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My problem is when using windows media player to burn a music CD, where does it till you that the CD is full. In prier versions there is/was a time line stamp that would let you know how many songs you could put on that media and in third party burning software as well. So when using this...

I upgraded to the windows RC build 7100 recently. I have been using it successfully. I have installed all my applications and programs successfuly. I have installed all of my hardware peripherals with no problem what so ever. The problem I am having is with media players. When I installed...

here is a link to something called driver detective if you are having difficulties with your connection. Now while I don't usually recommend 3rd party applications for drivers, this may be helpful for those who are ready to toss in the towel. Link Removed

I'm trying to install a 3rd party driver (Belkin F5L009) and half way through the installation process it tells me access is denied. Has anyone noticed this problem and, if so, what is the solution? Thanks!

Hey all, Anyone here using a Belkin Nostromo N-50 Speedpad? It works on XP but I can't get it to work properly in 7 64 bit. If anyone knows of thrid party software or a work arond please let me know. I had a dual boot with XP and 7 Beta and when the RC came out I decided to run with it so no...

Hi all. The library concept is a great idea in theory -- and if you only have one non networked computer then this post does not apply. The idea is (finally for a Windows OS) of course to organise data by CONTENT rather than worry about the Physical location of it. A typical example these...

Hi all. I get an error every time I try to start MS backup and Restore. This error message reads: "THe backup application could not start due to an internal error. Server execution failed (0x80080005)" Any ideas on how to resolve this? If not , does anyone have any recommendations as to an...

Hey everyone, I'm having a very strange problem that I can not for the life of me seem to figure out. I use my Xbox 360 hooked up to my monitor to play games. And I plug the audio into my computer to play it through there and out the speakers. I have an official microsoft converter that came...

i've been running the beta since it came out without issues. as of two days ago, any gadget i put in my sidebar that fetches info from the internet is refusing to connect. they worked fine until then, and i have made no significant changes to my system in the last few days. windows firewall is...

As I feared, Windows 7 still uses the same WLAN Autoconfig service that Vista does, and just as in Vista, disabling it causes your wireless network to drop. As a result I have a choice between not having internet, or having Skype/games/the net in general lag out horribly every 60 seconds...

In spite of all the nice additions to Explorer, I still don't like it. Not productive enough. On my XP partition I use Directory Opus. It installed and worked fine on 7, but it kept corrupting my file system. I'm not sure exactly what the problem was, but after using it to move or create...

Here I state my little tiny opinion on the world wide web about Vista quite briefly. Know this, I'm very aesthetic. I look at every fine tuned detail of things in life and when it especially comes to computers and technology, I like to have the finest. In appearance, function and reliability. So...

Anyone know whether MS is working on an update to enable virtual desktops? I know there are 3rd party software to do this, but I'd rather have it built-in to Windows.

:) The remote desk top connection feature in Windows Vista Business, Ultimate and Enterprise editions does not exist for Vista Home Basic and Premium. Therefore, we have to rely on 3rds party products to add remote desk top functionality. A good free 3rd party software to use would be-...

Just found out that Vista Home Premium does not include a Fax Printer!!! In order to fax from Word and such you need a third party program! If you want Fax and Scan from Vista you have to get Ultimate!!! Give me a break! :mad: P.S. Student Edition of Office no longer has Outlook!