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Windows 7 overheating my pc?

Hello, 5 months ago I bought a Toshiba Satellite z830, recently over the last 2 weeks I've noticed it getting very hot while running programs etc (i figured this was normal), however it gets so...

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'Windows Live'

1) is windows 7 available with different versions of 'Windows Live'? The version shown on you tube (_http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=sLTnsWV2tjE&feature=endscreen_...

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Windows 7 with a HP 5550 printer

Hi all, I wish I had never moved to Windows 7 for it seems to want to total control of the printer, when it says go to a test print check all I get is the words PRINT SAMPLE no red and yellow leaves to...

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won't get past first post

My computer has been getting stuck when it starts up on the black screen with the "_" in the top left, this started when I changed the graphics options in BIOS to switchable graphics mode, I have...

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Solved How do I fix "security or firewall blocking the connection?"

After installing a Firefox update I cannot connect to the internet on my desktop. I am online because I can get Livemail. I have also tried using IE and still cannot connect I've run the...

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BSOD at random times

Been getting BSOD at least once a day. It happens at random times like while i am watching Youtube videos or playing a game . I have attached the files and hope someone can help me find the caused of...

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Issue with missing start menu desktop

I have a friends netbook that had a bsod (unexpected shutdown) all is now fine except that the start menu is missing the icons (the ones you see on the right but the "all programmes" shortcuts/folders...

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Correcting NTFS permissions

Correct default NTFS permissions on disks after W7 installation. May be is some tutorial how to tune permissions.

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ago of empires 2 the conquerors expansion.

My windows 7 premium 64 bit comp will install age of empires but refuses to run the game . I've tried adjusting the resolution and coloure bit but still no good.does anyone have any solutions to this...

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PSU requirement for Nvidia GTX 650

OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU: AMD Athlon 7750 x2 RAM: 4GB GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9500gt HDD: Seagate 1TB Hi guys. I am planning to upgrade my graphics card and buy a Nvidia GTX 650. On their site I saw...

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Solved Where to download Visual Studio 2008 Express CD (Offline) ?

Hello SF members, Today I want to find Visual Studio 2008 (offline). I can't find it, on Microsoft site I can find only VS2012 and 2012, but I need 2008 for my work. Where to download that CD or ISO ?...

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xp & windows 7 dual boot

A friend of mine made a dual boot system on my laptop. The problem is it loads windows 7 without going to the boot manager screen to allow me to choose which one i want. My laptop came with xp and it...

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HELP - Windows Defender cannot remove Trojan: JS/Redirector.JA

I run Windows-7 with Microsoft Security Essentials(MSE), both are current on Updates. MSE indicated that I had not run a Scan in some time and the Icon turned Orange. I ran Quick Scan and the Icon...

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Specific Keystroke not Working

We have a new Windows 7 machine on which Ctrl + Alt + C doesn't register, al ALL. When trying to assign that keystroke within an application, MS Word for instance, and we click in the text box that...

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Windows7 windows6.1-KB976932-X64 fails with errorcode 0x800F0900

Hi, I'm trying to upgrade Windos7 to SP1 (KB976932) in amd64,but it fails with errorcode 0x800F0900. Checksur.log looks as follows. Canu help me with this issue,please? I think I need to install...

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SubnetMask Reg Value Not Corresponding With Interface Properties GUI

Hi All, I am trying to manually change the subnet mask for a particular interface by using the key HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{GUID}\SubnetMask. If I delete the...

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Wireless Connection

I have an elderly Compaq Presario CQ70-211EM notebook and an ancient Netgear VMDG280 router. I'm trying to set up a wireless connection. The notebook is wireless enabled and worked well in a previous...

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I want the display to turn off while Media Player Classic is playing

I have my monitor set to turn the display off after 3 minutes but when Media Player Classic is playing a video it must prevent this from happening. Is there a way to override this without just creating...

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External usb hd not recognized

Windows 7 pro won't recognize my external HD. I have 2 external HDs which I rotate each month. The computer as few days ago recognized the external HD. When I use the 2nd External HD the computer...

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Good Free AV program Windows 7 Professional

Hello Brink!!! :) Thank you for getting me to the place to get advise on a good AV free program for my operating system? I would like to keep dealing with you because you sure know your stuff!!!! I'm...

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