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USB 3.0 problem on a new build

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I have a strange issue on a new build, concerning my Intel USB 3.0 ports. They seem to work fine for USB 2.0 devices, but my front panel ones will detect, show the contents, and then disconnect my USB 3.0 flash drive. I know of some issues with Intel's USB 3.0 controllers, and the solution (click here) (http://plugable.com/2012/12/01/windows-8-and-intel-usb-3-0-host-controllers) to resolve...

display lyrics on media player 12

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hello guys a few month ago i use WMP with famous lyrics plugin but now its doesn't work. what i need to do? i try many time's to re-install and repair and nothing happen tom

The Weather Channel Windows 8 app gets major revamp

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Today, The Weather Channel launched a major new update for the Windows 8 app, which includes an all new user interface. Gone are the "towers" that showed the weather forecast. Instead, the app presents the forecast and other weather information in rows of boxes in a look that has a more "Modern" feel to it.

Random BSOD with self initiated reboot (ME3) - Win8 Pro 64

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Good Day everyone, I hope some of you might be able to help me sort out a little problem that is about to get really annoying. I had this problem on Windows 7 Ultimate and decided to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro as this might solve the issue... Well apparently the BSOD still occurs, randomly. What I get is: When ingame (i.e. Mass Effect 3) the display freezes, sound continues for about 10...

WMware help

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It seems that hyper x doesnt support win 98 so i have move onto VMware player and accounted a new set of problems. i have created a new VM and added the win98 iso and a boot disk img i downloaded. problem is i cant get them to install. i bring up the boot menu and it gets to install windows 98 from CD ROM then says install files not found. this is the same iso that was able to get...

Solved ghost uninstall entry

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I uninstalled Thunderbird months ago, yet it remains on the uninstall list. The files and directories are absent. I checked registry entries under *HKEY**_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall*, and Thunderbird's entry is no where to be found. Any idea?

metro apps are not working....please need help

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i have recently installed windows 8 and added my email Hotmail id too and synchronised my id and pc both. but when i click on any of the metro apps it enlarges for few seconds and again the start screen comes . it happens for all metro apps. when i put the mouse pointer to left corner then it is minimised there and when i maximize it then same start screen comes, so what is going wrong; i have...

BSOD on shut down

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When I go to shutdown, it does a reboot. Also when I start up windows 8, it shows there is a dumpfile error. Appreciate all the help, if you need more info, just let me knows. Thanks!

Best way to split (partition) my Aspire 5742G 750GB HDD

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What would be the best way to split (partition) the 750GB Toshiba HDD of my Acer Aspire 5742G laptop? I intend to run Windows 8 Pro 64 bits on it. Currently I go 50/50: one half for system + aplications and one half for file storage. I have also relocated user files on D:. Thank you in advance.

Symantec and Win8 Sales stuff...

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This is from Symantec, so take it for what it's worth... Better than Free: With 83% Faster Scanning, Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 Makes Windows 8 Great Updated: 10 Jan 2013 piero_depaoli Symantec Employee +3 3 Votes Login to vote inShare. Microsoft gets it. Today, it makes no sense to release an operating system, especially a game-changer like Windows 8, without some form of...

How can I turn off Library links on old boot drive?

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When booting from his new SSD boot drive, Leo will end up with "errors" on the hard drives that need to be "fixed" IF he accesses any libraries that he set up on his old hard drive still is the computer. My friend Leo, installed and boots from an SSD I gave him. He loves it. He also like that he can still boot from his old hard drive. If he accesses something via the library links that he...

Importing contacts from Vista's Win Mail to Win8 mail

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I got instructions off Microsofts site on how to transfer my contacts list but it involved "the cloud" which I can't be bothered with, I want things on MY computer thank you! And I don't want an outlook.com account. So using Windows explorer I went to the Windows Mail folder and double clicked a file (forgot the name now) it opened up the import files box (like other Windows incarnations has...

Can't delete an email

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My mail account is working perfectly OK except this morning I received an email - junk mail! (but just plain text) that I now can't get rid of. I highlighted the email, clicked on the delete icon on the top right and in greyed briefly but remains in my inbox. Unfortunately Microsoft have seen fit to stop us manually dragging the file to the delete folder and has done away with the drop down...

Log in problems

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Good Morning This is my first post on the Windows 8 forum though I had great help from Vista forums. My computer died on me so I have jut got an Acer Aspire XC100 which I am pleased with though admit I'm struggling with Windows 8 so I am reverting back to desktop as much as possible. My problem yesterday and today is; When I get to Microsoft welcome/ log in page I use the password I...

Messaging app not working, mail not being pushed

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Hi. 1. I've got a problem with the messaging app on my computer. When I open it there's "getting info" on the top but then it just stops and displays We can't send a message right now. What's wrong? :( 2. I'm using Gmail with mail app and I have it set to deliver the mail as it comes, but the problem is that mail never comes. Is this related to gmail stopping exchange support for accounts? ...

Problems after installing Win8

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I'm running win8 and sometimes my Graphics cards shutdown.... sometimes taking my pc along with it. Updated drivers and is the same. Nvidia Geforce 8400GS. Also have some unknown device that i cannot find what it is neither find driver for it. Best Regards Hugo.

Stuck on Win8 Start screen after WinUpdates restart

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I restarted to complete Windows Updates but my PC will only load the first Win8 start screen (the one showing mountains and the tower). I cannot get to any login screen. I do not have a touch screen but used Start8 software to enable Win7 type interface. Previously I got the same start screen but just pressed 'escape' and it took me to my Win7 login screen so I would input my password. Now I...

Stucked installing windows 8 UEFI secure boot on P8Z77-M

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Hi everyone. I am new here. I need help. I just can't figured out how to install windows 8 enterprise edition x64 under UEFI secure boot on Asus P8Z77-M motherboard. Is anyone ever successfully doing so? I have installed the latest bios version 1806 and reset to the default setting. I has enabled CSM on the boot setting under advanced mode and changed the following: * Boot Device...

Is there a way to block senders in windows 8 hotmail?

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I can't find anyplace in Hotmail in windows 8 to block senders. Is there a way to do this. The only options I see is to put it in spam but that doesn't work as I get the same spam messages.

Solved New mail address, new Windows Live ID???

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Hi, Don't know whether this is the right forum for this question, but here goes :-) The email provider I've been using for 15 years is closing down, and I'll lose my current email address. It's the one which identifies my Windows Live ID, and which I've used to access my Microsoft account, buy Windows 8 etc. etc. I've read that you can't rename a Microsoft account, that is, change the...
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