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Hello, This is a new to me computer, I am not sure what they did to it, but I do know that they wiped its brain at least 4 times, downloaded a ton of weird tool bars and shopping apps, and let a bird...
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I have an Acer computer that had the hard drive go kaput. I backed up all of my data on a separate hard drive. The file is called User, which I assume is all of my data from my profile on the previous...
View ArticleBack up invalid windows handle
Error message request could not be performed because of a I/O device error 0x80070578 I checked the services Volume shadow copy was disabled, I started it and checked dependency's, that didn't fix it....
View ArticleWin 7 won't boot, error 0x80070002
I have followed several threads on this error but found no solution: I have a dual boot laptop running Win7 and XP. In Win7 I ran a program to change the size of the partitions. The progrom didn't...
View ArticleSystem Restore Error
My mom has a Toshiba Satellite laptop running Windows 7. Two days ago she ran updates and began having trouble with websites she visits frequently telling her they do not support her browser. The odd...
View ArticleMBR Error 3
I have the following pc configuration: Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Service Pack 1, 64 bit Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @...
View ArticleFactory Reset
Hello. I recently bought a used computer for my sons. I need to do a factory reset in order for it to be back at "out of the box" settings. I would really appreciate any and all help. The computer is...
View ArticleStopping banners
How do I stop advertising banners from coming onto sites that I'm visiting.
View ArticleDoes removal of Win 7 make the license available?
I have an opportunity to buy a Windows 7 version that was was uninstalled from the seller's machine. Does that liberate the license to be used on my machine? Or do you have to specifically tell...
View ArticleGames&Applications crashing, BSODs, freezes, total mess
Hello. I tried to solve this problem myself but I am afraid this is beyond my skills. Symptoms: - Every game I run and some applications (for example Google Chrome and Steam) crash without apparent...
View ArticlePath duplication
I have found a strange anomaly with the PATH after running "cmd.exe": I have duplicate entries. The computer properties environment variable for PATH does not have these duplicates. Furthermore,...
View ArticleProblem with Windows 7 Updates
Hi -- For about 1 month I've been having a problem with 2 windows updates that indicate "failed". I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree when it comes to resolving these issues, so I hope you bear with...
View ArticleRed X for Network Connection
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 220 Processor, AMD64 Family 16 Model 6 Stepping...
View ArticleQuestion about the network connectivity system tray icon
I received a message from a friend asking about the network connectivity icon which can appear in the system tray. It's the icon of the two computer screens. Anyway, they lost their Internet connection...
View ArticleProblems with my Windows
Hello, I recently got my computer re-formatted because it was working slowly, and the hard drive was full. I took it into the college computer store to get it fixed. I get it back, and I am happy they...
View ArticleMy windows 7 freezes after a few hours without applications running
My windows freezes after a while, I cannot open anymore applications or open background applications and I cannot shut it down either (except for force shut downing). This is a real problem, I always...
View ArticleMultiple svchost.exe in task manager( up to 13 )
Hi I've been having this problem for a while now; the amount of cpu usage which is shown on the CPU Meter gadget is almost always above 70% which makes my laptop run incredibly slow. Now i decided to...
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win 7 sound problems Sound cutting out....Comes up with message sound device unplugged Then come up with sound device plugged it ??
View ArticleUSB ports not working Toshiba L505D laptop
I have a Toshiba L505d laptop that I use with my Logitech wireless mouse. I have had this setup for quite a while. Last week I noticed my mouse was starting to lag, or get stuck (as if there was a...
View ArticleCan't play MP3's off a CD, Win 7 laptop, HP Pavilion laptop
I have a CD with mp3's on it. plays fine on my Win 7 desktop pc but won't play on my Win 7 laptop, the laptop will play regular CD's though and movies. Also, the DVD drive does not show in win explorer...
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