Ok well my PC recently got a virus attack, I tried virus scans but nothing would work. It wouldn't even let me do a system restore. So the only option I had was a reformat, now i'm new to Windows7 and assumed it was similar to Windows XP where I could just put my disc in and it would reformat...
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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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Hi,
This is probably simple enough, but I've Googled the topic to death with little success.
I'm sharing a few folders between two computers (both Windows 7) on my home network. The folders are each set to be shared with "Everyone."
Let's call the two computers/users Jack and Jill. What I'd...
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I can not believe that Microsoft has managed to mess this up again! I have never been so annoyed with an OS in my life! I did a clean install of windows to a brand new drive on my pc. I have about 7 other drives hooked up to this thing, that all worked fine when I was running XP.
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Im getting kind of frustrated with all of these authorization checks. Im the only account on my computer and am the administrator. I am also not on a router and dont have wireless on my computer so i dont really have to worry about someone getting on my computer at my home. Now im trying to...
Hi i just bought windows home premium for my family i made three user accounts on my computer one for my self and two for my sons. I am pretty good with computers but because windows 7 is a little different i need some help.
Lets get to my Question.
I want to make my kids accounts: be...
Hi i just bought windows home premium for my family i made three user accounts on my computer one for my self and two for my sons. I am pretty good with computers but because windows 7 is a little different i need some help.
Lets get to my Question.
I want to make my kids accounts: be...
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Tonight, after unplugging my mouse from the USB port and while re-positioning my laptop, I noticed some pop-ups that suggested I get a higher performance power adapter (my laptop was plugged in and 100% charged). The popup appeared and disappeared 5-6 times, then I noticed the flag in the...
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Hi, Ive pretty much exhausted every option to try and fix this and I hope someone here can help me.
I have recently installed some windows 7 operating systems onto our company Domain.
The Domain consists of primarily XP PCs and a few Vista Machines.
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Hi
Any advice on how best to remove trojans?
BACKGROUND
At the bottom right of my Windows7 screen, the Action Center gave me the following alerts:
- "Remove the W32/Gaobot.worm.genu - Win32/RBot.3eu!Worm virus"
and
- "Remove the Trojan.PWS.Legmir.AD / W32.Ahlem.A@mm virus"
Strangely the...
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This little device (DSO-150) was given to me a while back to try out. This isn't something you're going to want to use if you can't stand wires and cables. Matter of fact, I hesitated using it for that same reason.
Actually this is quite nice, none intrusive, easy to install and use. Securespot...
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I am a student of computer field, I use to play and download games through internet. After downloading games I found that the games do not work properly and also the system. Is this due to a virus? So, is there any idea to download games and other things without any virus?
I've had windows 7 for about 3 months now and I just decided to turn my firewall on (gets annoying when gaming), anyway, when I tried to enable it with windows action center, it said "Action Center can't turn on Windows Firewall". it gives me an option to enable it manually but when I go into...
Microsoft warns about activation crack, but 'pleased' people want to install Windows 7
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Microsoft’s plan to “sandbox†Office documents in the next version of its application suite is an admission that the company cannot keep hackers from exploiting file format bugs, a security analyst said on July 23. “What’s been happening is that Office has lots of...