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Paused BitLocker encryption because no longer want to encrypt the hard drive - how do I get out of encrypting?

I'm hoping someone can help. I'm not a techy and can't seem to find the same question already answered. I went to encrypt (using BitLocker) a Buffalo hard drive but after it took about 1 min to ...
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Break Batch Script Execution during Pause

I'm developing a complex, long-running batch script, and came upon a little issue when debugging. I have a command-line window open to the root path of the script, so I can type myscript.bat to fire ...
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Command line PAUSE function not working

I'm experienceing a problem with a batch file command - when I run the program, I have a "PAUSE" command at the end of the batch file, however, the command window still automatically closes instantly, ...
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Can I disconnect a USB drive while copying is paused in Windows 8?

As you all probably know by now, Windows 8 consolidates all simultaneous file copy operations into one single dialog. Also, wonder of wonders, you can now pause any of the operations as well! What I ...
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Viewing movies/TV programs requires constant mouse movements or keyboard activity to watch

When viewing a television program using any mainstream browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Chrome/SeaMonkey/Safari), it constantly pauses unless I have some kind of activity with either the mouse or ...
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Why don't modern programs use scroll lock and pause keys anymore? [closed]

On the top right, there are two keys that I don't use at all: Scroll Lock Pause | Break And two more that I rarely use: Caps Lock Num Lock (I leave it on most of the time) Why do they still appear ...
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How to find what is causing Windows 7 Desktop pause

Windows 7 64 bit. Been in use approx 2 years since last rebuild. Recently, system is misbehaving. Specifically, on bootup, I get the login screen. I login, I get my desktop wallpapers (2 monitors)....
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Detecting/diagnosing drive "pauses". Any good tools out there?

Tonight, while working away on my PC, it started temporarily freezing. First, I'd hear a louder-than-usual click from the hard drive bay. Then, nothing would seem out of the ordinary until I actually ...
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XP pauses at the welcome screen for about 1 minute

Every time I start up my computer, Windows XP Pro will hang at the welcome screen (I don't have any user accounts) for about 1 minute before showing the desktop. Anyone encountered this issue ...
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Why does my computer hesitate to turn on?

I just built my first computer, but every time I hit the power button everything goes on like it was starting up, then everything turns off for about 3 seconds, and then it turns on and stays on. Is ...
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Is there a way to pause execution of a running Java program in Eclipse?

I use a MacBook Pro. Sometimes I want to pause the execution of a long heavy-duty experiment running on my system because I am on battery or for any other reason. Is there a way to do it in Eclipse ? ...
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How to add a Pause/Break key to a keyboard that doesn't have one?

I would like to make my right Alt key into a Pause/Break key, because my keyboard doesn't have one. I would like to know where to go to edit this information, and how to save the changes. Please, ...
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How do I create a video presentation with preset pause-points?

I want to create a video that has preset pause-points to use in a presentation. My presentation goes like this: I present the first video segment while doing live voice-over. It will automatically ...
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