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im stuck on recovery screen. can access advanced options such reset computer, , command prompt. ive tried resetting computer fails. ive tried using command prompt using commands ive found on thread such bootsec /fixmbr bootsec /fixboot , bootsec /rebuildcd nothing has worked , computer still loads recovery error each time computer turned on. the computer hp pavillion 23 in 1 computer running windows 10. specific error is "the application or operating system couldn't loaded because required file missing or contains errors."  file: \windows\system32\winload.efi error code 0xc000000f press esc recovery press enter try again press f8 startup settings the esc key 1 anything hi, to resolve issue, suggest repair pc using installation usb or disc. if not have windows 10 installation usb or disc, can download , create 1 microsoft software download website . create installation media , use ...

going go 2 parts. 1.)  i had accidentally changed password microsoft account, , change password remember. there anyway go used password? keep getting error, telling me have make new one. there time limit or have do? 2.) because of issue one, , being infuriated it, i'm having thoughts of deleting account altogether. i'm using new laptop, don't have personal setup on yet. if close account, able reuse same email create new account?  hi brett, to clarify things regarding microsoft account, used passwords can't used anymore extreme security reason. if you're looking @ second scenario, deleting microsoft account has 60-day waiting period in case change mind. if want log in, may so. after 60-day waiting period email address recycled , can re-used. here's article regarding closing microsoft account . if need additional microsoft account, may check article . let know how goes. ...

per subject, update tries install every day. works 9 never on computer looks came across when moved files & documents previous computer computer. works 9 may have been on computer uninstalled. have run windows troubleshooter, update still pops every day. thoughts on how stop this? hi, again, still no replies. thoughts on this? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hey had administrator account on pc , tryd remove with  net user administrator /active:no i did command in cmd uac permissions , worked, i succesfully removed account. problem when try run file uac there popup normal there no button , not yes button... not greyed out gone... please please please me fix problem because need uac bad , cant use net user administrator /active:yes because command needs uac permissions :/ - luseres / perzioscraft hi luseres, with regard query, suggest boot pc windows recovery environment. enable built-in administrator account using command prompt in windows recovery environment. this, please follow steps below: click on windows logo restart pc. hold , press shift key , select restart . this boot windows recovery environment. select troubleshoot . click on advanced options . select command prompt . choose account continue. type following command enab...

have bsod have looked ignorant online , says reset pc can't sign in pages after downloading minecraft windows 10 edition  looked online  Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

in prior windows software, able change background of application colors white light green reduce eye strain. (for example, white background on word or excel file light green) can please show me how on windows 10? not intuitive windows 7. thank you hi adam, to resolve concern, may refer following links on how change background or theme in windows 10: change office theme add office background personalize mail , calendar apps background image , custom colors change desktop background , colors for additional on windows 10, refer article . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have added screenshot of taskbar. since last few days, see these imprinted icons i'm not able click ( unpin them) or with. other icons when opened pop on them , have no issues. other icons after being pinned , unpinned not leave these impressions. can do?  in picture, brighter icon of chrome can pinned , unpinned easily, lighter 1 cannot clicked. stays. hi, this happens if taskbar was not refreshed. can reset taskbar doing steps below: 1. press ctrl + shift + esc key open task manager . 2. on processes tab, windows explorer . 3. right-click windows explorer , click restart . 4. wait file explorer restart , see if taskbar starts working again. let know if method works. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC ...

after resetting windows 10, windows 10 search has stopped working. tried stopping , starting cortana , windows explorer. tried stopping , starting windows search services.msc. search , index troubleshooting no help. search shows blank window. web search results wont appear. after reset win32 applications dont show in start menu. installed programs , present in c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs. uwp applications except mail , edge dont work. splash screen shows , closes app. (previous subject:windows 10 start menu problems after resetting) ***subject edited clarity moderator.***   hi, there different reasons on why application or feature of windows stop working. can caused corrupted system file, applications conflicting system or virus , malware. to isolate concern, ask following: can clarify if referring start menu or cortana? were there notifications or pop-up message...

hi, after reformat, laptop no longer show location of each screensaver. loved pictures , see location of places see in screensaver. please assist microsoft. thanks, hi, to assist better, can provide more details issue? possible send screenshot?   hope hear soon. any information provide appreciated.   Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

motherboard: asrock fm2a68m-hd+ cpu: amd athlon x4-860k gpu: zotac mini gtx 1050, 1 fan. psu: apevia venus atx-vs450w watercooled: yes, no liquid leaking. ram: vulcan, 1600mhz, 8gb. hdd: 2x seagate constellation 1 tb ssd: silicon power (slim) s57 - 120 gb (sata 3) there few 120mm cooling fans surrounding edges of case. i've tried reset computer , without removing personal files no success. i don't want format unless have no other choice. have re-installation disk , optical drive. i can access bios , resetting not make difference. reformatted system few times using windows 10 home , pro editions. still wouldn't boot after restart. got windows 10 ltsb , formatted that. works fine. because didn't automatically install update. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures ...

hi all, i'm desperately trying fix frustrating issue (one of many, since upgraded windows 10). after automatic update recently, no longer able access of apps or files in windows standard mode. when attempt open anything, message: "the server procces not started because configured identity incorrect. check username , password" within safe mode able access files , apps usual. (with obvious safe mode restrictions). i've attempted several fixes this, including 1 outlined here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/windows-10-on-acer-aspire-r14-has-explorerexe/06d7d32f-cbba-471c-8265-23d8036cdf03 and using comprehensive 'windows tweaking tool', no avail. whilst latter did seem resolve issue, after restart or 2 issue reappeared! i need here, i'm losing live!  in advance :-) the issue might caused corrupted operating system files. suggest ...

in last few weeks times not every time the  windows notifications not appear or  slow appear, delay of ten minuites or more. if click on start notifications appear. know had problem when aniversary version first came out, running windows 10 home 1607. last time there windows patch update solved problem. have done system scans , no problems have come up. seems since last windows june update problem returned. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, what latest update installed prior issue? in meantime, let's try eliminate software conflicts performing clean boot. applications , services start automatically , run in background can cause software conflicts. if problem doesn't occur in clean boot environment, issue might caused application or service interferences. may refer microsoft article more information on how can perform clean boot. after have finished troubleshooting, fol...

hi friends, upgraded windows 10 64 bits pro but each time try restart or shut down pc message appears: wtouch_message_window preventing shutting down any ideas ?  thanks chat conversation end hi, we know if have tried troubleshooting steps resolve problem. suggest try using system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files. so, follow steps here . we'll waiting response assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hi all, my issues follows: have win10 pro machine uefi bios , 3 (physical) drives encrypted bitlocker. when encrypting drives (some months ago) i made sure backup the recovery keys onto msft account (but didn't check recorded them correctly see further). this week, possibly because of infamous win10 upgrade, ran following issue: when booting, after correctly enter bitlocker password , got bsod following error: your pc ran problem , needs restart... stop code: system thread exception not handled the pc reboots, repeat process , following message asking me if want continue or go advance options recovery your pc couldn't start a required device isn't connected or can't accesses. error code: 0xc0000225 you'll need use recovery tools, ... and gives me option press enter try again or press f8 start-up settings when press f8, trying of 9 options there (safe mode, etc.), initial error above (system thread excep...

hi, when want create outlook account opening windows 10 add wrong outlook adress.so dont know password doing changes.by way admin account , dont have account. hello, for logging in computer, if added wrong account logging in, can sign in computer using newly created local account. once have created new local account, can link correct microsoft account , name change based on account linked. can check out andre da costa's articles creating local account and connecting microsoft account in windows 10 . if need further assistance, feel free reply on thread. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i found thread issue i'm having, (we can't sign account) solutions offered applied surface pro3.  i don't know is.  i don't  believe have it. my laptop asus k501j-about 8 years old my os windows 10 64 bit i didn't try of offered solutions. i message "we can't.." etc when restarting computer after malwarebytes scan.  i tried sign out option, got nothing.  then  took "dismiss" option , started on beginning.  had resign in gmail, facebook, bank accounts etc. then happened again, hour ago after restarting pc after m-bytes scan. any can give appreciated. thanks, hi,  thanks reply. there no error message or number.  just pop-up says, "we cannot log account."  then signing out , in fix it.  that doesn't work. the model number of asus have k501j, 8 years old. the os windows 10 64 bit. Windows / ...

hi, i had error message appearing in office 365 applications yesterday. contacted office 365 support, , remoted pc , took me through number of steps resolve issue. part of these steps asked delete of "generic credentials" in windows credentials list. fixed issues had in office 365, noticed shortly afterwards unable access of windows encrypted files. i set encryption on pc using built-in windows functionality last year (i.e. right-clicking on folders, going properties, advanced, , ticking box next "encrypt contents secure data"). has worked well, , have never had issues accessing encrypted files until after call office 365 support yesterday. given "access denied" , similar error messages when try open encrypted files (word, excel, pdf, power point). non-encrypted files can still opened normally. i contacted office support team again, unable me because apparently windows issue, not office issue. given different numbe...

  have 5 computers, running win 10 1607 14393.546.  all 1 of them, sync settings work fine.  the 1 doesnt work surface book.  due unrelated issue, have since re-loaded windows 10 1607 scratch , fine, except sync settings issue on one.  its worked me on other devices, not on particular one.   one other twist this. added wife's account , synced fine!  what wrong account on 1 pc? hello, i have since last post, upgraded insider build, didn't work.  since wiped out laptop , started clean install of windows 10.  appreciated.  Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i'm asus t100ha- 64gb-4gbram user whenever alternate boot external device (usb, micro sd, dvd), default screen displayed sideways (portrait instead of landscape).... why when put tablet on dock keyboard default screen orientation landscape (flipped) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** here's how resolve auto rotate issue on tablet,  http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-book-t100-help/39610-solved-auto-rotate-not-functioning.html .  i hope work. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i clock that's on lockscreen. how can put on desktop too? have win 10 cb. being able put lock screen clock desktop wonderful idea. recommend share issue/idea using feedback hub. here, can either vote on existing submission or submit new one. feedback items regularly receive microsoft responses on submissions in feedback can see doing feedback. please follow these steps submit new feedback: 1. on windows 10 device, search feedback hub in cortana search , launch app 2. navigate feedback in left menu, press + add new feedback . 3. select problem , , share details think relevant, , choose appropriate category , subcategory 4. important: if possible, reproduce problem(s) after clicking begin monitoring (or start capture ) near end of form; stop monitoring when you’re done 5. once you’ve completed form , monitoring, click submit . 6. click continue using feedback hub . 7. click my feedback @ top...

window 10 after updation showing in german instead of english. how can change english  hi raj, better assist you, may know specific update applied? in meantime, can try steps provided eeshwar kumar on october 19, 2015 on link and see if helps in changing language english. we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello, first of all, don't know sure if right place report bug/problem, after searching while, thought best place it. i have 2 monitors. taskbar, on second monitor, slides down, , instantly pops again. have disabled "automatically hide taskbar in desktop/tablet mode", looks it's still trying hide, if know mean. i have managed reproduce problem by: 1. opening taskbar on primary monitor. 2. clicking twice on start button on secondary monitor, start menu closes , reopens @ secondary monitor. 3. clicking anywhere except on start menu. it's not big of deal, gets anoying on time. what problem, , how fix this? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category*** hi terry, we ask questions know best possible resolution. have tried performing clean boot , check if issue persists? have tried restarting pc in safe mode networking? have tried update computer...

hi, i have dell laptop 3 months old. got bsod message driver_state_power_failure. can please assist me in finding out root cause. lost important work related stuff , need fix problem not occur again. attaching dump file -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsntopta8r22f5b/012317-12015-01.dmp?dl=0 here windbg analysis ******************************************************************************* *                                                                             * *                        bugcheck analysis                                    * *               ...

windows module installer worker is running with high cpu usage. my pc has suddenly ground halt. all latest updates installed well. i'm running windows 10. thanks. hi. 1 of possible causes of issue when there's windows update running on background. address concern, suggest run windows update troubleshooter . feel free update on result. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i'm using task scheduler setup job hibernating pc. works when trigger on schedule, not on idle! when set idle nothing! hi, windows 10 has option set computer hibernate after preferred length of time. here's how: right-click start , select control panel . choose large icons option view by drop down list found on upper-right part of control panel window. locate click power options . click change plan settings beside ticked plan under preferred plans . example: high performance click change advanced power settings . cascade sleep option, next hibernate after option. click setting (minutes) type 60 minutes if want computer hibernate after hour. click apply , ok . let know if issue persists. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / ...

the first recommendation suggests issue due having 2 anti-virus programs on same computer.  had heard before professional used on contract basis suggested addition of malwarebytes ms essentials on computer , told me not cause problems.  followed advise , 1 or more years, fine.  frequent issue notifications popping more recent.  i'm bit reluctant delete both programs before understand install 1 of them or reinstall both may clear conflict. the second suggestion submit query malwarebytes since it's program issuing notification.  have done see response get.  in meantime, figured best resubmit here solicit clarifications and/or other recommendations.  i'm graduate mech. eng. old enough not highly computer literate.  when there no consensus of way go, i'm reluctant make potentially notable changes may not reversible. hi, there several reasons cause issue. ask these questions in...

to prevent unwanted changes self or others want create guest account use main account. did , on 1 computer windows can load 1 of profiles. on computer can create guest account works need setup lot of programs not available guest (like browser or onedrive linked email on admin account ect). thought, possible use admin account admin rights disabled , when need admin right re-enter password? (or has idea how can use onedrive linked admin account , how can assign installed programs guest accounts?) greetings, vincent hi vincent, we suggest check article below guide on how create local user account in windows 10. create local user account in windows 10 . keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

windows did automatic update tonight. before update saw motherboard bios screen during boot sequence. now, since update never see anymore , can't motherboard bios. not have uefi or whatever in advanced settings not work either. how can asus motherboard bios again? need update settings in it. i have tried holding down shift key when shut down not either. i have tried holding down del key or f2 key during bootup not work. hi, kindly redo steps you've tried , if you're still unable enter bios, try pressing f1, f11, or f12 before windows loads. let know results of method. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i using windows 10 on pc since several months , had no problem. 1 day system took lot of time install 1 system update when opening session (also admin session) , after finished , after rebooting, problem appeared: windows explorer enters bucle crashing , restarting 2 times per second.  the desktop wallpaper not appear black. can open , use task administrator though. the thing problem not happen other 2 accounts in computer, indeed i'm using 1 of those. i can open correctly account once every 7 days more or less, after rebooting have same problem again. the last time go account correctly, tried update old drivers, check if causing problem (i did not see wrong). desactivated possible programs on windows start, in case 1 causing crash when starting. run avg tuneup check problems , fixed everything, issue persists. of course can open account in safe mode, don't know how else proceed find causing crashes. does have idea??? ...

so, guess should tell story first then, y'all can decide , make opinions.. i downloading audio amplifier software in april 24, 2017. in installation of software, told accept ads offer. declined it, still downloaded malware, , software aren't harmful pc, of no use me. so, of course uninstalled it. but, there this  svcvmx client (32 bit) program running background process. have been searching way remove virus and/or malware , none of methods work.. previously, way before april 24, 2017, had downloaded software downloaded russian google chrome extensions' (pop ads, adult-games ads). had deleted 2 of these forever, 1 still in pc somewhere.. but, not main problem @ moment. want reset computer. so, went recovery -> reset pc in windows settings. click on get started nothing happens. have seen other discussions cursor having blue circle nothing happening after that, me, doesn't happen. so, tried advanced startup , computer restarts nor...

i use powerpoint create educational slides children, , starting in march 2017 when working in powerpoint, computer began spontaneously shut down without warning. has not happened while using other programs regularly use - excel, chrome, , adobe premiere elements. see posts years ago have not found recent discussions on issue.  if work consistently in powerpoint throughout day can expect happen @ least once or twice, though days have no crash. hard me isolate consistent behavior brings crash. first time happened when accidentally blew image many times original size. since has happened when removing background of image, , seems happen more when zoomed in @ 100% or more on slide, though happened when 70% zoomed , not working on single image. number of slides not appear make difference, have experienced crash on presentations few slides , on 20. here system information: desktop, home built in june, 2014 mainboard : asus z97-pro(wi-fi ac) tota...

in windows settings > power & sleep settings, have display scheduled turn off after 10 minutes of non-use , computer sleep after 5 hours of non-use.  in last 2 days, these schedule tasks no longer work.  screen stays on , computer stays on long past scheduled turn-off times. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** you can reset , restore power plans settings default following steps provided below: press windows key + x on keyboard. choose command prompt (admin) . type or copy command , hit enter :    powercfg –restoredefaultschemes exit command prompt. restart computer apply changes. should need further assistance, feel free us. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

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i have recieved message microsoft official support saying **your comuputer has been blocked** error #268d3 please call immediatly @ **-****-****. genuine message, or spam virus/phishing???? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ***personal information deleted moderator. please see microsoft community asked questions more information on how can protect privacy.*** i have recieved message microsoft official support saying **your comuputer has been blocked** error #268d3 please call immediatly @ 02-8599-4333. genuine message, or spam virus/phishing???? that's tech support scam popup.  close browser , should resolve though may need shut down browser using task manager. did seek assistance antivirus provider (avast, mcafee, webroot, etc)? see  beware of phony tech support scams for issues popups while using edge see the  answer  of  greginmich  dated ju...

i've had desktop pc 2 years. running windows 10. there no password. shut down or power up. then decided nice if pc hibernate. had no "hibernate" option, researched , found method activate it. on first wake-up hibernation wretched thing wanted password. had never set password there no knowing wanted. hard powered down , powered up, no password needed. there no option in control panel under power options set or cancel a  password .  what password looking on wake-up hibernation? how can disable the  requirement  for password? thank you. hi, looking password first used in windows before set boot desktop. 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...

in last couple of days on bootup of win 10 desktop, see posted in lower right-hand screen corner message in box" " microsoft account: you need fix micrsoft account apps on other devices able launch apps , continue experiences on device." i can close box closure x have no idea message means.  programs seem continue run. jim mohundro hi jim, we'd assist better login issue concern. kindly answer following questions: have made recent changes computer prior issue? do issue when computer in safe mode? have considered performing workarounds provided salsaconsudor in thread ? of community user found suggestions helpful. we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

this follow-up previous post on issue, before updated newest windows 10. i never have used password sign in windows on computer, way vista , windows 7.  just windows asked me password on previous windows 10, older version, , unable sign in.  i did system restore, , signed in , posted previous question how add password if you've never used one, because there no option so.  i updated recent version , build, , when first got sign-in screen, able sign in because of microsoft community membership.  however, there still no option available add password, , response inquiry indicated there might "bug" in update, meant should continue sign in using microsoft community id , password. last night, shut down computer, , when turned on again, got sign-in screen asking me password.  the option sign in microsoft account did not appear did first 2 times signed in after rebooting updated windows 10.  obviously, using different computer...

i spent $159 twice , ( believe $69) 2 times. all offered $$ guarantee if unable repair. none repaired , in each separate case, promised bootable os thise machines - had not discussed $ yet 2 had annual contracts. serviced level 2 supervisors when 1st 2 levels not fix after spending avg. of 2 1/2 hours on each machine. saw oif them run freeware versions of ccleaner , superanti-malyware. told them had tied using premium (paid) versions of these programs many more not detect malware though had told them not no 'virus" files can seen. rat infects programs, system files, breaks shortcuts w/ built in admin , corrupts registry keys, drivers, , boot partition mbr (they told me impossible. in 4 cases promised new bootable os disks which, though not solving problem according definition know, @ least attempt. got 1 call least arrogant of level 2 supes. asking me if had yet received bootable od disks. told "no' , had compassion apologize , promised...

i never liked jump lists. prefer navigate folder. when turn off jump lists, setting seems like it takes jump lists off apps.  as i open folder, starts repopulate jump list on explorer. after open folder gets onto recent list, , works fine recent list, turned off feature. when go setting, shows jump lists off, still shows opened folders/files when right click on explorer app. toggling setting resets recent list repopulates list start access folders or files. can please tell me how turn off jump lists stops displaying recent folders/files? hi rohit, to address concern, suggest follow these steps on how turn off jump lists on windows 10: go start menu, search settings , press enter . click personalization . select start . turn off show opened items in jump lists on start or taskbar . let know how goes. regards. Windows / ...

how can fix computer, microsoft edge, or snipping tool not appear on  computer anywhere , i've tried do hi, your computer may unable perform actions because of corrupted files. there several things need consider bottom of problem. kindly answer these questions: did install new programs or updates before having difficulties in performing actions? did apply changes prior encountering issue? do error messages when use pc? do option pin programs taskbar? are able add other programs taskbar besides you've mentioned? what suggestions have tried? if using third-party antivirus software, see if disabling allow pin edge , snipping tool taskbar. security software may cause conflicts when using windows features. if you're able pin programs after disabling antivirus software, update antivirus software run windows 10. can opt use windows defender protection on pc. it if check missing or corrupted system files usi...

i've been using google chrome browser , every , whole machine freezes up.  have use edge? now "today @ glance screen" shown @ boot up, , can't minimize it.   want desktop.  how? hi judy, for better assistance, we'd actual screenshot of page you're on right now. hep further isolate issue , resolve it. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

can not turn windows firewall on/off. pops notification saying not running , not running recommended settings. when click , try it,my laptops freezes awhile.my friend on other day , said made adjustments on system 32 page. not qiute sure pc running slower kicking me  internet/my network.it seems there more systems poppin when connect wi-fi on hidden network.if tem 32 problem how can restore part of program?if that's not it? hi mitchell, to able turn the  firewall on , off in windows 10, please refer helpful troubleshooting link provided below. link contains steps on how enable firewall going windows defender security center. turn windows firewall on or off. please feel free post here result of troubleshooting procedure assist further. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privac...

hi, i on windows 10 (free upgrade win7) - using single microsoft account login on laptop. wanted add new account on laptop never thought gonna such tedious task. after lot of hard work navigating confusing screens, able following - 1. added new family account (microsoft account) , gave administrator privilege. 2. added local account (under other people section) however, not able login in of these accounts. getting error -  user profile service service failed sign-in. user profile cannot loaded. can please please help. tried 'binging' answers can understand people trying fix own profile logging in safe-mode , regedit. issue existing profile working fine. thanks in advance help. devesh hi devesh, this occur when type password , press enter @ windows log-on screen. typically see error message “the user profile service failed logon” , “the user profile cannot loaded”, , you’...

this has been happening since recent build: ***note: have ran under sun, sfc, chkdsk, troubleshooting, svcs, etc etc etc - not stop popping after either warm or cold reboot, starting after complete shut down. scans, shooting, cmd, etc etc - showing fine? **** of note: error code windows update? (per research)  functioning fine, result of build itself? there's no file corruption way integrity errors. real time windows defender - not windows update; superimposed - win update fine, win defend fine, fine - pop-up annoying. ps: no not have malware, virus, trojan, etc - ran stinger, malwarebytes, etc etc - nothing - it's clean! do believe i'm idiot? guys way on heads running assumptions , presumptions: - aware of codes , et al - hence why not post extreme - because reasons of posting et al pertaining registry cause complications. fyi: william henry gates, iii aka bill gates or mr. microsof...

i purchased new laptop grandchild windows 10 pre-installed.  during setup process, inadvertently entered grandchild's information initial user account (administrative privilege).  change account of adult, windows 10 allow me add new user accounts, not change profile of initial user account.  there way change initial user account of adult? ****post moved forum moderator more appropriate category.**** hi see if helps. http://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-user-account-type-windows-10 Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i bought dell desktop pc few months ago windows 10 installed. had outlook account attached laptop, , account synced on fine (desktop background, image, , all.) earlier today, shut down pc. came again few hours later, , attempted log in usual account. says logging in , takes few seconds normal, until "preparing windows..." pops up. i think it's update, , wait. then blue screen pops "wait moment.." , makes me temporary user profile. have attempted log out , log in multiple times, same result. tried switching user ctrl+alt+del screen, nothing works. at worst, i'll just make new user. attempt , restore old account however. can please help? edit: have run "sfc /scannow" , not find (somebody said run post.) should transport files, or attempt fix problem in safemode? i have attempted reboot pc. still nothing. edit 2: when check account details, shows outlook , everything. me! ...