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"Enter Network Password" pop-up won't stop appearing, how do you stop this?? Outlook 2007 checking aol account.

OK, I know that this question has been asked before here and other places but I have tried many things and still cannot get it to stop. I am using Outlook 2007 to access my aol email account. Up until recently it has been working fine with none or very…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-02-19T18:48:21+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Disable all font smoothing in Windows 7 (ie: including taskbar, menus, control panel, etc...)

I would like to completely disable all font smoothing, anti-aliasing, etc... on Windows 7. I find it difficult to read and it gives me a headache. Here's what I've tried so far: Switched to Windows 7 Basic theme. (No Aero.) Run the ClearType…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-07-14T21:44:09+00:00
Anonymous
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blue screen memory management, driver fail

original title: bsod, blue screen of death, memory management, driver fail I have just built a new PC, by ordering everything off scan.org.uk. Ever since I have first loaded up the PC it has frequently crashed on start-up. The desktop will show, then…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2010-07-27T16:56:22+00:00
Anonymous
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downloading pictures from my cell phone to my computer__

how do i download my pictures from my cell phone to my computer?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-04-12T14:48:18+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Force Feedback Wheel problems

I have a Thrustmaster force feedback wheel that functioned perfectly under Vista service pack one. Since applying service pack 2 the machine will not boot, even in safe mode. Remove the wheel from the usb port, machine boots fine. Replug wheel , instant …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-12-20T01:35:23+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 MIDI output device selection

I am an active musician who has recently made the switch from XP to Windows 7, skipping Vista.  I connected my Edirol UM-1, and the drivers installed successfully.  The interface works fine within my DAW software, but I also like to have WMP use the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-11-19T06:27:30+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

cannot attach pictures to my hotmail

I cant send compresse dpictures through Hotmail anymore: I just bought a brand new Dell with Windows Vista & IE 8. In Hotmail, when I click on "Attach" I no longer get a choice of "FILE or PHOTO", but it opens "My…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2009-06-02T00:50:19+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

4 GB SDHC card not opening in XP with SP3 loaded

I have a built in card reader that has always run my SD cards fine - but now it is balky when I try to read a PNY 4GB SDHC card.  I think it read it at one time but not recently.  I have tried to download the hotfixes I found in the knowledge base but 2…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-12-30T01:47:28+00:00
Anonymous
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Cannot update to .NET framework 3.5 SP1 and family update KB951847 (error code: 8004100A)

original title: Cannot update to .NET framework 3.5 SP1 and family update KB951847 I am unable to install this update- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847) x86 Every time I do, the installation runs…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2009-04-06T07:15:21+00:00
Anonymous
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How can I turn off the monitor (i.e., "put it to sleep") via command line at the push of a button (or any other shortcut not requiring additional software)?

Hello,   I don't like it when, after a pause working on my PC, the screen turns itself off as set up per "Power Options" on the control panel. That's why I set the threshold fairly high.   Still, when I know I won't be needing the computer…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-03-14T22:31:58+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

can I get my Microsoft Photo Editor to transfer over to Windows 7

I use Micro Photo Editor to create my art and need to know if I can get it to work with Window's 7 , I have Windows XP and I know it didn't transfer to Vista which I didn't like Vista anyway

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-12-13T17:08:20+00:00
Anonymous
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Screen turns black or grey while using Snipping Tool on Internet Explorer

The Snipping tool works fine except when I try to use it in Internet explorer.  The entire screen goes to either black or grey when a snipping tool or "New" is selected.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-07-23T17:09:55+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 not auto rotating pictures

I use Nik and Adobe software to edit photos and currently use Nikon Transfer to import photos, these programs read the exif auto rotate imformation stored by my nikon D80. My problem is that when I view my pictures in Window explorer or Windows live…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-04-28T18:17:17+00:00
Anonymous
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Hard Drive activity light constantly blinking - new WIN7 Ultimate Dell PC

I've been troubleshooting this problem off and on for weeks on my brand new WIN-7 64 Ultimate Dell XPS 8000 (I7-860 1TB HD 8GB Ram).    Searching around has found many recommendations and a couple of resolved issues, (more non-resolved), but none of the …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-12-05T23:05:42+00:00
Anonymous
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Blue Double Arrows

What are the blue double arrows that sometimes appear on my desktop icons and pictures and how can I get rid of them?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-03-10T14:16:08+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows Vista Blue Screen 0x0000116 nvlddmkm.sys

**Original Title**nvlddmkm.sys causes BSOD Hi, I can't start Vista since a week or so. Just before the login screen should apear, it crashes into a BSOD, reporting that the problem is the nvlddmkm.sys driver. I've been checking the Internet for days…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2008-12-25T10:53:44+00:00
Anonymous
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Large file transfer stops working when using USB hard drive and Windows 7 64 bit, Intel chipset

I have an Acer Aspire 8735G running Windows 7 home premium 64 bit. I have a clean install and all the latest BIOS and drivers from the manufacturer. It also in NOT running Nvidia chip for the USB enhanced controller. It is an Intel controller. When I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-02-04T16:15:04+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

"Ease of Access" pops up on logon screen as I am typing my password.

Everytime I try to log into Windows 7 Pro on my laptop.  The "Ease of Access" dialog pops up as I am typing my password, and the letter I am typing when it pops up is not entered into the password field.  I have tried going into the Ease of…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-10-27T22:56:10+00:00
Anonymous
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Can't find script engine "VBScript" for script.

When trying to install Windows Cleanup Utility (msicuu2.exe) this error message appears.  I'm trying to install Java but get the Java Setup error 1723: There is a problem with this windows installer package.  A DLL required for this install to conplete…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-07-08T20:15:22+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 Snipping Tool has disappeared

I just went to use my snipping tool and I can not find it anywhere.  It was pinned to my desktop before. I can not find it in accessories, System32, or by searching.  Any help would be appreciated!

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-03-14T21:57:26+00:00
Anonymous