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    Doubt HDD impact contact

    I finished copying the files to my 2.5" external HDD. I ejected the HDD in Windows 10 but the enclosure case LED was on and then I went to pull the USB 3.0 cable but when the cable came out of the PC port my hand hit the side of the HDD case and the case moved slightly to the right of the table...
  2. 10 Essential Fixes for Stopping File Transfers in Windows

    Copying files is a basic yet essential task that every computer user performs, but what do you do when the process unexpectedly stops halfway? It can be frustrating, especially if you're copying large files or important documents. Various factors can cause this disruption, and knowing how to...
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    Windows 7 Copying Slow

    When I Copy a file from another computer on the n/w the copying becomes slow. I can see the progress bar almost stopped for sometime. What can be the reason for this?
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    Windows 7 Copying a File

    When I copy a file from the server the copying process becomes slower and slower until the screen goes off and after some time a message is displayed "Display Driver Has Stopped Responding and has recovered." But the file is copied. What could be the reason for this. We have a N/w of 3 computers.
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    Windows 7 "Access is denied" ... but I own it...

    To keep the story short (and avoid embarrassment to myself)... I have a file (.exe) to which everyone supposedly has full permissions, except that with explorer I cannot delete it, copy it, or move it. I can take ownership of it, but the same situation still exists. I **know** (because there...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 wont load with gpt drive plugged in

    I got a 5tb drive, and since I wanted it to be one large partition I used gpt. Windows recognized the disk, formatted it, and let me copy files. But when I restarted windows it froze on the "starting windows" screen. I figured out after some messing around that unplugging the drive lets windows...
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    Windows 8 windows 8'1 preview install problems

    I have downloaded 8.1 ISO 32 bit files on two different computers and then burned them to two different DVD's. Both check out by Hash ok but both give me this code 8 . . . error in the middle of the install, something about files cannot be copied and on both computers. The drive I am...
  8. Windows 7 Fast PC but Explorer view thumbnails slow after New Windows 7 Install

    Hi, I have a fast PC (Quad core 3 GHz) and have been running XP happily and fast for the last 3 years with no issues. More details on my PC under my profile if required. I have fast disk drives, and a power supply of 1000 watts. 3 weeks ago i installed Windows 7 64 bit as i wanted to run the...
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    Windows 7 can't copy / backup to / or encrypt partitions on external hard drives

    Hi! First I would kindly ask forum admins to transfer my topic to more suitable subfolder, I really don't know here to post my problem. Thanks. Now to the problem. I have Asus N55SF laptop, with Windows 7 SP1 64 bit. Also, I have 2 external hard drives. One with USB 3.0, and one USB 2.0...
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    Windows 7 Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer.

    I am trying to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit from Vista 64 bit. When I put in the Windows 7 installation disk into the DVD drive and click "Install Now", it goes to a full-screen setup page, which reads: - Setup is copying temporary files... - Setup is starting... - Then an error message pops up...
  11. Windows 8 Microsoft Making File Copying Better in Windows 8

    A more powerful way to do the drag and drop. Presented By: Visualize the Future of the Network ** Do you know what a zettabyte is? Does the cloud confuse you? Why will your company need a CIO? Make sure you’re in the know with Cisco and be prepared for what’s in store. Read, learn, share and...
  12. Windows 8 Windows 8: Smarter file copying previewed

    Microsoft takes a new approach to copying and moving files in Windows 8, the next version of its PC operating system — aiming to clean up, clarify and consolidate the jumble of dialog boxes that Windows users have long suffered. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 MS Windows 7 Backup vs MS Synctoy

    What is the difference between MS Windows 7 Backup and MS Synctoy? I am using Windows 7 Backup and only back up the four Libraries and some additional locations off of the C: drive totalling about 45 GB and Windows7 Backup now requires 151 GB of disk space on my external hard drive which only...
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    Windows 7 Need permissions to copy files: NOTHING WORKS!

    Hello, As the title suggests, I'm having the common problem everybody is facing with file permissions and Windows 7. I have tried all solutions I could find on this forum, but nothing worked. Here is the situations: - I used to run WinXP Professional. I copied all my files to an EXTERNAL...
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    Windows 7 Permissions problems (Program Files folder?)

    Hi all, I'm running into three issues which I'm guessing are related -- 1) Windows 7 seems to protect certain folder trees differently than others. In particular, the Program Files tree. If I try to copy a file to a folder in that tree or rename a file in one of the folders, I get a dialog...
  16. Windows 7 Tip of the Week: Smarter File Copying

    Dragging and dropping files can have different results depending on the location of the target. Here's how you can ensure that you always do what you mean to do. Link Removed due to 404 Error
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    Windows 7 Install proces freezes om Kingston SSDNow V series in Asus eeePC 1201HAB

    When I try to install Windows 7 from an USB stick on an Asus EeePC 1201HAB with a Kingston SSDNow V series 120GB the process freezes when I try to install Windows 7 Home Premium or format on the ssd. :( Even installing from an external dvd player results in the same problem, when Windows...
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    Windows 7 Back up to external HDD fails

    Hope anyone can help me with this problem I have been experiencing with the back up. I have a 320G external HDD which i have assigned to be the location for the back up but everytime i try, it fails. I tried two ways of backing up: 1. normal back up > it goes all the way to preparing...
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    Windows 7 system crashes when copying files to portable hardrives

    I installed Windows 7 over Vista and since then every time i try copying anything to my two portable hardrives or a memory card, the computer crashes and it says "system dump". I am having to send everything over to another computer via home network and then copying the file from it. This makes...
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    Windows 7 RC installation freezes with stop error

    I tried to install Windows 7 RC x86 several times. Every time I tried to do it, my computer froze at the very beginning of the process, still running from the DVD like here: Link Removed The moment of freezing is the same, however the stop errors (BSODs) are not. I get IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL...