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    Windows 7 Backups

    jevery and ssal Thanks for your reply. That I was looking for. Let me try it and see if it works for me.
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    Windows 7 Backups

    That is the problem I mentioned. there is nothing wrong with the stick, it only reads bad when I use the program. That is why I am looking for a more direct program, where I can use other sticks. I think that there is something wrong with my USB sockets, for I sometimes can not read at all from...
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    Windows 7 Backups

    How do you back up a computer without backup software? I have problems backing up my laptop using MS Backup and Acronis backup software. Everything seems to work fine when I back up, but there is always something wrong when I re-load, either sectors are bad, or it can not read some of the data...
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    Which Windows 10 OS to get?

    Thanks for the tip, Johnb35, looks that would be the way I like to go, for the time being at least.
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    Which Windows 10 OS to get?

    Thanks for the replies, gents. It looks like a free version will do for what I need. I think I wait with downloading it until I really need it, no use if I start using it now before I need it. BTW - In anticipation of this whole problem I bought a laptop an 1/2 year ago using 10 and tried to use...
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    Which Windows 10 OS to get?

    I read that somewhere, but can not find the website. Any link I run into giving me an address to do so misdirects me, and I get a message that the link is not valid. I found one on this forum that did so. Can you give me a link that I can try? (That hopefully will work.)
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    Which Windows 10 OS to get?

    I have been running Windows 7 on my laptop, and now have to obtain Windows 10 for 2020. I am confused by the many versions available and the question is: can anyone advise me what to buy? I do not need any fancy OS, just an ordinary one to surf the Internet, get email, play YouTube, etc. The...
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    Problem with public WiFi

    I have 2 laptops, one running 7, the other 10, and I have problems connecting to the WiFi in public places like hotels, stores, hospitals, etc. My devices just do not want to connect, I get a "This page can not be displaced" when I engage my browser, and the reason is "You are not connected to...
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    Backing up computer?

    Is there any way of backing up a computer without using a dedicated backup program? Those programs want always be as versatile as possible, which result in too many choices and input parameters. I have never been able to use any one of them in a straight forward manner. I like something were you...
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    What software would you use?

    Thanks for your reply. I am not familiar with Python, but have heard about it over the years. Have to look into that language. (Radio = YAESU) They tell you what sequencing is needed to accomplish the available functions, but specifically tell you in the manual that they do not provide any...
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    What software would you use?

    If you wanted to create a simple program on your Computer using the Parallel or Serial port as the I/O, what software would you use to write the program? I want to write a little program that sends series of code to my Computer Controlled Ham Radio, which will set. among others, the frequency...
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    What video card to use

    I like to attach my computer to my TV which only has DMI inputs. My (build in) Computer Video has only an VGA output. Is there a VGA to DMI converter available or do I buy a separate Video Card with an DMI output? If so, how do I by-pass the build in VGA Video? Any suggestions are appreciated.
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    What is the best way to restore your computer?

    Sorry, that will not work. Like I said, the computer is completely blocked, and only the message of the hacker will be displayed. (Otherwise I could use just the simple restore function.) I had to use the System Restore Function, where you use either System Restore Disks which came with your...
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    What is the best way to restore your computer?

    Darren, Thanks for your reply. No, it is not like your sample. I got a popup telling me that the Microsoft Technical Service had detected problems in my system and I had to call a number to get help correcting these problems. Needless to say, I never did, so I don't know what I was supposed to...
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    What is the best way to restore your computer?

    Last week it happened to me again - a hacker blocked my computer and put in a ransom demand in exchange for a decryption code to unlock my system. This was the third time they did it to me, fortunately, I have nothing sensitive on it, but it took me hours to restore everything and put it back...
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    Directory Printout Command

    From my old DOS days I can remember a command to print out a directory so that I could have a printed listing of all files in that directory (Something like Type 'Directory name' > LPT1) Is there something like that in Windows 7? I have several sticks and external HDs of which I like to have an...
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    Capturing Video Signals

    I like to transfer my VCR tapes to my computer HD since my tapes are getting old, and am looking for a way of doing so. I tried several versions of the Pinnacle Dazzle (90,100,101), with Studio (8,9,10), with no success, and hesitate to buy a newer version from Pinnacle. (They do not support...
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    Help! Needs advice

    Funny, I am very prone to trouble with whatever I do with computers, when anything can go wrong, it usually happens to me. (just bad luck, I guess), but never had problems with using (old) drivers from a supplied CD. I will look around for an AM3+ board; here price is more important than age.
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    Installing an SSD Hard Drive - Is it worth it apart from booting time?

    Sound of a mechanical drive? My fans make more noise!
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    Help! Needs advice

    Thanks for your replies, folks! Don't you use the Drivers CD that came with the MB to take care of the Chip-set used? (Or any of the other auxiliary chips) I bought the OEM version of Windows 7 Ultimate many eons ago, and have reinstalled or repaired it in my computers on many occasions without...
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