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The F12 key is a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. The key is most often used to open Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools, or other browsers debug tool. What do the F1 to F12 keys do? The function keys or F keys are lined across the top of the keyboard and labeled F1 through F12. …
Could a virus cause a blue screen? As mentioned above, a computer virus or another type of malware can cause a blue screen crash. You can try our free virus and malware scanner in order to remove such unwanted programs. Also, learn about scareware that trick you into thinking you have a BSOD. What caused my blue screen? Typically, BSODs …
Go to the control panel > open programs and features > click office > click change > and try the quick repair. This will take a few minutes. If this doesn’t work try the online repair. Go to the control panel > open programs and features > click office > click change > and try the online repair. Why did …
Bypass the Sign-in Window Press Shift + F10 to open the command prompt. Enter the following command: oobe\bypassnro. After the reboot is complete, it will display a message. You can ignore it and click Next. How do I bypass a Windows account? Bypass the Sign-in Window Press Shift + F10 to open the command prompt. Enter the following command: oobe\bypassnro. …
UPGRADING A NEW PC FROM HOME TO PRO x. The Pro upgrade accepts product keys from older business (Pro/Ultimate) versions of Windows. If you don’t have a Pro product key and you want to buy one, you can click Go To The Store and purchase the upgrade for $100. How much does upgrade to Windows Pro cost? Microsoft is only …
Why is Microsoft giving Windows 10 for free? The company wants to get the new software on as many devices as possible. Microsoft needs a large pool of users to convince independent programmers that it’s worth their time to build useful or entertaining apps for Windows 10 devices. Does Microsoft give Windows for free? Microsoft allows anyone to download Windows …
Maintain only a local account on your Windows 11 PC. By default, you must have (or create) a Microsoft account in order to install Windows 11 Home (and versions of Pro that are build 22H2 and up). Though Microsoft accounts are free, there are many reasons why you would want to install Windows 11 without one. Can I upgrade to …
If there is no other way to dispose of your laptop safely, you can throw it away in your regular garbage. Be aware that this can be very damaging to the environment and should be used as an absolute last option. Can I just throw my laptop away? If you choose to recycle your laptop, reach out to your local …
Direct transfer This is the most straightforward option, directly transferring files across from the old to the new laptop. All you need is a cable and the 2 laptops side by side. Simply plug them in and from your folder (or finder) window drag and drop all the files you want to move across. How do I transfer everything from …
Short answer, yes. If the two laptops are identical, you have nothing to worry about. They have the exact specifications, so you will not need to update or upgrade any of the parts. The sizes of the hard drives also remain the same between the two laptops. Can I just swap out hard drives? No, in most cases it won’t …