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when got pc last year installed windows 10. don't care it, i've adapted it. fine, today looking @ options why pc slow , noticed refers windows 7 on pc. i'm not smart lot of things, how did happen? can correct issue? of doesn't matter do, search web, open facebook, open media player etc.. takes forever. , when search go blank page. can me? said not smart these things, , need detailed instructions written in crayon. hi, it possible experiencing slow performance of computer due multiple applications running on computer narrow down , provide proper resolution, may know if have made software or hardware changes device prior concern? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

my latest windows 10 startup repair situation: - critical system driver missing or contains errors file \windows\ 0xc000000d. looks bad, it's system issue because no other startup options work. strtrail.txt log file reveals no issues, usual bcd stuff , other startup options - disabling launch av, driver signature, safe mode, disabling  auto start on failure, etc.  and go startup repair diagnosis. just @ point you've had enough , decide it's re-install remember line windows xp - registry file missing or corrupt, 1 of 5 registry hives.. so sure enough in regback have 5 recent hives. backup current ones, copy ones in regback , bastard computer boots , it's huge sigh of relief. so questions arise:- 1) why can't startup repair detect registry problems , indicate them.. 2. frequency of registry backup. if regular why can't startup repair rely on restoring backed set of registry hives. given registry integral necessary part...

i turned on lenovo thinkpad , got bit locker recovery screen.  i don't know code though give recovery key i'd below 36 characters long. code entry box allows numeric codes entered. assistance appreciated ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi john, it looks you're having problems regarding bitlocker recovery key. suggest check article , follow steps on how find bitlocker recovery key. keep posted , we'll willing assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

windows 10 updated on weekend can't sign in. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** do have 3 icons in bottom right corner of login screen? right click 1 on right (see image below) , select update , restart . login screen reappear. enter password or pin number , luck able access computer.     if above not work make sure caps lock off , num lock on.   you can check malfunctioning keyboard using ease of access keyboard enter password. on computer log in screen place cursor in password entry box, click ease of access icon (third icon left bottom right corner of screen), click on screen keyboard , enter password using keyboard.   why can't sign in? https://account.live.com/password/reset   if choose select i've forgotten password (option 1 in link above) make sure email microsoft sends goes email address can access not depend on gaining access problem com...

i have setup local user account on pc windows 10. administrator account put wrong name on , change , create local account. have looked in user account settings don't see way it.  have 2 local accounts. how do or possible? thank you ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, you may refer thread discusses changing local administrator account name. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

somehow 8 yr old changed email address on laptop else's email address , now  can't change email address because don't have password , can't past screen. i hate these new computers insist on having passwords , sign in names. ever happened turn on...and work?  i don't have clue how did , don't know who's email can't use own laptop. hello, if you're having issues logging windows 10 computer, may consider trying suggestions posted ramesh.kumar in thread . let know if performing steps makes difference. feel free post if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i got computer year ago. windows 7 , upgraded 10. started used microsoft email address , password. thought doing correctly didn't log me in under microsoft account. didn't realize while. set pin can computer no problem have since changed microsoft password many times , since didn't register microsoft account have no clue password used be. so how can retrieve password , register under microsoft account? see the microsoft policy lost or forgotten passwords . Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have bad news ive been scammed not hp microsoft. microsoft sent me support numbers yahoo support cause had security key. when called number had bad feeling not yahoo? said microsoft company geminitech.com. out $400 :( now websites cant in photofunia.com. know ive been scammed . can fix pc remote? please ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, for further assistance regarding concern, please contact our assisted support answer desk . regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

colleagues , use multiple monitors run software , have secondary display our karaoke audience. when mouse pointer hovers on 1 of opened programs on taskbar, thumbnail of application pop , both (or all) of our displays show desktop. more mere annoyance, impacts congruity of our shows.  if walk away our computers , pointer nudges down onto icon of open program, people relying on secondary screen performance without lyrics. it's embarrassing , unprofessional. how can aero peek on thumbnails (or thumbnails themselves) disabled? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

dont have store app selected or activated lockscreen settings, updates on lockscreen.  i have weather , other apps active, never weather updates. why isnt working properly? hi, address concern, model of device you're using? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i need help! a few weeks ago laptop got update. came out of nowhere. after update noticed annoying problems, office 365 apps freeze , crash. won't startup , freeze after clicked on them open. looked if there problem normal.dotm file didn't solve it. reinstalled office 365 twice , reinstalled windows 10, problem still isn't solved!  also, laptop sort of blocks antiviruses! had installed avg stopped working installed norton, nope, didn't work either. freeze when open them. checked laptop on malware , viruses didn't find anything.  i stuck right , don't know do! laptop infected or windows update? hi melanie, to concern, please provide answer question: when reinstall windows 10, running on 1607 or creators update 1703 build? for office 365, suggest running system file checker determine if there's corrupted files on pc preventing running app. here's link on how run syst...

hello today, when starting windows10 version preview 15014,  can't connect me the computer start et after few minutes, say your pc ran problem , need restart. we're collecting info errors for more information visit windows.com/stopcode an qflash   stop code   cache manager when rebooting, have same thing   5 time so can't connect me repair. what can do    windows10  repair? thants. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.***  we need actual log files (called dmp files) contain record of sequence of events leading crash, drivers loaded, , responsible. please follow our instructions finding , uploading files need fix computer. can found here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-update/bsod-finding-and-fixing-them/1939df35-283f-4830-a4dd-e95ee5d8669d if have questions procedure please ask ...

i've been using window couple of years always, prefer using 3rd party antiviruses. due encounter app issues antiviruses delete component of app see not threat seems particular antivirus. actually, want how windows defender stands out in midst of 3rd party viruses , fares computer usage? hi, as many 3rd party anti-viruses offers protection against malwares , viruses, windows defender gives latest antivirus protection. uses real-time protection scan download or run on pc. windows update downloads updates windows defender automatically keep pc safe , protect threats. windows defender offers powerful offline scanning tool runs trusted environment, without starting operating system. do let know if need other assistance. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy ...

i have become microsoft user , on windows stroe cant log in without pin, problem havent recieved email or regarding pin. if appreciated.  ;) log-on password. go settings, accounts, sign-in options.  there can set own 4 digit pin Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

used 4 digit password login computers, reason not let me use password. how can option back? not want use long drawn-out password each time log in referring pin login, if so, on login screen under password entry box there should option change  pin sign-in . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

morning logged onto face book (something do) caught alert appeared come microsoft windows.  convincing window alerting me virus found on laptop.  regrettably responded , called number shown.  asked name , told microsoft needed access computer eliminate threat.  asked press "control + r" keys , enter following text, "iexplore cbttr.com" ignorantly did.  gave him remote access laptop.  moved cursor bit , circled few programs stopped.  said, can fix this.  cost $599.00.  @ point hung phone , turned off laptop.  late.  cannot access computer longer.  have no idea do.  if knew, old man on limited income without ability pay whatever repairs or replacement costs.  please!  don't let happen you!  can ask myself "what can do".  answer prevent happening others.  please tell friends , family...  wolf @ door. do have backup of data? a li...

have windows 10 on home pc.  change lock screen password on computer.  different password microsoft account password.  have looked around , cannot find change this.  great.  hello, you may change local user account password following steps below: press ctrl + alt + delete , , click change a password . type old password followed new password indicated, , type new password again confirm it. press enter . if have further questions, feel free ask us. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

can true there still no spam filter update or add-on deal insanity? i've had manually delete hundreds of mails asking or promising "****" ... bet if wrote slang term used in forum you'd find way filter .. please afford me same option. a handy word filter splendid please! can without mails inviting me "middlesex" or "fukishima" , sacrifice willing make. help me out you?  hahah point exactly; fltered out **** ! brilliant, work done here ! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i continue error message "we can't sign account." restarting doesn't help. password , pin correct , not lost. why continue happen. , how fix it? thanks help! hi randy, we suggest checking article below , follow instructions provided resolve issues signing in microsoft account. when can't sign in microsoft account let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi, i have hit issue bitlocker uses tpm on windows 10 laptop. in past able take ownership of tpm , export key/password. current version of win10 no longer allows this. fine if no longer needed key. unfortunately on laptop tpm has got in locked state after many failed logins user.  able login bitlocker recovery key after rejected initially. because windows retains ownership not have tpm key , therefore cannot reset. i have trawled various technet articles , cannot see how supposed resolve this. tpm automatically clear lockout after period of time? i have suspended bitlocker on computer. looks cannot resume until tpm lockout has ended. isn't oversight on how supposed able resolve issues? thanks! stephen. did contact manufacturer of laptop on how reset tpm, possibly through bios? Windows / Windows 10 / ...

how reset default colors hi dimples, if want restore default color settings on pc, try these steps: in search bar, type settings , , press enter . click on personalization , , choose colors . under choose color (automatically pick accent color background) , set toggle button on . set toggle button off following: show color on start, taskbar, action center, , title bar make start, taskbar, , action center transparent for additional help, here's how restore default theme settings in windows 10: go settings > personalization > themes > theme settings . choose option under windows default themes . to personalize pc , see link . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

it hard read gray text on normal screen.  you can darken text black when make response.   if change themes black background text goes white readable.  however dark background not work features on windows 10. hard read text written in royal blue on screen features.. in settings type in box clear type. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

over last few months, windows 10 has been creating new unsaved theme , making current, overriding preferred theme. can switch preferred theme , delete spontaneously-created one, it's annoying happens several times per day, 2 or 3 times within hour. how stop this? i'm running latest updated version of windows 10 on one-year-old msi laptop 1 external monitor... nvidia gtx 970m... if of has bearing on problem. save unsaved theme it's same theme using & delete original theme. works me. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

update installed today , of desktop icons gone. how them back? tried uninstalling update did not work. hi dennis, this issue can related missing or corrupted system file. we recommend running system file checker tool scan , identify missing or corrupted system files. click on link more information on how run system file checker tool. also, we'd know if have tried right-clicking on desktop , clicking on view then show desktop icons to show desktop icons. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

so week ago computer fine fast, ran games smoothly , reason got blue screen of death , performed reset , after reset computer got slow ive done these fixes other forums told me adding more ram or doing clean boot none of them work ive tried run in safe mode , seemed better in normal mode slow , drive @ 100 % time , start takes sooo long , when put in password takes 30 secs log in use fast before reset | specs | 8g of ram 1 terabyte hard drive amd radeon r9 360 intel i5 2.70ghz model: acer predator g3-710 gaming pc and when driver % goes down goes playing minecraft , gta became quite laggy , before ran smoothly. time hi matus, understand have done things might resolve issue you're experiencing. in line this, can refer link can find tips on how improve pc performance in windows 10. let know happens after . regards. Windows / ...

on signing in windows 10, see blank screen. 2 or 3 apps show. able open task manager ctrl alt del , teamviewer connection error message on turning wifi off. nothing else. same condition in safe mode or other. nothing in startup repair. pls note: sign in screen appears, problem not display adapter. keyboard on laptop not change or control anything, not able open app start button combinations or shortcuts. wireless mouse able close teamviewer , task manager. i don't wanna reset computer. pls if know anything. hi, since you've mentioned can still access task manager, may try clean boot . resolve or eliminate software conflicts on system. if can still access control panel using mouse (right-click on start button), alternative can try system restore . enables go earlier working state, without affecting files in computer. let know if need further assistance. thank you. ...

my windows 10 x64 system not boot without intervention following installation of these updates: kb3150513, kb890830, kb4013418, kb4013429, kb4014329 installed on 3/14/2017. the system boots blue windows logo, sit there indefinitely. however, if press ctl-alt-del after short delay circle of dots appears , system finishes booting normally.  same thing happens when resuming hibernation.  i'm told w10 pc doing same thing. i don't see error in system / application or setup event logs seem relate problem. else seeing this? hi, try pressing , holding ctrl + shift while booting. resolve issue, let know if works you. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have updated windows, , there problem. laptop shows "unmountable boot volume"and after can't boot anymore (doesn't show the  dell logo). do? spec: dell inspiron 2640 1gb video  i5 6gb ram  *** post moved moderator appropriate forum category. *** power while pressing dell f12 key boot menu.  choose diagnostics test hardware.  report results.  it's possible you'll not have enough time trigger f12 key if holding while powering pc.  in case enter bios/uefi setup turn off fast boot or fast startup, save setting , exit.  while in setup see if hard drive detected under storage devices or boot order priority.  if doesn't show anywhere , diagnostics not run suspect.  can give further steps test or reseat try working or determine sure it's condition if necessary replace it. then else here troubleshooting windows 8 , 10 failure start - microsoft community...

im using windows 10...recently laptop not shut down....so have no choice close lid.....once did  will go sleep i tried change setting on power option..and not working ....and tried using cmd still cant shut down laptop....pls ...help me hi, to better assist concern, ask few questions: were there changes made in laptop before issue started? is your driver date? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

i added user secondary laptop, logged out of account , created password. logged out , not remember password. computer claiming hers account on computer, there no way me enter password. don't know happened account, of files still there last time on it. she created password user id, nothing else done change on computer because right there. want know if there way me in, makes no sense computer removing account when added user. hi, to better assist you, please answer questions below. did user log in using microsoft credentials? have tried shutting down computer , tried switching account? we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

cannot acces laptop. telling me use last password on device. putting password in, , tells me reset password on live.com. ive done on tablet , still cant access laptop. help !!! moved mobile devices hi kristine, are connected domain network? if case, need local administrator reset password. we recommend following steps on article if can't sign-in account. sure click show see recommend troubleshooting steps. if issue still persist, let know troubleshoot further. update if issue gets resolved. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i believe answer no, found instructions if add paste shortcut startmenu folders in c:/users..... folder add search , pin start menu because recognize app didn't work.  i'm willing on start menu can't that. appreciated. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, the option pin files start not supported @ time. appreciate bringing inquiry, suggest provide feedback using built-in feedback hub our developers needs improved in next update. best regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

in last 3 builds , including 15031, start menu , cortana search buttons absolutely nothing.  i've had problem builds before , fixed.  but there changes in start menu environment (subfolders), test this.  note after desktop first becomes available, start menu in settings never sees show more tiles.  correcting setting , rebooting not help.  so result, have not been able provide free testing microsoft. also, if has insight why there no option 12 tiles across wrap, i'd interested in have say.  it's been suggestion 2 years since insider program win 10. then strangely enough, haven't responded insider builds when in fact, have added 3 items regarding this.  what happening @ microsoft might contributing odd ignoring of feedback? hi norman, with regard query, suggest follow methods below fix issues start menu , cortana. method 1: run system file checker press windows + x ...

computer has been bugging out lately , have no clue whats been happening. display size 800x600 , wont allow me change or dectect ant different display. hasnt had problem before, , done today. please :/ updating graphics card drivers first port of call there. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i turned  on computer uses windows 10 , got following message /boot/bcd error 0xc00000e9 can help? ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** hi see if thing here helps! let me know how things go! https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-windows-10-wont-boot-startup-repair-bootrec/ Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

i struggling set imap email account on lumia 950xl running windows 10 mobile build 10.0.14393.953. i have determined problem related email address contains "*" character , of format *@ domain .co.uk yesterday set account similar email address (just different domain) working fine, today cannot set account email address containing "*" character. the difference between today , yesterday downloaded phone update. i'd appreciate in resolving problem, other thing can think of doing factory reset on phone , not downloading phone update. thanks in advance. domainname giving problems. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / Phone

oh gosh!  i can not remove devices microsoft account on pc.  there old phone no longer have , 3 xbox 1 devices , have two.  there no remove button next device.  how in world them off account?!!?!?!   hi, to make things easier you, follow steps below on how remove devices microsoft account: 1. open internet explorer/microsoft edge and sign in microsoft account . 2. click devices menu and choose devices . “your devices” page shows devices registered account. 3. find device you’d remove on list. 4. when you’ve located device want remove, click remove link right. 5. on warning page, select the i’m ready remove device check box , click remove . 6. a confirmation page shows device removed , exact time , date. click back to devices . feel free ask questions , let know how goes. Windows / ...

cannot remember password sign in home computer.  how can find out is?  have system set not have sign in if "shut down", if use sign off,  asks me password. there's not way find out.  but if you've linked account online microsoft account, can go here reset password:  https://account.live.com/resetpassword.aspx Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

when try update protection updates. getting following error. protection definition update failed. error code: -2147416390 error description: programs service has stopped can start service manually or restart device, start service note: tried  restarting device, still face same problem. thanks,   ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi prashanth,     there possibility challenges having when try download , install windows defender updates being caused corrupted system files on windows 10 computer. let further isolate issue running automated troubleshooters below:   background intelligent transfer service troubleshooter : click on start button. in search box, type control panel , press enter . on upper-right corner of control panel window, type troubleshooting in search box. in list of search results, click on troubleshooting ....

hello, i know question has been asked not see current 2017 replies. since technology changes quickly, asking same question. i have pre-installed mcafee internet security on windows 10 pc.  i've heard windows defender great tool, plus it's free. windows defender enough permanent anti-virus program? or other av programs use ins/tead? thanks! hello, i know question has been asked not see current 2017 replies. since technology changes quickly, asking same question. i have pre-installed mcafee internet security on windows 10 pc.  i've heard windows defender great tool, plus it's free. windows defender enough permanent anti-virus program? or other av programs use ins/tead? thanks! hi suzanne, windows defender enough protect computer form of viruses. however,  if wish install third party anti-virus, still work windows defender. to know more windows defender, please check arti...

originally signed laptop , signed me temporary account. tried fix following video found on youtube. didnt work , when went sign in account name changed old name using , documents gone....no downloads no nothing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfyw9axrckw that's video followed. please there can fix it?? there way undo of it??  all of user account folders should under c:\users. if account administrator account, should able take ownership of files , folders other account folders there. first, in settings - accounts see if account type administrator type account or not. there should @ least 1 administrator account on computer. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

happened yesterday , have no idea caused it, if me fix extremely appreciated  hi, to restore desktop icons original appearance, please follow steps below: right-click anywhere on desktop. click view . select medium icons . the appearance of icons change if you'll press ctrl + shift + 8 . produces different views when used on folder including windows desktop. keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

thread.abort not showing recommendation , shows error message when typed in. hi, your concern needs in-depth technical assistance resolved. recommend posting concern our msdn forum . it’s community of network developers can best address concern. if have other questions, feel free reach out us. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi, have laptop got china, want change display language english. i've downloaded , selected english 'set default', , rebooted system couple of times, it's still in chinese. not that, seems chinese still 'windows display language' after i've set english 'set default' can see in pic below:   hi open control panel , select language , make sure preference @ top of list (click options see if have download language packs) remove or demote don't need. control panel select region , set language settings preferred option. in settings>time , language>region , language click english (united states) , click options , add keyboard layout of choice. hold down windows key , press space bar preferred language should first. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personali...

hello community. this recent comprehensive set of updates windows 10 has wrought havoc system.  firstly has doubled email accounts in ms mail & people app - had 4 mail accounts different addresses, have eight- 2 of each. if delete them , re-add them upon restart again doubled. secondly have lost control of volume out. have hdmi out connection 2.1 sound set , volume controls no longer function can have maximum level or mute, that's it. example - play mp3 music file groove music app , bam it's super loud. adjusting volume level in app ineffective except 0 mutes audio output. adjusting level the system volume control in bottom right of screen same no effect except zero. case audible audio book app, internet radio streaming, spotify , video playback. thirdly have serious issues video playback. play videos acg media player app or ms movies & tv media player. both of these apps now. 90% of video files of format not play, app launch ...

hi everyone, have problem installation of new program on desktop computer. after downloading new version of program use, , have license it, win 10 home version give me (on double click on .exe file) message "a referral returned server" have been google till now, , usual solving of problem gpeditor (group policies editor) have home version, andi cannot approach policies. can do??? please help! thx silvije hi silvije, to better concern, please see brian entei's response on forum post. let me know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

only 3 of 4 items use are working.  don't need family. "health" not working. know do? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi paul, the windows 10 creators update revamped windows defender security center. wherein, when visit device performance , health tab, says health report not available . unable force windows defender generate health report. resolve health report issue, kindly follow simple steps listed below: open windows defender security center . go virus & threat protection . click advanced scan button under quick scan . select windows defender offline scan option, , click scan . system restart make sure save before. once scan complete, check see if have health report now. let know if resolution provided works. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & ...

how uninstall microsoft edge , reinstall mine has stoped working , , microsoft have talked them 2 times , still cant , running right . hi, based on information have provided in post, need further investigation. assist better, we'd know following:      were there recent changes on device?    were there external devices connected computer when happened?    have installed software?    what troubleshooting steps have done far?       we'll wait response.   Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i've updated 10 windows 10 pro version encryption option. after installing , starting bitlocker message below. have no idea go resolve error? can provide instructions next? this device can't use trusted platform module. administrator must set "allow bitlocker without compatible tpm" option in "required additional authentication @ startup" policy os volumes" lew hi lew, to better understand why getting error , fix it, please answer these questions: did encounter errors when upgrading computer windows 10 pro? did notice other issues after upgrading? you can check page know how can resolve error on computer. refer sharief k 's answer. may notice post categorized under windows 8 shall work same way windows 10 pro. let know if have questions. hope helps. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

sign in pin , desttop opens stuff missing , icons in left column hi david, allow ask few more information, can isolate issue. what happened prior concern? has computer received updates? is first time happened? have done reboot , tried sign in again? can send screenshot of page error can check on it? we wait reply. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have been having ongoing battle windows 10.  first the  desktop no accessible -- access denied problem.  tried many of suggested fixes.  none seemed work.  times needed cold boot system 6 times not see error. not sure did no longer error.  jinxeed myself now. the second error happening @ same time configured idenity incorrect error.  tried many of suggested fixes.  sometimes, multiple logon work.  appears work around login regular id, error, switch user administrator, login-- no ptoblem.  switch user regular id , error not there andmy desktop image there.  every time not see desltop background image have config error. i running out of ideas.  have many applications associated regular id, not keep start user.  current question how trouble shoot, track & isolate config problem.  not happen in safe mode.  there tools track bootup --  log process , analyize results...

windows 10.  is buggy moved windows insider original title: windows 10 m account , apps games not working worst performance windows Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

had trouble video driver , other minor programs such logitech setpoint after update earlier in may.  ended trying reinstall windows.  now, no video problems, programs crash before there sign of them, others, quicken 2017 lock after period of time.  cant reliably use microsoft edge or internet explorer because ends saying like: page having problem loading we tried load page few times, there still problem site. know have better things watch page reload on , on again try coming page later. remember, @ point, dealing computer who's main system drive has had wiped , started scratch.  far concerned, should run better ever has because upgraded windows 8, 8.1, , 10.  original install being several years ago , running continuously.  how fix it? hello gavin,   this issue may occur if there broken   component s on the   sy stem file after update. isolate concern, we'd a...

whenever log windows live, receive following error message:   there error when attempting connect windows live calendar service. if error persists, check see if there's upgrade of windows live mail available or contact service representative.   how fix this?  i running windows live mail 2011 in windows 10. hi janet, this issue may arise due outdated app or possible corruption. to resolve concern, may follow answer of glenda_a , paulgrantham on post . post related concern. has 2 troubleshooting steps repairing app in control panel or going internet explorer , change settings. do let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

split thread. i want remove need password @ start of windows 10 click start, type netplwiz and press enter if checkbox next "users must enter username , password ....." unticked, tick , click apply. untick "users must enter username , password...." , click apply you see new box asking username , password (this account windows automatically log when boot up) if using local account enter username , password (twice)  if using microsoft account enter full email address of microsoft account username box , enter the  password (twice) click ok, click ok when next boot computer log in automatically specified account. to prevent windows asking password when waking sleep  settings -> accounts -> sign in options set "when you've been away when should windows require sign in again" never. Windows / ...

using local account on windows 10 work machine, have docs, desktop, etc, mapped folders on our network.  when go "sync settings", says logged on temporary profile.  also, start menu not maintain customized settings.  i assuming these related.  any ideas? are on company network? it possible part of domain guest group. should removed on group have ability log on , permanent local profile. you need contact local this. hope helps. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i wanna windows 10 far worst windows ever!!!!! blue screen , stop code !!!! , supposed contact whenever happens? please tell how when pc restarts more 10 times day stating stop code blah blah , after windows update , when search answers on support website , answes uninstall update, really!!!! , answer!!! let me inform people bought windows , expect work properly!!!!!!!  either fix version or withdraw consumer market , release 1 wont waste our time or money thanks  t his isn't microsoft you're addressing here; t his peer support forum. users of version of windows here, helping each other if , when can. not microsoft employees (not of "microsoft mvp" behind our names; that's honorary title having provided consistently helpful advice) except occasional microsoft contractor or employee. if want complain microsoft something, please contact them directly. trying here waste of (figurative) ...

after updating win10  x64 home, noticed sys seems hung @ times. seems due connecting more 1 cmd in shell (cmd, or tcc/le 14). when pipe or '&" connects 2 cmds, console can appear freeze. worse access other apps can severely impeded. eventually, whatever logjam going on, clears. console seems common denominator of shells tried. doubtless 'feature' of console involved, old geek, have little patience working through such tangled interactions more ...   hello, for further isolate issue experiencing, kindly respond questions below: are connecting computer using command prompt? does issue occurs when connecting 2 command prompts? what troubleshooting steps have done far? besides update creator's update, there other software or hardware changes made device prior issue? we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 ...

i had no problem lenovo z51 laptop before first time encountering issue. when trying start laptop, lenovo logo appears , leading black screen white dot circle spinning. has been hours. must wrong laptop. having googled other support forums answers in bid solve problem myself, have tried system restore method, restoring recent date method has not still solved problem here. since not quite computer expert, asking me out problem. should next solve problem? please please me out this. many in advance.  please see below image, on laptop - black screen white dot circle spinning non-stop. hi, know more concern. please provide following: were there hardware/software changes prior issue? have tried unplugging usb devices , restarting computer? we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

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 said had remedied problem. only, come next update problem not fixed. i have discovered if start computer in f12 can reassign ssd primary boot, really, should have keep doing this? a full , speedy solution has conclusion appreciated. i receiving support microsoft community regarding issue, disappeared. despite chasing several times, no reason or has been given? i've spent days trying ask microsoft faulty, flawed , on rated os, or w10 more commonly known, having resolve issue either or efficiently apparently not solution microsoft willing entertain. come on microsoft, please rectify issues. thanks steve have replied earlier thread. sorry delay. Windows ...

windows 10 updated automatically on computer yesterday , got hung on blank screen cursor after restart. after spending day diagnosing problem, able change boot mode configuration uefi secure boot "off" , "startup repair" options. then, after running "attempt repairs" received message said "startup repair couldn't repair pc". so, restored pc point before "critical update" performed yesterday morning, , able restart computer successfully. morning, however, windows decided try automatic update, , computer again unable restart. had repeat yesterday's process, isn't quick process, , have paused updates 7 days, hoping microsoft fix issue.  saw thread in forum issue occurring applications modify "start menu" button, not apply situation. else having issue? i've lost 2 days of productivity because of stupid update, , avoid losing any more.  how can diagnose this? ...

shut down hasn't worked since first windows 10 update. have tried without success several suggested fixes. kept hoping 1 of updates fix problem has not. shut down work , shut down when close lid. i'm tired of having manually turn off power button. how fix this? there several reasons why unable shutdown device. 1 example is one of processes or services not shutting down properly. to better assist answer following questions: which version of windows 10 installed on device? what troubleshooting steps have done far? in meantime, can adjust power settings by: right-click on start menu button , go power options. select change power button do left pane click on change settings unavailable uncheck turn on fast startup click ok now try power off computer, , see if problem solved. looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

i've deleted several calendar reminders, still getting notification mails on hotmail id. reminder, however, no longer visible on calendar. not able understand still exists , why reminders coming in. using calendar on windows phone, , have not faced similar problem in past. hello, try re-syncing emails/calendar , see if helps. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / Phone

 when "sign in m/s a/c instead" , enter email address , password, told "enter current windows password 1 last time" however each time re-enter password, rejected. how avoid rejection? hi david, for better understand issue, know following information: what program or app trying sign in? does happen on specific app only? is microsoft account administrator user on computer? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hey all. i cannot sign computer uses windows 10. have looked @ multiple solutions , tried them all, none of them work. not want erase files due fact have no backed them up. here's happened leading me not being able log in. i made microsoft account told me going change password computer. however, password made account wouldn't work on computer. gave message "you can't sign device right now. go account.live.com fix problem, or try last password used on device". tried old password , when did not work, reset password using account.live.com. however, new password not work on computer, after turned off , turned on computer. have unplugged computer internet , tried both passwords gives message "your device offline. please sign in password used on device".  the problem solutions have far fact supposed use administrator password log in. administrator on computer , have no idea of password or how retrieve it. have talked m...