How do I access the bottom buttons of the RAW image editor in Photoshop Elements? The window is too wide, and can't be resized to fit my screen in Windows 7.
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posted by sunnychef88
on Jul 15, 2011 -
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I'm trying to set up a small business computer network and I need some help in clarifying what I need. Although we will be hiring a network person to help us set things up, I'm hoping the hive mind can help me understand the basics so I can figure out what equipment we will need.
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posted by philosophygeek
on Jul 15, 2011 -
10 answers
How to find out why my computer is broadcasting SNMP traps and shut it down? Complicating factor, the absence of SNMP and my ignorance of Windows server environments.
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posted by outlier
on Jul 4, 2011 -
8 answers
USB headset with a physical switch that enables speakers. OS X. Can I (my employer) buy such a thing?
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posted by sbutler
on Jun 30, 2011 -
5 answers
My PC is running slow. So I went to ProcessLibrary.com to check the programs running in task manager. I've also got Malwarebytes and AVG Anti-Virus running. But these programs aren't impenetrable. Consequently, I've learned there are many legitimate programs that have double identities.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Jun 27, 2011 -
14 answers
Windows XP. I can't get my Date/Time dialog to popup when clicking the clock, nor the video card/monitor properties to pop up (when right clicking desktop and choosing "properties"). I also have auto updates not being allowed to be turned on (or rather, the service is on, but in the control panel it says it can't be turned on). I think i got hit w/something a while back, but everything I've done to fix it isn't working.
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posted by symbioid
on Jun 27, 2011 -
28 answers
Do I have a virus? The only symptoms that I notice are:1) mysterious Internet Explorer clicking sounds & 2) window focus is changing without my direction.
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posted by stuart_s
on Jun 26, 2011 -
12 answers
Are there any Windows programs that can compare two image files and tell me if they're duplicates or not, ignoring different metadata and file formats?
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posted by Bangaioh
on Jun 25, 2011 -
14 answers
My computer is dual booting Windows Vista and Ubuntu. I have gotten a Windows 7 upgrade disc and want to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. Will the upgrade have any effect on the Linux side of the partition or will it just change the Windows side of the partition from Vista to 7 leaving Ubuntu unscathed? What happens with GRUB?
posted by moorooka
on Jun 23, 2011 -
7 answers
When using the Microsoft win 7 USB/DVD Download tool, to create a bootable USB drive to install win 7 on my Desktop, I get this error "We were unable to copy your files. please check your USB device and the selected ISO file and try again." How do I fix this? I have tried 2 different USB's and 2 different ISOs
posted by Patrick Leo
on Jun 22, 2011 -
3 answers
What's the most basic MP3 DJ software for an hour-long laptop set?
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posted by ajp
on Jun 21, 2011 -
9 answers
For those who, like me, frequently use the Japanese language on Windows, I have a 2-question query so I can type my name without hassle:
1) How to add a new Katakana word to the candidate list, so when I type in hiragana it comes up as an option without having to manually switch to katakana?
2) How to get the small Katakana letters? Like the ァ in ステファニー
or ェ in ニフェー デービル . These come up sometimes in hiragana but less often.
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posted by whatzit
on Jun 21, 2011 -
6 answers
Is this malware, and what do I do to handle this?? Long, convoluted problem inside.
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posted by dunkadunc
on Jun 15, 2011 -
7 answers
Why does my one-pager in Word for Mac become a two-pager when I open it up in Word for Windows?
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posted by andrewesque
on Jun 15, 2011 -
16 answers
I am tasked with choosing a low-price laptop for my sister and her son, but everything I know about Windows computers is ten years or more out of date. Do we still need to avoid Celeron chips? What brands are more reliable? Bonus questions inside.
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posted by nowonmai
on Jun 14, 2011 -
24 answers
Windows XP is denying access to EFS encrypted files for seemingly no reason. Please help.
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posted by Bangaioh
on Jun 9, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm looking for a dial up modem for a 64bit windows 7 laptop.
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posted by kg
on Jun 6, 2011 -
3 answers
Looking to build a Intel Sandy Bridge Windows 7 machine that will primarily function as a centralized repository for mp3s, movies, and photos. Anyone have any hardware recommendations?
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posted by decrescendo
on May 31, 2011 -
5 answers
I recently upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7. I'm trying to find and download gadgets for my desktop. When I go to the Windows Live page, I only see gadgets compatible with Vista. Why does Windows Live think I'm still running Vista?
posted by allison00
on May 29, 2011 -
4 answers
My work computer that I am connecting to through a remote connection is freezing on the log in screen. When I type the password, it gives me the welcome screen, but the little welcome wheel keeps spinning infinitely. I want to restart it to try to solve this. But the only way I know how to restart remotely is using the cmd prompt, which I can't get to until I'm logged in. So how can I restart?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on May 28, 2011 -
6 answers
I got a new Windows machine. It's been a while since I used Windows (never Windows 7). What do I, as someone paranoid about viruses and malware, need to download and set up in order to be 99.99% sure that nothing untoward happens to my machine?
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posted by Busoni
on May 25, 2011 -
21 answers
Windows 7 has been installed over Windows XP and I need access to some files from the old OS, but there are some serious permission issues.
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posted by charred husk
on May 23, 2011 -
4 answers
I need to brush up on and refresh my memory of various topics in the area of IT technical support for an interview. Can you help?
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posted by karizma
on May 19, 2011 -
5 answers
I have a few questions about a home server / backup / HTPC solution and I would really appreciate some help. Details inside.
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posted by decrescendo
on May 18, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm on a company provided Windows 7 laptop. Here's what I know:
When using the "Windows Classic" Theme (right click on desktop>personalize>select "Windows Classic" theme), Windows Explorer does NOT hang/hourglass for ~30 seconds when accessing files/navigating folders. All clicks to save files, navigate through local and distributed files (our MyDocs folder is stored on the Company's distributed file system), etc., are immediately responsive.
When using ANY other theme, clicking on navigation of files (local and DFS, even when not connected to the company network) hangs for 10-30 seconds.
What gives? Do all of the themes (minus the "Classic" theme) have some sort of "network call" that look through My Docs (which is technically on the DFS/my company's servers, that has a 30 timeout if the network doesn't respond?)
Any ideas how to fix this (change a registry setting, ask the company IT team to make a change to a group policy setting, etc.)? What's so special about the "Windows Classic" theme? It's ugly, but it saves me 30 seconds every time I touch a file, open windows explorer, etc.
Thanks in advance!
posted by thankyoumuchly
on May 17, 2011 -
6 answers
Help me settle a debate. It is very humid outside, and it will be drizzling all week long. The apartment has windows that allow for a cross-breeze. Which of the two options will make it feel less humid inside: windows open or windows closed?
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posted by hooray
on May 16, 2011 -
18 answers
Why can I transfer pics from my phone via Bluetooth to a PC if it's running XP, but not if it's running Windows 7?
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posted by Unhyper
on May 11, 2011 -
2 answers
What's the best way to make sure that nothing except iTunes outputs sound while running XP?
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posted by SpiffyRob
on May 11, 2011 -
5 answers
After much grueling labor and self-denial, I have created a virtual Windows 98 machine on my macbook using VirtualBox, all in the name of playing my favorite computer game from high school. The only problem? The most colors the virtual machine wants to display is 16, and this game requires at least 256. Ugh. How to remedy this?
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posted by Ash3000
on May 1, 2011 -
32 answers
My house needs new windows. I do not want the traditional window salesman vinyl. Every home renovation board seems to be geared to step 17 (this brand, this thing) in the process. And every window sales place feels scamtastic. What's step 1 to getting the windows I need?
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posted by Gucky
on Apr 30, 2011 -
13 answers
Is there a good Spanish-language primer/course/guide for beginners wanting to learn Windows?
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posted by Evilspork
on Apr 26, 2011 -
1 answer
I have a small simple 16 bit windows application that I need access to from a couple dozen Windows 7 64 bit computers. Unfortunately we lost some of the source code so recompiling it is not in the cards any time soon.
Is there a way I can host this app on something like Amazon AWS and give all these users access to run the app via a browser or some other method?
Installing VM lite or the windows virtual pc is not an option unfortunately. These users would need access to this program concurrently. The VMWare solutions are far too expensive and the VMLite product that might help we won't be out for some time.
Thank you for reading my post. Have a great one.
posted by JohnGL
on Apr 22, 2011 -
7 answers
Help this Unix guy understand Windows domains, security and file sharing. I'm a software tester who's mostly worked with unix systems and unix file systems but now I've got to develop and execute a test plan for file sharing between Windows clients and samba servers running within Windows domains of various configurations. What are some good relatively quick learning resources that can get me up to speed?
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posted by octothorpe
on Apr 22, 2011 -
3 answers
How do I keep my Windows 7 computer from deciding it's time to update when I'm watching a Netflix Watch Now movie full-screen? (It really breaks the mood.)
posted by Jonathan Harford
on Apr 20, 2011 -
9 answers
