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what do the function keys do during boot up
what do the function keys do during boot up
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-09-07T23:41:23+00:00
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problems installing roxio easy vhs to dvd on windows 7
I am installing roxio easy vhs to dvd on windows 7. windows 7 say it is not compatible and will not install. the roxio box says it is and has a windows 7 sticker on it. why will it not load?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
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asked 2010-03-30T23:12:08+00:00
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IDE channel - DMA/PIO status check
Hi, I have been trying to check the DMA/PIO status of my system, but I couldn't find anything that mentions primary/secondary channel under "IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers" in device manager. From what I read in various forums, that is the way to…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,435 questions
asked 2010-02-26T17:50:43+00:00
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I can't use the "Open File Location" option in the files' properties.
The option "Open File Location" in the files properties has been working normally for me before. Suddenly, it didn't work since yesterday. I wanted to open the folder location of the shortcuts on the desktop but when I clicked on it, and…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-09-20T03:15:32+00:00
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FIX: “Error reading from the “xx.msi” file. Verify that the file exists and you have access to it”.
I've had two programs that would not install on my laptop with Windows 7, and gave the indicated error. I could not resolve the error by running "As Administrator", logging in as Administrator, or turning off User Account Controls. It appears…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
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asked 2010-05-07T20:41:39+00:00
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Windows Media Player displays a black screen when a DVD is played. Windows Media Center no longer plays my recorded TV shows, DVDs or Blu-Ray Discs. Audio but no picture.
Hello, I have been having some trouble in the last week with my computer reading DVDs and Blu Ray Discs. I have searched quite a few forums, but still no joy on fixing this. I run Windows 7 on my Desktop PC. My computer used to play Blu Ray Discs and…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-07-04T14:38:29+00:00
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Where is the list of available Windows locales?
If you open the Regional and Language Options (via Control Panel ), and click on theRegional Options tab, then there is a drop down list of all the available locales. Where is this list populated from? (I want to compare the settings for each locale; I'm…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
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asked 2010-07-21T13:59:15+00:00
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Memory Error on Shut Down
I have a new build computer with Vista Ultimate. All updates are installed (though the Service Pack2 was recorded as failed but system properties shows SP2 installed) with IE8 and Windows Advantage. AV is McAfee and Realteck radio is also installed so …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2009-06-26T08:03:44+00:00
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Cannot load the user profile and access programs, after virus infection
OP: Can't: log in, access programs even if it does log in, access System Restore[] Hello, Starting yesterday, my laptop, an Inspiron 1525 running Vista Home Premium with only one account (mine) on it, started developing what I think is every computer…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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asked 2010-08-22T01:23:58+00:00
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Voice input to Excel cells
How can I input data, numbers or text, into Excel cells directly without using the phrase "press 1", "press 2", etc.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,352 questions
asked 2009-09-24T03:24:04+00:00
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Printing on a Network - Only prints one page.
I can print to my network printer and mostly all of the normal functions work except one. When I request more than one copy of a document or when there is more than one page of a document the printer only prints one page. What am I doing wrong?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-03-27T16:19:39+00:00
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How to play music directly in a Paltalk room from CD without using speakers nd mic
This a previous answer you gave to another user: To verify, perform microphone test. 1) Select 'setup preferences' from the 'file' menu on the main pal list window. A window will pop up. Now select 'Audio Tests' from the left hand pane of the setup and…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-10-29T02:21:37+00:00
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Drivers for Canoscan N650U
an detailed quaestion I'd like to connect Canoscan N650U to my computer installing Windows 7. Can you suggest where I can find the drivers?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,435 questions
asked 2010-04-15T08:01:50+00:00
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Easy Connect is not working. Please help!
I have some problems here with Windows Remote Assistance. I cannot use Easy Connect function. I could use it before, but now when I try I just can't. Here are some snap-shots: [http://i27.tinypic.com/2zi3qk6.png] [http://i32.tinypic.com/n3vvw5.png] …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-07-20T16:12:38+00:00
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Capturing MiniDV via Firewire on Windows 7
I am having the common problem of capturing my footage from my Sony MiniDV Camcorder. Following advice I found on other sites, I have installed a Firewire card and selected the “Legacy” driver. When I turn on the camera the computer makes the sound…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
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asked 2010-05-27T12:52:59+00:00
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Where is a good place to get game patches for old games
Hi, I have been looking for a good place to get pc game patches for older games. I know the best place is the publishers website but sometimes they stop making them available (FEAR for example). I have looked at some of the well known places to get…
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
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asked 2009-04-24T00:40:48+00:00
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How to Boot from a different partition.
I have one partitioned hard drive with windows 7 pro installed on each partition. I am having trouble selecting which windows 7 to boot to. Is there any utility out there that can have me select which OS to boot to on startup? or, can I adjust a setting …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,517 questions
asked 2010-01-14T16:44:13+00:00
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Bluescreen: Physical Memory Dump
So, up until recently (November 18-20th) my laptop was working relatively fine. I had some updates from around the 10th that I hadn't updated with, and after having done so I began to receive physical memory dumps. My first solution was restoring to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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asked 2009-11-24T12:44:41+00:00
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How To Add A .REG Manually?
I am used to double-clicking a .reg file in order to add it to the registry library. But now in Vista, it just opens up in Notepad. How do I add the .reg file manually (since double-clicking doesn't do anything)?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2010-02-24T22:07:29+00:00
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cursor constantly shows "working" swirl
The little "swirl" that shows that a function is in progress (forgive the decidedly un-technical terms) is always going next to my cursor arrow. How do I stop this? Does it mean the computer is trying to complete something?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
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asked 2009-08-25T01:54:43+00:00
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