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I'm not a network/hardwre person, so bear with me.
I have a laptop connected wirelessly that I can't see in Network Neighborhood. If I connect it with cable, I can then see it. The firewall on the laptop is off. All the other pc's in the office can see each other in Network Neighborhood.
I could use some help troubleshooting this.
Thanks
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
modified 14-Aug-12 14:42pm.
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That can happen for a number of reasons...
0. In newer versions of Windows, you have to tell Windows that you're in a trusted zone or else it blocks certain services. Make sure you've specified that you're in a home or work network as opposed to a public network.
1. Are you sure your wifi network can even access the rest of the network? In some places, the wifi is isolated so that you can't even access the rest of the network or placed in a different subnet so that there's virtual separation.
2. Make sure your adapter doesn't have NetBIOS turned off, not sure if this would cause that problem exactly but it should be on in a work network anyway.
3. Make sure your computer is on the same domain (should be if it works over the wire).
What OS are you using anyway?
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Hi,
We currently use Dell Latitude 2120 as our In-field Netbooks.
One has been returned to us in a real mess and I thought the easiest option would be to "Restore to Factory Settings". Apparently that's easier said than done according to Dell.
When speaking to Dell they said my only option is to do a fresh install of Windows 7 and download all the drivers.
When giving this a go I noticed that there is a recovery partition on them.
Anyone have any idea's how to access and if possible use the recovery partition to "Restore to Factory Settings".
P.S. I've tried the original Ctrl + F11.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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In some Dell models there is also the "F10" (If I'm not mistaken) key to access the recovery partition.
But most times this is a question of timming with the Crt+F11 shortcut.
here is a good guide for the multiple options of recover you might won't to try, and also pros and cons of each :
http://forum.notebookreview.com/dell/453164-dell-system-recovery-guide.html#post5768224
Turn on the computer, at the "Dell" splash screen hold down CTRL and press F11. Let go of both keys.
I think the trick is to hold CTRL just after you turn it on and then press F11 a few times... eventually you'll get it 
Hope this helps.
MikeC<br />
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Our IT dept uses Radia to deploy patches/software etc.
The problem is that its not very informative, and through out the day you just get random 'please reboot' prompts. Is there a way of working out, why radia wants to reboot your pc for the fourth time?
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cjb110 wrote: Is there a way of working out, why radia wants to reboot your pc for the fourth time?
Contact their helpdesk, ask if there's a technical person who can list the updates. If one of those processes is "in use" on the client's PC, then it cannot be replaced (you can't replace a running executable) and will be replaced on the next boot, just before the login-screen appears. Hence the need for a (4th) reboot.
Ask them if they could set up the patches so that the clients all update at the same time, preferably before office-hours. That would mean that all computers should be booted at that time, but that's when the most clients will not be using their apps, and it should limit the amount of reboots required during the day.
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
if you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Hello! I read many forums and did not get a competent and accurate answer so I decided to post here.
I have bought a laptop and it has installed Russian language on windows 7 home premium. I know the only way to change the language via the language pack is to upgrade to higher versions but I have the following question: Can I download and install the same version (windows 7 home premium 64bit) with US English now with the same product key with keeping license?
Thank you
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If it's an OEM-version, then no - it would be bound to that region, including it's pricing. Otherwise, you could try and contact Microsoft support.
Bastard Programmer from Hell
if you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Got a new computer at work:
Windows 7 professional with an nVidia Quadro2000, native resolution, latest drivers.
On my main screen (Westinghouse l2410nm, monitor), all the fonts look crappy, there is ghosting, individual letters are not good (pixel doubling, some letters look bold, ... )
I tried switching cleartype on or off but that does not change much.
I tried changing refresh rates, but it is stuck at 59mhz (I can only chnage it to 60mhz!)
Am I missing a setting somewhere ?
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Seems a lot of people have issues with that monitor which is a TV by design.
There are a lot of hack'n'slash fixes out there, modifying the registry or the EDID file, sometihng I'm not ready to do.
So I simply switched monitor with someone else.
thanks.
Watched code never compiles.
modified 31-Jul-12 9:38am.
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Are you using a KVM switch? Cheap ones usually ruin the video.
The difficult we do right away...
...the impossible takes slightly longer.
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I am slowly getting my Win 7 where I want it.
I like to continue using Briefcase but finding out that it is not an option when New folder is used ( as advertized in Win7 Help ). The only way to get it is via desktop. I would not call it user friendly operation. Is that normal on Win 7 or did I find another problem with my Inspiron?
I also cannot get the “old” XP equivalent of start up programs on start. I need some advice here.
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Vaclav_Sal wrote: I like to continue using Briefcase
Take a look here[^].
Vaclav_Sal wrote: I also cannot get the “old” XP equivalent of start up programs on start.
Not sure what you mean here, Start -> All Programs leads to a Startup folder.
One of these days I'm going to think of a really clever signature.
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Thanks for the Start-up info, that would’ve been the last place I would look. Appreciate that.
However, I would also appreciate if in the future you do not insult my intelligence making references to "Google it". Been there , done that! FYI - my four year grandson knows how to Google. I guess I need to start posting again that Google references are not necessary.
I think you also misread my comment about Briefcase. Win 7 Help specifically describe how to activate Briefcase after creating New Folder.
There is no such option to do that on my copy of Win 7.
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Vaclav_Sal wrote: I would also appreciate if in the future you do not insult my intelligence making references to "Google it".
I did not insult your intelligence, nor did I say "Google it". You ask a vague question but give no indication that you have used Google to find any references, so I did it for you. Did you actually follow the link and read any of the entries?
One of these days I'm going to think of a really clever signature.
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And how did you think I got the notion to use Desktop to build Briecase?
I do my best asking questions, but I am not in habit to spoon feed it to the audience.
Thanks for you help, still appreciate it.
Cheers Vaclav
PS I still do not have an answer why New Folder does not have Briefcase as a option. But at this point I do not want to spend / waste any more time on the subject. Case closed.
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Vaclav_Sal wrote: And how did you think I got the notion to use Desktop to build Briecase?
No idea, because you did not say. I just opened Windows Explorer and found it in the File and context menus.
One of these days I'm going to think of a really clever signature.
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I have a PC with Windows 7 OS which is having problem booting up.
It runs “DOS” check disk and does not complete it and does not boot.
By accident I changed the vendor's boot to USB and it booted the OS.
I have been unsuccessful changing the setup to boot to USB. The boot precess runs differently each time I try that and never completes.
So it looks like MBR on the HD is kaput. Since I am new to Windows 7 I hope I can get to DOS fdisk and restore the MBR.
Or is there any other newfangled way to to this in Windows 7?
At one point the OS start running “automatic updates” , but started with #40 out of 72.
My guess is that the original update got interrupted and the result is no boot record on HD.
BTW , for 64 bit OS it is painfully slow, but I do not look given horse into mouth.
Thanks for your help.
Vaclav
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Vaclav_Sal wrote: I have a PC with Windows 7 OS
Then you should also have a Windows 7 DVD so you can restore from that.
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..if the MBR is broken, you will not even see the DOS check-disk. Check the machine for virusses.
Bastard Programmer from Hell
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how can i make windows7 ultimate genuine without using the product key?
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The way to authenticate Windows is by using the product key. I know you were asking how to do it without the key, but this is not a hacker site.
Soren Madsen
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You can't - it's illegal, and this site does not promote criminal activity.
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My laptop is an Acer Extensa 5630Z that currently has 3GB of RAM. That page says I can only uprade to 4GB, but I wonder if that was just a hypothetical maximum, perhaps based on the largest RAM modules available when I bought my laptop. My question is if I could install, say, two of these 4GB sticks for a total of 8GB. My laptop is 64-bit capable, and that RAM is the proper type, so I don't see why there would be an arbitrary limit of 4GB (assuming I install Windows 7 64-bit).
I first tried to ask Acer over a chat if this would be possible, but let's just say I don't have much confidence in the support person's knowledge (he indicated 4GB is the max). Here is the shortened conversation for your review and amusement:
Me: I was considering buying some RAM for my Acer Extensa 5630Z. I was curious if there were any limitations of the size I could install. For example, could I get 2 PC-5300 DIMMs that are each 4GB (for a total of 8GB)?
Me: Just as an example, I found some RAM on NewEgg with the description "G.SKILL 4GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory". I was thinking of buying 2 of those.
Him: You can upgrade up to maximum of 4 GB.
Him: Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules.
Me: Is that a limitation of the other hardware in the laptop, or was that just the largest amount of memory that was tested, or is that a software limitation?
Him: It will tested with maximum memory, and the system performance will affect, if you exceed the maximum memory.
Him: You can upgrade up to 4 GB RAM.
Me: OK, I just want to be sure there's no chance I could upgrade to 6GB or 8GB. I thought perhaps this type of RAM may not have been available when my laptop was made. Do you know that level of detail?
Him: I am sure, your system will compatible up to 4 GB up gradation only.
Have any idea of whether or not I should be able to do more than a "4 GB up gradation"?
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Good news and bad news. According to this, the chipset supports 8GB. However, it also says "256-Mb, 512-Mb, 1-Gb, and 2-Gb memory technologies supported". So if the motherboard had 4 RAM slots, maybe it would allow for 8GB, but since there are only 2 slots, maybe it only allows for 4GB. Though, again, I run into the possibility that the largest RAM of this type may have been 2GB when this document was created.
Grrrrr.
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Take a look at www.crucial.com[^], they tend to know what they are talking about.
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