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Computer Upgrades

Windows 10 - Safe Mode - Featured -- Windows Wally

How To Start Windows 10 In Safe Mode?

Published on October 7th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I don’t know how to start Windows 10 in safe mode, please help. When I restart the computer and press F8, it does nothing. The computer just restarts over and over again. I ... Read More


Computer Upgrades

Error 0x800704cf - Windows 10 - Featured -- Windows Wally

How To Fix Error 0x800704cf In Windows 10?

Published on September 26th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, Since I’ve upgraded my computer to Windows 10, its been working fine I have some problems though, Teamspeak isn’t working since the upgrade, and I can’t get hotmail and outlook synced with ... Read More


Computer Upgrades

Random Shutdown - Featured -- Windows Wally

How To Fix Random Shutdown or Restart?

Published on September 26th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, My computer randomly restarts for no reason. A random shutdown also happens sometimes and the fan is noisy.“ - Joshua R., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing ... Read More