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New W10 user
So far, so good. Looks familiar, but lots to learn. You folks have been very helpful in my journey from W7 to W10. The upgrade install, keeping all my
lenjackJul-10-16 04:56 PM
by Paul D
7
Urgent Firefox update virus
I just got this very authentic looking Firefox popup, clicked on download, and a popup warning appeared warning against installing. I used the Firefo
bobboJul-09-16 02:56 PM
by Zeke36
8
FreeFileSync
FreeFileSync is a free Open Source software that helps you synchronize files and synchronize folders for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. It is designed t
sophie tuckerJul-09-16 02:49 PM
by Zeke36
5
Info Avast to acquire AVG for $1.3 billion
Avast Announces Agreement to Acquire AVG for $1.3B https://pre ss.avast.com/en-gb/a vast-announces-agree ment-to-acquire-avg- for-13b
jujet84Jul-08-16 07:34 PM
by jbmcmillan
1
Avast add-ons in Firefox and Chrome
I made the jump to Avast last night. On the subject of avast add-ons; I was wondering what other Avast users do: use it or not? Oh, and free version o
StevehikerJul-08-16 01:51 AM
by Stevehiker
5
repair install of windows 10
Follow up to my previous post on upgrading from w7 to w10. Seems that thread has lapsed. If I need to use the w10 iso or w10 dvd for a repair install,
lenjackJul-07-16 03:06 PM
by jbmcmillan
3
Ccleaner 519 update problem
This happens on two computers, both with dual boots of Windows 7&10. I'm trying to download the free updates and Malwarebytes pops up with a "maliciou
StevehikerJul-05-16 06:09 PM
by therube
3
In the market for a refurbished laptop
I'm looking for something to replace my Dell 3000 desktop with XP on it. I still have the HP laptop; dual boot of Windows 7&10 and an Acer desktop wit
StevehikerJul-05-16 05:29 PM
by Stevehiker
4
What should I expect going from w7 to w10?
Ready to make the jump. I've got the invite, and my machine is ready and able. I expect no problems converting, just wondering what should I expect wh
lenjackJul-05-16 05:19 PM
by lenjack
14
AVG Releases decryption tools
AVG releases six free decryption tools retrieve your files http://now.avg.c om/dont-pay-the-rans om-avg-releases-six- free-decryption-tool s-to-retrie
jujet84Jul-02-16 12:57 AM0
Disappearing icons
I upgraded my Win7 to Win10 without any problems. Shortly thereafter all the desktop icons disappeared, although the names of the folders are still th
cloverJun-28-16 06:22 AM
by clover
6
Tired of Constantly Emptying my Spam Folder.
I was just about ready to delete the Spam folder in Thunderbird, but, thought I'd pass it by you guys first. Will deleting the folder result in all
SidJun-28-16 12:39 AM
by Sid
12
what version of MS office to buy??
My son is a college football coach. He just bought a Surface Pro 4 tablet & wants to buy a full/legitimate version of Office. I have Office 2003
John M.Jun-27-16 03:47 PM
by Shelly
6
New Ccleaner ccsetup519.exe
Its downloading as I write this, and the download is excruciatingly SLOW! http://ww w.pcqanda.com/dc/use r_files2/15673.jpg http://www.pcqanda.c om/
bobboJun-27-16 01:01 PM
by Ttech
10
VPN and Internet Access
AirVPN. Start it and it works fine. But when I close it I can't access the internet through my ISP as I could before I installed AirVPN. What is it ch
smile2Jun-22-16 12:17 AM
by Ttech
1
Delete Or Update All Adobe Flash Player Instances, Exp...
An anonymous reader quotes an article from BankInfoSecurity: S ecurity experts are once again warning enterprises to immediately update -- or delete -
jujet84Jun-21-16 03:00 PM
by therube
4
Can't keep Firefox as default browser
I thought I had solved this problem as described here: I fixed it by this method: Start -> Settings -> System -> Default Apps -> Set De
bobboJun-21-16 02:54 AM
by bobbo
7
Malware received
My ASUS computer running Windows 10 just received a message demanding that I call 844 576 0489 so they could release the lock on my screen. Of course
don sJun-20-16 10:33 PM
by Sid
10
Heavy outgoing traffic
I have Norton's Security Suite, and this morning it posted a warning that there was heavy outgoing traffic. I restored an image from 6/13/16, but on
bobboJun-17-16 01:52 PM
by Shelly
3
Making gmail default in win10
I love win10, but i Only use gmail. I cant seem to find an article that truly addresses how to make gmail my default. Have been reading for over and
kittenmuellerJun-14-16 04:52 PM
by uffbros
1
New Computer Build
It has been about 10 years since I built my last two computers. One has a dual boot of XP and Linux, the other is Vista. This one will be for my wife.
daniellJun-14-16 06:03 AM
by Chickenman
12
Phishing by fake Facebook?
Got this the other day. Ignored it. Got it again. Told my friend via email that I would not install a "moments" app. He replied that he was suspicious
randybedoreJun-13-16 09:57 PM
by randybedore
5
Bogus virus warning
I had just clicked on a link: "bush killed by isis" http://find whocallsyou.com/8445 924205 This popup with a loud vocal warning keeps appearing w
bobboJun-13-16 08:49 PM
by Sid
5
Ginger
OS = Windows 10 pro I use a spell checker called Ginger which i like a lot. I'm unable to get to work with Firefox. Any know how to get it to work?
TV Man 436 163Jun-13-16 11:05 AM
by TV Man 436 163
2
How Intel makes a processor
This link will take you to an incredible insight into the CPU design process. It is long but well worth your time. http://www. bloomberg.com/news/a r
ShellyJun-12-16 07:07 PM
by Bob G
3
Windows 10 upgrade - only 99%!
Resigning myself to the necessity of upgrade from Win 7, I started the accursed process. The installer deemed my laptop to be worthy of the new OS, an
RogerDJun-11-16 10:39 PM
by Pcqandaman
1
Win 10 Popups
Daughter running Win 7 and is getting frequent popups to upgrade to Win 10 that occupy a lot of space and there is no way to delete them except by shu
FrankSTJun-10-16 06:39 PM
by Paul D
3
Steam Game Question
The game in question is Far Cry 3. I had been playing it for a while and took a fairly long break. Tried to play the other day and light and dark fl
GreyFalconJun-09-16 03:53 PM
by GreyFalcon
4
Upgrade to Win10
Must I update my Win7 SP1 laptop before installing the Win10 upgrade? I tried today using the iso from Microsoft and asked it to update as recommen
TootsJun-08-16 07:49 PM
by Toots
7
Windows 10 reinstalled without warning
While in Win 10, a new window popped up indicating that there was an update available. I clicked on the notice and Win 10 started a complete reinstal
bobboJun-05-16 03:31 PM
by bobbo
19
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