If original CD is missing, you can download it from here.
Or alternate driver: Windows 98 own HP Laserjet 6L PCL driver.
11/27/2013
Windows 7 gadgets, color or display error
Windows 7 + Internet Explorer 11 + higher resolution, than 100%
Windows 7 weather gadget will change color and some programs starting normally, but only viewed on tray.
Fix:
Gadgets work fine again when you change the DPI (Display Size Settings) to 100% Smaller Fonts.
Windows 7 weather gadget will change color and some programs starting normally, but only viewed on tray.
Fix:
Gadgets work fine again when you change the DPI (Display Size Settings) to 100% Smaller Fonts.
Source: answers.microsoft.com
11/25/2013
How to backup and restore Skype profile on Windows?
How do I back up my configuration and instant message history (Winodws XP/Vista/7/8)?
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA413/how-do-i-back-up-my-configuration-and-instant-message-history
After reinstalling your Windows, copy back your saved Skype folder to the new system's Skype directory (overwrite it).
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA413/how-do-i-back-up-my-configuration-and-instant-message-history
After reinstalling your Windows, copy back your saved Skype folder to the new system's Skype directory (overwrite it).
11/22/2013
HP 250 G1 Notebook Windows 7 LAN driver
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Update:
It seems HP finally "did the homework" and put the correct Windows 7 LAN driver to the 250 G1 driver list.
Here is the download link.
(If this driver at the last link does not work, see the first link, that certainly works.)
Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Update:
It seems HP finally "did the homework" and put the correct Windows 7 LAN driver to the 250 G1 driver list.
Here is the download link.
(If this driver at the last link does not work, see the first link, that certainly works.)
10/17/2013
Choose the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Office
The 32-bit version of Office 2010 is the recommended option for most people, because it prevents potential compatibility issues with other 32-bit applications, specifically third-party add-ins that are available only for 32-bit operating systems.
Applies to: Office 2010 | Office 2013 | Office 365 ProPlus
Source:
office.microsoft.com
technet.microsoft.com
Applies to: Office 2010 | Office 2013 | Office 365 ProPlus
Source:
office.microsoft.com
technet.microsoft.com
7/24/2013
CCleaner cleans only admin account under Windows 7
Problem:
CCleaner on Windows 7 only cleans the admin account used to allow the installation, not the standard user account.
When you launch CCleaner from the standard user account, the UAC kicks in and asks for an admin password. If you enter local admin passwd, it cleans the admin account. If the domain admin password is entered, it cleans the local copy of the domain admin account...
Solution:
Go into All programs/CCleaner and then right-click on "ccleaner.exe", then click on properties and security. There, among the list of users for the program, you have to add the name of the standard user that requires CCleaner, and then you have to check all the authorizations boxes (complete control, modify, etc).
Then next time you launch CCleaner from the standard user account, the UAC kicks in and again asks for a password. Now the difference is that you can simply enter the password for the standard user (not admin) and UAC will be satisfied with it. Then CCleaner will run and clean the standard user account as desired.
Source: Piriform Community Forums
CCleaner on Windows 7 only cleans the admin account used to allow the installation, not the standard user account.
When you launch CCleaner from the standard user account, the UAC kicks in and asks for an admin password. If you enter local admin passwd, it cleans the admin account. If the domain admin password is entered, it cleans the local copy of the domain admin account...
Solution:
Go into All programs/CCleaner and then right-click on "ccleaner.exe", then click on properties and security. There, among the list of users for the program, you have to add the name of the standard user that requires CCleaner, and then you have to check all the authorizations boxes (complete control, modify, etc).
Then next time you launch CCleaner from the standard user account, the UAC kicks in and again asks for a password. Now the difference is that you can simply enter the password for the standard user (not admin) and UAC will be satisfied with it. Then CCleaner will run and clean the standard user account as desired.
Source: Piriform Community Forums
7/22/2013
Not supported scanner driver Windows 7 , Windows 8
If you have an older scanner, which is not supported by Window 7 or Windows 8, you can find useful the VueScan Scanner Software program.
This helped e.g. using of HP ScanJet 3500C scanner on Windows 8.
The program costs about 40 USD.
Website: http://www.hamrick.com/
Supported scanners list is here.
This helped e.g. using of HP ScanJet 3500C scanner on Windows 8.
The program costs about 40 USD.
Website: http://www.hamrick.com/
Supported scanners list is here.
6/26/2013
Error message when you try to send or to receive email in Outlook 2010 or Outlook 2013: 0x8004010F: Outlook data file cannot be accessed.
Error message when you try to send or to receive email in Outlook 2010 or Outlook 2013:
"0x8004010F: Outlook data file cannot be accessed"
Set up again the profile with correct settings.
Set as default.
You must delete demaged profile (email account, e.g.: IMAP).
After that, emails from "Outbox" folder will be sent out automatically.
Source: Microsoft
"0x8004010F: Outlook data file cannot be accessed"
Set up again the profile with correct settings.
Set as default.
You must delete demaged profile (email account, e.g.: IMAP).
After that, emails from "Outbox" folder will be sent out automatically.
Source: Microsoft
6/25/2013
Onboard NIC has correct IP address only after a full power off
Sometimes onboard NIC (network interface controller) has correct IP address (working well) only after a full power off (e.g Windows 7 / 8).
Make a full power off: unplug the PC from the power outlet for 20-30 seconds, then plug in.
If the error still remains, probably the mainboard injured.
Make a full power off: unplug the PC from the power outlet for 20-30 seconds, then plug in.
If the error still remains, probably the mainboard injured.
6/24/2013
USB port error - Windows 7 / 8
Sometimes one or more USB port seems to be wrong in Windows 7.
First take a try with a LiveCD, so you can determine whether the operating system is good or not.
If it good, worth to make a full power off. Unplug the PC from the power outlet for 20-30 seconds, then plug in.
If the error still remains, probably the mainboard injured.
First take a try with a LiveCD, so you can determine whether the operating system is good or not.
If it good, worth to make a full power off. Unplug the PC from the power outlet for 20-30 seconds, then plug in.
If the error still remains, probably the mainboard injured.
6/13/2013
Windows Remote Desktop connection (RDP) is lost when Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 and Windows Firewall run at same time
Windows Remote Desktop connection (RDP) is lost when Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 and Windows Firewall run at same time. ICMP packets will be discarded too.
Only one firewall program must be active.
Source: Kaspersky
Only one firewall program must be active.
Source: Kaspersky
6/12/2013
How to enable Windows Remote Desktop - Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 and 10 Firewall
Kaspersky Endpoint Security:
Settings
Firewall
Network packet rules
Remote Desktop network activity
Edit
Action: Allow
Local ports: 3389 (default)
Address: as you need
OK
Save
Screenshots:
Settings
Firewall
Network packet rules
Remote Desktop network activity
Edit
Action: Allow
Local ports: 3389 (default)
Address: as you need
OK
Save
Screenshots:
Enable Windows Remote Desktop:
Computer
Computer
Properties
Remote settings
Remote
Remote desktop
Enable as you need
6/11/2013
Alcatel X200 USB HSDPA modem Windows 8 driver
There is no Alcatel X200 USB HSDPA modem driver for Windows 8.
But you can use the Windows 7 driver as well.
Just right mouse click on install32.exe or install64.exe (depending on your version of Windows) and choose "Troubleshoot compatibility".
After it you need to test the program.
The installer will ask you to plug out and plug in the modem, and save settings.
After that click on the suitable installer version (install32.exe or install64.exe) and the Alcatel X200 USB HSDPA modem driver will be installed properly on Windows 8.
You can download the Windows 7 driver for Alcatel X200 USB HSDPA modem from here.
Another download link from Telenor Hungary.
Some sceenshot:
But you can use the Windows 7 driver as well.
Just right mouse click on install32.exe or install64.exe (depending on your version of Windows) and choose "Troubleshoot compatibility".
After it you need to test the program.
The installer will ask you to plug out and plug in the modem, and save settings.
After that click on the suitable installer version (install32.exe or install64.exe) and the Alcatel X200 USB HSDPA modem driver will be installed properly on Windows 8.
You can download the Windows 7 driver for Alcatel X200 USB HSDPA modem from here.
Another download link from Telenor Hungary.
Some sceenshot:
6/10/2013
Clean infected PC with free Kaspersky Rescue Disk
For cleaning an infected PC you can use Kaspersky Rescue Disk.
Download Kaspersky Rescue Disk from Kaspersky website (ISO), burn it to CD (eg. using ImgBurn).
Or download the iso image of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 and a special utility and use this utility to record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to USB devices.
See: How to record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to an USB device and boot my computer from it?
After burning CD or recording to USB device boot from CD or USB. and scan PC offline.
See: How to Use the Kaspersky Rescue Disk to Clean Your Infected PC
Download Kaspersky Rescue Disk from Kaspersky website (ISO), burn it to CD (eg. using ImgBurn).
Or download the iso image of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 and a special utility and use this utility to record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to USB devices.
See: How to record Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 to an USB device and boot my computer from it?
After burning CD or recording to USB device boot from CD or USB. and scan PC offline.
See: How to Use the Kaspersky Rescue Disk to Clean Your Infected PC
6/08/2013
How to remove antivirus softwares - uninstallation tools (if the standard Microsoft Windows "Remove Programs" is not enough)
How to remove antivirus softwares - uninstallation tools (if the standard Microsoft Windows Remove Programs option is not enough)
- Norton
- McAfee
- Trend Micro
- BitDefender
- Avast!
- F-Secure
- AVG
- ESET
- Avira
6/07/2013
Virtual Router - Free Software as Wifi Hot Spot for Windows 8 and Windows 7
(Update:
Windows 10 default feature:
Use your PC as a mobile hotspot)
Virtual Router is a free, open source software based router for PCs running Windows 8, Windows 7. You can wirelessly share any internet connection (Wifi, LAN, Cable Modem, Dial-up, Cellular, etc.) with any Wifi device (Laptop, Smart Phone, Netbook, etc.) These devices connect to Virtual Router just like any other access point, using WPA2.
Virtual Router download link.
Windows 10 default feature:
Use your PC as a mobile hotspot)
Virtual Router is a free, open source software based router for PCs running Windows 8, Windows 7. You can wirelessly share any internet connection (Wifi, LAN, Cable Modem, Dial-up, Cellular, etc.) with any Wifi device (Laptop, Smart Phone, Netbook, etc.) These devices connect to Virtual Router just like any other access point, using WPA2.
Virtual Router download link.
6/05/2013
Installing HP Printer with an Alternate Driver in Windows 7 for a USB Cable Connection
Table of compatible drivers at www.hp.com
| Product | Alternate driver |
|---|---|
| Deskjet 3320, 3325, 3420 and 3520 | Deskjet 3600 * |
| Photosmart 7560, 7565, 7600 and 7660 | Deskjet 5600 |
| Deskjet 5850 | Deskjet 5600 |
| Photosmart 130, 145, 230, 240 and 245 | Photosmart 330 * |
| Photosmart 7150, 7350, 7355 and 7550 | Deskjet 5550 |
| Photosmart 7760 and 7960 | Deskjet 5600 |
| Deskjet 6122 and 6127 | Deskjet 990c * |
| Deskjet 3820 | Deskjet 970cse * |
| Deskjet 656 | Deskjet 660c * |
| Business Inkjet 1100d | Business Inkjet 1000 |
| Business Inkjet 1100dtn | Business Inkjet 1000 |
| Deskjet 9300 | Deskjet 1220c * |
| Deskjet 9650, 9670, 9680, 9680gp | Deskjet 9800 |
* Available only through Windows Update.
More useful HP support page:Products Supported in Windows 7
Windows 7 kms activation error - disable hibernation
Symptom
When you try to activate Windows 7, you receive an error message:
"Windows could not be activated."
Resolution
Turn off hibernation.
It was a desktop, so hibernation function was not important.
Shut down, turned off the power and given Multiple Activation Key (MAK) didn't work.
Manually:
Open an Administrator command prompt:
Disable hibernation: powercfg -h off
Enable hibernation: powercfg -h on
Automatically:
Run these Microsoft Fix it softwares:
Disable hibernation.
Re-enable hibernation.
When you try to activate Windows 7, you receive an error message:
"Windows could not be activated."
Resolution
Turn off hibernation.
It was a desktop, so hibernation function was not important.
Shut down, turned off the power and given Multiple Activation Key (MAK) didn't work.
Manually:
Open an Administrator command prompt:
Disable hibernation: powercfg -h off
Enable hibernation: powercfg -h on
Automatically:
Run these Microsoft Fix it softwares:
Disable hibernation.
Re-enable hibernation.
6/02/2013
Cisco VPN client download Windows 7, Mac OS and Linux
Cisco VPN client download Windows XP / Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS and Linux
VPN client 5.0.07.0410 for Windows XP/Vista/7/8 version 32 bit
VPN client 5.0.07.0440 for Windows XP/Vista/7/8 version 64 bit
VPN client 4.9 for Mac (Mac OS 10.4.* and 10.5.*)
VPN client 4.8 for Mac (< mac 10.4)
VPN client 4.6.03 for Mac (< mac 10.2)
VPN client 4.8 for Linux
Original link: Universiteit Gent
VPN client 5.0.07.0410 for Windows XP/Vista/7/8 version 32 bit
VPN client 5.0.07.0440 for Windows XP/Vista/7/8 version 64 bit
VPN client 4.9 for Mac (Mac OS 10.4.* and 10.5.*)
VPN client 4.8 for Mac (< mac 10.4)
VPN client 4.6.03 for Mac (< mac 10.2)
VPN client 4.8 for Linux
Original link: Universiteit Gent
5/30/2013
Backup Your Bootable USB Installer to Image
If you want to create an image backup from your bootable USB installer (Linux, Windows 7, Windows 8, 32 bit, 64 bit, Home or Ultimate Edition, etc.), you can use this useful little freeware: "USB Image Tool".
You can create backup to an image file, and restore from it to pendrive when you need the specified USB installer again.
USB Image tool download link.
I read about this tool at Tweaking with Vishal.
You can create backup to an image file, and restore from it to pendrive when you need the specified USB installer again.
USB Image tool download link.
I read about this tool at Tweaking with Vishal.
5/29/2013
KONICA MINOLTA Multifunctional Printers (bizhub, magicolor, pagepro) Windows 8 driver
KONICA MINOLTA Multifunctional Printers (bizhub, magicolor, pagepro) Windows 8 driver compatibility list.
KONICA MINOLTA Multifunctional Printers (bizhub, magicolor, pagepro) Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 driver download.
KONICA MINOLTA Multifunctional Printers (bizhub, magicolor, pagepro) Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 driver download.
5/23/2013
All-in-one Disk Partition Manager Software - freeware and allows private and commercial use
AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard Edition is free multilingual disk partition manager and free for private and commercial use for Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 32 / 64 bit and the latest Windows 8. It support multi-language, include: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, etc.
Home page:
http://www.disk-partition.com/product.html
Download link:
http://www.disk-partition.com/download-home.html
New! Convert between NTFS and FAT32
New! Fully support UEFI boot
New! Partition Alignment
New! Convert to MBR Disk
New! Convert to GPT Disk
New! Multi-language support
New! FREE for Commercial Use
Make Bootable CD Wizard
Change Partition Type ID
Change Serial Number
Initialize Disk
Rebuild MBR
Support Ext2/Ext3 Linux partition
Migrate OS to SSD/HDD Wizard
Partition Recovery Wizard
Home page:
http://www.disk-partition.com/product.html
Download link:
http://www.disk-partition.com/download-home.html
5/18/2013
Continue Setup program is interrupted after installation: Microsoft Office 2007 / 2010
The 2007 Office suite or the 2010 Office suite Setup program will not restart after an initial installation is interrupted:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927153/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927153/en-us
iCopy - From Scanner to printer
If a scanner hasn't got a dedicated button that instantly send the scanned document to the printer, you can use a little freeware program, named iCopy.
So you can use separated scanner and printer as a photocopier.
iCopy download link.
There is portable version as well.
5/17/2013
How To Show Hidden Folders in Windows 7
Usually that way.
But if the attribute checkbox is gray:
Open a command prompt with administrative rights.
(assuming that H: \ is the drive where the hidden folder is)
H: (Enter)
attrib -H -S "Folder name" /D
But if the attribute checkbox is gray:
Open a command prompt with administrative rights.
(assuming that H: \ is the drive where the hidden folder is)
H: (Enter)
attrib -H -S "Folder name" /D
Move Outlook information to another computer that has Outlook 2010 installed
Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010
Move Outlook information to another computer that has Outlook 2010 installed
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/move-outlook-information-to-another-computer-that-has-outlook-2010-installed-HA102544948.aspx
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Copy Autocomplete name list to another computer
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/copy-autocomplete-name-list-to-another-computer-HA001139451.aspx
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Copy the AutoComplete list to another computer
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/copy-the-autocomplete-list-to-another-computer-HA010097887.aspx
Move Outlook information to another computer that has Outlook 2010 installed
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/move-outlook-information-to-another-computer-that-has-outlook-2010-installed-HA102544948.aspx
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Copy Autocomplete name list to another computer
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/copy-autocomplete-name-list-to-another-computer-HA001139451.aspx
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Copy the AutoComplete list to another computer
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/copy-the-autocomplete-list-to-another-computer-HA010097887.aspx
Slow Google Chrome and other apps if Windows 8 updates are not applied for a while
If Windows 8 updates are not applied for a while, Google Chrome and other apps will be slow.
Run Windows 8 Update (if it hangs somehow - manually) and the system will work on normal speed.
Run Windows 8 Update (if it hangs somehow - manually) and the system will work on normal speed.
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