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1 Hour Ago..that's at the end of my post.. Yes, it's really useful.. Filemenu Tools may be worth looking at too..4 replies | 83 view(s)
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2 Hours AgoHi, easy way- get a copy of this useful free program: and you can see the option is at the bottom. You will need to go click Apply, top left,...4 replies | 83 view(s)
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2 Hours Agodalchina replied to a thread PDF document flawed: I would like to convert to Microsoft Word in General SupportNo. It is normal for scanners and a good number of pdf tools to do what I said much earlier.. and use Optical character recognition - which...23 replies | 374 view(s)
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3 Hours Agodalchina replied to a thread PDF document flawed: I would like to convert to Microsoft Word in General SupportUnfortunately what you've posted is just plain text. If you wish to post a hyperlink, use the greenish globe above your post, else as it's a small...23 replies | 374 view(s)
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5 Hours Agodalchina replied to a thread PDF document flawed: I would like to convert to Microsoft Word in General SupportHi, it's fine to try to upload it then, but it sounds as if it may be a large document. If image-based, it is likely to be too large - you can...23 replies | 374 view(s)
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5 Hours AgoBrink replied to a thread Customization Change Default Control Panel Icons in Windows 10 in TutorialsGreat news. You're always most welcome. :party:4 replies | 62490 view(s) -
6 Hours AgoUPDATE 8/12: New known issue. See first post for more details. :-) Update might fail to install and you might receive a 0x800f0922 error...37 replies | 26579 view(s)
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6 Hours AgoBrink replied to a thread Customization Change Default Control Panel Icons in Windows 10 in TutorialsHello Peter, :-) I just checked on my system, and I'm still able to change the owner first and permissions afterwards for the paths in the table...4 replies | 62490 view(s)
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6 Hours Agodalchina replied to a thread PDF document flawed: I would like to convert to Microsoft Word in General SupportHi, you should consult your doctor and ask them to resend it- possibly in a different format. Please do not post anything here that contains...23 replies | 374 view(s)
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8 Hours AgoJust wondering- as part of the Insider program, were you being offered an upgrade to Win11 automatically? Seems strange though, and I doubt that...12 replies | 793 view(s)
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9 Hours AgoFirst, you have 21H2. 21H2 comes after 20H2. Second, you have Home. What you quoted is about Windows Server. So.. you can see you shouldn't be...10 replies | 406 view(s)
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9 Hours Agodalchina replied to a thread I don’t know if it’s a virus, but suddenly everything lags in General SupportHi, welcome to tenforums. The forum asked (so we don't have to): Please complete details of your PC. Click My Computers below my post for an...2 replies | 134 view(s)
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10 Hours Agodalchina replied to a thread Constant error with last security update in Windows Updates and ActivationNot generally. What is the error number? How is failing? Are you using Windows Update as normal to apply it?2 replies | 114 view(s)
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10 Hours AgoWell, the forum asked you this: - which so many ignore. It's there so we don't have to keep asking. Can't answer your question without that. ...10 replies | 406 view(s)
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11 Hours AgoHowver, that doesn't address boot times.. And we have no further evidence from pewe as to what's going on when it is slow.. not even a screenshot...7 replies | 253 view(s)
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12 Hours AgoThanks- You'll note I've set no restriction and see no impact. My laptop's about 8 years old, with a SSD. I'd therefore wonder what's happening... ...10 replies | 406 view(s)
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14 Hours Agodalchina replied to a thread Customization Change Window Background Color in Windows 10 in TutorialsTo summarise and I think as you've noted: background colour settings can be divided into several sets, each of which are independent of one another:...19 replies | 67326 view(s)
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19 Hours AgoBrink started a thread Microsoft Outlook app version released for Android and iOS - Aug. 12 in Tech NewsOutlook lets you bring all your email accounts and calendars in one convenient spot. Whether it's staying on top of your inbox or scheduling the next...0 replies | 268 view(s)
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19 Hours AgoGet instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, install the Link to Windows app on your Android phone...0 replies | 165 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoNew Google Chrome Dev 106.0.5231.2 released. See first post for more details. :-)1672 replies | 578772 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoNew Microsoft Edge Dev 105.0.1343.4 version released. See first post for more details. :-)2575 replies | 797614 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoWhen you check your Update History, look for failures. Failing updates are repeated. N.B. you should not be allowing them to 'stop your laptop' -...10 replies | 406 view(s)
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1 Day AgoBrink started a thread Surface New Surface Duo 2 firmware update released - Aug. 12 in Windows 10 NewsSource: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-duo-2-update-history-a3e72e49-8165-4ea6-b490-7fdc2a76c2620 replies | 202 view(s)
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1 Day AgoBrink started a thread Surface New Surface Duo firmware update released - Aug. 12 in Windows 10 NewsSource: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-duo-update-history-fe857377-c3ae-12f6-98e9-32982b5665f10 replies | 160 view(s)
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1 Day Agodalchina replied to a thread Im on windows 10, can i switch to a hard drive that uses windows 7? in General SupportAnd whether that works depends on e.g. - whether the Windows 7 was installed on that same PC if not - whether there's UEFI BIOS compatibility-...6 replies | 242 view(s)
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1 Day Agodalchina replied to a thread Using DOS to remove duplicate images Or maybe an app ? in General SupportSee: How to delete files from a folder using a list of file names in windows? - Super User While for interest this illustrates processing a...1 replies | 157 view(s)
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1 Day Agodalchina replied to a thread The Properties Cannot Be transferred To The USB Flash Drive in General SupportDownloading the update like that almost inevitably means you receive a larger download than what an individual machine would receive were that...4 replies | 179 view(s)
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1 Day AgoYou can, of course, research this and find one that actually suits you... yourself...9 replies | 370 view(s)
About dalchina
Basic Information
About dalchina
- Biography:
- Started with paper tape and Shugart 8" disks, Intel MDS. Single chip uprocessor, 1024 words of 12 bits.
Taught English in China,Lebanon, Thailand, England, Holland.
- Location:
- UK, Midlands
- Interests:
- Riding, music, history
- Occupation:
- Retired
- Country Flag:
- UK
- State/Region Flag:
- uk england
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Your best friend should probably be a search engine or a disk imaging program.
My Chinese students always asked "How to....?" - but it's never a proper question in English.
My Chinese students always asked "How to....?" - but it's never a proper question in English.
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- Most Recent Message
- 02 Jul 2022
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- 29 Minutes Ago
- Join Date
- 24 Jan 2015
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System Spec
- Computer type:
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model Number:
- PC Specialist custom laptop Cosmos IV
- OS:
- Win 10 Pro (21H2) (2nd PC is 21H2)
- CPU:
- i3 Dual Core Processor i3-6100H
- Memory:
- 16GB HyperX IMPACT 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3
- Graphics Card(s):
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 940M
- Monitor(s) Displays:
- 15.6" Matte Full HD IPS LED Widescreen
- Screen Resolution:
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives:
- 256GB SAMSUNG SM951 M.2
1TB SERIAL ATA II 2.5" HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE
- Internet Speed:
- 38MB/s
- Browser:
- Firefox, Chrome
- Antivirus:
- Avast
Second PC
System Spec
- Computer Type:
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model Number:
- Lenovo T440s
- OS:
- Win 10 Pro, 21H2
- Memory:
- 8Gb
- Screen Resolution:
- 1600x900
- Hard Drives:
- 256Gb SSD
- Browser:
- Firefox, Chrome
- Other Info:
- 3cell battery internal, 6 cell removable
13 Aug 2022
- 13:39 - jumanji mentioned dalchina in post external drive in Devices but not in Explorer...e letter), @Bree , @dalchina , @Megahertz, @Paul ...
11 Aug 2022
- 20:48 - rooscoota mentioned dalchina in post Auto/Manual install updatesdalchina i caved in and just...
10 Aug 2022
- 01:52 - rooscoota mentioned dalchina in post Auto/Manual install updates...stry. its all good dalchina i can live with how ...
08 Aug 2022
- 01:34 - dalchina mentioned comcom in post How to full screenshot with url?...ure starts from. comcom - experiment with th...
- 01:17 - 3nd mentioned dalchina in post How to full screenshot with url?dalchina that looks like a n...
07 Aug 2022
- 19:17 - x509 mentioned dalchina in post How to get a better "Browse for folder" dialog box - is it possible ?...y tools. ... dalchina, I'm not trying t...
- 12:40 - Hopachi mentioned dalchina in post External Drive Light Flashing in Regular Pattern Continuously...ction instructions dalchina posted should be the...
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04 Aug 2022
- 09:32 - Apesbrain mentioned dalchina in post Outlook Express not able to log into Gmail...he method linked by dalchina. Thanks to all.
03 Aug 2022
- 09:27 - ArthurDent mentioned dalchina in post Inverted Trackpad Behaviour...he link provided by dalchina in post #8 of the o...
- 08:51 - dalchina mentioned ArthurDent in post Opinions on Snappy Driver Installer PleaseArthurDent Your problem: - ...
02 Aug 2022
- 17:48 - Compumind mentioned dalchina in post Locked out of old PCI followed indeed Option 5 to...
- 09:24 - jumanji mentioned dalchina in post ssd hard drive disappears after ca 30 seconds..., ably supported by dalchina and persistent intak...
- 02:39 - ArthurDent mentioned dalchina in post Inverted Trackpad Behaviour...ity myself. Thanks dalchina Looks interesting. ...
01 Aug 2022
- 22:54 - TizianoMad mentioned dalchina in post Paching system icons...all these details dalchina, and for sharing you...
- 10:39 - Always Why mentioned dalchina in post Is there a way to tell by info on a recovery drive what PC it belongs?...ry Partitions. dalchina You and I already k...
- 08:07 - ArthurDent mentioned dalchina in post Inverted Trackpad Behaviour...ese devices are. dalchina I have a HDD clon...
30 Jul 2022
- 12:28 - dalchina mentioned jumanji in post ssd hard drive disappears after ca 30 seconds... may have lost.. jumanji - any hope of rescui...
13 Aug 2022
- 14:18 - Kimouette quoted dalchina in post I don’t know if it’s a virus, but suddenly everything lagsHi, welcome to tenforums. ...
12 Aug 2022
- 20:25 - AjN3806 quoted dalchina in post Change Window Background Color in Windows 10...eck that. Thanks dalchina! Not really relev...
- 16:43 - reddwarf4ever quoted dalchina in post windows 10 find and replace tagsYou can, of course, research...
- 13:35 - p3q9 quoted dalchina in post Im on windows 10, can i switch to a hard drive that uses windows 7?Does your laptop take two dis...
- 11:24 - reddwarf4ever quoted dalchina in post windows 10 find and replace tagsI just saw that I did a small...
- 10:25 - jimlau quoted dalchina in post CPU and MONO Failed - Still Using W10?Usually the license is transf...
- 07:31 - jk22 quoted dalchina in post Text file compare or diff checkerThank you very much for your ...
- 02:14 - Yuniel quoted dalchina in post update for microsoft / update for windowsI think you can relax. Pleas...
- 00:59 - Yuniel quoted dalchina in post update for microsoft / update for windows373012 oh i see is quality u...
- 00:40 - Yuniel quoted dalchina in post update for microsoft / update for windowsI too have repeats: 373011 I...
- 00:13 - Yuniel quoted dalchina in post update for microsoft / update for windows...s different. sorry dalchina :) , but i dont unde...
11 Aug 2022
- 23:59 - Yuniel quoted dalchina in post update for microsoft / update for windowsI don't see anything untoward...
- 15:48 - BrokenDaily quoted dalchina in post Samsung Magician says Second Drive Failing LBA?You can cross-check using oth...
- 12:20 - cultmethod quoted dalchina in post Command to open the "Folder and Search Options" window's second tab.I've created a small Autohotk...
- 11:20 - cultmethod quoted dalchina in post Command to open the "Folder and Search Options" window's second tab.'Apply to folders' implies yo...
- 09:31 - archz2 quoted dalchina in post Opting out of beta/optional updatesThe text on the right explain...
- 04:30 - archz2 quoted dalchina in post Opting out of beta/optional updatesShould be fine- if that works...
- 02:46 - cultmethod quoted dalchina in post Command to open the "Folder and Search Options" window's second tab.I would have thought that usi...
10 Aug 2022
- 19:02 - cultmethod quoted dalchina in post Command to open the "Folder and Search Options" window's second tab.Hello, :-) You can use the c...
- 14:15 - einstein1969 quoted dalchina in post Migrating to new pc and virtualize old pc...ws 10 Yes I know dalchina but by now I have in...
