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Clip board can't seem to find it

#1 Layback Bear

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Posted 14 February 2010 - 12:02 PM

So many times when I ask for help I'm asked to copy something and past it to Clip Board. Problem is I can't find Clip Board in W7 home premium. I have tried the search off of the Start button, no help. Is there a Clip Board in W7 and if there is how do I find it? :huh:

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Posted 14 February 2010 - 12:53 PM

Windows 7, as well as Vista doesn't have "Clipboard Viewer" like XP does. Don't ask me why :huh:

If you really want to have it, find someone with XP, copy clipbrd.exe from XP and paste it to C:\Windows\System32 folder on your computer.
BY double clicking on clipbrd.exe, you'll see Clipboard content.

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Posted 14 February 2010 - 04:01 PM

Well that's why I can't find it. Thanks Broni. I feel better now. I will just use Note pad or Word pad.

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Posted 14 February 2010 - 04:07 PM

You know, Windows clipboard sucks anyway since it can store just one item.
There are good replacements for it: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-...ent-utility.htm
Personally, I use Clipmate (not free) and I'm very happy camper.

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Posted 14 February 2010 - 04:21 PM

I use the Clip Collector gadget. It lets you keep a collection of your clipboard history. :huh:

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Posted 21 February 2010 - 10:13 AM

Thanks for your replies. http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-...ent-utility.htm Went there both were tested on XP and 32 byte only. Went to Clip Collector and it doesn't say 32 or 64. I'm W7 64.

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Posted 21 February 2010 - 10:29 AM

I don't think Desktop Gadgets are bit-dependent (32 or 64 bit). You should be able to use it just the same. Try downloading it and installing it. :huh: