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gdipus.dll

I`v windows 7 64. The file gdiplus.dll is missing. I download the file but I can´t open it. How do I do?

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asked 2025-10-07T17:06:07.4+00:00
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edited a comment 2025-10-13T11:26:05.3+00:00
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i want the link download windows 7 ultimate 64-bit please

Hi i want the link download windows 7 ultimate 64-bit please

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asked 2025-10-02T04:13:22.2766667+00:00
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answered 2025-10-06T06:18:38.5766667+00:00
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PPC-software Folder in "Documents" under "This PC"

I see that the "PPC-software" folder can be found in "Documents" under "This PC." Should that be moved to the USB drive, or not? Because I did it by accident, which is why I moved the "PPC-software" folder back to…

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asked 2025-09-29T22:59:08.41+00:00
Jennifer (Mina) Han 80 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-09-30T06:48:50.8433333+00:00
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Trying to Factory Reset my Asus X550C laptop

I am thinking about moving on from the previous Windows version (my Asus X550C laptop) to Windows 11. However, I don't know if "CyberLink," "My Data Sources," and "PPC-Software" are considered software as part of the entire…

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asked 2025-09-29T20:57:40.1633333+00:00
Jennifer (Mina) Han 80 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-09-30T00:39:27.15+00:00
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0x80004005: Unspecified error during unzipping

Above specified error code appears during unzipping. Please help.

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asked 2009-12-23T23:13:34+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2025-09-29T23:59:49.1633333+00:00
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When creating a blank folder it duplicates and the "copy" becomes an application that will not delete.

Hi so we recently recieved a second hand laptop, it's rather dated back too Windows 8 being it's last update. I have been clearing and organizing folders already on the laptop that was not handled, but I've hit a snag with creating a blank folder for it…

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asked 2025-09-15T14:15:43.5566667+00:00
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commented 2025-09-18T09:09:18.6933333+00:00
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howdo I transfer files from old laptop to new one

My old laptop has windows 7 and I want to transfer files to a new laptop with Windows 11. How do I do this?

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asked 2025-09-01T23:19:08.4833333+00:00
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answered 2025-09-01T23:41:27.91+00:00
Marcin Policht 63,730 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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what are & can I delete files in c drive windows folder TEMP random letters numbersSIGNATURES files total 90GB on windows 7?

Is it safe to delete these tempgobblygoo-signatures files in c drive under windows? what if they wont delete? would a virus checker do it for me? i cant afford a new computer, this is windows 7 bought 2011 - 1Tb (huge at the time). My photos music etc…

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asked 2025-08-30T03:15:33.9033333+00:00
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External harddisk not showing drives

I have change a laptop and I tried to add the old hard disk using a case as external. But then the drives are not detecting. Then I open the disk management section and check the external drive was set as dynamic and there was an option to convert it…

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asked 2025-08-21T16:49:39.02+00:00
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commented 2025-08-22T22:29:21.7733333+00:00
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I Lost All My Files On Hard Disk When i choose to use external drive to update windows 10 how do i recover all this information?

Hello Microsoft, I Was trying to update to windows 10 and i choose use external usb to install to another computer and it deleted all my files i lost 300gb of images and videos of my family, the folder is now 32 gb from 300gb what should i do I cannot…

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asked 2022-01-22T04:18:47+00:00
Anonymous
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C drive (SSD) fills up automatically whilst running Windows 8.1

Processor Intel i7-6700 CPU @ 3.4GHz, currently running Windows 8.1 (64 bit) (& MS Office 2013) on a 100Gbyte SSD. All my documents, music, pictures, videos are on a separate F drive (1 TB hard disk drive Raid 1). C drive subfolder useage adds up to…

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asked 2022-01-27T07:17:30+00:00
Anonymous
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unknown "system file" in windows {was: uknown file system in windows}

Hello I 've recently format my hard and install new windows seven 64 bit on drive c when I untick the " hide protected system files" , I see a file with name " CDIPV " it is 304 kb , picture attached is it a virus or not? Thanks…

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asked 2022-01-25T14:50:21+00:00
Anonymous
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Where is Startup in the other "side" of the Start Menu in Windows 7?

I deleted the folder accidentally and now I can't find it. I thought it was here but when I put a shortcut in this folder it didn't start when the computer stared so I must have been…

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asked 2022-05-24T16:48:58+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I find if some libraries are still needed?

I have a critical laptop that is well backed up and is running fine. The only problem is the HDD is pretty much consumed. I have removed all the things I know I don't want or need. Still about 50% of the capacity is Windows Redistributables and other…

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asked 2022-04-11T15:10:51+00:00
Anonymous
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bit locker is not responding on entering correct password

Hello technicians, I am in distress. I have my research thesis in my external 3TB western digital hard drive. The drive is just 5 months old. Yesterday after I resumed my PC (Win7) from hibernation, I couldn't unlock my external USB mass storage hard…

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asked 2022-01-08T19:39:06+00:00
Anonymous
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My Msconfig is launching as Notepad in my Windows 7 PC

Hello everyone, i dont really know if these forums are still working or people still care about Windows 7 but i have a problem in my pc when i try to use Msconfig it comes as a Notepad with a lot of weird numbers and letters, i tried many solutions but…

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asked 2022-01-25T08:26:09+00:00
Anonymous
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Recover bitlocker encrypted FOLDER from SSD

Hello - running Win7 Ultimate on SSD. During boot-up, shows Windows logo then black screen with frozen cursor. Spent hours trying to repair - Windows repair disk fails during repair. Decided to just recover files and re-install with Win10. When using…

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asked 2021-12-11T13:31:40+00:00
Anonymous
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how do i check my software publisher

i want my folder in a file but it wont do it

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asked 2022-01-07T14:18:49+00:00
Anonymous
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Regarding to decrypt files using cmd prompt....

Hi everyone, am Gugan S. Here i have a problem, one month ago i encrypted my files using cmd prompt on windows 7. After that encryption i changed my OS into windows 8, on that time, i dont know we have to decrypt the files before changing OS. It shows…

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asked 2021-12-23T03:09:26+00:00
Anonymous
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Confirm File Delete Window | When Deleting Folder

When I delete a whole folder of a program from Program Files (x86) and it pops up a warning window of a system file that will be deleted, is it OK to confirm its deletion. It is a program I no longer use, for example an old printer that is no longer…

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asked 2022-01-02T03:13:33+00:00
Anonymous