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Windows 11 [SOLVED] Folder named "MicrowinScratch_20241209_151733_2503" taking 17 GB of storage
This file is taking so much of my storage. It is in the Temp folder. It just came into my system when I was experimenting with windows sandbox. Inside it is just some files you would find on a C: Drive, but deleting it is a hassle, I even tried taking permission but it could not delete it. I...- Hybrid30
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- c drive experimenting file deletion hassle nltmpmnt read only storage system changes temp files temporary files windows windows sandbox
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Clean Install is Slow
I just saw this about clean installing Window 7 Sticking with Windows 7? The forecast calls for pain | ZDNet I've noticed that since Windows 10 released Windows Update is incredibly slow when updating Windows 7 PCs. I'm glad I keep several images. I used to slipstream updates in XP and several...- Joe S
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- clean install compatibility feedback hassle image legacy maintenance pcs performance slipstream slow support tools troubleshooting update user experience windows 10 windows 7 zdnet
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 How to unscramble desktop after update
On several occasions, after a Windows update is done my desktop shortcut items (some are websites, other are text documents I created) become scrambled; I then have to reorganize them which is a real hassle. When I had Windows 7, I was able to restore my desktop when the same thing happened. I...- sidleonard
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- desktop hassle instructions quick fix reorganize restore scrambling shortcuts simple tech support troubleshooting update user guide windows 10 windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Getting ready for the real Windows 10?
Hi Well one of these days it looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get ready to install the real Windows 10. I don't have any other OS on my system at this time, so as I understand it, I'll have to reinstall Windows 8 from my Windows 8 disk, (I have a real Microsoft windows 8...- MikeHawthorne
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- boot community disk download drive hassle installation microsoft migration partition preview reinstall serial number setup software update upgrade windows 10 windows 8 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Here's an awesome story
Working on school project all night when windows update pops up. I postpone for four hours. Four hours later I postpone again for four hours. Go to sleep for six hours. Start working on project without ever turning off computer. Work for 3 hours. Windows update shuts down computer without...- Shadyf0o
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- computer issues customer feedback data loss frustration hassle interruption mac microsoft pain points school project software bugs system stability timer update user control user experience user issues windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Restore a Windows XP Backup in Windows 7
Reader Tom is dealing with this major hassle: More...- News
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- backup compatibility data recovery hassle migration restore tech tips user support windows 7 windows xp
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Windows 7 Got past that DVD/CD message! Win7/64 from Vista-32
I finally got Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit upgrade to do a custom install from Windows Vista 32-bit. I was one of the ones that got that DVD/CD message every time. I'm not going to go into a bunch of detail, but this is all I did: Get Link Removed do what it tells you, takes about a minute. See...- solardog
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- 64-bit bootable usb custom install dvd error resolution hassle installation microsoft software success tech support upgrade user experience windows 7 windows vista wintoflash
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 7 help with a file eraser and skype
firstly running 64bit windows 7 rc fully updated. hey guys, i cant find a file eraser that works in windows 7 has anyone found one. i tried several including eraser my old fave. non would install, i got the beta of eraser to install at least but that wont work. ccleaner does work but its...- d4ead
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- 64-bit beta software ccleaner compatibility device recognition drivers eraser hardware hassle installation performance quad core skype software issues stuttering tech support usb phone user experience windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Buying the upgrade vs the sys builder's version ...
Well, I'm loving the stability and amzing performance increases I've had the pleasure of enjoying .. especially in games and media center. Heck even mundane tasks .. not to mention all the other great features in Windows 7! So basically I have a fairly simple question .. but for some reason it...- Jsh1284
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- activation key compatibility cost savings gaming hassle installation licensing media center performance pre-order questions system builder upgrade user experience windows 7 windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation