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SSD recommendation closed as off topic, but subject is on topic, what edits can re-open it?
I was looking for backup/archival solutions and wondered about the possibility of using (one or more) SSDs. Before asking, I searched for duplicates and I found:
Would an SSD be a good option as a ...
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Asking about native running software, question closed, no idea why
I'm trying to understand why my question about native running software was closed. A friend said this would be the site for me to ask my question.
What does it mean for software to run natively?
Why ...
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1answer
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Why was this question closed and what should I do about it?
Where can I legally download Windows 8 for my OEM product? [closed]
The question was closed for being "off topic" or is not within the scope defined in the faq.
Let's review the FAQ shall we.
...
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Reopen question 439470: “What is the difference between Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT?”
What is the difference between Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT?
How is this question not constructive? I mean, I don't see how this would be a subjective question, let alone "bad subjective"! This ...
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1answer
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Why was this question plus answer closed?
IE10 unexpectedly sends a HEAD request for PDF. What has changed?
I had a genuine problem. I am not the only one. While I researched the question, which was not obvious, I came upon the solution. I ...
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1answer
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How to clean low-quality content?
I agree that I posted low quality content but I did it to solve real technical problems which all are solved now. Now I don't have actual technical problems but I wanted to ask about MIPS processors ...
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1answer
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Is this question really not constructive, if so how can I salvage it to get some answers?
It's a bit old but I came to remember that I had a question on non-standard RAID implementations, which got shot down for being non-constructive. I do not agree with that assessment and would like to ...
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1answer
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Why was 555489 closed?
Why was this question: Unclear type in Internet Explorer on Windows 8 closed as duplicate of Disable ClearType (blurry fonts) in Internet Explorer 10 on windows 7? I have an exactly opposite problem ...
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1answer
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Reopen or still a duplicate?
Using onboard graphics card and dedicated graphics card for mixed performance
This question was closed as a duplicate assuming the OP wanted to use multiple monitors, and it was edited to clarify ...
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1answer
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6242 people view a question and I am the first to upvote an answer?
I am not sure if this is a glitch or just a really weird coincidence. I was looking at the question Can a Windows XP desktop be made into a WiFi hotspot? and out of the 6242 people who have viewed ...
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2answers
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Why was 523119 closed?
This question of mine:
How do I install Windows Defender/MSE on Server 2012?
was closed as a duplicate of Does Microsoft Security Essentials work with Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2?. However, the ...
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2answers
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Plugging cord into laptop or wall question closed as NARQ
I asked if it matters which side of the power cord you plug in first but it got closed. The reason, "not a real question".
I don't know how it was "unclear".
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3answers
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How can I get a question reopened?
I asked a question and it quickly got closed for not being constructive (because people seemed to think I was asking for opinions, even if I wasn't.)
So I edited it to make it more clear what I was ...
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1answer
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Why is my question considered to be “off topic”?
I asked this question: Automatically reclaim my IRC nickname (without underscores) globally?
Without any comments it was "closed as off topic". I don't understand why. The box informing me about the ...
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1answer
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I have an answer but can't post it
Yes, I realize this should have gone on meta superuser, but I'm not allowed to even ask questions there.
So, I have a a complete answer to a question here on superuser:
Mountain Lion Switcher ...
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1answer
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Why is question 480733 off topic?
Communication software wanted: email, sms, IM, phone calls
Would you please explain, why this question is off topic?
I think I am a power user making high requirements on the software I use. There ...
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1answer
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Myths about batteries
I asked a borderline question on 07 August 2012. I asked what the pros and cons were for different rechargeable battery types, using a context of applying those battery types.
The question was ...
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1answer
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Super User question of the week #30 was just deleted?
I wonder why Super User Question of the Week #30 (not sure if it made to the blog), being How to find and remove "spicy" media files from my PC, was just deleted?
I think it was quite a nice ...
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1answer
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I think my question was closed incorrectly
Recently my question on Superuser was closed for being a duplicate of another question, but I've checked that one out and what I found doesn't really help with the problems I'm facing. I've also ...
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2answers
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Why was 451805 closed?
Why was this question: Lossless OGG cut? closed? I don’t see anthing offtopic with it. It’s about computer software.
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Another chameleon question
This question: Is there a tool which can resume video conversion? seems to be about… well, video conversion, but as the most-upvoted answer indicates, user’s right p0rblem lies everywhere. What should ...
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1answer
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The perils of unclear questions and users who answer first and comment later
I saw this question today and immediately thought to check for past posts on the same topic. I came across this old post from 2009. The old question has a clear title, but the question text is really ...
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2answers
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Question got copied to SO and answered there. What now?
Somebody copied the question How to remove watermark from pdf using pdftk? and reposted it on Stack Overflow (link).
I think that this was not a traditional crosspost, as the posters of both ...
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1answer
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What to do with the [tag:octave] questions?
There are about 19 questions using the octave tag which is a legitimate GNU math based program similar to MATLAB. However, a majority of the questions that I've encountered have been language ...
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2answers
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Server software or hardware question closed?
My question Is the Server hardware or software?
was close on the same day citing wikipedia quotes that Server can be both hardware and software hence this is not a real question
Since then wikipedia ...
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1answer
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Why was “Microsoft Office Professional vs. Home and Business” closed/deleted
Just saw a sudden drop in reputation, and I would like to know why that question got closed?
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2answers
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Lack of anti-aliasing leads to question being closed without chance to improve it
My question Turn off anti-aliasing in Photoshop was closed because people do not know what anti-aliasing is. I had no time to improve it. The same user who demonstrated lack of knowledge closed the ...
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2answers
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Why was this question about sharing internet connection to a phone not closed as off topic? [closed]
These two questions:
Use PC internet on mobile phone via bluetooth
sharing internet connection to browse internet on my phone
The second question was closed as off topic, which means is not ...
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2answers
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Why is looking for alternative programs “not constructive”?
Background
I had asked this question a while back, and received some great responses, and a great final answer that helped me out quite a ton. Everything was fine until ~yesterday.
Yesterday, ...
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1answer
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Request to un-merge Question 386376
@Synetech has pointed out that can't add a new search engine in chrome is not a duplicate of Custom Chrome Search Engine for site with frames does not work. At the time of the merge, it may have ...
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1answer
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Request to reopen (or properly close) question 358637 (Hardware for a gaming PC)
I'd like to request to reopen this question:
How do I choose hardware for a gaming machine, and which components are the most important ones?
[…]
What I know is that I need a powerful ...
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1answer
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Why was my “not an answer” flag marked helpful, but the post not deleted?
I flagged this post as "not an answer":
I had the same problem as Dan Dyer. I followed slesker's instructions and now my problem is solved.
Now, to the openoffice developpers: I really ...
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3answers
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Why was my question closed (351486)?
My question was closed due to it being "Not constructive".
Now, I hate to be the one whining and stuff, but I really think the reason for closing the question is kinda.. odd.
As far as I can tell, ...
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1answer
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Where should I migrate this question to?
UltraEdit FTP not working with DreamHost is not really about a problem with UltraEdit, but about a configuration problem at an ISP.
What is an appropriate site to migrate this question to?
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2answers
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Are software-specific questions okay?
I checked out the FAQ and searched Meta. Couldn't figure it out.
I'm wondering how to change the default save format in Notepad++. It's not in the docs. What I typically get when I ask Q&A ...
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4answers
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Request to reopen green question 298408
Now that I've found an answer I'd like to request that How green is a computer? is reopened. I hope that my answer, in addition to the one already there, demonstrates the validity of the question.
My ...
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1answer
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question closed as exact duplicate, but the referred question appears to be only loosely related
My question was closed as exact duplicate 11 days ago:
batch-rename filenames with numbers to sort alphabetically
For some reason i did not receive any notification about this, so I noticed it just ...
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Is this Really a Bad Question?
I'm getting slightly annoyed at people's continued comments on my question, and I'm wondering if I really should be, or if I need to actually fix something.
I've asked what I believe to be a very ...
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1answer
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Cannot view revisions of this particular question
Trying to view revisions of this question:
Can I Use NAS Without Internet Connection?
results in "Oops! Something bad has happened"
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2answers
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Why am I having difficulty getting specific answers?
First off, I am wholly prepared to accept responsibility for vagueness in my questions. As such I want to clear any up. As yet, they are not apparent to me. As such, I'd like to request better ...
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In defense of obscure, niche hardware recommendation questions
I see that
Keyboard / mouse to use for a HTPC dedicated to the TV?
was closed.
While I don't totally disagree -- it is superficially similar to a shopping recommendation -- I think this question ...
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3answers
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Why was my question on Windows Mobile closed ?
How to associate m3u files with Windows Media Player?
There are 101 Windows Mobile questions
http://superuser.com/questions/tagged/windows-mobile
and 178 WMP questions
...
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1answer
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My question was closed as exact duplicate, but instead was exactly the opposite
my question has been closed as exact duplicate of this - but has anyone bothered to read it? Or do you just blindly cast close votes? The "duplicate" is asking about exactly the opposite of what I ...
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0answers
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How come this question has 200+ kviews? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Over 243,000 views in 3 days?
What are the Windows A: and B: drives used for?
The view count of this question is the highest to be found on any stackexchange question, ...
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Please save this useful question
my question was migrated from stackoverflow
A Google approach to email
I think its a really good question "Does Gmail show real data or is it fake or prediction?" and it might be useful for other ...
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3answers
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Why is the revision list empty for 225512?
Why is the revision list for Super User question 225512 empty?
Platform: Firefox 3.6. Windows XP Professional 64-bit, SP 2.
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2answers
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why is my question closed?
Why was this question closed: http://superuser.com/questions/223366/can-ping-ip-address-and-nslookup-hostname-but-cannot-ping-hostname-closed ? Please reopen it since it hasn't been fixed yet.
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2answers
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The infamous “My PC is freezing” question…
We all know what they are:
My PC is freezing and I don't know
what to do? Please help me! Here's my
specs:
I think it's a windows 7
It has a power supply
There's some RAM ...
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1answer
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Questions with expired bounty
In case of questions where the bounty amount expires, I believe the bounty is supposed to be given to the highest voted answer after the bounty was announced, with atleast 2 upvotes.
However, how ...
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Why was this question closed ?
This is getting plain ridiculous:
http://superuser.com/questions/204710/what-happened-to-the-corel-forums-for-paintshop-pro-closed
If this isn't a question about computer software (support for it) ...
