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    Question Fresh install or reset your PC

    Hello! I just swapped motherboard, rams and CPU, maintaining the Same M2 and GPU. I know i should re install Windows Because of motherboard drivers, but i would like to know if a fresh re install through USB is necessary, or if i can just use the reset your PC option. I ask this Because the...
  2. ProSenpai94

    Question Valorant is not working ?

    I download valorant from riot games but it says the error dxd11 feature level 11.0 and shader level 5.0 I tried all the fixes on YouTube and internet plz help me byw I have windows 10 64 bit core i3 2120 128 ssd and 10gb ram no dedicated graphics card integrated graphics plz help me.....
  3. Iver Hicarte

    Question My C: Drive won't let some programs/games write some files to it ?

    So I downloaded a game called Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis (a classic by the way, loved and addicted to it since it was released), and throughout the many years that I have spent playing this game, I have come to notice that it acts like Minecraft, there are some files that will only...
  4. SupaChunkySlime

    Question SpeedFan shows 100% cpu usage while TaskManager shows 30%

    Hello! So recently my computer has been running horribly and I've been attempting to diagnose the issue. After trying a bunch of different things, I installed SpeedFans to see what it had to say. To my surprise it's showing near constant 100% cpu usage. Even weirder is that TaskManager is only...
  5. albinalex

    Question RAM speed resets to default after every boot ( from 3200 mhz to 2133 mhz) ?

    Lately my pc has been booting up slowly. I noticed that it takes the 2 boots for my computer to boot up. It shows me the bios flash screen twice before coming to windows. So i completely reset my pc with fresh windows thinking it was some windows issue . The issue still persisted. Later i...
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    Question "Reboot and Select proper Boot device" after installing a second M.2 SSD ?

    Hello! So as the title reads, I recently purchased another M.2 drive, the Samsung 980 PRO 1TB. Before, I was using Samsung 970 EVO 500gb with Windows installed on it. Now I have reformated my old M.2 and installed Windows on my second one (980). I get this message on startup "Reboot and Select...
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    Question Notebook system runs Windows 10/11 amazingly, but it gets too slow (unusable) some days later...

    Firstly, I'm talking about my wife's Samsung Style S20, a 2016 notebook with a 5th generation Intel (obviously not officially compatible with Windows 11). It's modest, with a I5-5200U, 4GB and 256GB of solded SSD sata. The notebook was mine before, and it was smooth running Windows 10. After I...
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    Question Right-click randomly stops working with both the touchpad and a USB mouse ?

    Hi, I bought a new ASUS Vivobook laptop. Everything works well, except that the right-click function randomly stops working for both USB mouse and touchpad. It stops working for around 5-6 seconds and then starts working again. This issue happens randomly. I tried to reinstall the mouse driver...
  9. biggums

    Question PC keeps powering off and back on after interrupting a reset (windows)

    So I recently upgraded my motherboard, cpu and cpu cooler and my pc was working great. However I decided with all my new upgrades and cluttered storage I want to clear all my data and have a fresh install of my pc. I initiated the reset with deleting all files and clearing all drives but it got...
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    Question Text and Windows icons blurry until clicked on

    I attached a screenshot above showing my issue. Mostly it happens to the network and audio icons but inconsistently the input icon to the left of it also gets blurry, as well as pinned start menu shortcuts and elements in Windows Settings. The top of the image shows the default state of my UI...
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    Question iPhone Backup on PC

    Hello, everyone! I'm trying to execute a backup of my old iPhone into my pc, through iTunes (apparently, I can't just enter the DCIM folder in my phone, Ctrl+C Ctrl+V the folder into my disk, I don't know why... that would save me a lot of trouble). But the iTunes backup turns out to be written...
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    Question High demanding games are able to start but they crash a few seconds later ?

    Hi, so recently I've gotten this PC, it is the first PC I've ever gotten. It's a CORSAIR VENGEANCE Gaming PC. At first I was able to play Modern Warfare 2 Warzone using Steam and it would run smoothly. I've also downloaded games like Overwatch 2 and Valorant and would play those games for a...
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    Question Need help with Windows MiniPC displaying static on TV when woken up

    I've got my NUC MiniPC (NUC11PAHI5) running Windows 10, hooked up via HDMI to my TV - an Android TV (Officially branded 'Motorola' in my country, but going by firmware, deviceId etc, most likely a rebranded Skyworth) which supports 4K HDR. When I wake it from sleep mode, it displays static...
  14. ace2b

    Question Windows Login Reminder

    This popup called "windows login reminder" keeps coming up and I want to know how to get rid of it. I have watched some videos but they don't look promising on how to put "password never expires". Could anyone help me "fix" this?
  15. Ryflick

    Question PC Shuts down itself when I tried to install Windows ?

    Hey guys, I'd like to ask about my PC. Whenever I tried to boot my PC to my Windows Setup from USB Drive, the PC immediately turns off with no errors, nothing, black screen without any signs of warnings or anything. Specs : Processor i5 3470 Motherboard Gigabyte H61M-DS2H Rev 2.2 - BIOS version...
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    Question Did I accidentally corrupt my SSD?

    So this all started when my Google Chrome stopped responding, then my entire Windows stopped responding too. I gave it about 5 minutes, but nothing was happening so I decided to shut off my computer. When I booted it back up, it went straight to BIOS, which is then where I saw that the BIOS...
  17. tmarigney

    Question I upgraded my cpu from 5600 to 5800x3d and have questions and issues?

    I just upgraded from 5600 to a 5800x3d on a b450m motherboard and want to know if I should update my bios and reinstall windows? I know that a 5800x3d on pcie gen 3 isn't ideal, but I know that my performance shouldn't decrease with a significantly better cpu. Also, I booted my computer and it...
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    Question Stuttering/FPS/Frame time issues during running games

    Hi! I've recently been having weird stuttering issues (at least that's how I would describe it) when running games. It started a few days ago while I was playing GTAV but now seems to happen in every game. Basically, when I open up a game, it'll take a few minutes and then everything begins to...
  19. YaSsEr16

    Question Bad Pool Caller Problem

    Can someone help me I'm tired of this problem reinstalled Windows (tried both 10 & 11). updated all the drivers and did all Windows updates even the optionally. tried this "chkdsk /f." and this "sfc /scannow". did a Memory test using Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. checked both drives SSD and...
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    Question MSI GF63 Thin 11UD BlueScreen error.

    Hello ! I got problems today with the laptop normally it happenes from today, before some days it was fine since its new i got it before around a week, today i got cooler pad DeepCool Multi Core X8, teated if its working on heavy game and benchmark all was fine, later when i decided to use it...
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    Question Multi-GPU windows 10 crashing blue screen at start up

    Hello, I have tried a lot of stuff cant figure out any work around seeking help THANK YOU FOR ALL U DO. so I have a crypto mining rig I have been mining with 4 GPU's for several weeks with no problems. I just added a 5th Graphics card to it today and when I try to boot into windows 10 the...
  22. Mindraid

    Question Inaccessable boot device

    Hi, I will try to explain my problem. So I have bought a new 2tb ssd m.2 disk to exchange the current 1tb ssd m.2 disk with Windows 11. I used clonezilla to make an image, then I apply the image to the new ssd m.2 disk. Windows boots once, but after first restart i get "Inaccessable boot...
  23. CHEFY

    Question System artefacts

    Hi all. thanks for willing to help). so question: my friend has this system 600w be quite gold RX 580 red dragon not sure witch but b450 mobo and ryzen 5 3600 before update he had gtx 1050 ti everything was ok, as soon as he update GPU to(rx 580 8gb) system started giving artefacts View...
  24. deanabiepepler

    Question The End of Windows 10

    hey Guys And Gals https://mybroadband.co.za/news/software/489345-the-end-of-windows-10.html in This Article it says it is the End Of Windows 10! my Question is there is going to Be NO More Updates After 19045.2913? have they Fixed Windows 10!
  25. Vozenger

    Question SSD will not boot whatsoever ?

    Well, this has been so far the biggest mystery I've had with an SSD, so it may be something silly. Here's the scenario: I was calmly playing one night, like usual. I decide to shutdown my PC for a while, when i go to turn it back again, I get the typical "Reboot and select proper boot device"...
  26. Nipul Kumudu

    Question what is the latest compatible version of the graphic card driver available for Nvidia GT 630 1 GB

    Hey, guys, I am currently using Nvidia GT630 1GB with 391.35 driver version but I really wanted to use adobe premiere pro-2020 problem is because of old graphic drivers GPU rendering doesn't support it. is there anyway somehow at least one newer version available for this graphic card?
  27. AlexisVanWien

    Question GPU secondary HDMI signal cuts off upon windows lock screen

    Hallo everyone, i have this problem and i hope someone out there can steer me towards a solution. My current PC-Setup is: Standard Desktop PC, with a secondary screen (wall-mounted TV) connected via HDMI-cable to the GPU's secondary HDMI port. My problem: Now, every time i lock windows (by...
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    Question Not able to reach bios with ssd connected, dead SSD?

    So I recently wanted to see what was on my old desktop and couldn't reach windows due to a disk error which I suspected was on the ssd where windows was installed. I then plugged it into my current pc which resulted in some form of disk check/fix done automatically on launch after posting and...
  29. PsychoPsyops

    Question Active Directory Email Correction ?

    Hello all, I am a systems administrator and had recently added a new user into our Active Directory, which utilizes synchronicity with Microsoft 365. I originally had a typo in the user's last name and subsequently, in the user's email address. Upon correcting the typo within AD, the correction...
  30. nigbert

    Question Why does my pc lag when i alt tab?

    Alright , i started having this problem since i reinstalled my windows and i cant understand why that is. For example let's say i'm watching a youtube video on my second monitor , it works fine , but if I am also playing something on my main monitor and I alt tab into the game , either the...
  31. dimitripf

    Question Focusrite ASIO with Ableton causing "DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION" BSOD ?

    Hello! I have a Focusrite 2i2 (1st gen) that I've always used with Ableton just fine. However, I recently reinstalled Windows on an SSD, reinstalled Ableton, and when I switched the audio device to ASIO, boom, BSOD. Now, every time I try to open it I get the same blue screen error, and I'm...
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    Question Fps drop after fresh windows install

    Did a fresh windows 11 install on my asus tuf dash f15(rtx 3060 i5 12th gen 16gb 500 gb m.2) intalled all the driver etc.Restarted the run games i run valorant i was getting 190 -200 fps .that’s higher than prev windows which was 110-120.But after I restart again its stuch to 90-100 fps...
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    Question A newbie needs help

    I recently got my first pc srund 70 dollars I3 i3 6098 500gb hardisk 8gb ram Zebronics psu Asus h110 I have my own 500 gb hardrive as well I have only hardware knowledge and a 0 in technical so help me in providing tips and sources from which I can learn Problems faced First to assemble...
  34. Christian00

    Question BSOD on Lenovo Yoga 15 laptop ?

    Hello, it's been a few days that my laptop gets a BSOD when I watch a video or use web browser. Updating the drivers and doing a clean installation didn't resolve it. Windows version: Windows 10, 10.0, version 2009, build: 19045 Hardware: 20ALDU637T, LENOVO CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM)...
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    [SOLVED] FPS drop in some games ?

    Hello, I bought a pre-built PC in december and have had some trouble with certain games but nothing that could not be resolved with some tweaks like turning off steam/geforce experience/EA/ubisoft connect overlay, setting the texture filtering from quality to performance from nvidia control...
  36. lyingfire

    Question Mouse causing keyboard to spam "C"

    My mouse is causing my keyboard to spam the letter "C" as well as causing the keyboard to constantly hold down "CTRL" At first I thought it was my keyboard but even unplugged it will spam "C" but when I unplug just the mouse, it stops. If I restart my PC I'm okay for a few minutes but then it...