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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...
    • tobwen
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    • access speed benchmark crystal disk mark data transfer defrag driver settings external drive hard drive hitachi performance random access sata sequential access storage storage devices transfer speed usage patterns usb 3.0 windows settings write caching
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows XP Very unusual usage in Windows Task Manager

    I have an issue with Windows Task Manager in an XP environment. Yeah, I know, upgrade or get a new PC. This machine is actually a cast-off, from someone else who got a new tower, but I was hoping to use it as a dual boot machine and make it last longer. Anyway, I have an image to share, it's...
    • TheNige
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    • dual boot high usage legacy systems pc upgrade performance issues system resources task manager troubleshooting usage patterns windows xp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. 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...
    • pintree3
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    • customization feature settings help request manual management powertoys program control program management recent items shortcuts start menu tweakui uninstall apps usage patterns user interface user preferences windows 7 windows features windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. 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...
    • eharris
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    • computer boot error message event viewer installation issues logging malware os upgrade performance issues restore point safe mode software configuration startup apps system restore troubleshooting usage patterns virus scan welcome screen windows 7
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support