moving Windows update folder to different drive - junction
win7 pro is installed on C drive with limited space becuase its on a SSD 120gb. I want to move the windows update folder software distro to the F drive that i have with plenty of space then create a...
View ArticleMy long list of Task Scheduler corrupt or tampered with tasks!!
Hi. Below are the errors found on starting Task Scheduler, and at the bottom are the ones I have deleted in System32\Tasks. I think many are leftovers from my Windows 10 trial as I do not remember any...
View ArticleHard Drive filling up overnight
For some reason my hard drive is filling overnight and I can't figure out why. There is no heavy process that I can see with task manager. I can even look for large files (using tree view) and I don't...
View ArticleAnother scannow log with a few unrepairable errors.....
Hi. Please see attached scannow log, there a few errors that remain as 'unrepairable'. I am not sure what to try, a new install, a repair install, or a repair on these specific errors. I also have many...
View ArticleHow to clean old Windows Updates cache, and...?
I'm not having any problems with Windows Update, but I read that Win stores old installed updates- "Exactly" how do I clean this Huge cache, and how long to wait after a Win Update (Win just released...
View ArticleExpanding "recent Entries" within Windows Explorer Search bar
Hi all My problem is the Windows Explorer Search bar, which is to find in the upper right corner of every Explorer Window (BTW, my OS is Windows 7 home premium SP1). This image url example.png -...
View Articlesfc /scannow, errors found but could not correct.
I ran the sfc /scannow command in windows 7 x64 ultimate and it found errors but could not correct them. I will attach the CBS.log file. I know there are lots of other threads about this, but this...
View Articledllhost.exe using up memory
This happened about an hour ago... noticed that all my RAM was being used up. Noticed Task Manager listing dllhost.exe using almost all the RAM. Rebooted and it came as soon as I opened an explorer...
View ArticleGreen Check marks appearing on desktop icons, what causes this?
I've been running windows 7 for quite awhile. A couple days ago suddenly some of the icons on my desktop have green checkmarks. I've tried to research it and saw info about backups with norton 360 and...
View ArticleHow do I run a 32 bit program on windows 7 64bit OS
I have a 32 bit program that used to run fine on windows XP (32bit) however no matter what I do to run it through the compatibility system I keep getting the same message ask supplier for 64 bit...
View ArticleSFC /scannow reveals corrupt files after failed windows 10 upgrade
I honestly have no idea how to replace the corrupted files as I do not know where to get them. I have found a tutorial by microsoft explaining how to replace them, but not WHERE to get them. If there...
View ArticleSFC cannot repair issue advice please
My Dell inspiron 1525 - windows 7 32 bit has started to randomly shut down. SFC found corrupt files but could not repair - CBS File too long to upload ?
View ArticleWhat files should I keep using DupeGuru?
Hello everyone, I'm getting my system ready to move into a SSD. I already did a clean install of Win 7 on it. And I'm now on the task of cleaning up my HDD to have it as a storage drive. I also have an...
View ArticlePage file size?
Hi. In windows 10 in performance option under virtual memory the Total paging file size is set to 3200MB. Is this fine?. I have 2 drives. 1 SSD and 1 HDD for games. My memory is 1300mhz at 8GB. I...
View ArticlePC Keeps Waking Up WOn't Stay Asleep
i hope i am posting this in the right section. Like the title, my PC keeps waking up from sleep and hibernation every 5-10 minutes. Code: --------- Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601] Copyright (c)...
View ArticlePC shutdown not working, new W7 reinstall
Hi SF Community!! After 2 weeks of hair pulling troubleshooting a random but daily BSOD problem, I finally fixed it, it was the PSU. In Any case I formatted C, reinstalled win7 and with it a lot of...
View ArticleSFC scannow - corrupted files impossible to repair
Hello to all, i have some problems with my PC (Windows 7 64-bit config complete in my system spec.). I saw some problems doing scans with Microsoft Essential, ADaware..the scans blocked and not...
View ArticleCan't boot into Windows 7 - Partition Outside Disk
I have a user whose Windows 7 Pro 64bit pc turned off on him yesterday. Things I have tried so far: Unplugged and replugged in SSD (Samsung 840 EVO) - Device is an Intel NUC, so only one SATA port to...
View ArticleMany page faults after reinstall of Windows 7
Hello and thanks in advance for your help-- After a (still-undiagnosed) issue with booting my computer I completely wiped the hard drive, reinstalled Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit, and downloaded the...
View ArticleHELP: WIN7PRO > WIN10 > WIN7PRO Affected Performance and Connectivity
First, the rant, which you can skip... After discovering that the WIN10 installation deleted some of my software and put on handcuffware, I was livid. As I began to experience compatibility issues with...
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