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I'm getting started with your Windows 10 laptop setup.

I'm getting started with your Windows 10 laptop setup.

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Sandwichrunner
Junior Member
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12-06-2016, 03:58 PM
#1
At first it asked for updates and I thought I could accept them all. I downloaded everything but ended up with a tool called my search. No matter how often I switched Chrome to the default, it kept redirecting me there. I also tried Microsoft Edge, but it didn’t help either. It opens suspicious ads and I just got this new laptop. What should I do?
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Sandwichrunner
12-06-2016, 03:58 PM #1

At first it asked for updates and I thought I could accept them all. I downloaded everything but ended up with a tool called my search. No matter how often I switched Chrome to the default, it kept redirecting me there. I also tried Microsoft Edge, but it didn’t help either. It opens suspicious ads and I just got this new laptop. What should I do?

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jerrydog01
Senior Member
703
12-06-2016, 06:02 PM
#2
It might be a virus; consider restarting your laptop and erasing all data.
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jerrydog01
12-06-2016, 06:02 PM #2

It might be a virus; consider restarting your laptop and erasing all data.

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Brendenwp
Junior Member
9
12-08-2016, 07:01 PM
#3
You're unsure about what to do. It sounds like you removed something from its packaging. Let me know if you need guidance!
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Brendenwp
12-08-2016, 07:01 PM #3

You're unsure about what to do. It sounds like you removed something from its packaging. Let me know if you need guidance!

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ItzOnlyNuclear
Junior Member
7
12-12-2016, 11:17 AM
#4
I understand you're not very familiar with technology, and I appreciate you coming here for assistance.
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ItzOnlyNuclear
12-12-2016, 11:17 AM #4

I understand you're not very familiar with technology, and I appreciate you coming here for assistance.

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168
12-12-2016, 04:19 PM
#5
You can try using a portable power adapter to run the laptop. Just connect it directly to the power source and see if it works. If you're unsure, check if your device supports external power sources or consider using a different method. Don't worry about the Windows 10 install disc—it won’t affect the process.
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Dolphinpokemon
12-12-2016, 04:19 PM #5

You can try using a portable power adapter to run the laptop. Just connect it directly to the power source and see if it works. If you're unsure, check if your device supports external power sources or consider using a different method. Don't worry about the Windows 10 install disc—it won’t affect the process.

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ENChange
Junior Member
38
12-12-2016, 07:38 PM
#6
The ideal approach is to reset the laptop and reinstall it. You’ll likely need to create your own installation media such as a USB drive, CD, or floppy. Microsoft offers a tool called Windows Media Creation to help with this. Someone else will need to provide you with the product key since I don’t use Windows and have no clue where it’s located. It might be on a label on the laptop or included in the software.
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ENChange
12-12-2016, 07:38 PM #6

The ideal approach is to reset the laptop and reinstall it. You’ll likely need to create your own installation media such as a USB drive, CD, or floppy. Microsoft offers a tool called Windows Media Creation to help with this. Someone else will need to provide you with the product key since I don’t use Windows and have no clue where it’s located. It might be on a label on the laptop or included in the software.

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Shinedeep
Member
53
12-12-2016, 08:04 PM
#7
It might be faulty hardware from the maker. Review add/remove settings and eliminate unnecessary manufacturer components. Most laptops arrive with excess features you don’t require. I’d investigate to confirm if something matches the problem.
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Shinedeep
12-12-2016, 08:04 PM #7

It might be faulty hardware from the maker. Review add/remove settings and eliminate unnecessary manufacturer components. Most laptops arrive with excess features you don’t require. I’d investigate to confirm if something matches the problem.