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Windows 8 Is there any good tools that can let me manage my Android phone on Win8?
Is there any similar but smaller or smarter software?Cheers~- incross
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- android management mobile smartphone software tools utilities windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Software
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November 2014 update rollup for Windows RT, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012
Continue reading...- News
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- kb 3000853 microsoft support november 2014 server 2012 update rollout windows 8 windows rt
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- Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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Windows 8 problem with ram
hello i have 4 gb ram on my pc.. but on my computer with windows 8 says 3.00 usable.. why? how to fix this? see the screenshot please Link Removed- gianniscfa
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- 4gb ram computer issues hardware issues memory issues performance issues ram system performance troubleshooting usable memory windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Desktop Icons Frozen
There are four desktop icons including the Start Menu (open) that will not move, do not function, I ran a scan, I believe it was scannow and that shows file corrupt I am able to use the laptop but these icons need to go, I created another Recycle Bin that functions and I am able to open...- johnbgood
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- amd64 corrupted files desktop issues microsoft nonsxs performance issues processor publickeytoken recycle bin scan system scan troubleshooting user help version 11.2 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 An alternative for Windows Live Mail 2012?
Can anyone suggest an alternative desktop based email program that will stop me having to enter into Office 365 or upgrade to Windows 8 or 10? I am quite happy with Windows 7, I don't use Windows "productivity applications", and I just want to be able to access my @outlook emails on my computer...- Confused as Carolyn
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- alternatives desktop apps desktop email email access email client email management email program gmail microsoft 365 outlook productivity software recommendations upgrade user inquiry windows 10 windows 7 windows 8 windows live mail
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Resize app window
Hi Windows 8 question. Just installed Line app. When switch to app it fills up whole screen which is unwanted and makes multitasking much less efficient. I wonder which overpaid desk warmer at Microsoft made this decision? I wish to have this program behave like all the others I am used to...- b0d
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- app feedback line app microsoft multitasking resize software behavior user experience window management windows 8
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- Forum: Desktop Customization
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Windows 10 Windows 10 Certifications?
Hi, I'm an IT Technician looking for Windows 10 related certifications to be able to pick up. So far the only one I've really seen for Windows 10 is the MCSA level certification but for that it looks like you have to be both Windows 7 and 8 certified first. Please help as I am looking to pick up...- RyanPBaskett
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- career development certification mcsa professional growth tech skills technician training windows 10 windows 7 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Windows upgrade and installation problem
I'm using windows 7 ultimate, i want to install windows 10 but when i'm installing the mouse and keyboard do not function during "keyboard type" choosing! Even mouse cursor is not seen i dont know what to do! I'm using lenovo G40-30 processor 2.16GHz intel! And 64-bit operating system. I...- Young lee
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- 64-bit cursor enter key escape key functionality g40-30 help installation issues keyboard lenovo mouse processor troubleshooting upgrade windows windows 10 windows 7 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Weird 'mini-icon' on desktop icons
I need help, idk if I should be worried about this or not, because its just really weird. Out of the blue today, all of my icons on my desktop that are shortcuts to programs, no matter what kind of programs, got a smaller icon in the bottom left corner. It is of 2 of the simply drawn 'people'...- RoGeR1
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- desktop help icons programs settings shortcuts support user issues windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Strange icons keep popping up on status bar
any ideas what all these icons are they keep popping up on a friends Windows 8 pc- Terry Beddoes
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- computer help computer issues icons troubleshooting user interface user support windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 product key not working?
hi I've just purchased a second hand laptop which has a sticker under the battery for windows 7 professional. the laptop actually came with windows 8 installed but not activated. when trying to upgrade it to windows 10 I get the message " the product key didn't work ". any ideas on why this...- The Seat
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- activation buyers guide ebay installation laptop product key refunds second hand support troubleshooting upgrade windows 10 windows 7 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 10 Problem in upgrading Windows 10
I was not able to upgrade to Windows 10. Every time, the process failed after 60-70℅. So at last I tried to install windows 10 through media tool. I succeeded but now I am not able to activate Windows 10 using my key of Windows 8. Can I go back to Windows 8 and activate it using my key?- Nishant
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- windows 8 windows activation windows update
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 8 Booted from external device and now it won't boot anymore
Hi! My laptop was in the shop but i had the internal ssd. I attached it to my wife's laptop(win8) via sata-usb and continued booting from the external ssd(win8.1). It worked but now my wife's laptop won't boot windows from the internal drive. I tried automatic repair and it gives me a black...- noblink
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- automatic repair black screen boot issues boot manager data recovery external devices fix hard drive internal drive laptop reinstall repair tools sata ssd tech support troubleshooting usb windows 8 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Script error windows 8
When i try to turn on my laptop, after login i have an error message saying 'Loading script "C:\Windows\run.vbs" failed (Access is denied)' with a black screen behind and i can't do anything afterwards. How can i fix this?- Qubistix
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- access denied black screen issue fix laptop loading script script error troubleshooting vbs windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Software
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GWX Control Panel
If your tired of the constant nags to update to Windows 10 then this tool may help: Ultimate Outsider: Using GWX Control Panel to Permanently Remove the 'Get Windows 10' Icon- kemical
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- disable notifications free tools gwx control panel icon removal nags notifications pc support software system utilities tools ultimate outsider update upgrade upgrade behavior user guide windows 10 windows 7 windows 8 windows update
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- Forum: Software Updates
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Windows 8 Downgrade caused major speed problems
So I got the computer I have, a Dell Inspiron 15, and it came with Windows 8. I wasn't a fan, but I kept it anyway. Then suddenly after 3 years of ownership, the thing forcibly updates itself to Windows 10. I downgraded it after trying the new Windows for a few days, even though it did not have...- Kio5853
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- disk issues downgrade optimization slow why god windows 10 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Installing Windows 8 from scratch on a laptop
Hi, I have a laptop with an empty drive and a separate Windows 8.1 license. No media, only the license. The laptop does not have an optical drive, but can boot from USB. I would like to install Windows 8.1 on this laptop. The person who will use it does not want Windows 10 right now. I thought...- Christian Dysthe
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- windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 10 Does Windows 10??
On my Laptop I upgraded to Windows 8 - back in 2011. Prior to the upgrade when travelling overseas I was able to download onto CD discs my original music. Because I wanted to save space - I would only take with me a bunch of printed covers and then purchase blank CD'S and cases wherever I was...- Kiwidon
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- artist rights audio files cd burning cd creation cds digital music download issues home pc laptop limerick music sharing personal music software limitations travel troubleshooting upgrade usa travel user experience windows 10 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 I found a Windows 10 & File History flaw
I just found a huge Windows 10 flaw and it has impact on File History, too. All us previous Windows users that login with a Microsoft Account have all noticed how Windows 10 names our user accounts after our Microsoft Account. I just noticed this flaw in File History. In previous Windows...- brkkab
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- account name bugs compatibility data migration feedback file history flaw hdd microsoft account modern apps ownership personal files sshd storage issues update user account user experience windows 10 windows 8 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 delete windows update
Hello i have windows 8 64bit pro, i want to delete all windows updates and reinstalled them.. how i can do this?- gianniscfa
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- 64-bit delete help issues maintenance pro reinstall software management update windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support