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    .edb files... OK TO DELETE?

    I am aware of the index or not to index question and have a related but indeed different question. I am migrating old pc and several old backup HDD to a new computer. Before doing so, however, I am purging as much unnecessary data as possible, like tmp files, download files, etc. The .edb...
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    64gb not 64gb??? Where did the storage go ???

    [/URL][/img] AND THE ANSWER IS: Healthy Partitions. This accounts for about 13gb, taking 45gb to 58gb, which is likely what the real capacity of the 64gb allows for. SO THE NEW QUESTION IS: What is best way to create a separate set of the "Healthy Partition Recovery File" **not on this...
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    64gb not 64gb??? Where did the storage go ???

    Hi Guys and Gals... where oh where did all the storage go? I have a new Asus Transformer Book T200. It comes with 64gb storage where the OS is located. I have installed a 1tb hdd in the dock. the problem: the 64gb storage is indicating a capacity of 45gb. So, after windows did its...
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    Accidentally linked my Videos folder with my D hardrive

    I just figured this out. I backed up (just to be sure I didnt MUBAR) this folder (in my case it was Documents folder). Then do this: Restore to Default...BUT... instead of clicking yes, click NO. I still can't figure out how to rename the system folder that is now named (in my case) D:\, but...
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    Accidentally renamed Downloads to D:\ !! [pic included]

    I just figured this out. I backed up (just to be sure I didnt MUBAR) this folder (in my case it was Documents folder). Then do this: Restore to Default...BUT... instead of clicking yes, click NO. I still can't figure out how to rename the system folder that is now named (in my case) D:\, but...
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    My Videos library has become my HDD

    I realize this thread is OLD, but as this is a big issue that seems to evade many, many, many in Windows 8/8.1 Land, I wanted to give a solid and clear location that will be found by many. ERROR MESSAGE: "Failed to build the list of regular sub-directories under D:\System Volume...
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    Help me choose -- Laptop: this one is too big, this one is too small, this one is just...

    To Cold Soup Man... Originally, I was looking at the 9377 with all SSD (with the idea I would have future proof and speed for the first time in years). However, overkill is an understatement. So, I then determined if I could get the same processors with upgrade options/socket in lesser...
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    Sager NP7338 vs Lenovo Y50

    WHAT DID YOU FINALLY DECIDE TO BUY? AND WHY?
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    Help me choose -- Laptop: this one is too big, this one is too small, this one is just...

    I am trying to decide between two Sager laptops: the np2740 and the np7338. I have reduced my choices down to these options due to portability and the fact that I really dont game (although kids do play world of tanks and minecraft). I was geared up for the 17" 9377 because this will be my...
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    insight... opinions needed -- BRUTAL SLOW transfer speed.

    *********** In advance, Thank you to all of you guys who take the time to read questions from ITchallenged people like me seeking support and guidance. Sincerely, all of your answers are incredibly helpful. I have read posts going back ten years that have helped me in recent weeks with...
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    Flipping Book Conversion: CPU, GPU, RAM, or other???

    here is an off the wall question that relates to CPU, GPU, RAM: I am using FlippingBook to convert catalogues/files to flip book (page turning ) books for marketing, the web, etc. My question is this: would the process of converting pdf files to flipped book files be completed faster with...