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    Win 7 doesnt initiate with cloned HD

    I use Win 7 Ultimate 64, with a SATA HD and 3 partitions, as I was afraid to have problems with that HD, I cloned it to an identical capacity also SATA HD using Acronis True Image 11.- I installed the cloned HD in my computer and disabled the old HD, Windows booted OK, it continued with the...
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    Cannot enter my gmail account

    Today I updated my IExplorer to the 11 versión, and after that, I couldnt enter my gmail accounts.- I have no problems with any other sites including Google, only Gmail cannot be accessed.- I uninstalled it and went back to IE10 but no way. I tried with my Smartphone using wifi and the same...
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    Lost my task manager

    I am using Win 7 64 Ultimate, and since yesterday, the task manager is reduced to an almost empty box with only options for switching task, ending task an new task,- All the other task manager tabs and functions as processes, users, aplications, memory usage, etc are gone.- How can I fix it ...
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    Problems with printer

    I am using a HP6940 printer with a Win XP installed PC.- I usually have problems when printing some documents, specially PDF ones; after printing the first pages, the printer goes crazy and begins to cut the documents at its half, etc.- As I have a similar printer in other PC which works OK, I...
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    Want Capture streaming video aplication

    There are some sites from which streaming videos refuse to be captured by aplications such as: a-Tube Catcher, Movier, Replay Media Catcher, TPD Video Grabber, etc etc.- Is there an aplication that can do it ? Thanks
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    Cannot open eml files

    I migrated from a XP PC to a new one with Win 7 64, and installed Windows Live Mail as my default mail client as I had in the old PC, and it works OK, but the problem is that now I cannot open *.eml files with it.- I asociated that extension to the Win Live Mail exe, but when I try to open any...
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    Chkdsk log file

    I guess that Windows 7 creates a log file each time it runs chkdsk, where can I find it ? Thanks
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    How to import the W.Live Mail contacts list

    I was using a PC with Win XP and Windows Live Mail as mail client, until its Mobo passed away, so I replaced it with a new one with Win 7 64, and again Windows Live Mail.- The older primary disk was installed in the new PC as secondary, so all the information was saved, and I could import all...
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    Reinstalling Win 7, format necesary ?

    I reinstalled Win 7 without previously formatting the partition, now I see a few folders remained from the old install besides the windows old it created.- I remember XP offered an option to format the partition before its installation, but Win 7 doesnt, so I thought it would do it by default.-...
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    Assigning Joystick ID

    Is there a way to change the iD which Windows assigns to diferent joysticks or game devices ? I cannot find any option at the Win 7 64 devices panel.- I have problems with my controllers running FSX, as sometimes when I unplug someone, once I reconnect it, even at the same USB socket, I found...
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    GPU or PSU problem ?

    I built my PC around a P6X58D-E mother, an i7 990X micro, a GF 470 GTX video card, 3 Hard disks 1 Tb each, and a 750W Thermaltake modular PSU.- I noticed after some time, that when overclocking my PC over than 3,9Ghz I commenced getting crashes consistent in sudden black screens after...
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    Mouse works intermitently

    I moved my PC to other place, which is about 7 feet away from my monitor and keyboard, so I have to use an extension USB hub for my keyboard and mouse.- I notice now that the mouse works intermitently, as it often sleeps about 5 or 10 seconds and then it recovers.- No problems instead with the...
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    Mouse works intermitently

    I moved my PC to other place, which is about 7 feet away from my monitor and keyboard, so I have to use an extension USB hub for my keyboard and mouse.- I notice now that the mouse works intermitently, as it often sleeps about 5 or 10 seconds and then it recovers.- No problems instead with the...
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    6 Gb RAM but only 2 Gb usable

    I have a strange memory problem: I have 6 gb RAM installed (3 x 2), but I realize now that both Task manager and Everest recognizes only 2047 Mb; Windows System Information acuses 6 GB installed and 2 Gb usable; but CPUZ recognizes 6144 Mb; Bios setup informs usable size 6136 Mb, same as at...
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    Icon restorer

    Is there an icon restorer aplication which can work OK in Windows 7 64 ? I am using "Iconrestorer 1081" but it oftenly fails. Thanks
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    i7 990 6 cores, only shows 4 cores

    I recently upgraded from a i7 960 4 core to a i7 990X 6 core.- I flashed my Asus P6X58DE motherboard with the latest bios 0701 (which according to Asus supports the 990X), enabled all cores at the setup, and at the POST the 990X is recognized, but it happens that either in the task manager or...
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    Exporting contacts from Outloock 97 to 2007ntnticp

    I have win XP and Win 7 installed in dual boot.- Is there a way to export my phone contacts list from Outlook 97 in XP to Outlook 2007 in Win 7 ? Thanks
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    GForce GTX 570 vs GForce GTX 470

    Which are the diferences between the GTX570 and the GTX470, is it worth the money to upgrade from one to the other ? Does the 570 consume more energy than the 470 ? Thanks
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    Intermitent router

    I installed a TP-Link TL-R402M Router, linked to my cable internet connection and a PicoStation 2 HP Wi Fi device, and now I experience constant interruptions when downloading files from internet.- Fortunately mostly all sites supports download managers but some not and I have a real problem...
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    Updating Bios and OC Profiles

    I am using a Asus P6X58D-E motherboard, and had saved in its setup, some OC Profiles.- If I update the Bios, should that profiles remain, or be deleted by the new Bios ? Thanks
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    Installing Win 7 from a memory stick

    I have a Mac Book and want to install Win 7 in it using Boot Camp.- As it has not a CD reader, I must make the installation from a flash memory stick.- How can I transfer the Win 7 installation CD to a stick and make it bootable ?.- Thanks Jorge
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    Win 7 64 fails to run after loaded

    About 3 months ago, I built a new PC arround a i7 960, Asus P6X58D_E, Gforce 470 GTX, 6 Gb Mushkin 1600 RAM, in dual boot with XP and Win7 64.- I could overclock it to 4,4Ghz stable, but as here is now summer, I am working with 4,3 Ghz with lower voltages, and stable.- The only problem I had...
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    DEP options greyed out

    I am using Win 7 64, and recently noticed that both options of the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) box are greyed out.- The box informs that the function is related to bcdedit.exe, which I noticed is present not only in windows system 32, but in the EasyBCD aplication, which I used in my dual...
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    Windows in a Mac

    I know I can install Windows in a Intel equiped Mac using the boot camp aplication, but is it possible to delete the Mac OS, format, and directly install Windows XP or 7 ? Thanks
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    Cannot reboot, only shut off and on

    I am using Windows 7 64, and since a few days, I cannot program a reboot, the only result is that the display turns black with the system aparently still running, so I must force turning it off an on again in order to boot.- What is the cause of such behaviour ? Thanks Jorge
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    Win 7 and gameport devices

    I own yet some CH gameport devices such as pedals and joystick and used them OK with XP and the gameport provided from an old PCI sound card.- I now migrated to Win 7 64, and although could install the sound card and CH drivers, the devices doesnt show at the windows printers and devices...
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    Win 7 and gameport devices

    I own yet some CH gameport devices such as pedals and joystick and used them OK with XP and the gameport provided from an old PCI sound card.- I now migrated to Win 7 64, and although could install the sound card and CH drivers, the devices doesnt show at the windows printers and devices...
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    Upgrading to I7 960 or 970

    I am a gamer and principally run Flight Simulator X, which is highly CPU clock dependant.- Actually I am using a E8600 OC at 4,2 Ghz, and intend to upgrade to an I7 rig and OC it at its limits.- My doubt is about chosing the 960 or the 970 which almost doubles the price.- Is it worth the money...
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    Help saving a video in CD

    I downloaded a film video in avi format, which according to its properties, weighs 660 Mb, when I tried to save it to a CD-R, using Nero Expres,s the process is canceled because the program informs that the archive, which this time is described as 1,150 Mb, doesnt fit in the 700 Mb CD-R.- I...
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    Booting flash USB drive

    My old Thrustmaster TQS/FLCS joystick needs to be programmed in DOS mode, so when I need it, I boot my PC with a DOS booting floppy.- As I am about to upgrade my system to a new one without floppy, I tried copying the floppy contents to a flash drive, but I cannot make it bootable.- That flash...
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    Cannot reinstall Windows from BKP

    I lost my first HD which had 3 partitions, one with Win XP, one with Win 7 64 and one with aplications.- My second HD is OK.- I managed my dual booting with EasyBCD, and the first booting OS was Win 7.-- As I saved in my second HD a BKP Image of my Win 7 C. partition made with the Acronis...
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    DEP disabled

    I am using Win 7 64, and noticed that the Data Execute Prevention DEP is disabled.- The options are directy greyed out.- Maybe the cause is some related service disabled, if somebody can tell me which services are relevant, or other cause, I ll be gratefull.- Thanks Jorge
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    Desktop saving utility

    I had been using an utility which saves the desktop icons organization, named Desksave, now I migrated to Win 7, but it doesnt work.- Is there a similar utility which works in Win 7 ? .- thanks
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    Sound device not recognized in Win7

    I was running Win 7 64 without problems and suddenly had no more sound.- The audio device (onboard) shows OK at the device manager, so I tried uninstalling it, and after rebooting the device was recognized by Windows, so I reinstalled the driver but without results.- Strangely at the control...
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    Hardware profiles at Win 7

    A very useful feature of XP was the possibility of creating hardware profiles with different services configuration, I used it for gaming, disabling all useless services thence improving system performance.- I cannot find the way to do the same at Win 7 Ultimate.- Is there any way, or any...
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    Disabling Aero Interface in Win7

    Is there a way to disable de Aero Interface in Win 7 Ultimate ? Thanks
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    Problem with drive letters

    I am using Win XP32, and installed Win XP64 in a new partition.- The problem is that when the installer asked to select one of the 4 existing partitions to install the new OS, the drive letters didnt match the actual ones, thus resulting in different letters between both OS.- It is not...
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    Dual boot XP 32 and XP64

    I am running Win XP 32 and want to install Win XP 64 in dual boot mode.- I have two Sata Hdds, the first with 2 partitions, and the second with only 1 partition.- I think I have the chance to install Win XP 64 either in the second logical partition of the first disk, or in the unique partition...
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    Dual boot

    I have 2 HDs, the first with a primary active partition and a second logical partition, and the second disk with 1 primary partition.- I am actually using XP32 and want to install XP64, so I can select from each one to boot, and run MS Flight Simulator X without memory problems.- May I...
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    Intel E 8700

    Is the E8700 in the market ?