Recent content by atom715

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    Question Why does my computer think my windows key is pressed

    So, once the windows key is toggled down i can spam the windows key about 10x to untoggle it.
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    Question Why does my computer think my windows key is pressed

    when I use "ctrl + win + arrow" to switch to a different desktop, my computer toggles the windows key. So now I am in my 2nd desktop trying to type something and I have to press alt, win, crtl and shift each 5+ times for whatever toggle to un-do itself. Will try and post an update to see is any...
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    static shocking my computer

    Hello, so I have this problem at work where I can walk about 10 feet and have enough of a static charge that it has turned my computer fuzzy and also has reset my keyboard (razer blackwidow x). What can I make that I can touch that would ground me so I can safely touch my computer without this...
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    how to use ms-dos to recover a deleted file

    Hey guys, I accidentally deleted a file while using ms-dos and since it does not go to the gui recycle bin i do not know how to retrieve it. Any body have any ideas or know how to undelete a deleted item? btw I am running windows 10 64-bit and the ms-dos ver # is 10.0.14393
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    intel i5-4460 speed issue

    Hey guys, I just built a computer with an intel i5-4460 and when i open the task manager to see the speed of my cpu it is running at about 26% and resting at about 3.33 GHz speed. Why is the speed so high when the utilization is not.
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    looking for a ssd to move my os onto

    That looks like it would be perfect. I was just looking into this one earlier today.
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    looking for a ssd to move my os onto

    Hey guys, I'm looking to move my os off my wd black 500gb as it is getting a little sluggish. I am looking for something that is $100 or less and is 120 gb or more(is doesn't have to be) any suggestions?
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    how to move os from hdd to ssd

    I honestly don't want to do a migration because my computer now has some administrator issues I also hope to fix with a fresh install and most to all of my stuff is prebacked up on external hdds over time.
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    how to move os from hdd to ssd

    Hey guys, I have a 500gb wd black and its starting to get a bit sluggish and has crashed on me a bunch of times. I am concidering getting a ssd to put my os on and using it for extra storage. Is there a way I can install my win 8 disk and 1-time-use code on the new ssd and be able to upgrade to...
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    desktop ram issue

    My mobo is "asus b85m-g micro atx lga1150 motherboard" and they were all plugged into the correct spots. I just found the issue, the 20+4 power pin was not plugged in all the way. The +4 was disconnected causing some issues, after it was reinserted i picked up on all my ram.
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    desktop ram issue

    Hey guys, I just got a desktop ram kit and only one of the two cards is showing up on my pc. i got a G.Skill 16gb(2 x 8gb). If I have both in the comp only recognizes I have 8gb (and yes they both work individually, just not together) ram stats: 1.5v ddr3 240-pin 1333
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    looking for new ram

    hey guys, I have a computer with 8gb (2 x 4gb) ram 1.65v, cl 8-9-8-24, pc3 1600, 128Mhz. And I am looking to add 16gb(2 x 8gb) to it. I want something with cl: 8, 1.65v, and ps3 1600 but I cant find anything high enough with that cl and voltage. any help would be greatly appreciated. And my mobo...
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    random empty programs keep appearing in my task switcher

    I have kaspersky and run it frequently and nothing appears in the search. I don't download torrents or go on bad websites. This desktop is meant for school and gaming. Also here is a link of a picture of the problem. http://i.imgur.com/Jj6whKg.png
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    random empty programs keep appearing in my task switcher

    when i let my computer sit or even when i am using my computer, i will switch between programs using 'alt' + 'tab' and see random programs (that are nothing) in there usual it gets up to 10 tops but today there were probably over 50. when i try to open them nothing happens and i cannot find them...
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    asus b85m-g setup help

    the plastic cover you were talking about was the issue. i didnt know it was a problem and i removed it when i was installing the heatsink and when i put it on then booted up my computer i worked. thank you so much