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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

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
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RE: MalwareBytes purchase problem
Apr 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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Mar 29th 2022
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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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Mar 29th 2022
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Mar 30th 2022
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Computer won't boot with second HDD attached [View all]
My Dell XPS 8500 died. Replaced it with refurbished Dell Optiplex 9020. So far, I like it but I am heart broken at the loss of my Software, music and
TootsMar-08-22 03:09 AM
by Ttech
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RE: Computer won't boot with second HDD attached
Jul 06th 2021
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RE: Computer won't boot with second HDD attached
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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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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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"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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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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Nov 30th 2021
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Dec 05th 2021
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Dec 10th 2021
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Beauvais is a spammer!
Dec 28th 2021
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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
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RE: Gigabyte bios flash...Intact or Fast?
Dec 22nd 2021
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Dec 24th 2021
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Dec 24th 2021
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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
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RE: Firefox Webshield
Dec 07th 2021
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Dec 13th 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
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RE: Open old password protected files without password
Dec 02nd 2021
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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
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RE: PowerShell
Nov 26th 2021
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Nov 26th 2021
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Nov 26th 2021
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Nov 26th 2021
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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
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RE: Which GPU?
Nov 24th 2021
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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
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RE: Help to enter BIOS on Toshiba Satellite
Nov 23rd 2021
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RE: Help to enter BIOS on Toshiba Satellite
Nov 23rd 2021
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Testbanks21 [View all]
SPAM removed by moderator.
robinsmithstersNov-23-21 01:33 PM0

Virus [View all]
I have recently started getting the pop-up. My Avira anti-virus and my Iobit Malware fighter do not catch it. Any idea where it came from and how d
allstondaveNov-22-21 10:11 PM
by Ttech
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RE: Virus
Nov 20th 2021
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Nov 20th 2021
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Nov 20th 2021
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RE: Virus
Nov 21st 2021
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Nov 22nd 2021
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Nov 22nd 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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Nov 22nd 2021
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Need a Mobile Phone Number Lookup [View all]
SPAM removed by moderator.
Rumi22Nov-22-21 05:59 AM0

ethernet cable disconnect switch [View all]
I like to disconnect from the internet when I am working on documents or using a flash drive. I know I can disable/enable the adapter in network setti
jeaNov-20-21 03:08 AM
by jea
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RE: ethernet cable disconnect switch
Nov 16th 2021
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Nov 16th 2021
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Nov 16th 2021
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Nov 16th 2021
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Hoping someone can help with this. [View all]
I have changed out about 4 new hard drives, and done clean installs with no issues at all.I do now know what i am doing wrong. This is a 2014 HP all
kittenmuellerNov-15-21 05:13 PM
by therube
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RE: Hoping someone can help with this.
Nov 14th 2021
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Nov 15th 2021
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How to stop EDGE [View all]
I have tried changing the Sign-In Auto to OFF and Task Manager Edge Disabled but it opens whenever it pleases. Usually about 5 minutes after boot.
wings515Nov-10-21 01:42 PM
by Ttech
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RE: How to stop EDGE
Oct 27th 2021
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Oct 27th 2021
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Oct 28th 2021
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Can't Send Email From App [View all]
Good Morning About a week ago the problem began. I could not use Thunderbird to send or receive mail.After numerous calls to my ISP I learned that
daniellOct-29-21 04:45 PM
by Pcqandaman
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Oct 28th 2021
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                                                                                           Working
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                                                                                           RE: Working
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Bogged down PC Fixed [View all]
I admit to being caught napping. My high-powered custom built Win 10 suddenly bogged down and finally stopped responding. I took it to the builder. No
randybedoreOct-28-21 02:57 AM
by KJT
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RE: Bogged down PC Fixed
Oct 28th 2021
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Microsoft Edge [View all]
Does anyone else here, hate this piece of s**t, as much as I do? If someone likes it, that's fine. It's like trying to throw away a boomerang! I've un
lenjackOct-19-21 04:09 PM
by therube
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RE: Microsoft Edge
Oct 04th 2021
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Oct 05th 2021
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Oct 06th 2021
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Oct 06th 2021
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Oct 19th 2021
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Drop Down Menues [View all]
Recently I have been unable to use any drop down menu from any site. The mouse click activates the menu and then it disappears. I have had this proble
wings515Oct-18-21 09:00 PM
by Paul D
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RE: Drop Down Menues
Sep 17th 2021
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Oct 18th 2021
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Lost WIN 7 after running virus scan [View all]
I blew it!. Got Black screen with all kinds of information. I proceeded to do a re-install and after completing I had forgotten this was a Vista lap
wings515Oct-18-21 05:55 PM
by wings515
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RE: Lost WIN 7 after running virus scan
Oct 17th 2021
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Oct 18th 2021
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My HP laptop did an automatic BIOS update, And now it w... [View all]
I get the HP logo screen with the spinning dots, and then nothing. Any ideas on how to recover my laptop? TIA
allstondaveOct-18-21 03:06 PM
by Ttech
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RE: My HP laptop did an automatic BIOS update, And now ...
Oct 18th 2021
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RE: My HP laptop did an automatic BIOS update, And now ...
Oct 18th 2021
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HI, Guys [View all]
So, here is my issue today. I was given a HP p6 2100 desktop. I upgraded max Ram and decided even though old-2012 it runs so Ill keep it for my offi
kittenmuellerOct-18-21 03:04 PM
by Ttech
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RE: HI, Guys
Sep 21st 2021
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Sep 21st 2021
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Sep 22nd 2021
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Oct 18th 2021
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Any early adopters of Win 11 out there? [View all]
Is anyone using Win 11 and what do you think of it? I just upgraded to a new PC that is capable of meeting all the requirements and my first impressio
GreyFalconSep-26-21 12:00 PM0
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