New Used Computer
I recently bought a computer "as is" from a garage sale thinking I could fix it and so far I have been proven wrong. I got a BSOD with the stop code 0x0000005c (0x00008000, 0x00000000, 0x00000001,...
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I have the machine's HDD indexing unchecked, but still see a service in the task manager " Serach Indexer.exe" / " Microsoft Windows Search Indexer" how can one turn that off? Thanks.
View ArticleBlocking Problems With AntiVirus
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Service Pack 1, 64 bit Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU M 620 @ 2.67GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 37...
View ArticleHow to enable the shift key during bootup for W7
The compnay I work for has a value set in the ini file to boot up with an ID and Password. This W7 box was just recently installed I was not informed or failed to check to make sure the password never...
View ArticleCan't get online.....possibly solved?
I've recently been having trouble getting online after a period of online/offline use. The only way I've been able to resolve the problem has been to restart, then the problem disappears, back online...
View ArticleTrouble Enabling Hibernation
I am trying to enable my hibernation mode when I run the command powercfg.exe /hibernate on I receive Hibernation failed with the following error: The request is not supported. The following items are...
View ArticleTask Bar
My task bar was always visible (not locked); but when I would go to "full screen" while watching a YouTube or Hulu program, it would "full screen" and the task bar was not visible. Yesterday, I was...
View ArticleWindows XP Suddenly Not Genuine
I turned my PC which had a valid working Windows XP operating system and suddenly it said it wasn't genuine. Got a black screen with a logo on the right bottom stating that I may have been a victim of...
View Articlered screen
Yesterday,right as I was online,my screen suddenly turned red.I tried to restore it and its still red,any ideas? Thank You
View ArticleNew Flashplayer cannot be installed
I have windows 7, explorer, 64 bit, Norton 360 (would prefer not to disable it, I'm uncomfortable doing that), do NOT want to use Chrome. I'm trying to install new flashplayer with all sorts of...
View ArticleDistorted type
I am running Windows 7/64 on a Dell Inspiron. Advanced age has created mild visual problems (need higher contrast, sometimes magnification, etc). I tried adjusting the Accommodation settings and have...
View Articlenew Acer Aspire One D257 crashed
I got a new Acer Aspire One D257 last year. Just after a month or so it crashed on me and i havent been able to fix it. it has a 320 gB hdd, no rom drive, Win 7 . I am not sure exactly what happened...
View ArticleSolved: Task Bar
My task bar was always visible (not locked); but when I would go to "full screen" while watching a YouTube or Hulu program, it would "full screen" and the task bar was not visible. Yesterday, I was...
View ArticleUndetectable System Images
I have a Dell XPS Studio with a 500gb hard drive that I created a system image for. I used windows Backup and Restore to create the image. I renamed the image "DesktopImageStable" so that I know what...
View ArticleDriver issues
Hey guys once again im turning to u. Ive been having this pesky issue with my computer. Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Service Pack 1, 64...
View ArticleWindows 7 domain lockout from brute force hacker
Hello, I've just joined the site because I have a problem that I can't figure out or I'm stuck. I'm also not sure if I should post this here or in the general security part. We have a domain with a...
View ArticleSolved: File association
On my W7, I cannot open files on my E-mails (microsoft windows Live). When I try to open files it keeps coming up with 'This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action....
View ArticleWindows Freezing after start up
Hi guys I have a Toshiba Laptop running Wondows 7. Bought just over 2 years ago and used mainly just for Ipod synching/itunes etc. Recently its developed a fault where by once logged in it Freezes...
View ArticleWindows 7 Counterfeit
Hi. There's an inscription located at the bottom right of my screen it says, "Windows 7 Build 7600 This copy of Windows is not genuine" Could someone please help me uninstall this new update? I just...
View ArticleWINDOWS EXPLORER not responding. Whole PC unresponsive.
I have a Dell inspiron N5110 laptop with windows 7 ultimate on it. For the past few weeks i haven't been able to use it during normal mode at all. Whenever I turn it on, windows explorer would freeze,...
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