I've just recently encountered a problem connecting to the internet with my notebook and when I check to see what was wrong my computer says I'm not connected to any networks. So when I try to connect my computer doesn't show my wireless network it says a cable is not plugged into the network adapter 'local area connection". However everything is plugged in and my mom's notebook has no...

Toshiba Satellite x205-SLi6 Vista Ultimate 32 bit Protector Suite QL Error message: Fingerprint Software Win 32: wtsrsn err 14 When rebooting (not restarting) after installing MSN Premium ISP software, Windows encounters a critical error and goes into a loop restarting automatically. After many attempts to resolve this issue, one call to Toshiba support and two calls to MSN support, I...

When I open the MS System Information app that comes with Vista it starts up with a very large initial view - almost the entire extent of my 1680x1050 screen. All the other MS system apps remember and restore the view size when the app is closed and restarted - but, on my system, msinfo32 doesn't, always restarting at this large size. Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to force the app...

actually, any 64-bit Microsoft OS does not include command.com anymore. only the 32-bit. and even then I really wonder if Vista 32-bit does... I heard Microsoft took it away in Vista... -- jmichae3

I am trying to help someone running Vista Home Premium setup his network to share files and folders with his XP Home laptop. Oddly enough, there are no share options AT ALL. No share buttons or no share options in the context menus -- NOTHING. We've named the network and simply went out to share a printer (which we have the option to share) but it turns itself off. Same in Network and...

I use Nero 7 for my audio and video editing but was a bit ticked off to find that 'Image drive' - a virtual drive allowing read back of ISO or NRG drive images, is not supported under Vista. Even the new version 8 does not support Vista with image drive. Nero Tech support was unable to say whether development was ongoing for Vista support. (Other than image drive, all tools in Nero7 Ultra do...

My recycle bin disapeared and although I was able to right click and choose the personalize menu to change icons it does not work properly. When I delete anything the recycle bin icon always looks empty even when there are deleted files present? Has anyone experienced this? James

Hi, Q. How to detect whether readyboost is active or not? I have a 2GB USB Sandisk with U3, it was once used for readyboost, but no more (at least, I don't want it to be). Apparently, because it has U3 on it, when the autoplay comes up one doesn't even see readyboost as an option under 'General Options'. However, if one does a 'properties' and navigates to the 'Readyboost' tab, it is always...

Here you have two gadgets for vista sidebar. It is Google search with time and date. http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=53cf9919-252d-4e6e-9059-aeb9eed53b80 http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=d01150f6-33bf-4d10-b41f-3d8876cb3aad

Hello group I've been having problems with Vista's Volume Shadow Copy Service, which was used through normal backup functionality. VSS reports event 12293 with hr = 0x800706be, in the event log. Doing "vssadmin list writers" shows that some of the writers have indeed set their states to failed: - System Writer

you are talking about the idiot called frank? Cant we just ignore the moron? "measekite" wrote in message ... LOL! is now attacking 6 people on a regular basis with his big dirty stupid mouth. But they answer the idiot back and call him on everything.

How would I allow domain users to be able to connect to their home networks without giving them admin access?

I have a laptop that automatically keeps on trying to access the internet via the dial up connection. I would perfer that it only creates a dial up connection when I manuall double click on the Internet Explorer Icon. I have tested different setting in the Internet Options/ Connections Tab. I have set it to 1. never dial a connection. (when I select this option then when I double click...

some idiot forging chrisv wrote: They probably should. But, not some obscure junk like 'Gimp'. Ignore the forger.

The area down near the start button(task bar?)it says AOL 9.1 in a box,is it possible to have the other windows I open up appear there to?

I have a Dell Latitude D630 with the hybrid hard drive. I'm not sure how to even tell if this thing is on or how to turn it on if it is not. Please advise, all advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks Dan

Hello, I have recently installed Vista Ultimate x64 and am facing a few problems. I'm a programmer and web developper I'll try to explain them the best I can what my problems are. Thanks in advance for your consideration. What I did: 1. I did a clean install of Vista 64 on a multi partitioned hard drive (machine specs below); 2. Many drivers have been hard to find, but the ones that weren't...

Hello, I have found some very pretty icons that are in PNG format for Vista. Are there any freeware tools that will convert ICO/PNG and PNG/ICO formats? Thank you in advance for any help. NJ

I have 2 situations here but I think they are related. 1. I have a couple programs that every time I go to start them I get "A program needs your permission to continue" I have to click "continue" so they will run. 2. i have several programs that on their desktop icons have the "Firewall Shield" on them. (shield divide into 4 colors) How do I get the shields to go away?

Why can't I use system restore to restore back to certain restore points? I was only successful twice with it. When my laptap was new and when I used it after re-formatting my hard drive. On all occassions after those two instances I can never restore back to any restore point. It always says that "unspecified error" line. If Microsoft doesn't know what happend, how could I. Why did...