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    Windows 10 System file checker

    I am having trouble with a new upgrade in that occasionally the computer spontaneously re-boots and produces a blue screen, I tried to run sfc.exe /scannow from the run box but all that happens is a flash over the desktop. I suspect it is because I am not running as administrator. How can I...
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    Windows 7 "RUN" missing after reinstll of Windows 7

    Last week I reinstalled Windows 7 64 bit on my HP Pavilion p6331p desktop, using the recovery disks made by the store where I purchased this PC, and also using a "Patch" because the disks would not work. Now the "Run" Command is missing....when I click on Start, everything comes up as it...
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    Windows 7 "services.msc" not available any more?

    In the past I typed services.msc in the run entry field to access directly the Servcies dialog. Now I wanted to use it again (under WIndows 7). Unfortunately it cannot be found by Win7. Did the name changed? Yes, it is still accessible through Control Panel-->Administrative tools but I...
  4. How to clear the history in Run on the Start menu in Windows 7/Windows Vista (Easy Fix Article)

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    Windows 7 Error Message and Desktop/Start Menu Problems

    When I restarted my computer after running a check of the hard drive, I got a message that read "C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop refers to a location that is unavailable." The desktop had reverted to a default appearance and all the icons on it except for the recycle bin were...
  6. Windows 8 Control Panel?

    Many of us, who like to futz around with our PC's, not just appliance operators, like to get into our Control Panels every once in a while. But Win-8 doesn't make that as easy as it was in XP. However there is a way to get to the control panel in Win-8. Here's one way: From the Metro screen, ...
  7. Windows 7 Tips and Tricks for Steam

    If you're a PC gamer, you probably use Steam. Maybe originally it was because Steam was the only way to get at juicy morsels like Half Life 2, but these days Valve's online marketplace is pretty much the best thing going, with a huge library of titles, hyper-competitive pricing, and a strong set...
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    Windows 7 Retain Run Command History

    I got Windows 7 Starter with one of those woot netbooks not too long ago, and I've been working to customize it to my comfort level. Probably the most annoying piece is that when I use the "Run" dialogue, either by using the start menu, or by hitting win-r, it comes up with no command history...
  9. Windows 7 Path Environment variable

    hello I have developed an application using C# and I want it to run from start > run when I write the name like when I write 'calc' to run the calculator I set the path variable to add the application folder when I write the name it gives me 'Application Name stopped working' error I...
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    Windows 7 The Run command at Start

    Well, darn. I did a search of this forum first before addressing my question. Got 11 pages of hits, but I still couldn't find an answer nor the actual question asked LOL. Question. I like the Run command but with Win 7, it isn't part of the Start menu. I would like to "pin" it to Start. I can...
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    Windows Vista Device Manager is not responsing ! ..

    Hello all .. Today I have formatted my Pc and re-install fresh Windows Vista Ultimate .. after I finished installing everthing (Patches,Programs .. etc) .. I got 1 problem which is : When I press right click (mouse) on my computer then choosing (Properties) .. Then when I press Device Manager...
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    Windows Vista Add Account from windows xp

    who to add windows xp account from seprated hard disk to another new hard disk but installed vista operating system pleas i need it by steps hint it's cane by run command mmc it's true or no