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  1. How to Boot Ubuntu from USB on Dell OptiPlex

    I am trying to demo Ubuntu, the latest Non Beta version as of 1/28/2015 on the Dell OptiPlex, but how can I do so? I thought I would have to change the boot sequence to have the USB on top, but that didn't seem to work at all.
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    Windows 7 Do USB Flash Disk drivers affect computer's performance?

    Hi, Each time a new Flash Drive is inserted in the USB port its driver is installed automatically, even if exactly the same Flash Drive was inserted before. So, in a few years quite a lot of those drivers must have been installed in my Windows. Do all those drivers occupy space in RAM or do they...
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    Windows 10 USB ports not working!

    After misckicking on windows reset, i turned off my computer the cancel the process. When i rebooted in windows 10, none of my usb devices were working. I reset my computer and still nothing. I pluged in my old purple connector keyboard and it did not work as well. Help!!!
  4. Windows 8 fingerprintreader software doesnt recognize password

    Hello, I bought a usb-fingerprint reader from the brand egistec_ES603, and when I run the bioecxess software it asks for my windows password. When I enter the password it says: password incorrect.. does anyone know how I can fix this?? thanks in advance, Frank
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    Windows 8 WIndows update error

    Hello, guys I was upgrading windows through USB bootable disk(PC doesnt have DVD drive). I got a error in the middle. Now I cannot upgrade or install new copy. When upgrading It says" THe computer started using the Windows Installation disc. Remove the installation disc and restart your computer...
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    Windows 8 Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter not pairing with hdtv

    Greetings, I have recently bought Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and am unable to sync it with my hdtv. I plugged in the adapter and powered it through a USB extension but when I add a wireless display, it says "No devices found". My computer is unable to pair with the display adapter and it...
  7. Windows 8 USB Device not compatible with USB 3.0 whilst in an USB 2.0 port

    Since a couple of days ago, my PS3 controller, which used to work just fine, decided to stop working with my PC. My computer does detect the device; I hear a sound when I plug it in and if I go to devices and printers in the control panel it's there. But if I go to device manager, I can't seem...
  8. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Installation Failed at 93%

    Hello there. I bought my laptop with Windows 8 pre-installed and when the 8.1 was out, I successfully upgraded to it. Then I read about the Windows Technical Preview, I installed it and saw that it is a very very buggy version, so I tried to return back to Windows 8.1. I have attempted to...
  9. Windows 7 Bluetooth won't connect

    Quick question. I have two cheepo USB Bluetooth adapters for my Windows 7 PC. One is a tiny generic (thumbnail sized) micro adapter, the other a small USB "stick" made by Rocketfish. Both adapters install and "claim" to detect my Bluetooth speaker (misidentifying it as a Bluetooth headset. I...
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    Windows 7 Pendrive problem

    Hello everybody I have Win 7 Home Premium in Virtualbox. It detects my pendrives but it won't allow me to see the contents. I get a message saying that the pendrive needs troubleshooting. I also get a message that the driver is Ok Can anyone help? Thanks and regards
  11. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 refresh problems

    Hi so im trying to create a refresh or recovery usb but i dont have the option to copy my recovery partition onto my usb so its not letting me do this is there a way to make a recovery usb with this ability without buying one?
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    Windows 8 Looking for USB webcam driver for windows 8

    Good day, I accidentally uninstalled my USB 2.0 webcam drivers on windows 8 and i can't find a drivers for it. It said that this is the drivers that is missing on my computer "USB\VID_04FC&PID_2700&REV_0100&MI00" Device USB\VID_04FC&PID_2700&MI_00\6&2bd1941d&0&0000 was configured. Driver...
  13. Windows 8 Scanner not working

    I have a Canon mp287 printer and scanner, when I press the scan button I get an error saying 'cannot communicate with the scanner' Link Removed (screenshot attached). I found a solution to this problem by disabling 'Enhanced host controller' under USB in device manager. Link Removed(screenshot...
  14. Windows 10 Notification icon on Taskbar.

    I am starting to think I will not like the new Notification icon on the Taskbar. They may change the way it behaves in the final version, but right now it is a distraction and a little bit of a nuisance. Why would I want to keep notifications about safely removing USB drives or other minor...
  15. Windows 8 Can't disable UEFI or boot in Legacy

    Hello, I'm trying to disable UEFI on my computer. I did this on some other PC's and it all worked out fine, but I got stuck with this one. The BIOS does have a "secure boot", "fast boot", and "quiet boot" option, but even when I disabled them all I could still only boot into windows 8 (I'm...
  16. Windows 7 Show Preview

    Hi, Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong section. I was wondering if there was a program or software that could show previews of files. I want it so when I insert a memory stick or a memory unit it shows previews of some of files. Thanks, Have a nice day
  17. Windows 8 Finding installer for windows

    Hello I'm building a new pc, which currently have no operating system. I need an install for windows 8.1, which will allow me to install and try out windows 8.1 without having a operating system previusly installed. I can transfer it between computers without problems, with both dvd's, usb's...
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    Windows 7 My Windows 7 doesnt install new hardware drivers..

    Hello people, well i just got some issues with my new computer.. i just bought a new razer mouse imperator and razer headset kraken 7.1, for the first time i plug them in and turn the PC..the drivers doesnt install, it tell me that the drivers has not been install successfully and shows red...
  19. Windows 7 Windows failed to start" error (0xc0000225); 2 days and no solution

    I am experiencing a "Windows failed to start" error (0xc0000225) and cannot even start windows or run safe mode (f9). Plus I didn't have the installation discs. I have tried EasyRE via both CD and USB but both result in the same problem. When I actually try to perform an 'Automated Repair' on...
  20. Windows 8 (Spanish) Oxc000000f

    Traductor de Google: http://translate.google.es/m/translate Nota: si no puedo hablar en español en este foro lo siento Mi problema: Bueno yo estaba en w8 y pues me canse de estar en el y decidi instalar el w7 que es el SO original de mi ordenador, como no encontraba el disco original tube que...