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    Why would they put this out there in the first...

    Why would they put this out there in the first place??

    These Holes should be taken care of in their respective labs and Then give us a patch.

    Now, they are just fueling the fires of all...
  2. Thread: Metered Connection not preventing Windows from updating by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 18 Views 19,306

    I guess notebooks and desktops are different and...

    I guess notebooks and desktops are different and the metered option is working as it should on your PC.
    Are there any other differences in configurations on Windows that you did on the desktop that...
  3. Thread: An antivirus that lets me make the decision by Flashorn
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 4 Views 1,263

    To tell you the truth, Defender is as good as any...

    To tell you the truth, Defender is as good as any other. The only other security program running on this PC is Malwarebytes'.

    The free version is good for a second opinion but, if you want to be...
  4. Thread: Metered Connection not preventing Windows from updating by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 18 Views 19,306

    I have home edition as well but, it never asked...

    I have home edition as well but, it never asked me for permission.

    When you say it asks for permission does it ask by displaying the User Account Control window in the middle of the screen?
  5. Thread: Metered Connection not preventing Windows from updating by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 18 Views 19,306

    I just saw something in your profile. Are both...

    I just saw something in your profile. Are both W10 Pro or is one a Home ?
  6. Thread: Metered Connection not preventing Windows from updating by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 18 Views 19,306

    Desktop may be different since it's hard wired. I...

    Desktop may be different since it's hard wired. I too have a notebook and yesterday checked for updates {as you can see in the screen shot} manually as well. It didn't ask for my permission either...
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    Hey Dictum! Have you installed any updates...

    Hey Dictum!

    Have you installed any updates lately to the Titan ? {any updates}.

    Can you re-install the browser?

    Have you tried to install a different browser say, Firefox Quantum or maybe...
  8. Thread: Metered Connection not preventing Windows from updating by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 18 Views 19,306

    Hey Jeff! I too have 10 Home and from what I...

    Hey Jeff!

    I too have 10 Home and from what I can tell, MS will download updates no matter if metered or not.
    That said, they will only download and install updates that are pertinent to the...
  9. Thread: Show off your internet speed! by Flashorn
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 1,222 Views 664,319

    Yep, CM is right about download speeds but, at...

    Yep, CM is right about download speeds but, at least you know if you are being short changed by your ISP on the speed you pay for. Also depends on the time of day and if on a cable network then, it...
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    Your PC specs show 7.1 surround. As post...

    Your PC specs show 7.1 surround.

    As post above, check to see if the main board/PC came with audio card or audio engine such as

    Nahimic or Creative Labs.

    I have MSI with audio engine from...
  11. Thread: Upgrade Killed My Sound ! by Flashorn
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 13 Views 5,631

    The one that should be of importance would be the...

    The one that should be of importance would be the Realtek driver.

    I saw you said something about the interface being black or blacked out.

    If you can open that interface, click on the "I" for...
  12. Thread: Cannot update to KB4038788 on new desktop by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 11 Views 3,260

    Also, just to be on the safe side, after cleaning...

    Also, just to be on the safe side, after cleaning up the disc, run a malware scan.

    If you have Defender run it and if you have MalwareBytes' run that too.

    AdwCleaner would also be a good...
  13. Thread: Upgrade Killed My Sound ! by Flashorn
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 13 Views 5,631

    System Restore is Not activated by Default on...

    System Restore is Not activated by Default on Windows. See why I have so much love for MS.
    They incorporate tools that are very handy But, don't activate them. Go figure.

    How to Enable System...
  14. Thread: Cannot update to KB4038788 on new desktop by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 11 Views 3,260

    You know that even if your games are on other...

    You know that even if your games are on other HDDs, the games still make use of your Windows installation right?

    So, if you should lose your OS SSD then, your games will also not work even if they...
  15. Thread: Cannot update to KB4038788 on new desktop by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 11 Views 3,260

    I can understand your concern but, you should...

    I can understand your concern but, you should have a back up
    of your HDD if it's this important to you.

    There's already a thread on here concerning options and which programs to use.

    Acronis...
  16. Thread: Malwarebytes Acquires AdwCleaner by Flashorn
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 283 Views 91,558

    Love the fact that MBAM has acquired AdwCleaner....

    Love the fact that MBAM has acquired AdwCleaner.

    LOVE this little tool.


    Flashorn.
  17. Thread: Upgrade Killed My Sound ! by Flashorn
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 13 Views 5,631

    ""Do a system Restore to Anniversary ."" hope...

    ""Do a system Restore to Anniversary ."" hope it's activated.

    Have you tried to connect the speakers to the Optical ?

    What does the Device Manager say ? Any yellow triangles or gray question...
  18. Thread: Cannot update to KB4038788 on new desktop by Flashorn
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 11 Views 3,260

    My suggestion would be to wait. MS has had...

    My suggestion would be to wait.

    MS has had quite a few problems with the .Net patch this month.

    It might be [speculation here] that it will be replaced with a newer version.

    Ongoing list of...
  19. Thread: Best way to remove trialware? by Flashorn
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 19 Views 5,854

    Before using the new notebook, do not have the...

    Before using the new notebook, do not have the notebook connect to the INTERNET.

    Shut off WiFi if possible for the time you configure the notebook. otherwise, the Wifi
    adapter will connect to...
  20. Thread: Upgrade Killed My Sound ! by Flashorn
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 13 Views 5,631

    Speakers are external or in the screen ? Did...

    Speakers are external or in the screen ?

    Did the board come with an audio enhance of some kind ? [Nahimik, FX, Realtek...]
    Sometimes, these are linked and control the sound outputs and their...
  21. Thread: Large file copying speed. Why does it slow down? by Flashorn
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 8 Views 90,111

    These links may help to understand what is...

    These links may help to understand what is happening :

    Enable or Disable Disk Write Caching in Windows 10 - Winaero

    Also for Windows 10:

    Write-Caching - Enable or Disable - Windows 7 Help...
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    One more thought on trying to upgrade the HDDs on...

    One more thought on trying to upgrade the HDDs on your New notebook.

    Verify that the manufacturer will indeed let you tinker with it Before the warranty expires.

    My new MSI GT73VR Pro has a two...
  23. Thread: problems with Firefox and Chrome by Flashorn
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 388 Views 113,059

    I have installed Firefox ESR as the "regular"...

    I have installed Firefox ESR as the "regular" Firefox was getting slow and sluggish.

    Firefox Extended Support Release FAQ — Mozilla

    My regular browser has been Opera for some time now though:...
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    Sorry, missed that one. Since it's turned off,...

    Sorry, missed that one.

    Since it's turned off, you should turn it on ASAP. it might not serve you at the moment but it is a backup solution for latter.
    For the record, I have used this function...
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    Don't take my word for it: How much RAM does...

    Don't take my word for it:

    How much RAM does your version of Windows support?

    Memory Limits for Windows and Windows Server Releases (Windows)

    Don't forget, that 4 G of RAM includes...
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