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google... gerbil... close enough, so I'll bite. Yes, it is, the driver is suitable for XP 32 bit. You did load the driver? Is the printer showing in your network? … -
Replied To a Post in How to check for and securely remove Superfish badware from your Lenovo PC
I rather like the NSA... they're so out there in forward thinking. So turn it all off, RJ, and watch some tv. But be careful to only pass notes between … -
Replied To a Post in So then I wasn't paying attention and destroyed my NTFS.
sudo dd if=./linuxmint-17.1-cinnamon-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdd bs=1M You copied a file (image) to a device, not a partition - everything under the iso is hosed, the partition table has been rewritten. Why … -
Replied To a Post in Exporting PST to DVD
Simply, import it. You would wisely export your own data and clear the decks first to avoid confusion. Or, if it's not your .pst, then in a VM. Any burner … -
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These often come in on some plugin or extension, addon that you have installed, perhaps unknowingly with some other software or webpage you visited. You can check your plugins, uninstall … -
Replied To a Post in My laptop turns on but the screen shows nothing / remains off.
Run diskcheck: choose your system partition (C: ?), rclick it and select Properties > Tools > Error checking. Restart your sys and wait until it completes the checking, and continues … -
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I think winlogon is trying to load, but registry reads are faulting. And that's the end of it. Mucaa, restart your system and immediately press F8 several times to get … -
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Deceptikon, be in awe of Jorge. -
Replied To a Post in DWMAPI.DLL error on Startup
Hello, galena. Is this a computer running Vista? -
Replied To a Post in Why does Windows XP refuse to die?
Yes, latest Win to Flash is loaded. So you get around it. You keep only the one language (409 is English), Logs, Options, EULA, .ico, and the exe. And then … -
Replied To a Post in DELL VOSTRO 2420 - NO POWER GOING IN
Urg. Could be anything. Dry solder joints are more common than you would like to believe. A tiny trace of corrosion around low power joints, hydrated salts remaining from cheap … -
Replied To a Post in PASSWORD UNLOCK
Everything that is legal you will find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com I don't know from your post whether you are attempting to unlock someone's PW, or to unlock from a provider. Certainly … -
Replied To a Post in power on password
Or, if this is the password that you set in BIOS then pulling the CMOS battery in a computer of the vintage likely to be running XP for several seconds … -
Replied To a Post in Why does my computer power off suddenly and without warning?
When a lappie does that it is almost always a heat problem. If you must use it on your lap, keep your legs apart. On a desk - prop it … -
Replied To a Post in software programming
"One caveat is that not all of Youtube's contributors are experts." That sounds awfully sweeping.... there's a utube of a russian showing how to stop the clingfilm roll leaping out … -
Replied To a Post in Goodbye Google Glass, here's why you will not be missed
I'm reading this as someone who is annoyed by people wearing and using bluetooth gear. Even strangers. Company risks a bricking. By "certified nerds" I know you mean top-hole nerds … -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
I wrote "So all is good, Lx IS on 4, Swap on 5." I did mean 4th physical and 5th physical, not the MBR order. I'm moderately sure that that … -
Replied To a Post in VIDEO HARDWARE
Could be any of three or four things... -dust-laden heatsinks - brush and vacuum/blow clean -driver software corrupted - reload it. -faulty RAM - test it with Memtest86+ -faulty video … -
Replied To a Post in Odd question regarding RAM
Crazy. From your wording it almost sounds like you want to somehow have Minecraft access the RAM in the desktop from the laptop. Maybe in Startrek, but not in any … -
Replied To a Post in Can my system run windows 8.1 pro
Certainly, muhammad, 4 GB of RAM will make a very noticeable difference, even with your current OS. But 32bit OSes cannot use quite all of 4GB. 64bit Windows 7 at … -
Replied To a Post in Can my system run windows 8.1 pro
Ye-es... but somewhat slowly cos of not much RAM, and a slow CPU. But there are tablets designed for W8 specced like your system. -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
Oh. Didn't spot your reply. Um... the actual records in your partition structure are simply out of order, which is of no real significance because it is just a list … -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
Curious, here. What device is it actually booting on.. dev/sda? I don't think it is sda4.... If you don't mind, it'd be good if you got hold of TestDisk by … -
Replied To a Post in Windows User password
Yes, there is. But it is encoded, and you cannot see the contents of the Security hive from within windows. Pretty much all you could do is delete it, anyway, … -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
That missing partition 3 puzzles me. Let's ignore it for the moment. P0 : 0xde is Dell Utility, so SteveDotNet may well have been right about it, above, after all. … -
Replied To a Post in EXCEL not enough memory
Hi. You would have to check your memory usage figure in Task Manager under Performance tab - the Available figure. This refers to the amount of free RAM available for … -
Replied To a Post in What should I do with my 500gb HDD
" I would only do a BACKUP every 2-3 months" EEK!! My sys does one (incremental) every day if it's running. And I re-image my system drive every couple of … -
Replied To a Post in What should I do with my 500gb HDD
Anyway, from the tenor of your post I'm guessing that you do not have a backup disk drive right now. Not just a partition on your main hdd... that just … -
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Are you using a VPN? -
Replied To a Post in Problem with USB on new laptop
Jim, that's a Devices by Type view of DevMgr. Here is a view of my sys in Devices by Connection - you can see that rip-off Cruzer plugged into USB … -
Replied To a Post in Problem with USB on new laptop
Not got W7 open atm... XPing, as per usual, but I assume that you expanded USB 3.0 Extensible, and thence to USB 3.0 Root Hub. So if Root Hub is … -
Replied To a Post in What should I do with my 500gb HDD
Being uncertain as you seem to be, I would open it up, remove the immensely strong magnets from the arm motor, and stick them on the fridge door whilst you … -
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Yup. Pogo... -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
These are computers, violet. It is to your fortune to be away from them. -
Replied To a Post in Problem with USB on new laptop
Hardware manufacturers and truth. From my experiences with USB 2.0 I can justifiably say that if a device is faster than USB 1.1 it will be called USB 2.0. I … -
Replied To a Post in Problem with USB on new laptop
I'm a bit shy of bringing these points up to you, Jim... 1. Host controller driver is good? 2. USB 3.0 selected in BIOS? 3. Cable is blue USB 3.0? … -
Replied To a Post in reseting windows 8.1 laptop
1. You want an offline registry editor. 2. Because of the existence of the above, stick to simple passwords you won't forget. Anything more than the name of your cat … -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
I'm with you,Jorge. Linux forums horrify me. -
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When charging via a dedicated power supply or USB you do not need to worry about the battery voltage and supply voltage output, as long as the current supply capability … -
Replied To a Post in Crypto Virus found on my computer!
"I just Reinstalled Windows 8.1" So where was the loader for the malware? -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
You can see Grub's command prompt. Now you need to locate your /boot directory. I think this should show it (throughout I am assuming that partition 4 from your Diskmgmt … -
Replied To a Post in Formatting and reinstalling windows 7 partition, dell xps17
The 102 MB partition is the System Reserved partition. W7 placed it there because at some time you installed W7 to an un-partitioned disk (if you had forced W7 to … -
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You're being mean on Sony, rubberman. Can I be sure you're not in N Korea? -
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Use a smart downloader. The MSupdates BITS is one, Opera browser uses one for all downloads. That way, if a download halts the software can restart it fro that point. … -
Replied To a Post in "Bogus update"
It is valid; it is here: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3024777 It's purpose is as explained, to remove a problematic update, KB 3004394. It will then delete itself. -
Replied To a Post in Blue Screen Problems
Blue screen it again, and note both the error code (it looks like 0x0000004C : .... and any filename below, like ntfs.sys Post them. -
Replied To a Post in Asus n50vn rootkit
MBAM, SAS, HJT (useless in 64bit systems), ComboFix, Defender (useless in any system), TDSS (could you post this log?), Secunia, Ruiware... but no evidence of malware. This orphaned key was … -
Replied To a Post in Do i have to split the Mhz on Ram?
Or, to flesh that answer out a bit, you are meant to use sticks of DDR2-667 MHz RAM, with at least one stick per channel. If you go with 4 … -
Replied To a Post in How to upgrade Android 4.2.2 to Kit Kat or higher in Samsung Galaxy Tab10.1
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Replied To a Post in wireless network
"what is the relation between frequency and transmission of signals ?" That is such an open-ended question one wonders where to start. But pretty much, the higher the frequency the …
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