[XPPro] .net framework download
I have some software looking for the version 2.0 of the .net framework does it have to be only that version or can I use something newer? I'm having an issue trying to locate it as I only really see...
View Article[IE] something wrong with my ie 10
previously, when I open ie 10 on desktop, it opens in the desktop mode. when I open it from start screen, it opens in the metro mode. it works perfectly before but then it changed. when I open ie 10...
View Article[WIN7] Expanding Google browser
To all who have trouble with Google shrunken browser. Go to the right of your screen and click on the little wrench picture. It will bring a new screen, called toolbar options. Select General if not...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface Pro price cut made permanent...
Microsoft is still struggling to sell its Surface Pro tablet, as the company has announced it will make permanent the price cuts that were set to expire Thursday. Earlier this month, the tech giant...
View Article[WIN8] Windows.old filesize too big
How do I delete the Windows.old? That error message keeps popping up and there's two .dll files that are very long. Any ideas? (Windows 8 64 bit) -Rob
View ArticlePasssword Hint and adding a third Admin account?
My Admin account has no password and is a local account. I also set up (last November) the hidden, default Admin account that I unhid. I password protected it and listed a hint. (It is also a local...
View Article[WIN7] BSOD - I wonder what caused this
Hi I had a BSOD today (REGISTRY ERROR) while online, and a black screen the other day - I had to use the tower button to shut down. I used the BlueScreenView and have a ss of that. I also noticed that...
View ArticleGetting 32 GB of ram how many VMs
Here is my system specs: i5 2500k 120 GB Crucial M4 SSD (Used just for OS and Apps only 18.4 GB used) ATI 5750 How many Windows 7 64 bit VMs will I be able to run smoothly ? I plan on running at least...
View Article[WIN7] Intel Rapid Storage and Windows Update
Why does IRS prevent WU from working? The only way to get WU to work was to remove the Rapid Storage Driver. Driver updates, deleting folder, or any other "trick" didn't work. Inquiring minds want to...
View Article[IE] IE 10 often will not close
An odd thing recently started happening with IE 10. I will either click the x to close a tab or click the x to close IE10 and nothing happens. Sometimes I can still use the tab to navigate normally and...
View Article[WIN8] Windows 8 now has 7.41% of market share.
And it now has more market share than all of OS X combined... is OS X a failure?
View ArticleDo browser market share statistics make sense?
I just saw another browser market share diagram today and decided to post. IMO these statistics don't make a lot of sense. Why? Because too often user doesn't make informed decision about the browser...
View Article[WIN8] KB2855336 won't install
Can't get windows update to install KB2855336. I've used the troubleshooter and tried to manually install it as well. Even turned of windows defender to see if that would help but it did not. It gives...
View ArticleMicrosoft will buy Nokia's handset business for $7.2 bln
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/03/microsoft-nokia-idUSWEB00AUW20130903?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews&rpc=43 quote: (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Tuesday said it...
View ArticleMS Office purchase / license question
Hello hello, I just need some info about Microsoft Office.(full version. Excell, powerpoint and whatever else she wants lol) I need to purchase it and I need to install it on my wife's computer and...
View ArticleWe have extended your TechNet Subscription
We have extended your TechNet Subscription for an additional 90 days Anyone else get this email? quote:On July 1, 2013, Microsoft announced the retirement of the TechNet Subscriptions program. Since...
View Article[WIN8] Installing Windows 7 as Dual-Boot on Win 8 Laptop
Are there any good references or tutorials on installing Windows 7 as a dual-boot on an existing Windows 8 installation? I have an Asus laptop with Windows 8 pre-installed arriving in a few days, and I...
View ArticleDell Vista PC missing "repair your computer" Option
I am not looking to perform a "Startup Repair" rather I am trying to access the Dell Factory Image Restore through the Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu but as stated that option...
View ArticleSurface RT: educational price drop
quote: Microsoft is reducing the price of its ARM-based Surface RT tablet for schools and universities during a two-month, limited-time offer. "It's important Microsoft does its part to help get...
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