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How to speed up a slow booting HP Windows Vista desktop?
lots of things to try, scan for malware/virus remove temp files
run diagnostics to check hardware. hard drive in older machines
if have the disks that came with it and all else fails backup all your data reinstall windows. windows tends to slowdown over time
10/8/2015 11:47:21 PM •
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Cannot download anything on one user account on vista, but can download on the other user account
As I am not sure what has caused this, I can only speculate on how to proceed.
As a wild guess, you may have a corrupted profile in the account that will not allow downloads. A second guess it that there is some restrictions in place in that particular account. Just why they are there might take you into the areas of specialized controls such as parental controls or some malware. Thirdly, if the site you are accessing for downloads requires registration, it might simply a matter of which user account (possibly with an associated email address) has authenticated access. I know of no quick way to tackle the problem. It requires some investigation.
Here is a page related to fixing a corrupted profile:
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/8070/how-to-fix-a-windows-vista-or-7-corrupt-user-profile-the-user-profile-service-failed
You could check to see if some mischief maker has set parental controls. And you could run Malwarebytes Anti-malware.
As to what to do if my third guess is valid, see if you can email the company from that user account and query them about the problem.
2/23/2015 9:30:54 PM •
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How do I get my cursor to move when it is behind something on computer?
Hello, I would try pressing Ctrl, Alt, and Delete at the same time and try to End the process that is causing the issue.
If that doesn't work it might be a good idea to reboot your computer for a fresh start.
Hope this helps, if you have any further questions please let me know.
Best regards,
Andres
2/11/2015 2:20:38 AM •
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How do i change my user password
Press the "Ctrl" (control), "Alt" (alternate), & "Del" (delete) keys at the same time. The screen will change with multiple options, one of which is to change your password. Correctly fill in the Old, new, and confirm (retype new) fields and your password will be changed!
11/17/2014 4:25:49 AM •
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Why am I denied access to Program Data, Program Files, as Administrator?
It sounds like the logon account is not an Admin account. Do you have a choice of accounts to logon when you boot the computer?
You need to make sure whether or not you are logging in with an account that has Admin privileges. Can you go to Control Panel? If so, can you see the option for User Accounts? And then, an option for Manage User Accounts?
9/29/2014 10:31:55 PM •
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How do i solve this problem AutorunsWrapper.dll Fault Module Version: 1.0.0.1 Faul
Start the computer into safe mode, uninstall Comodo Security Software (probably an antivirus or other related program). Clean the computer with CCleaner, then reinstall with updated version of the software. Check to make sure there are no conflicting software, such as; other antivirus programs, standalone firewalls (besides the Windows firewall and Windows defender). Also run portable antivirus (Emsisoft Free Emergency Toolkit, ClamWin Portable), Malwarebytes, and Spybot Search and Destroy to make sure you have not bad programs interfering with antivirus and corrupting necessary programs. Once this is done, reinstall Comodo or your preferred antivirus software, suite, and restart your computer in normal mode.
9/6/2014 2:17:32 PM •
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If I diable com surrogate will it harm my computer
Com surrogate is a service that allows switching on the com ports. Without it, communication to your devices will stop. If you're encountering this error there is a driver problem with your com port controller and you need to install the correct drivers.
9/1/2014 9:28:01 PM •
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