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WIRELESS THINGS TO DO BEFORE CALLING YOUR PC COMPANY
Many times individuals call PC manufacturers to report a wireless
problem before they actually check to see if the problem is on the
customer's end. To save some grief try some of these steps first.
1. Check your router Do you see power and the lights on?
2. Check the cable modem is there a orange internet conect light on.
If not stop problem not your computer it's either your cable modem...
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6/13/2007 3:50:47 AM |
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What's happening?
One individual who sends me email the text looks like this; what's
happening?
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<P><BR><BR></P>
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<P><BR><BR></P>
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<P><BR><BR></P>
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<P><BR><BR></P>
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6/13/2007 1:11:36 AM |
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Net Framework?
I now have V2.0, do I still need V1.1?
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Kenny
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6/12/2007 11:26:22 PM |
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J2SE Runtime Environment
My new computer came in October 2006 with J2SE Runtime
Environment 5.0 (whatever that is) and I see in my list
of Add/Remove Programs that I have about 6 Updates
ending with Update 11 .... a total of close to
1 GB of software that I'm carrying. My question is,
have those updates been installed, and if not, should
I install them, and if so.....how?
Search shows that I have 'Update 5.msi' at ...
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6/12/2007 10:25:01 PM |
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Startup to desktop, not Welcome Screen or Accounts screen
When I startup my WXP it currently goes to the ‘Accounts’ screen. I am the
only account on the computer. The only one who uses it.
When I boot I want to go straight to the Desktop.
How do I make this happen?
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6/12/2007 7:23:50 PM |
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Have Recycle bin but nothing inside
How can I see what's in my recycle bin? When I open it up there is nothing
there but I know Ideleted files. Not sure the right wording but I can see
how much is in there (size wise that are in there). Hubby took the Norton
Protected off seeing if that worked NOPE. Please help me!!!
Thanks ...
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6/12/2007 4:33:02 PM |
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two many boots
I was running 98se and upgraded to XP, however it took two attempts as on
the first occassion it was installed on the wrong disc which I then wiped.
The trouble is that now when I boot up instead of being offered the choice
of 98 or XP I get 98/XP/XP with one of the XP options pointing to the now
empty drive.
How do I remove this boot option at startup?
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6/12/2007 4:05:42 PM |
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Disc Check
I used to run a program built into XP that was called Disc Check or Check
Disk.
It was accessed by typing a name into the box accessed by clicking on
Start|Run.
I can't remember the name to be typed in..
Does anyone Know it?
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6/12/2007 1:48:29 PM |
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Windows Explorer does NOT find devices (but are working USB device
I have 2 USB "Storage Vaults" (external hard drives) which I have used for
several months with no problem (Windows XP-Pro). 5 days ago, they suddenly
stopped appearing as visible drives using Windows Explorer. They
both,however, DO show up in Control panel/Systems . . and both are indicated
to be "working properly." But, Windows Explorer does NOT FIND THEM, so I have
no way to browse the...
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6/12/2007 11:59:59 AM |
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Window explorer opening multiple instance of Excel
When I open several files at once thru Windows Explorer, each file is opened
in a separate instance of Excel. I want all files in one instance of Excel;
i.e. all files should be visible from the Window pane of Excel. I have a
macro that opens each file separately (ActivateNext) and then closes each
file. This seems to be dependent on which work station around the office.
Some open one...
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6/12/2007 4:45:29 AM |
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Windows Toolbar Anchored at top of Desktop?
I can't rearrange the order of the items in the toolbar! I anchored "My
Computer" to the top of the desktop, and there are multiple items that
overflow the two lines that I have auto hidden. A small double arrow appears
at the end, and if I click it, I can see the overflow items. One of those
items is the one I use most often, "My Documents." Many other items in "My
Computer" I hardly ev...
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6/12/2007 2:36:00 AM |
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Boot-up peculiarity
My XP system has developed a new quirk during boot-up.
Everything acts normally up to the point where all the
icons appear as underdeveloped and then fill in with
their identities. The next step, always, and I'm used
to it, is that Norton Protection Center goes through its
checking and announced all is well in the toolbar.
Now the screen goes blank, black, for maybe 5 or 6 seconds,
and co...
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6/12/2007 12:32:44 AM |
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copying read-only files
A while ago I made backup files to a CD Rom. Now I need to copy a file
back to my computer (HKNTDLL.dll) but it won't let me. I get the
"Access Denied" message. Even DOS based copy commands don't work. Is
there a way?
Thanks....
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6/12/2007 12:05:16 AM |
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Windows media player 11
My computer came with media player 11 installed and I'm trying to roll back
to media player 9, as in my opinion it worked better for me and how I want
to see who' who when I'm playing albums. Every time I try to roll it back
I'm told you have a more recent version of media player on your computer and
setup will now close. Does anyone know how I go about rolling back?
Brendon in Scotland...
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6/11/2007 10:13:20 PM |
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Open with...
Two PCs, both running XP
Question 1
When a memory stick is put into a USB port in one computer a helpful dialog
box appears asking what I should like to do.
Unsatisfactoraly the default selection is 'Print the pictures' - I should
prefer the default to be 'Open folder to view files'.
Can you tell me how to change the default selection?
Question 2
When a memory stick is put into a USB...
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6/11/2007 8:09:33 PM |
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XP wont shutdown
Hello. I just re-formatted and re-installed Win XP Pro in an effort to solve
this problem but it persists. I had only two drives connected - the C HD and
the CD-ROM Drive. After installing XP I immediately tried to shutdown
windows but it automatically rebooted by itself. There is nothing on the PC
except what XP put there during the installation process. What could
possibly be causing it to ...
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6/11/2007 7:12:58 PM |
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control panel lost
When clicking the Start button Control Panel does not show up. Any way to
recover?
Mo
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6/11/2007 5:40:28 PM |
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creating a cd / DVD
While trying to copy pictures to a CD, I am getting the message 'Windows
encountered a problem when trying to copy this folder. What do you want
windows to do?' and the choices are "retry, skip, or cancel. I have tried
different blank CD's, tried copying to another folder, then copying, tried
one pic at a time-- no success either way.
Any thoughts?
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6/11/2007 5:36:09 PM |
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BOLD, Italic & Underlining ...
Hi,
when I want to either Bold, Italic, Underline, change font size or location
of text or a word, I highlight the chosen text and then click bold for
example.
The problems is that not only the word/text I have highlighted becomes bold
- the whole document does... and all the text.
So I then have to use the back button to "undo".
Now, my work requires me to edit text frequently an...
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6/11/2007 4:39:25 PM |
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Can't expand the task bar (but the usual answer doesn't work)
I just installed WinXP Home Edition for someone, and applied all the
non-optional updates from the Microsoft site. But I can't expand the
task bar, at the bottom of the page, upwards. Yes, I've unlocked it.
If I move it to, say, the right side, I can expand it all I want
horizontally. But this expansion isn't preserved if I move the bar
back to the bottom except for a very minor amount. A...
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6/11/2007 4:22:34 PM |
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I need some help with an error I get when installing programs.
Hi.
I seem to be getting an error when I try to download certain programs. Some
programs I don't have a problem installing, and when attempting to download
others...I get this.
(Copy & Paste)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/stsangel1018/problem.jpg
I'm not sure what the difference between the programs I can download and the
one's I cannot. Also, how do I fix the problem? I've s...
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6/11/2007 3:28:46 PM |
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Windows XP Home Edition
A few days my computer crashed. I have been able to restore it. However:
1. I cannot find or restore the recyle bin
2. My search dialogue box opens, but cannot search for files etc. A dialogue
box opens wjth Search companion "unexpected error. Action could not be
completed".
3. My Program list does not expand from "Start"
Regards
Rick...
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6/11/2007 3:22:49 PM |
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Adverse impact of changing administrator or user account
In working on a laptop computer with Windows XP Professional the
administrator account was changed to a new administrator. It appears that in
doing that all of the data files, email and email address book were deleted.
My question: Would changing an administrator account or deleting a user
account also delete all of the data files, etc. created by that administrator
or user? If so, i...
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6/11/2007 12:47:00 AM |
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Anyone know a way to add 'Printer Setup' as a Rt-click option?
I know I can go to ControlPanel>Folder Options>Files Types and highlight a
file type. In the Advanced section are right-click options, and a
'New...'button to add, but I have no idea where to point the 'Application
used...' or the syntax I need. Also, there's a check box in that dialog for
DDE. What is it, anybody know? Should I use that? If I could find one
example of 'Print...
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6/10/2007 11:50:00 PM |
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Administrator Password
I have just installed XP, no problem set up 3 users with a password for the
administrator but not for the other users. No problem booting up, just
selected user ~ no password requested , all OK ~ everything working.
Then I installed SP2, now when I boot up it goes to a login screen which
shows one of the users and asks for a password, which I don't have !!!!!!!
I have tried a blank pa...
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6/10/2007 11:17:17 PM |