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Comment from felicia on 2009-11-17

2009-11-18T03:02:34Z

Thankyou so much I love being able to get every question answered I tried your suggestions and the very first time it worked this is so awesome.

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Comment from Duane on 2009-06-05

2009-06-06T00:12:32Z

Leo, thanks for all the good tips you've provided me in the past.

I'm getting prepared to set up a new PC for a friend -- and am realizing how little I know or remember about this process.

Having NO experience with Vista (which I have never even seen and which is on her new PC) I ask: have you updated this article to include Vista (if there are any differences). If so, I can't find it. Thanks again.

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Comment from Bhupender Saini on 2009-06-03

2009-06-04T06:02:12Z

in my company about 20 computer are running through wireless network workgroup but one laptop is not joining the workgroup it has windows xp sp2 i have done all things that i know but it didnt works can somebody help me
please help me fast its very urgent

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Comment from Michael on 2009-01-16

2009-01-17T01:21:50Z

I am the owner and administrator of my computer running vista but it will not let me make changes such as uninstall flash player - can spend hours searching and asking but I find the more words used to explain stuff the less people know

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Comment from West on 2007-09-19

2007-09-20T05:02:58Z

Hi Leo. I cannot launch Windows Media Player as a WinXP Power User. Only when logged in as the local Administrator OR by doing right-click | Run As and supplying the local Administrator credentials will the darn thing run. Not sure what the problem is. Tried tracking down the issue using Sysinternals' tool "Process Monitor" but that's like finding a needle in a haystack. HELP! Thanks, West.

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-09-17

2007-09-18T00:12:46Z

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I'm not aware of a function that will restore lost files simply by resetting a
date. What feature is it you think will do this?

Leo

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Comment from Mark Shawzin on 2007-09-17

2007-09-17T16:25:50Z

how do I re-set my computer to a previous date to retrieve a lost file?

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-03-22

2007-03-22T21:52:35Z

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In an ideal world your geek friend is correct. It is safer to surf in a Limited
User Account (LUA) than to surf while logged in as administrator. But the
practical reality is what you experience: too many times you need admin
abilities to do what you want to do.

The practical answer is "simply" not visit questionable sites when logged in as
admin. That's not always practical, but it is, in fact, how I run.

Alternative might include enabling fast user switching so you can switch
between two accounts - one admin, one not - quickly, or to surf within a
sandbox or virtual machine. Less practical, but potentially safer.

Leo
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Comment from Bob on 2007-03-21

2007-03-21T18:26:02Z

Some "geek" told me it was unwise to surf as an account administrator since "someone" in cyber conceivably could gain access to my computer and play havoc. Trouble is, when I get a software update notice, I have to switch users from a non-administrator to administrator and by that time the update message is gone. Any truth to the geek's comment and, if so, what do I do? Thanks

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Comment from Magnum on 2006-08-11

2006-08-11T23:45:42Z

I setup my computer and ddv copy too slow due to IDE in primary and secondary the transfer mode shown NOT APPLICATE and these should be ULTRA DMA2. I unstalled and rebooted computer but still same. Please tell me I can I do to resetup. Thanks Mag.

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Comment from bong on 2006-08-03

2006-08-03T23:20:31Z

need hlp on which best suport my need. which processor is best for a computer intended for just gaming? thanks!

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Comment from mehul on 2006-05-29

2006-05-29T20:00:54Z

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Comment from sally farmer on 2006-04-18

2006-04-18T20:31:54Z

I have followed these instructions and just get I am not autorised messages even though I am a full administer on all three of the computers I am attempting to connect you. All three are also part of the workgroup but do not see each other. local connection properties are also configured. I am using windows xp and ie6 behind a belkin router with two behind a lynsys at a different address - no joy in four months of trying

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Comment from sally farmer on 2006-04-18

2006-04-18T19:51:29Z

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Comment from Leo on 2006-03-23

2006-03-23T20:44:03Z

That would be this article: http://ask-leo.com/why_is_my_machine_slowing_down.html

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Comment from jake on 2006-03-21

2006-03-22T05:51:01Z

can u plz tell me how to make my computer run fater. it has gotten alot slower sonce i got it

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Comment from shola on 2006-02-01

2006-02-01T11:20:59Z

am an IT student of computer science, i need ur help in writing my project

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Comment from richard on 2005-12-27

2005-12-27T10:13:00Z

my pc was working and i put it dowm for about 2 month.I open it and I saw something like mouse waste in the pc.I power the pc and is not coming on.I swapped the power supply in a different pc and is working.The next day, I power the pc again and its works.three days later, I power it again and power is not coming on.Please help me to solve this problem up.Than you.

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2005-12-24

2005-12-24T17:20:45Z

I'd just set up the one, but honestly ... I typically just let the OS do whatever it wants. 768 (1.5 * 512) seems like a fine number. The 1.5 rule is a good rule of thumb unless you have LOTS of memory (in which case you need less VM), or are typically exceeding the VM's capacity because of the programs you run.

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Comment from Erik on 2005-12-24

2005-12-24T15:44:11Z

Hi Leo...I purchased some memory and now have a total of 512 Megs (2-256 Meg slots), running Windows XP. I also have 2 physical drives (plenty of room on each), one of which is partitioned into 3 logical drives (one of these is my OS).

1. What should I set my page file to? I heard the rule-of-thumb is 1.5x your physical memory, so 766?

2. Should I set a seperate page file for each logical drive, or just use one? Should each by 766?

Thanks!

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Comment from sohel on 2005-10-28

2005-10-28T07:29:28Z

hello sir please full feel send of this softwer problem and about the information

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-03

2005-08-04T00:27:32Z

I'm not sure I understand your problem, but taking a guess: I would reboot into safe mode, and choose a lower resolution for your display.

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Comment from pradeep.c on 2005-08-02

2005-08-02T12:10:53Z

hello Mr.

my computer Screen is scrolled,jumped, shakable so these type of action taken by my system Desktop, so what is the problem,please solve my & my system problem.
thaking you,
yours
waiting for results

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Comment from John Sowinski on 2005-07-31

2005-07-31T22:56:33Z

"In this case Windows doesn't really know who I am yet, so I'm required to enter a user name and password that will work on the remote computer in order to connect."

I set up my own network in my home, a wireless router. I can see each computer on the other but when I try to enter I am asked for a user and a password. I have not entered any passwords on my network(other than WEP) so I am not sure what user and password they could be asking for.

As far as I can tell, I have allowed file sharing and have the work groups set up correctly because they see each other in the workgroup folders.

Help, please.
Thank You.

John Sowinski

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-07

2005-03-07T17:03:58Z

It depends on where you're typing. Chances are it's internet explorer's auto-complete feature, which you can turn off in its options.

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Comment from Santo on 2005-03-07

2005-03-07T14:07:48Z

Each time I am on the internet, using my computer, and I type in a letter a whole list of words appear. How do stop this from happening?
Santol

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Comment from yannie6 on 2005-02-23

2005-02-24T04:11:51Z

thanks all of you

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Comment from frank on 2005-02-15

2005-02-16T06:10:15Z

I have read all your articles on setting up a computer but none of them seem to help me, I am looking for information on how to move or set up a new computer i.e. my computer has just arrived and I need help in how to set the machine up like connecting all the wires and some safety tips on how to do it safely. thanks for all your help, Frank

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Comment from dharak on 2005-02-11

2005-02-12T06:26:42Z

hi i m cyber cafe`s honar i like sow other network pc`s desktop so i want free softwer for this program.. pls give free this soft wer links........

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Comment from michael horowitz on 2004-12-19

2004-12-19T16:40:05Z

It is sad but true that a lot of work is required to correctly set up a new computer and this article was *just* on the preparation of getting online. Some comments:

I like to turn off windows automatic updates at first so as not to have it interfere with other initial setup tasks including those Leo will describe in his next article.

The procedure described here for changing the Administrator password works, I believe, only with XP Pro, not with XP Home. For the Home edition, boot in safe mode, logon on as user Administrator and change the password.

If your new computer is not going to be on a LAN in your house/office/apartment, then you get a bit of safety by disabling File and Printer Sharing. It is an option of the network connection profile.

If you have a broadband connection make a note of the lights on the "modem" when things are working well. That is, which ones are on, off and blinking and what color they are. Keep this information with the modem (under it or taped to it). When something goes wrong, this is your baseline to compare with.

Michael Horowitz

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