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How to troubleshoot problems with a hard disk encrypted with FileVault 2?
One of my mac started becoming intermittently unresponsive, so much so that I couldn't even manage to get it to restart regularly. After a hard reset, the pre-boot authentication screen of filevault 2 ...
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How can I set the CD audio volume in Linux?
In Windows 7 Control Panel -> Sound -> Sound Properties window there's an slider for setting CD Audio volume:
And it's pretty strange that I can't find corresponding one in generic Linux mixers: ...
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Windows XP System Has Limited Connectivity With Multiple Routers
My folks have a Windows XP system (fully patched) that recently stopped communicating with the local router.
Wired connectivity is as follows: Computer >> Router (Netgear WGR614v6) >> DSL Modem >> ...
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Modem not detected after unplug in Ubuntu
I use a modem d-link DWM 152,,
at first be detected, was able to browse. connect the modem still keep fit (I forget if it still connect.), I just unplug it. when i plug it in again, the modem is not ...
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Configure NAT on router PC
I have a problem with NAT configuration. I made my laptop to be a router, using Ubuntu 12.04. In the terminal, I typed:
iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o ppp0 -j MASQUERADE
but the client still has ...
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Computer blue screens then restarts unsuccessfully
My computer has always had this problem but lately its gotten a bit more frequent.
While running at seemingly random times the computer goes into a bluescreen and before it has a chance to make any ...
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Unable to launch apps from GUI, Start menu empty
My buddy was cleaning his computer, which runs Windows XP SP3, trying to get it to run faster. He apparently deleted something on the system level that left Windows in an unusable state.
The system ...
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Error installing Windows SDK (not related to VS2010)
Just like people that had VisualStudio 2010 previously installed (which I don't), I also had problems installing the Windows SKD 7.1 in my Windows 7 x64 machine. Basically it would fail without a ...
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Computer won't start
Product: Compaq Presario S5000NX PC Desktop with XP Pro
Details: After shutting down, the power button causes the CPU fan to try to start and at times will go full blast for a second then returns to ...
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PC frozen at startup, not booting
I am trying to fix my Gateway desktop. About 6 months ago it stopped working and since then I started using a laptop. But now I want to fix it since it's much more powerful than my laptop.
The ...
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Macbook Air's display won't turn off when lid is closed with external display
This highly annoying problem started recently on my MBA: when I connect it to my external display and close the lid, the screen doesn't turn off. The same occurs if I wake it up from sleep into this ...
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Fixing a broken NTVDM
Problem:
About a week ago, the NTVDM on an XP installation broke.
Symptoms:
The first symptom was that a 16-bit executable that is run during an auto-run batch file would hang and peg the CPU at ...
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SpeedTouch 5x6 disconnects every few minutes
I've got speedtouch modem connected to TP-LINK TL-WR740N router. And it happens that I lost internet connecting on both wifi and lan connection (from the router) few times per hour and it's very ...
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Static / snow on external display when waking up Mac
I have a Philips 222E display connected via a mini-DP to DVI adapter and DVI cable to a Macbook Air (mid-2011).
Every time that the MBA wakes from sleep, the display shows this static:
The static ...
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Error Code 1608 during SQL Server install?
I get the following error early during my SQL Server 2008 R2 installation:
MsiGetProductInfo failed to retrieve ProductVersion for package with
Product Code = ...
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When launching PhraseExpress it can't find a procedure?
When I launch PhraseExpress I get an error The specified procedure could not be found with Test as the title of that error dialog. The same happens with the USB edition...
This sounds like a quite ...
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Why would I get ''limited connectivity' (i.e. no internet access) via a home network connected to a ADSL modem?
When I power up my modem, home network and machines, sometimes the machines don't connect to the internet. Why would this be happening? Is there anything I can do to intervene?
(See my setup below)
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Acer Aspire One is making noises inside the case
My Acer Aspire One has been making some funny noises for about an hour from the center of the case.
Some sound clips:
Long w/ beeps
Short w/o beeps
These were recorded with the built-in microphone.
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What can I do to improve the performance of Windows? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the proper way of debugging a slow Windows installation?
I recently feel my Windows machine slows down a lot.
Formatting is not an option as I cannot afford the ...
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How can I determine what is causing my hard drive to become busy/stuck?
I've got a relatively new Dell e4300 laptop running Windows 7 32-bit (fully updated). Several times throughout the day, it will seem to hang. When this happens, I'm able to move the mouse but the ...
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Starting Autoruns.exe or procexp.exe hard-boot the PC
I am currently backpacking in India for several months and have to use public PC to check my email and write my blog.
The first thing I do when after I plugged in my hard-drive is to use ...
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Web browsing through SSH tunnel gets stuck/clogged
I use tools like Tunnelier to log into my home Tomato router through SSH, and then use it as a proxy for web browsing, tunnel for Remote Desktop/VNC, etc.
Most days it works great, but some days ...
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Windows 7: Wi-Fi connection drops intermittently - only returns after “Troubleshoot connection” resets the adapter
On our laptop (running Windows 7) the Wi-Fi connection drops intermittently.
Symptoms:
Connectivity is suddenly lost, and the "signal strenght" indicator in the tray shows zero strength and a yellow ...
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Google Chrome sometimes loses its pinned tabs?
In some occasions; for instance, when I don't leave the browser open long enough and close it again; then upon reopening the browser lost all my pinned tabs. Does anyone know why this happens and what ...
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What is the proper way of debugging a slow Windows installation?
You know the drill - you've been asked to check why your cousin's computer is running slow.
I was right there yesterday. Being a Mac user since 2007 I haven't really dug deep in Windows internals in ...
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How to find what is causing Windows 7 Desktop pause
Windows 7 64 bit.
Been in use approx 2 years since last rebuild. Recently, system is misbehaving. Specifically, on bootup, I get the login screen. I login, I get my desktop wallpapers (2 ...
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Troubleshooting Mid 2007 iMac RAM upgrade
I am trying to install new RAM in my friends iMac, something I have done several times before. We unplugged the computer before performing the upgrade, used anti static wrist bands, and yes the memory ...
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firefox blocks any resource that has the word “reset” on it
Firefox blocks pages with the word "reset" on the URL it blocks resource file "reset.css"
I did a clean reinstall of firefox 3,4 and 11. I even uninstalled my antivirus applications.
This does not ...
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Trying to get to the command prompt through recovery disk
I'm trying to reach the command prompt through a vista recovery disk I have, and it boots from the disk and gets to the point where it asks which installation I want to repair and then says the disk ...
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Power Options on docked Laptop cause fatal error
I have many users with Lenovo W510 docked workstations connected to three monitors running Windows 7 Professional. W510 has 2 graphics adapters or otherwise supports two displays and the third is ...
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Winmail.dat - what is it, why does it happen, and how to correct it?
I have a client (who is on a Windows 7 machine - Office 2012) who keeps trying to send me an attachment (I believe its just a plain text file).
He is sending it as an attachment through Outlook, and ...
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Windows Vista can only boot into safe mode
I've got a Dell XPS M1730 that will only boot into safe mode. Since I get a black screen when windows should load after the BIOS loads. I suspect this is a software problem only since I can boot into ...
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How do I troubleshoot a slow Windows computer? How do I know if more RAM can make a difference?
How do I troubleshoot slowness in a Windows computer?
How do I know if RAM is an issue?
In this case Windows Explorer is slow. (but it is quite subjective)
I think it might be because of many ...
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Winkey stops working
About 6 months ago, out of nowhere my old keyboard's Winkey stopped working. CTRL+ESC would still show the Start Menu, but just the Winkey would do apparently nothing. Winkey+M would show the Desktop, ...
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My cpu usage increased to 100% and my computer works slowly after dis assembly
Yesterday, I opened the case of my computer and cleaned the cards and other devices. When I re-assembled the computer and powered it on, Windows 7 works very slowly and the CPU usage in the task ...
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Dell XPS randomly freezes – Mouse, keyboard and USB ports lose power until reboot
I have a Dell XPS 4435MT desktop. It randomly freezes – and it happens shortly after startup, mostly less than 10 minutes.
When it freezes, mouse and keyboard have no power anymore. The USB ports on ...
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Dell Inspiron 530 strange startup behavior .. why? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it normal for a Dell Inspiron 530 to have is fan to spin up 3 times before it POSTS?
I have a Dell Inspiron 530 desktop, which runs XP pro, and perhaps most unique ...
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Floppy drive doesn’t work in Windows, but does outside of Windows
Problem
My (internal) floppy drive does not work in Windows (neither XP nor 7). That is, when trying to access the A: drive, nothing occurs, no light, no motor, nothing.
It does however work in DOS, ...
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Problems with routers, MAC randomising, and DHCP
I normally wouldn't ask this kind of question but it's been a long term, ongoing thing.
I use Arch Linux, and I use netcfg for wireless connections but I used dhcpcd for my wired ethernet ...
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Diagnosing network stack problems on XP
I'm getting intermittent problems apparently with my TCP/IP stack. The wifi adapter either fails to connect to the router (despite excellent signal strength, and no problems from other devices), or ...
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Linux Minux 12 Freezes (Gnome 2) - How to go about finding and fixing cause?
This freezing issue has been reported by others over the past few months but no clear answer has been provided. Some have attributed it to Banshee or other music players but this is incorrect since I ...
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Why is Windows 7 throttling my laptop CPU?
I have been dealing with this problem for months.
The Computer
Model: Dell XPS M1330 (specs found here; I have the full 4GB of RAM)
Age: 3+ years
OS: Windows 7 Professional x64
Problem ...
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Aspire 5738Z WLAN will not work
I have an Aspire 5738Z (Windows 7 64 bit) with a Atheros AR5B93 Wireless Network Adapter. I had a rootkit which completely messed up my TCP/IP stack and WinSock. However, I have resolved those issues, ...
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BSOD on Windows 7 64 bit. Can someone diagnose this?
I recently reinstalled windows on my pc in hope this would fix my BSOD problem, it hasn't and has recently crashed again, I was wondering if anyone could help me troubleshoot this and find out what's ...
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OS X Lion: Finder wouldn't show directory contents
OS X 10.7.2
After my MacBook is running for several days, Finder starts to refuse to show contents of some (most) directories. The file list is empty and the progress animation in the bottom right is ...
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Troubleshooting iPad local network connectivity
Configuration:
WiFi Router <-> Gateway PC (Ubuntu 11.10) <-> Internet
iPad 2 (iOS 5.0.1) <-> WiFi
MacBook Pro late 2007 (OS X 10.7.2) <-> WiFi
The WiFi uses static IP configuration, no ...
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Troubleshooting Computer Failure
I'm usually pretty good at this but I'm a bit confused.
I'm on the internet and my computer turns off randomly. Okay, just turn it back on. Boots into bios just fine. No errors or warning signs. ...
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Why can't print to a network printer?
In the office we have a Canon MF4570dn printer connected through a switch to the LAN. At the same switch there is a computer running Vista which regularly prints to this printer.
In the past, I was ...
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Why am I unable to connect to the home hotspot?
I use WPA-PSK with password and my router and having trouble connecting to it with my laptop I fixed yesterday by resetting RTC (CMOS?) battery. Although my laptop additionally has errors with my ...
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Blutooth driver download
My Bluetooth peripheral device doesn't work, how can I fix it or download the driver?
My PC is a HP-Pavilion dv6, I am using Windows 7 X64.
