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How to troubleshoot and reset Windows Update – Computerworld
Figure 6: The filename is so long you need to open Properties to see it on the desktop. Ed Tittel / Foundry Cut and paste the filename into the command line, and then hit the Enter key to run it. That’s all there is to it. This batch file takes a while to run and involves checking and stopping WU services (bits,…
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How to troubleshoot a Mac that won’t boot
If your Mac suddenly refuses to boot up properly, it can be frustrating — but you don’t have to immediately head to an Apple Store. There are a number of simple tricks you can try to get everything up and running again. I’ll take you through them here. First, I’ll cover what to do if your computer starts but you…
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How to troubleshoot a Windows PC that won’t boot
Having your Windows PC start up is something that’s normally taken for granted — until it pauses mid-boot. You may be faced with a serious problem that needs some serious troubleshooting. Here are some key steps for dealing with problems that may come up when you’re booting a Windows PC. With loads of possible hardware and software combinations out there,…
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How to troubleshoot someone else’s computer remotely
If you read The Verge, then you probably know your tech, and so it’s likely that you’re sometimes asked to help troubleshoot computer issues by friends, family, and / or neighbors. It can be something as simple as just turning on the Wi-Fi or as complicated as having to update a BIOS. Whatever’s wrong, it’s much harder to sort out…
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