[XPHome] Reformatting and installing windows
I have 2 computers that I am attempting to rebuild. 1 of them is an HP and the other is an emachine. The emachine will not boot up. I even tried a start up disk. But on both of the comps the start up...
View ArticleKB2966826 and KB2966828 netframework 3.5 botched MS patch
Many people been having an issue after a fresh install and updates you might find netframework 3.5 will not install until you remove the above patches. KB2966826, KB2966828.
View Article[WIN8] needs some help an info
does Microsoft have a email or site where I can request a new product key for free cuz the 1 I have now doesn't work anymore since I installed the new ssd an new nic so I need either a free new key...
View ArticleTransfer files between computers running Windows 7
Is there an easy way to transfer files between computers running Windows 7 and connected via network cable? There is no internet access on the network. Ideally I want to avoid setting up permissions...
View ArticleHeat issues with i5 Surface Pro 3
I have just purchased Surface Pro 3 i5 with 256 GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. While it only shutdown on me once with thermometer icon (during restart after Windows updates of all things) I still experience...
View ArticleJoining two disks
I bought a laptop from my brother and it has a 500GB ssd on it. It was set up with two partitions for some reason. I would like to just make it 1 C: drive but when I delete the D: volume, it doesn't...
View Article[WIN7] Do not see the option for Critical Security Updates??
Hi, Im confused here and please help me. On the Win7 Updates options, I only see Important and Optional updates but NOT Critical. How can I download and install or select the Critical security patches...
View ArticleWindows 8.x doesn't see wireless
My Windows 8.x laptop says there are no connections available but my windows 7 laptop connects without a problem so I know the problem is with the windows 8 laptop. How do I check that the wireless...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 is an acquired taste
Yes, I said it. After all the bitching and moaning and negative sentiment I said about Windows 8 over 7. After using it for a while I kinda like Windows 8 now. It's like Root-beer, disgusting at first,...
View Article[WIN8] What is Microsoft Zune video and why am I getting event viewer error
Starting back in July (I just noticed it now) I have been getting Event Viewer errors regarding something called Microsoft Zune Video. I've never heard of it before and don't know exactly what it is...
View Article[IE] IE will implement 'out-of-date' ActiveX blocking
IE increases protections, implements out-of-date ActiveX control blocking Beginning on September 9, Internet Explorer will block out-of-date ActiveX controls, such as older versions of the Oracle...
View ArticleFile browser locks up
The file browser locks up whenever I try to upload a file to ANY site, and this is with any browser. Additionally, if I try to save a file locally with the "Save As" (again any program) and try to pick...
View Article[WIN8] Question in regards to September Updates
Everyone, With yesterday being patch Tuesday, I went to see what new updates are out there. Once I checked, and started looking at things, I noticed something odd. In the below screen shot, you will...
View Article[WIN7] Default network name for LAN?
What's the default network name for Windows 7 when it is first setup during install? I changed it now to some odd name and now I want to change it back to the Windows default. Is it just Network if I...
View ArticleCTRL+ALT+DEL screen bypassed? Workstation self unlocked?
Can anyone chime in on this issue? Windows 7 on a domain network. Workstation user recalls logging off the night before at around 5 PM (confirmed through audit log). User comes back in the morning and...
View Article[Info] Bing Maps Preview, exclusively on Windows 8.1
siteshot://2296712 quote:apps.microsoft.com Bing Maps Preview ... Published by Microsoft Corporation © 2014 Microsoft Category Tools Approximate size 10.0 MB ... Description Introducing the Bing Maps...
View Article[Info] September 9, 2014 update for OneDrive Removed (KB2889866)
siteshot://2296711 quote:support.microsoft.com ... Notice We are investigating an issue that is affecting the September 2014 update for Microsoft OneDrive for Business. Therefore, we have removed the...
View Article[WIN7] Network scanning help
This is driving me nuts.. I have a Ricoh MP 2050 copy machine.. My network setting is Workgroup and I can see my computer on the copy machine but when I try to connect it asks for a user and a password...
View ArticleWindows 9 Leaked Screenshots
20 leaked screenshots in total: quote:Slowly but surely, we're starting to get a clearer idea of what the next version of Windows will look like. Microsoft already teased a classic-style Start Menu,...
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