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    Windows 10 Too many smaller partitions, Which ones to get rid of?

    Hi, Can anyone explain why do I have several smaller partitions in my computer? I asked computer shop to add a new SSD and install operating system on it. When I came home I noticed there were multiple small partitions that are about 100mb. That Disk(G) that you see on the image is my...
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    Seeking Experiences and Insights on WD Black Hard Drives vs. WD Blue

    I been in the market for new drives for my win10 system and I have always had WD blue drives but I been eyeing WD black drives. But the reviews of the reliability are mixed on amazon and best buy reviews. I have one older model of the WD black and I going to install it and test it with smart and...
  4. VIDEO How Much Longer Will Your SSD Last? How to Tell

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  5. VIDEO Two Drives Failed AT THE SAME TIME!

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  6. VIDEO Are Hard Drives Still Worth It?

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  7. Windows 10 windows cannot acces the specified device, path or file

    Hi After I run a c: drive cleaner when I turn on my pc a popup shows saying "windows cannot acces the specified device, path or file..." see screenshot. Please could you help? I am not allow to open any Ms application it shows that the c: drive is full and even I cleaned it it is still red
  8. Windows 10 Gmail Storage ?

    I want to free up storage space if I delete Updates, where LinkedIn emails come, and Promotions where you get emails from your banks. Most of the time these are useless emails. where you store your in All Mail [archived mail] will it be deleted ?
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    Windows 10 Folder on desktop duplicating files on desktop

    A strange folder appeared on my Windows 10 desktop. It is filled with the same folders and files filling my desktop. If I delete a folder or file within this unusual folder, the same folder or file is also deleted on my desktop. I suspect the desktop will be emptied of all files & folders if I...
  10. Windows 10 My PC has 6 drives

    I am in the process of cleaning and neatening up my PC. My PC has 6 drives: (C:) - Primary - M.2 - 1TB O.S. Drive - 3 Win Install partitions (D:) - Primary - SSD - 1TB Installation Drive - 1 Partition (E:) - Primary - HDD - 2TB Data Drive - 1 Partition (F:) - Primary - HDD - 2TB Data Drive - 1...
  11. Windows 10 'Apps and Features' taking up 890+ GB in my hard drive. Added up the space all my games are taking up and it only adds up to around 500 GB.

    My PC has a 2TB hard drive, and I currently only have 866GB free. When I go into Settings and go to storage, it shows that my 'Apps and Features' take up around 890GB, which seems extremely high. All the other categories seem fine, only taking up around 20GB. I went into Steam/Uplay/Origin and...
  12. Encrypted files on Server

    I have a few hyper v servers 2012,2016 that have files encrypted on them from a few minutes over night on Dec 17th and Dec 18th. There was no ransom file and I have found no ransomware and don't believe it has happened since and have already restored the files. These servers are in a...
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    Windows 10 SSD Disk Busy

    I keep getting Disk Busy error from my Link Removed Can anyone shed any light on this? Thank you in advance.
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    NVME partition, loss of speed and life span.

    Hi guys, Does partitioning an NVME with extra D:\ partition cause loss of speed and life span? On google the answers were not straight to the point. I am worried mostly about loss of speed! Someone mentioned the D: partition will be in essence a virtual drive, thus the loss of speed. Can you...
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    Windows 7 Dramatic difference between hard disk transferrate "sequential" vs. "random" access?

    I have connected my computer through USB 3.0 cable with an external (backup) hard disk (Hitachi HDS724040ALE640, SATA III, 7200rpm, 4TB, NTFS formatted, empty). The USB controller in external case box and the USB port on mainboard are USB 3.0 compatible. When I benchmark now the transfer rate...
  16. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20277

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20277 (FE_RELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Starting today, we are giving Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel the option to receive builds from the RS_PRERELEASE branch. These builds will be offered as...
  17. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 (FE_RELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Other updates for Insiders File Skill in Cortana You can now use Cortana on your PCs to translate their thoughts into direct actions to open and find files...
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    Windows 10 Cleaning out Downloads Files?

    My downloads file is growing. Any rules on deleting everything in the file? Does deleting a download also delete the program once it is installed?
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    Windows 10 Sd card troubleshooting

    I’m trying to get my computer to find an sd card, but everything I’ve tried hasn’t worked. The sd card is plugged into my computer. Is there anything I can do?
  20. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20257

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20257 (FE_RELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Other updates for Insiders Announcing Your Phone multi-apps experience – interact with multiple Android mobile apps at the same time on your Windows 10 PC The...
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