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Can't Click on Import Options (from any menu) (Photos/vid)

Hey ppl,. So i do photography and although i like lightroom, i usually use windows import for my photos so that the pics get named by time/date etc. Anyway, i can use the import wizard but i cant...

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Pc keep restarting when the setup interrupted.

Hi. I'm new here. So here my problem. Recently my laptop drop from a quite high. After the accident, i cannot boot my pc. I tried to boot from windows recovery, and it failed. Then, i tried this method...

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BSOD Can't install Windows 8.1 from DVD ISO

Hi, my uncle asked me to repair/reinstall Windows 8 (64bit) for him because it doesn't boot anymore. So I downloaded an ISO and burned it on a DVD-RW with ImgBurn. So far so good. I checked if the...

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Require dual boot win 8.1 with win 8.1 is it possible?

I want to dual boot two copies of Windows 8.1 on separate partitions of the same HDD, UEFI system. The original is OEM. The reason; One is overloaded with video and photography priograms, the other is...

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Solved Lost legal Win 8.1

My ASUS Ultrabook laptop was purchased from Staples a year and a half ago. It was running on Win 8.1 and was used with my TV for watching Netflix-type (legal) movies and listening to streaming music....

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Upgrade or Fresh Install?

Hey guys, I just have a quick question regarding upgrading to a new version of Windows. When upgrading your computer to the newest version of Windows, would you simply upgrade from your old version and...

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How to use DISM and a WIM file to restore C: ?

What's wrong with this command, which I did from recovery media? ---Quote--- dism /apply-image /imagefile:r:\sources\install.wim /index:1 /applydir:c:\ ---End Quote--- It did something. I'm note sure...

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How do I instal OEM OS on a new hard drive?l

My son's laptop is running Very very very slow. It is a Dell Inspiron 17R SE. I have tried using the 'Reset PC' option to return it to it's factory settings and I'm getting the following message:...

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Boot problems w/ W8.1 multiple sata disks

Hello everybody, I 'had' perfectly running system (Asus Z87-A, Samsung SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series *2, Seagate Brracuda 1TB 7200.11 series *2). I've got perfectlöy running 8.1 x64 homr edition on Samsung...

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Refreshing Windows 8.1 on an original Windows 7 system.

I bought an HP Omni 27 system several years ago. It came with Windows 7 installed, but was able to install Windows 8 Pro free as soon as it was released. I opted to get the CD for the OS with the...

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Windows Explorer - how to force L & R to stay in sync?

Hello How can I get Windows Explorer to show always the correct place in the directory tree? e.g. If I create a bookmark to a directory location, then when I click on it, Windows Explorer opens and...

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Can i delete old partition without loosing OEM key

As title, i would like to know whether is possible to fresh install Windows 8.1 from bootable dvd and format the old partition with the preinstalled software on it, without loosing the oem key. I at...

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Solved pc not responding

pc was not responding to any commands.. so thought i would do a reinstall, however when i get to the format part,, it says windows cannot be installed to this disk*,, the disk is gpt partition style...

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Windows 8.1 Microsoft Email Account Required

Good Day Everyone Hi I am David, this is my problem, I let someone setup my Laptop which has Windows 8.1 Installed on it, My Problem is I want to Identify if this guy enter an email address to create...

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win 8 downgraded to win 7

Hi all, I have a laptop that have been installed with Windows 8 by manufacturer, but was downgraded to Windows 7. I`ve got a backup/restore DVD only and wonder how can I get it back to windows 8/8.1. I...

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Win8 - Error: 0xc000000d - Recovery and USB not detected

Hi: I got a situation. I have a laptop with Win8 it is a Acer Aspire. It showing a blue screen that says: Win8 - Error: 0xc000000d - RecoveryI have read other forums and do not get and correct way to...

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Media Center When Users Directory On Separate Drive Frm OS

I have been using the common method of using an answer file to move the users directory to a different location while in audit mode in sysprep... pretty basic stuff ok, now the problem I am having is...

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Windows on Mac.book ..!

Hi All .. Can I install Wds 8 on this ,,,: Apple MacBook Air MJVG2LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (256 GB) NEWEST VERSION * 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7 GHz) with 3 MB shared L3 cache *...

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win 8 black screen after start, can not reset file missing

I have an Asus S56c laptop which turns on and goes to a black screen. It is running windows 8 or 8.1 with an ssd. I am able to access the Bios and I tried to get it to refresh and do a factory reset...

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Downgrading from Windows 8/8.1 to Windows 7?

I own a hp laptop pavilion g7 exact model: HP Pavilion g7-2233cl Notebook PC | HP® Support (http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-g7-2200-Notebook-PC-series/5296086/model/5328135?ssf=1) Thing...

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