About this tag
The quad core tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about CPUs with four processing cores, including both Intel and AMD models. Topics include upgrading from dual-core to quad-core processors, compatibility with specific motherboards, and performance in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 systems. Users share experiences with older quad-core CPUs like the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 and AMD Athlon X4 860K, as well as newer ones like the Intel N150. Issues such as slow boot times, virtualization support for Hyper-V and Azure, and BIOS boot problems are also discussed. The tag is relevant for users troubleshooting hardware upgrades, system performance, and compatibility with Windows operating systems.
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Best Prime Day Deal: HP 2025 14-Inch Windows Laptop for $359 with Bonus Accessories
Amazon's early Prime Day event has unveiled a remarkable deal on the HP 2025 14-inch Windows laptop, offering it at a significantly reduced price of $359, down from its original $1,339. This substantial discount is further enhanced by the inclusion of bonus accessories valued at $129, making it...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 No HD Boot
I have been trying for several days to get a just-installed W10 22H2 system to act right. The OS will only boot from BIOS "UEFI <disk> windows boot mgr". I have gone through 6 or 7 YT vids on trying to fix one thing or another. So I re-installed 22H2. For some reason, there's no reserved...- batrot
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- 22h2 asrock bios settings boot issues disk management error graphics card hardware installation partition quad core ram system reserved partition troubleshooting uefi windows 10
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Hyper v and right place?
Don't know if this is the right place for this, Please let me know? I never heard about Hyper v? It is my understanding is for a newer cpu but not sure, Please explain? Will it work on both of my computers, I have a laptop with Intel Core i3-350M and desktop computer with an Intel Core 2 Quad...- RFcomptech
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- compatibility core i7 cpu desktop hardware hyper-v intel laptop quad core software support technology virtualization windows
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virtualisation, Not sure if in right place
I just got a different laptop, this laptop has Intel Core i3 CPU. I am almost done with a Desktop Computer with used parts and I have to wait until the third of June,that is when I get paid, it will have a motherboard with an Intel Core 2 Quad. I actually have 2 questions, first is, Azure will...- RFcomptech
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- compatibility core i7 desktop games intel laptop microsoft azure quad core virtualization windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 10 PC not starting as before
On start up is interrupted asking to press either f1 to get in Bios to sort it out & set date/time or f2 for defaults. Whichever I choose it still does same on every star up. Can you help? Home build, Asus P5K Premium wifi Intel, Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W 2.4GHz, 2x2GB, 240-pin DIMM...- nichosi
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- asus p5k bios computer issues corsair date issues ddr2 evga hardware home built memory pc not starting power supply quad core seagate startup issues system defaults troubleshooting windows 10
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Windows 10 Laptop very slow boot up
So, i posted once about this a while back. But jow i am returning to it. So it took 23 monutes to boot 2 days ago. Hp pavilion (updated drivers) 1tb 5400 rpm drive 12gb ram Amd quad core cpu Win 10 (originally 8.1 came on it) I ran a procmon with boot log enabled. Once it booted, it is so far...- LT72884
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- 12gb ram 1tb 5400 rpm amd boot log drivers hard drive hp pavilion laptop performance procmon quad core slow boot slow startup tapatalk tech support troubleshooting upgrade user experience windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 I want to upgrade CPU but whats good for my motherboard?
I have a GA-M68MT-S2P motherboard, Would this work for it? AMD Athlon X4 860k with AMD Quiet Cooler Quad-Core Socket FM2+ 95W AD860KXBJASBX Desktop Processor-Newegg.com I am trying to upgrade from a 2 core processor to a 4-6 core and i can spend 50$ or more. My specs right now. Windows 10 64...- TheUnknown
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- 8gb amd athlon budget compatibility cooling cpu ga-m68mt-s2p gaming gtx 1050 hardware motherboard multi-core newegg performance processor quad core socket specifications upgrade windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 8 ImageShack Uploader v. 2.2.0 not uploading
Hi, My ImageShack Uploader v. 2.2.0 refuses to upload any format I try, jpeg, bmp or all others available. Can you help please? Home build, Asus P5K Premium WiFiiFi Intel, Win 8.1 Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W 2.4GHz, 2x2GB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 800 (400mhz) PC2-6400,- nichosi
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- asus p5k bmp community help ddr2 file format hardware issues home built imageshack intel jpeg pc specs quad core software issues tech support troubleshooting upload upload issues user query version 2.0 windows 8.1
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Windows 10 Drivers Constantly Being Corrupted
Hi, I have a brand new laptop. MSI GS40 phantom, I7 quad core and nividia 970 GPU. This damn laptop cost me a lot of money and I am constantly getting corrupted and driver errors. I have reinstalled windows 10 twice today....there is always three or four drivers damaged, when I check in safe...- cipher432
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- corruption drivers gpu hardware high-end installation laptop malware msi network nvidia performance quad core router safe mode security tech support technical issues windows 10
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Windows 7 Removing Shortcut Arrows from Desktop Icons in Windows 7: Registry Edit Issues
Hello. I would like to remove the shortcut arrows from the icons on my desktop. I made the registry change by creating a new key, naming it Shell Icons and putting in a new string %windir%\System32\shell32.dll,-50 When I start my computer sometimes the arrows are gone and sometimes there is a...- iflog
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- 64-bit black box customization desktop graphics issues icons performance quad core ram registry shell32 shortcuts ssd system32 user interface windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Can't Wake Computer From Sleep
ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo Motherboard Corsair 750 Watt Power Supply Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor 2.83GHz 4 GB RAM Windows 10 Home x64 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555 [w/ Latest Gaming Drivers] ASUS Xonar DG PCI 5.1 Audio Card Hello. I'm running Windows 10 Home x64 and whenever I put it to sleep, I am...- Legna
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- 4gb ram asus computer wake desktop issues driver update gaming drivers hardware home edition intel legacy systems nvidia power supply quad core sleep issues sound card system performance troubleshooting user support windows 10
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Windows 10 Windows 10 BSOD on Boot
Yesterday I opened a ticket with Microsoft help on this problem and after elevation to level 2 at Manila PI I was told that my mother board does not support Windows 10. I am not sure about that since I had been using Windows 10 for more than 6 months without problems or I should say minor...- Roundup11
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- backup boot issues bsod critical process died error gigabyte intel memory test motherboard pc build power issues quad core support request system restore tech support troubleshooting update upgrade windows 10 windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Website is slow, most times "waiting for "url" "
Hello, I recently setup a new server with a website, so i can learn windows server 2008 I am using a desktop computer, it's a quad core 8 gig of ram, I've used xampp before on this computer and the website runs fast, I also had the website on my ovh dedicated server online and it runs fast...- serverguy
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- browser dedicated server error home server hosting loading issues mysql network performance php quad core ram scripting server 2008 server configuration slow troubleshooting web development website xampp
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Windows 10 Can I upgrade with USB media without this last update???
Hello All, Well, I've been researching for days, but can't find anything specifically relating to this issue (except the general issue of not getting the GWX notification). My question is: can I safely install Windows 10 using the USB media if I'm missing an update that's being reported by the...- chugbug
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- gwx notification hp envy installation installation guide intel i7 memory nagware notification troubleshooting optional updates quad core system issues troubleshooter troubleshooting update issues update kb2976978 upgrade usb windows 10 windows 8.1 windows update
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 8 win8.1 MS login problem
Recently I have been pressed relentlessly to register to MS emailing. I never heard of this before & always logged in with my own email address &password. As at times I could not continue I accepted for their em address not knowing what I was letting myself in to. The thing infiltrated...- nichos
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- account management asus email registration geforce 9800 hardware password issues privacy quad core reset settings software startup support troubleshooting user experience windows 8.1 windows forum windows login windows security
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Windows 8 Photos will not open in w8.1
Hi, I had to reinstall with my flash stick w8.1 & now all fotos do not open saying I do not have the correct permission. I am the administrator. Could it be because I chose not to create an MS account? I do not think that I signed for MS acc. before. ....thanx ....nick __________________ Asus...- nichos
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- administrator asus ddr2 file access geforce graphics hardware intel microsoft account ocz pc2-6400 photos quad core reinstall storage troubleshooting user account control windows 8.1
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Windows 8 send to missing from context menu
Hi, Sendto does not exixt in usualplace C:\Users\X\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo, In fact Apdada & the rest do not appear in Users at all ?? but, typing in Run "shell:sendto" the above are shown in the win Explorer top line & the send to items are listed in the right pane. Any...- nichos
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- asus p5k customization desktop settings explorer feedback file management hardware intel quad core right click send to settings software issues storage task management troubleshooting windows 8.1
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Windows 8.1 IE security alert
Hi, suddenly the attached popup pops every time I click on the mouse in IE on any site. I formatted C:\ recently & installed win8 pro with my DVD & upgraded to w8.1pro online. Can you help please ............thanx ........nick PS. sorry for 2 fotos, cannot delete one. Home build, Asus P5K...- nichos
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- asus p5k ddr2 evga geforce formatting hardware installation internet explorer pc build popup power supply quad core sata drive security alert software issues troubleshooting upgrade user support windows 8 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Introducing the Powerful, Affordable Nextbook Flexx 2-in-1 Windows Tablets
Today E FUN introduced the Nextbook Flexx line of 2-in-1 tablets with Windows 8.1. The new 11.6” Flexx 11 and its smaller sibling, the 10.1” Flexx 10, deliver a great value with the best features of a tablet and laptop, including a detachable POGO keyboard and touch screen. These Intel-powered...- News
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- 2-in-1 affordable battery life bluetooth camera cloud storage detachable keyboard intel microsd microsoft office nextbook flexx quad core tablet touchscreen upgrade usb walmart wifi windows 10 windows 8.1
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LG Lancet: the first Windows smartphone on Verizon with Advanced Calling 1.0
The all-new LG Lancet has high-end smartphone features in an affordable and simple to use device. It is the first Windows smartphone on Verizon with Advanced Calling 1.0 and is available for just $5 a month on Verizon Edge. Link Removed The LG Lancet features a 4.5 inch LCD display, a 1.2GHz...- News
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