Recent content by johkell

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    Data Recovery Software

    Hi guys, I have an 8GB memory stick that somehow became corrupt when I was using it. Now when I insert Icannot access the data stored and am prompted to format. I scanned with DR software and the data in intact, but it will only allow me d/load 1GB. My question is, is there any free DR...
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    Virus checking /removal

    My laptop appears to be running slower lately and every now and again, all the icons on the taskbar disappear and re-appear randomly. Is this an indication that may have a virus? My paid for AV returns a clean bill of health. How can I conduct a complete and thorough check for, and remove...
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    Endorsed Free Antivirus

    What would be a really good antivirus choice? I am coming to the end of a subscription with AVG and i am wondering which is regarded as the top choice as a replacement . I assume that mcafee and avast are still poor (or are they?) Also, can only one antivirus be used or can two be used...
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    Factory Resetting a Laptop

    Hi, I am wondering can anyone provide a definitive answer to how I can eradicate every shred of history, data, etc, off a Lenovo G580 Windows 8 laptop before selling it on. I have tried the following so far with only partial success. (I think) I have reset the laptop via the hidden partition...
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    W8 recovery disk

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    W8 recovery disk

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    W8 recovery disk

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    W8 recovery disk

    It mentions to use a 16GB USB to store the partition, but can an external HDD be used instead