-
Multiple efi partitions in boot manager
I am multibooting 3 drives (1 Win10 and 2 Win11) the boot manager on one win11 drive is selected in bios. It works but in addition to the named drives it also lists the three efi partitions which are unbootable -of course. I am not sure why they are there and they are a nuisance. How can I...- IanHHH
- Thread
- bcdedit bios boot manager configuration device management disk management efi firmware multi-boot nuisance partition powershell tech support troubleshooting unbootable windows 10 windows 11
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
M
Windows 8 Windows 8 tries to update to 8.1 by itself
I have a rather old computer which I bought shortly after Vista was introduced. I upgraded to Windows 8 a couple of years ago then took advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 8.1. Unfortunately I later encountered problems and needed to repair the computer. I had a repair disk for Windows 8...- Michael Cullis
- Thread
- automatic computer disk error installation issues nuisance reinstall repair spontaneous suggestions system tech support troubleshooting update upgrade windows 8 windows 8.1 windows vista
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
Windows 7 Cannot set a Default Program
I need to set Wing 101 as the default program for .py files. I use the traditional method where one goes to right click on the file>open with>choose default program>browse. After locating it in the Program Files, I select the application, but my selection does not save when the directory closes...- Sabhie
- Thread
- default programs file association nuisance program files py files settings troubleshooting user experience windows 10 wing 101
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
Windows 10 Anyone tried SuperAntiSpyware lately?
Hi I just installed SuperAntiSpyware in Windows 10. I've used it off and on for years and I found this folder .trash.999 which I've never seen before. I found references for it as related to Ubuntu, and as Malware of some sort. I deleted it but this prompted me to download and install...- MikeHawthorne
- Thread
- antivirus community voting detection download features folders installation investigation legitimate malware nuisance pc cleanup real site scan security software superantispyware system investigator user experience windows 10
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
W
Windows 8 Unwanted Microsoft "Store" pop-up in Win 8.1
I am a traditionalist and so run permanently in "desktop" mode because I don't like the look and feel of the new Windows 8. Ever since I installed Windows 8.1 a blank green Microsoft "Store" window pops up from time to time on my desktop. When I click on it, the green is replaced by a normal...- Wintings
- Thread
- advertising app installation desktop mode microsoft store nuisance popup troubleshooting user experience windows 8.1 windows settings
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
S
Windows 7 Recent Docs list wont show any more. Set in Tools to show.
Normally Recent Docs list is showing. Suddenly nothing. I went to Tools, It was still set to show 10 docs but I reset it. OK. Turned off computer. Then computer on, opened a few docs to test. Computer on and off again. Nothing. Office Word 2007 Any ideas how to fix this? Its a real nuisance.- sandyocean
- Thread
- display issues document list microsoft office nuisance recent documents restart settings tools troubleshooting word 2007
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
P
Windows 7 rid me of this notice please!!!
PLEASE tell me how to get rid of "only secure content is displayed". I have no need of more security. Windows help was futile. Set security to minimum. Still not rid of this nuisance. Please help. :frown::frown::frown:- Patrick Ahern
- Thread
- browser configuration content display help internet nuisance security settings windows
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
G
Windows 7 Dialog boxes open huge in some apps & Fonts vanishing
Recently, (and no, rolling back is NOT an option on this computer...) some apps as well as windows 7 itself, have starting doing odd things. One real pain is that my fonts like to vanish. Especially upon a crash or if I have to hold the power button to shut off the computer, when I start up...- Greg Would Say
- Thread
- 64-bit application issues backup corruption dialog box display issues drivers fonts graphic design home premium installation monitor nuisance registry resolution system error troubleshooting update user experience windows 7
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
Windows 7 Internet Connection Lost on Restart
For several months I have lost my Internet connection whenever I restart my Windows 7 Home Premium computer. Fortunately I use the sleep function at night and only restart two or three times a week. I have found a way to connect to the Internet following a restart that works almost every time...- Jim S
- Thread
- adapter broadband connection fix home network internet network nuisance operational permanent solution problem procedure public network restart sharing center sleep function troubleshooting windows 7
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Networking
-
B
Windows 7 External HDD not always recognized
I have been having an on-going issue for some time with my external WD My Book. There are times when it is not being recognized by Windows 7(pro). It has three interface options (fire wire, esata, and USB). I have tried all three at one time or another, finally settling on the eSATA interface...- bimfi
- Thread
- backup bios detection esata external drive firewire nuisance recognition shutdown issues usb wd my book windows 7
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Hardware
-
Windows 7 rundll33 windows host process
running win 7 on dell laptop evrytime I try to reply to an craigslist email ad i get ths Windows host process (Rundll32) appears every time I open my IEHere is the basic message: Internet Explorer Security ---pops up every time I open IE! A Website wants to open web content using this...- 401402
- Thread
- add-ons browser dell internet explorer nuisance process rundll32 security windows windows 7
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
D
Windows 7 Windows Live Sign-in
I don't use Windows Live and I keep getting a Sign In page and it is a nuisance. How can this be stopped?- Don Madsen
- Thread
- account issues nuisance sign in troubleshooting user experience windows live
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Software
-
Windows 7 Drag and Drop in Windows 7 does not function...
Hi everyone.. Thank you for having a look at this question... I have a Dell Studio laptop which has 4GB ram and a core 2 duo processor with a Windows 7 OS.. The problem with this laptop is that, I am not able to drag and drop icons on the desktop nor in the folders... Drag and Drop never...- Harish Pakala
- Thread
- 4gb ram c cleaners configuration core 2 duo dell studio drag and drop file management hard drive nuisance performance issues registry cleaner safe mode startup issues system freeze task manager tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
M
Windows 7 Diagnosing Grey Screen Issue on Acer Veriton X275 with Windows 7 Professional
I have recently purchased an Acer Veriton X275 with Windows 7 Professional and I am experiencing a nuisance issue. The screen background changes from near white to grey either, after a time lapse or on depression of keyboard key. This can be temporarily rectified by switching the monitor off...- montgomery
- Thread
- acer acer veriton display settings energy saver grey screen nuisance screen issue shortcuts task manager windows 7
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
'Irresponsible pigeon feeder' faces jail for bird poo mess
Bird lover Eva Hueber could be forced to pay compensation for 'irresponsible feeding' and might even face prison for the mess the birds caused in the Austrian city of Villach. The property management company on the estate where Ms Hueber lives is taking action for 'many years of irresponsible...- cybercore
- Thread
- animal rights austria bird lover community safety compensation court environmental impact health risks legal action nuisance pigeon feeding property management public health villach wildlife
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Water Cooler
-
G
Windows 7 System Restored Message
I have never seen reference to this problem and am completely stymied. I did a system restore 4 days ago. My system is back to the state it was before, but ever since I restored it, I keep getting the "SYSTEM RESTORED on XXXX date" coming up every time I start my computer. Apparently everything...- Graff69
- Thread
- computer notifications nuisance restore point startup system restore troubleshooting user experience windows
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
S
Windows 7 Forum entry for freezing
Hey, I've been having these problems with my computer for a while whenever utilising any p2p programs my computer freezes completely and the only way to get it to wok again is the reset button. This is quite a nuisance for me as I use p2p very frequently in the forms of uTorrent, Spotify and...- samy3979
- Thread
- add-ons computer fixes freezing help issues msinfo32 nuisance p2p performance reset software spotify troubleshooting utorrent windows wow
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
W
Windows 7 My experiences with Microsoft Security Essentials
I have used MSE as my anti-virus the past few months and have encountered several infections one of which took complete control of the cpu until I could track it down and terminate the process. Turns out it was the process wmiprvse.exe which ran as a service. I see that others have also...- webscaper
- Thread
- antivirus combofix cpu essentials experience infection malwarebytes microsoft nuisance problem process reinstall scan security services system threats users windows 7 wmiprvse
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
P
Windows 7 An instance already running?
I have just started receiving an error message which I had not previously encountered on boot up. It says, 'There is already an instance of Pidgin running'. Pidgin is my IM program and I have placed it into my Startup folder. I also run WinPatrol which shows that there are two instances of...- prroots
- Thread
- alarm app management background processes boot issues configuration error help im program instance nuisance pidgin software software conflict startup system settings technical issues troubleshooting user support windows winpatrol
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
P
Windows 7 Work-a-round for Monitor Driver
Hi, my video graphics driver is up-to-date and W7 compliant, but the newest driver I could find for my monitor was Windows XP. Everything actually works just fine except that whenever I logon my desktop immediately reconfigures itself (just like when you manually change the screen resolution)...- Petepc
- Thread
- blank screen compatibility device manager drivers generic drivers generic pnp graphics monitor nuisance philips refresh rate resolution screen update windows 7 workaround
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support