Activating Windows 10 from Vista product key.
I have a laptop which came with Vista 5 years ago. Can I use my Vista product key to activate the Windows 10 i just downloaded from microsoft?
View ArticleTouchpad scroll bar not working
I've upgraded my Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit to Windows 10 Pro 64 bit under free upgrade program recently. Since then my touchpad vertical & horizontal scrolling isn't working in any application....
View ArticleFacebook name change
Great site, congratulations, only came across it now. Please help me with a Facebook problem. Our current page name is too cumbersome for easy access through a Google search and I'd like to simplify...
View ArticleHow to reassociate .RPT files with i-net Clear Reports?
OS: Windows 7 A long time ago I installed Crystal Reports. This is relevant for later. I need CR for another app. I installed i-net Clear Reports 12.1. Double clicking on an RPT file opened the file in...
View ArticleWordPress Woocommerce & FTP
Hi Everyone! The new version of woocommerce that I updated to is currently conflicting with my current WordPress theme (Theme X). I was told to downgrade to an older version of Woocommerce and replace...
View ArticleMight a Video Card fix this
I have an ACER AM3100-U3300A that suddenly won't work with any monitor. Totally black screen from the time I turn it on. The monitors I have tried, work fine with other computers. Might a new video...
View Articlee-commerce
I'm searching for a paid hosting service and as my funds are limited, I want to pay as little as possible, but I want my site to be in my own domain name (which I've purchased already). I only want a...
View Articlethe weather channel cant unistall
went to programs cant unistall say error 1719 .. went to error 1719 dont understand . can anybody explain . thanks
View ArticleDeleting files
If I have a folder let's say called A, and inside are a multitude of sub folders all full of many individual files, is it somehow possible to delete all the individual files in the sub folders and...
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Big problem with Windows 10
Hello I'm actually using the final version of windows 10, I installed the day it was released, I know I shouldn't but after hours of reflexion I decided to "just" try it. And what a pleasure it is,...
View ArticleSolved: MS Word 2010 Won't Open
On Tuesday this week I tried to download a free version of MS Publisher. Instead of getting that I got a virus or something. It installed a bunch of trash programs. I worked and worked and finally got...
View ArticleFilters on Multiple Tables
I have multiple tables on a single worksheet. The column headers are not all on the same row. Is there a way to apply data filters to multiple tables on the same worksheet? I have 2 tables on the same...
View ArticleTask manager corrupted in Windows 7
After I opted to remove WIN10 and go back to Win7, problems occurred. My task manager stopped working. I use it to run a system backup, and do an auto shutdown. I noticed my backups weren.t executing...
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Ethernet card
I need to order an Ethernet card for my parents - they have an Acer M3470G - Windows 7 - emachine. Lightning took out the one they had and it was integrated into the motherboard. I ordered one on line...
View ArticleUSB documents
Hi I have recently bought a laptop with Windows 7 installed. I can view documents stored on my USB stick but cannot edit them. Everything on the stick was created in an earlier version of Windows....
View ArticleI Don't Know Where To Start
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 8.1, 64 bit Processor: AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, AMD64 Family 20 Model 2 Stepping 0 Processor...
View Articlenew motherboard
Hey guys i am new here so i need help about upgrading my motherboard cause i have an old one with fm1 socket PEGATRON 2ACF (P0) and i want some cheap motherboard to all my old components fit except cpu...
View ArticleSolved: 2003 power point to 2010 power point
I have a power point presentation in 2003. I want to convert it to power point 2010. What do I need to do? Thanks.
View ArticleWindows 10 ... Then back for 8
Ok so now im real angry .. I was on windows 8 and they were saying that i can try windows 10 version , so i download it .. But i really dont like it , so i check to come back with the 8 version , im...
View ArticleAdobe Flash plsayer error
Dell 8.1 64 bit 3.49 CPU 1TB 8 GB memory PC First let me say.. I probably do less with my computer than most.. I use it to browse and that is mostly it.. Every since I got this 8.1 computer it has...
View ArticleWindows 10 and third party security apps
I have been using windows 8+ for about a year and have installed some supposed security third party apps: CCleaner Free, Super-antispyware, Malwarebytes free, etc. I just installed Windows 10. Do I...
View Articlegoogle not opening in internet explorer
i m using windows xp . suddenly the internet explorer has stopped opening the google search site. All other ites are opening. Can anyone hel-p. I have used hitman-pro , malwarebytes antimalware pro ,...
View ArticleSSD to replace HDD on laptop
I'm looking to purchase an SSD for my laptop as the primary drive. CPU is: Intel® Core™ i7-4710MQ Processor ( 6MB L3 Cache, 2.50GHz) The current hard-drive I have is a 1TB (7200 RPM) Western Digital...
View ArticleSolved: How to change the default Download destination
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3, 32 bit Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2180 @ 2.00GHz, x86 Family 6 Model 15...
View ArticleWindows XP install won't complete and keeps rebooting.
I have an old second hand netbook that I intend to use as a cheap portable toolkit for my electronics work (simulation, oscilloscope etc.) The laptop is on Windows Me and I want to upgrade to XP so it...
View Articlereplacing dieing harddrive on a laptop
I have a HP Pavillion dv6626us laptop with a Core Duo 5250 1.5 GHZ in it--- my Vista hard drive is dieing. I have ordered a replacement SSD to put in it. my question is--how will this laptop run if I...
View ArticleLaptop not detecting DVD
my Lenovo laptop sometimes detects DVD , sometimes not detecting. Please how to solve the problem?
View Articlefirefox sec_error_bad_signature
this is really weird, i have firefox 40.0 (latest version) installed on my laptop running windows 10 rtm (10240) and also installed on my desktop running windows vista business sp2, in the vista...
View ArticleWaste of time
I can see that so far using tech guy was more of waste of time like trying to chat Microsoft. not one person could tell me how to rid my computer of the "inaccessible boot device" cycle that comes...
View ArticleLong time waiting for motherboard to start
I recently changed my motherboard to a Gigabyte one. Before the Gigabyte logo appears, there is a black screen standing there for ~30 seconds. I can't find fastboot either. What should I do? If it...
View ArticleHow to increase maximum ram in a Desktop
I'm already running at the maximum ram for my desktop at 4GB. I would like to increase that but I'm not sure what I need to buy. I know it is impossible for me to put any more in so what do I need to...
View ArticleHow to install updates to Windows-10
I have downloaded updates to Windows-10, but only a few automatically install. How do I force the installation of an update. One file says it is installing, but never does. All the others say that they...
View Articlewindows10 cannot do a restore
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 10 Home, 64 bit Processor: AMD A8-6500 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, AMD64 Family 21 Model 19 Stepping 1 Processor...
View ArticlePossible vbs/agent infection
Hi guys and thanks in advance for any help you can give me. A couple of days ago I noticed something flash up so quickly ran a scan with avg to be told vbs/agent had infected this computer.It seemed to...
View ArticleStartup
My MacBook restarts every time I turn it on and when it's done restarting it just shuts off. I don't know why.
View Articlecant make administrative account
im using a HP Compaq nc6400 with an upgrade from windows XP pro to windows 7 ultimate 32 bit operating system and I cannot make a administrative account and my guest account is stuck as the...
View ArticleStart foo.bat by clicking on a link in foo.bat
If I put the comment line Code: REM file://C:/dir/portrait.jpg into foo.bat I can open the jpg by clicking on the link (which does not make sense exept in the following question). However if I double...
View ArticleHelp stopping ddos attacks
I am new to this site and this is my first post. I am having issues with ddos attacks. They started after I moved to a new location and upgraded our internet at the house. Microsoft confirmed that it...
View ArticleNetgear C3000 speed issue
So i got a Netgear C3000. I live in a 18 tenant apartment building, so not huge. We've been using the Wifi with good 50 Mb speed until a few days ago, the speed tests went down to between .5-2 Mb/s....
View ArticleSystem slowdown
Over the last few months, my entire computer has slowed down dramatically. I defrag regularly, use CCleaner at least several times a month if not more, run my Avast scans fairly often, and clear my...
View Articletransfer of files
trying to transfer doc files in windows xp to flash drive for install to new computer. when I check flash drive properties the files show that they are on flash drive, but when I plug flash drive into...
View Articlehitching and skipping frames problem on lenovo edge 15
recently i bought a lenovo edge 15 with 8gb of ram and a nvidia 840m. Almost every game is hitching, i play skyrim and fallout 3 which are known to be problematic, but even dragon age origin which...
View ArticleGoogle (Moved from Windows 8 forum)
While trying type in google search this pops up in search box sunbeam mixer bread attachments can not get rid -i clear out start type again same thing -i had to go to yahoo to do a search--crazy i have...
View ArticleExternal drive help
I have an old laptop HDD and it's assigned a letter and everything but when I put the Drive into a case it's not showing up. Any ideas on how to fix?
View ArticleReboot and select
The computer I have was built by my husband in 2011. I know little about the hard drive(s) in it and what is installed on them. I believe it uses Windows 7. I had a power outage and now get an error...
View Article.wav sounds
Before I upgraded to Windows 10 recently, I liked to have a favourite .wav sound play when I shut down my system. Now, with Windows 10, if I go to "Control Panel/Sound/Sounds/Program Events" there...
View ArticleConnecting a new Arris SB6141 to an existing Airport Time Capsule A1470
The gentleman I work for was currently using a DSL connection and an Airport Time Capsule A1470 for wireless and back up for his Mac computers. He switched providers, rather than rent a modem he...
View ArticleWindows XP Printer Spooler not running.
This my system information: Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 3, 32 bit Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor...
View ArticlePossable Malware
So I think I might have malware. I noticed before I upgraded to win 10 I was using Win 7. Would notice that random keyboard keys would stop working. For example would try to type the number 6 on both...
View ArticleWar On Dust
Quote: Silverstone Technology announced the latest edition to its robust computer chassis lineup with the Mammoth Series MM01. The company set about designing a full-size case that could accommodate...
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