Greetings Does anyone know if it is possible to restore the system state data from backup, so that the computer will function as berfore the restore? I have a PC that failed to boot, stating that...

I'm using Windows XP, Home edition, with IE and OE (but I don't think either of them is the problem). Until last evening, whenever I logged on, I got an icon in the System Tray, two computers...

I've come across a problem that I'm not sure where to start looking to fix it. When ever I print from a program called Vision, the print dialog box doesn't show up unless i hit "alt+Esc" it doesn't...

found "ATI hotkey poller" in services whilst trying to fix XP home shutdown problem. Is this a proper service or not? No description is given as with all other services.

Where in the Registry does Firefox store the default page and other settings? Or are the settings stored somewhere outside the Registry? Thorsten

hi my laptop keeps crashing when gaming or browsing the net. i get the BSOD, no warning and immediate shut down, loss of all previous data too. thought it was overheating but its sat by an open...

I have tried to setup my pc so I can input text using Japanese Or Chinese via the Windows IME's The Japanese IME works fine. No problem there at all. However when choosing Chinese (PRC) in the...

I have been trying to install Office 2003 Pro, and every attempt I make I keep getting the following message :- The windows installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are...

Hi there, I am trying to write a batch file that takes as an arquemant a directory to look for, searches the current directory and all sub directories for a directory of that name and deletes each...

When I try to install any program I get an error message saying "warning 1909. Could not create shortcut***.lnk. Verify that the destination folder exists and that you can access it." The program...

Hello All, First let me appologize if this is not the correct group to frame this question. I am setting up a cluster of computers that are used by Graduate students of my institution. These...

I just built a Windows Media Center (version 2005) and I am not able to receive the HD signals. I used the guide for Adding DTV...

My problem is simple. My machine died, the hard drive still works, and I want the files from it. I mounted the drive as a slave in the machine I am using now and I can read and access the entire...

I have a laptop set up with two additional speakers. Initially they worked fine but now I notice that for some time they have not been working at all, the PC speakers are going O.K though. I have...

I have tried everything, but I can install or now uninstall some programs. I have tried restarting the Msiexec service with no luck. The installer fix will not even install, any fix besides just...

When I start my computer the taskbar is not visible. I tried to go to control panal and change the settings but when I try to click on taskbar it doesn't take me anywhere. Bare with me, I am new at...

Hi ! Firstly let me introduce myself as I am a new forum member, and my name's Andrew (as you've probably guessed from my username !). I'm currently running XP Home Edition on an Intel P4 with a...

Hi All Experts switched on my pc yesterday moring and for some reason the paste button is not working in any of my programs. I've gone through the help, and this hasn't solved the problem. the...

Hope there are some computer whizzkids on here who can help me out.I downloaded a bit torrent yesterday (folder of games,themes etc for the K700i Sony Ericsson mobile).They were in the .rar format...

Recovery Console installation needs msn100.mar . Tried to install after SP2. Jumped through all hoops, all articles. Found 17 missing files (somewhere) incl. AcVerfyr.dll, asfsipc.dll,...