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  1. Thread: Win 10 update causes lost internet connection by CTPhil
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 4 Views 2,837

    I've found that there is little rhyme or reason...

    I've found that there is little rhyme or reason which computers end up with driver issues. I've had issues with several of the Dell Latitude E64xx series, and HP of course. But I put it on a P4...
  2. Thread: Win 10 update causes lost internet connection by CTPhil
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 4 Views 2,837

    Will the .exe from HP have the same name as the...

    Will the .exe from HP have the same name as the .sys that is installed?

    Thanks for the other advice, I didn't know you could do that! I've had a multitude of similar issues with touchpad drivers...
  3. Thread: Win 10 update causes lost internet connection by CTPhil
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 4 Views 2,837

    Win 10 update causes lost internet connection

    I've had this problem before, this time on a HP All In One. A Win update caused the ethernet connection to be unusable. I finally got it back using system restore. I don't have any confidence that...
  4. Thread: Windows 10 on OLD COMPUTERS by CTPhil
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 48 Views 35,391

    I just installed Windows 10 successfully on a...

    I just installed Windows 10 successfully on a Dell Optiplex 280 with a Pentium 4, lol.
  5. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Hi Everyone, Checking back in to mark this one...

    Hi Everyone,

    Checking back in to mark this one solved and tell the ending to the story. I had back burnered the computer that is the subject of this thread while I worked on others and to stew...
  6. Thread: Windows 10 Install Seems Huge, Over 70GB by CTPhil
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 6 Views 9,469

    I'll try uncleaner on other machines. For this...

    I'll try uncleaner on other machines. For this I'm going to wipe the drive and start completely over to be really secure. That Documents and Settings file contains login info for Firefox that I...
  7. Thread: Windows 10 Install Seems Huge, Over 70GB by CTPhil
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 6 Views 9,469

    Well this is embarrassing. As usual the problem...

    Well this is embarrassing. As usual the problem was operator stupidity. :(

    I downloaded and ran TreeSize Free and immediately found that buried in Documents and Settings were all of my personal...
  8. Thread: Windows 10 Install Seems Huge, Over 70GB by CTPhil
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 6 Views 9,469

    Thank you, I'll try those.

    Thank you, I'll try those.
  9. Thread: Windows 10 Install Seems Huge, Over 70GB by CTPhil
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 6 Views 9,469

    Windows 10 Install Seems Huge, Over 70GB

    I've got a relatively new 10 install, not many programs and no personal files. I've used it a little to clone some drives and test video cards and that's it. Despite that it is taking up 74GB on...
  10. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    2 for 3! Tried another of the downgraded HP's, I...

    2 for 3! Tried another of the downgraded HP's, I went straight for the clean install of 10, it didn't ask for a number, and opened up activated. :)
  11. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Success! The computer that had ShowKeyPlus...

    Success! The computer that had ShowKeyPlus return a Win 8.1 key from the BIOS has 10 installed and activated with digital entitlement using the freshly created install drive. :)

    On to the...
  12. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Thank you for your detailed replies. :) I'll...

    Thank you for your detailed replies. :) I'll redo the thumb drive in the morning.
  13. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    I am connected, yes. No I didn't use the .iso in...

    I am connected, yes. No I didn't use the .iso in the link, I created a Win 10 flash drive mid February using the Media Creation Tool, too old?
  14. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    It says to enter another key or go to the Store.

    It says to enter another key or go to the Store.
  15. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    IDK, I tried editing when I realized I'd exposed...

    IDK, I tried editing when I realized I'd exposed the key, but got both pics, so I deleted and started over with a copy/paste. Hopefully it's sorted now.
  16. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    86888

    86888
  17. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Yes it does look like this one has the key. Why...

    Yes it does look like this one has the key. Why doesn't it activate with digital entitlement?
  18. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Well this is a surprise. Booted another of the...

    Well this is a surprise. Booted another of the 4. Still no activation with digital entitlement though.

    86887
  19. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    OK so I'll boot up one that I didn't do stupid...

    OK so I'll boot up one that I didn't do stupid things with and run showkey, looking for the marker. I guess if there's no marker that changes things but I'll hope. If it's there I'll call HP to...
  20. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    If you're sure the recovery media would cover all...

    If you're sure the recovery media would cover all four, that's a no brainer! That would sure be a relief, thank you. :)
  21. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    No, and when I run RWEverything there is no MSDM...

    No, and when I run RWEverything there is no MSDM table tab. I don't really know what that means, but I'm assuming it's missing because there's no table to read. I also tried upgrading the BIOS...
  22. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    I actually have 4 of these, they came from a...

    I actually have 4 of these, they came from a corporate setting. They all look just the same, a sticker on them says "downgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 7". They apparently were ordered that way...
  23. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Is pleading my case with HP something I'd do on...

    Is pleading my case with HP something I'd do on the phone?
  24. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Thanks, I guess I'll quit with that approach. :(

    Thanks, I guess I'll quit with that approach. :(
  25. Thread: Another Activation Problem by CTPhil
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 73 Views 21,967

    Fair enough, thanks for all of the help. :) I...

    Fair enough, thanks for all of the help. :) I admit I stretched things a bit, but the machine originally came with a working copy of 7 and I'd be in the same spot if I'd bought it with the hard...
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