March 2014

Startup Repair

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, For the last 2 months my toshiba pc, running win vista, keeps doing a startup repair every time i start it, but then it tells it could not fix it and to send info to microsoft, and then it shuts down. I start it again and 50/50 it starts up,,but not always […]

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Can I Delete Files on D?

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, C & D have the same identical files. Can I delete the D files? Teddy

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Using Multiple Browsers

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have XP and IE8 on my computer. If I download Firefox or Chrome will I have any problems using IE for some things and Firefox or Chrome for other’s? I’ve only used IE and don’t have any experience with other browsers. I also have Kaspersky for my virus protection. Thank you […]

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Volume is Too Low

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I am having a problem with the volume on my computer. I have an HP with Windows 7 Home premium. I don’t keep the volume on because I am mostly reading e-mails or doing spreadsheets. But when I do need the volume when people send me things I turn it up but […]

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Switching Between iPad Apps

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, When I am reading an email which provides a link to something, once I open the link, I have to press the button at the bottom of the iPad to bring up the main screen again and then hit the email icon to get back to my emails…..is there an easier way […]

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What is Safari?

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have an iPad with retina display. I would like to know what Safari is and what will it do for me? I am still learning about this iPad (and my grandson answers necessary questions)! Thanks, Carole

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How To Make Windows 8 Automatically Log In

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, Have been reading your newsletter for several years and have learn a lot from them,Thank you!! I have a new PC with Windows 8, the HP Pavilian. What can I do to keep from having to log in all the time? I know one can set it so any one can use […]

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How To Get Rid of Bing

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I recently purchased a Dell machine in order to get a larger screen. I choose to get Windows 7 as the learning curve would be seamless. It came loaded with some tricky redirection software? When I went to google, I ended up with a different browser http://www.bing.com/search?q=question … which has a lot […]

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Installing XP Mode in Vista

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I am now running Vista on my older computer and an old Pfaff program 3D File Assistant will not run on Vista and will not run on Windows 7 or 8 ( this is the only way to get embroidery designs from my computer to my Pfaff machine) it runs fine on […]

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Can’t Open CD Drive

[ad]Dear Computer Lady, Last week I played a CD on my computer. Since then I’ve not been able to open the door to take out the CD. Any tips on how to do this? Nelda

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