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- Prevent users from running/installing software?
- The company that I work for is looking to prevent the users that are using Windows XP machines from installing and running unauthorized software. Such software will include messenger, installing spam, etc.They are using Windows NT server. Each user on the XP machines have full Administrative rights over...
- Q&A 2005-12-05
- Windows Installer in XP does not work
- Any ideas how to repair or reinstall Window Installer in an upgraded XP Professional (from Win98) setup?Re: InstallerMaybe best to post in the Technical Q&A for this..try this...On the Windows Advanced Option menu, use the ARROW keys to select Safe Mode. Press the key. If you are have a dual-boot...
- Discussion threads 2005-05-18
- Printer Configuration
- Can anyone remember how to print a test page on HP laserjet 4?Sure thingOpen notepad. Click the Start button, click Run. Type in "notepad" and press ENTER. But wait, don't type in the quotes, because you will get an error. A window should come up called, "Untitled -Notepad". Type in...
- Discussion threads 2005-03-16
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- Get IT Done: Run older Windows 9x applications on Windows 2000 with the Compatible Security Template
- Learn how to install, configure, and customize the Security Templates snap-in to prolong the life of Win9x applications.It can be a hassle to deal with existing legacy systems like Windows 9x workstations and applications on your Windows 2000 network. With these older systems in your environment, you can’t take full...
- Technical articles 2002-12-02
- Run.dll as app
- Am getting a error of "run.dll as an app, and it is stopping computer from running, have to manualy shutdown and then reboot, which causes it to run the error checking on drive and shows several truncated files and fixes them, and then reboots. Computer will run for a...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-24
- Difference Between Run and Run as
- We have a VB 5.0 executable which uses some dcom components and sql server databases.It works normally on NT.But the same exe attempted to start on XP we get Automation Error.But when we run after right click,run-as and use the same user id it works properly.Can someone throw light on...
- Q&A 2005-03-29
- Installing drivers and updates with one click
- Hey,I work at a computer helpdesk and we are using WDS for our Vista deployment serice. We have one person who updates the imaged and it isnt too often so I was looking for a way to just make a batch file or anything for that matter to install the...
- Q&A 2009-12-08
- Disable type ahead in "Run" start menu
- I am using Windows XP professional on my home computer. When I click "Start" then click on "Run" a dialogbox opens. When I start to type in the input area it automatically provides choices. for example if I type "H"a list appears like this: http://techrepublic.com.com/2001-1-0.htmlhttp://www.msn.comhttp://amch.questionmarket.comI want to hide the choices...
- Q&A 2004-11-10
- Selectively disable UAC for your trusted Vista applications
- If you've been reading the Windows Vista Report on a regular basis, you know that I've written several articles about working with Vista's User Account Control UAC feature: In Disable Vista's User Account Control Prompts While Protecting Your System, I showed you how to use TweakUAC...
- Blog posts 2008-03-13
- Uninstall or Delete Windows Messenger
- I don't use the program, I don't want the program....how do I get rid of it???Depending on which Windows you are running ...If you are running XP you simply use 'Add or Remove Programs'.Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components (in the left-hand column)...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-30
- How do I resurrect the Run command in Windows Vista?
- Hadn't noticed it missingI use "Window+R" so much I hadn't noticed it wasn't in the Start menu. I'll keep this procedure in mind for when our company starts converting to Vista.RE: How do I resurrect the Run command in Windows Vista?1) The "RUN" command was NEVER "removed from Vista". ...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-18
- Restore point
- Hello everyone,I have a problem with one of my laptop computer that runs on Vista SP1.On that computer I have two disks which are partitionsNone has a restore point, and in the System Protection tab of System Properties it says : Restore point creation disabled by Group Policy. That computer...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-23
- Failed wsus clients vista and 2008 server
- how do i get clients who have failed updates to install those failed updates.i know a method which i have personally tried and tested in XP and it works perfectly.the following procedure works in xp (not for 2008 confirmed it on my server)==============================Attempt 1: Rename the temporary folder of...
- Q&A 2009-06-04
- HELP! cant run anti malware apps win32K.Stream trojan
- i have had a virus that seemed to slip by my eset nod32 3.0 business edition antivirus software and i need sone help.this virus strips me of permissions to acces any anti virus or malware apps that i install such as advanced system care, hijackthis, malwarebytes anti malware, spybot: search...
- Q&A 2009-09-02
- Windows Update and the Windows Genuine Advantage Tool
- Is anyone else having issues with automatic updates for XP Home SP2? I've not been able to install updates for nearly a month because the WGA tool is failing to install.My copy is a legit, retail version I purchased. I can manually pass the check but this tool...
- Discussion threads 2006-03-30
- Speed up Windows XP application launching with the Run command
- Start/Run command congestiionThe problem with launching from the Run command, is the every different command gets added to the list, so that recommendation should have appended the technique for deleting unwanted or unused items listed in the popup list.And that technique is?..."should have appended the technique for deleting unwanted or...
- Discussion threads 2007-02-01
- Problems after infection with Spy Defender Pro
- I think I got an infection when SpyDefender Pro showed up on my XP computer. I think I got rid of it, but now Internet Explorer doesn't work right, I can't open System Restore even in safe mode from the command prompt, and Windows update doesn't work. Also, the Search...
- Discussion threads 2008-02-10
- Cannot turn on Automatic Updates
- Something I installed is preventing me from turning on Automatic Updates. Any ideas how to get this feature working again? Besides, of course trying to figure out what disabled it... I'm thinking some policy has been modified.How are you trying to do it?Services.mscdouble click "Automatic Updates"Click "Automatic" or...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-27
- Windows Live Messenger
- Having carried out Microsoft's instruction diligently you will note from the queries below still having problems in "removing Windows Photo Gallery"!Appreciate any assistance as Microsoft support appear to be stumped. FW: SRX1116389986ID - Windows Live Messenger:I cannot install:Windows Live 2008:General download or instaFrom: John Godwin (godwinj@hotmail.com)Sent: Sunday, 15 November 2009...
- Q&A 2009-11-18
- Windows XP SP2 not loading on laptop
- Windows XP SP2 not loading on laptopI have made three attempts to install Windows XP SP2 on my laptop that has Windows XP Pro. Each time I was unable to boot after the installation as my computer keeps restarting. Fortunately I remember my teachings of making a complete...
- Q&A 2004-12-31
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