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The tag 'plug' on WindowsForum.com covers a variety of topics related to physical connections and power management. Users discuss plugging and unplugging devices such as routers, monitors, and sound systems, often in the context of power surges or lightning strikes. There are threads about connecting multiple devices to a single SATA port, setting up Ethernet connections in hotel rooms, and troubleshooting audio issues where plugging in speakers or microphones fails. The tag also appears in discussions about backup software, where a user recommends using EaseUS TODO backup after a power outage. Overall, the tag encompasses hardware connectivity, power management, and related troubleshooting.
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Windows 10 A Plug for TODO backup!
Hi A little over a half hour ago I was playing Tomb Raider 2013 and my power went off. After only a few seconds it came back on, but when I tried to boot my computer it wouldn't boot. I got a message that my computer needed to be repaired. I put in the Windows DVD and tried to do a repair but...- MikeHawthorne
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- backup boot issues data recovery easeus fast restore free software linux plug power issues recovery reliability repair system image system repair todo tomb raider user experience windows 10 windows pe
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Hit by lighting again!
Hi I'm getting tired of this. A year ago we got hit by lightning and it took out my computer, router and dish box. I got a lot more careful since then, so when I heard that thunder during the night I came down stairs and disconnected my master plug, I have one plug that unplugs everything...- MikeHawthorne
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- comcast computer disconnect electrical home safety id-management interference lightning monitor plug printer router scanner services setup sound system storm troubleshooting vacation weather
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Can You Connect Multiple Devices to One SATA Port on a Motherboard?
IDE cables have 3 plugs on them, One end for the MB, and two devices can be plugged into one slot on the motherboard. Is this possible with SATA? I have never 'seen' a SATA cable with places for two devices and I wondered if this is possible and are there cables available to plug two devices...- jtpcamp
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- cable compatibility connection devices hardware ide motherboard plug sata technology
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Setting Up a Secure Ethernet Connection in a Hotel Room: Need Help!
Hello This is related to wifi but not it per se. I could not find the exact prefix. Today I arrive at a hotel with an ethernet jack. I plan to plug the router into it then connect the router and laptop hoping to obtain a bit more security than wifi. The "advanced sharing settings" page settings...- Peterr
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- business communication computer skills configuration connection discovery ethernet hotel internet jack network personal plug privacy router security settings sharing streaming technology
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Windows Audio Service wont turn on, I have no audio
The speaker in the system tray has red "X" & says "Audio service is not running". Ive run the troubleshoot and it said that one of two programs was not running. When i ran "services.msc" it showed that "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" was running fine, as well as "Plug and Play" For some...- Bigger Tuna
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- audio class computer dependency endpoint management error local multimedia play plug services support system task scheduler tray troubleshooting valley windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 HDMI and Windows 7
Radeon 4600 series with latest drivers and catalyst. Since this is a fairly new card with drivers for Windows 7 I cannot get the HDMI to work or for that fact a connection to the HDTV using HDMI. When I connect the HDMI Windows 7 goes to a black screen. I was thinking maybe I have to disable...- greenarrow1
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- aero black screen catalyst compatibility display settings driver issues drivers graphics card hardware issues hdmi hdtv installation issues microsoft office 2007 plug radeon resolution troubleshooting user experience windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Sound card problems? driver installed but no sound?
Sound card problems? driver installed but no sound? SOLVED kinda i have a VIA AC'97 Enhanced audio on-board card but i have no sound coming through it. Windows 7 has found the driver but i still get no sound out of the rear jack but i do get some out of the front but you really have to wiggle...- Canada eh
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- audio issues driver issues front jack hardware issues plug rear jack sound card troubleshooting via ac'97 windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 will not detect my mic?
I have a feeling that windows is not picking up when i have a mic plugged in. It detects both my ports existing(front and back) and yet when i plug it in, it is as if nothing happens i ahve tried several mics so it is not that and the motherboard is brand new it has worked at one point but it...- Mcphailb
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- audio detection hardware microphone motherboard plug ports sporadic troubleshooting windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows Vista Speakers now wont work
My mom has an HP with Vista, and some external speakers that I dont know what they are. Everything was working fine -- speakers and all, untill now. I was there on Sunday and had to unplug her computer to move in a new desk and hook it up, so I unplugged everything. I plugged everything back...- Unregistered
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- audio computer connection desk disable external hardware mute plug setup sound speakers troubleshooting unplugged windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support