Computers & Internet - 18 December 2007

i'm running the new version of spybot v1.5. i was able to change system startup entries and remove usage tracks. now, for some reason it says i can't do those things because i "don't have administrator privileges". I AM THE ONLY USER ON THIS COMPUTER. i checked user settings, and it still says i'm admin and have full rights.

i ran updated definitions for spybot, ran a check with it. i also ran checks with Windows Defender and McAfee SecurityCenter (these were all running before spybot was even installed, everything worked correctly)

how do i fix this problem?

2007-12-18 07:35:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

i have a corrupted version of limewire but when i try to remove it i can't....i just can't find it in control panel add/remove programs list...what should i do?

2007-12-18 07:35:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

2007-12-18 07:29:20 · 10 answers · asked by samuelhsklar 1 in Software

2007-12-18 07:27:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet

i am sort of confused.i heard about it a lot on the internet.what is it exactly, how does it work.then how can i learn to be profficent in it to create games and animations for FREE (i am 15 so i am on a low budget)

2007-12-18 07:20:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

Almost everytime I go to Internet explorer, I get this error notice, "Internet Explorer has encountered an error and must close", I click "debug" and then can open Explorer. Anyone else having this problem? If so, what's the fix?

2007-12-18 07:20:25 · 2 answers · asked by Joan H 6 in Software

I'm talking .avi, MP4 and xvid files, mostly.
I thought all I needed to convert these to (UK) watchable DVD format was to get, say, Nero Vision, and click away.
But now I've visited a couple of forums, read about transcoding, burning, shrinking - ??? - couldn't be more confused...
Would really appreciate a succinct, A-Z instruction from a kind someone in the know:)
Thank you!

2007-12-18 07:15:15 · 6 answers · asked by Klara B. 3 in Software

Better yet...how could I get Jack to do it for me?
I wanna be hawt too...
:(

2007-12-18 07:14:50 · 3 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4 in Software

2007-12-18 07:14:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I sold my computer but I need to erase the hard disk before I ship it. I don't have any of the system recovery CDs or the Windows XP reinstall CD, so don't want to use Kill Disk or something, because I won't be able to reinstall Windows.

I have two questions: If I DO use Kill Disk, am I not able to then use Ctrl+F (I have a Dell) to restore the comp. back to its factory state? Or does Kill Disk even wipe out that option?

Second question: Someone on Yahoo said that the best way to erase my hard disk without using Kill Disk is to delete all of my personal files, do a disk defrag., then to repeatedly copy a large file (like music or a movie) until it takes up all the disk space.

Apparently, recopying the larger file would overwrite everything else on the hard disk, thus "deleting" it. Can someone tell me whether or not this will work?

2007-12-18 07:13:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

have done a scan and found six viruses i was able to delete four of them but it wont allow me to delete the other two, what do i do?

Avast is my scanner, and it also wont allow me to move it to virus vault

2007-12-18 07:13:39 · 7 answers · asked by ttt 3 in Security

Im trying to rename a file and it goes through the whole need permission thing so i do that and then all of a sudden it'll say you don't have permission try again. WTF!!!! Im the admin. How do i not have permission. This is very irritating and im about to smash my computer if i don't get a solution to this problem.

2007-12-18 07:11:49 · 6 answers · asked by kbmisfit 1 in Software

2007-12-18 07:10:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

It is extremely annoying.

2007-12-18 07:06:16 · 6 answers · asked by Gers 1 in Other - Computers

My on-line service goes out every now and then, I have cut power to router then plug back in then fine. Any ideas?

2007-12-18 07:04:57 · 1 answers · asked by zurc137 2 in Computer Networking

I don't know much about myspace culture, but why would a married midlife guy have one?

2007-12-18 07:03:42 · 10 answers · asked by Reality 5 in MySpace

I have a laptop with preinstalled Vista, I made 2 back up copies on dvd disc's. How do I repair windows with these disc's as files are missing. Do I have to f8 first.

2007-12-18 07:01:43 · 4 answers · asked by muffer_3 6 in Other - Computers

I'm thinking of replacing my 17"LCD monitor with a 26". However, i'm worried 26" might be a bit too big and i'd have to sit as far back as possible. the monitor will sit on my desk and will be used for normal every day tasks such as web browsing and word processing. I'm also looking to connect it to my xbox 360 every now and then. is this a practical size? if not what would be and what featuresshould i look aout for apart from obviously pc input and HD(for the xbox)? thanks

2007-12-18 07:01:42 · 3 answers · asked by sammyboywonder 2 in Monitors

like there is only one yellow letter and stuff, what does that mean and all?

2007-12-18 07:00:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Google

I`m searching software for making a PDF files.. free.. open-source.. or commercial.. if somebody have a more information about it.. please write.. thanks a lot :)

2007-12-18 07:00:34 · 2 answers · asked by Nastya 1 in Software

im suposed to make a timeline of about 20 events and its supposed to be done on excel and the right amount of space is supposed to be inbetween each event so its proportionate to the events, i have no idea how though,, help??
thanksss

2007-12-18 06:58:04 · 2 answers · asked by cait 2 in Software

2007-12-18 06:57:29 · 2 answers · asked by selva r 1 in Software

what dvd file system type should i use so that i can play the burnt dvd on a dvd player. i used iso9660 but that only plays on the computer and not in the dvd player.

2007-12-18 06:54:33 · 1 answers · asked by cane z 3 in Other - Computers

motherboard is Foxconn 45CMX/45GMX/45CMX-K

2007-12-18 06:54:26 · 3 answers · asked by Gers 1 in Desktops

2007-12-18 06:54:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

Please could you advise me on the best desk top computers as im thinking of buying one in the new year.

2007-12-18 06:40:49 · 7 answers · asked by Future Sailor 2 in Desktops

it will come on and and go to windows but as soon as windows xp screen comes up it flickers and goese off and comes back on by its self and keeps repeating untill i finaly turn it off my self it came with a 20 gb hard drive but it was not working so i bought a 120 gb hard drive for would that make a difference i dont know if it worked before that it was given to me

2007-12-18 06:39:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

looking for a good site for desktop backgrounds, would be for my work computer so please dont suggest any that are nsfw, looking for stuff thats kinda dark and gloomy, thanx

2007-12-18 06:37:37 · 3 answers · asked by icantthink4155 2 in Other - Computers

2007-12-18 06:37:04 · 2 answers · asked by Dave C 1 in Printers

I searched the answer on here,
Unlocked, and still wont move,
any other ideas?

2007-12-18 06:36:10 · 1 answers · asked by malarango2006 2 in Monitors