Audio ads in background+ google redirect issues
Hello! I'm attempting to fix my fathers home computer. It has been playing audio advertisements even when browser windows are closed, and google will randomly reroute search requests to advertisements....
View ArticleWindows Automatic Update not functioning.
Hi, I seem to be having some problems with getting my Windows to update automatically. I noticed it last night, when I saw that it hadn't been updated for almost 2 months. I then tried running it, but...
View Articletoo many processes running
I am very new to this type of stuff and not very computer/tech savvy. I have around 120 processes being run, which I know are alot, and need to get rid of some of them, but are unsure which ones to get...
View ArticleSolved: Wifi Connected No Internet
I am currently using a Vostro A860 that will connect to wireless but wont load pages and I have been unable to narrow down the problem. I am currently connected to wifi on my smartphone and using an...
View ArticlePublic WiFi Problem
Hey, everyone, My dad is in an extended care facility while he gets rehab and PT for a total knee replacement.....I'm here staying with him for the day (he's got other health issues and we kids want...
View ArticleSecurity group or user names
Hello, I'm running windows 7 I need to know why I have an "Account Unknown" listed under group or user names. This was found when I saw an unusual shortcut for Safari on my desktop. It came up when I...
View ArticleSolved: Modem to router to router, but NO internet! HELP!!!
gonna try to make this as easy to understand as possible. my network is/has been set up like this: #1- cable comes from the wall into the modem #2 - a line then goes from the modem to a D-Link (615)...
View ArticleDOS Batch File to Delete Certain Folders Based on Name
I am going to reference this previous post as it is close to what I am trying to do but not quite. http://forums.techguy.org/dos-other/...e-certain.html I am attempting to create a .bat file that will...
View ArticleCMD prompt help
I have to create a CMD syntax to extract a large amount of files under a certain size and file type in one of my hardrives then able to log it to word so i can see the list ... does anyone have any...
View Articleproblem scanning into .pdf
When I scan a document and want it in a .pdf file, I get the following message: title: File Conversion message: Select the encoding that makes your document readable. Text encoding: choice of Windows...
View Articlehomeplug query
Hi all, firstly arent homeplugs great. secondly the query. does anyone know if it is possible to set up 2 networks using different speed homeplugs and same router? basically i have 3 x 85mbps homeplugs...
View Articleyahoo, in box only opens on second attempt
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz, Intel64 Family 15 Model 6 Stepping 5 Processor...
View ArticleConnecting wireless router
I am a bit confused as at home i have a cable modem and have plugged a wireless router into it. I am about to buy a wireless router for my daughter who is at university. Currently in her room she has a...
View ArticleCMD help please
Im awful at CMD prompt, ok, basicly.. i need a cmd syntax that will allow me to find a certain file type, under 10kb in size , then log that filename in word or notepad or whatever.. does anyone know...
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Grey box on desktop won't go away ...
Hi all, I have a magic grey box appearing on the desktop of my Dell E6320 running windows 7. It is normally not there when I first turn the PC on, but then appears. I haven't managed to figure out what...
View ArticleMicrosoft Security Essentials
It looks like it gets low marks for virus detection and high marks for malware detection. :o http://news.softpedia.com/news/Micro...n-310715.shtml...
View Articlemy acer aspire 5920 does not boot in any means
hallo.... yesterday when activated my scotiabank online, i opted for phishing control software and all of sudden my os windows 7 sht down saying a problem has been detected and windows has been shut...
View Articlecan not access hard drive
hi after defraging my desktop xp pro sp2 machine with auglistics pro i cant access my 2nd h/drive [data only]. how ever i try to access it im asked if i want to format it as its not already formated....
View ArticleCopy/Paste Pivot table creates error
In an effort to minimize the Pivot cache and size of Excel 2010 spreadsheet, I tried copy and pasting an existing PV as the source data would be the same for the new PV. When I refresh the new PV, I...
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