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    Windows 8 PC Boot failed, error code : 0xc000000f

    The only other port same as this one (different color) is the one for DVD drive, Can I swap them ?? I did try to boot my Windows 7 Acer PC from this HDD, I put it as the first boot device, but he did not even see it, bypass this HDD and went to the ACer HDD and boot up Windows 7 as normal.
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    Windows 8 PC Boot failed, error code : 0xc000000f

    Thank you for all the efforts you provided to me, I'll have to read a couple of more times to understand all these procedures. Here is another piece information which may help. The very first time when I had the boot problem, the system put out a message said 'Your PC has problem...' then went...
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    Windows 8 PC Boot failed, error code : 0xc000000f

    I only have keyboard and Mouse connected to the PC. no other devices. I do not have Windows DVD, but I do have recovery disks which I created right after I bought this PC. But the recovery disk does not work either. I tried to boot from it, looks like it run for a few seconds, then stopped, wait...
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    Windows 8 PC Boot failed, error code : 0xc000000f

    I have a 2 year old Dell desktop running Windows 8. Yesterday, for no reason, Boot failed with error code 0xc000000f, says "one of the devices can not be reached, check cable, and retry....." . I check the cables to the HDD and DVD drive, they all looks fine, I did not do any hardware or...
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    Why do I need my ISP ID and password in my network router ?

    Thanks. I don't know much of this stuff, this really help.
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    Why do I need my ISP ID and password in my network router ?

    I have one follow up question, While installing the network router, one panel asked me to choose (1) Dynamic, (2) Static, or (3) PPPoE, which one should I use ? I have AT&T DSL at home, this net router is for my home network. Thanks.
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    Why do I need my ISP ID and password in my network router ?

    Thanks for the reply. But when you said 'you want the router to sign into your account using pppoe', What is this really mean ?
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    Why do I need my ISP ID and password in my network router ?

    I am in the process of installing a new network router (N,300MBPS). During the installation process , it asks me to put in my (AT&T DSL) ISP ID and Password, I don't remember them any more since that was installed two years ago. I can call AT&T to find out, but just wonder why do I need ISP ID...
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    Help. Window 8 error message-- Service did not respond to the start or control req...

    Suggested by a friend, I did a 'System Refresh' which is a new function on Windows 8. that fixed the problem. I lost a couple of installed programs that I have to reinstall them again. it took about 5 minutes, after that, everything is fine. no data/file lost. Thanks for the help, I'll keep the...
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    Help. Window 8 error message-- Service did not respond to the start or control req...

    I am back! The same problem occurred again Today, Looks like I lost my Administrator authority again. I can not do any of the system functions. same as last time. Can any one tell me how to put Administrator setting back on my ID ? (If I can do this myself, I don't have to call Dell, they...
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    Hard time to open .pps file AUTOMATICALLY

    I read your post again, you did said that, but I did not know I have to go from my C-drive to obtain the program. Don't know why if only click from the BROWSE box, it shows Microsoft Office file, but does not show Powerpoint program. Anyway, Thanks a lot.
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    Hard time to open .pps file AUTOMATICALLY

    Problem solved, Instead of using the list of program files generated by the BROWSE box below the Other programs (which only show files, not programs), I had to go to my C drive..program file.. Microsoft,.. then find the program POWERPNT, open it. then it put the Powerpoint on the Other program...
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    Hard time to open .pps file AUTOMATICALLY

    Yes, Not under OTHER programs either. I am thinking now to download the Powerpoint viewer instead..
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    Hard time to open .pps file AUTOMATICALLY

    The powerpoint program is not on the recommended list for PPS. Either go from the control panel or right click the file to change the default program, I can not find PowerPoint. And not under other programs either. Strange enough that I have another PC, also Window 7, installed the same disc...
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    Hard time to open .pps file AUTOMATICALLY

    Thanks for the quick response. Right-click the file, open... etc... Since the PowerPoint is not on the list, I browse the file powerpoint.exe, but says file not found (shows a list of files, about 20 of them, Microsoft Office is on there, but powerpoint is not. And I can not select any of them...
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    Hard time to open .pps file AUTOMATICALLY

    Hi, I have a Window 7 laptop, I have Microsoft Office 2007 installed, But I can not open .pps file using Microsoft Office Power Point AUTOMATICALLY, However, if I open the Power Point program first myself and then put the file name into Power Point program then I can open it. Checked Control...
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    Help. Window 8 error message-- Service did not respond to the start or control req...

    Dell did not tell me which website did that. (They probably don't know either.) They said, those websites altered my ID setting so to put their own programs onto my computer for whatever the reason. Sounds like cookies, but looks like those websites went too far for that purpose.
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    Help. Window 8 error message-- Service did not respond to the start or control req...

    Problem solved. I had to call DELL software support, they said some of the website program that I used changed my account Administrator setting. I did not know they can do that, it is not a virus. Anyway, only took him 2 minutes to put the Administrator setting back on my ID. He said DELL has a...
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