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    Windows 7 Random Crashes

    I have looked at the dump file but I don't know how to fix it. Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.12.0002.633 AMD64 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Loading Dump File [C:\Windows\Minidump\011412-48266-01.dmp] Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack...
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    Windows 7 Start Menu Search Gone?

    hi there, yes of course i did reboot. btw, for clarity, the search box is present in the start menu, but when i type anything , it shows nothing, for ex. i type "notepad", but it shows nothing, though i can open it manually.??/!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Windows 7 how to format external hdd

    Hi all, only found this forum today, looks very useful. I have a problem someone here might be able to throw some light on. I am trying to format an external 80gb hdd in fat 32, and it keeps stopping saying "hdd too large" i have tried different ways with no joy, anyone have any ideas ? thanks...
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    Windows 7 BSOD 7f on Win 7 Home Premium 64bit.

    Hi all, I'd appreciate any and all help i can get. I just purchased a new Fujitsu P770 i3-330, running Win 7 Home Premium 64bit. Its installed with SP1. I keep getting BSOD Bcode 7f out of the blue :P Cant figure it out and its driving me nuts. I'm attaching info about the memory im using...
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    Windows 7 IE9 "run file" problem

    Hi, :wave: I am new to this forum. When I try to run a file I in IE9 it downloads the file to some temp folder and when it tries to execute the file it returns an error! When I cleared the C:\Users\xxxxxxx\AppData\Local\Temp folder it worked once but the second time it did not! For details...
  6. Windows 7 Boot error ------> " RUSJO is compressed"

    Hi all! I'm new to this forum so bear with me. ;) Last night, I started to compress my c: in windows through the properties window, but then decided to cancel it about 15 seconds after the process began. There were no problems until I tried to boot windows this morning and got the following...
  7. Windows 7 Could do with some expert advice.

    Link Removed Hi Guys/Gals First and foremost, I must say....great forum! Was hoping someone could release me from the hell I've been experiencing lately with random BSOD's?...they're driving me nuts!!!! I've attached the .dmp file for your consideration. Many, many thanks in advance...
  8. Award Recommendation for Joe S! [User of the Month]

    Sender Information Userid: Link Removed due to 404 Error User Name: Trouble ----------------------------- Request Information: Award ID: Link Removed due to 404 Error Name: User of the Month Description: This award is given out for outstanding achievement for "User of the Month" Link...
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    Windows 7 BSOD Problem Windows 7 32 Bit - Help needed ! Strange reset loop

    Hi, recently I changed my motherboard and graphics card. Since then, I have been getting BSOD's and they have become more frequent. I have read possible solutions to driver sweep and reinstall/update drivers. Though after several updates, the problem still persists !! Before the BSOD appears...
  10. Windows 7 Administrator, something special?

    Can someone set me straight and clear up a question I have regarding the Windows 7 local user "Administrator". I have seen both here and elsewhere on the internet, some folks attributing some type of special authoratative privledges associated with this account. And that because microsoft has...
  11. Windows 7 Do I need to reinstall OS after upgrading my HDD?

    I currently have 3 SATA drives. 1.5TB x2 and 1TB x1 Drive partitions as following: C: 499GB D: 897GB E: 499GB F: 897GB G: 931GB I am installing a new 2TB SATA 3 drive, but on SATA 2 mode for now. New config of drives will be quite similar except for that I will be merging the partition of the...
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    Windows 7 Please help with W7 7100 x86 activation/validation

    Hi all. I have gone through all the threads about "this computer isn't running a genuine version of windows", even though it's painfully tech for me sometimes, and I still can't find a solution. I get the message at logon, once a day, even though i have used an activator and deactivated the...
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    Windows 7 New Share Issue

    Hello all, My name is Tommy and I am new to the forum. Hope everyone is having a great day and I look forward to reading posts and sharing advise and issues with you all. I have a interesting issue that I hope someone can help me with. I am logged into my Windows 7 machine and I have...
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    Windows 7 Disappointing Experience with W7

    I'm new to this forum, so hi all. I'm a SDM for a software house, and decided it was time to evaluate Windows 7 to see whether it made sense to move to it from Windows Vista. The first thing I will say is that we do not like Windows Vista and would love to move away from it. This is primarily...
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    Windows 7 How to change task bar icons font color?

    I'm new to Windows 7, and the only problem I haven't been able to resolve is changing the font color of the task bar icons (of opened programs/windows) to black. They're currently white on a light-grey background, and for these old eyes, they're very hard to look at. Yes, I know that their...
  16. Windows 7 Virtual Machines, Part Two: Snapshots, guest additions, and shared folders

    Now that you've gotten either Windows or Ubuntu - or both - installed in VirtualBox it's time to go further. This article - the second in the series on virtual machines - will teach you how to restoring virtual machines, integrate your mouse (and other guest additions), and even how to create...
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    Windows 7 Issues Selecting Multiple Email Addresses in Eudora 7 on Windows 7

    I am running W7 with and old Eudora 7 program. I am having trouble sending muliple addresses on email. If I am in the address book and want to select a random group of addresses if I hold down the contol key i am only able to choose two addresses. The third address deletes to first one I...
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    Windows 7 bsod irql driver equal or less

    Hey folks. Im new here so i dont know exactly where to post. But im having problems with some bsods. Are there any place in this forum where i can get some help? Looks like a nice place this one:) Thnx
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    Windows 7 Arranging Maps Problem

    Hello! I have a little issue with arranging the maps in c drive. In windows xp its easy, you just left click and hold the map to put it somewhere in another map(like right corner) But in windows 7 it looks like i can't change the map position?! The reason i want to do this, is thats its easier...
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    Windows 7 Thought I was Administrator

    Hi Everyone, How come I keep getting admin prompts and warnings and sometimes am even told I need to seek admin permission to do things even though my account is an admin account?? Many thanks Dan :)