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[Supe]

^ does yer workstation table vibrate? Had a coworker over an hvac unit with a wireless, 2.4ghz laser mouse that would do the same thing as you just described. Switched to a bluetooth wireless and problem disappeared.

Steady as can be. Mouse and keyboard are both corded (I do it old school).

 

[knight1fox3]

Riddle me this Kfox. I am trying to view some pdfs that I paid for and downloaded a long time ago. They are ASHRAE and NFPA files that they are very possessive of. When I try to look at them, I get a message from adobe that I have to install some new stupid plugin. It constantly fails at the same point. See screen shot.

Based on the error message shown, you need to have administrative privileges to install that plugin. Something is preventing you from accessing the windows services so it can be allowed to add the service you need to view the PDFs.

Laptop, but with a docking station and full keyboard + USB mouse. I don't have similar issues on my home laptop or desktop.

Not all touch pads/laptops are created equal. I would still try disabling it either with the hotkey I mentioned or within Windows itself (mouse options in control panel). Since you have it docked anyway, the touch pad isn't needed.

No dice, still doing it. Also seems to do it if not using the keyboard on occasion. I can just be scrolling down, and all of a sudden the window deselects.

How old is this machine? If the mouse and keyboard are external, do you have them plugged into the dock or the laptop? If the dock, perhaps try plugging them into ports native to the laptop instead. This seems like mindless testing but it will help to try and narrow things down. It's possible the dock connection to the laptop is causing some discontinuity which in turn causes the deselection (not sure how).

^ does yer workstation table vibrate? Had a coworker over an hvac unit with a wireless, 2.4ghz laser mouse that would do the same thing as you just described. Switched to a bluetooth wireless and problem disappeared.

Steady as can be. Mouse and keyboard are both corded (I do it old school).

On this note, maybe try a different mouse/keyboard combo to rule out the possibility of your current set being faulty and/or having some type of other issue.

 

[goodal]

Unfortunately I already am an admin.

 

[Supe]

Riddle me this Kfox. I am trying to view some pdfs that I paid for and downloaded a long time ago. They are ASHRAE and NFPA files that they are very possessive of. When I try to look at them, I get a message from adobe that I have to install some new stupid plugin. It constantly fails at the same point. See screen shot.

Based on the error message shown, you need to have administrative privileges to install that plugin. Something is preventing you from accessing the windows services so it can be allowed to add the service you need to view the PDFs.

Laptop, but with a docking station and full keyboard + USB mouse. I don't have similar issues on my home laptop or desktop.

Not all touch pads/laptops are created equal. I would still try disabling it either with the hotkey I mentioned or within Windows itself (mouse options in control panel). Since you have it docked anyway, the touch pad isn't needed.

No dice, still doing it. Also seems to do it if not using the keyboard on occasion. I can just be scrolling down, and all of a sudden the window deselects.

How old is this machine? If the mouse and keyboard are external, do you have them plugged into the dock or the laptop? If the dock, perhaps try plugging them into ports native to the laptop instead. This seems like mindless testing but it will help to try and narrow things down. It's possible the dock connection to the laptop is causing some discontinuity which in turn causes the deselection (not sure how).

^ does yer workstation table vibrate? Had a coworker over an hvac unit with a wireless, 2.4ghz laser mouse that would do the same thing as you just described. Switched to a bluetooth wireless and problem disappeared.

Steady as can be. Mouse and keyboard are both corded (I do it old school).

On this note, maybe try a different mouse/keyboard combo to rule out the possibility of your current set being faulty and/or having some type of other issue.

Machine is brand spankin' new. Maybe 3 months old? Dell E6430. Keyboard and mouse are plugged into laptop ports.

 

[knight1fox3]

Unfortunately I already am an admin.

I wonder if this would yield any different results for you:

2) When installing the FileOpen Plugin I get the error, "FileOpen Manager Service could not be installed. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services." How do I proceed?


Please try again using the .exe version of the installer at http://plugin.fileopen.com/current/FileOpenInstaller.exe

Be sure to download the installer before running it. That is, when you have a choice between Run and Save, choose Save. Make sure to have all web browsers and Adobe products closed when running the installer. If the installer says that the system must be restarted then please be sure to reboot your computer. After you have installed the plug-in please try to open installcomplete.pdf

 

[goodal]

Not to run this in the ground, but I tried your suggestion and got the new error (attachment). I then went back and used their uninstall tool and reinstalled/rebooted. Same problem. I then went and disabled the Chrome plugin for pdfs and activated the adobe one. No help. I'm about to give up.

View attachment 6413

 

[knight1fox3]

A few other things to try below. I believe you tried #1 already but did you try testing the plug-in with the info they provided? If not maybe try that. I would also close any other PDFs you have open in addition to any other tabs and only have a single browser window open. Hopefully this will eliminate any software conflicts that may be happening.

Receiving a message - Server Answer is an HTML error page
Explanation: There are a few things that may cause this.

Resolution:

1.Make sure the plug-in is installed successfully. To do this please go to the following http://plugin.fileopen.com/. When you come to the page that lets you either install or test the plug-in, choose to test the plug-in.

2.Make sure only one version of adobe is installed. To do this, go to your control panel and click on Add/Remove Programs. If you have more than one version of adobe, you may want to check with your IT department to be sure which version they would like you to remove.

3.Clean the offline permissions file. To do this please follow the steps below:

a.Close Adobe Reader and close any open browser windows.

b.Go into windows Task Manger (do control alt delete and choose task manager)

c.Under the Processes tab check to see if there are any processes running called AcroRd.exe. If there are, highlight them and click the end process button to close them.

d.Delete the file 30131WEB.sek as follows:

1.Go to C drive

2.Choose the folder Documents and Settings

3.Select the folder that is associated with your username

4.Choose Application Data folder

5.Choose File Open folder

6.Choose SAE Publishing folder

7.Click on the file 30131WEB.sek

8.Press Delete key to delete this file.

 

[mudpuppy]

KFox,

I want to increase the amount of RAM in my laptop. I need 2 x 4 GB PC3-8500 SODIMMs. Any brand recommendations and/or where to source this?

Thanks.

 

[Ble_PE]

^Why don't you just download some more RAM? It's much easier!

 

[knight1fox3]

KFox,

I want to increase the amount of RAM in my laptop. I need 2 x 4 GB PC3-8500 SODIMMs. Any brand recommendations and/or where to source this?

Thanks.

I assume you got the memory type as specified in the laptop manual? That's what I figured since you went with 8500 speed as opposed to the more reputable (and faster) 10600 variety. If 8500 is the fastest it can handle, then I typically go with G.Skill memory. Solid manufacturer and usually the most economical too. This kit should do the trick for you. A bit pricey but you might be able to find it cheaper on Amazon or Ebay. HTH.

And no comments from the peanut gallery Ble!

 

[mudpuppy]

I assume the 8500 is the fastest it can handle, but I can't find anything in the documentation to confirm this. Any way for me to find out? The bus runs at 533 MHz and I'm assuming that's not (easily) adjustable, but it's been a long time since I've looked into this?

It's 3.5 years old, but other than running low on memory at times I don't have any other issues with it (it's got an i7 quad-core).

 

[Master slacker]

Throw it out and buy a Mac.

 

[knight1fox3]

If the nominal bus speed is maxed out at 533 MHz, then yes, the max supported memory speed will be 1066 (8500). No sense in putting in faster memory if you can't take advantage of the extra speed. Unless you planned on using that memory in a newer machine later down the road. If the 10600 had been priced the same as the 8500 I would say just go for the faster one since you have nothing to lose. But it's a bit more costly so you should be fine with the 8500.

with an i7, that's still a solid machine. The only other noticeable upgrade you could do is to drop in a solid state drive. Those have come down in price considerably and also carry some nice warranties. The transition is typically seamless as well.

Oh and MS, this is not the "bad advice" forum. You're in the wrong place. :thumbs:

 

[knight1fox3]

KFPC now offering multi-state PC service coverage thanks to Dex! :thumbs:

Wait....will I have to pay CO taxes now? :dunno:

 

[snickerd3]

interstate internet commerce....it is up to the purchaser to report and pay the taxes to their state. Since you will be claiming the income in yours as part of the business.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

interstate internet commerce....it is up to the purchaser to report and pay the taxes to their state. Since you will be claiming the income in yours as part of the business.

Not if I send the money as a gift to a friend... (thanks Paypal!)

 

[mudpuppy]

KFox,

I want to increase the amount of RAM in my laptop. I need 2 x 4 GB PC3-8500 SODIMMs. Any brand recommendations and/or where to source this?

Thanks.

I assume you got the memory type as specified in the laptop manual? That's what I figured since you went with 8500 speed as opposed to the more reputable (and faster) 10600 variety. If 8500 is the fastest it can handle, then I typically go with G.Skill memory. Solid manufacturer and usually the most economical too. This kit should do the trick for you. A bit pricey but you might be able to find it cheaper on Amazon or Ebay. HTH.

And no comments from the peanut gallery Ble!

Ordered the kit you recommended as I couldn't find a better price, of any brand. Just installed it and already noticing a bit of a difference. Thanks for the tip.

I poked around at SSDs and see they have come down in price considerably, but I just replaced my HDD less than 2 years ago. Maybe next year...

 

[knight1fox3]

Ordered the kit you recommended as I couldn't find a better price, of any brand. Just installed it and already noticing a bit of a difference. Thanks for the tip.
I poked around at SSDs and see they have come down in price considerably, but I just replaced my HDD less than 2 years ago. Maybe next year...

Glad to hear it.

An upgrade to an SSD would be worth it's weight in gold. What size HDD do you have currently? I'd say you could probably get by with a 128GB or 256GB (what I use). That will be the most noticeable system performance increase. Night and day difference. Let me know if you want any recommendations for one since like you say, they have really come down in price. Here's a good example. After the rebate, that's quite a deal (~$0.41 per GB).

 

[csb]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOE0WKQ/ref=nav_swm_FirePhone?pf_rd_p=1827762342&pf_rd_s=nav-sitewide-msg&pf_rd_t=4201&pf_rd_i=navbar-4201&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=067JY89PKQW37XRJHS5X

What does the Fox say?

 

[kevo_55]

2:1 odds that it won't be good.