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Never Thought I'd Be Doing THIS!
I just switched my home page from this forum to Windows 7 Forums. Seems we've lost too many "fireplugs" like Grogan that, over the years, have prov
SidAug-25-13 11:54 AM
by Ed
11
Error message
I got the following error message on my computer and don't know how to fix it. "error loading c:\program files\conduit\CT3303 35\plugins\T8verifie r.dl
cryptokidAug-25-13 12:15 AM
by Sid
4
I Had A Bug In My Printer.
I have a laser printer that recently exhausted the toner cartridge. I replaced it, but, afterwards, an error light indicated a paper jam or fuser mech
SidAug-25-13 12:09 AM0
XP Pro SP3 No longer can Copy / Paste files??? Help!!! ...
I usually use a program called PowerDesk (version 5) as my file / folder manager to move, copy, and paste files (and sometimes folders). I just notic
RainMkr415Aug-24-13 11:50 PM0
Win 8 startup tab empty in task manager
I went to check something in the startup tab and was very surprised to find it empty. It says there are no startup items to display. In searching
BarbAug-23-13 11:03 PM
by Barb
10
Will not boot after updates
I dual boot XP and 8. Running XP and shut sys down last night. System updated and then shut down. This morning it allows me to select which system to
IRnTXAug-23-13 12:39 PM
by Ed
11
My Personal Opinion of Windows 8.1.
First of all, I only have one laptop that has Win8 and that's only because it shipped with it. Win7 is my Windows OS of choice, but, with Classic Shel
SidAug-21-13 04:48 AM
by Sid
10
Vulnerability Note VU#912156 Dell Bios buffer overflow ...
http://www.kb.ce rt.org/vuls/id/91215 6 there are a couple of links there if anyone wants to drill down deeper into it.
HoratioAug-20-13 06:29 PM
by Chickenman
4
Win 8 firewall blocks network discovery
Interesting problem where I can't turn on Network Discovery unless I turn the firewall off.This also includes File and Printer Sharing.I ran sfc/scann
jbmcmillanAug-18-13 06:13 PM
by jbmcmillan
2
Global Desktop Market Share July 2013
http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/user_files2/27 357.jpg http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/user_files2/27 358.jpg Gl obal Desktop Top Operating System Share Tr
AllynAug-18-13 05:39 AM
by PlainJoe
3
Windows 8.1 Launching On October 18
It is official, folks! Mark your calendars for October 18. Microsoft has just announced that it will be official launching Windows 8.1 on a balmy Frid
jujet84Aug-18-13 05:31 AM
by PlainJoe
7
Laptop speaker fuzzy
Title pretty much says it all. My Acer Aspire 5733 laptop, acquired used in April 2013, started adding a thick layer of fuzz over all audio (during bo
Mojo2000Aug-17-13 02:19 PM
by Mojo2000
6
Microsoft confirms Skype to be bundled in Windows 8.1
Microsoft confirms Skype to be bundled in Windows 8.1 Posted by: Jon Ben-Mayor on 08/15/2013 02:30 PM Skype will be the first thing you
jujet84Aug-16-13 03:41 PM
by Shelly
2
Windows update - Lost internet connection (again)
After updating 4 Windows OS's, my internet connection slowed down and became erratic. Coincidence? Anyway, after a couple of hours with Comcast and
bobboAug-16-13 04:45 AM
by bobbo
4
Microsoft Pulls Four More Botched Updates
http://news.softpedi a.com/news/Microsoft -Pulls-Four-More-Bot ched-Updates-375768. shtml As I’ve reported a couple of hours ago, Microsoft has found t
jujet84Aug-16-13 01:31 AM
by Chickenman
3
Remove Avira Free popups.
Here's an easy way to disable Avira Free version add popups. Run E-Set online scan and chose the option to scan for unwanted programs. I did this a
ChickenmanAug-15-13 05:21 AM
by dtellier
16
Caught with pants down!
Yesterday afternoon I had a power failure at my office. To my surprise all my computer equipment shut down, even though It is on a large APC UPS.
ShellyAug-14-13 03:08 PM
by Shelly
16
WTH is "tarma installer"
I ran malwarebytes today on my Samsung tablet that runs the full version of Windows 8 Pro (not RT) which was running perfectly. Today was the very
John M.Aug-14-13 05:18 AM
by Sid
7
Anyone here tried Bit Defender Free?
http://www.bitdefend er.com/solutions/fre e.html
AllynAug-14-13 05:16 AM
by Sid
6
Office 2010 Service Pack 2 available
It's been out for two or three weeks but showed up as a required update today when I ran Microsoft Update on an automatic updates-enabled Windows XP s
AllynAug-14-13 04:32 AM
by randybedore
1
USB3 question
I have a USB3 port on the back of my motherboard. I put a 2' extension cord, USB of coarse. When I plug a USB drive 1 or 2,not sure,I think maybe 1,
DenbeauAug-14-13 12:02 AM
by Sid
4
Win 8 > Disable Pointing device on Laptop
Im using Win 8 on a Sony Laptop Id like to be able to disable the pointing device you know that pad that you can use as if its a mouse on a lapt
PlainJoeAug-13-13 06:10 AM
by PlainJoe
9
an amusing short history of malicious software by Mikk...
this is from a TED talk by M. Hypponen, the Chief Research Officer for F-Secure http://w ww.npr.org/2013/08/0 9/209176171/are-ther e-good-hackers
HoratioAug-13-13 02:17 AM
by Ttech
2
Your File Downloader
Just ran SpyBotS&D which found yourfile downloader. On checking, it seems relatively benign, but let SBS&D remove it. I have no idea how it got onto
bobboAug-10-13 06:20 AM
by Sid
1
If you use it, be aware: KMPlayer KMP+
If you use it, be aware: KMPlayer KMP+ 2013-08-09 Urge nt Notice Dear KMP users, First of all, we would like to thank you for yo...
therubeAug-09-13 08:05 PM0
DRAM Prices to Rise 40% in 2013
DRAM Prices to Rise 40% in 2013 Peter Clarke 8/8/2013 08:35 AM EDT LONDON — The average selling price of DRAMs is set to jump 40 percent in 20
ShellyAug-09-13 04:22 PM0
Mozilla maintenance program causing excessive HD activi...
I have been having constant HD activity and mouse activity recently. I went into my add remove programs to find out what changes I have recently made
EdAug-09-13 03:16 PM
by Chickenman
2
Scroll jumpy
Hi, this is on my Vista machine. When I point to the bottom arrow on the preview page of Win Mail it jumps line by line. If I do the same operation
wings515Aug-08-13 08:52 PM
by CompPete
8
Non-overheating laptops?
I am thinking it may be time to get a new laptop. My wife always hogs my backup iPad 2, and I will be needing both when April rolls around. But I am w
Mojo2000Aug-05-13 09:25 PM
by PlainJoe
13
Windows update problem
I keep trying to do my automatic Windows updates, and it will not install this update KB2833941. I went to Microsoft support and it only gives me a d
rollerAug-05-13 03:22 PM
by Shelly
2
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