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I am using windows vista home premium 64-bit. I tried downloading, and installing SP2 from the automatic windows updater, but when it is installing, it does so indefinitely. I let my computer idle for literally about Six hours while it was trying to install SP2, but it didn't budge 1%. What...

In explorer, create a folder, anywhere, I put it under windows: Name it; GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} Note: make sure you include a period "." after GodMode Once explorer parses the key, it will turn the icon GodMode blue, when you click it, you should see...

Just a quick question. I have tried searching, but Google is fairly useless for me. Do any of you know of free C or C++ compilers that can create programs for DOS but run on Windows (specifically, Vista)? I have an old DOS machine but don't want to have to write code on it. Instead, I want...

I just put together a new desktop. Bought the case, power supply, motherboard, processor, etc and connected everything up. I purchased Windows 7 Pro OEM, and now I find "If the individual software license is for a desktop operating system or application software, it also must be preinstalled on...

Are there any gaping flaws in Windows 7 that have been discovered so far? What do you guys think of it as an OS?

I saw a book today called "Windows 7 for Developers" and it made curious: what exactly is a 'developer?' And what kind of background/ computer skills do you think would be necessary to read this book? (the answer will help me better understand what a developer does.) thanks!

Am I screwed? I made an inquiry at the store where I bought it figuring they would not take it back since it was opened; I was right. They said that Microsoft would take it back for me and refund my money. I thought "yeah...sure they will." Anyone have any luck taking back open MS...

I am looking for an up-to-date guide on installing Windows XP Professional on my Macbook Pro. I have a newer version of OSX (Leopard I think). Google is returning a lot of results, but the dates are mostly circa 2006. I was hoping someone who has done this with Leopard could point me to...

No upgrade, full install of WIN 7 Ultimate. Problem is just like the title says. Screens: http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3513/75588998.th.jpg http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7209/81433304.th.jpg Icon in taskbar says: "No Audio Output Device is installed". Yes, it's...

Homework Statement I've been going crazy over solving this problem properly. We were suppose to design a simple problem and then present it to the class, and i decided to solve this very question - is it more energy efficient to use the AC or open the windows on the highway? the CdA for the...

I need to do a fresh install of a new OS on my desk top and would like to know whether or not the "Upgrade" is a full install. I figure that it is not, but I would like to hear it from someone else that may have already installed the new OS (Home Premium) before I pay the $100 difference when I...

Is anyone running Soliodworks 2009 on windows 7? I can't reinstall mine after i put windows 7 on, it just stops the installation batr and tells me to try again another time. Ihave never paid maintenance on my lisence, so will have to sort it myself. Anyone experienced problems?

I have a quad-core desktop computer with 6GBs of RAM, with windows Vista home premium (64 bit) it say's in windows task manager, in desktop, with no other programs running. That just the operating system itself and various other background tasks like virus scan, etc.. Takes up 15% of my...

i shut down all applications in my windows vista business using msconfig. now, everytime it boots my computer displays a message "please wait while TPM is connected". also the clock always shows wrong time and date. what's wrong?

I'm not using the template because this is a rather abstract question about the way to approach a scientific experiment. I'm beginning a science project in which I hope to define the speeds at which using an air conditioning unit becomes more efficient than rolling the windows down in a car...

The last time I defragged a hard drive was on my desktop computer with windows vista. My laptop seems to be slowing down slightly, I was hoping to defrag it, as it has not been for a very long time. I don't know where to go to access this feature in windows XP. I use "search" in the start bar...

I have wondered for quite a while why memory allocation and paging in Windows seems to be so weird and doesn't want to use memory to the fullest. For example even when there is a lot of free physical memory, there are sections that are paged out. And then - physical memory never seems to fill...

Ok, so physicists can create plasmas in a chamber with a temp. of 12,000F. Plasmas are easily manipulated with electric or magnetic fields. One type of manipulation shapes the plasma into a planar ,square shape like a window pane, called a 'plasma window'. These plasma windows can be used...

I am going to invest in a copy of Win XP pro to install on my MAC. A quick search on Google for "windows xp professional" yields prices that vary from as low as $89 like http://www.softwarestockpile.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MS-10293&click=30". What gives? Is there a difference? I...

I need to learn C, C++, and Fortran, and Java and am thinking of just ditching Vista and installing Ubuntu. Attempt to sell me on or against doing this. The only reason I have ever used windows is for gaming but i don't game much any more and am only mostly going to be on my home system...

Power of atmosphere and skyscraper windows? Hi i was wondering about a question dealing with atmosphere and windows...If you could help me out by understanding somethings id really appreciate it..thanks alot... In a large cities when wind is forced to blow between two rows of skyscrapers...

I was doing some conversions from binary to decimal and vice versa today using Windows Calculator and I noticed the following, if I multiply B11111111 and B11111111 I get the following: B1111111000000001. Uhhh...great! What's going on here? It looks like it's rolling over the 8 LSB when it...

I read on the news that when you place oil from behind your ear onto the diamond. You can stick it to the window and the adhesive power will be so strong that you can place a metal pincet on it. Any explanation? http://www.standaard.be/video/videoPlayer.aspx?cat=1&subcat=1&videoId=352871

Hi. How would you go about doing negative powers on the windows calculator? For example if you wanted to calculate 10 x 10 ^ - 3 x 2 for example what input would you use on the windows calculator? Thanks.

Just curious of what other peoples opinions of W7rc are from the physics nerd point of view? So far, I think its great and I have yet to have any compatibility issues. Matlab 2008a runs great on it along with Comsol 3.5. I don't know if its just because its 64-bit or what but so far I definitely...

please can u help me ? IN Windows environment : 1- what is the max. no. of partitions that can be made ? 2- why always the color of any folder is yellow ? 3- what is the max. length of the name of the folder ? 4- why there is no partition named B ? thx

Okay, guys. Here's what I want to do: convert a *.tex file to a *.dvi file, and then look at the pretty *.dvi file. That's it. But I want to do it in Windows. I've done this a gazillion times in linux, and it's easy as pie. Just "latex file.tex" in a terminal shell. But of course...

Hi everybody, I've got a problem with WXP. Sometimes, when I'm browsing through a website or looking through my Program Files or even when I'm playing a game, WXP will give me a message saying: A mistake has occured, this file/program has to be closed down (this was translated, so I don't...

Hi, I have used Compaq Visual Fortran 6.5 for years. Recently bought a new PC with Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 processor and Windows Vista 64 bit Home Premium OS (yes, likely a mistake on the OS). I wish to use Code I wrote in the past and take advantage of 64bit processor, memory, etc. I...

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/01/21/ot-090121-bird-decals.html?ref=rss" This kid is all win. He's going to make a fortune, and for the best reasons. Good for you, Charlie!

Hello folks, Ok, I've been doing windows application tutorials, and I can make a mean dropdown list and dialog box, but I have no idea how to get the windows app to use a function. Say I just want a dialog box to pop up and use the function: int myFunction () { int i = 1; return i...

Right now I have Vista and I really don't like using it. I am looking forward to Windows 7 but it could just be another bad OS. If anyone is using Linux or has in the past I am wondering if I should start using it. And which version, Suze, Ubuntu...

I don`t know where to post this , i hope this is the right place. Colud you give me the names of windows application for math or physics.*i want just the names) , and a app to solve integrals.

I've been trying to load Service Pack 3 (SP3) onto a desktop running Windows XP Home edition without success. I've tried every trick I could find (such as the workarounds suggested by MS), but after it crunches for an hour I keep getting an "Access Denied" message. Any ideas?

Is MCNP free for Pcs with windows xp? How i can get it? regards

Is there any way to fix this? I tried converting the mp3 files to wmv files last night, but it reduces the picture quality by a lot so the picture quality looks all fuzzy. Is there any other free video editing software out there that supports mp3 video files?

I am going to purchase Windows for my Mac to rum some Engineering software and was curious as to whether I should get XP or Vista... Home or Pro? Do the "Pro" Versions offer anything that you think makes the extra two hundred bucks worth it? What kind of amenities are we talking here? Is...

I'm trying to find some software (preferably free) which allows editing of pdf files in Windows XP. I don't need anything too fancy, just the ability to add/remove/reorder/resize pages, and to add and remove bookmarks. Anyone have any suggestions?

I was hoping someone could recommend a nice GUI for equation editing that can output Latex... so I can copy and paste into my future posts, rather than struggling to use the inline Latex Reference thing provided (though it is still pretty cool). Thanks!

Hi, I have a code that was written with a Linux FORTRAN compiler but is 'portable'. does this mean I am able to compile it on a windows compiler?

I was reading about how you always have to have a CPU with over 3.5 GHz, and 1.5 GBs of RAM to run vista. The highest stock clock speeds on the Intel Core 2 duo/quad is 3.33 GHz. Without overclocking, would it have difficulty running vista? And in your professional estimate, what would be the...

Hello, firstly, what does the regular expression "\\+" do? Would that literally match up "\+". Could I possibly get some recommendations on some software to try regular expressions with as well actually please? and secondly, I've been fiddling around with the cacls command and I've noticed...

Hi, I was wondering if DirectX 10 graphics cards, such as the ATI Radeon HD4870 X2, and the NVidia GeForce GTX-280 are compatible with, and would be able to run DirectX 9 or lower applications. I play a lot of video games on my PC, such as Battlefield 2, and Diablo 2 expansion. With windows 7...

Does anyone have view windows which they installed on their combustion chamber? My team and I are going to install quartz windows on 304 stainless steel, and so far the coefficients of thermal expansion look really different. We are also debating on the shape of the windows. Any hints would...

Hi, the release of masm32 doesn't come with the files to include io.mac and io.obj. I am very new to this assembly language and I'm wondering where to place these files I have obtained. I tried placing these in the folder \include and \bin and \masm32 but when I write include io.mac in my...

Hi all, I'm sure this question has been asked before but I couldn't find it. However, I will ask it nevertheless... How does one compile AND run fortran 77 & 90/95 codes on a Windows XP O/S? The fact I am asking this means I am not a computer-whizz so please take this into account when...

Can anyone recommend an alternative to GSView for Windows? (for reading postscript files) Some features I'd like to see in addition to those supported by GSView are: Continuous page scrolling Hand cursor for dragging a page around Non-Win3.1-like buttons on the toolbar I've used IrfanView...

How do you use Python on Windows? I have Python 2.5.1, but have only tried Python on the school's computers where they use Linux.

I am trying to set up remote desktop. I have only one account with user name "FirstName LastName" with no password. I followed all instructions, and have "username" for accessing my computer. But, it doesn't work! I have used 3rd party software (I forgot it's name but it's pretty...

Just bought a new HDD. It's faster than my old one so I want to run Windows from it. Can I just install Windows on it without it causing trouble with the Windows version on my old drive?