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    Windows 7 Text cursor (caret) moves by itself

    Dear All, I don't know enough about computers to know if this is a software, hardware or what problem. The problem is that the text cursor (caret) - not the mouse arrow - moves to the left when I'm typing. Sometimes I can't even force it to the right. This happens in Internet Explorer, Word...
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    Windows 7 ShellExecuteEx Failed; code 1203 and code 2.

    I recently downloaded a program, and when i tried to run the .exe file i got an error box with the error ShellExecuteEx Failed; code 1203. I tried to install an anti malware program, and when i tried to run that file i got the same error, but with code 2 this time. If i try and run either...
  3. Microsoft Security Essentials Update Now Available for Windows XP, Vista, and 7

    Microsoft has released a new Link Removed of its free Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) anti-malware package for Windows XP, Vista and 7. The update is available through MSE itself or via Windows Update.
  4. Preventative vs. Reactionary Maintenance: How to Save Your Computer from Breakdown

    Often times, throughout the forum, in videos, and in documentation, we find ourselves discussing complex methods of solving seemingly irresolvable computer problems. Throughout these exchanges, much technical data and “geek-speak” is often used to solve an outlying technical problem that is...
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    My Anti-Malware/Rootkit cocktail!!

    I believe I've got it down to a science. 1. Unhackme - http://www.greatis.com/unhackme/ removes ALL of those Antivirus 20xx both the fake alerts and the programs that can't be uninstalled. Deals with the registry so the usuall legalese to registry modification aplies so be careful. But by...
  6. Windows 7 Video Tutorial Poll

    You have probably noticed I have been doing videos on various aspects of Windows 7. What would you like to see the next video about, if any? Currently, I have several I am looking at doing: Driver Updates Office 10 Review - this would have to be split up into multiple videos for each product...
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    Windows 7 How to tame UAC

    I've got Windows 7 Pro. This morning I installed Malware Bytes Antimalware. It opens when I boot the system but UAC apparently is stopping it from running in realtime. I have to double click the tray icon then allow it in UAC to get it to run realtime. How can I set UAC to allow this at startup...
  8. Windows 7 dotTech Exclusive: Free 1 year license of Returnil Virtual System 2010 Home Lux!

    As promised earlier this week, we have a real treat for everyone this weekend: Everyone can get a 1 year license of Link Removed - Invalid URL for free! Before I delve into how to get the 1 year license, let me give a quick overview of what RVS 2010 is for those that don't know. Returnil...
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    Windows 7 Boot time with windows Home Premium 64 - bit

    Hi, I have a Toshiba p205-s6287, intel duo processors, 4gb RAM. I am running Home Premium 64-bit. After doing some minor tweaks, my boot time is ranging between 67 and 87 seconds, as measured by the events view log. I am only running a few programs on startup, ie, carbonite, roboform, MSS...
  10. MS Security Essentials released?

    I just got an update to the public beta, bringing me to... Microsoft Security Essentials Version: 1.0.1500.0 Antimalware Client Version: 2.0.6212.0 Engine Version: 1.1.4903.0 Antivirus definitions: 1.63.1637.0 Antispyware definitions: 1.63.1637.0 Is this the stable release?