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Forum: Windows Updates & Activation 2 Days Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By TomBrooklyn
OK. Thanks. I had Windows set before so it...

OK. Thanks. I had Windows set before so it was rebooting my computer on me without asking permission, so at least I got rid of that obnoxious nonsense.
Forum: Windows Updates & Activation 4 Days Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 316
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Where do you look to find reports of problems?

Where do you look to find reports of problems?
Forum: Windows Updates & Activation 5 Days Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 316
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Should I Accept Most Updates Blindly? (Without Checking Each One)

Given a large list of Optional Updates by Windows 7 Pro, and having better things to do than carefully check what each one is for, should I just accept them all, minus any I'm pretty sure I don't...
Forum: Windows Updates & Activation 5 Days Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By TomBrooklyn
When Does Windows Check For Updates?

After choosing how Windows can install updates in the Control Panel/All CPI/Windows Update/Change Settings window to:"Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them"

when...
Forum: General Discussion 26 Feb 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By TomBrooklyn
That did it. Thanks.

That did it. Thanks.
Forum: General Discussion 25 Feb 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Explorer: Where Are the File Extensions?

In Windows Explorer, (I think it's Explorer. I'm writing about the folder and file list accessed by Windows Key-E.) how do I see the file extensions on the files? There is a column for Type (of...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 11 Nov 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Installing the drivers from Asus (the motherboard...

Installing the drivers from Asus (the motherboard manufacturer) did it. Thanks a bunch.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 11 Nov 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Motherboard drivers? What are those? I'll...

Motherboard drivers? What are those? I'll take another look at the Windows disk, and see if there is a menu with any mention of drivers.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 11 Nov 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Hi Paul, It's not showing the 2nd display. The...

Hi Paul, It's not showing the 2nd display. The menu items for a second display as shown in the screenshot you've displayed, are not there for me. I'll try removing and replacing the cable. ...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 11 Nov 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By TomBrooklyn
2nd Monitor: Can't Extend Desktop? Win7

Win 7 Pro
i7 2600K Integrated Graphics
Monitor 1: HP ZR24W
Monitor 2: Dell U2311H


Why can't I extend the desktop onto my second monitor?


After Right Click on the Desktop (Control...
Forum: General Discussion 07 Oct 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Can't Bootup. BootMgr Is Missing

How can I boot up my computer and what is wrong?


I can't boot up my computer with Win 7 Pro. I see the motherboard splash screen (Asus), then it goes to:

"BOOTMGR is missing
Press...
Forum: Browsers & Mail 30 Jul 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By TomBrooklyn
That did it. Thanks.

That did it. Thanks.
Forum: Browsers & Mail 28 Jul 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By TomBrooklyn
What Flash Player Do I Have?

How can I tell what flash player I have?

I think I downloaded one from SourceForge some time ago, but now I can't remember.
Forum: System Security 19 Jul 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Hi Golden, I ran TDSS. It found four items...

Hi Golden,

I ran TDSS. It found four items it labled as Medium threats, and recommended Skipping them, but I quarantined them anyway.

They were:

C:\Windows\system32\epmntdrv.sys...
Forum: System Security 19 Jul 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Hi, I did not get back to this computer for a...

Hi, I did not get back to this computer for a couple of days. When I turned it on, there was no sign of the virus like before.

I ran Malwarebytes, and then MSE, which was now available and...
Forum: System Security 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Google ReDirect Rootkit Infected Computer. MSE Bypassed. How Fix?

How remove google ReDirect Virus (Rootkit) when MSE has been disabled by it?

My computer is infected with something. I think it's the Google ReDirect Virus, because when I try to go to websites...
Forum: Backup and Restore 18 Jun 2012
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By TomBrooklyn
How Do I Increase Restore Points?

How can I increase the number of Restore Points my computer keeps?
Forum: Backup and Restore 18 Jun 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By TomBrooklyn
What is a boot partition shadow?

What is a boot partition shadow?
Forum: Backup and Restore 18 Jun 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 3,156
Posted By TomBrooklyn
One person replied enough for about a week, and...

One person replied enough for about a week, and another replied 2-3.

What if a person creates 2-3 per day, or maybe 1 per day? Should they go by the time or the total number? The lower...
Forum: Browsers & Mail 16 Jun 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 3,719
Posted By TomBrooklyn
How Make Desktop Shortcut Icon for Internet Explorer?

How can I make a desktop shortcut for Internet Explorer?


There is no option to create a shortcut after right clicking on IE--neither in Start/Programs nor on the IE icon I have on the task...
Forum: System Security 29 May 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 1,693
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Ah, my problem is I am in the process of setting...

Ah, my problem is I am in the process of setting up a new computer for my own use with a new copy of Windows 7 and a fresh copy of many applications. So I've been seeing this UAC warning ad...
Forum: General Discussion 29 May 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 4,203
Posted By TomBrooklyn
This is the second link I've followed from a...

This is the second link I've followed from a google search to find out the answer to how to change a drive letter--and the second one that advised it can be done in Disk Management--unfortunately...
Forum: System Security 27 May 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 1,693
Posted By TomBrooklyn
User Account Control: Most Annoying Feature Ever?

Is User Account Control the most annoying Windows feature ever? Or close to it?


When I click on an icon to open a program, it's because I want it to open. I don't want to be asked if I want to...
Forum: Network & Sharing 27 May 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Hi ZigZag, I am using Workgroup, not Homegroup....

Hi ZigZag,
I am using Workgroup, not Homegroup. It would have been a good idea for me to note that in my Original Post. I edited it in for the benefit with future readers.
Forum: Network & Sharing 26 May 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By TomBrooklyn
Can Win 7 Network With Earlier Versions of Windows?

Can Windows 7 network with earlier versions of Windows?


I am trying to network from a Windows 7 Pro computer to an XP Pro one; and I can't get it to work.

I am using Workgroup.

On...
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