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The moment I thought that Windows update's going to keep my system running smooth, I made my decision to run Windows update. The problem is when I found out that some of windows updates have failed, i let it off, since there was not much space......believe it or not...it ate …

GOOGLE ANNOUNCES FULL-SCALE OPERATING SYSTEM: CHROMEOS IS HERE It's been rumored for years, and here it is: ChromeOS, a new computer operating system from Google, distinct from its cellphone-oriented Android counterpart. From the announcement: ( for details visit link below) [url]http://www.googlewarmicrosoft.blogspot.com/[/url]

Google announced a new OS project that's a natural extension of Google Chrome — the Google Chrome Operating System. Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. Will Google operating system Change Microsoft? More details can be found in the link below.

Hey guys, uhh I have this error on my Toshiba Satellite A135-S4666 laptop and using Windows Vista Home Basic. I just recovered it with the recovery disk provided. I did a full disk recovery then when it finished I restarted my computer and it said "Missing Operating System". Anyone know …

I would appreciate anyone who can help me with my installation problem. Back in January 2001, I ordered a Dell desktop computer with XP Home on it. This was only a couple of months after XP was launched I believe. In any case, the installation CD had no service packs …

im having trouble with the laptop i have, i have recently installed a new operating system and i cannot connect to the wireless network/lan, i have viewed the network connections and the only one there is the 1394 connection, whilst the other pc and laptop have the 1394 connection aswell …

Good day! Has anyone tried to install Linux on SiS motherboard chipset.?I hesitate to install linux on my notebook because some says it will break the LINUX OS. Any answer will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.!

Hi, I am interested in doing Phd in computer science. Can anyone help me in finding a suitable topic from the below mentioned options. The OSI Network Model Database normalization Information technology Computer Networking waiting for early reply. Thanks.

I have written a sample test code as, [code=syntax] Class A { main () { A *a; B *ptr; B* A::func() const { [COLOR="Green"] B* ptr = new B; return B; [/COLOR] } } [/code] and [code=syntax] Class B { [COLOR="Green"] // some code accessing the func() in class A …

Hello all. I am attempting to write a small operating system, just for kicks (i'm a strange person...), only problem is, i can't seem to make the protected mode switch. I am targeting Intel 80386 and better using NASM to assemble the source. Here is that source: [code=assembly] bits 16 …

Hi, How to control disk I/O for partcular application in windows

There is a computer with 1 GB of physical memory and a triple layered mapping system (The top layer table consists of one page). Each entry in the table is 4 bytes (32 bits). 26 bits represt the page number. How many bits in the virtual adress represt the offset? …

hi, i am having a problem with file input/output..the file created in the program using open command is not getting listed in the command line directory..also, the file created in one program cannot be retrieved in another program...how do i solve this problem??is this a problem with the operating system?? …

I made a game, and my friend told me: It doesn't work on linux. I thought it was because when you use VK_SOMETHING that is a value that windows returns when that key is clicked. So... Is their a substitute that I could use, a different function or something that …

I have a G4 power book running ox2.8 and recently (ok, november) my airport card stopped picking up wireless signals, or it was picking up signals, but i couldn't get connected. now i can't even get connected through an ethernet cable. I've taken the mac to a mac store, but …

I’m not sure whether this is the right forum. But my wife’s laptop opens with the message “operating system not found.” If left off for a while I can sometimes get it to boot to Windows 2000 Professional. But then, unexpectedly, it will blue screen with “physical memory being dumped” …

I’m not sure whether this is the right forum. But my wife’s laptop opens with the message “operating system not found.” If left off for a while I can sometimes get it to boot to Windows 2000 Professional. But then, unexpectedly, it will blue screen with “physical memory being dumped” …

I recently installed Ubunty Jaunty (Linux). I checked out the Linux version of the Codeblocks IDE. Obviously things like [code] system ( "pause" ); [/code] didn't work because of the operating system. Is there a library I can include -- or a package I can install -- that will give …

First of all. Sorry if I don't have a good English... My operating system is Windows XP SP2 I'd created script files below for creating Oracle database manually: dbcamin.bat [code]mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\admin\dbcamin\adump mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\admin\dbcamin\bdump mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\admin\dbcamin\cdump mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\admin\dbcamin\udump mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\admin\dbcamin\dpdump mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\flash_recovery_area\dbcam in mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\admin\dbcamin\pfile mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\cfgtoollogs\emca\dbcamin mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\flash_recovery_area mkdir C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\oradata\dbcamin …

I recently purchased a new hard drive after mine crashed. (I have a Dell from a few years back; got a "Missing or Corrupt System 32" message). I have confirmed the hard drive was installed correctly (shows model number as master in bios). I was running windows 2000. Made the …

hello everybody i ve successfully built open64 using open64 source on the x86 systems. but when i try to build open64 on ia64 system using the same source i get the following error. can anybody help me out and tell me how can i build open64 on ia64 systems with …

hi everyone i am mimi. i need to know how to create a partition so that i can install two operating system. i heard about partitio magic but i need more explanation about it. can anyone help many tnx mimi

Hi there guys, I know you guys are great at solving my computer probs! Here's what's happening...at least once a day my computer seems to freeze and wont let me even open my task manager window. I end up having to reboot to get it going again. Also get a …

Friends, mine is a Intel Pentium 4 processor with Windows XP and Fodora LINUX dual boot operating system. Default is Windows XP. Currently I am logged on as a different user " Shanky " other than Administrator and forgot the Administrator Password. The Windows XP after boot shows only Shanky …

I'm not sure what happen last night but I fell to sleep at the computer and woke up to the system security virus. It looks like I got that under control and was able to run ad-aware to remove a handful of malware but I cannot get rid of the …

I have a script written in Korn that hangs. Please see code below and advise. TIA [code] login as: dgrin dgrin@cbdp57009's password: Last unsuccessful login: Sat Jun 13 13:06:21 CDT 2009 on ssh from dbtrsqc1.chris topherandbanks.com Last login: Tue Jun 16 21:46:51 CDT 2009 on /dev/pts/0 from dbtrsqc1.christopher andbanks.com ******************************************************************************* …

Hi All, I am having fedora latest version and vista OSs in my system. Yesterday accidentally i have deleted the boot folder from fedora. After that when i try to restart/start my system it is hanging and showing me 'grub>' terminal. I tried with linux bootable cd but the same …

I have 2 operating systems on my system............ i use GRUB provided by PCLINUXOS..........as i have installed it before DREAMLINUX..........I have 3 entries in GRUB menu for Windows ,PCLOS and Dreamlinux.......... when i intalled DREAMLINUX i selected add to existing GRUB option in its installation menu.......and it made following entry …

Hello, One of my Friend buy VPS with few ip's and now he want to make all those ips as Socks5 Proxies . Operating System installed on that VPS is Windows Server 2003. Can any one here tell me how to configure multi Threaded Socks 5 server e.g 100 ip's …

This morning I finished setting up my multi-boot system (XP/Kubuntu/Win7) and had an interesting idea... What if I mount my boot partitions as virtual machines so I can access them while loaded in another operating system? The obvious purpose of multi-boot is to be able to load the OS naively …

My Dell Inspiron 1505 previously ran Vista Ultimate SP1 with all the aero services operating correctly. Following the automatic updates to Vista Ultimate SP 2 and Explorer 8, I can no longer get my aero servcies, no tranparency etc etc. My laptop has a 'rating' of 3.7, a grpahics card …

hello everyone!! about two days ago i was on my laptop and i had gotten into a big argument with my brother so i set my laptop on the sofa and continued the argument a bit physically...now, none of us remember touching the laptop. but one moment i turn to …

Hi Guys, So, actually we will show you some trick how to get coded WHMCS files work property for you. You may think that it is another boring topic of how to or something, but unfortunately it’s not :) I was looking for a lot of information of how to …

Hi, i am looking to create a standalone ordering system for a fast food business as project using java (but perhaps another language if it is easier). I want the system to be able to run without an operating system ie the program should run from booting from an USB …

Hi, i recently re instaled windows xp due to some nastyness, and now the computer thinks i have 2 OS'es, and every boot i get the question of wich to use. the name is the excact same, but the one i use is the one listed [U]last[/U] when i get …

Hey people well I don't have any problems to ask but just a simple question What is Windows 7? Is it a new operating system like Vista or what? I am totally confused lol

A Lot people says that Windows XP is much better than VISTA? why? the files you created in Windows XP could not be opened if you use VISTA Operating System? is it true?

Hi All, I am currently using Windows Vista ultimate as my primary (host) operating system. Due to a need to use legacy software I am running Windows XP Service Pack 3 as a guest operating system (by way of VMware Workstation 6 software). I have succesfully installed IIS into XP, …

I have recently upgraded from Allegro 4.2 to Allegro 5 and am trying to upgrade some of my programs. I came to a program that tells the user a ton of info about the computer it's running on such as the operating system. In Al 4.2 I could just use …

Hi all, I was recently given one of these laptops and told 'if you can fix it, you can keep it'. Happy days! Anyway. The BIOS reports that there's no hard drive attached, the drive itself makes some odd noises during the boot process, and then the computer eventually reports …

I have a Dell E510 desktop running Windows XP and recently got the WinPC virus. I googled the virus and came across directions for removing it with malwarebytes. The computer was freezing around 10 seconds after startup, but will operate fine in safe mode. All malware/virus scan/spyware software shows the …

hi when i turn on my pc while starting up it show me (please select the operating system to start windows xp professional windows xp professional 30 sec to start) this is annoying is there a way i can turn this off? Thanks

Hi there, I am new to use unix operating system, and I was wondering where can start learning the main commands in the unix, as I am working on server that is unix, tutorials or links that can help, when I need some functionality or a specific command I search …

Hello! When my program in C++ exits, it throws errors like: EInvalidPinter with message 'Invalid Pointer operation' ... and later: EAccessViolation with mesage 'Access violation at address 00000010 ... and finally: Abonarmal Program Termination I can't locate the code responsible for it ( I am using many libraries in my …

Hey. I got a problem when i boot up my ubuntu server machine. Don't know really how to explain it, but when i boot up its is like the discs don't get enough time to start and the OS tries to load too quick, i dont know. Anyway i get …

DETAILS OF THE SCHOOL PREMISES :- MAIN DETAILS:- TOTAL FOUR FLOOR (GROUND +3)> EACH FLOOR GOT FOUR BIG ROOMS(400 SQ FT.) AND TWO SMALL ROOMS (100 SQ. FT.) ONE OF THE BIG ROOM (2ND FLOOR) ALREADY CONTAINS SETUP OF 15 COMPUTERS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER VIA DLINK 24 SWITCH. (WORKING …

Hi, I have been trying to find a way to get my databases on two external hard drives plus one internal hard drive but I just can't find a way to place each database on a separate drive. The only thing I have come across is windows junctions but can't …

Hello! I want to add a "press .. " in my program. ( console ) I'm using Linux so I cant use windows.h or conio.h thanx

I've just bought an external monitor for my laptop and use an external mouse and keyboard but because of problems which may be unrelated I'm wondering whether it is okay to have the laptop closed while it is operating? It takes up much less space that way when I don't …

Sairam Everyone I have been trying to compile an OS called MuCOS -II port 80x86 on Linux. This is an RTOS for Embedded system: While doing the same it has raised these errors: 1. /Tmp/cc2VP59l.s: Assembler messages: 2. /tmp/cc2VP59l.s:1806: Error: suffix or operands invalid for `int' Can u please help …