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Windows 10 restart problems caused by Win 10 update [View all]
After a recent windows update, my Dell Desktop computer hangs on boot when it gets to the screen with the blue window and there is usually a small cir
EdJan-18-18 01:58 PM
by kittenmueller
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So, yup this issue started after Dell fixed my pc . [View all]
This page isn’t working www.pcqanda .com is currently unable to handle this request. HTTP ERROR 500 I tried responding to someone on here just no
kittenmuellerJan-20-18 04:51 PM
by kittenmueller
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Computer Just Died [View all]
My wife's computer suddenly stopped working. There is no video output. All of the fans continue to spin. Tried different monitor. No difference. No be
daniellJan-20-18 06:10 PM
by daniell
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RE: Computer Just Died
Jan 20th 2018
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Jan 20th 2018
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Write Protected Backup Drive. Help. [View all]
My old computer crashed, so I replaced it with a new Dell. Fortunately , I had used Macrium to create daily backups, so I used Macrium to create a n
spencercatJan-22-18 09:41 PM0

Belay that order: Intel says you should NOT install its... [View all]
https://www.computer world.com/article/32 50250/malware-vulner abilities/belay-that -order-intel-says-yo u-should-not-install -its-meltdown-firmwa re-fixes.h
daniellJan-23-18 12:44 PM0

Windows Live Mail 2011 [View all]
OS = Windows 10 Pro All latest updates are installed. When running Windows Live Mail: When downloading new mail I used to be able to see in the l
TV Man 436 163Jan-23-18 04:13 PM
by KJT
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RE: Windows Live Mail 2011
Jan 23rd 2018
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Screen flashes after dell screen [View all]
I have a new Dell ins.15 5567 that is literally a month old. I have already had to have dell go in and remotely fix a bunch of issues! When i star
kittenmuellerJan-28-18 10:14 PM
by kittenmueller
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RE: Screen flashes after dell screen
Jan 28th 2018
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Opening message [View all]
When I try to open new message, I get a blank page. If I open Computer Forum, I can read each message individually with no problem. This just started
wlbandyJan-31-18 02:08 PM
by wlbandy
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Cannot delete folder from recycle bin: filename or exte... [View all]
One of my .flac files in a folder of music was giving me this error and was unplayable so I deleted it to the Recycle Bin.I now I cannot delete it fro
Digiti 123Feb-04-18 04:13 PM
by Jane
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RE: Cannot delete folder from recycle bin: filename or ...
Feb 03rd 2018
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Hung-up Windows 10 update [View all]
The update has been sitting at 99% for at least 8 hours and it's not responsive. This is on my Acer desktop with a dual boot of Windows 7 and Windows
StevehikerFeb-07-18 09:36 AM
by wadewilson
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RE: Hung-up Windows 10 update
Jan 19th 2018
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CORRUPTED BOOT FILE? [View all]
During the process of trying to recover from a hung windows 10 update, I may have corrupted the Windows 10 boot file as now all I get is a blinking cu
EdFeb-07-18 11:24 AM
by Ed
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RE: CORRUPTED BOOT FILE?
Jan 23rd 2018
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      Catch 22
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                               It's NOT a corrupted boot file. Maybe we can sue micros...
Feb 07th 2018
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Bizarre Problem - Help [View all]
Ok, here’s a bizarre problem. My previous PC crashed, so I bought a Dell Inspiron desktop. On the old computer, I had connected an HDMI cable from
spencercatFeb-09-18 07:36 PM
by spencercat
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Feb 07th 2018
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HP Printer Install Gone Bad [View all]
I have an HP Envy 5535 printer. I had to install new hard drive so when it came time to install printer I had the driver software from HP. I have done
uffbrosFeb-23-18 04:25 PM
by uffbros
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RE: HP Printer Install Gone Bad
Feb 23rd 2018
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Feb 23rd 2018
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Best driver update software. [View all]
Good day all, What software do you recommend to keep track of driver updates? Thanks.
MistahManFeb-25-18 01:27 AM
by MistahMan
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RE: Best driver update software.
Feb 24th 2018
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Feb 24th 2018
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Feb 25th 2018
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New Build, Old Case [View all]
Today I decided to upgrade the operating system of my wife's computer. I checked the website of Asus. There are no drivers available for her motherboa
daniellMar-06-18 10:32 PM
by daniell
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Jan 27th 2018
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Replying to a thread acting weirdly [View all]
I wanted to reply to a forum thread and did the usual preview which showed the post but the edit window was blank!! I had to copy and paste the text
PcqandamanMar-06-18 10:59 PM
by KJT
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RE: Replying to a thread acting weirdly
Mar 05th 2018
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Really old Acer [View all]
This Acer was last turned ON in 2004. IT has Vista installed. The first indication was a long beep on startup. Checking the 3 volt CMOS battery show
wings515Mar-07-18 03:13 PM
by wings515
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RE: Really old Acer
Mar 04th 2018
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Mar 04th 2018
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Mar 07th 2018
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Cannot view message when I click on a post, get a blank... [View all]
When I try to open a post and look at all the messages, I get a blank page. This is happening on a tablet, laptop, phone, and desktop so it is a profi
wlbandyMar-07-18 10:44 PM
by KJT
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RE: Cannot view message when I click on a post, get a b...
Mar 06th 2018
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How big is Win 10 [View all]
I have been working on two HP Steam laptops. I had to reload 10 due to some incorrect user finger pushing. The machine has only 29GB of HDD. After t
wings515Mar-08-18 05:49 PM
by Chickenman
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Mar 04th 2018
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Mar 07th 2018
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Mar 08th 2018
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Force landscape view on a Win 8.1 tablet [View all]
I have a Winbook tablet that is running Win 8.1. My old same tablet, which was upgraded to Win 10 when it was free, had a setting in dispay, that woul
allstondaveMar-08-18 11:57 PM0

Strange Problem Installing MS Office [View all]
I'm trying to install MS Office 2007 on Windows 10 Pro. The installation files were used to successfully install the program on several Windows 10 com
aldagoMar-09-18 01:07 AM0

Being Greatly Bugged by AVAST Popups. [View all]
Hi, Gang! What's with Avast lately? I finally uninstalled Avast Free, hoping that would stop the relentless pop-ups pushing the paid version (or???
SidMar-11-18 01:39 PM
by Sid
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RE: Being Greatly Bugged by AVAST Popups.
Mar 09th 2018
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RE: Being Greatly Bugged by AVAST Popups.
Mar 10th 2018
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Mar 10th 2018
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Mar 11th 2018
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Installing A SSD To Desktop Computer [View all]
I want to install an 2.5" SSD into a 3.5" desktop bay. I know I need an adapter to do this. Crucial has a drive that says in the description that it i
uffbrosMar-11-18 06:50 PM
by uffbros
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RE: Installing A SSD To Desktop Computer
Mar 05th 2018
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Mar 05th 2018
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Karenware [View all]
I just received an email from Joe Winett about karenware. The online version is here: https://www.k arenware.com/newslet ters/2018/2018-03-12
PcqandamanMar-13-18 11:39 PM
by Ttech
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RE: Karenware
Mar 13th 2018
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RED Ransomware popup [View all]
Lately on two different PC's I've been getting the Ransomeware infection. I have run CCleaner, Malwarebytes, Privazer and Wize cleaner. This occurs
wings515Mar-14-18 12:41 AM
by wings515
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RE: RED Ransomware popup
Mar 07th 2018
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Mar 08th 2018
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Marcium Reflect Backup of Win 7 [View all]
Have recently started using Marcium Reflect to backup Win 7 that is on Drive C. Backup process is fairly easy but I have a question on getting back i
billyeinsMar-15-18 06:50 PM
by Pcqandaman
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RE: Marcium Reflect Backup of Win 7
Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 15th 2018
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Mar 15th 2018
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I got an email from one of your friends. Maybe... [View all]
Today I got a suspicious email from someone claiming to be a friend of a PCQ&A member. Below is the message. I'm not showing the entire email addres
TtechMar-16-18 12:42 PM
by Ttech
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Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 14th 2018
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Mar 15th 2018
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RE: I got an email from one of your friends. Maybe...
Mar 16th 2018
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Mar 16th 2018
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Win License/MSOffice License FAIL [View all]
I'm 99.9999% certain that my beloved pc shop doesn't read this forum. I bought my newest pc from them vs building my own. (been building my own and re
randybedoreMar-17-18 10:39 PM
by ablib
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RE: Win License/MSOffice License FAIL
Feb 24th 2018
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Feb 24th 2018
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Feb 24th 2018
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           RE: Win License/MSOffice License FAIL
Mar 17th 2018
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                RE: Win License/MSOffice License FAIL
Mar 17th 2018
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Rootkit Removal [View all]
I've recently solved the issue of removing the 'Get Windows 10' to upgrade on Windows 7. However for a two year period I was unable to get windows upd
BrofffMar-19-18 03:51 PM
by therube
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RE: Rootkit Removal
Mar 16th 2018
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Mar 18th 2018
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Mar 19th 2018
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Windows explorer uncontrollably scrolls and cannot be s... [View all]
I have just noticed this bizarre behavior on my Win 7 AMD quad core 8gig memory system.It also does the same thing in my email program, antivirus prog
Digiti 123Mar-22-18 01:54 AM
by KJT
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RE: Windows explorer uncontrollably scrolls and cannot ...
Mar 21st 2018
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Mar 21st 2018
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Mar 22nd 2018
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