Help installing CAB from Users - General Questions and Answers

I have been looking for awhile but can't seem to find the answer that is more than likely in the form of a big billboard somewhere on the site (full n00b to this).
I have an HTC tilt and am trying to disable the 3g so it works better on the Tmobile network. I was looking to download the Comm manager in the link here but can't seem to get it install because of a system permissions error. I am not sure why, or how to clear the issue.
Any advice?

Have you tryed installing after a soft-reset? Normally that means that files are in use.

Thanks that worked. I suppose that's on par with "Is it plugged in?" when I help some people with their IT issue (I'm not an IT prof., just into it).
Thanks again.

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Virus on Tmobile Wing

Now this really sux.
I browsed to some site using my HTC Wing and less than 24 hours later, I started losing functionality in my phone. It started with the Start menu losing entries, then my bluetooth ceased, following that I lost internet connectivity completely and I even started having issues trying to place my calls. SMS msgs started coming in with different dates/times.
I'm stuck, In need to sync my phone up yet the sync software has no effect on the phone whatsoever.
I read a little about any possible causes and someone suggested to check my sd card. It's working fine and my files are still intact. Taking it out does not change anything on the phone. Soft and hard boots were performed ofcourse.
Anyone's input would be greatly appreciated.
tmobile sux in general. i had the wing for a few weeks and way too many problems.
i switch to cdma less stress on the brain.. better voice quality, etc..
tmobile just has a sloppy network and all my friends seem to have problems with them,. have you considered finding another provider? i don't have a solution for you, only a suggestion. ditch tmobile.
cept cdma is old school technology, gsm is the future now...and yesterday.
GSM. never anything else.
onei0077 said:
cept cdma is old school technology, gsm is the future now...and yesterday.
GSM. never anything else.
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cdma might be older but far from old school. guess thats why i can download at 1.5mbit/s and upload at 400-600kbps.. faster than my home computer.. it's old for sure, yet it's a lot faster than gsm, go figure!
i didn't intend to start a debate. gsm is newer technology but that doesn't mean it's better.. and by no means im saying cdma is better... but look at what cdma does that gsm doesn't, then you decide which is better.
My only two suggestions are: Hard reset, Reflash the ROM.
l3v5y said:
My only two suggestions are: Hard reset, Reflash the ROM.
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I love Windows!
No virus on Wing But corrupted directories!!
I still haven't given up. Ran anti virus and anti spyware progs with no luck.
I don't have internet connectivity since I did loose my start menu. I was able to have the wifi working and sent myself an sms text message with an http link so that I could get internet explorer running. I was able to download the progs and check the phone for problems.. None unfortunately.
I did get total commander installed to get a better look at the directory structure and what might be missing. It turns out that the majority of the directories in \\windows\ have their names corrupted (showing boxes or maybe different fonts)..
Activesyn does not work so i can't transfer my files.
Can someone please tell me if there's a way to rename the directories and with what?? the rename command in total commander does not work and when trying to access the directory to see its contents I get "Error 3 changing to dir!"
PLEASE help.. i don't believe in hard resets.. there has to be another way around it.
btw, they directories that are corrupted are located in the main memory, not the SD card.
Could you back up PIM.vol and the other *.vol files in the root of your device, and also backup the "my Documents" folder and then hard reset?
I have had a similar problem with files in my Extended ROM on my prophet, but a hard reset was the only way to fix that.
onei0077 said:
cept cdma is old school technology, gsm is the future now...and yesterday.
GSM. never anything else.
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I agree GSM is awesome. Also to the kat who has the wing. Hard reset your phone throw it in bootloader and flash it to its original rom

Strange issue with Wing and WM6.1 7.7 Rom...

Let me start by saying I'm sorry if this is the wrong section but it is in relation to Roms...
I had my Wing set up on ttran's Open Touch v3.0 Biggy for a goooood long time (it was around when v4.0 was coming out) and all was perfectly good. No real issues. Today my boss said "Hey, let's get your phone synced up to get work email through there." After explaining I really didn't want to, he assured me everything is flawless on his Palm which runs Windows Mobile. "I've got this down to a science." Well long story short, he jacked the phone up BIG TIME! I lost all my contacts, I lost all my SMS, the phone would lock up doing anything except to play a game, I couldn't load the old backup on my SD card (which was from HTC Backup program)... again, the phone was JACKED. I think it all happened when the email wasn't working right because some settings weren't right so he deleted Microsoft Exchange Server on the phone and then the issues started. Anyhow, I get home and figure I need to update to a new Bad Ass Rom so no big deal. I find ttran's newest 7.7 Rom and get it set up. Then I load up HTCBackup so I can restore the contacts, messages, etc. Once I do that, all the contacts are back (thank god) but when I go to check my messages, there's not even the option there!?! It only has "Setup Email." Not even the option as if SMS/MMS was nowhere to be found. I looked everywhere and NOTHING! So I flash it to the v3.0 and get the contacts back and it's fine now but I really like the look of the newer Roms (and might want to try some other cook's too).
So my question to you all is what am I doing wrong?!? I'm confused to a new degree and am just smart enough about these phones to get a Rom flashed, I'm far from technical. Please let me know what you all think here. I'm considering trying to HardSPL the phone and trying the new WM6.5 (do I need HardSPL for that?). The way I see it, if I brick the phone, I was considering changing to the new G1 anyway. lol I'd really rather keep this phone as there's so much cool **** I can do with it thanks to the amazing cooks here on XDA! Love this site and my Wing... it's the only phone I've ever had for 2 years and still love it.
Help!
Anyone have an idea?
Jus reflash the ROM to get back your MMS/SMS then restore the backup again ..
if you want to flash to most of the newer roims u do in fact have to hardspl for them to work and not brick your phome, as far as mms/sms, are you trying to retrieve your old messages hat were on your phone or just the option to be able to send and receive them, as far as i know once you flash you will always loose all your saved messages and if you just want the option, some dont have mms working you have to install arcsoft and network wizard and that should do the trick hope iv helped with your problem
I went ahead and reflashed it back to the 3.0 as it used to be, then installed the HTCBackup and restored my contacts. Sure I lost all the SMS/MMS but oh well. When I tried flashing back to the 7.7 and restored my contacts (since they would be lost again, is this normal?) but again, the Rom doesn't even have the option to do any sort of messaging. I said screw it and went back to the 3.0 and have it now. What I'm wondering now is why does the messaging now thread them like it used to? I get the messaging like any regular phone, one message at a time. The way it used to would keep a thread of messages from each person. How can I correct this? Should I just HardSPL the phone and go to a new Rom??
any ideas??
search threaded msg hack. should guide you through the steps
Can anyone help me find the network wizard for the Wing? I want to upgrade to ttran's 7.7 rom but the messaging doesn't work. I have searched on here and all I find are people saying you need to use it, nowhere on where to find it. Thanks!
as far as i remember, ttran's latest releases had a lot of bugs in it.. sadly, ttran lost his phone before having a fix on these bugs.. i also remember having a lot of sms/mms issues.. you can try reflashing again to rule out if its a bad flash..
the most stable/fast/reliable one is the open touch 6.5.. its the one with the clean front screen. this is what im using
Toxis said:
Can anyone help me find the network wizard for the Wing? I want to upgrade to ttran's 7.7 rom but the messaging doesn't work. I have searched on here and all I find are people saying you need to use it, nowhere on where to find it. Thanks!
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search = network wizard wing
fifth one
Thanks. Found it but it was already installed on my 3.0 which I've decided to stay with. I read that you need the Network Wizard to update your registry to get MMS messages but when I go into it, all it asks is my carrier. That's it. I also have an HTC Network Setup and that doesn't have anything of the kind either. Why is it everyone says something but I can't seem to find it and it looks so basic on my end?!?
Also, how do you get .rar games on your phone? Possible even?
Thanks everyone!
anyone familiar with updating the network?? I'm not getting it.
very interesting. I keep hearing that you need to edit your network settings but when I can't get it, I can't seem to get anyone who knows to answer me.
Well I guess this won't be an issue now. I appreciate.... well... ttran for coming up with clean Roms but I just wish I could've had help making it work. Doesn't matter now as I'll be getting an iPhone here soon. I've had more help in the last 48 hours on what I need to make it work with T-mobile than I have on this site since I came here years ago. I always get the short answers with no clarification and no one wants to help with that.
On a serious note, keep up the great work Chefs. The roms look great.

Unable to make phone calls

Hi,
My girlfriend recently bought an XDA Orbit 2 which has WM 6.5 install on it.
Everything else on the phone works perfectly and without issue but she is unable to make phone calls correctly;
The phone will be able to dial out and establish a connection but no sound can be heard by either party even though both phones say the connection is there.
This can be resolved by a hard reset, however this only last for about 10-20 minutes before we lose all sound once again.
Can anyone shed some light onto this for me?
One thing that always screws up phone calls is the radio on the phone it should be a 1.59.xx.xx to check it go to start => setting => system => Phone Information => Software Information. Will find it there also while you are there what 6.5 rom is she running on it as if its not a stable one it may be worth updating it...
Should the .xx.xx be anything in particular or just stay as .xx.xx?
anything in particular i use the stock one (with the default rom) which is .42.15 any should do the job though...
Ok the radio on it is 1.58.25.14 which im asuming is wrong. How do I change it?
This a custom flash thingy ma bob wont hard reset the phone when you flash it => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=376119
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426203
Is the radio i am using and imo the best for signal/ battery life.
How to do it.
1.Download both
2. Put the nbh file in the same directory as the custom ruu
3. Put the phone into bootloader (Start + OK + Reset whole on bottom, hold the buttons until it show a red green white blue screen)
4. plug it in to computer (let the drivers fully install)
5. Start up the Polaris_Custom_ruu.exe
6. Follow the instructions, shouldnt take too long to go through and flash
7. it will reset and you will have a nice shiny new radio and hopefully no more call problems.
All i will say now is what an idiot for selling the phone in that state... (may actually be the reason it was sold lol)
Im going to sound ike a total idiot now but I have no idea what ruu is or nbh or where to put it or what a bootloader is.
Could you possibly put it in moron speech Chris?
LOL well honestly i thought that i had already done that....
Have a look at the files that you download and then it will be explained.
The RUU is the thing that will do the flashing to the device
The nbh files contains the information of you download the stuff and follow the instructions you will have the result that you want honestly i cant think of a simpler way of doing it
Ive also put 2 screenshots to try to help you (one has a different radio but you get the idea...)
Also give this a read but i feel it may confuse you more..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381600
Its a noobs guide to flashing and has all of the info that you need to have.
It does give one point that it has to have SPL-2.20.Olinex on the screen but i would guess this is there as you already have 6.5 on the phone.
Awesome, thanks chris I will get it done tonight after work and let you know how it goes, if it fails I have no doubt I will be back complaining about my lack of phone savvy.
Hey Chris, just to let you know that it worked perfectly, thank you for your help it was much appricated.
No worries glad that it worked as if it didnt then i would be out of ideas...

Field Test doesnt work on some ROMs (HTC)

Ive used a few ROMs for HTC Trophy and have found that some ROMs, the Field Test doesnt work. Ive tried a few codes that I knew of, and the only thing you get is Field Test Loading ....
The chef of the ROM isnt sure why it doesnt work. Can anyone else shed light on this? What would be the reason it doesnt work, any possible fixes?
Jola66 said:
Ive used a few ROMs for HTC Trophy and have found that some ROMs, the Field Test doesnt work. Ive tried a few codes that I knew of, and the only thing you get is Field Test Loading ....
sianto1997 and I fired a few private messages back in forth, hopefully we'll get sianto1997's SparkW rom to the level of XevRev in the programming department very soon!
The chef of the ROM isnt sure why it doesnt work. Can anyone else shed light on this? What would be the reason it doesnt work, any possible fixes?
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Well, I was doing some digging on this today.. by accident.. while I waited for my frank-n-spark-w to finish an update test. I noticed my frank-n-spark-w had a newer PRL, so I tired to update it on my primary phone running myXevRev beta 1a... no go. I cannot get my PRL to update?!
I talked to ultrashot before the release of my rom (because I didn't see the point if I couldn't at least get the phone to program, which wasn't possible previously), and he told me to update the Xap Deployer package found in Dynamics7 to the newest version [v1.1-upd1]. Sure enough, after that, the phone appears to program.. but it can fail if done too quickly after first boot.
I know Servicetools.xap from the PMENU package is installing correctly now beyond a reasonable doubt (otherwise ##PST# wouldn't work in my rom), but I can't be sure EmbeddedTool.xap is installing correctly. I think that package had to do with the actual modification of the radio data for the CDMA Trophy during *228 programming.
I've got a GoldC (HTC Pro 7 or Arrive for Sprint users) from US Cellular on the way, so I'll be diving into that phone soon enough. I want to know if US Cellular and Sprint users have had similar programming issues with their phones and unlocked roms.. but haven't really had time to look up the info or go ask them. XD Sprint phones program using a different process then Verizon, plus Sprint can usually push PRL updates out whenever they want to users. US Cellular.. I dunno how they work vs Sprint.
After today though, I'm sure that even with some of the issue worked out, but other parts remain to be fixed. I swore that on a stock SparkW, that the phone would automatically put itself into airplane mode for a second after programing, but it doesn't appear to do that using my XevRev rom, but you can still program the phone even after a full factory reset (which isn't possible using DFT or older Dynamics7 for full unlock with SparkW).
Ultrashot may have some more ideas, but I'll test to confirm which part is still broken. I still have yet to try unsigning the xap in question and seeing if it will install then. The default xaps in that package are signed just like Market Place xap files, even though you can't download them as Market Place apps. ^^; I'm still working on getting my kitchen back up and running after my desktop died, so I'll be exploring this issue again soon.
TheXev said:
Well, I was doing some digging on this today.. by accident.. while I waited for my frank-n-spark-w to finish an update test. I noticed my frank-n-spark-w had a newer PRL, so I tired to update it on my primary phone running myXevRev beta 1a... no go. I cannot get my PRL to update?!
I talked to ultrashot before the release of my rom (because I didn't see the point if I couldn't at least get the phone to program, which wasn't possible previously), and he told me to update the Xap Deployer package found in Dynamics7 to the newest version [v1.1-upd1]. Sure enough, after that, the phone appears to program.. but it can fail if done too quickly after first boot.
I know Servicetools.xap from the PMENU package is installing correctly now beyond a reasonable doubt (otherwise ##PST# wouldn't work in my rom), but I can't be sure EmbeddedTool.xap is installing correctly. I think that package had to do with the actual modification of the radio data for the CDMA Trophy during *228 programming.
I've got a GoldC (HTC Pro 7 or Arrive for Sprint users) from US Cellular on the way, so I'll be diving into that phone soon enough. I want to know if US Cellular and Sprint users have had similar programming issues with their phones and unlocked roms.. but haven't really had time to look up the info or go ask them. XD Sprint phones program using a different process then Verizon, plus Sprint can usually push PRL updates out whenever they want to users. US Cellular.. I dunno how they work vs Sprint.
After today though, I'm sure that even with some of the issue worked out, but other parts remain to be fixed. I swore that on a stock SparkW, that the phone would automatically put itself into airplane mode for a second after programing, but it doesn't appear to do that using my XevRev rom, but you can still program the phone even after a full factory reset (which isn't possible using DFT or older Dynamics7 for full unlock with SparkW).
Ultrashot may have some more ideas, but I'll test to confirm which part is still broken. I still have yet to try unsigning the xap in question and seeing if it will install then. The default xaps in that package are signed just like Market Place xap files, even though you can't download them as Market Place apps. ^^; I'm still working on getting my kitchen back up and running after my desktop died, so I'll be exploring this issue again soon.
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No problem anymore! I (am the chef, and I) fixed it in v1.5.4! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909006)
(an for the HTC Arrive, I made that rom already! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900007))
My ROMs are all now smooth and just working. Thank you very much!
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No problem anymore! I (am the chef, and I) fixed it in v1.5.4! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909006)
(an for the HTC Arrive, I made that rom already! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900007))
My ROMs are all now smooth and just working. Thank you very much!
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Okay, EmbeddedTool was working in my rom, you need to dial ##634# to access it. Still, there is something funky with programing okay on.. I'm going to make a video so I can demonstrate it.

Portable ADB ALL [ANDROID] devices

Have you ever needed to use ADB at a work PC or a location you could not "install" applications?
Unzip the attached file and click the RunMe.bat
I have tested this pulling logs, pushing/pulling files, flashing recovery, roms, and anything else I could think of.
I tested it on the M8 stock rom 5.0.2 but this is a generic file so it should be fine on most if not all android devices.
The idea came when I was at work and looking for a solution for a problem I had. I could not install anything on my work PC, so this came in handy, the only problem is that it was outdated, or seemed outdated for my needs.
find the zip file here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347791558
This topic has been covered but is very outdated. I only found information from 2011 and 2013. The included information has since been updated by Google. I found it and included it, re-zipped it and now it is here for you to enjoy.
Thanks
to @Kickface, (where I first found this solution) wherever you went and any others who have created a truly portable (not minimal) solution to using ADB without installing anything.
dopy25 said:
Have you ever needed to use ADB at a work PC or a location you could not "install" applications?
Unzip the attached file and click the RunMe.bat
I have tested this pulling logs, pushing/pulling files, flashing recovery, roms, and anything else I could think of.
I tested it on the M8 stock rom 5.0.2 but this is a generic file so it should be fine on most if not all android devices.
The idea came when I was at work and looking for a solution for a problem I had. I could not install anything on my work PC, so this came in handy, the only problem is that it was outdated, or seemed outdated for my needs.
find the zip file here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347791558
This topic has been covered but is very outdated. I only found information from 2011 and 2013. The included information has since been updated by Google. I found it and included it, re-zipped it and now it is here for you to enjoy.
Thanks
to @Kickface, (where I first found this solution) wherever you went and any others who have created a truly portable (not minimal) solution to using ADB without installing anything.
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OMGGGGG this just may solve all my problems I had my personal PC but couldn't get HTC sync manager to connect...The only other PC's I have access to are either desktop @ office or my work "administrator password protected" laptop... TY, TY, TY in advance if this works!!!!
MAJOR PROBLEM!!!! Plz tell me someone can help??
M-FayeHTC said:
OMGGGGG this just may solve all my problems I had my personal PC but couldn't get HTC sync manager to connect...The only other PC's I have access to are either desktop @ office or my work "administrator password protected" laptop... TY, TY, TY in advance if this works!!!!
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I know this is totally off topic, I'll report myself for it later....
So, I installed the zip file onto my work PC, a DELL Inspiron laptop running Windows 7 professional (I really cannot get too much more info about it now) sorry. My nooby butt just went and downloaded the file not checking the MD5 :crying: Totally a dumb thing a NOOBY would do. It started to get late & I had to get ready to go to work. I know I had the command prompt screen (Black box) running and I then left the computer. 8 hr's later I come home from work and the computer is locked as normal, I to proceed entering Ctrl+Alt+Delete combination as usual & NOTHING (panic setting in)!! I was concerned since it was frozen from something I done, also I didn't want to loose all the work I gathered that night prior (is the very least of my worries now)... I took out the battery to reset the computer, again like a dummy, I started Windows normally ignoring the other "safe mode, etc" options. I click on windows Chrome, NOTHING! Not even an option to open the program/app. Okay, I'm really panicking now WTH did I do??? I knew I did something wrong, so I reset the computer by battery again, put it in "Safe Mode" which did absolutely nothing as I couldn't "open desktop gadgets in safe mode". Now, I restarted the computer from the start menu... Started up completely fine, I have access to everything EXCEPT Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc. anything that is browser related has the administrator shield on the icon. However, I still cannot even click on the icon to run as an administrator even if I had the password!?!?
Is there any possible hope to uninstall that file and just maybe it'll go back to normal??? I cannot re-install Chrome or Internet Explorer due to the darn administrator rights!!!
I've searched to the ends of the earth since last night trying to find a solution, this is my last ditch effort resort for any possible suggestions to point me in the right direction. Luckily my friend was kind enough to lend me his laptop and my phone is in proper working order:angel: If I tell my IT guy what happened, I'll be in huge trouble, going on the 2nd laptop destroyed, 1st time really wasn't my fault, just saying so u don't think I'm continuously reckless.
Any help as always is greatly appreciated! Hoping someone has had this happen maybe:fingers-crossed: and just a slight point in the right direction (link, website, specific thread on forum) would b awesome?? Again, apologies on the "off-topic" content, I don't know what else to do & I feel as though XDA is THE ABSOLUTE BEST forum site for any Android help, apps, devs research, roms, etc. Thx in Advance!!
M-FayeHTC said:
I know this is totally off topic, I'll report myself for it later....
So, I installed the zip file onto my work PC, a DELL Inspiron laptop running Windows 7 professional (I really cannot get too much more info about it now) sorry. My nooby butt just went and downloaded the file not checking the MD5 :crying: Totally a dumb thing a NOOBY would do. It started to get late & I had to get ready to go to work. I know I had the command prompt screen (Black box) running and I then left the computer. 8 hr's later I come home from work and the computer is locked as normal, I to proceed entering Ctrl+Alt+Delete combination as usual & NOTHING (panic setting in)!! I was concerned since it was frozen from something I done, also I didn't want to loose all the work I gathered that night prior (is the very least of my worries now)... I took out the battery to reset the computer, again like a dummy, I started Windows normally ignoring the other "safe mode, etc" options. I click on windows Chrome, NOTHING! Not even an option to open the program/app. Okay, I'm really panicking now WTH did I do??? I knew I did something wrong, so I reset the computer by battery again, put it in "Safe Mode" which did absolutely nothing as I couldn't "open desktop gadgets in safe mode". Now, I restarted the computer from the start menu... Started up completely fine, I have access to everything EXCEPT Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc. anything that is browser related has the administrator shield on the icon. However, I still cannot even click on the icon to run as an administrator even if I had the password!?!?
Is there any possible hope to uninstall that file and just maybe it'll go back to normal??? I cannot re-install Chrome or Internet Explorer due to the darn administrator rights!!!
I've searched to the ends of the earth since last night trying to find a solution, this is my last ditch effort resort for any possible suggestions to point me in the right direction. Luckily my friend was kind enough to lend me his laptop and my phone is in proper working order:angel: If I tell my IT guy what happened, I'll be in huge trouble, going on the 2nd laptop destroyed, 1st time really wasn't my fault, just saying so u don't think I'm continuously reckless.
Any help as always is greatly appreciated! Hoping someone has had this happen maybe:fingers-crossed: and just a slight point in the right direction (link, website, specific thread on forum) would b awesome?? Again, apologies on the "off-topic" content, I don't know what else to do & I feel as though XDA is THE ABSOLUTE BEST forum site for any Android help, apps, devs research, roms, etc. Thx in Advance!!
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I can tell you that it's not related to the files because I use them on my work PC all the time. I am working 10 hours days, 6 days a week. So the only time I can do anything out of the ordinary on my phone, it has to be at work.
That being said, have you tried system restore? I'm not sure if that requires admin rights, it might. On another note, tell the IT guy your internet explorer just stopped working, they love that. Because seriously, it's unrelated. The most he will do is uninstall and reinstall IE/Chrome. If that doesn't fix it, a system restore should. If that still does not, there is something off with the settings for internet access (I've seen that before). But if you are saying there is a shield/lock over an icon, that's new to me.
Also, I can install chrome at my work. It usually does not require admin rights, that and Firefox. There are also many portable browsers you can download from another PC and copy the zip file to the laptop, and run the app. Just search portable browser. At least this will help determine if the browsers installed got locked or if there is a network setting being blocked.
Let me know how it goes. This IS a bit off topic, but let's figure out what's wrong publicly so the mods can see there is nothing wrong with the zip I posted and then we can have our posts removed.
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I can tell you that it's not related to the files because I use them on my work PC all the time. I am working 10 hours days, 6 days a week. So the only time I can do anything out of the ordinary on my phone, it has to be at work.
That being said, have you tried system restore? I'm not sure if that requires admin rights, it might. On another note, tell the IT guy your internet explorer just stopped working, they love that. Because seriously, it's unrelated. The most he will do is uninstall and reinstall IE/Chrome. If that doesn't fix it, a system restore should. If that still does not, there is something off with the settings for internet access (I've seen that before). But if you are saying there is a shield/lock over an icon, that's new to me.
Also, I can install chrome at my work. It usually does not require admin rights, that and Firefox. There are also many portable browsers you can download from another PC and copy the zip file to the laptop, and run the app. Just search portable browser. At least this will help determine if the browsers installed got locked or if there is a network setting being blocked.
Let me know how it goes. This IS a bit off topic, but let's figure out what's wrong publicly so the mods can see there is nothing wrong with the zip I posted and then we can have our posts removed.
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Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it.
I'm glad to hear that it's not the file bc I cannot uninstall that regardless. We do have crazy blocks on all the computers at my work. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the sensitive information we have (a drug tx center so everyone's personal info is in our database). We can't even update the time on our computers, I have no clue why. I asked him once, he said something about giving that permission would open up another way to bypass security (I can't remember exactly).
This is my laptop, I never even bother bringing into work because I work so much from home. For example my login at the office has updated twice when at home it's still my old login password. The computer is physically in bad shape (it's been used & abused for sure) I'd prefer not to the bring it in for him to see so I plan on waiting to Friday night (IF ALL ELSE FAILS) and txtg him saying I absolutely need to work & see if he will do troubleshoot remote access! I hope that doesn't sound too horrible :-/
As I was typing this I just received an email to restart all workstations due to updates/ changes to the server done this weekend... Hmmmm it could totally be bc of this!!!!! Fingers crossed. I may just have to bring it in let it connect to the local server reset it, and bam good to go If not due to this I can almost guarantee it's the internet settings that I don't have access to!! But the portable browser should work...
I will still try all of your suggestions once I get home this afternoon and report back to you ASAP!!
Luckily I have my friends laptop to borrow & Dell had some good deals on laptops last night so I ordered a really nice one since I really need a personal computer again. Which I will also get an expense check for (bonus)!! But, won't arrive until 3/16. Until then I do have access to extra pc's here I could always swap it out, but I don't want to be scrutinized or punished for being sneaky, it's really not my character...
Again, I appreciate your input. Also, totally agreed on the "off-topic resolution" first and then delete our posts...
Thanks Again!
Yeah, I cannot get through the security on it.
When I look at the properties or try to repair Chrome or IE, it has an incorrect path, totally crazy looking.
\\localhost\C$\os(c\Users\mludford.....
I'm currently downloading a zip for a standalone browser. Hopefully that'll work...
This thread in general is totally crazy too, it looks like I replied like 3 or 4 times, I DID NOT :/ I tried twice & it told me that I didn't have access to the post, with a grey button over my original post you replied to, saying "Spoiler"!?! Very strange....
M-FayeHTC said:
When I look at the properties or try to repair Chrome or IE, it has an incorrect path, totally crazy looking.
\\localhost\C$\os(c\Users\mludford.....
I'm currently downloading a zip for a standalone browser. Hopefully that'll work...
This thread in general is totally crazy too, it looks like I replied like 3 or 4 times, I DID NOT :/ I tried twice & it told me that I didn't have access to the post, with a grey button over my original post you replied to, saying "Spoiler"!?! Very strange....
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Needless to say it's not the settings or anything with the computer as I took it into work for it to "register" & update to the network settings... Nothing! So, I'm trying the above to see if I can't get around it. Thanks Again

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