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Forum: Network & Sharing 14 Aug 2012
Replies: 140
Views: 315,770
Posted By pikalax
Here's something interesting. My problems...

Here's something interesting. My problems stemmed from the fact that the network printer was hooked up to an XP computer that had a dynamic IP protocol on the router. When the Win7 PC looks for the...
Forum: Network & Sharing 10 Aug 2012
Replies: 140
Views: 315,770
Posted By pikalax
Just a quick note... Some of the problems are...

Just a quick note... Some of the problems are related to DHCP or dynamic IP addresses on a network. When you install a network printer, the client PC expects the printer to be at a particular IP...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 07 Jul 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 7,709
Posted By pikalax
I'm not so clueless as to kill system processes. ...

I'm not so clueless as to kill system processes. If I don't know what it is, I look it up; if it was started by SYSTEM, I leave it alone.

I'm going to stay away from system restore. As far as I...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 06 Jul 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 7,709
Posted By pikalax
I have never once interrupted a System Restore. ...

I have never once interrupted a System Restore. And the most expensive process was system.
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 27 Jun 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 7,709
Posted By pikalax
I actually let it do its thing until it calmed...

I actually let it do its thing until it calmed down. It's fine now, and it's actually slightly faster for it.
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 26 Jun 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 7,709
Posted By pikalax
OldMX, if you're responding to my post, your...

OldMX, if you're responding to my post, your suggestion is impossible. The system came with Windows 7 pre-built.
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 21 Jun 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 7,709
Posted By pikalax
I apologize for hijacking this thread, but I have...

I apologize for hijacking this thread, but I have the same problem with my HP Pavilion dm4t laptop and would like some answers. The spike lasts about 5-10 minutes after inserting the AC adapter. It...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 18 Apr 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By pikalax
The product number on the tuner itself is...

The product number on the tuner itself is 488143-001. It is a "Cable Compatible Television Apparatus" and can receive NTSC, ATSC, and QAM HD TV.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 17 Apr 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By pikalax
Error when trying to remove HP TV Tuner

Please review my system specs before tailoring your response.

I have an HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner device which I use on occasion. When it's plugged in, it works fine. It's getting it out...
Forum: Network & Sharing 13 Jan 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By pikalax
Yes. I just need to make sure the ports are open...

Yes. I just need to make sure the ports are open on all computers on the network. Thank you for your firewall advice.
Forum: Network & Sharing 11 Jan 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By pikalax
I have Microsoft Security Essentials on at least...

I have Microsoft Security Essentials on at least two of the computers. The others, not so sure (I only use two of the five myself). I have enabled all FPS rules on one of the machines (Firewall, by...
Forum: Network & Sharing 11 Jan 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By pikalax
Hi again, I have Home Premium on all machines. ...

Hi again, I have Home Premium on all machines. secpol.msc does not exist on Home Premium.

EDIT: Also, password-protected sharing is off by default, but I don't think Windows 7 takes that into...
Forum: Network & Sharing 11 Jan 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By pikalax
[SOLVED] Files on network computers visible ONLY if accessed via IP..

I have 5 Win7 computers connected to the same homegroup/workgroup via a Cisco Linksys E1200. All four computers are HPs of various makes, 3 laptops (one of them is a $600 brick) and 2 desktops. Any...
Forum: Network & Sharing 01 Jan 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By pikalax
Okay, here's what I've determined. The two...

Okay, here's what I've determined. The two laptops were connected via the recently-antiquated access point on the router (2WIRE384) instead of the new WAP (Linksys). Switching the wireless...
Forum: Network & Sharing 27 Dec 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By pikalax
Quick update - I am able to ping the desktops by...

Quick update - I am able to ping the desktops by IP. Unfortunately, I get a password block in Explorer even though password-protected sharing is disabled. I cannot change the logon domain from...
Forum: Network & Sharing 26 Dec 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By pikalax
Been there, done that. I think you're missing the...

Been there, done that. I think you're missing the problem here. The laptops CANNOT ping either desktop by name.
Forum: Network & Sharing 25 Dec 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By pikalax
Windows 7 laptop cannot access files or printers on Windows 7 desktops

I have an HP Pavilion dm4t-2100 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, the OS with which it was installed. I am connected to a Homegroup which also contains a laptop...
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 18 Oct 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By pikalax
I do not have a blank CD at my disposal. And my...

I do not have a blank CD at my disposal. And my computer blue-screened again while I was out. I strongly believe that the problem device was the Bluetooth, and so I have unplugged the Bluetooth...
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 17 Oct 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By pikalax
BSOD while scanning through music on iTunes 10.5, bugcheck 0x00000050

I am running Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1. The system came with RTM Windows 7 and was upgraded to SP1 after activation. The system itself is only three weeks old and still covered under the...
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 17 Oct 2011
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By pikalax
Bumping again, this time from page 5. Is there...

Bumping again, this time from page 5. Is there anyone who responds to these?
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 15 Oct 2011
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By pikalax
Bumping this because it seems to have reached...

Bumping this because it seems to have reached Page 3 without anyone responding.
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 15 Oct 2011
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By pikalax
BSOD upon shutting down, error 0x000000c2

Is Windows 7 . . .
- x86 (32-bit) or x64 ?
- the original installed OS on the system? Yes
- an OEM or full retail version?
- OEM = came pre-installed on system
- Full Retail = you purchased it...
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 11 Oct 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By pikalax
I'm bumping this topic because the situation has...

I'm bumping this topic because the situation has not improved.

It seems that if the computer is powered on (awake or asleep) when I remove the AC adapter, and then I try to put it into sleep mode...
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 03 Oct 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By pikalax
New PC w/ native W7, but system failed to enter sleep mode

I just got a brand new HP Pavilion dm4t CTO notebook PC, and when I tried to put it into sleep mode, the system not only failed to go to sleep, it also failed to break the sleep operation when I...
Forum: Backup and Restore 26 Sep 2011
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By pikalax
Hey there. It is believed that the factory...

Hey there.

It is believed that the factory image was corrupted by this trojan. So we're ordering the recovery disks. Thanks anyway.
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