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I have one more Windows-based method I found on Youtube (clearing the disk attributes through diskpart on command prompt). After that, I might try a few linux-based utilities before I throw in the towel and contact Micro Center.

No I haven't. I wanted to see if I could figure it out first with the help of the most awesome computer forum in existence.

Unfortunately, I still have not figured out why my files on my flash drive come up as write protected. There is no physical switch on the drive to select write protect. If there a "soft" way to remove write-protection. I have no clue how it even got enabled.

Tried WinDirStat...freed up 16 GB of space so far, which takes my drive out of critical. Ultimately, I will probably wipe it clean and start from scratch. This was a nice hold-over until then.

I currently have Windows 7 installed on a 160 GB SSD. All of the programs that I've installed (that let me) are installed on a separate HDD. My next mission is to wipe clean my SSD and reinstall Windows 7 fresh. (The SSD only has about 10 GBs left despite my not installing any programs onto...

I checked the file properties...the only option that was checked was Archived. When I tried to remove that, I was told the attributes could not be changed due to the file being write-protected.

I have a Micro Center branded 128 GB USB 3.0 flash drive. Last month, I transferred TV Show episodes to it. While it seemed to take a longer-than-usual time to transfer, all of the files came up. Two days later, I plugged it in to my tablet and the tablet didn't recognize the drive. Next, I...

I also agree with John--I've had the best experience with Gigabyte and ASUS. I've also had an MSI, but ended up getting a Gigabyte replacement. ALSO, if you're trying to go budget-friendly, I highly recommend getting the hardware from stores/websites that offer CPU/motherboard combos...

I have a pair of Dell Optiplex 745 (SFF) computers that I purchased off-lease. They worked for a while hassle-free. Lately, I've restarted both of them and get the following problem: I press the power button and everything comes to life as usual. I get past POST and the Windows loading screen...

I ran an Avast repair and IT WORKED! Thank you, Agent Smith! TY also for that link.

As the subject states, I am having trouble loading websites on my desktop PC. First, I don't believe it is necessary to list my hardware due to already ruling out a hardware issue. (I installed a brand new wireless card and it connected, but had the same problems as the ethernet connection...

First of all, kudos for installing Windows on an SSD. That is already a HUGE step into the 21st century. :) Not to mention it will GREATLY reduce the likelihood of another system crash. My first question is: Besides your O/S, are you installing other programs and such on the SSD as well or have...

Thank you very much, johnb35 & beers! I had no idea screens were so affordable now. I'll most likely go that route.

I have a laptop that was dropped about 10 feet. The screen was shattered, but the case itself is still in decent shape and the laptop itself runs perfectly normal. I've had to keep it sitting upside down on my desk and have it connected to an external monitor and it works like a charm. So, as an...

When you say your CPU keeps restarting, can you be more specific as to when it restarts. For example, does is restart shortly after power up or is it more like when the desktop is loading or even after that?

Hey all, I was going through all of my PC parts and posting them on eBay when it occurred to me--I don't have computers old enough to test many of my hardware cards. Then, I thought to myself: What if there was a diagnostic board--about the size of an ATX motherboard--that had one of every...

Based on the information you gave above, my first guess would be that the battery is somehow shorting out the charging circuitry, causing it to overheat. Does it still heat up quickly when the battery is removed? Try booting it up without the battery and try to connect the USB drive and let me...

Thank you for the quick response!

A friend of mine had an HP laptop with Windows 8.1 installed on it. A few months ago, he got an error message about one of his cooling fans failing, but it did not interrupt the laptop from running. So, he ignored it. Last week, he got a pop-up stating that his computer was ready to install...