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how to delete system folders in a ex-boot disk, now a slave in new computer

I buy a new computer. From the old one I pick the disk (with 2 partitions: BOOT and DOCS) and installed in the new, as a slave disk. Everything ok, my new computer recognize and give names Disk 1 (e.\ and f.) Now I want to delete the old system…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-04-27T16:26:48+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:26:26.3033333+00:00
Anonymous
16 answers

Some attachments do not display on my Gmail emails

I've configured both a Live account and a gmail account on the Mail app of my surface. I get all of my Live emails and any attachments. I also get all of my emails in my Gmail account however, I do not get all of the associated attachments. In some…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
asked 2013-01-18T21:10:07+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:26:13.7033333+00:00
Anonymous
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What are the POP3 settings to set up a live.co.uk account on outlook express?

I run "Outlook Express" on Windows XP SP3 & need the name of the Microsoft POP3 Mail server to enable me to install my "[email protected]" e-mail account. Original title : Name of the Microsoft POP3 Mail server to install my…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2012-12-08T19:59:34+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:26:06.9866667+00:00
Anonymous
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My computer won't sleep, the screen will go dark for a while but the fan still runs and keyboard lights stay on, then eventually it just dies

Mkay so pretty much like the title, when I try putting my computer to sleep the screen will turn off but the computer is still running. My computer is an HP pavilion dv6 that is just over 3 years old. It used to do this every once in awhile, but now it …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-01-19T22:07:17+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:26:03.38+00:00
Anonymous
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my email is the one chosen and win the the said amount of money? is this real or scam?

Sir/ Ma'am, i received an email stating that my email was randomly selected on computerized selection machine and win the said amount from YAHOO &WINDOWS LIVE prize money. This Lottery is approved by the South African/British Gaming Board and also…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2012-07-19T04:52:21+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:25:41.86+00:00
Anonymous
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Unable to install Arena Software on my Windows 7 sp1 machine

I am having problem installing the Arena Software on my laptop running Windows 7 sp1, each time i try, i kept receiving error message: Installing Arena on Vista, SP2 or later is require. I also try to search and download SP2 for Windows 7 but it is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2012-04-04T13:19:34+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:25:37.0233333+00:00
Anonymous
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i forgot my windows7 password and my laptop doesn't have the cd driver

my nephew got a laptop hp with windows7, but his dad fogot the windows password, and they odn't have the cd drive, because when they buy the laptop doesn't have the cd driver, and we need to change the adminstrator password. please i need a phone number…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2012-02-07T01:34:28+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:25:30.55+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I unlock my laptop if I forgot my password?

When I turn on my laptop it goes through a systems boot.  Then I have to put my password in order to get to the main screen.  I dont have another user its just me, and I forgot my password and I don't know how to get in to change it or how I can recover …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2012-02-19T01:57:31+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:25:30.0333333+00:00
Anonymous
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removing the administrator password in Windows 7

How can I remove the need to sign in with a password everytime my Windows 7 laptop broots, reboots or wakes up from the sleep mode? Could removing the requirement  cause any system glitches? I understand that the password requirement is to safeguard…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2011-09-24T22:56:22+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:25:13.8733333+00:00
Anonymous
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Why isn't the Five Months Spotify Premium code not working?

I completed the microsoft bing rewards offer, I got the code send via email. I made a new Spotify account and when I put in the code sent by Microsoft Rewards, says code not valid. Why?

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,713 questions
asked 2026-11-06T04:04:28.0166667+00:00
Richard Burns 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-13T04:24:50.5666667+00:00
Jianxin Wang 0 Reputation points
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Hybrid moves fail since Oct 2026: MRSProxy 401, Event 4625 shows "Administrator" with empty domain (endpoint credentials ignored)

Since ~12 Oct 2026 23:53 UTC, all onboarding moves (Exchange 2019 CU15 -> Exchange Online, Modern Hybrid / Hybrid Agent) fail with TooManyTransientFailureRetriesPermanentException / CommunicationErrorTransientException right after "Connected to…

Exchange | Hybrid management
Exchange | Hybrid management

The administration of a hybrid deployment that connects on-premises Exchange Server with Exchange Online, enabling seamless integration and centralized control.

2,458 questions
asked 2026-10-16T17:36:55.3633333+00:00
Dario Steck (dplan AG) 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-13T04:24:06.9333333+00:00
JB 0 Reputation points
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Cannot connect to SQL Server Express

I have a Server running Windows Server 2019 Essentials and SQL Server Express 2019. This can be accessed on the machine through SSMS. I have followed the configure the SQL Server remote access ( Enable TCP/IP Port 1433, restarted services, Added rules in…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

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asked 2021-02-21T09:53:12.73+00:00
Ian Taylor 21 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:58.91+00:00
Ian Taylor 21 Reputation points
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how to change password throgh command prompt when not loged in

Hi I just Got a computer from a friend and she forgot her password and she never made a recovery disk. We can get into the comand promt when not loged in, so we wanted to know if there was any way to change password throgh the command prompt and what…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2010-11-14T07:00:26+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:54.7+00:00
Anonymous
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Pass-thru query ODBC error

I have a DSN that connects my Access database to a SQL Server database called "Hotlist". I then created a pass-through query that works fine when I apply the DSN interactively, but throws an ODBC-Connection Failed error when I run the same…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | Development
asked 2021-02-14T17:12:28.873+00:00
Darrell Burns 121 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:44.0166667+00:00
Darrell Burns 121 Reputation points
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Least privilege required to downnload files from SharePoint online document libraries

From my tests, it looks like Sites.Manage.All is required on the Azure application, to use along with GetAzureADAppOnlyAuthenticatedContext() and download files from SharePoint online. Can you suggest why Sites.Read.All is not enough to download the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Windows
asked 2021-02-11T15:51:12.267+00:00
Vish Pothaganti 26 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:38.1866667+00:00
Vish Pothaganti 26 Reputation points
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Scoring points in Purble Pairs

How does one score the game Purble Pairs?  For example, there is a different number of points given for different tiles matched.  How many points are scored for each kind of match?  Does  time affect one's score? Etc.  I have not been able to find this …

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2009-12-25T12:55:52+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:33.91+00:00
Anonymous
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Retrieving password on my child's user account so I may sign in without changing his password? Can I do that or do I have to delete it.

Retrieving password on my child's user account so I may sign in without changing his password?  Can I do that or do I have to delete it.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-11-27T02:08:54+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:32.7866667+00:00
Anonymous
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Powershell client context

Hi Team, I am using below code. I want to check is site collection is read only or not. How to check site is read only through powershell client context. Code: $web = $clientContextSource.Web; $clientContextSource.Load($web); …

Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint Server | Development
asked 2021-02-08T09:03:44.997+00:00
Patil, Harish 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:32.23+00:00
Patil, Harish 1 Reputation point
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Trying to connect Outlook 2003 to my gmail account

I'm trying to connect Outlook 2003 to my gmail account - Vista as my operating system; however, I continue to receive an error message that says Outlook could not connect to outgoing mail server (SMTP). I have checked the configuration of both the POP3…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-12-15T21:50:25+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:31.2466667+00:00
Anonymous
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500 Internal Server Error with o3‑mini + file_search on EastUS2 region (Assistants API)

Our application has been successfully creating Azure OpenAI assistants with o3-mini (2025‑01‑31 build), attaching a vector store, enabling file_search, and calling /runs on the Assistants API. As of today, these calls now return a 500 Internal Server…

Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models
Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models

An Azure service that provides access to OpenAI’s GPT-3 models with enterprise capabilities.

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asked 2025-06-30T19:30:33.91+00:00
Goran 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-13T04:23:25.9133333+00:00
Goran 0 Reputation points