OEM on non OEM install win 8.1
Hi all<br /> <br /> Purchased a new lap which came with OEM license . surrendered it . wanted to install in new laptop. Tried all is version finally installed os with bing d misc. No...
View ArticleSlow,lagging and 'Not responding'
My netbook has for the last couple of months been a lot slower than it used to be, programmes crashing etc. How can I speed this up? Also videos - YouTube, Netflix etc. lag to the point that they are...
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Adaptive Brightness won't turn off permanently
Hello, This is my first post, apologies if it's in the wrong section. I'm sure many of you know about that annoying screen dimming on laptops, i have tried disabling it from the Power Options and...
View ArticleTwo problems-touchpad won't work and can't open Update and Reciovery in...
I have a Toshiba Satellite C55-B5201 running Windows 8.1. Security is Panda Antivirus Pro 2015. I also have AdBlocker Plus. I have been trying to fix a problem with my touchpad. It will only work long...
View ArticleIntegrated Webcam Suddenly not working
ive been using my webcam daily but randomly today it stopped working and doesnt show up in device manager either. I have a HP dv6z-7200/
View Articlewindows 8 not booting
Ok, so I am a novice and I was trying to remove Mcafee from my registry through steps I found online and now when I start my computer it says "preparing automatic repair" it is a Dell inspiron 14r ( 14...
View Articlecomputer freezes all the time
My computer freezes a lot. IT runs fine for a while and then all of a sudden it won't do anything for a while and then all of a sudden it works again. This happens several times a day. I use Mozilla...
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Windows 8.1 Your Windows License will expire soon
Hi, So i just bought a new laptop around a month ago and it has windows 8.1 Single language by default. And today there's a pop up that said Your Windows License will expire soon. I browsed some...
View ArticleProblem printing after upgrade to Microsoft 8.
I have an Acer laptop with Microsoft 8. 64bit. Every time I am updated to 8.1 I cannot get anything from my documents to print on my Lexmark X2690. So, I have to reinstate my previous Microsoft 8. then...
View Articlefull sceen
windows 8 internet explorer 11 hp 2000 while watching movies on you tube etc the full screen mode keeps closing it was fine... now it's not hope for an answer soon....thanks
View ArticleNo logon picture or password entry thing
When I turn it on it boots up normally, and when I get to the log in page all that shows up is the shut down and restart button and the button that helps people with disabilities access the computer (I...
View Articlean operating system wasnt found.
When my usb drives are connected and I reboot I get this message: an operating system wasnt found. Try disconnecting any drives that dont contain an operating system. Press any key to restart. I...
View ArticleSolved: HP Pavilion P2-1317CB "Attempting Repairs" forever
I have an HP P2-1317CB here running Windows 8 that is stuck in "attempting repairs" for over ten hours so far. I have tried restarting the computer many time and pressing F11 does nothing.
View Article100% disk usage rabbit hole
I've run into many problems trying to solve my 100% disk usage problem. I found that the Superfetch service was causing the issue, and that running chkdsk /s /f could fix the problem. I tried that, and...
View Articleconstant crashes while gaming
hello, i've been getting a crash on my computer within minutes of running certain games on their own, and within about half an hour of playing certain other games while skyping. the crash i get is:...
View ArticleCan't Keep Goggle Chrome as my Search Engine
When I open Internet Explorer, Bing opens up...and when I search for Google Chrome it come up. But, after I follow it through the download to completion (the Google Chrome Icon appears at the bottom of...
View Articlerefreshing web pages
why do I continually have to refresh web pages in order to change them? windows 8.1,ie 11 and Toshiba laptop
View ArticleLocked drive
Hi, I have an asus x550c running 8.1. I cannot get acces to anything except the ant virus task manager and f9 where I get one of the following:- A required device isnt connected or cant be accessed...
View ArticleMS Update Terminology
Microsoft Windows and Office Update Terminology With respect to updates Microsoft used to use the terms "Critical", "Important", "Recommended", "Optional". I have noticed that the terminology now...
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