Windows 8 system protection needed?
Windows 8 has the refresh feature, so I don't really see the point in leaving system protection (restore points) on.
View ArticleEnvy 4-1043cl cant see drives on install
so i got this laptop as a gift for my girl friend, she likes linix so we put in on there. Now she wants windows back on it and when i tryed to put it back on dering the install i cant see the drives. i...
View ArticleBluescreen in HP Probook 4530s
i got a probook 4530sand i change the brand new hard disk 500GB then reinstall the OS win 7 Home, after drivers instalation i got a bluescreen like this "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA" why its coming...
View ArticleUpgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit to Professional from DVD
Hi, I need to change the OS on my HP G62 Notebook PC from the pre-loaded Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit to the Professional version to run some software for a college project. I have bought a Windows 7...
View ArticleHp support assistant Windows 7 failing to load on compaq cq 61
Compaq Presario CQ61 Product number-WN535EA#ABUWindows 7 (not sure about the 32 or 64 bit)"Windows failed to start"As far as I'm aware no changes had been made to the system the last time I used I was...
View Articlewindow 8
Hello everyone, I have Hp ENVY dv6 with window 8. Recently, window 8 tiles are stopped working. i am not able to open any tile, not even a app store. I am not sure how to...
View ArticleLaptop got wet. Turns on and immediately turns off.
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I'm hoping someone can help.Last night, my 3 year old and I were watching a movie on my HP Envy and she fell asleep. I laid the laptop on the floor...
View ArticleHP ENVY Ultrabook CTO 4t-1100 will not power on
I got this laptop and it had a username and password that I did not know. So I used the recovery manager to restore Windows 8. And after I was able to boot up and enter my new password, and play with...
View ArticleNew HP envy dv7 7390eb
Hello, I bought a new HP envy dv7 7390eb notebook at a local distributor. I also asked to install Windows 7 Proffessional because I had already to much problems with Windows 8 on my last notebook. But...
View ArticleWeb Cam, Windows 8, Driver for hp laptop 6730b
I have a hp6730b laptop running Win 8. I cannot find a driver to enable the "Web Cam". The "Camera" icon is visable on the "Start" page but doesn't open the app. Any help would be appreciated.
View ArticleInstalling Windows 7 on an Spectre XT Ultrabook 15-4010nr
I'm planning to get an HP Spectre XT Touchsmart Ultrabook 15-4010nr, which comes with Windows 8 -- but for now I'd rather stick with Windows 7. Problem... no Windows 7 drivers on the 15-4010nr drivers...
View ArticleBIOS
I just received an update for my BIOS (HP Laptop, Windows 8, i7 CPU). The update failed due the presence of an antitheft program running. This program needs to stopped, before the BIOS can be updated....
View ArticleMy keyboard isnt working properly
I turned off my notebook three days ago, and now turned up again and some characters arent workinglike y,t, all numbers- Fs, and ESC so cant get a BIOS menu for check if its hardware or software. I...
View ArticleMy Pavilion dv1000 with XP SP3 don't shutdown or restart
Hello, To shutdown or restart my Pavilion dv1000 which got XP SP3 installed, I have to make this manually. When trying to shutdown/restart, I move the cursor over the tray icons as they disapper after...
View ArticleI keep catching files copy to other folders without me wanting them to or...
Hi there, so although I reckon I know quite a bit about computers, this is confusing me a tad. I keep catching files copy over to a SWSetup Folder. Haven't got the foggist what it is and whats going...
View ArticleFrequent and sudden closing of Chrome Browser
I am pretty tech illiterate, so may not be on the right board. I use Chrome for my browser and it will suddenly close frequently - usually when I am using gmail, and the start screen is then there....
View ArticleScanning problem
HP Office Jet 6500, Windows 8 64 bit, Scanning error code 1706 and or reinstall Photo & Imagning software message
View ArticleNeed help on what this means: Short DST: FAILED......
Hi, I'm in need of some help. I have no idea what any of this means. While trying to turn on my computer, I was taken to a screen that seemed to be a zoomed in view of the login screen with a mouse...
View ArticleNo Audio after an update
Hi, I have an HP Pavillion g6-2248ca laptop with Windows 8 installed. After an automatic update I got from HP, the audio was disable completely and there was no sound at all. I tried diagnosing the...
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