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windows firewall error 5 [View all]
About a week ago I got a little or so I thought malware infection that I removed with Malwarebytes.In turn I guess it messed up my firewall and I didn
jbmcmillanJul-21-12 07:34 AM
by jbmcmillan
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Crash after iTunes [View all]
Hello again, Another "friend" called to see if I could fix his computer. It's a Dell XPS410 running Win XP SP3. After installing itunes ( he thinks
wings515Jul-20-12 04:14 PM
by MSU
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xp and w7 on same hard drive [View all]
Is this what is called double booting? How to install W7 on same drive as xp, without disturbing the already install xp?
lenjackJul-20-12 03:41 PM
by lenjack
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RE: xp and w7 on same hard drive
Jul 19th 2012
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Microsoft reports first quarterly loss ever [View all]
Microsoft, the once-dominant computer software giant that has seen its fortunes wane in recent years, posted its first quarterly loss since emerging a
jmcJul-20-12 12:31 AM
by PlainJoe
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WXP 32 bit to W7 64 bit [View all]
Can this be done, or can I only do 32 to 32? If it can be done, since I'll be going from 32 bit to 64 bit, which version of "Windows Easy Transfer" sh
lenjackJul-19-12 08:49 PM
by MSU
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Intel to release 8 series chipset in April 2013 [View all]
From DIGITIMES July 19, 2012 Intel to release 8 series chipset in April 2013 Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES
AllynJul-19-12 08:45 PM0

Toshiba L305-S5955 Bios Password [View all]
I have a co-workers Toshiba L305-S5955 laptop. It is passworded at the Bios. I know the password and I am able to enter windows. He wants this passwor
uffbrosJul-19-12 07:59 PM
by ranchhand
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Firefox 14.0.1 update [View all]
Firefox 14.0.1 update http://www .filehippo.com/downl oad_firefox/
jmcJul-19-12 04:48 AM
by bobbo
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MS updates fail [View all]
Hi Folks - I have tried several times to DL and install two MS updates (Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit) - KB2596744 and KB2596786. Has anyone else
AZEricJul-18-12 10:45 PM
by AZEric
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Connecting ZTE Modem Model MF626 to VirtualBox Win8 Tri... [View all]
I have downloaded and installed Windows 8 Trial to VirtualBox and all my USB devices work as they should except for my ZTE Wireless M
EwenJul-18-12 12:51 PM
by Ttech
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email account hijacked [View all]
When I got 3 email from people saying they had gotten an email from me saying I was stuck in Cyprus and needed $2500 (!!) I found that my Hotmail acco
Snixe2Jul-18-12 06:01 AM
by PlainJoe
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Very slow Boot [View all]
Hello again, This is on my Acer laptop with Vista Home Basic. It takes a long ( 30 sec) to get past the welcome screen after login and then when the
wings515Jul-17-12 02:15 PM
by MSU
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w7 64 bit download problem [View all]
IE9 "view downloads" screen. Click on either "open" button or "save" button and nothing happens. I can't DL anything. How do I fix this? Eric
AZEricJul-17-12 12:17 AM0

oem windows 7 [View all]
Any downside to installing W7 in an existing computer, along with the purchase of 4G andditional ram?
lenjackJul-16-12 03:50 PM
by Shelly
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Win7 profile managment [View all]
Current configuaration: I have an installation at home of Win7 Ultimate with SP1 (non domain joined). I have 5 user accounts. One administrator acc
easy365onlineJul-16-12 12:18 AM
by Paul D
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Right Click causes Windows Explorer to stop working. [View all]
Every time I use a right click to try opening a shortcut, a file or a program I get a little box that says Windows explorer has stopped working and th
DaylilydayzedJul-15-12 10:20 PM
by Liz
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File Transfer from XP Computer to iMAC OS 10.4 [View all]
The problem is connected to sending a file from my xp computer to my imac os 10.4 (tiger) computer over my home wireless network. When the file arr
thauJul-15-12 08:55 PM
by thau
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Irfanview 4.33 for use with Vista and editing photos [View all]
Hi all, I've installed Irfanview but am not able to use it for what I need. Most everything is grayed out. I'm wondering if it's because I didn't inst
adirongJul-15-12 03:38 AM
by Paul D
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Internet Explorer [View all]
I get a constant error message, "Internet Explorer is Not Responding" I have seen some programs that can be downloaded and scan the computer. But, wil
wtmpiJul-15-12 01:14 AM
by jmc
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PC won't start. Fixed [View all]
I press the power button. The machine cycles for a few seconds, then stops, before I get any visible action on screen. I ca
Paul DJul-14-12 10:55 PM
by HoosierPapa
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                How about a picnic instead?
Jul 14th 2012
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I always said Symantec products pretty much viruses the... [View all]
Dave
dtellierJul-14-12 09:28 PM
by Allyn
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Medal of Honor Airborne how to enable console in Win7 [View all]
Medal of Honor Airborne -enableconsole in Windows 7 Using XP I have been able to modify the file H:\program files\electronics\ar ts\medal of honor Ai
EdJul-14-12 02:24 PM
by MSU
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Microsoft offers cheap upgrades for Windows 8 Pro [View all]
Microsoft is offering users a compelling deal to switch to its upcoming Windows 8 system: Those who already use Windows XP, Vista or 7 can get their h
jmcJul-14-12 04:25 AM
by jmc
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Looking for 64 bit Amer. Heritage Dictionary [View all]
My copy of The American Heritage Talking Dictionary isn't compatible with 64 bit Win 7. I originally acquired it, bundled with some hardware or other
bobboJul-14-12 12:58 AM
by Sid
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Looking For A Boot Program [View all]
I have a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD which loads Windows XP over top of an unbootable computer and then I can save the files. My old copy of that pro
uffbrosJul-14-12 12:17 AM
by Ttech
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Should you switch to Windows 8? [View all]
Whenever a new Windows operating system (OS) comes out, we inevitably find ourselves wondering if it's worth the hassle of upgrading. What will it cos
jmcJul-13-12 09:51 PM
by MSU
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Cisco routers updated with anti-porn, anti-piracy user ... [View all]
A number of Cisco customers woke up this week to find that their routers, normally straightforward devices that perform the grunt work of Internet com
jmcJul-13-12 03:05 PM
by therube
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Happy Birthday Shelly! [View all]
Fifteen years ago I joined the WinMag forum and was impressed by posts from "Shelly". After all these years, I am still impressed. I always pay specia
AZEricJul-13-12 02:50 PM
by oldgit
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.62.0.1300 Release [View all]
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.62.0.1300 Release New Features: • New advanced program updater improves upgrade speed and reduces needed bandw
therubeJul-12-12 07:47 PM
by Allyn
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Adobe Flash Player 11.3.300.265 Release [View all]
Adobe Flash Player 11.3.300.265 Release This time (unlike the last) this is for both IE & all others (Mozilla & what not). Windows. Mac, but not
therubeJul-12-12 06:00 PM
by therube
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