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    Windows Server 2008 r2 redirect printer

    when i connect remotely to w2k8 server, i have to change the settings in the printer to "print directly to spooler" but this option is grayed out and i cannot change it, i try to take ownership in the security tab but each time i log off and log on the ownership disappear and i have to put it...
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    Windows 7 Files unreadable after decrypt-encrypt

    Hi, I just wrote some document with multiple files (LaTeX). Then I encrypted the folder the document was in by right click => Properties => Advanced... => Encrypt contents to secure data and then select "apply to subfolders etc.". Then I wanted to open a file within that folder but it was...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 - Cannot access only ONE of my computers on home network.

    I have 4 computers on my home network, 3 of which are running Windows 7 pro, and the other one is Windows Vista home. All of the computers are in the same workgroup (I tried using homegroup as well, but it worked terribly and I disabled it), all of them have the same network settings (file and...
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    Windows 7 Parent Control Time Limit messed up?

    I setted the time for my kids to be able to go on at 12:00 everyday but everytime they try to log on it doesnt let them and they have to wait till 3:00 for some reason to than be able to go on.I tried checking everywhere but couldnt find a solution may be someone out there knows a way to fix it...
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    Windows 8 folder sharing vs advanced sharing

    i'm trying to share a folder so in properties i click the "advanced sharing" button and do everyone - read only, homegroupusers - full. save and exit. then i check the "share" simplified panel and it only lists myself as owner. so i add everyone - read only, homegroup - full. go back to...
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    Windows 8 Regaining access to previously installed apps

    When changing file ownership to allow me access to a hidden log file, something happened that removed installed apps from the app store. They are not on the start menu, nor are they shown among "All Apps". I did some digging around and managed to find the folders these apps are stored in, but...
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    Windows 7 Weird notice showing

    On my laptop, I run a program (can't think of the name) that warns me of all attempted changes to anything. I'm getting the following notice, which I deny, as I think it is asking to delete a vital Windows command. cmd.exe / o/D /c del c:/users/me/appdaata/local/temp/O.del in my temp...
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    Windows 7 No details pane in Save-As dialog and unable to change system time

    Running Win 7 Home Premium 32Bit SP1 This is two problems in fact, but I assume them to be related. 1. In the Save-As dialog (i.e. saving a website in Firefox or a document in Adobe Reader or other programs), there is no details pane displayed. See screenshot below. Link Removed The drop-down...
  9. Windows 8 Still fighting the firewall.

    Hi I'm still trying to get the firewall service to start. I did all of the things listed below, including the automatic, and manual fix..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This firewall issue is commonly found on vista and...
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  11. Windows 7 Help on monitoring shared folders on Windows 7?

    Ok so here is the situation. Not too long ago i decided i would share my folders over my network since i was copying files over to my moms and sisters computers, movies and tv shows. I also had to share them so they could watch whatever they wanted over the network when im using my computer...
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    Windows 7 NTFS Permissions - Need some help

    Im confusing myself on these ntfs permissions. Is there an easy way to allow a specific group rw access to one file in a folder full of other files but only have ro access on all other files...without changing the permissions on each file? The problem I have is we have a folder organized...
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    Windows 7 Scheduled Tasks not working with run whether user logged in or not option

    I tried posting this in another section but got no respnses, so hopefully somewhere here can help with it. I am accessing a remote computer through regular remote desktop. I have admin rights and all that good stuff and can schedule tasks. The problem that I'm having is when I select the option...
  14. Windows 8 Problem Installing Skype

    I'm trying to install Skype not the on from the app store, but the one you download from the Skype website I click on the installer, click continue, select the language I want, click I agree-next, check the install Skype click to call then click next then next again them the installer tries to...
  15. TA13-024A: Content Management Systems Security and Associated Risks

    Original release date: January 24, 2013 | Last revised: February 06, 2013 Systems Affected Web-based Content Management Systems, specifically Joomla! installations. Overview This Alert was developed as a collaborative effort between Public Safety Canada and the U.S. Link...
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    Windows 7 Take Ownership, Permisions,Remove Folder/ File Locks, On All in non system Drive

    I have a 2 TB storage drive that I need to remove all locks on all the folders and files. I have been dealing with this nightmare that I have lost and have had to redo weeks worth of work. I have read and tried so many tutorials, take ownership etc. Nothing penetrates the second layer or folders...
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    Windows 7 Ownership & security permissions of whole sys drive messed up

    Most stupid thing to do, but I did it... I changed ownership of all files on C:\ (and permissions also -removed SYSTEM, Users & authenticated users from all files-shame on me) and after that, I was unable to get even into win logon screen. Fortunately, I have 2 Win 7 x64 versions installed, so I...
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    Windows 7 Rare BSOD just became too common

    Suffering from the dreaded BSOD quite frequently at the moment. It was only occasional before yesterday, but now it has become endemic. The primary trigger for the repeatable BSODs is Skyrim, except only from yesterday (installed since 25th December 2012, played it for 128 hours plus without any...
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    Windows 7 Can i Mount Only specific folder from a hard drive (Internal)?

    I have 3 internal partition in my laptop C:,D:,E;. However, i wanted that only Specific Folders from D: are mounted and not entire D: partition .I was wondering is it possible? And i can control which user, which folders should be mounted.:devil_smile: I have window 7 home Premium can i hide a...
  20. Windows 8 Why do I have so many Users?

    Hi Today I was just looking through stuff, and I came upon my users list. Why do I see so many Users listed and can I safely remove some of them. I don't even know where these come from? Link Removed Link Removed What are these accounts that say Account Unknown? It would seem...