[Other] [Solved]Cursor changes to insert
This may seem like a tiny thing (which it is) but it's something that has been bugging me. Sometimes when editing a document, as I move the cursor to the part I want to change and left click, instead...
View Article[WIN7] What is using so much RAM?
Using Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. A few times recently I've run out of RAM and I can't figure out why. I have 16GB of RAM which is typically plenty. I closed all the programs I was using, and...
View ArticleMake all apps comply with system sound settings.
---- I have no idea where I should post this. Please move where it should go if not here ---- I'm running windows 8.1, and frankly am tired of apps not following my systems sound settings. I recently...
View Articleexe unknown file type?
Hello, I putting a new machine together and I see when I download something (crap cleaner exe) it tells me what do I want to open the file with? I never came across this before and not sure what to do...
View Article[XPPro] a update patch allows updates for WinXP?
Ok, call me crazy as I saw this on a facebook for sale posting. Guy was selling copies of XP home for $25. Many asked why he would sell outdated and unsupported software at that price. he states "With...
View Article[WIN7] Can I safely disable any or all of these 3 startup items?
I'm running Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I wanted to know if I can safely disable any or all of these 3 startup items? Thanks. :)
View ArticleExcel help simple subtraction with a twist
I have a simple spreadsheet to track some numbers but need help with something. I want it to simply subtract the numbers I enter every hour and tell me the difference. For example between 2AM and 3AM...
View ArticleHow do I track the Windows boot process?
I have a situation in which I'm tracking down what is causing my machine's boot process to slow down. The Windows boot splash screen will appear and then the screen will turn black and after about...
View Article[WIN7] Task manager items
No real problems with my updated Win7 other than IE going to 100% cpu usage on some pages. I was wondering why the 3 entries in the picture have no discription behind it?
View ArticleWhat exactly is this file for?
Im curious what exactly is "ShellIconCache" for?? I mean one time I had a corrupted icon stored in it which was messing up some of my menus,etc so I deleted the file and things were good then...... It...
View Article[WIN8] Winbook TW100 questions
Hi, I purchased a Winbook TW100 with Windows 8.1 installed. It is an x86 32 bit Windows not an RT Windows. There are some concerns, can someone on this forum help me. First, charging, it seems as if...
View Article[WIN7] Network printer / Win7 / APEBS
My home/office has an Air port extreme for router. I have a wired network printer connected to it. (HP 1505n) All computing done wifi, no patch cords. My apple devices print to it fine. My ancient...
View Article[WIN8] Changing an account
I set up new win 8.1 pc for a friend. This was the first experience for me with win8 but after installing classic shell things went a bit easier. Anyway now that its set up I want to change the account...
View ArticleBugcheck 9F
A Win 8.1 Pro x64 PC of mine has a nasty habit of blanking the display, and not waking up afterwards without a held down PWR button or a bugcheck restart. [ATT=1] This morning I changed the "Turn off...
View ArticleWindows 7 Pro vs. Windows 8.1 - what's the difference ???
I'm currently using Windows 7 Pro on a laptop and I'm looking to pickup a new Toshiba laptop. Some new Toshiba models offer Windows 8.1 with a downgrade option to Windows 7 Pro, whereas a couple of the...
View Article[Other] Best way to sync between PC and Windows phone
Hi, and Happy New Year :-) I'm hoping somebody here can help me. I currently use Thunderbird on my Win 8 PC, and the default email app on my Windows 8.1 phone. In order to get them to sync email and...
View Article[IE] Addressing issue with IE11
My neighbor uses IE11, lately the address has been showing up as http://franklin.com vice http://www.franklin.com. The result is that the site cannot be located. Makes no different what address is...
View Article[WIN7] Library Functionality
Is driving me nuts. How does one control the way (I by that I mean time frames) it references - the lists it comes up with. Specifically it will state, for example, a heading for TODAY, LAST NINE DAYS,...
View Article[WIN7] Auto Enabling BitLocker right after Installation?
I am running a standalone (non-domain) Win7 machine and I want to be enable BitLocker to automatically enable itself given the GPO settings that I had set beforehand. The only GPO settings I have for...
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