Questions tagged [windows-7]
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Logging the process(es) that use resources in Windows 7
I have got the following scenario:
On Windows 7 64 bit, my programs collect data from external sources and store them to the computer's second hard disk (not the boot disk). The amount of data is so ...
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Restoring keyboard settings after a remote desktop session - Windows 7
We have USB scanners that require Num Lock key to be ON to work properly.
I noticed when I remote logged in to a PC (remote desktop) and my num lock key was OFF then the remote PC will also turn it ...
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Is there a utility that will give me a list of all programs installed dumped to a text file for Windows? [closed]
I'm on a machine that has a preposterous amount of software installed and I'd like to be able to generate some sort of quick report that will list all of the installed applications.
Is there a ...
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I can not reduce the brightness of my laptop's monitor
For a while now I have not been able to reduce the brightness of my screen, and I don't know why! I've tried using the shortcuts but it doesn't work )other shortcuts work fine, like for the volume, ...
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Mistakenly edited something while booting Windows. Now it doesn't boot
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 dual boot with Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.10..
I had just finished a session on Win7 which was extremely slow, and I decided to restart in safe mode to uninstall some ...
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windows cannot access the specified device path or file
today, i see any shortcut in my western digital usb external hard(500GB) for all files and i dont see my files. after click in this shortcut i see this error :
windows cannot access the specified ...
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How can I modify a Windows 7 32 bit ISO to install in UEFI mode?
Long story short, I have a Windows 10 tablet that's running 32-bit Windows 10. I'd like to install 32-bit Windows 7, but the tablet's BIOS is UEFI only and doesn't have legacy/CSM boot options.
Is ...
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How to open a .tar.gz file in Windows?
I need to open a file that sadly is only available in the .tar.gz file format and I am using Windows 7. I can unzip the file using 7-zip but after that I still have a .tar file that I can't open in ...
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How to uninstall Google Translate toolbar in Firefox
Suddenly I see Google translate toolbar popping up at any some non-English website. I never had this before and want it removed. But where..?
I can't find anything under plugins or extensions, nor ...
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Are there any tools for aligning dynamic disks in windows 7?
On the heels of THIS question, I would like to ask, are there any tools that can make life easier for aligning windows 7 partitions with dynamic disks?
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How can I combine two Excel formulas into one?
In a spreadsheet, I have five columns (total) and four of them have the components of the students' grade. The fifth has the final grade.
Now, I need to combine two formulas so that when the four ...
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A tool which can in single click block all apps from using internet?
I will bring my laptop to my vacations and connect to the net via my mobile phone. the mobile transfer limit is limited to 200MB and I do not want to deplete it in one day.
I basically want that I ...
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Is there a tool or plugin that enables menu search on windows, like on the mac?
I prefer the mac because it allows me to search the menu of any program. That way I can work very fast and don't have to remember where all the commands are hidden. And even if I know where they are ...
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Windows backup is unable to start error 0x80070057
I'm unable to start Windows backup. It failes with error: 0x80070057
Any solution for this ?
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Passing option params to context menu commands in Windows Registry Editor
How can we pass options to programs being called through edits to the windows registry using regedit.exe? This is a syntax question as far as I can tell.
For example... I have recently added a new ...
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