Recent content by edju

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    Win 8 to 8.1 upgrade trap/scam???

    My pc is a HP with the reset/operating system for Win 8 on a factory set partition. I was thinking of trying to go back to 8 via a reset from that partition but I have two concerns. Will the Win reset software still be there and not corrupted by the Win 8.1 download? If I can successfully...
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    Win 8 to 8.1 upgrade trap/scam???

    Here's a new development. I have been restarting the 8.1 buggy update on and off 6 times in a row and it boots up into my desk top as it should. When first updated, it was a no go to the desktop. It's almost as if it's learning to behave. In computer properties it still shows the 8.1 install...
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    Win 8 to 8.1 upgrade trap/scam???

    I actually went to the official Windows store to look for an explanation for the "activate Windows" problem If you have ever gone to the official Windows store web site, you will get a persistent pop up offering "can I help you". I accepted that offering and it led to my rotten experience with...
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    Win 8 to 8.1 upgrade trap/scam???

    I recently upgraded one of my desktop computers to 8.1 from 8. When the PC restarted, message displayed was "Activate Windows & go to PC settings - enter key - buy key. Following prompts, I got to a key entry field and tried putting in my original key number. That's all I had to offer. That...
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    I have just become a user of Directv and see that my Windows Media Center doesn't work with Direct TV. What to do?

    Thanks for taking the time to reply Mr./Mrs. anonymous but the link only replicates what I've been sent by DIRECTV. It's no problem for me to stream video before and after having DIRECTV become my entertainment provider. What is not working is that my multi media PC with the Win Media center...
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    I have just become a user of Directv and see that my Windows Media Center doesn't work with Direct TV. What to do?

    I have just become a user of Directv and see that my Windows Media Center doesn't work with Direct TV. The Directv installer said I just needed a cable of some kind that he didn't have and didn't offer to procure. Tech support is useless. What to do?