:) That's not very low down in my arsenal now. When you add up how many hours you have spent on the problem compared to "pulling the plug" and...
If it doesn't run "hard" every startup, I expect it is the antivirus/antimalware. If you startup after say, 24 hours and there is little...
From what you say, did you follow the correct link to downloading the service pack? When it is downloaded, right-click on the executable file...
I have had flickering on my Lenovo and a few others I have looked at. It was just a matter of right-clicking on the desktop and selecting the...
I have seen that if you overclock, the "Clear CMOS" jumper is your friend. I don't overclock. If I build a computer, I look into it's possible...
The svchost problem is probably due to running the Cyberpower version of Windows. I don't think measuring temperatures will be assured as accurate...
Nice suggestion Neil. You got me checking SIW and Sandra, but they don't offer the same thing, SIW can log the sensors and offers maximum...
They just describe it as the motherboard temperature. I don't know where exactly it would be situated, but it is to give you an indication of the...
When none of the Startup Options menu (Safe Mode, Last known Good Configuration, etc) work, I look at running a "Repair Reinstallation" of...
The Cyberpower disk will only be licensed for use on their computer (I expect, if it is like other OEM computer manufacturer's disks, like Dell,...
Temperature readouts in the BIOS are under the heading Power -> Hardware Monitor. It is often easier to find something in the BIOS by reading in...
Check the System Requirements of the programs. You might find them easily by putting the program's name (and version) into a websearch, along with...
I had seen, used and recommended the filter reset information for CD/DVD drives in the past, but hadn't noticed that one before. :) Thanks for...
I couldn't tell you where the information might be stored. I wouldn't be looking for it. Knowing where it is stored probably wouldn't tell me...
Are you concerned that the CPU may be overheating? Are you just interested in checking that temperatures are "normal" or do you think they may be...
Disabling Quick Boot would be a good test. Quick Boot does not scan the hardware, it just loads the previous configuration. You could disable it...
OK Pete, but try to supply as much relevant information about the system as you can, so that we don't have to ask and wait for a reply (and wonder...
No, they will just go back to the way they are now.
In Device Manager, uninstall the controllers under the heading IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers. If the drive does not start "working" again correctly,...
Can you tell us about the disk and maybe list the drivers it seems to have installed? Some system manufacturers put the driver files onto the...
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