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    Upgrade to larger SSD UEFI vs. BIOS

    I want to upgrade my SSD to a larger drive. My HP Probook 450 G3 is running Windows 10 64 bit, and has UEFI disabled, running in BIOS mode. I have created an image on an external USB 2TB drive using the Windows 10/7 backup app. To restore that image on the new SSD, I need bootable media, but...
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    Would This Reset/Wipe my Bootloader Files?

    I was trying to eliminate the possibility of corrupt bootloader files. Laptop wont boot windows. I have a Lenovo laptop, I used the Bios NOVA button to access Lenovo One Key Recovery and re-install (?) windows back to the factory version. By doing this would you assume that I would have solved...
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    Windows imaging software

    As Macrium Reflect Free will no longer be updated as of 1-1-2024 I'm wondering if it's wise to keep using it after that date. If not then is Windows Backup a suitable replacement or should I look for another free application ? There seems to be a plethora of the latter, any recommendations ...
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    Windows 10 Windows backup failed

    When I run the windows backup it ends prematurely with the message below. I have looked for solutions to this but have found nothing which works.
  5. Windows 10 Urgent Help Needed: Recovering Deleted Files from Seagate, OneDrive, and Computer

    I stupidly deleted files from my Seagate backup, OneDrive, and computer. How can I get them back? I have tried Recuva but it does not work. The Windows Recovery does not work. Any suggestions particularly any software that really works? Thanks, srbuckeye
  6. Windows 10 Patch Tuesday April 2023 Issues

    Hello All, I'm running Windows 10 Pro version 22H2, OS build 19045.2364. I attempted to update my computer on April 15. There were a host of security updates as well as the update to 19045.2846. It seemed to go well, but I noticed that Windows Explorer seemed laggy. I'd try to click and drag a...
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    PC suddenly asking for Windows set up

    Hi. When I came to use my PC last Friday (after leaving it in sleep mode the night before) there was a blue screen asking for Windows set up (picture attached). No matter what I do I can't get into it. The model is a Medion Akoya E23401 23.8 Inch Slim All In One PC i5-8250U and it runs (ran)...
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    Powershell to download file from Gdrive

    Dears, I need to download excel file from my Gdrive account with current date as filename and save it at specific folder when computer starts. I tried from internet but could not succeed. Kindly guide me Regards,
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    Windows 11 1. Slow Data Transfer using Windows Explorer with Windows 11

    I upgraded from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro on Dell XPS 8940 purchased 2 years ago. I upgraded a few months ago when Windows Update said my computer was ready. The upgrade went smoothly with no issues. I have a Network Attached Storage (NAS) unit attached through my router with gigabit...
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    windows server backup issues with shadow copy space

    Hello guys. I have a server running windows 2012 R2 backup services. The server has a Hyper-V with 3 VMs on it.(C drive) The E Drive has 2 VM's. I want to do a bare metal backup with a externa HD with 3.7TB size available. My drives size are: C: 1.8TB available 150GB E: 650GB available 270GB...
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    Windows 11 How to Use Backup

    I have an HP x360 14tea laptop that came with Windows 11. I have been trying to create a backup image and then go through the procedure to restore the image. I have created the image and stored it on a network hard drive with no problems. But, I have not found a way to restore the image. I have...
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    Windows 7 Z600 data recovery

    My Z600 PC has now slowed down. I suspect through lack of maintenance. I downloaded tune up software, but it stops halfway through. I have quite a large movie collection on the internal hard drives, (Set up in raid 5) (c drive and d drive) I Tried to add a new external HDD with a view of cutting...
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    How to create image/clone of entire windows 10 to a .iso file, that can be uploaded on virtualbox?

    Hi Guys, How to create image/clone of entire windows 10 to a .iso file, that can be uploaded on virtualbox? MediaCreationTool is stuck on 0%. What alternative software achieves this?
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    Backup and restore Hyper-V

    I have a Win Server and a Hyper-V machine on it. I would like to image a system that is hyper-v using Veeam for example and restore the system from an image on another computer but as a standalone server without hyper-v. Will it go? Has anyone done this? Can I only restore it as a virtual machine?
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    Windows 11 Bitlocker Recovery after UEFI update, no Key

    Lenovo Yoga 920-13ikb bios 5NCN41WW currently with Win11, likely upgraded from Win10 in the past From approximately 2017-2018 “You need to enter your recovery key because Secure Boot policy has unexpectedly changed.” Helping someone with their Laptop, it was working fine no problems, I went to...
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    Windows 10 Can't ping DC

    I'm currently having trouble with Windows 10 "insisting" on temporary profiles. I started my troubleshooting when it decided to fail to run windows store apps. All I wanted to do that day, was take a video with my camera app. I ended up doing it with my android phone, then waiting for it to...
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    Windows 10 Looking for Reliable Backup Software Alternatives to Acronis True Image for Windows 10

    I have used Acronis True Image for years but it is now worthless because their customer support and tech support no longer function. and sometimes it makes faulty backups. What other backup programs do you recommend for Win10/64?
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    Windows 11 Back up to external drive using Windows 7

    I get an error message "The system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002)" The file it relates to is my Pictures file. Could this be because my pictures are uploaded to One Drive? If so how do I transfer them to an external drive? Thanks in anticipation of someone's help.
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    Windows 10 Plan is to install a New Hard Drive and use an External Recovery Drive to Reinstall Windows 10 (?)

    NET: 1) I have an older Thinkpad T500 which came with Windows 7 and I later upgraded to Windows 10. 2) I had been having issues with it, so I did a “RESET” on it this evening and deleted all of my files and APPS, (by design), and it all seemed to go relatively smoothly. 3) I have been...
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    System State Restore of Active Directory

    The system backup was created on a physical server 2016 Standard, version 1607. The restore is being done on a hyper v vm windows server 2016 standard, version 1607. The restore completed successfully but when i restart the vm it is not booting.