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  1. G

    Question Why is there a problem with OS everytime I install

    I have formatted and installed windows so many times in the last few days due to some error or glitch. Sometimes the WIndows Start Menu won't open on pressing the Win key, other times many parts of control panel won't directly open give the error " The item you selected is unavailable it has...
  2. Andgame1290

    Question Windows won't boot after CPU upgrade (Ryzen) ?

    I recently upgraded my CPU to a Ryzen 5 4500 and I installed bios updates until the last one F52g I get post to the bios but when I try to go into windows I only get a black screen. GPU fans turn off and there no Keyboard or mouse. Bios seems to identify my CPU but simply cannot pass after that...
  3. Alurous2

    Question Win 11 Bios Update MoBo stop working

    I have an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi Gaming Motherboard. It’s bios were in Version 12, so after learning that I needed to update, I went and got the correct Bios from MSI website and updated to Ver 21. The update was successful, however windows 10 wont boot up. I can go into my bios, but I...
  4. S

    [SOLVED] Apps not showing up on new drive

    I just got an NVMe ssd and put windows on it, but whenever I search for any app, nothing from my other drives show up.
  5. TechFailsz23

    [SOLVED] How to fix Automatic Repair Loop?

    My game, Garry's Mod, was acting funny, so I tried rebooting my PC. When it booted up, it took a lot longer than usual to load into Windows 10, none of my applications were there, except for Cortana on my taskbar. I unplugged the PSU and plugged it back in, and got the Automatic Repair screen...
  6. Marturo13

    [SOLVED] Can I run win both 10 & Linux on my partitioned HD 500gb WD 7200

    I have built PCs that used windows for far too long, it's time for the right OS & I am looking at Mint to start. I have a new build right around the bend & I would like to learn OS now, & not ever load Winders on a build ever again. Can you help me get started right? :p Thanks in...
  7. S

    [SOLVED] Restarting in Safe Mode gave me BSoD

    I tried to boot my PC in Safe Mode through msconfig and after pressing OK it restarted and gives me a BSoD that says WDF violation, and when I try to use startup repair, it gives me a message that says log file: C:\windows\system32\logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt. I tried to restore my pc but the...
  8. Z

    Question Black screen after windows logo

    Today i swapped my old mb, cpu and ram to r5 2600x asrock B450m steel legend and g skill aegis 3000mhz ram. After installing all of it i tried to boot pc but its only going to windows logo and then screen becomes black and nothing happens. Pw, rs buttons, keyboard and mouse doesnt works. I cant...
  9. P

    The Ghost in the Machine [I'm having a troubleshooting nightmare, wisdom is welcome]

    Hello there, I'm new here but have been around many times while tweaking and fixing machines for family and friends, or checking reviews on components and such, so I want to start by thanking to all the nice people sharing their experiences and wisdom here. ❤ I'm having a situation that keeps...
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    Question Why I am unabel to boot my windows 7

    I have a Dell Vostro 1540 running on the Windows 7 operating system. I am stuck on the logo screen of my laptop. Can i recover my windows 7 because i have important files installed on the C: drive.
  11. M

    Help! Sound card not being detected. Audio service not running.

    My board is a MSI B250 PC Mate. Issue began after installing new CPU fan but I am not sure how that could be related. No devices are showing installed on sound control panel. I have tried to restart my pc. I have tried updating drivers, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling drivers. I am...
  12. V

    BF3 Strange texture glitch. Please watch included video

    As the title suggests I found a texture glitch last night. Any idea what caused it? Vid below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uOgxMzpwzc&list=UU7QNisbtZsHvx-nUrKiw-7g
  13. S

    Can the HP photosmart c7100 all in one be used with lack ink only?

    I have an HP Photosmart C7100 all-in-one series printer and would like to use it by putting in only black ink as I need to print a lot of documents. Is this possible or do all colours have to be installed for the printer to work?
  14. K

    Need to find the name of a game. Please help!

    Hi! I need to know the name of a game I seen a trailer for a while ago but cant remember the name. The game involved or atleast the trailer was about a grandma talking to a little girl who she locked up to protect from monsters, at the end of the trailer the grandma died outside the locked...