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Pretty Good Solitaire [View all]
OS Windows 11 Pro I'm playing a game called Pretty Good Solitaire. Can any one tell me where the data files are stored? Thank You TV Man 436 163
TV Man 436 163Jun-03-22 07:49 PM
by Long Island Umpire
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RE: Pretty Good Solitaire
Jun 03rd 2022
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Connecting to the internet problem [View all]
I just got a new laptop computer with Windows 11 installed. I can not connect to the internet while setting it up. It shows different connections to
cryptokidMay-22-22 07:00 PM
by Ttech
1
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Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Connecting to the internet problem
May 22nd 2022
1

How do I get rid of this mini window? [View all]
W10 home, all updates. For the last days, a mini window is showing up on the taskbar. At extreme lower right is Windows button. To the right of that
lenjackMay-22-22 07:22 PM
by lenjack
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RE: How do I get rid of this mini window?
May 22nd 2022
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RE: How do I get rid of this mini window?
May 22nd 2022
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RE: How do I get rid of this mini window?
May 22nd 2022
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RE: How do I get rid of this mini window?
May 22nd 2022
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RE: How do I get rid of this mini window?
May 22nd 2022
5

New Chromebook [View all]
I have an older Chromebook that could not be updated due to its age. I also have an older Acer Aspire running Win 10. This has become extremely slow.
wings515May-21-22 11:35 AM
by wings515
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RE: New Chromebook
May 19th 2022
1
RE: New Chromebook
May 21st 2022
2

Edge Startup Boost vs.CCleaner [View all]
Have you had problems with CCleaner scans by skipping and/or attempting to close your Edge browser while attempting to scan/clean? If so, it's tha
KJTMay-15-22 12:37 PM0

duplicate files [View all]
W10, all updates. How important is it to delete duplicate files? I know there are several programs that will do this, but is it worth the bother?
lenjackMay-16-22 08:29 AM
by Pcqandaman
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RE: duplicate files
May 15th 2022
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RE: duplicate files
May 15th 2022
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      RE: duplicate files
May 15th 2022
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RE: duplicate files
May 16th 2022
4

m2 ssd heatsink [View all]
I came across a Youtube video, which recommended the use of heatsinking an m2 ssd. I had heard previously, that this was not necessary. As an experime
lenjackMay-12-22 02:27 PM
by lenjack
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RE: m2 ssd heatsink
May 10th 2022
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RE: m2 ssd heatsink
May 10th 2022
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      RE: m2 ssd heatsink
May 11th 2022
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           RE: m2 ssd heatsink
May 12th 2022
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Attachment issue [View all]
W10, all updates, Thunderbird email. Until today, I was able to open attachments, simply by clicking on them. Today, when I click on one, it as
lenjackMay-03-22 05:29 PM
by lenjack
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RE: Attachment issue
Apr 30th 2022
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RE: Attachment issue
May 01st 2022
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      RE: Attachment issue
May 01st 2022
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RE: Attachment issue
May 01st 2022
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RE: Attachment issue
May 03rd 2022
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photos too large when emailing [View all]
W10, all updates. When I take photos, and transfer them to my computer and email them, they come out huge in the email. Way too big--to the extent tha
lenjackJun-16-22 01:14 PM
by Ttech
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RE: photos too large when emailing
Apr 28th 2022
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RE: photos too large when emailing
Apr 28th 2022
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RE: photos too large when emailing
Apr 28th 2022
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RE: photos too large when emailing
Apr 28th 2022
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RE: photos too large when emailing
Apr 28th 2022
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RE: photos too large when emailing
Apr 30th 2022
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RE: photos too large when emailing
Apr 30th 2022
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      RE: photos too large when emailing
Jun 16th 2022
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what causes the virus that [View all]
screams at you & tells you not to shutdown your computer etc ?? My 95 year old Mom (who spends way too much time on facebook) came up with this pro
John M.Apr-30-22 09:44 PM
by Ttech
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RE: what causes the virus that
Apr 28th 2022
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RE: what causes the virus that
Apr 30th 2022
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HP ENVY Printer prints blank pages only [View all]
I have two ENVY printers that started printing blank pages: a new 6400 series and a 7640 series. I've done all HP recommended solution attempts: Chec
aldagoApr-26-22 04:33 PM
by aldago
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RE: HP ENVY Printer prints blank pages only
Apr 16th 2022
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RE: HP ENVY Printer prints blank pages only
Apr 16th 2022
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      RE: HP ENVY Printer prints blank pages only
Apr 26th 2022
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Total WebShield [View all]
Got a popup for Total WebShield for FireFox. I have good malware protection and wonder about Total WebShield, Any comments would be appreciated. T
bobboApr-16-22 05:25 AM0

Windows Security icon not showing in Task Bar [View all]
This is a long shot but I just wondered if anyone has had the same issue. I booted up and noticed that the icon with the white shield and the green t
PcqandamanApr-22-22 10:07 AM
by Larrykoenig
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RE: Windows Security icon not showing in Task Bar
Apr 15th 2022
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RE: Windows Security icon not showing in Task Bar
Apr 15th 2022
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      RE: Windows Security icon not showing in Task Bar
Apr 20th 2022
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           RE: Windows Security icon not showing in Task Bar
Apr 21st 2022
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                RE: Windows Security icon not showing in Task Bar
Apr 22nd 2022
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MalwareBytes purchase problem [View all]
I suggested a friend purchase Malware Bytes after being infected. After the trial period, he went through the prompts and got hung up on confirming t
wings515Apr-10-22 05:47 PM
by Ttech
1
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Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: MalwareBytes purchase problem
Apr 10th 2022
1

Chrome not working [View all]
I just did a full backup using the AEOMI app. I had a nasty gram to send to General Mills and the Chrome web page would not open. Using Firefox I tr
wings515May-26-22 10:47 AM
by BeatColor
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RE: Chrome not working
Apr 10th 2022
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I am very enjoyed for this blog
May 09th 2022
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RE: I am very enjoyed for this blog
May 10th 2022
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After Hack Procedure [View all]
Hello Again, It has been a while since I have had a PC on the bench. A neighbor called last night and said he had been hacked. The screen showed a m
wings515Apr-02-22 03:10 PM
by wings515
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RE: After Hack Procedure
Mar 26th 2022
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RE: After Hack Procedure
Mar 26th 2022
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RE: After Hack Procedure
Mar 26th 2022
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RE: After Hack Procedure
Mar 29th 2022
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Mar 29th 2022
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RE: After Hack Procedure
Mar 29th 2022
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RE: After Hack Procedure
Apr 02nd 2022
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Switching from Fios to Spectrum [View all]
Right now, my internet connector is Fios. I own the modem I'm using now. I'm thinking of switching over to Spectrum. I have 3 computers that are wo
TV Man 436 163Mar-30-22 10:30 AM
by TV Man 436 163
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RE: Switching from Fios to Spectrum
Mar 24th 2022
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RE: Switching from Fios to Spectrum
Mar 24th 2022
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RE: Switching from Fios to Spectrum
Mar 27th 2022
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RE: Switching from Fios to Spectrum
Mar 29th 2022
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      RE: Switching from Fios to Spectrum
Mar 30th 2022
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      RE: Switching from Fios to Spectrum
Mar 30th 2022
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PC upgrades [View all]
Hi. How much can I upgrade my PC on 30-50mbps? Or is this Even an issue? Ive struggled to play a game for some time and after upgrading my ram it help
CautiouswigMar-01-22 01:29 PM
by Ttech
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RE: PC upgrades
Feb 23rd 2022
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RE: PC upgrades
Feb 23rd 2022
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      RE: PC upgrades
Feb 24th 2022
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           RE: PC upgrades
Feb 26th 2022
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                RE: PC upgrades
Feb 27th 2022
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Feb 27th 2022
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                          RE: PC upgrades
Mar 01st 2022
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Wake on touch [View all]
I'm running Win 10 pro with very latest updates. For a couple years now I've not been able to make the system wake with the touch of keyboard or mouse
randybedoreFeb-21-22 01:45 PM
by Ttech
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RE: Wake on touch
Feb 19th 2022
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RE: Wake on touch
Feb 19th 2022
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RE: Wake on touch
Feb 21st 2022
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RE: Wake on touch
Feb 19th 2022
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RE: Wake on touch
Feb 19th 2022
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Feb 19th 2022
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           RE: Wake on touch
Feb 20th 2022
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"File not found" but is open and running. [View all]
I have an ancient free version of a program named GeoClock. It has worked just fine in many versions of Windows, This includes my current Win 10 versi
KJTJan-06-22 05:31 PM
by nightlyreader
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RE: "File not found" but is open and running.
Dec 31st 2021
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RE: "File not found" but is open and running.
Dec 31st 2021
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RE: "File not found" but is open and running.
Jan 06th 2022
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Jan 06th 2022
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RE: "File not found" but is open and running.
Jan 01st 2022
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RE: "File not found" but is open and running.
Jan 01st 2022
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Gigabyte bios flash...Intact or Fast? [View all]
I'm ready to update my H370 HD3 mobo th the latest BIOS, but I notice, in Q Flash, there is an option of "Fast" or "Intact". Does this really matter?
lenjackDec-28-21 08:39 AM
by Beauvais
4
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RE: Gigabyte bios flash...Intact or Fast?
Dec 22nd 2021
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RE: Gigabyte bios flash...Intact or Fast?
Dec 24th 2021
2
RE: Gigabyte bios flash...Intact or Fast?
Dec 24th 2021
3
      RE: Gigabyte bios flash...Intact or Fast?
Dec 25th 2021
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Firefox Webshield [View all]
Just got a popup for Firefox Webshield. Is it worth a download? I'm currently using AVG Internet Security which has blocked a number of intrusions
bobboDec-16-21 10:59 PM
by lenjack
9
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Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 07th 2021
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RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 07th 2021
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RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 07th 2021
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RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 13th 2021
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RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 07th 2021
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RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 07th 2021
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      RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 08th 2021
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Dec 08th 2021
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           RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 16th 2021
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Open old password protected files without password [View all]
I have several old Word 2007 password protected files for which I've forgotten the password. Any way I can recover the password or any way to open the
aldagoDec-02-21 09:25 PM
by Ttech
1
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Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Open old password protected files without password
Dec 02nd 2021
1

PowerShell [View all]
W10, 64 bit, all updates. Under Programs, I have 4 distinct Powershells listed. 1) Windows PowerShell 2) Windows PowerShell (x86) 3) Windows Powe
lenjackNov-28-21 01:43 PM
by Ttech
5
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Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: PowerShell
Nov 26th 2021
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RE: PowerShell
Nov 26th 2021
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      RE: PowerShell
Nov 26th 2021
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           RE: PowerShell
Nov 26th 2021
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                RE: PowerShell
Nov 28th 2021
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Which GPU? [View all]
No gaming. Some video editing. Two 27" 1440 monitors. Looking at Dell pre builts (perhaps) which makes the GPU costs more reasonable. I keep a pc ~6
smile2Nov-24-21 08:18 PM
by Zeke36
1
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RE: Which GPU?
Nov 24th 2021
1

Help to enter BIOS on Toshiba Satellite [View all]
I have been tearing my hair out trying to enter the bios on this fairly old laptop. I've tried repeatedly pressing the following whilst switching it
PcqandamanNov-23-21 07:27 PM
by Pcqandaman
2
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RE: Help to enter BIOS on Toshiba Satellite
Nov 23rd 2021
1
RE: Help to enter BIOS on Toshiba Satellite
Nov 23rd 2021
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Testbanks21 [View all]
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robinsmithstersNov-23-21 01:33 PM0

Need a Mobile Phone Number Lookup [View all]
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Rumi22Nov-22-21 05:59 AM0

Windows 11? [View all]
On a recent updating for Win 10, I noticed that my laptop is eligible for Win 11. Is there any good reason to go to Win 11? I like Win10 just fine.
allstondaveDec-29-21 12:01 AM
by Ttech
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RE: Windows 11?
Nov 26th 2021
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RE: Windows 11?
Nov 30th 2021
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RE: Windows 11?
Dec 05th 2021
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      RE: Windows 11?
Dec 10th 2021
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Beauvais is a spammer!
Dec 28th 2021
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Command Prompt [View all]
OS = Windows 10 Pro I have a problem using the Command Prompt "dskchk" When I type in dskchk C: /f The program will run and then the prompt on
TV Man 436 163Nov-22-21 07:04 PM
by TV Man 436 163
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RE: Command Prompt
Nov 21st 2021
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RE: Command Prompt
Nov 22nd 2021
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