1. It's legitimate security software that's embedded in the BIOS. If your laptop is stolen, it can be tracked on the internet & then possibly recovered. If it could be easily removed, it would be worthless. Of course, it also means the laptop can potentially be tracked whenever it's connected to thRead more

    It’s legitimate security software that’s embedded in the BIOS. If your laptop is stolen, it can be tracked on the internet & then possibly recovered. If it could be easily removed, it would be worthless. Of course, it also means the laptop can potentially be tracked whenever it’s connected to the internet. The only way to get rid of it would be to modify the BIOS. If you have a problem with it being installed, return the laptop.

    “Absolute and Acer have collaborated to embed Absolute’s technology in the firmware for additional tamper-resistance,” said John Livingston, Chairman and CEO of Absolute. “With this new collaboration between Acer, Intel and Absolute, Acer is giving their customers the best solutions available to track, manage and protect their mobile computers.”

    https://www.absolute.com/en/about/p…

    https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/conte…

    message edited by riider

    See less
    • 0
  2. Your first concern (naturally) is not to lose any personal files etc. So copy them to DVD at least and check the copies are accessible before proceeding any further after making the copies.Regardless of how you set about re-instalng windows (and sluc's approach is viable) first safeguard your filesRead more

    Your first concern (naturally) is not to lose any personal files etc. So copy them to DVD at least and check the copies are accessible before proceeding any further after making the copies.

    Regardless of how you set about re-instalng windows (and sluc’s approach is viable) first safeguard your files as above or below).

    If you cannot boot into windows at present, then using another computer – download a free ubuntu ISO and burn it to a DVD. This is Linux based operating system. It will load itself into the RAM only – do not tell it to install itself to the hard drive. Once it boots up, to s typical desktop, you can locate your hard drive, and then copy the files to DVD that way. Again verify the copies are OK.

    ubuntu.com is where to find the ISO (a file you “burn” to a DVD – not simply copy it).

    Once your personal files are safely copied to DVD then you can set about rebuilding the system. There are a few options in that regard too… But “first” ensure your files are safe “off” the system as is.

    You download the basic Ubuntu desktop version.

    Again – before you actually set about re-installing windows – ensure you have copied your files to DVD at least.

    You might be able to gain access to your windows system via safe-mode:

    http://www.howtogeek.com/107511/how…

    This would allow you to access and copy files without using ubuntu.

    And this M$ article describes various options that may apply in your current situation.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/…

    See less
    • 0
  3. You don't have to have two, I just didn't really want toedit the shuffle script, here it is a single script:@ECHO OFF SETLOCAL ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION SET TmpFile=tmp%RANDOM%%RANDOM%.tmp TYPE NUL >%Tmpfile% set cnt=0 FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i IN ('MORE') DO SET Key=!RANDOM!!RANDOM!!RANDOM!000000000000Read more

    You don’t have to have two, I just didn’t really want to
    edit the shuffle script, here it is a single script:

    @ECHO OFF
    SETLOCAL ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION
    SET TmpFile=tmp%RANDOM%%RANDOM%.tmp
    TYPE NUL >%Tmpfile%
    set cnt=0
    FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i IN ('MORE') DO SET Key=!RANDOM!!RANDOM!!RANDOM!000000000000& ECHO !Key:~0,15!%%i>> %TmpFile%
    FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i IN ('TYPE %TmpFile% ^| SORT') DO (
        set /a cnt+=1
        SET Line=%%i
        echo !Line:~15! is the #!cnt! winner.
    )
    DEL %TmpFile%
    ENDLOCAL
    pause
    

    See less

    • 0
  4. Check if you have a backup of the file before it was corruped. In OneNote, go to File–>Info–>Open Backups, and open the latest backup. If the file looks fine, you can drag it into your notebook and delete the corrupt file.Otherwise, KB article 825779 describes how to repair a OneNote file. I'dRead more

    Check if you have a backup of the file before it was corruped. In OneNote, go to File–>Info–>Open Backups, and open the latest backup. If the file looks fine, you can drag it into your notebook and delete the corrupt file.
    Otherwise, KB article 825779 describes how to repair a OneNote file. I’d first create a back-up copy of the corrupt file in case something goes wrong and you need to try again. Then click Start–>Run, and type:
    onenote.exe /forcerepair “filepath”where filepath (in quotes!) is the full path to the file that is corrupted. You can get this path by hovering the mouse over the section tab in OneNote. It’s probably something like, “C:\Documents and Settings\your-name\My Documents\OneNote Notebooks\notebook-name\section-name.one” If you still have OneNote 2007 installed, be sure you run the 2010 version of onenote.exe (instead of typing onenote.exe above, type “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\onenote.exe”)
    In case you can’t resolve the issue http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/co… See less
    • 0
  5. Without more detail we gave no idea how to do it either. We want to help, but can't at this point.Try this exercise: Imagine that you are us, sitting out here on the interweb, not able to see your data or know what your end result is supposed to be. Based on the question that you asked, do you thinkRead more

    Without more detail we gave no idea how to do it either. We want to help, but can’t at this point.

    Try this exercise: Imagine that you are us, sitting out here on the interweb, not able to see your data or know what your end result is supposed to be. Based on the question that you asked, do you think you would be able to help?

    There is nothing for us to work with, so there is nothing for us to offer. Perhaps some example data and some idea of your requirements would help. If you are going to post example data, please click on the following How To link and read the instructions found there. Don’t forget to include Column letters and Row numbers so that we are all working with the same information. Thanks.

    How To Post Data or Code —> Click Here Before Posting Data or VBA Code

    message edited by DerbyDad03

    See less
    • 0
  6. Is this a new router or has the problem suddenly come along?Simple thing first is to power off the router for about half a minute then let it come back on again (takes a minute or two).Otherwise, depending on the background to this, use the full reset here on page 8:http://www.9cookies.com/assets/fiRead more

    Is this a new router or has the problem suddenly come along?

    Simple thing first is to power off the router for about half a minute then let it come back on again (takes a minute or two).

    Otherwise, depending on the background to this, use the full reset here on page 8:
    http://www.9cookies.com/assets/file…
    Looks like a pin hole to the far left of the power plug (viewed from the rear).

    Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks

    message edited by Derek

    See less
    • 0
  7. Connect with a regular network cable. The router may be set to not respond to ICMP packets (ping) so attempt to connect to the device's management interface through the web browser.If you can't, then try resetting it to factory defaults according to the procedure detailed in the manual you receivedRead more

    Connect with a regular network cable. The router may be set to not respond to ICMP packets (ping) so attempt to connect to the device’s management interface through the web browser.

    If you can’t, then try resetting it to factory defaults according to the procedure detailed in the manual you received with the device.

    If you still can’t get into it after all the above, call the manufacturer’s support line and get their help.

    If you still can’t, exchange the device for a new one as it must be broken.

    It matters not how straight the gate,
    How charged with punishments the scroll,
    I am the master of my fate;
    I am the captain of my soul.

    ***William Henley***

    See less
    • 0
  8. When it's that old, Gateway 2000 is not a specific model.The Gateway brand was originally called Gateway 2000 - all of their models were Gateway 2000 something, until they changed the name to just Gateway. "History""Gateway was founded on September 5, 1985, on a farm outside Sioux City, Iowa, by TedRead more

    Best Answer

    When it’s that old, Gateway 2000 is not a specific model.

    The Gateway brand was originally called Gateway 2000 – all of their models were Gateway 2000 something, until they changed the name to just Gateway.

    “History”

    “Gateway was founded on September 5, 1985, on a farm outside Sioux City, Iowa, by Ted Waitt and Mike Hammond. Originally called Gateway 2000, it was one of the first widely successful direct sales PC companies……”

    “It dropped the “2000” from its name on October 31, 1998.”

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatewa…
    ………….

    Since it was started up in 1985 and the name was used until 1998, it could be anything from a XT clone or 286 to a Pentium or PII or PIII model.

    If you look at the zoom in of the back of the case you provided a link to, the FCC ID number is a good clue regarding which cpu the mboard has and what it’s speed is. That particular one has
    FCC ID: HWYMA386-25
    It has a 386 cpu, 25mhz.
    Useless for modern operating systems.

    According to a search here,
    FCC ID Search Form:
    http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fc…

    The times Gateway registered that FCC ID was
    07/18/1990, and 01/03/1991

    The FCC ID number on your case may be completely different.

    If you search on the above site, the date the FCC ID was registered is a good clue – the earliest date is close to the date when the model was first released.

    (If you get no “hits” when you use the entire FCC ID, use the first three letters, and part of the last characters, or just the first 3 letters for many models, and find one in the list close to yours.)

    The Gateway web site
    http://www.gateway.com
    doesn’t seem to have any info about their Gateway 2000 computers, unless, possibly, you happen to have a model that has the same first two letters in your FCC ID number as models listed when you search for support.

    See less
    • 0
  9. Are you bruning these disk using pure ISO 9660. This is the standard for CD burning which allows a disk made with ISO 9660 to be read on any computer with a CD drive. This means drive and path names in the 8.3 format.However most CD brning software have falcialies to overide this and use Windows lonRead more

    Are you bruning these disk using pure ISO 9660. This is the standard for CD burning which allows a disk made with ISO 9660 to be read on any computer with a CD drive. This means drive and path names in the 8.3 format.

    However most CD brning software have falcialies to overide this and use Windows long filenames. This means the CD can only be read on a Windows system.

    Look in the burning software for an option with the name Joliet and select it. You should then be able to use long filenames up the the retrictions imposed by Windows.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joliet…

    Stuart

    See less
    • 0
  10. ... the driver link above says "APB26065-99A" ... and its a free download, I do not understand what you are trying to say in your response "...not pluck anyone out of thin air..."... either you tried the driver and it "worked" or it did'nt! ... perhaps you did'nt try?.... good luck with your "quest"Read more

    … the driver link above says “APB26065-99A

    … and its a free download, I do not understand what you are trying to say in your response “…not pluck anyone out of thin air…”

    … either you tried the driver and it “worked” or it did’nt!

    … perhaps you did’nt try?

    …. good luck with your “quest”

    .

    … Posting is provided “AS IS” with no warranties
    http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/…
    Grrrr… …im

    See less
    • 0