Archive for 'Error message'
Fixing those Low on Virtual Memory messages
Q: What is virtual memory? Windows XP keeps sending me messages that my virtual memory is low. Also, what does it mean when my computer says that I don’t have enough storage on my computer? A: Windows uses memory to run the programs you see on your screen. When Windows asks for more memory than [...]
Posted: November 8th, 2010 under Error message, Hardware, Upgrading and Fixing Computers Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, Windows XP.
Tags: system process -- out of virtual memory, virtual memory paging file, windows virtual memory minimum too low, Your system is low on virtual memory, your system is running low on virtual memory
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Fixing pesky Windows Updates that refuse to install
Q: Windows Update says three important updates are available. But the downloads always fail, leaving an error code of 646. I’m frustrated. Can I simply delete those updates? If they never install, what’s the point of my computer continually reminding me that they are available for downloading? What do you recommend? A: Some updates not [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2010 under Error message, Windows 7, Windows Vista.
Tags: 0x80070646, Code 646 Windows Update encountered an unknown error, error code 646, failed updates, fix-it, manually installing updates, Microsoft Office, windows update
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Windows 7′s Blue Screen of Death: Is my computer dying?
Faced with a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 7? Your laptop or computer may be overheating.
Posted: July 5th, 2010 under Error message, Windows 7.
Tags: blue screen of death, bsod, Error Code 41, Error message, Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power, The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first.
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Is there an answer somewhere?
Q: I am 84 years of age and hooked on computers which I find indispensable in daily life. I often come across problems for which no answer seems available, even with advice from younger ones. Am I expecting too much from this wonderful machine, or is there an answer somewhere? A: Yes, there is an [...]
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under Error message, Training.
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Windows has blocked some startup programs
Q: In Windows Vista, I’m now seeing a small window appearing at the screen’s bottom-right corner saying, “Windows has blocked some startup programs.” How do I get rid of this message? A: You’re seeing yet another annoying Windows Vista feature. When you try to run some programs, Vista’s User Account Control (UAC) normally steps in, [...]
Posted: February 10th, 2010 under Error message, Safety, Windows Vista.
Tags: startup program, UAC, User Account Control, Windows has blocked some startup programs
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