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so, after reformat pc, , choose option 1 says keep pc, proceed , after awhile, error message showed up, , has "cancel" option. so, cancelled it. got stuck in weird screen offered few choices again recovery, , clicked same option keep pc, after restarted, , boom boot says operating system isn't found. so, tried way access computer , booted windows 7 in it. during bootups, there's 2 options, windows 7 , windows 10. when click windows 10, restarts on again (i assume there corrupted file), when click windows 7 starts , brings me windows. so, question how can recover windows 10? (i have partition on hard drive windows.old located. assuming windows 10. in recovering corrupted files? (this second time in doing reformat/recover thing, first time smooth. booted computer without hassle, windows 10 there , reinstalled easily. second time, don't know happened. please help) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ...

it working fine. 1 fine day switched on laptop , signed in laptop , doesn't work anymore. task bar has blocked, start option not opening. can open folders on desktop can't start program , app. due settings not opening can't reset pc. please help have same problem, had when started boot harddrive after installing windows 10 usb. first time boot , have no idea happening , it's annoying.  for me however, can use taskbar, add new folders on desktop recycle bin not there either. can open start menu windows key, cannot open microsoft edge. have 1 usb installed internet don't have use ethernet cable. in bios, pc reads ram , harddrive. board g4560, removed video card because 1 of problems, since g4560 has built in card. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / ...

community, the first day after fresh install on brand new machine, windows 10 has begun incorrectly stacking windows. some windows appear "always on top", above task bar. others below it. new windows appearing beneath other windows, forcing me minimize see opened. clicking selects other windows, not bring them front. this bug making extremely difficult use computer. i've searched answers problem , found many responses: - update windows: did. - restart: duh, have many times. - restart windows explorer: problem comes right back. - figure out program messing it: inconsistent. - change "foregroundlocktimeout" variable 0 in registry: didn't fix. - make new user on machine: kidding me??? - fresh reinstall windows: telling me bug has no solution?? i'm not frustrated problem, i'm disappointed i've found people asking question on , on no solution. please, enlighten me - refuse believe windows, product ...

i have surface pro 3 running windows 10 pro edition.  i go control panel , security. click access "manage bitlocker" , screen stops responding , continues load non-stop without loading anything. suggestions on how fix this? still waiting if has answers or solutions. appreciated.  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have 2 computers who, when @ beginning screen, refuse accept password know 1 wrote initially. wrote them down in password book. computers in question are, 1) new hp laptop, , 2) asus "all in one". latter computer did not use password @ leaving password space blank. accepted computer until today, tells me have wrong password. unless find someway computers, have 2 quite new computers use door stops. can me. way, computers, did not steal them. ****post moved forum moderator more appropriate category.**** hi, there several factors why experiencing issue. better assist concern, need clarify following: kindly send screenshot regards "very beginning screen" referring to. out of box experience or initial windows 10 setup screen. may refer andre da costa's post know more information on out of box experience. (oobe) we know if using microsoft or local account on hp laptop. did link...

i used receive daily email work excel spread sheet attached.  nothing though know has been sent.  have windows 10 , use outlook. i not computer wizkid, aged user flummoxed.  please help. hi janet, did ever work? major changes/updates prior issue? outlook version using? experiencing same issue same outlook account on other devices? error messages? keep posted. kind regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i’ve had friend flashing desktop, version 1607 build 14393.1198. screen background black , taskbar flashed on , off. luckily there had been user account name (administrator) set supplier used set account in friends name. (administrator) having tried many things net @ point going delete friends account , start again when noticed file called ntuser.man. before deleting account , using user account name, decided delete file. friends account started normal after , normal background , desktop/taskbar icons recovered. i don’t know file it’s not on home built windows 10 found under folder of friends name , not hidden file. laptop acer f15. thought i’d share experience. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how start tile or icon microsoft edge, getting tired of hitting start key , typing microsoft edge start, also cannot icon program, disappears , have start over??????? hi, type edge doing right click on , pin taskbar. may on start menu under "m" - again can right click , pin it. type edge instead of microsoft edge - either find it. hope helps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rob brown - microsoft mvp <- profile - windows , devices it : bicycle - mark twain said right. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

when click on 'settings' icon lhs of settings screen appears ---this bit of 'catch 22' situation. hello bob, pleas answer these questions able isolate issue , give appropriate resolution. what make , model of device? prior issue, there changes/updates device? are there errors showing on end? what troubleshooting have done resolve issue? we forward update. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi all, i've got surface 4 pro , having issue taskbar showing on secondary monitor.  external monitor designated 'main display' , left of surface.  desktop extended onto external monitor. it's easy enough drag taskbar on can't stay. thinks i've tried(that didn't work): lock taskbar. turn off 'show taskbar on displays' option 'auto hide' option has no effect. setting surface display primary, rebooting, setting external monitor primary any ideas? hi, thank screenshot provided. for isolate issue, need additional information: have tried setting resolution of system native resolution external monitor supports? are on tablet mode or desktop mode? we'll keep eye out response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization...

hi friends, in past 1 month windows 10 (hp envy laptop, 64 bit, 750 gb , 8 gb ram) gets hanged. after every hang following error window popup on right side of screen. 'scan drive errors' help me fix issue. thanks hi, for better assist you, need ask few questions: were there changes made before experiencing issue? do have third party security software installed in computer? what troubleshooting steps have tried far? you can follow troubleshooting steps provided in wungraileng vashi 's post on link resolve issue. looking forward reply can find best solution you. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i mistakenly pressing f8 key access safe mode on lenovo twist running windows 10. the machine stuck in loop of "welcome"  login screen , displays various stopcode errors. it has displayed: 1. memory management 2. critical process died i can view files , folders through network cannot past login screen. i tried doing repair in safe mode (pressing shift , restart) , still failing.  prior machine working prefect , had been pressing f8 several times enter safe mode caused failure. hello michael, to better assist concern, can provide exact error message / stop code. in finding cause of issue. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

it working fine until couple of days ago started experiencing problems it. it's got nothing headphones because i've tested on other devices , functions normal. way i'd describe sound quality generated laptop headphones sounds it's been recorded tunnel, or compressed space.  here methods i've tried (and failed ): 1. going device manager, clicking sound, video , game controllers, clicking amb high definition audio device, accessing properties, , updating driver.  2. troubleshooting sound problems in speakers tab 3.  disabling , re-enabling speakers  also, see lot of solutions problem requires going speakers' properties , checking off "enhancements" tab, reason don't have enhancements tab? don't know trustworthy programs unsintall/install enhancements if that's problem. again, don't know if missing enhancements issue because sound fine when didn't use any.  please help, frustrating isn...

my acer in 1 touch computer not recognising logitech wireless mouse , keyboard after latest windows update mouse , keyboard work on other computers. i have windows 10  thank thoughts  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/ad5a063e-5f57-c715-2566-b983195752c1/update-drivers-in-windows-10 all need ! if these steps don't work, try reinstalling driver: open  device manager,   right-click (or tap , hold) the name of device, , select  uninstall.  restart pc , windows attempt reinstall driver lolz nice name way  Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

my windows 10 keeps going sleep after minute of being idle.  i've tried repeatedly change time in settings , gets ignored.  doing wrong? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** doing this? Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

i want know safe enabling administrator account on windows 10. what this administrator account happenes if enable account. windows 10 tip: how enable built-in administrator account ( and why shouldn't ) Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

my little cousin messed around pc. has disabled in msconfig, can't access pin microsoft account because disabled wifi , ethernet access through msconfig. changed password. user on computer. i using old hp pavillion slimline type forum post , program reset password. have downloaded "password reset program" cd. put in hp 15 notebook pc , try boot bios bios version won't let me. bios version i have f.20. tried access command prompt, not know password admin since has been changed. tried many things , not work. have tried to factory reset and i still can't access it because of admin password. have been working on problem for almost day no sleep. still did not figure problem out.                  the "product number" n5y05ua#aba   the birth date of pc 10-09-2016 hp model hp 15 notebook pc hello, fo...

calculator display opens in upper right corner , partially blocks several toolbars.  used able drag , drop display, cant move now.  resizing works ok. hello, for better assistance, we'd ask following: when did start experiencing issue? did make changes computer? if yes, tell more it. what troubleshooting steps have tried far? meanwhile, suggest running system file checker tool. isolate , automatically repairing missing or corrupted system file in computer. learn how, click here . we looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

since latest system update few days ago, can't exit screen saver mode in normal fashion. rather exiting desktop when click mouse or hit "enter" or other key board input, have hit cntl-alt-delete task manager, cancel. screen saver settings unchanged when worked before recent system updates. it enters screen saver on schedule, doesn't exit. i reset screen saver use "photos" instead of "photo gallery". problem solved. apparently updated windows 10 not play windows live photo gallery. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my desktop starts-up  i see opening photo screen  with rigt under  the shutdown button , , no internet connection sign , clock button open virtual keyboard. normally double click mouse on picture screen , box put code windows 10 . now cannot further  then picture screen, how can normal start-up situation? part of post makes no sense please edit properly.  if have link under password box other sign-in options click on use method. otherwise use whichever method works accessing advanced startup options in windows 8 , 10 system restore before problem began.  if fails can access startup settings (what , how use it) safe mode networking access system configuration utility , choose normal startup.  if fails safe mode work through windows 10 performance , install integrity checklist - microsoft community.   if else fails can return advanced startup op...

have followed earlier posts, tried suggested solutions , have solved nothing!!!  how fix it? or can money microsoft selling defective product because jobs take me few minutes take hours! hi yvette, for better assistance updating toshiba, need answer following questions: what specific post/solution did follow? what troubleshooting steps have done far? did make changes or updates on computer prior issue? on specific task experiencing slow performance? when connecting internet or using app? are getting error message? we wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i got new motherboard, upgraded ddr4 memory , got intel core i5-6600k processor , windows 10 pc keeps crashing bsod. not same 1 every time keep getting multiple different ones show when i'm trying fix one. full list of stop codes here: - page @ fault in non paged area - dpc watchdog violation - system thread exception not handled - system service exception - driver corrupted expool - security check failure - irql not less or equal - bad pool header - memory management - driver irql not less or equal so far have tried running sfc scan in command prompt every time try bsod appears between 60% , 80%. have tried resetting twice, , in middle of trying fresh install keeps on doing , have wiped hard drive. thing can think of putting old rig rather not since got these parts newegg , don't want wait few more weeks them back. there can think of? pc full spec list: cpu: intel(r) core(tm) i5-6600k cpu cooler: stock intel cpu fan ram...

hi all    last night downloading microsoft store the game forza apex, , going ok, download going quiet while , tired went bed. in morning when returned there message on blue screen "inaccessible boot device" odd thought. anyway turn computer off , on again, , computer kept on doing on , on again. so, dove cmos see if there had change, couldn't find nothing change. old machine build in 2009, had kept upgrading it over years, , had ungraded it's video card, , hard drive samsung 850 evo ssd. thought failure, had been operating 2 weeks no issues, super happy major speed improvement. said no problem hook old drive laying there in it's bay not plug in, swap wires , rebooted and  same message came again on drive. shut system down , again hook ssd , next said boot usb stick , see if can fix issue of drive, microsoft reports can't not repair drive , tell me shut down. gaming rig don't need it live, have time play it. i r...

after issuing restart start menu, windows 10 takes 30 minutes boot. black screen spinning dots during time. once boots , shutdown start menu (no restart) boot in matter of seconds since using ssd drive. i've talked microsoft phone support don't have slightest clue. actually, randomly install stuff , guessing @ problem is. i've run chkdsk , stuff , there no file corruption. there no viruses or malware. has been check million times. i've run window performance analyzer microsoft support people don't seem no is. ask them @ log , go on robotic rant needing run chkdsk , restart (which takes 30 minutes). it's been 6 - 7 hours of sitting during restarts , still have no clue how fix it. is there (anyone!) @ ms knows how use wpa log file? shows delay is. please provide more information cause of problem may diagnosed. please restart computer , allow 20 minutes system run before uploading i...

hi, in need of advice and/or instructions regarding changing administrator me son on laptop bought him.  not computer savvy , thought on own. have tried several different approaches , don't want mess laptop anymore may have done far. there can give me step step instructions.  mom computer illiterate when comes type of issue.  help, directions, advice appreciated.  thank in advance. if son has account on laptop already: go control panel (windows + x keys , choose control panel resulting menu) select user accounts - manage account select son's account , set type administrator if want delete own account, close control panel, log out, log in under son's account, go same place in control panel, manage accounts , delete old account if son not have account on laptop: go control panel (windows + x keys , choose control panel resulting menu) select user accounts - manage account - add new user in pc se...

have hp pavilion laptop windows 10 home edition updates. though i'm 1 using computer , says administrator, error need admin fix issues having. can help? hi, we need know more identify why windows 10 doesn't give administrator privileges. please provide following information: have made changes or received update before issue occurred? what trying when encounter error? please provide exact error code or message receiving. what troubleshooting steps have tried far? we'd appreciate additional information may provide. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i want change password , can simple way this? ***windows topics changed windows hello, lock screen & sign in security & privacy moderator.*** do mean local account or microsoft account? either way, read should of possible options - https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5239-change-password-account-windows-10-a.html edit - it may seem obvious but, make sure right , remember new password. don't lock out. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hello, i got newest windows update, , features added/turned on not want.  i go disable them through windows services, , unable administrator of own pc make changes.  i'm quite frustrated this, , don't want go through trying break windows run want to. can tell me how disable windows defender , windows defender security center?  i want no antivirus, no firewalls, no scanners nothing. thank you, seth understand, more appropriate post question technet forum receive more specialised response query, link forum below: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home good luck Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

since last windows update,even though screen save disabled ,my pc when on default ,my screen goes blank after  1 minute when touch mouse screen comes on. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi brian, to address concern, suggest edit power plan settings. to that, please follow these steps: press windows key + x , click on power options click on change plan settings . make sure never is selected turn off display. click on change advanced power setting . in power options window, expand sleep option. set options sleep after , ‘hibernate after’ never . set option ‘ hybrid sleep ’ off . expand ‘display ’ option , set ‘ turn off display afte r never . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / ...

for last 2 days icons on task bar have include name of app or file associated icon, ex. have excel icon text "kent's spreadsheet". how make text disappear , leave icon? thank response. change how icons should appear on taskbar, follow the steps below: on search bar, type settings . open settings app , select personalization . go taskbar tab. below multiple displays , click drop-down arrow of combine buttons on other taskbars . select always, hide labels . feel free post update. kind regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

after upgrading windows 10 (version 1607) windows 7, find whenever connect vpn @ university, other internet connectivity disappears.  disconnect vpn, internet connectivity reappears.  have others had problem , there solution? hi van, to better assist concern, suggest refer university settings of vpn. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have laptop. lenovo ideapad flex 4-1480 signature edition. the laptop has display, , laptop connected monitor via hdmi cable. sleep mode disabled. screen timeout enabled. i lock computer. laptop display , monitor both deactivate. i move mouse , press keys wake monitor. nothing happens on either laptop display or monitor. if hdmi cable not plugged laptop, laptop display wake intended. problem happens when hdmi cable plugged laptop. i have remove hdmi cable laptop, wait few seconds, reinsert it, laptop display , monitor wake. again, laptop display wake fine when hdmi cable not plugged in. not answered Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

my windows 10 lap top goes sleep when close lid despite having selected nothing option. happened last night. ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** hi allen, better assist you, may know changes have made prior getting issue? troubleshooting steps have done far? we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

somebody playing y phone updated..  job genius god protect yiu  have question can on ms community! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

have used windows sticky notes several years , found them helpful. recently, there update font changed segoe arial (good) , default font size made smaller (too small read easily). find myself continually highlighting new text , using ctr+shift+ <> combinations make text larger. more frustrating, font reverts smaller size , have enlarge again.      ? there way increase default font size ? hi adam, you have option increase or decrease default font size on windows sticky notes . there's no need highlight new text can apply changes on succeeding texts. to that, follow steps below: open sticky note first. press ctrl+shift+> increase font size desired size , texts you're going type appear desired. to have texts in smaller font size, press ctrl+shift+ < . you can both in 1 sticky note. press either ctrl+shift+> have bigger text, ctrl+shift+< if want shift smaller texts....

split thread. i went bottom left general area of wide toolbar, right clicked, clicked on settings. a list of items appeared slide each item make selection turn item on or off. i tried each 1 moving on , off to see if  changing selection did anything. when got third item dark tool bar appear or disappear when moved selection on or off. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, better clarity on issue, kindly answer questions below: when did start encountering issue? have made changes on computer prior issue? have installed third party toolbar application on computer? we appreciate if can provide screenshot of big black toolbar you're referring to, can identify issue. forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization ...

why can't task manager appear in notification area? i did following in settings: settings | personalization | taskbar | select icons appear on taskbar | task manager <on> still not appear. not understanding? right click start icon , task manager there. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

movies & tv player has 2 skip buttons, 1 advances play 30 seconds , 1 goes 10 seconds  i able skip 1 second instead of 10.  is possible or there other mp 4 file player allows user chose number of seconds?  why?  i using player watch programs subtitles.  frequently go subtitle right after after disappears.  10 seconds take me far. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi, when first turn on computer , log on, programs pined taskbar not show up. when open task manager , restart explorer type appear again. please reply. thanks!, jadon you may try check startup tab on task manger see if there's software or program causing issue. can run full scan using windows defender make sure device safe. lastly, suggest try run window app troubleshooter well. can check our support site on link . regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 new on system , seem have litany of issues involve browsers also.  just browsers- crome , opera fine edge , firefox hang on login screen.  does have suggestions.  i can't download microsoft stuff because wants me login-then hangs.  thanks help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** press windows key + x click command prompt (admin) type in @ prompt or copy , paste these 1 @ time : (hit enter after each) dism /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth hit enter restart computer try again. which antivirus utility have installed? interfering applications trying use. try uninstalling if third party antivirus such mcafee or norton: how enable , use built in windows defender antivirus protection in windows 10 Windows / ...

hi people. windows 10 refusing boot. has been working fine while, upon booting goes black screen cursor , spinning thing. trolled net tried command prompts, tried resetting, rebooting, booting disk , booting usb. nothing. no repair seems work!! read people having similar issues, tried replacing there hard drive no avail... any new ideas out there.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi ryder, there several factors cause issue. ask following questions know more: were there changes made before issue occurred? were there error messages shown in screen when error appears? we suggest refer article: troubleshoot black screen or blank screen errors , in resolving issue. let know update. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures ...

i'm decently handy person when comes computers, cannot wrap head around problem. my acer laptop windows 10 has problem many applications (cortana voice , search bar won't work, microsoft edge displays error screen, occasional bugs in file explorer). because windows telling me verify account. ok, click bubble when appears, opens window 2 seconds (through microsoft edge presume) , error occurs.  any idea how fix error or verify account in different way. ps: also think email , account linked, not laptop , account. pps:  computer updated latest software ppps: can provide screenshots upon request go settings, accounts. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

split thread. i couldn't wait response, tried roll driver, , wouldn't let me it. couldn't restart computer or anything, came same error, windows couldn't rolled previous version. had reset computer, meant had re-download apps, fonts, etc. doing weeks now.  new problem far worse not using 2 drivers, luckily solved after system reset.  but thank taking time respond initial concern. ***post split moderator.*** hi adem, since you've mentioned experienced kind of issue after updating windows 10, can see if can reach recovery environment able perform system restore force-shutting down or hard pressing power button pc 3 times ? confirm, message saying windows can't rolled previous version, appears boot pc? if cannot reach recovery environment hard pressing power button 3 times, let's use media creation tool restore pc. can refer selection entitled, " use i...

need fix error 0x8004027d repair utility hello patrick, it possible issue due corrupted or missing driver. please tell more issue. when did issue start? are experiencing issue on specific dvd? did notice system setting changes prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? have installed latest updates windows 10? what current version , build number of windows pc? to check latest update windows 10, click start button, go settings > update & security > windows update select check updates . if there's missing driver on pc, windows update should automatically download you. click start button, type winver press enter find out version , build number of windows pc. we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / ...

after update, power settings not work properly.  when goes sleep or hibernates, not wake up.  if select shutdown, shuts down, display.  have hold power button down power off. how can out , block ever installing again? hi roy, this issue occurs due missing or corrupted settings on pc. recommend follow suggestion of amit(kumar) on link possible solution , check if issue still persists. update result. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

my windows 10 has been stuck on restarting screen 6 hours. tried ctr, alt delete, taking out battery , restarting. nothing has helped. is there else can try? start system, after manufacturers logo disappears , windows 10 tries boot, press , hold power button down 5 - 10 seconds perform hard shut down do twice on third boot attempt, windows boot windows 10 repair environment, there can access startup recovery, safe mode, command prompt . . . etc. go troubleshoot - advanced options - startup repair, see if fixes issue if not, go troubleshoot - advanced options - system restore, see if have recent restore point can revert to if not have recent restore point, go troubleshoot - advanced options - startup settings, click restart. upon restart press 4 boot safe mode, if can safe mode, backup data, reboot , see if system boots normally Windows / ...

hi there, bought vinglen connect 9 present mum , after setting device , using couple of hours screen turned black , can't turn on tablet. doesn't respond, have tried charge it, connect laptop , wait few hours , try turn on. have no idea if off or on. experienced same? how bring life? there way reinstall system?  idea appreciated!  hi barbarita, we suggest contact manufacturer or seller of viglen connect 9 since there no way verify if it's hardware or software issue. otherwise, we'll here if have other question or concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

looks problem has not been solved on last 2 years. frustrating when on phone call discussing doc , laptop goes sleep requiring further log in. got fix yet? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category .* ** hi ian, kindly provide following information better assist you: when did issue start? any changes prior concern? does issue happens in battery mode or if it's plugged in? in mean time, access power & sleep and check if settings correct. access power & sleep , follow steps below: click windows logo (start button). click gear icon ( settings ). select system . choose power & sleep . we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

lost outlook icon on desktop how hi hans, can restore shortcut icon outlook on desktop, kindly follow steps below: press windows key open start menu. type in outlook and press enter . right-click on outlook icon , click open file location . right-click on outlook shortcut file, click send to , click desktop (create shortcut) . kindly give update on how goes , glad assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

then end trying solve , microsoft interfaces try to tell them password email account. why phishing? hi mark, we know more concern. please provide following information: does give error message after entering microsoft account password? did make sure caps lock key not turned on? were able log in computer using same account log in details before? meanwhile, recommend reset microsoft account password see if work. we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

in windows 10 when right click file on dektop , choose sendto there no mailto i want able choose sendto such email open file attached ready sent thanks ideas hello, just clarify, can see when right-click on file , select send to ? have same options shown on image below? looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have 1 monitor 3840 x 2160 (4k monitor) , other 1920 x 1440 using dual monitor app creates 1 monitor great looking low res monitor big hard use.... any way fix this? hello bob, to try , issue, please follow these steps below: press windows key or click start , , type , click display settings . choose display on left side. on right side panel, choose advanced display settings . the new window should show number 1 , 2 indicates there 2 monitors being detected computer. choose monitor needs have resolution changed , change resolution clicking on drop down option under resolution . please use recommended resolutions. can change later desire. check issue gets resolved. let know results Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / ...

i have purchased laptop john lewis in clearance lines. used laptop, had been factory reset. i bought have same model , needed additional 1 staff. i have windows 10 pro installed on , works fine, apart when monitor connected it. the monitor connected through hdmi , when plugged laptop, whilst laptop on, works should. problem when laptop restarted, laptop starts flicker between start screen , seems turning it's self off. after approx. 20 seconds a  blue screen appears following message: stop code: video tdr failure what failed: igdkm64.sys if laptop started without hdmi lead attached, laptop starts fine, can plug in once started , works fine...it's annoying. my laptop (same model number) doesn't have issue, that's don't understand. if use new laptop on screen has same issue. i have looked through quite few google , bing searches, cannot seem find solution. can help? thanks. ...

hi,  i have issue windows explorer fax icon not staying turned on.  i go task bar settings, turn on fax icon, works few days, without notice turns off.  a fax come in, no notification.  is there can do?  thanks, lowell Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

bought wife new acer chirstmas has windows 10 on , slowr wife old hp 7 can software re stall windows 7 on computer manufacturers love load software on computers slows computer. no wonder software known 'bloatware.' first step uninstall bloatware don't want. computers run because there many applications running @ same time. open task manager , @ startup tab. need have applications loading windows? computers come every feature turned on, way of showing computer can do. turning off features don't need speed computer. 1 area in particular visual effects. go control panel > system > advanced systems settings > performance > visual effects , turn off eye candy. applications aren't compatible windows 10 can slow performance , can malware. you need go through computer , turn off  or rid of things don't need. that'll contribute computer's performance. desktop 8 years old , runs...

laptop has been having issue awhile , it's annoying because have bunch of things open , disappear because shuts down. checked power settings , set laptop sleeps when close lid. there times when sleep , go , still up, there other times when same thing , when go , open it has shut down , have press power button. laptop charged problem isnt laptop dies. thank looking @ question! hello, recent changes made prior issue occurring? method 1 run power troubleshooter , check resolves issue: 1. press windows + x keys on keyboard , select control panel . 2. type troubleshooting in search bar on control panel. 3. click on view all on left navigation pane. click on power . 4. click on advanced on power troubleshooter dialog box , click on run administrator (enter credentials if required). 5. click on next , follow onscreen instruction complete power troubleshooter. method 2 suggest update chipset dri...

got new pc , upon startup asked me windows activation key. windows 10 came preinstalled , dont have activation key. please thank you. hi caleb, you can activate windows 10 on pc using 25-character product key. product key either pre–installed on device, included device packaging, or included card or on certificate of authenticity (coa) attached device. if product key pre-installed, windows automatically activate when connect pc internet. if activation servers busy, might need wait while windows activate. if have not received product key new pc, kindly contact retailer of pc. for more information activating windows 10, check following link: activation in windows 10 . let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC ...

i have tried changing password , have signed in , out several times. please on urgent basis. hi bharat, we want learn more concern. verify following: were able sign in account to: https://account.live.com ? check if issue keyboard, use on-screen keyboard sign-in screen. also, try these steps press , hold power button until shuts down. turn on computer , in middle of boot process, press , hold power button interrupt it. may have repeat 2 or 3 times until see a   please wait   message on screen.   this trigger advanced startup in windows, select   see advanced repair options . advanced startup screen, click   troubleshoot   >   advanced options   >   startup repair . please advise necessary. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy ...

not able click on find device on microsoft website after logging in. the "find device" not available (not able to click on it) redirects instructions. please have lost laptop. ���� ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi paully, upon checking website, finding lost device applicable lost phone. better assist on how locate laptop, kindly answer these questions: can show screenshot of instructions you're referring to? have activated find device feature before? can clarify if laptop missing or stolen? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i purchased display model acer laptop running windows 10, wal-mart store, store had established user or administrator account.  after trying several password suggestions account "walton" able access computer , set own administrator account using microsoft account.  unfortunately, did not record the"walton" password @ time, remove walton folder (computer still asks me log in under "walton" no 1 in store purchased computer can supply me correct password).  since unable remove "walton" folder surmise @ higher level of authority mine.  there elevated command can use remove traces of "walton"?  fyi, under "user accounts" in control panel, account listed - administrator.  however, when type "cmd" in run menu, command line is: c;//users/walton.  ?? help. hi, to resolve concern, may follow steps provided on article: how disable , delete user profiles...

trying have members of company switch ad logins on computers. allow users change/reset passwords through ad manager, when laptop not connected dc, not update login information. currently, if user forgets password out of office , resets or has support it, credentials can transfered laptop through convoluted method. it requires users login local account on machine, connect vpn,  start application such chrome other user, log out, , sign in domain account updated credentials. i'm curious if there other known ways achieve may simpler users perform. thanks hello spencer, your windows 10 question 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 / Security ...

i having issue live tile of photos app after reset phone , updating photos app live tile working few hours after few hours no showing live tile 1. soft reset try 2. photo add favorite try but not working please solve issue using windows 10586.107 mobile in lumia 520 rm 914 hello yash, it looks tried few things resolve issue. since didn't work well, suggest download windows device recovery tool , use fix errors on phone. disclaimer : using software recovery tool erase content stored on phone, including apps , games (along app data , game progress), text messages, call history, music, photos , more. if possible, should phone first (settings > update , security> backup). able restore backup once recovery complete. update result can further assist you. Windows / Windows 10 / D...

miss simplicity of windows 7, thing miss windows 7 aero theme not present in newer windows versions such windows 10. microsoft please bring aero theme thank happy new yew year :) hello, to better assist you, may leave feedback via microsoft's feedback hub . regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i reinstalled windows 10, , quick access not working properly. have followed advice online , tried, multiple times, deleting contents of %appdata%\microsoft\windows\recent\automaticdestinations and %appdata%\microsoft\windows\recent\customdestinations makes no difference. have tried disabling , reenabling both quick access options in folder options/privacy, , clearing history there, nothing makes difference. have rebooted multiple times different options set. here symptoms. quick access appears @ top of navigation pane in explorer, should. the same 4 items appear in list in navigation pane under quick access, whatever changes make. if pin quick access, not appear here. 4 items documents, %userprofile% folder, computer , folder in user space no longer exists on pc - renamed avoid reappearing, still does. if "unpin quick access" these items, disappear, reappear after rebooting, though not immediately.  in quick access folder, under freq...