This tag serves to propose questions to be added to the Community FAQ. Community FAQ questions are designed to be more generalized answers to questions which come up frequently on Super User.
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General guide on dualbooting GNU/Linux with Microsoft Windows
Because of reoccuring questions about dualboot of GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows, I'm searching for a general guide as a reference to refer to when users are asking about that topic.
It should cover ...
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How to build for new servers? [closed]
Other then just by knowing from experience, I'm sure that most of us have forgotten a thing or two when quoting, building, installing and servicing new servers for clients who have never had a server, ...
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How do I reduce the file size of videos?
I need to reduce the file size of some of my HD videos, since I am running out of storage space. A lower resolution is acceptable, and other methods are welcome. I would prefer a GUI solution, as I am ...
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How do I group icons in the Start menu of Windows 8?
I love the new start menu of Windows 8 but I would like to be able to organize my icons into sections. How do I organize my app icons in Windows 8?
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Do multi-core CPUs still suffer from diminishing returns in today's world?
It has been shown in other questions that due to the state of computer applications, multi-core processors suffer from diminishing returns. Is this still the case in today's world?
Do most new ...
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What files, file types, and folders to exclude from user folder backup?
When backing up a user and shared users folder using the backup software of your choice on the operating system of your choice what files, file types, and folders do you exclude from the backup?
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Why do applications “need to close” or “stop working”, and what can I do about it?
While I use a application, the following error message appears (depending on the version of Windows):
Windows XP
[application name] has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for ...
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How should I choose my DNS?
When I have to choose my DNS I think that I should consider:
Speed
Reliability
Privacy
Control (reports and stats)
The main options that come to my mind, and how I weigh them according to the ...
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Making an all-in-one Windows 7 installer with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows?
Is it possible to create a Windows 7 installation disk that can install either the 32-bit or the 64-bit version from the same disk? I would like to be able to install any version and any architecture ...
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What are the various link types in Windows? How do I create them?
Is it possible to link two files or folders without having a different extension under Windows?
I'm looking for functionality equivalent to the soft and hard links in Unix.
Background:
I have a ...
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What scripting languages are useful in Windows? [closed]
What scripting languages are useful for Windows automation?
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Where to find instructions for dismantling or servicing a laptop?
If I need to take apart or service the inside of my laptop, where can I find manuals and other information on how to do this?
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How do I troubleshoot problems that occur during boot?
In the case that my computer would have issues with booting, what steps can I take to troubleshoot it?
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Incremental image backup for Windows 7
I'm looking for a backup program that does incremental backups and that I can use to completely image my main hard drive.
For example I use the C:\ as my main drive and have E:\backups as my backup. ...
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How do I create a memory dump of my computer freeze or crash?
As a lot of us encounter freezes or crashes, I am wondering how do I manually initiate a computer to freeze in order to create a memory dump to view and diagnose any issues that may be involved with ...
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How to tell if a computer has a 64-bit CPU or OS
How you can check if your computer
Has an x86 (32-bit) or x86-64 (64-bit) processor?
Is running a 32 bit or 64 bit operating system?
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Can anyone recommend a simple screenshot tool that can be installed as a portable app?
The printscreen button doesn't work on our university computers, so I'm looking for a simple free screenshot tool that can be installed on a USB drive.
this question is similar:
Screenshot utilities ...
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Free screenshot program that respects Aero's transparency layer
Wikipedia articles relating to post-Vista software contain images of windows using Aero that respect the original transparency layer instead of capturing the blurred render of what's underneath.
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How do I convert this filetype to pdf?
This question is coming back often, and the general answers are very often the same. In an objective to concentrate useful information in one place, here is a community wiki about it.
How can I ...
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How do I build a DIY NAS?
I'm looking for good, detailed instructions on how to build a DIY NAS (Network Access Storage). I'm planning on doing it cheap (old PC config + open source software). But not too cheap either. I'm ok ...
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What's the proper way to prepare chroot to recover a broken Linux installation?
This question relates to questions that are asked often. The procedure is frequently mentioned or linked to offsite, but is not often clearly and correctly stated. In an objective to concentrate ...
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What is a good and free image editor? (Alternative to Photoshop) [closed]
What is a free, downloadable, good image editor which is light enough to run on a netbook? Please include supported operating systems and key features.
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Microsoft Office alternative for Windows?
Is there something similar to office for Windows but free? I am student living on a budget, office is not an option at the moment.
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Is there a way to do 'print screen' capturing areas off screen?
Sometimes I like to get a screen grab of a web page or application so that I can edit it for UI design purposes. Is there a way of getting a screen grab of the entire page (including ares which you'd ...
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How can I identify fonts from an image?
Many times I come across bitmaps with nothing but text paragraphs, so I was looking for a way to identify the font used, the paragraph alignment, line spacing and color, bold, italics.
Would an OCR ...
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Software to backup data and files on a Windows computer [closed]
I have data and files on my system, running Windows, and want to make sure that I don't lose all the data or information when it gets toasted, either by a power surge or corrupted medium.
I've heard ...
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Backup software for Mac OS X [closed]
Which backup software do you recommend for Mac OS X?
As you probably know, Leopard comes with an integrated backup tool called Time Machine. It works pretty well despite it misses some advanced ...
