user issues

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...

We have a Main server in Mumbai through which different people around the world access oue websites. I work in Mumbai and a user sitting in Dubai is unable to access a particular website. This is happening with all the users in that country. We are connected in the following chain VPN - User...

I dont think that there is anything wrong with my media player but when I organize and update the album art info it frequently renames some of my songs. This is getting very annoying and I am wondering if there is any way that I can stop it from happening. There are times where I have to...

OK, so everytime I try to download a program (for instance u torrent) I dont ever get a dialog box with the run option in it. Instead I get a bar on the bottom of the screen that gives the options of "open", "save", or "cancel". When I click "open" nothing happens. When I click "save" a file is...

I accidently deleted the tab next to the start button on the task bar where I pinned all the folders that I use on a regular basis. It would be appreciated if someone could assist me in restoring this

I'm running windows 7 65 bit Ultimate. When I open up a folder and go to "details" view the size is always displayed in kb, even if the file is like 2gb. How Can I change this? Link Removed Here's a ss of my problem.

I'm aware that there are other old posts about this issue, but I need to throw it into the forum again as it seems to be unresolved. After a new (clean) install of Windows 7, the start menu is empty - all installed programs and other items usually posted by the installer are missing. Is there...

Yesterday I got this virus, I went and bought trend micro titanium and cleaned it up (was using a free30 day trial of something else) but I'm still having a problem. Whenever I go to shut down or restart my computer, it starts doing it like normal, but right at the end I get this blue screen...

ok, so i listen to music.... A LOT of music. the problem i'm having is that every month or so, a folder (i have it set up as c:\music\artist\album) disappears. (c:\example\example wouldn't be so bad, but it's always the higher c:\example so it deletes ALL albums!) this is insanely frustrating...

I am using Windows 7 Premium 32bts and Live Mail is my default programme. Every time I open the Live Mail I get a message that I have to wait while Live Mail is being configured, this happens every time without exception, the programme then opens and works as it should. It seems strange...

First, I don't know if this is the right place to ask this one but since Avira's website offers absolutely no help at all, I'm going to try. After yesterday's update (03-31), Avira started scanning as usual. This time however, it started giving an extreme ammount of virus report. Basicly, it...

This has been a big problem for me. I have a new dell inspiron that i had to install a new hard drive in, factory restored setting, everything is new, I have not changed a thing but I cannot right click. I have changed the settings for the button, got into the registry editor, could not...

In the organize tab I cannot select all or change folder settings. Using the ctrl key does not work either? I am using win 7 home premium?

Hello, I'm a new user to Windows 7 Forums and I'm looking for some help. Recently when I go to search in Start- Search, I type in my search for a file, folder, or program that I know exists, but for every search I get "Programs" "Files" and sometimes "Control Panel" Here's an example: Link...

Hi out there, My question is, whenever I add a folder to the library, a duplicate folder appears on the desk top. If I try to delete the extra file from the desk top, the action only causes the file in the library to disappear, as does moving the file to another folder or, location. Now, I have...

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...

Hi I've this problem with my computer recently. Its been working fine till Friday when I started get the BSOD. It happens when I switch on the computer and gets to the desktop. The BSOD error is 'SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION'. BCCode: 3b (sometimes d1) BCP1: 00000000C0000005...

Hi I Can't get my wife's Dell Studio Laptop to show images in Windows 7, Windows Explorer. I know I used to be able to select how Windows treated files in a folder, i.e. best for photos, etc. But I've looked everyplace, in Properties, Folder Options, View etc. and I can't find where to...