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#1

Computer software / This PC box (To maximise every...

Last post by Darkice44 - October 13, 2024, 02:56:53 AM

Hello,

My This PC box opens small (minimised), it used to open full screen (maximised) but after a Windows update  (some time back) it now just opens to small (minimised page) all the time and I need to it to open full screen each time.

I have tried fixing, researching and Google but all advice is about using properties and doing settings, talks about the F11 key and browsers and the like + the only properties is in the white space of This PC box and no way to adjust it here as I can see. As it just goes to System from Properties,

I have now gone through every setting and nothing.

Any ideas/suggestions/fix?

Windows 11 Pro
CPU:  AMD Ryzen 9 7950 X    16 –core   
RAM:     32Gbs
Graphics:   X670 Gaming X AX


Thanks for reading and any assistance.

#2

Hardware / Lan MAC Address got wiped

Last post by BAHAMIDA - October 09, 2024, 04:30:24 PM

 Hi folks,  I bought a new mb GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE, placed cpu ryzen 7 7700 and gpu gtx 1060, no display when placed in gpu hdmi slot (sometimes there is) unless it is placed in mb one, so i upgrade the bios and did clear cmos and now lan mac address got wiped, it displays in bios (Lan MAC Address N/A) and ethernt slot not working anymore, could it be fixed if i installed a flushed bios with the mac address that i got from the motherboard ? (i dont know if that is even possible).  please help

#3

Windows 10 and 11 / Windows Hello not working

Last post by mjw72652 - October 07, 2024, 05:10:59 AM

I have a Dell XPS-8960 desktop and an MSI GS76 Stealth laptop, both running Windows 11 Pro latest update. The MSI is starting Windows just fine, but on the Dell, today when I went to log in, the only option on the logon screen was to enter my PIN. My fingerprint reader and camera did not appear. When I opened settings, it told me that neither option was available. I checked device manager, and it said both devices were working properly.

Can anyone help?

#4

Computer software / Re: Computer Diagnostics Softw...

Last post by Lisa_maree - October 05, 2024, 10:44:20 PM

You get a copy of Hirans boot disk from here the latest version boots windows 11 on most hardware. The older versions have most diagnostic tools you would need.

https://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/

Also there is the manufactures diagnostics Like on Dells and HP's.

#5

Computer software / Computer Diagnostics Software

Last post by gatewood - October 05, 2024, 10:30:45 AM

Hi everyone!


I'm trying to gather a library of software that can help me diagnose problems in a computer's overall hardware (as well as information about the installed hardware). So far, iv'e collected the following:


1. CrystalDiskInfo
2. HDTune
3. Hard Disk Sentinel
4. AIDA64
5. Speccy
6. SpeedFan
7. Core Temp
8. CPUz
9. HDD Regenerator
10. SSDLife
11. Intel SSD Toolbox
12. Passmark Perfomance Test


Could anyone help inform me of any other, useful software?

#6

Hardware / Re: Rebuilding a old desktop

Last post by adambra - October 04, 2024, 12:03:42 AM

Save up until you're ready to upgrade all at once. Don't try to upgrade piecemeal.

#7

Hardware / Re: Rebuilding a old desktop

Last post by frige - October 03, 2024, 12:11:23 PM

Having not done this for a while. What would be the best motherboard and processor for a budget build? Just for mainly surfing and watching youtube. I do a bit of gaming but nothing big time.

#8

Hardware / Re: Rebuilding a old desktop

Last post by Allan - October 03, 2024, 09:09:59 AM

Refurbished computer, used car, someone else's headache . If you've had luck with your diy builds, I think you answered your own question

#9

Hardware / Rebuilding a old desktop

Last post by frige - October 03, 2024, 07:52:15 AM

I have a really nice case and I havent built a computer for a while. Should I even try, or is it better to get a refurbished one from Ebay. I have always had better luck with my homebuilds.

#10

Windows 10 and 11 / Re: Windows 11 Network

Last post by Lisa_maree - October 02, 2024, 12:49:30 AM

Is the MSI laptop using wireless to connect to the network? If so then perhaps try disabling the adapter and using a USB wireless adapter. MSI wireless adapters  and if it is an intel chips super sad.
Please, if this helps let us know.