How to fix error 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10

Oct 1, 2018

We had a computer in our New Jersey computer store the other day with an error I hadn’t seen since Windows 8. It gave us the error code 0xc00000e9. This code is unusual as it can be a hardware error and not just software. It can stop the computer working and prevent you saving anything […]

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How to change DNS server in Windows 10

Sep 14, 2018

When the cable guy or supplier sets up your broadband, they set up a standard DNS provider so you can get connected right away. Depending on who supplies your connection, this could be the ISPs own DNS servers. They work well enough but aren’t always the fastest or most secure. Did you know you can […]

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Next Windows 10 update on the horizon

Sep 10, 2018

The next Windows 10 feature update is due in October 2018 and should bring with it a few new tricks. It won’t bring a fancy new name like Creator’s Update though. It is called Redstone 5 internally, which is almost a Star Wars reference but I think that was by accident as it’s release name […]

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How to fix Boot Device Not Found errors in Windows 10

May 4, 2018

Windows Boot Errors, New Jersey How to Fix Boot Device Not Found Errors in Windows 10 I’m Dave. I’ve been diagnosing boot errors in Somerville, NJ since 2011. A “Boot Device Not Found” message is one of the more alarming things a computer can show you, and before you try anything, I want to be […]

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What to expect in the Windows 10 Creators Update

Feb 14, 2017

We are getting close to the next big update for Windows 10 and I for one am getting excited. This time it’s called the Creators Update and is expected sometime in March 2017. I participate in the Windows Insider Preview so I have gotten a sneak peek at the new update and I like what […]

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Windows Defender Security Center is getting an upgrade

Jan 31, 2017

As a local computer store in a built up area, Dave’s Computers in Hillsborough sees its fair share of infected devices. We tend to recommend the use of third party solutions and for people to not rely on Windows Defender and Windows Firewall alone to protect their data or their computer. That advice may change […]

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How to troubleshoot Windows 10 Anniversary Update activation issues

Oct 8, 2016

Dave’s Computer Repair Blog – How to troubleshoot Windows 10 Anniversary Update activation issues Upgrading to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update is now the only way to continue to receive security patches, fixes and improvements to Windows. The update changed some fundamental aspects of the operating system and this is now the minimum requirement for […]

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Ten ways to troubleshoot your internet connection

Oct 4, 2016

Dave’s Computer Repair Blog – Ten ways to troubleshoot your internet connection We take the internet for granted and for good reason. We can access it anywhere, at any time from just about any device. Why would we not take it for granted? How about when it goes down or when your computer cannot connect […]

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How to fix ‘Failure To Complete The Anniversary Update Installation’ errors in Windows 10

Oct 3, 2016

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update arrived a few weeks ago. It’s a large download that takes quite a while to install. So far, it seems not everyone has had the seamless upgrade experience we would have hoped. Here at Dave’s Computers, we have seen a few users experience ‘Failure To Complete The Anniversary Update […]

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How to prepare Windows 10 for major updates

Oct 2, 2016

Major updates don’t come around very often in Windows but when they do it pays to prepare properly for them. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a case in point. Released a year after Windows 10 and just after the free upgrade period expired, the Anniversary Update is a major update that every computer will […]

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