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How do I change the settings for my Windows 8 touchpad? Scrolling and clicking problems.

I have an Acer Aspire V5-571P and I don't like how the mouse works. I want to change the touchpad so that it doesn't click on anything I accidentally double-tap twice. (I only want a click to register when i actually click the mousepad) I also want…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Search, touch, and mouse
asked 2012-11-24T20:47:24+00:00
Anonymous
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Task manager shows high disk usage above 95%

Just updated to windows 8 from windows 7, my task manager shows high disk usage. I have 150 Gb free HD space 4 Gb ram Intel Core i5 -2520M CPU @ 2.50GHZ Please advice

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2012-10-29T09:18:27+00:00
Anonymous
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Blue Screen problem ref ntfs.sys

This is the info on the blue screen yesterday: BSOD Jan 8 2012 STOP:0*00000050 (0*B3553490,0*00000001,0*B7E23D4F,0*00000000) ntfs.sys – Address B7E23D4F base at B7DFE000, DateStamp 48025 (Note that due to camera work, there may be other numbers after…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2012-01-09T09:37:52+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I add a program to "startup menu" (MSCONFIG)?

I went to "MSCONFIG" and a program that needs to be there to operate properly, is not there. I don't see a way to add a program. I went to services.msc. And the program is listed as STARTED and under startup item, it says AUTOMATIC. So how do I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2012-04-19T23:54:02+00:00
Anonymous
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FileHistory - unable to scan user libraries for changes and perform backup of modified files for configuration \AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\FileHistory\Configuration\Config

Hi, Windows 8 x64 Pro in dual boot with Win 7 on a SSD. Partitions layout: 1 - WIN 8 - ntfs - C: - 70 GB 2 - WIN 7 - ntfs - F: - 140 GB 3 - System Reserved - ntfs - none - 200MB (active) 4 - 28,30 GB unallocated for over provisioning [Short explanation…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2012-10-27T22:46:43+00:00
Anonymous
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Remove account picture

I accidentally set the account picture for my logon screen from the camera. The quality is very bad, every time I look at it it makes me sad and I don't currently have alternatives. I want to revert it to the default picture as soon as possible. How can …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
asked 2012-11-29T09:05:29+00:00
Anonymous
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What is a bad pool header and how do I fix it?

What is a bad pool header and how do I fix it? Windows has been taking 30 or so minutes to start.  I've tried repairing it but nothing seems to work and now I'm getting a blue screen that says "bad pool header".

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2012-04-22T22:00:46+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 desktop icons keep moving and changing size on reboot

After the latest Windows Update (7/10/12) the desktop icons move to the left side of the screen and change size from Small to Medium. Auto arrange is NOT checked. Only Align to grid is checked. There has been no other software installed since running…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2012-07-20T18:25:40+00:00
Anonymous
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MS Money 2007 on Win XP will not let me connect online telling me that Windows Live cannot verify my sign-in information. This happened in the last couple of days all of a sudden.

Suddenly about November 17, 2010, I am not able to login to Microsoft Money 2007 on Windows XP using Windows Live ID.  It just stopped working.  The message states partially:  "Money could not verify your sign-in information.  You can use some Money…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-11-21T14:09:45+00:00
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network error 0x80070035 the network path was not found

I have network problem with Win7 pro. When I click on my network folder links for my local network I geterror 0x80070035 the network path was not found. The network has been set up for 4 months it includes 3 PC's, up until now the only problems have been…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-12-22T04:27:15+00:00
Anonymous
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My computer does not recognize my installed printer as a scanner.

Recognize a scanner.  My printer is also a scanner.  My new computer recognizes the (networked) printer but does not recognize the scanner function.  When I try to scan a document it tells me I do not have a scanner installed?  What to do?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-05-18T19:53:31+00:00
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Windows 7 Home Premium Corrupted file PINTLGB.IMD

Since a week I've encountered serious troubles with my Windows Explorer, it kept crashing and it was almost impossible to reach my documents. I ran sfc /scannow and the following came up:  "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2011-09-24T18:07:40+00:00
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sqlite3-wal-checkpoint can not be located in SQlite3.dll library message appears on startup with windows 7 starter 32bit system.

sqlite3-wal-checkpoint can not be located in SQlite3.dll library message appears on startup with windows 7 starter 32bit system.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-08-19T11:06:19+00:00
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Windows Update error 0x8007066A or 66A

Hello, I get Windows Update error “0x8007066A” or “66A” when installing updates using Windows Update or Microsoft Update, Is this a known issue? How do I fix this? Thanks

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2011-07-28T17:59:30+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows does not recognise a blank disc in a DVD drive.

When trying to burn a CD, and having a blank CD-R in the DVD drive, I get "Windows can't read the disc in Drive D". I have tried other discs and DVDs but it seems Windows does not recognise a blank disc. I have another DVD drive and the same is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-07-24T12:01:42+00:00
Anonymous
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My laptop times out too quickly and goes into screen saver mode.

How do I change my time -out screen saver control. It seems like one minute and then the screen goes black, then screen saver pictures begin. It's very controling and irritating. Usually if I press a button on the keyboard it will come back, but not…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2011-05-15T19:50:33+00:00
Anonymous
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Unable to connect to company wireless network after Win7 upgrade

My company network does not broadcast the SSID, so on Vista I used to manually setup the connection.  However with Win7 64 I keep getting an error that "An unexpected error has occurred" Dell xpsM1330 Intel WiFi Link 4965AGN Any help would be…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2009-11-06T21:58:16+00:00
Anonymous
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When I boot I get the following msg: "error: no such partition" followed by "Grub rescue"

Original Title:grub rescue? I deleted the Linux partition on my hard drive.  The windows partition is still there.  When I boot I get the following msg: error: no such partition grub rescue> alright, so I install Windows 7 media and I boot,  I choose …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2010-08-16T00:35:04+00:00
Anonymous
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Microphone volume too low

I just bought a new Toshiba Satellite L500D, with Windows 7, and I'm having a problem with the microphone volume, in that recorded sound is barely audible. I followed all the suggested steps on this forum topic:…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-01-27T00:46:44+00:00
Anonymous
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Please can you help me - I have an old programmes called Quicken 98 and my new windows 7 laptop won't let me load it on - how can I get this programme on my machine?

Please can you help me - I have Quicken 98 and it won't load on my new Windows 7 laptop - I realise its a very old programme - but it is brilliant and I use it every day - I have the data stored on an external drive - I really need help with this please …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-01-14T21:21:45+00:00
Anonymous