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iexplore.exe process starting every 15 minutes, want to trace it

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It's the legit iexplore.exe but it's starting a process every 15 minutes. Is there somewhere I can see what is starting this? I've looked thru scheduler and event logs but maybe I'm missing something. I made a batch file that can kill them all but I would rather find the source of the problem.

Email links no longer functioning in GMail

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Emails and Blogs arrive to my inbox in GMail, however the links are no longer responsive. I've no idea why the sudden problem. I don't know if it's GMail, Google or just me that's the problem. In response I setup another email account with Yahoo and it works fine. Ideas? Doc

AMD Unveils Radeon VII, the First 7nm Gaming GPU

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---Quote--- uilkteCmqTI *AMD (http://www.amd.com/) *(NASDAQ: AMD) today unveiled AMD Radeon™ VII, the world’s first 7nm gaming graphics card. It was designed to deliver exceptional performance and amazing experiences for the latest AAA, esports and Virtual Reality (VR) titles, demanding 3D rendering and video editing applications, and next-generation compute workloads. Built on the...

Watch AMD Keynote at CES 2019

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---Quote--- bibZyMjY2K4 *AMD (http://www.amd.com/) *(NASDAQ: AMD) today highlighted historic leaps in computing, gaming and visualization technologies expected in 2019 based on a combination of leading-edge 7nm technology and the most advanced computing and graphics designs the company has ever created. During her CES 2019 keynote presentation, AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su announced the...

New Activity Cards to pick up where you left off on Google Search

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---Quote--- While we’ve probably all turned to Google to settle a bet, often we need more than just a quick answer. You might be looking for information to help you complete *a longer-running task (https://www.blog.google/products/search/helping-you-along-your-search-journeys/)*, whether it’s meal planning for a new food regimen, researching new stretching routines for post-gym recovery or...

Windows 7 XPMode Can't Install CD Software App

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I am running XPMode on Windows 7 for legacy applications. The PC does not have a CD drive. I have OEM software on CD but it will not install from an external USB CD drive. If I copy the whole CD onto desktop of XPMode and try to install from there it still won't install. The self install exe doesn't run and when I go to the Disk1 folder and try and run the Setup.exe file a popup window with the...

Windows Firewall Turned off. Error 0x8007042c

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The Underline issue is that I cannot turn on windows firewall. Action Center can't turn it on, When i try to turn it on manually using recommended settings I get the message: "Windows Firewall can't change some of your settings. Error code 0x8007042c" I have one important windows update (Definition Update for Microsoft Security Essentials - KB2310138 (Definition 1.283.2593.0)) that i...

Question about the OPTIONAL updates shown for January 2019

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Good morning everyone, In the screenshot below, are 3 *OPTIONAL* updates being shown in this month's updates. I don't recall ever getting an *MSE* or *.NET* update shown as "Optional" before. They have typically been listed as "Important". *_My question_: *Would it be advisable to install the 2nd & 3rd updates, for *MSE* and the *.NET Framework*, or just hide them? *Thanks...

Remote Desktop [Event ID 56 TermDD)

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Hero I was trying to logging in to my Win7 laptop from my Win10 laptop and i was getting this error Athentication Error The Local Security Authority cannot be contacted it might be expired passoword blah blah blah So i went to event viewer i see many TermDD errors

Windows 7 sp1 Activation Bug

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Microsoft's killer Windows 7 patch: Breaks networking, flags legit PCs as 'Not genuine' | ZDNet (https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-killer-windows-7-patch-breaks-networking-bricks-legit-not-genuine-pcs/?ftag=TRE-03-10aaa6b&bhid=27019100506600804341211574582681) This may have been the cause KB971033/KB4480960/KB4480970 Are they any others that shouldn't be installed?

Solved Auto Organizer, I cant uninstall it.

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Hello please help, Autorun Organizer just install itself, and I cant uninstall it, It keep installing again.It keeps creating tabs on google chrome. When I uninstall it, this message will pop up "There is a problem with this Windows Installer Package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor."

Re-installed Win7 (OS is Pre-Installed) but no way to DL the ISO File.

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Dell Optiplex 780 Desktop has Win 7 already pre-installed. I did a clean fresh install but now it states: "1. Insert your Windows installation disc (not available) and restart your computer." I have the product key but the Optiplex no longer will access the internet. I downloaded the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool onto my other computer but how do I DL the ISO Win7 file from Microsoft since my...

DNS definition: router, PC, or both

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I can think of two ways to configure DNS servers: 1: Router defined * On router: Define the desired DNS servers * On Windows 7, Ethernet adapter properties: Set the DNS server to the address of the router 2: Computer defined * On router: Define the desired DNS servers (not sure that this matters in this case) * On Windows 7, Ethernet adapter properties: Set the addresses of the...

Win 7 - is giving me Tinnitis

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O.K. Maybe the title is a tad 'click-baitish'. But I am suffering from a small reminder program. Long ago I installed an hourly chime to remind me I'm spending to much time on the net. Hassle is this 'chime' is deafening & I gotta uninstall it for the health of my ears. But I cannot remember what it is or where it is. Plzzzzzzzzzzz save my eardrums. How do I go about locating this...

the latest windows update cannot be removed

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10 Jan 2019 It automatically updated Caused various problems. Try several previous dates in system restore but each one fails. Any ideas? Thanks guys Ps I would rather avoid going back to the factory state!

File and Printer Sharing won’t stay “turned On”

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I can no longer connect to any drives on a Windows 7 PC from a Windows 10 Laptop. It has been OK for a year but recently the connections failed. There have been no changes to either machine that I know of nor has any software been installed. The Win 7 permissions are “Everyone” has full permissions. The Win 7 PC Firewall “File and Printer Sharing” will not stay set. The Win 7 Network and...

Windows 7 Pro - Unable to recognize internal hard drive - HELP !

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Flash drive failed so replaced with new flash drive, reloaded Windows onto it. The 1TB internal hard drive which has 3 partitions and all of my user data is not recognized by Windows. I can see it in the BIOS ( SATA1 ) and using the System Spec tool you provided ( see the pics ). I have tried a number of things ( driver tools to find load a new driver ), hardware trouble shooter,...

Can't Restore original factory settings

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Ok I am having a major issue with my systems restore. I have tried everything to get to the point where I choose restore to factory settings but there is no data for me to restore to. I want to remove all files from my computer and reinstall everything for a fresh start and to reorganize my data. (sorry if I have a bit of anger, it's my computer's fault.) I do NOT have an f8 button at start...

Hi, could you give the link driver for realtek pcie fe family control

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hi, searched your topics on turotial but found this as only related to network adaptor. i want you to give official website of realtek network controllers from where i could get the updated drivers for my above mentioned net work card. there are other sites, but could you give the exact official link

No Updates have been Installed or View Pop-Up?

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The last 2 Updates, I haven't gotten the Pop-ups? I've run Virus/Rootkit scans, Troubleshooter. chkdisk, sfc /scannow , and no problems? The Updates don't install until I manually "View Installed Updates/OK"/ Reboot. Any suggestions?
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