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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Stoping WIndows 10 Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry/Remote Telemetry

I noticed I had a process taking 7% of my cpu time, it was called Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry. A search indicated that this was probably sending info to MS and it would not be a big harm to stop it. I found a way of easily doing that on the link below:
https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/windows-10-microsoft-compatibility-telemetry-high-disk-usage-solved/
I used Method 1 below, (taken from that site as is, please use at your own risk! All credit goes to the original authors of the above page!)
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1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key  and R at the same time to invoke a Runcommand.
2) Type gpedit.msc and click OK.
Note: If you cannot find gpedit.msc on your Windows 10, here is the method to got it.
3) Go to Computer Configuration >  Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds.

4) Double-click Allow Telemetry.

5) Select Disabled, then click OK.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

How to fix the mouse drifting on Windows 10 on a Toshiba Portege Z30-A

I have been struggling with this problem on and off for years (3 years of ownership) and have fixed this in the past by updating drivers, changing ports, etc. It seems that the problem is fixed and then someday, the same thing happens all over again!

In summary, it seems that the problem is related to the accupoint device (that blue dot in the middle of the keyboard). The way the problem seems to be fixed now is by disabling it all together. How? Follow the instructions below:



How?
Double click the touchpad icon on your system tray. (the one with the red cross)


Then, unmark the Use AccuPoint. Please note that if you tap the left top corner of your touch pad you can turn the Touch Pad on and off. and when you turn it on after unmarking the Use Accupoint, it can also turn the AccuPoint back on! So, go ahead, and see the Use Accupoint turn on and then select it off again. After that turning the touchpad on and off will not affect the AccuPoint. (or at least until it happens again and they you will need to repeat this procedure. Good Luck!


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