tech issues

Hi, I started to get several random BSOD - there are days when all is OK but others when i get 3 or 4 Bsod. I have attached 4 mini dmp files files for some of these bsod. I have updated all drivers on my dell e7440 using dell command update tool but the problem persists. Any help would be much...

I have searched a number of these threads and it seems this is a regular problem but also seems like one that is difficult to resolve. I have used the same modem/router for a while with no issues, then suddenly one day, there is no internet via the wifi. Connection to network is fine and I can...

I have an ASUS laptop that runs Windows 7. Lately, I keep getting 3 error messages every time I start the computer, saying: "RunDLL - There was a problem starting C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON\-1\System\SysMenu.dll" I called Microsoft customer support. They said there was a virus on my pc, but that...

My previous machines where XP and Win7. Win 8 was forced upon me buying my current Rig. It's Metro Interfacelooks like a Giant Mobile Phone! I installed Classic Start Menu. It however gets flooded over by a giant Metro Screen, (when it decides It needs something), and there is no official way...

Hello dear windowsForum friemds, Can someone please instruct me how to delete files with .db extension and shortcuts from the recycle bin? When i right click -> delete, I'm getting "are you sure" -> "yes" -> nothing happens. Thanks a lot in advance for your time

I'm running XP Home on my desktop and wanted to know if I can use the windows 7 that was on my laptop. The laptop got the screen cracked and I saved the hard-drive. I hooked up the hdd and it works, but will Microsoft validate and update it?

I am very frustrated with Microsoft right now. I currently have a Macbook Pro with Retina Display and want to install Windows 8.1 in virtual box. I went to the MS website and was a little confused about the options so I started a live chat for help. They told me to purchase the Windows 8 Pro and...

I have recently purchased a new laptop with windows 8.When I go to internet explorer and open a website, I am often seeing a small UFO flying across the screen. It makes a sound similar to the old space invaders arcade game. Has my laptop been hacked and can I stop this? It does not occur one...

Hi my laptop got stolen so I bought a new one here in Argentina. The problem is that the system is in Spanish and I haven't been able to change it to English Im also totally new with Windows 8. I have tried my best to read all kinds of guides and stuff but it seems to be so many problems that I...

I I`m having problems with my Epson Stylus Office BX300F all in one printer since upgrading from win 8pro to win 8.1pro it says Check all connections and make sure all devices are on. To cancel printing, click the [Cancel] button. It does not now display ink levels either. I do believe that...

When I turn on the computer and accessess either Google Chrome or IE the web page starts to load, then stops....I have checked it out and get DNS SERVER NOT RESPONDING... I have flushed and reset but everytime I turn on the computer I have to go through the same tasks Any suggestions

I have a very old midi sequencer program that I was just yesterday finally able to get working in Win 7 HP 64. The output ports available to use are: A MS GS Wavetable synth (default) B Delta AP Midi Obviously I do not want to use the wavetable synth at all. In XP I could assign a default...

Hello all, Perhaps you can help me with a tricky windows 7 issue. I have a user with a laptop, they have been set up for offline files with their data being stored on a network drive. They've been using it away happily for several months then suddenly in the last few days their offline data has...

Hi everyone. Please, my system suffered an unexpected shutdown 3times today. its a hp 630 icore 3 thats just a year old. i have run CHKDSK as well as SFC\ SCAN NOW and no errors popped up anywhere, but yet i still get the same BSOD and its shutsdown. This is the information i get after the...

This new system has been experiencing multiple BSOD's since it's creation for the past two weeks. I've run driver verifier, updated removed and then re-installed all programs and drivers but have been unable to narrow down the cause. Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated... the...

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...

We work at a University where we have starting seeing random Windows 7 machines wanting to do startup repair. While in most cases several reboots, safe mode or lkgc will fix them we are trying to find the cause. Has anyone else seen anything like this? There is no pattern in machines, all...

I'm trying to use the migrecover.exe to extract the data from a Windows Easy Transfer archive I created since using WET will not open it(Microsoft really screwed the pooch on this one uhh!). I enter the correct syntax into the command prompt and it returns "Extracting files. 100% completed...

Hey guys, i come to you with an issue i have been trying to work out for months now. I constantly get BSOD while gaming. ive done a memtest, replaced the ram, replaced the video card, ran chkdsk, uninstalled usual suspects avast daemon tools etc., and nothing. the most prevalent error message...

I updated my windows and I have a custom built computer and my tech guy has the same computer like me and it does the same thing, on ocassion when I move my mouse arrows in certain areas (mostly over things that have typing as well as well as a web browser) my mouse turns into a group of...