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How send files from folder to DVD writer in windows 8

In Win 7 it was easy to send a file(s) to E:\ or F:\ drives, both DVD writers (F: is Blu-ray). I am having a problem doing the same action in Windows 8. That is all I require at this stage no ISO etc....

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Accessing Win7 use data and files from Win8 install on HD

I am dualbooting Win8 and Win7, using one 500gb hard drive. Win7 has been my main OS, so all of my music, photos, etc. are stored there. *How can I access the user data from my Win7 install , from my...

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One of my programs will not totally work using windows 8

We bought a new computer with pre-loaded windows 8. One of my programs will not allow me to enter numerals and its an accounting type program. I called the software company and they said its probably a...

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I need help

Hi! I have just got windows 8 and I have some problems. When I'm surfing the internet, and if I swipe my finger over the mousepad, ex to the right, the screen suddenly shifts to the start screen. Its...

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Windows 8 dvd playback

OK so I'm up an running on win 8 but know DVD play back even with media player 12 ?????

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New SSD Smaller Capacity

I have a relatively new installation of windows 8 with just a few programs installed. Problem is my new SSD is smaller than the existing drive. Using the tutorials on this site, can I just shrink the...

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dcom error?

curious as to what a 10010 dcom error means... got a screenshot with admittedly little information here.. doesnt seem to be anything else going on in the system log.

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EULA on the Windows 8 Pro installation disk.

Where do I find the EULA on the Windows 8 Pro installation disc and how do I read it? I am very specific on this. I want to read it from the installation disc on any opttical drive ( not during...

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Windows 8 issue

Hey guys, I am in a spot of trouble. When I log in, after a few seconds the screen goes black. Things are still running (when it first happened I was in firefox and I could hear the video I was...

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Solved Windows 8 shut down issue

Just got a Lenovo laptop with Windows 8 to replace my 10 year old Lenovo. I cannot turn the thing off. No matter what I do, when I open the lid, it comes back on like it was in the sleep mode. Help!

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Solved Windows Measures Internet Speed How To Change It Manually?

It's nothing new, but because of the new Task Manager I started to care about it after installing Windows 8. Normally my internet speed is only about 1 mbps (~8 mbit). Because of that, the task...

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virtual disk service?

what is the windows virtual disk service? never heard of it before... friend of mine on windows 8 saw it in his event log and he wants to know what it is, so..it falls to me to ask as he's not got...

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DVD playback/recognition problems

Hello all. I hope I'm posting this in the correct place. I have recently upgraded from Vista to Windows 8 online with some mixed emotions. Apart from the backup disc not working at all I have other...

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Windows 8 will no longer sleep.

Hello all, I noticed recently that my windows 8 laptop will no longer sleep on its own (set to 30 minutes). The power plan is the default - balanced plan. I have narrowed the problem down to the wifi...

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Solved Winload.exe error & Windows 8 boot loader

Something with horribly wrong. After a Windows 7 update I am now getting a Winload.exe error in both Windows 7 and 8. I tried to repair using the Windows 8 install CD but with no success. I reinstalled...

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Key options at the bottom of welcome screen not shown in 8

Hi Friends, One month ago, I installed Windows 8 with media center pack in HP Pavilion DV 2519tu Laptop. At the beginning it was running fine. But from last 10 days, the Key options at the bottom of...

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windows 8 start screen does not load

Windows 8 start screen is not loading? I am using task manager to open my computer and everything else. any advise?

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Alt key codes in Windows 8

I'm on a new Dell that came with Windows 8 preinstalled, so this isn't an upgrade. I can't use the alt key to get the old symbol/codes. I always have typed 'alt-0176 on the keypad to get the degree...

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Windows Store will not allow Sign In from Local Account

Hi, Hope somebody can advise me on this issue :) I have Windows 8 installed on a local account and wish to sign in from my Microsoft Account but only as & when required not all of the time. Shawn's...

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Windows 8 on 256mb of RAM

Hey guys, yes you read the title correctly. This isn't anything to go crazy about, I know it's not ideal but I want to see how well Windows 8 runs with 256mb of RAM first hand. I know it's possible due...

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