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rtrembley
rtrembley
5 days ago
How to fix Windows Update Error 8024800A?

I keep getting error 8024800A when I try to update Windows 7. I'm not sure what's causing it, never had a problem before. Has anyone...

Tags: error message, Windows 7, Windows update |
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jlister
jlister
5 days ago
What does Windows Blue need to change to make Windows users happy?

More details have come out about Windows Blue: it will be a free upgrade to Windows 8.1 for Windows 8 users. One thing I wasn't...

Tags: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Blue |
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jluppino
jluppino
1 week ago
How do I get my desktop icons back on Windows?

My nephew was playing around with my laptop, and now my desktop is blank except for the start button on the lower right. I'm sure I'll...

Tags: Desktop, icons, Windows 7 |
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ttopp
ttopp
1 week ago
How long will Microsoft continue to support Windows 7, now that Windows 8 is out?

Microsoft has supported XP for ever. At least it seems like forever. Does anyone know how long Windows 7 will be continue to be...

Tags: lifecycle, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
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merry
merry
1 week ago
How to change size of recycle bin in Windows 7
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henyfoxe
henyfoxe
1 week ago
How to "Trust this PC" in Windows 8?

I'm having trouble getting my PC "trusted" since I installed Windows 8. When I go into Action Center and select "Trust this PC" it just...

Tags: security, Windows 8 |
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delia25
delia25
5 weeks ago
How to stop mouse movement from waking up Windows 8 PC?

My cat likes to sleep on my desk at home, and is constantly pushing around the mouse, which causes my computer to wake up. She is...

Tags: mouse, sleep, Windows 8 |
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ryland
ryland
5 weeks ago
Metro Apps crash right after I launch them. What can I do?
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lbloom
lbloom
5 weeks ago
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What's a good firewall for Windows 7?

I had been using the included Windows Firewall, but for some reason it has not been working properly and I don't know how to resolve it...

Tags: firewall, security, Windows 7 |
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jackson
jackson
5 weeks ago
How to keep Windows 8 from restarting after update?

Is there a way to stop the "PC will restart....." nag screen from continually popping up after an update in Windows 8? I shut down my...

Tags: nag screens, restart, updates, Windows 8 |
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