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Windows defender detected an attack and after it has been removed I am unable to access "my computer, my documents, folders I have created etc". I still have access to things such as icons on my desktop that are for games and programs but anything for file access and viewing that I get that I do...

Hey guys, First of all I'm going to start by saying that I'm not really a Windows related man so please explain everything step by step. The problem I had today was that I couldn't rotate some of my photo's. This was 'solved' because I went searching on the mighty Google and I found a forum on...

Hi, For a technical and security reason, I need to make one or more critical Windows services (basically in Windows 8.1) dependent on my service so that whenever my service fails to start, the other failed services put the OS in a non-recoverable and unusable state. Simply, my failed service...

Here's the situation: I've got a 500GB hard drive that I copied a bunch of folders to from another hard drive. The drive basically suffered a failure while in a machine and I had to use some recovery software and another tool that I do not remember by name anymore (part of a google search...

It looks like Microsoft would prefer Windows Phone users not install the Windows 10 for phones technical preview on unauthorized phones using a popular hack that came out last week. read more Continue reading...

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I have a workgroup (versus homegroup) network through a linksys router. There are two mobile wifi clients Lapdog is an HP, Vista Home Surface is a MS Surface, RT 8.1 Two desktops are connected via Ethernet Office is Dell, Windows 8.1 and serves as a file server to the portables. Server...

My Acer computer has recently been telling my computer is not a genuine version of Windows 7. I searched up on how to fix this problem, and almost every post suggested I run cmd with an admin. So, I did so by clicking on "cmd", then clicking "Run as Admin". Then, I did what the website told me...

Hi, I have recently bought Samsung galaxy S5 device. When I tried to connect it to my computer I nothing happend (what should have happen is that it will pop up the "What do you want to do? Go to folder/..." menu). So I tried another usb socket. still the same problem. I have Ubunto install as a...

Made an account just for this. I randomly got a BSOD while my computer was on, but I was not using. I restarted the computer (as prompted) and attempted to access the dmp file; however, upon doing so, I am told that access is denied and I do not have permission to retrieve the file. I went into...

I have a laptop running Vista and my husband's pc runs Windows 7. We can access the files on the laptop from the pc but get 'access denied' if we try to access files on the pc from the laptop. We appear to have all the same network and sharing settings so what do we need to do?

I know that when formatting the C drive from within the Windows command prompt, you get an error message, however would it format it successfully if you were to boot into the command prompt version of Windows XP and type the same command? Also, I know that typing "del c:\/f /s /q" can delete...

I am trying to stop processes running as this is slowing my computer down considerably. I have tried to do this with Task Manager but when I right click on a process the message "operation could not be completed, access is denied" Can anyone tell me an alternate way to stop these processes...

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Why wont windows let me install any cd/dvd burning software on my computer? I get error 1603 with some programs while other programs stop mid installation and just say access denied. And yes i am installing as an admin.

I recently upgraded to windows 8.1 from 7. Whenever I connect my D-Link dongle, windows thinks that it is a read only storage drive. I uninstalled and re-installed the D-Link software but it doesnt work. When I start the "D-Link Connection Manager" it shows the loading screen and then...

New, don't even have the emails entered. Forgot password and with Win8 unable to go anywhere to fix it. It tells me to go and change password but cannot bring up any screens. Help

Hello: I am having no end of trouble with my network. Here's the setup: 1. BT Home Hub 5 Wi-Fi router, connected to Internet. 2. Desktop, Win 7 HP, x64, connected to router with Ethernet. 3. HP LaserJet printer, connected to router with Ethernet. 4. Netgear EX6200 AC1200 802.11ac Dual Band...

My colleges' computers reset themselves every night, so we are allowed to install programs and change files & settings at will, because the changes revert on shutdown. I'm trying to create a batch file I can run to copy all the files I use & install the programs I use, I haven't gotten to the...

Hello people, well i just got some issues with my new computer.. i just bought a new razer mouse imperator and razer headset kraken 7.1, for the first time i plug them in and turn the PC..the drivers doesnt install, it tell me that the drivers has not been install successfully and shows red...