computer support, pc tricks and tips

Windows 7 and Vista have DVD and CD burning disabled by default, if your using the pc via Windows Remote Desktop.

Why has microsoft done this? no idea its pretty stupid.

Anyway here’s how to fix it.

First open Group Policy Editor….

# Click Start, and then click Run.
# In the Open box, type mmc, and then click OK.
# On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.
# Click Add.
# Under Available Stand-alone Snap-ins, click Group Policy, and then click Add.
# If you do not want to edit the Local Computer policy, click Browse to locate the group policy object that you want. Supply your user name and password if prompted, and then when you return to the Select Group Policy Object dialog box, click Finish.

Then enable “Allow direct access in remote sessions” in..

Computer Configuration | Administrative Templates | System | Remote Storage Access | All Removable Storage

This one nearly had me fooled since it had my real name and address in it.

Dear (had my real name and address) ,

PayPal Resolution Center: Your account is limited.

Why is my account access limited?

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system. During a recent screening, we noticed an issue

regarding your account:

Our system detected unusual number of invalid logging attempts on your account from these blacklist ip address.

(Your case ID for this reason is PP-)

How can I restore my account access?

For your protection, we have temporary suspended access to your account until additional security measures can be completed. We apologize

for any inconvenience this may cause. In order to assist us with this security measure, we ask that you send us a photocopy or scan of

one document from each of the three categories listed below and return them via email to security@paypalcompany.com :

- A clear copy of your Passport, Photographic Drivers License or I.D. Card (both sides).

- A clear copy of both sides of the credit/debit card on your paypal profile.

- A clear copy of a recent bank statement or utility bill on which your name and address ( Had my real address) are clearly visible and less than 3 months old.

Completing all of the checklist items we will manually restore your account access.

Thank you for using PayPal!

The PayPal Security Department

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Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your PayPal

account and click the Help link located in the top right corner of any PayPal page.