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    Windows 7 Computers wont show up in a network

    I've been having internet problems so my ISP sent over a new router for me to set up. My set up is that I have one computer in my bedroom and one computer in my living room, connected to my TV. I like to share files between them and I used to be able to just go to "Network" and have my two PCs...
  2. Windows 7 Move Command in Batch Files

    My colleges' computers reset themselves every night, so we are allowed to install programs and change files & settings at will, because the changes revert on shutdown. I'm trying to create a batch file I can run to copy all the files I use & install the programs I use, I haven't gotten to the...
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    Windows 7 SQL application link disconnect

    Hi, I am beginning to feel lost and I need some help because I need to fix this problem I've been having at work. Basically, I have been having issues with my network drives, seems like after a certain amount of time computers are not able to see my other computers in the same workgroup, and...
  4. Windows 8 Is one CD key usable for 2 computers?

    Is one windows CD key usable for 2 PC's?
  5. Windows XP users can hack their registry to get updates, but Microsoft warns them not to

    According to industry monitor Net Applications, Windows XP is still being used on 26.29% of all computers globally. As such, it stands to reason that people would look for workarounds now that Microsoft has stopped supporting the aged operating system, and will no longer issue security updates...
  6. Windows 8 Can i use the same product key on another computer if i uninstall windows 8 on the first?

    If i decide that i want to uninstall windows 8 from my computer, can i then install it on another using the same product key that i used on the first or is it once used you cannot recover your product key?
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    Windows 8 Upgrading from XP to WIndows 8

    Hi I am planning to upgrade three work computers from XP Pro SP3 to Windows 8.1 Pro The most straight-forward / cost-effective way I can see to do this is to buy the Windows 8 Pro N upgrade then do the free update to 8.1. The only available version on the UK Microsoft site is this student...
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    Windows 7 unified desktop background and Screensaver

    Hi All... I want to make the following for many computers at the same time (change many at a time): 1- a unified desktop background. 2- a unified Screensaver. Note: - computers all are Windows7. - computers all are in the same domain. advice me if that possible and how? Thanks in advance..
  9. Don't Waste Your Money: Doomsday for Windows XP coming

    If you or anyone in your family still has a computer that uses Windows XP, the computer is about to become vulnerable to hackers and viruses. Continue reading...
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    Windows 7 Win 7 Pro Question about changing product Key

    I am building 2 computers exactly the same. I have purchased 2 copies of Windows 7 pro I have installed one copy Windows 7 Pro and all of my programs and data files on the first computer and activated it. After I get the second computer built I would like to avoid re-installing everything on...
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    Windows 7 Deleted files keep coming back

    Hi everyone. I'm new here. This is my first post. I have a pretty extensive background with computers and using Windows since Windows 3.1 back in the early 1990's but I have a problem now with my Windows 7 PC that I can't figure out. There is a folder on my desktop that keeps coming back...
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    Windows 8 Unable to upgrade to Win 8.1

    I have been trying to upgrade all of my computers to Win 8.1. 2 updated fine, but the last machine will not upgrade. Every time I try to upgrade my last computer through the Store I get the following error: "We weren't able to connect to the Store. This might have happened because of a...
  13. FIX: "Access is denied" error occurs on some source-initiated subscription workgroup computers...

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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Single Language Networking

    Hi Guys, Good Day to all of you! I really need an answer to the following question: Could 20-25 computers, all with Windows 8 Single Language, share files, printers and an internet connection? Thanks!
  15. A silly question.....

    Why does a computer monitor, or a TV screen is measured diagonally ? If we say, "measure the length of this table", or "measure the width of the window", we don't measure diagonally. Right ? So, why monitor or TV screen measured that way?
  16. Windows Explorer does not display all network computers in Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 S

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  17. A microcode update is available for Windows 7 and Windows 8-based computers that use AMD processors

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  18. Windows Vista Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Involving Acer Notebook Computers Pre-installed with Microsoft® Window

    SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the Settlement Administrator for the Acer notebook settlement:The parties have reached a settlement in a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging that Acer America Corporation ("Acer") advertised and sold...
  19. Windows 7 Internet Access on all user accounts but one?

    Ok, so for a brief overview, every user account on my home computer has internet access but mine. I have Windows 7 (64 bit), my computer is a gateway, and I use Internet Explorer. If anyone needs any more information about this sort of stuff, just let me know and I'll do my best to provide it...
  20. Windows 8 Has anyone installed Windows 7 dual boot on a Computer that already has Windows 8?

    Hi I'm still thinking about running Windows 7 along with Windows 8. I know that there were problems installing Windows XP after Windows 7 instead of the other way around. And I have only installed Windows 8 dual boot on a computer that already had Windows 7. Anyone know if there are any...