[WIN7] How to keep ini in program folder?
I have an old program (very old) that I need to use in Win7 for a while and by default it used to keep its ini file and other user folders in the program folder itself. Of course when you install it in...
View Article[Excel] File size out of control
I have a workbook that is 25 sheet and several internal references among the sheets. The original file size was about 1.8 MB. I ran the "Clean Excess Formatting" from the inquire module. When it was...
View Article[WIN10] Windows 10 Preview - Bugs
This thread is for those little nasties you discover while using the preview of the new operating system. Maybe it is just you and something wrong on your end. Confirm it here before reporting it to...
View Article[News] Windows 7: Officially Dead This Week
With no funeral, retrospectives, accolades, or notes of sadness, the Windows 7 era has come to an end. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2471126,00.asp
View Article[Tip] Bing as an IT Troubleshooting Tool
siteshot://2296750 quote:Using Bing for technical instant answers and automated solutions William Keener Engineering Program Manager responsible for Support Diagnostics and Automated Solutions Bing has...
View Article[WIN8] Computer will not turn off
I just installed a new motherboard today. When I try to shut down the computer it will go to where it reads shutting down. It will stay their indefinitely if I do not turn the power off. What could be...
View Article[WIN8] Create installation media for Windows 8.1
Microsoft is now allowing anyone to download Windows 8.1 .... no key needed to download. You still need a key to activate. I found this article at NeoWin....
View Article[WIN8] Searching within Win8
Hey guys, Does anyone know of a better way to do a search within Win8 64bit that will allow me to find the most recent file that was either updated or newly saved? Last night I wrote a couple documents...
View ArticleCNN anchors secretly use Microsoft Surface devices as iPad stands.
Major blow to Microsoft, a website shows CNN reporters forced to use Microsoft Surface devices, but all they did was use them to conceal their Apple ipads. Friken hilarious......
View Article[WIN7] Network drive not consistently connecting on startup
I've recently set up 4 PC's to share a Synology network drive in a small office. But there's a big problem, in that 75% of the time, when starting up, the network drive is reported as not connected....
View Article[WIN7] Windows 7 Dual Display
I would like to setup a HD TV, and a analog monitor for dual display with their own display setting, is this possible?
View ArticleApplication and browser issues
For the past few days I have been having some issues with this. This morning I responded to an email, then sent the email and went to IE to review this forum and the news. The email has replaced both...
View ArticleInternet Options "Proxy Server" check box denying getting...
I have done several AVG virus scans, Malwarebytes etc. in "Safe Mode", but can`t keep the "Use Proxy Server"" box under Internet options (Win7 Pro) *unchecked* in order to be able to get online or...
View ArticleDPM tape backup question (System Center 2012)
I'm backing up some jobs to tape for long term storage, and ran into a bit of an issue. I combined all jobs into a single co-located protected group to optimize tape usage. However, last weekend the...
View Article[WIN10] New build Available to the Windows Insider Program (Build 9879)
siteshot://2296756 quote:New build Available to the Windows Insider Program November 12, 2014 by Gabe Aul Hi everyone, Im excited to share the news that were rolling out our next build update to the...
View ArticleHow do I track the Windows boot process?
I have a situation in which I'm tracking down what is causing my machine's boot process to slow down. The Windows boot splash screen will appear and then the screen will turn black and after about...
View ArticleSkype voice messages
I have an Skype Number. I have activated voice messages but do not receive any voice messages when called. I do receive email alerts. OS Windows 8.1. Is there something in the OS that I must activate? TIA
View Article[Excel] Pivot table and SQL query imbedded in SQL 2010
I have created a Excel file with several worksheets. The worksheets hold a pivot table and uses a ODBC connection to our SQL db to pull data. The SQL relies on 2 variables for a Start and End date....
View Article[WIN8] Microsoft Account Password at Login
I used my laptop to reset my friends laptop Microsoft Account password which is used to login to Win 8.1 but it gets rejected every time. I tried changing the password three times and used an external...
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