Messed up icons on desktop
Hello users, I bought a Toshiba laptop running Windows 7 2 years ago and *icons on the desktop are changing*. What I mean is that, say for example, if I have a PDF on my desktop, it will show a...
View Articleerror when installing usig answer file to move user directories.
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View ArticleUsing a 6pin and half of a 4pin for 8pin CPU power on new mobo?
I'm in the middle of assembling a new computer (first one) and I just realized that my current PSU does not have an 8-pin ATX power connector for the CPU on the motherboard. Is it safe to use a 6-pin...
View ArticleWindows 7 HP 64 bit won't play dvds in WMC
*I am having problems with Windows Media Center being recognized in my computer...I am having to use an external disc player to play dvd's. Cd's play fine, I am able to use my built in disc drive (in...
View ArticleFrequent BSOD's (athr.sys) during normal usage.
Alright, so here's the lowdown: This started yesterday, and before this began my laptop ran normally and I like to game a lot. I use my laptop mainly for playing League of Legends, and the occasional...
View ArticleLeft Mouse Click working too fast
My Left Mouse Click is working too fast .I have installed the latest drivers even with speed slowed down in control panel mouse works too fast when clicked once it acts as if double click. Is there any...
View ArticleIncreased Display Size Stops
Increase display size by Ctrl + mouse wheel up, but it switches back to smaller size randomly (it seems). I'm using Windows 7 and a Logitech wireless mouse with 27 inch monitor. E.g., In this forum I...
View ArticleBSOD During System Restore Initialization
The numbered list is a chronology of things happening 1. I noticed several icons missing in the Notification Area of the system task bar. In particular, I noticed the antivirus program (MSE) missing 2....
View ArticlePlain Old Telephone 56K Modem not working?
I have just installed a XH1176 USB 56K Modem. Does not seem to make any difference what software I use I can make outgoing calls through my landline using my PC but I cannot answer any incoming calls....
View Article. NET Framework 4 updates made before Framework 4 was installed upda
I installed the latest updates to .NET Framework 4 and later installed software that required me to install .NET Framework 4. Would be updates still be in effect or should I install them again?
View ArticleFirefox, Thunderbird, Interner Explorer issues
Win 7, SP1 running on a tower with an EVGA motherboard. Hi, On my tower at my desk I seem to have a problem with both firefox(FF) and thunderbird(TB)! Here it is: For several days now I have not been...
View Article0x124 bsod failure, can't tell what it is.
0x124_GenuineIntel_PROCESSOR_BUS_PRV First bucket_ID stop message, tried resetting the cpu into socket just to make sure, doesn't seem to be overheating. I wasn't doing anything in particular, running...
View ArticleBlack border around tv screen
I recently got a new HDMI cable for my pc so i can play games on a higher resolution and well after fiddling around with the res for a while i finally found one that works but it has about one inch...
View ArticleMixed Win7 & WinXP network no longer sharing, tried lots, please help
I am having issues with my home network. The following is as complete a description of my network and attempts to resolve my problems as I can muster at this time. If more info is useful, please help...
View ArticleHow to wake with mouse click
Hey guys, I was just wondering if there's a way I can wake my computer with a mouse click. Its just that in windows 8 cp I can wake the system with a click from the mouse but not in windows 7. I'm...
View ArticleBuilt-in network adapter problems and stuck on "Enabling..."
I've had my Dell Inspiron for a few months now, but from the time I first booted it up, I've been riddled with problems. My latest one concerns the wireless connection. After using the built in...
View ArticleDisable Taskbar Button Grouping
Hi, How exactly do you disable taskbar grouping? Here is what I mean: Image: http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=247816 I hate this! I know that the program 7+ Taskbar Tweaker can...
View ArticleWindows could not find a driver for your network adapter
Hello! I recently installed Windows 7 x64 onto my PC where I run my internet to it via an ethernet cord. Trouble being, the PC doesn't read a network adapter and I cannot connect to the internet to do...
View ArticleExt hdd not recognized in 3.0 USB?
I have two external hdds (2.0). I thought they could be plugged into a 3.0 USB, but it wasn't recognized. I thought they were backward compatible. Just thought I could get faster speeds.
View ArticleHP DV7-7135US - USB 3.0 ports not working at all
I've got an HP DV7-7135US that is causing me some serious headaches. For the past month or so I've lost complete access to my USB 3.0 ports. They do nothing - NOTHING. I've gone the route of...
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