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Call of duty 4 crashes in Windows 8.

My COD4PC has stopped working once upgraded to Windows 8, the error I am receiving is caused by a Punk buster malfuction, caused by a faulty module named "PBCL.DLL" in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2012-11-15T04:18:36+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to install vcdrom.exe and the sys file.

i installed vcdrom.exe and copied vcdrom.sys to windows/system32/drivers like instructed, but when i try to select vcdrom.sys in the install driver list it's not even visible. but when i go to said location ouside the program i find it no problem, i…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2012-01-08T17:32:27+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

7 64-bit Medal of Honor Allied Assault

i installed mohaa to a native windows xp 32-bit machine and copied the whole installation folder over to a 7 64-bit machine. before running the game i ran the configure.exe located in the main install folder then boom. MOS this is not a question... this…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2010-12-07T15:20:53+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I find all the empty folders and delete them.

My music has a bunch of folders that are empty but it will take forever to look at every single one.  I want to search by size or someway that will make it easier to find and delete

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2011-04-03T17:52:58+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers

extremely slow reboot

I use a dell laptop with windows xp and am having extremely slow reboots. specs: MS Windows XP Home SP3 Intel CPU T2060 @ 1.60 GHz 2.0GB RAM ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 Dell Inspiron 9400 Using Windows task manager I click on shutdown then…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2011-10-05T04:46:40+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I access my webcam on my computer?

Original title: Webcam!!! How do I access my webcam on my computer? It is a built in one and I cannot find it in my computer anywhere! My computer is an Acer and it has windows 7 on it, that's pretty much all I know about it. Please help!!!!

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2011-01-17T23:25:19+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device "This device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again."

Original title:Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device When I try to safely eject my external hard drive safely I get an error message with this title telling me that "This device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-03-23T03:39:03+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to "get media content" from text messages.

When someone sends me a text message with photos, etc., I receive only the message "get media content now." When I tap on that, it says "getting media content," but nothing happens. I can do this a dozen times- still the same cycle.…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-12-25T16:37:50+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers

Blue Screen error in Windows 7, only able to use computer in Safe Mode with networking

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is apperaing in WIN 7 too. I can only use my computer in Safe Mode with Networking. I have several minidump files but how do I use them with WinDbg utility. Also how do I load and verify the symbols. Does anyone have Microsoft…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-05-26T02:05:22+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

No Audio, cannot start Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service, RPC server unavailable

I had the audio functioning fine, then I checked off a few services that are safe to set to manual, and now I am having problems with my audio. I went over all the necessary services that need to be started and all of them are set to automatic and…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-11-05T16:49:30+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to get "My Recent Documents" in Windows 7

Original title: My Recent Documents I NEED  "my recent docs". I purchased Win7Pro because I asumed it was created with professionals in mind. People who rely on their computer for their livelyhood rely on "my recent docs" for a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-07-07T00:54:16+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

ipconfig media disconnected

using windows 7 command prompt, I keep getting media disconnected, how can I get my IP ?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-04-26T17:58:50+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Change vertical screen back to orginal horizontal

I need help with reverting my computer screen back to the orginally horizontal screen.  I somehow hit a series of keys on my keyboard (laying it close to my chest to reposition my body for comfort in surfing) and ajusted my screen to a ertical position.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-09-20T17:44:20+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 will not remember wireless network key

I have two wireless networks in my home, which are both secured with WPA - Personal TKIP encryption. For some reason, every time I reboot and login, I must re-enter my network key. I've been living with this for about six months but now its getting on my…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-02-17T14:25:04+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to extend system drive partition (C:) to get more capacity

After installing Win 7 on C: with other programs that partition is getting too close to full.  How do I add from logical partition to increase size of c:?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-01-30T05:28:57+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Printer stuck in print queue - won't delete

Have new Dell Studio XPS and accidentally assigned HP Officejet 4200 to LPT1:(printer port) when all I should have done is plugged in usb.  Now can't delete the document trying to print or the printer itself?  Have plugged printer into XPS (usb)…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-09-03T18:20:26+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Configuration error setting up Xbox 360 as media extender with Windows 7 media PC

Currently running Windows 7 x32. Until recent update to XBox 360, all was working fine using 360 as a media centre extender. Now fails and when I try to resestablish a connection a configuration error arises. Network connection seems fine as I can still…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-04-24T01:10:16+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Everything on my computer screen is appearing larger than normal

I unplugged my computer about 4 days ago to take it on a trip with me. When I restarted my computer everything on my computer screen including my background, icons, websites, aim, etc. showed up larger and more distorted than normal. The zoom level is …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-03-25T02:33:22+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

"Play-to" network device keeps repeating same song

When I move a group of songs to the play area on the right-hand panel and select the "play-to" drop-down item, my DLNA compatible AV controller appears. When I select it, a new window opens, and the first song on the list begins playing on the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-10-14T21:06:27+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Attached network drive does not remember credentials so have to log in every time I boot up the machine even when I click the button to remember details.

Using windows 7 I have a NAS drive that I need to manually log into everytime my machine us started up - I want it to remember the login details and do it automatically when the machine starts as my wife also uses it and I want the auto backup to run.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2009-11-25T20:00:29+00:00
Anonymous