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  1. nelljack

    file compression, help!

    I have a 3kb file that I want to move from one folder to another folder. Only when I control+x it and move to the new folder and control+v the file, a dialogue window pops up with "Compressing . . ." I can't read the rest of the line. It keeps that file locked into this dialogue for quite...
  2. nelljack

    increase number of processors and RAM?

    Hi all, Just a quick query on something I'm not sure would be beneficial to my pcs. I got a letter from a friend and in it he states ". . . get to "msconfig", and once up click on 'boot' tab. On that window move your cursor to the upper left [to where it says] 'processors 1'. Then he says if...
  3. nelljack

    Which version for windows 8.1 C# game developing software?

    Hi all. I'm a baby newby to C#. I downloaded C# express 2010 and installed on my laptop with windows 8.1. I tried a demo code from a book cd but it won't run. Keeps giving me errors, and sorry, I didn't write it down. I'd like to know which version I should get and use in 8.1? Any help will be...
  4. nelljack

    New LARGE files in "Disk Cleanup"

    Hi all. I recently get this two files showing up in the "Disk Cleanup": Debug dump file and system error memory dump file. Both are 500MB and they slow my machine down terribly. Is there a way I can get those files to stop logging anything into them? Or can I change the size allowed to the log...
  5. nelljack

    C# programming help needed

    Hi all. I hope someone is there who can explain a couple of things to me in C#. I keep getting "identifier expected" errors and don't know what that means. can someone show me an example line so I can see what it is I'm doing wrong? Also, I get "; expected" errors. But there is a ";" at the...
  6. nelljack

    skydrive aka onedrive

    I'm having so much trouble with the MS sign-in and can't backup anything to the "cloud" place known as names above. I want to know if I can uninstall skydrive aka onedrive and have computer still work? I don't need the hassle of MS sign-in and passwords. Every time I try to login in MS deems...
  7. nelljack

    certificate errors sometimes

    Hi all. When I go to different internet sites I get the following: There is a problem with this website’s security certificate. The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address. Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you...
  8. nelljack

    lan connections and a bunch of other problems

    Hi all. I have to say that without all of you tek-tips helpers I believe we end users would blow up the computer world. At least I would. Problem one is I have a 3.3ghz 8 GB ram WIN 7 PRo and using a netgear WNDR3700 N600 router, and a x586 32bit PC with 512mb ram XP PRO using the same router...
  9. nelljack

    Windows 7 requires NTFS flash drive for backup

    Hi all. I have 3.3 ghz pc with 8gb ram and win 7 pro. In reading up on the backup option it states the backup disk/flash drive, etc. should be NTFS. I have some questions regarding this matter. First, Is backup the same as a boot disk? I read the options between FAT32 and NTFS, and NTFS gets...
  10. nelljack

    malwarebytes saved my laptop

    I've been having problems on my laptop for about 10days. I've been checking tek-tips for solutions and in one of the searches on "router not connecting" threads it was mentioned about www.malwarebytes.org and I downloaded and ran "malwarebytes anti-malware" software and it fixed all...
  11. nelljack

    netsh cmds, can they harm pc? And malware program help

    Hi all. I have the following: If I do these commands (supposedly to double the speed of my internet) start, run, cmd netsh int tcp slow global netsh int tcp set global chimney=enabled netsh int tcp set global autotuning=normal netsh int tcp set global congestionprovider=ctcp netsh int tcp show...
  12. nelljack

    windows 7 cab and kb+ files

    Hi all. I did not install anything yesterday but today I found a bunch of cab*.* and kb*.* files in the recycle bin (deleted but not by me). Can I safely remove these files? I thought cab and kb files are windows OS files. Also, just got a new router but it seems to have slowed down my...
  13. nelljack

    log files

    How many .log files should be on XP Pro? I have seen in my search that XP is using log files for running apps. Is this true? If so, MS has really screwed up its program. Anyway, I have 651 *.log files on my PC. Can I delete them all? I know in the past the .log files were just used to capture...
  14. nelljack

    win 7 recovery files

    I just bought a laptop with win 7 home installed. I just created a recovery flash drive too. Right after I did the recovery set I installed 35 updates, then there was listed on the screen "25,572" update operations. It looked to me as though win7 was being completely redone on the system. Is...
  15. nelljack

    Monitor not showing browser page in entirity

    I'm not sure if my description is good enough but here goes. I'm trying to read a company's page in my WinXP Pro's browser but am having trouble seeing their whole page. I have an Acer monitor. It is only a couple of years old. It's size is more long than high. I have moved and stretched out...
  16. nelljack

    user account setup help

    I need to make a separate account for logging onto my pc for my grandkids. I also have to block them from getting on the internet. Can someone tell me how to do this? Thanks in advance.
  17. nelljack

    nic speed calculation needed

    I have 100.0 Mbps speed on my nic card. Can someone tell me how to calculate the time it would take to download a 109MB file?
  18. nelljack

    Internet Explorer denies downloading: Help

    I cannot download any files. I need help on how to allow files to download to the hard drive. All that comes up when the file is clicked on is a red circle with bar (O /) across it and an alert sound. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
  19. nelljack

    choppy movies or videos: any suggestions?

    Hi all. I have a Realtek 8139 Family pci fast nic card. I just changed the settings to use 100mbps full mode. There is no "full duplex" option. Is there anything else I can try to fix the choppy videos and movies. I also tried to find an updated driver from Realtek and MS but no luck. If anyone...
  20. nelljack

    weird pc sounds

    It may be nothing but I thought I would ask anyway. If answered, just post on forum. While on my sister's pc and online every once in awhile a different sound is heard. There is no new email so that can't be it. No updates were running. Just online and reading info from different sites. Anyone...

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