Run a command prompt from a Recovery Disc or Windows installation disc. Type in the following (without quotes): “bootrec /fixmbr” and press Enter. “bootrec /fixboot” and press Enter. “bootrec /rebuildbcd” and press Enter. Restart the computer. This will not work on Windows XP or earlier.
Month: March 2011
Adobe Reader cannot open in Protected Mode
Problem When you open a PDF document or Adobe Reader X you get the following message: “Adobe Reader cannot open in Protected Mode due to a problem with your system configuration. Would you like to open Adobe Reader with Protected Mode disabled?” Solution You can try the official guidelines to get Protected Mode working at… Continue reading Adobe Reader cannot open in Protected Mode
ClaroCapture won’t capture text on a Toshiba Laptop
Problem When using ClaroCapture, clicking the Capture button just plays a sound and doesn’t copy any text. Cause This is caused by the Toshiba Webcam Software stealing focus when ClaroCapture tries to Alt+Tab to the previous window. Solution To determine if the Toshiba Webcam Software is present on the computer: Bring up the Task Manager… Continue reading ClaroCapture won’t capture text on a Toshiba Laptop
Create shortcut to change Screen Resolution
Right click on your Desktop and Choose New > Shortcut. In the input box put the following: control.exe desk.cpl,@0,3 Click Next. Name the Shortcut. Click Finish.
Microsoft Narrator keeps appearing
Problem This article applies to Windows 7. Even when you have closed the narrator, it keeps popping up at random times. Solution Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. Click on Ease of Access. Click Ease of Access Center. Click on ‘Use the Computer Without Display’. Uncheck ‘Turn On Narrator’. Click the Save Button.