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I was getting the error "The Recycle Bin on D:\ is corrupted" (external). Then, when I unplugged it and plugged it back in, it was unlabelled, and I can't access the files anymore. The error message says, "This volume does not contain a recognized file system." Yes, the disk shows good health on...

A long, long time ago I had files that I thought would be no use to me but a couple of years into the future (now), I have realized I need them. Badly. The reason I no longer use the computer is because there are countless things wrong with it. I'm only going to name two as they're blocking me...

I did my best job of using Macrium backup to make sure I would always have my files available. Unfortunately, this desktop of 6 years WILL NOT turn on. Power light is amber. Now all my files are backed up on my external drive which I cannot access. If I am unable to fix this problem, can I...

I'm running Windows 8.1 on a computer where I am the sole user and admin. I cannot seem to access many directories. For example, when I try to open the folder it says: When I try to change the security settings of that directory for myself, it says: How can I receive all permissions on all...

Hey there. I was hoping I could get some answers to this simple question. What I plan to do is use a screwdriver on my old Windows PCs, and then take the hard drives out. Now is there some type of device where I can insert the Hard Drives in and then drag the files onto the new PCs? Personally...

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Hi Just a really quick question about running a OS in VMware Player (I said VB in the title and I can't change it now). I installed Ubuntu into VMware Player and it runs really slow. Everything works even the sound but video stutters etc, I'm assuming that's because my computer is really...

If you have two machines that both are at least Windows Vista, follow these steps: 1. Connect the two computers so that they are seen on the network 2. Open a command prompt 3. Type: mklink /d /j C:\Users\(Name) C:\ *Replace (Name) with whatever you want and substitute the second C...

I discovered what is called the $RECYCLE.BIN on a SimpleTech portable disk drive I use. It does not show up in the disk folder/file listing, but I can scan for it in the 'Find' routine (*recycle*.*)). What I am concerned with is that it may contain deleted files that need to be purged, but I...

Hey guys, So i was dumb and must have messed something up when i was installing ubuntu 12.10 because after the installation was complete and i tried to boot up windows it just showed a screen that said "A drisk read error occured, press Cntrl Alt Del to restart." After some research i think i...

Hiya- I have inherited a netbook from a deceased relative. FINALLY got the password. Running Win7. My relative's name is the only user name and owners name on the computer. I would like to use it without being constantly reminded of him. Is it possible to change the main name without a total...

Hello We are trying to get a computer with OP Windows XP to share files on a computer with OP Windows 7 This worked yesterday, then this morning it suddenly stopped working It keeps coming up with errors, like 'cannot connect to this drive' I have tried suggestions from many other posts - i.e...

Windows Files: Search, Indexing and Online Backup Windows Libraries and the Windows Search Index In this video, I will discuss with you: The power of the Library feature in Windows 7. The configuration of Indexing Options. And the ability to backup your files at any time, on the the Amazon...

The model number of the external hard drive is: PA4096-1HF4 Its a 3.5 inch, 640GB external drive from Toshiba with USB 2.0 interface. The OS is Windows 7 Home Ultimate (64 bit). As per this URL : Windows 7 Compatibility for Storage Devices: Hard Drives, External Hardware: Download Device...

I had installed windows 7 on a partitioned drive as windows xp. Now I'm liking 7 but the problem I'm facing is that I want to transfer some files from XP to 7. Now I figured how to gain access to the files/folders on xp but i can't copy them over to 7. Every time I try I get a message that I...

Hi. I am planning on upgrading from XP to Windows 7. Right now, I have 2 hard drives on my computer (C: and F:). All of my files are on the C: hard drive (300GB) and F: (1TB) is empty. When I install Windows 7, I'm planning on installing it to F: , and later copying files over from C: instead...

I had 2 partitions on the same hard drive, and I did a clean install of Windows 7 Professional, but for some reason I can't access my D drive, I belive it has something to do with the Security Settings. I had important file in it. Is there a way I can access my files? I tried running...

I have install Windows 7 Beta as a dual boot with XP. XP is on partition C; and 7 on a newly created partition G:. In XP widows Explorer I can see G: and access files or copy files from C: to G:. However in 7 I cannot see the XP partition and windows 7 is shown as being on C:. How can I access...

OK this is the first time I try to do this and need some help. I have a desktop running windows VISTA ultimate and a laptop running windows vista home premium and both connect to the INTERNET with a nergear wireless-n router . this is what I need to figure out how to do . I want to access...