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Hello. I needed to reinstall Windows so I made two backups of my computer and did a clean install. When I restored my files I realized a lot of them had been encrypted by me in the past using the folder/file properties dialog box and selecting the encrypt checkbox and apply to all sub-items...

I'm trying to deny permissions for a file for a specific user. The system we use is that each user has a folder structure on their C drive and they are all synced using Sugarsync. If changes are made on any PC they are propagated to the other PCs. I have the computer name of the one I want to...

I have recently notice that after I changed the name of my PC, my computer no longer automatically logs into Windows after a reboot. It gets hung up on the login screen and now I notice TWO profiles at the lower left hand corner. I don’t need the profile which is highlighted in red. I assume...

Hello guys...! We use various OS such as Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 in our office. In the beginning there's no networking problem, Windows XP can access to higher Windows, and Windows 7/8 can access Windows XP. Everything's fine until installing windows update MS17-010 on last Monday for...

If I want to create a Windows Credential entry to allow automatic access to another machine on my local network (XP and W2K machines), it requires me to enter the target's IP address (as well as username/password). This is all well and good so long as I assign static addresses to those machines...

I'm replacing a workstation on our domain, but it will be used in a satellite location where we utilize Remote Desktop to access our server. I have upgraded the new workstation to Windows 10 Professional and have joined it to the domain. I have set it up (user name/computer name, etc) to mirror...

How do I turn in a software pirate to Microsoft? I have a roommate that has a pirated/unpaid for version of Windows 7 Ultimate on his pc. Person, is starting to be a pain & and payback is a bitch. Especially, when it comes from a non-thief, that pays for everything he has. I let him on my...

Getting an error No idea of what it means - windows update seems to be functioing as expected - showing No important updates, recent check at 10:07 today, and optionl update for Security Essentials published today: Event @ 02/06/2015 12:30:06 - System - Provider [ Name] Service Control Manager [...

I recklessly changed the name of my computer in win7 enterprise 64 bit when I reinstalled after new HD so it didn't match the name used in previous install. Result is that i dont have access to some folders after reinstall and restore from backup. Need some step by step instruction on how to...

64-bit Win 7 Home Premium, workgroup pc (not domain). What are the problems/ramifications of changing a Computer Name? For example, how does windows handle existing shares? Thanks --David

I have this problem only with win 8.1 for several years and not with win 7 and XP. When I try to connect win 7 with win 8.1 I always get that there is a so called spelling error in the drive and the computer name. That is ridiculous and a lie.! HOW CAN I SOLVE THAT PROBLEM!! I HATE WIN 8.1. You...

I use Citrix to connect to my office computer from my home computer. For the past couple of weeks, I've been having trouble connecting. Sometimes it works, but more often it does not. The error message I get says the following: "The specified remote computer could not be found. Verify that...

Most of the time when I add multiple servers or even single server to restart it won't work. Shows computer name is not valid and in parentheses no 53. Is this since users are connected or do I need to enter fqdn.

Running Windows 7 -- I recently changed my work PC's user account name to my name, and likewise changed the name of the PC, through Control Panel>User Accounts and Control Panel>System. However, when the PC reboots and the login screen comes up, it always reads "Userid: Joe-HP (my new username)...

I updated my HP laptop from Win 8 to 8.1, on the Win 8 no login. After Win 8.1 boots there is the opening screen, which I hit the esc key to clear and than put in my pin in the box. Then it gives me the opening screen again, back to the login screen and back to the opening screen and then to the...

Target machine is XP home, and I am trying to access it from a Windows 8 machine. Both are wireless, and are in the same workgroup. I get the "Remote Desktop can't connect" message using either the computer name or the current IP address I can ping the address RDC is enabled on target I...

I've searched for this problem for a while now on Google but haven't been able to find anything that addresses this problem. We use AD accounts here for users and workstations. I have 1 workstation that shows the computer name correctly in the system properties but the start menu lists the...

I just received an email delivery failure notification from my ISP for a message that I sent a few days ago. It raised a couple of questions about what personally identifiable information is normally sent to email recipients? I do know that all email are traceable back to the sender, at least...

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Describes an issue in which you cannot convert to dynamic disks on a Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista-based computer when you use double-byte characters for the computer name. A workaround is provided. More...