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how to make windows 8 look and act like windows 7

Recently bought a new laptop, from HP and I am so confussed with the new windows 8, I can't even use the darn thing, reminds me of the time I was stuck with an Apple Machine.  Is there a way to change the screen and start up to look and behave like…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2012-12-05T01:37:11+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers

How do I re-index Storage Folders in Windows Live Mail under Win 7?

I paid Microsoft to have a Microsoft Tech fix my Live Mail,  and it still has lost its links to messages in the Storage folders.  The Microsoft Tech link does not work.

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2012-07-26T23:39:50+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why are some images on my computer distorted while it isn't on other computers?

Image Example:http://images.wikia.com/smurfs/images/d/dd/Movie_Clumsy.png This is one of the images that appears "distorted" on my computer screen. If by "distorted", I mean the colors are somewhat unnatural and leaked... kinda like…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2012-07-25T09:41:02+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers

How do I disable windows explorer closing when removing usb device

How do I disable windows explorer closing when removing usb device?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2012-05-05T18:01:11+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

svchost.exe constantly downloading stuff eating up my limited bandwidth

Hello everyone, I am running Windows 7 and recently I've been having this problem with svchost.exe and I hope someone on here could help me fix it. The problem is that my computer out of no where just starts downloading stuff (I don't know what it is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2012-05-04T19:46:37+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to: copy a CD to another CD which is blank

Original Title**: where is the "disk copy" command?** Using Windows Explorer (in Windows 7 64Pro) I see no familiar "disk copy" command to automatically make a backup copy of a CD or DVD that is currently in my DVD burner.  How can I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-01-20T16:03:44+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

can't change windows update settings even though I am the administrator

When I try to change the windows update settings, the options are greyed out and I get the message at the top "Some settings are managed by your system administrator."  However, I am the system administrator.  Creating another account and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2012-03-12T02:33:33+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers

how to delete duplicate contacts in Windows live mail

I have upgraded from Outlook express (in Win xp) to Windows live mail (in win 7 professional), while importing contact , i have done it 2 times, now i want to delete duplicate contacts in one shot. Not step by step , becoz i have 4000 contacts. I can…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2012-10-03T10:14:45+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can I use a recovery disc for a different computer?

Hello  I have two Dell computers (Dell Inspiron 5100 and a dell Demsion 4600) both (I believe) was bought in the same year both are still running today, however the dell inspiron 5100 runs to slow to get anything done and when I went looking for a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2012-07-17T15:21:31+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I am trying to reset windows xp back to original settings but I am missing the file winnt32.exe. Where can I go to get the download

I do not have winnt32.exe in the i386 folder. My computer acts very strange at times. It drags, freezes, and loads things I do not click on.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2012-02-25T21:56:09+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers

Is Itunes compatible with Windows 8

Hi everyone ! I am trying to find out if the current version of Apple Itunes is fully compatible with Windows 8 ? I have done some research and I seem to be understanding that Apple has not updated its software to fit into the new system & there are…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2012-10-28T20:42:22+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

my monitor has suddenly lost color and is black and white, how do I restore the color

my monitor has suddenly lost color and is black and white, how do I restore the color??

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2011-09-29T18:31:24+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I turn my speakers back on?

Original title: How do I turn my speckers back on? Had to do a system recovery and all the updates.  Now I can not get my speakers to turn on.  What do I need to do to turn them back on?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-04-28T21:08:24+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Accessories Folder Missing from Start Menu

Hello - I just purchased a new cpu with Windows 7 Home Premium installed.  When I first started using the system I know that the traditional Accessories Folder which usually includes System Tools and other files/folders was on my Start Menu.  After…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2011-01-14T20:16:03+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to disable the Windows Live mail sign in Window????

I have Windows 7, when I upgraded all my outlook contacts transferred to Windows Live mail. I entered the pop 3 info for my comcast email account, I have never had to sign in for over a year. Now for some reason everytime I check my email, a  sign in…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2011-02-11T14:00:16+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Epson printer printout states: A router/access point channel conflict detected - improve your wireless network enviroment ???

I am trying to print from my laptop to my Epson Printer.  It will not work on one of documents or from the internet.  The Epson prints out the following: A router/access point channel conflict has been detected - improve your wireless network enviroment.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-03-19T03:38:55+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers

Blue Screen error: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

original title: Another sad story of the dreaded BSOD... error: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL ... Please advise as to best approach to remedy problem~ I guess it would be almost two weeks ago now that my wifes laptop first had the error (tech info line…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-02-19T04:59:53+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Eclipse CLD MP3 Player is not recognized. In Device Manager, I get the message that there is no driver installed.

Original title: Eclipse CLD MP3 Player I just tried to use Eclipse CLD MP3 Player and my computer doesn't recognize it.  I've tried the Troubleshooting steps and checked everything - In Device Manager, I get the message that there is no driver…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-08-03T00:14:11+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SVCHOST-svchost.exe -k netsvcs uses 90% + CPU Usage, slows powerful machine to crawl-Whatsup?

SVChost.exe - k netsvcs has crippled my machine like no malwaer ever has. From what I can tell, this has something to do with Windows Update. Nothing else unsual is running. There is no malware involved. And all updaes are installed Except I cannot…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2010-02-24T02:18:43+00:00
Anonymous
42 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

HomeGroup asking for "Network Password" when accessing HomeGroup Computers

I've noticed this in the past week or so.  Up until then, my HomeGroup has been working fine. I have 2 Windows 7 PC's connected via HomeGroup, one running Ultimate x64, the other running Home Premium x64.  The Home Premium computer is now asked for a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-04-12T13:15:22+00:00
Anonymous