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  1. Thread: Disable W10 Encryption? by Skeet1983
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 3 Views 1,013

    Disable W10 Encryption?

    Hi guys. I recently ordered a new laptop and recieved it today. It has Windows 10 64-bit on it (Version 2004, Build 19041.1288). Anyway, I noticed that it has device encryption enabled. Should I...
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    Insider Hi guys. I am wanting to upgrade to Windows 11,...

    Hi guys. I am wanting to upgrade to Windows 11, and my laptop meets the requirements. I read on this link about installing early:
    How to get the free Windows 11 upgrade early - The Verge.
    Thing is,...
  3. Thread: Issue(s) with 21H1 Update by Skeet1983
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 12 Views 6,568

    Hi guys. I have the same issue as OP. I updated...

    Hi guys. I have the same issue as OP. I updated to W10 21h1, and noticed that the Windows Update page in Settings has the loading loop also. I did run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, but it...
  4. Thread: How Do I Update W10 20H2? by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 11 Views 3,107

    How Do I Update W10 20H2?

    Hi guys. My MSI laptop is currently on Windows 10 Version 20H2(OS Build 19042.928). Several months ago, I did a Windows 10 Reset with help from you guys, since I was installing new SSDs and wanted to...
  5. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Hi guys. I figured out the "Unknown Device", it...

    Hi guys. I figured out the "Unknown Device", it was Intel Bluetooth :)
    I am still having the issue with high CPU usage with Origin and had to close the Program when it got to 100% tonight. I am...
  6. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Hey :) I was able to do Clean Install of W10,...

    Hey :)

    I was able to do Clean Install of W10, and version is 20H2 :)

    Um, I have a new issue now though... In Device Manager, there is an "unknown device" under Other Devices. Manufacturer is...
  7. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I am in process of running MCT, but only Windows...

    I am in process of running MCT, but only Windows version I could select was Windows 10, not Windows 10 Home which I have installed now, is that normal? W10 Home came pre-installed on laptop when I...
  8. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Thank you for your help! How do I boot from USB...

    Thank you for your help! How do I boot from USB as UEFI? I am not sure which key to press to get into Boot Menu. My laptop is an MSI.

    Also, I am in process of running MCT, but only Windows version...
  9. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I was able to buy a 64GB Flash Drive, just got...

    I was able to buy a 64GB Flash Drive, just got back from store. I read through the Clean Install guide for W10, but have not used the media creation tool before. Also, when I go to reinstall the OS,...
  10. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Right now, I don't have any spare USB Flash...

    Right now, I don't have any spare USB Flash Drives and don't have much money...
  11. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I don’t want to just get rid of the “windows.old”...

    I don’t want to just get rid of the “windows.old” Directory, I also feel that I messed up the W10 Clean Install somehow. I am not sure what exactly I did wrong, but I do remember that I didn’t select...
  12. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I did the Clean Install on Saturday night, have...

    I did the Clean Install on Saturday night, have installed stuff since then
  13. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Thank you so much for your help! I will try...

    Thank you so much for your help! I will try another Clean Install later today after work. :)

    My other concern is the high CPU usage that Origin does, even when computer is practically doing...
  14. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Should I try another Clean install on the 1TB...

    Should I try another Clean install on the 1TB Samsung? During the Install process, do I need to format a partition before I install to it, or do I need to install in unallocated space? When I did it...
  15. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I still have it, why? Should I try another Clean...

    I still have it, why? Should I try another Clean install on the 1TB Samsung? During the Install process, do I need to format a partition before I install to it, or do I need to install in unallocated...
  16. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I am not sure what I did wrong. What should I do?

    I am not sure what I did wrong. What should I do?
  17. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I think it did. In the install, I deleted...

    I think it did. In the install, I deleted partitions, and formatted
  18. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I did. Although, the Install kept saying that it...

    I did. Although, the Install kept saying that it couldnt install on a partition, so I had to delete and add until the install continued... I am not sure what I did wrong...
  19. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Yes I did. Also, I have another issue with Origin...

    Yes I did. Also, I have another issue with Origin Game Client. For some reason, Origin is having high CPU usage, even when computer is practically doing nothing. Should I be concerned?
  20. Replies 3 Views 4,156

    Is it safe to play games on Origin? I am...

    Is it safe to play games on Origin? I am concerned about the high CPU usage as it would go higher when playing games...
  21. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Um, I am not sure what happened... I did take out...

    Um, I am not sure what happened... I did take out the 500GB SSD. Only drive I had left in laptop was the Samsung 1TB SSD.
  22. Replies 3 Views 4,156

    Origin High CPU Usage/HDD Light Flickering

    Hi guys. I recently Reformatted my computer and re-installed Windows 10 64-bit OS. I am currently on W10 version 1909, and I have lately noticed that when Origin is running, there is really high CPU...
  23. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Hi guys. I was able to successfully reformat my...

    Hi guys. I was able to successfully reformat my computer and re-installed W10. Early on, ran into some hiccups with creating/deleting partitions. I have a few quick questions:

    - I noticed on my C...
  24. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    I ran command prompt, and the W10 key came up as...

    I ran command prompt, and the W10 key came up as RETAIL. I then downloaded and ran ShowKey. It showed 2 keys: Installed Key, and OEM Key. Which Key would I need to activate Windows 10 if/when I do a...
  25. Thread: W10 Reformat/Install on New SSD Help Requested by Skeet1983
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 59 Views 17,302

    Thanks for the info guys! I am leaning towards...

    Thanks for the info guys! I am leaning towards doing a Clean Install with the W10 USB that came with my MSI GT75 Laptop. I think that would be easiest for me, as I am really really new to this....
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