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How to fix No device Drivers Were Found On windows 8.1?
I installed Windows 8.1 iso and faced the error i faced they error before also When installing win10 that time i took this laptop to service centre They said they have to program The Hdd or something And fix recently i install linux and wanted to come…
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Running Windows 3.1 95/98 on Windows 11 Operating System
With the gift of the National Geographic set for the last century, (on Windows 3.1,) how do i please get to use the DVD's??
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asked 2025-11-29T21:39:35.2666667+00:00
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Richard Michelle-Pentelbury
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commented 2025-12-03T19:59:55.59+00:00
Richard Michelle-Pentelbury
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Windows 95 will install on Panasonic Toughbook CF-48 but not windows 98? Why?
Specs: Pentium 3 600/700mhz cpu 20gb of internal storage 128mb of ram any help would be appreciated Moved from: Community Center | Not monitored
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asked 2025-11-27T21:10:13.06+00:00
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Harley-Joe Greatrex
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commented 2025-12-03T12:34:22.4133333+00:00
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Carl-L
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I lost my product key and can't upgrade to Windows 10.
Модель ноутбука: ASUS X551M. Серійний номер (S/N): [PII Removed]. Оригінальна ОС: Windows 8.1 Pro. Проблема: "Я не можу активувати Windows 10 Pro, оскільки мій оригінальний ключ Windows 8.1 Pro втрачено.". …
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asked 2025-11-16T16:12:49.3333333+00:00
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Денис Росоха
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edited a comment 2025-12-02T05:24:40.29+00:00
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Dustin-TP
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Upgrading to Windows 11
It would be my problem if my computer crashed after the upgrade? I am willing to take that chance... because my computer is just short of the requirements for the upgrade although I was told that my computer would be fine. I cannot afford a new…
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asked 2025-11-20T16:17:35.4666667+00:00
Brittany Conte
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commented 2025-11-21T16:52:10.26+00:00
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Haien-L
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Install hangs at 33%
I have an older PC that was originally configured with 2 hard drives; one master, one slave. I tried booting it recently, and the master drive had completely failed. I purchased a new IDE drive, and am trying to get either 2000 Pro or XP Pro to install…
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asked 2025-10-26T18:39:52.22+00:00
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Gary Graziano
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answered 2025-11-10T00:58:01.0566667+00:00
Gary Graziano
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windows activation
windows activation process Can I activate windows 7 or 8.1 now ?sabdjkfcdsjhkvfchsdhvdshvbdsaklcvds
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asked 2025-09-07T04:15:49.15+00:00
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Sheelnath Kekre
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accepted 2025-11-09T13:15:18.2266667+00:00
Sheelnath Kekre
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How to activate windows 7 home basic on my old inspiron 15 laptop.
Recently I clean installed win 7 home basic on my old inspiron 15 (1545) laptop , but unfortunately it is not getting activated. I also upgraded this license to win 7 home premium in past.
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asked 2025-11-09T12:50:47.93+00:00
Sheelnath Kekre
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answered 2025-11-09T12:50:58.8933333+00:00
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zakup i instalacja Windowsa 11 pro na laptopie z zainstalowanym w 11 home
Chciałbym zakupić laptopa ACER z zainstalowanym Windowsem 11 home oem i dokupić do niego licencje win 11 pro. Czy istnieją jakieś trudności w tym że zakupiony Windows nie zostanie aktywowany?
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asked 2025-11-07T19:19:20.0133333+00:00
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B M
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answered 2025-11-07T19:19:33.67+00:00
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I need assistance with Activating Windows 7
Hello, I just finished installing windows 7 home onto a laptop. It is an old computer that I am providing for a client. I need to activate the product but I do not have the seriel key anymore. It has been years since I used a computer with windows 7. …
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asked 2025-11-03T20:25:55.33+00:00
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Jeff Matthews
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answered 2025-11-03T20:26:07.01+00:00
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How to download free windows 10
Currently running Windows 7 Can and how do I download Free Windows 10, so that I can buy Windows 11? Moved from Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Previous Windows versions
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asked 2025-11-02T14:26:21.6966667+00:00
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Robert Miller
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answered 2025-11-02T15:00:45.1966667+00:00
DaveM121
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How to install apps on microsoft phone
How do I install apps in my phone as the store is now end of support
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How do I go back to Windows 10?
How do I changed from Windows 11 to Windows 10 in this new computer? Windows 11 WILL NOT LET ME MOVE THE TASKBAR TO THE LEFT SIDE!
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asked 2025-10-13T19:54:22.6333333+00:00
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Eric Rush
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edited an answer 2025-10-13T22:41:22.0433333+00:00
Airbus A350
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How can I delete one installation of Windows 8.1 on my laptop?
Hi there, I accidently added another Windows 8.1 to my laptop which already had a version of Windows 8.1 and want to know how I can delete the new version of Windows 8.1 that I installed? At the moment I have a dual boot for both versions. Many thanks
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asked 2025-10-10T13:47:13.14+00:00
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Tallmale
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answered 2025-10-11T01:23:25.11+00:00
Airbus A350
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Can an old Toshiba laptop with Windows 8.1 run Windows 10 successfully?
Hi there, Can anyone tell me if an old Toshiba laptop model number: PSLB8E-0CM00YEN run Windows 10? Has anyone upgraded their laptop from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and did the laptop run successfully afterwards? It is currently running Windows 8.1 Many…
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How can I upgrade my window 7 32bit to 64bit so that I can use window 11?
Please, I'm still using Windows 7 32-bit, which is outdated . What can I do to convert it to Windows 11 64-bit?.
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asked 2025-09-28T20:41:28.08+00:00
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EMMANUEL kunbit David
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answered 2025-09-28T23:35:14.9366667+00:00
CrazyKats
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Windows XP Download
Where can I download Windows XP? I need the software for computer that is running legacy software.
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asked 2025-09-18T19:19:38.5466667+00:00
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Ramirez, Emilio
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accepted 2025-09-19T15:39:37.8466667+00:00
Ramirez, Emilio
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How to fix VMware Tools Windows 2000?
Hello everyone, I just upgraded from Windows Me to Windows 2000, but i inserted the VMware tools installer designed for 2000, XP and Server 2003, but this error message appears. Anyone knows on how to fix this? Any help would be highly appreciated!
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asked 2025-09-15T09:00:46.25+00:00
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Maru Angelo Santos
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asked 2025-09-15T09:00:46.25+00:00
Maru Angelo Santos
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how to update microdoft 10?
my laptop is old vesion its windows 7 i want to update it to window 10
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asked 2025-09-13T03:12:17.4833333+00:00
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aisha
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answered 2025-09-13T03:58:22.6466667+00:00
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Estrella721
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Best way to write Recovery DVD from my official windows 7 iso downloaded from microsoft?
What you suggest, which software or inbuilt windows function use to write recovery DVD?
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asked 2025-09-05T04:37:21.75+00:00
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Admin Nagy
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answered 2025-09-11T01:23:32.7266667+00:00
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S.Sengupta
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