@ Sign not working VERY strange
OK so here is my issue, from time to time the @ sign will disappear from the french layout of my keyboard. Some facts: -Still works on english layout (shift-2) -No food stuck under (in french it's...
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When trying to stream a video originating from cbs.com using IE11 or Firefox.... I get the message "This Video Content cannot be Played" ERROR 519 I can go to the same site and play the same Video...
View Articleexchange 2007 and hosting another domain
I've forwarded all mx records to my server. I've added the new domain as an authoritative domain. Created a user accont. Created a mailbox and added the email address for the respective domain as...
View ArticleWindows 8.1- to windows 7?
Hello hello, Heres my small problem, I bought my wife a new laptop for xmas, A real nice one (MSI) Anyway, it has windows 8.1 on it. It works flawlessly and is very fast. And guess what? She hates 8,...
View ArticleTime Magazine's list of things Microsoft still does well
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View Article[WIN7] Don't have Tools, Hardware, when I right-click>Propert on C drive
I want to see the hardware information on my C drive but when I right click on the C drive I get the window in the second screenshot. Does anyone know why I'm not getting the properties screen that...
View Article[WIN7] Weather desktop gadget changed?
I let the Windows update install IE 11 to access a specific web site, and later today noticed that my Weather gadget had changed in appearance [no background] and when I tried to move it so it could be...
View ArticleQuestion: How much changed between XP and 7?
I'm curious how much of the basic window software changed between XP and 7? Was it only the user interface, or where there more changes? considering it's the same basic system, I always find it...
View Articlehelp - how to connect a bluetooth?
I got this keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/postlist/164867?cat=start&p=1&l but no instructions :/ (contacting seller to supply) what is the generic way of connecting such a device? it has an...
View Article[WIN8] Simulate Hover?
Now that I'm using a hybrid laptop I'm thinking it would be useful to have a way to easily simulate a hover for legacy applications. My laptop came with an interesting utility but it has some...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Update 1 Preview: Hands-on
quote:To date, my information about Windows 8.1 Update 1 has come from sources at Microsoft and from leaks from Russian and Chinese hackers. But this week, finally, I was able to get my hands on a...
View ArticleMicrosoft Desktop Optimization Pack 8.1 (MDOP), where do you get it?
I received emails from Microsoft concerning Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 8.1 (MDOP 8.1) and they suggest obtaining it from the VL site but I'm not seeing it on the list amongst the Windows...
View ArticleWhat Is the Start Menu?
What is the Start Menu? I'm referring to the place that most software applications ask if one wants to install a link to the application there. Is it the list of software that opens when clicking the...
View Article[WIN7] Windows 7 x64 OS Setup disc vs System Repair disc
Does Windows 7 x64 OS Setup disc include all functionality of System Repair disc that can be created from Control Panel/Backup and Restore? Why would anyone want to created System Repair disc if they...
View Article[WIN8] If you are having problems with Win8.1 and have Norton,........
get rid of Norton. My brother bought a new laptop for my mother a couple of months ago. It's been updated from win 8 to win 8.1. My brother also bought MS Office 365 for her. The laptop came with a...
View Article[WIN7] Chrome Video Playback Choppy
I have an Acer Aspire desktop with 4GB of RAM and an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.67GHz processor and an NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS 1GB running Windows 7 HP. This is a brand new OS install as I just upgraded to a SSD...
View ArticleWiFi disconnected till I click on the system tray icon :/
I'm not sure why - but at times I find my WiFi disconnected (and downloads halted..) once I click on the WiFi bars in system tray it jumps back on .. possibly WiFi router in a hotel might be going down...
View Article[Outlook] Old Archives
I had moved some things around in OL 2010 and now have 2 dead archive entries for the calendar. How do I remove these?
View Article[WIN8] Windows 8.1 Enterprise 90 day eval
I like to try before I buy so I downloaded it from Microsoft. I like what I see so far. My question is this is build #9600 with all updates on it. Is it the "hobbled" version of the retail 8.1 or the...
View ArticleWindows 7 GeForce 8 cab drivers?
I am looking for cab file for the GeForce Series 8 8400 GS. This is to be able to deploy the drivers for some of the machines that have these cards installed. I downloaded the exe from Nvidia and when...
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