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Search through subfolders isn't working

For some reason Wndows 7 has stopped searching subfolders for files.  I have checked folder options and ensured that search sub folders is ticked.   Here is the simple version of the problem: I have a folder with 715 files in 129 subfolders, no folders…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-08-31T19:57:55+00:00
Anonymous
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Installed Windows 7, now no sound from Realtek ac97

I just installed Windows 7 onto my pc and now my Realtek ac97 sound card won't work. I must have looked at about 10 forums and installed about a million drivers (driver RC2.36 installed.) I can't find the device anywhere only Digital Audio (S/PDIF) and …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-11-18T16:09:42+00:00
Anonymous
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C:\\Windows\system32\ksproxy.ax Error message when trying to use a new webcam with Skype

I have a new webcam which is recognised by my computer, but always brings up the above error message followed by... ..is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-10-06T11:05:22+00:00
Anonymous
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windows media player Version 11.0.6002.18005

how can i get my windows media player to work? without it i can not view webpages with audio files on them....

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-07-07T02:13:10+00:00
Anonymous
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Cannot install Solidworks 2010 on Windows 7

OP: install[] Hi, Hi, I have windows 7 64 bit home premium, I try to install solidworks(2010), but program do not respond .... what should I do now ? which version of solidworks should I try ?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-09-27T08:03:12+00:00
Anonymous
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Adobe InDesign doesn't appear as a progam I can use to open files with in the 'Open with' function

Whilst I can open InDesign files from within InDesign, I am unable to click on them to open them, they default to trying to open with Photoshop. I've tried to use the 'Open with' function but Windows doesn't display InDesign as an option and when I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-07-12T10:50:21+00:00
Anonymous
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how do I create a pdf file from windows 7?

Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers! Ideas: Programs you are having problems with Error messages Recent changes you made to your computer What you have already tried to fix the problem

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-07-11T01:47:07+00:00
Anonymous
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change .php format to .jpg

I'm not very computer lit. and am self-taught, so please bear with me.  I'm trying to copy a project I made to cd so that I can take elsewhere to print.  The project is in .php format and for some reason it will not copy to cd.  I'm able to copy jpg.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-02-15T16:07:11+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 - Error Code: 800401E4 (Can't install updates)

Using windows 7 home premium 32bit.  Today, Windows update failed with error code 800401E4.  I keep trying, but get immediate error -- never get questioned to accept license agreement.  Have rebooted a few times, have selected varying available updates.…

asked 2010-09-20T18:17:42+00:00
Anonymous
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avrt.dll

avrt.dll has an error what do I do

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-04-29T01:38:24+00:00
Anonymous
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Texas Instruments 64-bit SD/MMC Card Reader on Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit not reading SD cards

Hi- Texas Instruments 64-bit SD/MMC Card Reader on Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit not reading SD cards previously used on 32-bit Win 7. Won't reformat even I was running Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and my TI SD/MMC card-reader was working fine; I upgraded to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-05-01T10:57:50+00:00
Anonymous
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Playing a DVD on a continuous loop.

I have a DVD (not a commercial one) which I wish to play on a continuous loop. I've searched Windows Media Cente (which happily plays my DVD), but cannot find a "continuous play" or "repeat" option. Am I missing something? If WMC…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-04-17T14:24:56+00:00
Anonymous
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Computer hangs during hibernation (not when resuming from hibernation)

Althrought everything worked fine for about 6 months. Now computer fails to hibernate. It success for about 1/3 times and fails 2/3 times. There are two different scenarios of failures which occurs randomly: During hibernation screen goes of, HDD is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-12-22T10:21:21+00:00
Anonymous
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How do you find an unsaved recent paint document that was deleted by accident?

I hit don't save on the wrong paint document and now can't find it anywhere. Is there a way to still save it?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-10-13T20:52:10+00:00
Anonymous
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Access is denied on 0x80070005

I am not on a network, how do I fix this problem?  How can I get a complete back up on dvd?  I am fairly new to computers, the only other windows I have every work in is Windows 98.  I want to keep my computer up to date, and backed up properly,  it…

asked 2009-03-12T20:07:24+00:00
Anonymous
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Adding AIF files to the Windows Media Player library

I can't add AIF files to my library, nor edit their properties in the Now Playing window. It's possible to play them, but that's all.  Anyone know anything about this?  I'm using Windows Media Player 11.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-07-07T01:06:00+00:00
Anonymous
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PRINT SPOOLER service will not START, ERROR: 1058 - Service cannot be started

OS = XP SP3 LAPTOP = Dell D500 As prescribed by Microsoft and Dell Knowledge Bases, I have deleted spool printer and driver files; and edited my registry, removing print drivers and monitors.  I have also followed processes dictated by KB919750, to no…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-09-15T18:10:10+00:00
Anonymous
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system idle process take entire CPU usage

always rebooting. there must be a answer to stop this

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2009-11-29T22:45:45+00:00
Anonymous
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How do you shut off the auto folders expand when dragging files?

I would love to shut off the folders auto expand, when dragging files over it seems that as soon as you release the mouse button the folders expand and you’ve moved 40 files to who knows where. It reminds me of playing dodge ball in school. As soon as…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-05-25T23:21:27+00:00
Anonymous
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webcam for emachines e525

hello folks my problem is,that my web cam not is woorking on my acer emachine e525,it have worked before,but now i can seem to find after my son have used it mikchael

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-10-17T13:19:01+00:00
Anonymous