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ok, here unusual one. we purchased 2 asus ux330ua laptops (beautiful thin powerful creatures). setup this: windows 10 anniversary latest updates. latest asus driver updates , bios/firmware - updated bios when issue started occur. office 2016 (office 365) bitlocker enabled (encrypted whole drive) connected azure ad , user enrolled mdm. displaylink 8.1 software both laptops has issue accessing/opening control panel applet devices , printers (one goes in after few minutes, other doers not open @ all).  however, can install printers using print management! going through forums other users have had success changing bluetooth service , bluetooth support service auto.  did not work us... although there no bluetooth service, bluetooth support service. when try go devices , printers, file explorer process takes 50% cpu. i think relates printer , devices problem: of sudden, user loses network via wireless , wired (using usb).  clicking on

update (12 feb. 2017): the pc crashes several times @ start up. everytime... after 5 10+ restarts, performs tests, searches solutions, applies solutions (not sure that) and finally it works with issues described below. i can hear hdd stop functioning everytime pc crashes. stops , immidiately starts spinning again. this appeared same time issues described below appeared. didn't mentioned below, 'cause though hear it, hadn't realized hdd. nonetheless might cause pc crash, can explain issues below, and these appeared same time , ie after installing latest version. [end of update] hello, these problems i'm facing: after installing latest version of windows 10 (1607) days ago, computer started malfunctioning. the troubleshooter doesn't work (file system error   -2144926975), store also, , after searching around, tried open solitare (i read in article describing similar situation) , doesn't work. i noticed th

on every action wmiprvse.exe takes 10-20% of cpu. so, w hen opening process monitor noticed wmiprvse.exe creating tzres.dll on , on again. normal? hello rubi, " windows management instrumentation (wmi) component of microsoft windows operating system provides management information , control in enterprise environment. wmiprvse.exe, file managers in enterprise environment capable of configuring , searching desktop system information or network , application information across network. developers use wmiprvse.exe file in order develop applications used monitoring purposes. these programs can notify users important events related network , file or application management right after each event occurs. the windows system resource manager uses windows management instrumentation (wmi) polling queries check status key processes, such cluster service. however, these queries consume lots of cpu resources, , windows system re

i have dell vostro 270 desktop moved work few months ago , move , work got computer hooked up  it has been long not recall sign in password. how can reset password can using computer?  thank you. help!  hi, to resolve issue, recommend follow troubleshooting steps below , see if corrects problem: method 1: refer link below: what if forget windows password method 2: if using local account sign in password protection can removed. perform steps below:. 1. press   windows+r   together @ time. 2. in ‘ run’   type   netplwiz.exe   and hit   enter . 3. user account settings box opens. find box before. users must enter username , password use computer checked. uncheck box , hit apply. 4. automatically sign in password box prompts.   write password twice , press ok . 5. once have done this, free login each time while opening laptop. you can refer article more helpful information. note:

help. since update of windows 10 takes me 30 minutes use e mail. google , yahoo linked , old understand remove pop-ups, robot, etc.     did change new user name , works. retrieve documents , pictures fro 18 months ago. thanks. **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi sam, creating new username means you're using new account , email address. if still know previous usernames or email addresses, recommend contact email providers assist in resetting passwords , recover accounts. if you're referring different concern, feel free post providing detailed information. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i changed monitors , computer recognized change.  when desktop appears moved right 2 inches , can not see start button or icons on , off button on desktop.  have attempted click on edge of desktop screen drag on toward left not change it.  worked correctly when first hooked new monitor up, have no idea correct this.  help!!!!!!! ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** get close monitor, inch away, sharply left. see now? hah ... had going there second. admit it. on bottom or side of bezel - that's plastic around edge of monitor - find little knobs or buttons control monitor's image. 1 of knobs or buttons controls placement of image - up, down, left or right. use control center image on monitor. you may able changing settings of graphics adapter. go settings > system > display > advanced settings > display adapter properties. Windows

pertinent info on computer?  instruction manual camera? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how change in settings screen saver display photos in frames , groups (it used this)? my computer new in december 2016 , particular photo display came it. what describing not feature of windows 10. more came software added computer manufacturer. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello. morning turned pc on , wanted open chrome before leaving. didn't open tried opening firefox instead. not opening. thought strange , turned off , left. later turned on again , still nothing opening except for: setting, file browser, trash bin, notifications, start menu , other little programs (troubleshooting window nothing inside of working. click nothing happened.) task manager not open. wanted reinstall windows button restart clickable, doesnt anything. able press windows update button , updated windiws defender , thats it. how can solve this? nothing opening? hi, we suggest try run system file checker tool. tool allows user scan corrupted windows files , restore it. check article: use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files , contains steps on how can run system file checker tool. let know if need further assistance. Windows /

hi all i'm experiencing problem happening on random pc in corporation (currently 6 pcs). those pc have windows 10 (1607) , left powered on during night, started doing windows updates automatically. the day after, pc show restore windows screen. rebooting show bsod inaccessible_boot_device i've tried doing restore option recovery partition, none worked. i've tried doing chkdsk /r, sfc /scannow, bootrec /rebuildbcd haven't changed nothing. disk/partition ok, , windows file accessible (from recovery partition). i haven't changed bios configuration or hardware there way debug happening? verbose mode show not accessible, or stop. i've tried enabling boot log, not saved (i think cannot save file on disk, if cannot reach that) how can understand why happened? i've checked eventlog files, stop @ moment pc rebooted, , haven't seen installation error of updates. any way can refresh system files, without loosing

sistem windows 10 toshiba sattlite l755 problem start no problem after black sctreen display . please solution see: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-black-screen-windows-10/ Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i downloaded , installed windows 10 onto pc. after restarting on screen says "welcome windows 10!". whenever click next computer freezes. appreciated. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** try performing startup repair: boot windows 10 dvd how download official windows 10 iso files a) @ install screen b) click repair computer c) click advanced options d) click troubleshoot e) click startup repair f) follow on screen instructions see if helps Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after avg attempted "update" , froze said "finished", windows doesnt complete start up. gets interrupted "preparing auto repair", proceeds restart after windows stop code "critical process died" ... windows 10 "update", , cant find way safe mode ..... anybody? it better not use 3rd party antivirus windows 10.  use windows defender. you might want malwarebytes also. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

sony mp3 works , charges fine, when try sync new songs it, freezes , media player says starting sync few hours before unplug , have reset mp3. going on? hello deborah, let's issue resolved. suggest run windows apps troubleshooter on link. let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

split thread. as adult  parent , system administrator , have given new w10 pc son, child restricted permissions on user account. ever since then, i, have family restrictions placed on me, on windows pc w10, prompting seek parental/adult permission (like, use mozilla firefox, chrome, etc. browsers, free/childrens' games online store). i have spoken ms in manila , new dheli on last 3 weeks, no avail. my ms account settings correct. problem on w10. w7 ok (on device). hi tom, we want clarify, you're having issue accessing browsers because of family restriction, correct? have tried checking article on how set family features on windows 10? looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

my email right when sign computer, correct on desktop, tell on play store. reads .cbom, not mine cant anything. can change password that's  not mine , changes password problem still there ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category*** able login to  https://account.microsoft.com/account  using said email address you're using? possible accidentally created 2 email address, 1 correct email while other incorrect it's typo error. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

emails being sent me email, how can stop this? hi, to better concern, elaborate on issue. let know, using office outlook or outlook.com? we forward response regarding matter. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

suggestions? hi leila, we recommend resetting password following instructions article . do let know if need other assistance. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

there 2 accounts on boyfriend's pc.  one eas his, administrator , other son's account, not admibistrator. yeatetday in afternoon looks 1 of kids somehow created account administrator account , disabled administrator profile.  the way can sone stuff on pc through boyfriend's son's account not administrator.  whoever changed things on pc not confess , give password need. how can go changing things admintrator privledgrs nonadministrator account?  we lost of our things. terri terri, some people have been reporting windows update relegated admin accounts become standard accounts.  might not son @ fault ms. since seem have no functioning admin account on computer, procedure @ if admin prompt has greyed out or missing yes button no password entry box, use built-in admin account in safe mode create 2 new admin accounts - wiki should serve fix problem. the initial steps in procedure set

since latest windows 10 update, screensaver freezes , fix reboot computer.  there isn't screensaver setting.  when search screensaver, comes nothing. hi jeana, there multiple factors can consider why you're screensaver froze after windows 10 update. for isolate issue, need ask few questions: are getting error messages? any other troubleshooting steps have tried far aside ones you've mentioned? can possibly send screenshot? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

should windows 10 pro wallpaper files stored in separate labeled folders, or in single labeled folder? they can stored anywhere because registry points location wherever may be the default location inbuilt images c:\windows\web don't have put them there. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

can't click icon desktop. if click anywhere on desktop other tabs become non responsive including taskbar . have open start menu keyboard start new task or use alt+tab navigate between tasks. please help. hi ashutosh, we know more concern. please answer following: when did first encounter issue? are receiving error messages when trying access desktop? what last activity when issue happened? any changes took place in computer before issue occurred? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

since have updated samsung 64bit notebook w10 creators update faced known stopcode problem. no issues w10 stability before activated creators update.... the blue screen shown after sudden black screen while working there problem 32kbase.sys , page fault issue. the blue/black screen issue persistent since several months without improvement. there remedy available. not acceptable system collapsing every ~3 hours , latest data entered must entered again. not funny @ all. please, microsoft or community, help. ulrich deutschmann make sure report issue through feedback hub app. make sure update windows , drivers , including graphic card driver. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

windows 10, i7 7700k titan xp my system having default power settings. recently noticed system go sleep, upon wake system runs, lights on, fans spinning monitor displays no signal. i waited 15mins nothing. had power down , on run normal boot. , fine. then few days did clean install of windows full format. all on default windows 10 , drivers, fine. 2 days later updates problem reoccurred. suggestions? hi, let's try isolate cause of issue. suggest follow methods below: method 1 : run power troubleshooter find , fix problems computer's power settings. run troubleshooter, 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 file checker tool, check fol

 every time attempt access microsoft program, ask me password. when enter it, tells me wong. go setting  up new password.  could minutes later when access different program, ask same question--password, put in and it tells me wrong, , go resetting again.  some days i've gone thru procedure 5 times. gone on over multiple weeks. hi kenneth, one of possible reasons why you're getting concern due broken windows components on device. isolate concern, we'd ask few questions: are being prompted microsoft account or local account password? have made recent changes or updates prior issue? please send screenshot of issue. we hope hear soon. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have message, "windows hello has been blocked due many sign in attempts. unblock hello use pin.  i mistakenly used wrong finger swipe open acct. asking pin unlock hello, don't know it first of all, why there limit on attempts? more importantly how can gain access pc again ? i admin. how can in?  password or pin unless restart believe. i may wrong i'm pretty sure can't unlock hello without signing in account or restarting. in opinion, hello block worst thing implement. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

since the  recent major update w10 browse button disabled when go try , change lock screen image.  stuck on old image , want change clicking browse button nothing.  there setting somewhere else may have set preventing me changing picture?  @ top in yellow text says, "some settings managed organization", cause?  if how in change settings organization? it sounds local gpo (group policy object) got set prevent changing of lock screen. in windows 10, open start menu , type in gpedit.msc hit enter. on left under computer configuration, go administrative templates - control panel - personalization when click folder, should see on right there might policy set 'prevent changing lock screen , logon image' double-click , disable. hope helps! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personal

need enlarge font size permanently in emails, incoming , files. windows 10. hi donna, as of can permanently adjust in outlook column headings , rows clicking view tab > view settings > other settings > column font , row font . can adjust text size of reading pane dragging slider located @ bottom right side of outlook. another workaround adjusting size of text, apps, , other settings of system. here how change size of display: go settings then choose system . on display option move slider change size of text, apps, , other items desired size. click apply. let know if need further help. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

the screen saver can't run because requires newer video card or 1 that's compatible direct3d the above message pops in screen saver.  have been running windows 10 since upgrade 8. never had issues, until today, working fine morning few hours, started getting message. i have not installed new software, or downloaded apps. i tried hotfix, dated 2010,and did not work. how ribbons screen saver back? hi daryl, it possible seeing message because video card needs update. in case, suggest update driver of video. speaking, updated drivers deliver better functionality , improved performance. part, want upgrade drivers unless have specific reason not wanting so. perform task, follow steps provided andre da costa on link . for concerns, don't hesitate us. regards. Windows / Windows 10 /

hello, possible make bottom right button(the show desktop button) on task bar "win + m" does, because right acts if pressed "win + d" minimizes apps don't want minimized, whilst "win + m" want. wondering whether it's possible somehow configure bottom right button that. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi simon, desktop buttons , features personalized our developers according functions. these windows 10 features, suggest share thoughts @ feedback hub make better changes in future. consider suggestions , comments provided our users. these queries being collated, reviewed, , can considered future updates. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization /

hello, after 1703 update space between taskbar , lowest icon on desktop bigger release 1607. before after is bug or new feature? there way reduce space? regards, pavel hi, question on way reduce desktop icon spacing, may refer answer slance310 dated april 24, 2016. click on link redirect site. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i developed full screen desktop calendar can talk to. each day has it's own note field accept  dictation, however, errors occur. correct these errors need use f-keys or spell correction. saying "press f7" , other f keys gets frustrating when instead of f7, get  "pass up", or "press @ seven" or "pass some",  , go on. i can cut, highlight, punctuate, replace, insert, spell, , scroll saying "press" + 1 number, or letter. i train win 10 speech recognition having listen command wait input keyboard.  user can "press f7" fifty times if necessary , software wait each time keyboard response, , [f7]. expect right. also, using original speech recognition came upgrade of original win 8.1 win win 10. running on dell inspiron 20  there upgrades version of windows speech recognition software? if has comments or ideas, i'm interested. jd Windows

i noticed problem morning; don't know when problem started because don't use start button every day. when clicked on start button, saw 6 programs under used, 4 icons @ left, , useless colorful tiles right. absolutely no applications of kind though have many installed programs. get-startapps gives count of 344. this pc running windows 10 home - automatic updates enabled. i have run dism , sfc suggested in several forums. no problems found. the correct folders , shortcuts contained in following 2 locations: c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs and c:\users\current_user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs how can start menu show more used programs? since exhausted possible troubleshooting steps, recommend perform clean install . regards. Windows / Windows 10 /

i've noticed today icons show me power gone tray next clock on bottom right corner of task bar, tried rebooting, nothing changed, i'll have no way of knowing how power on laptop or change power settings normal click on power icon on lower right hand corner. bug came updates? also cortana , search bar missing taskbar, , don't know how happened i'm 1 uses computer. hi right click on taskbar , see if can restore cortana here. if see small upwards pointing arrow right of taskbar click on , if battery icon there can click , drag taskbar. if not click open settings>personalisation>taskbar in notification area click select icons appear on taskbar and  click on turn system icons on/off , check see if icons have been turned off somehow. if want see power settings open control panel , click on power options icon. if none of works reply , can try other options. Windows

hi everyone,recently have found annoying problem me in pc.since have been trying rid of not.so listen when start pc asking me choose os want run in windows boot manager menu.but pc has 1 os windows 10.i wondering why asking me choose,when has 1 os.i have tried afew  solutions found in internet can see images below , still problem appears.after troubleshoots restarted pc again , not asking me choose appearing millisecond , going windows configuring state.so,please give me solutions can off displayboot menu,windows boot manager should not shown in startup of pc millisecond.thank you. hi, using command prompt (admin) bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu no      copy , paste in at the prompt and hit enter reboot. ============================= more : remove dual boot menu – fix windows https://neosmart.net/wiki/remove-dual-boot-menu/ neosmart - support forums http://

changed windows sound settings cd quality dvd quality, in windows 10. watching video when suddenly, screen went white , there loud buzzing noise coming out of headphones. held power button shut down pc. after restarted see dell symbol screen stays black. monitor on , working. there no mouse on screen. screen saying, restart , advanced options. hi, to assist concern, can refer article on how troubleshoot black screen problems . let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

i went sign on today , locked me out. password has never changed i couldn't past windows first sign on screen then microsoft wanted check stuff how know when it's hack? i followed instructions , still tells me have wrong password i cant' remember ever using password accept getting first lock screen on wht's this? hi, you can test if password working signing in microsoft account using device. can follow steps on when can't sign in microsoft account . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

the message said had been hacked , brought 22 malware addresses.  scam? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi iris, you can protect suspicious emails or messages may phishing scams following preventive measures below: never reply email asks send personal or account information. if receive email, don't click links supposedly take website. never open file attached suspicious-looking email. search web email subject line followed word hoax see if else has reported scam. in addition, we’d request perform following steps below: provide screenshot of malware have encountered. run windows defender , perform full system scan . let know if need more assistance. <edited moderator> Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy /

how deactivate windows defender.  want replace avanquest fixit utilities.  in windows 10, go settings > update & security > windows defender, , turn off “real-time protection” option.  have not  found option. when go settings > update & security > windows defender, see big button defender security center?  if yes, can go there turn off. or easier:  it turn off install new antivirus program. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

can me this? to remove profile picture, recommend follow steps below: step 1: show hidden files able remove/delete profile photos. on search bar, type file explorer options . open file explorer options , click view tab. locate hidden files , folders , click on show hidden files, folders, , drivers radio button.   step 2: delete profile picture. press win+r on keyboard open run command box.   type %appdata%\microsoft\windows\accountpictures and press enter . feel free post result. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

setting wallpaper , when click browse can select images none of own images show in of folders. tried put images in the  c:\windows\web\wallpaper folder because read that work around did not work either. want of images pictures folder on wallpaper. pictures in pictures folder ever reason when click browse when selecting wallpaper says there nothing there. what format pictures? when browse make sure browser set 'all files' after [file name] box. if use file explorer navigate picture, , right-click it, have option "set desktop background", , if work? or, if navigate , open picture in photos app, press "..." ( see more ) menu, have 'set as' option, , have working option 'set background'? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization

i bought used hp laptop, star wars special edition notebook has windows 10 installed. noticed previous user did not reset , went (mainly him logged out of main microsoft account on laptop) install did not complete. blue screen came up, stated "your pc/device needs repaired" , "the operating system not loaded because kernel missing or contains errors". below reads "file: \windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe" , "error code: 0xc0000221". tells me need recovery tools, don't know if have (probably not) , can press enter try again. i've tried pressing enter , takes automatic repair screem leads the blue screen described above. constant loop. cannot homepage , not boot properly. can fix this? caused issue? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi veronica, in order assist better, know following: have tested running windows on safe mode? are able go d

i have keyboard media controls on , when use them little volume/media controls popup appears on top left of screen.  i able use on other computer (without media controls on keyboard). there way create keyboard shortcut make appear or settings of it? hello, idea set keyboard shortcut for convenient volume bar. unfortunately, make on regular keyboards still impossible. sound adjustment bar popup system/speaker volume, , intended keyboards have media control functionality or fn key common laptop computers.  it's beyond microsoft's recommendable applications can create hot key it. here example of desktop keyboard has fn key: fn key located on left corner of desktop keyboard. sometimes, located @ right hand side, right alt , ctrl keys, right before arrow keys , numerical keypad. should there more questions regarding query, please feel free chime back. best regards.

i have used mwb long time.  upgraded desktop windows 10 , no longer connect.  during upgrade complete format , reinstall of our corporate image.   work in department. desktop                    laptop win 10       <----->   win7 wsvm0056               ltdf0085 things have tried: verified firewall settings attempted connect via fqdn turned off wireless , disabled wireless adapter on laptop attempted tcp setting attempted manually configuration specific binding it use work fine before upgradeing my desktop windows 10 any suggestions appreciated. logs desktop ============================================================================================================================= mouse without borders2.1.6.1027 ethernet | intel(r) 82579lm gigabit network connection:172.20.161.83 vmware network adapter vmnet8 | vmware virtual ethernet adapter vmnet8:192.168.202.1 vmware network adapter vmnet1 | vmware virtual

i had reload win 10.  before reload, using tv second monitor duplicating no resolution problems @ all.  the display on tv did not fill whole screen but see on monitor visible , functional through tv screen.   since reload, the links at sides of display out of field of view on tv , inaccessible via mouse.   i don't believe there any compatibility issues tv working fine before reset.  i assume reload changed whatever resolution settings had default condition , affected can see , access on tv.  it may matter of changing them problem don't know how that. can me that.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, not drivers microsoft certified doesn't mean won't work. drivers marked microsoft certified ones included in windows update. if there's driver more updated ones bundled windows update, have manually install on computer. best if can contact computer manuf

looks after recent windows 10 update there issue causing black screen mouse cursor being visible. it happened within last week 3 different laptops (lenovo t520, asus x55v, ...) it did happen after time when worked fine. restart seems solve issue. thank prompt response. it seems there's issue newly installed display adapter driver. recommend restoring pc previous system restore point. after restoring pc, please disable automatic driver installation can avoid issue happening in future. click start button. type change device installation settings press enter . select no (your device might not work expected) . click save changes . click yes or enter password if prompted the user account control (uac) . restart pc. we're here if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance &

1)i have windows firewall , anti- virus. 2) have turned off windows firewall stop confliction. 3) anti virus firewall turned off stating 1 running. 4) checked windows firewall , off 5) anti virus firewall still saying turned off... after turning on. can help. specific antivirus+firewall product (manufacturer, product, version) trying utilize , has support / faqs told you? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

my windows 10 computer doesn't show system apps apps working good. i can't find windowsapps with search box also. programs on right side of start menu gone. exmple can't find gears of war 4 game in search box it,s run in store app without problems store app or gears of war game not shown in taskbar. it,s a ghost.but other programs there not in windowsapp folder(internet explorer or steam games or idm) work , shown in my taskbar. edit: chaniging region in control panel cause problem. if change other location. boom. or using vpn too.(must run old fix it). don't khow how can fix it. hi, to start troubleshooting issue, click here . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have desktop pc running windows 10 updated on 15/04/2017 important update asked me schedule when wanted update pc, saying larger update usual, might take longer usual.  however, when logged on after computer restarted , finished updating, there black screen, mouse cursor showing.  here things have found out:  i able press ctrl+alt+delete , open task manager. explorer.exe not on list of background processes, , not start using "run new task" - explorer showed browse file, not open desktop.  i able run chrome , other apps using task manager. all of startup program background processes running here things have tried fix issue: i tried system restore, after successfully restored computer before updated it, greeted same issue. i have tried disconnect external devices. i have tried restarting in safe mode on side note, before updated computer, installed uxstyle , oldnewexplorer install theme. when tried go on control panel, n

i have program (discord) starts on primary monitor, ignoring monitor last used on. other programs seem work fine. i'm using same system, same program, , same monitors windows 7 system on other ssd, , on w7 system works fine. tells me problem lies os, not program. how can assign program second monitor? help. hello, you may customize display , place icons of programs in preferred monitor. resolve concern, kindly follow these steps: go settings , click system. click display , place programs or icons monitor 2. click monitor 2, put check mark in "make main display" , click apply. do let know if have other concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 photos comes on 5 seconds , goes black screenshot? referring pc background or photo files? if it's photo files, photo app using? , what's file format of photos? happening on photos? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

when booted computer today desktop looked this.  files on desktop show no thumbnail/icon , items on taskbar show generic icon.  i've tried solutions seemed work other people system restore , deleting iconcache files no luck, , problem exists when create new user.  possible solutions appreciated. hi, follow following methods below troubleshoot issues taskbar , desktop icons in windows. method 1: placing system in “clean boot” state helps in identifying if third party applications or startup items causing issue. check article below , follow steps perform clean boot. how perform clean boot in windows method 2: run system file checker tool let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

when sign in windows see desktop black background, raster fonts , taskbar dose not work. appear , dissappear every few seconds , cannot click on it. whole system seems working fine though.  p.s. cursor classic 1 (not metro) safe mode or can't seem out of it.  edit: uninstalled latest update, hope works hello, to better assist concern, ask few questions: what happened when uninstall latest update? is display adapter date? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

my pc acer.3 days before,i try open pc,acer logo won't come screen , black screen appear , cant see cursor , boot menu.today, try open pc again , again , pc opened got blue screen error (0cx000..)i skip error , pc troubleless.i thought error gone , shutdown pc.but can't open because of black screen(same first problem) i installed creature update.please , sorry bad english :) hello, black screen errors caused several factors. 1 recent hardware change, factor compatibility between software , hardware components. first step, feel free check out this link methods can try troubleshoot black screen error. troubleshooter on link interactive, , steps simple , easy follow. let know how goes. we'll keep eye out response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures /

i have gigabyte p37 windows 10, i7, 1070gpu, 4k screen, , 2 ssd.  windows laggy , windows explorer can lag 2 seconds while navigating files. however; if hook tv hdmi port works other pcs no lag , runs way faster other 2. this manifests while opening games doom without monitor 2 min before game launches; doom monitor loads instantly. could sort of hdcp issue? hi, we verify following details can isolate issue: how long have been having issue laptop? did come windows pre-installed? have done or received updates on prior issue? does act when it's connected network? when hdcp, referring dhcp? we wait reply. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i believe ever since anniv ed installed i've had problems, maybe went 2015 when not updates now amd driver, need scientist absorb it, download dl not install, go amd forum, need info computer windows 10 update supposed take care of these drivers, amd cat update pop & no use try & update. then windows live mail gets discontinued , still have not fixed rest of email addresses, , other things, need do, take computer repair place when have not dl programs or go bad sites, geez cry my cpu going 99%, no wonder computer slow when online, , there no other programs using, not download dumb stuff, pay bills, go youtube on , off , come here try , complete problems having i hardly have time on computer , errors start , try fix them, windows 10 waste of time, need fix these problems, no wonder free.... i  know waaaaaaaaaa who needs of these apps installed? Windows /

techeazy @ 1-855-800-1855, business offers computer protection,that support this money making scam, not contact them, not click on , definitely not give them remote access system - trying con into techeazy known many names , has few websites, want system, mess , pay them money , in long run not fix system if having issues pc/laptop, please create thread here on ms community , our best assist you Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

can use surface pro days or weeks no problem until log cell phone.  have reset 'account' password.  today had reset account password twice.  how stop resetting password every time use different device?  please don't tell me add every possible device account.  unacceptable. using same email address every device? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i login microsoft account when activating account need current myn laptop password. but forget current laptop password. can 1 tell me how reset/ find password. please thanks, naveen ashok follow these steps when can't sign in microsoft account . Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have been using windows since 3.1 , know way around well.  have family logons pc.  got new pc , loaded own personal microsoft account (msa) onto pc.  able allow rest of family log on.  have 6 accounts active , 5 of them working great--the 5 syncing profile image, lock screen image, desktop background, start menu customization, browser favorites, etc.  on own account none of these syncing, however. what have tried far: 1) have verified msa activated/verified.  instance when open store, or groove, or photos, or else shows msa profile image properly, etc.  windows 10 doesn't seem have sync'd of this. 2) tried detaching msa switching local account, , reattaching msa.  didn't resolve issue. 3) tried running microsoft account troubleshooter.  think old , not useful on windows 10, tried anyway.  didn't resolve issue. any other things try? thanks! hi george, we suggest change feedback , diag