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The general help tag on WindowsForum.com covers a variety of user questions about everyday Windows issues. Topics include removing persistent desktop icons like the Homegroup icon in Windows 8.1, transferring emails between accounts in Outlook Express on Windows XP, and troubleshooting internet connection timeouts on Windows 7. These threads reflect common problems users face with older Windows versions and basic software, seeking step-by-step guidance from the community. The tag serves as a catch-all for practical, non-specialized support requests.
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    Windows 8 How to Remove the Persistent Homegroup Icon from Windows 8.1 Desktop

    Can some kind person tell me how to stop the Homegroup Icon coming up on my desktop,sometimes it is not there for a couple of weeks then it suddenly reappears i do not have a Homegroup has I only have the one laptop,I have got fed up with it popping up in the middle of my icons.running Windows...
    • greyhound
    • Thread
    • customization desktop general help homegroup icons laptop ui issues user issues windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP How to move transfer an email between accounts in OE

    How to move transfer an email between accounts in OE I am forced to still use XP and Outlook Express 6 for email. Recently, my ISP, the only one I can access from my home has limited me to less than 100 emails a day. I have a list of over 250 individuals and I send about 5 emails a day to groups...
    • deanvet
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    • email accounts email forwarding email issues email management email transfer general help identity isp microsoft outlook tech support transfer guide user support windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Internet Connection timing out

    Just installed windows 7 pro, everythings fine but im haveing an issue with my ADSL2+ connection - where it drops out (doesnt actually disconnect, but stops sending / receiving packets) every few hours, causing anything im downloading or any games i might be playing to timeout and disconnect.In...
    • Torquemad
    • Thread
    • adsl bios connection connection issues disconnect gaming general help hardware internet network network issues packet loss quad core ram system information timeout troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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