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0xe00084af error in Backup Exec Fixed!

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1) Go to RUN and type services.msc


2) Find the SQL Server VSS Writer service


3) Disable it. ...Read Full Geek Tip

Posted By thegeek on 2008-08-05 00:22:08.0 | Other Geek Tip
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Windows XP freezes on "Setup is starting Windows" text screen

Windows XP freezes on "Setup is starting Windows" text screen Fixed!



1. put in the cd and turn on computer

2. windows will load and say something about "press F6" to install raid controller drivers"

3. Start hitting F5 instead of F6!! ....

4. Choose the option that reads something like. .."standard PC i486"

5. Windows will install now. ...Read Full Geek Tip

Posted By thegeek on 2008-07-28 14:14:57.0 | Troubleshooting Windows Geek Tip
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Can't open www.hotmail.com?

Can't open www.hotmail.com?



Check your security settings.
In Internet Explorer go to > Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > scroll down to security section.
Make sure the box next to "Use TLS 1.0" is checked. ...Read Full Geek Tip

Posted By thegeek on 2008-07-19 08:56:09.0 | Internet Explorer Geek Tip
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TouchED Error Retrieval of "THotkey" failed.

TouchED Error Retrieval of "THotkey" failed. Solved!



This is a touchpad utility issue.



Navigate to C:\Windows\system32



DELETE 000StTHK.exe and 00THotkey.exe.manifest (if it exists)



COPY 00THotkey.exe



Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup


PASTE 00THotkey.exe into the Startup directory.
...Read Full Geek Tip

Posted By thegeek on 2008-07-10 09:37:23.0 | Troubleshooting Windows Geek Tip
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Blank or black screen after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 SP3

Blank or black screen after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 SP3.

This is for those unlucky souls who try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) on a computer with an AMD processor and get a blank screen.



1. Boot into Safe Mode by slowly tapping F8 as your computer is first booting.

2. Go to RUN on your Start Menu and type regedit and hit ENTER.

3. browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentContro ...Read Full Geek Tip

Posted By thegeek on 2008-06-19 12:33:51.0 | Troubleshooting Windows Geek Tip
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Windows tries to acquire a network address forever.

Windows XP may try unsuccessfully to acquire a network IP address forever.



Here is the fix...



1. Click the Start button, and select Control Panel.

2. Click the Network and Internet Connections link.

3. Click the Network Connections link.

4. Right-click your network connection, and select Properties.

5. Click the Install button.

6. Select Protocol.

...Read Full Geek Tip

Posted By thegeek on 2008-06-12 15:49:38.0 | Troubleshooting Networks Geek Tip
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How do I join a Windows Media Center computer to a domain?

If you need to join a Windows Media Center Edition computer to a domain network server you can do the following...

You can use this to Join a Domain with MCE


1. Boot into Windows using a WinPE CD/DVD

2. Start Registry Editor(type c:\windows\ regedit.exe), click on HKEY_Local_Machine

3. Click on File, Load Hive

4. Select c:\Windows\System32\Config\System file

5. Give it a name: MCE

6. B ...Read Full Geek Tip

Posted By thegeek on 2008-06-04 08:54:48.0 | Troubleshooting Networks Geek Tip
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Installation not Supported on Windows 5.0, 5.1, or 5.3 Message

While installing an HP printer you may get the following error.
"Installation not Supported on Windows 5.0, 5.1, or 5.3"

If you are getting this error then you are using an older installation disk or file that does not support your version of Windows or Mac OS. Go to http://www.hp.com and download updated drivers for your printer. ...Read Full Article

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