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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...
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    • access speed benchmarking crystaldiskmark data transfer defragmentation driver settings external hard drive hard disk hitachi performance random access sata iii sequential access storage storage devices transfer rate usage patterns usb 3.0 windows settings write cache
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 How to permanently remove programs from the Start Menu

    In another post someone asked the question: How to permanently remove/ban programs from the Start Menu Recent List? (Since manually deleting them will only get them back on once the program is started again.) The sole answer gave a suggestion to "switch the feature off". This answer though...
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    • customization desktop shortcuts feature settings help request manual management power toys program control program management recent list remove programs software control start menu tweakui usage patterns user interface user preferences windows 7 windows features windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Stuck on "Welcome" screen & system restore - why only one point?

    I'm running Win7 Pro x64, which is a fresh install upgrade from WinXP Pro x32, installed during the first weekend in November, just a few weeks ago. I've included more detailed specs in my user profile, though I don't think my questions are spec-dependent. I just had the strangest problem. I...
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    • computer boot error messages event viewer installation issues malware scan os upgrade performance issues restore points safe mode software configuration startup apps system restore troubleshooting usage patterns verbose logging virus scan welcome screen windows 7
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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