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 | Are you absolutely sure that you didn't get a product key somewhere in the paperwork that came with the computer? If the Office package was truly a trial version, and the trial time has expired, you will have to pay to either get a key to unlock your version or … |
| | Any idea what might have contributed to the problem? That is, can you think of anything abnormal that happened just prior to the kb and mouse dying? Does the keyboard work long enough to let you get into safe mode during the boot process? If so, you'd at least be … |
| | [QUOTE=guru20]I'm just trying to figure out: a) could it be just loose connectors or a broken pin somewhere; b) should I shell out the $$$ to take this to a "professional" repair place; c) or how can I find out what is broken so I can simply go buy a … |
| | [QUOTE=Catweazle]You need to first find out what display driver you need. Make and model of the PC please? (If it's a brand name PC) Make and model of the display card also. The fullest details you can provide to start with the better - You've provided no identifying information about … |
| | Hi Melanie, welcome to TechTalk :) Before we dig into the various possibilities, could you please tell us exactly what you have tried when you say that you've tried everything you can think of? By giving us as much detail as you can, we can get to the root of … |
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| | The right-click menu is called the "context menu", and it has no single central location in the registry. I don't know if you've noticed, but as Catweazle said, the options in the context menu change depending on whether you're right-clicking on a folder, a drive, a known filetype, an unknown … |
| | Have you tried adjusting the horizontal and vertical size settings on the monitor itself? |
| | I don't see any signs of infections in your log. What [I]exactly [/I]do you mean when you say: "symantec keeping dozen of mail"? Please post any and all details possible.  |
| | The ">" tag is the HTML code for the ">" symbol. In email replies or forwards, it is common for each line of the original text to be prefixed with > to differentiate it from any text you add to the message before you reply/forward. Further replies/forwards will append further … |
| | Just FYI- Recycler is a hidden system folder. To make it visible, open Windows Explorer, click on the Tools menu, and choose Folder Options. Under the View tab of the Folder Options box, uncheck the "Hide protected operating sytem files" option. Close Explorer and reopen it; the Recycler folder will … |
| | [QUOTE=aquarius]Sounds like you may have Sasser Virus[/QUOTE] I'll second that possiblility. Get the most current updates for your anti-virus program, restart in Safe mode, and do a [i]full[/i] system scan. |
| | Which audio apps are you currently using and/or thinking of using on a PC? If you're doing Pro or near-Pro quality multitrack work, I'd honestly stick with the Mac. |
| | Program installation methods differ depending on the type of program you are trying to install. Redhat uses the RPM utility to manage .rpm programs, but if you have a .tar, tar.gz, .tgz, or similar install file, the steps for installing are entirely different. From an old post of mine at … |
| | That message is indicative of a trojan/spyware infection. I'm moving your thread to our Security forum; read the other threads there to find out how to download and use recommended detection and removal tools such as Ad Aware, SpyBot Search & Destroy, and HijackThis. Also run a full system scan …  |
| | Hello Helot, welcome to TechTalk! :) What you're describing is the password function embedded in the computer's BIOS. Although makes and versions of BIOSes vary, every PC has one, and they almost invariably have a password-protection option. To enable the password protection you need to enter the BIOS setup program. … |
| | What is the exact model of Netgear router? Please post that information. If the router is a combination wireless/wired router, connect a computer to one of the router's wired Ethernet ports and see if you can access the Internet that way. That will give us a better idea of exactly … |
| | Would you like us to make your lunch for you while we're at it? :mrgreen: Seriously, though: we're here to [I]assist[/I] people with their hardware and software problems, but "assist" means that you'll need to be more specific in your description of your needs, and you'll also need to let …  |
| | When using manufacturer-supplied recovery disks, the restore/reinstall/reformat will vary between makes and models of computers. You [I]should[/I] be able to find instructions for your particular model of Vaio on Sony's support site, but if not, give us the exact model number and we'll help you from there.  |
| | [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/member.php?u=8857"]cavoiles[/url], First of all- Welcome to TechTalk! This being your first post I'm sure that you aren't aware of our posting guidelines, but we do ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member. Answering multiple members' problems in a single thread can … |
| | Why should you try to fix the problem? You just got the computer from Best Buy, so you should return it to them. It's a warranty repair issue, and given that you're already having this problem, there could be other things wrong with the machine as well. |
| | There's a very good possibility that virus/spyware/etc. infections are causing the problems you've described. Given that, I'm moving this to the forum which I think will be most appropriate. Please do the following: Download the (free) HijackThis utility: [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe[/url] Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program: …  |
| | What you need to do is log in as Administrator and take ownership of the C:\Documents and Settings\Kyle.KYLE-445F7AKRPP folder and all subcontainers and objects within that folder. An explanation of the process, with screenshots of the Properties settings involved, can be found here: [url]http://www.le.ac.uk/cc/dsss/docs/acls2.shtml[/url] |
| | A couple of additional suggestions: * Boot the computer into Safe Mode (you get to the safe mode boot option by hitting the F8 key as your computer is starting up) and see whether or not the freezing behaviour is the same as when booted normally. * Open the Event … |
 | [QUOTE] After connecting to the router, at DOS Prompt i typed ipconfig to get the ip add & i got... [/QUOTE]All of that IP info is correct, which means that your computer is successfully connecting to the router and receiving valid IP configuration from the router via DHCP. Communications over … |
| | [QUOTE=RyanOnline]It's perfect when downloading or using downloading programs such as Kazaa.[/QUOTE] Umm... Kazaa, huh? Methinks you've answered your own question right there. :mrgreen: Kazaa and other filesharing programs are chock full of all sorts of spyware nasties, many of which attack and modify IE. As Dani suggested, try Mozilla, firefox, … |
| | [QUOTE=caperjack]Ip address .type [b]winipconfg[/b] in start/run i think will work ,I haven't used win98 for a couple of yrs now .[/QUOTE] "winipcfg" is the correct spelling, but yes- that will give you all of your IP configuration info. In terms of your question about the port #, you would have … |
| | First of all- does it work if you boot into safe mode? |
| | [QUOTE=changintimes]...there are always still files remaining in the registry[/QUOTE] That's rather unclear; could you be more specific or give us an example of what you're trying to describe there? There are a few places where temp Internet info hides: In C:\Documents and Settings\[i]username[/i]\Local Settings you will find History, Temp, and … |
| | The two things you haven't mentioned are RAM and the power supply- have you tried to verify either of those yet? |
 | [quote=cscgal]What sorta nonsense is this??[/quote]nonsense that's going to make [I]someone[/I] a pile of cash, I'd bet. :eek: |
| | HI bluewalker, welcome to DaniWeb :) Your log indicates WebHancer adware, as well as one leftover from the Smitfraud infection. Your log also indicates that you (or someone) downloaded a "Yazzle" game package. Has Yazzle actually been installed yet? Please do the following: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web … |
| | [quote=fantazjusz;259701]Type: Dynamic Disk[/quote] I think that's your clue- the disk was formatted as (or converted to) a Dynamic disk, and Dynamic disks are handled differently than "Basic" disks. [B]Do not try to convert the disk back to a Basic disk- you will lose all data if you do so!! [/B]Troubleshooting … |
| | [quote='Stein]Welcome to Daniweb :) This isn't in the correct forum...and because of it, you havn't recived any replies ;) Repost your problem (with slightly more information) in this forum: [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/forum10.html"]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/forum10.html[/URL] Thanks.[/quote]I just moved the thread; we're good to go now. :) destiny3000, The "PXE" errors indicate that your computer is … |
| | Please tell us the exact pattern of the beeps, and the make of the BIOS (if you know it). The different BIOS beep code patterns indicate different faults; if we can "decode" your beep pattern, we may be able to pinpoint the likely location/cause of the fault. |
| | [QUOTE=jcourt]can anyone tell me what i need to do?[/QUOTE] jcourt- Please do not post your questions in threads started by other members- you need to start your own thread. Read our [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_faq#faq_rules"]posting rules[/url] to familiarize yourself with our guidelines. |
 | Just a guess, but it could have something to do with the particular model of keyboard you have; it isn't as though USB keyboards in general don't work through a PS/2 converter. Why not just buy a PS/2 keyboard? They're dirt-cheap. |
| | Also- after running both Ad Aware and SpyBot: 1. When you downoad the new version of HijackThis, save it in its own folder and run it from there. Don't save HJT directly to your desktop as you are doing now, and don't save it in any folder which is in … |
| | Hello Tay, Please give us more details, such as a better description of the network setup/configuration, the exact version of Windows each computer is running, and a descripition of any possible changes made to the network just prior to this happening. The error you're getting is a standard Windows networking … |
| | I've personally had good luck with both of those model lines, but I've also heard first-hand horror stories about both from other techs. I think the "YMMV" caveat probably will apply here. |
| | That's a McAfee error message, yes? 1. Does a full virus scan of your system yield any more specific/helpful information? 2. What (if any) steps have you already taken to resolve the issue? |
| | Your description is very clear, and yes- you should be able to do what you're asking about. I don't have time to elaborate right now (dinner time on my end of the world), but hopefully some of these links can help: [url="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22internet+connection+sharing%22+%22windows+XP%22&btnG=Search"]http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22internet+connection+sharing%22+%22windows+XP%22&btnG=Search[/url] [url="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22internet+connection+sharing%22+wireless+nic+hub+router&btnG=Search"]http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22internet+connection+sharing%22+wireless+nic+hub+router&btnG=Search[/url] Read through some of the tutorials and … |
| | 1. Do you mean that you removed the infection called "spybot", or the utility program called SpyBot? 2. You might want to run HijackThis and post the log file it generates. A download link for the program is in my sig below; instructions for using the program are listed in … |
| | The BIOS (CMOS) battery and the main battery pack are two separate items; you only need to replace the CMOS battery in your case. Exactly how you do that depends on your particular model/series of Thinkpad.  |
| | You can certainly do it, but the recommended (and least painful) approach is to install the older version of Windows first. If you are using a single hard drive for both versions of Windows, install 98 on the first (primary) partition and XP in the second partition you create. If … |
| | Re: formating xp Have you tried simply booting from the ME installation disk and starting the install, or is ME having trouble installing over the existing XP partition? |
| | [QUOTE=Catweazle]1. Obtain a legitimate copy of Windows XP[/QUOTE] Um, yes. From our [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_faq#faq_rules"]Posting Rules[/url]: "[b]Keep it legal[/b] Keep it clean and do not post pornographic material or link to it. In addition, do not post anything warez relaetd or related to other illegal acts. [b]This includes tech support troubleshooting pirated … |
| | [QUOTE=qweasd]you need to switch simple file sharing OFF...[/QUOTE] Unfortunately, simple file sharing [i]can't[/i] be turned off in XP Home; you only have that option in XP Pro. :( |
| | Hi drajpatel, welcome to DaniWeb :) [QUOTE=drajpatel]I believe the problem may have started after installing and running the latest versions of "Ad-aware 6.0" and few similar like that then deleting the problem items that were found. [/QUOTE]Good call- that's exactly right. "bridge.dll" is a spyware component, and while AdAware, etc. … |
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