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UPDATE Problem SOLVED...I dicovered that it was temporary internet files which were too long. Not that that fixed my problem, I was still unable to access my copied files in the new account I created, kept giving me an access denied message. So I decided to just do a system restore instead...

I don't even know where to start. Or how to search for this one. I am using Vista Home Premium. Everything boots up 100% fine, navigation through files & folders - perfect. The computer is not slow. The only program is going into Internet Explorer, getting out on the web. When I open...

This is a article Usually we get used to finding and opening programs from the All Programs of the Start Menu. Recently I suddenly discovered that when I clicked the , a lot of programs disappeared. How to resolve this problem? This problem arises when... More...

Hi, I've been having really weird BSOD's with my system lately. Googled all the error codes and still came up with nothing. Most of the suggested fix was to just strip the system and test 1 peice of hardware at a time, but i know that my system is stable, 5passes with memtest showed 0 errors...

Hello! I recently installed the computer game The Movies (2005) made by Lionhead Studios, and its expansions The Movies: Stunts and Effects (2006) on my Windows 7 Prof. 64-bit computer (I have owned the game for years, and played on my Vista and XP PC earlier). The install was okay, though I...

Sorry I am a new member so if not everything thats here is required, could you please let me know. I purchased an ASUS G73JH from Best Buy a while ago (August 2010) therefore its no longer under warranty. I continue to receive blue screen of death. I have tried clean install which appeared to...

Hi All, This is my first post and I was unable to get the screenshots but I did managed to mini dump files for the affected machine. One of our user has been getting BSOD recently and it starts exactly after using Skype. To my surprise, they have been using Skype for many months without...

Hi, i`m new to this forum Maybe this isn`t the right section but i`m in a hurry. So i was trying to set up a server using microsoft sql server 2000(i have windows 7 ofc) but i can't seem to attach databases, I`m getting an error message: 2012-06-03 12:19:26.21 spid51 Database 'gamedb'...

Hello All, I've had my Link Removed for a few weeks now and have been getting persistent BSODs. I installed an additional 8gb of RAM before I used the computer for the first time (2x4gb) and after the first round of BSODs I ran memtest and realized that the 2gb stick which came with the laptop...

I have just taken delivery of a new laptop running Windows Home Premium 64 bit O/S. I have an old program that is absolutely essential (my accounts) and I have previously installed this using the "troubleshoot compatibility" option. When I right-click and select this option on the new machine...

I have been getting random BSoDs lately. Have had the computer for about a year now and they just started but are happening more frequently. I can't seem to find a connection between them. Sometimes it is while watching video w/ WMP, other times it is right on startup, sometimes PC is just...

Hi Guys...asked a similar question back Link Removed with no outcome. 1 This time another brand new computer, Win7 Professional, 64Bit with SP 1, 1TB HDD with 2 partitions...one system and an OEM recovery partition. 2 Decide to shrink main system partition to create two equal sized partitions...

Hey all, new user here, but really hoping someone will have some ideas that I haven't tried yet. I have an Iogear bluetooth dongle that until a couple of weeks ago was working fine. I use it to connect to a bluetooth keyboard. I went on a trip and took the keyboard with me, where I paired it...

Hi All, Recently i brought one 5.1 Home theater and m trying it to connect with my Compaq laptop . Problem :- My problem is i am unable to get 5.1 output from my laptop. My laptop model is:- CQ40 425TU. I am using windows7 OS and my sound card is IDT - High Definition Audio . I have tried...

This is driving me crazy. Whenever I try to remove 'read only' status from a file or folder, basically NOTHING HAPPENS. I click apply and it acts like it worked. But once I look at the properties for that same folder it's still READ ONLY. I need to edit metadata on multiple files for class...

Please help!!!! Media Player12 is not working properly. All drivers are up to date and windows says all should be working. Have 32 bit Dell Home Premium desktop. Seems the E drive is unable to read any disc I put in. I get pop-up saying insert media. I have tried store bought CDS and DVDS and...

(I'm using windows 7 64 bit Toshiba laptop) So today I had a problem with my computer and as a result I used system restore. The system restore didn't go well, and has basically failed. However, my computer launched properly and I thought I got away from some trouble. I'm not too good with...

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Hello, Recently, my computer's sound has started crackling. It has become worse and more frequent as time has progressed, and I am finally starting a support thread to help me resolve this. The sound crackling is either mild or absent when I first restart my computer, but if I leave my...

Hey guys, I was wondering here if an Asus G51J-3D Notebook can support USB 3.0? or if there's a way to add USB 3.0 support. Thanks a lot ^___^