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 Cyclic Redundancy Check Error
Yesterday I got a cyclic redundancy check error on the external hard drive that I use for daily and weekly backups.
After doing some research on th | spencercat | Jan-06-15 05:48 PM
by dtellier | 9 |
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First Component
I finally went ahead and ordered the first component for my new computer. EVGA 04G-2978-KR GeForce GTX 970 FTW 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 ACX 2.0 PCI Express 3 | GreyFalcon | Jan-05-15 08:05 PM
by GreyFalcon | 17 |
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As per Win7 download instructions i am trying to purch...
I used Windows upgrade in the Control Panel and upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate. The software installed automatically but didn't give me a key to enter | Ed | Jan-01-15 03:00 PM
by Ed | 4 |
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Windows / Windows.old files?
I have my C: Drive pretty much full now and upon searching for a reason why I noticed that I have my standard "Windows" folder (21GB)and I have a "Win | BCbear | Dec-29-14 08:14 PM
by MSU | 5 |
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Too Good to be True?
http://www.ebay.com/ itm/291191920073
I would like an inexpensive tablet.
I know nothing about them.
Would appreciate comments.
| daniell | Dec-28-14 09:44 PM
by dtellier | 6 |
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Vosteran Virus Removal???
Man, one of my Windows 7 desktops got stung by the Vosteran.com virus and it took over Firefox. Yuk! Any quick fixes??????
EDIT: Well, Vosteran.com | Sid | Dec-27-14 10:58 AM
by Aida | 13 |
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Record Blu Ray Disc with Standard Optical Drive
Can I use my DVD/RW optical drive to record movies on blank Blu Ray discs? | buzzmag | Dec-26-14 05:38 PM
by buzzmag | 7 |
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Malware Changed To Proxy Connection
Greetings All,
I've been working on my grandson's Win 7 laptop that was disgustingly infected. The only browser able to connect to the Internet is | Long Island Umpire | Dec-24-14 02:44 AM
by Long Island Umpire | 8 |
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Task Manager
OS = Windows 8.1
When I press "control ALT delete" the task manage comes up, but there application tab is missing
The picture below (right side) i | TV Man 436 163 | Dec-23-14 09:35 PM
by lenjack | 9 |
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IS this safe to do?
http://overalltricks .wordpress.com/2013/ 06/26/how-to-block-a ll-porn-adult-websit e-on-windows-7window s-8-without-any-soft ware/
that above link has t | Fantastic23 | Dec-22-14 05:46 PM
by Sid | 7 |
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No headphone sound
A recently purchased headphone will not work with a new ASUS M11AD computer, I have tried to find a "switch" to turn the jack on but no luck. The phon | don s | Dec-21-14 07:03 PM
by don s | 3 |
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another Ccleaner Update v5.01.5075
Release notes
v5.01.5075 (18 Dec 2014)
- New Disk Analyzer tool.
- Improved Firefox 34 cleaning.
- Improved Opera History clea | jujet84 | Dec-21-14 05:12 PM
by Sid | 1 |
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Transplanted hard drive generates three beeps
I have an old Gateway e2000/300s WinXp computer that yesterday would not boot: no fans spin, video frozen at Bios screen, and no hard drive activity. | Digiti 123 | Dec-21-14 01:03 AM
by dtellier | 5 |
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A blaze of glory, then BSOD
In another post, I described how a "rock solid" dual boot system locked up. I recall that it may have occurred shortly after viewing a Netflix stream | bobbo | Dec-20-14 11:25 PM
by GreyFalcon | 11 |
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Another CCleaner update
v5.01.5075 (18 Dec 2014)
- New Disk Analyzer tool.
- Improved Firefox 34 cleaning.
- Improved Opera History cleaning.
- Optimized Memory and CPU | bobbo | Dec-19-14 03:44 PM
by dtellier | 1 |
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Dir X install
OS Windows 8.1
When I installed and old game on my new computer,
I got a prompt to install Dir X.
This program is located on the CD.
I clicked | TV Man 436 163 | Dec-19-14 01:16 AM
by jbmcmillan | 3 |
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Windows 7 wired desktop, best way to turn Internet acce...
Asking for the neighbor. I live in a rural area and most people have satellite Internet capped at 10GB per month for daytime use. She wants to lock | arr2dee2 | Dec-17-14 12:18 PM
by arr2dee2 | 2 |
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Android Forum?
Does anyone know of a forum like PC Q&A that is for smartphone issues, specifically Android issues?
Over the years, people on this forum have been | spencercat | Dec-16-14 03:43 PM
by dtellier | 3 |
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Suggestions for ad-blocking in IE
Personally I use firefox and adblock plus and am happy. My relative has an older Win laptop. It was purchased about the last time one could buy a lapt | randybedore | Dec-15-14 11:17 AM
by randybedore | 7 |
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Can't Print fro IE11 on Desktop
Odd one here. My laptop can print from IE11 but my desktop will not. Clicking File/Print does nothing. Clicking File Preview opens a blank page only. | buzzmag | Dec-15-14 04:50 AM
by buzzmag | 6 |
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Macecraft products
Need opinions on these Macecraft products
jv16 PowerTools
PowerT ools Lite EX 2013
Freeware Registry Cleaner PowerTools Lite (this one is free | lenjack | Dec-14-14 11:22 PM
by dtellier | 3 |
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Corrupt files
I just started Ultimate Defragmenter which posted the followingL
http:/ /www.pcqanda.com/dc/ user_files2/27690.jp g
Run chkdsk c:\r ? or other sug | bobbo | Dec-14-14 07:47 PM
by dtellier | 18 |
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Laptop or Tablet
First the sad part.
In a week my wife will be having cancer surgery. It rips me up inside to even say it. There are pre cancer cells in her uterus. T | daniell | Dec-13-14 03:49 PM
by Zeke36 | 13 |
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Removing Trojan :Win32/Miuref.F
My Asus desktop has this showing in a scan by Microsoft Security Essentials, but it won't remove it.
Task manager shows numerous listings for Dddda | toim4018 | Dec-12-14 12:37 AM
by Long Island Umpire | 6 |
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Dead Computer
Motherboard = EVGA X58 SLI MICRO
Power Supply = Silencer 750 EPS12v Quad/RED
When I press the power button to turn the computer on.
The fans don' | TV Man 436 163 | Dec-12-14 12:10 AM
by dtellier | 15 |
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Suggestions for Security/Anti Virus app for Kindle Fire
I just purchased a Kindle Fire 6 during the Black Friday Sales. I am looking for suggestions for a good security, anti virus/maleware program. I downl | Ed | Dec-11-14 11:27 PM
by Daylilydayzed | 3 |
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An unimportant question
I recently used Easy BCD to change the boot order for Win 7 and 8.1. My start up screen used to look like this:
http://www. pcqanda.com/dc/user_ fil | bobbo | Dec-11-14 05:31 PM
by dtellier | 3 |
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Patch Tuesday
Lots of updates today.
http://www .pcqanda.com/dc/user _files2/15673.jpg http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/user_files2/24 316.jpg http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/us | bobbo | Dec-09-14 09:16 PM
by Allyn | 1 |
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Email accounts. Outlook POP & IMAP
For years (literally) I have run my main ISP account as a POP account in Outlook 2003 with no ongoing problems. A few month |  Paul D | Dec-09-14 06:08 AM
by dtellier | 3 |
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IE 11 Not Responding
Hello again,
I have had this ongoing problem for a long time and finally thought I'd ask for a solution.
This first started with IE9 on a Vista mach | wings515 | Dec-07-14 08:11 PM
by jbmcmillan | 1 |
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