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virtual drive
I have XP and 8.1 on different partitions on the same drive. I would like to have XP on a virtual drive in 8.1 partition so that I could go back and f
IRnTXMar-30-14 10:28 PM
by IRnTX
5
TrueCrypt Portable Linux Questions
OK, in the continuing saga: I want to encrypt (TC) an ext HD and open it on pc's running a Linux Live OS. Let's say the pc is running Mint off a D
smile2Mar-17-14 03:36 PM
by GreyFalcon
3
More than 1 activation on one computer
I dual boot xp and W7. I have a legit copy of Office 2003 on the XP partitition. MS says the program can be used for only activation on one computer.
lenjackMar-29-14 09:26 PM
by robwahl2008
4
WEI in Win8
Just a little something I thought might be of slight interest to some. Microsoft chose to eliminate the GUI for the "Windows Experience Index" in Wind
MSUMar-15-14 02:32 PM0
Linux Live USB Same as Ext HD
Want to put Linux Mint live on an ext HD instead of a flash drive to boot a NUC. Does the pc know the difference, if I put it in its own partition? IO
smile2Mar-14-14 02:59 PM
by jbmcmillan
2
Sony Killing Pixelcast.
Easy come, easy go. http:// www.pcqanda.com/dc/u ser_files2/27545.png
SidMar-14-14 09:08 PM
by Shelly
4
John Dvorak: Killing Windows XP Wastes Billions
Logical and to the point: http://www .pcmag.com/article2/ 0,2817,2454844,00.as p
AllynMar-14-14 03:04 PM
by jbmcmillan
8
No Signal from PC to TV with HDMI
My Dell XPS 8500 does not transmit HDMI video/audio to Vizio VL470M TV. Don't know if this is a PC or TV problem. Have tried 2 different H
TootsMar-16-14 08:05 PM
by jbmcmillan
22
New Build
This is a proposed replacement for a friend's personal PC used for occasional video editing and image manipulation. The system will be running Windows
AllynMar-27-14 09:42 PM
by Allyn
18
Oulook 2010 to New HD
My pst file is full, which only holds 2g (a holdover file from 2003 perhaps). I will change from POP to IMAP. I want to be able to access my old ema
smile2Mar-11-14 11:30 PM
by Ttech
7
Overloading RAM into the slots...
I still have confusion as to whether my machine will hold 16 or 32gb maximum. The dealer/flipper says i7 Quad. Belarc says i7 Dual. Crucial.com
HoosierPapaMar-14-14 10:50 PM
by jbmcmillan
12
Install Windows XP Backup to Windows 8
I have a backup of my windows XP computer via a 3rd party backup application. I want to install the backup application on Windows 8 and then restore t
aldagoMar-11-14 08:12 AM
by Paul D
11
Switching ISP's
Hello again, I have been asked this question and I am not sure of the ramifications. At the present time this person is using a cable company for th
wings515Mar-18-14 06:10 PM
by arr2dee2
9
Small Annoyance re. 8.1/acer laptop/Classic Shell/touch...
Don't know if it's a characteristic of the Acer Aspire S3 laptop, or, Windows 8.1, or, Classic Shell; but, the slighted swiping motion from the right
SidMar-11-14 08:20 AM
by dtellier
11
Sound inputs on Win 7 laptop
The mic socket on my laptop seems to be disabled (or defunct!) but the built-in mic is working fine. I want to enable the socket and disable the built
RogerDMar-08-14 12:50 PM
by RogerD
4
Mothers pc
My mother mailed me her gateway zx4300 . it is a 20 in touchscreen with windows 7 . 4 g ram. This is what I keep running into over and over with t
kittenmuellerMar-08-14 07:14 PM
by kittenmueller
8
Semi-Annual PCQandA Fundraiser
Hi all, It's that time of year. Time for the (Semi) Annual Fundraiser. As you may or may not know, a site such as PCQandA requires a lot of money t
jasonlevineMay-07-14 04:49 AM
by bobbo
26
Laptop CPU and Memory Confusion
I7-2460M... Intel says 2 Core/Seller said 4 Core...Are there both? Was there a 4 core version? I don't see one available. Intel says 16gb 1333 max
HoosierPapaMar-05-14 10:11 PM
by HoosierPapa
2
Windows XP refuses to die without a fight
Lance Whitney at CNET speculates that the main users holding onto Windows XP are businesses...he's probably right. [link:news .cnet.com/8301-10805 _3
AllynMar-10-14 03:02 PM
by bobbo
12
Reactivating Windows 7 and MS Office 2013
I just bought a laptop from an individual that flips machines. He had Windows 7 Ultimate and Office 2013 Professional Plus pre-intalled when he sold
HoosierPapaMar-04-14 12:36 AM
by GreyFalcon
1
I Shouldn't Have Updated to the New 'Improved' Version
For about a year, I've been using Macrium Reflect Free as my daily backup program. It would take 12 minutes to do a full backup of my C: drive with
spencercatMar-02-14 01:52 AM
by Ewen
1
SlimDrivers
Any opinion on this program? Just ran it and found about 10 updates. Did not install them. I'm skeptical.
lenjackMar-07-14 12:51 AM
by jbmcmillan
11
MSWord 2003 does not launch GUI
I'm using Offic2003 on Windows XP Pro SP3 and my Microsoft Word 2003 GUI has intermittently stopped appearing. The Task Manager shows Winword in the P
aldagoMar-02-14 05:13 PM
by aldago
7
Logging on to my own network
Hello again. I probably asked this before, the grey matter is turning to mush. I have multiple computers on my own network. The two I am working wi
wings515Feb-27-14 11:49 PM
by wings515
5
Any port in a storm
I have a computer which came with 2x USB3 and 4x USB2 ports on it. How can I tell which ports are which?
cloverFeb-27-14 07:04 PM
by Paul D
23
Steve Yandle, you still here?
Haven't been on here for a while .(changed to linux) But i know there is a wealth of knowledge in this forum. My wife an i are busy setting up a
antcjFeb-23-14 06:16 PM
by antcj
2
Microsoft cuts Windows 8 prices for OEM small tablets
Seeing the small but fast rising popularity of Chromebooks, Microsoft has cut its OEM license fee for low end tablets to only $15. http://www.r eute
AllynFeb-22-14 08:42 PM0
Problem with windows live mail 2012
When ever I forward an email to someone that contains a picture, I get a message from Windows Live Mail that says some pictures may not be sent with t
EdFeb-25-14 03:40 PM
by FZbar
8
iPod Touch Repair
Kids seem to be breaking iPod touches. Home button and on/off button get stuck. Tried compressed air. Also, screens get cracks. I wouldn't mind trying
coopnsFeb-20-14 06:00 AM
by Ttech
1
IE 11 not opening pages
This problem is on my own Acer Aspire One running Win 8.1. On almost every web page IE either hangs up or presents an error message that it had to cl
wings515Feb-22-14 08:13 PM
by wings515
5
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