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    Satellite L875 RECOVERY

    1. Download the correct ISO from Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows8 2. Burn iso to DVD. 3. Insert the DVD in the broken computer then shut it down. 3. Constantly press F12, F9, or ESC at startup. You will have to try each one until you see a menu. 4. A boot...
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    Dell Windows 8 Reinstall

    Download the following: http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-8-all-in-one-iso-free-download/ then use your product key to activate the install.
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    Pc won't sleep or shut down, only restart

    I'm pretty sure the shutdown process in Windows is controlled by the ACPI Drivers. Go to "Device Manager" in control panel, and check that you have the correct ACPI drivers under the "System devices" category. If that doesn't work, you can force your PC to shutdown after the "Shutting Down"...
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    Windows stuck in Logo screen

    It looks like a crucial driver somehow got deleted from your main Windows directory. In other words, if a system repair doesn't work, I recommend backing up the files on the SSD, then reinstalling Windows. The SSD is working perfectly fine, something just got corrupted within Windows.
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    install win.10 ISO file

    Yes, If you have a system that shipped with Windows 8 or newer, your bios is likely UEFI. In this case, you have to either delete the entire partition table and create a new one, or you will have to set your BIOS to legacy mode. Windows cannot create MBR installation partitions on a UEFI Bios.
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    Should I attach a warranty seal on a custom pc?

    I want to build a custom PC to sell through Kijiji. The parts I will be getting all come with a 3 year warranty, which I want to advertise on the ad. However, if I state in the ad that the parts come with a 3 year warranty, should I include a warranty seal on the computer in case someone tampers...
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    $20 Windows 10 Pro Product Key on Amazon legal?

    I was browsing Amazon.ca and I found a Windows 10 Pro Product Key selling for only $20. It is currently a bestseller on Amazon and has really good reviews, but is it legal? And if it isn't legal, why hasn't Amazon blocked the ad from there website, especially since its a bestseller. Link to the...