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I reset my old laptop months ago now I can’t get in again .
I reset months ago as hadn’t used for years, laptop in storage! Now I have a black screen with blue box asking for password. I don’t have one or can’t remember putting one in after reset . Tried the f4 , f8 etc and nothing. Can’t get past this , help…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-09-17T08:27:19.12+00:00
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helen munro
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2026-09-17T10:58:00.9+00:00
helen munro
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Can a program "uninstall" be undone in Windows 8.1 64bit?
I accidentally uninstalled a Norton Utilities program. Can a program "uninstall" be undone in Windows 8.1 64bit?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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Method for doing System Restore
I need to do a system restore to yesterday, 08/26/2026
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-08-26T16:31:50.84+00:00
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Frank Hermes
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2026-08-26T16:38:09.8933333+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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NEED TO RESTORE SYSTEM TO AN EARLIER DATE
i NEED TO RESTORE TO AN EARLIER DATE BECAUSE i ACCIDENTY DID SOMETING AND LOST SOME PASSWORDS AND CAN'T FIND MESSENGER
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-08-24T14:42:29.7466667+00:00
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Sparkle Todd
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2026-08-24T16:47:53.6366667+00:00
Bulldog
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Unable to recover files backed up onto a portable hard drive
For many years I've regularly backed up my files onto a portable hard drive. Until lately I've never had a problem recovering anything I needed. Now however, my computer will not even recognize the drive and open it for access. But, when I want to…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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windows 7 software
hi i need window 7 home software to repair the windows..rare windows.. customer need the data before buy new pc
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-08-08T12:59:30.2766667+00:00
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black onie
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commented
2026-08-12T01:33:53.4366667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
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can't access older laptop
I have an older laptop that I would like to give to my youngest child but I can't remember the password, and everytime I try to reset the laptop it won't allow me to boot up in safe mode with prompt or safe mode. What can be done?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-07-26T15:39:27.7+00:00
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Larry Bartlet
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commented
2026-08-03T01:49:43.71+00:00
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Anonymous
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Cleaning hard drive
How do I reset computer running Windows 7 to factory settings?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-07-30T14:39:44.6233333+00:00
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Ed Embardo
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commented
2026-08-01T06:39:12.9466667+00:00
Hendrix-V
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I deleted my operating system by mistake
how to download and installed again , I using ventoy
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-07-26T21:25:39.6133333+00:00
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sergio almanzar
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2026-07-26T21:43:12.4133333+00:00
CrazyKats
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System-image on the laptop my brother gave to me?
My brother gave me his laptop that he changed from windows 7 to windows 10 . Do I need a License Key to create a system-image? He didn't give that, and he's no longer available to do so.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-07-26T02:54:35.9966667+00:00
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Scott Amici
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2026-07-26T03:08:22.2366667+00:00
Wyre
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can I delete X:\windows\system32
can I delete X:\windows\system32 on my system that crashed. the C volume 0 of windows is still on the drive, as well as the system volume1
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-07-23T17:54:12.33+00:00
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Mike Brenner
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commented
2026-07-23T19:32:30.2533333+00:00
Mike Brenner
20
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Retrieving an older version of a file - Microsoft Word
I have accidentally overwritten a file with an old version. How can I retrieve the older version? (Microsoft Word) It has not saved to the cloud or any platform like that. This is very important, my dissertation is due next Friday. Thanks in…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-07-05T12:19:28.32+00:00
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Kyle Merson
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2026-07-05T14:57:19.5733333+00:00
Marcin Policht
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Somewhat hasty reply needed if it helps, but I lost my password, but while ATTEMPTING to factory wipe everything off my Windows 8(??) My monitor just went black and everything disconnected.
I had just lost my password and had no other login methods so I obviously tried to factory reset my PC, but while doing so one of my displays seemingly began to glitch awfully bad and then my keyboard (maybe), my touchscreen drawing tablet display, and…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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Lost Windows Live Mail
Have been using windows live mail essentials 2012. April 30th a company severed the line used for internet/phone and tv. It was repaired and I had everything back except my emails when logged into. How can I get them back. If I can't, and I get…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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live chat with agent
need help removing everything from computer to proceed to junk it
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-05-08T01:54:11.5766667+00:00
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Graham Slockbower
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2026-05-09T10:24:49.4233333+00:00
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Carl-L
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Solucionar contraseña de WDC
Cual es el imput password de WDC WD10JPVX-75J para laptop ever inspire v5-122 Windows’s 8 tag 85530831
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-05-01T22:27:13.19+00:00
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Angie Duran
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edited an answer
2026-05-02T13:34:41.49+00:00
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Thomas4-N
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D:\ not accessible. The disk structure is corrupted and unreadable
I have an old laptop that dies a long time ago but the issue was a power thing. I recently took the drive out of this laptop and used it in a caddy on my new laptop and it all worked perfectly and I was looking forward to recovering all the work I had on…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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computer reset
how can I reeset my pc (Running Windows 7) back to factory settings?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
asked
2026-04-24T15:24:01.4466667+00:00
Ed Embardo
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2026-04-26T13:44:39.9833333+00:00
Thomas4-N
21,570
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#Dell laptop #Windows7 Booting issue
My #Dell Vostro 1540 laptop has Windows 7,I made it into hibernate mode but when I tried to restart the system is not booting upto windows 7.It just repeatedly restarting with F2 and F12 options.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-04-18T21:22:53.91+00:00
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SASWATA RANJAN DASH
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2026-04-22T07:51:16.28+00:00
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Ian-T
11,810
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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1 answer
Create password reset
can’t remember password Windows 7 starter I have tried several videos
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2026-03-11T19:03:40.77+00:00
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tom bontempi
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2026-03-11T19:03:55.27+00:00
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