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    Windows 7 Task Scheduler Service Is Not Available

    I am running Windows 7 Pro. I went to the Task Scheduler to see - and possibly change - when the creation of a System Restore point is scheduled for. Upon opening the Task Scheduler an error message came up indicating that the Task Dropbox Update was corrupt or tampered with. When I tired to...
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    Windows 10 What is Blaze

    In Windows 10 10240 I just noticed when I view network a device is shown called Blaze any idea what it is? I have no idea what it is I don't use any fancy phone or other devices. It's nothing I knowingly installed Joe
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    Windows 10 Building new computer

    Hello everyone, I am currently looking for computer parts for a custom built computer that I will make over the summer. I was wondering if I take the hard drive (1TB) from my current computer and put it into my new computer could I still use the free windows 10 upgrade? WIll I have to reset the...
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    Windows 7 Getting Error 651 when connecting new device to Windows 7

    When I try to connect a new device (Alcatel OneTouch Y580) to my computer I get Error message 651. I know the device is OK as it connects to my tablet. Can anyone adviose please. Mike
  5. Windows 10 Problems installing Windows 10 Build 10130

    Hi, I have a Microsoft Surface 3 (non pro version) currently running Build 10122. When Build 10130 came out I went ahead and download via the Windows Update in Settings. However, upon restarting the device for the installation, the device got stuck at the "Surface" screen, with no racetracks...
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    Windows 10 High disk usage after updating to build 10122

    How do I keep my disk usage down at a low percentage. I'm constantly at 99% which it making my laptop very slow :(
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    Windows 8 PF keys - need pf5 , for example

    I have a Microsoft natural keyboard on my Windows 8.1 64bit Dell desktop PC. I want to enter PF5 in order to make my browsers reload the web page, but I don't know how to do that. Each of my PF keys are marked on their top surface with their main function. For example, the PF5 key is marked...
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    Unknown Icon to me - anyone any idea?

    The attached unknown icon appears on the window bar. Does anyone know about it? Please advise. thanks a lot.
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    Windows 7 Sort folders and files differently

    Is it possible to sort your folders alphabetically while at the same time sorting your files on date? I want to do this(see picture)
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    Windows 8 No battery notification

    How do I activate battery notifications for Windows 8 when the battery reaches a certain level? I did go to Power Options and then to Advanced Settings. I could not find the option to do this. Anyone know?
  11. Windows 8 File Icons

    Is it possible to associate a file type with an icon without associating the file type with a program? If so, how? If not, why not? Reason I ask is, I used to use a program for a certain file type but I no longer use it. Instead I use an online program. The file type therefore appears blank...
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    Windows 7 Can I disable Vol Shadow Copies but enable Sys Restore Points?

    I want to use the feature of System Restore Points but I don't want to use Volume Shadow Copies. Is it possible to disable the first but let the second feature be enabled? From what I read so far it does not become clear if this is possible at all. Are VSC a pre-condition to use SRPs? If...
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    Windows 7 Hi, I don't know where to go next

    Very briefly :- I got my new PC up &^ running and installed extra SDD's & HDD's. In the process of setting up the computer I wasn't sure if I wanted to run 64 bit or 32bit Win7. In the event the guy installed win&64 but when I got the computer I fitted another SDD with Win7 32 bit. I booted the...
  14. Windows 7 Script for turning lan connection on/off

    I had this wonderful script that I got from someplace (can't recall) that enabled or disabled lan connections in windows xp. I used it to turn the wireless card on/off as the card made clicking noises during recording/playback of music files. I have just performed a clean install of windows 7...
  15. Windows 7 Reinstalling: does all of C:\ get written over?

    When reinstalling Windows 7, does all of the system drive get erased/formatted in the process (I think so) or only the C:\Windows folder and subfolders (which would have been ideal)? I forget since last time. Thank you.
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    Windows 7 Folder shorcut opens incorrectly through Word 2010.

    I have a Windows 7 machine with a new install maybe 2 months old. I create a shortcut either by right clicking the folder and sending a shortcut to the desktop or by manually creating one. The shortcut works fine when you just click on it, but when you go to open a document in Word 2010 and try...
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    Windows 7 Unusual WIN7 installation route - can it ever work?

    Hi guys. I'm new here, so hoping not to tread on any toes ;-) My query is on behalf of a friend who's not particularly computer literate, and I'm hoping some of you experts can help us. He currently has a new machine with WIN8 on it. He prefers the WIN7 on his old machine, but loves the speed...
  18. Windows 7 Build thumbnails cache for a folder and subfolders in Windows 7

    Is there a way to do that on Windows 7 that makes Explorer generates thumbs for folders without scrolling through them? I tried something like a search (*.jpg) on the main folder but then only visible images had thumbs generated. Thanks a lot.
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    Windows 7 Syncing Windows Live Mail on two systems

    Hello All, I use Win Live Mail to view several email accounts and it works great. My query is when I open Live Mail on another system all of my email are there and I have to go an remove all the junk I already did. Is there a way to sync it so that when I read, delete, sort.... the emails...
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    Windows 7 Bought MS Expressions Studio 4 Web Prof. Can I download it onto 2 computers?

    Bought MS Expressions Studio 4 Web Prof. Can I download it onto 2 computers? Does anyone know? It doesn't say on the box if it restricted to one activation ie 1 computer. I have 2 computers.