[WIN7] Task Scheduler query
I have tried to set some programs to start, on boot or on log-in but although everything sets up OK some programs just can not be started in the task scheduler. Some may start in the Admin profile but...
View Article[WIN7] Newer copy of Win7
I have an early copy of Win7 home premium and was wondering if there is a way to download an updated copy to burn and use my key? George
View ArticleCalling the MS networking gurus!!!
Hello, I'm trying to set up a little printing network (will NOT be going online) for a friend. I don't remember anywhere near these problems setting my network printer up! Printer - Brother HL-2270DW -...
View ArticleSilverlight installation
Unable to install Silverlight to watch Bhtv on line. I have had a rep come to my home to help but no luck. I have a Lenovo Idealpad about 4 years old, have had no problems. Please see below error...
View Article[WIN7] Error window appearing on boot
I wanted to get two programs to start after everything else loaded and tried to use WinPatrol to do this. WinPatrol has two ways to do this the first is to right-click on the program listing under the...
View Article[Outlook] IMAP issue? Deleted items sent to server folder only not locally
I am using outlook 2010 on my computer as email software. My email provider is godaddy.com (secureserver.net). I've done a variety of searches but can't find my problem directly. When deleting emails,...
View Article[News] Microsoft is Open Sourcing WorldWide Telescope in 2015
quote:With OpenWWT, any individual or organization will be able to adapt and extend the functionality of WorldWide Telescope to meet any research or educational need. Extensions to the software will...
View ArticleWindows 8 on network
Yep windows 8, not Win8 Pro. So I can't connect it to the domain. Ok I have everything working, (connected to shared network drives, printers, and I'm able to connect to networked shared software as...
View ArticleRunning Ngen to get rid of lingering mscorvw.exe having troubles.
Whenever I attempt to run it, on either 64 or 32, it always gets hung up on the same step, it never progresses because of this error, how do I fix it? "Cannot hardbind to System, Version-4.0.0.0,...
View Article[Other] Slow To The Draw?
I think I might have missed something, But where are the advanced notifications for Windows Update? Today is update Tuesday, isn't it?
View ArticleMovie Maker 2012 from Microsoft Essentials 2012 enables Updates
I have an annoying issue with Movie Maker 2012 from the Microsoft Essentials Pack, from research it seems that the installer is the only thing that has enabled windows Updates for people that have...
View Article[WIN7] Does Win7 need to be reinstalled?
I remember having to reinstall prior versions of Windows every year or two to keep things running smoothly. Win 7 has been great, of course, I use it A LOT and don't have big issues with it. My...
View Article[WIN8] Win 8 Woes! Need help.
I do not know how to explain this coherently. Buy a laptop in March from a national store. They set up MS account and password, google and firefox. There is also no less than 5 anti-virus installed....
View Article[WIN10] any new news on windows 10 ?
i was using the beta? but i sorta broke it when the power had an outage during witch i was watchin vids n browsin the web after the power outage windows 10 was currupt n couldnt be repaiered had to...
View Article[Need Info] What Utility Did I Use to Only Display Static Flash?
On one computer I have, Flash ads will be displayed only as a static image that does not change. On my other computer, Flash ads will rotate and might even be animated. I want to do the same with the...
View Article[Outlook] Outlook 2010 keeps resetting default email to my Outlook.com
The subject pretty much describes the problem. If I set my default mail to something other than my Outlook.com mail address it automatically resets itself to the Outlook.com email address the next time...
View Article[WIN7] WMP being deleted by MS Updates???
Someone has posted in a W7 Usenet group today ... that his Windows media player has disappeared after his latest updates. He says when he tried to reinstall it, he gets messages that WMP is not...
View Article[XPPro] a update patch allows updates for WinXP?
Ok, call me crazy as I saw this on a facebook for sale posting. Guy was selling copies of XP home for $25. Many asked why he would sell outdated and unsupported software at that price. he states "With...
View ArticleWas Windows Media Player updated in Windows 10
Anyone here running a Windows 10 preview? Is Windows Media Player still in there, and if so, was it worked on?
View ArticleHow to reorganize drives and not lose shares/security?
I have a Win7 Pro computer with a 1Tb hard drive partitioned in C and D. C is mostly OS and programs; D is data with shares and user security defined on folders. I would like to replace the C drive...
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