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How to fix flickering screen

I have Dell 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (6th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-6300HQ Processor up to 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M, Windows 10). Its two years old now, and the screen flickers ...
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Dell Inspiron/Windows 10

I just purchased a new Dell Inspiron with Windows 10 and the only way I can find to shut it down is to close the lid. I have worked on computers for years and I was always told this created issues. Is ...
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Remove subfolders but keep files in windows for google photos [duplicate]

When you download photos using google takeout, it puts them in a ton of folders (606 for me). I want to get all of the 2000-ish photos from all of those folders and just put them in a single folder so ...
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Multiboot USB with UEFI/BIOS support for Windows, Ubuntu and MacOS

I'd like to do the following, on a single USB stick: Have installations for Windows, Linux (Ubuntu) and MacOS Be able to install Windows and Linux in both BIOS and UEFI modes (BIOS in case the system ...
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How to keep in sync _proxy environment variables with Windows proxy configuration?

I'm looking for way to take care on updating http_proxy/https_proxy/no_proxy relevant to the Windows 7 proxy configuration. Context: My corporate has defined PAC file with rules that switch proxy ...
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Change process priority using cmd

Using the command wmic process where processid= 2140 CALL setpriority 128 (found here) I am trying to change the priority of a specific process (PID 2140). Running the command it gives me the ...
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Windows 10 hibernates instead of shutting down, even though fast startup is disabled [duplicate]

I had recently installed a major windows update (Version 1709, build 16299.125), and since then I have noticed a strange problem: whenever I shutdown the computer having open programs, I still see ...
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I'm looking for a script, utility or command to batch rename files of a particular naming scheme [closed]

A sample of the files I need to rename: microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-bs-latn-ba-package_100e5dc9f1eb0cc3f9ef59c60dd24543827a6c48.cab microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-bn-in-...
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Using junctions in PATH

I've noticed a couple of times that it looks like I can't use NTFS junctions under %SystemRoot%, put the ensuing file path in my PATH, and get it to work for DLL lookup. For example, if I put a ...
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Windows 10 upgrade, 32-bit programs, and Windows.old

I've recently upgraded my system from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Although some of the UI changes greatly annoy me, I'm leaning towards keeping it at the moment. However one thing that worries me a bit ...
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Select text across lines in cmd.exe?

Is there a way to select text across lines as a single line in the Windows command prompt? For example, selecting this rectangular selection: puts two separate lines in the clipboard, even though the ...
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Is there a way to "contain" a program so upon alt-tabbing, that program won't stay in front

I have a production program that doesn't play well with alt-tabbing. It has multiple child windows like photoshop and alt-tabbing will only switch out the background windows but all the child windows ...
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What happens when a PC is turning off?

When I click the shut down button it gives me another screen saying shutting down: What is actually going on during this stage? I think in Windows XP it would say something like saving setting ...
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Open batch file and execute commands from there

My intention is to run a perl script latexdiff.pl from a portable version of perl. There is a batch file portableshell.bat which sets up the environment for perl. If I open it and type perl latexdiff....
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Thinkpad x220 restore factory settings after installing ubuntu

I've been using ubuntu in dual boot for a while now and it works great. I've got a new laptop and I want to bring my old x220 to factory settings. The problem is that I can't find this option. ...
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How to access shared folder through specific network adapter/device?

I have two Windows 10 machines. Both are connected to the a router via WiFi. The use a local IP of 192.168.1.xxx and a subnet of 255.255.255.0 I have recently set up an Ethernet connection between ...
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Relating to Windows 10 Fresh Start

I wish to use the new feature on Windows 10 called "Fresh Start", then it says it will remove all applications and programs. Currently i am using an Acer Desktop. Will removing apps such as Intel ...
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Windows Update Fails and missing registry keys

I have windows 10 Home edition, 1607 version (14393.321 build) and lately my computer has been trying to update to 1703 version but fails. I've tried the usual stuff like troubleshooter, clean boot, ...
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How to CD into special Windows directories under command-prompt

In windows (7 & 8+) under file explorer, special Windows directories shows as really special, "Documents", "Downloads", etc, without any parent director, making it hard for people to figure out ...
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Installing .exe applications in windows 10 [closed]

how to install software without admin password in windows 10, i have already tried some method like creating .bat file. but no use, will anybody know how to install the application without admin ...
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What is the Win 10 Event ID for when a crash dump is created?

What is the Win 10 Event ID for when a crash dump (not the BSOD kind) is created?
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why are my wifi networks not showing in windows 10?

I'm using a PC that has an external WiFi adapter it was working fine suddenly my WiFi icon doesn't appear and in the settings it is showing me that I have no WiFi. While in the WiFi adapter software ...
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Command line argument to open Action Center Settings

What or is there a command to open the action center settings? I want a command that opens this screen specifically. I know that I can open the generic action center by running "wscui.cpl", but that ...
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Will increasing my computer memory increase my computer's speed? [closed]

I have copy my computer's details. HP Pavilion 17 Intel Core i3-4000M CPU 240Ghz 2400Mhz, 2 cores, 4 logic 64 Bit Windows 10 4 GB Ram If I increase the RAM memory, would this help? Thanks
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Not able to go back from Win10 1709 to 1511 because of Administrator User Account

I have a client which was on Windows 10 Pro version 1511. The computer was updated to Windows 10 Pro version 1709 without our approval and some functions (assigned access in particular) don't work ...
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How to change the location of details pane in Windows 8 file explorer (to left side)

I have been looking for a way to change the location of details pane in Windows 8 file explorer. All I've found is how to show it on bottom just like Windows 7. But I want to move it to the left side ...
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Wakeup PC upon mouse click but not mouse move

Can I differentiate between waking the Windows OS (Windows 7 and/or 8) from a mouse click vs mouse move? I only want the system to wake upon a click on the mouse but not when I move the mouse. I ...
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Visual Studio 2017 window is black

After applying the Fall Creators Update to my Windows 10 I'm not able to open Visual Studio properly. I can see the startup screen like everything would be fine – but after it disappears, the only ...
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How do I edit Network Locations in Windows 7?

Is there any way to edit Network Locations in Windows 7? I'd like to rename some, purge the unneeded ones.. The only place where I found the list is when you manage default printers - but you cannot ...
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Prevent user from installing software

My grandfather is pretty tech-savy for his age and loves to send emails, use Photoshop, and browse the web. I've made his computer pretty secure by installing AdBlock and teaching him how not to ...
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How do I open cmd with multiple startup parameters (I mean execute two commands when startup)?

I am using listary as quick launch tool . I want to start cmd at some place and enter a python virtualenv, which need extra command activate py3. I tried cmd.exe /K cd /d "{query}" & "activate ...
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Windows 10 and Debian on separate drives

I installed Windows 10 on my HDD while I had Debian installed on my SSD. Everything worked alright afterwards, my Debian installation was not affected and Windows is running well. Unfortunately, ...
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Windows Desktop icons move to other monitor every reboot [closed]

Every time I reboot my computer the desktop icons get moved to my other monitor... they are still in the same relative position, just the wrong screen. My taskbar is on the correct screen, which ...
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Explorer completely freezes when creating or deleting a file/folder

I've had this issue for months now and I really don't know what to do except reinstall Windows 10. I run 2 SSDs in RAID 0 and CrystalDiskInfo reports they're 100% OK. However, when I either create a ...
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How to fix 0xc000021a when Windows boots only by disabling driver signature enforcement?

Initially I used regback registry to fix USBPCap USB not working problem . After sometime It gave 0xc000021a BSOD . So i used Windows 10 iso to repair and messed it up with bootrec and bcdedit ...
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Can I pass through hard drives from Linux OS to Windows 10 VM and create storage spaces?

I have a Linux (Ubuntu 16.04) server and want to create a Windows 10 virtual machine instance with kvm as hypervisor and virtual manager as ui. Furthermore, I want to pass through 2 hard drives to the ...
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Which partition does this chkdsk message refers to?

I have a "bad sectored" hard drive and going to back up its data, i decided to run chkdsk /f /r command for fixing errors on most problematic partition and making disk stable for a while. but while ...
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Windows file ownership vs. permissions

I want to limit "write" access to a file folder or drive. I will create two groups: one can only Read and the other can both Read and Write. I will assign users to each group. Some user's group ...
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How to screen capure part of a window on keypresses?

How can I capture part of screen, on a Windows 10 PC, when any key is pressed (could be a specific key) or on mouse-motion, such that each such captured image is stored automatically as a JPEG/PNG ...
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block websites on windows while maintaining access to admin and super-admin rights

The motivation is to block myself from accessing certain distracting websites while still being able to add/remove programs, change settings etc. Can the built-in parental controls deliver this ...
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FULLY stop an antivirus from running

I would like a way to fully stop Avast or any antivirus from running. I don't want to uninstall Avast or disable the Shields I want to be able to look in task manager and not see Avast running as a ...
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Activate Windows pops up after latest Insider update [duplicate]

I am an Insider on the Fast pace for Active Development of Windows. 5 days ago, I had installed the latest Insider update released on 13th December, 2017 (Build:17063.rs_prerelease.171213-1610). After ...
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OpenVPN setup on Windows 10

I am having trouble setting up my computer to use a VPN in a specific way. My desktop has 4 ethernet ports (Intel PCI-E Addon Card) and im running windows 10. I only have 2 or the 4 ethernet ports ...
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How to prevent Windows 7 from reading the BIOS time?

I'm using the "Time Limit" feature of Windows Live Family safety. I've placed a time restriction on my computer from 12 AM to 4 AM. However if someone changes the BIOS time, the Windows time will be ...
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Virtualise old windows hard drive on a mac

I have an old Windows IDE 3.5" hard drive that I'd like to boot up and run on my mac (not permanently, maybe just once or twice). I do not want to simply check the contents with an adapter - I have ...
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What is System Restore in Windows operating systems?

What is System Restore in Windows operating systems?
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How to Create User with specific folder c:\users\name in Windows 10 for secondary microsoft family account

I like to have simple none-spacey folder names like C:\Users\Alex of my windows login account and use login with a microsoft account. I get this by creating Local user account, login, then change to ...
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Why does ls // hang in Cygwin

When I run the command ls // is Cygwin, the shell hangs for about 12 seconds, then gives the error ls: reading directory '//': Permission denied. I remember reading somewhere that /some//path is ...
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How can I pin Uplay games to my start menu?

I was wondering if there's a way to pin Uplay games to my start menu. I am using Windows 10. There's an app called Steam Tile to pin Steam games to start menu and I wish there was an app like that for ...
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Is there a way to have the name of the webpage as the default file name when using Print to File in Firefox?

I frequently save webpages as PDF files to read later on Sony Digital Paper. However, when printing the webpage in Firefox, the default behavior is different on Windows, MacOS and Ubuntu. Only on ...

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