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The computer basics tag on WindowsForum.com covers fundamental topics for users who are new to computers or need help with common issues. Discussions include understanding disk drives like C: and D:, formatting flash drives for use across Windows, macOS, and Linux, and troubleshooting basic hardware and driver problems such as network adapter errors. Community members also seek advice on setting up network printers and resolving Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. While some threads reference community workshops for digital skills, the core content focuses on practical, beginner-level questions about Windows navigation, storage management, and basic troubleshooting.
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    Exploring Windows: Practical Community Workshops for Digital Skills

    The McDuffie Progress lists a community event called Exploring Windows, but the event page could not be retrieved directly; the available record indicates the listing exists but was inaccessible at the time of research, so this feature combines a verified note about the McDuffie Progress listing...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    VIDEO NEW Nvidia GPU Will ENRAGE YOU!

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    • computer basics tech guide windows tips youtube video
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 11 flash drive format

    I do not understand formatting with different operating systems. An example would be using a flash drive in my computer running windows 11 and formatting it at the default which is fat 32. Then I insert in either a Chromebook or a MacBook or Linux each having different operating systems. When my...
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    • chromebooks compatibility computer basics corruption cross-platform data transfer disk management error handling exfat file system flash drive formatting linux macbook reformat storage tech support usb user guide windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 "Adapter experiencing driver- or hardware-related problems"

    So, I'm kind of a noob with computers. I really only know the basics. So when I encountered this problem, I was just a little confused. Just a little. So I logged onto my computer one day, and I see this "!" on my log in screen on the bottom right where my connection usually is. So I have no...
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    • adapter issues computer basics driver issues ethernet hardware issues internet access network network lag troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Help With Disk (C:) And (D:) Needed!

    So, when I ordered my computer I saw that I'd have 1TB of storage. I see that the default area where things are installed (C:\) only consists of 149 GB total, while the Data (D:\) drive has a total of 780 GB. I'd like to move some files over there, but I'm not sure what I should do. I would also...
    • Sucitivel
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    • c drive capacity computer basics d drive disk management disk space file system file transfer hard drive help request migration partition storage storage issues tech support user guide windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General Computing
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    Windows 7 Help: Network Printer through Switch/Hub

    Hey guys. I am working at a small office firm, and we just got a brand new printer. Specifically the Kyocera KM-6030. I've connected the network cables to the Switch/Hub and tried to connect it, but it does not appear on the network/printer list. I've tried to configure the TCP/IP settings...
    • skimyy
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    • computer basics configuration connection device discovery firmware hub installation ip address kyocera local network network office print server printer setup switch tcp/ip tech support troubleshooting
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 BSOD (I'm not great with computers)

    Hello, I just received two BSODs this afternoon, both times had different errors. First was Pool_header, the second was Pool_caller. I don't know much about computers, but I am capable of figuring out how to fix things. Here is my PC: Newegg.com - iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme 560D3 Desktop PC Phenom...
    • Selvaria
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    • bad pool caller bad pool header bsod computer basics desktop dump files error codes gaming hardware issues ibuypower nvidia pc performance steam tech help troubleshooting user support windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can I force more then one CPU for games?

    I was wondering if it possible to force more then one CPU for my games i play? I have i460 8 CPU's. I really don't know that much about computer's. Roger
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    Windows 7 .bat files for new users

    So, I just got Windows 7, and I love it more than I love Linux. I think it was the ads for it. -.- When I had XP, I learned how to make simple batch files. nothing major, just something to bid my time while in class. I just mastered the "IF" command, and now I want to try and see if I...
    • travisthedrumer
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    • ads batch file boredom class command computer basics engineering error level file management if command learning linux notepad programming scripting tech support user guide windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
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    Windows 7 2 rundll32.exe and 2 other processes that dont have descriptions?!?

    So here is a image of my Windows Task Manager: Processes. 91 are running, these are just the basics that are on when I turn on my laptop. Running windows 7 ultimate x64, 4GB ram, nvidia geforce 9600m gt graphics card, dual intel core processors at 2.20 GHz on a HP Pavilion Dv7 laptop. Yfrog -...
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    • computer basics gaming hp pavilion intel keylogger malware monitoring nvidia performance process ram rundll32 security task manager troubleshooting ultimate virtual memory virus detection windows 7 world of warcraft
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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