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hi, i have windows 10 professional 64 bit installation have been using no problems @ least 3-4 months.  after not (knowingly) making changes system today, windows 10 not start.  when presented options of do, chose troubleshoot | advanced options | startup repair.  after doing this, got black screen windows logo, below saw text "automatic repair" short time, followed "diagnosing pc", followed "attempting repairs".  followed message said "startup repair couldn't repair pc.  press "advanced options" try other options repair pc or "shut down" turn off pc. log file: c:\windows\system32\logfiles\srt\srttrail.txt." the log file indicates following tests completed successfully: check updates system disk test disk failure diagnosis disk metadata test target os test volume content test boot manager diagnosis ... gets stuck reported follows: -------------------------------- root c...

hello community, after creators update, did yesterday, not able save credentials tsx gateway connection. in previous versions there checkbox under "password"-box. thanks in advance. best regards, lukas hi lukas, we suggest repost question to technet forum better assistance. all best. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have continuous issue laptop won't shutdown since upgrading windows 10 original windows 7 os. upgraded part of free upgrade when w10 new , had issue. after while did factory reset , reinstalled w10 , laptop fine, changed jobs , had wipe laptop did factory reset , since laptop won't shut down again. leaves wifi light on , fan keeps going, no matter how long leave it, , literally every shutdown. to try remedy have done clean install settings menu , 2 factory resets won't correct itself. please if can. resigned having force shutdown laptop every time? thanks graeme turn off fast startup. type 'power options ' in search, open control panel location, select on left 'choose power button does'. click on 'change settings unavailable' , deselect 'turn on fast startup (recommended)'. Windows / Windows 10 ...

currently have added new user computer running under window 10. after creating new account, have set local account microsoft account. automatically set new account administrator. accidentally delete myself administrator in computer there user set in computer.  now difficulties me install program needed administrator username , password.  what can make account administrator? whatever ask username , password. please help. thanks. hi james , regarding concern changing local account administrator, can try suggestion of ramesh srinivasan on thread , see if helps. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

how can recover google , windows account when changed phone number? keep getting same messages, code number changed, try later, can't tell if it's me. how password hi debbie, to better address concern recovering microsoft account, we'd know if trying reset password here. you can choose reset password page using alternate email address since phone number associated account no longer available. if alternate email address not available, can select don't have of these option asked basic information. contacted through email used let know if have provided accurate information, , takes 24 hours. we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi trying log in default built in administrator account, when key in password didnt in correct password or anything, in fact said "status:". try use same password on uac, didnt let me pass when enter password neither did incorrect password. mean? glad give information. **note dont have admin rights currently hi samuel, for better assist concern, we'd verify following: are you trying log hidden administrator account? if yes, able enable prior signing in? if possible, please provide screenshot provide appropriate troubleshooting steps. we'll wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

how windows cascade, not snap in windows 10?  use multiple side side, keep snapping , autosizing.  got new computer, using windows 10 on old one. ****post moved forum moderator appropriate forum category**** hello, you may follow steps below cascade windows on device: right-click on empty space on task bar. click cascade windows . if have further questions, feel free ask us. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

here message when trying launch task manager (it happens other apps such teamspeak 3, etc.) when open system32 folder file explorer, can see file? does problem persist while in safe mode? (press shift+restart safe mode) Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

can give me a list of colors windows use dark , white theme? thanks! hi nhat, you can check page see available accent colors light , dark app modes in windows 10. hope helps. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello i have installed program called exo 2015  i gad previous version of installed while still had windows 8. few weeks ago pc kept freezing , take me tobsod,which gave me: video_dxgnkrnl_fatalerror so decided format pc ,  instal program again, now, once finished installing it, pc crashes , goees bsod message irql_not_less_or_equal and after restarts, find program not installed properly. tried install program in safe mode , works in mode when go normal mode pc crashes again , gives me: irql_not_less_or_equal and keeps restarting , repeating same message unless go safe mode. can please help. since imprtant job. can uplaud minidump files , pc specs if needed , if need anymore details dont afraid ask thank in advance  and sorry english  we need actual log files (called dmp files) contain record of sequence of events leading crash, drivers loaded, , responsible. please follow our ins...

everyone beware,,these scammers have new act,,got call yesterday,,instead of claiming microsoft windows,, said dell,, asked dell inspiron,,the only problem neither of 2 dells inspiron. said 'i not own inspiron', promptly hung up. good luck everyone hello larry, we aware these scams happen, unfortunately, have no control on such things. recommend protect pc performing frequent scans check viruses can take on pc. also, wary of fraudulent emails , calls. microsoft, other software , hardware developers not make unsolicited calls customers unless customer has scheduled/is expecting call. careful , never give out personal information unless have authorized speaking legitimate expert. for more information on avoiding technical support scams, refer article . best regards. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

happen few times everyday out of blue.... dont know how pull bug files :p  please hi, bsod (blue screen of death) can caused poorly written device drivers or malfunctioning hardware such faulty memory, power supply issues, overheating of components, or hardware running beyond specification limits. can check response of gerry c j cornell on thread . provide steps on how upload system log file event viewer using onedrive. feel free contact if have further inquiries.     Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

have office home , student 2016. when highlight file either on desktop or wherever laptop freezes. have lenovo ideapad 300.  can't cut, paste, delete, rename without machine freezing , can take @ least hour let me work. hi veronica, regarding concern on highlighting files, suggest try following methods: method 1 : run windows app troubleshooter . method 2 : perform clean boot . a clean boot performed start windows using minimal set of drivers , startup programs. helps eliminate software conflicts occur when install program or update or when run program in windows 10. note: please go through section: how reset computer start usual after troubleshooting clean boot of kb article boot computer in normal startup after fixing issue. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & syste...

hello, recently have started have issues windows media player. when move pointer over, freezes up, , when move pointer out of it, resumes. starting looks having trouble running, movies , music playing working tho. issue started few days ago without warning. i have tried following : uninstall windows media player reinstalling windows media player running antivirus , anti adware , similar, results system clean. i need windows media player , not being able use on computer , bug never seen in entire life makes me wonder what's going on =d song. if had in past , knows how fix please give me hand. kind regards, marian hi marian, with regard query, suggest download , run windows media player troubleshooter automatically fix issue windows media player. please click on link to fix problems windows media player settings. let know result. Windows ...

reminder: nobody running windows 10 infected ransomware worm today. doesn't work on windows 10. ^ taken wip tweets “many large organizations continue use out-of-date systems regular [updates] not available anymore,” said kalember. (from here ) cheers, drew Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

windows button doesn't work. neither f11. how administrator. can't remember toshiba laptop password. hi anna, we know account using login computer. you can check articles below regarding concern. reset windows 10 local account password. how reset microsoft account password. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hello! i did factory reset on windows 10. everything fine except few things 1. whenever make new file/folder or change it's name have hit f5 have load  2. files, except defaults .txt , .png etc have icon of blank files  example: http://prntscr.com/f5bhb3 (.dlls should have own icon have blank file icon, happens other files, too.) 3. quickaccess doesn't load, @ all. gets stuck @ end. (trying go "this pc" makes loading bar go way end not complete) any solutions? thanks hi, corrupted system files 1 of possible reasons why having issues windows 10. suggest run system file checker tool , deployment image servicing , management tool scan , correct issues. system file checker (sfc) built-in tool in operating system. sfc checks system file corruption. deployment image servicing , management (dism) command-line tool can used service windows image or prepare windows preinstallation environ...

recent update changed items in secret start menu.  how modify or customize windows 10 secret start menu add quick links? shhhh! no 1 supposed know secret start menu. that's why it's called 'secret.' Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

why hard put up  screen saver. i went out , got  brand new computer <non relevant content removed> what problem .     thank              you                    dino  pierce  *moved insider* hi dino,     to further assist you, know if you’re getting error message when trying set screen saver.   if not getting errors, here following steps on how change screen saver depending on windows operating system you’re running.   a. windows 7 , older   click start button. select control panel. choose appearance , personalization. click personalization . select screen saver. click preview if want see screen saver like. then click ok .   b. windows 8 , 8.1 ...

creator updated laptop 6-2-17. 1. screen brightness diminished (half level, @ best) , can't adjusted. under settings, system, display level shows set brightest setting. grabbing slide control , moving left , right nothing. toggling through settings in notification window on task bar nothing. 2. slower startup. i can deal slower start, old eyes need little brighter screen. ideas?? thanks ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.***   hi, if you're having trouble brightness of screen, can try fixing by updating driver display adapter or reinstalling it. but before know following information: which version of windows 10 using? windows 10 home, professional or education? have tried checking manufacturer's website updated driver? in meantime, suggest checking article contains information on how update drivers. get if have other concerns. ...

c:/users/kalya/downloads/  in how change name kalya to kalyan as there no option in laptop user , groups can me out in this  way change name create user account name kalyan, give administrator privileges, , set way want, including copying data, etc. when happy it, delete old user account. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi, since we've updated windows 10 creators update in our company, we've many issues of our fonts: - office 2016 business:  word shows "insufficient memory or disk space, cannot display requested font". excel shows documents strange symbols. same powerpoint. if roll previous version of windows 10, going normal. the strange thing if install fresh copy of windows 10 creators update, we've tried install office 2016 , ok, starts show issues when add computer our domain , apply our gpo's. now i'm trying apply our gpo's step step, trying discover happening think microsoft must publish fix that.  i've found people similar issues in last days: https://community.coreldraw.com/talk/coreldraw_graphics_suite_2017/f/841/t/55601 http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?254854-windows-10-big-problem-with-fonts if has new clues, please share it thanks ***post moved moderator appropriate forum cate...

this third time i've faced issue after reinstalling windows clean. randomly , unprovoked user action or program update, pc unable start windows.  sometimes emoticon face screen stop code 0xc000021a, goes automatic repair. none of repair solutions work, , without windows cd, have tired: -system restore -startup repair -diagnostics reports no problems -command prompt check disk error, unable fix or provide other information -basically every other option in menu. the thing has worked reinstalling operating system, problem comes every time. after first time, took 2 months. after second time, took 2 weeks. can computer disabling driver signatures, computer runs slower , not solution. i cannot reinstall windows every 2 weeks. seems serious, avoidable flaw windows , i've decided never buy windows pc again avoid plethora of stupid problems this. nevertheless, fixed able use machine. please help! thank you. i have dell inspiron 1...

hi , just today ran problem , windows 10 stuck on loading screen spinning dots . happened day after deleted file windows.old .i have tried lot solutions previous post , such :  1. reverting previous build  2. reseting pc 3. going restore point  all methods above comes error saying , 'we ran problem doing ' i believe problem due me deleting file windows.old also , whenever boot safe mode , go windows update through settings , crashes , tab closes. if solution can proposed , please answer me . edit: reformatted hard disk multiple times , , deleted windows.old file time . deleting windows.old file theory sites tell me windows.old or %windows.~bt file needed windows update . can't access windows update through settings in safe mode networking . sites tell me go windows update , uninstall windows updates cant .  tl;dr windows.old causing problem theory. thanks , daniel. ****post moved forum moderator more appr...

hi,   i have dell latitude i5 cpu, 8gb of ram on windows 7 , decided upgrade laptop windows 10. since upgrade win 10 devices , printers takes around 5 minutes load, have searched net , down cannot seem fix appreciated.   these few things have tried; deleted printers , drivers using print management in mmc use sfc/scan now turned off network discovery use dism cleanup system image command deleted profile re-created profile/get else log in there profile reset indexing on laptop enabled bluetooth services net stop spooler " del %systemroot%\system32\spool\printers\* /q /f /s" net start spooler i'm totally stumped causing realised that other people having same issue there no solution, i'm thinking it's problem actual upgrade installation although i'm not sure working correctly on windows 7 upgraded different pc windows 10 @ same time , seems fine. no 1 else having problem in office, great - john   ...

using windows 10, in past few days when computer goes sleep , restart it, frozen screen (full screen of screen saver) , available buttons on bottom right, are: wifi connection, microsoft accessibility , off switch. can't wake computer screen. when try turn off or restart screen, gets frozen in shut down or restart. have physically turn computer off , reboot out of frozen state. can please me? computer new (under 2 years) hp spectre. thank assistance. hi ruth, let's try isolate cause of issue. suggest follow methods below: method 1 : run power troubleshooter find , fix problems computer's power settings. kindly follow steps below: click start .    on search bar, type troubleshooting , , click on troubleshooting results.    click on system , security . under power , click on power . method 2: use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files. steps on how run system f...

i have owned windows10 linx tablet quite time , has pretty been reliables far. brought along me in bag , worked fine day. when got home had no power charged , turned on. red light next the camera turned on , usual , linx start logo began. spinning wheel froze , screen went black. tell tablet still on screen still dimly lit. couldn't turn linx off , had wait until power drained. i've tried charging , turning on countless times ends same result. any tips on do? hi, to isolate concern regarding windows 10 linx tablet won't start up, have few questions you: what model of device? were there changes happened on device prior concern? can send screenshot of black screen receive when turned on device? highly appreciated. we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a dev...

hello,  i new windows 10, built .net program want run during day when not home. i have setup scheduled task wake computer run task. not turn off computer, shut lid. apparently shutting lid shuts off laptop. in either case, there way have pc turn on task can run while not home?  hi bryan in order better assist you, we'd know if made changes or updates pc prior issue. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

i spoke microsoft office rep on 4/26/2017 because when tried install office home & student 2016 got message key code accepted there error message. turns out ip address hacked into. told transferred above referenced company , fix problem. agreed , transferred me company. apparently fixed problem (for now) thought call microsoft. told microsoft rep microsoft never transfer me outside company , must be a scam. else agree? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** moved from: office / install, upgrade , activate / windows 10 / office 2016 is usa technical solution legitimate company? define "legitimate."      microsoft [gold] certified partner?      http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2011/09/microsoft-removes-gold-certified.html how did find/reach "microsoft office rep on 4/26/2017?" were charged support usa technical solution?...

few days ago installed few vpn program personal use. , installed cc cleaner clean stuff. started encounter lot of problems. windows activation expire message keeps popping few times every hour though 100% mine activated. there no error message or when go settings. pin disabled , cant set new pin. right side of startup menu(where apps listed) shows store , microsoft edge though didn't it. chrome keeps saying it's corrupted. had hard time connecting internet, disconnected , can't see available networks( can still connect internet manually show available network function not working. tried troubleshooting , nothing detected. please me solve these problem. virus or something? search bar doesn't work, can type in 2-4 letters shuts down automatically. cortana still works. other programs seem work fine.  hi tony, we know more concern. please answer following: does of issues happened right after instal...

read article stated microsoft has removed ability modify group policies in windows 10 professional.  true? hello, afaik, isn't true. can provide link article? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i trying remotely set wireless extender father today. restarted computer selective startup in safe mode networking. when computer restarted asked him password instead of pin. doesn't remember password. have logged microsoft account, , have reset password, isn't working. appears if unable internet connection on logon screen. shows various networks in house, when tries connect 1 of them, circles while, states taking longer usual, , says can't connect @ time. horrified has little computer experience, , lives 1,000 miles away , can't seem fix it. knows pin be, has no idea password is. has no real computer knowledge, can't ask him use windows recovery disk or that. have ideas how make pin log him on again, or how internet work logon screen, password have opportunity update?  hi ken, your concern needs in-depth technical assistance. better assistance accoubt, suggest contact our answer desk . if ...

need keeps popping up. don't know how fix it. hi anthony, we'd gather more information address , isolate better error message get. kindly answer following questions: is first time encounter error message? are using specific application when search it? if yes, can tell name of app? are getting error when searching command? any troubleshooting attempts you've tried far? we're looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

"pin start" needs added "send to" destinations. this forum has many partial solutions/individual solutions/restricted solutions; hi, to isolate issue, need additional information: what mean "send to" destination? are trying pin shortcut on start menu or desktop? can send screenshot of issue? we'll wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my laptop specifications in good i7 processor 8 gb ram 2 gb nividia  but cannot feel these specifications in opening applications or using windows. also please note have updated version of windows 10 till 28-5-2017 please let me know if there thing improve laptop`s performance? thank information. there several reasons why experiencing concern. because of corrupted file or data on system causes issues. let isolate main issue performing steps below: step 1: clean boot .   start windows using minimal set of drivers , start programs. eliminate software conflicts occur when install program, or update, or when run program in windows.   note:  after clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer section "how reset computer start usual after troubleshooting clean boot" in provided link return computer normal startup mode. step 2: reset windows update components . t...

following recent update windows 10 has no longer cortana search bar.  just white circle instead, windows key has been affected. restore didn't work, don't want uninstall, suggestions most welcome. hello, to isolate issue, we'd ask following: which windows 10 build , version using? aside restoring computer, troubleshooting steps have tried? we'd request screenshot of cortana view after update. may use snipping tool sending screen capture. learn how, click here . we looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

want replace present theme on desktop new 1 in windows 10. opened personalization  and selected theme. found new theme wanted transfer, however, scene transferred not 1 selected. please help! thank you!  Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have 23" display screen , in august 2016 set display size 125% , pinned glass taskbar.  it's lot easier read on monitor way.  a couple of days ago, empty box started popping on screen.  it makes appear blurry. way can rid of click on x magnifier.  why happening , how stop being problem? i'm running windows 10 installed on computer when purchased it. ru hi ruth,   there lot of possibility why issue has occurred. isolate issue, have questions you:   when did issue start?   were there changes made before issue occur ?   have tried updating drivers?   is flash player updated?   what troubleshooting steps have done far?   we suggest run hardware , devices troubleshooter and check if there's changes. run troubleshooter , follow these steps:   on search bar, type troubleshooting and...

there way yet in 2017? upgraded 7 ult windows 10 , need visual clutter gone. edit: nevermind. found paid third party solution. ridiculous necessary. this new design in windows 10 , users find applications easier , faster. if have suggestion, may open feedback hub in start menu , check suggestions, if exist, vote or add comment. if not, add new suggestion , explain suggestion , describe why want feature. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

while setting new laptop somehow enlarged screen. can't out of page (i trying put in microsoft account info). heading on page "recover account). i've tried right clicking , nothing comes up. please help! hello lee, you may try these workarounds: press alt + f4 keys close window. to adjust screen display, perform steps below: 1. go desktop screen, right-click on desktop. 2. select display settings . under change size of text, apps, , other items, adjust slider preferred size. 3. recommended size @ 100%. let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

start button work work on windows 10 build 1607 my start button work work on windows 10 build 1607 hello modeeb.murray, thank coming issue. i have 2 steps repair start menu.  step one: restart device, , if doesn't fix try step two. step two: try start menu troubleshooter  from here i hope helps! sincerely, luke blevins Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi, i start saying i've contacted microsoft support via chat , couldn't me. specs cpu: i7-7700k @ 4.2ghz drive: samsung ssd 960 pro 512gb ram: 32gb @ 2400mhz gpu: nvidia gtx 1080 (sli enabled) windows installed creators update laptop. since happend, laptops' performance poor. i've contacted both microsoft , nvidia both have running case on this. the problem is, involves animation feels sluggish , feels slower before. not slower, taking specs account, slow. tried couple of things: - disable game dvr - disable game mode - disable full screen optimization - removed driver in safe mode , reinstalled after reboot (hotfix 381.78) - changed page file size manually , recommended windows - disable vsync - created n ew account - firewall disabled - av disabled - maximum performance via power options - cleaned cache , prefex - other things can't remember. - reset windows installation when run per...

i bought new asus aio computer last month, , on moon it, until microsoft forced creators update on me, have problem, unable create 'new folder'  using right click, either on desktop or in file explorer, can create them in file explorer using, control/shift/n or icon @ top of page, if right click, hover on 'new', file explorer crashes, , in case of desktop screen goes black re-initialises. i have researched problem, tried windows 10 troubleshooter, doesn't pick problem,  tried using shexview, no change, bought reimage repair, no change. anyone other ideas? explanation in laymans terms please! for isolate if issue due corrupted user profile, suggest create new user account , check if issue persists. this, kindly refer link . should need further assistance, feel free us. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

i facing issue in windows 10 . click wifi symbol in tray , system restarts ablue screen stating -- nwifi.sys.   have alienware 15 r3 , started face issue after installed ubuntu 14.04 dual boot using instructions here - https://gist.github.com/awesomebytes/e4556b06bedf860189378428b508c043 . here screen shot of blue screen viewer. have contacted alienware tech support . have run bunch hardware diagnostics no errors in results. updated bios twice . no luck there well. please suggest how can issue resolved ?  hello, we want clarify, have tried troubleshooting steps provided in article ? if haven't, may give try , let know outcome. looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i bought daughter new computer , inherited old one, plan keep. how can delete account , add mine? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** to add user account yourself: 1- sign in user account administrator permissions. 2- [there's more 1 way this:] control panel > user accounts > manage account > add user account to remove daughter's account: be careful! before delete user account, make sure there no services depend on account. sure user files account (documents, pictures, etc.) have been moved elsewhere. 1- sign in user account administrator permissions. 2- [there's more 1 way this:] settings > accounts > family , other users > select account > remove a computer should have 1 user account has administrator permissions. other accounts should have standard permissions. important security. day-to-day computing in standard account. use administrator...

getting message 'the user profile service  service failed sign in. user profile cannot loaded." i not able login different user not option. please help!! hello, see if fix helps you: http://www.kapilarya.com/the-user-profile-service-failed-the-sign-in-windows-10 hope helps, luck :) Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

win 10 pro x64. after upgrading comodo's cis 8.x 10 last night , uninstalling couple of programs forcibly included (geek buddy , dragon browser), started getting error box @ end of each computer startup, follows: "the file c:\windows\temp\pidc.txt not opened. system not find file specified." on comodo forums, suggested following technet page has been archived applicable: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824952.aspx. page says "the pid.txt file contained product key edition of windows installing." wasn't installing windows , pid.txt file there in c:\windows\temp, i'm not sure make of or it.  any ideas?  thanks, hello, for better assistance, suggest post concern here: microsoft technet looking forward concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, ...

has microsoft stopped changing photos on spotlight?  desktop has had same photo past week, our laptop keeps changing before.  gives? hi, windows spotlight captures images bing search engine called bing images of day , computer needs online picture change. suggest checking if computer connected internet make sure not 1 causing issue. furthermore, if computer connected internet issue still happening, recommend following steps below change or refresh set of windows spotlight: 1. click start menu , click settings . 2. click personalization . 3. under personalization , click lock screen click picture under background. 4. lock computer sign in. 5. go settings again, click personalization click lock screen . 6. under background , choose windows spotlight , should set on computer. don't hesitate inform on how goes. Windows / ...

did update on surface pro 4 , shows start menu.  i can no longer access taskbar or desktop.  i have tried restarting computer , trying uninstall update, none of these things seem work.  what happens start menu shows , of applications (settings, microsoft edge, word, etc) full screen.  they can still minimise not close.  it important able access these things again, , appreciated, not understand going on computer.  thank you. hi touko, it seems in tablet mode. address concern, kindly follow steps below on how turn off tablet mode: click on start menu , select settings . click on system , select tablet mode . under tablet mode , turn off make windows more touch-friendly when using device tablet . let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & pers...

it takes 2 hours or 3 show login screen , login cannot use windows applications such store groove music ..... ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category .* ** please inform version , build installed on system, could please check in setting windows update failed insytall , causing stucking issue? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after large update windows10 on 3/06/17 following pops after sign in.  accelerometerst.exe- system error.  code execution cannot proceed becausevcruntime140.dll not found. have hp pavilion 15 notebook pc ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.***   we're glad learn "vcruntime140.dll not found" error has been resolved installing new version of program causing conflict. should need further assistance, don't hesitate post back. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hello. have bought new asus laptop operating system windows 10 home. time time (particularly when install or uninstall app suggested asus giftbox), encounter following error message: " windows powershell has stopped working " . message includes, well, a comment this: close program now, let know whenever found a solution. also when run windows powershell, see error line: "windows powershell cannot load psreadline module. console running without psreadline." i appreciate if advise me on how can fix this problem . with many in advance, looking forward hearing you. regards, arjams ps. have installed ms office 365 on laptop.  hi, there are different reasons why encountering powershell error message. isolate concern, suggest create new user profile , check if still same error message. make sure files, can transfer them new user profile if issue due old data. if issue persi...

hey, have dell precision 3510 window 10 pro (64bit) , lately i've started experiencing weird behaviors when putting computer sleep. seems when charger plugged in, getting computer in , out of sleep works well, when pulling charger out, putting computer sleep shutting down , work lost. i've ran dell diagnostics boot , hardware (memory, fan, hd etc ..) intact, in addition, did not see abnormal log issues in event viewer. dism , sfc showed no issues windows. this happens when closing lid (set sleep in power plan options) or when explicitly putting computer sleep start menu. i've checked battery , it's in condition, diagnostics test passed without issues , i've never experienced issues working on battery, when putting sleep. ideas ? .. when pulling charger out, putting computer sleep shutting down , all work lost . use powercfg find out if can hibernate (e.g. p...

my external hard drive had bitlocker enabled. when plug laptop running windows 10 home. couldn't find type in password.before this, i've enable bitlocker using laptop running windows 10 pro. tried double check again re-plug in. there notification pop , ask me type in password, suppose work. however, on laptop running windows 10 home, when plugged in, there's nothing happen although bitlocker services on. double click on drive appear window said access denied. is because there's service helps trigger notification disabled? please figure out thank you! hi robin, your bitlocker password concern more complex typically answered in microsoft answers forums. better suited pro audience on technet. please post question in technet windows 10 networking forum. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Sec...

i have windows 10 on home computer , i'm user.  why there 2 sign in options?  one of them needs deleted.  i don't want sign in when start or restart computer.  isn't there way set system start or restart without sign in  or log in? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi ruth, to resolve issue, here's how manage sign in options in windows 10: go control panel or pc settings . click on user accounts . select user account want manage. click on sign-in options . from there, can change how sign in account , user account want delete. let know if need further assistance. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

on several systems i'm facing following issue: windows+space lists following (language, keyboard layout) combinations: under settings / time & language / region & language / languages / english (united states) / options "us" keyboard layout not listed, cannot remove it: how rid of unused / useless keyboard layout? hello, if click in french keyboard icon remove button appear?  thank you Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have changed jobs , when turn on computer has persons name (who no longer company), how change name? create new user account on computer , log in using that.  need admin status this.  if not have should ask new boss if have added 1 these circumstances [if not, you'll need reinstall windows 10]. start button, settings , accounts , family & other users , [ other users section], add else pc, i don't have person's sign-in information, add user without microsoft account , enter username, password & password hint, back in the list of other accounts can see in family & other users , [ other users section],  click on new account, click on change account type , select administrator account type, ok. then log in new user account , remember check admin status before going further {for example, right-click on start button & choose windows powershell [admin] }.  ...

how recover original wallpaper used prior latest update? check hard drive windows.old folder, if might find wallpaper in folder otherwise, copy these locations, 1 @ time address bar of windows file explorer , might find original wallpaper image in 1 of these locations . . . %appdata%\microsoft\windows\themes\cachedfiles %appdata%\microsoft\windows\themes\transcodedwallpaper Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i see double recycle bin , taskbar on desktop. second pair has no functionality though. use laptop docked , undocked. when it's docked has 2 24" displays , issue doesn't happen. when it's undocked , doesn't matter whether reboot/shut down computer stays this. when go background personalize , change picture solid color problem goes away. suggestions? hi not sure if bears semblance issue friend asked me @ desktop because icons duplicated , 1 set dead. after headscratching realised second set of icons in fact photographs , had reset desktop screenshot went original picture on pc , set background , had desktop normal. fortunately background family picture saved in system. if can go original picture, set background , see if inactive stuff goes. figured problem when asked him show me picture he'd used background in screenshot folder , had icons on whereas original had not. had no idea how...