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Nothing “saves” on mac
Mid 2009 iMac
Lion 10.7.2
I've had the most obscure problem lately. I recently screwed over my mac by installing ubuntu, but forgetting to move GRUB. So I had to reinstall firmware and such. It's ...
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Factory Reset for Dell Dimension 1950
I have an old Dell Dimension 1950. I am trying to do a factory reset. I do not have original disks that came with it....my company was bad about keeping that stuff organized. I tried pressing F11 when ...
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How to force hcitool scan
I'm using hcitool to discover BT devices.
hcitool scan
I works great but when it succeeds, the successive invocations will return the contents of the discovery cache and return immediately. I need ...
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I obtained an old server from a friends friend; how can I find EITHER the product key or the admin password? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How can reset Windows administrator password?
The computer in question is an IBM Netfinity with a RAID configuration using SCSI disks. I know how to crack admin ...
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Why are my identical WLAN settings not recognised by my computers after reset?
Recently I had to reset my Fonera 2.0 WLAN router. I reconfigured it immediately with the same private SSID, security mode (WPA2-PSK) and key. However, when I looked at my Windows notebooks, they were ...
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Macbook Pro forgets Trackpad settings when booting up
Is there any way to make your MBP remember the trackpad settings?
Every reboot makes the computer forget the trackpad settings, which have to be reconfigured.
This means I have to check the "tap to ...
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HDD problems after reset
Well, yesterday my computer suddenly started to hang. After a while, I decided to use the reset button. But after that, my system wouldn't boot. When I try to, it skips GRUB2 and directly shows me a ...
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Reset gargoyle router to default
I have a Linksys WRT54GL router with gargoyle installed.
Unfortunately, I've forgotten my password so now I'm trying to reset it. I've already tried the 30/30/30 hard reset method, but it didn't ...
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How to reset a Fritz!Box DSL router to factory settings?
I need to change the setting of router Fritz Box. The setting were set by another person. I can't connect to router using cable, may be standard port or address were changed. So the only option is to ...
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Why do my advanced key settings for input languages keep resetting?
I work in several different languages with my keyboard so I have always set up the advanced key settings to move quickly between input languages. Recently my computer has started to reset the key ...
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How to reset hosts file back to default?
How do I reset my hosts file back to default?
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
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Reset All My Passwords
I know there are some great apps out there for keeping track of passwords (see how-do-you-keep-track-of-all-your-passwords if you aren't familiar). I'm interested in additional features for managing ...
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Reset Aspire One (ZH9) BIOS password
I have an Aspire One (ZH9) with broken hard disk and BIOS password...
How can I reset it?
I thought about flashing a new BIOS but since I have no operating system...
What could I do?
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Emacs Shell: Reset Command
In bash, I can clear the screen with the clear command and I can clear the whole "buffer" with the reset command.
I'm looking to accomplish the reset in Emacs *shell* terminal. Is there a command / ...
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Bios Clears Itself
For whatever reason, my computer regularly bluescreens. Oftentimes when it bluescreens the bios gets cleared. I doubt the CMOS battery is bad, as it is relatively new (the same with the power ...
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Ubuntu: Reset $PATH to factory default
I just made a mistake when adding a directory to path, and executed
$ PATH=/path/to/my/directory/
instead of
$ PATH=/path/to/my/directory/:$PATH
Consequently, my $PATH variable now contains only ...
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Resetting the BIOS on a Dell Optiplex
I always get a message when I turn my PC on:
Strike F1 to Continue, Strike F2 to run the setup utility
I remember that I did a BIOS reset or something similar and that fixed this issue. But I ...
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Factory reset on a DDWRT hacked router
I installed DDWRT on a linksys router and changed the default ip for the admin login. I'm trying to get back into the router but forgot what ip I changed it to. What would happen if I were to try to ...
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Can I quickly override preset zooms for bookmarks in adobe pdf document?
I have a bookmarked pdf.. and all the bookmarks are set to make the zoom level 'actual size'. This is very annoying because every time I click a bookmark, I have to reset things to fit the way I like ...
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Resetting WinXP Admin Pass without any Restore Diskettes? [closed]
I have WinXP(without service pack).
I forgot the Admin pass for a while, but I have a limited user account.
I can't install any programs and I can't use the USB ports and CD-ROM because they are ...
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Windows 7 Keyboard Repeat Rate and Delay are Reset on Resume from Standby / Sleep
I always keep my keyboard repeat rate at the maximum and the delay at the minimum for optimal keyboard responsiveness.
Under Windows 7 however, I have found that the rate and delay are reset to the ...
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Canon imageCLASS: how do I perform a factory reset?
I'm having trouble with a Canon imageCLASS MF8450c printer/scanner/copier (it fails to save scans to SMB shares). I've eliminated the obvious problems, so now I am just looking to do a factory reset ...
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Battery level stuck at 6% - How do i reset?
After reinstalling windows on my laptop, my laptop battery appears to be stuck at 6%.
I dont think its very realistic, because i can still run it on battery for ages after i unplug it and no matter ...
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Windows Mobile: what is the difference between warm-reset and cold-reset? [closed]
Windows Mobile: what is the difference between warm-reset, cold-reset, and clean-boot?
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Forgot Vista login Password. Is there a way to get access to my PC ASAP! [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Windows: How to reset the administrator password?
I havn’t used my old PC for such a long time. Now I can’t login. Is there any way I can bypass the windows password? I ...
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Reset Windows Settings
I want to use a method to reset all windows settings.
Install Windows
Install all the softwares I need
Backup registry
After some time I like, Restore the registry backup to reset windows settings.
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Why would my computer all of sudden reset clock, show new boot screen, and run fans loud?
I bought a new computer one year ago, it's worked fine (Windows 7).
A few months ago, it started to not boot unless I removed my USB headphones connected to a USB hub, everything else worked fine.
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How to reset a FON SIMPL wireless router
I have a FON SIMPL Wireless router, and I need to reset it to factory default settings.
The problem is, there simply isn't a reset button or hole I can insert a paperclip in to.
Can't find anything ...
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How to reset duplex settings for my printers in Fineprint?
When I print using Fineprint duplex feature for the first time with printer P1, Fineprint launch a wizard which helps me to set up the target printer. After a while, I want to re-config the duplex ...
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How does Windows Recover from “ROUTE /F”?
We all know about the ROUTE /F command in Windows which, according to its documentation:
"Clears the routing tables of all
gateway entries. If this is used in
conjunction with one of the ...
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Factory reset of iPod classic without iTunes
Is there a way to perform a factory reset of an iPod Classic without having to use iTunes?
This may seem like an obscure question, but I am suffering from the following: I tried some 3rd party iPod ...
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Using Deep Freeze on XP, causes Firefox and IE to reset to default state on each reset
I am using Deep Freeze on our computers so on each reset, the computer is returned to it's original state. Each time this happens, Firefox and IE both go through initial startup mode each time ...
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How do I reset the admin password of a Windows XP VM running in VMWare? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Windows: How to reset the administrator password?
I have a Windows XP VMWare Fusion image whose admin password is not known. How can I reset or recover the password?
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How to reset Buffalo WHR-54g?
I can unsuccesfully accomplish instructions such as:
"The recessed reset button, simply
press and hold for a few seconds until
the DIAG LED illuminates to reset the
unit.". This implies that ...
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Computer resetting semi-randomly
I'm having a problem with my desktop whereby it sometimes resets itself semi-randomly. For example, I'll switch it on, it'll boot an OS and shortly after getting to the desktop it will immediately ...
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Computer resets when put under load
I've got a problem with my computer for around one year.
You know when I want to install netbeans or watch movie for some time my computer resets.
I've got GeForce 7300 gt (6.14.10.9381 driver), Win ...
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I forgot my password on my Windows 7 net-book and i don't have a password reset disk how can i get in?
Its a brand new laptop so I wouldn't mind doing a system restore but I can't even do that since I don't have a CD drive and I don't know the password.
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Tomtom ONE disconnecting frequently
I have a Tomtom ONE GPS device that is constantly rebooting (or whatever) itself when connected to a computer.
I leave it there and from time to time it "restarts" and ejects itself from the ...
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How to restore icons to default in Windows 7
Installed a theme by "ZeusOSX". The problem is that I removed all the files, copied back the dll's, did a sfc /scannow (which still found some problem) and now I still have the MAC like folder icons. ...
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Reset Eclipse Theme
I downloaded and imported an Eclipse theme and it did not look good, I believe because I also have Epic installed. Is there a Reset All? I'm afraid I will need to re-install. I have tried Restore ...
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cpu fan keeps getting faster after removing battery
I have recently pulled the battery out of the motherboard on an old Acer desktop to reset the bios, but when I put the battery back in after about 3-4 hours, and start it up, the cpu fan just keeps ...
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Modify root password on MacOS X
On a Mac I do not have the root password, but I have a user with administrative privileges.
Can I use it to reset the root password?
Thank's.
MacOS X 10.6.3
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Hosts file resetting on Windows 7
Recently I've noticed my hosts file resetting itself.
D:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc (OS installed on D drive)
First time it reset it to the default, and now for the first time its completely ...
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Invoking 'Hotkey Mode' in IO Gear's GCS632U KVM Switch
Awhile ago I changed the switch port key to left control on my IO Gear USB Switch and I'd like to change it back to Scroll Lock. When I did this, I have some memory of believing that I had found an ...
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reset all apple osx 10.6 fonts
over time I have installed a bunch of fonts that are either not properly licensed or I have not documentented as to where I got them from. Is there a way to reset all of the installed fonts back to ...
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can't get to admin page after factory reset netgear wg602
I have wireless Netgear wg602 on my home network (connected to my internet modem/router).
I've had it secured and locked down to only accept connection from specific MAC addresses.
I've forgotten ...
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What is the method to reset the Planar 1910m monitor?
My monitor (a Planar, apparently model number PL1910M) is not working. (It is flashing a green / orange sequence which I believe to be an error code. The sequence, in case it helps consists of orange ...
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Reset UAC on a folder after permitting access
When I access a folder in Program Files I get a UAC prompt confirming with me that I want to permit access to it. I say "yes" and get permanent access.
My question is: how do I reset this folder so ...
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Bash: Reset and Clear Commands
I have been using the command:
reset
to clear my terminal. Although I am pretty sure this is not what I should be doing. Reset, as the name suggests resets your entire terminal (changes lots of ...
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Canon MP980 Printer hard/complete reset
Is there any way to completely reset my MP980 Canon Printer, kind of like those little reset buttons in a hole you have to get a paperclip/pen to press?
The reason is after changing the network ...
