Recent content by tclilly

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    SoftwareDistribution Folder Windows 10

    I cloned my hard drive in order to put in a larger one, but retained the smaller one in the PC. Some folders on the Original hard drive refuse to be deleted. Including the SoftwareDistribution folder which I believe is related to Windows Upgrades. How do I instruct my Win10 pc to start using the...
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    Wanted : one SSID with router AP, and Extenders

    I scanned the forums for information on this topic however I was unable to locate anything so I will attempt to ask a question. I have a Comcast cable connection I have one NETGEAR R6300v2 source router, there are two DLink WireLess Range Extenders DAP1650 and DAP1320 and one older Zyzel...
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    Asrock Z170M Pro4s - DDR4 Memory 2x or mixed?

    thanks so much so i should just go with my 2x 8gb Corsair for now? and return the 8GB crucial, or i could just buy a second 8gb crucial for a total of 32gb
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    Asrock Z170M Pro4s - DDR4 Memory 2x or mixed?

    Hello I have a Asrock Z170M Pro4s motherboard. It takes DDR4 memory. Can I put in the motherboard a 8gb (Crucial) and a 4gb (Crucial or Corsair) stick in the same channel? (2 sticks total) OR Can I put 2x 8gb (Corsair) in one channel and then put a single stick 8gb Crucial in the other...
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    Replacing my 1TB drive to 3TB new drive on WINdows 7 ... HOW?

    Hello I am trying to upgrade my 1 TB internal drive to a 3 TB internal. What is the best way to do this? Can I just clone my 1 TB drive using Macrium or Acronis and then just take out the old internal and place the new cloned internal in the bay? Then boot right up? Will the cloned larger...
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    Upgrading My Hard Drive from 1TB to 3TB HOW?

    Hello I am trying to upgrade my 1 TB internal drive to a 3 TB internal. What is the best way to do this? Can I just clone my 1 TB drive using Macrium or Acronis and then just take out the old internal and place the new cloned internal in the bay? Then boot right up? Will the cloned larger...
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    Add new hard drive; clone disk or reinstall win 7

    Hello. I have a system with 1TB Hard Drive right now. It is a Windows 7 OEM ASUS machine. I want to put upgrade the main hard drive and put the existing system onto a 2TB or 3TB new drive. Should I use Acornis or Macrium and clone the disk and use those programs to put it onto the new drive...
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    Re-Upgrade after June 29, 2016? is it still Free

    Hello I have already upgraded to windows 10 but then downgraded back to Windows 7. If I do a clean install after June 29, 2016 (the one year mark) will my Windows 10 be activated with the previous digital license ? or will I have to upgrade before that date? what happens to people who...