http://www.answerbag.com/profile/302294 New Answerbag answers from G_tech Tue, 29 May 2012 18:26:21 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 18:26:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9444384 I will make it sound as easy as i can. Just pretend i am going to uninstall CCleaner. What would i do? I,d do what i have always done.<br /><br />http://www.finaluninstaller.com/blog/ut/how-to-uninstall-ccleaner.html try this web site it may possibly have the answer for you. I have used the solution at least once myself. The only other one or two is this, if its still there look in 100% look in the start menu and find program and see if... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:57:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9444384 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005933 if I already had antivirus installed do i need to also get a program specifically for spyware and or adware?<br /><br />I was taught as a tech: 1 anti-virus 1-2 spyware 1-malware and I personally run a registry repair also as was suggested layers this site snapfiles.com is a trusted and safe site used for many for yrs or pcworld.com. I haven't been around for awhile so be ready to read for a spell(Ha-Ha) And if... Sun, 09 May 2010 00:37:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005933 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005894 Can the people at Microsoft defunct your Product Key, if you e-mail it to them as faulty?<br /><br />No, they must test your PC and talk to you, here : PRODUCT KEY ISSUES The following numbers are where you can find help at Microsoft when you have problems when you have: A. rebuilt your PC and it will not except you original product key B. Sent laptop or PC off for repair and not it wants... Sat, 08 May 2010 23:34:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005852 I gave my laptop for repair, and now after its back its asking for activation of my winows (vista home basic). its not accepting my old product key. what do i do?<br /><br />Call Microsoft at 1-800-936-5700 and simple explain to them what happened and they can reset key for you. When ever a PC has been repaired or a part replaced, often times it will not except the key, at least in Vista and Win 7. They are usually very good to work with you. Just tell them parts had... Sat, 08 May 2010 23:13:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005852 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005839 My sticker for VISTA's product key fell off & I used key finders to find key. Now won't work, "default product key...cannot be used."<br /><br />go to google and type Belarc and download this program, then run it. then read what it finds. you wills have you product key plus much more, simple print this information or save to disk, jump drive etc. For future use. Its FREE and can be used over and over. Sat, 08 May 2010 23:04:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005839 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005820 i installed windows xp home edition sp3 but activation key it repond as it is incorrect sending me an valid activation key help me?<br /><br />If this was a legal copy of XP and you are having problems, then call this number and explain to Microsoft and they can help you get a new product key set up. 1-800-936-5700 Sat, 08 May 2010 22:56:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9005820 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8534999 Why is my Toshiba tablet running hot?<br /><br />The main reason any laptop runs hot is not enough air flow, when you set then on a desk, bed etc then run then 1-2 hrs heat builds up under then and the surface below and has no where to go, with only a small fan in a very tiny space to work in, it is not possible to cool it down and they will... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:06:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8534999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8534987 Why is my Toshiba tablet running hot?<br /><br />Share your answer... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:59:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8534987 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523945 Who thinks the "New Answerbag" SUCKS?<br /><br />I think the folks who own web site were thinking only of themselves when they redesigned it, as it is no longer user friendly. You now must hunt and polk to find any thing or just plain guess at how something works as there is no clear explanation. this site once was like a great BIG neighborhood... Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:46:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523896 i just joined www.fluther.com and im well impessed! your opinion?<br /><br />So far I am, its alot like the old AB was and folks are real friendly over there, as anyone can read by my profile I have decided that the changes are just to much and not for the good. see you over on the new site. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:17:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8494383 Instead of using an antivirus software, can anyone use 'System Restore' and roll back the system to an earlier date after using internet in order to avoid malware infection through internet?<br /><br />you will just take the virus,spyware and or malware etc back with to lay dormant until it so chooses to jump back up and bite you again. The best and only defense against the above is programs such as AVG 9.0, Spybot S&amp;D, Malwarebytes of which these are free and there are many more that are... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8494383 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8494290 After running a complete scan with avg 8.5 antivirus,do empty the virus vault or what? thanx for your time.<br /><br />As of Dec. 1 you needed to updated 9.0 AVG you should have had a popup asked you to do so. If not need to go to site and do at once as AVG 8.5 will soon not be supported with updates. here is site to update from and instruction to set up AVG so that it will scan, update and delete virus all on... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:48:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8494290 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472959 Upon starting my computer, I will get an error message during start-up stating: "SQLDUMPER library failed initiation..." Any thoughts on what thisis and how to remove it??? Thanks, Charles<br /><br />this is caused by insatlling or uninstalling trial software from Microsoft, more than likely Office 2007. here are 2 sets of instructions one of them should fix your problem. Providing you have business software that utilizes SQL Server, then you&#039;ll most likely want to repair these files.... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:57:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472945 Upon starting my computer, I will get an error message during start-up stating: "SQLDUMPER library failed initiation..." Any thoughts on what thisis and how to remove it??? Thanks, Charles<br /><br />This is caused by installing or uninstalling trial software by Microsoft possibly office 2007, here are 2 sets of instructions one of the should take care of your problems. Providing you have business software that utilizes SQL Server, then you&#039;ll most likely want to repair these files.... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:52:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472899 What do I do to disable start up programs. I use windows vista. If I go to restart computer programs start that I dont want starting.<br /><br />Here is a little more detail about &quot;MSCONFIG&#039; and how to use it, it is a great tool and it will speed up system. MSCONFIG VISTA (msconfig- start up order) 1.Click on the Vista start icon, bottom L-corner 2. Type msconfig in the search box &amp; then press enter on the keyboard... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:37:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472899 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472874 I get 1 long beep and 2 short beeps at start up in my HP Pavilion dv2000, Any solutions?<br /><br />none You&rsquo;re supposed to hear at least one beep. If you truly don&rsquo;t hear anything, either your computer&rsquo;s power supply, motherboard, or PC speaker is no good. 1 short System RAM Refresh failure. Your programmable interrupt timer on your motherboard has failed. It could also... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:30:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472874 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472851 How do i make the icons on my desktop smaller<br /><br />This for XP: Steps for changing desktop icon size. 1. Right Click Desktop + Choose &ldquo;Properties&rdquo; 2. In the Properties Window click on the &ldquo;Appearance Tab&rdquo; at the top. 3. In the Appearance Window click on the button called &ldquo;Advanced&rdquo; 4. In the Advanced... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:24:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8472851 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8320634 What does the R stand for in John R. Cash?<br /><br />http://www.johnnycash.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0143599/ Click on the date of death where it says more, to see information The US Air Force would not accept &quot;J.R.&quot; as a given name when he enlisted, so he became John R. Cash. He signed for Sun Records in 1955 (a year after his... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:22:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8320634 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314701 What's Alphascan??? Is it real?? Or a virus?<br /><br />forum suggest this is a malware that hides and pretends to be a virus scan software. best solution is a program called Malwarebytes which is FREE. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/uninstall-antivirus-2009 &bull; Malwarebytes&#039; Anti-Malware Is the name of the... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:40:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314526 My dell computer says no audio output. My speakers are quite new. How do I make them work.<br /><br />LOST AUDIO Lost your audio? There are a few things you can check before you panic that may be a simple fix for you. So let&rsquo;s go though the list and see if we can fix you audio for you without a major repair. 1. Start&gt;control panel&gt; sounds &amp; audio devices icon click&gt;look... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:53:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314516 Has it been your experience that talking to the same gender with tech support helps in solving and understanding the problem and solution?<br /><br />No, it is mixed. A good tech is a good tech no matter the gender. When I first joined AB most folks thought they were dealing with a guy just because of my avatar and knowledge, yet I&#039;m just a old granny tech....LOL Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:50:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314492 I think i deleted sound device of my windows xp i think i did it when i went to add and remove i accidentally delete it<br /><br />LOST AUDIO Lost your audio? There are a few things you can check before you panic that may be a simple fix for you. So let&rsquo;s go though the list and see if we can fix you audio for you without a major repair. 1. Start&gt;control panel&gt; sounds &amp; audio devices icon click&gt;look... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:43:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314492 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308482 How do I save my emails into my usb, but definitely not one by by one, since that takes too much time. A system similar to Gmail saving the draft automatically as I am composing my email every few (I don't know how long). Also how to do the past emails.<br /><br />Look into this program, it will allow you to download many app. to a USB. more than you ever thought poissble. http://www.codyssey.com/products/codysafe.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:56:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308482 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264634 Windows Security System has my paid AVG Security system inactivated, it is not reacting in any way. How can I change that? Please, help.<br /><br />You can go in to msconfig and turn off windows defender that way it will not bother you. you to: 1. search and type in msconfig 2. a box will open click the start tab 3. new window opens, look down list of items till you see windows defender and uncheck that box 4. click apply and ok 5.... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:13:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264634 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264492 I am trying to download avg free edition. Each time when the box comes up to download i get index php to download instead. How can I download avg?<br /><br />http://free.avg.com/us-en/download?prd=afg AVG 9.0 HOW TO MANAGE At the top in the tan line you will see the words file, components. History, tools, helps. File: is simply to exit the program Components: this will open different areas of system overview such as, all the items you see... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264492 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264399 By accident I deleted the whole recycle bin on my computer and do not know how to get it back.. Help!!!!!!<br /><br />If you have xp or Vista this may help: RESTOREING ICONS IN XP Solution 4 Right-click the desktop. Point to Arrange Icons By. Click Show Desktop Icons. Solution 5 1.Right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose &ldquo;Properties&rdquo;. 2. When the &ldquo;Display Properties&rdquo;... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:49:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264399 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8243502 What is an icon on a computer<br /><br />SLANG ON THE WEB Here are some web sites for those trying to learn the lingo of the web, it covers for chat to computers terms and more: http://www.web-friend.com/help/lingo/chatslang.html http://www.web-friend.com/help/lingo/index.html ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:59:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8243502 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8243443 Where can i find latest 7zip for windows xp<br /><br />http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/ then type 7zip in the search box and hit enter it will be the second item click to download Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:42:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8243443 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8115707 I'm sick of Norton Internet Security. What do you think of AVG? Is it really free - it's not a scam?<br /><br />http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download?prd=afe this is the link and as always is its free, have been using AVG for about 5 yrs and have have great luck, I at one time was using Norton&#039;s, paid about $100.00 each time I bought it, yet was still having virus on PC, but with AVG and Spybot... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:58:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8115707 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8115663 Trojan.Win32.agent.azsy Removal? Also cannot D/L Service Pack 3 for Windows Xp?<br /><br />Is Trojan.Win32.Agent.Azsy dangerous? Trojan.Win32.Agent.Azsy might have been a serious threat, once upon a time. Now, Trojan.Win32.Agent.Azsy&rsquo;s biggest danger is scaring you into wasting dough on scam software Personal Antivirus. You&rsquo;re not really infected with... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:45:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8115663 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846646 Any one know where to get actiontec 802.11b driver?<br /><br />http://download.cnet.com/Actiontec-802-11b-g-Wireless-Card/3000-2112_4-93916.html actiontec 802.11b driver download this is how it is worded if you want to look it up on google and its the second choice. just in case link doesn&#039;t work Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:30:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846646 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846606 If i have no sound out put with my motherboard can i still have sound by using a usb sound stick and/or a PCI sound card?<br /><br />I agree with pawzisme so here is a way to check out your audio: LOST AUDIO Lost your audio? There are a few things you can check before you panic that may be a simple fix for you. So let&rsquo;s go though the list and see if we can fix you audio for you without a major repair. 1.... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:25:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846606 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846573 I need a laptop under $100, and fast! i need it around st. louis. any suggestions?<br /><br />try this web site: http://www.bizrate.com/laptop-computers/ then choose price, type etc Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:21:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846573 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846549 I cant delete certain games that I installed onto my computer, what can i do about that?<br /><br />start search-type in name of game then once search is done and it finds and files just delete them, usually start from bottom of list and work up OR go to google and type name of game and removal tool usually someone has had same problem and when page opens you will see your solution. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:17:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7846549 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7816059 What is the best way to get A+ certification?<br /><br />http://www.braindumpcentral.com/ tells alot test you can take. I took my classes though a adult ED school, then you take the test though most any local state college who is offering it If you do A+, you should do N+ also http://www.comptia.org/home.aspx Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:07:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7816059 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7815922 Are there any free sites or programs for converting pdf files to html?<br /><br />http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/ then type : pdf to html in the search box at the top of page PDF2HTML BullZip PDF Printer Their may be a few more under PDF or HTML you just have to look though the software. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:38:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7815922 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7815873 What is "signature" in internet lingo? What do I put there when asked?<br /><br />Signature Data used for identification purposes. Most e-mail sent today contains some type of an electronic signature. A signature may be as simple as the individual&#039;s name or alias, contain additional information such as a job description, company, e-mail address, position, phone number,... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:26:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7815873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7815840 How do you keep passwords private and keep track of them ? A snoop found my list and defeated the purpose of passwords.<br /><br />http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/ type passwords in the search box at the top of page choose password managers Password Depot hope this helps Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7815840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7799029 I had changed my password on my laptop just yesterday and cannot remember the password, is there anyway I can retrieve my password without taking it to a specialist. I have a Toshiba laptop with windows Vista on it.<br /><br />I heard it is possible on some laptop, and you will just have to play with these 3 keys : F10-F11-F12 one of them will bring you to a security screen with tabs at the top that give you the choice to change you administrator password. If not try this web site: ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:42:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7799029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7798949 What is an HTTP 406 error, my computer won't read it. DuGrammy (2009-09-20)<br /><br />can be anything from something IE didn&#039;t load right to a browser not loading right, say IE 8 versus IE 7, or file that never loaded and is stuck in the registry some where. This is a code that covers many areas, many times cleaning your system good of cookies, history etc and running a... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:12:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7798949 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7798915 How can i reinstall my recycle bin and icon?<br /><br />for XP control panel-display icon-desktop tab-customize desktop button-click on the icon your missing-click restore default button-OK=apply and OK Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:02:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7798915 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7798892 Where can i locate the model number for my dell inspiron 4000<br /><br />on the service tag on the bottom side of your laptop, there you should find of the information you need. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:54:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7798892 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7796623 Recently my internet explorer has been glitching and needing to close.This is happening alot.Anything I can do about this?Would switching browsers help?<br /><br />my guess is you have let IE8 download, many people are finding their PC are having issues with this update, and are having to remove IE8 and going back to IE7. In Vista you may also have to go into Internet options-security tab-reset all zones to default level As IE8 will have messed them up ... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:26:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7796623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7790154 I have problem with pen drive in which In Windows i can write files to it; but in Suse it is not happening, & showing error - Could not write to /media/disk/filename<br /><br />from what I can find, it seems to be a common problem with that OS, but I did find this one item that did show how to install: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/usb-suse-flash-drive-install/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:43:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7790154 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7786188 Do you know what hardware is inside your computer?<br /><br />Mostly I remember whats there, since I can see inside case and I built it also but sometimes have to pull the cheat sheet on it because I forget some small detail or I make a change and forget to put on sheet. Like just recently put in a new video card GeForce, I be darn now If I remember which... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:19:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7786188 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7786103 The sound from my external computer speakers is crackly. What should I do?<br /><br />Have you ever cleaned inside you case? Build up of dust and lint in side case also cause the sound you are hearing. It can be static electricity build up you hear over the speakers. Here is the instructions for cleaning a PC. CLEANING &amp; CHECK INSIDE THE CASE you need to check a few... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:08:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7786103 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7762253 Can you pick up trojans from downloading files from the internet? If so, in what type of files do trojans hide? What's the best way to remove them? I have a stubborn one.<br /><br />ORDER OFCLEANING &amp; ADDING NEW PROTECTION When you know or suspect that your PC is infected with virus/spyware &amp; mal-ware, and its been way to long since you have cleaned cookies, history, temporary internet files etc, visited you add/remove area and looked at these programs to... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:53:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7762253 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7756391 I want to test the Broadband Speed where can i test it accurately<br /><br />http://www.speedtest.net/ http://www.auditmypc.com/internet-speed-test.asp http://www.ip-adress.com/speedtest/ here&#039;s a few places to try Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:03:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7756391 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7756359 Hi, 1. What is an operating system (software)? 2. which operating system do you prefer and why, please support your statement<br /><br />1.http://www.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm 2.I run XP Pro at the moment and have for last 3yrs but I am very impressed with Win 7 and have use it sine the Beta version came out, so at some future point when I build my next system it probably will have that OS Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:51:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7756359 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7756212 How do I clean Trojan Horse Downloader.Wimad K from my laptop?<br /><br />your welcome As many will tell you on here I am rather long winded with my answers but always feel I need to give as much information as I can, since you run firefox be sure and read the second item about AVG which tell about how to set for firefox and many other FAQ for AVG. ORDER... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:12:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7756212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746976 How do i delete a pesky program that dosent uninstall itself from my laptop that runs xp?<br /><br />whats the software? Or you can try simply going to google and typing How to remove********? For example&quot;Norton&#039;s removal tool?&quot; or How to remove CloneDVD? Many times you will see the answer to your question Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:13:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746976 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746931 I just purchased a new laptop, anyone know how to easily remove all the junk that comes with a new computer? As in, the advertisements for Ebay links, all the junk apps that are already installed on the machine when you first buy it.<br /><br />http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/ uninstall utilities -click here scroll down to - PC Decrapifier Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:05:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746931 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746870 Can you pick up trojans from downloading files from the internet? If so, in what type of files do trojans hide? What's the best way to remove them? I have a stubborn one.<br /><br />Let me know your OS and will post the URLS&#039;s and &quot;How to Sheets&quot; to manage the software. All of it is free and I use it myself. WHAT IS VIRUS/SPYWARE OR MALWARE? &bull; What Are Computer Viruses? &bull; What Kind of Damage Can Computer Viruses Do? &bull; Your Computer... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:55:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746870 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746801 How do I clean Trojan Horse Downloader.Wimad K from my laptop?<br /><br />This will also come in though Limewire on a Mp3 file or any other music download. Good virus/spyware and malware software can take care of those kind of problems, once they are set right, will catch and remove for you. Let me know what OS you are running and will give you URL&#039;s and... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:40:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746801 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746755 Why would i have to defragment my computer and would i loose any important info doing so?<br /><br />Everyone has a different idea about Defragging, if your system is newer like as in Vista then it is set to do this automatically on its own. If you have XP then the person would have to take the time to do it their self, the program that comes with windows is OK but over rated. If you use it, a... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:34:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746620 Does anyone know of a completely free download to clean up all the viruses i have? I keep getting these free tial anti-virus downloads but they only fix like 20 problems and my comp. has almost 1,000 :(<br /><br />There is no need to purchase malware protection, one of the best is free, MasterS talked about it already. Malwarebytes is one of the best I have found yet, Jerv and I like different Virus software but both are great. I just have had great luck personally with AVG. So here go my really long list... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:09:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746484 Is there anyway to disinfect a keayboard? like if i sprayed it down with lysol woud i ruin it?<br /><br />http://www.ehow.com/how_5120964_disinfect-keyboard.html this web site tells you how. for normal cleaning, use electronic wipes found at most any place that has computer supplies, usually 24 in a box around $3.00, each individual wrapped. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:46:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7746484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7737420 Trojan Horse. If I uninstall Internet Explorer would that help? Can you give me a great program to delete the Trojans? Is there anyway to get rid of them without having to clean (reformat) my computer? Even then would that get rid of it?<br /><br />SIMPLE STEPS TO DOWNLOADING VIRUS &amp; SPYWARE PROTECTION (&amp; steps for protecting PC) Also software for registry repair &amp; finding driver&rsquo;s For XP NEWEST AVG 8.5 BOTH ANTI-VIRUS &amp; ANTI-SPYWARE (for those running Vista you must have all updates done plus SP1 to use) ... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:32:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7737420 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548021 I tried to install a Program, but it says failed to start application (0xc000007b) and i need a registry cleaner or something that will fix this for free cause i got no money. help me please.<br /><br />here is your list plus instructions, from the forum&#039;s that I checked into they all seemed to come to the same point that it may be a virus or malware based problem, so since you didn&#039;t what you had this list has software for that too, just be sure and run the the registry cleaner as... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:05:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547929 What do I do with the Old computers sitting in my garage?<br /><br />If you can&#039;t get rid of them any other way, find a Salvation Army store and they will take for you, they have a system that takes them in, all you have to do is give you name and phone# and show a ID. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:46:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547929 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547911 I reinstalled Windows XP and now my resolution is all screwed up. I need to install a graphics thing but i have no idea what i need to reset the resolution to normal.it says out of frequency whenever i try to reset to 1280x1024. I NEED HELP PLEASE.<br /><br />For drivers use this program, its free, it will find them , download and install them(also will find any that are out of date on your system for you too) NEED TO FIND YOUR DRIVERS? Or just update drivers? Go http://www.radarsync.com/ this software will find them and update them for you all... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:42:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547869 How do I turn on system speaker on an HP Compaq, Windows xp professional? Have tried lots of things. Thanks<br /><br />Go though this set of instructions ans see if they help: LOST AUDIO Lost your audio? There are a few things you can check before you panic that may be a simple fix for you. So let&rsquo;s go though the list and see if we can fix you audio for you without a major repair. 1.... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:34:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547819 How can i fix the slow opening My computer? It takes 2 minutes to appear the drives! I disabled windows image acqisition. But the problem is not solved.Im using XP service pack.please help me.....<br /><br />These are some things you can look though, and since you didn&#039;t say what virus/spyware programs your using, this can also be part of your problem, so again have a look and I&#039;m sure some or all of this will speed your system up. ORDER OFCLEANING &amp; ADDING NEW PROTECTION ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:23:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7547819 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7459663 Any free software that can be used with pendrives in public computers to check any of the spy softwares like keyloggers,screen capturers is active on that computer?u know...to check if it safe to buy something using cards on those computers or is there an<br /><br />http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/ then click at top right of page where it says features then click Handy programs to put on a USB stick new page will open, these are all great programs but a think the one called: RoboForm2Go will work for what your wanting, this way you can surf to site,... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:43:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7459663 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7459500 I have a laptop hard drive with Windows Vista on it and the OS is not booting. I stuck it in my XP system and I can read most of the files except the User files like documents, ect. Is there a program or a way to be able to see the files and copy them off<br /><br />http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/266 This is the item I use all the time in PC repair,you can usually buy then at Frys, or any good PC tech store, or online at Newegg.com etc. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:22:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7459500 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458835 I can not uninstall my Mc Afee security program. It says I must uninstll the "Legacy" first. I can not find directions to uninstall for Windows ME. Help please.<br /><br />HOW TO REMOVE NORTONS &amp; McAfee These two programs can be a pain when you go to remove them, everybody does the normal by going to add/remove and click on the software and uninstall, and you get the not all parts can be removed right! So here are some tools for you to try to fix your... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:59:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458355 Which internet security package do you reckon is the best?<br /><br />These are the program I use myself and the ones I use on my customers also, if you would like a set of instructions to any of them, just let me know what OS you have. I can only say that they work well for me in the past and I add to the list as I find more software that I have personally tested.... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:55:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458283 How often do you run virus and spyware scans?<br /><br />My virus/spyware programs are set to run automatically every day, the scan, update and if the find something they delete it. I then come in once every week or two and run a registry repair and a malware program for extra safety. Its the way I set up my customers when I do tech work. I have... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:45:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458283 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458244 If your virus scanner picks up a spyware virus and deletes it,then the next scan is clean how do you know that it really has gone?<br /><br />I just trust what I use and trust the way I have them set, they do all the work for me automatically, scan, update and delete so unless I choose to check the vaults or reports, I really don&#039;t care, the proof is in the fact that my system is running fine. I once a week run a registry repair... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:39:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458180 Can you have Norton Antivirus and AVG on the same computer?<br /><br />They will spend more time fighting each other than they will virus/spyware. AVG 8.5 is FREE yr after yr &amp; Nortons will cost you money yr after yr. this is my list and id you would like instructions on how to run each program just let me know. SIMPLE STEPS TO DOWNLOADING VIRUS &amp;... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:29:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458026 I've tried to uninstall mcafee in add/remove programs, i can not do this because it says there are some files missing, is there another way of uninstalling this?<br /><br />http://www.pchell.com/virus/uninstallmcafee.shtml scroll down the page till you see: Follow these directions to download the McAfee Removal Tool and run it to remove the above programs. Click on the following link to download the MCPR removal tool ... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:05:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7458026 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7399239 No English spell check in Outlook Express if you have Windows Office 7. I'm sure there's a way around this. Anyone have the instructions how?<br /><br />http://www.spellchecker.com/ hope this helps And this one is for IE all version&#039;s, works great here http://www.iespell.com/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:26:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7399239 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7399187 Just recently on my laptop I am not able to copy, cut and paste. I can't reach my IT guy! Can anyone help please? (Widows)<br /><br />Thank goodness for short cuts, but on another note, did this problem start after some updates that downloaded to you laptop by any chance and if one of them was IE8, this could be your issue, I know that sounds strange but this update I am finding is causing many problems from favorite list not... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:15:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7399187 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7399080 HOW TO FIND OUT IF MY DELL XPS M1210 LAPTOP HAS A VIDEO CARD<br /><br />Go to this web site and download this program and run it, thought this program you will learn just about every thing that is installed on your PC and its FREE http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html you also can go to control panel system icon hardware tab device manager button this... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:54:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7399080 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394883 What does FAQ mean?<br /><br />frequently asked questions Here are place to learn more SLANG ON THE WEB Here are some web sites for those trying to learn the lingo of the web, it covers for chat to computers terms and more: http://www.web-friend.com/help/lingo/chatslang.html ... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:32:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393861 Sometimes when i start my ie8 it looks like my toolbars are blacked out. Certain parts of the top of my screen is black. I try to close out and restart and it never works, i have to restart my computer. Someone told me i need to reinstall ie8. Any ideas?<br /><br />get rid of IE 8 and go back to IE7, it has to mane bugs in it, As you are seeing now, this is just the beginning. Let me know what OS you are using and I will tell how to remove and how to get back to IE 7 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:32:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393841 Have Windows XP use Firefox as browser on Time Warner Cable and also added Internet Explorer 8 but every time I turn computer off and then on Firefox is not preferred browser. Can I safely remove Explorer 8?<br /><br />Yes you can, IE 8 has to many bugs in it, many folks are going back to IE 7 till it is fixed, just remove it though add* remove programs and then go to this web site to get IE 7 http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9AE91EBE-3385-447C-8A30-081805B2F90B&amp;displaylang=en Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:29:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393812 When I tried to run Paint.NET this morning it said it needed NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (it was running before and hasn't been updated since the last time I used it.) Can I blame this on IE 8, which I finally allowed MS to install?<br /><br />IE 8 can cause alot of issues, I have worked on about 20 PC in the last 2 weeks that have let that update go though, if you want to get rid of it and go back to IE 7, go to start control panel add &amp; remove programs find IE 8, click and remove reboot system ... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:23:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7393812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7378510 If you saw a kid in a restaurant, that wouldn't shut-up, was the noisiest kid in the whole joint, and was right next you, what would you do?<br /><br />Its just that in todays world I see to many parents who turn their kids loose in a restaurant,letting them run the isle&#039;s or jump up and down in the seats yelling at the top of their lungs and they just laugh as though this is cute and normal,I have seen people trip of kids running in the... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:01:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7378510 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7372855 Why cant i delete certain files on my laptop...windows vista?<br /><br />Since you haven&#039;t said what files, not sure. But vista is a whole new animal when you talk computers, its picky. and many of the files my be needed to make the Os run. Here is a page of web sites the may offer you some incite to that OS and things you can do or not do to it. HELPFUL... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:00:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7372855 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7372798 How many Questions, Answer's or Comments have you read from M.C.S. here or elsewhere, that helped you out in anyway, even if it was just to put a little smile on your face, or give you a cheerful laugh? Can you recall any special one's for you?......M.C.S<br /><br />When I check my Friends Q&amp;A I always look for yours M.C.S as I know they will bring a smile to my face, or make my mind have to work LOL, we have become great friends here and that is important to me, Thank You. The last special one was: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1609610 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:55:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7372798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7372716 Do you ever wonder about what tomorrow may bring? Or do you just live life, one day at a time?<br /><br />When I was younger all I could think about was tomorrow and what was going to happen, like when I would be 18 and on my own, able to get married etc. Now I live one day at a time, live each one to its fullest, as you never know when that day may be your last. I try to do for others, in hopes... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:47:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7372716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7309861 Hi my computer turns it self off, it either does it after a few seconds or a min or 2. Its only started yesterday, i think it could be the power unit (the bit the power goes into), but my monitor also plugs into th same unit and that still works.<br /><br />CLEANING &amp; CHECK INSIDE THE CASE you need to check a few things: #1. is to turn off the PC and unplug #2. take area that has no carpet on the floor and take off sides #3 look and see how much dust and lint build up is on fans of CPU, Power Supply, Front Fan etc #4 take canned... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:20:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7309861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305592 Who really came up with the idea of the "world wide web"...(and please dont tell me Al Gore did...lol)<br /><br />http://www.tech-faq.com/who-invented-internet.shtml Hope this helps Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:03:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305592 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305529 Can I tell you something? Thanks! I am going to be leaving tonight to go and have foot surgery on Thursday morning and will be gone until Friday. Just wanted to let you know that. Wish me luck!!?? *HIGH FIVE*!!!<br /><br />Best of wishes my friend, just look ahead for the time when the pain is much better, we look forward to your return. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:51:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305503 What is the meaning of a computer in low power mode? Is that like being, on standby or something?<br /><br />http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management then click where it says individual computer users read the page and scroll down to the OS that you have and click for more information This will tell you how to set your PC to the best setting for you this also tells... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:45:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305503 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305427 What so far has been your greatest, but "hardest" lesson in life to learn? And at what age did you learn it?<br /><br />&quot;Trust&quot; that even though you have place your trust in someone, it can be broken and never regained. 51 I know, kinda late in life but I have always tryed to place my trust careful and this time it came back to bite me badly. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:26:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305427 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305402 Have you met AB's new Robots?? The Curious Bag: http://www.answerbag.com/profile, Official Know-It-All: http://www.answerbag.com/profile? (See profiles or blog for their reasons)<br /><br />Personally I&#039;m not impressed at all. Maybe they started this to cause us that are reaching higher levels and those that have gone on to 100 and above to want to fade away, in hopes that a bunch of newbies will join and not realize what fun this place use to be and how information is now... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:22:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7305402 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294536 What happen to my computer? When I booted it up, I get scramble static on my screen and that's about it. I forgot to mention that it made a strange whirl noises too.<br /><br />CLEANING &amp; CHECK INSIDE THE CASE you need to check a few things: #1. is to turn off the PC and unplug #2. take area that has no carpet on the floor and take off sides #3 look and see how much dust and lint build up is on fans of CPU, Power Supply, Front Fan etc #4 take canned... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:04:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294500 How do I scan disk and Defrag my new PC, HP windows Vista?<br /><br />By default Vista will defrag on its own, its not like XP where you use to have to go and scan and defrag manually. Since your new to Vista here are some helpful sites that may help learn more about your PC and how to run it. HELPFUL SITES FOR VISTA www.snapfiles.com go to the freeware... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:56:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294500 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294465 Swoopo.com good or bad?<br /><br />http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/447/RipOff0447903.htm personally what I have read up on this place, this is what they claim about it, once you read it and read it close you understand that if you only do it right you can get things for good price other wise you could wind up being... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:46:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294406 Where can I find an Internet film discus forum, which requires no more than an email address before you can post, and where every film has it's own section (Much like imdb.com except without having to give your credit card information<br /><br />http://www.lukol.com/Top/Arts/Movies/Chats_and_Forums This site might be of some interest to you. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:27:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294335 How many books do you think you've read in your lifetime? What was the most memorable one?<br /><br />I would have to say at least 10,000 or more since I started reading at the age of around 7or8. But I have not clue what the most memorable one would be as I have read so many, each book to me is memorable in its own way, as they tend to teach you something, or leave you with some kind of lasting... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:06:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7294335 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270611 WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF AN OPERATING SYSTEM<br /><br />communicate with hardware provide a user interface provide a structure for access to applications enable users to manipulate programs and data Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:51:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270571 A function that convert fahreinheit to celsius<br /><br />http://www.wbuf.noaa.gov/tempfc.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:41:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270539 How do i put the google icon on my desktop?<br /><br />1.http://www.google.com/ once you here 2.right click and select create shortcut a box will appear with the following: 3.Do you want to put a short cut to the web site on your desktop Yes No just click the yes box and a google icon will appear on your desktop Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:34:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270539 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270415 Go on your youtube account(i know you have one) and post the first video in the recommended for you section. I'll go first.<br /><br />Not everyone has a youtube acct, just never interested me, sorry Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:11:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270415 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270386 Is there a good alternative to compressed air duster cans? Perhaps something reusable?<br /><br />I use a small pancake air compressor with 2 filters on it to make sure no water gets though, then a tune it down a bit so that its not to strong so as to do damage when I blow out the inside of PC, I haven&#039;t bought compressed air in maybe a yr or more, I bought it a habor fright for about... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:07:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270386 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7243677 There is a driver which one is from nvidia and it makes too much fps in gta4 game..and when l want to install it,it will give me an error that ur pc has not got windows vista 32 bit.installation could not complete....but my pc is vista 32 bit and sp1..why<br /><br />The driver is not Vista compatible is what is happening. And you might try making sue that your system has all its updates in place, there is another sp out for Vista now SP2, this may make you system more stable, also there may be some item you would want to change, try this site: ... Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:42:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7243677 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7243569 I have one of the sun mp3 players quantum of solace. I have tranfered music files from windows media player but it will not play om mp3 player. Anyone have any ideas. I think it has something to do with transfering from windows media player.<br /><br />More than likely its the format of the music, on media player its probably WMA and mp3 are not compatible so you need to convert the music before you transfer it. You can you a program like: http://www.freerip.com/ very simple to use and like it says FREE Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:30:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7243569