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Windows does not see SATA2 hd but BIOS does
I have WinXP MCE SP3 and use WD500 Sata hd as my backup. It has always worked great until today. Today the BIOS sees the hd but Windows does not, no
TootsAug-27-13 07:15 AM
by dtellier
14
Update CCleaner 4.05.4250
Change Log Added Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview support. - Added Windows Event Log cleaning. - Updated Intelligent Cookie Scanning. - Improved be
jujet84Aug-26-13 05:26 PM0
Windows 8 Surprised Me
I found a box of old computer games in my closet and decided to try one. I bought the game "Scratches" in 2006 (still have the receipt) and it requir
LesAug-25-13 07:27 PM
by Sid
1
Never Thought I'd Be Doing THIS!
I just switched my home page from this forum to Windows 7 Forums. Seems we've lost too many "fireplugs" like Grogan that, over the years, have prov
SidAug-25-13 11:54 AM
by Ed
11
Error message
I got the following error message on my computer and don't know how to fix it. "error loading c:\program files\conduit\CT3303 35\plugins\T8verifie r.dl
cryptokidAug-25-13 12:15 AM
by Sid
4
I Had A Bug In My Printer.
I have a laser printer that recently exhausted the toner cartridge. I replaced it, but, afterwards, an error light indicated a paper jam or fuser mech
SidAug-25-13 12:09 AM0
XP Pro SP3 No longer can Copy / Paste files??? Help!!! ...
I usually use a program called PowerDesk (version 5) as my file / folder manager to move, copy, and paste files (and sometimes folders). I just notic
RainMkr415Aug-24-13 11:50 PM0
Win 8 startup tab empty in task manager
I went to check something in the startup tab and was very surprised to find it empty. It says there are no startup items to display. In searching
BarbAug-23-13 11:03 PM
by Barb
10
Will not boot after updates
I dual boot XP and 8. Running XP and shut sys down last night. System updated and then shut down. This morning it allows me to select which system to
IRnTXAug-23-13 12:39 PM
by Ed
11
My Personal Opinion of Windows 8.1.
First of all, I only have one laptop that has Win8 and that's only because it shipped with it. Win7 is my Windows OS of choice, but, with Classic Shel
SidAug-21-13 04:48 AM
by Sid
10
Vulnerability Note VU#912156 Dell Bios buffer overflow ...
http://www.kb.ce rt.org/vuls/id/91215 6 there are a couple of links there if anyone wants to drill down deeper into it.
HoratioAug-20-13 06:29 PM
by Chickenman
4
Win 8 firewall blocks network discovery
Interesting problem where I can't turn on Network Discovery unless I turn the firewall off.This also includes File and Printer Sharing.I ran sfc/scann
jbmcmillanAug-18-13 06:13 PM
by jbmcmillan
2
Global Desktop Market Share July 2013
http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/user_files2/27 357.jpg http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/user_files2/27 358.jpg Gl obal Desktop Top Operating System Share Tr
AllynAug-18-13 05:39 AM
by PlainJoe
3
Windows 8.1 Launching On October 18
It is official, folks! Mark your calendars for October 18. Microsoft has just announced that it will be official launching Windows 8.1 on a balmy Frid
jujet84Aug-18-13 05:31 AM
by PlainJoe
7
Laptop speaker fuzzy
Title pretty much says it all. My Acer Aspire 5733 laptop, acquired used in April 2013, started adding a thick layer of fuzz over all audio (during bo
Mojo2000Aug-17-13 02:19 PM
by Mojo2000
6
Microsoft confirms Skype to be bundled in Windows 8.1
Microsoft confirms Skype to be bundled in Windows 8.1 Posted by: Jon Ben-Mayor on 08/15/2013 02:30 PM Skype will be the first thing you
jujet84Aug-16-13 03:41 PM
by Shelly
2
Windows update - Lost internet connection (again)
After updating 4 Windows OS's, my internet connection slowed down and became erratic. Coincidence? Anyway, after a couple of hours with Comcast and
bobboAug-16-13 04:45 AM
by bobbo
4
Microsoft Pulls Four More Botched Updates
http://news.softpedi a.com/news/Microsoft -Pulls-Four-More-Bot ched-Updates-375768. shtml As I’ve reported a couple of hours ago, Microsoft has found t
jujet84Aug-16-13 01:31 AM
by Chickenman
3
Remove Avira Free popups.
Here's an easy way to disable Avira Free version add popups. Run E-Set online scan and chose the option to scan for unwanted programs. I did this a
ChickenmanAug-15-13 05:21 AM
by dtellier
16
Caught with pants down!
Yesterday afternoon I had a power failure at my office. To my surprise all my computer equipment shut down, even though It is on a large APC UPS.
ShellyAug-14-13 03:08 PM
by Shelly
16
WTH is "tarma installer"
I ran malwarebytes today on my Samsung tablet that runs the full version of Windows 8 Pro (not RT) which was running perfectly. Today was the very
John M.Aug-14-13 05:18 AM
by Sid
7
Anyone here tried Bit Defender Free?
http://www.bitdefend er.com/solutions/fre e.html
AllynAug-14-13 05:16 AM
by Sid
6
Office 2010 Service Pack 2 available
It's been out for two or three weeks but showed up as a required update today when I ran Microsoft Update on an automatic updates-enabled Windows XP s
AllynAug-14-13 04:32 AM
by randybedore
1
USB3 question
I have a USB3 port on the back of my motherboard. I put a 2' extension cord, USB of coarse. When I plug a USB drive 1 or 2,not sure,I think maybe 1,
DenbeauAug-14-13 12:02 AM
by Sid
4
Win 8 > Disable Pointing device on Laptop
Im using Win 8 on a Sony Laptop Id like to be able to disable the pointing device you know that pad that you can use as if its a mouse on a lapt
PlainJoeAug-13-13 06:10 AM
by PlainJoe
9
an amusing short history of malicious software by Mikk...
this is from a TED talk by M. Hypponen, the Chief Research Officer for F-Secure http://w ww.npr.org/2013/08/0 9/209176171/are-ther e-good-hackers
HoratioAug-13-13 02:17 AM
by Ttech
2
Your File Downloader
Just ran SpyBotS&D which found yourfile downloader. On checking, it seems relatively benign, but let SBS&D remove it. I have no idea how it got onto
bobboAug-10-13 06:20 AM
by Sid
1
If you use it, be aware: KMPlayer KMP+
If you use it, be aware: KMPlayer KMP+ 2013-08-09 Urge nt Notice Dear KMP users, First of all, we would like to thank you for yo...
therubeAug-09-13 08:05 PM0
DRAM Prices to Rise 40% in 2013
DRAM Prices to Rise 40% in 2013 Peter Clarke 8/8/2013 08:35 AM EDT LONDON — The average selling price of DRAMs is set to jump 40 percent in 20
ShellyAug-09-13 04:22 PM0
Mozilla maintenance program causing excessive HD activi...
I have been having constant HD activity and mouse activity recently. I went into my add remove programs to find out what changes I have recently made
EdAug-09-13 03:16 PM
by Chickenman
2
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