Computer queries

[AlpeshChaudhari]

Originally Posted by Digital_Saint

Market leader, in what? If you mean market share, it is not.

I would recommend that we do a bit of research before posting anything as random as this on a public forum. Google hasnt killed anybody yet.

I meant in quality. And, it's users who decide the quality of product & service. I don't believe on the surveys, they are just generalisation after asking to some handful number of people. Sorry, for not being clear enough in the above post.

By the way, instead of that sarcasm & pointing out my mistake, if you think you know something about the matter, you could have suggested to the concerned person. I think we are not on this thread to criticize but to suggest.

[Cute.Sid]

Originally Posted by catapult

I'm looking to buy an external hard disk drive (250 GB and upwards).. Can anybody tell what are the prices like in India? Any pointers to sites which sell in India would help. Thanks

When I want to buy any hardware for my computer...... I check this following link to compare the prices and also keep a check on new products.

Very helpful.

Check out this link: Nehru Place IT Hub


P.S. : I hope this isn't considered as any form of advertising. If mods have a problem... let me know... will edit my post.

[get_amazed]

i think that was an awesome link buddy. i mean i used to check using indiatimes and rediff shopping and then discount the figure by 20-50% depending upon my knowledge of the goods market. that link helps a lot. request mods not to delete.

[karthikeya]

My problem

1. I am unable to change the homepage. The homepage settings seems to be deactivated. I am unable to click on the options Use Current, Use Default or Use Blank (Tools-->Internet Options). How do I restore blank home page?

2. I am unable to fine RUN option when I click 'start'. I find Help, search, settings, Programs and Documents but not RUN. what shd I do now?

Regards

[the_egonomist]

Originally Posted by karthikeya

My problem

1. I am unable to change the homepage. The homepage settings seems to be deactivated. I am unable to click on the options Use Current, Use Default or Use Blank (Tools-->Internet Options). How do I restore blank home page?

2. I am unable to fine RUN option when I click 'start'. I find Help, search, settings, Programs and Documents but not RUN. what shd I do now?

Regards

Check post after this!

[catapult]

Originally Posted by karthikeya

My problem

1. I am unable to change the homepage. The homepage settings seems to be deactivated. I am unable to click on the options Use Current, Use Default or Use Blank (Tools-->Internet Options). How do I restore blank home page?

2. I am unable to fine RUN option when I click 'start'. I find Help, search, settings, Programs and Documents but not RUN. what shd I do now?

Regards

What is your current home page? That could be a rogue site which is over-riding windows setting.

[the_egonomist]

@karthikeya:

hope this answers your queries and solves your problems:

1. I am unable to change the homepage. The homepage settings seems to be deactivated. I am unable to click on the options Use Current, Use Default or Use Blank (Tools-->Internet Options). How do I restore blank home page?

To change the Home page in registry.

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. In Registry Editor, locate the following subkey, if it exists:
******** HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Inte rnet Explorer\Control Panel

4. If the ResetWebSettings value or the HomePage value exists in this key, right-click the values, and then click Delete.

Note You may also want to verify any Web site information contained in the Default_Page_URL value and the Start Page value in the following registry keys: ******
*******HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Intern et Explorer\Main

****** HKEY_ LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

****** HKEY_USERS\Default\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

5. On the Edit menu, click Delete, and then click Yes to confirm the deletion.
6. On the File menu or on the Registry menu, click Exit to quit Registry Editor.

My suggestion - Use Mozilla Firefox. It is much more stable and secure than Internet Explorer!

2. I am unable to fine RUN option when I click 'start'. I find Help, search, settings, Programs and Documents but not RUN. what shd I do now?

Run command is missing from the Start menu. + Right-click the Taskbar and select Properties. + Select Start Menu. + Click on Customize. + Click on Advanced. + Look for a check box for Run command in the option window. Check the box.

Alternatively

• Use Windows Explorer to find gpedit.msc (probably c:\winnt\system32\gpedit.msc) then double click on it to launch the Group Policy Editor.
• Go to User configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Start Menu & Toolbar
• Double click on Remove Run from start menu
• Select Disable, then press OK

AND

Click on "Start > Run" then type in "regedit" (without the quotes" and press enter.
Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > Current Version > Policies > Explorer
Look for "NoRun"....if there right click on this and select "Delete"
Restart your computer and your "Run" command should return.
If this does not resolve, there may be a "Group Policy" applied. Again, without knowing more of your particular situation, an accurate solution is difficult to pinpoint!
Hope this helps!

Hope this helps, next time mention your OS edition.

Cheers!

[Ronticus1002]

kya yaar ego...seedha registry mein pahucha diya!!

karthik mate, first try the Right-click Start>Properties etc solution that ego posted. Otherwise its probably what Catapult says - this has a simple solution...just google it. If that doesn't work and if this is a new problem, just System Restore it from Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools.

Also, if ure at an office networked computer without adminstrative priveleges (thats where most of these options are disabled), best not mess with settings as this is punishable in some cases...check the appointment letter you signed.

If ure at a home computer and the above steps didn't work try creating a new user account with full administrative priveleges and log in with that. If even that doesn't work then you have to get ure hands dirty and try out all of ego's solutions but remember to backup registry before doing anything. Alternatively, restart in safe mode (reboot, repeatedly press F8 on startup and choose Safe Mode from the menu) and see if things work out...good luck!

[the_egonomist]

@ronticus:

dude, system restore requires a recent restore point. one that is too far back, will cause a lot of problems with recently installed programs.

moreover, the run feature getting disabled is a sign of some maleware poking around - so i think.

had encountered such a problem - fixed it with a reinstall. dont like repairing windows that much. feel it creates some or the other problem.

cheers!

p.s: there could be some problems with the run feature if the computer runs on a network. it could be disabled by the system admin. like i said, karthik give us more info next time round.

[Digital_Saint]

Originally Posted by karthikeya

My problem

1. I am unable to change the homepage. The homepage settings seems to be deactivated. I am unable to click on the options Use Current, Use Default or Use Blank (Tools-->Internet Options). How do I restore blank home page?

2. I am unable to fine RUN option when I click 'start'. I find Help, search, settings, Programs and Documents but not RUN. what shd I do now?

Regards

Try this in Safe mode with networking. You can go to Safe Mode with networking by pressing F8 when you see the logo (Intel, Dell, Mercury etc) when you turn the computer on.

SmitFraudFix

Options 2 and 5 there could help you out. Do post the result.