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  1. Windows 7 UAC settings reset after power loss

    After a sudden power loss forcing the computer into a hard shut down, the first thing I noticed was my UAC setting being reset from "Never notify" to the default. Since that has been changed, I think it's possible other things have been changed as well. Why would these settings change after a...
  2. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 You Tube - no audio.

    Just started to use Win 8.1 and am having a problem with Win8.1. I am using a Lenovo H30-05 and find that I the audio is so low that it cannot be heard. Works fine on video/movies etc. Also works OK on my Win 7 laptop. I have also noticed that YT on Win 8.1 has a different layout that hat on...
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    Windows 7 Screen flashes on and off/theme switches from Aero to Basic

    I have an HP Envy 15 laptop and every now and again (at least once per day) the screen will go completely black for maybe half a second then come back on again. This sometimes occurs more than once but it will happen at least once every day while I'm using the computer. In addition, on occasion...
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    Windows 8 System Image for backup or Restore Point? For offsite backup

    Hello, newbie here. I recently had a scare with a vendor who changed settings and did not put back. When problems were noticed they tried to blame on my computer. Restore points or system image seem perfect to protect me from this in the future. I want to be able to back these points or...
  5. Windows 7 Volume Question

    This isnt a problem so much as a question. I have my volume set to 80, but I only want a few programs to actually be at that volume; mainly voice chat programs. I have everything else set to 30. I was wondering if there is a way to set the default volume for new programs to be 30, even though my...
  6. Cara Matikan Layar Login di Windows 10

    Untuk yang ogah bolak-balik masukkan password untuk login di Windows 10 The post Cara Matikan Layar Login di Windows 10 appeared first on PCplus Online . Continue reading...
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    Datatype for autobackuplogfiles in registry

    The data type of autobackupfiles should be REG_DWORD as per msdn. But there are two ways to create and datatype differs in two case :- a. Through Event Viewer : Data type of the AutoBackupLogFiles is REG_DWORD b. Though gpedit.msc : Data type of the AutoBackupLogFiles is REG_SZ Can...
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    Windows 8 How to switch from Windows 8.1 to classic view?

    Bought a new laptop and desktop for my parents this Christmas... they absolutely hate Windows 8.1. Took them long enough to master the classic earlier versions of Windows let alone this mess called 8.1. Does anyone have a link, instructions, or a safe program to download to bring there...
  9. Windows 10 Windows 10 updates are mandatory setting

    Windows 10 updates are mandatory setting Background: I've been running a V-w10 on my home hyper-v server for three weeks now and for the most part it's a stable system. The only issue I have is the automatic updates… not happening on my watch but I do allow the system to look for and advise me...
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    Windows 8 Start Screen Tiles Re-arrange Themselves

    Sounds crazy, but the tiles keep re-arranging themselves. I spend time getting them arranged just the way I want and then when I return to the screen later, they have changed position. Any ideas? Thanks, Jim
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    Windows 8 Touchscreen monitor forces Windows to make it the primary monitor

    I looked around to see if someone had a solution to my unique problem, but I only found solutions pointing at Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings > Setup, and this does not work for me. This is my monitor setup and my specs: Monitor 1 - AOC 2060W 1600x900 Connected through DVI Monitor 2 - a...
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    Windows 7 Blurry/fuzzy text

    Hi I have been asking about this before but now the situation has changed. My problem is a known problem for other people aswell. Here it goes: I am using IE 11 ( the latest updated ) and before the update i used IE 8 due the text on ect youtube or other sites that used IE text for standart...
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    Windows 7 Multiple Mice in Split Screen

    Hi, So, I'm currently running a laptop hooked up to an extra monitor, using them as separate screens. Basically job involves reading a lot of text on one screen, then writing key info into the other screen. I want to do this without having to continuously flick the mouse across the 2 screens...
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    Windows 8 Save IP address.

    I use my computer at my home and my university. My university internet requires to input their IP address in my network setting(internet protocol version 4). While my home setting is (automatically obtain the IP)So , i have to do this every day. Is there any way to save the IP address or make...
  15. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 keep creating new Network Stacks...?

    Hiya all, I've got a really odd situation here with Windows 8.1 (Update One) Pro which is really annoying me and I have tried Registry hacks and just about everything I know to resolve this matter but... The little SOB keeps coming back with Network2 and I can't understand why it keeps coming...
  16. Windows 8 Workgroup Sharing Problem in Win 8 & Win 7

    Hello: I am having no end of trouble with my network. Here's the setup: 1. BT Home Hub 5 Wi-Fi router, connected to Internet. 2. Desktop, Win 7 HP, x64, connected to router with Ethernet. 3. HP LaserJet printer, connected to router with Ethernet. 4. Netgear EX6200 AC1200 802.11ac Dual Band...
  17. Windows 8 Error 0x80070002 without system restore

    For a while now I have been living with this. Link Removed I have been asking around on numerous forums for help but have yet to find any. I am unable to open any apps but the store and when I tried to uninstall and reinstall some apps I was met by an 0x80070002 error. It's not serious because...
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    Windows 7 [SOLVED]Opening Text File Opens Command Prompt Instead

    Hi all: I have the strangest problem. If I double click a .txt file, it opens a Command Prompt window rather than the .txt file! If I use right click, open with, choose default program, the check box for "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" is grayed out. If I select...
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    Windows 7 start-up issue

    How can I remove or change the start-up page which says "welcome"? I don't care to be "welcomed" by an unconscious thing, a machine, my computer. This has annoyed me for years and I want to put an end to it.
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    Windows 8 "Add or Remove Programs" doesn´t work anymore (in Metro)

    Windows 8.1 Hi, I had an issue with the general user folder name, which was shown as "Alex_000". Although this was a cosmetic issue only, I wanted to change this to "Alex". I successfully managed this by changing about 50 entries in the registry (via regedit). So fine so good. Now I found...