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i bought pc windows 10 pre-installed. relatively powerful, 32gb ram. however, i've started receiving error messages stating "your computer low on memory. save files , close these programs: google chrome". strange because when checking through task manager, have plenty of spare ram. there can do? thanks please provide more information cause of problem may diagnosed.   please restart computer , allow 20 minutes system run before uploading information required me investigate problem. when examining event viewer log files many, not all, problems show in period after computer has been booted.   please provide copy of system information file. access system information file select keyboard shortcut win+r , type msinfo32 and click ok . place cursor on system summary . select file, export , give file name noting located. click save . files in txt file format preferred. do not place cursor within bo...

hello microsoft community. using dell inspiron laptop windows 10 since last year. past 2 weeks laptop has become dead slow , unable use of apps or view videos or browse etc.. have checked in task manager , find disk displayed 99% or 100% time , feel 1 of main reasons behind this. need support resolving asap afraid hard disk gonna crash soon. please support me. thanks hi open task manager. click top of disk usage , see what's using disk! let me know how things go you! here's link ms might check issue! https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3083595/task-manager-might-show-100-disk-utilization-on-windows-10-devices-with-message-signaled-interrupt-msi-mode-enabled Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

my winpatrol sent me alert. searched here , >> found thread 6 months ago. << the microsoft- badged advisor appears have lost interest , hasn't answered question. is safe? have rejected changes twice trust winpatrol. have no idea impact of if program genuine & safe ps don't want advised run sfc/ scannow or clean boot? correct advice? edited @ 00:04 25th jan replace snip (removed pi) , again @ 00:17 replace again. sorry. that script malware the second line tip off it wants remove directories rmdir=remove directories please download free version of malwarebytes. update immediately. full system scan let know results @ end. http://www.malwarebytes.org/products Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC ...

i have added control panel tile in win 10 start menu, when added devices , printers, show under control panel. want quick/direct access devices , printers own tile on start menu, can cancel print job in queue or check ink levels, switch default printer, etc.  please provide directions can directly access devices , printers tile in start menu on right of apps. i noticed apps disappeared. if result of recent win 10 upgrade, please advise. if responsible having lost it, how restore start menu? does 2 clicks slow down? if pin settings taskbar have click in , devices , printers , scanners show up. the control panel going away.  things being moved settings. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello everyone,  i've windows 10 , today after sign in working in laptop , sudden laptop start refreshing time (each 2 sec) cannot open file when ctrl-alt-delete works think it's matter desktop , don't know how fix it.. advice?  hi, to better understand concern,  may know if you've done changes prior issue? suggest perform clean boot can eliminate software conflicts might causing issue. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi guys, lately have been trying organizing start menu tile layout starting fresh.  not layout @ , wishing go default tile layout, i'm having problems doing so.  have browsed on 10 websites, none of seem working me. if guys have solution, great, thanks!    there no tile reset function in windows 10, there way this, albeit messy way! create new user account administration privileges copy folder (replace newaccount , originalaccount appropriate login names): c:\users\ newaccount \appdata\local\tiledatalayer to c:\users\ originalaccount \appdata\local\tiledatalayer then log original account , delete new user created Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

on booting up, have desk top, usable, clicking on windows icon or key not bring windows programs, such office.   nothing! hi, run following scans retry windows key Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi. user , set app lunch in full screen mode every time open it. there way set on win 10 pc? ***post moved moderator appropriate category.*** hello, opening application in windows 10 direct default size means have maximize window have in full screen. for feedback or suggestion, feel free use windows feedback tool installed on device improve windows 10. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

system tray missing , icons spread out on task bar. searching around took me post suggested editing following registry entry hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer under 'policies' there no sub-entries. can't find solutions anywhere. i see. mistook post trying use registry fix (which did find curious) wasn't happening, and didn't check registry see have there. however, while there should keys in section of registry, don't see that looks related notification area. explorer has several keys, none point notification area. similarly disallowcpl has lot of entries, have names in value area, , don't believe of them relevant in case.   - did issue start after windows update ? have used registry 'cleaner' ? - have system restore point before problem can roll ? . Windows ...

on start-up following error message  "error in c:\windows\system32\nvspcap64.dll" missing entry: shadowplay on system start. have no idea how came and/or how fix it.  thanks  there problem starting c:\windows\system32\nvspcap64.dll...: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/805773/geforce-experience/there-was-a-problem-starting-c-windows-system32-nvspcap64-dll-/post/4629173/#4629173 Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

have protocol or checklist use in clearing items slow browser homepage opening?  presume disk cleanup , defrag done. disc cleanup , defragmentation aren't related web browser. activities related performance of computer , in case effect on computer's performance negligible. third-party web browser home pages typically crammed clickbait, video , advertising. can dramatically slow or interfere browser. if want browser open virtually instantly, have open blank page. something else slows opening of web browser, when opens blank page, proliferation of browser extensions. try install extensions use. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after creators update noticed laptop no longer enter sleep mode.   powercfg /systemsleepdiagnostics see 2 power request entries every 15 minutes \device\harddiskvolume4\windows\system32\svchost.exe.   since svchost generic ran xperf , found group policy service, gpsvc, culprit.  i turned on gpsvc debug via registry entry hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\ diagnostics\ gpsvcdebuglevel 0x30002.   reviewing log i'm wondering if power request sent service machine , user process starts. anyone else seeing sleep issues creators update?  should gpsvc running every 15 minutes , submitting power requests on win 10 home edition?  i've tried powercfg /requestsoverride service svchost.exe system didn't seem work.  the workaround easy - manually enter sleep mode or have background script implement sleep user idle being true priority.  ideally these feature updates not break existing functionality...

hi, today discover windows 10 (also version creators) home , professional edition seems not safe data security , privacy. i discover windows home users there no way protect whindows write on hard disk written in clear car read taking hard disk on different pc external operative system or without remove hard disk using usb linux key (ubuntu) you can run pc @ start windoes key , select option try linux once on desktop of linux in file manager can see windows folder, users enter in desired user , have access files on desktop. free see pictures, files, etc... have not access destop file full pc files... without know password of windows user, without need on yours pc. you can copy email profile folder if user use client email have access email account of user maybe in pc... pec, emails, etc. can see files, can take browser cookies or save full programs configuration (browser also) , have full access on pc... home users have no windows tool pro...

i bought new computer windows 10.  came macfee uninstalled , turned on windows defender.  downloaded mozilla default browser.  within 2 days of using computer browser locked microsoft pop virus  warning (obvious scam).  have deleted firfox , reloaded it twice , same thing happens. is compute safe , how delete virus?  windows defender not detect virus. help original title: windows defender ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category *** what seeing common scam , coincidence happened when did. click ok button @ bottom of popup. should see box not allow site create new pages. check , close window. if doesn't work, edge, follow instructions scott_ki here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_other-protect_scanning/edge-frozen-with-virus-warning-popup/7212a393-90ad-48d0-ab55-4ffe1f21a554?page=2&msgid=7618ae67-bf16-4155-bf90-d8a7405ee...

how take pictures off internet , put in windows 10 ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** hi, you can download files web using internet explorer. in downloading photos in internet explorer, suggest follow steps below: open new tab in internet explorer. go site want pick image. right-click on image want download. click on save picture as... . choose folder want save image. rename file if want to. click on save . for changing desktop background, kindly refer article: change desktop background , colors . once click browse button, new window popup , prompt select file folder. find file folder saved image you've downloaded. let know if have other concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

working on , computer lock few seconds, start shut down... i'd figure out why. here event log: eventid 41 version 4 level 1 task 63 opcode 0 keywords 0x8000400000000002 - timecreated [ systemtime ] 2017-01-03t04:21:41.232970300z eventrecordid 8008 correlation - execution [ processid ] 4 [ threadid ] 8 channel system computer - security [ userid ] - eventdata ...

my monitor goes sleep mode way fast, in second or two.  this means right after reboot, computer locked fast not have chance enter password.  this never problem until had received windows 10 february or march monthly update. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi stuart,   this issue due incorrect power settings. suggest run power troubleshooter , see if helps.   type troubleshooting in search bar , press enter. click view all on left side of troubleshooting window. select power , follow on screen instructions.   if issue remains, try booting pc in safe mode , check if same concern happens. in case computer working in safe mode, recommend perform clean boot following steps provided in article .   note : please go through section: how reset computer start usual after troubleshooting clean boot of kb article boot computer in normal startup after fi...

have dell xps desktop studio, 2010.  upgraded w10 when offered me.  all of sudden monitor in power save mode , computer light white, doesn't nothing comes on monitor!  i changed power mode on monitor "never" shut off.  it didn't work.  it still not wake up!  i have reboot!  anyone please?  would appreciate assistance.  thanks! hi bubsy, please follow buzzy's answer in thread resolve issue. if issue continues, suggest updating bios. instructions updating bios can found @ manufacturer's website or support pages. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

[preface: on alienware 15 r2] well, broke windows real bad. so, story starts yesterday, when trying put windows pe onto flash drive.  i ran makewinpemedia , , started formatting drive.  ...and didn't stop.  it went on while (much longer should have taken format already-formatted 64gb usb 3 flash drive), decided see if in use attempting eject safely remove hardware.  nothing.  not message box saying in use process.  so, attempted cancel format through vds disk management window, , did nothing. assuming had gone wrong, unplugged drive , shut down windows.  well, tried to.  what happened windows sat @ "shutting down" screen , did nothing, , had hold power switch after 15 minutes of waiting.  (this problem has worsened start menu shut down and  restart buttons nothing, shutdown /s /hybrid hangs waiting wininit.exe, , shutdown /p /f causes windows sit @ "shutting down" screen indefinitely.) ...

change font on top menu on programs different size.  find settings this. hi frenchie, you can make text , other things icons larger in windows 10. can choose resize or can change text size items without affecting else. that, follow these easy steps: 1. right-click on desktop , select display settings . 2. scroll down , tap or click advanced display settings . 3. under related settings , click advanced sizing of text , other items . 4. under change text size , select item want change in drop-down list , choose text size. check box make bold. if have other concern, don't hesitate reach back. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

after installing update, edge favorites disappeared , browser locks up. must close browser , re-open internet again. hi, if you're experiencing issues microsoft edge browser after updating computer, reset has been applied edge causing favorites disappear. isolate what's cause of issue, run system file checker tool . check , scan corruption on system file folders of computer. for further assistance regarding concern, send reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after clean install of windows 10 pro x64 , updates (except anniversary one) system freexes or hangs, web pages time out , when computer tries restart, hangs. i'm using ssd , 16 gb of ddr3 ram. latest drivers. suggestions? hi jon, since have done clean install of windows , removed updates, have tried installing updates again , see if helps? may have removed components device needs run smoothly. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

using lenovo 2011 u310 ideapad, , upgraded windows 10, shut computer down while updating, , started again. goes through windows 10 startup screens, stops @ preparing, , shows error message: computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered unexpected error. windows installation cannot proceed. install windows, click ok restart computer, , restart installation. says, when click ok button, restarts, boots windows 10, shows same error message again. know do? help. hi mark, shutting down computer while updating may have caused corruption computer. further information, kindly answer following questions: which operating systems have prior windows 10? how trying install windows 10, using windows update or windows 10 media creation tool? we suggest check wiki article created andre da costa - mvp on how to: troubleshoot common setup , stop errors during windows 10 installation. get can assist further regarding matter....

yesterday, updated following updates (already installed after restart): i'm running: os: windows 10 home single language version: anniversary update version 1607 (build 14393.1198) update (05/13/2017 @ 12:24 pm pht): windows 10 creators update privacy settings did pop-up. what's next after that? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi john miguel, you 1 step closer creators update. part of microsoft's continuing commitment privacy windows 10, windows update kb4013214 prepares device windows 10 creators update installing upgrade , privacy experience (upx). update required before windows update download , install windows 10 creators update.  can find detailed information upgrade , privacy experience @ choose privacy settings windows 10 creators update . you may need restart device update applied. then, run windows update again download creators update or c...

windows 10 build 1703 can else confirm "block microsoft accounts" not working? set gpo rebooted went settings>accounts>email & app accounts make sure can't add microsoft account still working. computer desktop owned company. there anyway block syncing data microsoft?  it pointed out email still asks sync microsoft.  is there gpo blocking ability add email accounts? photo app well. cannot release data cloud.  there new group policy setting since version 1703: w indows components\microsoft account\block consumer microsoft account user authentication this should work. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i using windows hello fingerprint, after resuming laptop sleep ,my biometric stopped working. i had log in using pin. since fingerprint not work ,the light in biometric doesn't blink. if try remove/add fingerprint ,the windows hello setup flahes few seconds , disappears. moved windows essentials hello, there steps can troubleshoot concern regarding fingerprint login not working. let's follow methods provided rakesh narayanaswamy on november 4, 2015 on link and see if resolve issue. if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

an icon appears in system tray indicating 'notification'.   i open , read (for umpteenth time) windows defender found no threats. thanks telling me nothing, windows 10. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

when go log onto microsoft (and/or) outlook account, user id box on log-on screen populated obsolete hotmail account address.   how can log-on screen reflect current user id? hi, clear browser cache files including passwords/forms.  close browser relaunch , log in correct id info. if using aliases, ensure current email info primary https://support.office.com/en-us/article/add-or-remove-an-email-alias-in-outlook-com-459b1989-356d-40fa-a689-8f285b13f1f2 Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello,     i stuck in "automatic repair loop". have tried numerous fixes. able restart in "safe mode networking". computer not recognize log in password. locked out too.    appreciated.  tia.  hi, fix automatic startup repair loop in windows 10, 8 , 7 <-- read this https://www.top-password.com/blog/fix-automatic-startup-repair-loop-in-windows/ try running startup repair windows 10 boot disk or usb drive. that often work when running recovery environment not. can make windows 10 install disk , try use repair present installation. not try clean install because if upgrade not activated few days clean install not activate. make windows 10 disk using media creation tool - select install on computer , same version have now. can make usb or dvd boot with. select troubleshoot - advanced options  - automatic repair. installing windows 10 using media c...

windows 10 update after system restore , issues fixed, restart device, it's on displaying blue , black flashing screen saying not turn of computer. have been way 8 hours. can do.....,????�� hi paul, let's pc working again. since you've mentioned there blue , black flashing screens appearing on pc makes unusable, have tried rebooting pc again , got same result? can @ least desktop screen? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

 having  a  problem newly installed windows 10 shutdown not done in reliabilabilty monitor  history might cause. hi, to better issue, we'd ask happening when try shut down computer , if getting error messages. we forward response. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

halo... lost laptop , way of locating it.. how can find using microsoft platform? thanks. as long enabled 'find device' should able locate laptop . . . click here article on how find laptop - scroll down section 'finding device' Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

my pin login isn't working. was, yesterday restarted laptop , it's not. i've tried adding pin when click "add" under pin settings little loading wheel spins second nothing else happens. i've tried follow steps deleting content of ngc folder can't. when try , delete contents i'm told "you require permission administrators make changes folder". it's laptop, under user accounts login listed "administrator". when looking @ security tab login has ticked except "special permissions". any appreciated. hi tom, we understand have existing pin set up. let's work around this. go settings > accounts > sign-in options > i forgot pin . verify if correct pin set up. also, let's try change pin , check if make difference. if issue persist, create new user administrative privileges , check if issue happens in user. please advice nec...

hi, windows 10 customer using dell inspiron i5 processor . unable rotate screen key shortcut of "ctrl+alt+arrows" . difficult me enter display settings time rotate screen, because screen rotation necessary me time need study scanned notes . please me know should in order restore shortcut. if did work , not, if have intel hd graphics, rolling driver can fix issue - go device manager (accessible form right click menu on start button). go display adapters, expand that, right click intel hd graphics, choose properties, click on driver tab , choose 'roll driver' . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

just bought new samsung notebook pre-installed windows 10 home (creators update). a few seconds after login, desktop wallpaper turns black. it happens every time set wallpaper logoff , logon. i see no strange messages on event viewer. hello mikhas, issue may occur due outdated display driver. address concern, suggest try update or reinstall display driver , see how goes. that, may refer link below: update drivers in windows 10 let know if require further help. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

does know can windows 10, 4k, panoramic wallpaper, work 4 monitor setup. wallpaper themes available nice, resolution on 4k system extremely average. not eye popping, should be. thx, marc hi marc, we'd recommend post related inquiry. check workaround, click link and refer naveen s ' answer. you may check other wallpapers available download in windows store. note: steps given post has been replicated , works windows 10 well. let know how went. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

running chkdsk /f..currently sits @ 100% complete. been way hours. did not take long last time did chkdsk. normal? hi jason, chkdsk is system tool in dos, os/2 , windows. verifies file system integrity of volume , fixes logical file system errors. chkdsk takes time depending on how big hard drive is.  on large capacity drives (such terabyte drives), check can take days or more depending on how many issues finds , needs correct. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i need windows 10 acer after upgrading windows 10 acer have found desktop , other files have been moved , can not retrieve them again.  i have rest computer several times see if problem has been fixed has not. i won me move desktop , other files original place hi, for assistance finding lost files after windows 10 update, can refer link . let know if have other questions. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi all, my windows 10 pc has started freeze (perpetually load) software or command run administrator, software steam, not other r. everything runs fine in safe mode. i tried check errors through sfc/ scannow , returns no violations. does have idea short of re-install, problem , possible solution might be? many thanks, felix hi felix, the issue have when running programs administrator caused incompatibility of programs. determine cause , address issue, gather following information: were there changes made or updates performed on computer before issue started? did error messages? how many times have run system file checker tool? to further isolate issue, suggest run again system file checker (sfc) tool , see if addresses issue. if problem persists, please go ahead , perform clean boot. determine conflict causing problem. detailed steps, please check out, how perform clean boot in windows . l...

last update kb4013429 of win 10 pro caused desktop icons removed , icons shifted left , links outlook .pst files removed.  has else experienced problem? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** one possible reason of missing files after update you're logged in on temporary file , actual desktop you're being shown temporary profile. recommend looking user account under c:\users on file explorer. press windows key + e on keyboard, , type c:\users on address bar , if there other user profiles , check desktop folders files. regarding connection of onedrive, suggest following article instructions on how resolve issue. let know how went you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

can use windows 8 upgraded win 10 v -machine ? i had win 8 installed on computer, , upgraded win 10, now question is, can use licenced win 8 v- machine on upgraded win 10 installation ?   want virtualised instance of w8 running on w10 host?  2 instances of windows hence need 2 licences don't have.  have single (formerly w8) licence upgraded w10, still single licence.  upgrading w10 not give second licence change of use on initial licence. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i've been getting lot of phone calls people indian accents telling me windows 10 "key" has expired , computer locked out unless caller helps me. scam? got win 10 free when first being offered. far, computer has been working fine. yes. scam. microsoft not call unless have arranged specific issue. do not pay them money, disconnect call. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

what's minimum resolution have non-blurry image wallpaper on laptop? i'm not sure screen size is. check display properties right click on desktop , choose display settings show current screen resolution eg. 1920 x 1280 1366 x 768 etc. whatever resolution is that's image size need if want cover whole desktop , not scaled fit Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

dear community, do know how fix type of text? ***post moved moderator appropriate   forum category.*** thanks. hi, to better assist you, please answer following questions: what specific change want accomplish text? can send whole screenshot of desktop screen? for meantime, can refer article: best display on monitor more information on how can adjust display settings. to know how can change font , icon size in windows 10, suggest referring thread solution found helpful , see if works you. we're looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

the zoom on laptop ever since windows 10 installed going crazy...whenever move cursor/mouse,it zooms 240% or whatever...ive sought , taken advice youtube,google forums , more,still keeps doing this..its annoying , there doesn't seem setting "lock in " need be..any appreciated..thanks! moved ie10 original title: the zoom on windows 10 going crazy..whenever move cursor zooms 240%...all forum & youtube advice hasnt solved anything..its highly annoying. can try doing clean boot and see if it's happening there. if doesn't there might third party software that's causing this. if still it, update drivers or check video card if it's supported windows 10 try changing mouse sure mouse scroll not issue Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization ...

main problem start menu , action center not open. pretty lost functionality toolbar. tried multiple repairs referenced in these threads , elsewhere such scannow, restore health, powershell command, , others. 3 different remote sessions microsoft techs led them reinstalling windows 10, result in following error: "the installation failed in safe_os phase error during migrate_data operation. #0x8007001f-0x2000d. came across "the database disk image malformed" when trying open jpgs. i'm not tech savvy person if has suggestions, i'm anything. otherwise i'm ready take darn thing outside , take baseball bat it. thank you! (confirmed have version 1607, build 14393.693) hi, do have installation disc or bootable usb reinstall windows? in case don't, refer article for recovery options. try system restore or startup repair files saved well. otherwise, reinstall windows. let know h...

i want ability lock pc when leave, don't want lock every time sleeps. is, want able lock if i'm going out, if step away cup of coffee, don't want lock me. (oddly, seems work way want if hasn't been rebooted in while, when reboot, seems revert locking on sleeping. strange.) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi tivoli, if don't want lock pc or sign in every time sleeps, can change settings of sign-in options. here's how: press windows key. type sign-in options . under require sign-in click when pc wakes sleep and choose preferred option in drop down lists. hope above information helps. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

about 2 yrs ago, while using win 7, sleep function on both pc , screen stopped working @ same time. 1 day worked expected, next found re-setting amount of time delay combination led pc , screen being disabled, in moving mouse not bring either life. pressing power button had no effect unless held in several seconds. undesirable, that, after several attempts solve problem, , in searching web answer (none found, other common problem) have had set both pc , screen sleep none.  the situation did not change when installed win 10 ten months ago, find frustrating not able use energy saving facilities. have solution, please? thanks, frank hi frank, to resolve concern, follow these steps running power troubleshooter: press windows key , type "troubleshooting". click on troubleshooting. on upper left menu, click on view all . locate power , follow on-screen instructions. restart computer , check ...

get message: "you need fix microsoft account apps on other devices able launch apps , continue experiences on device. (on pc) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, check here : microsoft account help https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-account   hope helps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rob brown - microsoft mvp <- profile - windows , devices it : bicycle - mark twain said right. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

have zeus virus code 33578 , call mircosoft @ 1 877-224-3586.  have shut down computer rid of this.  scam facebook try alert people when see people login have viruses can detect.  phone number doesn't appear valid microsoft (besides, facebook not tell call microsoft anyway).  it's computer or browser has malware , scam trick paying fake service when call number. what antivirus use?  have tried such resetting browser? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i setup pc nephew , despite me setting no initial password has come pc asking him password. second installation nephew tried previous password multiple times , seems in doing has been locked out. when trying reset password microsoft page asking him email , password account despite me skipping option not have email , password associated pc. how go resetting , removing password , getting access account again ????? hello, does use pc regularly , access email on pc? there should account associated registering pc. otherwise, necessary reinstall windows 10. what if forget windows password Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

when i'm administrator , when trying shortcut tells me need administrative permission. would need see screenshot see witnessing , explain doing... have tried running administrative command prompt , deleting them there? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

!!! microsoft accounts !!! i have 2 (2, dos, couple, ii) separate and distinct microsoft accounts merge 1 (1, uno, single, i).  i don't want create aliases, add email addresses or other complex mumbo jumbo.  this has nothing outlook or other microsoft product.  i want merge 2 microsoft accounts , end 1 love of god.  possible?  if not, why not?  seems should simple thing accomplish, gut tells me answer no or major hassle.  please, somebody, give me plain , simple answer not in computer jargon or attempting sound wizard of oz.    ps.  microsoft doesn't provide category below addresses microsoft accounts.  what wrong company?  hi, a microsoft account used sign in microsoft products. answer question, not possible merge 2 microsoft accounts due security reasons. can refer on this  article learn more microsoft's privacy statement. ...

please me solve problem please me  click here download batch file dropbox should fix start menu. download file, right click , select run administrator, re-boot or if can command prompt window administrator, copy in command, hit enter, let command finish (ignore errors) , reboot: get-appxpackage -allusers |  foreach  {add-appxpackage -disabledevelopmentmode -register “$($_.installlocation)\appxmanifest.xml”} i hope helps! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

last night tried turn off dell laptop before sleep, , screen keeps showing " p reparing configure windows. do not turn  off computer" . i confident laptop did not install system update before turned if off, , waited 30 minutes , did not turn off. see is  " p reparing configure windows. do not turn  off computer " .    i lost patience , let laptop , go sleep.   tell me how solve problem?  the point windows 10 mystic system. cannot turn off computer , pre-installed  edge broswer can somehow failed ie explorer works perfectly!  the bad thing system released before enough testing , polish. can go use windows 7 or windows 8, however, cost me money. i dream microsoft allow windows 10 users change system free. well, not think day come!  ***post moved by   the moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi pedro, let's work on ...

i earlier morning forgot outlook email password. reset it, ok continue sign in new password , microsoft password. realized after ten attempts or more, not sure if can sign in , if not need do? helpless because can't access computer , attend today's many matters. need extremely , acutely asap , running afternoon. can me untimely occurrence? idk, how forgot password i've been using 5 or months now. please me!!! ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi andrew, to better understand concern, kindly answer following questions: are using microsoft account login on computer? what error message you're getting whenever login computer? can still login microsoft account using device? we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy ...

sign windows id on computer , computer b. on computer b can not backup network location, on computer cannot map network drives computer b. sign in locally on both computer , b, both tasks work needed. sign in live id , kerplunks. sign out of live id , pc goes haywire , goes on fritz because have no id enabled share experiences across devices (whoopie, love feature (doh)). or how this, when sign in live id, whats account name? because shows 5, tried them all, access denied. click users , accountants says 1 name, click c drive>users , shows different one, go computer management , view users , shows different name , profile path shows yet name. when installed os, used live id day 1 , nothing else. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

is there way add touch keyboard icon action center? have read of posts , replies question have not yet seen answer. i using remote desktop session on laptop in tablet mode, once in rdp session, loose taskbar. can resize screen taskbar, can select touch keyboard. , maximize rdp session cumbersome option. ideal have keyboard option in action center. way can swipe open action center , activate keyboard @ anytime. is there registry entry or tool can installed add touch keyboard icon action center? hi doug,   adding touch keyboard on items in action center not available in windows 10. however, can change settings automatically show touch keyboard when use device in tablet mode. if you'd this, can follow these steps: click on start . open settings . select devices . go typing . under touch keyboard settings , switch on automatically show touch keyboard in windowed apps when there’s no keyboard attached devi...

how change scroll color on pc ? recently time bright white on work screen. it's not display scroll color.. thanks giving me answer question original title: first question request   hi, let's try adjust or change background color in windows 10 pc , see if improve color of scroll bar. please follow steps shared deepika gowda on link . update result. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

 i've noticed big windows preview no longer works when mouse on thumbnail icon after mousing on icon in taskbar. let me see if can better describe this. before installing creators mouse on icon in taskbar, thumbnail of each window icon popup (this still happens), mouse on of thumbnail images , full window displayed until moved mouse. last action no longer works me.  example. let's have 5 word documents open, in taskbar see word icon, mouse on icon , see 5 thumbnails, mouse on of thumbnails , full size window displayed until moved mouse. if wanted activate window click on thumbnail. liked temp normal window view , back.   i'm running latest version of win10 x64 1703 build 15063.138, per winver. have accidently turn off? or bug in creators? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, it possible taskbar thumbnail preview issue caused corrupted system file. resolve issue,...