Sometimes I notice Desktop.ini files in folders of my computer. Why/how are they generated, and, is it possible to make the OS stop generating these files?
Sometimes I notice Desktop.ini files in folders of my computer. Why/how are they generated, and, is it possible to make the OS stop generating these files?
I keep getting the following message, "Do you want the application “java” to accept incoming network connections?"
First of all, what application? Second, if it's part of the browser, which sometimes the browser isn't open, it doesn't show me what page is requesting it. "Application" is very generic.
Third what does that mean? Is it asking if anyone on the internet can make connections to my computer?
I want to install Windows XP on My desktop computer (only XP) but my cd drive has gone bust.
I have tried to search for installation tutorials but I found only those in which people tell me how to install it ON the pen drive rather than FROM the pendrive.
Please help out! Thanks in Advance
I have 2 printers.
HP Deskjet F2235 - designated scanner (has printing issues)
Brother HL-2040 - designated printer (doesn't have a scanner)
Just by using those two both connected to the same computer, is there a way to perform a photocopy operation by scanning via the designated scanner then immediately it being printed from the designated printer?
Obviously you could save the scanned files then print them, but short of making a script or manually doing this, is there a faster automatic way through settings or third-party software?
So that's the serial number of my pre-installed windows copy, I take it. But am I allowed to use it again when, say, I don't know, my system gets crippled by a sneaky virus?
If I format my computer and install windows starter again from a USB drive (speculating. I've never format before, I suppose is completely possible) Is that serial number still valid?
I'm talking about the number printed on the back of my laptop.
From wikipedia : 2
In computer security, a DMZ (sometimes referred to as a perimeter
networking) is a physical or logical subnetwork that contains and
exposes an organization's external services to a larger untrusted
network, usually the Internet.
Why it says
larger untrusted network, usually the Internet.
I see it many places that internet is said to be untrusted network. Are there any reason for it?
With a typical USB hard drive enclosure, is the full range of drive power management functionality available?
In what may be an unrelated matter: is it possible to suspend a PC without unmounting an attached USB-powered drive, and then remounting it on resume? This is the behaviour I'm currently seeing (running Ubuntu linux 10.10).
Are there certain models or brands that provide more complete control over this aspect of drive operation? My Friendly Neighbourhood Computer Store carries (part of) the Vantec Nexstar product line.
I have about four or five machines in the Pentium 3-4 era and I'm interested in creating a Linux server comprised of these machines. The server's main purposes would be to host several low-medium traffic websites/services (voice and game), and share terabytes of data on a local network.
I could probably throw together one modern computer as a server and call it a day, but I'm interested in using these machines to do it instead. Where would I get started in this cluster/cloud setup?
Hi all,
I just bought a used custom-built computer locally. In the process of checking the hardware, I notice that the case fans have accumulated a lot of green "gunk" and I've tried wetting the edge of a paper towel to wipe and rub it off. Still, there is always some residue remaining. What's the best way to clean off this gunk?
Thanks in advance. No pictures, but I can take some if needed.
I have a charged laptop battery in a laptop that is running on AC power and charging the battery. Would it damage the battery if I remove it while the computer is running?
I have Windows XP 32-bit installed on this computer. I just purchased a Windows 7 64-bit as an ISO download upgrade version which I promptly burned to DVD and attempted to perform an upgrade installation. Here is the error message I am getting:
Firstly, where are these "Setup log files" located?
Second, does this mean I need to find compatible (64-bit?) drivers for the Mainboard and put them on floppy?
What is the reason partitioning is usually a step in installing multiple (2) operating systems on the same computer?
Does an operating system have to have it's own partition to run or can it run in the same partition as another operating system? (i.e. -can two of the same flavor run in the same partition but if you have one Linux and one windows it needs to be partitioned?)
Is it necessary to make disk partitions to run multiple operating systems?
im trying to image a new HP netbook via the windows 7 BACK UP util. however, it doesnt detect the external drive, although it's seen in my computer and BIOS.
i tried using HP recovery manager with recovery disc creation but it says, no burning device installed although there is one...
anyone successful in using the win7 back up utility? ive been tinkering this for a while but i cant make it right using an external dvd drive. unless i'll plug in an external hdd/
My wired USB mouse's left button stops working properly after being plugged into the computer for about five minutes. The mouse button will become sticky and not allow me to select things or the left button is completely unresponsive. The mouse driver is up to date.
I am running Windows Vista Home Premium with the Service Pack 2 on a Sony Viao laptop (Model number (VGN-NW125J).
If anybody knows how to fix this your help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm trying to connect a Seven pc with a XP pc. The workgroup name is the same, but I do not see nothing inside Network item in Computer window.
I have turned off firewall on both pcs.
Now the XP pc pings the other, but the Seven pc does not ping the other.
What could be the cause?
We have a number of shared computers that users never seem to log out of. Am I correct that there is no built in functionality to automatically log off console sessions after an idle timeout? I've seen two suggestions: a logoff screensaver, and a scheduled task with an idle trigger. Will the idle trigger work if only the session is idle, but the computer is in use with a different session? Is there a better way to go about this? Thanks,
Is it possible to safe all changes a user does in his home directory?
The idea is to be able to recover a home directory if a file is deleted or overwritten. My problem is having an old family member (80+ years) who wants to learn how to use a computer. For me it would be easier to recover the home directory from any abuse or mistakes that the user might do.
Is there an easy solution, which is quite failsafe?
I need to change the socket phpPgAdmin connects to in its config.
// Hostname or IP address for server. Use '' for UNIX domain socket.
// use 'localhost' for TCP/IP connection on this computer
$conf['servers'][0]['host'] = '/opt/jasperreports-server-cp-5.1.0/postgresql/.s.PGSQL.5432';
this does not work (even without the last part .s.PGSQL.5432). The path is correct, because I can connect through:
:~# psql --host=/opt/jasperreports-server-cp-5.1.0/postgresql/
I have 12 hours to backup 2 TB of data.
I would like to backup to a network share to a computer using consumer WD 2TB Black 7200rpm hard drives. Gigabit Ethernet.
What other variables would I need to consider to see if this is feasible? How would I set up this calculation?
I'm logging through Remote Desktop to windows 7. Some other users sometimes try to connect to the same computer, then a message box pops up with information that I have 30 seconds to block this try or I will be logged off. Sometimes I'm away and then I'm being logged off and when I come back I have to log on again.
Is there a way to turn off this functionality for single user. Is there some application that always breaks this login process ?
Hi.
I'm running Windows XP SP3 on a NEC Versa L1100 laptop.
If I wake my laptop up from Stand By, no attached USB devices will function.
Device Manager shows all USB entries to be working properly. There is an option to "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" in the Power Management properties of USB entries.
Is this causing the issue or something else?
I have the latest drivers for my motherboard installed.
Hey,
I´m running openSolaris LiveCD on a computer that runs Windows XP.
How can I mount the 2 partitions I have in Windows, and be able to access them from the Solaris?
Thanks
Is that dangerous :
for the computer (without the battery)
for the cells
If possible, explain why.
Edit :
Here are some more assumptions :
Without the battery included, there is no risk of overheating the cell, or over charging them.
But there is still some dc to dc conversion taking place on the motherboard. I assume this dc to dc stage to be quite tolerant. What kind of trouble can I run into when using 20V instead of 19V ? Overheating ?
I've not seen this port before, it looks kinda like an HDMI port and it has this symbol next to it... what is it?
It's on the back panel of a desktop computer.