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gray screen at boot after updates?? [View all]
My custom tower running Windows 8.1 just did some Windows updates & when it rebooted it went through all the normal bootup, past the sign in, then whe
John M.Apr-05-15 01:25 AM
by John M.
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Annual PCQandA Fundraiser [View all]
Hi all, It's that time of year. Time for the Annual Fundraiser. As you may or may not know, a site such as PCQandA requires a bit of money to run.
jasonlevineApr-04-15 07:30 PM
by DaDwarfs
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Mar 16th 2015
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new type of spam? [View all]
Just received this. Has anyone else seen it? my isp is a local PA company. __________ ____________________ ____________________ ___________ Dear E-ma
lenjackApr-04-15 05:54 PM
by Sid
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Mar 29th 2015
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Global OS market share stats March 2015 [View all]
The latest global estimates from : http://ww w.suncitycc.org/imag es/March_2015_Deskto p.jpg The resu
AllynApr-04-15 05:01 PM
by GreyFalcon
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Laptop parts [View all]
Anybody have a site they trust for laptop parts? I'm going to buy an HP screen, and a Toshiba keyboard. Thanks! McGee
McGeeApr-04-15 03:51 PM
by Sid
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RE: Laptop parts
Apr 01st 2015
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OE Classic [View all]
Need opinions on this free email program, to be used in W7. Very straightforward and looks much like Outlook Exoress.
lenjackApr-02-15 02:54 PM
by Digiti 123
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Mar 27th 2015
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Wired/Wireless Troubleshooting [View all]
Recently, we've been experiencing intermittent problems with our wireless network. We will suddenly lose all connectivity. Our Roku boxes will still
jasonlevineApr-01-15 01:04 AM
by Ttech
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Reinstal win 7 on toshiba laptop [View all]
I decided that I am going back to win 7 instead of reinstalling win 8 win 8 is a spyware piece of garbage now an issue i have is i don't know how
Fantastic23Mar-29-15 01:50 PM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Reinstal win 7 on toshiba laptop
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Linux ?? [View all]
Does anybody her use Linux? do you like it better than MS OS's? I was thinking of trying Ubuntu? Is Linux a secure OS? do they update it Do th
Fantastic23Mar-28-15 12:19 PM
by arr2dee2
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RE: Linux ??
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Any Linux Users Here? [View all]
After experiencing every Microsoft OS since DOS (except ME and Vista), I decided to try Linux (Mint 17 v2). Anyone else here a Linux user? I've got
md2lgykMar-28-15 03:27 AM
by trapper
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Google Chrome Browser - Passwords not being saved [View all]
I use Google Chrome Browser on all my PC's (3 with WIN7 and 2 with XP), I have the browser "linked" so that whatever PC I am on the bookmarks update,
RainMkr415Mar-27-15 10:19 PM0

replacing laptop screen [View all]
I would like some recommendations, on someplace that does it right, and doesn't price gouge. If its relevant, it's an IBM Thinkpad R61i.
lenjackMar-27-15 02:36 AM
by Sid
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RE: replacing laptop screen
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Windows 10 Tech Preview and Realtek HD Audio Driver [View all]
When I first installed Windows 10 Pro Technical Preview, I noticed distortion in audio, principally Windows WAV files. Also, there is distortion in hi
AllynMar-26-15 11:49 PM0

Bitdefender install problem [View all]
just finishing my conversion from XP to 7. Trying to reinstall Bitdefender Free, but won't go. I get message that I need administrator priviledges. I
lenjackMar-26-15 09:19 PM
by lenjack
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Update Ccleaner v5.04.5151 (25 Mar 2015) [View all]
v5.04.5151 (25 Mar 2015) - Added Include items option to ignore newer files. - Improved Opera history cleaning. - Improved Skip UAC functionality
jujet84Mar-25-15 06:00 PM0

Problem on Startup [View all]
OS = Windows 8.1 New Problem: On start up I get this (see attachment.) This just started today. I have searched Google for reference to this pro
TV Man 436 163Mar-25-15 02:03 PM
by jbmcmillan
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Mar 24th 2015
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Update Malwarebytes Version 2.1.4.1018 [View all]
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.1.4.1018 Improv ements: • Updated user interface design that showcases a much cleaner look and toned-down color schem
jujet84Mar-25-15 11:41 AM
by Ed
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Windows 10 Preview Status? [View all]
Back in a January 22 post, Shelly wrote: "The Technical Preview will end on 15 April 2015." Now, almost two months later, does this date still
SidMar-24-15 02:07 AM
by Sid
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Display problem [View all]
At work, I have a 19 inch monitor. It has been set at the recommended rate of 1280 x 1024. I have icons at the smaller setting (100%), and when I op
rollerMar-22-15 12:26 AM
by roller
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Mar 21st 2015
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Say goodbye to passwords... Maybe [View all]
Microsoft said this week that it is building "biometric authentication" technology into the next version of its Windows software, so that users can un
ShellyMar-21-15 09:40 PM
by dtellier
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Windows Live Mail [View all]
OS = Windows 8.1 Pro I'm doing a clean install a my system. I'm trying to import my email address from a USB drive. On this USB drive I have a fi
TV Man 436 163Mar-20-15 02:22 AM
by TV Man 436 163
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Mar 15th 2015
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Intel Corp: Windows XP users blamed for weak sales [View all]
In a surprise statement, Intel partly blamed Windows XP business users for their weak sales, specifically citing them for not upgrading and buying new
AllynMar-19-15 05:26 AM0

Getting rid of Win- Zip [View all]
Hi guys, This is a problem I'm having on my Win 8.1 machine. I received an email with a zip file and when I went to open it I got an end of trial no
wings515Mar-18-15 06:13 PM
by Paul D
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slowing scrolling [View all]
Is there a way to stop the research pop ups such as adnexus/google analytics etc from slowing down the scrolling of a page? chas
chasMar-18-15 12:08 PM0

Vista Service pack updates not listing [View all]
The issue i'm having right now is that after a Vista re-install, i have downloaded service pack 1 at least 3x, it says it's installed, but when i foll
sophie tuckerMar-18-15 12:26 AM
by sophie tucker
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Mar 18th 2015
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PC Q&A updates [View all]
Jason, I seem to recall you posting that you were entertaining the upgrading of our forums to a new software platform. I realize you made the move
dtellierMar-16-15 03:16 AM
by dtellier
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Deleting folders in Outlook Express [View all]
Let me start out that I know I shouldn't still be using XP, and I use it less and less. I know how to delete emails. How do I delete an entire folder?
lenjackMar-15-15 02:22 AM
by dtellier
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Mar 14th 2015
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Streaming XBMC to 50" TV fine but no audio thru HDMI ca... [View all]
Thanks to a post on this forum I've discovered the world of XBMC/Kodi and just tried to hook up my TV to the computer. I bought a 40ft HDMI cable to
mowerman90Mar-15-15 01:50 AM
by dtellier
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RE: A Tip and a Question
Mar 14th 2015
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Anybody know anything about IObit Malware program? It i... [View all]
the free giveaway program for today. Normally $39.95. http://www.p cqanda.com/dcforum/U ser_files/3d9c918a04 4850bf.gif [fon t color="red" si
EdMar-14-15 03:40 PM
by arr2dee2
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                THANKS for that link. I downloaded from AMAZON and
Mar 14th 2015
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Problem with Drive C [View all]
OS = Window 8.1 Pro Using Acronis 2015 I set up my computer to boot from a flash drive. Acronis changed the partition of my Boot drive (Drive C)
TV Man 436 163Mar-13-15 05:04 PM
by TV Man 436 163
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Mar 06th 2015
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                More Problems
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                                    RE: More Problems with latest update
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