Recent content by zvit

Andy, although I wrote this 3 years and one month ago... you're welcome. :):)

Unplug the computer. Ok, seriously... what do you mean to disable Windows explorer? Explorer is the operating system for windows and you need it to run the Windows software.

To find all text files, you can do a search for .txt or .doc files. Same for pictures but I think you'd enjoy Picasa for that. Picasa

Mcafee is a horrible anti virus to use. You should use something good and free such as... List of free safe antivirus/Malware software: 1. Microsoft security essentials: Link Removed 2. AVG: free.avg.com They are a lot better then McAfee.

Anyone every see this, where in the "safely remove hardware" popup, it doesn't list the drive letters or info, so you can't know which drive to remove? Link Removed As a workaround, I am using a shortcut to the command: "C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll"...

It's great when users post the solutions to their own issues. It's a great benefit for others who have similar issues. Thanks for that!

It's been 2.5 years since the post started... I'm sure he's long gone... :-)

Do you have to use WMP? I'd suggest using VLC or KMplayer. Most issues with WMP are not on those.

There are two great sources on the web to find images similar (visually) to a selected image. Google images and Timeye - MatchEngine I am looking for a Windows software that can do this on one's computer. Say I have lots of pictures of clouds, scattered in different drives and I want to bring...

On the right side, in the Windows Updates window, there is "change settings" where you have all the flexibility to determine how Windows handles updates.

Also, when you see it in windows updates (it should be under "optional updates") right click it and choose "hide update".

Try turning off UAC and see if that helps. Turn User Account Control on or off

Welcome to the forums. Easiest way would be to create a shotcut to C:\Windows\System32\taskmgr.exe and then right click the shortcut, choose properties and go to compatibility and check "run this program as administrator."

Well, I can mention it to Steve Ballmer (Bill Gate's replacement) at lunch tomorrow but I think he will be late as he must go helicopter shopping... Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :-) Unfortunately, I'm not on the Microsoft committee and I only volunteer here, but you can report bugs here...

I couldn't find a reason for this update to conflict the DDE server but Microsoft says that it's a pretty important security update and I wouldn't give up on it. Look at your non-critical updates and see if there is anything that has to do with Microsoft office. Maybe if you also update the...