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So I finally got upgraded to a Windows 7 workstation from the dinosour computer we use to have running XP Pro.

On break here I was going to assist someone with a batch file and test it at my end and then I discovered SOMETHING very strange. Hopefully someone here can point out what is going on...

The file I used to find the PATH to my data is TEST1

I can find test1 and open the pdf with no problems. The problem is that the path that it shows to exist at C:\users\qx0t00\Documents does not seem to SHOW up in both windows explorer as well as in command shell. Thinking it may be a hidden folder I then selected to show hidden files/folders... Still not showing up

I attached 2 screenshots to show what I am seeing. I was hoping to navigate to C:\users\qx0t00\Documents\ in order to test a batch file from command shell vs navigating to it through Libraries -> Documents and find it very strange that the file shows up as being pathed to C:\users\qx0t00\Documents and it doesnt show it as existing as a path. So I am scratching my head on this one... This is something I have never seen before so posting it here for someone to clarify where it is hidden?

Attachment #1 shows navigation to the test1.pdf file, and Attachment #2 shows the path in properties of test1.pdf, yet the My Documents / Documents folder is missing from both navigation on C: as well as command shell navigation???



[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]All users will see C:\Users\Documents as their Documents Library, and paths pointing to "My Documents" are also changed by desktop.ini to "appear" as the "Documents" folder in Properties. "My Documents" itself is a junction point that redirects to your (Selected) Documents folder. The Actual "My Documents" folder has an ACL that prevents you from actually looking inside it from that hard link.

The hard part is getting the FED EX driver to shove it into the microwave.

Not sure if anyone has had this problem before, but it has happened over 3x to me. My one CAT will venture under my desk and step on stuff, and sometimes knock stuff over or turn switches off.

Wife woke me up today to the fact that her computer was not working. But her printer was on. Traced power to computer back to UPS that was not lit with green led. Pushed power button on UPS on and battery backup turned on and computer then turned on. On the dust on the top of the UPS I saw cat foot prints.

Solution was to tape a "dry" water bottle cap over the power button on the APC UPS so if the cat goes back there again, she doesnt shut it off again. I have had to do the same thing with power strips in which I placed a dry soda bottle cap with tape around the rocker switch on the 2 power strips that I have to power lower load devices like desk lamp and computer LCD displays.

So if anyone has pets that like to step on switches and power buttons, a plastic bottle cap and tape works well and is a safe solution.

* Also to mention, when my daughter was like 2 or 3 years old she was attracted like a bug to a light to the glowing power button on my two computer towers. Lost lots of work when I'd walk off to get a water bottle while in deep THOUGHT and C++ programming and I'd COME back to a computer that is powered off. I ended up taping a bottle cap across the face of the computer for a short while until she no longer found the power button tempting to push.

I could have just gone in and changed the properties of what the computer does when the power button is pushed, but there is no way to disable the power off of the main board if the button is HELD in for like 5 seconds. The clear bottle cap glowed and she no longer felt the urge to push the button after a few weeks and finding the TV, DVD, and VCR more fun to push buttons on to explore.I have an Irish Wolfhound...any good tips for him ? ?..... Quote

I have an Irish Wolfhound...any good tips for him ? ?

I love "Radio Stotka", it's a radio station that was once "on air", but unfortunately now can be heard only through the means of Internet streaming...

It's URL is: http://82.117.194.13:9040/listen.pls

But, when I OPEN the web browser on my mobile device, and enter this url as http://82.117.194.13:9040/listen.pls, my phone browser offers me only the option to save it as a PLS file. And if I do that, then the browser says that it can't find any available (valid) application in order to start playing it!?

Also, if I open this url as the following address: http://82.117.194.13:9040/ (that is without the "listen.pls" SUFFIX at the end) then I see the "SHOUTcast Admin page" on the Internet in my phone browser. There I have the "Listen" button, and if I click on it -> just the same happens (it offers me the download of the PLS file, not the option to LISTEN to it)

I've even tried to create a "TinyUrl" of the page (that is: http://tinyurl.com/mgcrcof ) but the same happens with it too!

And all of these links DO WORK on my PC computer!

So, what do I need to have on my "smartphone" in order to listen to this Internet stream???

Can someone give me any suggestion for what do I need to "google" for?

Thanks in ADVANCE! Instead of numbers for the URL, try this site:
http://www.streamingthe.net/
Thee a re a numbers of stat use that service.
I believe I found what you want as:
http://www.streamingthe.net/RTV-Radio-Stotka-Novi-Sad/p/12098&player=1#.UcBBGNj3Nrw

That is a lot to type on a smart phone. You might have to BORROW a keyboard.
I will test it soon and let you know if it works, thanks again very much for your swift reply! The original link works on my iPhone, so maybe your "smartphone" needs an app that plays PLS streams for it to be smart enough. No, I am sorry but the streamingthenet link does not work on most phones I have been testing it with.

I have - on the other hand - found the following site: www.yourmuze.fm

This one should work on most phones with WiFi enabled..
So I am testing it now, and I'll let you know about the results soon - I hope.

Thanks for all your support. Yes - www.yourmuze.fm does works, so I THINK I found my answer there

My LAPTOP cannot get beyond the Windows opening screen. I have tried many POSSIBLE solutions without success. I've tried safe mode but it still ends up at the Windows opening screen and cannot load windows. I've checked the laptop hard drive on my PC and cannot see any obvious problem

Unfortunately my ORIGINAL setup discs were lost in a house move

I have exhausted all the obvious routes (F8 F1, enter setup etc)
From safe mode I have tried to login as administrator, but the same result comes up; i.e. a continual windows startup screen which FAILS to launch windows

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I just purchased a Toshiba Satellite P875-S7102 with Windows 8. There are several difference of course that take getting used to but I have one thing that is DRIVING me crazy. I USE Outlook 365 for work and at some POINT I enlarged my view of Outlook. When I am in Outlook all of my tabs of other internet pages are normal as WELL as the main address bar. I still have all other web pages in a normal size as well as all other program on my laptop. I realize there is a zoom in function to the space bar with used with the Function KEY, however, that just makes it larger. The keyboard is very sensitive as well as the 'mousepad' and I did something by accident to enlarge the page. Is anyone aware of how to fix this? Thanks in advance!

Hii

I've had my asus tf101 for about 15 months, and never had a problem with it. Yesterday i realised it wouldn't turn on i thought it had stopped completely but i could vaguely see my background if i shone a LIGHT on the SCREEN. I can see that my touch screen is working, i can hear all the noises and iv tried pulling it apart and reconnecting the cable ( YOUTUBE video steps) and also tried holding the power and low volume key down. But still nothing!!!

Is there anything else i should try? please help



Thanks
AvaaYour backlight or inverter has bitten the dust. I'm not familiar with the internals of the TF101, so I'm unsure if these can be replaced separately or WHETHER the screen as a whole must be replaced. Is it still under warranty?

Can I somehow transfer my own text to an MP3 player? I have a device with e-book capability and I wondered if I could make text notes using this. The only info I can find refer to music, e-book, or video files. When you plug your mp3 player into a computer using a USB lead you should see it showing up as a drive letter, probably with folders under that drive letter. Some of these probably hold music albums. Possibly the mp3 player already has folders created for music, SPEECH notes, e-books etc. Check this out.

Thanks for interest and reply, ST - what comes up when I connect the device is "Removable disk (E:)" with the option "open folder to view files", and this just shows what's already loaded. I suppose that an e-book download is transmitted, if that's the word, in mp3 format, and I thought that maybe there is some way to convert a typed text computer document in the same way to send to device. Anyway, I think I'll give up on that and try voice recording (another option on my mp3) - that might be the easiest way. Thanks again.Quote from: silkie on July 06, 2013, 12:00:00 PM

what comes up when I connect the device is "Removable disk (E:)" with the option "open folder to view files", and this just shows what's already loaded.

I have tried a text file - MS Word "rich text format" - and sent that to the device folder, but that is just listed there as a text document. I can't figure out any way of getting it on to my mp3.

That was what I wanted to do - to see the printed text on my device. Even though the file is listed in the device folder on my pc and both are connected there is no file listed in the e-book function on my player. I'll have a careful look at my User's Manual, I must be doing something wrong.

The player comes with folders for Music, eBooks, Photos and Videos

Hello friends,

Seen those adverts on TV show how a prodycr works? for example, how to ADJUST TV aspect ratio or how use a remote control.

What software is used for such? Any idea the cost of the software?

Will APPRECIATE your feedback.

regards,
Quote from: Saboi on July 01, 2013, 06:01:57 AM

Seen those adverts on TV

I regularly send mass email announcements to a list of about 400. Without FAIL, when I send something out, I get an undeliverable message to the effect that [emailprotected] does not have a Yahoo ACCOUNT. What puzzles me is that I do not send anything to [emailprotected] There is no such ADDRESS in my list. Why does this HAPPEN and how can I stop it?

Ok so when I got on my PC it started going really slow so I got ctrl+alt+del an saw that my CPU usage was at 100% and I'm confused because this just happened.. Every time I start my PC it runs normally and not slow. I need help fixing this problem. BY the way in processes theres a process that's using 66 CPU

Image Name: WmiPrvSE.exe

User Name: NETWORK SERVICE

CPU: AROUND 40-60

Memory: 8,144 K

Description: WMI Provider host


help!!!



Ok so when I got on my PC it started going really slow so I got ctrl+alt+del an saw that my CPU usage was at 100% and I'm confused because this just happened.. Every time I start my PC it runs normally and not slow. I need help fixing this problem. BY the way in processes theres a process that's using 66 CPU

Image Name: WmiPrvSE.exe

User Name: NETWORK SERVICE

CPU: around 40-60

Memory: 8,144 K

Description: WMI Provider host


help!!!

By the way I ended the process and my CPU started going down but the the process reappeared ..I dont know If im allowed to link so ill just GIVE ya quick answer.

Go to >Windows mobility center*
Then turn off > Wireless network(Turn wireless off)Thats not much memeory at all to be used...
When is the last time you did regular maintenance on this PC such as diskclean defrag and Malware scans ? ?You opened Task Manager and saw 100% CPU usage, right? So, exactly what process(es) was using CPU resources? Task Manager shows the % for each process. @Patio
I Did a disk clean about a week ago.
This problem happen out of no where and I haven't defraged my PC since like a month ago but there was a setting where you set the time and DAY you wanted to defrag and its set on everyday at 4:00 pm
Malware I haven't scan for yet@soybean
It was a process called WmiPrvSE.exe and the description said WMI Provider host

I read online that this is important and of you try to delete this it will just reappear
But in didnt know that so I deleted it and my CPU usage started going down and it reappeared back where all the processes are.
And quick question for @soybean & @Patio. When the High CPU problem happened I had MALWAREBYTES and it said it was outdated so I NEEDED to update it and when I did A blue screen appeared and it said something about a device driver attempting to corrupt has been caught.
A faulty driver currently on te kernel stack must be replaced with a working

@s375
Ill see if this helps
Thanks (:Ok I read online how to fix the problem I think.
I went to start
Search run on start search
Put msconfig ( something like that)
And when to startup and click disabled all
Then I restarted my PC and the WmiPrvSE.exe processes dosent use alot of CPU Usage anymore but whenever i start my PC the CPU Usage starts at 100% then lowers back to below 50% CPU Usage
But even since its slow my PC still goes slow.
Also whenever I run Disk Cleanup it never used to use so my CPU usage and now it does.

I am a new STUDENT trying to understand how to create a hierarchical filing system of my life. Requires it to be 3 level deep. Can someone give me some help to get this going? Thanks.Can you CLARIFY what you MEAN by a hierarchical filing system? Do you simply mean a folders within folders?

Obviously, we can't layout a specific folders structure, i.e. for specific topics about you, because we know NOTHING about you, about your life. Yes, I am sorry, still trying to get used to the language used in the text. I think I figured out a way to break it down between childhood, teen years and ADULTHOOD. thanks

I have a few questions that I could not find any answers for anywhere else(google) Hope you guys can help since I have an assignment Im already done with, but trying to add a little more to it.

*1*What advantage do Field-buses gain by using Ethernet
Ive read about it in a book but its a school book and therefore it doesn't really answer anything important... as usual

*2* I need to set up 3 computers(1 laptop, 2PC/tower) and connect a printer to them and keep it as wireless as possible. I've "bought" 1 Router and 2 USB Adapters(WLAN) to connect to the tower computers. Ive set up all computers with the router and the printer, but I'm trying to understand how the signaling is working out. I believe the computers and the printer send signals to the router and the router returns those signals back to them and if somebody prints something then the router sends a signal from the computer thats printing "something" to the printer and "something" is printer out.
I need to draw a schematic drawing of how it'll all work out, (Attachment), and Im trying to get those extra POINTS so need to know if my thinking of how the signaling is sent and received is wrong or right .



You wouldn't be doing my homework for me, its already done just trying to get some extra points and understanding/knowledge while I'm at it

Thanks in advance

[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieldbus
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Fieldbus is the name of a family of industrial computer network protocols used for real-time distributed CONTROL, standardized as IEC 61158.

A complex automated industrial system — such as manufacturing assembly line — usually needs an organized hierarchy of controller systems to function. In this hierarchy there is usually a Human Machine Interface (HMI) at the top, where an operator can monitor or operate the system. This is typically linked to a MIDDLE layer of programmable logic CONTROLLERS (PLC) via a non-time-critical communications system (e.g. Ethernet). At the bottom of the control chain is the fieldbus that links the PLCs to the components that actually do the work, such as sensors, actuators, electric motors, console lights, switches, valves and contactors.

Hello!

Whenever I try to go on something that uses Flash Player, I get a little MESSAGE that tells me to update my flash player and a little LINK. When I click on this link it takes me to the website, and there I find out (or, not find out, as I ALREADY know) that not only do I already have Flash Player installed, but it is, in fact, the latest version. I EVEN took that little test that checks if Flash Player's installed on your computer, and it says it is!

Please help!Welcome to the Forums!

What Operating SYSTEM?
What internet browser?

I bought a Black Ibanez GRG150 as seen here from a local dealer: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GRG150BKN?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=none&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CKrVvebvxbYCFQtyQgod0xUAcQ

And a Roland Cube 40XL Amp as seen here: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Roland-CUBE-40XL-40W-1x10-Guitar-Combo-Amp-106501562-i1660086.gc?source=4WWRWXGP&kpid=106501562

As well as a nice HIGH quality headset that is comfortable for hours of jamming and perfecting my skills as well as cable so I can line-in from my amp to my netbook to record and edit recordings using a Unlicensed Trial Version of Wavepad Sound Editor Masters Edition which is free to use for home use from http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html

Looking for any low cost or free software that can help me brush up on my skills that may be able to sample what I am playing against what i should be playing and tell me if I get the sound just right or not. Sort of like a guitar hero, but playing a REAL GUITAR VS just mashing buttons as the video game has you do.

I have seen tuner apps that for example tell you if the strings are tensioned/tuned correctly and was thinking there has to be a software out there that can run you through a process like the game simon, but instead of 4 colors to match it starts off with say 1 note, then 2 notes, and if you get it correct it moves on to 3 notes etc, and if not correct you have to REPEAT it, and based on how many attempts were made to try to perfect the notes the software will either move on to the next more complicated or have you play it once again to make sure you nailed it and are ready to move on.

Also Looking for any other software suggestions that people have for sound recording, editing, as well as tutorials.

Pretty much use to jam with my friends electric guitar like 20 years ago, and I have had the urge to get one for a few years and recent tax return made it possible to spend $600 ( guitar, amp, guitar BAG, and all accessories including a tuner which I later found out that the amp has a built in tuner function). Hooked it all up and even with the 20 year gap in playing its like riding a bicycle you never forget once learned, BUT! I know that I need to really work at it if I want to play anything good vs the slow easy stuff with lots of repetition and slow string/finger manipulations.

I brought it home and set it up in another part of the house and started jamming with it and my wife ran to the noise and said, " Are you having a midlife crisis!!!? " I was like NO!...LOL ... I always wanted this but never had the money to get it all until now, so even though I am 37 going on 38. Its not a midlife crisis, I just want to jam on my own and have fun with it..LOL She thinks I am going to grow my hair long again like it use to be 8 years ago and play in a band... I laughed and said I doubt that will be happening to me, as for my intentions are mainly for the fun of it, not to make any money playing it. You're in denial...
It is a mid-life crisis....
Go buy a Harley before she gives up and moves out.... LOLLLLLL

Hi there,
I hope you will be able to help me! A friend was using my computer now it won't connect to the Internet! I have been making a web page using joomla with xampp! So today I logon to the Internet to bring up my search ENGINE and hotmail and both pages show 'my index' and list the web page that I have been working on almost like I've typed in admin to get into the back!
I have turned my xampp off but now it just says Internet can't connect when I run a diagnoses it says 'the remote device or resource won't accept the connection' if I turn my xampp back on any page and try to go into ie google the tab says 'index of' and shows the website list! Im really not sure what my friend has done but any help would be greatly appreciated - I am a novice.
MANY thanks
ClaireUnless they configured your browser to connect through the xampp as if it was a proxy etc, you should be able to connect to say www.google.com and get there.

To help you further, what OS are you using and Version and what browser and browser version if you know that as well?Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XAMPP

XAMP is a server with SQL and PHP and some other stuff.

Let's assume the OP is talking about the Windows version.

XAMP is an item for web developers and/or network administrators. The average user would have little need for this heavy duty developer tool.

IMHO, most users would be better off using a dual-boot Windows and Linux. The Linux can be a server and there would be little need for XAMP. That would preserve the Windows system. One would boot into Linux only when a server is needed for a project.

However, I have not used XAMP, so I do not know what, if any, harm nit could do to Windows. Quote

However, I have not used XAMP, so I do not know what, if any, harm nit could do to Windows.

Basically, I'm trying to make a USB Adapter for a standard 5.25 Mic. I don't really have funds to just get a USB Mic. However, I think that there are enough parts here that I can save an build an apater. I got a USB Cable, Jacks but, I probably can't just wire a jack too the USB Cable.Why do you want a USB mic? What about one that connects to a regular 3.5mm connector? I believe they generally cost much less than USB mics. 3.5mm mics can be very inexpensive. I am an electronics technician ... You wont be able to make a working USB MIC by just wiring a MIC to 4 USB wires, you need electronics with an amplifier with Analog to Digital Converter and ability to pass the audio digitally through the USB communications as well as a driver that will handle this. This is not something that is easily accomplished through a simple solder job and electrical tape!

If a 3.5mm MIC jack is not available and you really want to connect via USB, my suggestion would be to buy a USB Audio Adapter for around $8 to $20 (USD) that acts like a USB Sound Card, and plug MIC into that adapters 3.5mm jack. Here is an example of one model that I bought INEXPENSIVELY: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186035

I have bought a few of these of Startech and Syba brand and they work well, however I haven't used them for studio recording quality, I have only used them for voice communications with ventrillo and online games to communicate by voice with other gaming group members. If you want highest quality, I assume you have a high quality MIC and would probably want to invest into a higher end audio card that installs internally to the computer.Quote from: DaveLembke on April 11, 2013, 02:58:59 PM

I am an electronics technician ... You wont be able to make a working USB MIC by just wiring a MIC to 4 USB wires, you need electronics with an amplifier with Analog to Digital Converter and ability to pass the audio digitally through the USB communications as well as a driver that will handle this. This is not something that is easily accomplished through a simple solder job and electrical tape!

If a 3.5mm MIC jack is not available and you really want to connect via USB, my suggestion would be to buy a USB Audio Adapter for around $8 to $20 (USD) that acts like a USB Sound Card, and plug MIC into that adapters 3.5mm jack. Here is an example of one model that I bought inexpensively: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186035

I have bought a few of these of Startech and Syba brand and they work well, however I haven't used them for studio recording quality, I have only used them for voice communications with ventrillo and online games to communicate by voice with other gaming group members. If you want highest quality, I assume you have a high quality MIC and would probably want to invest into a higher end audio card that installs internally to the computer.

So is my dad thats why I indicated that I have the probabole parts needed. Cause, I need it for game playing not audio recording :/ I figured I may need an amplifier board.

I may look into that but, I didnt want to have too buy like a whole bunch of stuff. Guitar Hero an Rock Band just don't like not haveing a mic :/

Cool that he is also an ET, but its far cheaper and far less time involved to buy one of these than it is to create your own. Even if you are able to get the parts needed and come in at less than $8 which I estimate that parts alone unless you can buy through a source that gets volume discount will go beyond $8. Plus you will have to hand solder all the many connections and hand soldering surface mount chips takes a lot of skill and precision not to stress the component with the heat running up the components legs and end up with a solder bridge when the flux primes the legs and the molten solder quickly flows and bridges them.. ( BEEN THERE myself and having to solder wick the bridge away without damaging the chip and the PCB ).

After all of this is done. Many hours invested in making this device, you then need it to be supported by the system with a driver. I am not aware of any open source or generic drivers to pair up with USB Analog/Digital Audio communications to make it work for your project.

If my child approached me as an ET, to make this device, I'd just buy the $8 adapter and be done with it. If my child approached me wanting to make something that doesn't already or affordably exist that is a must have, I'd take the project on if its one that wont cost too much time and money.

Fortunately the only request I have had so far was my 8 yr old daughter wanting her own computer and wanted it to be Hello Kitty theme,... I said thats easy, lets go shopping! So I took a old late 1990's beige steel case computer tower I already had and spray painted it hot pink with all the boards, drives etc removed, and bought her a bunch of Hello Kitty stickers to affix to it after I stuffed an old but still powerful enough Pentium 4 HT 2.8Ghz motherboard into it with 1GB RAM and a GeForce 6200 8x AGP video card for her gaming (Angry Birds and World of Warcraft Starter Edition FREE) and web surfing ( mainly youtube music videos ) etc. Only problem now is that her friends saw it and they want one just like it... and I cant sell Hello Kitty Computer towers without fear of being sued. So I told the parents that if they want, give me a computer and I will spray paint it hot pink and they can add their own stickers etc that make it Hello Kitty Theme..LOL

I know this is a far shot. Im haveing to do the chap ex an Im stuck on chap 6 step 4 , Outlook 2010 Denise Seguin. Wants me too click custimoize today on the right of the current date banner but, no clue what it means Neither do i...
Is this from a test book or homework ? ?
It's unclear what you are asking for.its chapter HOME work but, Im not getting the outlook todays stuff when I click on my email address etherSince you're working on a chapter exercise in the text book, the answer to your question can very likely be found somewhere in the chapter. Sometimes, finding a SOLUTION in a textbook takes more digging than at other times.

Does the textbook come with a CD? Is this an online class? If so, is a discussion board provided for students to interact with each other, and perhaps with the instructor?Yeah, the chapter dont say anything about it THOUGH an it just mentions about it on two little pages. Nope. Online. Yes, however, its near the end of the term we dont use a dissicussion board much if at all and I have till Monday MoringQuote from: Ryuk on April 18, 2013, 07:52:33 AM

Wants me too click custimoize today on the right of the current date banner but, no clue what it means

... first time this has ever happened. Is the NSA really listening?

hi.....i am newbee here...i want to install bluestack software on my laptop to RUN ANDROID applications. But i have come to know that android is more PRONE to virus....what should i do??
I got dis info while i was getting info about android and i chk it from http://catchupdates.com/android-is-the-most-vulnerable-to-malware/

Please do replyThe question about which thing gets more virus has been talked abut a lot. Basically, it comes down to the popularity of something and the efforts the user makes to defend himself. More popular devices and APPS get more virus because they are big targets.
Google is working on making Android even better, including new security features. But then so are Apple and Microsoft.thnnxxxxx

Hello and thanks for visiting my thread.

What do you need to run a FORUM.?
Internet? The SMF download and ? ( other than a lot of spare time to spend on it like Nathan ).

I read a post TODAY and in the post was a link to smf. ( I just cant find the post now. ) Most likely from BC_Programmer, Quaxo, Calum, Geek-9pm, or it might have been Allan maybe Nathan.

Anyway I went to smf for a look as a result of the link and got to thinking (as above).

Do you need to be a programmer or have heaps of bandwidth or a large internet account or can I just run one from my tiny 50 Gb account from the loungeroom?

Just curious. ImnoGuru.There's a link to SMF at the bottom of every page...Quote from: ImnoGuru on June 29, 2013, 07:26:38 AM

Hello and thanks for visiting my thread.

What do you need to run a forum.?
Internet? The SMF download and ? ( other than a lot of spare time to spend on it like Nathan ).

I read a post today and in the post was a link to smf. ( I just cant find the post now. ) Most likely from BC_Programmer, Quaxo, Calum, Geek-9pm, or it might have been Allan maybe Nathan.

Anyway I went to smf for a look as a result of the link and got to thinking (as above).

Do you need to be a programmer or have heaps of bandwidth or a large internet account or can I just run one from my tiny 50 Gb account from the loungeroom?

Just curious. ImnoGuru.

I am doing some work for my computer CLASS, and I'm stuck on some questions and can't seem to get past them. If ANYONE could help me out with, I'm sure some good karma would come your way.

Don't worry about the numbers, they are here to help me.
9. A type of DEVICE that a computer uses to receive information from.
12. The peripherals plug into this unit.
14. The type of computer that fits on or under an individual desktop and that stores its own information.

These have me stumped, if someone, anyone can help. I would be very much appreciative.9) Input Device

12) Motherboard.

14) Is nebulous but i would say Desktop/personal PC.

Let us know what our Final grade is.I won't know the grade for another week, but I will hand out the grade for yah, hahah!Did your teacher give you a textbook?
Some grades are about using the textbook for answers.
12. could have bean "External Port"As smart as we all are we can only get 3 out of a possible 14 according to these numbers.

Wouldn't another possibility for 9 be a hard drive or maybe a wifi?

Hey, everybody. I accidentally knocked my laptop off my ottoman and now the "enter" key doesn't work. That's why I'm typing this as one long paragraph. Everytime I hit "enter" a little popup screen COMES up that says hardware and sound>power OPTIONS>edit plan settings. Is there a way to change the enter button back to enter? Thanks.Thinking you will have to replace the keyboard which is damaged. Never heard of a computer getting a macro mapping to launching that via enter key.

One test I would perform to make sure its the keyboard and not a strange macro mapping created during the fall is to attach a USB keyboard to this laptop and see if the Enter key behaves on the computer or if it also triggers this ISSUE. USB keyboards can be picked up pretty CHEAP at say Walmart for like $12.88 etc.

If it behaves with a USB attached keyboard then you are looking at replacing the laptop keyboard or running the laptop with this desktop computer keyboard instead.OK. The plug in keyboard didn't work, either. I guess I'll call Staples tomorrow. Thanks.OK. I'm officially confused. All of a sudden, it's working again.

Glad its working again... Maybe the computer was scared of Staples and decided to cooperate with you. It was upset for being knocked off and decided to give you attitude until the threat of going back to Staples was mentioned..LOL


I'd test all your keys with notepad or a new word document open and VERIFY that they all behave and none stick etc.

Is it me or does the highlighted line in this HP chat seem not very competetive to get my business. I took this as that HP never offers free shipping through their online store and its ALWAYS going to come at a cost to me the customer. Toshiba is offering FREE shipping until 7/15/2013. Which to me this seems like HP may not match that without having to go through the extra effort to call experts.

My jaw kind of dropped when I got this response in this chat and I kind of laughed...never had an online chat go this path where it seemed like such a tall request to match Toshiba and kind of rude to the matter of HP will NEVER over free shipping on online orders is how I took it.


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A Chat Agent will be right with you.

You are connected with HP's Chat SERVICE. My name is Harry. How may I help you today?

Harry: Welcome to HP Chat, please tell me the nature of your visit to chat today? (ie: technical support, pre-sales question, purchase, or quote)

you: Looking at the HP Probook 4540s for a client... is the Downgrade to Windows 7 free or additional fee? Some laptop manufacturers are charging for laptops downgraded to 7 64-bit

Harry: Hi!

Harry: No, it is not going to cost.

Harry: Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro)”. This means that you'll get Windows 7 pre-installed from the factory, and it will include the disc and license for Windows 8 Pro in the box that you can use to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro

you: ok great... last question is if my client who is in the USA is to buy a laptop off the website is free ground shipping available similar to what Toshiba is offering. He was also looking at the Toshiba Tecra SERIES which offers free shipping

Harry: If he needs free shiipping then he needs to contact our experts directly.

Harry: Because online purchase is always going to cost you shipping fees.

you: oh ok... is there a contact number available for experts?

Harry: Our SMB Inbound sales team can be reached at 866-625-0242 Option #2.

you: ok THANK you for your help... have a great day

A friend of mine contacted me looking for a computer that he will get 5+ years out of with everyday computer use. He is not a gamer so he can get by on integrated video. He e-mailed me with these 2 models that he was looking at when I suggested Toshiba. He doesnt have to buy a Toshiba brand LAPTOP so any other good name brands/make/models that come to mind feel free to share.

His only requirements are that the computer has at least 4GB RAM and is running Windows 7 64-bit or can be easily downgraded to Windows 7 64-bit since he doesnt like Windows 8 from the models he tried out in the stores.

These 2 models below he e-mailed me that he liked and was wondering if they could easily be downgraded to Windows 7 64-bit and stay within budget of $700 or less.


http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/satellite/L50/L55-A5234 Core i7 $650


http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/satellite/C70/C75D-A7213/ AMD Quadcore $480

I was looking to see if he could get a better quality laptop going with a Toshiba Tecra which is a Business Class laptop and found one that is a Core i3 Dual-Core ( i3-3110M ) 2.4Ghz CPU with 3MB L3 Cache. I chose the Start Customizing option and selected these attributes:

CPU Option: Intel® Core™ i3-3110M Processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
OS Option : SAVE $99.99* Windows® 7 Professional (64-bit) with recovery media for Windows 8 Pro
RAM Option: SAVE $50.00* 4GB DDR3 1600MHz (4GB X 1)
HDD Option: 500GB HDD (7200rpm, Serial-ATA)
Other Options: Defaults left the same

Computer then is the following:

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Specifications customized

■Intel® Core™ i3-3110M Processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
■Windows® 7 Professional (64-bit) with recovery media for Windows 8 Pro
■4GB DDR3 1600MHz (4GB X 1)
■500GB HDD (7200rpm, Serial-ATA)
■Integrated Graphics
■15.6" HD LED Backlit Display (1366x768)
■Integrated 2MP Webcam and Microphone
■Lithium-Ion Battery (6-cell/48Wh)
■Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n) with Bluetooth® (v4.0)
■1 month trial for new Office 365 customers
■Norton™ Internet Security 2013 (30-day trial subscription)
■1 Year Standard Limited Warranty (1 Year on Battery)
Accessories

Laptop Price as Configured: $639.99
Accessories Total: $0.00
Extended Service Plan Total: $0.00
Your Total: $639.99
plus additional savings in cart
offer expires 7/15/13

I don't really know but, like I install an application. Currently, I'm trying to theme in part my one windows 7 pc and I installed something called slide DOCK an it runs till I go to do something an crashed. I NOTICED this happening with other programs too at times where I can never get them to run even after I reinstall them.Quote from: Ryuk on April 11, 2013, 07:17:28 AM

I don't really know but, like I install an application. Currently, I'm trying to theme in part my one windows 7 pc and I installed something called slide dock an it runs till I go to do something an crashed. I noticed this happening with other programs too at times where I can never get them to run even after I reinstall them.

Any way, I asked our IT at the college. Seems like he said that its cause, the OS became unstable. I really want to run some of this stuff though

Is the crashing REALLY worth stupid themes for windows?

i had some one telling me about how there router emmits dangerous levels of radiation,
im a bit sceptical about this, i know that wireless routers usaly run from 2.4ghz radio waves,
i have LOOKED a little bit in to this and its not radiowave its microwave on a simallar wave length as a microwave oven
so the reason for my post is how dangerous is this level of "radiation" and if it was dangerous wouldent it have a RADIOACTIVE warnign on them ?

Tin foil hat should do the trick...
Quote from: blackrainbow on June 21, 2013, 04:07:22 AM

their router emmits dangerous levels of radiation,

its not radiowave its microwave

Hope some one can help me out, I have a digital signage unit that use simple file networking. This lets the unit fetch new content from an FTP server I believe, but the catch is it has to be setup with an anonymous login with out password... not very SAFE. So what I would like to find out, is it a possibility to set up an FTP server with an anonymous login along with a MAC address control, kinda like you can do with an open wireless NETWORK?

Look forward your help,

ChandlerThe problem would be that the mac address is non transferrable and the MAC address sensed would only be devices that connect locally to the router, and it is sensed on the switch side of the router and not the service port to the modem. If you were able to sense on the internet service port that the modem connects to, you will only be able to sense the mac address of that of the modem and no further.

If you had a computer CONNECTED to the digital signage unit that gets updated from another system, thats your best bet.

I set up a similar, dedicated computer setup to be able to edit a very old phone system that required a modem / serial connection to edit parameters. Some people USED Serial to Ethernet Adapters to remote access the old phone system according to the contractor who serviced the unit, which are not the most secure! I chose to put an old Pentium II 266Mhz computer at the site with a Null Cable between the phone system and Com1 of the computer running Windows XP Pro and would RDP into this system to edit the phone system that was old but cost too much to replace.

*The most secure method would be to have a dedicated computer to authenticate with across the web using RDP, GotomyPC, or another service, and then have the insecure connection to the digital signage unit to a 2nd network adapter with a cross over cable. So you would be able to remote to this computer, and send the file across to update the digital signage unit.Cheers for the quick reply! I have already done the trick with have a computer sitting with the unit, I just wanted to avoid have to take both the unit and a computer, as it is a rental unit, which does a lot of travelling. Oh well for now it seems like that is what I'll have to do! The annoying THING is, the unit is bt bright sign, and along with the simple file networking, they have their own remote network, which is password protected. So the unit is able to, but they have written the firmware to only make their paid for network safe

Hello All,

I bought a new VGP-BPS22 sony battery 3500 mah/39 wh and it doesnt seem to be charging. I had exactly same battery before I replaced with the new one.

Funny thing is when i put the new battery first time it charged till 100% in 1-2 hours of time and then second day onwards it got stuck to max 30% charging and now its not charging at all(Stuck to 0%). Another thing which i noted if I uninstall and install 'Microsoft ACPI-Compliant control method battery' from device manager battery seem to charge for 10 seconds and then stop again. Same thing happens at the time of system booting..it charges only for 10 seconds and then it stop.

I have reset BIOS and taken out battery/booting/rebooting system couple of times and it doesnt seem to solve my problem.

I am using window 7 ultimate.

Any help would be great!Is the replacement battery a genuine sony part ( that is, original part# and battery that sony used in these laptops ) - or - a generic battery for the sony that matches your model, but is not original?

*Reason why I ask is because I have seen generic battery replacements cause the internal battery monitoring system to show false information. As well as a battery will show as fully charged and as soon as you unplug the power cord, the battery life shows as only 53% and the run time is lesser than that of an original battery that would charge to 100% and last the full duration of 100% battery charge life.

If this battery is genuine for the sony, I'd send it back for replacement as defective and power the laptop off of wall power and older battery until the next battery arrives. Lithium Cells rarely die on brand new batteries, but it could have happened here, and with 1 cell dead or weak, the other cells are compensating and it will not charge to 100%.I was its original though but i am not buying from sony so cant be sure!

Why did it charge first day and then second day stopped completely? is there anything else i can do to make it work like change some settings.. Where did you buy this battery from ? ?china! I'd return the battery if you can for a refund. I have run into interesting batteries from China before, but not with computer batteries yet.

I found a really good deal on 6volt lantern batteries and bought a BUNCH from China that were shipped to the USA from Hong Kong. Immediately I knew something was wrong because 6volt lantern batteries normally have some weight to them, and this 6 pack for $10 weighed far less than normal lantern batteries. Well we went camping and I used these batteries. Each one lasted about 30 minutes and then was completely dead. Fortunately I had 6 of these and so I was able to burn through them at 30 minutes each to do some night fishing. The following day I busted one of them open to see why they are so light. Just as I suspected there were 4 AAA batteries inside hot glued to the inside compartment with solder and wire making them 1.5v x4 in series for the 6 volts. The problem though was that AAA batteries are lacking in mA/h. I never bought any more batteries through this ebay identity ever again and I left neutral feedback since the batteries worked, but left a note that they only lasted 30 min each.

BUT I did save some MONEY buying replacement battery packs for my Uniden phone system at home that has 3 CORDLESS handsets. The replacement batteries for the cordless phones were $22 each at Bestbuy, $18 each at Wal-mart, and Radio Shack didnt have it in stock but could special order them for $15 each. I ended up finding these batteries from a generic no-name brand on Amazon that were 3.6v and the seller had very good feedback, so I took the chance/risk and bought these for $6 each, so for $18 I had 3 batteries to replace all the batteries that no longer held a charge. $18 for 3 batteries was exactly what I was willing to pay, as for 3 batteries at a total cost of $45 to $66 for a phone system setup that cost $70 new was just stupid! I bought these batteries 2 years ago and they are still working and holding a strong charge when charged. These no-name batteries I could swear last longer than the original Uniden batteries.

Buying generic batteries are hit and miss, sometimes you save a good amount of money and end up with a good deal, and other times you get burned by batteries that are junk. The batteries through the Amazon merchant also came from China and were shipped through Hong Kong.

*The only small very minor issue I had with the cordless phone batteries was that they were just slightly larger/wider in the white plastic shrinkwrap that makes the battery pack than the original batteries, so I had to press firmly with the slide/locking battery COVER to get it to close, but once closed the battery cover has not popped open yet on any of the 3 phones so no problem really!!!Return it then...

Hello -
I am running WINDOWS 7 and IE 9.
While running Super Antispyware a PAGE came up that had "Strongvault" on it. As I read the add it appears to be a free back up. Presently I back up my computer using a disk. I know there are sites you can back up your computer but they cost money. My use of my computer is very simple so I don't need a complicated program. Will "strongvault" do what they CLAIM or is it a site to avoid? Any recommendation will be appreciated. BobIt appears to be a Norton component...however if you got an AD for it it most likely is Malware...
From all i read as well it is a real pain to get rid of once installed.
My personal recommendation would be to stay away...
Others here may have more feedback.patio -
Thanks for your reply. I did not have any trouble deleting "Strongvault" but they said some would have a problem and they gave advice on how to do it. Bob

What are these pop UPS that want to store info on my computer? Are they necessary to run the video or game I am trying to play? Usually i can close them but not always, so what are they?What pop ups? You need to explain in DETAIL what you're talking about - remember, we can't see your computer.There are pop up boxes that show up on the face of my (usually a video ) that request permission to store info on my system It is a square box that I can not copy so this is a rough IDEA of what it looks LIKE:

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adobe flash player
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local storage
(different sites ) are requesting permission to store up to 10
kb on your system
allow deny
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http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/help06.html

http://mindspill.net/computing/cross-platform-notes/flash-local-storage/

If you're playing a game and it's trying to save your data (eg. what level you're on, what's in your inventory, etc.), then you should allow it.Thanks Allen, links explained a LOT

Stevelaf

I need to BUY something on PayPal anonymously, but my account does not have any funds. If I just buy something and let it auto-withdraw from my bank account, it will SHOW the item on my statement (or so I was told). I am doing this as a gift for my mom and I think she reads my bank statements (not sure), but I want to be safe and not have it show up. So I am asking if I can send someone on here a PAYMENT, and then have them send that same amount back to me, so that it will be in my paypal balance, but won't have the item listed on my bank statement.I have Paypal auto-withdraw from my bank as well.

My bank statement (Wells Fargo) is as follows:

Date | PAYPAL INST XFER (Account identification) (Transaction number) NAME | $Amount

I Googled the transaction number, and couldn't find anything.

There isn't any identifying information, other than the fact that it was through Paypal.Quote

Date | PAYPAL INST XFER (Account identification) (Transaction number) NAME | $Amount

Im looking for something that I can send sms messages from my tablet Which tablet? Does it have Internet?
Both Android and Apple tablets have email. And you can get an FTP thing for either.
What do you MEAN "send messages"? Like text ting on a cell phone?Its like an Android Insonia A100. Yeah, it can get online. Like SMS messages to a cellThee are free Android Alps listed by Google that claim to do this.
I have not used any.
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I have fixed feelings. I have tried it both ways and still not sure if it even matters.

Some say a service like Open DNS or Google Public DNS can improve lockup speed and HELP PREVENT attacks for hostile web sites.
Here is a short bit:

Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS, be sure to write down the current server addresses or settings on a piece of paper
...
The Google Public DNS IP addresses (IPv4) are as follows:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using

But why WOULD I want to do this?
I used to think it had some advantage. Is there really?
There is meant to be some performance improvement although I never really intentionally change the settings myself as my ISP's DNS servers work well.

I do have a few machines that use them for the simple reason that they have static IPs and it's easier to remember "8.8.8.8" and "8.8.4.4" instead of my ISP's IPs!

OpenDNS is a bit different as it gives a lot of control - I've implemented them in the past to create a simple content filter on a network used by a Youth CLUB, it's not the most SECURE since changing the DNS settings would bypass it but the machines are locked down so tightly that regular users can't change the DNS settings.

I wasn't quite sure where to put this since I don't need help so I just stuck it here...

On the drop down that APPEARS when you mouse over certifications next to a username in a thread, the title is LABELED "Computer specs"...this seems like it was just a SIMPLE mistype when the website CODE was updated but I thought I should POINT it out ><That's correct...it's a mis-type.

A while back I installed Windows 98SE to Virtual PC under Windows XP Pro. I decided to add Johnny Castaway Screensaver to this virtual machine which I had on an old floppy disk and sure enough Johnny Castaway screensaver ran in the virtual environment as well as sound worked too.

Trouble was that Johnny Castaway was ok when not using the virtual environment and fun to watch him frustrated on the island etc and cooking boots to eat and mumbling, but I decided I had enough with him and wanted him shut off. Went into Windows 98 SE desktop properties and shut off screensavers. But he was still part of a timer that would enable him. HUNTED all over for this timer and couldnt find it. Went to uninstall him and he is still there after unsuccessful uninstall of him from virtual windows 98 system.

Was thinking that I was going to have to delete this Windows 98 SE virtual machine and start fresh to remove him, but FOUND this rather interesting that he has been known I guess to not want to be deleted..LOL http://www.how-to-uninstall-program.com/uninstaller/uninstall-johnny-castaway-screensaver-3-31-johnny-castaway-screensaver-3-31-removal-johnny-castaway-screensaver-3-31-windows-uninstaller.html

I am going to just create a new virtual Windows 98 SE environment which is clean and will probably just delete him by deleting the virtual hard drive that he is on, since even using a tool SUGGESTED at this site, the registry is likely swiss cheese afterwards.

I ENJOYED having him on my 386SX 40Mhz around 1994 back in the day with Windows 3.11 and 4MB RAM on the monster 5.25" 40MB Hard Drive that sounded like a rock tumbler when fetching data and booting. But I haven't used screen savers ever since upgrading away from CRT's around 2005 which needed them to avoid burning the screens.

Figured I'd post this here in case anyone remembers this screen saver and tries to install it on Windows 98 or newer for a screen saver flashback and has uninstall issues like I did.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Castaway

for explaining why execute files will not WORK when changed to a text file and a character is added. It makes sense that a chunk of code would be lost. I tried restoring them after USAGE DROPPED and didn't understand why they wouldn't work until now. I'll LIVE happily with these broken install files though, SINCE my usage dropped from 100% to 31%.
Again Thanks
Mark

How do I post a QUESTION or comment on you tube?You have to CREATE an ACCOUNT and be signed in to post a question or comment.

Hi PEOPLE,
How do I transfer PHOTOGRAPHS from 'Smartphone' to desktop?
Or to an I-mac?
Thanks,
MThere could be a NUMBER of WAYS, depending on the type of phone.This might be HELPFUL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCDaQLeAnqg

First, I hope this is an appropriate area to post this. I really had no idea what other category it would fit into.

History and Information:
I haven't used Windows in a couple of years, but purchased a new computer.

My less than one month old Acer V5-571PG touchscreen laptop with Windows 8 pre-installed was initially sent for repair because it did not show any USB options in Bios. It was RETURNED to me from their repair office, but when I turned the computer on, it went directly to the Windows Activation screen and I couldn't get into other areas. Long story short, after calling them again I reinstalled the system to factory defaults and have since reinstalled programs and the like.

The system itself is now running OK. I have also created backups of my files and a Recovery disk. I included the above information so you know it was sent to a repair shop, did not open properly, and I was told by customer support to reset it to factory defaults, which I did. I also called them regarding my current issue. They're reply was: 1) the "Acer(C:)(Missing)" did not exist since they couldn't see it under the Windows Disk Manager, and 2) return it again so they can restore it to factory defaults... I'm HOPING that someone here may be able to help solve my current issue, since otherwise the computer is now running OK.

To help you visualize what I'm currently SEEING and in need of assistance with, I've attached a screenshot of the System Properties (Restore) and one of the disk management programs (Disk).

My current issue:
Now that I have it working OK and set up, I wanted to create a Restore Point. Under Restore Points, I have both "Acer(C:)(System)" and "Acer(C:)(Missing)" listed as options to turn Protection on or off for, as well as "Push Button Reset". The "Acer(C:)(Missing)" had Protection turned on when I first went into System Restore and had "Acer(C:)(System) and "Push Button Reset" turned off. The "Acer(C:)(Missing)" does not show in Disk Management, but does show on third party software -including AOMEI, which is what I chose to stick with.

Under AOMEI, there is a partition with no label, file system listed as 'other', 128MB size but is empty, flagged as GPT, MSR, and it's status is 'none'. Because of this information, I'm thinking it's a 'leftover' or something from the previous bad install.

Questions:
But I need to know for SURE if I can turn off the Protection for it, which in effect will remove it if I use System Restore in the future and am not sure if my Recovery disk will have it, since I've not used it before. I believe this because I hit "turn off" and it gave a warning that all restore points for it would be deleted and would no longer be able to be accessed - so I canceled turning it off.

I would also appreciate knowing if I should turn "Push Button Reset" on or keep it off as well, but this is a secondary question.

Thank you for any help and insight you may have on this issue.

[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]After searching and asking this without even a remote hint of what this is, I decided to just make a system backup, turn off the Protection for the "missing" drive, and go from there...

I'll consider this CLOSED.

Creating a Windows 7 Image is easy, however restoring from it can lead to all sorts of interesting problems!

I created a Windows 7 Image of my Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit of a 500GB Hard Drive that contained less than 14.1GB of data contained on 3 x DVD-R Discs.

After creating this image, I went to test the image by restoring the image to a spare 250GB hard drive that I had laying around. I simply with computer off, plugged the 250GB drive into the SATA power and com cables and attempted to boot the computer off of DVD 1 of the 3 DVD set of the image. DVD 1 of the set as I found out is NON-Bootable! ( Coming from using Ghost for years, I at first thought that maybe it was a bad image burn, but google search specified otherwise )

You have to use the Windows 7 Emergency Repair Disc to boot the system, and then follow instructions as linked at this website to restore from image. http://www.petri.co.il/restore-windows-7-from-backup-image.htm

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* What they dont tell you are these facts:

--> The drive to take the image restore has to be equal to or greater storage capacity than the original hard drive. ( even if only 13GB of the 500GB hard drive contains data, it will fail trying to restore to a 250GB hard drive the 13GB of contents from a 500GB hard drive! , because it wants to create a C: partition that is of same size of that of the original hard drive )

--> If you plan on using this image on drives smaller than the original hard drive its best to use the built in Windows 7 Partition Shrink feature to make the C: drive for the images partition dimensions as small as possible! ( I had to use this feature to shrink the 500GB drives C: partition to around 250GB, and then create a whole new DVD image set. In order to squeeze this system image to a 250GB hard drive. * I could only shrink this hard drives C: partition using the built in Shrink feature to Windows 7 down by a maximum of 50% of that of the entire drives capacity. I wanted to shrink it further, but it would not allow it with the built in Windows 7 Shrink utility! )

--> If you restore this image in my case a image created then for the 250GB hard drive and restore it with no problems to a larger hard drive, the partition for C: on the hard drive stays at the size of that of the original hard drive. ( So in my case I also had a spare 300GB Maxtor drive and installed that in place of the 250GB and restored the image to the 300GB hard drive. While it was successful, when looking at Disk Management afterfinding the C: drive size not to be 300GB but 250GB, I found 50GB of unallocated space. So If you had a system with a 250GB hard drive fail and you replace the drive with a 2TB drive, you will find yourself looking at a C: partition of 250GB and the rest of it would be unallocated wasted space! )

--> When restoring from DVD set most would think that you place DVD or Disc #1 into the drive when going through the motion of restoring from image backup. If you do this and do not read what the prompt says you will get frustrated when the Image Restore Utility can not find the Image... The box where you can normally select the image to restore from will be blank. If you finally read the prompt in the GUI as I finally did you will find out that its requesting THE LAST Disc in my case the DVD #3 of the 3 DVD image set to be placed into the drive first. Placing the last DVD from the set into the drive you then can select the Image from the list in the utility under the GUI that was created from the Windows 7 Emergency Recovery Disc. After this image is selected, it will then request the Disc #1 of the set and then the remaining Disc's as it restores the image to the drive

--> One FINAL SURPRISE for those like myself, who have spare hard drives and like to test utilities like the Windows 7 Image utility to know how they work and to make sure the images are known to be good vs waiting for when the system dies to then realize you have a useless broken image!.... Windows 7 Image Utility when restoring the hard drive contents to another hard drive will overwrite the UNIQUE ID of the other drive with that of the SAME UNIQUE ID of the original hard drive that the image was created from. This is not a problem for anyone planning on using this replacement drive as a replacement drive, but after the drive is wiped clean and used once again as an external hard drive with the same system that it was used in testing the image on, this drive will cause the Windows 7 Disk Manager to unmount this drive. And when you go into Windows 7 Disk Management you will see the error message associated with why it can not be mounted and used as an external hard drive... The message of " OFFLINE ( The disk is offline because it has a signature collision with another disk that is online ) ". This is because the Windows 7 Image utility overwrote the UNIQUE ID of the replacement hard drive with that of the original hard drive that the image was created from. And on Windows 7, drives that are mounted have to have Unique ID's.

I can see this being a problem for someone who uses this utility to upgrade to a larger hard drive and use the old prior still healthy hard drive as either a slave for extra storage or making it into an external hard drive for use on the same system it came out of!

Fortunately the fix for this UNIQUE ID conflict is easy. Both drives had the same Unique ID which was a Hex ID of 63C14ADE. I was able to attach this external hard drive which shared the same UNIQUE ID, to another different Windows 7 computer I had so that it would mount as an external hard drive, and run DISKPART as administrator. This then gave me the DISK PART Prompt. From here I was able to list my drives via the LIST DISK command to find the mount location of the 300GB hard drive which was Disk 2. When the other drives of this system were 500GB was DISK 0 and 90GB was DISK 1, so I was then able to change the UNIQUE ID of this external hard drive at the mount location of DISK 2 by giving the command at Disk Part Prompt of:

SELECT DISK 2 UNIQUEID DISK ID=63C14ADC ( followed by ENTER Key )

I could have changed its Unique ID to any hex value not in use, but chose to just change the last value from E to C on this drive. I then was able to properly dismount this USB attached external 300GB SATA drive and connect it back to the original computer that it originally had conflicts with and it mounted FINE so that I could perform a faster 24GB transfer / install of a large mmorpg game from my old computer to my new computer without having to redownload the game Aion from NCSoft all over again.

So in future Windows 7 builds, I am going to use the smallest hard drive available, which I have a 80GB SATA hard drive that hasn't been used i

Well, the cost is almost the same...

Buying used hard drives is like buying used underwear.

Used hard drives, like used underwear, should be completely washed. And only used for backup. Or some unexpected emergency. Keep a clean HDD and clean underwear in your brief case at all times. That's is why they call it a brief case.

Calum are you able to do this with the free edition or did you have to buy a license for extra features that are not included with free? http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

Free edition all the way.
I don't have a requirement for any of the features included with the paid editions.

So in future Windows 7 builds, I am going to use the smallest hard drive available, which I have a 80GB SATA hard drive

This is why I use Macrium Reflect. No hassle.

Dave, if you're going to use macrium you will still need to create a boot disk to start the image recovery.

then I can restore them by booting from the rescue CD or by connecting the HDD to a machine with Reflect installed.

This is why I use Macrium Reflect, as it can restore to different sized partitions with no problems unlike some programs.
I make image backups to my 2TB, duplicate them to my gf's 500GB, then I can restore them by booting from the rescue CD or by connecting the HDD to a machine with Reflect installed. No hassle.
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Free edition all the way.
I don't have a requirement for any of the features included with the paid editions.

I have been having trouble with my monitor, for a while it would go to sleep and when I'd wake it, it would go black and I'd have to turn it off and turn it back on, it would flash and go back off. I'd continue to turn it off and on until it seemed to "warm up" and then it would stay on. It hasn't done that in a while, but now what it does is when I wake it up from sleep, if I open my mail or a webpage right away, it will go black. If I turn it off and back on, it flashes. If I can get the mail or page to close by trying to place my mouse where the "x" would be to close the page and then turn it off and back on, it will stay on, as long as the page is open, it only flashes. If I wait a bit and don't open anything for a minute or so then I can open whatever and it doesn't go black, it happens only when I wake it from sleep and open something right away. Does this sound like my monitor is going out or is it possibly a graphics card issue? I run Windows 7 and my monitor is an LCD probably 6 to 8 years old.Probably the monitor. LCD and LED displays are cheap these days and have better refresh RATES if you game. I have an old Dell LCD 17" and it blurs when there is motion in games and its the display that is the cause. If you have a spare display or a friend who can LOAN you their display that is the best test. If none are available for testing, then I'd buy a new display.

When GPUs fail they cause other SYMPTOMS that are not correctable by turning monitor on and off.okay thanks! Tried the monitor on my sons COMPUTER, did the same thing.There you have it...

I am in NEED of help I am always having problems with the Shockwave Flash PLAYER Crashing What can I do if you KNOW the answers please message me.

Channing
What COMPUTER make/model?
What operating SYSTEM?
What browser are you using?
Have you updated shockwave to the latest version?
Is it just a specific flash that is crashing or all?

Any other helpful info to share?

How or can you switch back to basic or CLASSIC yahoo mail?

JohnMy wife got forced to the upgrade from Classic a while back. I kept selecting forever not to upgrade and selecting stick with Classic. Then the one day I was to check my mail, about 8 or 9 months AGO, Yahoo decided not to give me a choice and force upgraded my interface to the new interface.

I do miss the old Classic View, but didnt see a way to revert back. What I really hate is how they hid the select all to delete the junk. I did find it, but its not out in the open like the Classic interface use to be for "Check All" and delete.

On the CRASH, monitor shows BSOD
It RECOVERS with HP start-up repair
Next sleep above repeats1) Tell us about your system and OS
2) What is new or different since the last time everything worked properly (IE, new HW, new sw, virus, error, etc)?
3) Download BlueScreenView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
unzip downloaded file and double CLICK on BlueScreenView.exe to run the program.
when scanning is done, go to EDIT - Select All
Go to FILE - SAVE Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all of the content, and paste it into your next reply

The problem with an SSD is [that] data is written in blocks. A block may be 256KB: 256 * 1000 * 8 binary digits. To change even ONE of these digits, you must rewrite the ENTIRE block. That is to say, your OS sees 1 bit being written, but the SSD wear is equivalent to 256KB being written: a 2.048 MILLION fold difference.

I have also heard a lot of bad information about what damages an SSD spread around, my favorite being that running programs or storing files on your SSD is bad and the SSD should only ever store the OS! *facepalm* - Tell that to my SSD-only laptop!

5. Why I might notice a decrease in write performance when I compare a used drive to a new drive?SSD drives are intended for use in environments that perform a majority of reads vs. writes. In order for drives to live up to a specific warranty period, MLC drives will often have an endurance management mechanism built into the drives. If the drive projects that the useful life is going to fall short of its warranty, the drive will use a throttling mechanism to slow down the speed of the writes.

SSD drives are intended for use in environments that perform a majority of reads vs. writes.

12. What steps do SSD drives take to limit the likelihood of damaging cells due to excessive writes?Dell uses following methods to avoid damaging flash cells and extend the life of the SSD drive:
- Overprovisioning: The process of increasing the spare area on a solid-state drive. It increases the available “ready to be written” resource pool which decreases write amplification. Since there is less background data movement required, performance and endurance increases. As an example, a drive with 100 GB usable capacity would have an extra 28 GB hidden capacity. The remaining capacity would be used for wear leveling.
- Wear leveling: Dell SSD drives uses both static & dynamic wear leveling techniques. Wear leveling allows for data to be mapped to different locations on the drive to avoid writing too often to the same cell.
- Garbage Collection: Dell SSD drives are equipped with sophisticated advanced level garbage collection technique. The "Garbage Collection Process" eliminates the need to perform erasure of the whole block prior to every write. It accumulates data marked for erase as "Garbage" and performs whole block erase as space reclamation in order to reuse the block, often doing this as a background process when the drive is not busy with I/O.
- Data Buffering & caching: Dell SSD drives use DRAM for data buffer, caching to minimize write amplification ensuring the likelihood of damaging cells due to excessive writes.

A full RAMdrive would be faster than FancyCache for, say, loading a game, but a RAMdrive is a more specific tool and thus is better at what it does, but it's not as much of an all rounder, if that makes sense. I used to play Battlefield out of a RAM drive with 5GB/sec read speeds - that destroys any SSD out there

I don't think SuperFetch streamlines writes to prevent write amplification, although I can't say for sure - you may well be correct on that.

It doesn't, The basic Disk I/O Drivers do that. Unless of course Write Caching is disabled.

Hi guys,

Just came across this Website and it looks very informative for various computer problems. Was just browsing trying to find any Websites that could help me if problems arise in the future.

Anyway just thought I would introduce myself to the Forum and look to join in any discussions in the future.

My name is Rob and I currently live in the Channel ISLES (Jersey) have been Married 2 years August, am also hoping to start a new job soon for an IT Company on the Helpdesk (Level 1) and gradually work my way up the LADDER. Am also studying TOWARDS my Microsoft Certs.

Regards

Rob THANKS for introducing yourself. Nice to have you here Rob.Welcome to the forum Welcome Aboard...

So here's the story. 3 Days ago my wife called me at work to inform me that she cant get out to the internet and netflix is not working on our TV. Instantly I knew it was a DNS issue since we have Vonage VoIP which is set up with a static IP address and port forwarding etc that communicates directly via IP vs DNS resolution. Told my wife to flip a switch that I have my network hardware connected to, to bring it all down and back online again. Problem remained.

A few years ago I set up my primary router with custom DNS SETTING to use MIT's free DNS service and set up the primary and secondary DNS IP's vs getting them dynamically through Comcast. Comcast's DNS a few years ago had issues, and going with MIT at the time made for trouble free surfing and communications. Prior to using the free DNS through MIT, I registered with OpenDNS and they gave me 2 IP addresses to use their service. I wrote these down in my tech notebook that has all sorts of important info.

With my wife now disconnected and having to call back since killing the network hardware via power switch for all on a power strip disconnected the Vonage VoIP. She still had the same issues with no internet access. Told her to flip open my book on my desk and find the page for OpenDNS, and walked her through setting this up custom static DNS for her computer. Whalla, she was now connected to the internet and able to surf without issues. She was then asking for me to fix the netflix on the TV over the phone. I told her that I will have to edit the Router when I get home from work as for it has an entry to MIT's DNS and their DNS must be down for the first time in 3 years using it. Told her to watch movies and TV shows on her desktop computer instead.

Phone call 15 minutes later because my daughter wanted to watch something on Netflix and cant. Walked my wife through adding these DNS IP's which are for OpenDNS service manually to the Wireless Network Adapter settings for her computer.

Family satisfied with band aid of OpenDNS static entries to be able to use the internet and I get home at 3:30am to fix the routers DNS settings to now point to OpenDNS instead of the old IP's that are based off of MIT's free DNS service that still is not working. With OpenDNS IP's set and config saved, router reboots and all is well. I am now able to remove the static DNS entries and set them back to dynamic which uses the router to resolve through OpenDNS.

So my questions are....

How many others here use a DNS that is different than the DNS that is provided by their ISP, and what DNS service are you using if other than the ISP's DNS service.?

Also if you have used a couple different DNS services, please list them and pros and cons to their use which lead for you to DECIDED to use the DNS of choice you are using now vs the others?
*I haven't tested Comcasts DNS in about 3 years, but back then it was a poor DNS setup. My biggest complaint with Comcasts DNS service was that during peak customer use times, their DNS was unable to keep up with all the requests. I'd get pages that take forever to resolve, and thats if they would actually resolve etc. Switching to OpenDNS for about a week and testing them out and then finding MIT's service just a hair faster in page load times etc, I switched and never turned back to Comcasts DNS when I found the issue to be their crappy DNS service.Let me assume that you only work with IPv4. When IPv6 becomes universal, the rules will change around. I donno.

You can always pay somebody for a DNS.
Or use Dynamic DNS And pay for it.
http://www.dyndnsservices.com/tech.htm << --(One of many)

Some others are:
Open DNS
Google DNS
Tine Warner DNS
Rackspace DNS
Zone Edit

My personal recommendation is the later, Zone Edit.
http://www.zoneedit.com/
Fair pricing, easy to use, does most of what you want. Nut not as fancy as a full dynamic DNS, but check it anyway.

This article needs some work, but t can help one to understand what it is and why you may want to use it. (Here in the USA IPv4 is still widely used.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_DNS
Quote

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a method of automatically updating a name server in the Domain Name System (DNS), often in real time, with the active DNS configuration of its configured hostnames, addresses or other information.

The term is used to describe two different concepts. At the administration levels of the Internet, "dynamic DNS updating" refers to systems that are used to update traditional DNS records without manual editing. These mechanisms are explained in RFC 2136, and use the TSIG mechanism to provide security.