Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8 board.
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Windows 8 Boots to BLACK Screen with Cursor
by Guest Elanna 12- 0 replies
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The PC in question is an (OFFLINE) ASUS Essentio Series 6870 CF (CM6870 | Tower PCs | ASUS USA). It came with "Windows 7", but I installed "Windows 10 Home". This version lasted for a couple of years until it started to do strange things like create USER ADMIN accounts when I didn't ask it for one. After a couple of weeks, I managed to use a USB install of Windows 8 in order to make it work. I had to fiddle with the BIOS so that it would even take. Ultimately, it did. I have an ASUS UEFI BIOS version 0606 (CPU TYpe is Intel Core i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40 GHz. Total Memory is 16,384 MB (DDR3 1,600 MHz & Speed: 3,400 MHz). I cannot use the Windows Recovery Environm…
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I cannot see any of the settings windows when they are open on the taskbar | Windows 8
by Guest DanielWilson1993- 0 replies
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Let me try to clarify the issue a little bit. Just a few days ago, the Date&Time part of my taskbar, alongside the little arrow that lets me close background programs, disappeared from the taskbar. When I try to customize the taskbar, the window to customize it DOES appear on the taskbar, but it does not allow me to actually interact with it. It remains invisible and impossible to interact with. Again, the windows themselves DO open up on the taskbar (Where all my currently open windows/programs are) But it does not allow me to access them, no matter what I do. They remain invisible and impossible to interact with. Continue reading...
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My HP officejet pro 6978 won't stop printing
by Guest GailHollingsworth- 0 replies
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I have a HP Officejet pro 6978 There are no pending items to print, how ever it won't stop printing. The only way to get it to stop is to take out the paper. Any solutions? Continue reading...
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Hard disk failure Windows 8 reinstall
by Guest SarahMunn1- 0 replies
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I had to replace my hard disk drive and as a result no longer have an operating system. Computer was refurbished and came installed with Windows 8. I did not make a recovery disk. How to I reinstall Windows 8? I understand that I can create a media tool but I want to make sure that while downloading the files to do so, I don't make any changes to the computer that I am using to do so. I am obviously computer illiterate, so please help!! Continue reading...
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Why does Windows 8 keep putting me in a temporary account? *SOLUTION*
by Guest Jacob_French- 0 replies
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So, a while ago I had a problem where at one point during my experience with my Windows 8.1 where I signed out and shut down the computer, and whenever I got back on, it just signed me into a temporary account! I've seen that others have the same problem, and even Microsoft can't fix the solution. Well. I just figured out how to fix it. So what you need to do is write down your name you used whenever you signed in, so for example, what did you set your computer's name to be, mine was "My_PC123". Once you've remember what you set it as, make sure to write it down, it is important for later. Next on your keyboard hold down the Windows Key and the R key and the "Ru…
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Hard disk failure Windows 8 reinstall
by Guest SarahMunn1- 0 replies
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I had to replace my hard disk drive and as a result no longer have an operating system. Computer was refurbished and came installed with Windows 8. I did not make a recovery disk. How to I reinstall Windows 8? I understand that I can create a media tool but I want to make sure that while downloading the files to do so, I don't make any changes to the computer that I am using to do so. I am obviously computer illiterate, so please help!! Continue reading...
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what is dashlane
by Guest ruthfleming5- 0 replies
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what is dashlane Continue reading...
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Product key on sticker faded
by Guest Arsalan Munawar- 0 replies
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The sticker containing the windows product key on back of my laptop has faded. I am unable to read product key. Only numeric ID (which I believe is the product ID) is readable on bottom of that sticker. Can that ID be used to recover my product ID? Continue reading...
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i can't turn on my Bluetooth
by Guest Osman91- 0 replies
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Split from this thread. i can't turn on my Bluetooth Continue reading...
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How do I restore my backup files saved to dvd-r?
by Guest GeorgetteCope1- 0 replies
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File sharing isn't allowing the backup files to be transferred back to my computer after reset of system Continue reading...
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Phone call
by Guest Michael Varallo- 0 replies
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TI received a phone call requesting I open my computer and follow their directions to receive a refund money of $250.00. The phone number that contacted me was 1 352 507 5965. Their reason fore the refund is that Microsoft was closing and I was due a refund. Continue reading...
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Windows 10 Pro
by Guest ManwarMalla- 0 replies
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How can I buy Windows 10 pro product key from genuine online store? Continue reading...
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RE-INSTALLMENT OF THE WINDOWS 8 PHOTOS APP
by Guest David Okandeji- 0 replies
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Hello, good day My name is David Okandeji. I use the Windows 8 PC. I mistakenly uninstalled the Windows Photo app on my laptop. Please I need help on how I can re-install it back. It is a very wonderful application for viewing my photos and I love the fact that it has a live tile on the Start Menu. I will be earnestly waiting for a reply to this post. Thanks. Continue reading...
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Headphones not detected on Windows 8
by Guest Andréej- 0 replies
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Hello, All of a sudden, my headphones are not recognized anymore on my computer and the sound always comes out from the speakers whatever I do. How could I sort this out ? Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Andrée Continue reading...
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I am requested to update from Windows 8 to windows 8.1
by Guest PeterWH895- 0 replies
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G'day again. A few weeks back my laptop decided to go backwards and I still dont know why and I had to update all dowloads etc. Now the laptop advises me to update to Windows 8.1 Will I need to update all programs that I already have or will 8.1 nat effect the laptop at all.I am very sceptical about updating,so the Community specalists can assist me....(I hate that 'expert',as EX is unknown quantity and spert is a drip under pressure) Thank you again. Peter Continue reading...
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Maintenance Icon
by Guest RobinGibson1- 0 replies
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Why won't my maintenance icon shut off in my alert center. I try turning it off manually and it still stays on. what is going on. Continue reading...
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I need assistance with Firewall,which has expired and I have been informed I have the Trojan...TORPIG
by Guest PeterWH895- 0 replies
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Thank Bill for his reply It has helped me greatly. I have now got advise to upgrade from 8 to 8.1.......will I lose any programs that I have downloaded or do I have to start all over or will my laptop just update without effecting anything Thank you again. Peter Continue reading...
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desktop.ini is it a virus
by Guest DeniseWatson1- 0 replies
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I keep getting desktop.ini is this a virus or trojan. I notice it slows down my internet when I try to load a page Continue reading...
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unlock read only
by Guest JimDaniels2- 0 replies
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When I try to open a file I get encriped coding. and can only view document in preview mode. How do I unlock read only option? Continue reading...
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DOES IT WORK THE SAME WAY ON A WINDOWS 8?
by Guest susanwatterson-916- 0 replies
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CAN I UNINSTALL MY MICRO MINE DEVICE HD GRAPHIS ON MY WINDOWS 8 TO SPEED UP MY PERFORMANCE? THAK YOU IN ADVANCE Continue reading...
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bluetooth
by Guest Von Clark legaspi- 0 replies
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i have installed atheros bluetooth driver in my acer e1 531 and i dont know what to do next Continue reading...
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Locked out of laptop and keyboard/ease of access not working
by Guest DevonRonning- 0 replies
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Hello, I have an acer aspire E 15. When i turned it on today it said it needed to update so i let it restart. Not sure if thhis effected the problem or if my two year old got ahold of the keyboard when i wasn't looking. Now im on my password screen however when i try to type in my password any key i press types in two characters and if i press delete it deletes both. So i tried to restart the computer several times and left it powered down for a while and that didnt change anything. I tried usig a usb keyboard and it isnt allowing me to type anything with it but it allows me to press things like caps lock and when i hit certain keys it will open screens su…
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software installation on windows 8
by Guest Monica D Miller- 0 replies
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I'm attempting to install software for an embroidery machine on a Windows 8 computer. I'm getting this error message: Cannot run an x86 build of this utility on x64 platform. What do I need to do? Continue reading...
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I need assistance with Firewall,which has expired and I have been informed I have the Trojan...TORPIG
by Guest PeterWH895- 0 replies
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AFTERnoon all the 'specalists, I have an Acer Aspire E1-572....I tried to download Garmin express only to have one of their techs do a check on my computer because I couldn't download the maps update and I was told that my 'FIREWALL' had expired and also I had the Trojan 'TORPIG in my laptop. Can I get some assistance in fixing both of these problems.....The tech from Garmin tried to slug me $100 for a firewall,and I am sure that I should be able to update the existing firewall on my laptop \I do hope that some one out there can assist me. As usual thank you in advance. Peter WH Canberra Continue reading...
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System Reboot
by Guest WarrenBenton1- 0 replies
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I have a Lenovo t440p laptop with windows 8 and I need to restore it back to factory settings. I doesn't boot up to the OS screen and pressing f11 doesn't work. Can you guys help me figure this out? Continue reading...