Free Macbook Air Facebook Ad is a SCAM
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Do the Google research yourself if you need to, but if you see an ad on Facebook for a free laptop, yes, it is a scam. We've worked with laptops for a long time and while they've gone down in price, they not free.
And no, there are no 'laptop testers needed', by the time a laptop is manufactured it has already been tested.
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 3:02 PM,
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Bill and Melinda Gates visit Durham school :: WRAL.com
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Bill and Melinda Gates visit Durham school today. See the full story at :: WRAL.com
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 2:38 PM,
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Solution for Vista not showing DVD or CD drive
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Problem: Windows Vista is not showing your DVD / CD drive and there is an error in Device Manager.
Cause: Unknown. We've seen this on a handful of machines. On some occasions, it even reoccurs in 6-12mos.
Solution:
1. Use REGEDIT and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
2. Delete UpperFilters
3. Delete LowerFilters (if present)
4. Reboot
This will usually fix the problem.
Reference: Microsoft KB article 314060
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 10:19 AM,
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XP boots only to a Documents folder
Monday, September 21, 2009
Problem: XP boots up only to a documents folder. Placing explorer.exe in the folder and running it allows the machine to boot completely into Windows.
Cause: This is usually due to something being run along with explorer.exe in the registry. On the last machine we worked on, the registry entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon
was not only bringing up explorer, it was also calling CSRRS.EXE. This was due to an infection by W32.Gaobot.AO, which is a worm.
Solution: Malwarebytes may remove this. There is also a removal tool my Symantec. If all else fails check reports of this via Google or get the machine serviced.
Labels: malware
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 10:25 AM,
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Solution: Unable to install Malwarebytes
Problem: Your computer is infected and you are unable to install Malwarebytes.
Solution: Rename MBAM-setup.exe to anything else, eg: absolute.exe.
Some malware programs block MBAM, making it harder for you to remove them. Once you have Malwarebytes installed you can attempt to remove the malware.
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 10:12 AM,
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Sony CR25L-W Laptop Drivers
We had a Sony VGN-CR25L/W in this week. It was heavily infected with viruses and spyware and needed a format. This particular unit has a Korean version of XP installed w/ original Korean drivers. The machine needed to be reloaded from scratch. The English drivers were all available from www.sony-asia.com.
Labels: sony
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 10:07 AM,
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Free Shriners Circus Tickets Available
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
As of 9/17/2009 we'll have some free tickets available for the Shrine Circus. Only a handful of tickets will be available and they are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will not reserve them for anyone. No purchase necessary, just stop by and get a free ticket to the circus.
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 8:58 AM,
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09-12-2009 Lenovo Warehouse Sale
Friday, September 11, 2009
Lenovo Warehouse Sale:
Location: Lenovo Campus, Building 3, 1st Floor Auditorium
Physical address: 1017 Think Place, Morrisville, NC, 27560
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, w009
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Forms of payment: Cash and credit cards
Labels: Lenovo
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 11:34 AM,
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We'll be CLOSED Monday Sept. 7, 2009
Sunday, September 06, 2009
We'll be CLOSED Monday Sept. 7, 2009.
Happy Labor Day!
posted by AbsoluteRaleigh @ 12:40 PM,
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