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Delete recovery partition on Windows 8.1 [SOLVED]

I recently updated my Dell XPS 2015 to a 512GB m2 SSD. That left me with the old 128GB m2 SSD which I installed into a USB 3.0 UASP enclosure. However, I still needed to delete the partitions off of the old SSD so I could do a clean format. Here are the steps to do so: Open Command Prompt as administrator, then run: C:\Windows\system32>DISKPART DISKPART> LIST DISK Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt ——– ————- ——- ——- —

Access is denied [SOLVED] Command Prompt Windows 7/8/10

Q. Help! I am trying to access a file from an old hard drive on my new machine but when I navigate to the directory on my Windows command prompt I get an ‘Access is denied.’ error message ๐Ÿ™ Can you help me??? -Megan A. Yes, I believe I can help you Megan ๐Ÿ™‚ #1 First you need to start the command prompt as an administrator. You can do this by navigating to the command prompt in the start menu

Intel Centrino 6235 or 7260 Bluetooth not detected by Windows [SOLVED]

I came across an interesting tip today: […] Samsung RC530 and a 7260.HMWWB. Bluetooth can’t be activated on some notebooks, so you need to activate it manually with a hardware “hack”. Just get some Scotch Tape / Sellotape (in german “Tesafilm”) and stick it on pin #51 (picture). Put the card back in the PCIe slot and have fun . […] this workaround works also for the 6235 and other Intel Wifi/Bluetooth cards.. via Intel Communities. Well worth checking out

Andersen 200 series windows – Hodges window list

We have out finalized window list for the house. They are Andersen 200 series windows. They are wood with vinyl clad exteriors and the majority of them are double hung. Here is the complete list: HODGES Window List 2014 Sept 15th QTY: 12 6 4 1 1 28 3050DH 3040DH 2040DH 244DH2440 2046DH 3046FX 2046DH 2030DH 2030FIXED Garage Main 3 2 Attic ย  ย  0 5 Garage windows ย  ย  ย  1st Floor Kitchen ย  1 ย  1 Great Room

Unknown network adapter PCI\VEN_168 Windows 8 [SOLVED]

Q. I have a Network adapter with device ID PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0036&SUBSYS_020E1028&REV_01 and I cannot find the correct driver for my Dell laptop with Windows 8.1 A. That is a Dell Wireless 1707 wifi adapter. You can find the appropriate driver for Windows 8.1 here: (dl link) Top Search Terms:pci\ven_168c (47)pci\ven_168 (12)pci ven_168c (5)pci/ven_168 (5)ven_168 (5)pci ven_168 (2)ven_168c (2)dell ven_168 (1)dell ven168c (1)dell 1707 wifi adapter not working (1)

How do I enable a new external display on Windows?

If you have a new monitor and it is only showing a blank or black display after being connected, you may need to adjust your display settings: Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Screen Resolution Select, ‘Extend desktop to this display’ and hopefully you will be all good! Top Search Terms:how to connect hp elitebook 6930p to a external display (1)

Keyboard not working Windows 7 [solved]

Q. My keyboard just stopped working and I have tried plugging in other USB keyboards to no avail ๐Ÿ™ any suggestions? -Steve A. Check and see if ‘Filter Keys’ is enabled! Use your mouse to: Click the Start Button Select ‘Control Pane’ Select ‘East of Access’ Select ‘Easy of Access Center’ Select ‘Make the keyboard easier to use’ Uncheck the ‘Turn on Filter Keys’ box Hopefully that will help ๐Ÿ™‚ Followup from Steve: That worked. Thank you! More info: Top

Windows Update error 80072f8f [SOLVED]

If you get a Windows Update “error 80072f8f” when you try to Check for Updates, you may need to adjust your computer’s date and time settings! The 80072f8fย error generally happens when there is a large discrepancy between your system clock and the Windows Update service…. so when that happens you will get the error and be prevented from receiving updates. ๐Ÿ™ Thankfully, as mentioned earlier, the fix is generally very easy as you just need to update your computer’s date/time

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