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purchased surface 3 has been refurbished. device runs great exception sleep button. whenever press surface shuts down instead of going sleep. has proven quite annoying when accidentally pressed. there way can change command on button "shut down" "sleep" instead? i'm running windows 10.  hi nathan, to resolve issue, follow these steps: 1. type power options in cortana/search bar. 2. on left side of window, click on choose power buttons do . 3. under power , sleep button settings , click drop down menu beside when press power button , select preferred action. 4. click save changes , you're set. let know if need else. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

need configure laptop computer given me daughter.  has used , in name.  cannot open microsoft account using existing account information.  have added myself family member. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** you should able sign in under daughters account , create new account administrator account - not add self daughters family account! then sign in under account , delete daughters family account. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi, i've been having **** of time tracking down how third party keeps compromising system. i've been searching behavior of these "hacks" both statically , dynamically, using types of tools (system internals, etc). have decent base understanding of core components of windows , how interact, lot beyond scope. there out there may able offer kind of assistance or insight happening??? have types of interesting logs , such... did happen across 0 day??? hmmm, highest bidder? jk hi, your windows 10 question more complex typically answered in microsoft answers forum. better suited pro audience on technet. please post question in technet windows 10 security , privacy issue. let know if have queries. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC ...

created list in table of 500 names. want alphabetize list have no idea how this.  can please me figure out. had windows 8 , upgraded 10. when had 8 had no problem doing upgrade, i'm lost! what program (application) did create list in? if list in excel, on right of home ribbon click sort & filter - sort z if table in microsoft word, s elect column want sort, u nder table tools, on layout tab, in data group, click sort Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my desktop (with windows 10) stuck @ 31 december 2016. won't change year 2017. how it? how trying change it? have considered waiting 2017? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i pictures windows in openingscreen know i'm looking at... maybe improvement? hi - there have been lots of posts on topic... ms have been providing information these images since last year's anniversary update - people don't see information variety of reasons... (e.g.network issues - failed updates - looking in wrong place etc.) a page has been created spotlight in wikipedia , links on page may take of images https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/windows_spotlight there numerous sites original pictures can found on google search. - ric. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

since upgrading windows 10, version 1703 , os build: 15063.296  from official website, laptop won't shut down properly. use menu button shutdown , screen goes blank, system not shut down. way shut down hold physical power button down till shuts down. when restart system warns me last shutdown did not work , gives me choice troubleshoot or restart. when choose restart seems load normal. moreover, i'd tried wait while after shutdown of time 60 seconds still there hanging same problem.   hi, there few factors can contribute issue facing. related recent update computer had or corrupted system files. resolve concern kindly answer questions below: aside update, there other changes or applications installed on computer? what troubleshooting steps have tried far? have tried go earlier build revert changes? you can follow steps below rollback: open start menu. select gear icon or settings . navig...

hello, yesterday got home work find system totaly broken. while @ work downloaded game. my taskbar/actioncenter doesnt respond @ all. doesnt exist. programs hat pinned not pinned anymore. firefox tells me runs , profile missing or inaccessible. rightclicking on program brick window or desktop (depends right click happened) line says runs on differnt pc. my windows key doesnt work @ all. no key combination can triggerd. mcafee (preinstalled) doesnt detect problems. same goes windows troubleshoot. internetexplorer aswell task manager wont respond. opened cmd dont have admin access. same goes else. if try , restore (windows 7) option seems there wasnt backup done yet i tried connect tablet shows empty device my phone works properly. due redditors advice ran rkill http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4627/v4x3kb3q_jpg.htm   this seems relevant part me since else seems intact.   right dont know if there chance on track. dont know how r...

when i'm playing game , want go onto second monitor choose music or search up, have pause game , click google chrome. problem game minimizes , have go click bring up. happens every time try on second monitor. wondering if there way make not minimize when try go second monitor , click on something. time!  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category .* **     Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello,  i've updated win7 win10, , have problem comic sans ms font (which use in skype). font appears somehow pixellated , jaggy. i tried tweaking cleartype settings, no change @ all. , if disable it, comic sans font appears bit better, of other fonts become ugly. this problem seems touch fonts in general (just if anti-aliasing on fonts bugged), comic sans ms obvious. my graphic drivers date, windows version too, , tried reinstalling font , restoring font settings default. me find problem, please ? thank in advance. here screenshot of how comic sans font appears (and appears in every software, not skype):  **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi dovah, to address concern fonts, recommend follow suggestion of petercon [msft] on link for possible solution. give update result. Windows / Windows...

hi, recently updated windows 10 1703 (creators update) once enter password , login presented blank screen , cannot anything. have rebooted , restarted in safe mode networking , safe mode mentioned previously, , brings start bar, when hover mouse on spinning circle, explorer has crashed. if try click on start menu alert "microsoft windows - application not responding ". i've tried press windows key + x bring window open device manager try driver uninstall, pressing keys doesn't bring window. any appreciated. thanks, peter hi peter, there several factors may cause computer display black screen. issues graphics driver, problem connection between display, or software conflict may have occurred after installing latest update. to diagnose , address issue, suggest follow troubleshooting steps provided on link troubleshoot black screen or blank screen errors address issues when see ...

hi i'm dava, i'm not new computers been blogging i.t since 2009, , os's hobby of mine since 2005. i'm bit frustrated honest.. has been months of this, let me explain.. when enter windows, desktop works fine, if try snip , save image snipping tool shuts down. use chrome browser, same thing when try save or upload image. wanted play vbox tonight, of hobby spoke of, fond memories, try adding disk image, vbox crashes. can see how wearing me down on last 2 months.. oh didn't mention, when creators update first appeared, rocked me didn't have choice, 'install now' said voice of borg queen , small drone cog wheel complied. hopeful wish of mercy stability , promise of new sparkling toys.. welp, didn't happen, , same day, 4 hours later, news flooded 'don't install win10 creators update'. y'see i'm musician, , lurvme ms garageband clone.. wasn't sure toys getting slight chance of hope might th...

my screensaver comes on... have push power button couple of times main screen instead of moving mouse or pushing key on keyboard.  what's going on? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi kathy, the challenge experiencing getting computer's main screen can occur due several reasons, such as, incorrect settings, hardware issues, etc. better assist concern, kindly answer following questions: have made significant changes computer before started? are using third-party screensaver app? have tried using different screensaver? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

cant open microsoft edge, mail, microsoft store. class not registered error message.  even start button unresponsive. i had similar when if tried open jpg picture. complained , reported 'class not registered'. in case did use 'open with' option , pick app open with, re-registering jpg picture app. after well. now, know yours not jpgs, maybe same apply if try either set apps default app or maybe try resetting ms defaults. <start> <settings> <system> <default apps> , make sure web browser set edge , mail set mail app. if already, try changing them else makes sense ( example change browser ie ) , change edge. if not help, try of other listed options 'resetting ms recommended defaults'. can't guarantee help, shouldn't harm. more details here -  https://www.howtogeek.com/223144/how-to-set-your-default-apps-in-windows-10/ edit - sorry, didn't notice ...

my desktop icons have disappeared.  running windows 10.  files , shortcuts still in desktop folder when go file explorer.  not in tablet mode , show desktop icons in checked when i right click on the desktop , go view. i noticed happened after recent automatic update.  any other suggestions? hello, for better assist you, we'd know following: confirm build installed on device. check, follow steps below: press windows key + r , type in winver . click ok . do have external monitor connected device? meanwhile, try right-click on desktop , hover mouse cursor view , make sure show desktop icons turn on. we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have new windows 10 machine, can't create virtual desktops.  when go taskview button "+" box create new desktop doesn't appear.  know how fix this? what happens when click [win] + [ctrl] + [d] ( windows key, control key, , d key ) altogether @ same time. new desktop created then? more info -  http://www.pcworld.com/article/2952864/windows/how-to-use-windows-10s-task-view-and-virtual-desktops.html Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello there ,, my computer didn't start normaly , , keep giving me or similar ,,  report: ******* phase 0 : initialization  nore 8 lines  can me bring my personal  files .. , alot hello, to better concern, know more. kindly clarify following: what changes did make prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? may ask screen capture of exact error message get? do have access open computer? thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i turned on pc today , shows stuff preparing automatic repair , diagnosing pc. tells me windows didn't start correctly. tried in advanced options. system restore, startup repair, nothing works. resetting pc , go previous build don't work either. opening in safe mode brings me same windows didn't start correctly message. tried running sfc scannow commands, , shows "windows resource protection not start repair service" or "windows blah blah blah not perform requested operation". tried playing mp3 file, cmd says "access denied". ran bootrec command line , shows there 0 windows installations... i don't know happened, worked fine yesterday. 🤔 hello, to troubleshoot issue, suggest try suggested steps bob omb on thread. if issue persists, you'll need perform clean install of windows 10. let know if need further assistance. regards. ...

i having issues windows update when press "p" , number 1-9 or backspace button computer launches steam.  not issue before update , rather annoying - typing email impossible!!! the numerical pad 4 launches steam also.... please fix asap or let me know how can assist better, more information concern answering following: • have tried unplug/plug in keyboard see if works? • what's make , model of keyboard? we'll wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

i have new amd fx series pc asus board. run windows 10. if shutdown computer, power of usb ports (webcam, external hard drive) remain on (the lights of webcam , external drive on). how come, , how resolve this? thanks insights, danker when computer complies acpi standard shutdown operating system, small amount of power still present in motherboard. in fact, computer's motherboard has small led stays lit indicate this. this done corporate networks, enable administrators power on computers overnight maintenance. however, can beneficial home users too, if want able reach computer remotely. the amount of power in motherboard small - people call flea power - it's not computer still 'on.' it's capable of being turned on remotely (and quite secure.) the way power off computer pull plug. Windows / Windows 10 /...

after updating to windows 10 creators update (1703), laptop display not turn on after resuming sleep or hibernate (80% of time).  i can wake display causing adapter sync when external hdmi display plugged in.  obviously, reason display not told wake after sleep/hibernate. i have dell latitude e6530 nvidia nvs 5200m display adapter. here's i've tried: updated display driver 21.21.13.7735 (may 1, 2017) nvidia updated bios a21 (latest available today) updated other drivers (nic, storage, etc...) using dell driver detect tried using "project" change active screen.  this doesn't there aren't other screens attached.  if 1 connected main screen comes on. disabled hibernation , used sleep. hi, there several reasons issue happen, computer needs restarted in order changes take effect or power settings. in order efficiently assist concern regarding issue of waking sleep/hibernation, hav...

hello! i have windows10 , don't have bitlocker. help me. <moved windows insider> have windows 10 home or windows 10 pro? bitlocker encryption available in pro. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

location sevices greyed out hi brian, to better assist location services issue, please clarify following: are getting error messages? what troubleshooting steps have done far? since when experiencing issue? is still ongoing issue on computer? any recent changes made prior issue? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i trying transfer picture camera picture library , clicking port "e" it turned "internal f" in window ten same thing on second computer on window 7??is 1 has program in computer simple virus cannot handle??   can post screen capture problem ? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i using gmail account microsoft account can not sync contacts , calendars event. even can not sign gmail calendar or mail app. how can sync gmail data in microsoft? hi mahdi, to better assist you, we'd clarify following: what application trying sync contacts , calendar events? are getting error message when trying sign-in calendar/mail app using gmail account? we'd appreciate additional information may provide. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

have 1920x1080 laptop screen yet when use pictures wallpaper same or higher resolution (like 3840x2160) come out blurry every single time. have tried higher resolution pictures, using paint make them png pictures , looked on settings make sure have normal display resolution. i'm not sure have tried many pictures, please help. hi daniel, wallpaper background can blurry if picture file not match size of screen. for example, many home computer monitors set @ size of 1280x1024 pixels (the number of dots make image).  if use picture file smaller this, blurry when stretched out fit screen. set desktop background "center" instead of "stretch." right-click desktop, select "personalize" , click "desktop background." select "center" "picture position" drop-down. if image small fill desktop , set "fill," windows stretch image, causing blur. let k...

i have windows 10 version 1703. posted office 2013 issues after may update of windows 10. after one-on-one "help" microsoft "support", issues not resolved. using free "libreoffice" programs word , excel needs, though paid office 2013. moving on! then, discovered crashplan automatic backups failing. contacted support, , had me install latest version. seems working now. i discovered unable use text tool in paint shop pro 7. opened my photoshop cs3 , tried use text tool there. nope. not work. what else broken have not discovered yet? why given 10 days undo windows update? not long enough! is microsoft going fix these problems? or out of luck , unable work? hello annie, it possible issue due corrupted install files. great if can verify information below. what specific error message getting? have tried reinstalling affected apps? what current version , build number of wind...

hello, i have issue corrupted profile in windows 10. using computer day, don't have time backup, reinstall, setup... have got lot of music libraries , projects in pc, when reinstall pc, won't able open of them, unfortunately. i've read many of tutorials fix without reinstalling, nothing worked. need access admin profile, can't see it. windows boots automatically temporary profile, can't select profile. after booting temporary profile, windows tells me "your profile broken, try log out", will. after logout there no opportunity select broken profile (few days ago, there bracket password, did, windows told "profile broken" , continued temporary profile). when enable administrator profile (command line: net user administrator /active:yes, enter, windows says success) , restart pc, boots in temporary profile (seems admin profile disabled), have no chance select admin profile. please, here advice make working...

hi i changes account password , want return previous password when setting new password error occurs used password , can not choose again how solve this? there no way reuse microsoft account passwords. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hello, after recent windows update dell inspiron 3148 windows 10 became unresponsive. tried clean boot. later when got restarted realized password asked system password , not pin have been using. don't remember system password because i've never used really. so m locked out , have no clue how access laptop again. kindly help! ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, regarding concern getting system password, suggest contact laptop's original manufacturer. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have been following thread on problem, , far, no solution has helped.                                                                                         user account control not let me enter admin password. box presented has word 'no' in it.                                i feel though microsoft has taken on computer. please, someone, in simple terms, tell me how out of this. hi christine , we know more concern administrative privileges, please provide following information: did make significant changes on computer prior issue? provide screenshot of user account account control ( uac ) window shows no option en...

i believe computer has been hacked - so, i'm starting watch reruns of x-files because trust no one! after several attempts (6 or 7), i've given hope of finding true , trusted number in touch microsoft - every time call, arranged through chat using chat support @ microsoft support - , set return call remote control computer, call never arrives - have caller id , when check number used call me, checking typing search of google, "this number scam". watching !!! (do here theme music x-files). used chat speak , number dell computers - during phone call - says "i can give password." never said password - can give me if pay !!!! - checked phone # (from call dell came (supposedly) , found scam also. this started using facebook, visiting 1 of 'interesting sites' old pictures of war (as example) - mcafee virus didn't stop pop stating zeus virus - call number, etc. re-install of both windows 10 , office - got call having ...

all want onedrive off taskbar. it's right in middle: "onedrive" icon. onedrive not appear in notifications area right. none of other taskbar items show text, icons. onedrive right there, both icon , text. want both onedrive icon , onedrive text disappear. there awful lot of posts onedrive, can't find had particular problem. here screenshot (if fits): i have tried searching through settings topics , entries , found nothing relevant. if rightclick on taskbar icon or text usual choices nothing @ permit me delete taskbar entry. , suggestions appreciated! thanks in advance. thanks picture, helps. you've shown desktop toolbar on taskbar, , onedrive folder on desktop (technically, things "network" , "recycle bin" , many other things don't appear on real desktop). so here's solution: 1) right-click desktop , close toolbar 2) right-click blank s...

i need start menu not have no tiles on it! this!  i want them were! hi, we ask questions know best possible resolution offer. when did issue start? did make changes on pc before issue started? what troubleshooting steps have done on end? have tried running system file checker tool repair corrupted system files? we're keeping eye reply regarding issue. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

when start windwos 10 after shut down search menu , notification menu keep shows , hide without reason cursor keep moving in random way. issue stops when restart computer. idea going on computer? hello, to address concern regarding search , notification menu, kindly click link , refer arul_d's answer on thread . keep posted result. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

> summary: i've been struggling problem on windows 10 months... explorer.exe crashes when try rename new folder. know problem caused (or related to) windows search service, because when disabled problem fixed , never happened again months. enabled windows search, problem started happening again. anyone experienced similar situation before? appreciate comments. > problem details when create new folder in 1 of libraries , choose name it, hit enter, file explorer goes "not responding" state minute, , if don't touch anything, come out of freezing state. > symptoms: 1. happens in libraries    if open same folder in explorer (not through library), doesn't crash. 2. happens when renaming folders, or creating new folder    when renaming file, doesn't crash. 3. happens newly made folders, i.e. when rename new folder made.    after that, if rename folder again, explorer not crash. > potential cause...

windows update error: "au existat unele probleme la instalarea actualizărilor, dar vom încerca din nou mai târziu. dacă vedeți în continuare această eroare și doriți să căutați pe web sau să contactați asistența pentru informații, acest mesaj v-ar putea ajuta: (0x80070057)". last update installed: kb4016240. uninstalled it, got same error. install again, same error. reset windows updates , same error. have ideas other reinstalling os? hi, there couple reasons behind why issue occurs , determine what's causing this, have exact screenshot of error message you're getting. if possible, have in english understand what's root cause of issue? also, have made modifications/configurations on computer prior issue? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures ...

i upgraded windows 7 windows 10 version 1503, 1607 , 1703 , when computer failed , had go shop complete reload of codes wrong , during reload movie maker had been carried on windows 7 not reloaded , fix me if @ possible.  did have fix codes in mail app after update also. srx1383267011id number got when fixed issue Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i used pc last night , there nothing wrong. shut down normal morning when tried boot after seemingly normal boot after windows logo screen goes , should bring login screen blank black screen appears nothing on except spinning dots @ bottom centre.  it stays way , nothing. after turning off twice holding power button on case start troubleshooting came up. have tried every option on there except : 1)pc  reset. don't want lose progress on games have if problem can resolved other means. 400gb of games on steam don't want have re-download. see last resort. not mention re-installing programs 2)command prompt. don't know it. 3)using recovery disk. don't have 1 , don't know 1 from.  i have tried system restore came "windows unable restore" i tried start-up repair, failed well. please t.t hi, kindly answer following questions better assist concern: just clarify, did issue ...

i've been trying find answers problem, can't find them anywhere. i've tried everthing could, doesn't seem anything. keep getting bsod caused "bad_pool_header". if can me, i'd grateful. dump file here: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/bhbf0200xh6ie/crash_files ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** you have installed malwarebytes , windows defender. if running malwarebytes anti-malware premium in support of anti-virus product avoid conflicts need set exclusions described under real-time scanning in next link: http://www.howtogeek.com/230158/how-to-run-malwarebytes-alongside-another-antivirus/   your malwarebytes software needs updating.   update realtek pcie gbe family controller version 10.013: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsview.aspx?langid=1&pnid=13&pfid=5&level=5&conn=4&downtypeid=3&getdown=false ...

hi everyone, i have 2-year old dell laptop works fine. 2 days ago, updated windows 10 creators update (from anniversary update). since then, every time start computer up, after showing dell logo, displays, ' press key skip disk checking '. but, when reaches 7 seconds left, message automatically disappears, , computer boots , works fine. laptop works , don't think has problems. worried. mean there problem hard drive? or bug? i tried disabling chkntfs /x c: , didn't work. any ideas on this? hi, please provide answers following able learn more issue you're experiencing: are drivers up-to-date? if not yet, can follow steps found on link on how update drivers in windows 10. have tried running chkdsk /f /r command in command prompt fix errors on disk? if not yet, here's how: right-click start icon, choose command prompt (admin) execute command prompt window. type chkdsk /f /r ...

i downloaded google chrome on new laptop uses windows 10, won't open. keeps asking me parent permission. parent!! spent 3 hours on phone trying straighten out emails associated microsoft family account , child,, xbox live work without kids having ask me permission , this! uggghh!! i security, microsoft has gone overboard when comes these verification codes. can me! hi,     to better assist you, need following information:     have tried checking other browsers , see if same issue appears?   when open google chrome, happens? there error messages? if yes, what's exact error message?   in meantime, suggest uninstall google chrome programs , features, reinstall this link .     for more information on how remove/ uninstall program, may refer support article .     let see how goes. ...

if possible want change admin default login email address windows 10 want keep original profile has compromised email address , i'm bombarded tons of spam. there way or microsoft allows use 1 email address? have delete profile , start new one? thank no sarcasm i'm seeking honest please thank you ****post moved appropriate forum category**** [moved from: other settings] hello, may know if using microsoft account or local user account when logging in windows 10 device isolate issue. we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i trying set microsoft account , inadvertently changed pin number access office computer. of course not have reset disc. appreciate help. i've stated i'm pc, laptop, , smart phone challenged, i'm fax challenged!! assistance  lee  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

received message on phone yahoo account key when did not anything. immediate possible because unsure whether got in or not , if change passwords. had attempt of breach skype last week resulted in me unable account due being temporarily suspended. please me knows should do. go yahoo page , try , log in , see happens. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

you **** **** ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** don't have problem, feel you. let's give user option unistall completely. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi all, after latest update (win10 pro/x64 creators update version 1703) formerly black, intransparent task bar became 100%-transparent (with black line on top) - , became barely visible. now, better visibility had activate option  transparency effects (from settings->personalisation->colors ), changes background of (other) main-menus (start, taskbar, action center) into semi-transparency, too. how can force main-menus a intransparent black background (like before creators update)? thanks in advance frank hi, based on description of issue have stated above, computer's taskbar became transparent instead of black background. windows 10 allows limited control on transparency of taskbar, action center, , start menu. can make transparent or solid in settings. bit transparent default, might want add higher level. here’s how increase transparency eding registry. note: requires twea...

black screen message says "checking media presence, media present, staet pxe on ipv6.  please hi sherry, with regard concern, suggest refer replies of refer replies by   mathewfrancis   and   scitechapple post: message "checking media (fail)" on boot , of community members found helpful in resolving similar issue. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello ,i  have problem since creators update windows explorer ,when laptop goes 10 % of battery left ,my laptop asus opens explorer notification "you need plug computer, battery low" , needed close manually ,i m running latest update , cant go earlier update anymore  ... why making ?  hi, to assist better concern, may need ask screenshot. once laptop's battery level goes down 10% or when notified, kindly open task manager pressing ctrl + shift + esc keys. need see applications running whenever notification. looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how can make computer restart automatically everyday? windows 10. thx david hi david, can use task scheduler shutdown, restart or perform action @ 1 time or periodically. so, may follow steps below: 1. make computer shut down @ particular time, type taskschd.msc in start search , hit enter open task scheduler. 2. in right panel, click on create basic task. 3. give name , description if wish , click next. 4. when asked when want task start, select want. click next. 5. select start date , time. 6. clicking next bring action page. here select start program , click next. 7. type shutdown on program/script space , /s /f /t 0 in add arguments box. if want shutdown commence after 60 sec, type 60 instead of 0 here. 8. click next review , click finish. computer shutdown @ designated day , time. take not in cmd window, may run shutdown /? see available switches. schedule restarts, need use /r paramet...

split thread. i no longer have recycling bin or trash basket icon on desktop. how on windows 10? hi duane, please take @ article: find recycle bin thanks, Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

son plugged phone computer download music , changed password, have sign on computer using hello password how can fix this. hi debbie, to better assist password, need answer following questions: which user profile logging into? are both profiles set administrators? is windows hello  configured on both user profiles? looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

want toggle between open windows using control tab on pc.  multitasking not looking for.  want open windows show on desktop.  please advise.  thank you. just clarify, web pages tabbed on single window of browser? if case, suggest separating web pages on different windows, follow steps given karla alm on thread. here's how should after separating web pages on different windows , showing them side side: let know if information helped issue. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

so has been happening months now. some tiles never stay on start menu.. maps, calculator, , others can't remember because keep disappearing. then windows randomly add few tiles gibberish names don't lead anywhere. delete them , (or others) come after few days, , gaps other tiles have disappeared. this seems happen after restart, driver install or after update.. not sure when it's kind of random. the ones in image below have (after gibberish): \drivers, \windows, , \pokerstars , nothing on final tile. uninstalled pokerstars months ago since tile keep reappearing on start menu after deleting it. these tiles nothing, lead , have no context menu except unpin , resize. i'm guessing there's old entries left in start folder somewhere don't know is.. hi joeo, based on information provided, suggest run start menu troubleshooter. you may refer link below more information , guidelines...

i bought  hp in 1 3 weeks ago windows 10 installed. morning when turned on computer faced black background and yellow text.  how rid of this? have checked default app mode in colors settings? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

so here's happened: my desktop updating 3 hours. got impatient since have deadlines forced shutdown. i turned on desktop and, lo, black screen of death there before me.  i tried log safe mode reason can't.  wanted clean install windows 10 didn't secure copy of upon upgrading. during black screen, managed access task manager , able launch google chrome in why able type this.  help hello karlos, address concern regarding black screen, follow advised steps on our support page regarding troubleshooting black screen issues . furthermore, if upgraded windows 10 free eligible device running genuine copy of windows 7 or windows 8.1, can clean install since base activation through digital entitlement, more information, please refer link . update outcome. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

yesterday purchased windows 10 home computer replace computer had contained windows 10. this computer program behaving way windows xp or vista did ten or more years ago.  also does not contain many of features had windows 8.1 , 10.  disappointed , plan return the computer refund. hi stephen, there different available versions of windows 10 can avail of. clarify concern, kindly answer questions below: which version of windows 10 did have? what features looking in windows 10? what program trying run on computer? you can refer link browse information regarding different versions , feature of windows 10. we forward response. keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

while shutting down pc getting explorer.exe appllication error why? hello tejeshkumar, we'd more information regarding further check , provide more established workaround. explorer.exe application error possible case of corrupted or missing system files. confirm if changes made prior issue. also, include following: • windows 10 current build • pc specifications • complete error message isolate, it's best run system file checker scan corruption might causing this. utility in windows allows users scan corruptions in windows system files , restore files. keep eye out update on this. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

when windows firewall in default state, pops alerts programs such google chrome, μtorrent , others, including games work online.  i've read windows firewall give alerts when programs wants "act server". not sure means.  however, when declined access google chrome , utorrent, these programs continued function , connect internet.  can explain me why happening? windows firewall alert mentions blocking "some features" of program. these features being blocked? should allow them or not? difference make, since in both cases programs appear work normally?  thanks,  john haven't set firewall configuration properly. honest, known programs not cause harm computer , shouldn't worrying how block them.  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / ...

i keep getting items "microsoft" rewards , points , don't open because not sure real email or spoof malware. can tell me if real? spotted, e.microsoft.com scam, don't open them, delete them!! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

how uninstall mcafee live safe trial version came new hp notebook windows 10 home 64 version can install norton product. use mcafee removal tool , , aware windows 10's own defender , windows firewall should adequate.  mcafee , norton products should avoided, they're cause more problems solve. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i administrator computer. when trying "run administrator" windows not let me right click anywhere. click on start type "cmd" can run sfc/scannow if not login "administrator can't run utility scan. if issue corrupt file not sure how repair without being login administrator. please help. thanks d.nalls hi, losing admin privileges administrator account caused following: antivirus running scan on computer while logging in profile. upgrading windows old version current. the safest way repair administrator account create new administrator account , transfer files old new account. create new account, follow these steps: type settings in ask me anything search box , press enter . click accounts , family & other people , , add else on pc . enter desired username, password, password hint, , select next . we'd remind adding password on local account have no ...

using windows 10 home. display icons, fonts blurring frequently. using nvidia graphic card gt610 , display hp pavilion 22fi. please clarify it. hello, we appreciate earnest effort reach out microsoft community. understand experiencing issues windows 10 pc. there several factors might have caused blurring issue of windows 10 pc, namely, graphics card driver needs updated, system configuration, update installed on pc, or recent installation of program or of software. sorted, kindly answer following questions: were there changes made prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done in attempt issue resolved? when did issue start happen? for case isolation kindly perform clean boot. clean boot performed start windows using minimal set of drivers , startup programs. helps eliminate software conflicts occur when install program or update or when run program in windows 10. may check steps provided in link . ...