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Solved: memory card windows 8

not sure where to put this, just got my wife a samsung laptop with windows 8. When loading her memory card, I think she hit the wrong button about "do this action everytime" or something.I want to get...

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touch screens?

Not sure where to ask this, but it's Win8. by association. We're about to get a new desktop computer. I'll likely get Win8, even tho I won't need it for any mobile device. My question is touch screen....

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Solved: Win 7 32-bit files do not open in Win 8 64-bit laptop

I have a brand new HP 650 laptop with Windows 8 Single Language installed. The system uses 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor. I cannot open any file that was created in my old laptop which...

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Safe Mode from boot

Still learning about my new Dell with Win 8 and found pressing F8 at boot does not get me into Safe Mode (dont'ca just love MS). Might be related to the new UEFI that replaces BIOS, but changing boot...

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Windows / Enter keys

Passing along some info I learned elsewhere. The top left tile on Start Panel is activated by Enter key. So that's not a good spot for Shutdown shortcut like I did for awhile. Or Logoff & Restart...

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Gilbey

Hi, hope this is the right section. Have installed Windows8 on my Dell Inspiron 1012 which is about 3 years old. Opens Mobile Broadband okay, but cannot access the Windows8 apps as the screen...

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just installed Win 8 pro

I got into Safe mode and I can't get out . Question - how do I get out of safe mode . I've tried rebooting and went into run and unticked safe boot that puts it in a restrictive boot . anybody help...

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After Installing Windows 8 Can't access Internet

My daughter gave me Windows 8 Pro for Christmas. On Christmas morning, whilst I still had the Vista O/S, I successfully checked my email and eBay. I then installed Windows 8. To my disappointment I...

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Cursor locked by kepad press in Windows 8

My son has had a new Windows 8 Dell Inspiron 15R SE laptop for Christmas and he is thrilled with it. The only problem (apart from trying to get our heads around Windows 8!) is that he is a Minecraft...

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windows 8 Pro reboots after cold start and sleep

Hi and Seasons Greetings. I'm having a problem with my installation of Windows 8 Pro. After a cold start or starting from sleep the system always executes a restart (error message =...

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Strange Crashes since i've upgraded to Windows 8

Hi guys, Recently been experiencing a strange issue with my Dell L502x, happens generally if i'm playing a game or something, but in the past it has happened just whilst listening to music etc. This...

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$39.99 wasted because I can't download Windows 8 from MIcrosoft

So I bought an upgrade license and I am trying to run Microsoft's download Windows 8 program, but every time I try to do it I get an error that says: The download task did not complete. Unspecified...

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Reinstalling Mail app.

I have a reasonably sophisticated machine running Windows 8. Unfortunately, I inadvertently deleted the Mail app from the Start screen; can somebody advise me how to reinstall Mail.............Pebbles1

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File permission

Hey guys I am trying to remove the metadata off an image, when i hit apply it tells me i need permission from my admin account ... i am logged in as admin.. i have gone into properties and made sure i...

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Can I burn a new copy of Win 8

Hi All, Having a nightmare with Win 8 :( First time I installed it kept crashing so I've started again and now windows updates won't install. It keeps saying "Failure configuring Windows updates....

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Win 8 64 bit Dell Driver

I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop which though supports windows 8 but my Bluetooth driver doesn't work:mad: Even Dell hasn't released any of the update so far. Please Help.

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Locked out of control panel!

When I right click in the bottom left corner and click control panel I get an error message saying: ::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\0 There is not enough free memory to run this program. Exit...

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Solved: Epsom D78 and windows 8

HI I have recently upgraded to WIndows 8 and discovered that my (UK) printer, a Stylus D78 does not work with it. Help please

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New laptop blue screens and now freezes/pixelated

Hi all, Purchased a Lenovo G580 yesterday with Windows 8 on and before I give up hope and return this computer I was looking for some advice. Yesterday throughout the day I was getting blue screens and...

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trouble opening folders

Every time i try to open my folders i get a message that pops up saying... "documents.library-ms" is no longer working. Please explain to me how this can be fixed. i deleted (or attempted) one of my...

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