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Fresh Install 7 HomeEdition
Will have to do this soon for my sister. Here is screenshot of my 7 Pro, with me as an admin user. What/why are the three locked folders of videos,pic
randybedoreJan-17-12 09:45 PM
by Doc
5
Changing Windows System File names
I have been given a laptop and would like to change the name located below the 'All User' link when displaying File Explorer. When trying, a messag
wings515Jan-17-12 08:18 PM
by wings515
9
Will Android be the death of PCs?
In a viewpoint the author admits is "extremist," an industry analyst believes that if iOS and Android devices are considered to be substitutes for per
jmcJan-17-12 07:51 PM
by MSU
1
Uninstalling/Installing errors, seems UAC related
I had Windows 7 installed and working great for months on this PC. I decided to try Windows Home Server 2011 and dual booted both. I have uninstal
ModifincJan-17-12 04:16 PM
by DJC
1
Zappos Got Hacked
I guess you'd get the email if you have an account, but in case you changed email or whatever, go there and find the "change password" link if you hav
Bob GJan-17-12 02:01 AM0
Viewing Area for TV
I am thinking about a flat screen on the mantle. It does seem a bit close to the couch and a bit high on the mantle but I was thinking the tilt might
coopnsJan-16-12 08:06 PM
by CompPete
6
Help Program
A friend of mine that builds and repairs computers just told me of a free program called "Team Viewer". It can be downloaded for free. They try to s
cashtonhJan-16-12 03:42 PM
by Shelly
6
Win 7 Automatic Update issue.
Win 7 64bit Home. I have Automatic updates selected to install important updates Automatically. Problem is..it doesn't do that. I don't even get a not
ChickenmanJan-16-12 01:29 AM
by Grogan
8
PC Crashing:Video Driver?
"Display driver has stopped responding and has recovered." Then the blue crash screen "attempt to restart display driver and recover from timeout fail
smile2Jan-15-12 09:27 PM
by Doc
9
This may be a dumb question....
I have an HP Deskjet 3000 J310 printer that is wireless. I am wondering if the only computer from which it will print is the desktop it sits next to,
Snixe2Jan-15-12 02:16 PM
by Snixe2
2
Anybody got hit by "XP Antivirus 2012" yet?
Just at noontime today, I was browsing casually in Firefox 8.0 (bearing in mind that only yesterday I got a warning to update to Firefox 9.0). Suddenl
Mojo2000Jan-14-12 05:41 PM
by MSU
20
What is MC22.TMP
Almost at every boot up my Malwarebytes program displays the message that the trojan "MC22.TMP" has been detected. To be safe I select the quarantine
cashtonhJan-13-12 07:48 PM
by Ttech
2
Partitioning Hard Drives
Those of you who have multiple partitions on your hard drives, how do you choose to organize your files across them? Do you have a system partition
RazorJan-13-12 07:43 PM
by MSU
17
Can't delete file
The attachment shows a file that I am trying to delete. It won't. I get the message shown next to it. I have tried deleting, cutting and moving, no
cashtonhJan-13-12 06:26 PM
by therube
4
Cannot connect to network
My friend who is visiting wants to connect her Notebook to my network. For some reason her Notebook is not finding any networks and there are several
okfrankJan-13-12 05:03 AM
by Chari
7
Smaller Magnetic Materials Push Boundaries of Nanotechn...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Researchers at I.B.M. have stored and retrieved digital 1s and 0s from an array of just 12 atoms, pushing the boundaries of the mag
jmcJan-12-12 11:32 PM0
PayPal phish
Be wary, there is a Paypal phish doing the rounds. If you receive it, DO NOT complete any of the requested actions, DO NOT click on any site. Just de
FrankSTJan-12-12 07:19 PM
by Daylilydayzed
8
Adobe (Acrobat) Reader 10.1.2 Security Updates
Adobe (Acrobat) Reader 10.1.2 Security Updates I'm sure you can update through the program itself. http://ge t.adobe.com/reader/ (above is scr
therubeJan-12-12 06:43 PM
by FZbar
7
System Restore points
Windows XP with SP3. Where do I find the restore points to delete them? The reason why is that I had some trojans. I ran my antisypwae/malware program
StevehikerJan-12-12 01:47 AM
by Stevehiker
12
Foxit Reader 5.1.4.0104 Update
Foxit Reader 5.1.4.0104 Update http://www .filehippo.com/downl oad_foxit/ If anybody still uses this. I don't
jmcJan-11-12 11:17 PM
by Bob G
14
New material bests silicon at gadget cooling
Overheating could easily damage all those expensive laptops and smartphones were it not for cooling fans or heat-transferring materials. Now, a new gr
jmcJan-11-12 10:55 PM
by CompPete
1
Giveaway - Easeus Partition Master Pro 9.1
"Giveaway of the Day - EaseUS Partition Master Professional 9.1" http://www.giv eawayoftheday.com/ea seus-partition-maste r-pro-91/ I believe the
therubeJan-11-12 10:49 PM
by jmc
2
Odd occurrence involving a computer
I have a scooter I use to get around big places like the grocery store. The owner's manual warned not to use cell phones or walkie-talkies while usin
Snixe2Jan-11-12 06:59 PM
by MSU
11
Monitor won't resume from standby Solved!!
I'm posting this up just to get some hits on Google and perhaps solve other peoples problem. Issue: Monitor will not wake up when computer goes int
ChickenmanJan-11-12 06:46 PM
by Grogan
2
wrong browser opening
I used Google Chrome mostly for my browser.When I click on a url in the page, it opens in Neoplanet that is also installed on my pc.How can I stop f
boyebJan-10-12 11:48 PM
by Long Island Umpire
4
CNBC: Apple may open mini stores in Targets
CNBC’s Courtney Reagan reports on a published report that Apple would open up to 25 mini Apple Stores inside Targets around the country. One analyst s
jmcJan-10-12 10:39 AM0
References for cap replacement service on mainboard
My sis-in-law's computer has 5 bad capacitors and won't boot any more. Other than that it is a really great machine. I have heard vague rumors of serv
ranchhandJan-10-12 03:47 AM
by Chickenman
4
They Never give UP IRS Refund
From a Different forum I am on http://windowsse crets.com/forums/ I found that MSE definitions prior to today, Jan 9, will not find it but t
DJCJan-09-12 01:52 PM0
slight driver problem
I recieved the following message saying warning T he catalyst control center is not supported by the driver version of your enabled graphics adapto
macklinJan-09-12 11:48 AM
by MSU
36
Letters versus Alphabet
Trying to connect an HP printer 6500 e709n to my new router. The password is numeric and was provided by my ISP. So changing to alpha characters i
okfrankJan-08-12 08:50 PM
by okfrank
2
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