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Color settings that don't affect games?

Is there a way to configure the display color settings for the desktop environment without having it affect fullscreen apps like games? Thanks. I tried the nVidia Control Panel also without luck. Mike

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2010-05-19T21:24:07+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

DVD Maker Crash

Every time I start the DVD maker it runs alright and I can select and add video files; but as soon as I try and progress to the next screen it freezes and crashes. It was running fine until just recently when the power went out on me. I'd really like to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-11-08T14:25:57+00:00
Anonymous
15 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Local Disk D: does not show in Computer

original title: Local Disk D: Hello, I just formated my pc and installed windows 7 on Local disk C:, but Local disk D: is not showing in my computer. Then I inserted the windows 7 cd and restarted the pc the installation started up and when I reached the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-08-25T12:46:11+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

how to see the SAFETY icon on the tool bar

how to see the SAFETY icon on the tool bar where the home, print, tool, page icons are at in a Windows Vista computer. i would like to change the inprivate settings, but cannot access that icon since its not in there, i have tried the menu…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2009-10-22T00:55:33+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

lost taskbar & desktop icons after resuming from sleep mode

The problem occurs often when my desktop computer awakes from  sleep mode. The taskbar, desktop icons & start orb disappear and right clicking doesn't always bring up task manager. I then have to turn the computer off and restart to resume. I would…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-06-19T01:18:12+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problems uninstalling and installing Java

Hi, I am facing problem in uninstalling and installing Java in my computer. It installed Java previously and it installed in  C:\users\myname\somefolder. Currently there is some problem and I am not able to use Java in my computer, so I tried to install …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-07-14T05:41:35+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

madcatz contoller driver error code 43

everytime i plug the usb thing in and turn on my mad catz controller for the ps3 it tells me that . the device isn't working properly and has an error code 43. i've tried everything i can think of and can't get it to work i've tired updating drivers,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-07-21T07:50:43+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Error message when using Movie maker "the video device cannot be used at this time because there has been an error when starting the device".

I'm attempting to use Movie maker (v2.1) to CAPTURE video (and sound) from a web cam that is connected to the PC via a USB port (the audio is connected via a microphone input). the device works just fine with many other applications (Skype, other video…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-04-29T15:13:47+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problem with correct color display on desktop (some colors are oversaturated)

Hello, Recently I bought new computer with two screens. Graphics card - Gigabyte 480 GTX Screens - HP LP2475w (IPS screens) System Windos 7 Ultimate 64bit. Calibrator: Eye One Display 2 I was reading that win7 supports ICC profiles for desktop. I started…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-08-20T20:38:54+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

converting .VRO files to read and edit

Is there a way to convert .VRO video files from my camcorder to read or edit them. I would like to convert them to MPG files to send to friends and family! I am running Windows 7. Thanks

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-10-08T14:50:09+00:00
Anonymous
13 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Registry Cleaners. Windows 7

I downloaded a prod. called Registry Cleaner, by UniBlue. It said I had over 1300 reg. errors. I have had the comp. for 3months and never seen a error message. Is this possile? Should I purchuse this product and run it?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-07-18T11:29:07+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

Windows doesn't let me use my USB Mass Storage device.

All, Having some troubles setting up an external HDD for my computers.  I own a WD7500aads HDD and I bought the AZiO ENC311SU31 enclosure to go with it.  I popped it in as per the instructions and connected it to my computer.  It automatically detects…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-12-29T23:25:47+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

why wont my linksys wireless usb network adapter work? its a model number: WUSB 11 ver.2.6 im trying to use it for windows 7 but its not working. please help.

i have installed the driver and it seems like windows 7 can not even see the wireless usb network adapter

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2009-11-22T19:57:21+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

How can I get my samsung clx-2160 to print

I have installed the latest drivers from samsung - I have upgraded to window 7 -64 bit - this printer connects and prints on my vista computer with no problems - I can change preferences etc for the printer but when I press print the printer doesnt…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-11-06T11:02:20+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bluescreen help please! 0000000000000008

Okay I'm not very technical and this blue screen thing is very confusing. I keep getting it about once a day. I followed directions on the Dell website and downloaded the Windows Debugger. That didn't seem to do anything so I've been emailing one of the …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-08-31T14:50:12+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

shell32.dll

My computer won't boot up. It gives me an error saying that windows explorer failed because of a shell32.dll issue. I have no idea what this means. I uninstalled Norton 360, then restarted my computer like it said to. Only it never came back to life.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-08-26T05:54:07+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Authenticate external hard drive

I have a Western Digital My Book external hard drive that I somehow blocked myself from being able to access my stored files. I can go through the individual files, open the properties, go to the security tab, change the ownership, then allow myself…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-05-14T22:08:12+00:00
Anonymous
10 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

vds basic provider error

Nome registro: System Origine:       VDS Basic Provider Data:          04/11/2009 18:33:58 ID evento:     1 Categoria attività:Nessuna Livello:       Errore Parole chiave: Classico Utente:        N/D Computer:      NicoMiki-PC …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-11-06T10:06:52+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

networh error 1208

After upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 I am unable to access my external hard drive. It shows up if I open the network window but says: "Drive is not accessable. You might not have permission to use this network resourse. Contact the administrator…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-04-27T16:14:11+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit boots to a BLACK SCREEN

original title: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit,Bios ok, hard drive, dvd and mouse Initializes, BLACK SCREEN NO BOOT and no posibility going safe mode. Please help me!!! I got a brand new Alienware with the I7 Q820, 6 Gig ram. My laptop stop to work after…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-06-28T00:31:12+00:00
Anonymous