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    Windows 7 a few programs don't run on admin account but only on 2nd account

    hi everyone as this is my first thread I run Windows 7 on a Sony Vaio, and never had issues. recently I had this situation where some software doesn't run properly on my main account (admin) but only in a secondary account I had created the software is installed without problems, but then...
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    Windows 7 Removal of Win7 Internet Secutiy 2011 virus from Dell Laptop running on Windows 7 Home Premium

    My firewall, security settings and browsing has been disabled. The various remedies (process explorer, task manager) has been tried in SAFE MODE but they do not work. Please suggest appropriate way of removal of win7 internet security 2011 virus.
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    Windows 7 Windows XP x32 and Windows 7 x64 wired network unidentified network not working

    A: Windows XP (32 bit) Computer service pack 3 with NIC card I: Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) NIC card Connected by a cat5 cable. Computers A can and I can ping each other, the sent and received are seen on the status panel of the appropriate machine I seems to send and receive more data than...
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    Windows 7 Can't change music file details even with ownership

    Hi people First I am a bit of a novice on a P.C so be gentle with me. I know the basics and I'm learning. I can't seem to change some ( but not all) music file details even when I have the ownership. I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I have done all the usual stuff I can find on forums...
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    Windows 7 UAC and the problem of ASUS EP4-engine on user accounts.

    Since i use an ASUS motherboard, i need to keep EPU-4 engine working all the time (it regulates the system consumption) But i created an account for my sister, then i locked mine with a password, and now everytime she logs in, the epu asks for my password (im the admin, shes an user), so i dont...
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    Windows 7 Windows Security Problem

    I have been trying to download some programs recently and they all come up with this same error. I've downloaded multiple things to my desktop and when i try to run them, a message pops up saying: These files can't be opened Your internet security settings have prevented one or more files...
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    Windows 7 My windows security center service cant be started..

    Hey To all and thank u i hope u can find a solution for me couse im working on it for two weeks.. first i had a red X on the white flag that informed me that my security center cant start. i couldnt opened it so, Following other forums advices , I tried to opened the service control panel, but...
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    Windows 7 How to disable the hardisk drives accessing form other user account ?

    in windows 7 i hav created a new user(others) . i am the administrator and hav to restrict access of some hard drives like c:,g: from the user(others)..!! how to do tat and i had to disable the control panel,cmd prompt,run also..! 1) i went to group policies and try to disable the hard...
  9. Windows 7 Wndows 7 64-bit on Parallels for Mac: Loading embedded HTML

    I recently installed Windows 7 64-bit on my iMac using Parallels Desktop for Mac. The install went smoothly. But I've run into an issue now: Any time that I try and use a program that has embedded HTML (i.e. it calls an html file in the program file directory to display some information within...
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    Windows 7 can't load chat app - win can't verify publisher, blocks s/w

    Our big Christmas party is coming up at this site http://scottwigginton.com/newf_net/chat.htm I'm trying to get on with ie 8.0.7600. I enable popups, approve the active x control and even add the site to my trusted sites and change the "trusted" zone settings to the lowest security...
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    Windows 7 "windows cannot find 'search:query=XXX'" error message Windows Serach

    Hi All. I am hoping to get some additional assistance for resolving another "windows cannot find 'search:query=XXX'" error I have been experiencing lately. The problem is similar to the one I described previously (here: Link Removed - Invalid URL) ...namely, I am running Windows 7...
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    Windows 7 More Personalization Issues

    Hopefully someone here can help me. I'll start out with the system specs. I'm running a Mac Pro with a bootcamp partition and Windows 7. I was really starting to like Windows 7 until I got into the personalization of it. The previous partition was XP and I had no problem customizing the HUD as...
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    Windows 7 Win7 UAC, file permissions and the like

    Win7-64 HP OEM on a new desktop at my home and used -only- by myself ... Win7 and I are new to each other. I've heard that it is a good idea to run a user account in my circumstance and avoid using the Admin account for the most part. That's what I've trying to do, and it is a sizable...
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    Windows 7 One or more activex controls could not be displayed because either

    Hi. I don't know if this is the right forum for my problem. Anyway, I have a problem with my Windows Services. Each time when I launch Windows Services window, I get a warning: One or more activex controls could not be displayed because either: 1. your current security settings prohibit...
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    Windows 7 Why can't I see shared folders on my desktop?

    I have an Admin account and a Guest account. I've worked out how to share folders (not just by using the "Libraries > Public" section) -- I right click a folder, go so Share With > Advanced Sharing > Security > go to Users section > select Full Control. That way both accounts can play and save...
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    Windows 7 Internet security settings prevents one or more files from being opened

    My system has suddenly started giving me a 'Windows Security - These Files cannot be opened - Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened.' Message when I tried to start 'The Sims 3' game. I have played this before, many times. I also got the msg when trying to...
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    Windows 7 Unable to remotely stop service. Classic Access is Denied problem - but only for Windows 7

    I have spent days trying to solve this problem - so any suggestions will be most gratefully received! I run a group of Windows XP Professional (SP3, 32 bit) machines in a workgroup, all using the same id and password, the id being in the administrators group on each machine. One of the...
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    Windows 7 HELP!!! User Account folder Locked and CAN NOT BE DELETED...

    I recently bought my laptop with Windows 7. My son created a User Account with Admin right. He went back to college and deleted his account by control panel, user account delete method. There in my C:\User\ directory is his user account folder with a lock on it. I can't delete it, even though I...
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    Windows 7 Suggest me a program Protector

    Hi, Can someone suggest me an application to prompt a password to execute or to run(use) a programme on PC not only installed applications but also for installing applications, the same should prompt password while uninstalling a program from the control panel. The application should collect...
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    Windows 7 "Limited Access" & "Unidentified Network" When connecting to Router via WIFI

    Hi, The title says it all really. I attempt to connect to my router via wifi and after about 20 seconds I get "limited access" and it also says "unidentified network". I searched google and gone through everything but can't find a solution that works. I am using a Compaq Presario Laptop (if...