Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Fix-It Tips: Troubleshoot a BIOS Error, Create a Security First-Aid USB Drive

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September 28, 2011
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Fix-It Tips: Troubleshoot a BIOS Error, Create a Security First-Aid USB Drive
That scary CMOS message probably has a quick fix; free tool helps you create a USB recovery drive. - Rick Broida, PCWorld
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