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    Computer changed it's SO

    Here is the thing, guys. I have a Lenovo notebook (it was bought in January 2016). It came with Windows 10. It worked fine. There was just one problem: those captcha pages (where you had to write the words in the box) were "bugged". By "bugged" I mean that no matter if you wrote exacly like the...
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    Windows 7 Long boot after battery removal - How to change Power Plans to "NO battery"?

    Until recently I had in my notebook a battery. I removed it due to defects and don't want to buy a new one. Unfortunately the boot process slows down dramatically. It now takes approx. 5-10 minutes until Windows 7 shows the Login screen. I guess its because the hardware related detection parts...
  3. Computex 2017: Acer announces Spin 1 notebook and Nitro 5 gaming line with Windows 10

    Ahead of Computex, Acer announced new Windows 10 devices for gaming and productivity on-the-go with the new Nitro 5 notebook line for casual gamers and the lightweight Spin 1 for flexible computing and sleek design, all powered by Windows 10. Here’s a closer look at these devices: Acer debuts...
  4. Windows 10 Cortana and Grove?

    Hi Since the update today, (a complete reinstall of Windows 10) when I ask Cortana to play my music, she says something like, "Sorry you have to add Grove as a connected service in notebook to play music". What is she talking about? I don't have a clue what I'm supposed to do. Mike
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    Windows 10 Start button not working after update

    Hi, i have recently power on my notebook after a week only to discover that start button and application toolbar is not responding, so i have to run programs using cmd R, i read that this is an issue with an update, how can i revert it? Im not able to uninstall updates or restoring from a point...
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    Windows 10 Windows Hello isn't available on this device

    I went to switch up the Windows Hello but i saw this " Windows Hello isn't available on This Device " At first ; my notebook has been updated to the last version of Win 10 x64 !! Anyone has any solution???
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    Windows 7 Product Key Location for Samsung NP900X3A-B01UB?

    Hello, I recently purchased a Samsung NP900X3A-B01UB notebook and buyer said that Product Keys or COA are attached so I can do a clean install. On the bottom of the device, there is a Windows 7 symbol, but in order for me to get an ISO for Windows 7, I would need the Product Key. There is no...
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    Windows 7 Can I install Win 7 on a notebook with original Win 10 and SSD?

    Assume I buy a notebook with pre-installed Win 10 on a SSD. I prefer to use Win 7 and have a couple of Win 7 licenses available. Can I install Win 7 on this notebook (provided I found all necessary drivers)? In other words is the driver environment model of Win 10 the same as in Win 7? Is...
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    Windows 10 secondary gpu gets code 12 after upgrading to windows 10

    windows 10 automatic upgrade from win 7 got stuck again and again so i did a manual install from usb. after upgrading my primary gpu was recognized normally but secondary was not assigned any ressources and got code 12. both gpus are nvidia gtx 285. i uninstalled all drivers using ddu tool and...
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    Windows 10 Drivers for windows 10 before upgrade

    Hi, I upgraded to windows 10 from win 7 SP1 on my notebook Asus X5DIN 64 bit. Problem is my wireless did not work anymore. Driver issue it seems. I had to go back to win 7. Now I can connect to the web again. Is it possible to get all drivers for windows 10 BEFORE upgrading? I don't know...
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    Windows 10 what to do, oh what to do (fixed)

    Hello guys, new here and just to the point. i just upgraded my OS to windows 10, and of course the drivers needs to be updated. so, while i finished upgrading it asked me to connect to a wi-fi, i skipped that because i dont have a wi-fi connection at that point and just wanted to skip that...
  12. Windows 7 Internet Connection Issues

    Ok here we go, problem: My fiance' has an Acer Aspire 5810T (old but still usable) Well it hasn't seen much use since we moved IPSs from Verizon to Comcast. Recently installed Windows 7 to said Acer (because 8 bogged it down) Anyway the problem I am having is this: I can connect through our...
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    Windows 7 BSOD Netwsn04.sys ( Netwsn04+189669 ) & NETIO.SYS ( NETIO+2a051 )

    Dear All, Windows Forum is really helpful esepcially kemical who is Windows Forum Admin. Please help to look this this 2 different Notebook with different Error code.
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    Windows 10 GPS Logger

    Hi, I am new here and to windows 10. I have a Tracker Key Pro GPS Logger and it doesn't have a setup up for windows 10, Is there any work around to get it to work? Can I DL windows seven on the notebook with windows 10 and not lose windows 10?
  15. Fingerprint Scanner

    I have an HP ENVY dv6-7398ca Notebook PC and after I upgraded from 8.1 to 10 the fingerprint scanner stopped working. I tried the recommended driver from Microsoft and reinstalling every previous driver I could find with no luck. I figured I just had to live without it... then I fired up my...
  16. OneNote Crashes when saving notebook as PDF

    I have a notebook that I have been saving as a PDF file. Something in Office seems to have changed, because now the program crashes at about the 80% mark of the save process. No relevant error message is provided, and none of the Try This processes resolve the problem. MS Office OneNote 2016 on...
  17. How to use Cortana on your Surface

    Learn how to work with Link Removed on your Surface to get stuff done. Your personal digital assistant can track packages and flights, give you show times, remind you to pick up groceries, schedule meetings, and even send email messages for you. Link Removed Cortana is your virtual assistant...
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    Windows 7 HP notebook, how to upgrade from Win 7 Home to Win 7 Ultimate?

    hi, I have HP Pavilion dv6 notebook, Core i5 processor, 4 Gb ram, ATI mobility Radeon Premium graphic card with Windows 7 Home installed. I wish to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate while preserving the HP utilities like "Configure switchable graphics" with which I can select either the Intel...
  19. Windows 8 Change the sitting language of windows 8.1

    I have a notebook with Russian language instilled, Now I want to install the English version of windows 8.1. But I don't know How to change the Russian language to English? If someone knows please answer me, thanks.
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    Windows 10 Linking PC & Nokia Phone "Outlook Calendar" to a Notebook with Windows 10?

    Interesting question: I have a PC (Windows 7) & Nokia Phone (version 8, I think) that together synchronise my "MS Outlook Calendar". I have just updated my Notebook to Windows 10, would I be able to set this so it's Calendar would also synchronise with the PC & Nokia Phone. So all three will...