for Mac and Windows, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a Blizzard game of a very different calibre than you've seen before: Set up like a tabletop card game, you choose one of nine different Warcraft heroes to play as, taking turns playing cards from customizable decks to cast spells, use weapons or summon othe…

i need to know what driver to download and how to download it to a flash using my daughters laptop with an internet connection for my dell pc dimension 3000 cant connect to internet, doesn't recognize my modem please help! Threads merged. Duplicate deleted. Continue reading...

Any suggestions on how to move favorites list from Windows XP media edition to Windows 8.1? Is there a particular file to look for to copy to "sneaker net"? Continue reading...

Due to millions of people still using Windows XP, there are also millions of complaints about it being discontinued. See this link for more info: http://news.softpedia.com/news/We-Ask-You-Answer-Should-Windows-XP-Be-Killed-421956.shtml And so my question is, what do you think Microsoft should do to Windows XP? Should they discontinue it or back off until everyone is ready. The point is, even after all these years - consumers and businesses can't upgrade to newer versions of WIndows, because (A) They are stuck and need new hardware that is too expensive to buy, or (B) They can't afford a new computer. If you would want Microsoft to back off, then please als…