Steve C
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3 Hours AgoSee here Hyper-V virtualization - Setup and Use in Windows 10 You need a licence for the OS you install in the VM10 replies | 354 view(s)
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3 Hours AgoOK will go ahead and update. Thanks to the keen early upgraders for your beta testing!10 replies | 483 view(s)
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8 Hours AgoSuggest you turn it off then check for improvement - see Turn On or Off BitLocker for Operating System Drive in Windows 1026 replies | 1239 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoI've deferred upgrading to v1809 for a few months give the initial problems. Have the main issues / problems now been sorted making it 'safe' to...10 replies | 483 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoBe sure to run the setup program for your software from an admin account as an administrator and use a compatibility mode consistent with the...10 replies | 354 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoYou can probably live without 2 & 3. Another approach is to install all then uses Autoruns to control which iTunes programs / services / tasks are...1 replies | 142 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoTry another disk in case the disk is faulty. I recently had to retire a very old DVD drive which would not read some DVDs so you may need a new drive...1 replies | 87 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoSteve C replied to a thread SSD optimization and TRIM unable to run on all SSD's. in Drivers and HardwareUninstall all manufacturer supplied SSD support tools e.g. Samsung Magician then reboot. Does that fix the problem?43 replies | 953 view(s)
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17 Hours AgoPlease confirm the delay is for the Windows login screen to appear and not the desktop after logging in. Have you recently installed an update or...26 replies | 1239 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSteve C replied to a thread How often should I create a system image? Backup files? in Backup and RestoreI don't recommend using Windows 10 backup which lacks features, is unreliable and is being deprecated. Macrium Reflect Free is excellent. I schedule...13 replies | 353 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSteve C replied to a thread Transfering old emails from Outlook 07, Win7 to new win10 build in Microsoft Office and 365You could have configured your email to use an IMAP mail server which synchronises your emails across all devices. When using IMAP, you just...5 replies | 285 view(s)
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1 Day AgoYour problem is why I prefer to build my own desktop PCs. You need to create more airflow and perhaps use a better cooler. I always start with a good...19 replies | 703 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDo you have any other drives connected which contain an active partition since this can delay / confuse the bot process? You can use MiniTool...26 replies | 1239 view(s)
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1 Day AgoYou can avoid this issue in future by storing your user files on a separate partition. The Reflect system backups of Windows and programs on drive C:...8 replies | 334 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSteve C replied to a thread Win Update Cumulative Update KB4487017 Windows 10 v1803 Build 17134.590 - Feb. 12 in Windows 10 NewsI noticed that plus the option to delete all restore points16 replies | 4717 view(s)
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1 Day AgoThanks for your rep. Did replacing the CMOS battery fix your problem?
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- 09 Sep 2016
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System Spec
- Computer type:
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model Number:
- Dell Inspiron 7537 Laptop & Home Built PC
- OS:
- Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
- CPU:
- i5-3570K (Desktop) & i7-4500U (Laptop)
- Motherboard:
- Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H (Desktop), Dell (Laptop)
- Memory:
- 16GB (Desktop), 8GB (Laptop)
- Graphics Card(s):
- Sapphire Toxic R9 280X (Desktop), Intel / Geforce GT750M (Laptop)
- Sound Card:
- Realtek HD
- Monitor(s) Displays:
- Viewsonic VP2770 (Desktop)
- Screen Resolution:
- 2560x1440 (Desktop), 1920x1080 (Laptop)
- Hard Drives:
- Desktop: 180GB Intel 520 SSD, 2T Seagate HDD, 500GB Maxtor HDD, 2T Seagate Expansion external HDD
Laptop: 500GB Samsung Evo 850 SSD
- PSU:
- EVGA SuperNova G2 850W (Desktop)
- Case:
- Nanoxia Deep Silence 1
- Cooling:
- Noctua NH-D14 (Desktop)
- Keyboard:
- Microsoft Digital Media Pro
- Mouse:
- Logitech Wireless
- Internet Speed:
- 70Mbps
- Browser:
- Chrome, IE & Edge
- Antivirus:
- Defender
- Other Info:
- Office 2010 / 2016 & interested in photography applications - Lightroom etc.
Second PC
Computer Type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Build
OS Windows 10 Pro 32 bit
CPU Athlon 64 3000
Motherboard Asus A8N-SLI
Memory 3GB
Graphics Card NVidia GTS8800
Sound Card Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays Viewsonic VP730
Screen Resolution 1280x1024
PSU 450W
Hard Drives 128GB SSD
Internet Speed 70 Mbps
Browser Chrome & Edge
Antivirus Defender
Other Info Ancient PC stressed by Windows 10!
30 Jan 2019
- 17:46 - Golden mentioned Steve C in post Password Managers Newbie Re: Password Safe...st their security. Steve C Mmm....I know that v...
18 Feb 2019
- 19:00 - Bree quoted Steve C in post Is v1809 Reliable Now?OK will go ahead and update....
- 18:51 - Compumind quoted Steve C in post SSD optimization and TRIM unable to run on all SSD's.Uninstall all manufacturer s...
- 16:52 - Wynona quoted Steve C in post Is v1809 Reliable Now?OK will go ahead and update....
- 13:23 - BudParker quoted Steve C in post Software ran on Win 7 not compatible With 10Be sure to run the setup pro...
- 11:35 - William40 quoted Steve C in post Slow Boot . Analysis data inside.Suggest you turn it off the ...
- 10:53 - William40 quoted Steve C in post Slow Boot . Analysis data inside.Please confirm the delay is ...
17 Feb 2019
- 22:43 - ShyRage quoted Steve C in post How often should I create a system image? Backup files?I don't recommend using Wind...
- 14:13 - William40 quoted Steve C in post Slow Boot . Analysis data inside.Do you have any other drives...
- 10:52 - William40 quoted Steve C in post Slow Boot . Analysis data inside.Do you have any other drives...
16 Feb 2019
- 02:31 - CountMike quoted Steve C in post Strange Boot Failure - Why?Good point about me measurin...
11 Feb 2019
- 15:47 - lbeck quoted Steve C in post 500 GB USB reduced to 30 GB USB SSD - how do I revert back to 500 GB?Use MiniTool Partition Wizar...
08 Feb 2019
- 20:09 - erpster4 quoted Steve C in post KB4346084 Intel Microcode Updates for Windows 10 v1803 - February 5...above that's right Steve C, KB4346084 is a Cata...
07 Feb 2019
- 05:18 - jimbo45 quoted Steve C in post Best way to upgrade software/data to new computerYou could try making a syste...
06 Feb 2019
- 11:32 - Demonlord4lf quoted Steve C in post Google rolls out Password Checkup and Cross Account ProtectionWho is going to trust Google...
04 Feb 2019
- 12:19 - Porthos quoted Steve C in post Advice sought re: backing up two PCs onto one external H.DI have no problems keeping M...
01 Feb 2019
- 03:28 - ddelo quoted Steve C in post Some questions about reinstallingSince you have the Pro versi...
31 Jan 2019
- 14:51 - cytherian quoted Steve C in post Recommendations for a good quality mouse, under $80 USD (retail price)I had to buy a new mouse las...
- 14:06 - doberschelp quoted Steve C in post Windows 10 Clone ProblemsYes, those are the IDs and y...
- 03:20 - doberschelp quoted Steve C in post Windows 10 Clone ProblemsThat's a better approach tha...
30 Jan 2019
- 17:46 - Golden quoted Steve C in post Password Managers Newbie Re: Password Safe...st their security. Steve C Mmm....I know that v...