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Do I need this update? by Alek
"This update provides updated configuration and definitions for compatibility diagnostics performed on the system. The updated definitions will improve...
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June 24th 16 11:18 PM
by . . .winston[_3_] Go to last post
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List of Default Programs by Alek
Why isn't every installed program listed under CP Default Programs Set your default programs? 8.1
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Thread Rating: 3 votes, 5.00 average.
February 1st 15 06:17 PM
by Char Jackson Go to last post
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Corrupt User Profile by Alek
I'm getting an error in the event log that says, The configuration registry database is corrupt. for...
February 23rd 15 08:01 PM
by Alek Go to last post
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Removing A User by Alek
I created a local account, played with it a bit and then -- via PC Settings -- removed it. Got all kinds of warnings about everything will be gone, you can't...
February 24th 15 10:59 PM
by Alek Go to last post
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Filename Too Long by Alek
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Packages\winstore_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Cache\0\ has 5 files with names that are too...
March 5th 15 02:00 AM
by Alek Go to last post
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PDF File Question by Alek
Not particularly a Windows 8 question, but ... A friend scanned a document and it displays sideways. I can rotate it in any of a number of PDF readers I have...
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March 18th 15 05:06 PM
by Alek Go to last post
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CHKDSK says an NTFS disk is RAW! by Alek
I have a hard disk that is failing do I replaced it and attached it via USB. I then attempted to run CHKDSK on it (drive K:) and CHKDSK reported that it has...
March 11th 15 08:12 PM
by Alek Go to last post
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Windows Defender "Dismal" by Alek
So says PC Magazine! "Very poor aggregate score from independent labs. Poor score in our hands-on malware blocking test. Dismal score against downloads...
April 2nd 15 10:20 PM
by Good Guy[_2_] Go to last post
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Hard Disk Management Strategies by Alek
I've been trying to develop a strategy for backups that is both safe and reliable. Right now I have a single inboard HD but will be adding a second one. The...
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April 16th 15 07:28 PM
by Gene Bloch Go to last post
30 1,457
How does the computer know which one? by Alek
Suppose I have two hard drives mounted internally. And further suppose that each is bootable. (New SSD and original magnetic HD.) How does the computer know...
April 18th 15 08:13 PM
by Alek Go to last post
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Booting from SSD Success At Last! by Alek
Many thanks to all who offered suggestions and encouragement. The hardest part was finding a place to mount the tiny SSD in the Dell chassis! They sure didn't...
April 26th 15 11:41 PM
by Stormin' Norman Go to last post
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25 Optional Windows Updates by Alek
I have 25 optional Windows updates staring at me. They all say stuff like, Recommended Update Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. yada yada...
April 27th 15 12:15 PM
by SC Tom[_3_] Go to last post
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Searching Installed Updates by Alek
Just in case you forgot :-) you can search (by KB number) the updates you have installed at: Control Panel Programs and Features View Installed Updates
April 27th 15 09:10 PM
by Alek Go to last post
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Special Folders Revisited by Alek
As you may recall, I am in the process of moving the special folders of my main account to another physical drive and installing an SSD as my boot drive. An...
April 30th 15 01:26 AM
by VanguardLH[_2_] Go to last post
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Reinstall 8.1 by Alek
I decided that my best route to success was to throw in the towel and reinstall Windows 8.1. I have the "Dell Factory Backup" DVD set that I made with Dell's...
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May 2nd 15 01:53 PM
by mechanic Go to last post
17 1,015
Win 7 Spider Solitaire to Win 8.1? by Alek
I've seen the answer somewhere but so far it has eluded me. How do I get Win 7 spider solitaire program to run in Win 8.1? Thanks.
June 6th 15 12:36 PM
by dadiOH[_2_] Go to last post
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app suspended? by Alek
I saw this on a mailing list... "I happened to be looking at Process Explorer just after I had closed the Flipboard App with the upper right corner X, and I...
July 2nd 15 05:24 PM
by Alek Go to last post
5 841
recimg by Alek
Do you use recimg? How does it compare with other imaging programs? Thanks.
July 19th 15 04:45 PM
by Cy Burnot Go to last post
8 1,439
Default programs by Alek
I saw this on a Windows mailing list, but no one has responded. "I want to set a default program that is installed but not listed (Cyberfox). "How do I add...
February 2nd 16 02:25 AM
by Monty Go to last post
7 1,924
20 new updates! by Alek
I am reluctant to just install all 20 of the new "important" updates, yet do not have the patience to visit each KB page and make a decision. Is there a...
May 15th 16 12:00 PM
by Stan Brown Go to last post
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