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Forum: Microsoft Office 1 Day Ago
Replies: 0
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Posted By GrayGhost2
Microsoft Office Click-to-Run 2010 (Protected)

Every time my new PC boots I am nagged to update Microsoft Office Starter.1. Microsoft Office Click-to-Run 2010 (Protected) ... is an installed program2. Microsoft Office Starter 2010 ... is...
Forum: General Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 135
Posted By GrayGhost2
Command switches to open a folder without navigation pane

I have a folder (Desk++) pinned to start menu (shortcut)
In spite of "/n" switch folder opens with nav-pane visible :confused:

- there are no spaces in the folder-path string
- have tried...
Forum: Software 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By GrayGhost2
Over zealous AV

Hi "A Guy", thanks for your interest and help. :)

I have posted a new Thread with Bitdefender but their track record for a timely response leaves a lot to be desired.

I cannot find any setting...
Forum: Software 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By GrayGhost2
AV had deleted the EXE file

Finally found the cause of "ClipX" app failure -- 24 hours after the exe file disappeared.

My AV "Bitdefender Internet Security 2013" (BIS) -- is updated manually every morning.
Today after a...
Forum: Software 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By GrayGhost2
Good idea

@ A Guy

Quarantine is empty
But to be on the safe side I have added ClipX folder as an exclusion because 3 files are active.
clipx.exe, clipx.ini and the VBS file that modifies the INI file then...
Forum: Software 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By GrayGhost2
Missing EXE file

Hi "Brink" thank you for your help,
The short answer is -- ClipX.exe was missing -- BUT ... :confused:

I dont understand how the EXE file was missing when all other support files and folders...
Forum: Software 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By GrayGhost2
Shortcut failed "Windows alert", after PC boot

Cold booted PC after overnight shutdown.
My one and only custom Windows shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+C) on Start menu, opened.
While I moved the mouse (no clicking), the window closed and windows alert...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By GrayGhost2
Z drive after installing Epson printer software

@ DeaconFrost

So far it is all working
Thank you for your interest :)
Forum: Hardware & Devices 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By GrayGhost2
Z-Drive on Windows Explorer

Thank you "Kaktussoft" for your expanded reply

Yes I did delete the HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Z key

Just discovered contributers credentials are not...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By GrayGhost2
Apologies to "Kaktussoft"

My sincere apologies to you "Kaktussoft" -- was not aware of your status on "sevenforums.com"
I did not look up your profile, I made my evaluations based on your post fronts.

How could I doubt...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By GrayGhost2
How i hid the "z" drive

MY SOLUTION
- how to hide Z-drive

Created a restore point -- must, in case things go wrong
Opened: Hide Drives from Your Computer in Windows 7 or Vista...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By GrayGhost2
Hide "Z" drive after installing Epson printer

SUCCESS (see my next post, how I did it)
Thanks to all who helped

@roboticarm
Exactly what I wanted. How to "hide" the drive.
Your "Decimal" value 33554432 added to my understanding Binary...
Forum: General Discussion 16 Apr 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 180
Posted By GrayGhost2
Can I toggle folders-panel (visible/hidden)?

Is there a command to hide-show the navigation pane in Windows Explorer ?
Win7 default 3xclicks for on and 3xclicks off -- is not particularly slick, compared to WinXP.
ie, Organize > Layout >...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 16 Apr 2013
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By GrayGhost2
New drive (Z:) after installing Epson on PC

@ Kaktussoft
Printer is OFF, (there is only on or off)
Image of Z:drive too...
264339

Z-drive is obviously related to the Epson printer.
The printer is accessed from my PC_1 via WiFi.
The...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 13 Apr 2013
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By GrayGhost2
New drive (Z:) after installing Epson on PC

Today I installed Epson printer XP400 onto my Win7 32bit laptop.

The laptop prints to the XP400 via WiFi.
When the printer is OFF WinExp has a "Z:MEMORYCARD (\\EPSONB9E26F)" drive.

WinExp...
Forum: General Discussion 13 Apr 2013
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By GrayGhost2
:BDU:$DATA (alert) ... when copying EXE files

When I copy paste EXE files from one drive/folder to another I sometimes get a windows-alert .....":BDU:$DATA will be removed, but data will not be lost."
It happens infrequently ... has not been...
Forum: Microsoft Office 11 Apr 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 250
Posted By GrayGhost2
Forum for VBA ?

Is there a "VBA" forum that is on a par with "sevenforums.com" ?
Forum: Backup and Restore 10 Apr 2013
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By GrayGhost2
How do I determine "Disk Space Usage" ?

I am new to Restore-points by 3 days

My laptop's "Disk Space Usage" setting was zero.
I have opted for 10% allocation based on no knowledge of my own.
If I create a daily restore-point (or boot...
Forum: Backup and Restore 10 Apr 2013
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By GrayGhost2
Restore Point shortcut

Like it? -- love it! Thank you Shawn
VBS file runs as portable on thumb-drive too -- I was concerned about system root.

No doubt about it -- you are "the" man :cool:

Just saved me some time,...
Forum: Backup and Restore 10 Apr 2013
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By GrayGhost2
VBScript to create "Restore Point" in Win7

A lot of drilling is required to create a restore-point.

This a sample VBscript I found in my research ...
Set IRP = getobject("winmgmts:\\.\root\default:Systemrestore")
strDescription =...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 09 Apr 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By GrayGhost2
Thanks to both "logicearth" and "LMiller7", for...

Thanks to both "logicearth" and "LMiller7", for your response :party:
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 09 Apr 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By GrayGhost2
Strange drive in "MyDefrag" window

I use "MyDefrag" instead of MS "Defrag"

My Toshiba laptop lists a strange drive in "MyDefrag"
\\?\Volume{08416dc4-cbcf-11e1-83c8-806e6f6e6963]

263507

BUT it does not appear in MS Disk...
Forum: Backup and Restore 09 Apr 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By GrayGhost2
Create "Restore Point" -- system protection is OFF ?

I am trying to create my first ever "restore point". Start > Settings > Control Panel > System (icon) > System (window) > System protection (item) > System-Properties (dlg)
-----
System Properties...
Forum: General Discussion 09 Apr 2013
Replies: 1
Views: 171
Posted By GrayGhost2
Forgotten administrator password

Just found the password.
Nothing like writing it down in an obvious place.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 08 Apr 2013
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By GrayGhost2
SSD performance

Hi "essenbe",
I don't know how to thank you for your guidance and patience.
You have been brilliant.

It will take me a few days to digest and action your suggestions.

Regards
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System...
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