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    TWAIN scanner / scanning software problem

    Desktop 1: Windows 10 64bit + Canon Lide 60 scanner + Brother ADS-1100W scanner + Paperport 11 software has been used since spring 2021, regular Windows Updates without problems. I know that Paperport 11 is from pre-win10 times, but it still works perfectly with the two scanners. And also Canon...
  2. A question regarding Windows 11. (Games freezing on startup).

    Hello! I have a new computer and windows 11. The problem is then, some of my games freezes about ten seconds in. This was the cause concerning Counter strike source which a windows update fixed. Some games works and others not. I wonder if this is what we have to live with since most of the...
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    Windows To Go deactivates applications?

    Hello, I want to use Windows To Go technology, but there is a problem. After I create WinToGo, it boots well, but then most of the applications that require an activated license say they are now deactivated, and I need that to not happen. PC 1 - Win10 Pro source disk Stick 1 - Aomei Partition...
  4. Windows 10 Wondershare | The most annoying software I ever installed | Rant 😡

    Let me start off by saying this: I HATE WONDERSHARE (in case you didn't guess from the title) I installed Wondershare a while back, I don't remember what for but I think it was Wondershare Filmora or something like that. Never had too much of a problem with it except for the fact that it was...
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    [svchost] Watching a video → DComLaunch triggers high CPU usage

    Hello, Occasionally, when watching a video* through Google Chrome, I notice CPU usage goes way up. Resource Monitor shows it's due to a svchost process in charge of "DComLaunch, PlugPlay, Power". For one, Sysinternals' psservice.exe says that the PlugPlay service is...
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    Windows 10 Why is windows 10 file explorer so terrible and unstable

    I'm really hoping someone can help me while I still have some sanity left. I finally gave in and decided to "upgrade" my photo editing computer from windows 7 to windows 10. (Replacement actually as it's not the same physical computer) Not my first windows 10 computer, but the things I could...
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    Windows 11 Facing Issues with New Window 11 update

    Hey Window Team i received update for my Window 11 and since then I'm face some major issues all Linked printers through Network were removed automatically and i can't reconnect them it's showing some error but same thing is not happening to other PC in my office and also after update I'm face...
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    Windows 11 Windows 11 is a horrible mistake!

    I am 58 and have been using Windows probably since Windows 95 started. And yes, there have been problems (XP) But Windows 11 has to be, by far, the worst! It's pretty fast and doesn't have many errors...BUT, you took away ALL user controls!!!! I am a graphic designer and my work is based on...
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    Windows 10 Driver Issues as "flagged" by "Device Manager". Would like to resolve prior to RESET or Hard Drive Change and MS10 Reload

    NET: 1)I have an older Thinkpad T500 which came with Windows 7 and I later upgraded to Windows 10. 2)I had given it to my sister; she no longer uses it, and I am planning on: A) Doing a Reset and reloading Windows 10 B) Possibly change the hard Drive and reload Windows 10, etc, via USB Tool...
  10. Windows 10 Windows Explorer crashes/lags after connecting external monitor

    Recently I connected external monitor (acer 144hz) to my laptop (ASUS TUF GAMING F15) through HDMI cable. The first 3 minutes it worked perfectly, but soon after a lot of strange things began to happen: -I couldn't open file explorer or any other app -It seem like the screen froze, but i could...
  11. Windows 10 Please Help! I'll do anything!

    Hello everyone, my name is Clint and I just wasted no time when it came to screwing up my lovely new laptop. I've owned my computers and laptops for the last 30 years and have never posted in a forum for help. So, if anyone here can help me fix this I will forever be in your debt. Let me tell...
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    Windows 10 file association

    I want to send a video (1 mb) by my email. a message tells me to create an association in Default drop down list The list does not include email so I cannot send the video. There is no tools as suggested in queries. A solution would much appreciated
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    Windows 10 Device plugged in but not recognised

    Hi there, I work in a lab and am trying to get my microscope to talk to my computer. I had it working at one point, but due to various reasons, the software controlling the microscope had to be wiped from the computer and reinstalled (including reinstalling all the drivers). Now when I plug in...
  14. Windows 11 Time left on battery and other issues

    Ok, so I am totally unimpressed with Windows 11 and the work they have done in making things streamline but now they are utterly awful and not nearly as quick or user friendly. Not only that but it seems like other softwares modified too and now they are garbage?? I will keep it to one thing...
  15. Windows 10 reactivating a subscription

    i am not able to open my paint shop pro it says subscription expired so i tried to renew the subscription then i get a message you already own this game every time i try to resubscribe it wont let me what do i do it wont open unless i resubscribe
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    Windows 10 All directories are Read Only. Help requested.

    Sadly, no solution has been presented so I'm reposting my request for help. After an automatic update ALL of my directories are now Read Only. Because I work from home and this is a new PC I'm unable to install some of my programs due to this.... pain (to say the least). I have been online for...
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    Windows 10 How to: reorder & rename sub-windows of a program?!

    Lets say I have Firefox on the task bar, which has many sub-windows. How do I reorder and rename them? I tried: - stardock groupy: doesn't work and is incredibly bugged - 7+ taskbar tweaker (set to launch at bootup, firefox doesn't run at background): same doesn't work! Found nothing else to...
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    Linux Ubuntu cuts out not long after startup -SOLVED

    Hi, There was a little updating done a few days ago, a couple of hundred megs, however since then the computer has cut out three times. Does these mean anything? I don't use bluez so will disable that but not sure what these logs are saying? Windows 10 crashed the other day so might not be just...
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    Windows 10 How do I stop Win10 thinking my program's hanging when it's not?

    Dear Anyone. I've got a music writing program that has to scan new plug-ins when you install them. I've bought a couple of new instruments, Kontakt and the software Korg M1, which are more complex than the other plug-ins I've been using so take longer to initially scan. It only has to do...
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    Windows 10 Computer Rebooted From a Bug Check 0x0000007f

    Hello, I'm consistently getting this BSOD. I've updated drivers, reinstalled the game that seems to be causing the issue, run disc and mem checks, but I'm sure where to look next. Here is the error from the event viewer: The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x0000007f...