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• I upgraded my computer, the new operating system on a new hard drive. Want to get my favorites on Firefox off my old drive, but can't find the file.

  I upgraded my computer, adding a second hard disk for a new operating system and kept the old drive as a data disc. I assumed that I could install Firefox on the new disk and import my favorites from the old installation of Mozilla on the old disk. I can't find the files on the old drive with my favorites. They're still here, or when I reinstalled Firefox, I lost everything even if it was on another drive? I can't find the backup on the old disk files and want to restore my old favorites. Is it possible to do this?

  You must find your profile folder in the old drive, the way in which must be:

  1. First display the hidden files and folders:
     • http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Wi.../Show-hidden-files
  2. Then go to:
     • < old drive >: \AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles \Users\ < username >
  3. Enter in your profile, and then enter the folder bookmarkbackups .
  4. Copy the latest file from json (backup of bookmarks)
  5. Then restore from them:
     • Restore backup bookmarks or move them to another computer
     • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Backing_up_and_restoring_bookmarks_-...

• Is it still possible to upgrade Windows Me on a very old computer?

  Using an old computer as a spare and it has windows installed and am running out of my router, but if I can get it only updated to vista or something more recent would be great for the children.  I looked, and from what I understand, ME and 98 no longer in the system, and not a lot you can do about them.  Am I stuck with windows me on this computer for ever?

  Minipete

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/get/system-requirements.aspx

  Above is the minimum Vista System Hardware Configuration required to run the operating system.

  Most older computers have not the modern requirements of material in support of Vista or Windows 7.

  And it becomes very expensive try to upgrade.

  An alternative best cheap and reliable (don't forget your motherboard is nearly 10 years old), is to buy a new computer with Vista or Windows7 pre-installed, Windows 7 preference, as is the latest operating system and an improvement over Vista.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I'm on an old computer with microsoft XP, it has been so long since I used it, one that I forgot my password can someone tell me how to reset the password?

  I'm on an old computer with Microsoft Windows XP, it has been so long since I used it, one that I forgot my password can someone tell me how to reset the password?

  Hello

  This is information from Microsoft for when you forgot your XP password.

  "How to connect to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires"

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/321305

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  Other information above, we can not help you more with this.

  Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.

  Here's information from Microsoft, explaining that the policy:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-Microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41AD-9daa-6e6019c25d37

  See you soon.

• If I upgrade my Vista to Windows 7 computer, it removes a virus on my computer?

  I have a Virus or malicious software called Vista Total Security, and my antivirus does not detect, so I thought it would be the perfect excuse to upgrade my computer to Windows 7.

  It deletes the virus when I install it?
  or I have to re - format Vista and then install windows 7?
  Thank you!

  Hello

  You should never pass a computer with malware or other large
  questions unless this upgrade is HIGHLY recommended by
  Microsoft to fix the problem. Fix problems then put to level or make a
  clean, install with the upgraded version (which removes everything).

  Vista Total Security 2011 is known by several names.
  
  Vista Total Security 2011 is a fake antivirus, a scam to force you to pay for it, while it has no advantage at all.

  Uninstall XP Antispyware 2011 and the security of Vista 2011, Win 7 Internet Security 2011 (uninstall Guide)
  <-- read="" this="">
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-win-7-Internet-Security-2011

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however you must also run them
  the Windows when you can.

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs.
  It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google for
  see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software (viruses,
  Trojan horses, rootkits, etc.). that has infected your computer despite all security measures you have taken
  (such as the anti-virus software, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

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  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  These also to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

• We bought a new computer with Windows 7. Can I sell the box Windows 7 Upgrade CD that we used for his old computer?

  Computer of my wife is dead, so I did a new one supplied with Windows 7 already installed.  Can I sell the box Windows 7 Upgrade CD I bought for his old computer?  We no longer use this license - we pulled the hard drive of the old computer OS and make it like a secondary on his new computer.  If the license is no longer used by us - or it will never again - but I do not know if someone would experience difficulties to activate if they we bought because I do not know if we can 'turn off' the old license.

  Yes, you can sell it, you will need to inform the seller that they may have to use the phone activation because it was already in use:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• I need to reistall my windows 7 because I caught the virus on my old computer and right, now I can't activate my product

  I need to reistall my windows 7 Ultimate edition because I got the virus on my old computer and now I can't activate my product, what can I do to activate my product?

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• I have a new computer because the old computer was broken. Can I use Lightroom license more far. Or the license needs to be reset?

  
  

  I have a new computer because the old computer was broken. Can I use Lightroom license more far. Or the license needs to be reset?

  The license agreement that you signed up to you to have two machines with enabled facilities.

  The option to turn off depends on which version of Lightroom, it is.  Anything older than that version 6 has no option - simply reinstall and activate if necessary.

• I upgraded my Mac and does not contain a disk drive. I have creative suite 5 on my old computer and I want to put it on my new computer. How can I do this?

  I upgraded my Mac and does not contain a disk drive. I have creative cloud 5 on my old computer and I want to put it on my new computer. How can I do this?

  Download & install instructions https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2003339 can help

  -includes a link to access a page to download the Adobe programs if you do not have a disk or drive

  -you will need to enter your original serial number during the installation for non-Cloud programs

  - or kglad links in response to #1 here can help https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2081216

  Also go to https://forums.adobe.com/community/creative_cloud/creative_cloud_faq

  - and also read https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1146459

• I have a new computer so I downloaded photoshop elements 10 and I bought an upgrade to elements11 on my old computer but now when I want to download the 11 items is not the case in my account

  I have a new computer so I downloaded photoshop elements 10 and I bought an upgrade to elements11 on my old computer but now when I want to download the 11 items is not the case in my account

  Hi Bryan,.

  Please products download Photoshop Elements | 10, 11, 12, 13

  Kind regards

  Sheena

• If I used a creative combination on an old computer, then installed in my new computer but had to do a factory reset on computer; I could still install Creative suit on the same computer even after factory reset with the CD?

  If I used a creative combination on an old computer, then installed in my new computer but had to do a factory reset on computer; I could still install Creative suit on the same computer even after factory reset with the CD?

  Yes, you should be able to reinstall, but if you can you should disable before resetting the machine.  Otherwise, if the two license activations were used and no reset you will need to contact Adobe Support by chat and ask them to reset your activations.

  Chat support - the link below click the still need help? the option in the blue box below and choose the option to chat...
  Make sure that you are logged on the Adobe site, having cookies enabled, clearing your cookie cache.  If it fails to connect, try to use another browser.

  Serial number and activation support (non - CC) chat
  http://helpx.Adobe.com/x-productkb/global/Service1.html ( http://adobe.ly/1aYjbSC )

• I would ask to reset the key because the old computer is dead, is here in the right place?

  I would ask to reset the key because the old computer is dead (it's a copy of student), is here in the right place?

  JNG5 what key you talk too much?  If you are looking for your serial number, it can be placed under your account at http://www.adobe.com/.  You will find more details in your serial number to find fast - http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/find-serial-number.html.

  If you are facing difficulties with activating your software then please see support Activation & deactivation - http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-deactivation-products.html.

• I need to move my copy of my old computer to a new CS6.  I need my license reset?

  I need to move my copy of my old computer to a new CS6.  I need my license reset?

  You are allowed to have the software installed and enabled on both machines, so there is nothing you need to install other than (and not move) the software on the new machine, unless you already have it enabled on both machines.

  If you do not plan to use the old machine again or prefer to simply remove the software, or you want to keep an activation of another machine at any given time, it is preferable that you clear beforehand.  To disable an opening of applications and choose Help-> Deactivate.  Once disable you there is nothing else you need to do unless you want to uninstall as well to gain more disk space.

• Upgrade old version of windows in the new computer.

  Hello

  I recently bought a new desktop computer to replace an older, but it came with windows xp in Spanish. The old man had windows in English, but I can't find the cd anywhere. I was wondering how I could install the version of my old computer in this new?

  Thank you!

  http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean install - how-to
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - you will need at hand MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - Don ' t Panic!

• Changing to a new computer from vista to windows 7. My file transfer and deletion of personal information, including files from my old computer for security reasons

  I'm about to change my old computer (windows vista) to a new all-in - one computer that has windows 7. Am I right in thinking that I can transfer my files incl. photos to an external hard drive and then plug that to my new download or is it more than that. Also, I have macafee protection on my old computer and don't know how to transfer to my new one cos I don't think that's it (we bought it second hand on ebay), and this should be done first.

  Finally how to make sure that none of my personal information is nowhere on my old for security reasons?

  I would appreciate any advice, thanks

  Several options;

  (1) simple, connect you external hard drive copy data

  Or use the backup software which may be preinstalled on the outside

  (2) for easy transfer Windows http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows7/Products/features/Windows-Easy-Transfer

  Old PC;

  The windows recovery discs to retrieve destructively to factory settings

  McAfee

  Uninstall on the old PC to the new PC, uninstall any trial version pre-installed anti-virus, reboot, reinstall McAfee from original installation media using your key

  New PC

  Make sure that it has been reset to the State of the plant, before you do something with it, because you don't know what the previous user used during or installed on it.