Virtual Dr Forums-Computer Tech Support https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ This is a discussion forum for general computer PC help and troubleshooting en Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:49:24 GMT vBulletin 60 https://discussions.virtualdr.com/images/misc/rss.png Virtual Dr Forums-Computer Tech Support https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Upgrading my router https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288534-Upgrading-my-router&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:40:27 GMT My current router is the TP-Link Archer AX50 router, which is 6 years old. It has been dropping connection, for a few seconds, several times a day. I want to purchase a new router. Is TP-Link still a good brand and quality the same as it was 6 years ago or is there another brand that is better?... My current router is the TP-Link Archer AX50 router, which is 6 years old. It has been dropping connection, for a few seconds, several times a day. I want to purchase a new router. Is TP-Link still a good brand and quality the same as it was 6 years ago or is there another brand that is better? I would appreciate if someone could suggest a good brand and model with specs that will, hopefully, last another 6+ years. Thanks! ]]> Networking JLS https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288534-Upgrading-my-router <![CDATA[[RESOLVED] Whatsapp update problem]]> https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288533-RESOLVED-Whatsapp-update-problem&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:07:23 GMT When I invoke Whatsapp, I get a message saying that it needs updating. I click the Update button but for the life of me I can't find an update button or download anywhere. Just install the latest over the old version? No, the site says I can't because Whatsapp is already installed. The update message is not a suggestion, if I don't update I can't use it so I'm shut out.

Anyone?

Thanks - rev ]]> Blindman https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288533-RESOLVED-Whatsapp-update-problem <![CDATA[[RESOLVED] I have a disk issue maybe]]> https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288532-RESOLVED-I-have-a-disk-issue-maybe&goto=newpost Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:47:55 GMT I have a disk issue and I don't know if I have a problem or not. I don't know if these Hidden Volumes are problems.
disks.jpg

This is what I see in Optimize drives with Advanced View. And if they are problems how to delete them.
Hidden Volumes.jpg

Thanks for all help
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]]> Desktop Computer Hardware Rodney M https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288532-RESOLVED-I-have-a-disk-issue-maybe 700+ education and tech websites hijacked https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288531-700-education-and-tech-websites-hijacked&goto=newpost Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:32:21 GMT ---Quote--- 700+ education and tech websites hijacked in huge ClickFix malware campaign Attackers are abusing a critical Ghost Content Management System (CMS) vulnerability to hijack more than 700 legitimate websites and inject a fake Cloudflare verification step that tricks visitors into...
Quote:
700+ education and tech websites hijacked in huge ClickFix malware campaign

Attackers are abusing a critical Ghost Content Management System (CMS) vulnerability to hijack more than 700 legitimate websites and inject a fake Cloudflare verification step that tricks visitors into running a Windows command that installs malware.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/bu...lware-campaign ]]> Security News / Warnings / Updates fink https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288531-700-education-and-tech-websites-hijacked Am I Chasing a Unicorn? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288530-Am-I-Chasing-a-Unicorn&goto=newpost Sun, 31 May 2026 20:21:34 GMT I have a ACER Desktop PC running Windows 11 that I use to play my extensive CD collection. I used to use the WMP, which did an adequate job, but recent changes have made it less desirable for me. So I am looking for a new media player that will (1) Recognize the CD I am playing and display the... I have a ACER Desktop PC running Windows 11 that I use to play my extensive CD collection. I used to use the WMP, which did an adequate job, but recent changes have made it less desirable for me. So I am looking for a new media player that will (1) Recognize the CD I am playing and display the name of the CD and the names of the songs. If it could display a picture of the CD and list the lyrics, even better. I have tried a few (e.g. Music Bee and MediaMonkey) that looked promising, but never worked out. So I am looking for a Free media player that would meet most of my goals. Any suggestions? ]]> Home Entertainment Ronman189 https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288530-Am-I-Chasing-a-Unicorn Can you use any editing software? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288529-Can-you-use-any-editing-software&goto=newpost Wed, 27 May 2026 01:33:36 GMT Can you use any editing software?

Does the software come with the camera purchase?

What's the best, is there an industry leader?

Thanks - rev ]]> Multimedia Blindman https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288529-Can-you-use-any-editing-software Inexplicable message https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288528-Inexplicable-message&goto=newpost Sat, 23 May 2026 11:33:14 GMT What ho one and all, Recently, I have been receiving the following message from some web sites. No idea what it implies or how to resolve it. Attachment 16008 (https://discussions.virtualdr.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16008) The image is from Argos, an on-line catalogue UK company ... What ho one and all,

Recently, I have been receiving the following message from some web sites. No idea what it implies or how to resolve it.

Access Denied.jpg

The image is from Argos, an on-line catalogue UK company
Quote:
(https://www.argos.co.uk/?deeplink=true&&_$ja=tsid:11705|acid:224-060-0086|cid:94668565|agid:4507124965
|tid:kwd-18880610|crid:535779513013|nw:g|rnd:15631410818242713113|dvc:c|adp:|mt:e|loc:2826&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=94668565&
utm_term=argos&utm_content=text&utm_custom1=4507124965&utm_custom2=
224-060-0086&cmpid=GG05X&GPDP=true)
I can get to the home page but searching for anything produces the above message. Alternatively, searching for example Smoke Alarm,Argos produces the Google results, but clicking any link also gives the same message.

I use FF but have tried with Opera and the same. Also is happening with some other sites but I have not saved which ones.

A Google search was somewhat unhelpful.

Thanks and toodle pip
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]]> Networking Rekusu https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288528-Inexplicable-message <![CDATA[[RESOLVED] Access Violation c000000]]> https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288527-RESOLVED-Access-Violation-c000000&goto=newpost Fri, 22 May 2026 21:17:31 GMT The problem is between Kontakt v8.7.1 and Sonar.exe v8.5.3. I've reinstalled both and tried different versions but I can't solve it. At the bottom is the blurb from Event Viewer. Here are the other things that I tried or were recommended:


1. Run System File Checker
Done, no errors

2. Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP):
Can't be done with 64 bit files. DEP is off for all files all the time.

3. Update or Reinstall Graphics Drivers:
Done

4. Check RAM Integrity: Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to identify faulty memory modules.
Done, no errors

5. Disable Third-Party Antivirus/Firewall:
Don't have 3rd party Antivirus/Firewall

1. Add Sonar to DEP Exceptions
Can't be done with 64 bit files. DEP is off for all files all the time at the moment. "You cannot set DEP attributes on 64-bit executables"

2. Run as Administrator
Sonar is set to open with Admin privs

3. Bit Bridge and Plugin Compatibility
I don't use any 32 bit plugs

4. RAM Management
32 RAM no errors, 6 gig paging file System managed

1. Match the Plugin Bit-Depth
All plugs are 64 bit

2. Disable Kontakt Multi-Processor Support
Not possible in Kontakt 8.7.1

3. Adjust Virtual Memory (Paging File)
32 RAM no errors, 6 gig paging file System managed

4. Reset Kontakt Database
Done

5. Check Audio Buffer Size
Set to 512

6. Force Fixed Buffer Size in Kontakt
Not possible in 8.7.1

7. Reinitialize the Database
Done

5. Check Sample Drive Connection
Internal SSD - done
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Faulting application name: SONARPDR.exe, version: 17.5.3.282, time stamp: 0x4b7b37d2
Faulting module name: SONARPDR.exe, version: 17.5.3.282, time stamp: 0x4b7b37d2
Exception code: 0xc000041d
Fault offset: 0x00000000009f40ef
Faulting process id: 0x361c
Faulting application start time: 0x01dcea297562bfc7
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR 8.5 Producer\SONARPDR.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR 8.5 Producer\SONARPDR.exe
Report Id: 297f9f1c-eb78-49f0-a97c-a22a946925e1
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID: ]]> Blindman https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288527-RESOLVED-Access-Violation-c000000 High CPU usage https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288525-High-CPU-usage&goto=newpost Fri, 15 May 2026 21:59:42 GMT Typically when I'm surfing using any browser my CPU core temps vary between 50C and 65C with occasional peaks to 70. Seems fine with me but for some reason recently sometimes when I use google search it quickly peaks the temp to 90C and my browser usage in task manager climbs to nearly 100%. It's noticeable because I can hear my cpu cooling fan speed up to max. It seems to happen only when there's an AI bot running to find an answer.

The solution was to switch to DuckDuckGo which seems to be just as good.

JavaScript seems to be the issue. Anyone else experience this? ]]> Desktop Computer Hardware fink https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288525-High-CPU-usage <![CDATA[[RESOLVED] New problem; Firefox profile damaged/lost]]> https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288524-RESOLVED-New-problem-Firefox-profile-damaged-lost&goto=newpost Wed, 13 May 2026 14:23:59 GMT Okay, I get rid of the Bing page (Thank you), but in the process I lost my bookmarks, passwords, and all of the Firefox customization. I tracked it down to the profile having been wiped. And i was able to find the old profile. I just cannot restore it. The instructions provided by Firefox are... Okay, I get rid of the Bing page (Thank you), but in the process I lost my bookmarks, passwords, and all of the Firefox customization.

I tracked it down to the profile having been wiped. And i was able to find the old profile. I just cannot restore it.
The instructions provided by Firefox are gibberish. They include Firefox menu items which do not exist, and ones
which do not do what they say they will do. A pox on Firefox. I am able to do the "Select Profile" thing and get all the
customization back, it just won't stay there. Next time I open Firefox they are all gone.

I found in my drive where the profiles are stored, and have identified both the profile with all of my goodies and the current profile.
I have also identified which file within those profiles hold passwords, which ones hold bookmarks, etc. Can I simply copy those files from the
good profile to the current one, overwriting the files in the current profile? Asked at Firefox help and have gotten no answer.

I'll bet someone here knows. I hope so. Thanks. ]]> Bill Heffner https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288524-RESOLVED-New-problem-Firefox-profile-damaged-lost Chrome silent 4GB AI download problem https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288523-Chrome-silent-4GB-AI-download-problem&goto=newpost Mon, 11 May 2026 22:05:31 GMT ---Quote--- Google Chrome has been quietly downloading a 4GB AI model onto users devices without asking first. ---End Quote--- https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/05/google-chromes-silent-4gb-ai-download-problem
Quote:
Google Chrome has been quietly downloading a 4GB AI model onto users devices without asking first.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ne...wnload-problem ]]> Security News / Warnings / Updates fink https://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?288523-Chrome-silent-4GB-AI-download-problem