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Windows 10 keeps restarting and would not let me reboot - Microsoft Community

it similar these threads:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14238/windows-10-troubleshoot-blue-screen-errors and https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/windows-10-fatfilesystem-error-cannot-reboot/6a7278c0-6629-4bbb-be73-168081f07bc8  after automatic repairs, nothing blue screen pops up, saying it'll automatically restart. keeps restarting , repeating. have tried win+x not show up. says problem fat_file system. there no hard drives connected laptop when trying this. can not run check disk (chkdsk). not options of trouble shooting or going safe mode.  please note updated laptop @ 14 or 15 of april 2017 please me out of situation without deleting files. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 Repair Loop with C: Drive Empty? - Microsoft Community

my pc went infinite loop repair phase, guessing due c: drive becoming full. had attempted many times clean space , move files, guess wasn't enough. woke morning greeting blue screen, unable go desktop. tried recovery options , i've seen on posts, in command prompt, looked c: drive see empty, other hard drive still had everything. i'm stuck since can't (i can't go safe mode reason) , have no idea do. appreciated. thanks. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, to hep out concern, suggest reinstall windows 10 using installation media through flash drive or dvd. make sure files before reinstalling windows. go software download website, click link . let know result. regards, Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / ...

Powered on - Microsoft Community

source windows summary hardware error date ‎2/‎18/‎2017 3:04 am status report sent description problem hardware caused windows stop working correctly. problem signature problem event name: livekernelevent code: ab parameter 1: 1 parameter 2: 570 parameter 3: 580 parameter 4: 900000009 os version: 10_0_14393 service pack: 0_0 product: 768_1 os version: 10.0.14393.2.0.0.768.101 locale id: 1033 extra information problem bucket id: lkd_instr_session_pooltag_rshd_rspp_rkev dump file https://1drv.ms/u/s!at73nwtbqsui2lokape1cte1_hh2 hi, regarding concern, since ran sfc , dism scan troubleshoot query, may check this   link   to troubleshoot further. if issue persists, perform hardware diagnostics device manufacturers' guidance matter best handled level of support , expertise. let know how goes. ...

Recycling Bin - Microsoft Community

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cannot find recycling bin in windows 10. tried personalization/themes/icons/check box route, not work in windows 10. tried switching , forth pc tablet mode pc -no success. went cmd: admin start shell:recyclebinfolder , pulled recycling bin file restore deleted file. however, not solve problem of getting recycling bin on desktop in window 10.  is there knows how put recycling bin icon on desktop of windows 10? hi  open file explorer bin should bottom of list on left, right click>pin start click , drag desktop. if not in list open folder options menu select view tab , scroll , check 'show folders'. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Screensaver won't turn off - Windows 10 latest update - Microsoft Community

windows 10 released update yesterday.  after completing update, screensaver not turn off once engaged. i use photo slideshow screensaver comes standard windows 10.  pulls photos pictures folder. worked fine before update. the slideshow works fine no longer turn off.  move mouse, click keyboard, , slideshow continues.  screensaver can exited if put computer sleep using power button , wake computer , log in again. i don't know submit bug here is... ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** i resolved problem changing screensaver selection photo gallery photos. thanks getting me. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Start Button...Is it possible to change? - Microsoft Community

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start button...is possible change? i've windows10 , want change start button icon. is possible change it? hi, this feature not supported in windows 10, appreciate bringing our attention. highly encourage submit feedback microsoft further enhance windows' features, interface , services in future. type feedback hub in cortana/search bar , press enter . if have other questions or concerns, feel free share them here. you're welcome in our community. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Win 10 - only limited drag & drop - Microsoft Community

since quite while - might since update - can drag , drop, when both windows side side, not when drag file onto program symbol in task bar. before (and since forever) dragging file onto "symbol" in task bar (don't know how call correctly in  english) made program of destination program open, drop file. no longer works. not catastrophy, drag , drop 1 of convenient , quick operations in windows. in previous versions of windows standard. btw: "press esc while holding file mouse" not work. are others experiencing problem , there fix? hi bernhard, if pressing esc key doesn't help, may try pressing shift key when dragging file , see if makes difference. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / ...

Windows 10 Start Button causing lock up - Microsoft Community

i have strange issue regarding start button , alt+tabbing in windows 10. let me preface saying don't seem incur performance issues on games or programs use in general.  this issue not occur on other user profile created within computer.   on primary windows profile, whenever hit start button can take few seconds load.  that's fine.  if try more once or twice in succession, computer temporarily freezes.  it seems display old glitch mouse start slowing down , lagging computer beeping bunch of times.  i've tried watch resources cannot see what's spiking whatever starts freeze computer shows after begins lock , disappears begins work again.   if use start button once, no issue.  if have use back more once or twice, that's typically when occurs.  alt+tabbing seems cause same problem.  computer free of malware / viruses.    hello matthew, this interes...

Windows 10 Werfault.exe error - Microsoft Community

since todayen receive error message  werfault.exe application error unknown software exception (0xc0000096) occurred in application on location 0xc... this appears when want open word or excell files, or when tried install adobe reader what solution please? **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hello frederik, we know more concern, please provide following information: is first time encounter error? did make changes computer's configuration prior issue? are experiencing error when trying open other files? werfault.exe used windows error reporting. feature allows microsoft track , address errors relating operating system, windows features, , applications. in mean time, let's try turning off temporarily see if resolve problem. follow these steps instructions: click start , type services in start search , press enter . locate windows error reporting service in s...

Cookies - Microsoft Community

told them when logged in. irregardless of forest fires worth of smoke being blown our collective skirts reason cookies must enabled, need reach out to contacts on skype time time , can not.   first, skype , 1 drive. i have chrome (cookies enabled), firefox (cookies enabled), tor (cookies enabled), edge (cookies enabled), opera (cookies enabled), , old classic penitrode exploder aka ie (credit movie office space word penitrode) , again (cookies enabled) so have been banned using these service because mouse-corsoft (great child's story, terrible as mega giant software company) demanding give more cookies , have no more give.  i have looked for, found , followed instruction on enabling cookies in every browser have installed , have no more to turn on. , calling support cost mint last edition of windows. moving linux or other platform. thank breaking me , w...

How to turn on Windows Defeder - Microsoft Community

hello!  i wanted know if there way turn on windows defender while have avast anti-virus software installed on computer. reason windows defender not on avast @ same time. appreciated. thanks! hello!  i wanted know if there way turn on windows defender while have avast anti-virus software installed on computer. reason windows defender not on avast @ same time. appreciated. thanks! it's not have 2 anti-virus programs running in real time. rid of avast , use windows defender. defender turns off if detects av program.  deliberate avoid accusations of ms trying create monopoly. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Identify Microsoft Certificate - Microsoft Community

when installing new program windows source on pc, how verify certificate came microsoft windows? hi, just clarify issue, can tell more windows source? we'll looking forward reply. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

removing parental controls - Microsoft Community

wish remove parental control on account no matter can't seem it!  correct procedure please? hi rozzy, parental control set limits other user accounts. remove parental control, click on article , follow steps: how turn off family features? let know if have other questions. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Colour calibration resets on reboot - Microsoft Community

i calibrated screens (4), , spent quite bit of time getting them perfect, on reboot, go other yellow, or blue state. even when trying load icm files, not change, , have go through 1 hour calibration process on again. why happening, , how can resolve it? hi dave, video adapter , monitor determine changes or adjustments can improve screen resolution of monitors. may able change settings, not keep it. possible reason changes made beyond video adapter , monitor can take. these devices can take changes level, that's why goes default after reboot. isolate issue, suggest check video card , monitor's capability ensure set being supported. make sure update driver video adapter. check out update drivers in windows 10 steps. let know if need further help. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Des...

Desktop backgrounds - Microsoft Community

just week had rebuild windows 10 installation on dell inspiron laptop. cannot seem my  desktop background images load or cycle.  it frozen on last image displayed.  i have tried of online suggestions nothing works.  it has performed flawlessly 4 years.  i wonder if might microsoft issue ceased function after a microsoft auto upgrade.  any thoughts appreciated. mike hi mike, to isolate concern, suggest perform clean boot. it is   performed start windows using minimal set of drivers , startup programs. also, it   helps eliminate software conflicts   or update or when run program in windows. check this   article   for more information. give update outcome. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / ...

what has happened to the tiles at start up? - Microsoft Community

what has happened tiles @ start up? all tiles have disappeared start since latest update hello, there few reasons why encounter issue. 1 example corruption in system. isolate query, answer following questions: which update have installed on device? can verify windows 10 build , version ? have tried creating test user profile check if issue persists? looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Unable to prevent Windows 10 from going to sleep mode - Microsoft Community

i have set app power options, including advanced options, newer continues "go sleep" anyway.  what more can do? ***post moved appropriate forum category, , subject edited clarity moderator.*** [original title: sleep] hi, to assist better, can provide more details concern? pertaining never option in power option? hope hear soon. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Administrator Password - Microsoft Community

today running full scan mcafee security suite.  oi decided in there , little reading, little more proactive computer.  what see mcafee has little notice saying needed create administrator's password windows in order move onto parental control.  i did so, don't need parental controls, tells me have 2 options: remove mcafee , create 1 or go cmd prompt , create one.  however, had created 1 before told bypass parental controls.  so, did instructed in cmd prompt in end said had succeeded expecting request create password.  question: mean created one, , if so, how can verify password created good.  also, in cmd prompt had enable administrator , guest accounts. hi kenny, in order better assist you, ask few questions: did make changes or updates computer prior issue? just verify, using microsoft account or local account? if want verify account password, suggest reset windows password....

Changing my administrative email on my Windows 10 HP Laptop to a new - Microsoft Community

     wanting change email windows 10 hp laptop has been setup with, when sign laptop. however, have been trying going administrative settings, , can't seem right place allow me change initial email set hp laptop (windows 10) when first got it. in need of serious because no longer have access email, , main reason why want change it. won't let me email account setup on pc. need (step step) email changed? hello, we understand transfer files different user account in windows 10 pc. step on how that, can refer post of mohammed aliali , dated on may 30, 2016, on thread . post contains helpful , easy steps can perform transfer files. found helpful other community viewers. feel free post if have further questions or future concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy ...

Computer was hacked. - Microsoft Community

my computer hacked in atlanta, ga @ hotel on may 23. events has shown me have logged on in lincoln, nebraska. have never logged on in lincoln, nebraska , live thousand miles there. showed me logging on in atlanta after no longer there.  computer may infected keylogger.   how know this?  if so, how rid of it?  i have changed of passwords , using 2 step log ins. thank you. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** in case missed, kindly refer previous answer on thread regard updating windows 10 , scanning windows defender antivirus on computer. feel free post if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

error message - Microsoft Community

i'm getting error message telling me contact microsoft @ *********** is legit number microsoft??????? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ***personal information deleted moderator. please see microsoft community asked questions more information on how can protect privacy.*** this scam, not call number !! where getting message? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Feedback doesn't work - Microsoft Community

the feedback app doesn't work. please fix already, microsoft. i refuse set diagnostic full or enhanced. it's ****. not neccesary send data around web form connected api. alternatively, , how can provide same type of feedback through website? not has windows 10. i tried insert screenshot, it's not appearing. here's last attempt: Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

fraud - Microsoft Community

i called number warning pop on computer defender, claiming had virus , computer crash if did not have them remove threats , install webroot secure anywhere ! claimed microsoft , shut down account until purchased offered tech *-***-***-**** number called ! did have microsofts permission this? or scammed ? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** you scammed , consider on computer compromised. quietman, see: have been hacked...what should do? http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/407147/answers-to-common-security-questions-best-practices/?p=3071944 next, follow instructions here if pop gone. http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-tech-support-scam-popups/ run tool. superantispyware (free version) http://www.superantispyware.com/ , see: psa: tech support scams pop-ups on rise https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2014/11/psa-tech-support-scams-pop-ups-on-the...

Turn On Windows Security Centre Service Message - Microsoft Community

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i using clean install version of windows 10. on booting desktop see 'turn on windows security centre service' message in action centre disappears after few seconds. not using third party security software. on checking security , maintenance window not see has been switched off. thing have not enabled windows smartscreen. i have no idea causing behaviour or if bug. hi  go apps list , scroll down windows administrative tools, click expand scroll services , click open. in dialogue box opens scroll down security centre, make sure extended tab open, and  click on restart. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

CHANGE BACKGROUND COLOURS IN WIN 10 HOME VERSION - Microsoft Community

hello, how i change background colours in win 10  home version? quite spontaneously background colours in pc changed strange reason , want change original colour settings. find default background colours? prefer have white background white not seem exist in settings/background colour. accent colour setting seems locked. way, accent colours actually? aren t there different layers of colour : background @ bottom , 2-3 different layers ontop of it?  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** cps yelling.  please not yell other users. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Multitasking feature - Microsoft Community

got new lenovo yoga windows 10. multitasking feature 'on' according settings, whenever try snap, nothing happens. love feature , frustrated it's not working on new laptop. hi rachel, the snap assist may not work if not enabled in settings. issue resolved 1 of our community member named eeshwar kumar . kindly follow steps have not done yet provided on thread: windows 10 snap assist / multitasking not working let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

SvcHost.exe - Microsoft Community

@ given time have 19 svchost.exe's running ~350mb of memory. locks computer. come windows 10 or left on windows 7? wasn't bad 7! how man svchost.exe did have in windows 7? how memory computer have? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 desktop icons appear 2D only - Microsoft Community

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most of icons on new pc desktop appear flat,  in 2d only. colour , functionalities appear ok, e.g. chrome, google earth, , other icons "flat". i'm sure should have appearance of 3d structure. can advise please? tom desktop icons in general 2d, see screenshot of icons, including chrome icon Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 screen brighness health scan says screen set to full but - Microsoft Community

know why windows defender keeps recommending battery life setting change screen full brightness less bright setting when brightness down low can go? have acer aspire 7741z-4643 screen duplicated hp w2007 monitor , option dim monitor grayed out. time. hi brian, please provide answers following able learn more issue you're experiencing: is windows 10 up-to-date? are drivers up-to-date? if not yet, can follow steps found on link on how update drivers in windows 10. since when did issue start? changes made or things you've done before issue start? what exact message you're receiving being shown windows defender? meanwhile, running power troubleshooter finds , repairs problems computer's power settings. here's how run power troubleshooter : right-click start icon, select control panel . choose large icons option view by drop down list found on upper-right part of control panel w...

How to create a task to shutdown PC when AC power is off - Microsoft Community

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hi, i trying create task to shutdown pc when ac power off, couldn't find event/log trigger task. ac power connected/disconnected logs stored default , can find them? in event viewer, had checked windows logs couldn't see log when disconnect/connect ac power. , there lot of log folders under application , services logs > microsoft > windows, had checked of them no luck far. thanks, kadir hi genevieve, after hour of searching in event viewer, have found logs of power source change. can found under "application , services logs">"microsoft">"windows">"universaltelemetryclient" ac power on log: ac power off log: so have created shutdown task trigger configuration below: now task working intended, hope post can others well.  thanks, kadir Windows / ...

My hp laptop wont turn on - Microsoft Community

i bought laptop little more year agoo. turned off/it ran out of batterie (i cant remember one) try turn on , doesn't work. go , let charge , realise little light on side hasn't turned on, thought myself "maybe light that's broken" , let charge approximately 2 hours (the average charging time of when working) then, try turn on again, , still doesn't work. don't know say. (also dont know category put in) think microsoft window operating system is creating problem have done many computers around world. not know doing. abusing monopoly , destroying our computers. hope 1 teach them lesson can remember rest of heir life. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Windows 10 UEFI bootloader died completely, with infinite loop - Microsoft Community

i owned spectre x2 , upgraded wwan module , driver (perhaps windows update, cant figure out) and suddently computer no longer boot it shows error 3f0 "boot device not found" (3fo) i have run  hp pc hardware diagnostics ssd , shows has no error @ all. i have disabled secured boot mode try boot windows 10 usb (created windows 10 media creation tool) and try fix media usb tool via following script bootrec /fixboot bcdboot c:\windows /l en-us /s <boot letter>: all and @ last, start-up repair, os bootable, but it requires usb boot!!! and according easybcd, said using windows 10 usb's bootloader rather 1 should have all options such reset computer doesn't work (since pointing bootloader in usb rather own) now try clean install it it not possible see cuz when try run usb, bootloader point ssd's windows (not booting in window 10's installation tool) if try boot in uefi mode (with secure boot d...

Desktop account lost connection with Microsoft account - Microsoft Community

hi, some day ago windows login on pc started not work. impossible login microsoft connected account. i've checked disk, tried change in registry record .bak extension. nothing work. or use local account (and i've lost settings) or nothing. how can "download" settings microsoft account local account??? or how can connect new local account old microsoft account? windows in settings - account - e-mail , app account  doesn't open... thanks daniele hi daniele, to better assist concern in copying settings microsoft account one, we'd know happens when log in original account. let know can further help. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

How to fix Windows 10 Administrator account temporary profile - Microsoft Community

when installed windows 10 , first use, created user1 account in administrator group. then, login user1 account , go computer management active administrator account.  after that, restart computer , login administrator account install software(windows update, office, adobe cc, autodesk, etc.) , delete user1 account. when finish install process, go run sysprep (in oobe mode with  generalize).  when run sysprep after, create user1 account  administrator group , go computer management active administrator account again, when reboot computer , login administrator account, saw c:\users\administrator empty folder, , auto create new administrator.xxxxx or administrator.v6 etc. anyone can help? many thanks! hello, for further assistance, suggest post concern on our technet forums can assisted our professionals. should have further questions, feel free post on thread. ...

The best way to add an additional login to a PC and manage dual login - Microsoft Community

personal computer contains both personal , business info. recently, created separate microsoft account business , new pc login business purposes. have personal account primary account , business established  as family member administrative rights. part of reasoning privacy concerns , other separate wold of work , personal life. i'm not sure if best way have personal , business account on same pc i'm open alternative suggestions.  what's best way access old information , manage system long term don't run unforeseen problems? have been able navigate documents folder under other user name , able establish connection between couple of applications , affiliate files in documents library. short cut documents folder in personal account on desktop of business account. steps seemed logical, although i'm getting started , i'm mot sure if there better way. primarily, i'll need business documents, onenote (which able sign into, no p...

change password - Microsoft Community

need change password pc log in screen. windows 10. administrator. hi susan, you can change password account on computer following steps on link . let know if you're able change password. come if need more help. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Saving Multiple Display Settings - Microsoft Community

hi.  change default setting when windows 10 detects second monitor. right now, setting defaults "extend display."  change "duplicate" , works well.   cannot find how change default next time boot up, second display defaults "duplicate." thanks help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello mike, you can change default display settings display settings . make sure you're on main screen before following steps below. click start button. go settings > system > display . set multiple displays duplicate these displays . click keep changes save changes. keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Surface Win10 whack-a-mole - Microsoft Community

when hover mouse cursor on taskbar icon, (folders, excel, word etc), show open items, disappear. if click on them fast enough can 1 open. if click, disappear. if use finger on touchscreen quickly, can it. game of whack-a-mole. brought windows store; not reproduce problem, blamed me (they nice kids though). annoyance off scale, can expect, bought ms product, i'm glutton punishment. work around; disconnect power cord, problem disappears!!!!! but ridiculous. need charge. how stop problem , still charge. if icon not underlined not open should available open. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 Autostart not working - Microsoft Community

hi all, after downgrading win7 (where worked fine) windows 10, i've got no end of issues. this particular 1 autostartup. i've got number of programs set autostart.  all done through taskmanager @ logon, delay intervals set. some of these programs won't run @ startup, , have manually start them.  most programs load ok, 2 @ moment don't. launcher program elite dangerous, , voice attack. they're set 10s , 13 second startup delay in task scheduler. however through task manager - startup programs.... they're enabled , still don't load @ startup. is there fix this? or give on windblows 10 , re-upgrade 7 (again) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** well win 7 software isnt/was'nt created win 10,a re-install needed,or,r.click on run icon that starts software/properties/compatability tab,select run in older win os..also,is youre pc win 10 ok'd,c...

Windows 10 keeps crashing to bluescreen (Kernel Security Check - Microsoft Community

hello, i've been having problem computer keep on crashing blue screen different error codes, of time 'kernel security check error'. happens @ seemingly random times seems coincide when start games through steam , other applications. i have minidumps of recent crashes here in sky drive sharing link: https://1drv.ms/f/s!aj6qkuyjqjkljwlcc9aztkti4up1 system specs follows: amd fx(tm)-8320 eight-core processor amd radeon r9 200 series 8 gb ram gddr5 x64 bit windows 10 home edition thank , appreciated. hi miles, there several factors cause issue. ask following questions us: were there recent changes made before issue occurred? were there error messages shown in screen? if yes, kindly send screenshot. we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance ...

Windows 10, V 1607 Build 14393.953, Start menue, Cortana and taskbar - Microsoft Community

i've had problem while it's progressively devolved , gotten worse. started out windows 10 apps not working, when go open 1 of these, start load, window pops , 10 seconds later force closes itself. after that, task bar, cortana, , start menu followed suit. task bar display hover animations when mouse scrolls on icon or start icon not allow me click , open anything. i've received errors "class not registered" , "no such interface supported" no error logs presented @ all. i've run numerous malware scans , nothing comes up. i've run through numerous (about 15+) troubleshooting "resolutions" have supposedly resolved issue others none of them work. believe extensive thing i've done entire clean install of windows 10 fresh .iso download straight microsofts website. helped week or symptoms came back. i've tried windows updates i'm unable update fails download update. i'm @ end of options ...

asp.net machine account password - Microsoft Community

can microsoft please help, running windows 10 on dell computer, computer did not come rescue disc or restore factory, need download , install asp.net machine account won't let me change, install or uninstall anything, not external drive. asking password never had, replaced me administrator no longer have permission anything. please if can have been searching solution several days now. everywhere search says downloaded when update .net framework 1.1 installed , if uninstalled , reinstall problem fixed no longer have permission uninstall or reinstall anything. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Corrupted administrator account Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

changed user account log in didn't require password each time booted up. successful i'm unable access administrator account. each time attempt use cmd prompt or else requires admin account, uac window appears asks me input admin account i'd , password make change there no box this, no button. i've trawled various forums solutions require admin account problem! can please? here go: ask friend run command recoverydisk.exe on windows 10 machine in order create bootable usb repair flash disk. use disk boot machine windows repair mode. won't need password. use system restore set machine point when admin account still worked. plan ahead , create, test , document spare admin account, same have spare house key , same reason. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / ...

Microsoft account is often hacked - Microsoft Community

i have been checking account activity , far had change password 3 or 4 times. funny thing use multi factor authentication things got interesting again week. so noticed windows insider hub stopped working complaining account. then of sudden windows mail says need fix microsoft account also noticed authenticator app removed account, option sms verification. i checked again  recent activity , turns out signed account ireland last week (again!) i have paid antivirus , firewall installed on machine secures browsing. router protects me malicious websites. this account 16 years old , have lot more signing in windows 10 , getting hotmail. i tyring contact microsoft matter there doesnt appear away, options redirect "reset password" on internet. at moment see no reason use of microsoft services nor sign windows 10 via microsoft account has become liability. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ...

Microsoft Outlook Windows Security Pop Up Box - Microsoft Community

good morning, this morning while @ work randomly received a "windows security - microsoft outlook" - connecting (then it asks user name , password) pop box , cannot receive or send emails computer. i have tried entering user name , password, nothing worked.   i tried changing password thinking problem, still getting box.  can please me?  need able send , receive emails in order work efficiently. thank you hi kimberly, there possibility stored credentials not overwritten when outlook triggers authentication prompt if enable remember credentials option. for isolate issue, suggest remove all saved credentials. remove stored credentials and force outlook use windows desktop credentials, follow these steps: click  start , click  control panel , , click  credential manager . note  if  view by  is set to  category , click  ...

Windows 10 Password Reset when my User Account is the Only User - Microsoft Community

good morning here, i formatted dell laptop , installed windows 10. have single user account , created password. have been logging in password until morning. can't log in same password.  windows asking me reset password , reset need reset disk. did not create reset disk before computer.  how access computer? need work morning , don't want format laptop again because have files have not backed up. kindly assist urgently. thank you.  hi, to better assist issue logging in windows, we'd ask if using microsoft account or local account. you can reset password using different device going link if using microsoft account. if local account , recovery disk not available, have contact original equipment manufacturer assistance. we forward response. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

Desktop flashes, taskbar & menu frozen - Microsoft Community

since kb3211320 desktop flashes , menu, task bar not work 1 of users (the main one).  i able task manager , it.  occasionally, try log user , works fine.  the next time log in flashing desktop again. hi, to troubleshoot concern, suggest run system file checker tool , system update readiness tool . update on result. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Live Tiles - Microsoft Community

how add tiles start page?  also, there way automatically add live tiles upon completion of download?  it'd sweet if there way select , add @ point.....any here hot, there sooo many move 1 @ time!  windows 10 cheat keys mentioned " tile options" setting pressing windows key , "i", launched blueflap browser when did lol..thanks everyone! hello, to add tiles start page, suggest checking guidelines on article . regarding concern adding live tiles automatically upon completion of download not supported. it's idea though, encourage submit item using feedback hub. can either vote on existing submission or submit new feature request. feedback items regularly receive microsoft responses on submissions in feedback app can see doing feedback. please revisit see status of feedback items. in order submit new feedback, please follow these steps: 1. on windows 10 device, search “feedback hub” in ...

Windows 10 update failed, install from iso worked, but entering to old - Microsoft Community

ive spent of day working this.  i able install latest 64bit iso usb.  it took long long time , in, asked several odd questions, , giant icons, black bar @ bottom , original picture on screen.  when went settings , checked insider asked if had account , gave me option choose one, did, , said needed restart. it did , @ normal screen waiting enter password. failed before, pressed key , worked.  i logged in, , tried reset colors, , items on task bar.  trying rid of black task bar.  before when changed window color changed bar color too.  but didnt work.  i scrolled down screen , saw new, task bar, , clicked several things off, cortana, , else , clicked icon connection off, , changed!   my mouse got tiny, bar skinny, , unreadable.. oh set icons small, lol, when tried settings window? never opened, nothing, saw settings icon under start , clicked it, still nothing happened, screen went black, looked machine w...

not booting up - Microsoft Community

computer morning not boot up. unmountable boot volume code comes up. went on line downloaded repair in usb computer not boot usb hi harry, there lot of possible reasons why computer isn't booting up. understand what's causing this, have exact screenshot of error message you're getting. also, have made modifications/configurations on computer prior issue? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Problem: Booting my pc up my pc automatically opened up an MSN - Microsoft Community

i noticed today after finished software deletions in safe mode, when rebooted regular mode, pc automatically opened webpage @ msn.com. how on earth did happen?  i never had before today, causing , how can stop it?  only happens when boot system.  usually when boot see desk top because have not chosen webpage work or browsing. my home page on browser google , using chrome browser engine. i have no idea how occurred or how fix it.  but able recreate happening re-booting pc rather closing down , booting up. the 2 webpages popped listed below, not have webpages open when start pc, nor had happened before today.  so has changed causes this?  i not want webpage open every time turn pc on or when reboot after doing maintenance. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=219472&clcid=0x409 http://www.msn.com/?ocid=wispr&pc=u477 ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ...

Reboot when trying to wake from sleep - Microsoft Community

my dell xps 18 laptop came windows 8, updated 8.1, , 10.  sleeping , waking sleep working fine.   month ago upgraded hdd ssd.  installed windows 10 clean on blank ssd.  computer still goes sleep fine, every time try wake sleep, acts rebooted. i have latest drivers (as part of clean install), , verified have latest bios dell.  i've searched online problems reboot when waking sleep, none of info i've found has helped me solve problem. looking in event viewer critical , error events, after each wake sleep attempt there error event eventid:16, source:kernel-boot.   followed critical event with  eventid:41, source:kernel-power, taskcategory:(63).  i've uploaded 3 fresh .dmp files created sleeping, trying wake sleep.  i've included .nfo file generated msinfo32, , 3 .evtx files (from event viewer) showing eventid 16 & 41 same time each of .dmp files.  7 files available here . my unsatisfacto...

After 10 update, I cannot log-in after sleep mode... - Microsoft Community

ran windows 10 update , now, after putting computer in sleep mode, when start hangs on screen saver, never making log-in screen.  thoughts? may have go power options , reset things. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Can't enter credentials for a mapped drive (Microsoft Office - Microsoft Community

hey everyone! i wasn't section should under, would've thought windows security/authentication issue, not office fault. asked on reddit thread, nobody able find out possible cause of issue i'll quote original post . all of college documents stored in remote directory have connected using windows mapped drive feature. previously, i've had no issue opening office documents - come credentials dialog , allow me view/edit/save remote file. now, however, message doesn't allow me enter credentials , , refuses load selected file. i'm having work around copying file local directory , again (to save) using windows file explorer, i'd fixed process isn't complicated or time-consuming. thank can offer me issue, appreciated. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / ...

Does anybody know why 204.79.197.200 is always in my computer? - Microsoft Community

does know why 204.79.197.200 in computer? the last time knew in computer disc clean-up trying clear out windows updates, today when closed browsers there again! online said ip address bing.com.  does body have idea , why there? that's numeric value of url owned microsoft. don't know "always in computer" means. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Dual Boot File Access Denied - Microsoft Community

i have pc set dual boot system windows 10 64 bit , windows 10 32 bit.  the primary account names , email addresses both os's identical.  when try access files created on 64 bit os 32 bit os, i'm denied access. when check " advanced security settings " document says:    owner: unable display current owner    permissions: you not have permission view object's security properties, administrative user.                         try taking ownership of object, includes permissions view it's properties, click change above. i'm curious "ownership" suggestion.  i created files , folders 64 bit os thought owned them. when click " change " window " select user or group " appears contains 3 fields:    select object type    (what type should select?)    from location         (how/where determine name of correct loc...

Recent Activity from unused browsers - Microsoft Community

when logged in via msn.com account, , using chrome browser, see successful logins windows platform on chrome, showing current session.  however, see successful logins windows platform via internet explorer, use maybe once week , not @ time or frequencies shown in recent activity pages. also, when logged in via hotmail.com account, , using chrome browser,  i see successful logins windows platform on chrome, showing current session.  however, see successful logins windows platform via microsoft edge, have used maybe once or twice year , not @ time or frequencies shown in recent activity pages. all of logins shown same ip address. does know why happening? hi, since suspecting unusual activities on account, recommend follow steps provided in article manage unusual activities. let know if of regarding windows in future. Windows / ...

server error 5 - Microsoft Community

mean? gave phone number contact microsoft. scam? hey norm. the real number microsoft support is: 1 (800) 642-7676. chances if not number, fake scam. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

We can't sing into your account - Microsoft Community

i have lot of problem windows 10.  laptop isn't function properly.  try lot of time resolve tire , le laptop side.  today try use again thinking problem resolve, continue receiving message.  try sing out no resolve problem.  if dismiss message laptop restore itseft.  can me please. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, there several reasons why laptop not working. either programs not installed, or there missing , corrupted files in operating system. to determine appropriate troubleshooting steps resolve concern, we'd ask few questions: what error message received? what trying perform when got error message? have made recent changes before encountered issue? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy /...

Windows 10 BFE (Base Filtering Engine) service does not run on - Microsoft Community

it not run automatically windows firewall not run, although service's startup type automatic. strangely, can started manually without problems, , firewall works fine too. the event log says: "the bfe service terminated following error:  the specified service not exist installed service." so interestingly, if service not exist installed service, how able start manually? i tried sfc /scannow did not find errors. thank in advance kindly help! thank sharing current setup service. appears have correct settings yet pc fails allow service work normally. case, suggest sharing post in technet seek advanced suggestions pro users. they'll able tell perform next after executing troubleshooting have done here in microsoft answers forums. go page reach out audience in technet. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

Windows 10 Start-up Sign-in troubles - Microsoft Community

help wanted: 1 windows 10 fail leads another. after receiving following message 4 (4) times in row following onscreen prompt tried else , encountered new problems. "we can't sign account.  this problem can fixed signing out of account , signing in.  if don't sign out files create or changes make lost." i've seen message , complied instructions 4 times morning; - i've seen message , complied instructions no less ten (10) times on past 2 weeks (14 days).   it seems opening windows 10 opening box of bad chocolates -                                                                                                                         ...