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Trouble With Windows Update

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 03:19:53 +0000

I am going through an EXTREMELY frustrating problem I hope some of you can help me with. It involves Windows Update. For some time now, I have not been able to install any windows updates. The last update I see in the updates history is a very long time ago, July 2015. The shield on the Windows Update is red, which is obviously a bad sign. On both Most Recent Updates and Updates were installed it says 'NEVER'. I have the setting on install updates automatically. When I click the icon for updates I get the following: Windows could not search for new updates. An error occurred while checking for new updates for your computer. And then I get an error code: 80070490.By the way, I am on a HP computer, Windows 7, Home Premium, 64bit. For the past few days, I have run my problem all over the search engines and have tried several things, to no avail. Here is what I have done: 1) Ran Windows Update Troubleshooter-found 4 errors, repaired 3. 2. Ran a command for the system file checker. It said it found some errors, but could not repair all of them. 3) Ran the System Update Readiness Tool-it took FOREVER to install. It said it failed twice, then it said successful, yet no new updates were in the log. 4) Ran Mr. Fix It utility-nothing. What I am seeing over and over is that I most likely have a corruption in the registry called the CBS, or Component Based Servicing. Probably caused by a virus or malware(by the way I have a good anti virus and regularly do malware checks). Some have given lengthy comple(to me) steps to go into the registry manually and fix this CBS. I am not comfortable at all going into the registry and do a manual fix of this, unless someone can guide me in as simple language as possible step by step so I don't mess up. It also suggests some registry cleaners that may repair it. I have tried a few, but no luck. I even called Microsoft, and the lady said she could fix my problem, but for $149, and I am not going to pay that. But I am getting desperate. I can't seem to get this solved, and Windows Update is important. I also have made sure the Background Intelligence Transfer Service and the Windows Update in Services are both set to start and automatic. A few have said I have no choice but to do a complete repair or re-install of Windows 7 to fix that, but I am not going to do that. I don't have the installation disk anymore, besides. That's about it. I hope someone here can help me fix this, as I feel very uncomfortable going on without Windows Updates dysfunctional. I hope I have included all the info. you may need. In my 15 years of computing, this is the first and only problem I have http://www.gbntv.org/live-feed.aspxnotbeen able to fix on my own, so it must be a rough one. I have tried to do a scan on here, but something is not allowing it. I look forward to hearing from readers. Thank you all very much.

Possible Windows 7 No Update Problem Again?

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 16:30:40 +0000

Possible Windows 7 No Update Problem Again.

I say possible, because I want to make sure before I go and look at the other Update problem thread here. As I said, this is now the 2nd time ( if there is a problem ) I've had this problem this year. I had it a few months back, & used something like Mr Fix It for Updates & it fixed the problem.

But before I go look at the other thread about this subject here, I want to know for sure I have it again. I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit. And was wondering what is the latest/last update others have had to their computers? Mine is showing 8/17 as my last update, and I usually start worrying once it gets to a week or 10 days without one. Never mind 13 days now?

So if anyone has a date, more recent then this, please leave a message here for me.

Malwarebytes Warnings about Skype? Hacked Skype?

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:02:58 +0000

Not always, but sometimes when I am using Skype or at least have it turned on. I have noticed that when I also have my Malwarebytes program on, as well as my Anti Virus program. That I get a lot of the pop up warnings from Malwarebytes. That are about Skype. And they always show some basic information, on what the warning is about. And it is always showing an IP addy, that I'm 99% sure isn't mine. So I Googled, Can Skype be hacked to allow someone to make phone calls ( most likely cell phone calls & making free calls? ) And there were many posts saying this had happened to them. I never use Skype for calls, although I know you can also do this some how.

Any way, is there some way I can stop this from happening? And if it is what I'm asking about, that someone is hacking my Skype. Does that mean my computer is just as vulnerable to being hacked? I had mentioned something in another of my posts on here. That I thought my computer might possibly be hacked. Because when I went in to look at the "user names" listed in that area of the computer. I just happened to catch a glimpse for a second or two. Of a name that wasn't mine being there. But then it was gone, possibly them knowing I was looking at the user section & getting out before I saw them. My computer does show some of the signs of having been hacked ( I Googled this as well, lol. ) But not all of them.

DVD Broken Help me to Donwload Windows 7 Professional ISO

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:03:24 +0000

Hello friends I am here to ask about the windows 7 Professional Download link in ISO. My original windows 7 DVD has been broken by kids. Now I am finding the original copy of windows 7 professional in ISO. When i searched in Ask it presents me lot of websites I did the download but in middle of the downloading process it crashes and broken download. Most of the times such a low speed from the other end. Please help me to find out the website where i able to download.

How do I get the back off my Nexus 10 tablet?

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:20:29 +0000

Never mind. I figured it out. It wasn't as easy as they made it look, though.

BSVC Processor issue

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:18:55 +0000

My wife keeps getting this pop up (she does not use Bing)“BSVC processor has stopped working, please close the program” and I was wondering if there was a quick fix to get rid of this before it causes damage? I did see something about Regcurepro would this be a quick/safe fix? Thank you for your help.

Taskbar Options

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 22:55:42 +0000

I have an Asus laptop with windows 8.1 and I'm not very fond of the way open folders pile on top of each other on the taskbar, I much prefer the side by side method on my old desktop with windows xp, is there a setting I can adjust on the Asus to make the folders line up side by side ?

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Passwords

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:48:54 +0000

Hello and good day. I have a odd 'password' situation and would welcome comment please. About 18mths ago my Son gave me his PC, he'd bought a new one. It's a decent machine running W10 and is about 4 years old and I'm thrilled to bits with it. My Son had set password access which I decided I would by-pass, I checked how to do this on the internet and unchecked the relevant box. All has been fine until 5 days ago when the PC suddenly required a password. Neither my Son or I remember the original password but I have been able to access the PC with my Microsoft details. I immediately accessed the 'disable password' system (right click start - select run - type netplwiz - access user accounts - uncheck box - etc etc) the box is still unchecked and yet the PC continues to require a password for me to gain access. It's a bit of a pain having to sign-in everyday. I would be interested and grateful for any comments or solutions anyone might like to offer please. Thank you and have a nice day.

desk to wont see all hard drives

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:24:13 +0000

I have desk top with a maximus VI hero mother board. I HAD 1 SSD (solid state h/d) (win 8.1) and a 2 terr h/d installed in computer. I was trying to hook up another ssd with win 10. I unplugged the win 8 SSD and then plugged in the win 10 SSD. When I went to start I had a message that no operating system was found,try disconnecting any drives that don't contain an OS (picture below). I disconnected the 2 terr h/d and restated. The win 10 SSD came up and was running. After installing a few programs in the win 10 SSD, I disconnected that and reconnected the win 8.1 SSD. If I connect the win 8.1 SSD and the 2 terr h/d the computer will not boot.The same message comes up when I try to boot (picture below). I need the other 2 terr h/d,it has most of the data and programs on this computer. Not sure what happen,I have done this before.

When I start the computer now, I get the two message about page file and performance now (pictures below).

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Something you need to know about Windows 10

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:55:26 +0000

The topic can be found here: https://forums.whatthetech.com/index.php?showtopic=130795&view=getnewpost

- http://www.infoworld.com/article/3104389/microsoft-windows/the-case-against-windows-10-anniversary-update-grows.html
Aug 4, 2016 - "Given the massive testing and repeated refinement that brought us Windows 10 Anniversary Update, youd think the rollout would proceed with few debilitating problems. But youd be wrong. From common installation problems to minor irritants to significant data destruction, reports of problems are mounting up. You should consider dodging the update until Microsoft irons out the worst difficulties...
Microsoft hasnt yet delivered a Cumulative Update that installs on all machines, so it shouldnt come as any surprise that Anniversary Update installs trigger a wide variety of failures, rollbacks, flakey Universal Windows programs, and error codes such as 0x80070020..."

Windows 10 Restarts

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:40:11 +0000

This may be a driver, or hardware issue, and hope to be able to do some tests.

My computer restarts randomly, and messes up the desktop icons each time it does. I don't know what's causing it, as I'm simply surfing the web when it does it. AND, it doesn't do it often enough for me to try and isolate any add-ons or such for troubleshooting.

I've read something about a "Clean" graphics driver install in Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 at http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2767677/clean-graphics-driver-install-windows.html, but it looks a bit complicated without help. Not certain that this would even be the remedy.

Any help?

The attached pic is what I'm referring to to the desktop icons. I always have them sorted in a clean view.

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McAfee removal tool

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:48:03 +0000

For my birthday I got Windows 10 and uninstalled McAfee but had issues with logging into Norton. Since my subscription for Avast on the Macbook hasn't expired, I downloaded that to the PC.

I want to make sure McAfee is totally gone and know Norton had a removal tool but would that work even if I have Avast?

facebook logon

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 12:47:09 +0000

Seem to have a problem logging into facebook. It was fine this afternoon, but tonite when I put my info in, it doesn't do anything. I have another computer and tried it on that one and it was fine. I have no idea what to try so all info is welcome. Thanks

Sign in on PC Pitstop

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:02:50 +0000

I keep signing out when I leave this site but when I come back I'm stilled signed in. What's causing this?

Yahoo user names

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 02:03:03 +0000

I have 2 user names in Yahoo that I don't use and would like to know how I can delete them. I'm using windows 10

Windows 10 feature update

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:47:25 +0000

I tried downloading this version windows 10 1607 but when it hung up at 94% I figured something went wrong. It said that some updates didn't install with the error message 0x80200013. Then below that message it had retry. Not sure I even want to have this. Any recommendations on what I should do?

Thanks

Windows Defender

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:43:26 +0000

I can't turn on Windows Defender. From the services area, I click start, but a notification that Windows Defender service on local computer started and then stopped.

Using Windows 10.

help me choose a graphics card

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:23:02 +0000

Hi my 10 year old son need a graphics card for his pc but i don't know which one to choose, is there a test i can do so that you can see the spec's of the pc, he plays medium games nothing too heavy

Hard Drive Short DST Check Failed HELP

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:17:01 +0000

Good evening to THE PIT! Long time no seeking help...which I suppose is good for me. I have a HP pavilion 23 that my friend said broke 2 days ago and I am trying to help get it fixed or at least confirm it is dead. So yesterday, every time I turned on the computer, it gave me a blue screen that said, no hard disk found. Today, it said preparing automatic repair...then took me to a screen that said to refresh the computer (ie. reinstall windows) or more options...the more options I could run check disk, system restore, check for diagnostic errors, etc etc. I did everything, I did a system restore, said it was a successful restore to the previous version (4 days ago) and when I restarted the computer, it gave me the same "preparing automatic repair. Took the computer apart, took out the battery, tried a hard reboot to see if that could fix the problem...it didn't...so finally I found my way to a different option to check the HDD itself. It ran a quick test (60 seconds max) and came back with the error of "Hard Drive Short DST Check - fail"? So I figure I am dead in the water. I took the hard drive out and slaved it to my computer and I can see all the files, it acts like it works fine...so I did some google searches, found a program called CrystalDiskInfo and it tells me caution on the drive. GREAT! ugh. So I guess I need help with either fixing it or proving it is no-fixable and tell him to purchase a new HDD/computer. So what can I try to do?

I don't know much about the computer itself. think it is windows 8, WDD (green label) drive. HP Pavilion 23 (aka it's a black one, haha...touch screen too)

P.S. Forgot to mention, I downloaded the Western digital data lifeguard, ran a fast disk scan on the affected drive, error came back almost immediately

Test Option: QUICK TEST Model Number: WDC WD10EADS-65M2B0 Unit Serial Number: WD-WMAV51644851 Firmware Number: 01.00A01 Capacity: 1000.20 GB SMART Status: PASS Test Result: FAIL Test Error Code: 06-Quick Test on drive 2 did not complete! Status code = 07 (Failed read test element), Failure Checkpoint = 97 (Unknown Test) SMART self-test did not complete on drive 2! Test Time: 21:29:51, August 11, 2016

Windows Update Issues

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 02:34:56 +0000

I have a Dell Inspiron laptop running Win 7 Home Premium SP1. I am having issues trying to execute windows updates. When I check for updates the process continues for several hours without completing the task. I have disabled virus/malware program, performed disk cleanup and closed other programs. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Refurb PC won't update Windows

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 23:12:30 +0000

I rec'd a refurbished Dell Optiplex 750.

It has updates installed in May 2015, but is short about 80 updates according to Belarc Advisor I ran.

Windows is activated.

What do I do to get the PC to do the Windows Updates?

Thanks in advance for any help.

A probably dumb question from a some what dumb computer user

Sat, 06 Aug 2016 22:47:20 +0000

I was wondering if anyone here could give me some help with a non computer fixing problem?

This post subject of mine is probably just "wishful thinking" but. I figured I'd ask any way. Every once in a while, when I am recording with BSR screen recorder. I don't know if its a problem with my computer, or the program itself. But the recording will freeze ( or the program itself freezes. ) And will show a "not responding" message. On rare occasions, I have been able to get it responding again ( by waiting for it to correct itself ) & I was able to save the video it was recording at the time. But mostly, I just have to end up going to the task manager & hitting "end the program". Losing the video in the process. Is there any way, that this video file may be located some where on my computer, so I can find it? I'm sure the answer is no, but it couldn't hurt to ask.

I sent this email to BSR help, and here was their reply. My problem is, I tried to do what they wrote to see if the file was in Temp ( or Temporary files ) But obviously, I'm either not looking in the right place. Or the version of the program I have is older then the one they are telling me the solution to may be. Here is their reply -

While recording, BSR saves the recorded files under a temporary directory.

You can open the temp directory by clicking the Open button in Options->File Tab->Temporary Directory.

The location of the temp directory by default is :

C:\Users\[Your Windows Username]\AppData\Local\Temp\BSR Screen Recorder Temp

The temp folder is cleared frequently. If you find the files there, you should move them to another folder.

I just recorded the video a little more then 24 hours ago. Is there any way someone could talk me through this in "some what dumb" to computers, lol

Frequent Game Crashes

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:40:22 +0000

Hi guys! It's been a while! I am currently at work so I don't have access to specific information such as Event viewer + Diag files, but I'm pretty sure I have my issue narrowed down to a few things, allow me to pick your brain however.

Firstly, I want to know if there are any compatability issues between https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2x8GB-2400MHz-Desktop/dp/B00EUPV2RQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1470196693&sr=1-3&keywords=ram and http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/desktop-boards/intel-desktop-boards-with-intel-z77-express-chipset/intel-desktop-board-dz77ga-70k.html.

I also recently purchased a GTX 970. I am not the best when it comes to computer issues so I had a gaming buddy of mine check out everything for me before I went ahead and purchased these and everything was fine.

The last few weeks since the release of the new VR driver from Nvidia, I've had a TON of crashes. I ran an uninstaller and did a fresh install on the previous driver to that and I am still having the same issue. I also ran a memory test on the new ram when I got it, and also last night. So I am not sure if it could be faulty ram, upgrading to Windows 10, graphics driver, or something else. Those are the 3 variables that have changed in my machine within the last year.

When I get home I will post specific specs but here is what we are working with:

Windows 10 64 Bit
GTX 970 Nvidia
i7 3770k
16gb Corsair DDR3 (2400mhz)
I have a HD I never use, all games go on my SSD
I did a fresh clean install about 8 months ago when I upgraded to Windows 10, wiped everything.
550W power supply
Intel Extreme Motherboard (DZ77GA-70k)

Easy to read version of my troubleshooting steps thus far:

Clean installed to last known 'working' version of Graphics Driver.
Ran memory tests, all good.
Tried running games as Administrator, Compability Mode to Windows 7.

Sorry for the wall of text, as always I appreciate anyone's input and help! Will update with correct specs and specific error logs from games when I get home!

- Justin

Edit: Added DxDiag, also Crash in text format from Windows event viewer, not sure if that will help at all

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Windows Explorer Has stopped Working

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:10:21 +0000

Every time I open up pictures from Libraries a box pops up that says Windows Explorer has stopped working and is restarting.

I have Win 7 Pro on this Dell D630d. I ran PC Matic Windows Definder and Windows Security. Nothing has worked to find or correct the problem.

Uverse modem

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:40:25 +0000

I have an at@t u verse and I might get a work from home job that requires hardwired internet. Is it possible that i can keep the uverse and make it hardwired? by disconnected the other devices connected to it wireless .

Cant install AMD driver

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:04:40 +0000

Hello i just got a new PC and i cannot install my AMD driver because it demands admin rights, the problem is that i cannot execute the driver setup as administrator because it keeps downloading another installer that automatically starts up and cannot be found on the computer and deletes itself right after the installation is complete.

My OS is Windows 10 64 bit and my GPU is a AMD Radeon R7.

HP AMD WINDOWS OS/ COMPUTER won't print

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:11:36 +0000

Have windows 10 OS on HP AMD computer. Ever time there is an windows 10 update the printer refuses to respond to computer command to print. I have a Brother printer MFC-J430W.

Can any tell me how to correct this matter and /or is there a way to prevent this in the future? Thank You, Joyceyd

CTD when running LOTRO (Lord of the Rings Online)

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:35:05 +0000

When running Lord of the Rings Online, I randomly get crash to desktop events. They don't seem to follow any sort of pattern, such as when given many commands, when in specific areas, etc. I've been with LOTRO tech support, and they said talk to my ISP and ask them to reduce the settings on my firewall. I do not use the Norton security software provided by Comcast, so Comcast tech support said they told me they can't help. I can't white-list lotro because scans are not catching it as a security risk. Is there a way to manually enter an exception? As to other fixes, I have tried everything; port forwarding, disabling sound drivers, user-specified ports, and a bunch of others. It doesn't make sense that it would even be a firewall problem at all though, because it still crashes when all my firewalls are turned off...

Windows 10

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 22:53:43 +0000

I have Windows 8 on my HP Stream laptop and I hate it, but is it recommended that I upgrade to Windows 10?

Upgrade Vista to Windows 7

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:48:29 +0000

My wife has Windows Vista and she is starting to have problems with Google Chrome no longer getting updates from MS. I did switch her over to Seamonkey for the time being, but I would like to upgrade her to Windows 7. It would be great if there was a way of doing a free upgrade because I still see Windows 7 Home Premium going for around $85.00.

Would appreciate any help. She is running Vista (Home Premium) 64-bit with Service Pack 2

Thank you for any help.

Want win 10 to dual boot

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:01:18 +0000

I installed win 10 on new SSD h/d in m/b (asus maximus VI hero). I plugged in old win 8.1 and restarted. The win 10 started up but it did not see the win 8.1. Both operating systems on separate h/ds. I tried to move the sata cords around but that did not change any thing. In the end I will have one SSD plus one 2 terr sata h/d for each system. How can I get this done.

Windows Update Error 0x80070057

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 06:46:25 +0000

I'm using Windows 7 and trying to download updates. I can't get them to download. I tried the diagnostic tool and it said there's a 0x80070057 error.

So far I've tried: Scanning anti-virus and Malwarebytes in safe mode.

-defragment

-disabled Norton when downloading

-deleted cookies

-ran check disk

-used Windows diagnostic tool

-worked with Windows tech twice and they didn't get problem fixed. They have me scheduled in 2 days to talk to another tech.

None of these have worked.

Also, Norton has been giving me a 3038,104 error. I reinstalled it as instructed and still got the same error soon after. I reinstalled it and at the moment it is behaving, but I'm sure it will act up again when I try to update Windows. I had issues when scanning and the computer running loudly here and there. The Norton will also say that Auto-protect is off.

I'm guessing the 2 problems are connected.

How do I fix the error code for Windows?

What happens to old operating system

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:14:19 +0000

If I up grade to win 10 from win 8.1,what happens to that old operating system. The old 8.1 will on a separate h/d. Would the 8.1 just stop working,or what? I really would not care if I did not have it hooked up to the internet as long as some old programs would still work.

Laptop's gone crazy. Pages resize themselves and move around.

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:20:27 +0000

I've been using a Lenovo G560 laptop several hours a day for the past five years and wonder if it's time for a new one. It started acting up a few days ago, with pages on websites resizing themselves and moving around and programs starting themselves up, one after another. I'd try restarting but that did no good. I tried reinstalling the OS and it seemed OK until I went online and now the pages keep reducing themselves to 25% size no matter how many times I make them readable size. I tried finding advice online about this but couldn't find anything. What's going on? Thanks for any help

Need to find win 7 product key

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:45:30 +0000

I am now running win 8.1 on my desk top. I will upgrade to win 10 but installing new h/d,for clean install. I want to use a old h/d I have with win 7. How would I find the win 7 product key on this old h/d. I can view the old h/d through a usb device that you can put h/d in and access the files on the h/d. I use old h/d to keep pictures on at least two different old h/d. The reason I do not want to use the win 8.1 product key is I might try and have duel boot if I can of both win 10 and win 8.1. My wife does not like change so I will keep both win systems working for few months.Life is never easy..

Bad Image

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 02:48:40 +0000

Hey there, I just did a fresh install of my OS after changing out my Motherboard and Processor (from AMD to Intel) so that I didnt have to worry about drivers etc. - However since then, most programs that I open give me two popups that say "Bad Image".exe for whatever program they are trying to run. The program will, in fact, run after I click okay twice.....but it is really aggravating. Anyone had this problem before? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Window 10 upgrade and crash

Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:07:14 +0000

I have Win 7 Inspiron laptop that has crashed after doing the Win 10 upgrade. The computer will not start. We have no restore disk or restore point or any other way to restart. It looks like it has stalled on restart or not all of the upgrade was downloaded, so is there any way to regain the old operating system. I not sure if it is Win 7 or win 8, but there is a sticker on it for windows 7.

upgrading Windows 10 version...will the key work?

Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:05:21 +0000

I had some trouble with my original Windows 10 version's ability to upgrade to version 1511. So I was told on another forum to use the Media Creation tool to download the latest iso. So I did but before I install it, I wanted to make sure that my retail activation key will still work since it's technically for the initial release version.

I once had an activation issue before with Windows 8 retail and when I later started using a Windows 8.1 iso, it would no longer activate forcing me to do an in place upgrade instead....so I wanted to make sure this time first.

Recurring Blue Screen of Death on PC

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:07:57 +0000

Hello, my computer has been experiencing the dreaded blue screen of death. Its happened a handful of times, and never in a way that I can directly link it to another program or activity. I've run all sorts of scans and I'll wait to post any additional info until I've heard from someone on here who can tell me exactly what they need. I'm running Windows 7.

Thanks and hope to hear back soon.

Touch Screen

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:53:12 +0000

Got An ASUS Touch screen all in one computer ET2400IUTS

64 Bit running Windows 7

works fine except the touch screen dont work

any ideas anyone

cant open email file

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:57:52 +0000

my friend is trying to send me an email with a file that contains blueprints...it comes in a zipped file but when i go to open it i get the following..see pics: do i need something to open it or what.

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How to clean win install

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:55:44 +0000

I would like to do clean win 10 install. I'm going to install new h/d's. That way if I have problems with new win 10,I can always go back or if every thing works I will have place to do back ups. If any one can pint me in a direction.Plus can you copy win 10 to USB in case there are problems and I have to reload.

system

Windows 8.1 Professional (x64) (build 9600)

3.50 gigahertz Intel Core i7-4771

Board: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. MAXIMUS VI HERO Rev 1.xx

Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB [Hard drive]

ST2000DM001-1CH164 [Hard drive]

16324 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Intel® 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02

ATI Radeon HD 4800 Serie

Want to do clean copy

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 22:23:44 +0000

I have a desk top,with samsung ssd 120gb,plus 2 terra h/d. Would I be able to replace the ssd 120gb with a new ssd 250gb and do a clean install with win 10. At the same time,I would like to replace the old 2 terr bye with a new 2 terra bye h/d.I figure I would have less problems installing a clean system on new drives plus should not have problems for a few years with h/d failing.

system

Windows 8.1 Professional (x64) (build 9600)

3.50 gigahertz Intel Core i7-4771

Board: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. MAXIMUS VI HERO Rev 1.xx

Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB [Hard drive]

ST2000DM001-1CH164 [Hard drive]

16324 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Intel® 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02

ATI Radeon HD 4800 Serie

no boot on

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:20:39 +0000

Hello all,

I have a HP Pavilion a1030n desktop that bill not boot at all. OS is Win 7. No signal gets to the monitor; only a blank screen briefly before the monitor goes the no signal mode and then goes blank. The computer HD light stays on for about a minute and then the computer shuts off.

I checked the bios battery which is good; it shows three volts when measured out of the battery slot. I disconnected the HD and the same situation occurs...no bios startup...only a blank screen. When connected the HD does spin so I assume the power supply is working OK.

I have another HP computer ( HP Pavilion 1040n ) and disconnected it's HD and it booted to the bios screen. So I concluded the problem computer should have shown the bios screen. Thus I believe the HD on the problem computer should have at least shown the bios screen without its HD connected.

Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Outlook doesn't open a PST after SCNPST

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:25:16 +0000

I had a user crash while I was on vacation. They had dell come and exchange the hard drive which I tested and is DOA. Murphy's law the Windows Backup will not restore. So I painstakingly extracted all the zip files so get the files.
Some of the PST would not open but a SCNPST fixed that others it will not work. I have some PSTs, one which we feel is the last one the one we need, which is named "xxx@fsxxx.net.PST"and it will not open or will SCNPST recognize.
Error message : The file xyz@fsxxx.net.pst is not an Outlook File. (.pst)
Can any one help me out on this.
I did notice that these particular files were broken up in the windows zip folder but I have tried a few of them separately and same results.
She has windows 7, 4 GB RAM office 2013 Home and Business - Outlook 2013
I have Outlook 2010 on my system
Really need to get to this PST any suggestions

Users > User is shared - see attachment - owner level sharing

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:23:40 +0000

Users > User is shared - see attachment - owner level sharing... I tried remove completely from sharing but Not succeeded... well...

is any danger a WiFi user in my network see these files? or change them?

Attached Images

Script problem

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:46:20 +0000

I use Firefox 47 with all updates. For last week i have been getting popup stating...A script has stopped working....

It gives me three options of ...stop script...continue or debug script. No matter which i choose, the page freezes and i have to close it with task manager. Happens on various websites. for no apparent reason. Computer works normally otherwise. Win 7. I am not familiar with scripts at all. Any ideas?

Thanks

Upgraded win 7 desk top to win 10-wont start.

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:08:35 +0000

My wife aunt up graded a win 7 desktop to win 10.The ext morning it would not start.When the computer prompts you do do various things,nothing works.Can she call Microsoft. She has tried to use old back up disk but they are for win 7 not win 10. She would like to go back to win 7 if she can.

Hard Disk-(3F0)

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:05:24 +0000

Hi all

wonder if anyone can help me, i turned on my hp pavilion laptop yesterday and was welcomed with this message ...

Boot device not found

please install an operating system on your hard disk.

Hard Disk-(3F0)

i've tried a few things i've found on internet,like changing legacy support to enabled from disabled in bios.

That didn't work.

tried system diagnostics fix..no luck

checked the hard drive cable but all solid and still the same.

I don't think the hard drive is shot because if i hit esc at startup go into boot options and select boot from laptop hard drive,

it then restarts and says please insert bootable disc..i've tried that and windows starts up only as far as the green line at the bottom then that disapears and i have a black screen with a pointer and that's it.

any ideas?

Thanks.

Very slow POST

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:31:38 +0000

Is it a serious problem if the laptop takes 10+ minutes to POST? My Dell XPS M1330 laptop just sat at the POST screen for almost 15 minutes before it finally booted up.

Also my girlfriend has an older HP desktop that just sits at the POST screen and never fully loads. It gets to about 50% and then freezes up. Pressing F2 for setup just gives the "entering setup" message but it never does.

Not sure if it's relevant, but both machines use nVidia graphics. My laptop has GeForce 8600gs m and her desktop has GeForce 8800gt (onboard, not dedicated)

Thanks