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Windows 7 Help pls Windows 7 Back-up doesn't work
Hey, Does someone now how to fix this problem.I wanted to make a back-up of my pc but I couldn't because there were no options or stuff like that. The image below is the back-up 'panel' from the configuration panel- Bart Kessels
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- backup configuration control panel error fix troubleshooting windows 7
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Set Windows pdate to Manal install
The intent of this post is NOT to open a debate on whether MS should or should not make Windows Update Automatic in Windows 10 TP. The sole purpose is for users who still prefer to have the option of Manual update. Go to regedit > expand (click the pointer in front of ) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE...- davidhk129
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- automatic updates cache configuration currentversion guide hkey installation manual modification regedit registry settings tips tweaks update user preferences windows windows 10
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 right click and recycle bin
this is related to my last thread windowsforum.com/threads/file-explorer-keeps-crashing-on-certain-folders.196557/ I copied one of the files so I could see what was on it and well it couldn't be emptied from the recycle bin however I copied another file, deleted that one and emptied the recycle...- draph91
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- crash delete file explorer file management paste recycle bin right click user experience windows issues
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Power option not retained
Hello, When i tick an option, e.g 'power saver' in the battery meter, it is not retained after a restart and he two radio button return to unticked. I could not get help from Asus: They want to reset the machine to factory(!) though I know it was so since the first day Any Idea? Many thanks...- g2c
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- asus battery configuration hardware power power saver reset settings troubleshooting user interface windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 You might not need a new computer either
Something I had never paid attention to before saved me from replacing my computer. The computer had progressively more symptoms of problems and I was convinced the motherboard was bad. The POST beep had expanded into a musical diddy that the AMI specs said indicated a motherboard problem. In...- Fixer1234
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- audio bios computer connection disk drivers firewire flashing generic hardware motherboard post replacement settings symptoms testing troubleshooting usb video
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 How to Change Themes in Google Chrome
How to Change Themes in Google Chrome Google Chrome themes can be used to modify the look and feel of your browser, altering the appearance of everything from your scrollbar to the background color of your tabs. The browser provides a very simple interface to locate and install new themes. This...- kaitokid11
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- appearance background browser chrome customization default installation interface linux mac personalization photo gallery reset themes tutorial user experience web browsing windows
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 "Sign-in Options" button not appearing
My friends were playing around with my old laptop which was an Acer aspire v5 with a core i3 by trying to guess my pin. No matter how many times they tried, it wouldn't lock or anything. I got that laptop replaced because it was malfunctioning. The replacement was practically the same model but...- pinay0919
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- account recovery acer aspire backup core i7 data recovery login issues malfunction password pin security sign in tech support troubleshooting user account windows 8 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 HDD1/SSD1 password reset
I inherited a Toshiba laptop from a recently deceased relative. It had a BIOS password which I was able to remove but still has a password listed as a HDD1/SSD1 password. I read the post by Mike Fara titled "Resetting Windows Passwords." I downloaded the repair program but could not get the...- redvert
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- a505 access bios boot computer hdd inherited laptop password repair reset satellite security ssd technical toshiba troubleshooting windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 "Show my desktop background on Start" not available
The new Windows 8.1 option "Show my desktop background on Start" is not available on my system. Actually, it was until I had to change my motherboard (and had a lot a crashes). Now that my PC is running normally again, that option is greyed and therefore unavailable. All the other options on the...- Jules66
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- background crash desktop motherboard system troubleshooting user interface windows 8.1
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Need ideas about internet service.
Hi I have a friend of ours and her mother visiting in the morning. The mother needs help in buying a computer, and I've got a few options for a laptop, mouse and printer picked out. I'll have the stuff delivered to me set it all up and then get her started, she's in her 80s, but she has worked...- MikeHawthorne
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- backup battery comcast computer connectivity deliveries home network internet laptop mother power router services setup shell suggestions technology windows xp
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Issues with 'Stop Watching' Alerts in Forum Settings
This may be a problem on my side, but could be a forum bug? In alerts, after opening, I have from time to time decided to "stop watching". I think I have it correct. I tick the box at the bottom "more options" and then untick "watch this thread". This doesn't always seem to work (for me). As...- davehc
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- alert bug experiment forum notifications threads watching
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- Forum: Feedback Forum
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Windows 7 How to enable clicking on a link in outlook?
Hello all. Sorry in advance if this is posted elsewhere but I cannot find a solution. My outlook mail is now no longer allowing me to click and open links attached to the mail. I used to be able to open and view links previously, but lately no show. It says the System settings need to be...- toddwilson
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- email help links outlook support system settings troubleshooting user issues windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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I found "solved" in the 'prefix' folder, however not in the choices when a post is solved. How?
When I left the page to review solutions, I could not return to check other solutions. Having the 'Solved' option in the prefix folder is only available when you create a post. Once the post is operational, "Prefix" is neither editable or available. When I have a resolved post, I am unable to...- shabakthanai
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- community editable help post prefix resolved solutions solved title
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- Forum: Feedback Forum
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Windows 7 Windows 7 repair disc
Hi I have made a Repair disc with my Windows 7 Desktop , but when I tried it , it will not boot from it , I have changed the boot options to CD/DVD dive . cheers spike- spike47
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- boot desktop disc dvd repair troubleshooting windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 7 change NFS default mount options?
Is it possible to change the default mount options for NFS mounts under windows 7? I have my mp3s on a file server, and windows likes to 'lock' it, and I can not play my files if its mounted with the lock option, so I have to disconnect, and go to a command prompt, and remount to play them...- piercedfreak
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- command prompt file server lock mounting mp3 nfs remount windows 7
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Networking
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The "New" option in the shortcut menu is missing for the root folder of a redirected drive in Window
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- drive folders missing redirected root shortcuts user experience windows
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- Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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Windows 7 Cannot find the tool bar in Live Mail.
I recently purchased a new machine with 7 pro. for one of our office secretaries. When setting up the windows live mail I could not find the tool bar for options on adding a signature. I have read several posts in other forums about where it should be or using Alt+M but none of these work. Any...- kam
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- help pro version setup signature windows 7 windows live mail
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Change The Appearance Of Office Programs
This is for Microsoft Office 2007 running Windows Vista or Windows XP Access 1. Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Access Options at the bottom of the window. 2. Click Popular, and then click the Color scheme that you want. Excel 1. Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then...- Adamsappleone
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- access appearance change appearance color scheme customization excel fluent design microsoft office office 2007 outlook powerpoint settings support user interface windows themes windows vista windows xp word
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- Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
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I bought an HP computer at Best Buy but I wonder if I should return it for another one?
I bought for $430 a 15inch HP AMD A8 , 650GB HDD laptop. I noticed that there is another HP available for about $350, Intel950 processor, 17inch. 500 HDD: Link Removed I like 17 inch and I think Intel 950 is probably fast enough. What do you think? Does A8 make internet browsing faster...- mit
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- 17 inch amd a8 best buy computer consumer advice electronics hdd intel 950 internet laptop online shopping performance price comparison purchase return upgrade web browsing
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- Forum: General Computing
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Windows 8 How to control bluetooth devices in windows 8?
I want to control my phone over bluetooth in windows 8 to listen music. any option to control the device? I have successfully paired the device. It was easily done in windows 7 but i cannot find such option in windows 8. please help thanks- Varun Kassana
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- bluetooth control devices help music pairing settings windows 8
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support