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    Question Win 10 not loading properly. There seems to be a startup struggle ....

    Just based on what I've already told you, what is your best GUESS?
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    Question Win 10 not loading properly. There seems to be a startup struggle ....

    ...going on. From the time I enter my code until my desktop finally becomes useful and at least somewhat stable, 45 minutes have passed! Between start and finish it's obvious that there's a fight between forces trying to gain dominance. If I try to use any program before the fight ends, the...
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    Question How do I test graphics and SSD cards.....

    Just ran Alienware Support Assist. It returned a problem with my Ethernet card. Makes sense now that I think about it. After running a speed test I realized that it only supplied the results of what the IP was sending but not what I was receiving! The SSD and graphics cards passed the test and...
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    Question How do I test graphics and SSD cards.....

    ....While playing a game, I suddenly experienced a rapid loss of functionality, the screen froze and it seems that most other non-game related programs were affected too. Difficulty to login for one, and even when I was able to login, the connection seemed shaky at best. If my computer were a...
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    Question Is going back to Windows 10 a good idea?

    I didn't install Win 11 with the MS Update Tool. The R7 lacks TPM support so I had to do a work around by changing a few things in the registry. In other words, I forced it to work! Wait...there's a knock at the door. I think it's the monster I created. Sincerely, Dr. Frankenstein
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    Question Is going back to Windows 10 a good idea?

    That's a year and a half away. No concern for me. But thanks!
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    Question Is going back to Windows 10 a good idea?

    The specs are the ones that came with the R7 circa 2019. The Alienware Aurora R7 is a gaming desktop computer that has the following specs12: Z370 chipset motherboard that supports 8th gen Intel Core processor Up to 64GB of DIMM DDR4-2666/2933 memory Dedicated graphics card with HDMI or...
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    Question Is going back to Windows 10 a good idea?

    My Alienware r7 was not designed to handle Win 11, yet I found a way to install it anyway about a year ago. All seemed well at the time, but lately I've realized that there are several useful things that are no longer available to me. All of the native Win10 tools are no longer functioning...
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    Question I want to have 3 operating systems on my computer OR.....

    am I just asking for trouble? I want Win10, Win11 and a version of Linux. There's plenty of space on my Alienware Aurora r7. Till now, I've stuffed Win11 & Linux into a virtual box but now I want to have all 3 systems running side-by-side. But this makes me a bit nervous as I worry about, uh...
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    Question I want to scan a hard copy to a file then fax it.....

    Tried that. Looks very simple and I AM very simple minded myself, which is why it's actually harder for me to understand. Seems this is a holdover from Vista or XP, or some such. Anyway, I found a service online that looks promising. Thanks.
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    Question I want to scan a hard copy to a file then fax it.....

    Occam's Razor: The simplest answer is usually the best. Thank you!
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    Question I want to scan a hard copy to a file then fax it.....

    It sounds like you guys would be fun to have a beer with. My problem is this: My current printer has no "print to file" function. 1. That part is done 2. I don't have a fax anymore but my local library does. Either that or an online service should work.
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    Question I want to scan a hard copy to a file then fax it.....

    ...What is the procedure?
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    Question I would like to dual-boot Windows 11 on my unauthorized Win 10 machine but . . . .

    I have rufus on my desktop. Completely forgot about it. I'll give it a shot. Thanks