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    Back in the day, the defacto expert on What...

    Back in the day, the defacto expert on What Service to Disable was Black Viper.
    But today, he's given up that quest and does not even run Windows himself. So now it up to us to find another source...
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    Several so called Backup programs are just too...

    Several so called Backup programs are just too complicated for the non Guru crowd.
    That's why I always liked Ghost. From the first time I used it to do a Clone, back in 1997, I walked right through...
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    "Use the forum favourite Macrium Reflect...

    "Use the forum favourite Macrium Reflect (freeware version) "

    Maybe your favorite, but, certainly NOT mine.

    I tried M.R. years ago, and found it seriously wanting. In fact, that's not the only...
  4. Thread: Always show menus stopped working. by TechnoMage
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 3 Views 656

    Almost since the first Windows was released with...

    Almost since the first Windows was released with System Restore in it, I've been using it. And it's saved my butt many times.

    Early on, I read about a script to force a new restore point. It...
  5. Thread: Why do i see this by TechnoMage
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 11 Views 1,460

    I'm new to Cell Phones, so I'm still learning how...

    I'm new to Cell Phones, so I'm still learning how to do things.

    One thing I really wanted to learn was how to download pictures from my Motorola Cell Phone to my PC.
    When I first connect my phone...
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    "Q3. Is the pc stuck at windows logo because the...

    "Q3. Is the pc stuck at windows logo because the 2 removed rams are faulty?"

    Possibly, but are they the same as the other sticks, or are they different?

    I know it's time consuming, but to check...
  7. Thread: Win10 Randomly wants to shut down by TechnoMage
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 2 Views 523

    Hi Bob, I know you said that your PC shuts down...

    Hi Bob,
    I know you said that your PC shuts down Randomly, but, NO Computer does anything at "Random".
    PC's run on program CODE. However there are mechanical/electrical things that can cause a PC...
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    And, you want to do that, WHY? An upgrade from...

    And, you want to do that, WHY?
    An upgrade from one OS to another is never as good as a Clean Install. For that reason, I have never done upgrades, from OS to OS.

    I tried Windows 10 and did not...
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    I saw one thing, that tells me that maybe you...

    I saw one thing, that tells me that maybe you need to disable UAC! Have you done that yet?

    It's one of the first things I do after a clean install of Windows. Here's a little registry script...
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    Addendum 2023: I found a U-Tube video that...

    Addendum 2023:

    I found a U-Tube video that showed me how to crack open my little Acer One Netbook, so I could remove the HD and replace it with a Crucial 120 GB SSD, with Windows 8.1/Pro/32 on it....
  11. Thread: Rearrange Buttons on Taskbar? by TechnoMage
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 9 Views 3,153

    The Taskbar is kind of a Fluid thing, therefore I...

    The Taskbar is kind of a Fluid thing, therefore I never lock mine.
    However due to limited real estate on a laptop Desktop, I've found that hiding the task bar gives my programs more space.
    Happy...
  12. Thread: WD external drive -- no deal by TechnoMage
    Forum: Backup and Restore
    Replies 14 Views 2,248

    Well, that's the way they are SUPPOSED to work! ...

    Well, that's the way they are SUPPOSED to work! And, usually they do. It's the Intelligent Interface that makes that all possible.
    But, it's been my own experience, that the interfaces from WD are...
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    Customization That works equally well in Windows 11/Pro too....

    That works equally well in Windows 11/Pro too.
    Thank you!
    TM :cool:
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    Only, if you rip it out by the roots. Parts of...

    Only, if you rip it out by the roots. Parts of it are indeed tied to other Windows functions.
    Why worry about Search? It's never worked very well anyway. There are a few Forum threads on that...
  15. Thread: no startup folder by TechnoMage
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 18 Views 1,406

    Well, I have a startup folder right where it's...

    Well, I have a startup folder right where it's supposed to be, as in the link above. But mine is never empty, because I put things in there that I want to run on Startup.
    That folder is not for...
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    Johanna, Now, if you want to close up the...

    Johanna,
    Now, if you want to close up the biggest security hole on your PC, get rid of Cortana completely!

    It's not that difficult. I found a manual method, with several steps, and I wrote that...
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    Google is already the greatest Data Miner on the...

    Google is already the greatest Data Miner on the web. It will get even worse with added AI !
    No thank you.

    When I first found out what they were up to, I promptly switched to "Startpage.com"...
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    Customization That's all ancient history now....since the...

    That's all ancient history now....since the release of "Winaero Tweaker", for 10 and 11.
    It includes an app that installs whatever sound you want, as your Startup Sound.
    But first, it helps to have...
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    Just curious.... Do you ever hold the left shift...

    Just curious.... Do you ever hold the left shift key down while you click on "Delete"?
    That bypasses the Recycle Bin, and the files go right to the ol' Bit Bucket. (GONE!)
    If that mystery drive is...
  20. Thread: Ccleaner worthless? by TechnoMage
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 30 Views 3,575

    I've been doing Garbage Collection in my...

    I've been doing Garbage Collection in my computers and those of my clients, for a very long time, dating back to DOS.
    I've never found any program, either free or paid, that will find and delete all...
  21. Thread: Clean out Junk Files. by TechnoMage
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 15 Views 4,366

    And here, I thought I was the oldest one on this...

    And here, I thought I was the oldest one on this forum. I'm not quite 88 yet, but I'm working on it!
    And, as a retired computer tech, of 40+ years, let me tell you sir, that it's possible that the...
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    Got it! Thanks! In many ways it would be...

    Got it! Thanks!

    In many ways it would be great for me, because I don't like updates anyway.
    And once I've installed a version of MS Windows, I won't be adding things to it or changing things...
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    What is it, and why would I want it?

    I have an opportunity, to get Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, but why would I want it, and really, what is it?

    I Googled for an answer, but didn't find what I was looking for, so here I am, asking...
  24. Thread: Getting too old, and Windows Mail by TechnoMage
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 15 Views 2,076

    I have two email addresses that I cannot access...

    I have two email addresses that I cannot access via either Windows Mail or O.E.Classic. So I have to do the Web-Mail thing. I find it slow, labor intensive and really not User Friendly.
    So I just...
  25. Thread: Getting too old, and Windows Mail by TechnoMage
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 15 Views 2,076

    Might be. I'm pretty sure that I've downloaded...

    Might be.
    I'm pretty sure that I've downloaded all the necessary files. Now to just get the time, to do the dirty deed. ;)

    Thanks Guys!
    Problem solved!
    TM :cool:
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