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CNet's top 20 downloads [View all]
Ashraf at DotTech.org (who has far too much time on his hands) started with a fresh Vista and installed CNet's top 20 downl
Paul DNov-20-12 04:20 PM
by therube
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AllynNov-20-12 11:25 AM
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Consumers still hesitant to upgrade to Windows 8 [View all]
According to a survey from anti-virus company Avast, most Windows users in the U.S. know what Windows 8 is, but only a few are looking to upgrade to i
jmcNov-20-12 08:27 AM
by jmc
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Download K-Lite Codec Pack 950 UPDATE [View all]
Download K-Lite Codec Pack 950 UPDATE http://www .codecguide.com/down load_kl.htm
jmcNov-19-12 10:03 PM0

Opening files composed on Vista on a XP machine [View all]
I have a cd containing files which I have brought from home as backup files, which were composed using the Vista Home Premium programme,but the laptop
aptfourdNov-19-12 01:34 PM
by KJT
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A heads up on W8 [View all]
Just installed W8 in a dual boot scenario and ran into what I discovered is a common problem. My cd/DVD drive would not show up in W8, would not even
mowerman90Nov-19-12 11:45 AM
by MSU
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Samsung TV- Can't decide which one [View all]
Looking at two Samsung TV's. Which one do you think? Much difference? Don 't need anything to crazy, just an upgrade from the current TV box...Bi
coopnsNov-18-12 08:44 PM
by jmc
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Windows 8 Upgrade Double Install? [View all]
You Windows 8 Upgrade users...does the "double install" - clean install method still work like it did with Vista and 7? To clarify, I'm inquiring a
AllynNov-18-12 06:15 PM
by jmc
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Windows 8: comeback a u-turn? [View all]
This writer's view is that Microsoft may have blundered badly with Windows 8. But there is more to it than just a new interface. http:/ /www.nbcnews
AllynNov-18-12 04:20 PM
by jmc
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MalwareBytes Full Scan Completes in Two Seconds [View all]
Just installed current version. Ran 'full scan' and it completed in two seconds and checked 181,387 files. Prior version could take an hour or more. N
buzzmagNov-18-12 01:34 PM
by jbmcmillan
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Single biggest Win8 complaint [View all]
My single biggest complaint with Windows 8 is the convoluted process you have to go through to close any Metro app. With a regular Windows program it'
MSUNov-18-12 04:53 AM
by KJT
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Fundraiser Goal Reached [View all]
After counting the last donations, we've topped the fundraiser goal. We've raised over $1,432. A big thank you to everyone who donated. (Everyone who
jasonlevineNov-18-12 03:14 AM
by bobbo
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Online Storage?? [View all]
I have been thinking about online storage I have a external HD that I make backups > an image of My Laptop OS and also of some personal files.
PlainJoeNov-18-12 01:21 AM
by PlainJoe
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Opinion about Power Supply [View all]
What Power Supply would you suggest for this Board? Using the Onboard Video now but Possible Video Card up the Road. Watt/Brand ? ASRock Z77 Ext
jmcNov-17-12 07:02 PM
by jmc
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Quicken Premier [View all]
I'm using Quicken Premier to keep track of my financial records. My question is how long will Quicken update my stock holdings after this years editi
TV Man 436 163Nov-17-12 05:11 PM
by FZbar
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error [View all]
I keep getting this. Starting up mainly. http://www.pcqan da.com/dc/user_files 2/26871.jpg Not sure what it is or what I should do? Thanks Denb
DenbeauNov-17-12 01:35 PM
by jmc
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Fundraiser: Just under $100 to go [View all]
We have just under $100 to go to finish the fundraiser. Let's push this over the line!
jasonlevineNov-16-12 08:40 PM
by flmcg
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Do I really want to keep Win 8? [View all]
I've been running Win 8 64 bit for a little over a week. So far I am less than enamored with it. I ran into trouble by being denied access to one o
bobboNov-16-12 07:20 PM
by MSU
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Gadgets in Windows 8 [View all]
Did you like the Gadgets in Windows 7? Some of you may recall that I mentioned that the Gadgets were available in the preview release of Windows 8, bu
MSUNov-16-12 02:40 PM
by PlainJoe
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Australian Tax Office slugs Apple with $28.5m bill [View all]
http://www.brisb anetimes.com.au/busi ness/tax-office-slug s-apple-with-285m-bi ll-20121116-29g7j.ht ml Apple Australia has
Paul DNov-16-12 06:35 AM0

Intel 4004 is announced, November 15, 1971 [View all]
Intel 4004 is announced, November 15, 1971 Suzanne Deffree - November 15, 2012 Intel announced its 4004 processor and its chipset through an ad
ShellyNov-15-12 09:13 PM
by jmc
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Windows Update question [View all]
My son's Dell laptop has been exhibiting a message "Do not power off or unplug your machine. Installing update 9 of 16." It has been on 9 of 16 for
bobboNov-15-12 06:35 PM
by jmc
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Disappearing icons [View all]
I've recently changed the aged battery in my computer (using WinXP Pro SP3) when it started forgetting settings. It resolved a lot of problems except
cloverNov-15-12 06:19 PM
by dtellier
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Internet Explorer 10 Windows 7 Preview [View all]
So far, no luck with the preview. Had to uninstall it via control panel because all I could get were "Page could not be displayed" messages despite ha
buzzmagNov-15-12 04:48 PM
by Chickenman
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Another Win 8 upgrade [View all]
I just helped a friend of mine upgrade from XP to Win 8 Pro and had an interesting experience.He did the digital download for 39.99 and was not given
jbmcmillanNov-15-12 02:01 PM
by MSU
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Win 7 key [View all]
Does anyone know where the product key number is displayed on a Windows 7 Home Premium disc?
Greta_s DadNov-14-12 09:36 PM
by Shelly
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Windows Update Error 80071A90 [View all]
I just attempted to do the windows updates that came out today. I have Win 8 Pro. They all won't install and it says under details error:80071A90. I t
uffbrosNov-14-12 03:50 PM
by uffbros
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Microsoft's Windows Chief Leaves In Power Struggle [View all]
Microsoft's Windows Chief Leaves In Power Struggle Tue, 11/13/2012 - 6:45pm by Michael LiedtkeSAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Microsoft CEO Steve Ballme
ShellyNov-14-12 03:15 PM0

New problem with email links in Win 7 [View all]
The links in email I receive from PCQandA do not work. I get the following message: http://w ww.pcqanda.com/dc/us er_files2/26861.jpg However, if
bobboNov-14-12 12:20 AM
by Ttech
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Windows 8 - learning curve [View all]
Hello I'm getting my feet wet with new computer and Win 8. I started out in classic because I needed to use it while getting used to Win8. Little
BarbNov-13-12 11:32 PM
by Les
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