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Windows 8 Re-Enable legacy F8 boot to safe option in Windows 8/8.1
Tired of not being able to get into safe mode easily with Win 8, want to get rid of the Metro boot loader? Start an elevated command prompt and issue the following command: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy If you want to go back to the old boot menu simply revert using: bcdedit...- Josephur
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- bcdedit command prompt configuration legacy metro safe mode troubleshooting windows 8 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Tutorials
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Windows 8 3rd party imaging and UEFI
Hello To recover an image am I better off using the Windows PE 4.0 disc that is made with this 3rd party imaging program to recover an image or, enable legacy if I have it? Without legacy should I disable secure boot control and launch csm or use the disc I referred to? I would return all I...- Peterr
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- csm file recovery imaging legacy recovery secure boot third-party tools uefi windows 8.1 windows pe
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 8 Power menu customisation
Users may not be aware of it, but you can customise the Start icon right click menu. This is not a tutorial, as such, but, for information of users who like to play with these thongs. ths Power menu is situated at: C:\Users\David\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX You can add or delete...- davehc
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- customization file path information legacy programs settings user tips windows
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- Forum: Windows Tutorials
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Windows 8 Messenger Reviver 2: Keep using Messenger
Microsoft wants everyone to move over to skype as Messenger is being put out to pasture.. If you want to keep using Messenger however there is now a way! Messenger Reviver 2 is an app created that will allow you to continue to use Messenger. The Skype forum is running a quick guide and 'How to'...- kemical
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- application community guide legacy messenger microsoft reviver skype support usage
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Don't forget or neglect VMs
For example, I keep VMs of legacy Windows for client support. IF, for whatever reasons, you are running VMs of Operating Systems remember they, too, require updating... (their) browsers, Adobe, Java, Microsoft Updates, security tool(s) for A-V & A-M, CCleaner, et al; AND the same TLC, too...- Drew
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- adobe antivirus attention browser care cleanup client support defrag java legacy maintenance security support technology tools updating vms windows
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 8 Why is BIOS insecure on new Windows 8 laptop?
I just received my new Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 64 bit laptop running Windows 8. It came with a new BIOS that supports both UEFI and Legacy. Compared to the BIOS on my old Dell Inspiron laptop it seems very insecure. I'm referring to access to the boot order. In my old BIOS I could set a password...- flroots
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- access control bios boot order data security dell firmware insecurity laptop legacy password protection security tech support theft prevention uefi windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 ntvdm cpu illegal instruction
Hey guys, I need some help, it's urgent I have this crazy error non stop on my display it says: C:\OPTION-1\4B6F72-1\146.exe The NTVDM CPU has encountered an illegal instruction. Does anybody know how to solve this, please?? Link Removed- TheOne
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- compatibility cpu display error instructions legacy ntvdm software troubleshooting windows
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows XP KB2604110 will not go away - it is installed
Hi, I keep being offered this Security Update Microsoft .NET Frame 3.0 SP2 Update and it is already installed. I have uninstalled it a number if times and them\n reinstalled it but this Update message will not go away. Any help would be appreciated. :confused: System: 2.85 Gigahertz Intel...- laopa
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- .net 32-bit computer drivers error hdd installation intel legacy microsoft nvidia performance ram security service pack support troubleshooting update windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 RS-232 Mouse problem
I have a RS-232 mouse and my single click acts as double click in win 7! i also checked all solutions and i tried a new PS/2 mouse but there is the same problem. i also upgraded my win7 and mother board bios and all drivers. (i have not any problem with win xp and earlier versions of Microsoft...- farvahar
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- 32-bit antivirus bios compatibility double click drivers error genius easymouse hardware legacy mouse mouse settings ps2 ram rs232 troubleshooting ultimate upgrade vga windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Aero Does Not Work With My Ati Radeon Xpress 200 Graphic Card With Win 7 32 Bit Help!
Hello people, i have a very big problem. Aero does not work on my windows 7 and the graphics card i have is an ATI Radeon Xpress 200, it has more than 128mb of memory which fullfills the requirement of Aero but it still does not work. I have no Transparency and the old boring Dull windows I have...- firehot28
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- 32-bit aero ati computer drivers graphics graphics card legacy memory performance radeon support transparency troubleshooting update user issues visuals windows 7 xpress
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- Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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Windows 7 Standard VGA graphics Adapter
Standard VGA graphics Adapter [FIXED] Hello, I have windows 7 professional(just installed) and I can't find an update for my graphics card. dxdiag information ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 2/28/2012, 14:07:57 Machine name: PATRICK-PC...- Xninjacat
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- adapter audio compatibility dell directx drivers dxdiag gpu graphics intel legacy nvidia pentium performance support system troubleshooting update vga windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Configuration registry corrupt
Ok, so first things first, I am not a retard, I have been using pc's all my life, I have had very few problems ever, and never one I have never been able to solve on my own with some google help. this week I have spent many many many hours researching and trying fixes for this with no success at...- tamn
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- bcd boot bootrec configuration corruption dep disk error fixes installation legacy mbr registry repair support system troubleshooting windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows XP Did We need Window XP Back
My question to all Forum posting folks that did we need Window Xp in customized way.Give your Opinion- sentinel
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- customization discussion legacy opinion windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 win 7 x64 trouble
Every time I create a program with masm and use the CreateFile api it always fails unless I use read access rights. Even some downloaded programs file when they hit CreateFile on my computer. I can usually get around it by using xp compatibility mode and the CreateFile is redirected to...- cozofdeath
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- access administrator api compatibility createfile legacy manifest masm uac windows 7 x64
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Error message when you use applications that are based on legacy Transport Driver Interface (TDI) fi
Describes a problem in which a "STOP 0x000000D1" error occurs when you install some software that uses a legacy TDI filter driver on a computer that running Windows 7 Beta or Windows Server 2008 R2. Provides a resolution. More...- News
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- blue screen bugs drivers error legacy resolution stop tdi windows 7 windows server
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- Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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Steve Jobs Dead at 56:(
This is sad news one of the pioneers of personal computing has died at 56 from cancer- Krypto
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- cancer computer history entrepreneurship innovation legacy personal computing pioneers steve jobs technology
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Actor Cliff Robertson dies at 88
Cliff Robertson, a ruggedly handsome actor who played the young John F. Kennedy as a wartime skipper in “P.T. 109” (1963) and who won an Oscar for his sympathetic portrayal of the mentally disabled title character in “Charly” (1968), died Saturday at a hospital in Stony Brook, N.Y. He had...- reghakr
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- actors charly cliff robertson film hollywood kennedy legacy obituary oscars p.t. 109
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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VIDEO Amy Winehouse R.I.P
Late last night I was shocked (although not suprised) at the announcement of Amy's death. It's a huge shame that a talent such as this will never be fully realised and my condolences go out to her parents during this time. I loved the album 'Back in Black' as it has a similar vibe and sound to...- kemical
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- 27 club amy winehouse back in black community condolences death dionne warwick influence legacy legends memories music obituary rock shock speculation talent tragedy tribute vibes
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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RIP Amy Winehouse Remembered By Rihanna, Usher, More
Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer-songwriter, known for her powerful contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul, and jazz. She received extensive publicity over her substance abuse and mental health issues. As of July...- reghakr
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- amy winehouse concert tour eclectic grammy influence jazz legacy london mental health music r&b rehabilitation rihanna singer songwriter soul substance abuse tribute usher vocals
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Marion Christopher Barry Arrested On PCP Charges
He is the son of former D.C. mayor Marion Barry. Years back Marion Barry was videotaped smoking crack cocaine. Read Full Story and video: Link Removed due to 404 Error- reghakr
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- arrest controversy crime d.c. drugs legacy pcp politics video
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- Forum: The Water Cooler