That sounds encouraging if your boot up time is back to normal and suggests that one of the startup items you disabled could be the cause of the...
Try blocking all sites from storing info...... Control Panel > Flash Player > Storage tab > Block all sites ....
I run Lotus Organizer on 8.1 wiithout any issues - like you I would not be without it :) My install disk is labelled Lotus Smartsiute Millenium...
Click on the Desktop shortcut and drag it to the task bar - little message box appears 'Pin to Windows Explorer' - release mouse button. When...
I would leave them be! Reasons given in thread below. Windows 7: Multiple installs MS Visual C++? FWIW I have 17 instances split between x86...
Yes please.
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The GA311 Smart Wizard Utility is associated with your Netgear Router. Just a thought - have you changed your router recently and if so would...
it's good to know that the hard drive passed the extended test so that can be eliminated from the equation. When the computer is booted in Safe...
Yes given that it can be uninstalled .... Start > Control Panel > Windows Update > View Update History > Click on installed updates > Type the...
Welcome to WindowsBBS :) Please observe Posting Rules #3 - Meaningful Subject - I have adjusted your title. I suggest you restore your...
I've edited your thread title to make it more explicit.
To be on the safe side I uninstalled it as advised by MS - Could not risk the chance of bricking the laptop as it's needed for an upcoming trip to...
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I would first go to Start and type in 'file associations' (without the quotes) and in the search results click on 'Make a file .....' and in the...
As has already been posted unless your ISP is able/prepared to block there is not much you can do about it bar setting up Outlook.com as I posted...
That is MS's recommendation.,
Actually marking the thread as Resolved is likely to inhibit any further contributions.
I am not familiar with Outlook.com as I use Outlook, but .... No, there is no feedback from your computer as Steve posted #2
I would not update hardware drivers via Windows Update - always from the manufacturer's site. You know the old adage .... 'If ii ain't broke...
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