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  1. Windows 7 How to restore my Windows 7 Laptop to Factory settings ?

    Hi, My Dell laptop has been misbehaving for a while so I decided the only solution was to do a fresh install. Normally I would nuke it, download the iso from Microsoft and re-install. It seems however that MS have pulled the plug on the downloads for OEM windows 7, but I do still have my...
    • MikeHar
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    • access issues administrator password dell laptop encryption factory reset fresh install install guide iso oem password recovery product key restore options security software system restore tech support troubleshooting ubuntu windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Factory Restore, But Keep Some Files..

    Okay, my computer is very clogged at the moment and I would like to do a complete restore, but I have some files that I need to keep. Is there a way I can do a complete restore but keep some of the files (no external hard drive).
    • lodo13
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    • complete restore computer performance data preservation factory restore file recovery maintenance restore options system cleanup user files windows settings
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How do I re-enable the "always ask before opening this type of file" box?

    I am running Windows 7 Home Premium with IE8. I accidently unchecked the box that says "always ask before opening this type of file" box, and I want it back. Now when I download a .zip file it throws it into a Temporary Internet Files folder, that when I look for it, the folder doesn't even...
    • mgaines0513
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    • downloads file management help request ie8 restore options settings temporary files user interface windows 7 zip files
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 when i right click, and select new-> i can only create folders

    ont he C drive, i can only create folders on the C drive. the other options, like shortcut, microsoft word file, WinRAR archive, etc, etc are all gone. is there a way to restore this broken shell integration?
    • sakau2007
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    • c drive context menu create file types folders restore options right click shell integration windows winrar
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support