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Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum May 6th 18, 05:01 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Protecting a folder from deletion.

"Peter Jason" wrote in message
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Is there a way to protect a folder from accidental deletion to the
recycle bin?


You can use Windows Defender...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum May 2nd 18, 02:30 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 13
Views: 357
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Win 10 Spring Update

"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ...

On 05/01/2018 6:59 PM, Bob_S wrote:
"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message
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Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum May 2nd 18, 01:03 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 18
Views: 642
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Linux on windows 10 1803

"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ...

I tried to install Linux Ubuntu on the new April Windows 10 1803.
Yes, I set Windows Subsystem for Linux Active then...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum May 2nd 18, 12:59 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 13
Views: 357
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Win 10 Spring Update

"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ...

On 04/30/2018 8:56 PM, Buffalo wrote:
"Buffalo" wrote in message ...

I use...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 30th 18, 04:36 AM Posted to alt.windows7.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 326
Views: 12,365
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
What can you do on Windows 10 that you can't do on Windows XP or Windows 7?

Wow... glad you found it so helpful. Next time I'll try to read your mine
to ensure that taking the time to offer some assistance isn't wasted.

Don't hold your breath though.

Bob S.
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 30th 18, 02:48 AM Posted to alt.windows7.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 326
Views: 12,365
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
What can you do on Windows 10 that you can't do on Windows XP or Windows 7?

"Bob J Jones" wrote in message ...

What can you do on Windows 10 that you can't do on Windows XP or Windows 7?

Stated more clearly, what FUNCTIONALITY is of...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 30th 18, 02:39 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 4
Views: 343
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Opening an application from the Taskbar.

"Peter Jason" wrote in message
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I can do this.

But how does one "open as administrator" from the taskbar?

On some - not all - programs, if...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 20th 18, 12:01 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
settings screen dims after 5 seconds

"Laurence Smith" wrote in message ...

Laurence Smith wrote:

Bob_S wrote:

"Laurence Smith" wrote in message
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Forum: Windows 7 Forum April 19th 18, 01:46 AM Posted to alt.windows7.general
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Conflicting/incorrect MIME type for a file extension

"JJ" wrote in message ...

I was writing a VBScript to check the integrity of the system's MIME type
database in the registry, and found out that...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 18th 18, 10:19 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
settings screen dims after 5 seconds

"Laurence Smith" wrote in message ...


Hi,

This is my first posting in this group.

When I go to settings in Windows 10 (on my desktop PC) the background
is...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 18th 18, 03:36 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 38
Views: 537
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
SSD and computer casing.

"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ...

On 04/17/2018 3:37 PM, Bob_S wrote:
"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message
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Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 17th 18, 09:37 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 38
Views: 537
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
SSD and computer casing.

"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ...

On 04/17/2018 11:38 AM, Bob_S wrote:

Bob_S, Better cool your irons before you start branding people. :-(

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Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 17th 18, 05:38 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 38
Views: 537
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
SSD and computer casing.

Bob_S, Better cool your irons before you start branding people. :-(

Rene

The comment was for Paul and he can certainly speak for himself.

This is for you. When someone insults by speaking down...
Forum: Windows 7 Forum April 17th 18, 02:56 AM Posted to alt.windows7.general
Replies: 69
Views: 2,032
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Router

"David E. Ross" wrote in message ...

How long should a router last? Mine is over two years old. Twice
today, I had to reboot it in order to access any Web...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 17th 18, 02:38 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 38
Views: 537
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
SSD and computer casing.

"Paul" wrote in message ...

Bob_S wrote:
"Paul" wrote in message ...

Bob_S wrote:
"Paul" wrote in message...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 17th 18, 02:27 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 12
Views: 633
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Period of inactivity?

"Bob_S" wrote in message ...

"Peter Jason" wrote in message
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On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:56:40 +1000, Monty...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 16th 18, 03:49 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 13
Views: 393
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
USB Port

"Paul" wrote in message ...

Dave C wrote:
I have a new Dell desktop, Win 10. Today I wanted to install an app
via a USB stick. When I put the stick into Any...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 16th 18, 03:32 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 38
Views: 537
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
SSD and computer casing.

"Paul" wrote in message ...

Bob_S wrote:
"Paul" wrote in message ...

Peter Jason wrote:
On Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:25:50...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 16th 18, 02:51 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 13
Views: 393
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
USB Port

"Big Al" wrote in message ...

On 04/15/2018 03:02 PM, Dave C wrote:
I have a new Dell desktop, Win 10. Today I wanted to install an app
via a USB stick. When...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 16th 18, 02:45 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 12
Views: 633
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Period of inactivity?

"Peter Jason" wrote in message
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On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:56:40 +1000, Monty wrote:

On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:38:55 +1000,...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 15th 18, 07:52 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 38
Views: 537
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
SSD and computer casing.

"Paul" wrote in message ...

Peter Jason wrote:
On Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:25:50 -0400, Paul
wrote:

Peter Jason wrote:
My...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 14th 18, 06:21 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Lost Activation...possible MS update blocker revenge?? ;-)

"mike" wrote in message ...

On 4/13/2018 6:57 PM, Bob_S wrote:


Mike,

Don't have a fix but I've had a similar experience with my dozen or so
win10...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 14th 18, 02:57 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Lost Activation...possible MS update blocker revenge?? ;-)

"mike" wrote in message ...


Dell Optiplex 360 legacy BIOS

Win 10 pro 1609.16299.192 activated with digital entitlement.


I thought I'd try to help the wifi...
Forum: Windows 7 Forum April 13th 18, 02:30 AM Posted to alt.windows7.general
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Q- To Derek

So Derek - What worked to fix the problem?
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum April 13th 18, 02:02 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 17
Views: 624
Posted By Bob_S[_2_]
Is it worth it?

"Peter Jason" wrote in message
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I downloaded the then new Win10 over the top of Win7 as advised by
MSoft.

Some say it's better to start...
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