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Forum: Browsers & Mail 18 Aug 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 934
Posted By Hikertrash
Unfortunately that option does not appear in...

Unfortunately that option does not appear in Chrome or IE9[/QUOTE]

It appears it depends on what page you're on in Outlook to get the option to change back to Hotmail (live.com), but I did find it...
Forum: Browsers & Mail 14 Aug 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By Hikertrash
You only need one antivirus (Microsoft Security...

You only need one antivirus (Microsoft Security Essentials) and one antispyware (Malwarebytes) Uninstall any other security software (AVG, Avast etc).

If running both don't fix your problem, it's...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 30 Jul 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By Hikertrash
Here's what I'm seeing with a WD Passport, rather...

Here's what I'm seeing with a WD Passport, rather than an sata HDD in an external enclosure as I mentioned above.

I should point out one of the Seagate's has a eSata connection/enclosure and is...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 29 Jul 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By Hikertrash
USB to ATA/Tapi Device

I'm a little confused over the differences.

In device manager my laptop's HDD is listed as a "ATA device" there's also two "USB device" externals, as well as a "ATA device" external.

Under...
Forum: Graphic Cards 28 Jul 2012
Replies: 6
Views: 2,520
Posted By Hikertrash
Download: Click here to Download...

Download:

Click here to Download (http://downloads.guru3d.com/Guru3D---Driver-Sweeper-(Setup)_d1655.html) (windows installer)System requirements:
The Guru3D - Driver Sweeper is fully tested on...
Forum: Installation & Setup 26 Jul 2012
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By Hikertrash
It sounds more painful than it really is. I was...

It sounds more painful than it really is. I was lucky as I was prepared and had all my drivers and installers lined up. It had nearly 180 updates but I used the old OEM disk without SP1. I suggest...
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 25 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 674
Posted By Hikertrash
Isn't it normal practice to share the solution in...

Isn't it normal practice to share the solution in case another member of the forum happens to run into the same problem?
Forum: Installation & Setup 24 Jul 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By Hikertrash
Update: When looking for a desktop shortcut to...

Update: When looking for a desktop shortcut to open my DVD/CD player, I stumble upon Asterisk Logger, a program to decode asterisk coded passwords which happened to mention Cute FTP specifically.
...
Forum: Installation & Setup 23 Jul 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By Hikertrash
Ah, don't think it's going to be worth the...

Ah, don't think it's going to be worth the effort. I'll email my friend for the password. In the meantime, I do as I have, edit the website in Dreamweaver and upload it with CuteFTP.
Forum: Installation & Setup 23 Jul 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By Hikertrash
OK, I was able to use a PartedMagic CD and get...

OK, I was able to use a PartedMagic CD and get what I needed, with only one hiccup.

I maintain two websites for a couple hiker get-togethers, and one of the files I 'rescued" was a sm.dat file...
Forum: Graphic Cards 23 Jul 2012
Replies: 1
Views: 806
Posted By Hikertrash
I was having problems with the Nvidia chip in...

I was having problems with the Nvidia chip in this laptop. Blowing out and cleaning the fans didn't seem to do any good so I took the advice of others and cleaned off the old thermal paste and...
Forum: Installation & Setup 23 Jul 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By Hikertrash
Copying files, settings from old C drive in external enclosure.

I upgraded to a bigger HDD and rather than cloning a few possible problems, I started fresh with a new install of Windows, ran all the updates, installed all the drivers, reran a number of updates,...
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
Thanks, I'll proceed cautiously. For all its...

Thanks, I'll proceed cautiously. For all its (win7) improvements over XP moving the user/documents folders wasn't one of them.

Best wishes for Kari's health.
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
With respect to Kari's effort in making his...

With respect to Kari's effort in making his tutorial about moving user folders, is that advice obsolete? Should stuff like that be taken down or is it caveat emptor?
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
I'm reaching the point where it's going to be...

I'm reaching the point where it's going to be easier to just back up the entire mess onto the new bigger HDD and worry about any differences or additions to my data, if and when, I need to restore an...
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
That's what I was thinking until I read this...

That's what I was thinking until I read this thread



http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/124198-user-profiles-create-move-during-windows-7-installation.html

As far as using an installer...
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
Yeah, I understand what you're saying and was...

Yeah, I understand what you're saying and was thinking of getting something bigger, but once I replace my current HDD, I'll have a two 320 and two 120 gig external drives, so I'll be able to use them...
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
That sounds reasonable. I'm using about 280...

That sounds reasonable.

I'm using about 280 gig now (out of 320, but I have moved somethings to an external HDD) with OS, programs, photos, music and videos and I'm getting a new 500 gig drive....
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
Thanks. You make it sounds so easy. ;) ...

Thanks. You make it sounds so easy. ;)

Right now the windows and program files folders take up about 37 gig. Just to be safe, how big should I make C: ?
Forum: Installation & Setup 10 Jul 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Hikertrash
Reinstall Windows to New HDD

Twice in the past I've used Seagate DiskWizard (a stripped down version of Acronis True Image) to clone the old drive into a bigger new drive without a hitch.

This time, thanks to a couple...
Forum: Microsoft Office 08 Jul 2012
Replies: 1
Views: 733
Posted By Hikertrash
Never mind I checked it out they were all short...

Never mind I checked it out they were all short cuts so I just deleted them.
Forum: Drivers 08 Jul 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By Hikertrash
Here's what I found. Set to disabled. Hopefully...

Here's what I found. Set to disabled. Hopefully it will help without eliminating searches for new hardware altogether.

Configure Windows to Search Windows Update for Device Drivers...
Forum: Microsoft Office 08 Jul 2012
Replies: 1
Views: 733
Posted By Hikertrash
Both MS Office & MS Office 2007 in start menu

Sometimes this laptop drives me nuts. I have two instances of Office 2007 in my start menu. One says MS Office, the other MS Office 2007. Both will start Word or Excel, or whatever.

Can I just...
Forum: Drivers 07 Jul 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By Hikertrash
It's OK, misery loves company. The only...

It's OK, misery loves company.

The only think I use Bluetooth for is a wireless mouse which works as BT is searching, downloading and installing drivers.

There has to be a way for BT to accept...
Forum: Drivers 05 Jul 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By Hikertrash
It's been 3/4 of a year, bump.

It's been 3/4 of a year, bump.
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