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How to fix when you have problems with windows xp(answers)

If you are setting up windows xp and you see F8=I Agree and ESC=I do not agree and F8 will not work,press Fn+F8.I tried this when only ESC would respond

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asked 2025-10-27T15:41:40.83+00:00
Kieran Theodoridis 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-27T15:42:23.6633333+00:00
Kieran Theodoridis 0 Reputation points
asked 2025-10-06T12:50:08.3833333+00:00
Farzin Jainudeen 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-25T02:53:58.76+00:00
Haytham-C 3,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Looking for boot disk & repair tools

This is an odd question. I'm trying to resurrect an old 486 running Windows XP Pro that hasn't been used in several years. I have some old programs I'd like to run. I have the original XP Pro install disk, but was hoping for a more comprehensive set of…

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asked 2025-10-18T19:18:06.9766667+00:00
Gary Graziano 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-21T07:43:42.76+00:00
Haytham-C 3,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to Fix "the procedure entry point could not be located in the DLL" on my Windows PC

Hello, I used the "sfc /scannow" and it worked OK. However, this is the report it gave me. Microsoft Windows [Version 6.3.9600] (c) 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\WINDOWS\system32>sfc /scannow Beginning system scan. …

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asked 2025-10-12T21:06:15.34+00:00
H P 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-21T06:50:04.99+00:00
Lucus-V 1,725 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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What is the application user_feed_synchronization-{...}.job? Thank you.

My firewall constantly asks me if I want to allow interprocess communication of an application. I cannot figure out what the application is: "application user_feed_synchronization-{9090ceca-849c-46e0-8a07-5f61fb8d338d}.job".

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asked 2010-03-06T01:36:31+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2025-09-25T21:09:20.1566667+00:00
Don Varnau 19,495 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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After setting up new Dell AIO the having W11 automatically load Quicken from Older networked Dell W10 desktop, Quicken will only load in low resolution display format.

New Dell AIO EC27250 computer networked to existing Dell Inspiron Desktop W10. Somehow W11 on AIO imported all my existing programs on the W10 computer. However, trying to load Quicken Classic would result in it loading a newly created file in a low…

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asked 2025-09-16T19:14:23.3033333+00:00
Michael Finn 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-17T16:27:24.5033333+00:00
Michael Finn 20 Reputation points
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How to correct clear tpm when complete resetting?

I have an old hp laptop, I hadn't used it in forever and decided to do a complete restart (i.e. deleting all files apps, etc.) After it all loaded once I restarted it through the shut down feature, it gave me a neon blue clear tpm prompt, when I tried to…

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asked 2025-09-13T19:05:06.0333333+00:00
SHOSHANNA SOZA 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-14T00:55:14.9833333+00:00
S.Sengupta 27,136 Reputation points MVP
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error message warning error 025%ystem cmos checksum bad - default configuration used

error message warning error 025% system CMOS checksum bad - default configuration used

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asked 2025-09-09T19:36:25.04+00:00
Paula Benson 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-09-12T10:02:41.0766667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 111.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Old WIN 98 computer won't oot all the way

I'm downsizing so I went down to the basement to toss things I haven't touched in yrs. I came across a old PC with WIN XP and it was upgrades to WIN 10. I also found a old drive with WIN 98 on it. My plan is to pull off pictures and some documents. The…

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asked 2025-09-03T03:34:49.8833333+00:00
jt3219 tompkins 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-11T08:00:59.6466667+00:00
Hendrix-V 5,250 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Black screen with no image not even technical data when computer turned on

I have ASUS UL30A with Win7. When I turn the computer on, I get no image on the screen, not even technical data, just black as if image from computer doesn't reach the screen. Thank you for your suggestions! I hope this is the right place to put this…

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asked 2025-08-28T10:11:13.3866667+00:00
Joel Ratt 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-31T11:31:02.1633333+00:00
Joel Ratt 0 Reputation points
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how to fix bsod windows vista 0x000dead (0x0badfood 0x0corpse 0x000crash)

a bsod happened with this error code 0x00dead stopcode food_bad_death_iqrl what failed virus.txt

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asked 2025-08-27T22:47:26.8966667+00:00
Ninjapowerturbo 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-29T08:39:08.9+00:00
Haytham-C 3,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media is selected Boot device and press a key for windows 8.1

Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media is selected Boot device and press a key for windows 8.1

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asked 2025-08-26T17:37:39.8233333+00:00
Chouhan Tarndeep 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T14:22:07.1133333+00:00
Bryan-V 6,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 7 Laptop Stuck on BIOS Screen

My Windows 7 laptop keeps getting stuck on the BIOS screen. It turns on and prompts for diagnostics or to boot into Windows 7, but when either option is selected, a light grey screen appears and the laptop turns off after a while due to inactivity. A…

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asked 2025-08-18T02:55:26.08+00:00
Carabineers 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-23T19:04:24.84+00:00
Carabineers 20 Reputation points
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my computer is stuck on the black screen. i was rebooting it to an eariler date.

need help getting my computer off of the black screen mode'

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asked 2025-08-20T07:02:22.6133333+00:00
jill kelley 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-20T11:58:33.78+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH 190 Reputation points
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how to fix installing error in my vcredist

[10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i001: Burn v3.14.1.8722, Windows v6.3 (Build 9600: Service Pack 0), path: C:\Users\ASUS-PC\AppData\Local\Temp{D6D92800-D552-4D26-A962-5E4828C2A71A}.cr\VC_redist.x64.exe [10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i009: Command Line:…

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asked 2025-08-12T09:53:33.6833333+00:00
commented 2025-08-13T10:00:29.39+00:00
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Readyboost windows 8.1

the problem I need to force Readyboost to start, but I am told that my PC is already fast and ReadyBoost is not useful to me. I already tried to change this in the registry, but I could not find what I need and I am using Windows 8.1

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asked 2021-12-15T13:46:54+00:00
Anonymous
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Old Windows Vista PC can't login

So recently. I picked up a Windows Vista Home Premium PC from a give and take to reuse, but unfortunately, I've run into an issue. The old password is still active, and I can't access the administrator account no matter what I do. Whether using safe mode…

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asked 2021-12-23T18:14:27+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows XP Safe mode with Command Prompt

I have a Fujitsu p1630 (2008 model). I have never loaded any external programmes on to it and it has only ever had me as a user. Not used for a while. Keyed in my user password incorrectly a few times. My user name changed to Administrator for which i…

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asked 2021-12-20T16:34:57+00:00
Anonymous
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explorer.exe constantly crashing on Windows 8.1

As the title says, explorer.exe is constantly crashing on Windows 8.1. I have googled for answers but nothing I've found has helped. This has included running System File Checker, checking Launch folder windows in a separate process, and copying…

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asked 2022-01-09T02:30:29+00:00
Anonymous
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Can’t factory reset my hp stream !! HELPPP

I was given my cousins HP Stream laptop and I’m trying to factory reset it but it is saying that it needs more space to allow a reset. There’s nothing on the computer and it runs slow and glitches out so I just want to completely factory reset it. I’ve…

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asked 2022-01-05T01:09:38+00:00
Anonymous