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  1. Dave McKeen

    Windows 7 Event log error: ...failed to load: ASMTFilter

    Hello! I'm on my 3rd Windows install on this PC build and want to keep it as clean as possible. Besides, on shutdown I get the “Waiting for Background Program to Close” for a fraction of a second- with nothing listed between the horizontal lines. I figured I would start by fixing the causes...
    • Dave McKeen
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    • asmtfilter asus background programs bios driver error event id event log gaming hijackthis intel core logitech pc build performance service control manager startup manager system start troubleshooting usb device windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Alt/Tab in Games

    Hi all I'm having an issue with Windows 8.1 that I have had issues with resolving. What happens is I load a game, any game, and the operating system seems to Alt+Tab to the desktop without my instruction after about 10 minutes of gameplay. What I've done to check: Checked the keyboard. All the...
    • UltraS
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    • alt-tab audio issues background programs bandicam game performance gaming keyboard keyboard issues mouse utility nvidia experience onedrive startup programs steam troubleshooting vmware windows 8.1 zotac
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 windows 7 is being annoying please help safe mode runs fine

    I have windows 7 home premium 64 bit it has been working fine but this morning i went to turn on my computer and it worked for a few minutes then just stopped working. it is fine if i am on chrome or another program for about a minute and a half and then the program just freezes. I try to open...
    • Henry Thompson
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    • 64 bit background programs bug fixes disk check explorer freezing half life 2 laptop issues microsoft security music production performance real time protection runtime issues safe mode startup programs system restore task manager troubleshooting updates windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. cybercore

    New Task Manager In Windows 8

    It feels only natural that Microsoft continues updating core Windows modules and programs which they have started under Windows 7. It is safe to say that additional modules and features will be updated. One of the latest that we know of is the Windows Task Manager which will get a complete...
    • cybercore
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    • Replies: 0
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    Windows 7 Can't eject external hard drive. This device is currently in use.

    Whenever I try to eject a certain external hard drive using the little icon in the task window, I get a message that it is in use. I am very careful to be sure it is not in use but still get the message. This is a data storage disc. I am not aware of any programs on it that may be running in...
    • stevesiegel
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    • background programs data storage device in use drive examination eject external hard drive storage management task window usb drive windows tools
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Why does this happen?

    It wasnt used to be like this, and it only happened recently when I plugged in my ipod touch(which im sure isnt related at all). This would happen Link Removed due to 404 Error Dell dock would stop working (not responding), the bar down there cant be used at all. I can't right click on...
    • NanoDice
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    • alt tab avg antivirus background programs computer performance dell dock desktop issues error resolution freezing ipod touch mouse cursor software conflict startup problems system freeze task manager technical support troubleshooting user interface windows bar windows key zoom function
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. G

    Windows 7 Icon disappearing from Notification area overflow

    Hi, Does anyone know how to decipher the entries in TrayNotify area of the registry? I am working with a program that provides an option to run in the system tray and when selected, it runs in the backgound while its icon is put in the notification area overflow and can be seen when the overflow...
    • ghazark
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    • background programs icon issue intermittent issue notification area overflow area reboot problems registry system tray traynotify windows troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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