Windows allows you to store the different user names and passwords you use to access resources on a network, another computer, or the Internet in one place: Stored User Names and Passwords.
The steps to perform this task differ depending on whether your computer is a member of a network domain or is part of a workgroup (or is a stand-alone computer).
My computer is on a domain
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.
1.
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2.
On the Advanced tab, in Passwords and .NET Passports, click Manage Passwords.
You can now add a user name and password you use to access a resource, or edit or remove an existing entry.
My computer is not on a domain
The steps to perform this task differ depending on the type of user account you have.
If you have a computer administrator account
1.
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2.
Click your account name.
3.
Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Manage my network passwords.
You can now add a user name and password that you use to access a resource, or you can edit or remove an existing entry.
If you have a limited account
1.
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2.
Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Manage my network passwords.
You can now add a user name and password that you use to access a resource, or you can edit or remove an existing entry.
For some reason, my desktop computer became passord protected. I hadn't set a password or anything. I first noticed when I had tried to access files on my desktop from my laptop and it asked for a password. I didn't set a password so I don't know how to rempove it.
How can i turn off the password preventing my laptop to access my desktop?
The decktop is running xp home. When I try to access it from my laptop running 98, it askes for a passord, but when I try to access it from my laptop running xp media center it gives this message:
\\DESKTOPCOMPUTER is not accessible. You might not hve permission to use this network resource. Contact the administratorof this server to find out if you have access permissions.
Logon faliure:the user has not been grantedthe requested logon type at this computer.
How to disable username & password network pc
Disable the nagging password box in Windows 7 (probably Vista too).
1. Click Start
2. Under you user picture, right click Network
3. Choose properties (this opens Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center)
4. Click Choose homegroup and sharing options in the lower list (this opens Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Homegroup)
5. Click Change advanced sharing settings... (this opens Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings)
6. The setting right before the last one is: Password protected sharing!
7. Choose Turn off password protected sharing and you are good to go without any restarts and stuff.
Store/Manage Passwords via Credential Manager in Windows 7
Read more: http://windows7themes.net/store-and-manage-passwords-via-credential-manager-in-windows-7.html#ixzz1IdYLRzsY
Did you know that Windows provides a built-in tool to store and manage passwords for home networks and/or websites? Yep, you don’t need to remember all your passwords, you can securely store passwords on your computer. This is especially handy for logging into network computers.
The credential manager will not replace a professional password manager like Roboform (which is also way more secure), but it is very useful if you don’t want to enter the passwords for you network computers over and over again, which is VERY annoying.
1. Click on Start
2. Enter Credential Manager into the search field and hit enter. You can also access the Credential Manager via Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > Credential Manager
If you have previously stored any passwords on your PC, Windows will list them here. For example if you stored your hotmail password you will find an entry under “Generic credentials”:
Read more: http://windows7themes.net/store-and-manage-passwords-via-credential-manager-in-windows-7.html#ixzz1IdYPR5rM
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Computer turns on but no display?
So my computer recently will turn on but the monitor will stay blank (Power saving mode) for some reason. I tried a different monitor, does the same thing. I thought it might not have been getting enough power so I bought a new power supply, still doesn't work.
I am wondering how I can test to see if it is the video card that is defective? If it was the motherboard the computer wouldn't even turn on correct
Its most likely a video card issue.
If you have onboard video(ie. a video-out plug on your motherboard) then plug into that and see if it works.
If it does, you need a new video card.
If you dont have onboard video, get a video card from a friends computer and stick it in and try it.
I am wondering how I can test to see if it is the video card that is defective? If it was the motherboard the computer wouldn't even turn on correct
Its most likely a video card issue.
If you have onboard video(ie. a video-out plug on your motherboard) then plug into that and see if it works.
If it does, you need a new video card.
If you dont have onboard video, get a video card from a friends computer and stick it in and try it.
Computer turns on but no video
My computer turns on but I hear no beebs, and I see nothing on the monitor, I tested the monitor and it works fine. Also, the CD/DVD rom's light turns on like they are booting, however I hear nothing as in sound either not even from XP when I wait. I tested the video card on a different computer and it works fine. What could be the problem?
Failed Powersupply, Failed Heatsink fan, Failed CPU, Failed motherboard, Failed ram, Faulty PCI card, Faulty drive (HDD and/or Optic drive) Faulty USB device.
Simple things first. Does the heatsink fan spin when you try to bootup?
With power disconnected, unplug all power and data cables from harddisk drives and optic drives. Remove any PCI cards, Remove all but 1 stick of ram. Leave only motherboard, CPU with Heatsink fan, Graphics card, 1 stick of ram and keyboard. Reconnect power and see if it will boot into bios and give any POST beeps. Report back when you've tried this.
RAM modules and PCI cards can come lose whether its a discount assembled tower, made by Dell or assembled yourself in your living room.
Its just one of those things that happens from time to time. Contraction and expansion caused by heat is the problem. If you can build a computer that generates no heat then the problem would never arise.
Failed Powersupply, Failed Heatsink fan, Failed CPU, Failed motherboard, Failed ram, Faulty PCI card, Faulty drive (HDD and/or Optic drive) Faulty USB device.
Simple things first. Does the heatsink fan spin when you try to bootup?
With power disconnected, unplug all power and data cables from harddisk drives and optic drives. Remove any PCI cards, Remove all but 1 stick of ram. Leave only motherboard, CPU with Heatsink fan, Graphics card, 1 stick of ram and keyboard. Reconnect power and see if it will boot into bios and give any POST beeps. Report back when you've tried this.
RAM modules and PCI cards can come lose whether its a discount assembled tower, made by Dell or assembled yourself in your living room.
Its just one of those things that happens from time to time. Contraction and expansion caused by heat is the problem. If you can build a computer that generates no heat then the problem would never arise.
Computer turns on but no image coming to monitor
I've got a Dell Dimension 8400 and a 2001FP monitor. When i boot the computer up, the video card's fan is spinning and the computer seems to power on fine... except for the fact that there is no image on the monitor.
The monitor itself acts as though it is connected to the computer while the computer is off. The light on the monitor normally remains yellow while the DVI cable is connected to the computer but the monitor is not powered on; because the yellow light is on, I assume that it is not the cable.
The computer seems to get into Windows because you have to hold the power button down to turn it off, which means that something is happening. However, I have a Logitech G15 and, while it is getting power, which I can tell because the num lock light is on, is nonresponsive. The LCD on the monitor doesn't work and the lock keys don't do anything.
Any ideas what the problem could be?
Holding in the power button on the tower would work whether it was in Windows or not - although if it didn't work at all then that would point to a definite problem.
The yellow standby light means that - assuming the monitor is OK - it is not receiving a video signal from the computer. Does the monitor display "No Signal" if you disconnect it and turn it off and back on again?
The big question is: is it POSTing?
Did it used to make a beep when you turned it on? Is it doing that now?
If you disconnect everything from the machine and let it stand for a few minutes, then plug in just the mains cord and turn it on, what happens?
Fine, lights will probably come on (so the PSU isn't dead), but what else happens? Does the HDD light flicker for a minute or two as Windows loads?
If it does, how do you normally log in? Using TAB and the arrow keys (obviously having turned off and reconnected the keyboard and mouse) you can switch between user log ins and type 'blind' (you have to guess a little, but if you know your computer you can do it). If this succeeds you may hear the Windows sounds (plug speakers in, of course).
If it isn't POSTing then there is a problem.
I think it's the motherboard. I have the same problem
It is not the monitor that is the problem in my case. I have tried with several. But a black monitor can come from many problems, you just have to replace all components in your PC, one component at the time, til you find what is causing the problem. For example, try the RAM-sticks one by one (if you have two or more), try replacing the graphics card, etc.
The monitor itself acts as though it is connected to the computer while the computer is off. The light on the monitor normally remains yellow while the DVI cable is connected to the computer but the monitor is not powered on; because the yellow light is on, I assume that it is not the cable.
The computer seems to get into Windows because you have to hold the power button down to turn it off, which means that something is happening. However, I have a Logitech G15 and, while it is getting power, which I can tell because the num lock light is on, is nonresponsive. The LCD on the monitor doesn't work and the lock keys don't do anything.
Any ideas what the problem could be?
Holding in the power button on the tower would work whether it was in Windows or not - although if it didn't work at all then that would point to a definite problem.
The yellow standby light means that - assuming the monitor is OK - it is not receiving a video signal from the computer. Does the monitor display "No Signal" if you disconnect it and turn it off and back on again?
The big question is: is it POSTing?
Did it used to make a beep when you turned it on? Is it doing that now?
If you disconnect everything from the machine and let it stand for a few minutes, then plug in just the mains cord and turn it on, what happens?
Fine, lights will probably come on (so the PSU isn't dead), but what else happens? Does the HDD light flicker for a minute or two as Windows loads?
If it does, how do you normally log in? Using TAB and the arrow keys (obviously having turned off and reconnected the keyboard and mouse) you can switch between user log ins and type 'blind' (you have to guess a little, but if you know your computer you can do it). If this succeeds you may hear the Windows sounds (plug speakers in, of course).
If it isn't POSTing then there is a problem.
I think it's the motherboard. I have the same problem
It is not the monitor that is the problem in my case. I have tried with several. But a black monitor can come from many problems, you just have to replace all components in your PC, one component at the time, til you find what is causing the problem. For example, try the RAM-sticks one by one (if you have two or more), try replacing the graphics card, etc.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
My printer prints with lines?
the ink mite possibly be no good if you haveint used the ink in a long time or if the ink is often running low it will often do it i would try getting new ink hope this helps
Printer prints horizontal Lines
measure the distance between the horizontal lines. that will be the diameter of a roller in your printer. if laser, might be bad drum. see epson website for exact troubleshooting steps for print quality problems for your printer model
Printer printing smudged copies, lines, or distorted text or images.
Question
Printer printing smudged copies, lines, or distorted text or images.
Answer
This printer issue could be caused by any of the below possibilities, follow each of the below recommendations for troubleshooting this issue.
Paper issues
When printing on untraditional paper your printer may experience smudges, un-even or crooked text, or text that runs off the edges of the paper. To verify this is not the issue try 8 x 11 or standard paper in the printer and see if the printer experiences the same issue.
If your printer is printing fine on standard paper but is unable to print on special paper you could be experiencing any of the below issues with the special paper.
Paper is not being fed into the printer properly. Often special sizes of paper will require that you move a slider to the edge of the paper or feed the paper into the printer in a non-traditional method. See your printer documentation for steps on feeding different sizes of paper into the printer.
Some paper has different textures or surfaces that may cause smudging, streaks, or lines to occur. If you're getting any of these symptoms make sure to try different paper. If it is only occurring with a specific paper it's likely the paper causing the issue. If these issues happen with all paper continue reading the other below possible causes.
Driver related issue
If a printer is printing un-readable text, garbage, or other strange characters it's likely that you're experiencing a driver related issue. Download and install the latest drivers for your printer. A listing of printer manufacturers and links to each of their driver pages can be found on our printer drivers page.
Dirty our out of line printer heads
Your printer may be printing fuzzy, blurry, or other faint text because of dirty print heads. All modern printers have some printer cleaning, self-test, or diagnose mode that can be performed to check and clean the printers print heads and other internal equipment used to print. It is recommended if you use your printer heavily or have had it for more than one year that you perform this function. This can be done either through the software included with your printer or by pressing one or more of the buttons at the same time on your printer. Additional information about how to do this can be found in your printers documentation.
Ink or toner cartridge issues
Over time you'll need to replace the ink jet ink cartridges or the toner if you're using a laser printer. If you've been using your printer for more than a few months you may want to check the ink level or toner level. Often with most modern printers you can check these levels through software or a light indicator will be flashing or be orange indicating that one or more ink cartridge or toner cartridge needs to be replaced.
If it's been over a year since you've replaced your ink or toner cartridge we suggest you replace it.
Other printer hardware issue
Finally, if you've tried all the above recommendations and continue to experience issues it's possible your printer may be encountering a hardware related issue. Contact the printer manufacturer for additional recommendations and suggestions on repair or replacements.
What should you do if an inkjet printer prints with missing dots or lines on the page?
A. First, reboot your computer and printer. Then, print a test page in Notepad (programs>accessories>Notepad)--type some information on it first. If it prints okay,
then it has to do with your software or fonts being corrupted. Run the repair program on the cd for your system and see if that helps.
Next check the ink cartridge. Your printer may have a "cleaning routine", if so run it. Or just replace the cartridge.
My Epson printer prints horizontal lines and is missing colors or black print. How can I resolve this?
Make sure you are using the correct Epson printer driver and make sure the paper size is correctly selected in the driver. If the printer is printing black only, the "Ink" option in the printer driver may be set to "Black" instead of "Color" or a setting in the software may be set to print black only. Another reason is that the print head nozzles may be clogged. You can run a utility program to clean your print head. For more information go to http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQ&oid=14436&prodoid=8291&foid=38005
Printer printing smudged copies, lines, or distorted text or images.
Answer
This printer issue could be caused by any of the below possibilities, follow each of the below recommendations for troubleshooting this issue.
Paper issues
When printing on untraditional paper your printer may experience smudges, un-even or crooked text, or text that runs off the edges of the paper. To verify this is not the issue try 8 x 11 or standard paper in the printer and see if the printer experiences the same issue.
If your printer is printing fine on standard paper but is unable to print on special paper you could be experiencing any of the below issues with the special paper.
Paper is not being fed into the printer properly. Often special sizes of paper will require that you move a slider to the edge of the paper or feed the paper into the printer in a non-traditional method. See your printer documentation for steps on feeding different sizes of paper into the printer.
Some paper has different textures or surfaces that may cause smudging, streaks, or lines to occur. If you're getting any of these symptoms make sure to try different paper. If it is only occurring with a specific paper it's likely the paper causing the issue. If these issues happen with all paper continue reading the other below possible causes.
Driver related issue
If a printer is printing un-readable text, garbage, or other strange characters it's likely that you're experiencing a driver related issue. Download and install the latest drivers for your printer. A listing of printer manufacturers and links to each of their driver pages can be found on our printer drivers page.
Dirty our out of line printer heads
Your printer may be printing fuzzy, blurry, or other faint text because of dirty print heads. All modern printers have some printer cleaning, self-test, or diagnose mode that can be performed to check and clean the printers print heads and other internal equipment used to print. It is recommended if you use your printer heavily or have had it for more than one year that you perform this function. This can be done either through the software included with your printer or by pressing one or more of the buttons at the same time on your printer. Additional information about how to do this can be found in your printers documentation.
Ink or toner cartridge issues
Over time you'll need to replace the ink jet ink cartridges or the toner if you're using a laser printer. If you've been using your printer for more than a few months you may want to check the ink level or toner level. Often with most modern printers you can check these levels through software or a light indicator will be flashing or be orange indicating that one or more ink cartridge or toner cartridge needs to be replaced.
If it's been over a year since you've replaced your ink or toner cartridge we suggest you replace it.
Other printer hardware issue
Finally, if you've tried all the above recommendations and continue to experience issues it's possible your printer may be encountering a hardware related issue. Contact the printer manufacturer for additional recommendations and suggestions on repair or replacements.
What should you do if an inkjet printer prints with missing dots or lines on the page?
A. First, reboot your computer and printer. Then, print a test page in Notepad (programs>accessories>Notepad)--type some information on it first. If it prints okay,
then it has to do with your software or fonts being corrupted. Run the repair program on the cd for your system and see if that helps.
Next check the ink cartridge. Your printer may have a "cleaning routine", if so run it. Or just replace the cartridge.
My Epson printer prints horizontal lines and is missing colors or black print. How can I resolve this?
Make sure you are using the correct Epson printer driver and make sure the paper size is correctly selected in the driver. If the printer is printing black only, the "Ink" option in the printer driver may be set to "Black" instead of "Color" or a setting in the software may be set to print black only. Another reason is that the print head nozzles may be clogged. You can run a utility program to clean your print head. For more information go to http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQ&oid=14436&prodoid=8291&foid=38005
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