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I have a very old Dell XPS a2010 computer. The computer starts up and displays the Dell logo and from there it goes to a Windows recovery error
I have a very old Dell XPS a2010 computer. The computer starts up and displays the Dell logo and from there it goes to a Windows recovery error.
Nothing seems to be working. Endless Windows recovery ...
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Windows Vista Cursors [closed]
I am currently using Windows 10 Pro, but I want to have the Windows Vista cursor since I am more used to it.
Though, I don't know where to download them. Where can I get them?
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How to COMPLETELY reset windows vista, leaving only the os
How do I completely reset my Windows Vista computer? The only help I can find for this online is for reinstalling from a backup - I don't want to keep any data on the computer, except for Windows ...
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What are the minimum requirements/specs for ffmpeg?
I am currently using a small software program I made in Python that utilises ffmpeg on my personal laptop that is overqualified to run it (core i7, 16gb ram etc), but I would like to move it over to ...
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Prior to Windows 7, did windows not have any ability to group themselves in the Taskbar in this manner? [closed]
Since even Windows 7 is now long since EOL, this is not a practical question of a problem I'm facing. Rather, I'm curious whether or not I would've been able to run my system back in those days of ...
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How do I make the hidden notifications arrow point to the left in Windows 7?
In Windows Vista and earlier it use to point to the left to show hidden notifications extending the notifications area out. Since Windows 7 it's just an up arrow that shows a separate box instead. Is ...
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Couple of problems with REG ADD command
I'm trying to edit Windows Registry through Command Line for some reasons, and I'm having a problem with REG Add Command.
First of all:
REG ADD "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas\" /t REG_SZ /v ...
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Windows Vista Aero blue lines around windows
I have Windows Vista Home Premium x64 installed on my PC with some registry tweaks for Aero.
I noticed that blue lines appeared on the right and bottom of the windows.
I turned off the transparency.
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Need Winhlp32.exe
I know that that WinHelp is discontinued. No more included since Windows Vista. However, while Vista was still supported by Microsoft, I still could install it. Now, no more. Every time I got error in ...
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Using pirated copy of old windows versions [closed]
Is it still illegal for US citizens to install a pirated copy of Windows XP or Vista on their machines, considering those windows have reached end of life? Could one get arrested for that? Thanks for ...
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USB key with trash and invisible files into it : how?
I have an USB key, FAT formatted, used on a Windows configuration, and as far as I know, a Windows Vista one (this is not my own key).
On this key, I have 9 photos.
I discovered that the trash ...
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Why is my computer windows Vista is running very slow despite CPU/RAM usage at not 100%?
My HP Pavilion DV3 laptop is running very slow. OS is windows Vista. I initially thought it could be due to low RAM (it has 4GB), and bought new RAM 8 GB that I have yet to put in. But when I see the ...
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How may I forcibly remove a locked laptop from a non-existant domain?
I have a sony vaio running Windows Vista Ultimate that was added to my former business domain many years ago and which has not been used since my business was shut down 3 or 4 years ago.
The logon ...
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When did/will Microsoft End Security Updates for Vista
Does anybody know when will Microsoft End Security Updates for Vista (or have they done so already)
Thanks
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How to migrate a programme or game onto a new computer if installation disk is cracked
To begin with; I appreciate there will likely be a different answer for each piece of software, so I'll go specific:
I would like to transfer Rome Total War onto a new computer. Unfortunately since ...
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