What's the best free or open source software (for Windows XP) which will scan multiple pages in a row and output a PDF with zero fuss? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Our office is losing hours of productivity a week due to networking decisions from head office. We'd like to price out a server to replace the dodgy technology that's been foisted on us. Not surprisingly, HQ gets kind of defensive if we use that language. Please help me cost out a server, and make it seem like it was their idea all along. [more inside]
posted by scruss on Oct 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Is this computer hot? [more inside]
posted by ChurchHatesTucker on Oct 10, 2009 - 12 answers

What could happen to my mac if I connect remotely to my windows computer at work. Is there a viciously secure way of doing this? [more inside]
posted by OlivesAndTurkishCoffee on Oct 9, 2009 - 8 answers

To begin, click your user name. Huh? [more inside]
posted by imjustsaying on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I would like to forward a local port to another local port...in effect, disguising one port for another. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by AltReality on Sep 24, 2009 - 16 answers

Why wont my cd drive in my laptop read any CDs? [more inside]
posted by sockpim on Sep 20, 2009 - 5 answers

Windows clock/calendar annoyance: why does the date appear only sometimes when the mouse pointer hovers over the taskbar clock? [more inside]
posted by fish tick on Sep 17, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a windows utility to read the creator / type information of old (pre OSX) mac files? [more inside]
posted by jzed on Sep 9, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I safely move my iTunes library from one hard drive to another? [more inside]
posted by valleys on Sep 8, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm moving from XP to Windows 7 Ultimate. What, that I used to have on XP, do I not need installed any more? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver on Aug 28, 2009 - 5 answers

I used to feel pretty confident with computers / IT in general (80s child). Now I need a boost to get back up to speed, especially digging around in the OS / filesystem. Recommend me a good book / website / hands-on project? [more inside]
posted by KMH on Aug 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Did my fiance's computer bork my thumb drive, and what can I do to get my data back? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 answers

Can you help me find a very specific "bullet hell" type game that I played when I was little? [more inside]
posted by Askiba on Jul 28, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I change part of a title across several episodes of the same podcast in iTunes? [more inside]
posted by booksherpa on Jul 27, 2009 - 2 answers

I recently logged onto my computer (Windows XP), and it said "profile not found". Help, please! [more inside]
posted by too bad you're not me on Jul 23, 2009 - 6 answers

Are there any programs like Tofu for Windows? [more inside]
posted by timetoevolve on Jul 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Is it possible (in Windows Vista Ultimate) to save remote desktop connections to the same computer but for different users? i.e. have icons in my quick launch menu which log me in with a click to user1 or user2? [more inside]
posted by Mokusatsu on Jun 30, 2009 - 7 answers

Can you help me figure out my iPod's bizarre behavior? [more inside]
posted by Rewind on Jun 9, 2009 - 4 answers

Please help me troubleshoot my (cross-platform) home network. Networking already works via wi-fi, but not via ethernet cable. [more inside]
posted by snarfois on Jun 7, 2009 - 10 answers

If you were going to bring a USB drive to repair a bunch of workstations, what are some of the latest Windows XP/Vista repair utilities that you would put on it? [more inside]
posted by purephase on Jun 3, 2009 - 7 answers

What is this system process (WinXP): "bcmdeviceandtaskstatusservice.exe" ? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman on May 21, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I convert flac files to mp3 in Windows? [more inside]
posted by Pope Guilty on May 19, 2009 - 11 answers

How should I keep up-to-date on hardware for graphic design? I'm not a graphic designer by trade, but I would like my personal (WinXP) computer to be suitable for hobby-work graphics. More details and criteria inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Something's rebooting my PC at 4:30am every day - help me find out what and stop it?!? [more inside]
posted by Xhris on Apr 29, 2009 - 19 answers

Firefox Forget-Me-Not: My browser no longer seems to remember me. [more inside]
posted by geekyguy on Apr 24, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm getting a Blue Screen of Death on startup (Windows XP Pro) which says that the "problem" (whatever it may be) is being caused by a file called klif.sys. Googling around indicates it's a Kaspersky file, and I do indeed have their anti-virus software installed on my system. But I haven't found any solutions, and I can't get past this BSOD. Is there any hope for me? (More details inside.) [more inside]
posted by DavidNYC on Apr 22, 2009 - 17 answers

My trusty 3-year old home office PC is starting to drag a bit, so I'm thinking about replacing it. Should I bite the bullet and buy something with Vista? Go with XP, even if it means not getting the latest Intel processor? Or, should I wait until Windows 7? [more inside]
posted by stuehler on Apr 21, 2009 - 25 answers

Offline Calendar application for Windows that is not Sunbird? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Apr 10, 2009 - 7 answers

In light of the increasing number of PDF security exploits, what is the most secure PDF viewer for Windows? [more inside]
posted by benzenedream on Apr 1, 2009 - 5 answers

XP: How do I set permissions for a user account to switch power schemes and create new ones? [more inside]
posted by mail on Apr 1, 2009 - 4 answers

A while back ( months ago ? ) I heard on some podcast ( not sure which one ) about an application that would check the version of all applications running on my computer ( windows xp ) and tell me which ones have newer versions available. Does anyone know of any such program(s) ? Tried googling but the search terms I came up with are are too generic: "windows application current checker" Thanks for any responses.
posted by metadave on Apr 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Just reinstalled Vista in my laptop, and now the next step is to install MS updates, right? The thing is, I don't think now installing every available update from MS Windows Update is a good idea. What are the absolutely necessary updates to install, if any? [more inside]
posted by papafrita on Mar 27, 2009 - 10 answers

So, I'm trying to do this little thing in Word 2007 for my boss. [more inside]
posted by clockzero on Mar 12, 2009 - 6 answers

My nice boss has tried to make everyone's life easier by putting work she wants us to do in subfolders with our names on them, in her inbox. We all have delegate read access to her inbox but can't see the subfolders when we go to it. What permissions does she need to set us (or what else does she have to do) in order for us to see the subfolders?
posted by By The Grace of God on Mar 11, 2009 - 16 answers

My computer is having a hardware issue when booting... I think. [more inside]
posted by logicpunk on Mar 4, 2009 - 14 answers

A Windows server needs to tell a Linux Web server to change the contents of a Web page. I don't know how the first can communicate this to the second, or how the second can then make the change. [more inside]
posted by davcoo on Feb 26, 2009 - 7 answers

What kind of netbook should I get? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp on Feb 21, 2009 - 19 answers

The Windows ftp.exe command line program does not support passive mode. Can anyone point me to definitive documentation, preferably from Microsoft, that states this is true? [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger on Feb 13, 2009 - 3 answers

What is this strange box that won't go away on my desktop? [more inside]
posted by DrDreidel on Feb 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Home computer hosed - what means this message: "load needed DLLS for kernal" ? [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit on Feb 2, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm planning a home addition but would like peruse building material sources beyond what's available in consumer hardware stores. What sources do architects and contractors use for non-standard windows and other items? Is there a McMaster-Carr-equivalent for building materials? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jan 30, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm having trouble when running cvs update with PHP's exec() command after our company migrated from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. [more inside]
posted by trueluk on Jan 26, 2009 - 3 answers

Windows fliter: My taskbar is locked. And not in the always-on-top kinda way. It's more like the taskbar is just decorative and not something that's supposed to be click-able. [more inside]
posted by dogmom on Jan 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Problem finding lower resolution LCD monitor. [more inside]
posted by 4midori on Jan 7, 2009 - 11 answers

What software should I add to my Windows diagnostics/antispyware/antivirus kit? [more inside]
posted by The Great Big Mulp on Jan 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Is there any way I can create desktop wallpaper that has a link to a specific web site? [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Dec 17, 2008 - 5 answers

We'll I always thought of myself as a pretty dang good computer troubleshooter, but this one really has me stumped. My Windows XP Pro SP3 rig takes 10 seconds to display items after clicking My Computer. There is no search light in the window when opening - just blank until things show up. I have two hard drives listed. 6 Removable storage items, 1 mapped network drive, Mozy and 2 scanners listed. I have tried many things to speed this up: Deleted the mapped network drive. Disabled WIA in services. Unplugged and uninstalled scanners. Tried various registry hacks for stopping things like checking network drives for scheduled tasks and other things found on the internet. All with no success to here I stand with hat in hand...asking for some help with this annoying problem.
posted by Jackie_Treehorn on Dec 8, 2008 - 11 answers

Can someone give me a straight answer as to why Windows Live Hotmail doesn't work properly in Google's Chrome browser? [more inside]
posted by DZ-015 on Dec 3, 2008 - 8 answers

How to force Windows Installer (MSI) to redraw a listbox? [more inside]
posted by Fezboy! on Nov 21, 2008 - 8 answers