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General Computer Support / Re: winssx folder - Good golly, Miss Molly!

« on: October 20, 2015, 04:00:34 pm »

LMAO!  No, but Ill bet he could use some!  I've been spending time kind of starting a sub-forum at FrankForums.  Just getting started ... there's always more to do than you anticipated.  Kind of like how the 'other guy's' job is always easier until ...  - Art   

BTW, I STILL haven't looked into image problem that you spoke of.  I guess that I should if it's a possible bug.

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General Computer Support / Re: winssx folder - Good golly, Miss Molly!

« on: October 19, 2015, 04:39:23 pm »

You know, when I opened it up in Photo Viewer.  it was blurry, and Explore too.  But when I opened it in the app that I transformed it with (Serif Draw 4X).  I have done this with success before, I;ll have to go back to review the process again.  Probably tomorrow, 'cause I haven't slept in 26 hours.  - Art   

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General Computer Support / Re: Neener neener, I found a bug, Shane!

« on: October 19, 2015, 12:26:00 am »

I just realized that I should have posted this elsewhere.  Sorry guys.  - Art   

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General Computer Support / Re: Neener neener, I found a bug, Shane!

« on: October 19, 2015, 12:01:13 am »

BTW, who does a guy have to do around here to get some luv?  0 Karma & Newbie!? 

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General Computer Support / Neener neener, I found a bug, Shane! [Not Resolved]

« on: October 18, 2015, 11:57:15 pm »

Talk to Boggin.  - Art 

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General Computer Support / Re: Dear Skype, you should be ashamed of yourself!

« on: October 18, 2015, 11:53:30 pm »

Pssst ... pssst.  Hey, don't tell anyone, but I use Adblock Plus and Ghostery (free) and I don't get ads or tracked anywhere (that I know of).  I know I have never seen an ad on it for the 6 years that I've had Skype.  I won't take the latest update until I'm sure that M$ isn't playing dtective with my life.  Both programs work well on Firefox and IE ... and Skype too.  No ads at all.  I also have Norton 360 running in the background.  But even with all that, Skype leaves about 50 files behind every time you open it.  Most of the junk is IE5 temp files, but it always leaves about 6 tracking cookies for Bing, MSN, etc., etc.  I use CCleaner to clean my machine before and after I use Skype.  I only start it when I need it, which is BS but that's how I get around it.  I wouldn't buy that program JUST for Skype, and they even admit that It won't work with 'newer' versions of Skype.  To be frank, it's junkware IMO.  You do know that M$ now owns Skype, don't you?  That says it all.  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: winssx folder - Good golly, Miss Molly!

« on: October 18, 2015, 11:07:41 pm »

Thanks, bud.  The Run as Administrator Context Command was no longer available when I tried to run it from the Search Result.  I had to do it in the system32 folder where it resides.  It got about 132 MB.  Groovy!  Do you know why Windows doesn't already know that I am Admin?  There are no other Users but me.  I'm going to use that option more often ... sounds like a good way to get in more trouble.  hehehe  I also noticed that I have 2 instances of Take Ownership in my Context Menu.  Any thoughts on that one?  ... Woah!  I just double-checked.  I see 2 Take Ownerships when I right-click in the Search Results, but only 1 everywhere else.  (Screen shot attached.)  I think I found a bug for Shane, maybe.  Could you verify? - Art

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Everything Else / Microsoft to Discontinue Old Internet Explorer Versions in January

« on: October 18, 2015, 10:11:38 pm »

Now that Microsoft has replaced Internet Explorer with Edge in Windows 10, the company’s exclusively focusing on its new browser, so moving users to this version has become a priority.

Unfortunately for the software giant, it can’t get rid of Internet Explorer overnight, but what it can do is kill off some of the old versions and slowly switch users to newer builds. That’s exactly what the company will be doing on January 12, 2016, when it’s killing support for several old versions of Internet Explorer.
As gHacks notes, a notification on Microsoft’s Lifecycle website calls for users to update their browsers before this date, pointing out that only the latest version on each supported Windows release will continue to receive updates and security patches.
As a result, on Windows Vista SP2, Internet Explorer must be updated to version 9, while on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10, Internet Explorer 11 is the currently-supported build. [ripped-off from labeeman @ tenforums.com]  - Art  And the hits just keep on coming!

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General Computer Support / winssx folder - Good golly, Miss Molly!

« on: October 18, 2015, 02:55:19 pm »

This file is 12.4 GB.  That's Bytes w/ a G!  What the heck is in this folder, and why is it so darned large?!  This can't be right.  Is there some way to get rid of some of these files?  Is "winssx" an abbreviation for Windows Sux?  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows 7 Update Errors

« on: October 18, 2015, 06:29:00 am »

Hi Jraju -

What tool generates this checksur.log that you speak of?  That's a new one to me and it's not in my files.  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows 7 update errors

« on: October 18, 2015, 06:18:03 am »

This link should solve your problem. It is related.  [edit]  I should say/warn you that this "MGADiag" tool that they refer to is from M$ and I don't trust their programs, anymore.  This tool checks for Genuine Windows and it may 'bork' (as Shane would say) your system.  Like I said, I'm no 'guru'. [end edit]

http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/371639-unable-update-windows-7-service-pack-1-error-code-800b0100.html

It's a fix for this, but not a simple one.  If you are trying to stay away from 'blacklist updates' regarding Win 10 preparatory updates and Win 7 'snooping' updates, you should keep that in mind.  I have posted a tool that might help you with that at:

https://community.norton.com/en/forums/free-program-removes-windows-10-files-and-tracking-updates-windows-7

I should point out that I'm no 'guru' on this.  You could wait to see what the 'keepers' of Windows Repair have to say.  They may have an easier fix. - Art

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General Computer Support / CCleaner finds registry problems

« on: October 18, 2015, 03:04:20 am »

I have attached a .pdf file (CC Exclude) that shows 4 persistent font cache errors that I have excluded from scan. I have heard that viruses can embed themselves in fonts and I'm concerned about these. I also have 1 registry key that I have excluded from scans because of persistence, but I can't find any information on it. I suspected that it may be from backups that I leave in a 64 GB USB2 Stick that is not connected when performing CCleaner scans, but thats not it (I tried with and without stick attached). I have attached this one in the second .pdf file that show it's Data Information (attached as BackupLocation). I am hoping that it's not related to my Macrium Reflect Images. Last, but not least, I have attached a file (CCleaner Settings) for anyone to give advise upon. I may have CCleaner set too aggressively. Are these problems familiar to anyone? - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Frequency of Running Windows Repair All-IN-ONE

« on: October 16, 2015, 09:20:56 pm »

Is that a default setting, or an option that can be deselected?  If optional, is there a downside in doing so? - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Frequency of Running Windows Repair All-IN-ONE

« on: October 15, 2015, 02:38:40 am »

I like WR.  It has helped me numerous times ... donation is pending.  However, I'd like to know why that every time I run it, all my Update History and Hidden Updates are removed.  Then I have to re-update and re-hide everything again.  Is this a bug or is there a reason for it.  It' pretty annoying.  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: would someone please teach this hacker a lesson? (SPECIAL UPDATE)

« on: October 15, 2015, 02:21:40 am »

We All know what China does.  As an ASIC designer we used a Taiwan foundry against my objections ... until I became VP of Engineering/R&D.  Our government has endorsed their theft of our intellectual property for years and years.  Why?  Because the US needs their loans.  We allow this in many countries for many reasons.  However recruiting malicious hackers should be done elsewhere and we know where that is.  You guys are going to give this Forum a bad reputation.  I could point you to where you need to go to do this, but it's NOT here.  Bad move, Rick.  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: would someone please teach this hacker a lesson? (SPECIAL UPDATE)

« on: October 15, 2015, 02:09:18 am »

I am reluctant to return to this Forum, I thought it was safe.  Recruiting malicious hacking.     Leave that crap in the dark web!  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: How to know the UPS is actually working?

« on: October 15, 2015, 01:53:37 am »

I refer you to this site:  http://www.tomshardware.com/  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Have 2 errors I need help with (Windows Repair)

« on: October 13, 2015, 11:58:08 am »

OK guys, I got everything else fixed all by my lonesome.  What a GOOD boy am I!  Thanks fellas.    - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Have 2 errors I need help with (Windows Repair)

« on: October 13, 2015, 11:53:46 am »

OK, I got the reparse problem fixed all by my lonesome, and the registry problem too.  What a GOOD boy am I!  Thanks for the help fellas, I'm good to go!  -  Art 

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General Computer Support / Re: Have 2 errors I need help with (Windows Repair)

« on: October 13, 2015, 06:06:02 am »

We still have a problem. Reparse Repair is not working for 1 junction error.  Files attached in previous post. - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: How to know the UPS is actually working?

« on: October 13, 2015, 05:16:12 am »

Here is another point:  most UPS will detect when a battery is replaced.  It is true that batteries are fully charged when they leave the factory, but they will lose charge just sitting on the shelf, believe it or not.  It may be going through an initialization by discharging the battery completely, then recharging the battery fully.  This is referred to conditioning to provide a fully charged system.  Modern rechargeable batteries develop a "memory" which limits the amount of deliverable power it can provide.  It is always best to completely discharge a battery before recharging it.  This will greatly increase the life of any battery ... cell phones, cordless razors ... anything that is rechargeable.  My UPS has a "conditioning mode" that does this automatically upon selection.  I'm not saying that there isn't something wrong with the UPS, but it is more likely that with many power interruptions in your area your older UPS may not have a conditioning mode.  It will only partially discharge before power is back, then charge back up from that point.  The next time it has a power interruption, the battery will not be able to give you a full discharge cycle.

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_cycle  and  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_effect .  Good luck.  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Have 2 errors I need help with (Windows Repair)

« on: October 13, 2015, 04:30:15 am »

Thanks for the advise, Boggin.  - Art

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General Computer Support / Re: Have 2 errors I need help with (Windows Repair)

« on: October 13, 2015, 03:50:08 am »

Hi Shane and welcome back.  Dude, I am almost 60 now.  Made it to VP of Engineering/R&D by the age of 43, had a massive heart attack at 44 ... completely disabled.  Now I sit home alone w/ 1/5th the income wondering what it was all for.  I STRONGLY recommend that you take it a little easier.  I put in an average of 90 hours a week for many years ... just because I chose to and wanted to be "successful".  I had no wife/children because I did so much moving around consulting here in the states and over-seas.  I know you have family to provide for, but there's a fine line between ambition/inspiration and burn-out.  Remember, your family need you as much/more than they need money.  I understand you, man ... just wanted to warn you.  You can work yourself to death ... and then where would your family be?

Enough of the BS, back to work ... I still have a reparse point that needs to be fixed.  I don't know if it's important or not.  Might be from a Linux Distro I started to download then chickened out and stopped it.  I know, dumb move.  Do you think that there might be an easy fix, or should I just let it ride?  There's that InProcServer error in my registry that keeps popping up, but it keeps coming back with a different DLL file ... I can't figure it out.  I search for the DLL name to get a clue, but I can never find an online reference to them.  Should I blow that one off too?  - Art

P.S. - I just checked my registry again and now there's a unused file extension entry regarding MUM is that one cool to delete?

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General Computer Support / Re: Have 2 errors I need help with (Windows Repair)

« on: October 13, 2015, 12:44:42 am »

Ready when you are, Julian.  Just a note, I used CCleaner to remove registry errors before.  They have returned since the last pre-scan.  Is it OK to delete them?  Image attached.  - Art

Note: The InProcServer32 registry error has been persistent and has nothing to do with WR.  However, I am curious about it.

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General Computer Support / Re: Have 2 errors I need help with (Windows Repair)

« on: October 13, 2015, 12:13:26 am »

Amazing, 'you da man', Julian!  The package error is fixed, just that nasty reparse point is left.  The pre-scan log is attached.  Just a note, I am running these scans/repairs in Safe-Mode.  - Art