<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TechForum]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/</link><description><![CDATA[Forum: windows7-support]]></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:19:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:19:04 GMT</pubDate><item><title><![CDATA[Problem installing HP A530]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11462-problem-installing-hp-a530.htm</link><description><![CDATA[I am trying to install a HP A536 printer on my Win 7 machine.  I downloaded 
the driver from HP but when I run it I get a message "Error 1719" about the 
Windows Installer Service.  Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get this 
thing working?

Thanks

Rick Morrison]]></description><author>Rick Morrison</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:28:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running Windows?]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11460-running-windows.htm</link><description><![CDATA[Worry:

<http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9169738/ZeuS_botnet_code_keeps_getting_better_8230_for_criminals>

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Alias
]]></description><author>Alias</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:01:10 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows and SBS 2003 RWW]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11109-windows-and-sbs-2003-rww.htm</link><description><![CDATA[Hello, I have a new client that has 2 new windows 7 Pro boxes and tries to
connect to them through SBS 2003 RWW and he gets to login screen, when he enters
his login the wrong user name or password comes up. He is using the correct
login and has remote access rites. Any ideas?]]></description><author>mikemcd</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:33:11 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which is Safer, Windows, Apple or Linux regarding malware?]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11095-which-is-safer-windows-apple-or-linux-garding-malwa.htm</link><description><![CDATA[From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus

"The vulnerability of operating systems to viruses

Just as genetic diversity in a population decreases the chance of a 
single disease wiping out a population, the diversity of software 
systems on a network similarly limits the destructive potential of viruses.

This became a particular concern in the 1990s, when Microsoft gained 
market dominance in desktop operating systems and office suites. The 
users of Microsoft software (especially networking software such as 
Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) are especially vulnerable to 
the spread of viruses. Microsoft software is targeted by virus writers 
due to their desktop dominance, and is often criticized for including 
many errors and holes for virus writers to exploit. Integrated and 
non-integrated Microsoft applications (such as Microsoft Office) and 
applications with scripting languages with access to the file system 
(for example Visual Basic Script (VBS), and applications with networking 
features) are also particularly vulnerable.

Although Windows is by far the most popular operating system for virus 
writers, some viruses also exist on other platforms. Any operating 
system that allows third-party programs to run can theoretically run 
viruses. Some operating systems are less secure than others. Unix-based 
OS's (and NTFS-aware applications on Windows NT based platforms) only 
allow their users to run executables within their own protected memory 
space.

An Internet based research revealed that there were cases when people 
willingly pressed a particular button to download a virus. Security 
analyst Didier Stevens ran a half year advertising campaign on Google 
AdWords which said "Is your PC virus-free? Get it infected here!". The 
result was 409 clicks.[18][19]

As of 2006[update], there are relatively few security exploits targeting 
Mac OS X (with a Unix-based file system and kernel).[20] The number of 
viruses for the older Apple operating systems, known as Mac OS Classic, 
varies greatly from source to source, with Apple stating that there are 
only four known viruses, and independent sources stating there are as 
many as 63 viruses. Many Mac OS Classic viruses targeted the HyperCard 
authoring environment. Virus vulnerability between Macs and Windows is a 
chief selling point, one that Apple uses in their Get a Mac 
advertising.[21] In January 2009, Symantec announced discovery of a 
trojan that targets Macs.[22] This discovery did not gain much coverage 
until April 2009.[22]

While Linux, and Unix in general, has always natively blocked normal 
users from having access to make changes to the operating system 
environment, Windows users are generally not. This difference has 
continued partly due to the widespread use of administrator accounts in 
contemporary versions like XP. In 1997, when a virus for Linux was 
released ? known as "Bliss" ? leading antivirus vendors issued warnings 
that Unix-like systems could fall prey to viruses just like Windows.[23] 
The Bliss virus may be considered characteristic of viruses ? as opposed 
to worms ? on Unix systems. Bliss requires that the user run it 
explicitly (so it is a trojan), and it can only infect programs that the 
user has the access to modify. Unlike Windows users, most Unix users do 
not log in as an administrator user except to install or configure 
software; as a result, even if a user ran the virus, it could not harm 
their operating system. The Bliss virus never became widespread, and 
remains chiefly a research curiosity. Its creator later posted the 
source code to Usenet, allowing researchers to see how it worked.[24]"

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Alias
]]></description><author>Alias</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:42:26 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resizing Graphics]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11076-sizing-graphics.htm</link><description><![CDATA[I notice earlier in the NG that someone was asking about an image 
resizer. I always use Photofiltre which is an excellent free download 
prog for dealing with Graphics.
http://photofiltre.en.softonic.com/
The prog has a dropdown for image, and you can alter the dimensions to 
whatever you want. It is also better than many other programs for 
retaining the clarity of the picture you are processing

-- 
John
On 8meg Broadband from West Cornwall
http://westcountryman.110mb.com


]]></description><author>John</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:28:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explorer shut down and restart]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11074-explor-shut-down-and-start.htm</link><description><![CDATA[Has anyone had this trouble in Windows 7. Periodically Explorer shuts 
down, and a notice window pops up to say it is because of a problem. It 
then starts up again automatically after closing down my open files. In 
typically Microsoft systems way though it doesn't tell me why! Anyone 
any ideas please?

-- 
John
On 8meg Broadband from West Cornwall
http://westcountryman.110mb.com


]]></description><author>John</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:20:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problem with HP printer]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11026-problem-with-hp-printer.htm</link><description><![CDATA[I made the mistake of plugging in my HP1125c printer before it was switched 
on. Windows 7 immediately listed it as an HP Deskjet 1125c but in the 
'Unspecified' list rather than the 'Printers & Faxes' list. Since then I did 
connect it to a Linux PC and printed over the local net, but that Linux PC 
is not always switched on, so it's now back on a USB cable on the Win7 one. 
Still it remains in the 'Unspecified' list rather than the printer list and 
I cannot print to it.

How can I remove it from unspecified- there is no option on right click to 
remove it and start again in the hope that it installs correctly and I can 
print to it

TIA
Mike H 

]]></description><author>Mike H</author><pubDate>Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:19:24 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start | Shutdown Button.]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11013-start-shutdown-button.htm</link><description><![CDATA[When I'm installing programs and need to restart Windows 7, I click
"Start" then "Shut down" is displayed and I have to click the arrow to
get other options.

Is there anyway that I can change the options displayed under the "Shut
down" button so that "Restart" is shown instead of "Shut down"?
-- 

John
]]></description><author>John Morrison</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:23:35 +1100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Re: Speakerphone modem]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/11010-speakerphone-modem.htm</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks Dave - I was hoping that I could find a modem that would work on a conventional line so I 
can answer calls to the house, and send/receive faxes. So far I haven't found one, but I'll keep 
looking. If you hear of one, will you post the info? Thanks.

Bob
=========================+===============================

I've used and had varying degrees of success from many brands of modems, but 
I've always had good luck with US Robotics. They have a model 9610 that uses 
Skype and will work with Win7 but does not rely on the OS to work. If you 
want you can look at it here:
http://www.usr.com/products/voip/voip-product.asp?type=features&sku=USR9610
HTH,
Dave 




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I will try to be clear this time.  I now have Windows 7 with IE 8.

On my disk, there is an .avi file.

I convert it to dvd using Cyberlink Power2Go.

Then I burn the file.

Everything is good up to that step.  The file plays well on my disk. 
Picture and sound ok.

But when I insert it in a dvd player, I see the picture on the tv but there 
is
no sound.

Tried ConvertXtoDVD with no luck.

Somebody told me I need some codecs but did not mention which ones.

On my old system, winxp, I had no problem.

Could somebody help me please.

Thank you.

Syrius


]]></description><author>Syrius</author><pubDate>Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:30:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[keyboard shortcut for an app?]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10981-keyboard-shortcut-for-an-app.htm</link><description><![CDATA[Does Windows 7 have a way to add a keyboard shortcut to a frequently 
used application?

Thanks.

Jeff
]]></description><author>Jeff</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:03:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[a botnet of infected linux servers...my, my, my...]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10970-a-botnet-of-infected-linux-servers-my-my-my.htm</link><description><![CDATA[Enjoy! I know I did!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/12/linux_zombies_push_malware/
]]></description><author>Frank</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:22:07 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speakerphone modem]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10958-speakerphone-modem.htm</link><description><![CDATA[I'm looking for a speakerphone modem (I'm disabled and need that kind of modem 
so I can use a telephone). I'm currently using a Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI 
DI5631 with XP, but I'm upgrading my system to Windows 7 and it failed the compatibility 
check. Any ideas? New modem? Updated driver?

Thanks! 
Bob



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I would like to know which cd/dvd burners are compatible ?

I searched with google.  Nero 9 doesn't support .avi any more.

Thank you.

Syrius

]]></description><author>Syrius</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:13:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[router instructions]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10907-router-instructions.htm</link><description><![CDATA[My neighbours wireless router has packed up. I offered my old Belkin while 
she waits for the new TalkTalk one. How do I set it up? [oh so long ago] 
Remember typing in the address bar some 192.168 or something. TIA

-- 
John the West Ham fan

housetrained@hotmail.com
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]]></description><author>housetrained</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 17:32:51 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Option A Windows 7 Option B Windows 7]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10898-option-a-windows-7-option-b-windows-7.htm</link><description><![CDATA[I think I mucked up my install of windows 7.

When I boot up I get the option to choose either Windows 7 or Windows 7.

And I *think* these are two different things.

Like my Thunderbird (did anyone ever let me know how to get Outlook 
Express?  wrong forum, I know) is two different versions and my IE as well.

Is there a way to combine them into one?
]]></description><author>ng reader</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:05:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Midi player for win 7]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10883-good-midi-player-for-win-7.htm</link><description><![CDATA[I have been looking for a good midi player that is compatible with win 7. 
Have tried a few but found none that will play. I do not need all of the 
bells and whistles, just something that I can load a few folders that have 
about 20 midi files each. On win xp, I was using Cowan but it does not want 
to work right on win 7.    Any Suggestions?

Bert]]></description><author>Old Geaser</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:20:31 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[hard drives]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10878-hard-drives.htm</link><description><![CDATA[I have a desk top running XP at present and intend to upgrade to Windows 7 
fairly soon.
I shall buy an extra 1gb of DDR1 ram giving me total of 2gb.
My present maxtor hard drive is only 160gb and I want to change it to a 
500gb hard drive.
My power unit is a Hiper 425watt and is very quiet running.
Should I remove the exisitng hard drive and replace or could I keep both, 
running the new one with Windows7 and the old with XP.
I am just a bit doubtful if there is enough power in the hiper unit.
What I wish to know is, does a hard drive run whether it is being used or 
not?  If it does not then having both hard drives would probably be OK
Thank you]]></description><author>Stewart</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:04:43 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MS Wants a Net Tax to Combat Malware.]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10870-ms-wants-a-net-tax-to-combat-malwa.htm</link><description><![CDATA[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9164438/Microsoft_s_security_chief_suggests_Net_tax_to_clean_computers

First Microsoft designs a system where most programs have to use the 
registry/kernel. Now they want everyone to pay a tax for the cost of 
going after the hackers who are merely taking advantage of a vulnerable 
system. Yeah, Microsoft just loves its paying customers ... NOT!
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Alias
]]></description><author>Alias</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:05:08 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Phone Home info]]></title><link>http://techplex.net/windows7-support/10846-mo-phone-home-info.htm</link><description><![CDATA[http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=1803%20&tag=content;wrapper

-- 
Andrew 
]]></description><author>Andrew</author><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:01:21 -0800</pubDate></item></channel></rss>