For every question, there's an answer -- and you'll find it here!


Login FAQ Search Read new Joined Threads Post Guest options
Top The PC Q&A Forum The Computer Forum
Choose classic view | Collapse topics | View in linear mode | Listing topics: all available topics |

Message IDTopicAuthorLast updated date Replies
Cell Phone [View all]
At age 82 I'm setting up a cell phone for the first time. My question is when entering a local phone # into the cell phone memory: 1-716-xxx-x xxx 7
TV Man 436 163May-25-20 11:05 AM
by TV Man 436 163
2
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Cell Phone
May 24th 2020
1
RE: Cell Phone
May 25th 2020
2

Outlook Problem [View all]
I think my Facebook was hacked. Seems password was changed. I cannot get into my FB account. Asking for reset email does not work. So I wanted to e
allstondaveMay-31-20 10:24 PM
by Ttech
1
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Outlook Problem
May 31st 2020
1

Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection [View all]
Jow do I get Windows 10 to see the wifi connection? It's my housemates wifi.
StevehikerJun-17-20 12:43 PM
by Ttech
11
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 09th 2020
1
RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
2
      RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
3
           RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
4
           RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
5
           RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
6
                RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
7
                     RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
8
                          RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 10th 2020
9
                               RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 13th 2020
                               RE: Windows 10 not seeing wifi connection
Jun 13th 2020
10

Is Dram necessary for SSD? [View all]
Looking to buy SSD to replace HD in old computer. I plan to eventually install it in a new build. Would I be better off buying an SSD with DRAM? Th
daniellJun-26-20 02:23 PM
by daniell
5
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Is Dram necessary for SSD?
Jun 25th 2020
1
RE: Is Dram necessary for SSD?
Jun 26th 2020
2
      RE: Is Dram necessary for SSD?
Jun 26th 2020
3
           RE: Is Dram necessary for SSD?
Jun 26th 2020
4
                RE: Is Dram necessary for SSD?
Jun 26th 2020
5

page file [View all]
W10 pro 32 bit 4G ram, 2.9G cpu, 240 GB ssd. I have forgotten what the recommendation is for the page file with an ssd. Computer use is not intensive,
lenjackJul-06-20 02:07 PM
by lenjack
2
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: page file
Jul 06th 2020
1
RE: page file
Jul 06th 2020
2

Crome browser crash [View all]
W10 ver 1909. Working flawlessly with Chrome for 3 years. For 2 days now, it has been randomly closing, without warning. All other computer functions
lenjackJul-19-20 06:29 PM
by lenjack
3
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Crome browser crash
Jun 22nd 2020
1
RE: Crome browser crash
Jun 24th 2020
2
      RE: Crome browser crash
Jul 19th 2020
3

Wireless not connected [View all]
This morning I turned on my WIN10 PC to see there was no wireless connection. My WIN 7 PC had no problems connecting. The Verizon modem shows inter
wings515Jul-23-20 01:10 PM
by wings515
7
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Wireless not connected
Jul 20th 2020
1
RE: Wireless not connected
Jul 20th 2020
2
      RE: Wireless not connected
Jul 20th 2020
3
           RE: Wireless not connected
Jul 21st 2020
4
                RE: Wireless not connected
Jul 21st 2020
5
                     RE: Wireless not connected
Jul 21st 2020
6
                          RE: Wireless not connected
Jul 23rd 2020
7

Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow [View all]
I was given this as it runs so slow and I love to diagnose and fix. Well this thing Passes every test I can do, tweaked , cleaned, no malware,
kittenmuellerJul-24-20 12:50 PM
by Ttech
10
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 22nd 2020
1
RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 23rd 2020
2
RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 23rd 2020
3
      RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 23rd 2020
4
           RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 23rd 2020
5
                RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 23rd 2020
6
                RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 24th 2020
7
                     RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 24th 2020
8
Spam!
Jul 24th 2020
9
RE: Dell ins.15 7548 SLOWER then slow
Jul 24th 2020
10

update Firefox 79 [View all]
https://www.mozilla. org/en-US/firefox/79 .0/releasenotes/?utm _source=firefox-brow ser&utm_medium=firef ox-browser&utm_campa ign=whatsnew
jujet84Jul-28-20 03:27 PM
by therube
1
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: update Firefox 79
Jul 28th 2020
1

Switching between Networks [View all]
My neighbor is a school teacher and during this COVID time has been working at home. I just installed a Moxee hot spot modem so he could upload and d
wings515Jul-28-20 10:09 PM
by wings515
4
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Switching between Networks
Jul 28th 2020
1
RE: Switching between Networks
Jul 28th 2020
4
RE: Switching between Networks
Jul 28th 2020
2
RE: Switching between Networks
Jul 28th 2020
3

Motherboard Drivers [View all]
I just resurrected an old computer with a new power supply and an SSD. Asus P5Q pro. Presently I am running it on Ubuntu 20.04. Because of lack of kno
daniellJul-31-20 11:16 AM
by daniell
6
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Motherboard Drivers
Jul 24th 2020
1
RE: Motherboard Drivers
Jul 24th 2020
2
      RE: Motherboard Drivers
Jul 24th 2020
3
           RE: Motherboard Drivers
Jul 30th 2020
4
                RE: Motherboard Drivers
Jul 31st 2020
5
                     RE: Motherboard Drivers
Jul 31st 2020
6

Post image as background...how to [View all]
W10. I frequently find astronomy photos that I would like to use as my desktop background. I use Chrome exclusively, and cannot find this option. It w
lenjackAug-02-20 06:08 PM
by KJT
5
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Post image as background...how to
Aug 02nd 2020
1
RE: Post image as background...how to
Aug 02nd 2020
2
      RE: Post image as background...how to
Aug 02nd 2020
3
           RE: Post image as background...how to
Aug 02nd 2020
4
                RE: Post image as background...how to
Aug 02nd 2020
5

Weird Icon on desktop [View all]
Does anyone know what this is? If I click on it in becomes a duplicate recycle bin. I am using Win 10 1909
Digiti 123Aug-06-20 11:51 AM
by KJT
13
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 02nd 2020
1
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 02nd 2020
2
      RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 02nd 2020
3
           RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 03rd 2020
4
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 03rd 2020
5
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 04th 2020
6
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 04th 2020
7
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 05th 2020
8
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 05th 2020
9
RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 05th 2020
10
      RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 06th 2020
11
           RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 06th 2020
12
                RE: Weird Icon on desktop
Aug 06th 2020
13

Windows 10 update version 2004 [View all]
This up;date has been running most of the day. It is currently stalle3d at 85%. Should I let it keep running or try again at a later date? Edit:
bobboAug-17-20 11:15 PM
by KJT
10
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Jun 18th 2020
1
RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Jun 18th 2020
2
      RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Jun 18th 2020
3
           RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Jun 18th 2020
4
           RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Jun 25th 2020
6
           RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Jun 18th 2020
5
RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Jul 22nd 2020
7
RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Aug 16th 2020
8
      RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Aug 17th 2020
9
RE: Windows 10 update version 2004
Aug 17th 2020
10

Boot problem [View all]
This screen is up on my pc and I’m unable to boot.
florajoAug-21-20 09:58 PM
by florajo
3
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Boot problem
Aug 19th 2020
1
RE: Boot problem
Aug 19th 2020
2
RE: Boot problem
Aug 21st 2020
3

Windows 10 apps [View all]
I need some help with adding apps in my Windows 10. When I attempt to add an app it will not get to the point where I can install it. It just keeps
cryptokidAug-27-20 06:51 PM
by cryptokid
7
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Windows 10 apps
Aug 25th 2020
1
RE: Windows 10 apps
Aug 25th 2020
2
RE: Windows 10 apps
Aug 25th 2020
3
      RE: Windows 10 apps
Aug 25th 2020
4
           RE: Windows 10 apps
Aug 25th 2020
5
                RE: Windows 10 apps
Aug 25th 2020
6
                     RE: Windows 10 apps
Aug 27th 2020
7

laptop question [View all]
I need to find a new LT for my wife. It needs to have a 15" screen & an I5 processor. The hard part is, it can't have any metal on either the KB or
John M.Aug-27-20 10:51 PM
by Ttech
3
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: laptop question
Aug 26th 2020
1
RE: laptop question
Aug 27th 2020
2
      RE: laptop question
Aug 27th 2020
3

Edge Extensions Disabled [View all]
I just noticed that all my Win10 non-Microsoft Store extensions (i.e., Chrome Web store extensions) have been disabled - at least they weren't surrept
KJTAug-30-20 02:56 PM0

After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol [View all]
I have an old dell ins 15 3500 series. Was running fine. I gave it to my friend who promptly lops passwords etc and somehow it is not what I set it u
kittenmuellerSep-01-20 11:54 PM
by kittenmueller
7
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol
Aug 29th 2020
1
RE: After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol
Aug 30th 2020
2
      RE: After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol
Aug 31st 2020
3
           RE: After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol
Sep 01st 2020
4
                RE: After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol
Sep 01st 2020
5
                RE: After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol
Sep 01st 2020
6
                     RE: After 20 yrs here I think I finally killed one,lol
Sep 01st 2020
7

new computer problem [View all]
Dell xps 8930. I've been through the bios and the boot menu, and maybe I'm missing something, but there appears to be no option for booting from cd or
lenjackSep-07-20 04:30 PM
by therube
10
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: new computer problem
Sep 04th 2020
1
RE: new computer problem
Sep 04th 2020
2
      RE: new computer problem
Sep 04th 2020
3
           RE: new computer problem
Sep 04th 2020
4
                RE: new computer problem
Sep 05th 2020
5
                RE: new computer problem
Sep 05th 2020
6
                     RE: new computer problem
Sep 05th 2020
7
                          RE: new computer problem
Sep 05th 2020
8
                               RE: new computer problem
Sep 05th 2020
9
                                    RE: new computer problem
Sep 07th 2020
10

HP Pavilion running bad [View all]
Have not been here in a long time. Hope the smart people are still here. Got an HP pavilion PC from a friend last fall. Has been working gre
allstondaveSep-09-20 12:07 PM
by AndreaParker
7
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: HP Pavilion running bad
Jul 25th 2020
1
RE: HP Pavilion running bad
Jul 25th 2020
2
RE: HP Pavilion running bad
Jul 25th 2020
3
RE: HP Pavilion running bad
Jul 29th 2020
4
RE: HP Pavilion running bad
Aug 06th 2020
5
      RE: HP Pavilion running bad
Aug 13th 2020
6
      RE: HP Pavilion running bad
Sep 09th 2020
7

Spam removed [View all]
Spam removed. This is not an advertising website.
calltutorsSep-09-20 04:09 PM0

Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation [View all]
Has anyone managed to remove this message that appears in Chrome and Chromium based browsers? I have tried many of the suggested ones found by googli
PcqandamanSep-09-20 04:20 PM
by therube
15
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 21st 2020
1
RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 21st 2020
2
      RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 21st 2020
3
           RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 22nd 2020
4
                RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 22nd 2020
5
                     RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 22nd 2020
6
                          RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 23rd 2020
7
                               RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 23rd 2020
8
                                    RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 23rd 2020
9
                                         RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 23rd 2020
10
                                              RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 23rd 2020
11
                                                   RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Aug 23rd 2020
12
RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Sep 09th 2020
13
RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Sep 09th 2020
14
      RE: Google Chrome - Managed by your organisation
Sep 09th 2020
15

Resurrecting recent computer problem [View all]
I am placing an updated atx Gigabyte mobo in an atx case, and am having one hell of a time, fitting the io shield. I just cannot get the 4th corner. Y
lenjackSep-14-20 09:45 PM
by lenjack
5
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Resurrecting recent computer problem
Sep 07th 2020
1
RE: Resurrecting recent computer problem
Sep 07th 2020
2
      RE: Resurrecting recent computer problem
Sep 12th 2020
3
           RE: Resurrecting recent computer problem
Sep 14th 2020
4
                RE: Resurrecting recent computer problem
Sep 14th 2020
5

AHCI vs IDE [View all]
This relates to my rebuild of my p67 mobo desktop, which was successful, with my ancient i5-2500k, oc'd to 4.0G, easily. I ran SSD Benchmark just to g
lenjackSep-16-20 11:30 PM
by jbmcmillan
4
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: AHCI vs IDE
Sep 15th 2020
1
RE: AHCI vs IDE
Sep 15th 2020
2
      RE: AHCI vs IDE
Sep 16th 2020
3
           RE: AHCI vs IDE
Sep 16th 2020
4

Windows 10 2004 - PUA:Win32/Presenoker and PUA:Win32/Ca... [View all]
I've had this Windows 10 PC since January and regularly run malware checks and no threats ever found. Yesterday I updated it to version 2004 and now
PcqandamanSep-21-20 05:37 PM
by HowardWow1997
5
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Windows 10 2004 - PUA:Win32/Presenoker and PUA:Win3...
Aug 17th 2020
1
RE: Windows 10 2004 - PUA:Win32/Presenoker and PUA:Win3...
Aug 17th 2020
2
      RE: Windows 10 2004 - PUA:Win32/Presenoker and PUA:Win3...
Aug 17th 2020
3
           RE: Windows 10 2004 - PUA:Win32/Presenoker and PUA:Win3...
Sep 21st 2020
7
RE: Windows 10 2004 - PUA:Win32/Presenoker and PUA:Win3...
Sep 21st 2020
4

Windows 10 32 bit [View all]
I'm building a new W10 system with an H370 mobo. I was hoping to restore from my 32 bit backup, but the board literature specifically mentions 64 bit
lenjackSep-22-20 04:55 PM
by lenjack
4
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Windows 10 32 bit
Sep 22nd 2020
1
RE: Windows 10 32 bit
Sep 22nd 2020
2
RE: Windows 10 32 bit
Sep 22nd 2020
3
RE: Windows 10 32 bit
Sep 22nd 2020
4

checkdisk issue [View all]
W10 Pro, all updates. Just tried backing up with Macrium Reflect free. It would not run and gave error message, asking to run chkdsk r. Did so, but up
lenjackSep-22-20 09:20 PM
by lenjack
2
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: checkdisk issue
Sep 22nd 2020
1
RE: checkdisk issue
Sep 22nd 2020
2

Save/Open Dialog Box [View all]
I was trying to help my sister with a problem she always has with opening .pdf files in Email. I just set up a new computer for she and her husband w
GreyFalconOct-03-20 09:57 PM
by GreyFalcon
9
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 01st 2020
1
RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 01st 2020
2
      RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 02nd 2020
3
RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 02nd 2020
4
RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 02nd 2020
5
      RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 02nd 2020
6
           RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 02nd 2020
7
                RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 02nd 2020
8
                     RE: Save/Open Dialog Box
Oct 03rd 2020
9

Teamviewer alternative [View all]
I have been using Teamviewer to help out friends and family for a long time now and been very happy with it. Sometimes there's a glitch on the other
PcqandamanOct-09-20 01:06 PM
by Pcqandaman
2
Replies to this topic:
Subject Author Message Date ID
RE: Teamviewer alternative
Oct 09th 2020
1
RE: Teamviewer alternative
Oct 09th 2020
2
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.27
Copyright 1997-2003 DCScripts.com
Home
Links
About PCQandA
Link To Us
Support PCQandA
Privacy Policy
In Memoriam
Acceptable Use Policy

Have a question or problem regarding this forum? Check here for the answer.