My computer has a problem with .png (extension).
The icons/pics/maps using .png don't show on my computer. It has red x on them.

They are like this (screenshots);



I use windows vista, and the problem has started about 2 weeks ago.
It seems the .png icons/maps/pics show well under administrator account (main account: my dad).

I heard if I disable UAC, .png may work fine.... but I don't wanna disable UAC.
Anyone, please please help me out for this problem...

3/27/2009 3:36:19 PM

UAC blows. Turn it off and don't worry about it if that fixes the problem.

3/27/2009 4:25:57 PM

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"UAC blows. Turn it off"

3/27/2009 4:26:34 PM

don't turn it off - it will fuck up other permissions.

use tweakUI so UAC runs be is suppressed

3/27/2009 4:29:13 PM

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"Turn it off"

3/27/2009 4:29:39 PM

and fuck up other permissions? why not just let tweakUI take care of it and not worry about the rest of the bs

3/27/2009 4:32:09 PM

Never had a problem with mine being turned off. What permissions do you mean?

3/27/2009 4:41:16 PM

Or you could just buy a Mac and not worry about any of this garbage.

3/27/2009 4:44:19 PM

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-account-administration/72581-dear-microsoft-uac-png-wmp-issues-should-addressed-6.html#post577529

And before you run any registry fixes you should create a backup of your registry file. To do this click on start, type "regedit" in the search box and press enter. Now click on file... export... select "all" at the bottom (so you export the entire registry) and give it an obvious name and dump it on your desktop. If his fix really fucks up something with your computer, you should be able to get back into vista in safe mode and double-click on your registry backup file and overwrite all the registry entries with the working ones (and presumably undo any damage).

Likely that fix will work with no issues though as a lot of people said it worked in that thread.

3/27/2009 4:44:48 PM

^^^ disabling UAC didn't allow me to change/rename/delete/move files under C:, wouldn't let some programs run properly.

^^I'd rather have something that's more functional, non-elitist, and has at least 2 mouse buttons

3/27/2009 4:55:50 PM

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"^^I'd rather have something that's more functional, non-elitist, and has at least 2 mouse buttons"

you just described a Mac. I guess that answers that.

3/27/2009 5:08:13 PM

are you really that stupid?

3/27/2009 5:24:00 PM

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"I'd rather have something that's more functional, non-elitist, and has at least 2 mouse buttons"

ever bought a usb mouse?... they do work on those crazy Apple contraptions

3/27/2009 5:29:54 PM

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"are you really that stupid?"

I know you must be. As evidence shows in your last few posts.

3/27/2009 5:42:42 PM

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"I'd rather have something that's more functional, non-elitist, and has at least 2 mouse buttons"

macs run OS X and windows, only some regular x86 machines can be made to run OS X, so i'd say they're more fucntional
i don't really get the non-elitist thing
and macs have come with the Mighty Mouse standard since like years ago... it has 2 mouse buttons.

it helps to know what you're talking about before you go and piss on something.

also, i've never had a problem with disabling UAC... in fact, it's one of the first things i do on a vista box...

i really do like you, wdprice3, i promise... but those posts were just retarded

3/27/2009 6:14:40 PM

^I think by more functional he means that you can't use something like tweakUI to disable features that you can't normally disable so that you don't mess up permissions.

[Edited on March 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM. Reason : .]

3/27/2009 6:16:21 PM

what he should have said is "NOT 40% MORE EXPENSIVE"

3/27/2009 6:16:49 PM

oh, well, in that case, OS X is still more functional due to the fact you have the entire BSD subsystem to play with if you so desire, lol

also: http://secrets.blacktree.com/

3/27/2009 6:19:19 PM

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"i don't really get the non-elitist thing"

Whenever you charge more for less you attract a large majority of people with a personality type that the less fortunate refer to as "elitist". I say "less fortunate" with a hint of sarcasm.

Lacoste, Apple, Polo, Mercedes, Etc...

Pretty basic concept that probably originates in middle school. Odd you missed out on it.

3/27/2009 6:27:42 PM

no, i fully understand.

i just don't think of it as being "elitist" - i buy things i can afford that i personally want to have.

i think the "elitist" label only applies to those who purchase expensive things simply to show that they can afford to do so.

also, that's only really partially true.
http://gizmodo.com/5065133/the-truth-about-the-apple-tax

3/27/2009 7:03:36 PM

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"Whenever you charge more for less"

I'm confused. You named, Apple, Polo (depends on which line of polo you are referring to), and Mercedes.

But you said you pay more for less...I agree you pay more but where exactly are you getting this less from? I get a hell of a lot more when I buy an Apple computer, ipod, iphone whatever. Or if I buy a mercedes, bmw. I also get a hell of a lot better quality, fit, cut, when I buy Polo (the higher end polo).

So again... apart from your usual trolling, what are you getting at here?

3/27/2009 7:23:21 PM

THIS ISNT A MAC VS PC THREAD YOU FUCKING ASSCLOWN

SHE ASKED FOR HELP FIXING A PROBLEM WITH HER COMPUTER

I DOUBT ANYONE SANE WOULD GO DROP $1000+ AND DUMP THEIR SYSTEM FOR SOMETHING THIS FUCKING TRIVIAL

AND YOU WONDER WHY PEOPLE FUCKING HATE YOU

[Edited on March 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM. Reason : no one takes you seriously. at all. and you dont seem to take issue with that. how sad.]

3/27/2009 9:22:47 PM

I, an avid Apple user, do not condone RSXTypeS's contribution to this thread.

3/27/2009 9:56:17 PM

^^hahahaha... serious business.

and you wonder why I don't give a rats ass about your opinion.

3/27/2009 10:47:02 PM

too many egos for one thread

3/27/2009 11:46:50 PM

Actually I don't wonder shit about you. At all.

3/28/2009 12:20:42 AM

I'm flattered

3/28/2009 12:23:34 AM

^Is it really so hard to STFU about your apparent Mac addiction every time someone posts a problem with their PC? Seriously, find another place to proclaim your rabidly undying love and worship for a piece of technology. As far as I can tell, the rest of us are here to help people find solutions for their problems and keep track of obscure problems in case we run into them later. Well, that and keeping track of new stuff going on in the technology world.

At the very least, leave this thread, you've produced nothing of value to the OP or this forum.

Dieselshirt:
Looks like your solution has been posted by Mindstorm ... you didn't mention if that solved your problem or not, what is the status?




[Edited on March 28, 2009 at 12:54 AM. Reason : .]

3/28/2009 12:52:32 AM

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"So again... apart from your usual trolling, what are you getting at here?"

I posted why the majority of college students would view apple addicts as elitist.

I made a very clear explanation of why I think that is the case.

I also stated that apple products are expensive. I don't think that is incorrect.

Do I still need to give you the triple digit lecture? Maybe we can start from math and work our way up to reading comprehension.

3/28/2009 9:50:03 AM

I was out all day today...
I will post a comment when I try Mindstorm's solution.

3/28/2009 11:34:49 AM

^^See, now that is a perfect example of more for less. I expected more out of your trolling and all I got was less.

I feel so disappointed, queen.


what I was expecting is an explanation on how its more for less and not just more expensive. Maybe we should start at the basics... maybe you'll learn something.

[Edited on March 28, 2009 at 3:50 PM. Reason : .]

3/28/2009 3:49:22 PM

Arguing vanity with you would be a waste of both our times.

3/28/2009 4:36:11 PM

High levels of smug reported

3/28/2009 11:17:14 PM