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Google Chrome wont start!

I just ran Windows XP SP3 updates that kicked in to be started yesterday..since the update, i am unable to launch Chrome. Well, first i thought i messed up something after i bought my new HDMI Gateway 22″ monitor, and then maybe not!
Even though i click on the shortcut/application that should launch Chrome, there is […]

Installing MYSQL on windows xp

I am taking the course “Advanced Databases and Datawarehousing” this semester. As a part of the course, i am supposed to work with either oracle or MYSQL or any other equivalent db.
Instead of working in the labs at the campus ( well, i need to apply and get a valid login from the IT guy […]

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Setup ICS on xp : Internet Connection Sharing

We have two laptops at home and one Internet connection. Obviously we needed a solution to get internet to both the laptops. Here is one:
SCENARIO: TERMS USED THROUGHOUT:
-Two laptops/PC’s
–HOST : Laptop/PC with direct internet connection (Dial up or Broadband) on USB port
–HOST Connections:
—Internet Connection (The direct internet connection from DSL or Dial up) —LAN (Local […]

When your Windows desktop stops responding…

All hell arise when the desktop is not responding!!
The hourglass icon of the mouse, without anything responding is very frustrating and very common. The annoying part is that the clicks of 10 minutes ago work now and it goes on not responding…
well, restarting is an option, but really! who wants to restart?
So what to do? […]

CTRL F11 to restore my DELL INSPIRON 1505

why do i need to restore?
Because i had the following installed on my laptop :
aston shell, macromedia MX studio 2004, adobe standard 8, tune up utilities 2007, getright 6.2a, utorrent, nero smart, office 2007, blah blah blah..
so it would take forever for my laptop to get up from sleep or to start afresh, and i […]

Handling new Hardware on Windows / Reinstalling lost drivers

PLUG n PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: CASE I:
1.Download the drivers, (extract them using winrar/winzip, or directly download all the files) to specified location(usually drivers need to go to C:\windows\system32\drivers)
2. Plug in the usb cable from the modem to the laptop/PC.
3. WINDOWS will detect the new hardware and ask for the drivers CD
4. Select “Specify location” […]

On call with Insight Tech Support..

Ive been to India recently. Had SIFY BROADBAND while i was in Hyderabad. The funny thing after returning home is, INSIGHT internet wont work!! Thank goodness that there is a free wireless that i could use to check mails regularly, but this is wierd.
Being a Tech Support at UofL, i knew i could figure this […]

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