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Cannot enter backslash on Windows 7
On my Windows 7 laptop, I have recently encountered a strange problem: The key for the backslash does not work. I use a German keyboard, where the backslash is entered using one of:
Strg (Ctrl) + Alt ...
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unable to boot windows or linux, grub rescue
I recently set up a dual-boot on my laptop with windows 7 and linux mint. Then I deleted the partition which linux mint was on, that turned out to be a very bad decision. When I try to boot I get:
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Network issues, resolving host
My network connection randomly drops for a 5 minutes or so when I'm online. It always happens when I boot up my computer. I can tell because it says:resolving host in Chrome and I can't ping any ...
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How can I set a default program that isn't in in program files?
I downloaded a copy of ImageJ off the net.
When I extract the package to Program Files the default file association is accepted by Windows.
When I exact the package into my desktop (which solves ...
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Is it possible to have preloaded usb drivers for device
I have a KMV switch on my desktop that I only use to switch keyboard and mouse from one pc to the next.
Whenever I press the button to switch computer the first computer plays the sound indicating ...
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Dell Studio Slim 540s JBOD RAID
I'm working on a Dell Studio 540s that has dual 750GB drives in what appears to be a JBOD configuration. The computer reports "Missing operating system" at boot. The BIOS appeared to have been wiped/...
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Connected to wireless network, but can't access any web pages
I'm having problems with my wireless connection; I'm able to connect to the router fine (and I get full signal strength), but whenever I try to connect to a web page (or the router configuration page) ...
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Can't "run" files from microSD card on Windows 7
I have a microSD card. When I put it into my Windows 7 machine using a USB adaptor, Windows Explorer shows it and I also can open it and see the files and folders. But I can't run the files and open ...
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Random Skype Disk I/O Errors
The Problem:
For a couple months now, my girlfriend has been receiving Disk I/O errors on Skype that cause the application to crash. She has tried quite a few solutions available online, but none have ...
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One Windows 7 pc slows down when another pc is turned on
I have a very strange problem that is affecting only 1 computer of the network (a network composed of 6pcs and two network printers):
If I turn on pc number ONE first, and pc number TWO after that, ...
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How to log into Windows 7 using ASCII codes instead of real password
My friend uses a password with Farsi characters to log into Windows. However, while he was logged in he changed keyboard layout to US. Now while entering his password nothing happens.
How can I ...
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PC is not detected in network
One of my windows XP PCs cannot be accessed from any other PC in the network.The network is configured by using Workgroup. If I access PC by using pcname from Run such as \\pcname\, an error comes ...
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Why are Windows 7 (64 bit) clock desktop gadget hands not in centre?
My clock gadget has been working fine for over a year since I installed Windows.
Now the clock gadget's hands have started to pivot from a position that is centred horizontally but not vertically.
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Asus P8P67 PRO usb copy corruption and updating USB Drivers and chipset drivers
I'm running Windows 7 64 bit (updated all important updates yesterday) and have several external usb hard drives (self powered 3.5 inch). I recently noticed while copying files to the external drive ...
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How do you boot to a separate drive that is cloned , for the purpose of a backup system partition?
I use Acronis to Image clone the system partition (OS) to a separate drive (not disk clone).
oops just the partition
The purpose of the separate drive with system partition cloned, is to be able to ...
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