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Question

Problem scanning QR code for using WhatsApp on my computer

Nov 3, 2018 12:34PM PDT

I rather frequently have a problem in scanning the QR code displayed on my computer screen for using WhatsApp on my computer. Today I have that problem.

Any solution?

Thanks.

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It's imperfect.
Nov 3, 2018 12:44PM PDT

I found I had to make the code larger on screen and move further back with the phone.
Sometimes rotating the phone works.

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Thanks, Bob
Nov 3, 2018 1:02PM PDT

Thanks, Bob.

The solution which you had found did not work for me today.

I have found in the past that if i just wait for a couple of hours and retry, the scanning effectuates. So i will try that solution later.

In the meantime, I am amazed that you thought of your solution which has sometimes worked for you in the past. I am truly amazed about the extent of your knowledge in the field of computers and computer apps. Further, you post your solutions promptly.

You're a sender of manna from heaven for folks when they wander into wilderness of computer use!

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It's because
Nov 3, 2018 1:21PM PDT

I use a lot of these apps and things. I still help out at friend's computer shops on the hard cases. CNET Forums also bring up very interesting problems too.

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Just checking.
Nov 3, 2018 1:30PM PDT