pc configuration

I just purchased a new PC with Win 10 and only after taking it out of the box did I discover there is no DVD player in this unit. I kept my old unit from the previous PC (Win 8.1) and I would like to know if there is a way to rig it so I can use it as an external device? I know, most...

Hello, i recently noticed that my customise folder options are not working anymore and i have to manually change the columns of each folder instead of applying the settings to the folders i want via the customise tab. For example instead of size, date modified etc i want to make folders for...

Hi, I've recently moved a specialist PC which is used in our college radio studio from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Everything has gone well, but for the exception of dual display. This PC has two mirrored displays; a 22-inch and a 40-inch. The 22-inch display is the main PC monitor and the 40-inch...

Hi. Have an question. Have Gtx 2080 Ti Windforce OC, all factory settings. Today after maybe my 15th time ( run ) during loading screen benchmark crashed to desktop without any warning. But i checked event logs and said: Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully ...

I have a small home network of 2 XPs and some linux PCs. One of the XP PCs ( XP1, say ) has a printer. This printer is shared on the network and works OK. I've recently added a Windows 7 PC and made it use the same Workgroup as the others for networking purposes. All the Windows PCs can ping...

Till now I keept many pc with the same Active directory username. Now I need to give any user it's proper profile... But I would keep all the pc local profile, like email, desktop configuration etc.. I ve been trying an googling without answer. Any help? Inviato dal mio LG-D802 utilizzando...

Hi, Hope I came to the right place. In 'windows 10' You have a option under power plan to select quick start , It works very well but,num lock key will not come on when pc starts up. Is there a way round this? Tried usual fixes ie 'HOTKEY LOCAL MACHINE USERS' etc, but I can't get it to work...

Hi there, I am transferring a large amount of data and need to leave the PC on overnight. I believe I have configured Windows 7 Professional so that automatic restarts for updates are disabled, yet the PC still sometimes shuts down when left on for long periods. Any advice on how to prevent...

Hi, I'm hoping someone here can help me before I get too lost. I have been asked to to put a network into a office over the holidays. The layout is going to be the following: Reception X 2 PC'S Front Office X 2 Printers Back offices X 4 PC's Main PC/Server X 1 Switch - 16 port Netgear switch...

I have applied to join the MRR program and have passed the test and am awaiting approval. I was reading in the MRR manual that MS prefers that a refurbished PC is set up with sysprep so that the end user has to accept the license agreements and activate before using Windows. However, the...

my windows experience index is showing 1.0 only. all other is good except graphics and gaming graphics both of which is 1.0 now the mechanic installed everything today. i suspect that he hasnt installed nvidia gt 630 that i brought. cuz theres only one folder named "NVIDIA corporation" which...

I have a new install of Windows 8 Home and am trying to log in to a network share. The problem is that it is trying to force me to log in with PCname\username and the share is expecting only uname. If I click on the change username button it is still forcing me to use PCname\username and wont...

The problem I'm having is that, even though I have normal download speed, my upload speed is almost non-existent. I've been using this custom built PC for about 2 years now. I'm not sure exactly when the problem started either cause for the most part, websites and programs were working (except...

Need for speed most wanted 2012 running slow in windows 8 My PC configuration Core i3, 4GB RAM, 500GbHD, 1GB radeon hd graphics card Please support for me thanks in advance

As I understand it, I can have both XP and Windows 7 on the same computer dual booted so that I can choose between Windows XP or Windows 7 at start up. How do I do this? Where can I obtain a copy of Windows XP Professional? How do I install it? Thank you. Version: 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1...

Hello. I've looked around a bit in the windows folder for the BSOD dmp files but couldn't find anything similar to what the other people were posting. All I could find was in the following: C:\Windows\LiveKernelReports\WATCHDOG\WD-20121226-0526.dmp and Link Removed C:\Windows\Memory.dmp Link...

We have software on two machines which are part not part of a domain. PC1 has a folder shared with the PC2. PC2 writes a file to the share. PC1 processes the file and then deletes it. Problem is that sometimes the file written by PC2 just disappears. In troubleshooting we know that the file is...

There is this thing I was always wondering about. There are many articles that explain why download speeds are slower than upload speeds and I understand that logic. But what confuses me is why can't one swap the upload speed with the download speed when needed? Let me explain... I have an...

I am running into a unique situation with Remote Desktop that I have never seen before. I have 3 PC's, two laptops and 1 desktop, all running Win 7 64B retail. Under normal circumstances I use the desktop as the hub of my work and remote desktop into the laptops when I need. Last night I...

I am getting sound problem in windows 7.:frown: On every start i have to install sound driver if i want to hear sound. After installation of sound driver i can hear sound with no problem. But when i shut down the computer and start again after some time sound goes away.:frown::confused: How...