Laptop PC/computer hardware and software problems and solutions
Windows 10 laptop PC has no CD/DVD drive for software installation CD/DVD drive problem While searching the web for a Windows 10 laptop PC, I noticed that several online stores and manufacturers stress that some laptops have no CD/DVD drive for software installation. “This computer does not have an internal optical drive for software installation,”…
Laptop problem: Laptop crashes randomly due to overheating My Samsung Q210 laptop PC came with Windows Vista Home Premium. I have just upgraded it to Windows 7 Home Premium after a relative bought the Family Pack and had a free licence, otherwise I was quite happy with Vista. It was working perfectly well until recently…
Laptop slow starting up – Svchost using 98% of processor (CPU) cycles Problem Why is my Dell Inspiron laptop slow starting up – takes several minutes to boot fully into Windows 7 every time it starts up? It runs normally after it is fully booted, but repeats the slow startup every time it is switched…
Note that Clean a new PC of crapware, unneeded software, apps, startup programs and disable unnecessary Windows services It is advisable to clean a new PC of unnecessary software – crapware – and disable Windows services to make it start up and work faster. Most new desktop, laptop and tablet PCs come pre-loaded with crapware…
Replace laptop keyboard: Most brand-name laptop keyboards are cheap and easy to replace Detailed information on keyboards and mice Visit the Keyboards and Mice section of this website for detailed information on them. New keyboards are available for old brand-name laptops Replace laptop keyboard. – A few of the keys of my MSI M662 laptop…
I have a new Windows 8.1 laptop PC. Is the Microsoft Windows Defender anti-malware scanner that it uses by default sufficient or is there a better free scanner? Microsoft has diminished the effectiveness of Windows Defender, which comes on new computers running Windows 8.1 so as not to compete with the third-party anti-malware companies. It…
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