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hi, rebooted machine (lenovo thinkpad i5, purchased new year ago) , when restarted desktop icons greyed except norton. when move cursor down task bar or start/windows icon changes blue circle , nothing.   i can open explorer window if right click blue circle appears , no longer can in explorer window.  cant into safe mode boot using f8 have ssd. please help! hi, there several reasons may have caused issue. isolate concern performance of pc, suggest start pc in safe mode. please follow steps below: restart pc. when sign-in screen, hold shift key down while select   power   >   restart . after pc restarts the   choose option   screen, select   troubleshoot   >   advanced options   >   startup settings   >   restart . after pc restarts, you'll see list of options. select 4 or f4 start pc in   safe mode . or if you'll need use internet, select 5 or f5 for   safe mode  

ever since creator's update , computer has had issues displaying many colors in seemingly random situations. things embedded images in programs discord , steam, seemingly random images in google image searches, , entirety adobe photoshop cc effected. never effects youtube, games, or desktop wallpapers. removing update fixes issue.  this not monitor issue, it's problem windows itself. this screenshot shows problem perfectly. can see color selection box missing of saturation should have.  computer 2015 msi cx61-2qc using latest nvidia graphics drivers on nvidia 920m graphics card. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, to determine cause of issue, may know how did install windows 10 creators update ? via windows update settings , or using windows 10 upgrade assistant , or media creation tool ? resolve concern, here suggested methods can try: method 1: download windows

windows 10 goes in boot loop on lenovo l460 post symantec antivirus installation. built laptop windows 10 64 bit os , installed ethernet drivers using usb internet dongle. post tried connect office network , install symantec antivirus program. post reboot laptop goes boot loop. tried rebuilding again post diskpart clean, still facing same issue. hello shailendra, for concern, recommend run uninstall antivirus software installed , run system file scan . if receiving error message or if have further information on what's happening on computer, feel free reply on post. regard. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi! have upgraded windows 10 yesterday. first startup ok. second startup got mess up. taskbar not working (except right click), cortana not working, edge , store too. after such trouble, had decided rollback windowe 8.1. settings wont open , displays error "the wait operation timed out." when try open settings link ms-settings:personalization, says no program has associated fike type. also, control panel settings won't open except few recovery , backup , restore .i tried everything, running powershell command re-registering taskbar. tried running of troubleshooters taskbar , store. also, tried running sfc scan, dism, , creating new account of no use taskbar troubleshooter found error "microsoft.windows.shellexperiencehost" , "microsoft.windows.cortana" applications need installed correctly. please suggest way reinstall these apps correctly. please provide cmd line rolling windows 8.1 (only 9 days remaining).

good morning, we have windows10 , windows 7 machine in business. having issue explorer last 2 month. user can not thing explorer. try open computer or pc not responding. happen randomly different pc. 1 me please. thanks, preyash parekh ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi preyash, to isolate cause of concern, we'd know following information: have made changes computer's configuration prior issue? what exact error message receiving? to troubleshoot concern, let's methods below. method 1 : run system file checker scan computer. system file checker scan fix corrupted , missing components computer. right-click start button , select command prompt (admin). enter sfc /scannow. method 2: run dism command. after doing system file checker scan , no corrupted system files found, idea run dism command fix windows image. right-click st

hi there, i'm having problem while playing music in laptop, goes sleep , music stops, made research , found post:  how prevent sound driver sleeping while music playing that says have go multimedia settings (in advance power options) , select: multimedia settings   when sharing media         plugged in: prevent idling sleep the thing can't find 'multimedia settings' options, ideas??? ------------------------- edit so found thread: windows 10: how not go sleep mode while watching movie , full screen web video that explains how boot in safe mode , edit power options, can set multimedia settings. i've donde that, , in 'balanced' power plan selected under multimedia settings not allow computer go sleep while sharing media (i think option), not working, after few minutes screen goes off , music stops. touch pad or press key , screen goes on , music continues. any help? thanks! ***post mov

of writing prefer use international keyboard. use english format. however, system defaults english format every day , if put system sleep, goes english format. there way lock in format , change when want to?k hi, we know if have tried going to settings > time & language > region & language click language want use , select set default. you can press , hold windows key + spacebar on keyboard toggle keyboard options. appreciate if can send screenshot of keyboard setting better understand queries. looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have been using windows vista last ten years. bought new computer windows 10 recently. have never owned windows 7, 8, or 8.1 computer newest windows computer have had since 2007. pleased windows 10. fast , organized. don't quite understand how user accounts work though. creating new accounts confusing me i'm sure i'll figure out. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

please tell me solution overcome this problem.  hi amit, there several reasons why you're experiencing issue. isolate this, know following information: have made changes computer recently? installed software or updates? what trying before getting error? what troubleshooting steps have done far? we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi, having updated windows 10 noticed every time update issued pc not boot correctly , therefore cannot used. installed ssd boot people. contacted microsoft directly , after number of calls , departments, spoke remedied problem. only, come next update problem , not fixed. i have discovered if start computer in f12 can reassign ssd primary boot , well. until next time. but really, should have keep doing this? a solution appreciated. thanks steve *** email address removed privacy ***  ***personal information deleted moderator. please see the   microsoft community asked questions   for more information on how can protect privacy.*** please run windows update troubleshooter , see if fixes issue: 1. select keyboard shortcut win+s. 2. type “ troubleshooting ” without quotes , press enter key. 3. click view all . 4. click system , security . 5. right click windows update , select r

i've been using machine (asus x99 e-ws) 2 years now, running windows 7. took effort of re-installing system time time keep in training. last week re-installed whole machine windows 10. windows 10 shows irritating behaviour: when shut down, windows 10 shuts down usual, power state isn't changed "off" until approx. 60 seconds have passed. i notice considerably, because have power control board attached auxiliary devices, screen, loudspeakers, printers. power isn't cut before computers power state reaches s5. windows 10 takes takes 60 seconds latency board switch s4 s5. what's causing this? can configure windows 10 hurry up? check thread: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-power/windows-10-takes-long-time-to-shut-down/497f3322-2a06-4be9-ac3a-b21ba62e771c Windows / Windows 10 /

error code 0x800706ba when log on. problem started when couldn't connect wifi , ethernet option showing. removed latest updated came today , installed before problem started. seemed work because wifi works when sign on error message , when try reinstall update same error. when try access device manager told contact admin , same error code. there 1 account on computer , admin , has never been problem before. hi, resolve issue, suggest follow steps below rid of getting error 0x800706ba: • ensure time, date , geographical location correct region system located. (are traveling, crossed time zone etc.) • using system file checker in windows 10 • disk cleanup in windows 10 • run troubleshooter windows apps let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy /

hi, i facing weird problem windows 10 professional laptop. for unknown reason, happens applications specified run in administrator mode won't start when trying to. rebooting windows solves problem, time. i log onto domain. my windows user belongs domain administrators group. any idea or suggestion ? many in advance. hi vincent, we isolate issue you're having right now. have check permission on domain issue? may check compatibility of application if it's available in case. we wait response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi - can't remember trying yesterday online guide suggested hit 'home + sleep' did , seem give monitor flicker , shutdown pc [running windows 10, on older machine 32 bit 64 bit processing] now user logon password seems have been reset , error message instructs me go account.live.com/password/reset appears to reset microsoft account password - want able log onto pc. i had account set friend helped me the pc up , running, , using user account write [i didn't prefer user name of account - trivial know].  start scratch  but had set lot of preferences , playlists , sort of thing can't access. = \ both user accounts set 'administrator' is there easy way me reset password word on preferred local user account or should put down lesson learned , on setting new local user account on pc.  couldn't figure how change name of account 1 more preferred hence starting other one. hope question makes sense , can offer instruc

my daughter has own child's microsoft account uses on phone fine , monitor on microsoft family. noticed in laptop settings can allow sign in own account on laptop. seeing email shows on sign in have tried sign in , got message - " the user profile service failed sign-in. user profile cannot loaded" please how fix this?? hi brian, response. doing further searches reading on error apparently suggests if windows 10 upgrade in migrated default user file isn't compatible new version.  there whole way of creating new 1 , creating folders , moving data on or copying default user folder working windows 10 system fix this.  seeing laptop has gone windows 8 10 on time , don't keep on it, decided yesterday use link in settings allow laptop reinstalled fresh latest version of windows 10. have fresh new windows 10 version , default user folder i've been able add daughter account , sign in fin

on child's login win10, microsoft family process not running , parental controls deactivated, how restore parental controls? hi ian, to resolve issue, suggest check if child's account attached under adult or family account. please refer steps below: 1. go link. 2. sign in adult or family account. 3. check if child's account attached or connected profile. if not, please add child's account under adult profile clicking on add child. let know result. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

used start 4-number pin...i chose boot insafe mode networking check issues had internet (ie. 'some changes have been made' , 'enter network key' --> did did not work)...now asks me password load win 10 in safe mode both pin , microsoft/outlook password denied , ie 'incorrect user name or password...when use on-screen keyboard+shift goes various options ie.keep files , reload windows or use external usb boot (acer not have possibility), or repair image, or choose recovery etc (blue screen time), in of above choices still wants password again --->pin or outlook password incorrect (user name and/or password incorrect)...thank god lapdog-win 10 saved me having fit...thank kindly in advance...ps press eye , make sure enter correct pin or password email address (indeed correct outlook use) ...it in pc-mode time not tablet-mode... hi konstantin, for issue on windows 10 tablet, kindly post here scree

when os boots login screen, tells me password incorrect , says reenter it.  i have not entered anything.  i can push esc key or click on password entry field allow me enter password.  from there, fine. i reloaded os reason , thought problem might go away.  it didn't. i use msft password.  this not occur on laptop. in bigger scheme of things, small irritant.  i rid of password on desktop @ home.  don't think possible. ideas appreciated. hi, to better assist concern, know following: does issue happen every time boot computer? how many user accounts have on pc? when did issue start? did make changes computer prior issue? we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi all, is legal use laptop windows 10 home single language @ work or @ office?  or, use device said os profit? please advise. best regards, ron hello, well, replying myself assuming, yes, legal, because there nothing specified in software license terms disallow me use version of windows profit, long follow in "installation , use rights" section of said document. best regards, ron Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have dual booted laptop windows 8.1 , windows 10 came pre-installed... had set sunset wallpaper on w10 showing me w8.1's wallpaper of cowboy.... (it happens voceversa) also colour has changed red on w10.... why other operating system's wallpapers , colours getting applied other operating system....??? every time set wallpaper on 1 of 2 os, gets applied other 1 too.... when system configured correctly dual-booting operation 2 versions of windows reside on different partitions. not case machine why 2 versions of windows interfere each other. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

in previous versions of windows personalization of appearance have options changing colors , fonts active title bars. after 1 of win 10 updates title bars went black or dark grey. can no longer see what's in title bars , windows missing scroll down bars when supposed present. gives personalization features long time effect becoming useless or useless. hi, this issue relate theme selected system. make sure, try changing theme. that, right-click on start / windows button, select control panel , click personalization . try of default themes , see if issue persists. let know if addressed concern. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

in windows 10 whenever try switch between opened screens through alt+tab or windows+tab stuck same opened windows.  in other words, showing opened windows when flip 1 of them returns current opened one.  hi, as workaround, try windows key + tab combination. combination opens open tabs. can choose tab want to  enter left-clicking on it. thanks. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

was borrowing relatives computer , accidently made account , put account on computer. i'm trying find out how account off there computer , give them account said don't remember there account email or password. if can me great. reason think override account because photos on computer when got computer. hi savion, there possibility have added microsoft account on pc. proper isolation, kindly answer queries below: did create local account or microsoft account on pc? how many user accounts listed on pc? are able login administrator , check under user accounts if account still present? we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i ran malware scanner , picked 1 odd thing in of scans , hope can enlighten me is. had shortcut control panel on desktop , text within shortcut according scanner a hexeditor view of shortcut not reveal of extraneous information, neither registry search find chinese characters. clsid valid control panel in search of registry. i'm hoping not virus, i've done clean install considered safe recovery flash drive. have info on this? used frst scan. there no apparent relevant category within msdn forum issue. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

after power shutdown , restart of mac , parallels,  windows 10 didn't start automatically. got screen had fill in password acces windows programms. non of passwords used in past nor changed microsoftaccount passwords works. know how unlock screen ?  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

since latest windows 10 update, windows defender security center has been particularly annoying me. i've done research , can't figure out how stop alerting me , popping yellow exclamation point in notifications area. i've seen 1 or 2 threads people turning off windows defender, don't want that. defender anti-malware , scanning agent. not this, however: my laptop plugged in literally 99 percent of time. don't go anywhere it. battery life not issue me. why windows want me turn brightness down? giving me these security "alerts" on , can see no way disable them. not adjusting brightness. i know previous iterations of kind of thing have come finer control, such user account control , action center notification settings. cannot find this. thanks help. hello, this notification seeing part of new update windows defender called enhanced notification. turn off, follow steps liste

hi, can me removing this  bing homepages of 2013 - wallpaper & screensaver pack? doesn't show on uninstall program list (in control panel > uninstall program). appreciate prompt reply. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum   category.* ** hi, try changing desktop wallpapers/ screen saver , check if helps. ‘change desktop background (wallpaper)’ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/change-your-desktop-background-wallpaper   refer following link change screen saver. ‘change screen saver’ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/change-screen-saver ms fixit - fix problems block programs being installed or removed navigate bing wallpaper pack installation folder (usually saved in c:/program files). search file named "uninstall.exe" or "unins000.exe" in folder. double click run program start removal process.

the latest windows 10 creator build forced on me.  has little or no value except increase quiescent cpu usage under 13% on 28%, , memory usage more doubled. in addition, lost network , other taskbar icons shown on in system notifications selection, not shown on taskbar the amd streaming app internet optimization deleted , can't re-install the update deleted homegroup Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

restarted  thinking might fix problem, did not, , can't enter password log in, can't beyond signon screen. i've tried moving usb connection different usb ports, , different keyboards, same result. help! when connect keyboard, appears in device manager? does has specific icon there? if see in device manager, try right click , uninstall driver , unplug , restart pc , connect internet , plug in. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

where virtual desktop on latest update of windows 10, 6-28-2017? moved insider hello lewis, to show task view button, right-click on computer's taskbar, , click on show task view button. refer screenshot below: update on outcome. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my taskbar slim band across bottom of screen, 1 button deep.  reason (i hit accidentally) jumped larger band, inch , quarter deep. hi right click on taskbar unlock though suspect is, place pointer on top edge of taskbar until becomes double headed arrow click , drag down reduce taskbar right click taskbar , choose lock it. if open settings>personalisation>taskbar here settings personalise taskbar. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have windows 10 , photoshop cs6. menus in photoshop small cannot see/read them. tried adjusting screen resolution, text size, etc. however, since program has issue, creates text way large menus, plus not change menu size in photoshop, make text totally unreadable. see screen capture. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have windows 10 pro system standalone pc driving video wall that o ff network.   have turned off windows update , corresponding services - @ least thought so. looking @ msinfo logs continue these 2 errors below - looks once second.  they  fill systemlog; video wall application slows down.  how turn of these mechanisms off stop filling windows error reporting log. 5/19/2017 7:57 pm windows error reporting fault bucket , type 0
event name: storeagentscanforupdatesfailure0
response: not available
cab id: 0

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have got laptop has windows xp , installed windows 10 dual boot when setting win10 mysteriously shut down several times. able setting windows 10.when try boot succesfully enters desktop , few seconds shuts down again whit no error messages hi, we isolate issue you're having right now. suggest check , review article made 1 of our mvp andre da costa determine if device compatible windows 10 on link . we wait response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

windows 10 computer auto update version 1607 build .1066 not start f8 no solution what? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi marvin, it looks update has not been installed correctly. can please provide screenshot of issue? @ same time, initial troubleshooting, recommend run windows update troubleshooter . if not help, can perform system restore using installation media take computer original state before issue occurred. once you're done, try reinstall update on pc. we'll wait update. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

i searched here but there's only  > 1 previous thread <     - in 2015 , link doesn't work. edited @ 08:35 add:  (for don't know godmode is, describe folder list of useful shortcuts. (i hope that's right!) ps couldn't see appropriate topic put in. if in wrong place moderator move please? thank you. see https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-god-mode-windows-10/ Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

following latest update win 10 display option no longer showing in control panel,i cannot alter font size in various menu's etc , allow shown in bold, setting in win 10 display pathetic!! eyes not greatest these days , have option increase font size/bold text great help. why microsoft cock basic way of altering settings , yet give me update options not want or need, , of course no option stop update. further isolate issue, have option uninstall recent update. check on link instructions. however, if have installed update again , issue still persists, suggest sharing insight regarding concern sending feedback using feedback hub app . feel free post again if have other concerns. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

this issue have yet find anywhere else , haven't ever heard of before of week or 2 ago every time restart windows overlay appears on top of start button , task bar along bottom. has different design start button , when left click start button nothing happens when right click small menu  comes , has 3 options 1 being windows explorer , other 2 different things 2 lead users/default.migrated folder when selected. also, have multiple programs on task bar , when overlay on thing on task bar task view button. have reinstalled 10 upgrade , didn't fix it. also, buttons on far right, cortana search bar, , task view button still work when selected. start with clean-boot troubleshooting.    how perform clean boot in windows Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization /

windows 10 failing me yet again. previous usb devices worked years no longer function, , i've found problem through device manager. it seems devices recognized windows windows troubleshoot cant find drivers them online automatically, , know there. i've tried manually installing drivers doesn't work either. i've uninstalled/reinstalled every usb controller in device manager countless times, nothing helps. i've done full system scan using norton see if virus culprit, , came negative. i don't know else do. internal camera , bluetooth displaying triangular yellow exclamation point same problem. hi nomad, there can several reasons why encountered issue. we'd learn more concern, can determine best solution or direct correct forum if needed. can provide answer following questions: do error messages? does issue occur on different user profile? which windows 10 version using? as i

ever since upgrading windows 10 creator update, can not alt+tab or windows key+d out of games. system freezes. can't control alt delete either. have manually turn power off in order reboot system. after searching, seems happening lot of people. found fix?!? or waiting on update? surely aware of this.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, one of possible reasons why you're getting concern due compatibility issue. in order isolate concern, we'd ask few questions: is issue happening on other games you're playing? or in xbox games only? are getting error messages whenever used alt + tab keys or windows key + d to exit games? if yes, please send screenshot. have tried updating drivers? if not, may click link , follow steps update drivers. we hope hear soon. Windows / Windows 10

david.goldie,  on 11-09-16 posted same problem have observed.  i running windows 10 on hp desktop.  when click start menu, programs , folders appear.  clicking on program onenote opens program.  clicking on folder, microsoft office, nothing happens , start menu closes.  also noticed snipping tool, had been in "life @ glance" section no longer there. how repair start menu can access start menu file folders? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** david.goldie,  on 11-09-16 posted same problem have observed.  i running windows 10 on hp desktop.  when click start menu, programs , folders appear.  clicking on program onenote opens program.  clicking on folder, microsoft office, nothing happens , start menu closes.  also noticed snipping tool, had been in "life @ glance" section no longer there. how repair start menu can access start menu file folders? hi steve, for

hello.  i need help... forgot my laptop @ aunt home.  they know password. please,  help me. how can change password  with using  microsoft account?  click here go microsoft account sign in , click name @ top right of page select view account drop down menu click change password on resulting profile page Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i program way have web came record intruders attempt access computer while locked , capable use photo added security admin log in windows pc moved windows essentials merged original title: web cam face record attemps use of webcam. hibernate , continuosly record apon movement atemp or verified log in attemp legitamite owners or promiscuously intriged children or snoopers . web cam records these activities. further more takes snapshot of these activaties pc administrator can actively deny or approve snap  as trust face or not. or person or persons , have proof of said attemps. microsoft. ??? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i had 1 picture associated windows account. picture used show on folder icon account(abhay). not showing, , showing random person figure!(see image below).   the above not shortcut account folder, have posted image explain. happening when access account folder going 'up' through 'downloads' folder. when access account folder going to:- c-->users-->abhay, there no picture @ all, not random guy's image shown above. how can photo on accounts folder? important me.  bdw, have tried uploading picture in 'accounts' section in 'settings'. in section, photo shown, as, when click 'start' button(see below)   hi, we know more concern regarding image on folder icon. kindly upload images you've provided on onedrive , post thread isolate issue. we're unable view images you've provided. please keep posted assist further. Wi

received notice supposedly microsoft application needed verify identity , enter pin number. scam? go settings, accounts , check if there need verify.  if there there clicking on verify. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

how tell if have wannacry patch installed in windows 10? here microsoft's customer guidance on ransomware attack: in march, released security update addresses vulnerability these attacks exploiting. have windows update enabled protected against attacks on vulnerability. organizations have not yet applied security update, suggest deploy  microsoft security bulletin ms17-010 . for customers using windows defender, released update earlier today detects threat as  ransom:win32/wannacrypt . additional “defense-in-depth” measure, keep up-to-date anti-malware software installed on machines. customers running anti-malware software number of security companies can confirm provider, protected. this attack type may evolve on time, additional defense-in-depth strategies provide additional protections. (for example, further protect against  smbv1 attacks , customers should consider blocking legacy protocols on netw

the action center , notifications icon has disappeared task bar in windows 10 there until week or ago gone , doing search doesn't find on computer. i have tried of following suggestions haven't restored it. method 1 : suggest perform system file checker (sfc) scan. system file checker utility in windows allows users scan corruptions in windows system files , restore corrupted files. to perform sfc scan, refer below link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833   method 2: suggest run system update readiness command. detects incorrect manifests, cabinets or registry data, may replace incorrect data corrected version available. follow steps. press windows key + x . click command prompt (run administrator) . in administrator: command prompt window, type following commands. press enter key after each command: dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth and i suggest

i'm using surface pro 4. applications don't appear correctly on screen. here examples: blender godot the application cut off window borders making difficult use. can use blender switching full-screen can't same other app. have tried disable dpi scaling because thought caused high-resolution screen. didn't work , applications still looked same: cut off @ bottom, top , sides of window border. wrong here? thanks, fixed yesterday installing latest intel graphic driver option: auto run winsat , enable windows aero theme. viber & blender3d looks ok. hope someone. ps: windows 10 pro 10.0.15063 intel hd graphics 630 (driver ver 22.20.16.4815) Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

    hello all:     favouring  light green/blue color screen background. in w10 there 24 dark colors background select. light color background?     besides, below 24-background-color, time there white color, not always. white color hide sometime.      --- zhao   ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi zhao, we understand want have light colors desktop background. however, feature not yet available in windows 10. not want leave hanging out there without getting assistance us. having said that, suggest post feedback through link. our engineers , developers looking further concern once posted feedback. let know if have future concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

original title : help laptop did updated , stuck on lock screen have try trouble shooting have try reboot in safe mode cant someplease need laptop scott **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi scott, we know information concern can better assist you.    are getting error messages? if yes, kindly send screenshot? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

turned off. set charge original chord. charge light white, meaning charged. not come one. i've tried reboot of holding down power button , function button on tablet 15 seconds, still not start.  has died? it's 1.5 years old.  does appear on screen @ all?  can remove battery , ac power, hold power button minute, plug in power , try again?  if not can use of these methods enter advanced startup options try startup repair, system restore or if necessary reset windows 10 pc . if none of other methods work may need create windows 10 installation media insert, power while pressing bios boot menu key , choose uefi version of media if offered, browse second screen repair computer access above troubleshooting options.  if of fail can use same booted media clean install windows 10 includes step rescue files , best install of windows 1 can have, better amount of money buy.  there should factory rese

hello,   got new laptop w/ admin isn't me. how change admin password without  admin access can fix this? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

am not getting correct bitlocker recovery key though have microsoft account ....... how can correct 1 unlock pc, idealpad 100s, windows 10 ***post moved moderator appropriate forum   category.* ** Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

notice came onto computer while on line saying being hacked , giving telephone number mam solution in garland, tx call help.  called, offered solve hacking after showing our agreed access computer several microsoft 10 programs had been disabled.  agree price, put on credit card , had soneta software services clean computer cc cleaner, scan, , give one-year protection , tech support.  posted tech support number on computer us.  have not paid charge yet , still don't know if have been scammed.  can us? scam, don't pay if have not. need change passwords, run security software include malwarebytes-free , adwcleaner, notify bank may want change credit card(s), , if me backup data , clean install. hope helps , if need further assistance post , glad you. the above opinion mine , mine alone , doesn't reflect of microsoft, it's employees, or other member of this  "when try , pick out itself, fi

what mcafee service host? don't run mcafee software yet shows in inbound rules firewall. should remove , how? mcafee doesn't show in "remove programs" cheers alan hi alan, with regard query, suggest it's best contact software developer download anti-virus removal tool. removal tool eliminate said service host. best regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

use phone or usb have secure login windows, helpful windows phone sales. have lay on charging station. use service make multiple choice question reset. use last operated operations on accuracy amount of questions. for lazy password, kinda movie hit predefined key light option of letters , numbers (no order) voice active verify cortana if not done already, of course video analyze face , clothing( no 2 clothing folds alike in movement) feature 1 used cell phone bar code. guess easy?  * moved insider * changed discussion can please tell me asking.... think trying have here discussion , ended having question Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

have reset password 6 times today on phone , went laptop sign in , still saying wrong password. reset laptop after each password change. began because how login switched pin password , unable to switch sign in options.  any ideas? hi, when can't sign in microsoft account https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12429/microsoft-account-sign-in-cant why can't sign in? https://account.live.com/resetpassword.aspx microsoft community can not lost or forgotten pins/passwords per microsoft policy. (all allowed provide in links below - , there some.) keeping passwords secure- microsoft policy on getting around passwords http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37 hope helps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rob brown - microsof

icon name on desktop overlapping each other. example: icon "recyle bin"  name overlapping. need fix it. thank you. hi, let's isolate issue right-clicking on empty desktop, select refresh refresh desktop, or select sort by sort icons. if issue persists, disable startup programs performing clean boot using steps here . let know results. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

start menu , notification tray not transparent .. original title: transparency moved insider hi, for assist you, can confirm if you're referring themes of computer? if yes, kindly refer these links started themes see on how can personalize looks of computer , personalize pc view available themes, desktop background , language packs. hope helps , if ever have other questions, don't hesitate post back. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i installed windows creators update. i've been personalizing start menu (adding, removing, resizing, moving icons), every , then, freezes reverts original or initial form. tried restarting pc (both shutdown , restart options) , tried using start menu troubleshooting pack. returns no issues present, i'm still experiencing issue. why experiencing , me fix issue? thanks. hi reiner, there many possible reasons issue happening. suggest performing system file check (sfc) , dism fix things sfc cannot. follow steps check system files, find cause , automatic repair. here link for reference. let know if works. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi  everyone.  i  did clean install of windows 10 home edition.  but have problem windows' windows. (sorry english)  after update windows. windows not pop front of other windows. simple that. clicked on 1 windows behind other , not  it these bring front. every time tried doing that, had minimize front windows access windows behind it. (also when did alt+tab, doesn't work). i did many things in other forums fix reg. doesn't work. reinstall windows again , doesn't work. help me please. non productive me , want keep updated windows.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** if start window want click windows icon on taskbar. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi,  we bought today lenovo yoga book windows 10.  a windows update has been pushed right after activated device 1st time. once update has been completed , after several automated restarts devise doesn't act anymore tablet: screen doesn't rotate, halo keyboard can used type, real pen button doesn't react @ all. how can fixed?    it doesn't seem possible recovery...  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** see if helps: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-unresponsive-windows-10-touchscreen/ Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC