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    Windows 7 Windows 7 windows explorer crashes when opening a folder

    Windows upgrade from Vista. Upgrade worked fine until recently(possibly after an automatic update) Problem is when I try to open a folder I get a message that: Windows has stopped working. Gives me the option to search for a solution and restart or just restart. Details on this are listed<>Event...
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    Windows 7 is w7 backup any good?

    I have just got w7 and was wondering whether to use it's backup, I was using norton ghost 15 and there was to many bugs not like previous versions that I,v used for years with xp and win 98. Can I back up ALL my complete os including all apps and return w7 to exactly the way it was every byte...
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    Windows 7 internet connection but cannot access the internet

    Hello I am having a problem with my laptop ( Obv). my laptop picks up a connection but i cannot access the internet on anything. It was working fine earlier today, after downloading an update for Windows 7, now i cannot get onto the internet. I do not know what i am doing wrong... I have looked...
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    Windows 7 win 7 often not opening updates, pages or dling files.

    Super noob here... I know cars but not much about computers, and next-to-no exposure to win 7, so please bear with! Bought a Toshiba a505 used, a few months old, from a lady who knows less than I about computers. Her boss, a "computer expert," messed with it, putting things like norton and...
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    Windows 7 Bsod - driver_power_state_failure

    Lately, I've been experiencing a BSOD with the message "DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE" whenever my computer tries to go into hibernation mode or attempts to shut down after a long period of use (When it shuts down, the "Shutting down" screen stays stuck for about 10 min, then the BSOD happens). I...
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    Windows 7 Using bandwidth monitors (BWMeter, Networx, DUMeter etc.) disconnects wireless adapter from Internet

    I have a strange problem from past few days. I use an HP laptop with Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG network adapter. I also use VPN connection (VyprVPN) over the internet. The moment I install and run any network monitor like BWMeter, Networx or DUMeter, the wireless connection disconnects...
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    Windows 7 Problem with bitlocker

    Hi, I am having a problem with bitlocker all of a sudden. I don't know what I did to cause this, if anything. I installed Norton and uninstalled it after I found I didn't like it. Now I'm back to MSE which works well with me. I have a Toshiba p205 s-6287 laptop, 32 bit, 4g RAM, 200g hd...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 - Lost Recycle Bin

    Hi I've been clearing out some clutter from my PC (as I do on a regular basis), when I accidentally deleted the 'Recycle Bin' icon from the desktop. I can't do a restore because they've all been cleared out and I've run 'Registry Repair Wizard' to clean up the registry. If I go into the...
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    Windows 7 Slow NET-Connection.

    Hi i build my Pc about 4 months ago at first as i started the pc it will load WIN7 with-in 15-18 sec. and then I would click on the Explore and it would be on line. Now after installing some programs like norton, MsOFFice, Canon Printer, DvDfab, DvDshrink the spinning circle on the net...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 maintenance

    Hello, I am not sure if this is the right place for this but anyway here it goes. In general I know (or think) you should do things like run registry cleaner, defragment, duplicate finder, spybot, etc... in order to keep you computer running well. I noticed programs like Norton and Bitdefender...
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    Windows 7 can't access the net from the desktop (if that makes sense)

    Hi, I've recently bought a new Acer laptop with windows 7 pre installed, but within the last week I've noticed that itunes can't connect to the itunes store and i can't access my norton antivirus from the popup on the desktop. ive tried reinstalling itunes, but to no avail. i tried to install...
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    Windows Vista Windows Defender Error!

    Link Removed due to 404 Error Every time I try to turn on Windows Defender I get that error, I have tried restarting my computer but still not working. I believe this happened because I just uninstalled Norton Internet Security 2010. I have searched Google but nothing work, please help!
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    Windows 7 Remotedesktop problem after removing Norton Internet Protection

    I have a serious problem with connecting to my Windows 7 Ultimate pc with Remotedesktop after I removed Norton Internet Protection. Before Remotedesktop connection was now problem. PC came pre-installed with a trial of Norton Internet Protection. Downloaded the Norton Removal tool and...
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    Windows 7 WARNING: Serious flaw in Windows 7 third party firewall software compatibility

    I have tested almost all third party firewalls and security suites. I have found out that there is something seriously wrong in W7. In WinXP All software I tested filter network connections as expected. I can block incoming connections and control outgoing connections way I like. BUT: in win...
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    Windows 7 Random BSOD PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA

    I was getting BSOD and freezeups/slow downs on my Vista machine and did the easiest (but most expensive fix) - I upgraded by doing a new build. Windows 7 x64 Intel i5-750 Lynnfield on a Gigabyte P55A-UD4P mobo 8 GB (4x2GB) Corsair DDR3 1600 OCZ Vertex 120GB SSD for the system drive 2 - 1TB WD...
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    Windows 7 Hey ive got a big problem

    I just upgraded from vista 32bit ultimate to my new windows 7 32bit ultimate. It was all well and good up untill i tried to connect my itouch to it. Itunes didn't open at all. I just thaught it was itunes being set up wrong for windows 7 so i went and reinstalled. It still didn't work, ive tried...
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    Windows 7 Laptop connects to Desktop but not the other way around

    W7 Home Premium on both machines. BT wireless network. Homegroup created on desktop. Laptop is set up to join the Homegroup and connects perfectly. Files can be transferred in both directions. Laptop has all sharing options activated. However, the desktop says no other machines are in the...
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    Windows 7 Websites open too wide on ANY browser.

    :confused:An example can be seen below: Link Removed due to 404 Error This happens on any browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome). Mostly on Forum sites and those which have form buttons. I think I narrowed it down to the problem being the buttons. Have tried zooming in/out. I have resized resolution...
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    Windows 7 Bluescreen crashes

    Hi all! First of all; let me state that I have very little to no knowledge of hardware but I would very much appreciate some help! I have recently (one week ago) bought a new desktop (Fujitsu p1500) with Windows 7 (64-bit). It worked fine the first couple of days, then it started having...
  20. Windows 7 Start Menu Problem

    Hello. Thanks for reading my post. I appreciate you. I have Windows 7 x64 Premium Retail Version. For some reason on my start menu, the little arrows next to some links such as (IE, Norton.. ) do not open no matter how many times I attempt. Can you please tell me how to fix this? Guesses...