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Cyclic Redundancy Check Error [View all]
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
spencercatJan-06-15 05:48 PM
by dtellier
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First Component [View all]
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
GreyFalconJan-05-15 08:05 PM
by GreyFalcon
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Dec 25th 2014
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As per Win7 download instructions i am trying to purch... [View all]
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
EdJan-01-15 03:00 PM
by Ed
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Windows / Windows.old files? [View all]
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
BCbearDec-29-14 08:14 PM
by MSU
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Dec 28th 2014
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Too Good to be True? [View all]
http://www.ebay.com/ itm/291191920073 I would like an inexpensive tablet. I know nothing about them. Would appreciate comments.
daniellDec-28-14 09:44 PM
by dtellier
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Vosteran Virus Removal??? [View all]
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
SidDec-27-14 10:58 AM
by Aida
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RE: Vosteran Virus Removal???
Nov 24th 2014
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Record Blu Ray Disc with Standard Optical Drive [View all]
Can I use my DVD/RW optical drive to record movies on blank Blu Ray discs?
buzzmagDec-26-14 05:38 PM
by buzzmag
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Dec 26th 2014
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Malware Changed To Proxy Connection [View all]
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 UmpireDec-24-14 02:44 AM
by Long Island Umpire
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Dec 16th 2014
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Task Manager [View all]
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 163Dec-23-14 09:35 PM
by lenjack
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RE: Task Manager
Dec 21st 2014
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IS this safe to do? [View all]
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
Fantastic23Dec-22-14 05:46 PM
by Sid
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Dec 20th 2014
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No headphone sound [View all]
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 sDec-21-14 07:03 PM
by don s
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Dec 21st 2014
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another Ccleaner Update v5.01.5075 [View all]
Release notes v5.01.5075 (18 Dec 2014) - New Disk Analyzer tool. - Improved Firefox 34 cleaning. - Improved Opera History clea
jujet84Dec-21-14 05:12 PM
by Sid
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RE: another Ccleaner Update v5.01.5075
Dec 21st 2014
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Transplanted hard drive generates three beeps [View all]
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 123Dec-21-14 01:03 AM
by dtellier
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RE: Transplanted hard drive generates three beeps
Dec 15th 2014
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Dec 20th 2014
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A blaze of glory, then BSOD [View all]
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
bobboDec-20-14 11:25 PM
by GreyFalcon
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RE: A blaze of glory, then BSOD
Dec 16th 2014
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Another CCleaner update [View all]
v5.01.5075 (18 Dec 2014) - New Disk Analyzer tool. - Improved Firefox 34 cleaning. - Improved Opera History cleaning. - Optimized Memory and CPU
bobboDec-19-14 03:44 PM
by dtellier
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RE: Another CCleaner update
Dec 19th 2014
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Dir X install [View all]
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 163Dec-19-14 01:16 AM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Dir X install
Dec 18th 2014
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Dec 18th 2014
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Dec 19th 2014
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Windows 7 wired desktop, best way to turn Internet acce... [View all]
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
arr2dee2Dec-17-14 12:18 PM
by arr2dee2
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RE: Windows 7 wired desktop, best way to turn Internet ...
Dec 16th 2014
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Dec 17th 2014
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Android Forum? [View all]
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
spencercatDec-16-14 03:43 PM
by dtellier
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RE: Android Forum?
Dec 13th 2014
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Dec 13th 2014
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Dec 16th 2014
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Suggestions for ad-blocking in IE [View all]
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
randybedoreDec-15-14 11:17 AM
by randybedore
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RE: Suggestions for ad-blocking in IE
Dec 10th 2014
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Dec 10th 2014
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Dec 10th 2014
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Dec 11th 2014
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Can't Print fro IE11 on Desktop [View all]
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.
buzzmagDec-15-14 04:50 AM
by buzzmag
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Dec 14th 2014
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Macecraft products [View all]
Need opinions on these Macecraft products jv16 PowerTools PowerT ools Lite EX 2013 Freeware Registry Cleaner PowerTools Lite (this one is free
lenjackDec-14-14 11:22 PM
by dtellier
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RE: Macecraft products
Dec 14th 2014
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Corrupt files [View all]
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
bobboDec-14-14 07:47 PM
by dtellier
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Laptop or Tablet [View all]
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
daniellDec-13-14 03:49 PM
by Zeke36
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Dec 05th 2014
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RE: Laptop or Tablet - Update
Dec 13th 2014
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Removing Trojan :Win32/Miuref.F [View all]
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
toim4018Dec-12-14 12:37 AM
by Long Island Umpire
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Dec 07th 2014
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Dead Computer [View all]
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 163Dec-12-14 12:10 AM
by dtellier
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Nov 28th 2014
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Suggestions for Security/Anti Virus app for Kindle Fire [View all]
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
EdDec-11-14 11:27 PM
by Daylilydayzed
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An unimportant question [View all]
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
bobboDec-11-14 05:31 PM
by dtellier
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Dec 11th 2014
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Patch Tuesday [View all]
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
bobboDec-09-14 09:16 PM
by Allyn
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Dec 09th 2014
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Email accounts. Outlook POP & IMAP [View all]
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 DDec-09-14 06:08 AM
by dtellier
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Dec 09th 2014
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IE 11 Not Responding [View all]
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
wings515Dec-07-14 08:11 PM
by jbmcmillan
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Dec 07th 2014
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