Intel WiDi windows 8
Hi, I'm having big problems getting WiDi to work with my Asus N56vz notebook and Toshiba TV. It's been to Asus twice and had new wireless card fitted. Scans and recognises the adapter on my TV but wont...
View ArticlePath too long, Windows cannot delete or move files
I copied the Pictures folder from my friend's non-working laptop using a Linux disk and external hard drive. When I try to copy it to a new Win 8 computer using Windows, Windows says the path is too...
View ArticleSolved Change of Computer Name not being updated in Devices
Hello, After installing Windows 8, I decided that I wanted to change my computer name. I followed the instructions online and changed it through Advanced System Settings. However, the old computer name...
View ArticleRelocate User folders into Google drive folder?
My buddy wants me to relocate his Documents and Pictures folders (by going to Properties/Location tab/Move on those folders) so that they would be in his Google Drive folder, and thereby backed up...
View ArticleProblem with monitor
Hello, recently my monitor stopped responding after being turned off (after 15 minutes). It didn't happen before. I don't know what to do. Should I disable turning off the monitor altogether? I lose...
View ArticleControl Panel Won't Stay in Category View
Pretty much the title. I switch Control Panel to category view close out, re-open and its back in the other view. I try switching it to category view, restarting the computer and it back to the other...
View ArticleInstalling linux on usb with efi machine
Hey guys, I am trying to install Kali linux on a usb and use it with my efi machine. I registered on the kali forums and asked this question but my thread got deleted because the question has been...
View ArticleNeed help accessing my PC
Evening all. Ive done something really stupid. Bitlocker what a wonderful tool it is... Until it goes wrong :-S right this is the shirt version of my story. 1. I've put bitlocker on my c: which is also...
View ArticleTo those using the latest 8.1 version (start menu)
In the latest versions/builds of 8.1, I realize they brought the windows icon to the bottom right to help users switch between desktop and metro. Is there a option to leave that start bar to have on...
View ArticleCan anybody help me
I have a new windows 8 PC purchased in May of this year. I initially set it up with 2 users myself and my wife and set it up with software, social networking etc and everything was working fine. After...
View ArticleFile Explorer not showing anything
Iam running 8pro 64 bit. when I open an file explorer window, sometimes there is everytihg, but most of the time, there is just "desktop" and it is searching.I have to manually right click and open new...
View ArticleLong Black screen during startup (no cursor)
Hello, I recently upgraded my dell 1645 from windows 7 to 8. I installed most of the drivers from the dell website even though they were meants for win 7. For some of them I installed drivers directly...
View ArticleSearch returns no results when I see the files!!
Today the search function randomly stopped working. I can be clicked on the Documents folder, type in the file name and it says no results found. I can be looking at the file and it says no results...
View ArticleComputer freezing randomly - requires reboot
My name is Jane and I am on a Windows 8 X 64 system and all has been great for a while. About 3 days ago I started having the computer freeze up suddenly. At first it would recover after a short time...
View Article8.1 preview account message
I would like to know how to stop the message telling me to switch to my online Microsoft account from popping up every time I boot. I am heavily against using something that relies on a constant...
View ArticleIs the Win8 Guest user profile account unsafe to use?
I was told to never use the Guest user account as it was not safe to use. I was told that I should open up another standard account without a password. What have you learned and how good do you feel...
View Article64 bit vs 32 bit
Hello i am wanting to install some application that i had on my windoes XP 32 bit....but when i try to install them to windoews 8 64 bit,there pops out a message saying that the applications are not...
View ArticleSolved Please Help How to back in Basic???
How to back into basic disk from dynamic?? i try Delete my partition but there is no option for back into basic... i saw this tutorial in Change a Dynamic Disk Back to a Basic Disk...
View ArticleAnybody else tired of hearing these lame Win 8 complaints?
Virtually everyday I run across a post in a forum or a news article that complains about Win 8 and how the user does not want a phone/tablet OS on their desktop/laptop. IMO, this complaint is totally...
View ArticleKeys randomly binding together
when ever i had the num lock on and only when its on all the num pad keys are bound to some other key and the space bars is bound to 0 if i type "1" it comes out "12". also the arrow key to go forward...
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