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    Failed Windows Update Causing Corruption and Now Driver Update Issues?

    So is the problem (mostly) solved? As I understand, you now have the UEFI software boot order with Windows 11 listed higher than the other(s). So, the computer boots right into Windows 11. Caveat: the Windows boot loader and the UEFI boot loader both have stale entries. Removing those is a...
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    Failed Windows Update Causing Corruption and Now Driver Update Issues?

    I thought the UEFI software reads the data from the EFI partitions in order to know what to add to the UEFI boot menu. But, it often leaves previous bootable partitions on the list even though they have been erased? also, I believe there are 2 separate things-- the UEFI boot menu and the...
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    Getting VirtualBox Windows 8.1 guest setup - encountered multiple challenges

    I will have to look into that. I tried using vmware workstation pro last year. I had a tough time figuring it out, but since I was following closely behind someone else that had just done it, I got it mostly working. However, I never got the shared folder between host and guest working, which...
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    Getting VirtualBox Windows 8.1 guest setup - encountered multiple challenges

    I have software installed in it. Some of the software requires an activation key and I lost the keys years ago.
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    Getting VirtualBox Windows 8.1 guest setup - encountered multiple challenges

    I have been having trouble installing guest additions... Might be more on that later. As part of that, I tried uninstalling the older guest additions. Now I can't get the mouse to work inside of the virtual machine. The Windows desktop is centered on the monitor but there is a lot of white...
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    Getting VirtualBox Windows 8.1 guest setup - encountered multiple challenges

    I edited my previous post probably just seconds before your post. In there, I say that the old guest additions version on the VM could be a suspect. If no other path, maybe I can boot from older version of Virtual Box, and remove Guest Additions entirely. Edit 1: The video gave me the idea to...
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    Setting up desktop computer in restaurants, etc

    I laughed so hard. Yes, that is close to what I want :) I am glad that I didn't post the obligatory "so I can bring my computer to a friend's house" in the OP and instead just went with it.
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    Getting VirtualBox Windows 8.1 guest setup - encountered multiple challenges

    should I provide zipped version? 1.6 MB 124 KB zipped Edit 1: Here is the zip file - (edit 4: removed because troubleshooting solved) Edit 2: While it's running, in the activity log, I see that the amount of CPU and RAM usage is changing. RAM is ~720MB. When I look at the log while it's...
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    Setting up desktop computer in restaurants, etc

    I think I would get uncomfortable sitting at a place for more than 3 or 4 hours. And even that would need to be outside of peak times. You basically need there to be empty tables. It might put the staff/ owner in an awkward position. Doesn't necessarily have to be a restaurant. I have heard...
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    Getting VirtualBox Windows 8.1 guest setup - encountered multiple challenges

    an exiting VM. I used the existing folders and "added" a virtual machine by navigating to the .vdi file. The computer is Optiplex3070 micro. Has 16 GB of RAM, and the motherboard has integrated graphics. I think I have the VM set to use 256MB of video ram, which is the max that Oracle...
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    Setting up desktop computer in restaurants, etc

    Ok. That does seem reasonable. I like that there is space on top of the black base where could put a keyboard. Pretty affordable setup.
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    Setting up desktop computer in restaurants, etc

    Yes, could use laptop. That would make more sense. I just don't like laptops b/c ... well, everything. There might be laptops that are more like desktops in that they have a lot of ports, internal parts can be more easily replaced. But, not in the market for that. The thing that I like...
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    Getting VirtualBox Windows 8.1 guest setup - encountered multiple challenges

    First time booting Windows 8.1 in VB 7.2: black screen VirtualBox 7.2.14 Host: Linux Mint 22.3, 12 GB RAM allocated to it Guest: Windows 8.1, 4 GB RAM allocated to it I just installed Virtualbox and I am trying to boot up a Windows 8.1 virtual machine. I am using the folder structure that I...
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    Setting up desktop computer in restaurants, etc

    I am interested in a portable computer setup. Specs: -This will require a wall outlet. -The computer will be a small size. For example, small form factor Dell or micro form factor Dell. Maybe even a laptop with the monitor lid mostly closed. -The important point is the monitor arm. It needs...
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    Uses for 5.25" drive bays?

    A drawer to keep all of the Windows 11 installation usb thumb drives that I tried to create on Linux but that failed. All this while ignoring Pendragon1 's posts instructing me otherwise :)
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