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Loading pbr for descriptor 2

· One min read

This issue usually occurs on Dell machines and it mostly caused by the Windows Boot Loader becoming infected or corrupted.

  1. Repair Boot Loader
  2.  If the Windows XP machine doesn’t boot then you need to do a Windows Repair.

Power Calibration Error when attempting to burn CD/DVD

· One min read
  1. Click Start
  2. Click Control Panel
  3. Click Administrative Tools
  4. Click **Services **
  5. Look for the “IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
  6. Right click on it and click properties.
  7. Change Startup Type to Disabled.
  8. Click **Apply **
  9. Restart the PC to apply changes.

You will have to switch to another Burning application, such as Nero or CD Burner XP, and not rely on Windows XPs built in Burning function.

Using Pastebin Services

· 2 min read

Pastebin service allows people to upload text, code for public viewing. Very handy when you want someone’s opinion on something you have written or having problems with certain code and require help.

Below are several recommended Pastebin services

Slexy

Slexy.org is a powerful, slick, and sexy pastebin designed with the user in mind.

Use Slexy.org to paste errors for debugging, show off your code or your tech specs, or share anything else with other Internet users worldwide.

Top features: Tabbing within pastes, pasting through CLI/terminal using PastebinIt, saving preferences

More features: Paste expiration, paste versioning, line numbers/highlighting, code syntax highlighting, private pastes

Don’t worry about those slow pastebins with long URLs, ugly syntax highlighting, messy layouts, and lack of features. With Slexy.org, speed, efficiency, and usefulness are the goals.

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Pastebin

pastebin is here to help you collaborate on debugging code snippets. If you’re not familiar with the idea, most people use it like this:

* submit a code fragment to pastebin, getting a url like

* paste the url into an IRC or IM conversation

* someone responds by reading and perhaps submitting a modification of your code

* you then view the modification, maybe using the built in diff tool to help locate the changes

 

Enable Full KDE Desktop ASUS eeePC

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  1. Open terminal: Tap Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal command prompt.
  2. Give yourself root access: Type “sudo -i” in terminal, and then hit Enter.
  3. Update Aptitude: Type “apt-get update” to update your software.
  4. Install KSMServer and Kicker: Type “apt-get install ksmserver kicker.” This will download both of the needed applications to enable the KDE desktop environment.
  5. Restart.