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  1. Windows 11 Pc randomly completely crashes

    Hello, im having a bit of a problem with my pc. Im unsure if its a hardware or software issue. But randomly for no reason it just decides to A: Completely freezes everything, before black screening and not allowing my to turn my monitor off whilst the pc itself carries on running B: Completely...
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    Windows 11 Help with Google Photos

    Hello anyone, I copied a photograph from my Google account as my Background photograph and it looks great but since coping it, google photos continually interrupt me when I'm connected to any site I'm working on by interrupting the session and displaying some of my photos in my google account...
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    Macrium Reflect 8 Restore

    I'm helping my elderly dad restore a Macrium Reflect image from about 4 years ago to a brand new Dell Laptop. I just downloaded the Macrium software to the laptop and started a Restore over whatever was on the laptop. The MR image is located on a separate USB hard drive. Seemed to install OK...
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    My windows 10 searchbar keeps glitching, and crashes

    whenever i try to use the windows search bar, the search bar completely freaks out and crashes. It buffers for about 2 seconds, and then crashes completely. Idk what more information I can give on this, tried many things I saw from other threads but none of them worked. Also I did not tweak any...
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    GNU GRUB

    Hi there, my computer won’t turn on and I’d appreciate some help. My computer will not turn on outside of a black screen with “minimal BASH-like line editing supported.” I am not very technical, but I did as follows (per a YouTube video): grub> ls (hd0) (hd0,gpt4) (hd0,gpt3) (hd0,gpt2)...
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    Aomei Backupper encryption setting does not work

    Windows 11, Backupper 7.3.2 Pro. Created 7 text files, did an encrypted file backup with BU, then changed file extension .AFI to .TXT, and half of the files were encrypted, half of them were not. 1) Text file.txt created, with 1 word "Kitty". 2) Backupper file backup with encryption enabled...
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    Windows 10 I am stuck in the automatic repair loop. Can I install windows 11 during this?

    I am stuck in the automatic repair loop in windows 10. I do believe I have some currupted files or missing files. Windows is unable to repair it so I am stuck in the loop. I have a flash drive and code for windows 11. I tried to install 11 but my system does not meet requirements. I know this is...
  8. Windows 11 I never thought I'd have to ask this...

    I'm trying to activate one of my own themes on my new PC. I've been creating my own themes for decades and I have Named Folders, each one has a theme in it. I click on Personalize on the desktop, and that opens the Personalizations Window. From there I can select Themes, under the title is says...
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    Windows 10 How to retrieve "choose from disc" option in windows default programs - windows 10?

    Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...
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    Windows 10 Windows changed all directories to Read Only

    Ok, I'm not enjoying Win10 at all at this point. Every day something new happens that causes me issues. Today, ALL of my directories are suddenly Read Only and I'm not able to update certain Word docs. I've gone online to see how to resolve the Read Only issue but it seems that everybody...
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    Windows 10 New to Win 10. Help request.

    I just purchased my new Win10 PC and I'm trying to become familiarized with some of the new features. So far everything is working out well for me but I have run into one trivial issue that I can't resolve and that involves the clock in the bottom right corner. I understand there are options...
  12. Windows 10 Can't install windows 10 on my Laptop, requires storage driver

    Hey there, I bought a new Laptop for my company. Can't install windows 10 on laptop, requires storage driver. I Tried manually installing storage driver but can't find the precisely ones , so where can I get them? Can anyone here help?
  13. Windows 10 Random BSODs since December 2020

    I have been getting BSODs since at least December of last year. They'll just suddenly show up out of the blue when I'm in the middle of something. Sometimes it is a few days between bluescreens, occasionally its a few hours between bluescreens. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for...
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    Windows 10 Text problems after latest update

    After the latest Win10 Update 10.0.18362 Build 18362 text size has changed for all applications and Internet. Text on internet email and internet is big and bold. Lines overlap because of the size. When trying to shop online (Chrome browser) descriptions overlap so that they are impossible to...
  15. Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro Login Delay

    Hi, My system boots up fine until I get to the pretty login picture. I can either touch the mouse or hit any key and the little box for my login password always appeared until yesterday. Now I have to wait about 45 to 50 seconds before the system reacts correctly to my request to enter my...
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    Windows 10 Can't turn off autocorrect!

    I am beyond frustrated. The built in autocorrect/autofill feature will not stop annoying me! I am pretty sure that it is something built in because it works the same across multiple browsers and applications. And yes, I have gone into typing settings and turned off "autocorrect misspelled words...
  17. Windows 10 Eset Nod32 Force delete

    I need help with some programs that are false detected by eset nod32. But the problem is i don't want to turn off my realtime protetction, When i download it i want it not to FORCE DELETE IT. I want it to ask to delete that file. I tried installing that file and says thread found. And i click...
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    Windows 7 Can't locate drivers to install after Win7 reinstallation?

    I reinstalled Win 7 on my computer and a lot of drivers were missing, I was able to find some and install them but 4 I can't find. I've typed them into google but nothing takes me to a download link for them specifically and I'm not familiar enough with what to search for on any websites to...
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    Windows 7 Word processor

    How can I type a letter in a colour other than Black? I have tried formatting a different colour, but the text always returns to Black.. Any help will be most welcome.
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    Windows Vista icloud control panel and photo stream

    Hi All, I'm really hoping someone here can help me.I have a Sony Vaio Laptop ,which I love !!.It's os is Vista 32 service pack 2 .. I deleted icloud control panel and photostream by mistake and now I can't find it anywhere. I need the 2.1.3 version of icloud control panel and Apple says it...