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I need to know how to start my print spooler. When I try to start it I get the message 1053-could not start sprint spooler service on local printer. This comes up when I try to download and install...
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Hiya! I thought I had figured this out yesterday, but.. Nope! BACKGROUND: This Windows 7 workstation has power settings applied via group policy over a large network. The settings that apply handle...
View ArticleAccount user problems, cannot format HDD
Got a problem with a laptop I was working on for someone, they got 2 accounts on them, one admin, one of them is restricted for a child, I was asked if I can remove the user accounts, or do a password...
View ArticleSQL On win 7
i was trying to install sql 2000 on win 7. bt it is giving me error. i have read that the version after 2000 will work. but there will be still preblem in executing queries.. is it so..true? whats the...
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View ArticleHelp!!! My Windows Media Player won't work after a virus removal? :(
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View Article32 bit versus 64 bit Software
Ok, I'm not sure if this is the spot for this but here goes, I have a cd that has software for Ford service manual that I used to use on my old XP system for looking up repairs for my 98 Ranger but...
View Articleproblems with DirectX 9.0C
I know for a fact i have directx 9 on my computer and when I try to play a game which I know is reliable, it says I don't have directx 9 and asks me if I want to install it, when I click yes the game...
View ArticleUnable to install new programs to Vista
Hello, My Vista Home Premium suddenly changed so that it does not install new programs unless the installation source is on the system drive C: Depending on the program I try to install, I get error...
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hii my pc works smoothly but i have aproblem in c:\drive..! i can't access it and now want to change my win 7 professional to ultimate..! also when i click on c:\ drive a message is displayed about you...
View ArticleSome keys dont work.
Dont know if this is the right section for it, but oh well. My problem is that some keys on my keyboard doesnt work, which is a little bit annoying. Mainly the Apostrophe (which i use alot) and the...
View ArticleStrange hdd boot problem
Hi, Recently after a crash, i could not boot the OS after bios, instead the mobo continued to beep. After removing and testing almost all components, ive isolated the problem -my boot hdd. I...
View Article[SOLVED] Which windows
Hello, so after successfully fixing my computer I would like to ask which windows would suit my computer best. Basically I have windows xp, windows 7 and a really nice deal to get windows 8 very cheap....
View Article[Your Opinion] Best FREE backup program?
I want to essentially make a copy of certain directories on my hard drive onto another (External) hard drive. I also would, ideally but I can live without it if I need to, like to be able to do the...
View Articleerror code ox80070017
I bought a windows 7 dvd today but my dvd drive stopped working when I came back with the dvd anyhow I went by my friend and he copied all the files off the disk and pasted it on my flash drive when I...
View ArticleMAPI configure message service fails with default UserAccessControl Setting...
I have created a client process with domain user using CreateProcessAsUser under a SYSTEM user process. This client process is creating MAPI profile. MAPI profile creation works fine on Windows 7 -...
View Articleblank screen when connecting to external power
Hi, I have a windows 7 64 bit HP Envy 13 laptop. I love the laptop and it works well for what I use it for. However, when I am using it and I connect it to external power, the screen goes blank. I have...
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hi I am new to windows7 and just bought a new HP Pro 64bit computer. When I boot up just before its up and running I see three small boxes in the lower right of my screen. Box one has a "1" , box two...
View Articlewindow 7 home basic
i bought the dell laptop 1 yr before and i had not get the window cd and now i am facing some problem regarding some missing files in operating system and now i found that a crack version is installed...
View Articleneed help file and printersharing
I am networking a win7 64 bit and winXP and 1 printer. My internet explorer took a plunge and in attempting to uninstall and reininstall I found that I know less than I thought. I'm implementing a...
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