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4051.

Solve : How long for a download??

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Quote from: Broni on April 11, 2009, 10:05:02 AM

There is no info on it, but my feeling is, it may be at no cost. I assume, Comcast is simply replacing their network with fiberoptic. I may be wrong though.

Well, they may be doing so at no cost. Sometimes, the best way to save money is by spending it. Many of the older copper lines are broken, worn out, or otherwise damaged by weather and other conditions. For example, we've had a large number of service calls here because of the damage to our local cable terminal/box/thing. If they replaced the faulty thing with an updated system, they would save a large amount of money on service calls.That may be it...Trust me...their not going to give anything away for Free...I did some digging: http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRelease/PressReleaseDetail.ashx?PRID=741
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The new 50 MBPS / 5 Mbps speed tier will be offered at $149.95 per month.
Go to *CENSORED* Quote from: Broni on April 11, 2009, 10:08:48 PM
I did some digging: http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRelease/PressReleaseDetail.ashx?PRID=741Go to <censored>

Does this beat Verizon's FIOS service where you can download up to 50 Mbps / Upload up to 20 Mbps for $144.95 per month?

http://www22.verizon.com/Residential/FiOSInternet/Plans/Plans.htmI downloaded the link and installed it Broni. Now I can try it out and see if there is any changes.
Now what to download Hmmmm !!!I don't know, if you ever tested your internet speed before the patch, but check it out anyway: http://www.speedtest.net/Thanks Broni, Yes I did.... I didn't record the results but they were in the thread above.
Soon as I get a chance I'll give it a run and post the result.
Maybe you might be able to advise me on some other tweaks .... to refine the process. Another tool WORTH to run...

Download, and install TCP Optimizer: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
Open it, and put a checkmark in Optimal Settings. Click Apply changes button.
Restart computer.Check out the half open patcher, see the link here http://lifehacker.com/5213712/half+open-patcher-speeds-up-bittorrent-downloads

I did apply the patch, tested out torrent downloading and I saw speed increases especially for downloading multiple files at once. That's me though, don't know about what you'd get since everyone's different.From my experience...
Before the patch, the fastest torrents were hovering just above 100kB\s, after the patch, good torrents fly easily at 300-400kB\s. I had a couple running at over 600kB\s.and I, on the other hand, consistently get 1.5 megabytes a second for a torrent BEFORE the patch. I think its taking too much time for downloading because movies are too heavy.LOL.


That reminds me, I BETTER delete some files form my external drive, it's getting too heavy to carry around.Holy Hokies Broni, I can only dream of 300 - 400 Kb/s..
I had a couple of downloads @ 160 ..... but more the rarity, than the norm.
Im yet to get more time to dedicate at this time to the computer, these months April & May are busy with birthdays for me, and of course I've decided to paint the HOUSE inside and out right now too

x2543, is this patch much the same as the one Broni showed us?, or particular to torrent downloads only?

Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 17, 2009, 10:45:49 AM
my external drive, it's getting too heavy to carry around.

BC_Programmer, you could put wheels on it.
4052.

Solve : lost all outlook emails?

Answer» HI all...i did a format on my c drive and re-installed windows xp...i BACKED up all my data but forgot to back up my .pst FILES.....now i really need them urgently and have no idea how to get them back..the emails are not on the exchange server EITHER...i have tried various different data recovery utilities and softwares...pls HELP!!Gone.

Search the backups for *.pst though you may get lucky...
4053.

Solve : Lock button in Vista?

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Well this is a preventative question. I bought a new computer (Dell Inspiron 530) a while back and it is using Vista which I am getting used to. I noticed a small lock button and Lock in the START menu which I obviously have not used. My wife uses this computer also and I am afraid that either she or I will hit that button accidentally since it is on the same list as switch users. Can that lock be removed from the system or can you at least tell me what to do when we hit it, (it will happen). We each have admin ACCOUNTS but neither have passwords. I hate typing it in every time I log in. An administrator account does not show up in the accounts list. Is there one that I should assign a password or does it matter. Your best ADVICE would be appreciated before I am locked out one day. Thanks everyone.How to Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Vista: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/120503-lock-computer-enable-disable.htmlI pasted gpedit.msc into the start button prompt and got a window but it looks like a normal explorer window with docs, pics etc. Do I navigate some other place once the window opens? I am a little intimidated to go into the registry to try that method. thanks again.You don't need to go into the registry. To avoid doing so, FOLLOW the "Through a Download" approach under Method TWO on the link Broni provided.

4054.

Solve : How to change shortcut Icon??

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I know normally I can change a shortcut ICON by right clicking, going to Properties and click on "Change Icon", but on one program Serif Photoplus 10 the "change Icon" BOX is blanked out. Anyway to change this Icon please?

WIN XP PRO SP3Make a new shortcut and try it. Thanks, but tried that with same result. It had PREVIOUSLY changed to what I guess is Default Icon? Hopefully screen shot of it below.

[attachment deleted by admin]Thinks for the reply. SORRY that did not help. I thought that you could always change a shortcut icon. I am not sure how this works.
Below is how I made a shortcut to a folder on the desktop. The folder icon I can not change, but the shortcut I can.



Many thanks Geek. Problem solved.

4055.

Solve : Flash folder?

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I have the following files in my Flash folder with the path C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\
Flash10a.ocx
FlashUtil10a
install
uninstall_activeX

My OS is Microsoft Windows Vista Basic. My problem is that I am unable to delete the above 4 files, not even in safe mode. Access is denied.
Can anyone help?OK i'll BITE...SINCE noone else did...why do you need to remove them ? ?
Why not use the uninstaller instead ?I do not have the Adobe Flash program in the program list. I want to delete the file Flash10a.ocx because my Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 listed this file as having a vulnerability that is very dangerous.Adobe and Macromedia are 2 different Flash applications.....

Macromedia Uninstaller

Adobe UninstallerI do not have Macromedia Flash in my program list either. Can I still use Macromedia uninstaller to remove Flash10a.ocx?According to the path you posted above you DO have it...I downloaded the Macromedia Uninstaller, but when I tried to open it, I got a message saying "Windows cannot open this file
uninstall_flash_player.hqx"

What can I do, please?They tend to be protected. I have a vague idea that running the official uninstaller with the /clean switch removes the files but I've never used it. They have unusual permissions applied to them.

Additionally, they're out of date - the current Flash version lists Flash10b etc. If you actually run the FlashUtil10a.exe file, it OUGHT to download the update and remove the old files itsef.Oh and your error message mentioning "uninstall_flash_player.hqx"" means you tried to run the Mac version of the uninstaller...Problem solved. Thank you allYou're Welcome....stop by ANYTIME !

4056.

Solve : outlook 2007 and outlook web access help!?

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hi all...i have an outlook 2007 installed and CONFIGURED. Before i had joined the company due to a problem, they had some users use outlook web access instead of outlook 2007. Now it says in outlook web access that they have their inbox quota full. so i reconfigured the outlook 2007, did a send and RECEIVE and GOT all of their emails from outlook web access to outlook 2007..now they are able to receiev emails on outlook 2007 but are not able to send for some reason. AND also, they are not able to receive emails to outlook web access.....but they can send it from there..any ideas??..THANKS.

4057.

Solve : half loaded programs on desktop?

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Have you tried changing the background image?

When did this START?

Also, what about the dark-blue BOX around the filenames? Do you want that gone too?CD this is my mother in laws computer who knows when this started. I just have never seen this and now I am obsessed with fixing it. I am going over there today for Mothers Day and will try and right click on her desktop GO to properties and desktop then customize desktop and then web and see if anything is there. And yes we changed the background and the boxes don't go AWAY. I am determined to fix it, plus it gives her something to do and I think she likes the challenge. I myself am learning alot to...........thanks again for your time CD..........two-dogs CD I figured it out right click on desktop, properties, desktop, customize desktop, web there were all kinds of things in there I deleted them and all the images are gone. Now I just have to deal with her script errors when she OPENS up her home page with people pc here is a picture of it[img]http://www.savefile.com/files/2099249/img] let me know what you think I can do to get rid of this........thanks.........two-dogs

4058.

Solve : problem on adobe activation?

Answer» EVERY TIME i OPEN the adobe acrobat there is something that pups-up. that is adobe activation. but when i activate, this WOULD be the result activatiom unsuccessful.

i can print because it pups-up.

help me please.You'll need to contact Adobe DIRECTLY for this issue.

http://www.adobe.com/support
4059.

Solve : PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME DESPERATELY WITH MICROSOFT WORD AND ENDNOTE REF PROB?

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Hi I have a problem. I am writing up my thesis and I use microsoft word 2003 on windows XP. I put my references in using ENDNOTE and WHILST doing this I have accidently pressed the UNFORMAT CITATIONS button. I have since done FORMAT BIOLIOGRAPHY to reformat, but my references are now inserted in the field code format which is BASICALLY a load of jiberish. I have to highlight my TEXT after every citation and right click the mouse to then select toggle field codes to then put them in normal format in my text which is BLOOD style.

Please can SOMEONE help me solve this problem??I have spent all day re writting my refs!!

Thank you

4060.

Solve : Not enough disk space when scanning?

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This problem may be related to my earier question.

After I have scanned a couple of postcard sized photos using Arcsoft Photo studio 5.5 I get the following message:

"There is not enough free disk space to complete the scan. Scanner driver will be CLOSED. Code: 31,0,0"

I then run CCleaner, shut all other programs and even reboot, but the problem always reappears. I neve had this trouble with my earlier version.To what folder is your scanner to save those files?

How much free space is on that disk?My C: drive has 156Gb free space. I get the warning before I have to specify where I'm going to save the image.We need C: Minimum Space 150Mb Than olny U can Able to Scanyes, but as I said, I have more than 150gigbabytes freeWhat is the make and model of the scanner?

What OS are you using?

Oh, and what is the scanner's connection to the computer?QUOTE from: kafka on December 05, 2007, 12:14:20 AM

My C: drive has 156Gb free space. I get the warning before I have to specify where I'm going to save the image.
i want dis computer todaysend it to me todayIt must be some Arcsoft Photo glitch.
However...
I checked their site pretty well, including forums, and there is no single reference to such an error.
Did you try to email them?Quote from: Broni on December 05, 2007, 08:49:23 AM
It must be some Arcsoft Photo glitch.
However...
I checked their site pretty well, including forums, and there is no single reference to such an error.
Did you try to email them?

Just a shot in the DARK, since I don't know what brand this scanner is, but HP's website DOES have a reference to such an error. The reason I came back and ASKED what brand it was. Really should have done that in the first place. Here's what HP has to say:

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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/fastFaqLiteDocument?lc=en&cc=uk&dlc=en&docname=bus05570

Don't know if it's even relevant, haven't heard back from the OP on what brand it was. He has this posted on several forums, so maybe he found an answer somewhere else.Nice find.My scanner is a Canon Canoscan 8800F, connected via USB. I Use Vista Business.

According to Computer, my C: drive has 157gb free (169,630,883,846 bytes). Am I misreading/misinterpreting this?Quote
157gb free (169,630,883,846 bytes). Am I misreading/misinterpreting this?
No.
8 bits(b)=1 byte(B)
1024B =1KB
1024KB=1MB
1024MB=1GB
1024GB=1TBI tried to contact Arcsoft via their e-mail support address but you have to specify your product from a very limited selection which doesn't include Photo Studio, Elements or Scan Gear. I have sent my question via their customer feedback address.

I have posted this query on other forums without any luck. I'm fairly sure that lots of other people would have the same problem and I have a nagging suspicion that the SOLUTION will turn out to be terribly obvious.
4061.

Solve : disabling of dictionary using javascript?

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Hi

In my application I have to disable the DICTIONARY(auto spell check) using javascript
during design TIME. If I TYPE some letter in the textbox instead of correct letter or a
number the TEXT should not be higlighted with red or green line. If any one knows
this how to use it javascript pl reply to this message.

4062.

Solve : converting downloaded tv shows to mpeg or avi??

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I've been downloading a series that's been on tv because I keep MISSING the episodes through bit torrent. I want to put them onto dvds so they can be played in dvd players, but I'm not sure what type of files the videos are. I use VLC media player to play them because when I click on the file it asks what I want to open the file with.

Is there a program that WOULD make it easy to convert the files to an .avi or .mpeg file? Do I need to know what type of file the videos are to do this?

I have 8 episodes so far and plan on downloading the rest as the come out, so the sooner I can get them on dvds to save space on my computer, the better.

Hopefully this is something someone can help with.

Thanks!Quote

Do I need to know what type of file the videos are to do this?
Yes.well you just download codecs. K-Lite codec pack or something like that would help. Then, you can convert to avi or mpg. BUT if you have a dvd burning software like nero or sonic, and the program recognizes your file, all you'd have to do is burn it to dvd.

burning software will convert your file automatically to mpg2, standard dvd file type, so that it can burn properly. You should check the software settings first to be sure it is ok.

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well you just download codecs. K-Lite codec pack or something like that would help. Then, you can convert to avi or mpg.
Really?i figured it out...KINDA DUMB too, i used dvd flick and instead of having it show "useable" files, i told it show show all files and they showed up and dvd flick didn't show an error and it burned it to the dvds perfectly.Nice going Quote from: Broni on December 03, 2007, 09:07:44 PM
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well you just download codecs. K-Lite codec pack or something like that would help. Then, you can convert to avi or mpg.
Really?

Well, sure. WinAVI couldn't convert things unless I had the right programs installed. Like quicktime was a no go unless I had quicktime stuff installed.

But DVD burning software like Nero or Sonic don't necessarily require anything mroe than a dvd burner and the software and everything else will be taken care of by the software itself once you configure it right.

Looks like you got it solved. I would also SUGGEST the program mediacoder.
4063.

Solve : Upgraded old 98 to windows 2000 but installed OS twice??

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when my computer boots up, it now makes me make a choice between two different WINDOWS 2000 OS. I recently upgraded my windows 98 to 2000, and it seems to have installed twice, how do i get rid of the one I don't use? THANKS, CTo install Window so it it's the only OS you have to do a clean install which includes formating the HARD drive.
Just remember you have to backup all your documents, favorites, drivers, PICTURES & music files you don't want to loose or they will be gone.

4064.

Solve : mobile?

Answer» PLEASE helpI used this:

and it TOLD me to vote for #1Users Manual.

If you do not have Acrobat DLoad and install FOXIT to READ it...it's a PDF document.
4065.

Solve : java errors?

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Hi
I'm having problem with Java. I keep having to download it and then it WORKS for a while but when I turn of the comp (winXP) and reboot it it wont work again and doesnt appear on the bottom tray. Usual complaint that comes up is No Java Environment when I try use it. Can Java contain errors, viruses? What can a man do?

JamzkyWhat does it say, when you GO here:
http://www.javatester.org/version.htmlHi Broni

I went to that site u mentioned. It does not detect Java in the pink rectangle as it should eventhough I re-installed it few hours ago. I also tried the about:plugins method and got the following:

'several java virtual machines running in the same process caused an error'

What Windows version?
Did you try to uninstall all Java instances in Add\Remove, and INSTALL fresh version?
What browser(s) are you using?
How is your security status?Having much the same problem here, have removed and added fresh copy multiple times on winXP as well. Still have same errors "java runtime environment cannot be loaded" and "several virtual machines running in the same process caused an error"
Tester on recommended site apparently did not work for me either....

Running McAfee security CENTER anti virus and firewall, have been for several years, problem is recent development in my situation. Had absolutely no problems for about 18 mo or so with same machine and set up. Lost for clues what to try next...Does it happen when you're using Internet Explorer only?yessorry, IE is the only browser I use, not sure of version though.Try solution POSTED here:
http://support4.scriptlogic.com/kb/article.aspx?id=14997
You'll need to play with listed setting, because, as posted at this forum:
http://www.tabletquestions.com/internet-explorer/134258-java-runtime-environment-does-not-work-ie7.html
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Thank you very much for your guidance.

The RAM of my desktop is 1024MB. I tried various Java Runtime Parameter
settings, -768, -512, -500, -300, -256 and -128. All did not work. By setting
it to -16m as you did, now Java can load on IE7 alright

Don't forget to put -Xmx in front of that number.Thanks a lot, will have to try it another time, will post back with results. OK.
I'd also download, and install Firefox to see if same thing will happen there.1 last question if you don't mind, I have .99GB of RAM, what is the value I should start with. I am not sure of the MB to GB value translations.It's listed as .99GB=990MB, so most likely, you have 1024MB. Start with 512MB.Thanks again, will do.....tomorrow. Have a great evening.Bring me good news
4066.

Solve : Msn not functioning?

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My Windows Live Messenger is not functioning properly. Each time I sign in computer freezes. Strange thing is that other users with a different account can sign in no problem from my computer. FURTHERMORE I can sign in on any other Windows Live on other PC's.

I've tried Unisntalling and then Reinstalling Windows Live Messenger. I've also tried downloading an older version of the software, still computer freezes. I've used system restore MANY times, used sybot 2 scan for errors, EVERYTHING . . .

I'm honestly baffled at this and the only solution I can think of is formatting hard disk.

Have you got any other less drastic suggestions??

THANKS could you possibly create a new msn ID? inform your contacts? If other users can log on using your computer then this would be less time consuming than formatting if it works.

4067.

Solve : Please help! Losing hard drive space!!?

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I have an hp PAVILION notebook with vista that is about a year old. In the past week, I've noticed that I'm almost out of disk space. Its a 105gb hd that only has about 300mb left. I started uninstalling programs with the uninstall feature but would end up with even less space. I've run spyware scans, and virus scans with numerous different programs. I've used disk cleanup and defragment. I've removed all pictures, movies, and songs, but I'm still showing low disc space. I've got a few small programs left on there but they are essential ones. I've run regedit and I do still find items from old programs in there that I delete, but the disk space is still low and doesn't increase even after uninstalling programs. My c: drive is showing that it is working properly. I don't know what else to do besides wipe it all out and start over. Please help!!!

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Its a 1gb hd that only has about 300mb left.
I'm trying to recall when was the last time, I've seen 1GB hard drive?? Windows 95?
Certainly, not with Vista.Thanks for pointing out my typo. Its a 105gb drive.Get Disc Space Reporter: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Disc-Space-Reporter.shtml, and SEE what's taking space.I'll try that thank you!I tried to download it and it SHOWS Error Diskspacereporter.exe is not a valid win32 application.
You certainly have some OS problems. Is the laptop still under warranty?Yes it is. I did find another version and it downloaded and is running. Even though I've run avg and bitdefender numerous times, could a virus be the problem with the hd? Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.Okay I ran report disc space and found the problem. I've been messing with this daily for the past two WEEKS and it took a few minutes with help from you to figure it out. THANK YOU! I found movies on there that I had burned and had deleted from the computer drive but they are still in the burn program. They are all showing up in the report. Your great, thanks again!!!Glad to help
4068.

Solve : virtual machine and ghost?

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Hello everyone.

I need some advise/help for a solution. I would like to BACKUP ghost images to a RIS Server. Once on the RIS Server, I would like to use a virtual machine to open the image and preform all updates. When I am DONE working on the image, I would like to upload the image I just work on to the RIS Server. I am USING GHOST32 11.0 is there any particular format I have to save the image in? Please advise RIS has its own imaging format. Ghost is more useful for sysprep installs.

Then again, SINCE Windows NT 6.0 products (Vista, Server 2008, Win7) are moving towards WDS, your best bet would be to read up on this, since you can deploy XP with it as well:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766320%28WS.10%29.aspxThanks Killerb255.

4069.

Solve : Pointing an Executable to a different target?

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Well, I'm assuming that I'll be around longer than ten years! Anyway...here's to the 'chase!'CD's were NOT given a "Death sentence" from DVD's or HD-DVDs.

They are STILL a standard that is implemented by thousands of devices, from CD-players to stereo's to any number of other electronics.

The only devices that can be CALLED "dead" are things like Jaz Drives, Zip Drives, and SuperDisk Drives, and even then they still have a (perhaps foolishly) loyal FOLLOWING. The only reason they died out was not because of technical inferiority at the time but in some cases simply that they had TERRIBLE marketing departments.

Now, the media itself, on the other hand, has a reduced archival rate... this is easily SOLVED via regular duplication (if you can't set aside a few minutes every 5 or 10 years to make a duplicate it really can't be that important, can it?).

Additionally, CD-ROM drives were introduced over 10 years ago- it took that long for floppy drives to become "optional" components, even though they stored over 700 times as MUCH as a floppy.


4070.

Solve : java help neened?

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Quote from: manadude2 on July 10, 2009, 04:04:22 PM

Those aren't HARDWARE specs.
Those are TECHNICAL details.
"ram 128 , 29% free , processor is 1300 mhz" is part of his hardware specs.

Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 10, 2009, 08:33:37 PM
1300Mhz CPU and 128MB of RAM.

that's enough to say that if it get's more RAM it will run XP perfectly fine.
Yes, 128MB is just too little RAM to run Win XP with satisfaction for most users. Win XP may run on 128MB but it would be a frustrating experience. One other component which hasn't been mentioned but which is significant in terms of Win XP performance is the display adapter/video card.

Some helpful information REGARDING that computer and where it stands with regard to the possibililty of RUNNING Win XP can be obtained by runing this: http://www.pcpitstop.com/xpready/
4071.

Solve : play key for other media players?

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i am wanting to know how to get the play key on my keyboard to work on other media players e.g vlcAutoHotKey can do it.

After you download AutoHotKey, go to Notepad and type the following code:

Code: [SELECT]Media_Play_Pause::Send, {SPACE}
Save the file as "Keyboard Play Key.ahk" and run that file. (You can save the file anywhere you want and replace "Keyboard Play Key" with ANYTHING you want.)

Now, when you press the "Play" key on your keyboard, VLC will play/pause.

Note: The VLC window has to be selected for this to work. I will try to FIND a way around that.Nicely done Kip...thank you but for what ever reason some times ONE of my other hotkeys does not work it is to make the desktop icons disappear and reappear when you press it again

4072.

Solve : Windows Live Mail cannot display emails?

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Whenever i open Windows Live Mail, i get a message saying 'folder could not be displayed' (see picture below) its nothing to do with low disk space or memory, it has never done this before and i've not installed any new software recently. Also it wont download my EMAILS i just get an error message (see second picture below). What can i do to fix this, please help. Thanks.

[attachment deleted by admin]Try temporarily disabling your Antivirus.Also, is this the latest version? A lot of people are suggesting to update to the latest version. Just download the installer and choose Repair install.it was happening with the latest version, so i installed an older version and it was doing it with that too. oh and turning off my antivirus didnt fix it (btw i have AVG Free 8.5)Has anyone Googled this Server error? I did. Clicked on the first two links here: Google Results

Seems Microsoft may be experiencing some ISSUES today...Also...

You can try this: If you're USING Windows Live Mail to get your HotMail...which is what I can see from your images...you can try closing Windows Live Mail and log into your HotMail account. You can then read and delete all your email from there...INCLUDING anything in your Junk folders and Deleted Items folder. Basically, you'll be cleaning up your Hotmail account via the web server. Once this is done, log out of HotMail's web service, then try using your Windows Live Mail account, again, to see if you're still getting the same error.

It could be as simple as a single email from your HotMail account CAUSING this issue.

4073.

Solve : How to make icons larger....?

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I can make the whole toolbar LARGER vertical, but cant figure out how to make the actual icon larger. Is it possible?

Thank You in advance....Go to START>settings>CONTROL panel>DISPLAY>Appearance>Advanced>Select Icon on drop down menu and adjust size.Quote from: Karnac on July 09, 2009, 05:35:04 PM

Go to Start>settings>control panel>Display>Appearance>Advanced>Select Icon on drop down menu and adjust size.

Ok...that was perfect for my DESKTOP. Now, after I open up Firefox, an icon opens up at the bottom of my screen. Its that icon in which I'm trying to make larger.
Thanks again
Right-click anywhere on the Desktop (as long as you're not on top of an icon) -> Personalize -> Adjust font size (DPI), change it to "Large size." -> reboot.

That will usually change the size of everything on the taskbar as well.
4074.

Solve : Two operating systems, how do I delete one??

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Okay, I'm sorry if this is being posted on the WRONG forum topic.
I have no clue about any of this. xD


So I just got this computer (used) and it came with windows 2000, no I do not have the disk. My friend installed windows XP on it, thinking it would overwrite the other operating system. It didn't and now I have both XP and 2000 to choose from when I first start it up. I want to delete 2000 and all the stuff saved on it, how do I do this?


Help me please.
THANKS


When you start up XP it asks you if you want to partition the disk and gives you a choice of where to partition. Tell it you want to partition the disk at the same location the prior OS is located. it will ask you if you want to do a full NTSC partition or a "quick" version of that, or a FAT partition. Tell it you want to do a full NTSC partition and it will then warn you everything on the disk will be lost, which is what you want.Personally i would start over from the beginning...
Wipe both partitions...set your partition size and do a clean install of XP...If you don't want to do a clean install try this. The folder for Win 2k will be C:\Winnt

Plenty of info among this lot..

Good luckSince this is a new install of XP, Starting over would be the best/easiest option IMO.

If Windows 2000 is no longer on the computer, but the computer thinks it is, a modification to the Boot.ini file would remedy the situation.If you have both OSes installed on the same partition, it gets a bit messy.

Modifying the boot.ini file will allow the PC to boot only to XP without asking.

However, cleaning off the remnants of the Windows 2000 install can be a bit of a hassle. As mentioned above, Windows 2000 installs to the C:\WINNT folder and XP installs to C:\WINDOWS, so that makes life a little easier...I'll never understand people's reluctance to a wipe and clean install...
Even if i do this another Hundred yrars...only reason I'd ever see to not do a clean install is data... but that can be backed up.


Quote from: hl1128 on July 06, 2009, 08:05:18 PM

full NTSC partition or a "quick" version of that, or a FAT partition. Tell it you want to do a full NTSC partition

Darn, and all this time, I've been using PAL format. Quote from: patio on July 11, 2009, 08:54:40 AM
I'll never understand people's reluctance to a wipe and clean install...
Even if i do this another Hundred yrars...

I think there are several schools of thought on this one.

I know someone who wipes his PC every 60 days. I'll never understand why, but it works for him...

Many people view a wipe and clean install as a "cop-out": they never find out what the real problem is, so they decide to resolve the problem and learn something in the process.

Of course some have poor-to-nonexistent backup procedures, so they'll ALWAYS be reluctant to wipe and reinstall.

As for myself, it depends on how much time it takes to figure out or resolve a problem. Since consultants charge by the hour, wiping and reinstalling can often be more cost effective than cleaning off 100+ Trojans. Vista Service PACK install failures are almost always a wipe-and-reinstall in my book, since there are just too many variables with something like that...In this case since the conditions are self-inflicted i don't see how it would be a cop-out...
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Solve : Help printing only selected items from a PDF doc.?

Answer» HELLO to all. I have been trying to print only selected text and icons/pictures from PDFs and not the background of the page as this is never plain and always has some embeded image and colours. After printing the PDFs i do not want any backgrounds just my chosen text/pictures on plain white paper.
One thing i tried while in Adobe Reader was to access "layers" tab(view/navigation panel/layers)but the options are always greyed out and not selectable, i think this is because under the "security" tab "DOCUMENT assembly" is "not allowed".
What i have been doing upto this point is just highlighting the text i want to print and copy/paste to "notepad", ARRANGE and then print. Long windin way and i only have the text from the PDFs and none of the pictures/icons.
I have Microsoft WORD 2007 installed if using this in some way could do the trick, i didnt know.
Any HELP on this most welcome, thanks.
If you want to get pictures/images from a PDF into your other document for printing, you'll definitely need to use Word. As you've seen, Notepad won't do that. But, you can copy images from a PDF into Word.
4076.

Solve : Steam, anyone else ahving trouble??

Answer»

Hey guys, any gamers out there will have noticed that more and more games run on Steam.

My problem is that recently my HDD fried and the data was partially recovered.
THINGS that didn't get recovered included my games.

When I go to re-install them (Total Wars: Empires, Dawn of War II and a few others) they get to a certain point and freeze.

I'm certain that steam is the issue here as many non-steam games reinstalled fine.
Also, steam stops my PC from shutting down properly, I have to "End program now" steam and that IM thing, steam messenger, I think, whenever I want to shut down.

Does anyone have some advice on what the problem is exactly and how to fix it, god I HATE steam.

Cheers.Other than what comes out of my kettle, what the heck is "steam"?I guess the best explanation of steam is that it's sort of like Xbox Live for PC. It's used to connect everyone who plays steam games for multiplayer purposes and it also stops games being pirated.Quote from: Rob Pomeroy on July 13, 2009, 02:01:38 PM

Other than what comes out of my kettle, what the heck is "steam"?
http://store.steampowered.com/

One of Valve's brilliant ideas . For downloading games, digital rights management (copy protection), and multiplayer stuff. Not that I'm against copy protection or anything, but a lot of people have issues with Steam. Personally, I've only ever had one issue, which I have yet to rectify, but that's another story. (Of course, I only own one Steam game. Refuse to get another at this point.)


Nyir,
1. Exactly what games are you having issues with? Is it ALL Steam games? Certain ones? Please provide a complete list of what Steam games you have, which ones install ok, and which ones fail.

2. Are you trying to install the games over their old, existing directories? If you are, don't. Back up any save files you want and delete the old installations. Trying to install any game over an old installation will often RESULT in errors overwriting certain files or a failed installation.

3. Have you completely deleted, rebooted, then reinstalled Steam?

4. Is ANY other non-Steam game or program giving issues at all?Alright, as it stands, I intend to re install Dawn of War II and Empire: Total Wars.

As for installing over the old directories, I'm not sure, though that would probably make sense if that is the problem since the restore didn't work properly.

I recently deleted steam because it was driving me insane (wasn't letting the system shut down properly), so I'll try installing it again.

It seems that only the Steam games are having problems. Installed several other non-steam games without any trouble.
Quote from: Nyir on July 14, 2009, 03:17:56 AM
Alright, as it stands, I intend to re install Dawn of War II and Empire: Total Wars.

As for installing over the old directories, I'm not sure, though that would probably make sense if that is the problem since the restore didn't work properly.

I recently deleted steam because it was driving me insane (wasn't letting the system shut down properly), so I'll try installing it again.

It seems that only the Steam games are having problems. Installed several other non-steam games without any trouble.

Yeah, I had the same problem with Steam on my XP system, wouldn't shutdown properly as long as Steam was running. Never bothered finding a solution, since Steam won't let me play Dawn of War II because it says my cd-key is already registered to someone else. I find that interesting since I got the game brand new directly from the distributor. Long story, not relevant.

Like I said, try completely removing Steam and any games associated with it. Completely remove any directories/files associated with either. If you're comfortable enough, check for and remove any registry entries pertaining to Steam or Steam powered games. Reboot, then try again.

Steam is horrible. It's got to be one of the worst things I've ever seen a game COMPANY do. I thought SecuROM was annoying, but Steam definitely takes the cake.Hahaha, yeah, steam is rather irritating. Thanks for all your help, it has been greatly appreciated.
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Solve : Trying to find something?

Answer»

I'm not sure where I should post this QUESTION.
Our ISP has changed so MUCH stuff, I'm trying to locate the message boards and going AROUND in circles trying to FIND it, here is the site http://att.my.yahoo.com/
Maybe someone can send me the LINK for it so I can click on it.
Thanks,
Amy http://www.att.net/s/community.dll?ep=1&globalmsgboard=1&ck=&ch=ch

That it?

4078.

Solve : Transfer data to HDD - New MoBo?

Answer»

Hello All! I'm GOING to install a NEW MoBo.... I know I must install my OS (Vista) and then the New MoBo CD with drivers on the clean HDD..... My question is.... Do I use the latest backup I have and install those files on that HDD..... If So, how do I do that properly..... I've used ACRONIS Migrate 07 with success, but never changed out a MoBo.... The old adage applies.... "When not SURE "HOW" to do something....DON'T - just ask those who know!..... THANKS

4079.

Solve : did a recovery 2 months ago and now...?

Answer»

I did a recovery on my laptop about 2 months ago, then I was STILL having issues with the pc and took it to the computer shop and had it fixed sort of. I go home and I realized about a few weeks later that my Microsoft software was not there anymore. Now I need my MS Word and Perfect and all the rest back. Is there a way to do that without purchasing again at the store? I have an Acer Notebook with Windows Vista Home PREMIUM and it came with Microsoft Office 2007 but don't know which one, I think Standard. Thanks.If it shipped with those products liscensed and installed one option is to use the hidden recovery partition to RESTORE the machine to Day One status...
Probably not a GOOD option since all your data will be gone.

The other option is to find an Office CD of the same version and do a re-install and use your liscense key to re-activate.The Microsoft Office which had all three word,notepad, and the other one I can't remember came with the pc when I bought it. How do I get it back in the pc without purchasing again at the store? I think it was the standard version of Microsoft Office 2007. I told you I did a recovery 2 months ago and then went to the computer store to get some other things fixed on it. Then I needed the Microsoft Office 2007 to do some business on it and it wasn't there. How can I get it back in the system without buying at the store for $150.00? Thanks.notepad is included with windows.

I think you mean, word,excel, and powerpoint... those are the most common ones.


What model laptop is this and where and when was it purchased ? ?Were you supplied with any CD's or DVD's with software when you bought the computer?I have an Acer Notebook 5100 Aspire. It was purchased two years ago and there were no cds supplied with it. There was no Microsoft software supplied with it, it was just there when purchased. So now what, buy another Microsoft Office 2007 or what? Thanks.Contact Acer for some replacement CDs...Quote from: killerb255 on July 12, 2009, 12:33:01 PM

Contact Acer for some replacement CDs...

Agreed.

And ask them how to access the hidden recovery partition...if you re-do it PROPERLY all those programs should be there.
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Solve : caps lock?

Answer»

i use a wireless keyboard, hence no light to show caps lock on, for example when i put in passwords, you cannot see that you have type in capitals or lower case, so you only know when the message tells you your caps lock is on, this is frustrating, does any one know if it is possible to have a setting so you know the caps lock is on, for example a setting that will show up on your screen to say caps lock is on. You may like this:
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/numcapsscroll-indicator/numcapsscroll.html

This one can play a sound when you hit Caps Lock:
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/FirstCap/firstcap.htmlmany thanks, you are a clever man, works super, super, super, thanks from AllanAll right. Since I am a programmer with time on my hands
I wrote a version of a Caps Lock/Insert/Num Lock on screen status indicator
that you may download for free from my website at

Link Removed.
Any Questions PM me...


Can be configured.



Richard Pulliamhello there, you did not tell me your web site in your reply, many thanks. AllanQuote from: allan1957 on September 13, 2009, 03:10:51 AM

hello there, you did not tell me your web site in your reply, many thanks. Allan

It was removed by a mod to prevent spam.

I'm surprised some manufacturers do this. Not the first time I've SEEN it though.Actually the link was direct to an .exe...

That and the WOT SCORE for the link wasn't that healthy either.Quote from: allan1957 on April 28, 2009, 03:47:59 AM
i use a wireless keyboard, hence no light to show caps lock on...
I wireless keyboard can, indeed, have a light. However, it may be on the wireless receiver UNIT rather than on the keyboard. So, take at look at your receiver unit. And, depending on your keyboard software, you may be able to enable on-screen display when Caps Lock is turned on or off. My Logitech software has that feature; the on-screen display of "Caps Lock On" or "Caps Lock Off" stays on screen for about 3 seconds and then disappears.

You might ALSO like a audible tone when turning Caps Lock on or off. To enable it, go to Control Panel, open Accessibility Options, and check the box for ToggleKeys.
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Solve : Changing Windows start up wav?

Answer»

Just for grins I would love to swap the sound file (wav?) that PLAYS as windows XP starts off after booting. Anyone know where I would need to go and what file would need to be removed/replaced/swapped out to accomplish this?You want to change the Windows XP startup sound? If so .... do the following ...

Quote

1. Open up your Control Panel
2. Click on “Sounds and Audio Devices”
4. Go into the “Sounds” Tab
4. Scroll down to “Start Windows”
5. Click “Browse”
6. Select the new file you want to use.

You can TEST it by pressing the play BUTTON to make sure you have the right one and also, you are only able to use WAV files, though other formats can be converted easily to the WAV format.

If you want to edit the sound that you currently have, then these can be found in the “C:\Windows\Media” DIRECTORY. I would copy the file to an easy to access location and rename the file before starting just so you have the original STILL in place and then have your edited file copied back to the "C:\Windows\Media" directory when finished.
Thanks that's too cool!your welcome. Hey, a holloween themed windows wouldn't be bad for October 31st. LOL
4082.

Solve : Cluster Help?

Answer»

Am I right in that FAT 16 can only support up to a 2. GB Hard Drive?
And FAT 32 Can support up to a 2 TB Hard Drive?

I get two diferant thoughts on this on the net.
The Max. volume size for FAT16 is 2GB

The Max. volume size for FAT32 is 32GB

The Max. volume size for NTFS is 2TB

This is how I understand it , but i'm still studying for my A+, I just hope a guru confirms this.Ok here it goes??

Every time I look on the NET for information about FAT 16 FAT 32 I get two diferant THINGS?

I never get the right information does anyone know of a gook web site that will TELL me things like?
How many Cluster are it FAT 16 32
What the MAX Cluster Size is for FAT 16 32
What OS support what FAT
And all good ods and ends like that??Google again comes up trumps. Following is an extract from this page which is part of this site.

Quote

# FAT12: The oldest type of FAT uses a 12-bit binary NUMBER to hold the cluster number. A volume formatted using FAT12 can hold a maximum of 4,086 clusters, which is 2^12 minus a few values (to allow for reserved values to be used in the FAT). FAT12 is therefore most suitable for smaller volumes, and is used on floppy disks and hard disk partitions smaller than about 16 MB.

# FAT16: The FAT used for most hard disk partitions uses a 16-bit binary number to hold cluster numbers. When you see someone refer to a "FAT" volume generically, they are usually referring to FAT16, because it is the de facto STANDARD for hard disks. A volume using FAT16 can hold a maximum of 65,526 clusters, which is 2^16 less a few values (again for reserved values in the FAT). FAT16 is used for hard disk volumes ranging in size from 16 MB to 2,048 MB.

# FAT32: The newest FAT type, FAT32 is supported by Windows 95's OEM SR2 release, as well as Windows 98. FAT32 uses a 28-bit binary cluster number--not 32, because 4 of the 32 bits are "reserved". 28 bits is still enough to permit ridiculously huge volumes--FAT32 can theoretically handle volumes with over 268 million clusters, and will support (theoretically) drives up to 2 TB in size. However to do this the size of the FAT grows very large.

Then there's this one with a table showing OS/FAT compatibility.

OK I think I know ware I am geting lost on FAT 16 and FAT 32?

If you use FAT 16 on a Big or Small Hard Drive it must cover the whole Hard Drive with Cluters RIGHT???

So if you have a small Hard Drive it will not be able to put 65,526 Cluters because it will not be able to fit them all on the Hard Drive RIGHT???

So it will put down a diferant number of Clusters but it still must cover the whole Hard Drive RIGHT???

Quote
So if you have a small Hard Drive it will not be able to put 65,526 Cluters because it will not be able to fit them all on the Hard Drive RIGHT???

No, the cluster number remains the same but the cluster size diminishes. See the table here and NOTE how the cluster size increases as the disk size also increases.

Quote
If you use FAT 16 on a Big or Small Hard Drive it must cover the whole Hard Drive with Cluters RIGHT???

You haven't defined what you consider to be Big or Small. Fat16 is not supported (cannot be used) on disks (partitions) larger than 2gb (see here) and see my reply to your post here.


What I ment is this.

If you use FAT 16 on a Hard Drive that is 2,048 M.B.
It will put 65,526 Clusters down and every Cluster will be 32 kB

Now what I don't get is if the Hard Drive is 720 M.B. it will put down less Clusters.
And the Cluster size will not be 32 kB

Now I do get that the max number of Cluster is 65,526 not that it will put that many on every Hard Drive.

This it what I ment??The cluster size will always be 32kb......
Do the math to find out how many clusters will be created on any size drive...FAT16.
For a logical drive of 720mb the cluster size will be 16k not 32k

The table below is extracted from kb67321

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Drive Size FAT Type Sectors Cluster
(logical volume) Per Cluster Size
---------------- -------- ----------- -------
0 MB - 15 MB 12-bit 8 4K
16 MB - 127 MB 16-bit 4 2K
128 MB - 255 MB 16-bit 8 4K
256 MB - 511 MB 16-bit 16 8K
512 MB - 1023 MB 16-bit 32 16K
1024 MB - 2047 MB 16-bit 64 32K


Quote from: Dusty
No, the cluster number remains the same but the cluster size diminishes.
OOPSIE, I boobed on that statement, the cluster number obviously must also diminish. Doing the math shows that on a 720mb logical drive with a cluster size of 16k there will be approx 45,000 clusters.

Sorry about the error.

Ok I have the chart you sent me on FAT 16.

So if you have a Hard Drive 512 M.B. in size the Clusters will be 16 kB in size and it will need 32 Sectors to make every Cluster.

And if you have a Hard Drive 1024 M.B. in size the Cluters will be 32 kB in size and it will need 64 Sectors to make every Cluster.

So I see that the Cluster size changes because every Setor is 412 Bytes in size and it may take more or less of them to make every Cluster RIGHT???Quote
So I see that the Cluster size changes because every Setor is 412 Bytes in size and it may take more or less of them to make every Cluster RIGHT?Huh??

I don't know where you get the idea that every sector is 412 bytes in size but I'll assume that it's a typo for 512 bytes - so YES!!! Every sector is 512 bytes in size and the number of sectors per cluster and the number of clusters per logical drive can vary with the logical drive size. The maximum number of clusters per logical drive using the FAT16 system is 65,526.Ok I got the chart for FAT 16 and all the diferant size Hard Drives it supports and Sector per Cluster and Size of Cluster.

Do you have a chart for FAT 32 like that??OK I have it and I think I have put everything down for FAT 12 FAT 16 FAT 32.
Please go through my list to see if I have it correct?
And you will see some things BLANK because I did not know and can not finde what to put. If anyone know please fill in my chart and past it in the reply thanks.

F.A.T Type = 12
Maximum Partition size = 16 M.B.
Maximum number of Clusters = 4,086
Cluster Size = 4. k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 8.

F.A.T Type = 16
Maximum Partition size = 16 M.B. / 127 M.B.
Maximum number of Clusters = 65,526
Cluster Size = 2 k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 4.

F.A.T Type = 16
Maximum Partition size = 128 M.B. / 255 M.B.
Maximum number of Clusters =
Cluster Size = 4. k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 8.

F.A.T Type = 16
Maximum Partition size = 256 M.B. / 511 M.B.
Maximum number of Clusters =
Cluster Size = 8. k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 16 . k.B.

F.A.T Type = 16
Maximum Partition size = 512 M.B. / 1023 M.B.
Maximum number of Clusters =
Cluster Size = 16 k>B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 32

F.A.T Type = 16
Maximum Partition size = 1024 M.B. / 1047 M.B.
Maximum number of Clusters =
Cluster Size = 32 k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 64

F.A.T Type = 32
Maximum Partition size = 32.52 M.B. / 260 M.B.
Maximum number of Clusters
Cluster Size = 0.5 k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 1.

F.A.T Type = 32
Maximum Partition size = 260 M.B. / 8. G.B.
Maximum number of Clusters
Cluster Size = 4. k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 8.

F.A.T Type = 32
Maximum Partition size = 8. G.B. / 16 G.B.
Maximum number of Clusters
Cluster Size = 8. k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 16

F.A.T Type = 32
Maximum Partition size = 16 G.B. / 32 G.B.
Maximum number of Clusters
Cluster Size = 16 k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 32

F.A.T Type = 32
Maximum Partition size = 32 G.B. / 2. T.B.
Maximum number of Clusters
Cluster Size = 32 k.B.
Sectors Per Cluster = 64





I am sorry for asking but do I have it yet?

I do not know if I had a Reply my Computer was acting up with the posts THANKSDo you have what

You have a table showing Logical Volume Size and Cluster size, just divide the Logical Volume size by the Cluster Size and you have the approximate number of clusters on that volume. You didn't really expect one of us to do that for you
4083.

Solve : unable to open MS Outlook?

Answer»

I have just recently reinstalled my MS Office 2002, and I've noticed that when I attempt to open OUTLOOK, I get the gray screen that says Unable to display the folder. I am running Windows XP Prof. version 5.1. I must have clicked on something that I shouldn't have. Could somebody please tell me how to get my display back? If you need more info. for this problem, please LET me know. Thanks a bunch. DaveyboyUninstall and reinstallAllan,
Thanks for getting back to me so SOON. I uninstalled, and reinstalled theOffice XP program, but it didn't work. I'm still getting the gray window. Any more options I can try? Daveyboy I've installed Office MANY times and am an avid user of Outlook, but I've never seen the gray screen you're describing. Can you give us a screen shot please?Hi Allan;

I think the reason I'm getting this gray area is because of the Registry CLEANER I'm using. (Paretologic) Funny, Word & Excel is fine, but not Outlook.
How can I show a screen shot? DavePress PRINT SCRN - Open MS Paint - Press CTRL-V - save the IMAGE to a file. AND STOP USING REGISTRY CLEANERS.I FINALLY got Outlook to load & open correctly. No more problem! Thanks for all your help. Daveyboy

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Solve : you have an older version of flashflayer or your Java is turned off??

Answer»

Previous information about whether "jusched.exe" is RUNNING I got from him and may not have been correct. I am on the problem PC now and do not see jusched.exe running in task manager with either IE or FF.

I got videos to play in IE. The problem was the add-on "Shockwave Flash Object" was dissabled.
But I still get the same error in FF.

Ok I got videos playing in FF. I'm not sure but I believe the culprit was that he had 'Accept COOKIES from SITES' turned off in 'Tools > Privacy.Is NoScript installed?

I'm not CLEAR here on what is and isn't running.

I know those scripts can be enabled and still by default be turned off with NoScript running.NoScript is not installed.
Jusched.exe is not running.

I was able to view You Tube videos with IE after enabling the add-on in 'Toolbars and Extensions' named "Shockwave Flash Object".

I was able to view You Tube Videos with FF after enabling 'Accept Cookies from sites' in the 'Options' settings under the 'Privacy' tab.

As far as I know these are the only changes I made to get the videos to SHOW. They are playing fine now with both browsers.

Sorry for the confusion in this thread. I posted information that he gave me that I now believe was inaccurate. I know not to depend on him for facts again!

Thanks to everyone who helped.

4085.

Solve : Outlook mail needs to be rebuilt ???

Answer»

In outlook, it will show that it receives messages for the day, but when listed in order from TODAY to OLDEST there is nothing showing in the messages. However, when listed oldest to today, I can see the messages. This just STARTED. Can someone help me clear this up.
Thanks in advance. Running oulook in XP Pro out of OFFICE 2003 with allupdates.
Don

4086.

Solve : Excel date of birth help?

Answer»

Hi, Does anyone know how to convert Date of Births to an actual age in the column next to the DOB's?? I want to not have to manually figure out what each persons age would be currently for example in a spreadsheet of peoples DOB's.

Thanks!!!DateDiff the current date with their Date Of Birth?Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 24, 2008, 09:48:59 AM

DateDiff ...
Where did you get that function? It's not in my Excel 2007.

Here's my solution for a person 30 years old:

DOB Current Date Age
9/15/1978 9/24/2008 12:11 30

With forumulas displayed:

DOBCurrent Date Age
28748=NOW() =(B2-A2)/365.25

Note: I used 365.25 as the divider to account for leap years.
Quote from: soybean on September 24, 2008, 10:11:23 AM
Where did you get that function? It's not in my Excel 2007.

Visual Basic For Applications. My mistake though- I thought that all the global VBA functions were available in formulas.Okay that was a huge help thank you, but I have about 80 DIFFERENT DOBs going down a column, is there are way to just drag the formula down the age column while having the numbers of the rows change (i.e. in the formula =(b2-a2)/365.25, change the b2-a2 to b3-a3, without having to type the formula 80 times??Quote from: amsmit09 on September 24, 2008, 12:36:27 PM
Okay that was a huge help thank you, but I have about 80 different DOBs going down a column, is there are way to just drag the formula down the age column while having the numbers of the rows change (i.e. in the formula =(b2-a2)/365.25, change the b2-a2 to b3-a3, without having to type the formula 80 times??

The Fill Down COMMAND. if you paste the selection in the topmost column, select that column to the end of your list. Then (in Excel 2003, anyway) select the EDIT->Fill->Down command.


I just tested- and in my version, it also allows you to simply paste the formula. Excel adjusts the references accordingly.Your a genious, you just saved me an hour a day!!! I got Excel for dummies and it didn't tell me all that! Thank you so much Your Welcome! That's what we're all here for Actually one last thing...is there a way to delete the column with the =NOW() date without ruining the ages. Or maybe a way to copy that column without the formulas. I have to use a certain format to import this into another program and it has to GO column 1:DOB, Column 2: Age. Do you know what i mean?

Thanks againRegarding the TECHNIQUE for copying formulas down, it can be several ways, like many tasks in Excel. In addition to The Fill Down command, dragging the "fill handle" is another way; see How to use the Auto Fill Options button in Excel. Copy and Paste can also be used; multiple rows can be selected for the paste command.Quote from: amsmit09 on September 24, 2008, 12:54:23 PM
Actually one last thing...is there a way to delete the column with the =NOW() date without ruining the ages. Or maybe a way to copy that column without the formulas. I have to use a certain format to import this into another program and it has to go column 1:DOB, Column 2: Age. Do you know what i mean?

Thanks again
Will that other program import directly from Excel, or do you need to save the Excel data in a different format before you can import? I believe you need to keep all formulas in your main Excel file; otherwise, you'll have to recreate it each time you want to update it.

If you only want import the age column, you could use Copy and Paste Special | Values to paste the values, not the formulas, from the age column to a separate Excel workbook. Then, you could save that file as Text (.txt) or Comma Separated Value (.csv), or whatever works best for the import procedure.

Edit: Just for the info, I'll be away from my computer for awhile. Ok thank you Copy, Paste Special worked for me and then I was able to delete the other columns with the formulas. It was not the formulas behind the numbers that mattered, but the fact that I was deleting a column that the formula was using so then is messed up the Values.

Thanks!!!! so what if i need to convert the whole column for example

DOB Age
02/09/90 ?
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Solve : phone dialer help?

Answer»

I need some HELP finding a program that is free and I had it before.

It is a Type of win xp phone dialer.
This is what it did.

I have a FAX MODEM and it is connected to the standard phone jack.

And I could just bring up this Program like a phone dialer and I just type in the phone number I wanted to call and I could here them over my Computers speakers and use my Microphne to talk to them.


I know they have Skyp now but they say there are a lot of other programs that are stand alone ones like I useto have.

Can anyone help I think they are called Softphones but I don't know WITCH one I neeed???
ThanksCNET is a good PLACE fkor safe downloads.
Check this:
http://download.cnet.com/Vista-Phone-Dialer-Gadget/3000-12565_4-10655594.htmlThank you but I need it for Win XP do they have itYes, but only free for 30 days
http://download.cnet.com/Phone-Plus/3000-2064_4-10015958.html?tag=mncolOK I am replying to this Post because I thing they do have a Phone Dialer for win or win xp.

I use to have one and I did n0ot pay for it and it WORKED through my MODEM.

It was not called a Softphone but it was a Type of Phone Keypad Dialer.

And the program would let you hit numbers on screen or put them in on the keyboard and it would make the call from your Phone line in the house.

And you used the Speakers and Microphone to talk.
Is that kind of a voice of ip app? If your wanting to call other people skype would be okay but they would have to have it an it uses VOIP. This is what it did.

My Fax MODEM would be connected to my Phone Jack.

And I would use the Dialer Program to Call anyone I could call a House Phone if I wanted to.

4088.

Solve : OpenOffice.org saving as wrong file format?

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My OPENOFFICE KEEPS saving what is supposed to be an .ODT as a 'file'.

Why won't it save as an OpenDocument?

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Solve : Converting a numbered list into paragraph form automatically?

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I have made a LONG list that I want to quickly CONVERT to one long PARAGRAPH instantly because it would take to long other WISE. Can you help me out?!list is in list.txt

try this

Code: [Select]@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
set paragraph=
for /f "delims==" %%L in ('type list.txt') do (
set paragraph=!paragraph! %%L
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4090.

Solve : built a com now stuck?

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I decided to try and build a com.i am using BIOSTAR A760G M2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard...AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX......OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N800SR4GK.these 3 parts came as a package deal.when i turn on the system and i get a screen that says windows was not started successfully because of a power failure or it wasn't shut down correctly.on the same screen it gives you a few choices....to start in safe mode....runs windows normally and a couple other options.after not selecting any of those it goes to a blue screen and this is what it says:

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
If this is the first time you have seen this stop error screen restart your computer.If this screens appears again follow these steps.

check for VIRUSES on your computer.Removed any newly installed hard drive and drive controllers.Check your drive to make sure it is properly configured and terminated.
Run CHKDSK/F to check for hard drive corruption and then restart.

Technical Information
***SYOP 0x0000007b(0xBACC3528,0xc0000034,0x00000000,0x00000000)

When i put this all together and took my drive that has my xp on it(from the old com that i am using to write this)it said that windows was corrupted.I also get this message when i removed that drive.i get the same message when i try to load windows on the new drives and when i put in the disc with the drives on it that came with the mothboard.

I hope i gave enough info here and hopefully someone can save me.In case you need to know i have 2 1 TB drives,1 500GB drive and a 320GB drive in there now and none of them have windows on it.the 320 is the ata the other 3 are sata.
thank you for any and all help

Update....disconnected ata drives and tried to load windows and nothing happen.the same results when i try to load the drivers that come with the motherboarsYou can't simply move a Windows HDD from one machine to another and expect it to boot properly...
It's been this way since WinME.

Repair Install of XP

I suggest reading it thru first and also printing out a copy for REFERENCE...

Done properly all your data and apps will be intact...
Done improperly all your stuff will be gone but you will have a fresh install of XP...

When finished remember to install all your drivers starting with the MBoard chipset drivers FIRST.

Best of Luck.

4091.

Solve : true crypt help?

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I put truecrypt on my COMPUTER and would like to know if any one knows if there's a way to BOOT up without having to enter my enormous code I MADE up.I just want to encrypt my computer against hackers not my HOUSEHOLD.

4092.

Solve : How to send a message to network computers?

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How to send a message to network computersThere are two general ways to send a message to network computer(s),
Method 1. Net send command line provided by Microsoft.
Step 1. Gather the names of the computers in your local or company network.
Step 2. Click Windows Start>>Programs>>Accessories>>Command prompt to open a command line window.
Step 3. Type the Net Send syntax in following FORMAT:
net send {name | * | /domain [: name] | /users} message
Press the "enter" key to run the command.

Advantages and disadvantages of Net Send:
It’s free, but there is a limitation of message LENGTH, spam or useless information maybe distributed on your network, and the network users cannot reply to your message.

Method 2, Use a LAN messenger
Step 1. Before implement the LAN messenger to your company or private network, you can do a search for the advantage and disadvantage of Net send as compared to a LAN messenger from the page http://www.bigantsoft.com/net_send.html

Step 2. You can find a LAN message through Google search or refer to a professional shareware collection website.

Step 3. Compare the features and PRICE of the LAN messenger, download a free trial to see if the LAN messenger fulfills your requirements.

Advantages and disadvantages of use a LAN messenger to send message to network user:
LAN messenger encrypts all data transmitted through your company network. You can send/receive message even files and folders. The GUI on client side is more user-friendly and functional. Most specialized LAN messenger are shareware, so extra budget for implement a LAN messenger will be considered. For MEDIUM and large company, IBM Lotus Sametime and Microsoft LCS will be a good choice, for small and medium company, you can get a try with Pidgin, BigAnt LAN messenger, Jabber.
the "Windows Messenger" Service is disabled by default in XP SP3, Vista, and Windows 7 so net send won't work with those as recipients.Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 15, 2009, 06:27:47 AM

the "Windows Messenger" Service is disabled by default in XP SP3, Vista, and Windows 7 so net send won't work with those as recipients.

I haven't tried it but is it correct that this windows messenger is for computer network messenger like an upgraded net send?

thanks
4093.

Solve : Windows Media Player error msg?

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hi!

Here's my prob:

Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with your sound device. There might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it might be in use by another program, or it might not be functioning properly.

well,its my pc @ ve office.everyfg was working properly.i was ABSENT 4 2 days n wen i came bak,i got zis prov but no 1 @ ve office knws wat happened!!


got windows xp pro sp3

Motherboard
Motherboard Vendor-Asustek Computer Inc.
Board Model-ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5GC-MX/GBL
BIOS Version-AMI BIOS 08.00.11

Sound
ACD 97/HDA Codec name-Realtek ALC662-GR

there's nothing listed wiv an exclamation point in device manager

In SOUNDS & AUDIO DEVICES-AUDIO tab there's nofg listed in the pull-down box for DEFAULT DEVICE under the SOUND PLAYBACK heading

In DEVICE MANAGER there's wat is listed under Sound, Video & Game Controllers when i hit the '+' symbol:

Sound, Video, and Game Controllers
- Audio Codecs
- Legacy Audio Drivers
- Legacy Video Capture Devices
- Media Control Devices
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Video Codecs

Wats weird,its zat it worked jst b4 i sent zis msg n NW its NT working again!


PLZZZZ tell me u can help me!! thxxxI'm using K-Lite Codek pack several years. And it's very well.
This package INCLUDE all codeks and good player.If this was typed in legible English instead of txtspk you probably would have gotten many more REPLIES...Quote from: patio on September 12, 2009, 09:12:40 AM

If this was typed in legible English instead of txtspk you probably would have gotten many more replies...

there r many genius here, so i thought zat zis language wud hve been more appropriateIt's not.try reinstalling your sound card driver if it did not fixed then try installing codec. Im using media player codec pack. its what I am using, pretty effective.
4094.

Solve : questions on pst-files (outlook on echxange)?

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Hello folks ,

so at my NEW JOB i have to learn outlook on exchange-server (2003) and i haven't really been getting what those .pst-files really are...and where they are for that matter .

So i'd LIKE to ask a few questions:

.pst is a CONTAINER file, containing what exactly? everything, mailbox, caledar, contacts? Is there a pst. for each of these?
How many pst are there? I've CREATED a new one today , for test's sake.

Is the pst on my local machine or on the server or on both?

(by the way, i think i do understand what an .ost is, it's only stored locally, correct?)

Thanks in advance!






http://support.microsoft.com/kb/287070

4095.

Solve : Cannot empty recycle bin in the normal way?

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XP Home, SP3, IE8.
Some really weird things seem to have been happening lately.
Computer slowing right down to a crawl, on powering off windows update kicking in saying it's downloading an update which took over an hour to do,
and just other niggly things.
I'll do a separate post on the viruses/spyware FORUM later, but l don't think that's causing these problems as l've run everthing imaginable, and all are clear.
Now, when l try and empty the recycle bin via the "empty recycle bin" COMMAND, nothing happens. l'm having to highlight all the files and then selecting delete.
l've tried a restore to a week prior, but it still doesn't work properly.
Any ideas?Quote

Any ideas?
Yes, make sure you have backups.
It may be just something simple. But your don't know.
So first order is to have a usable backup.
After thank you can tweak the system. Or look for malware.Thanks for replying GEEK.
I've run all the suggested checks for malware,spyware,viruses, hijack this etc and all is clear which is why l thought l'd start on this forum first.
I've tried a restore prior to when l thought the problem started, but this doesn't cure it.
When you say backups, backups of what? The items in there are "rubbish" so do not require backups.
l do however have the original XP SP1 install disk, but as l now have SP3 and IE8 there is no way l'm going through all that again just for this, l'll live with it!
Tweak the system? Yes please, but l've got no idea where to start hence my question.
RegardsWhat I was trying to say is this:
When software begins to behave in ways that we do do recognize, there is the possibility that any part of the structure is damaged. Although Windows is a robust system, it can not and does not generate error messages that give a clear WARMING about a problem. Many of the error events and just tucked into the event log and most users do not bother to look there.

So you need a FULL backup of everything you have that is important to you.
In some cases you can not do a repair of the system. The only fix is to restore the whole system from a backup of a week ago. This is not the same as the 'system restore' thing in XP. A popular method is to "clone" the whole hard drive onto another drive and remove it from the machine. Some users do this once a week. Backups are like underwear. You need them, but people don't often talk about them. Thanks Geek,
Gotcha! Sorry, bit slow on the uptake there.
Actually, will probably need a new hard drive soon. The one l have is a tad old now, and not very great on the gigabytes front! Will have a look around at larger drives/prices etc.
Thanks for your input.
Regards
4096.

Solve : the screen shows thorugh to another screen?

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When I open any PROGRAM the screen only partly opens so that I can see another program that is also open. If I only have one program open, the screen does not fully show the bar at the top with the minimizer and closer. If I pass the mouse over the MISSING part of the screen sometimes it comes into view as LONG as the mouse is hovering at the missing spot. Another example: in outlook express the message shows, but the words that are part of the outlook program does not show, but where the words are located are holes in the page that show any other screen from a DIFFERENT program that is open. I'm mystified at this and cannot FIGURE out how to fix it.Sounds like Vista with Aero Glass enabled...

4097.

Solve : CD Copy Protection?

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Hey Guys, Does anyone know a copy protection program , which can PROTECT up to 700MB of Files except WTM cd protection?TrueCrypt...Does this WORK with CDs or do i NEED another program for CDs

4098.

Solve : Acronis 2009 "Automatic consolidation" question?

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Hello there

I have posted this on the acronis forums, and i don't know why i did not recieve any replys, its a simple question to ask, unless the question is so dumb its not worth answering or its worded wrong, but anyway here goes

Acronis true image HOME 2009 Automatic consolidation"


What does this actually do, i have acronis installed but have not really bothered about setting limits/conditions.

So if i do set limits on a BACKUP (example) to say maximum 5 backups , then on the 6th backup i would have exceeded the maximum number of backups by one.

So then aotomatic consolidation will be performed.

But this puzzels me a bit after what i have read in the help pages it goes on to say " Automatic Consolidation only can consolidate two backups in one"
So i would have one full backup and 5 incremental ones So what does happen here when automatic consolidation is performed.

I am backing up to a external HARD drive, so here is another STATEMENT from the help pages.

" Description = Automatic consolidation in acronis true image home can be set up for any backup tasks that creates incremental or differential backups regardless of the archives storage place (EXCEPT FOR REMOVABLE MEDIA"
I' have never used this feature in Acronis so i can't advise...
Not sure where you posted but Here is the Forum i visit...Thanks patio.

Yea, wilders forum is closed now i did use that, until acronis set there own one up but sometimes they are very slow in answering, if they answer at all.......http://forum.acronis.com/

What i'll do then is create a backup with limits and SEE what it consolidates....

I had no idea that Wilder's had closed that section...thanx for the heads up !

4099.

Solve : Master Boot Record help?

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I need help understanding how the Recovory Console in win xp works??

Say your Master Boot Record is damaged so you put your Win XP CD in and get to the DOS Command prompt.

And you Type FIXMBR

I know it should make a new Master Boot Record for you.

What I don't understand is this?
When it makes your new MBR does it go in the same place as the old one and Overide it??

And if your old MBR is damaged how does it get the information that the new MBR NEEDS? Like how many Clustrs you have the FAT you use and all the things it gets at Installation??http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-393243.phpFrom MS:
Quote

If an invalid or nonstandard partition table signature is detected, you will be prompted whether you WANT to continue. If you are not having problems accessing your drives, you should not continue. Writing a new master boot record to your system partition could damage your partition tables and cause your partitions to become inaccessible.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/bootcons_fixmbr.mspxWell even if your MBR is invaled or anything how can it make a NEW one???
Your MBR is maid at instalation right ??Quote
Your MBR is maid at instalation right ??
The MBR is created when the drive is partitioned.
The old fdisk program did this in Windows 98. If the MBR was damaged somehow, we would fix it with:
FDISK /mbr
The was often needed after playing with the early distros of Linus a few years ago. Normally there would not be a reason to have the MBR damaged. Some kind of Toot Kit might try to alter the MBR. Some third party PROGRAMS do it.

With Windows 2000 and XP it was a case of programs like System Commander or Partition Magic that messed up the MBR.

Now with Windows Vista and Windows 7, we have to learn it all over again. The new thing is now the GUID. Please don't ask me what I know about GUID, becasue I will be very embarrassed to tell you how little I understand it. I know that can be fixed via recovery console.

use your installation cd to boot and choose recovery console... If you need help you may type help on the recovery console to give you list of command available...

good luck. Quote from: nymph4 on September 11, 2009, 07:29:22 PM
Well even if your MBR is invaled or anything how can it make a NEW one???
Your MBR is maid at instalation right ??

The fixmbr command in Recovery Console writes new MBR code to a hard disk. Thus it "fixes" (repairs) the MBR.
4100.

Solve : would like help with cleaning my computer of programs that are not needed?

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computer running slow
when it is running slow programs will start to not respond and I will have to go to task MANAGER to end the task and sometimes that takes forever

I am unsure about deleting programs since i have done it before on a different computer and nothing good came of it..

so if you could help me identify want programs i should have running and starting up when the computer does and what programs I could get rid of without effecting anything else that would be great

I hope i have included all of the information you might need to help me with my problem.

I use the computer for internet(facebook, email(yahoo), games for the kids,sites for my kids(icarly,nick.com,pbskids.org,etc) storing pictures, music,watching movies on a occasion when i can get them to play and every great once in awhile use the the word processor..

I stopped using Internet explorer and downloaded FIREFOX and have been happy with the change..

One last thing I just had help in removing viruses from my computer if that makes any difference

bought the computer used (a bit of extra information)
Gateway System Model: ESSEX2
BIOS Version: Intel Corp. RG84510A.15A.0037.P15.0304012013

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version: 5.1.2600
Service PACK: 2.0
Location: C:\WINDOWS
PID: 55277-OEM-0011903-00105
Hot Fix: KB973869

Memory (RAM)
Capacity: 768 MB

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.20GHz
Version: x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9
Speed: 2200 MHz

Total Capacity: 38.28 GB
Sum of Hard Disks: (C: )
Used: 24.22 GB
Free: 14.05 GB

Startup Program Group
Software Install Date
ccApp Unknown
ccRegVfy Unknown
GWMDMMSG Unknown
GWMDMpi Monday, February 23, 2009
HotKeysCmds Monday, February 23, 2009
IgfxTray Monday, February 23, 2009
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (reboot) Wednesday, September 16, 2009
mmtask Unknown
PRONoMgr.exe Unknown
QD FastAndSafe Unknown
QuickTime Task Monday, February 23, 2009
SunJavaUpdateSched Sunday, March 08, 2009
TkBellExe Tuesday, March 10, 2009
YSearchProtection Tuesday, February 03, 2009
WinZip Quick Pick Tuesday, February 24, 2009
CleanSweep Smart Sweep-Internet Sweep Tuesday, February 24, 2009
ALUAlert Unknown
Search Protection Unknown
SpySweeper Unknown
swg Unknown
ctfmon.exe Monday, March 31, 2003
MP3 Rocket (Minimized) Unknown





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If you know you don't need a program then go to CONTROL panel, programs and features or add remove program (FORGOT what it is on XP) and then find the programs you KNOW you don't need and then right click and uninstall. After that you should run disk defragmenter to make everything that does load load a little faster.I like to first look at the icons at the lower right of the screen which indicate programs that are running. Some of these you can open, then look to see if there is an option in the preferences to de-select whether or not that program starts when Windows starts. Some programs have this option and some are more of a headache.
Next use the configuration utility under the "start-up" tab to deselect programs you don't need to start when Windows starts.
To get to the configuration utility screen:
Click 'Start > Run' then type msconfig and click OK, then select the 'Startup Item' tab.
If you are unsure of what program the entry is, don't deselect it until you find out.
Most of these can be identified by expanding the 'Command' column or simply doing a Google search with the name of the file listed under 'Startup Item'.
BTW: What antivirus software do you use?
And I see several antispyware programs you have set to start when Windows starts. I don't know if all that spyware protection is needed or not but I doubt it.
A rule concerning virus protection is to have only 1 antivirus program installed and only 1 firewall enabled.
You can run multiple spyware programs till the cows come home but they use system resourses and will slow your system down.
I see you have Malwarebytes anti-malware which I use and highly recommend. I don't know about the others.