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Purchased new notebook with Windows 10 (Resolved).

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Best Answer phillpower2 , 25 June 2016 - 03:43 AM

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I just purchased an HP Envy and wanted to transfer my files and programs from my previous HP Pavillion. It took a few tries, but I was able to transfer quite a bit of my personal items. Is there any way to see if any of the files are outdated and/or corrupt? I don't want to start off with a new computer bogged down with any spyware, adware, or unneccessary junk.  Thank you in advance for any assistance you can offer.

 

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Hello jrsollas,

 

 

Is there any way to see if any of the files are outdated and/or corrupt? I don't want to start off with a new computer bogged down with any spyware, adware, or unneccessary junk. 

 

 

Can I ask what type of files you are referring to.

 

Personal data such as pictures, videos and school/work related documents should be ok but avoid transferring anything that has executable files (.exe) some info here


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Not heard back from you jrsollas, do you still require assistance or is the issue now resolved, an update would be appreciated.


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I apologize, as your response went directly to spam.

 

I used a program called Laplink PCMover Home that I purchased, which moved all pictures, videos, and my MIcrosoft Office items. Unfortunately, it did move some .exe files as well, and now I am unsure which are truly necessary for my new laptop to run effectively, and which is from the old one. I will follow the link that you provided.

 

Thank you for your support :)

*I see that the link just explains what an .exe file is. Is there any way for me to see what was transferred, as the only way I can see this is to look in the uninstall programs list. This doesn't help because the date I moved the files and the day I began using the computer coincide, so I cannot differentiate.


Edited by jrsollas, 06 June 2016 - 08:36 AM.

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No worries and thanks for getting back to us  :thumbsup:

 

Use Windows own File Explorer, MS tutorial here

 

Anything that you are sure of let us know and we will take a look for you.

 

RE the exe info, the link offered a better explanation than I could have as to what exe files are and why they should not be copied.


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Thank you :) I will definitely look into this and get back to you if there is anything suspicious. I appreciate your help, as Windows 10 takes some getting used to.


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You are welcome and please do let us know if you have any further questions  :thumbsup:


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Upon restart, I keep getting this error message, ""rtl70.bpl" was missing" and needs to be reinstalled. Any help in eliminating this problem (most likely carried over from Windows 7) is much appreciated.

Thanks :)


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That is not related to Windows, did you previously have any software from Borland installed.


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Not heard back from you jrsollas, do you still require assistance or is the issue now resolved, an update would be appreciated.


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Not sure if I installed something from Borland. Should I post in a different area to get help with locating that?

Thanks :)


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No need as we can take a look here  :thumbsup:

 

Post an Autoruns log for us please, see here  

 

 

1: Extract the Autoruns Zip file contents to a folder.

 

2: Double-click the "Autoruns.exe".

 

3: Click on the "Hide Signed Microsoft and Windows Entries” option.

 

4: Go to File then to Export As or Save in some versions.

 

5: Save AutoRuns.txt file to known location like your Desktop > when you click on File > Save you will then get the option to Save as type, click the drop down tab, change it to Text and then click the Save button.

 

6: Attach to your next reply.

 

 

 

Tutorial here

 

You are welcome btw  :)


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Thank you for your reply. I was able to download Autorun and I tried to follow the directions to the best of my ability. I ran into a problem at ***3: Click on the "Hide Signed Microsoft and Windows Entries” option.

I dodn't see this option, so I continued on to save.

Saved to desktop, but when I tried to double click to open and save as a .txt file, It said File Corrupt and I had to exit.

 

 

Sorry :(


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No worries, did you take a look at the tutorial link that I also included in reply #12, if not, see here


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I did reread the tutorial, and the spot that I am having difficulty with is when I go to save after step 4, Autoruns says Not Responding and freezes. Not sure what to do?

 

Also, the icon on the desktop is labeled LAPTOP-ADH6JVF6 and I cannot open it to save it as a .txt file


Edited by jrsollas, 23 June 2016 - 08:35 AM.

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