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    Windows 7 Task Manager Broken

    Me Again ! New machine with Windows 7 Pro. Wanted to use Task Manager to halt a programme. Task Manager comes up in the Processes page, no header, no tabs, no way out other than closing the thing with the Taskbar context popup. Can I somehow correct this, or should I seek a...
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    Windows 7 Battery says to be replaced even being a new and healthy one

    Hi, I'm using Fujitsu AH530 Yesterday I replaced my broken battery with a new one and today I faced with this issue when I plug out the laptop from the adaptor You can see the pic below How to fix it? Thanks
  3. Nvidia recalls Shield Tablet - Fire Hazard

    Nvidia has announced today that the 8" Shield Tablet sold between July 2014 and July 2015 are being recalled: If you have a Shield Device read the announcement and details on what to do Link Removed
  4. Windows 7 What system information should I put in my user profile?

    Primarily I use a notebook computer and a desktop computer, but since I have two residences I have two desktop computers, and when my old notebook died I bought a replacement that uses the same hard drive. There are about 40 items in the user profile that pertain to system information. What...
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    Windows 8.1 Monitor Flashing Issue: Troubleshooting After Motherboard Replacement and BIOS Updates

    I have a problem that ASUS techs don't have the answer to. When I turn on the computer I get 3 bangs from my Sony 2.1 speakers. Then they are ok. The worst problem is that the monitor screen flashes off and on. It can happen on any program. Examples would be an Office program or Quicken. The...
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    Windows 7 Would it be a waste of money?

    To invest in a hard drive for my 4 year old Toshiba A665 Laptop? When I try to "Rate This Computer" , it hangs up when it gets to 'Primary Hard Disk". Therefore no Performance Check. I like the laptop, keyboard and the larger screen, so is it worth saving it and what would it cost to do...
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    Windows 7 Need a new Windows 7 Install Disk, where can I get one?

    I don't know where to go to get a windows 7 instal disk, at least without paying an absurd amount. I contacted microsoft and they told me because it was beyond the warranty it would cost over $32 after a shipping of ~$5. Please someone help. I don't want to spend 1/3 the cost of an entire...
  8. Surface Pro 3: Pen Loop

    A fun new accessory While Surface Pro 3 doesn't offer a truly integrated port for storing the Surface Pen, you do get a cute little pen holder called Pen Loop with a Type Cover. The only issue is what happens if your Pen Loop ever detaches. No problem: Microsoft will sell you a replacement in...
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    Small footprint distro generic question

    A number of Linux distros have small footprints that make them especially suited to applications like running them from a USB stick. What accounts for the difference in size compared to the "full" sized distros? What is missing? Is it just that full-sized ones have bloat from being bundled...
  10. Windows 8 My computers got a hole in it and I might drown!

    Hi My liquid cooling system is leaking. I got the message when a blue screen opened up and said that there was a problems and my computer was shutting down. When I booted backup I was forced into setup where I got another message saying that my CPU had exceeded 90C and had shut down to...
  11. Another RAID 5 fails?

    i have googled the web but could not come up with any answers. I have a windows softwareraid "5" (yes plz hate me for this) with 3x3TB disks, one disk recensently failed. I have just replaced the bad disk with a new one. But i have still no way to add the new disk to the "old" raid, and the bad...
  12. Windows 8 Wife's laptop Dead?

    Hi My wife's laptop just booted to a black screen. No Dell logo pops up, no nothing. I've removed and replaced the battery, restarted it multiple times and tried the f8 ad f12 keys. But there is no display at all. It crashed in a similar way last week, but there was a display and eventually...
  13. Windows 7 Troubleshooting Apc Bx1000G UPS: Rapidly Switching Between AC and Battery Power

    It appears that this UPS is failing, because it has started rapidly switching back and forth, between the status of being on AC and on battery. I've checked the power connection, and the AC itself is normal, so I need to RMA it. However, for some reason, the copy of the sales receipt I had...
  14. Windows 7 replaceing HHD win 7

    I am replacing a hhd . win 7 pro 64b desktop pc. with a Seagate 1 T should it be formatted first of will the cloning tool do that also ?
  15. Windows 7 Anyone Have Experience With ELITEKEYBOARDS.COM & The Leopold Tactile?

    This post could go in anywhere I suppose, but, I chose the Windows 7 Forum because I'm partial to 7. I just iced my Logitech diNovo keyboard when I knocked a glass of water over, right on the darned thing! Thus, I'm looking for a really good tactile, tenkeyless, Cherry-switched, replacement and...
  16. Windows 7 Seeking Reliable Hard Drive with Long Warranty: WD30EZRX Insights

    Another of my WDC drives is biting the dust (WD30EZRX)...not that it seems to matter what the model is, because I've now owned a number of WDC drives, and none of them has lasted through their warranty period. It seems to be becoming a vicious RMA circle. The drive that I'm now having to...
  17. FedEx

    Somewhat to my surprise, because of the reputation of FedEx, I've been having some delivery problems with them. Of course, the degree of the problem varies, depending on the person making the deliveries, and it not always obvious who that person is, when they don't knock on the door, and leave...
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    VIDEO Steve Ballmer to Retire Within 12-months

    Microsoft's 13-year CEO announced today his plans to retire within the next year, which surely brings closure to many people who were always skeptical of his behaviour as a person and strategies for the company itself. It's been announced Microsoft is working with both founder Bill Gates and...
  19. Windows 7 Camera And Mice

    I don't tend to think of it as computer hardware, but in essence it is, because about the only way that I ever use it is in conjunction with the computer. I'm in the process of applying for an RMA for a couple of Logitech Optical Wheel Trackball mice, but one thing that they asked for that I...
  20. Windows 7 GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

    I'm now blowing taps over the video card in my HTPC, and about to order the card in the titleas it's replacement, but before doing so I wanted to see if anyone has anything negative to say about it, or if they feel that there is a better choice it it's price range? EDIT: I forgot to include in...