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Hitachi HTS545 Locked [View all]
I have an ASUS K501 to repair. On boot it shows the HTS545 SMART disk drive is Locked and requires a password. I removed the drive and connected it
wings515Apr-09-16 04:16 AM
by randybedore
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Apr 07th 2016
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Upgrading to Windows 10 [View all]
I have a mature, stable W8.1 installation (13 months worth) on my desktop PC with A LOT of additional software installed.
Paul DApr-07-16 05:23 PM
by wings515
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Multiple Wireless Adapters [View all]
Just poking around DOS on my Acer Aspire One I found when running ipconfig, two disconnected wireless adapters. One wired adapter, disconnected since
wings515Apr-07-16 04:03 PM
by GreyFalcon
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Converting .pages files to .doc or .rtf [View all]
So I've studied and experimented. My apple macair does not have a full feature word processor. If I open the .pages file it does not offer the option
randybedoreApr-07-16 01:05 PM
by randybedore
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Apr 07th 2016
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Network Problem [View all]
Music player- wired, iPad- wireless, controls the player and is working as designed. Router shows player IP address. Win 10 Network does not show th
smile2Apr-06-16 04:52 PM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Network Problem
Apr 06th 2016
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Toshiba Laptop Battery Recall [View all]
"Recall of Battery Packs Used in Certain Toshiba Laptops" https://ba tterycheck.toshiba.c om/?region=TAIS&coun try=US&lang=en .. . voluntary recall to
therubeApr-04-16 08:28 PM0

AnyDvd and CloneDvd had to close down [View all]
I got a message that there was an update for AnyDvd and when I tried to get there I was routed to this: http://www.sl ysoft.com/ I've been using that
StevehikerMar-31-16 06:12 PM
by MSU
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Clean Install Problem [View all]
Reinstalled Win 7 on pc upgraded from Vista. MS tells me my OS isn't genuine (it is) so can't upgrade to Win 10. Win 7 is same version as prior ins
smile2Mar-30-16 01:48 PM
by smile2
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Google desktop version on iPad [View all]
On my iPad using iOS 9.2.1 I always want the desktop version of Google and it's a drag having to change it every time. Has anyone found a way to have
PcqandamanMar-27-16 07:46 PM
by jbmcmillan
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Just for fun. Can you read this? [View all]
http://www.imag e-share.com/upload/3 199/140.jpg http://type.aerial- bold.com/tw/
PcqandamanMar-26-16 03:14 PM
by uffbros
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Improper Shut Down [View all]
The same PC that had 129 updates had a problem I thought I solved with the updates. Well it seems it did not fix this problem. After shutting down t
wings515Mar-22-16 10:28 PM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Improper Shut Down
Mar 22nd 2016
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Windows 7 Update [View all]
Hello again, Another 'friend' asked me to look at his Win 7 Acer laptop. When I tried to start a Windows Update I got an error message that the servi
wings515Mar-22-16 01:35 PM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Windows 7 Update
Mar 20th 2016
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Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 for Windows 10 [View all]
I haven't used it yet myself but I thought it looked useful. http://www. thewindowsclub.com/u ltimate-windows-twea ker-4-windows-10
PcqandamanMar-19-16 01:47 AM
by KJT
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Definition Updates for Windows Defender [View all]
I get Definition Updates for Windows Defender just about every day and I've always wondered why some of them are so big. Today's is 36.9MB. Any idea
PcqandamanMar-15-16 01:10 AM
by Pcqandaman
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RE: Definition Updates for Windows Defender
Mar 14th 2016
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Just had my browser hijacked by palikan.com [View all]
How do I restore my browsers and get rid of palikan.com h ttp://www.pcqanda.co m/dc/user_files2/156 73.jpg http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/user_files2/2
bobboMar-13-16 11:10 PM
by bobbo
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Windows 10 Missing Devices & Printers [View all]
Most of my devices and printers have disappeared from the Devices & Printer page. Any ideas?
buzzmagMar-13-16 03:05 AM
by buzzmag
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two problems with internet explorer using windows 10 [View all]
hi...Problem #1... i just bought a new computer with the windows 10 operating system...upon opening internet explorer,i can't see the menu bar and can
caper256Mar-12-16 11:38 PM
by Ewen
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RE: two problems with internet explorer using windows 1...
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Headphone plugin does not disconnect external speakers [View all]
I'm using 64bit Windows 10 Pro on a Dell Optiplex computer. I upgraded from Windows 7 Ultimate. I used to be able to watch videos using my headpho
aldagoMar-11-16 04:03 PM0

Website With Adobe Flash Not Working [View all]
When I go to the Lan Airlines website and attempt to select seats, I receive the following message: “A script in this movie is causing Adobe Flash Pl
spencercatMar-10-16 05:26 PM
by spencercat
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Opening .exe file [View all]
Cleaning up a 2007 Dell Vostro 1500 laptop with Windows Vista Business SP2 fully updated. McAfee was outdated so removed using Removal Tool and instal
FrankSTMar-09-16 08:05 AM
by FrankST
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New Win 10 Laptop [View all]
Hello, A friend asked me to setup a new Toshiba Win 10 machine. I thought, no problem. Well on the third screen you select the network you want fro
wings515Mar-07-16 01:00 PM
by wings515
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Slimjet browser [View all]
I recently updated my SUrface Pro to 64 bit Win10 Pro. Ever since, I have been having fits with both the Edge browser & the latest version if IE.
John M.Mar-05-16 06:04 AM
by jbmcmillan
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Win 10 Disk Map on new SSD [View all]
When I first got my Samsung SSD 850 EVO I used the Samsung software to clone Win 10 from my old 300GB WD to the new 500GB drive. I never looked at the
GreyFalconMar-03-16 10:48 PM
by MSU
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RE: Win 10 Disk Map on new SSD
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SBG6580 cannot find media server [View all]
I recently upgraded from an old Linksys router. My new modem/router is a Motorola SBG6580. Wi-Fi and local network connections work fine but I can no
kd4kacMar-02-16 08:59 PM
by kd4kac
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Windows 10 network problem?? [View all]
I recently updated my Surface Pro to 64 bit WIn10 Pro. I had updated my server to Win10 Pro weeks ago. I have had the two networked together for y
John M.Mar-02-16 06:25 PM0

Can't Login to A Few Password Protected Sites [View all]
Running W10 Pro. IE11 gets me to the sites opening page but logging in with username and password results in "This page can’t be displayed" in some ca
buzzmagMar-01-16 10:15 PM
by buzzmag
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Spybot S&D New version 2.4 [View all]
I recently installed Spybot S&D ver 162 32 bit and ran it in Win 10 64 bit, and it failed to complete optimizing, so I downloaded/installed ver 2.4 on
bobboMar-01-16 09:37 PM
by robwahl2008
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Run dll problem [View all]
How do I correct getting the following error every time I start up my computer? "rundll (there is a problem starting c:\progra-1\common-1 \system\sys
cryptokidMar-01-16 09:31 PM
by robwahl2008
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Install Win 10 from a USB drive [View all]
I know this was posted before, but did several searches and could not find it. I am trying to install Win 10 on a Windows tablet Even with a 1
allstondaveFeb-27-16 03:32 PM
by GreyFalcon
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Conver jpg to jpeg [View all]
Trying to post photos to ebay to sell item. Done this many times with no problem. My photos are jpg's, and ebay will now only accept jpeg's. Googled a
lenjackFeb-24-16 10:19 PM
by lenjack
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