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monirul arfin
thread by: monirul arfin | last post Sep 25 '07 by: Nepomuk
Hi all, I want to prevent downloading & installing software in my computer by others. So no one can download or Install software in my computer. Is there any optoin. Please Suggest me. And it is better If any option with Password to prevent. Grettings, Monirul.
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Asghar baig
thread by: Asghar baig | last post Oct 31 '07 by: N002213F
i am facing a problem if any one can answer please help me "sometimes i use USB drive to handle my data, if i cut the data and paste it on any drive it will start processing but if suddenly electricity fails in the midle of procces the data on clipbord will loss what i have to do to recover it"
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thread by: BarneyRubble | last post Jul 19 '12 by: Rabbit
I have just had Word 2010 installed on my laptop. I have created some new files and saved them (as Word documents). However, when I reopen the files they only open as Wordpad files. What am I doing wrong / what is happening?
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thread by: Beerbelly | last post Sep 8 '07 by: masiperes
Hey everyone, I read a few tutorials on how to recover an admin's password (on a pc with win XP sp2), but I'm a little confused. Since I was already trying Ubuntu anyway (from a livecd), I saved the sam file on a US (but here's a first problem: I found 4 sam files: sam.log, sam.sdf, sam.spd and one that's just called sam. I assume it's the...
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usafshah
thread by: usafshah | last post Jul 29 '07 by: mdbugs
hi all i'm installing windows xp on Maxtor SATA 300 GB but setup prompts with the error of: setup did not find any hard disk drives.... its showing in bios I tried to download drivers for this but i didn't find on internet even on maxtor.com the problem is my hdd model is 6V300F0 which isn't listed in maxtor's HDD lists. :(
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thread by: chocolatemaker | last post Mar 20 '06 by: Banfa
Someone asked this question but then said solved. I would like to know how to read temporary internet files. I think there is some info in some of these I need. Please help and try to make it simple. I only know what I have taught myself.
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epots9
thread by: epots9 | last post Oct 21 '07 by: miz
I forgot how to fix this, so i was wondering: how can i get my computer (WIN XP Media Center SP2) to auto select my user account at the logon screen? I only have one account setup with a password. I want it to be auto selected so at startup i can just type my password and not have to click it and type my password. It was like that before...
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kestrel
thread by: kestrel | last post Jan 10 '09 by: JOHNSHELL08
Hey, Is there a way that i can locate the folder where all the deleted files are kept until they are deleted permanently? My friend deleted some files on my computer and now windows wont start. Can anyone help me out? Thanks alot -- Kestrel
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AmberJain
thread by: AmberJain | last post Jan 14 '09 by: AmberJain
Windows Autorun FAQs: List of autostart locations Linked from the Original article- "Windows Autorun FAQs: Description". Que: Can you list all the autostart locations for windows? Ans: Here is a comprehensive list of all autostart locations for Windows OSes: NOTE : These are some abbreviations used in this list. Please note them...
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thread by: syedadil | last post Jul 13 '10 by: thelonelyghost
Hi . I dont know how to remove Recycler virus from XP SP2 . i delete it through Unlocker software but it regenerates itself in al the folders in C:\ as well as other drives. Any solution or antivirus for this?
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thread by: thelethal | last post Jul 6 '10 by: Eddie Ho
All videos play slow and skip on my pc Ok My Pc is pretty new and whenever i play itunes music or videos on my pc or on youtube.com my pc slows down quite abit and the videos skip threw jittery n jerky and i miss all the video it stops plays agen like 3seconds later can anyone help
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Exequiel
thread by: Exequiel | last post Sep 1 '12 by: mskctg
I have a problem to my laptop, I cant view the windows taskbar, every time i go to the control pannel and choose to view my windows taskbar it doesn't work, I cant restart or turn off my laptop because of this, , , my question is, How can I restart or turn off my laptop using my keyboard? example, if Ctrl+v is for paste what is the shortcut...
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Atran
thread by: Atran | last post Jun 13 '07 by: Atran
Hello: How I can make my programs start on Windows Startup using C#? I want to make that using these values: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Thanks.............
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thread by: elnazzhonarr | last post Nov 16 '07 by: numberwhun
Hi My sound driver is Sigma Tel High Definition Audio CODEC. My computer model: DELL inspiron 1420 and my os is win xp professional. but I can not find any suitable sound driver for it,could u plz help me? thanks elnaz
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thread by: Muralish | last post Oct 6 '06 by: anaphaxeon
Anyone please give comments on the Advantages of windows over linux
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thread by: nethajireddy | last post Mar 22 '08 by: ejames
hello techies i have one usb to HDD connector, if i insert into usb port it showing "installing cypress AT2LP RC42...." in device manager its showing for this driver is not installed, i tried a lot but i dint get free download, can any one send free driver download link possible or addition to that step by step solution..
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thread by: Studlyami | last post Nov 9 '11 by: alex51164
Hey all, I'm trying to create a simple (I think it should be simple) batch file. I want this file to open Internet Explorer 6 go to the webpage SIRIUS Satellite Radio - The Best Radio On Radio and run the javascript: launchPlayer(",",","); Is this possible? I don't know anything about batch files and i only got to the point where i can open the...
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thread by: chessog1 | last post Sep 15 '08 by: Studlyami
Hey, I was just wondering if someone here could please do me the honor of helping me with this problem im having. I've been researching this for a week now and to of no avail, so im hoping someone here might be able to comprehend my situation. Ok here's my problem... I keep getting an error message concerning my media in my computer. Basically...
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Cyberdyne
thread by: Cyberdyne | last post Nov 7 '07 by: epots9
Hi guys I am wondering if anybody know how to open a .ODT extension with office 2007 or wordperfect 12 without installing any additional software such as open office. The machine is limited by a network policy so I need a work around. Perhaps a free online (website) converter? Let me know, Cyberdyne.
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thread by: Morias | last post Jun 24 '08 by: GunDeck
I have been trying to install a Zebra LP2844 on a computer running Windows XP. When using the add printer wizard I get an error that simply tells me "The printer could not be installed," but when using the plug and play auto detect wizard I get the error "Data area passed to a system call is too small." The printer has worked on this particular...
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thread by: sajjadnasiri | last post Nov 8 '07 by: flumesoft
hello, i want to know how can i remove administrator password in windows xp? i do not now what is it's password now. my seccond question is: is there any way to remove Bios pasword wothout knowing it's current password? please guide me. thank you
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ak1dnar
thread by: ak1dnar | last post Oct 20 '10 by: Enmzy
Hi there, As you can see in the attached picture there is a blue color background on the name of the desktop shortcuts. How to remove this. (Should I say Plzzzzz ?) Thanks -ajaxrand
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thread by: kastillo | last post Mar 30 '07 by: Cyberdyne
Im trying to install directx 9.0 c , but i simply cant . When i run the installer it just says " The installed components are ready to use". This is the report on directx.log : 09/10/05 23:24:44: dsetup32: === SetupForDirectX() start === 09/10/05 23:24:44: dsetup32: DXSetupCommand = 0. 09/10/05 23:24:44: DXSetup: DSetupCallback(): Phase =...
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thread by: drac99 | last post Apr 15 '07 by: drac99
This is a call to everybody in the forum. Please help me with interview questions for windows 2003 server, Active Directory and Exchange Server Thank you
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thread by: geoffreyfishing | last post Oct 3 '10 by: geoffreyfishing
I have tried posting everywhere, but no one has given me an answer so far. I am willing to try everything short of a clean install of vista. My Problem: Some process has a locking handle on the Users NTUSER.DAT file, so windows attempts to unload it: Log Name: Application Source: Microsoft-Windows-User Profiles Service Date: ...

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