http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/ This is the discussion forum linked to Computeractive magazine, covering all aspects of computing, technology and off-topic posts en Wed, 16 May 2012 20:47:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.pcw.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/ http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226507&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:22:38 GMT Greetings, I’m in the process of upgrading a few XP machines to W7 and have also custom built a new Windows 7 HE 64-Bit machine. I have all... Greetings,

I’m in the process of upgrading a few XP machines to W7 and have also custom built a new Windows 7 HE 64-Bit machine.
I have all these machines set to show hidden files and folders.
I had been working abroad since January, and Mrs Spit had been using these computers. On my return, I’ve just noticed long strings of empty folders in the Local folder of each machine. These folders multiply daily … either in singles, twos or occasionally threes.



Properties doesn’t give any info about these empty folders. I’m now trying to identify what program is generating them.
I suspect Windows Live Essentials, probably WL Mail 2011, though I also have Movie Maker and Photo Gallery (not yet used).
I’ve tried checking what triggers these empty folders as they don’t appear at bootup. There’s no pattern such as opening WLM; opening new messages in Inbox; sending messages; forwarding messages; rebooting … they just appear.

I stuck the bulk of them in a new folder named empty folders which I then temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin. The more recent ones above are what is left of approx. 2 hundred similar empty folders.
It’s no surprise that deleting them causes no problems, but obviously there is a bug somewhere.
I could just ignore them, but having hundreds of empty folders (and counting) is a bit messy.

I’d be grateful if some of you using WLM 2011 (and having hidden files and folders shown) checked your Local folder to see if you have similar empty folders.
I suspect that WLM should have been dumping them in the Temp folder instead of the Local folder.
Or is some other program generating these folders ?

Spit ]]> Windows 7 spitfire http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226507 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226506&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:22 GMT I've been looking at Google Chrome this evening for Favorites, but I could not see where this is, unlike Google this facility is there so any advice would be welcomed please? ]]> Internet bionic7 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226506 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226505&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51:45 GMT Anyone finding Talk Talk's emails playing up? My Outlook Express has just started working again after failing to connect and displaying error..0x800cc90. It's been doing this for a few days and usually it's a precursor for a total shutdown! I'm in South Wales. ]]> Internet Dumbell http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226505 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226504&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:23:57 GMT Thought i might like the Anytime facility (it is available!) but SKY want me to pay £60 for a wi-fi adapter for the Sky box. Amazon have a USB... Thought i might like the Anytime facility (it is available!) but SKY want me to pay £60 for a wi-fi adapter for the Sky box.
Amazon have a USB adapter from Amazon for about £14.
Will it do the same job.
Sky box is downstairs with Sky Broadband router upstairs (laptop works OK wirelessly downstairs.)
Thanks if you can help!
Rod ]]> Networking rodviv http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226504 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226503&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:59 GMT Is there a way of putting a comment on a file, when viewed in my documents. What I would like is that a comment will appear on the file/folder icon... Is there a way of putting a comment on a file, when viewed in my documents. What I would like is that a comment will appear on the file/folder icon - same as if you put comment in word or excel - when you open appropriate file your comment is viewed immediately. ]]> Office software Mausi http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226503 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226499&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:13 GMT I use a program called solve it a puzzle aid has been fine for a long time now it will not open from my desktop short cut but will open from firefox... I use a program called solve it a puzzle aid has been fine for a long time
now it will not open from my desktop short cut but will open from firefox bookmarks and I get a message
"this file does not have a program associated with it to perform this action
create an association in control panel/folder options"
How do I do this? both have the same file name ]]> Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98 and 95 arthur radcliffe http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226499 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226497&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:03:34 GMT I have had absolutely no trouble (until now) trying to download or upload (not sure of correct term), photos from my camera. Now suddenly I get a... I have had absolutely no trouble (until now) trying to download or upload (not sure of correct term), photos from my camera. Now suddenly I get a message that computer cannot connect to camera. Another message comes up from taskbar about a USB device exceeded power limits on hub port. Have followed instructions on link but to no avail.

Can anyone please suggest what I might do?

Many thanks,

Sheron ]]> Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98 and 95 shellmex http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226497 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226496&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:47:51 GMT More and more of the major names are now trying to impose an updated TOBA which do not require the broker's countersignature and are their "standard agreed legal terms" and not subject to alteration. We must all fight this trend - do they not understand where their business originates from ? Some of the recent clauses we have seen are onerous and unacceptable and our response has been that we do not care if the agreement is their "standard agreed legal terms" as they have not been agreed with us. ]]> The Broker Forum Millward http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226496 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226495&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:41:25 GMT I have just come across the following which will be launched in the near future. http://www.sporttrades.co.uk/findmymotorvehicle/index.html I... I have just come across the following which will be launched in the near future.

http://www.sporttrades.co.uk/findmym...cle/index.html

I would appreciate all your feedback regardless whether positive or negative. ]]> The Broker Forum beazleyj http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226495 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226494&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:24:45 GMT Read quiet a lot of threads recently about problems with .NET and wondered what does it do and is it really needed? There seems to be several... Read quiet a lot of threads recently about problems with .NET and wondered what does it do and is it really needed? There seems to be several variants of this are all needed?
If it's not needed why not just uninstall it and problem solved.No doubt it's not as simple as this though is it?

Andrew ]]> Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98 and 95 andrew mcelvenney http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226494 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226493&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:17:04 GMT Hotmail account has been hacked into and the limited number of contacts in the account, (including my own windows mail account), have been receiving... Hotmail account has been hacked into and the limited number of contacts in the account, (including my own windows mail account), have been receiving e-mails from that account. I have changed the password but wonder if this is enough. Advice would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Security weaver1 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226493 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226492&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:02:24 GMT Hello.
I use Bt Yahoo mail. Even though I have deleted some email addresses (they don't show in my contact list ) when I start to type in an address the old address still goes into "TO" box via the predictive address feature. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of theses unwanted addresses for good.Thank you. ]]> Internet raymond.tatnell http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226492 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226491&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 06:29:52 GMT hi all,been wanting to upgrade to a more powerful pc seen this one but the psu wasn't very good (branded cit 750w)so i emailed the supplier and he said he could replace the unit for a corsair 750w for an extra £55,would this be a decent system for the money,thanks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Venus-Z68-...item23165fc499 ]]> Games and gaming glyn58 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226491 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226490&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:41:44 GMT What's going on with Google Toolbar and Firefox? Apparently, Google don't produce a toolbar any more for FF?

The Google Chrome Browser is on this PC, but my Mum was looking for a webpage in Firefox and couldn't find it. Luckily I was around at the time, so I simply copied the web address and pasted it into Chrome - found the page instantly. It's mainly the search engine we'd need.

Tried to download one from Filehippo, and when I tried to install it a message came up saying 'not compatible with Firefox 12'.

So I take it Google are not supporting Mozilla and producing a search engine then (or Mozilla not supporting Google)?

I'm just trying to make matters as simple for my parents as possible - they're wary of change where computers are concerned and Firefox is their preferred browser. (Google Chrome I put on here simply out of curiosity to trial) ]]> Internet mrmatt http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226490 http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226489&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:10:15 GMT Fujitsu Esprimo E5915 SFF Dual Core Desktop PC - Windows 7 Refurbished - Intel Pentium D Dual Core 3.0Ghz Processor, 2GB, 80GB, DVD,... Tried to... Fujitsu Esprimo E5915 SFF Dual Core Desktop PC - Windows 7
Refurbished - Intel Pentium D Dual Core 3.0Ghz Processor, 2GB, 80GB, DVD,...

Tried to run windows experience index test, gets to direct 3D 9 aero assessment and shuts down!
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks, texteditor. ]]> Windows 7 texteditor http://forums.computeractive.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226489