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it it's a win7 upgrade DVD, you would need to install vista then do the upgrade

Not true;

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media.aspx

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-considerations.aspx

Check the above link. Use the upgrade advisor download to see if there are any issues with your hardware. The chart on the above page shows the upgrade paths. Notice that for XP it is 'custom'. You can use an upgrade version, there is no need to buy a full version, but you have to do a custom install which will do a new install of Windows 7 . There's also a link for more details on installing on the above site.

Hope that helps to clarify.

Try EasyBCD

4 GB is the limit for Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit; no need to worry.Windows Memory Limits

Firefox uses your computer's default antivirus program to do the scan.

A quote from Mozilla Firefox web site:

"Anti-Virus Software

Firefox integrates elegantly with your Windows antivirus software. When you download a file, your computer’s antivirus program automatically checks it to protect you against viruses and other malware, which could otherwise attack your computer."

It is possible to disable the automatic scan if you want to do manual scans on your downloads.

its stock and i would loose my warranty if id fiddle with it now :F

Use the warranty.

Have you seen or tried http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233?

well thanks then
i think i will go for a reinstall
by the way i was looking for a little advise on how to get a job done quickly on formatting a new computer and installing all the necessary software. i usually take 2 and half to 3 hours on doing that. Am i slow or is this the average time?

For Win XP and apps that sounds about right. It takes a bit longer (than restoring a ghost image) but with new hardware I think you'll find the end result is worth it.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+use+norton+ghost

You'll get better results if you enter which version of Ghost you are using.

My two cents...Using an old disk image on new hardware is going to give you grief. You're better off doing a clean installation on the new hardware and then migrating your files/info to the new system. You'll need to reinstall your applications too. It may seem like more work but I'm sure you'll have less headaches.

I don't think the virus/format and your cd/dvd drive issues are related. Try a new dvd-rw drive.

Welcome to Daniweb Huggie. Can you post more details please ? System specs, have you scanned for nasties?, have you tried the 'Run' command or launching directly from the program's executable? (rather than just double clicking on a shortcut), do existing programs work normally, etc.

I'm not sure if it's exactly what you are after, but I like Foxy Tunes

You should check http://www.samsung.com for updated drivers or firmware.

You could also try calling their tech support at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

http://www.utilitysoftwarereviews.com/how-to-remove-paretologic-uusdll-error-message/

Which email software are you using ?

Have you tried / are you able to try the video card in a different slot on the motherboard ?

DVD Flick works for me.

It may be the power supply (usually a tolerance of +/- 10% is acceptable) but it could just as easily be your game. Have you applied the latest game patch from EA ?

http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8544&p_created=1102632059&p_sid=esyBqiTj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MSwxJnBfcHJvZHM9Nyw0NzAsNDc1JnBfY2F0cz0wJnBfcHY9My40NzUmcF9jdj0mcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1wYXRjaHBhZ2U*&p_li=&p_topview=1

If their server's issue is with Windows 7 64-bit I don't see how changing web browsers would help. If your hardware supports virtualization you could try XP Mode.

spoolsv.exe is Window's print spooler service which handles print and fax jobs.

If you think you have a virus use an antivirus software to scan your system.

Before you do anything with the firmware, check the dns on the router.

If the file you downloaded has a .bin extension then it's the firmware. You would use the web interface (http://192.168.1.1) to upload the file and upgrade the firmware.

You can find detailed instructions using the 'Ask Linksys' support feature and asking how to upgrade firmware.
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/CA/en/support

Make sure you have the correct file, many of the linksys routers have multiple versions.

Were you logged in as administrator when you made the change ?

If so, then there must be some other software turning it on; are you using a tablet/pen for input along with or instead of a mouse ?

Try disabling add-ons in IE8 and see if it might be just incompatible software.

Go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Programs (tab); click on the Manage add-ons button. I would disable all initially and see if you can get the browser to launch reliably. If this works, then gradually re-enable the add-ons beginning with Microsoft's, test more and continue. Any add-ons you have no use for I would just leave disabled.

I presume that the folders 'jre1.60_...' are previous versions. Can I delete these? It seems so but I'd like to be sure ;)

Thanks

Mark

I wouldn't recommend deleting any program files/folders directly, but if you want to clean them up use Add/Remove Programs (or Programs and Features if vista/7 ) and uninstall the java updates(except for the latest of course). I've done this before and it will remove those folders and leave the latest installation of java intact.

What DNS address is displayed on the router when you use the web interface to check its status ?

Have you updated the firmware on the router to the latest version ?

I installed everything correctly, and i have no idea why the settings are messing up like this and for some reason the IP address is coming up looking more like a MAC address.

That funny IP Address is just IPv6, and i think your internet problem is the DNS address which is 192.168.1.118 in your screenshot. It should probably be the dns address(es) from Comcast. ( Something like 68.87.xx.xx ) If all is ok on the router, check the tcp/ip settings for the wireless nic on the laptop.

Go to All Programs > Accessories > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center. ( You can also use the Windows key + U to open it )
Click on 'Use the computer without a mouse or keyboard'
Uncheck the box beside 'Use On-Screen Keyboard' and click OK, and close the ease of Access Center. That should do it.

There is no upgrade path from 32bit windows vista to 64bit windows 7.
The only way is to do a clean install of the 64bit by booting from the win7 install dvd and selecting a custom install. This method will require you to backup all your data and re-install your programs.
You can find more info here: http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp

I'm running FF 3.6 beta on my win7 64bit(stable so far), but 3.5.7 is running well on my Win7 32bit.

Have you tried uninstalling and then re-installing ? I've had some 'updates' go wrong in the past, and this has fixed me up without trashing any profiles or anything.

Try to use System Restore. Start your computer and press F8 to display the Windows Advanced Options menu. Now, select the Safe Mode item from the menu and press [Enter].

Once Windows XP boots into Safe mode, click the Start button, go to All Programs > Accessories > System Tools menu, and select System Restore. Because you're running in Safe mode, the only option on the opening screen of the System Restore wizard is Restore My Computer To An Earlier Time, and it's selected by default, so just click Next. Then, follow along with the wizard to select a restore point(before the download incident) and begin the restoration procedure.

Did you make any changes to the network settings before this happened?

On the 32bit computer go to Control Panel>Homegroup>Change advanced sharing settings: under Home or Work, make sure that password protected sharing is OFF.

I have also experienced that disabling IPv6 can cause connection issues. (no idea why this would affect an IPv4 connection, but it did)

Not sure if this is the one you're after...

http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/downloads/driver/1224642869503/WUSB600Nv2_Win7_3_1_0_1_0.zip

I would just reload from the backup disks. This time create your account first and once you've logged on you can create your daughter's account as a standard user without affecting your account.

ImgBurn

Currently using Vista Ultimate. Would like to download some desktop background images but the potential for exploits/malware is significant. Can anyone cite a safe place to aquire a few images? An informed reply would be welcome.

Stick to sites you recognize like microsoft or flickr.

Scan ALL downloads.

Better still, create your own.

http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite

Simply redo what you did to make it go away. Click Tools> Toolbars > Favorites Bar; this will put a check beside it and the toolbar will display again. Right click on the individual items to get a menu which will let you delete them.

Download Office 2007 Trial here or try to manually uninstall Office 2007.

I currently have updated antivirus on my system and I'm not very satisfied with it. Most of the time my computer freezes. Is there any other utility to solve this problem?

Try Microsoft Security Essentials.

Here's a review.

Use the Norton removal Tool to uninstall your Norton 2009 first.

I've been using MSE since it's beta version and it's worked great for me so far. The price is right too. ;^)

I like Windows 7 . I would recommend upgrading from XP on a recently purchased system and definitely on a new system. Older systems not so much; I think Microsoft's minimum requirements are a little optimistic (as usual) if you wish to maintain your sanity.

*1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

*1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

*16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

*DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

I've upgraded(clean) my main pc to 7 pro 64bit, built a system for a friend with 7pro 64 bit, and upgraded 2 of my daughters' notebooks from vista home premium to 7 home premium (setup run from vista; one 32bit & one 64bit). All worked fine, no muss, no fuss.

My older system (amd athlon 1.8 ghz) will continue to run xp as long as it 'lives'.

The most likely cause would be that you have the incorrect driver loaded. It may also be that the driver requires a service pack to be previously installed. If memory serves SP 6 was the final released.

Perhaps you'll find a better driver or some help at Intel's web site.

That is a good idea but I'd recommend getting the latest drivers from BFG or nVidia rather than using your install CD.

Dell has a free upgrade in place but vista home basic systems do not qualify.

I had posted a link before i checked if you may have been eligible ( https://win7.dell.com/Eligibility.aspx )

Do you have an upgrade version of 7 ? Did you do a clean install ?

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-XP-Microsoft-Software/b/qid=1256496708/ref=sr_tc_2_0?ie=UTF8&node=694886

Have you tried MSI tech support ?

How can i have Fedora solfware?

http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedora

It's called User Account Control (UAC) and even though you are an admin, you're given a regular user token and are prompted any time you require elevated permissions. In Vista it can be turned off in Control Panel(not recommended) and in Windows 7 the control panel also allows you to adjust the degree of security you want to use.

I installed the Firefox addon search status 1.3 to see the page rank of the pages I visit. Later the day i noticed 5 or 6 names on my toolbar just like shortcuts. When i tried to right click it new tabs opened with pages. Are these addons dangerous?

Possibly; it would depend on the source of the addon.

I have only ever used addons from mozilla.org after reading the reviews, and so far so good.

Try going to Tools(in Firefox) > Options> Content tab; At the bottom you should see Languages, click on the 'Choose' button and select French and Remove.