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Lenovo Laptop/Ultrabook FAILURE TO INSTALL updates and/or Pro Pack

I do not have the PRO version. I do have Nitro PDF Reader. I have had zero problems. I am very satisfied and use Nitro daily (both with Win 7 and Win 8). What I have noticed is that the combo of Samsung.com and Firefox, then I have trouble downloading pdfs. Not at other sites and not with...
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- Post #3
- Dec 14, 2012
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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Lenovo Laptop/Ultrabook FAILURE TO INSTALL updates and/or Pro Pack

If with a LENOVO laptop/ultrabook you encounter: FAILURE TO INSTALL when installing Win 8 Updates or the WIN 8 PRO PACK, then: WIN + R | MSCONFIG | ENTER | SERVICES tab | checkmark Hide all Microsoft services | Uncheck ALL remaining services EXCEPT for those from INTEL | OK | WIN + D | ALT-F4 |...
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- Dec 5, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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WHAT IS WINDOWS RT?

Barmin, Thanks. Have been busy on a couple of projects. I've tried to put my win 8 "'how-to" and explanations at : http://sdrv.ms/QQ53hm When I get caught up, I'll add a couple more. Of course, if I didn't spend time watching both american football (oblong ball) and the football played with...
- karlsnooks
- Post #3
- Nov 26, 2012
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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Probable MIA

Unfortunately, my overheating problem has returned with a vengence, Suspect that I may have been carelesss and installed the wrong driver from Toshiba. Will be out until I've resolved the problem. Temp rises so quickly that I shutdown the computer after only about two minutes as I don't...
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- Post #9
- Oct 23, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
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WIN 8 LICENSE INFO USING POWERSHELL

# Use CTRL+A and CTRL+C to copy this script # Run PowerShell # Use RIGHT-CLICK to paste into PowerShell # # Your Win 8 license # ------------------ Gwmi SoftwareLicensingProduct | ? { $_.LicenseStatus -eq 1 } | Select LicenseFamily, Description | ft -auto # --------------- # for the curious #...
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- Oct 22, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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EXAMIINE THE HIDDEN,SYSTEM FOLDER \RECOVERY

EXAMINE THE CONTENTS OF THE HIDDEN SYSTEM FOLDER \RECOVERY Copy the script using Ctrl+A and Ctrl+C to the clipboard Run PowerShell as Administrator Right-click in PowerShell screen: That's how you paste! If you get some nasty message from Powershell, then type following and hit Enter...
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- Thread
- Oct 21, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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Restore to a previous System Restore Point

Tom, Here is the direct link to download the free Microsoft Word viewer: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=4
- karlsnooks
- Post #10
- Oct 20, 2012
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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WHAT IS IN MY RECOVERY FOLDER IN THE ROOT FOLDER?

Run Powershell as Administrator type following and hit ENTER: dir \recovery -force -recurse
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- Oct 20, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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CHANGE PRODUCT KEY, ACTIVATE WIN 8, ACTIVATION PHONE NUMBER

CHANGE PRODUCT KEY, ACTIVATE WIN 8, ACTIVATION PHONE NUMBER The same procedure as is available in Win 7 also works in Win 8. WIN + R | type SLUI 3 | ENTER This will bring up a dialog for you to enter your 25 character product key and to activate your Win 8. Use WIN + R | type SLUI 4 |...
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- Oct 19, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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WHERE ARE THE SOUND AND BRIGHTNESS SLIDERS?

WHERE ARE THE SOUND AND BRIGHTNESS SLIDERS? WIN + I | Speaker icon WIN + I | Brightess icon WIN= key with Microsoft logo on top
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- Thread
- Oct 19, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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Restore to a previous System Restore Point

Ace who needs to go to all of that work? "Each to his own", said the man as he kissed the cow.
- karlsnooks
- Post #7
- Oct 19, 2012
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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Restore to a previous System Restore Point

I only use DOCX format myself. I've not had any complaints since you can always download a Word Viewer from Microsoft. Adding doc/x support would be appreciated. thanks, karl
- karlsnooks
- Post #5
- Oct 19, 2012
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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FixIt Ceter Pro

Definitely interested in the result. karl
- karlsnooks
- Post #5
- Oct 19, 2012
- Forum: Windows 7 | Windows Vista
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WHAT IS WINDOWS RT?

This is a condensation of: http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/windows-rt-redmond-problem-144554 WHAT IS WINDOWS RT? Windows RT --- an operating system for mobile devices. Windows RT --- compatible with most, but not all, of the Metro-style apps that run on Windows 8...
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- Oct 18, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows 8 | Windows RT
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FixIt Ceter Pro

I have not tried this and am now using Win 8, but-- this just might be of interest to a Win 7 user with a problem: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2012/10/08/before-opening-a-case-try-fixit-center-pro-and-see-how-it-can-save-you-time.aspx
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- Thread
- Oct 18, 2012
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Windows 7 | Windows Vista

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