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    Windows Vista Unable to delete corrupted file

    A corrupted data file in my PC (Vista 64 bit) makes it impossible to backup my PC. The error message 0x80070570 appears if I try to delete it or move it. I have also tried to delete it from the Safe mode but without success. I am very reluctant to go back to square one reloading everything...
    • JohnLeane
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    • backup issues corrupted files data recovery delete error error file management pc maintenance registry safe mode windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Vista shuts down in "Balanced" power plan

    Hi I am feeling a problem with windows vista. Whenever I change power plan from "Power Saver" to "Balanced" or "High Performance" it shuts down within few minutes (Maximum half an hour). I thought my vista operating system has become corrupted so I formatted my PC and installed a new...
    • chits12345
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    • balanced mode corruption data loss prevention driver update formatting hardware issues heat issues pc maintenance performance power plan shutdown issues system stability troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to quickly get Driver Information (without Driver Pro etc).

    Hi guys I think if you've read some of my posts you know exactly how I feel about those Hideous prpgrams that offer to scan your computer for drivers and then come up with all sorts of NAG/SPYWARE usually saying you need to BUY something before you can access the data base etc etc. I REALLY...
    • jimbo45
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    • driver information driver scanner driver update drivers free software hardware info pc maintenance scam prevention vendor id windows tools
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista 5 free apps to keep vista running smooth

    These apps will help you keep vista running smooth and are absolutely free. You may find that you already use one or two (as I did) but it's worth checking over the others. I can particularly recommend the defrag utility which works a treat... Enjoy.... Five must-have FREE apps for Windows...
    • kemical
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    • application tips defrag free apps optimization pc maintenance performance smooth running software recommendations user guide windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. kemical

    Windows 7 Improving GPU Cooling: How New Thermal Compound Reduced Temps by 3 Degrees

    Yesterday was spent removing dust from the inside of the pc although the graphics card had fluff crammed right insde the cooler so had to come off. I eventually took the whole cooler off the card to clean it. This meant that on the rebuild some new Thermal compound was needed (which replaced the...
    • kemical
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    • ati cooling dust removal graphics card hardware pc maintenance performance rebuild temperature thermal compound
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows Vista Help with my Vista operating PC

    I have a PC that I bought a little over a year ago, I have Vista home premium on the computer and I have recently been receiving a message that the computer is predicting a hard disk failure. I have backed-up my files onto an external hard drive and I have tried to do a chkdsk scan but it is...
    • aprilw
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    • backup defrag disk check external drive failure hard drive pc maintenance shutdown issues troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Best way to clean ur pc?or how to?

    Hi, i just want to know a couple of ways of cleaning ur pc,like what kind of software is good for that or can it be done manually. i mean is system mechanic any good? i just want to keep my laptop fast,clean and running. deleted unwanted files,and etc
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    Windows Vista Vista Locking Up After One Minute: Need Help Troubleshooting

    hello, my vista locks up after 1 minute or so and i can do nothing, i have to shutdown it with the power button. how do i solve this problem? regards, Deependra
    • dtandukar
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    • error resolution locking up pc maintenance performance issues power button shutdown system freeze troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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