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    Windows 10 I am stuck in the automatic repair loop. Can I install windows 11 during this?

    I am stuck in the automatic repair loop in windows 10. I do believe I have some currupted files or missing files. Windows is unable to repair it so I am stuck in the loop. I have a flash drive and code for windows 11. I tried to install 11 but my system does not meet requirements. I know this is...
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    Windows 10 pc never restarts, requires power cycle

    ok, so i have a Z87M MSI board with 16gb of gddr 3 ram with a 4690k cpu. i also have tested with different cpu, ram and gpu with exact same results. Anytime i hit restart via the windows menu, it never restarts. it goes black and just sits there. the onboard troubleshot number says 00 and there...
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    Windows 8 Need urgent help -- accessing c drive / windows

    Hi guys, I need some help! I have win 8.1. I was watching a 14 sec video on BBC, with Facebook and a handful of other windows open when I got a screen (picture attached) that said Aptio setup utility. I wasn't sure what it was so I powered off my computer. I turned it back on and rather than...
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    Windows 7 W. XP installation error in the middle - how can I remove W7 from disk on key (USB STICK)

    HI! I tried to install Windows XP 2005 (from an original recovery disc) on an old Laptop (Medion MD 41300, 32 BIT) but it failed due to the fact that it didn't copy a few files (messages while installing). Now I am stuck in between (endless loop). XP tries to boot, but is messaging in between...
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    Windows 10 Questions regarding a laptop with liquid damage

    Hello, I have an Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop that's suffered fluid damage that I've gotten diagnosed. The SSD is okay, but the motherboard needs to be repaired or replaced, and some other parts may also be damaged. IIRC, Windows is built in to the computer. Thankfully, I can easily afford...
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    Windows 8 Display - Screen imperfection issue that expands & resets when off

    This is an old existing issue that I have had on an old Laptop that I purchased in 2015. On the top left area there is a bright discoloration that takes only a small part of the screen. Maybe 0.1%. This would reset and go away at any time that the screen is off for about 30-60 min. No need to...
  7. 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...
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    Windows 10 Moving files around into folders and right clicking files often makes my file system unresponsive

    Newer build with high end components. Machine Specs: - Windows 10 - Motherboard: x570 Taichi - Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core Processor - 3.70 GHz - RAM: 64.0 GB - M.2 970 EVO 1TB (400GB used) - Graphics Card: Ventus 3X 3080 Whenever I try to move files around on my computer, my file...
  9. Windows 11 Bluetooth Keeps Disappearing From Device Manager/System

    I have an EP-9636GS EDUB LOVE Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.1 3K Mbps Broadcom Adapter with AX-200 tech, really broadband, fast transmission rates, but I am continually experiencing a significant problem in that the network card keeps becoming invisible to the system, like it's not even there, not...
  10. 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 Games crash my computer

    Hello. I bought a new custom computer almost two years ago (custom desktop windows 10 professional, AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics). At first it worked perfectly, except one or two games would crash it. This problem has gotten progressively worse, and now any game will crash it. I have spent hundred...
  12. Windows 10 Sharing Printer via IPP

    I am using Windows and Linux systems. I have a printer with wifi that I can share easily to a Linux system since the printer directly supports IPP. However, I have another printer with no Wifi that is connected to a Windows 10 system. I would like to share that printer as well to Linux via...
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    Windows 10 Programs Close When Computer Sleeps

    Howdy Folks! Running a Dell XPS 9710 + Windows 10. I have power management setup the way I’d like except when the computer sleeps, all of my open apps close. I have Hibernate set to never forget brother Batter and AC (although the battery option doesn’t give allow for never, I just have a high...
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    Windows 10 A50 Galaxy/Backup to computer/W10

    Hello My A50 Galaxy is Backed up to the computer. I turn on the computer and Login. When I press 'Enter' the screen shows the folders, but Folders for the Phone messages appear as well. How can I clear the messages from the screen, please? Thank you.
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    Windows 10 Digital certificate removed but still active

    Hi ladies and gents, I am new here and currently struggling with a digital certificate that I had installed and later removed. It allows to login to a website without entering any login information. I removed it because I no longer want access to that website yet whenever i got to the website...
  16. Can we use External Hard with Laptop

    Hello, all I am curious to know can we connect an external hard drive to an HP laptop...? I am actually looking to run multiple OS so I thought using an external drive will be an ideal way...
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    Windows 10 My boot startup menu has straight-up disappeared; I can't change my startup programs.

    All the options just kind of disappeared. Various methods I've tried and failed include: shell:startup ctrl+alt+del startup menu Windows Settings>Apps>Startup /ProgramData/ path to the startup folder (created one to see if it'd populate, it didn't) /AppData/ path to the startup...
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    Windows 11 Asus board with a kit attached to Windows 11 install.

    I installed Windows 11 as a ?? clean install only to find a sort of Kit from Asus board with features like Norton, drivers and much more. Just the sight of Norton caused me to be leery. I had this desktop built and after two years found a site that listed the pros and cons. I only installed some...
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    Windows 10 Your connection is not private: certificate has been revoked- error

    When i try to visit microsoft.com to get update fixes and to update my account I get the error message that my connection is not private and the certificate has been revoked. This happened when I tried to go to the bitdefender.com website to install the security software that I have purchased...
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    Windows 10 Activation of Windows 10 Pro

    I just had my computer repaired and the technician put in Windows 10 Pro. I get a message saying to go to settings to activate windows. I do not have a product key. The technician said it will kick in in 3 to 4 days. I asked him if this was a legal installation and he said he bought it at Best...