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I found a good increase when I changed from the single 8GB module that came with the computer to a matched pair of 8GB modules to get the dual-channel use.

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That’s one change Microsoft made in Office applications beginning with Version 2007, the addition of the x to the file extension denotes using XML formatting.  If a document has been saved using the 97-2003 formats such as .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pps that do not add the x LibreOffice doesn’t seem to have any problem.

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Open-XML-Formats-and-file-name-extensions-5200D93C-3449-4380-8E11-31EF14555B18

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Another test, right-click the Taskbar, click Toolbars, click Desktop.  On the Taskbar o the lefe of the Notification Area [where the clock is] will appear the word Desktop with 2 arrows on the right of it.  Click those arrows and see if any appears on the list that pops up.  If so right-click the Desktop itself and click Sort By, make a choice.

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That definitely leaves out my Mac iBook G4.

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Nathan Parker

I can only say that having build computers since ’94 that the “features” of new motherboard where settings can be made to the BIOS from within Windows can appear to be very dangerous to the operation of the motherboard features, probably has to do with the coming full UEFI, leaving BIOS behind.

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doriel

Before giving up on a drive I check it in my Linux Mint computer, can work with more formats than Windows.

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LHiggins

I’ve never gotten the Keyring issue with Linux Mint 19.1 on my Desktop or 2 Notebooks.

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Just got the .net update now getting the CU.

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Terms can be confusing.  Storing of an .iso file on an HDD, CD/DVD or Flash drive does not make it bootable.  Downloading an .iso file then using File Explorer or a third-party program such as Roxio can create/burn the bootable CD or DVD disc used to install from.  The .iso file is used to create an exact duplicate of the original disc.

If Windows is running I do the Upgrade from within File Explorer, if the HDD is clean I boot to the disc or thumb drive and just let Windows do its thing, create as needed.

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The desktop.ini file can exist in any number of folders and usually presents a prompt for a permission to delete or copy/move, may  be where things are being held up.

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Peepers

Are you able to enter the alphanumeric data in Excel’s cells using the Special formatting of a cell?

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Get your own domain

And a good hosting service that also provides E-Mail service and SPAM/Virus/Malware protection.

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I use the MCT to download the .iso file for both the x86 and x64 versions and create the DVD+R/DL [Dual Layer] disc.  I also plug in a USB drive of 16GB or 32GB to create the bootable drive.  Both media contain an x86 and an x64 Folder which allows the correct version be copied to the internal drive and install from there for Upgrades.

The reason for a 16GB or 32GB Thumb drive is the combination creation of both x86 and x64 may take just under 8GB so extra space is always good.  I usually also store the offline files for the succeeding Build updates.  A caution exists as has always, the MCT will wipe anything off the USB drive and reformat as FAT32 which has a limit of partition size of 32GB regardless of whether the drive is larger .

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Barry

Most USB Thumb drives come formatted as FAT32 from the factory, I have 2 64GB drives formatted as FAT32, haven’t needed to obtain a 128GB or larger yet.  Windows can’t partition or formatted drives larger than 32GB as FAT32, would have to be NTFS or exFAT.  A problem with FAT32 is its single file size limit of 4GB.

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jburk07

[Berton]

Just an observation since USB started becoming more common, USB 1.0/1.1 was good for keyboards, mice, etc., USB 2.0 HighSpeed is better for speed and USB 3.0 SuperSpeed quite a bit better.  Supposedly many USB 3 devices such as drives will work  on/fall back to USB 2 ports at the slower speed but that is not guaranteed.  Printers can be a problem if plugged into the wrong port, seem to be better on USB 2.  USB ports on computers will frequently have a trident-type glyph/symbol with USB 3 having SS added to it.  USB 2 ports and cables will have a black center piece while USB 3 will usually have a blue center.

Another thing to keep in mind is the power provided to the USB ports by the motherboard, USB 3 provides more than USB 2.  Too many items plugged in can cause issues.  A Self-Powered Hub can be very handy, especially if having a limited number of ports or maybe 1 or 2 bad ports.

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