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How to Create a Holiday Lightshow

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Holidays are no exception. One of my favorite projects is a yearly Halloween graveyard lightshow I put together for my home display. Check out this video I created explaining the basics behind on the spooktacular show! Continue Reading

Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) Issues With Vista x64 SP1

Friday, August 28th, 2009

It has come to Geek Squad’s attention that a Microsoft Windows Update released on August 25, 2009 is inadvertently causing x64 processor based computers with Windows Vista x64 SP1 to crash with a blue screen (BSOD) and the error message “STOP: 0×0000007E”.

This update, update id: KB973879, was pushed to install on computers via Windows Update. The update has been temporarily removed from Microsoft’s Web site and Windows Update.

Computers with Service Pack 2 installed prior to August 25, 2009 are not affected by this issue.

If you have a computer that is affected by this issue, please use the following directions to resolve it:

FROM NORMAL MODE OR SAFE MODE:

  • Open the Start Menu and launch Programs and Features using Instant Search or via Control Panel
  • Click on “View Installed Updates” on the left side
  • Find the update KB973879
  • Click on uninstall
  • Restart when prompted
  • Install Service Pack 2 to prevent the issue from occurring in the future

If this does not resolve the issue visit your local Best Buy or call 1-800-GEEKSQUAD (1-800-433-5778).

DIY: Wireless Network Troubleshooting 101

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

This can happen from interference from other devices or your phone / cable company making adjustments to their systems.

Not to panic… most connection issues can be resolved by following a few simple steps.

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Optional Windows Update freezes PS2 Mouse and Keyboards – now here’s the fix

Friday, January 16th, 2009

If you are one of the many who suddenly found their PS2 keyboard and mouse stopped working after downloading from Optional Updates an IdeaCom HID PS/2 Touchscreen driver for Windows XP or Vista, you may think different.

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