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How do I change the password that's required when I first power up my Windows 10 Toshiba laptop?
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F2 key doesn't rename
Hi all - I'm happy to have my powerspec b748. I replaced a 10 year old Dell Optiplex so I'm in heaven. My only challenge so far is that on this windows 11 box my f2 key no longer performs a file rename. I've read that I might have to now also press the Fn key and it should work. I don't have a Fn key, and honestly wouldn't…
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Dell server with Windows Server 2016
I am located in Brookfield IL and I am looking for on site tech support for my Windows Server. I have been working with a local tech who has become completely undependable. When I am having a problem I cannt wait weeks for a response (maybe). Can anyone make a recommendation.
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What optical drive is compatible with Windows 11?
Hi Everyone, I am preparing for a first time PC build & ran across the slight issue of what optical drive is compatible with Windows 11. Usually in my search everything is compatible with Windows 10 but not 11, would anyone know if in theory, I would to purchase an ASUS optical drive, would one just need to install a…
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New Laptop to delete trial anti-virus protection on HP computer what is best way-settings,apps,delet
I was told to go to Settings ,go to Apps,then find program and rt,click delete to remove,then I have to add my Anti -virus
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Windows 10 product key
I need to get the product key for the copy of Windows 10 that I purchased at Micro Center. There is no COA sticker on the package or the CD - and I have been told by Microsoft that Micro Center will need to supply me with the key. With the pandemic occurring, I can't get through to them on the phone and am hoping that they…
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Powerspec G438 with windows 11 taskbar not showing.
The taskbar is not showing. I have been unable to find a fix. Any help would be appreciated.
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Windows error 0xc1900101 when trying to update to Windows 11
I've been trying to update my computer to Windows 11 and I keep getting error 0xc1900101. I bought my computer less than a year ago and it appears to be fully Windows 11 compliant; I have a PowerSpec B677 and haven't added anything unique to it. I've tried every "fix" I can except to upgrade the BIOS (ASRock motherboard…
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My volume up and down, my brightness buttons, and some of my other buttons aren't working either,
so I have a HP pavilion gaming laptop runnign windows 11, and I was playing some games when I realized my volume up and down, my brightness buttons and some others I might not know of aren't working. I also noticed in some games that there are key bindings to volume up and down (Beam,NG drive has volume up or down as reset…
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Why is my CPU NOT supported?
ok my cpu is running at 3.5ghz is dual core and has 8gb ram and secure boot is enables and TPM 2.0 is enabled. I have 2000gfb storage. my cpu is a amd athlon 3000g and it says it is compatible when it is fact not
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Windows 11 Requirements
This discussion was created from comments split from: Why is my CPU NOT supported?.
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Windows 7 Inactive Links
This discussion was created from comments split from: How do I make a post?.
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G436 Bios update for Windows 11?
I see that my g436 has TPM 2.0 available, but does powerspec have any bios updates on the horizon for the z490 in our pc? I'm not 100% sure if it'll require one, but I assume as bugs present themselves in the new windows rollout, that Mobo manufacturers will have to issue updates to their products. Was just wondering if we…
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Bluetooth
My bluetooth recently stopped working on my desktop. I have updated drivers and still no luck. I can't get ahold of anyone at Lenovo to help of course and i am out of ideas. After spending 5 hours with Microsoft help I about to lose it. Any more ideas I can try? Or just bring it in?
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Today I Learned...
... that there's a copy path button in File Explorer :l
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Outlook 2016 not displaying full email
Outlook got weird on me today. when I click on an email, the reading pane only shows the email header info and a few lines of content. The rest of the pane is blank. I’ve tried updating Office and Windows 10 but cannot fix the issue. Help needed. Mike
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Unable to activate previously purchased MS Office 365 license
Hello, On 3/23/19, I purchased a new laptop with three MS Office 365 licenses at a discounted price. As I try to enter the last of the three licenses, Microsoft tells me the license is invalid. Please advise how I can resolve this issue. Per the website, I was advised to go back to the place I purchased the license which…
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Windows 7/HP Printer Issues
I have Windows 7 and an HP Deskjet F380. Both my computer and printer are in fine working condition; however they have stopped communicating with each other. I assume it has something to do with Microsoft no longer supporting Windows 7. My "HP Solution Center" has gone away. Do I need to upgrade to Windows 10, and if so,…
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Planning to have a Motherboard swap done. Also want to see if I can without reinstalling windows.
So as it says in the title, I am planning on having my motherboard swapped at Micro center. I am making this post because I wanted to try calling the store, but every time I tried calling these past two weeks, the hold line was always full, so I'm trying again here on the community page. I have done some research that this…
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Glacial Bootup on Powerspec G464
My Powerspec G464 is now taking almost 4 minutes to boot - but I believe it is not Windows. Once it gets into Windows the boot process is very fast, and the computer itself is very fast. I believe it is taking forever to get through the BIOS. Also are there any newer BIOS drivers than 2019?
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I was unable to restore my OS drive from a system image restore, yet I can access the image's files.
So two days ago, the SSD that houses my OS failed out of nowhere and was unreadable. I had a backup in the form of a system image from last month (December 16th, 2020) on my external hard drive, so I was certain this was an easy fix once I get a new one. The following day, I bought a new one and attempted a system image…
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Restore Background
Looking for the original, out-of-the-box Windows background; changed the background and now can't get back to the original. Thanks!
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Windows 10 pro 20h2 19042.685 problems with Graphics Card.
My card 5700xt was working fine. It was running a bit off after update. So I updated to What Radeon recommend. Now I have event Device not started (amdkmdag) This happens no matter what version driver. I install now. I have to find a way to fix this. Checked every else on my pc everything is running fine.
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Error codes and trouble downloading and updating apps software
I am trying to update my pc and I keep getting the error codes 0x80070005 and 0x80010108. I also can't download or re-download apps like itunes or office. But when I do a system check it says everything is working fine.
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Switching to AMD CPU and Motherboard
I am currently thinking about upgrading my I7-8700k and Motherboard for an AMD 5900x and an AMD motherboard. This PC is a prebuilt from Digital Storm about 3 years ago and it came with an OEM Windows 10 License. My questions is making a switch in Motherboards and driver changes from Intel to AMD, I'm assuming ill need a…
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Phantom Windows Guest account keeps popping up
Just recently got my build completed @ micro center. One thing i noticed is that a Phantom account with random letters is being created even after i delete it. Happens every 24 hours. What is this account? IT is not password protected. Any way this can be exploited? Appreciate the help/comments. Regards, Sam
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Windows 10 product key
I bought a refurbished Dell computer from Micro Center about a year ago and this morning I found that the SSD hard drive was fried. So I replaced it with a new one, however I never received a restore disk as the operating system was preinstalled and offered no such disk. Where can I get a copy of the operating system…
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Black screen after downloading graphics card driver
We have a brand new build. RX5600xt is the graphics card. We had installed windows 10 but games were super slow so thought we needed to update the driver. Went to the website and downloaded what we thought was correct driver. Now, the computer comes on, we can get into BIOS but Windows no longer loads and we just get a…
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Windows installation on new pc build isn't working
Alright, so I recently built a new pc. It turned on and successfully loaded into the BIOS. So, I decided to go ahead and install windows on it. I downloaded and executed the Windows Media Creation Tool and plugged the USB flash drive into my new pc. I made sure the boot order for the drives was in the correct order so that…
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I have windows 7 and need excel program
I have HP model 220-1125 about 8 years old. the computer meets all my needs except I have recently encountered the need for excel. any recommendations?
