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I have tried every thing that i know to do to get this working again and consulted AVIRA and could not get it to help me out of the problem I have? Is there an issue with Windows 7 that would cause the updates to shut down saying I must Reboot and when I shut the computer down it still will not let me get my updates to AVIRA and this has gone on for 6 days and I usually have a minimum of 5 updated a day come in. If this persists I am sure I will get a virus in the future can you suggest how to get out of this mess and make it as simple as possible as I am fair on a computer but long drawn out issues are a problem for me. I could just reload the software but do not kno…
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evey time i leave the laptop on and go and do somthing else the laptop has logged off who can i extend this time. View the thread
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My PC is pretty clean. Immediately after I go through a "Full Scan" my status house changes from green (protected) to yellow (potentially unprotected). It will stay in that potentially unprotected state until I do a full scan again. It is green for a couple of minutes or hours then it goes back to yellow. It did not start doing this 'till about a month ago. Before that it was working just fine. Also if I do a short scan it will stay on yellow. What is up??? View this thread
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Hi. I'm coming off of using AVG for the last... 8 years or so. I'm used to having my anti-virus, anti-malware tell me <span style="font-style:italic">immediately </span>when a threat is blocked. I find this very helpful as I know that website (x) is trying to load something, so I won't go there again. Or opening program (y) tries to put something on my computer. Now, blocking it is great. I certainly won't complain, as long as these threats are blocked -- but an immediate notification helps me to avoid future threats. As far as I can tell, MSE does really work in the background, blocking but not notifying. Is there any way to activate this, or …
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pictures dont fit screen
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my screen is like it 3D or some thing i cant get it off so my pictures are magnified they dont fit the screen so how do i get it off View the thread
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I have XP but Backup is not in System Tools although that's where help says it is. Where is it?
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My PC is getting a bit aged and I decided I need to do a backup. I have an external hard drive. View this thread
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Windows Vista HB will not reactivate.
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My Windows Vista Home Basic shows that my Product Key is in use (the Desktop has the message that "This copy of Windows is not genuine". I cannot activate it (reactivate...I purchased the computer new with Windows Vista Home Basic pre-installed 4 years ago) and get code: 0xC004F050. Last week I spent 3 hours on the phone with a Microsoft Customer Service Rep. who tried everything he could through remote access. Even 2 different new Product Keys didn't work, nor did using the Clean Installation from the 3 webpages I was advised to try. Is it possible my product key was stolen (online, I'd assume) and being used by someone else??!! View this thread
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Automatic updates has tried to install this update, but it continues to fail on each attempt in the past serveral days. View this thread
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possible security issue, please read and respond. Thanks
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<span>I received an e-mail yesterday from windows live, e-mail address Email address is removed for privacy This e-mail looked very fishy to me and I want to know if this is really from windows live or if it is someone trying to access my personal information</span> <span>Welcome to Hotmail.</span> Windows MSN Hotmail is faster, safer than ever before and filled with new ways to stay in touch. Due to increased spam and phishing activities globally, a DGTFX trojan virus has been detected in some of our servers. Your email account server will be upgraded with our new secure 1024-bit RSA key anti-virus firewall to prevent damage and …
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Using "Search" from the Start Icon nothing appears yet I know I have Files containing the data
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Search is not working, I get the message "No items match your criteria". It is only for certain words yet I know I have files with these names. Thanks in advance Graham View the thread
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Is this the complete package of security that is all a computer needs to be "secure"? What about in coffee shops? Thank you. View this thread
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how to delete secondary administrators account from windows 7?
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I created a secondary administrators account not really knowing it, and need to delete it. I followed the directions I found in the help section, but there was no delete account like the directions suggested. Need help deleting that secondary administrators account. Can someone help me? Thanks much!! View the thread
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dell inspiron vista no battery detected
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My laptop has a battery icon on the lower right with an X in it. I can't use the computer without the plug in. View this thread
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Why does mse keep saying that I need to scan, 24hrs after doing a full scan on schedule? Any advice appreciated. Thanks View this thread
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32 or 64 bits
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I have a French-language version of Windows XP. How do I find if I have 32 bits or 64 bits? View this thread
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Taskbar colour
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My taskbar has got itself coloured black/grey and I can't see how to change it in 'Personalisation'. Can anyone help please? View this thread
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Lion sea Software found on my PC. What is it?
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Cleaning out computer I found in Downloads "Lion sea Software" , Driver Tuner Software, File Version 0.0.0.0 , 2.42MB. Is this part of windows programing- is it safe to finish download,-where did it come from,- should it be deleted / uninstalled,- can it damage my computer. View the thread
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Lionsea Software
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Cleaning out computer I found in Downloads "Lion sea Software" , Driver Tuner Software, File Version 0.0.0.0 , 2.42MB. Is this part of windows programing- is it safe to finish download,-where did it come from,- should it be deleted / uninstalled,- can it damage my computer. View the thread
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I've just put together a nice new PC with an ASrock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard, and Logitech Wireless Wave Combo MK550 keyboard and mouse. Now, the mouse and keyboard are happily recognised via the system setup mode by the motherboard. However, if I boot off the Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit install media, it doesn't recognise the mouse or keyboard. I'm presuming the Logitech gear is simply not recognised by the initial bootup from the install media(?). I'm probably going to have to find a standard Microsoft wired, or even wireless, keyboard and any old USB mouse in order to get the installation done. Anyone else had a similar experience? Regards, Stuart…
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I have attempted SP1 from Update 20 times and it always fails. Tried a few times from stand alone - it downloaded, verified and began installation only to have an "internal error". I may have erred when I installed Server SQL 2008 in an attempt at packages that supported SP1. Do I have to have server 2003 at this point or what. I am not that bright. View this thread