tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83284497823586283362024-03-13T22:19:28.709+00:00My computer did what!Has computer solutions to many problems and includes tips and tricks.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-80221101834324560842015-06-16T09:48:00.000+01:002015-06-16T09:48:39.816+01:00Windows keyboard shortcuts<h3 id="tocHeadRef">
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Here are the keyboard shortcuts for Windows XP through windows 7 ,some probably will work with Windows 8 as well.</span></h3>
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Windows system key combinations</h3>
<ul>
<li>F1: Help</li>
<li>CTRL+ESC: Open <strong class="uiterm">Start</strong> menu</li>
<li>ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs</li>
<li>ALT+F4: Quit program</li>
<li>SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently</li>
<li>Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (without using CTRL+ALT+DELETE)</li>
</ul>
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Windows program key combinations</h3>
<ul>
<li>CTRL+C: Copy</li>
<li>CTRL+X: Cut</li>
<li>CTRL+V: Paste</li>
<li>CTRL+Z: Undo</li>
<li>CTRL+B: Bold</li>
<li>CTRL+U: Underline</li>
<li>CTRL+I: Italic</li>
</ul>
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Mouse click/keyboard modifier combinations for shell objects</h3>
<ul>
<li>SHIFT+right click: Displays a shortcut menu containing alternative commands</li>
<li>SHIFT+double click: Runs the alternate default command (the second item on the menu)</li>
<li>ALT+double click: Displays properties</li>
<li>SHIFT+DELETE: Deletes an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin</li>
</ul>
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General keyboard-only commands</h3>
<ul>
<li>F1: Starts Windows Help</li>
<li>F10: Activates menu bar options</li>
<li>SHIFT+F10 Opens a shortcut menu for the selected item (this is the same as right-clicking an object</li>
<li>CTRL+ESC: Opens the <strong class="uiterm">Start</strong> menu (use the ARROW keys to select an item)</li>
<li>CTRL+ESC or ESC: Selects the <strong class="uiterm">Start</strong> button (press TAB to select the taskbar, or press SHIFT+F10 for a context menu)</li>
<li>CTRL+SHIFT+ESC: Opens Windows Task Manager</li>
<li>ALT+DOWN ARROW: Opens a drop-down list box</li>
<li>ALT+TAB: Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window)</li>
<li>SHIFT: Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the automatic-run feature</li>
<li>ALT+SPACE: Displays the main window's <strong class="uiterm">System</strong> menu (from the <b>System</b> menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window)</li>
<li>ALT+- (ALT+hyphen): Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's <b>System</b> menu (from the MDI child window's <strong class="uiterm">System</strong> menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the child window)</li>
<li>CTRL+TAB: Switch to the next child window of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) program</li>
<li>ALT+<var>underlined letter in menu</var>: Opens the menu</li>
<li>ALT+F4: Closes the current window</li>
<li>CTRL+F4: Closes the current Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window</li>
<li>ALT+F6: Switch between multiple windows in the same program (for example, when the Notepad <b>Find</b> dialog box is displayed, ALT+F6 switches between the <strong class="uiterm">Find</strong> dialog box and the main Notepad window)</li>
</ul>
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Shell objects and general folder/Windows Explorer shortcuts</h3>
For a selected object:
<ul>
<li>F2: Rename object</li>
<li>F3: Find all files</li>
<li>CTRL+X: Cut</li>
<li>CTRL+C: Copy</li>
<li>CTRL+V: Paste</li>
<li>SHIFT+DELETE: Delete selection immediately, without moving the item to the Recycle Bin</li>
<li>ALT+ENTER: Open the properties for the selected object</li>
</ul>
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To copy a file</h4>
Press and hold down the CTRL key while you drag the file to another
folder.
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To create a shortcut</h4>
Press and hold down CTRL+SHIFT while you drag a file to the desktop or
a folder.
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General folder/shortcut control</h3>
<ul>
<li>F4: Selects the <strong class="uiterm">Go To A Different Folder</strong> box and moves down the entries in the box (if the toolbar is active in Windows Explorer)</li>
<li>F5: Refreshes the current window.</li>
<li>F6: Moves among panes in Windows Explorer</li>
<li>CTRL+G: Opens the Go To Folder tool (in Windows 95
Windows Explorer only)</li>
<li>CTRL+Z: Undo the last command</li>
<li>CTRL+A: Select all the items in the current window</li>
<li>BACKSPACE: Switch to the parent folder</li>
<li>SHIFT+click+<b>Close</b> button: For folders, close the current folder plus
all parent folders</li>
</ul>
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Windows Explorer tree control</h3>
<ul>
<li>Numeric Keypad *: Expands everything under the current selection</li>
<li>Numeric Keypad +: Expands the current selection</li>
<li>Numeric Keypad -: Collapses the current selection.</li>
<li>RIGHT ARROW: Expands the current selection if it is not
expanded, otherwise goes to the first child</li>
<li>LEFT ARROW: Collapses the current selection if it is expanded,
otherwise goes to the parent</li>
</ul>
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Properties control</h3>
<ul>
<li>CTRL+TAB/CTRL+SHIFT+TAB: Move through the property tabs</li>
</ul>
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Accessibility shortcuts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Press SHIFT five times: Toggles StickyKeys on and off</li>
<li>Press down and hold the right SHIFT key for eight seconds:
Toggles FilterKeys on and off</li>
<li>Press down and hold the NUM LOCK key for five seconds: Toggles ToggleKeys on and off</li>
<li>Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK: Toggles MouseKeys on and off</li>
<li>Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN: Toggles high contrast on and off</li>
</ul>
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Dialog box keyboard commands</h3>
<ul>
<li>TAB: Move to the next control in the dialog box</li>
<li>SHIFT+TAB: Move to the previous control in the dialog box</li>
<li>SPACEBAR:
If the current control is a button, this clicks the button. If the
current control is a check box, this toggles the check box. If the
current control is an option, this selects the option.</li>
<li>ENTER: Equivalent to clicking the selected button (the button with the outline)</li>
<li>ESC: Equivalent to clicking the <strong class="uiterm">Cancel</strong> button</li>
<li>ALT+<var>underlined letter in dialog box item</var>:
Move to the corresponding item</li>
</ul>
Reference:https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/126449 Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-52260203935130330692015-06-12T11:02:00.000+01:002015-06-12T11:02:50.828+01:00How to release and renew an IP address using ipconfigHere is a method to release and renew your computers local ip address from the DHCP server quick and easy.<br />
Click Start ,search for <b>cmd</b> and open <b>cmd.exe</b> (if you use Windows XP then click on <b>Run</b> instead of typing in the search box, and if you use Windows Vista then right-click on <b>cmd.exe</b> and select <b>Run as Administrator</b>.)<br /><br />
Now type the following <b>ipconfig /release</b> and press Enter<br /><br />
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When that completes then type <b>ipconfig /renew</b> and press Enter<br /><br />
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Type Exit when done to close cmd.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-77969185633817157242014-12-10T15:16:00.002+00:002014-12-10T15:18:45.467+00:00Fixed Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computerIf you try to search for Windows Updates and you are using Windows Vista and above you may get this error:<br />
"Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer"<br />
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There are two fixes that seem to solve this problem the last one worked for me.<br />
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1. If it was caused by a corrupt windows update folder then we need to rename it and then allow windows update to create a new fresh folder (note you will have to install a lot of updates again)<br />
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First step is to deactivate the windows update service you can do this by clicking on start and in the run/search box type in <b>cmd </b> and then right click cmd and choose Run as Administrator.<br />
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When cmd opens type <b>net stop wuauserv</b> and press enter you will get a success message.<br />
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Leave cmd open for now you, can minimise it.<br />
Lets go to My Computer and navigate to C:\Windows and find the folder named SoftwareDistribution, <br />
right-click this folder and choose rename and name it SoftwareDistribution.old and press enter.<br />
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Next step is to go back to cmd and type the following <b>net start wuauserv</b> ,press enter and then type <b>exit</b> to close cmd for good.<br />
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You can restart the computer and see if it helped.<br />
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If you still have the same problem try the next procedure.<br />
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2.This involves updating the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and you can download the file from here:<br />
<a href="http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02219204&cc=nl&lc=en&dlc=en&product">http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02219204&cc=nl&lc=en&dlc=en&product</a><br />
even though it's for HP , I have a Toshiba and it installed and worked fine since most laptops have the same Intel chipset.<br />
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<br />Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-36915455370571863802014-11-02T11:24:00.000+00:002014-11-02T11:24:00.961+00:00clicking on Firefox shortcut icon opens Internet Explorer browser instead.(solved)When clicking on the mozilla firefox shortcut icon on the desktop or start menu Internet Explorer opens instead, also any links you try to open from programs such as messenger also open in Internet Explorer but in the homepage.<br />
This was a tricky problem even reinstalling firefox didnt really solve it and all the shortcuts pointed to the correct path and firefox was my default Internet Browser.<br />The correct solution was to fix the Windows OS Default File Association types<br />
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You can download them here: <br />
http://malwaretips.com/threads/default-file-association-fixes-windows-xp-vista-7-and-8-tested.12701/ <br />
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I was using Windows Vista so I did all the registry fixes like .exe, .com etc and after logging off and on again all was resloved.<br />
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<br />Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-13973020412073253182012-09-05T19:00:00.000+01:002012-09-05T19:00:37.591+01:005 things you should know before trying to fix your computer.Let's face it everyone thinks they're a computer technician ,just need a screwdriver patience and brains right?<br />
Sometimes it's not as simple as it looks.<br />
There a many factors and precautions to to consider before you even put that screwdriver in your hand.<br />
I will list 5 important things that you should know before you even attempt to repair your computer.<br /><br />
1.One of the most important things is to have a clean,clutter, hassle free workplace where you will be working on the computer.you need to place the side panels in one place ,computer parts and cables in another so make sure you have the space for it (and don't place it on the floor or carpet that's just silly.)<br />
Also the right tools are handy to have too make sure the screwdrivers are the correct sizes and lengths too. <br />
Using the correct tool for the job will make it much more pleasant.<br />
<br />2.ESD or ElectroStatic Discharge is how us humans can destroy and kill electronic components by just touching them.<br />Think of it as when rubbing your feet on the carpet and touching a metallic object like a door knob you receive a shock, though harmless to us can be deadly to the electronic components inside your computer (desktop or even laptop).<br />Before touching any component you have to either get an antistatic mat to place on your workspace ,ESD wrist strap to prevent you're body from sending any charge that will harm sensitive components.<br />If those items are not available then you can protect the components by touching anything metal on the computer case such as the power supply or chassis before touching anything electronic.<br />Remember to remove any fancy jewellery as well since this can cause ESD too.More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatic_discharge<br />
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3.Turn off all power to the computer and remove any external cables such as the power cord ,printers ,modems ,network cables ,printers as these devices can still be holding current and you don't want any current when working on the inside of a computer.<br />
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4.Backup ,Backup ,Backup.<br />This is very important if you are doing a software repair as opposed to a hardware (physical) repair.<br />cleaning viruses, messing around with important system files if you're not too experienced can cause a nightmare instead of a solution, and you don't want to do backups when it's in nightmare mode trust me.<br />
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5.Research before you start to try and fix your computer yourself, will you be able to do it ,do you have the expertise, will you be able to finish once you start ,research online to similar problems that others are experiencing and see if their solutions apply to you and if they do can you do it yourself?<br />Compare repair costs if you fix it yourself will it cost you more than to have a qualified technician fix it for you?<br />
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These are 5 of the things that one should consider before trying to fix their own computers at home or even at work.Sure there are many more out there but these are straight forward guidlines that need to be followed and considered.<br /><br />If you try to fix your computer yourself then all I can say is<br />Good Luck.<br />
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Get computer assistance from computer experts at <a href="http://www.supergeek.com.au/" target="_blank">SuperGeek</a>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-19896901668399223882012-08-28T18:03:00.003+01:002012-08-28T18:03:45.706+01:00Windows 7 64bit does not use all the memory installedHad a laptop with windows 7 64bit edition and 4GB of Memory installed but the system would recognise 4GB but it said only 3GB is usable.<br />The problem here is that windows 7 has limited the usable memory to 3GB in the startup settings.<br />To fix this click <b>Start</b> ,type <b>msconfig</b> ,select the <b>Boot</b> tab and then select <b>Advanced options</b> , and uncheck the <b>Maximum memory</b> option if activated click OK when done.<br />Then Apply and restart the computer.<br /><br />Problem solved.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-68437210911836172872012-08-28T17:53:00.000+01:002012-08-28T17:53:22.304+01:00Windows 7 keeps reverting to 640x480 screen resolutionThis one was a strange one every time you log into windows 7 the screen resolution would revert back to the lowest setting which in my case was 640x480 .<br />What was happening is that there is an option activated to boot windows 7 with a Base Video mode ,so even if you change the screen resolution back to what it was initially it would always revert back to 640x480 because that option is enabled.<br />To fix this click on <b>Star</b>t ,type <b>msconfig</b> and in the <b>General</b> tab select <b>Normal startup</b> ,<b>Apply</b> and restart.<br /><br />Problem Solved.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-7469443438889425262012-06-20T11:05:00.000+01:002012-06-20T11:07:08.625+01:00Windows 7 does not autoplay CDs and DVDsWhen inserting an audio, film, or software disk in windows 7 it no longer autoplays as before .<br />
This is usually caused by a service that is not starting automatically, to resolve this do the following steps:<br />
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Click on <b>Start</b> then type <b>services</b> in the search box and select it when it is shown.<br />
When the services window opens scroll down until you find <b>Shell Hardware Detection </b>double click it and change it's start-up to <b>Automatic</b> , click OK and then close the services window and restart windows.<br />
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Autoplay should now work.<b><br /></b><br />
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<br />Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-44186944080010542892012-04-17T15:47:00.000+01:002012-04-17T15:47:05.090+01:00Forum added to site.Finally a forum has been added to the site where you can ask computer related questions and hopefully get the answers for them too.<br />
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<a href="http://computer-questions-and-answers.19601.n6.nabble.com/">click here to enter the forum</a>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-58837857436110739272012-04-05T14:26:00.000+01:002012-04-05T14:26:50.670+01:00cmd.exe error Only part of a readprocessmemory or write process memory request was completed. windows XPWhen trying to open the command prompt or calculator in Windows XP you receive the following error:<br />
Only part of a readprocessmemory or write process memory request was<br />
completed<br />
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The solution that worked for me is to type the following in the <b>Run</b> dialogue box:<br />
sfc /scannow note: you will be asked to insert your Windows XP CD if errors are found.<br />
If that doesn't solve it then a Windows XP repair install should also resolve it.<br />
http://mycomputerdidwhat.blogspot.pt/2008/07/how-to-repair-windows-xp.htmlFabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-60446111033395191652012-02-21T11:44:00.000+00:002012-02-21T11:44:12.895+00:00Windows XP SP3 does not automatically install driversWhen plugging in a USB device or even an add on card windows XP does not automatically start the Add New Hardware Wizard to install the drivers but if you look in Device Manager the devices are there with a yellow exclamation mark.<br />
I found a solution that worked for me in the registry.<br />
Open regedit then navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ,System ,Setup and on the right pane change both AuditInProgress and FactoryPreInstallInProgress from (1) to (0) restart and problem solved.<br />
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Hope this helps someone else.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-61119676635518427932011-08-29T18:46:00.006+01:002011-08-30T16:11:26.859+01:00Review of the uCertify 220-701 CompTIA A+ Essentials PrepKitAs a computer technician I like to stay up to date on technology and I like to test myself with the latest A+ exams.<br />
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I recently had a chance to use the uCertify - C220-701: CompTIA A+ Essentials prepkit which has over 824 practice questions and 300 study notes for the 2009 CompTIA A+ certification exam.<br />
I like the format and layout of the practice test section, you can select pre-made practice tests, a final test when you are ready and finally an Adaptive test that is a simulation of the real CompTIA test,you can even create custom tests too which is really cool.<br />
During the tests you can choose to start the test in either Test mode (answers shown at the end) or Learn mode (answers shown after each question) you can even bookmark, tag certain questions to review them later or discuss with another user.<br />
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The study material is good too with Study notes, study tips ,how to, articles,flash cards it really does prep you for the CompTIA exam so that you pass it with an A (A+ in this case :) ).<br />
The article and study note sections are very informative and very easy to learn, some even have diagrams and screen shots to explain certain windows procedures since learning with pictures is always easier and much more fun.<br />
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There is a Test history section where you can check your results and review the questions that you got wrong.<br />
The test readiness report gives you a report of all the tests that have been completed ,not yet completed ,failed, passed and from here you can even re-attempt any Test.<br />
Take a look at the objective readiness report to find out if you really are ready for the CompTIA exam it lists the six objective groups and your passing percentage for each one ,if they are all over 95% then one can take the exam with a positive outlook.<br />
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Overall I liked the products features ,design ,layout and it does what it's supposed to do and that is pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam the first time.<br />
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For more Information Visit:<br />
uCertify: <a href="http://www.ucertify.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ucertify.com/</a><br />
Product Download: <a href="http://www.ucertify.com/exams/CompTIA/220-701.html?af=fabiog">http://www.ucertify.com/exams/CompTIA/220-701.html</aFabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-19660959485137092112011-05-16T15:17:00.000+01:002011-05-16T15:17:53.421+01:00How to completely remove AVG Anti-Virus from your PC.If you cannot uninstall <strong>AVG Anti-Virus</strong> the normal way then you will have to use the <strong>AVG Remover</strong> to remove AVG completely from your computer.<br />
Here is the link:<br />
<a href="http://www.avg.com/ww-en/download-tools">http://www.avg.com/ww-en/download-tools</a>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-47690589761618117312009-12-02T11:06:00.002+00:002009-12-02T11:08:59.617+00:00Windows Live Messenger 2009 is not responding error windows xpIn Windows XP while trying to open windows Live Messenger 2009 or earlier you will get an error saying that<span style="font-weight: normal;"> <b>Windows Live Messenger is not Responding</b> and that it has to be closed</span>.<br />
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After reading the steps listed on the Windows Live support page:<br />
<a href="http://messenger-support.spaces.live.com/blog/cns%218B3F39C76A8B853F%2115940.entry">http://messenger-support.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!8B3F39C76A8B853F!15940.entry</a><br />
The option that worked for me was to uninstall Adobe flash player and Adobe shockwave player and then reinstall them.<br />
You can do this by going to the Control Panel ,Add/Remove programs and uninstall them from there.<br />
Or you can use the uninstall tool:<br />
<a href="http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html">http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html</a><br />
Then install the latest version from Adobe.com and Messenger should work.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-46720471575271911762009-12-02T10:47:00.003+00:002009-12-02T11:09:24.843+00:00Windows Live messenger data execution prevention error VistaIf you have an Acer laptop with Windows Vista installed you might get the <b>Data Execution Prevention </b>error while trying to run windows live messenger.<br />
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The fix is to download an update for the eDataSecurity application.<br />
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<a href="http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/notebook/0000/Acer/Aspire1300/Aspire1300faq61.shtml">http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/notebook/0000/Acer/Aspire1300/Aspire1300faq61.shtml</a>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-10821395208702885012009-10-09T14:06:00.000+01:002009-10-09T14:06:02.968+01:000xC00D002F error when trying to edit music file in windows VistaA recent user was trying to edit a music files Genre from the windows Vista music folder but when trying to do this <strong>error 0xC00D002F</strong> would appear.<br />
The solution seems to be to use the built in <strong>Advanced Tag Editor</strong> in <strong>windows media player</strong> ,to do this open media player and click on the <strong>media library</strong> option then find your file that you want to edit and under the <strong>Title</strong> section <strong>right click</strong> on the song and choose <strong>Advanced Tag Editor</strong> ,editing should now be possible.<br />
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The menu looks like this <br />
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/images/howto/AddAlbumInfo12_ATE1.gif">http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/images/howto/AddAlbumInfo12_ATE1.gif</a><br />
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I will keep posting as time becomes more available.<br />
Hopefully the next 100 will come sooner than the first :)Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-24674999701091997242009-09-09T14:39:00.001+01:002009-09-09T14:42:54.326+01:00invalid boot.ini file loading from C:\windows Windows XPBefore Windows XP loads the following message is briefly shown <b>invalid boot.ini file loading from C:\windows</b> and then windows loads normally.<br />
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The following steps from <a href="http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B330184&x=13&y=10">Microsoft</a> worked a treat for me ,first make sure that your CD ROM drive is the first boot device.<br />
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<ol><li>Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer.</li>
<li>When you receive the "<b>Press any key to boot from CD</b>" message, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.</li>
<li>When you receive the "<b>Welcome to Setup</b>" message, press <b>R</b> to start the Recovery Console.</li>
<li>If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you have to use from the Recovery Console. </li>
<li>When you are prompted, type the administrator password, and then press ENTER.</li>
<li>At the command prompt, type bootcfg /list, and then press ENTER. The entries in your current Boot.ini file appear on the screen. </li>
<li>At the command prompt, type<b> bootcfg /rebuild</b>, and then press ENTER. This command scans the hard disks of the computer for Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows NT installations, and then displays the results. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to add the Windows installations to the Boot.ini file. For example, follow these steps to add a Windows XP installation to the Boot.ini file: <br />
<ol><li type="a">When you receive a message that is similar to the following message, press Y:<br />
<div class="message">Total Identified Windows Installs: 1<br />
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[1] C:\Windows <br />
Add installation to boot list? (Yes/No/All)</div></li>
<li type="a">You receive a message that is similar to the following message:<br />
<div class="message"><b>Enter Load Identifier</b></div>This is the name of the operating system. When you receive this message, type the name of your operating system, and then press ENTER. This is either <b>Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. </b></li>
<li type="a">You receive a message that is similar to the following: <br />
<div class="message"><b>Enter OS Load options</b></div>When you receive this message, type<b> /fastdetect</b>, and then press ENTER </li>
<li type="a">Type Exit and windows will load normally.</li>
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</ol>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-26536635723941126472009-09-09T09:41:00.000+01:002009-09-09T09:41:12.292+01:00how to take ownership of a folder or drive in Windows XPIf you try to access information from a specific folder ,file or even drive that had a password on it you will probably get an access denied message in this case you need to take ownership of that file ,foler or drive.<br />
First of all make sure the <b>Security tab</b> is enabled ,for more info see <a href="http://mycomputerdidwhat.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-enable-security-tab-in-windows.html">how to enable the security tab in windows xp</a><br />
Right-click on the file ,folder or drive that you want to take ownership of and click on <b>Properties</b> and then <b>Security</b> now click on <b>Advanced</b> and then click on the <b>Owner</b> tab.<br />
In the<b> Name</b> list select your user name or click on Administrator and then click on OK.<br />
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Note for folders and drives if you want to also take ownership of all the contents within them check the option <strong class="uiterm">Replace owner on subcontainers and objects <span style="font-weight: normal;">and then click on OK</span><br />
</strong>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-28679514986577635832009-09-08T14:06:00.000+01:002009-09-08T14:06:50.640+01:00how to delete files permanently instead of going to the recycle bin in windowsIf you want to delete files permanently and don't want them to go to the recycle bin then hold down the <b>Shift</b> key while pressing <b>Delete</b> on the keyboard or by clicking on the word Delete in a menu and the file will permanently be deleted.<br />
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This is handy if you use a public computer or if you don't have time to empty the recycle bin.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-80168384526836188412009-09-07T15:58:00.000+01:002009-09-07T15:58:06.893+01:00how to disable error reporting in Windows XPWhen windows encounters an error from the last shutdown or restart an error report is shown with details of the problem and if you want to send it to Microsoft.<br />
I personally always click on send report because sometimes there is a solution to the error itself but for those who want to turn off this feature here is how to do it:<br />
<strong>Right click</strong> on the <strong>My Computer</strong> icon on the desktop (or go to the <strong>System</strong> icon in the Control Panel)<br />
Select <strong>Properties</strong> followed by the <strong>Advanced</strong> tab.<br />
Now click on the <strong>Error Reporting</strong> tab and <strong>check</strong> the option to <strong>Disable error reporting</strong> ,click on <strong>OK</strong> and then OK again on the Advanced tab menu.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-50253873137474138452009-09-07T15:49:00.000+01:002009-09-07T15:49:01.645+01:00how to disable the guest account in Windows XPIf you want to disable /turn off the guest account in Windows XP then do the following:<br />
Click on <strong>Start </strong>,<strong>Control Panel</strong> ,<strong>User Accounts</strong> then click on <strong>Change an account</strong> select <strong>Guest</strong> and then click on <strong>Turn off the guest account</strong> .<br />
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To <strong>activate</strong> the account click on turn on instead of off.Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-78337283651216628272009-09-07T13:01:00.001+01:002009-09-07T13:04:47.456+01:00Missing icons on desktop Windows XPAll the desktop icons have vanished only the taskbar is shown ,now what!<br />
In this case there is a simple fix:<br />
Right click the desktop and in the context menu select <strong>Arrange Icons By</strong> and make sure <strong>Show Desktop Icons</strong> is ticked.<br />
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If you want to only add the My Computer ,My documents ,Network icons on a new installation or computer then follow the steps in this article:<br />
<a href="http://mycomputerdidwhat.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-add-my-computer-my-documents.html">http://mycomputerdidwhat.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-add-my-computer-my-documents.html</a>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328449782358628336.post-63230832275952247882009-08-24T17:49:00.002+01:002009-08-24T17:53:02.454+01:00Free download Windows Defender for Windows XPIf you want to use this program for <strong>Windows XP</strong> then you can get it for free<strong> </strong>from <strong>Microsoft</strong>.<br />Here is the link:<br /><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?familyid=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en">http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?familyid=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en</a>Fabio the computer guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232000258612364379noreply@blogger.com0