A lot !

And Linux will run on VERY old machines.

Thanks for that, I will look into it.

I already have Gnome Boxes installed on a raw install of Ubuntu, getting KVM to be seen was a bit trying at first, but then I am very new to this stuff. But...

Yes, I have considered that route but it is only a question of time before a virus is developed to cause problems.
As for paid security updates, have you seen the pricing structure, it's seriously...

Is it possible to make a Disc Image of my current W10, drive C.
Then install that image into a VM on Linux ?

If I can, will all the programmes still work ?
The alternative would be a lengthy...

Looking at Zorin I am becoming more and more convinced that this is the way to go.
I have two machines, each one has a Z97 Mobo with TPM 2 capability, and 32GB of Ram, along with the i74790K CPU....

I understand how you feel.
Microsoft has treated us all like dirt withy this move.

A couple of days ago I installed Linux Zorin on another drive, and I am mightily impressed.

Zorin OS Pro -...

That seems to have done it !
Many thanks.
But it seems strange how it went about it. I ran the command as Admin and when I checked only a couple of GB had reduced.
Although the CMD prompt did say...

For some time I have had a problem with the C drive showing Red, and then later on dropping back to blue.
I have plenty of spare room on my SSD, C Drive
Sometime a disc clean up will get the Red...

As the deadline for the end of W10 approaches, and the news that Microsoft will still provide security updates for a further 3 years.
(At a price ) !!

Are there any tech companies working on a...

Same as before, just one large partition.
I used my original DL-DVD created when I downloaded from Microsoft just a few days ago.

I tried the Windows repair route with my installation CD but Windows was unable to repair.

As it has been such a new install, I decided to do a completely new fresh install.
As usual, I...

I can't work it out either.
In the BIOS I have set everything to "default" and the SSD that I am using now has been nowhere any cloning software.
This little problem remains ?

I have to press...

Given what I have just tried with a bare bones clone made with a Docking station, would windows repair have any effect ?

It's starting to look like a BIOS issue.

What do you think ?

The OS...

It is an old but unused MOBO, and the battery was replaced before the build.

As described above, things went wrong after contact with an old version of Paragon HD Manager to make a software clone...

I recently cloned a fairly fresh install of W10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.3448 to an old mechanical HDD for backup purposes.
This was done with an old version of Paragon Hard Disk Manager.
This...

Take it to your local priest or whatever, as this looks like one of the original tablets of the Ten Commandments.

Having problems with my Cursor size settings, being screwed up by my new Camera have recently bought a new DigiCam.The problem is that when I connect the Camera to my PC, either with the Camera image...

I have downloaded Telegram and installed it on my Desktop PC.
All seems OK until I try to submit my mobile number in order to get the registration code.
It will not accept/send ?

Today, I had...

Well, the story so far.
I found this solution online and have followed the instructions exactly.

Follow the instructions below to run Windows Media Player troubleshooter.1. Press Windows key +...

OK.
Thanks.
I will take a look.

Perhaps I will wait to see what happens when W11 is downloaded.

I will leave this issue open as there has to be a reason for it, and someone, somewhere must...

Thanks.
But !

Just tried that, and I have to fast forward at the end of each track to make the visualisations work.
If I don't then the situation is the same as before.
Playlist continues, but...

Thanks for the reply and apologies for not answering you earlier.
I have been a bit sidetracked.
If I play straight from the CD everything works as it should do, with the visualisations continuing...

Visualisations Not Working in Media Player.

When I first start Media Player, the visualisations display for the first track only.
After that there are no visualisations unless I re-start Media...

The Clone is a Samsung SSD, which is the one that I am now using as the main drive.
The drive that has given the problem is a 'Crucial MX500' bought in January this year.
In theory it should still...

Thanks for the info I will do as you advise.
And yes I do have a backup. I have used Acronis to clone my drive for years now.

Thanks again.

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Many thanks, I followed your...