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    Internet connection keeps dropping out.

    I have a similar issue. I am with suddenlink and using their modem/router. My computer seems to cause this issue where my wife's computer doesn't. I had the IP replace the box, but it began doing the same thing. I am looking into virus and malware issues, but haven't found a thing, have run...
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    Windows 10 folder side menu

    the quick access is for folders you use all the time. If you want other folders and drives to show up, highlight the drive in This PC, then right click on Quick Access and select Pin Current Folder to Quick Access.
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    computer slow speed

    have you checked your power configuration? Are you running any scheduled tasks? Try booting into safe mode
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    Mom's Computer: Black Screen After Windows Splash Screen on Startup

    You can't argue with Divine Intervention
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    Getting 1/10th of usual speed on 2.4 GHz

    You might check to see if you are using 20mhz or 40mhz bandwidth on the 2.4. check for any interference, 2.4 can be problematic with cell phones, microwaves and other devices. as laviniuc said, move the channel to a less crowded channel. This is a good tool to see the other wifi in your area...
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    Mom's Computer: Black Screen After Windows Splash Screen on Startup

    Radd1, Do you have a restore point? There should have been one created when you installed DFX. Boot to safe mode and search for "restore your computer". If you have a restore point, that should fix the problem.
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    Mom's Computer: Black Screen After Windows Splash Screen on Startup

    That is frustrating. This is a driver issue (I believe). Try, Boot to Startup options and select Repair my computer, instead of Safe Mode. If that doesn't help, You can try to boot into Safe Mode, then go to the device Manager and see if there are any devices that have a problem. They...
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    Video Display Problem due to either PSU or AMD Radeon R9 280X Graphics Card

    you might find an older driver on their site that will work. I would report the issue to AMD, as they may have a solution.
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    Trying to connect multiple computers to NAS via Ethernet, please help, total newb

    I can't answer that and would suggest you consult the QNAP site. I'm assuming that the OS and applications are running on the host disk and that the Raid is for storage.
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    Trying to connect multiple computers to NAS via Ethernet, please help, total newb

    are you using all of them for Raid? If so, I would say, yes.
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    Trying to connect multiple computers to NAS via Ethernet, please help, total newb

    the 6tb is right, as Raid 5 uses parity on each disk and will reduce the space by one disk. This builds in fault tolerance
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    System restore stoped creating automatic restore points PLEASE HELP

    how much disk space do you have?
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    computer restart/turns off after after few seconds

    as alexoiu said. Pull the cpu and reseat it, reapply paste and reinstall the fan. Also, I would reseat the memory and check all the connections.
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    "windows setup could not configure windows on this computer’s hardware"

    this may help. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2466753