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Forum: Performance & Maintenance 5 Days Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By gigagiggles
The transfer appears to get stuck on that one...

The transfer appears to get stuck on that one file; unless the sixth item is also not transferrable.

Since Norton N360 is now on version 20.3.1, is it absolutely necessary to recover this...
Forum: System Security 6 Days Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By gigagiggles
@chigwells A well written internet security...

@chigwells A well written internet security software will work with the operating system (Windows Firewall). In Symantec/Norton's case, there were some confusion early on in my experience...
Forum: Security News 6 Days Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By gigagiggles
ZDNet webpage editor ought to be docked a month's...

ZDNet webpage editor ought to be docked a month's page for the headline misspelling.
Forum: Browsers & Mail 1 Week Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By gigagiggles
You're not alone in this. Around the time Yahoo...

You're not alone in this. Around the time Yahoo changed leadership and the "no telecommuting" fiat to employees, I no longer saw comments. At that time, I chalked it up to the ever-changing html...
Forum: Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 3,106
Posted By gigagiggles
"Is this still a good program to use and is it...

"Is this still a good program to use and is it safe to use on a SSD ?" If all it does is read what's on the SSD, how can it not be safe? Most programs are only as good as its interface. I've tried...
Forum: Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 515
Posted By gigagiggles
"Data" is somewhat generic and vague. The bits...

"Data" is somewhat generic and vague. The bits "0" and "1" can be cloned from one device to another. In that sense, it's recoverable. What's needed is a program that has algorithms which make...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 508
Posted By gigagiggles
If you extend your desktop to the TV, rather than...

If you extend your desktop to the TV, rather than duplicate it, other options may become available.
Forum: Software 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By gigagiggles
One way is to start from scratch again, i.e....

One way is to start from scratch again, i.e. reinstall Windows 7, and this time when installing from the Gigabyte CD, pay attention to what not to install.

If there is no uninstall in the...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By gigagiggles
Take a trip to PortableApps.com. It'll be cloud...

Take a trip to PortableApps.com. It'll be cloud nine, if not heavenly. Down to earth, a real smorgasbord.
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 172
Posted By gigagiggles
"ccsvchost.exe" indicates a Symantec/Norton...

"ccsvchost.exe" indicates a Symantec/Norton anti-virus program.

In Task Manger, there should only be two instances of ccsvchost.exe, one for SYSTEM and one for "username".

Visit the forum of...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 723
Posted By gigagiggles
Was there another attempt at icacls within a cmd...

Was there another attempt at icacls within a cmd prompt, with the space(s) required?
Forum: Software 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By gigagiggles
All downloads should be saved in the format they...

All downloads should be saved in the format they are offered. A program installer would be offered in .exe, .msi et al.

What browser is used to access these offered downloads? In terms of the...
Forum: Software 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By gigagiggles
Welcome to the forum. What are the rightmost...

Welcome to the forum.

What are the rightmost three letters after the period, e.g. .iso, .exe, .jpg, et al.? It may be the format in which your system saves the download. Or the default program...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 723
Posted By gigagiggles
I've noticed in the command prompt, there was no...

I've noticed in the command prompt, there was no space after icacls AND no space before /grant. That would explain the failed attempt.

Is there a third-party Backup program running?
Forum: General Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 831
Posted By gigagiggles
"How would I go about finding the value of...

"How would I go about finding the value of "Users" and what are portable programs?"

Portable programs are not integrated into the operating system. They run from within their own folders,...
Forum: Software 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By gigagiggles
Maybe DropIt? I had it installed, but it didn't...

Maybe DropIt? I had it installed, but it didn't rock my boat. The automated options seemed too steep for me to learn, while the manual option I'm already doing without a middle manager.

I don't...
Forum: General Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 831
Posted By gigagiggles
Try to avoid "mission creep" and stay focused on...

Try to avoid "mission creep" and stay focused on what is happening to the OS when it reports the two different free space values.

Firstly, determine which of the two is approximately correct. ...
Forum: Browsers & Mail 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 221
Posted By gigagiggles
"general.useragent.override" I suspect an...

"general.useragent.override"

I suspect an add-on is forcing (overriding) the Firefox default setting. To test, create a new Firefox profile with little or no add-ons.
Forum: General Discussion 10 Apr 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By gigagiggles
Uninstall Python. That should dis-associate it...

Uninstall Python. That should dis-associate it from .dll. Then reinstall.

I've been alternating between zipped programs and installers. This played havoc with program associations. ...
Forum: General Discussion 09 Apr 2013
Replies: 24
Views: 637
Posted By gigagiggles
Are there external hard drives in this system? ...

Are there external hard drives in this system? Loose cabling?

Does Device Manager indicate anything out-of-sorts?

Does Event Viewer provide any info for those times when the freeze occurs?
...
Forum: Software 06 Apr 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By gigagiggles
Searching "Safeconnect" found the following: ...

Searching "Safeconnect" found the following:

Apparently, you are not alone!

SafeConnect issues frustrate users | The Signal...
Forum: System Security 04 Apr 2013
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By gigagiggles
Origin: I would compare the date of these files...

Origin: I would compare the date of these files with WindowsUpdate transactions. A second choice would be program installation dates that match. These are likely temporary files created during...
Forum: Software 29 Mar 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By gigagiggles
I will confirm the x64 installer defaults to...

I will confirm the x64 installer defaults to Program files (x86). No desktop icon shortcut was created when I changed the default install location. To run the program, I had to dive into the...
Forum: Software 29 Mar 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By gigagiggles
"On the PF Factory website it correctly...

"On the PF Factory website it correctly identified my Windows 7 as 64-bit and downloaded that installer version."

The website did not do that for me. I had to make the choice and click on either...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 29 Mar 2013
Replies: 12
Views: 481
Posted By gigagiggles
Three observations from going through the .nfo: ...

Three observations from going through the .nfo:
1) six items repeatedly failed to download in WindowsUpdate.log,
2) many entries in WindowsErrorReporting; not sure why performance hit is only...
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