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  1. Windows 8 unable reset/refresh win 8.1

    Due to malware issue (snap.do) i want to refresh or reset my windows 8 (updated to 8.1). but on restart it gives the following error The application or operating system couldn't be loaded because a required file is missing or contains error. File:\Windows\system32\winload.efi Error code...
  2. Windows 7 How to Change Themes in Google Chrome

    How to Change Themes in Google Chrome Google Chrome themes can be used to modify the look and feel of your browser, altering the appearance of everything from your scrollbar to the background color of your tabs. The browser provides a very simple interface to locate and install new themes. This...
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    Windows 8 Window 8 activation problem

    Hi everyone, Okay i've been facing a really bad problem on my computer for the last couple months, now I want to find the issue and repear it, so here I am. (I'm french so sorry if I do some mistakes) Here's my story: I've bought this brand new computer a year ago, window 8 was already on it and...
  4. Windows 7 Environmental variables HELP!!!

    I know I ares retard I was setting up the Java jdk and I accidentally deleted the path variable and I want to know if there is a way to reset it??? I have tried tons of other sources but I couldn't find anything that would help. Please this forum is my last hope and it hasn't failed me with past...
  5. CMOS password reset or recovery

    Am I allowed to post links to cmos password recovery or reset ? Thank you.
  6. Windows 7 How to Reset or Bypass CMOS Password on Dell Inspiron 1521 Laptop

    i have a dell inspiron 1521 laptop i got from a friend and it has a cmos password on it and he does not remember it..how can i erase it or reset it?
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    Windows 8 active x control pop up message.. annoying

    One or more ActiveX controls could not be displayed because either:__1) Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page, or__2)You have blocked a publisher of one of the controls running on WINDOWS 8. I am getting this message on startup and i have tried...
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    Windows 7 Intermittent Screen Blackout Issues with HD 5850 GPU: Seeking Solutions

    I have a system that's acting strange. It's a new mobo, cpu, ddr3 & psu. It has a HD 5850 GPU & has been working great but over the last few weeks it's been randomly going blank. I could have the pc system on & then all of a sudden I get a black screen. No mouse cursor, no response from any...
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    Windows 7 HDD1/SSD1 password reset

    I inherited a Toshiba laptop from a recently deceased relative. It had a BIOS password which I was able to remove but still has a password listed as a HDD1/SSD1 password. I read the post by Mike Fara titled "Resetting Windows Passwords." I downloaded the repair program but could not get the...
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    Windows 8 What happens when I use W8 refresh/reset?

    I know the basic idea of what they do, but specifically, when they say that all non-Metro apps will be removed, does that also mean that the installation folders will be deleted, or does it just remove the installation registry keys? I'm planning to reset Windows, and then use the installation...
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    Windows 7 Lost internet connection, service provider can't help

    Hello all, I realize this may not be a direct Windows 7 issue, but I received such great help here the last time I had an issue so I'll try again. A couple of days I lost internet connection on all my devices. As far as I know, I had not been doing anything that could have caused this. I can...
  12. How can I reset the Hosts file back to the default?

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  13. Gmail

    One of my recurring problems when I have to reinstall my email client is getting it to work properly with Gmail. It isn't because that is so difficult, but simply because I can't properly remember all of the settings. This is the task at hand, since I've just done a clean install of Windows 7...
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    Windows 7 Since few days ago can't connect to home network

    Hello guys, Since two days ago I simply can't connect with my home wifi network, or the connection is lost after 20 minutes or so and from that time my home network doesn't even appear in the avaliable networks list... (Ethernet connection is working fine.) I have nothing changed in my laptop...
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Invisible Fonts on Windows: Seeking Help Before Reinstalling

    My Windows fonts are invisible. They may be white. Some icons are visible but very small. I tried Reimage, but it fixed some other issues and left the font issue. I attempted to reset all Windows defaults, but it did not help. I am preparing to reinstall. This will cost me a lot of time to...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Reset

    I bought a notebook Acer V3-771g 6851 with windows 8 installed in it. My doubt is should I enter the windows 8 license key when I reset it to factory settings? I didnt get any windows 8 key with my notebook. Thank you
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    Windows 8 Some files are missing.

    I've had a lot of trouble with my samsung laptop.The HDD has been replaced but I now cannot do a refresh or reset.I get the message"Some files are missing.Your Windows installation or recovery media will provide these files".The laptop came with Windows 8 installed so I do not have the...
  19. How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

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  20. Windows 7 Windows Explorer not opening on right click of Windows Orb

    When right clicking on the Windows 7 orb and selecting Open Windows Explorer, nothing happens. I am guessing someone has set a local policy on the build prior to creating the image. Does anyone know a way to reset this?