Can't delete file - Stuck on Preparing to Recycle
I am running a week old installation of Windows 7 Ultimate on my laptop. On my desktop is a file named "12-545-C-Standard Room.dwg" that I simply cannot delete no matter what I try. The file is 400k. I...
View ArticleNew Windows Server 2008 R2 not Genuine
Ive just remote accessed our new company server and its informed me its not activated.Here is the MGADT report.Is anyone able to help.RegardsPaul.Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):...
View ArticleData Recovery on main partition?
Hi there, I recently had to backup and re-install a machine however there is a small problem, the people that had the machine before me did a re-install but didn't copy the user's profile with his docs...
View ArticleProblem Attaching VHD from NAS
After starting up my PC I get an error when trying to attach a VHD located on my NAS. The error states another process is using the file. To fix the problem I copied a random file from my PC to my...
View ArticleProblems Step Recorder (PSR.exe) Command Line Options
I found the command line options for PSR.exe @ http://ctrlf5.net/?p=176 (see below)I haven't been able to get the /stopevent <eventname>option to workWhat I would like to know is how to use this...
View Articledell optiplex755
which windows is compatible for dell optiplex 755 core 2 duo cpu E8500 @ 3.16Ghz Ram 4.00 GB
View ArticleUsing Windows Live Mail to access Outlook.com
I am trying to use the Windows Live Mail 2011 application on my Windows 7 desktop computer to access my Hotmail.com mail. I can use a browser and log in to Hotmail.com with no problem, but I have had...
View ArticleCannot change Critical Battery level- stuck at 98%
I've searched google and several forums, but can't seem to find this particular problem posted anywhere. I've got my desktop plugged into an APC Backups 550 ES. I had a power dip the other day and my...
View Article"User Profile Service service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded."
I just spend a long time fighting this problem and wanted to share how I fixed.I was seeing this error on a Win7 standalone system (local profiles, not logging into a domain). I had two profiles on it...
View ArticleDVD drive is initiating "safe to remove hardware" by itself
Hi. I am getting the following 2 error messages. I just did a clean re-install of Windows 7 and for the first 3 weeks I had no issues at all (could be unrelated). I am not initiating anything. My...
View ArticleError on logging onto my Windows 8.1 machine : the task you are trying to do...
I have Windows 8.1 64 Bit Dell Laptop. When i try to enter the password key to log in to the machine i get this error message : The task you are trying to do can't be completed because remote desktop...
View Articlebsods only at startup, once pc boots up, it has no problem
DearThis computer had several problems in the past, cause would be the used wifi usb stick and avg also caused bsod's. So avg uninstalled and a another new wifi usb stick was used.so in the past, avg...
View ArticleHow to write a batch script which can display free disk space in percentages???
I know how to check free disk space normally via cmd, but I couldn't get figure out how to write script which shows in percentages... Please help. Thanks
View ArticleThis file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action
Win7prosp1, when trying to open a pdf from an email (double click), I get this message,This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if...
View ArticleMissing monitor
I have a laptop with a broken screen so I have disconnected it ! I have connected the lap top to an external screen and it has worked perfectly! *until I use power-point preview !it reverts back to the...
View ArticleMicrosoft LifeCam Software
Hello,I am a help desk tech for a city and I'm having issues with the Microsoft LiveCam software.One of our offices uses a MS HD 6000 Lifecam to take images of people for their case files. Yesterday,...
View ArticleCopy machine\registry.pol from one machine to another - is this supported?
Short question: Is copying a c:\windows\system32\grouppolicy\machine\registry.pol file from one Windows 7 machine to another supported by Microsoft?Explanation: Our developers have added several...
View ArticleComputer hangs at Ctl Alt Del screen
I have a user who is unable to log into his computer. The computer boots up, but stays at the lock screen (where you need to press ctl alt del to continue to the login screen). The computer seems to...
View ArticleThe User Profile Service failed the logon
HiOver the last few weeks I have had literally 100's of my customers reporting this problemThe usual "The User Profile Service failed the logon" message comes up when they try to loginI have been...
View ArticleThe backup application could not start due to an internal error: Server...
When I try to "Set up backup" under "Backup and Restore" I get an error "The backup application could not start due to an internal error: Server execution failed(0x80080005)".I am running windows 7...
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