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What is a ccApp.exe File?

Function

Norton Antivirus applications use the ccApp executable to scan emails for viruses and to provide real-time auto-protection against worms, Trojan horses and viruses for the computer. When Windows loads, the ccApp.exe also loads as a virtual device driver.

Common Issues

When the user sends email, the ccApp.exe will use all of the computer's CPU or processing power. Users of Norton Antivirus software also complain that the ccApp.exe takes up a disproportionate amount of memory. However, disabling the executable will stop the antivirus software from working.

Dangers

Because the ccApp.exe has been installed on many computers, spyware companies and virus and worm writers try and camouflage malicious code as a genuine Symantec Common Client Application. To check for malware, check for duplicate copies of the ccApp.exe that simultaneously running on the computer.

How to Update BIOS From the Windows Recovery Console

Things You'll Need:

• Updated BIOS on a floppy, CD or flash drive
• Windows Recovery Console CD

1. 1
   Navigate to the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest BIOS version program folder to a floppy, CD or flash drive.
2. 2
   Load the Windows Recovery Console located on the Windows XP, XP Pro, Windows 2000 or other bootable CD that came with the computer and boot the computer from the CD.
3. 3
   Load the floppy, CD or flash drive containing the updated BIOS and make note of the bay drive letter into which the media is loaded.
4. 4
   When the computer prompts you, enter the DOS command "cd" or "chdir" followed by "[drive:][path]" (all typing done without the quotation marks) to go to the updated BIOS on the floppy, CD or flash drive. Type "cd\ F: or "chdir\ F:" if the floppy, CD or flash drive is loaded in the "F" drive bay.
5. 5
   Using the DOS "dir" command, read the contents of the folder containing the updated BIOS.
6. 6
   Open the "readme.txt" file by typing "readme.txt" and pushing "Enter."
7. 7
   Follow the instructions in the "readme.txt" file. Procedure varies with each computer, but generally executable files open and run automatically.
8. 8
   After completing all the instructions in the "readme.txt" file, the computer should reboot automatically. If not, manually reboot the computer.

How to Reset PPPoE Adapters for NetZero DSL

Click "Start" on your computer, then click "Control Panel."

Click "Network and Internet" in the window that appears, then click "Network and Sharing Center."

Click "Manage network connections" to display the list of adapters. Click on the PPPoE adapter you want to reset.

Click "Disable this network device." Wait for the computer to inform you of the device being disabled.

Click "Enable this device" to reset your PPPoE adapter.

How to burn a CD from iTunes

Things You'll Need:

• Blank CD-R disc
• iTunes
• Computer
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1. Open up the "iTunes" application on your system. On the left side of the screen, double-click on "Playlist." Note: If you have not set up a playlist yet, just go to "File," click on the words "New Playlist," and you will see a blank box that says, "Untitled Playlist." Afterward, you can create a name for your playlist and also drag and drop the songs into the new playlist using your mouse.
   
   
2. Next find a blank CD-R to put in the CD drive, go to "File," then select "Burn CD Into Playlist." It may take a few moments for the disc to be read--you will notice it when it says, "Checking Playlist." Depending on how many songs are on the CD, it may take anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes for audio songs to be copied onto the disc.
   
   
3. After the process is completed, your songs are now in CD format, and you will be able to play them on a CD player.

How to Change Startup Programs in Windows 7

Add a Link to the Startup Folder

1 Click the Windows "Start" button and select "All Programs." Right-click the "Startup" folder in the menu and select "Open All Users." This option opens the folder for all users on the computer. Choose "Explore" to open the folder for the currently logged-in user only.

1. 2
   Right-click the folder or file you want started when the computer boots. Select "Copy" from the menu.
2. 3
   Right-click any white space in the "Startup" folder you opened in Step 1. Select "Paste" from the menu list. The program will now open the next time you start the computer.

Change Current Startup Programs

3. 1
   Click the Windows "Start" button and type "msconfig" in the search text box. This opens the System Configuration console.
4. 2
   Click the "Startup" tab. This gives you a view of all the programs installed as startup options on your computer.
5. 3
   Check boxes of the applications you want to start when you boot the computer. For programs you no longer want to start, clear the check box.
6. 4
   Click "Apply" and close the configuration window. A popup window will ask if you want to reboot the computer. Click "Restart" to reboot the computer and save the changes.

Making Banner Blends in Photoshop.

1. 1
   Load the two images that you want to blend onto your computer.
2. 
   
   Open Photoshop. Select "File" from the menu and choose "New." In the dialog, enter the width and height you want for your banner and click "OK."
3. 
   
   Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." In the dialog that appears, select and open the two image you want to blend.
4. 
   
   Use the "Copy" and "Paste" function under "Edit" to place these images in the banner document. Resize them to fit, although some cropping will probably occur.
5. 
   
   Press "Q" on your keyboard and use the gradient tool to drag a gradient across the selection. Then press "Q" again. Hit "Delete" on your keyboard and the two images will be blended.
   
   

GIMP

6. 
   
   Load the two images that you want to blend onto your computer.
7. 
   
   Start the GIMP application. Select "File" from the menu and choose "New." In the dialog, enter the width and height you want for the banner and click "OK."
8. 
   
   Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." Locate the two images you want to use and "Copy" and "Paste" them into the banner document.
9. 
   
   Select the "Eraser" tool from the toolbar and in the options at the lower right reduce the "Opacity" to 10 percent and make the feather about 50.
10. 
    
    Start at the left and use up and down strokes of the brush to erase the image on the far right. As you move toward the left, reduce the Opacity" of the brush and the number of strokes you do on an particular section. When you like the blend, save your work.
    
    

Photoshop Elements

11. 
    
    Load the two images that you want to blend onto your computer.
12. 
    
    Start the Photoshop Elements application. Select "File" from the menu and choose "New." In the dialog, enter the width and height you want for the banner and click "OK."
13. 
    
    Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." Locate the two images you want to use and "Copy" and "Paste" them into the banner document.
14. 
    
    Select the "Eraser" tool from the toolbar and in the options at the top reduce the "Opacity" to 10 percent and make the feather about 50.
15. 
    
    Start at the left and use up and down strokes of the brush to erase the image on the far right. As you move toward the left, reduce the Opacity" of the brush and the number of strokes you do on an particular section. When you like the blend, save your work.

How to fix Internal Errors ( Computer Troubleshooting)

1 Double-click "Computer" on your desktop. Right-click the "C:" drive and select "Properties."

1. 2
   Open the "Tools" tab.
2. 3
   Click "Check Now..." beneath the "Error Checking" header.
3. 4
   Place a check on "Automatically fix file system errors" and "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors."
4. 5
   Click "Start." You are prompted to restart the computer to begin the Chkdsk scan.