[WIN7] Upgrading from XP MCE 2005 SP3 to Windows 7 questions
With the news that MS is killing support for XP, April 8, 2014, plus other issues with my XP install, I'm planning to upgrade to Windows 7. My rig does say it can run W8, but I'm less then happy with...
View Article[Win7] Mapped drive not connecting on startup
It's been this way for a long time and it's starting to really bug me. I have a QNAP TS-469L NAS that doesn't connect on startup on one of my Win7 boxes. I can click on Computer and the mapped drive...
View Article[WIN7] Where do I find this string?
I am trying to change fast logon and Microsoft list this string in there procedure. Where do I find this? Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\ Always wait for the network at...
View Article[Outlook] I can not add people to my address book.
I have done this many times before but now I just can't add people to the address book. Opened Outlook 2007, clicked on Address book, File, New Entry, Filled out the forum and told it to add new...
View ArticleAre there any reasons not to install IE 11 for Windows 7 x64?
When IE 11 started to appear in Windows 7 x64 updates I hid it to let someone else be a beta tester. Are there any reasons not to install IE 11 for Windows 7 x64? I use Firefox as my main browser and...
View Article[IE] ie 10 won't download programs
I've been away for a while, so please bear with me. IE 10 on win7 pro. IE will not download anything from the internet. Trying in with java download, nothing. Java verifier, nothing. No error, no run...
View Article[WIN7] formatting not working
i usually delete 2 partitions....one which is system reserved and the other for the main hdd. so clicked on format and then delete on both of them. i install 7 as i usually would do....get the security...
View ArticleWindows XP Pro SP3 fresh install won't update
I've recently tried reinstalling windows XP on a system that crashed. When I go to Windows Update, I don't get prompted to install an Active X component for Windows Update (I think there is one), and...
View Article[Info] Can,t remove MSE???
If you can,t remove MSE from Add/Remove programs here is a link from MS on how to... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2483120
View Article[WIN8] Win 8.1 create recovery USB drive
After I upgraded to Windows 8.1 I decided to create a USB Recovery Drive using the instructions from this link... http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-usb-recovery-drive Unfortunately...
View Article[WIN7] RunDLL moduel error that wont go away...
How do I stop that from coming up every boot?
View Article[News] New Windows themes for the beginning of winter
http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/windowsexperience/archive/2013/11/22/new-windows-themes-for-the-beginning-of-winter.aspx -- Gladiator Security Forum
View ArticleCan someone test this for me?
I know it is somewhat OT in this forum but not sure where else to post. I run FF under Windows 7 x64. Video on this page:...
View Article[News] Surface RT (1st gen) for $199 at Best Buy
As posted on the Betanews site... http://betanews.com/2013/11/13/best-buy-to-sell-microsofts-surface-rt-for-199-99/
View ArticleDPC CPU Usage - Windows 7 vs Windows Embedded Standard 7
Hi, I work for a small company which sells computer vision equipment. They have an industrial camera connected to the LAN port on a PC. We are currently using Windows 7. Recently, I have tested our...
View Article[Other] Convert date/time to ICS using InfoPath, SharePoint and Nintex
I'm creating a site using SharePoint 2010, InfoPath 2010 and Nintex Workflows 2010 to make a reservation. Here is the scenario: 1. User fills out a web-based SharePoint form that asks for brief reason...
View ArticlePC won't post after WinXP activation
Today I called Microsoft to activate WinXP, answered questions and followed instructions after which it indicated activation was successful and that I could resume using WinXP. However, the system...
View Article[Info] Microsoft Office Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT)
quote:w w w . m i c r o s o f t . c o m Microsoft Office Configuration Analyzer Tool 1.0 ... Overview The Microsoft Office Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT) is a program that provides a detailed...
View ArticleAutomatic Update to Internet Explorer 11 with Win 7X64 Not working
Explorer 11 installed on my laptop and now I can not access the internet with it. Chrome works. I saw that settings had changed to use a Proxy Setting (that has happened in the past.) Fixed that. Still...
View ArticleAnyone here getting the Lumia 1520?
I'm going to trade in my Lumia 920 for the 1520. The pre-order deal was too tempting. Looking forward to having a giant smartphone :).
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