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it taking long right click menu load.  same issue occurring taskbar hover preview.  also takes while file dialogs while saving file or browsing.  my windows 10 installed on ssd.  pc config  - core i7 4790 - 16 gb ram  - 500gb ssd samsung 850 evo - asus gtx 980 strix  hi reply. try in-place-repair. has been experience if want running w10 os, clean install way go. here's how in-place-upgrade. this take awhile complete! let me know how things go! gb89 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repair-install-windows-10-place-upgrade.html Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

computer froze while accessing irs website. i'm able restart computer, no apps open per task manager. friend unable perform restore 2 dates on computer. computer 10 months old. ideas on how fix problem? hello steven,     to better understand concern, answer following questions:   aside accessing irs website, did make changes prior issue? which windows build using? are receiving error message when you’re trying open apps? how many apps having problem launching?   to know windows build, follow steps below:   1.   click start . 2.   select settings . 3.   select system . 4.   then click about.   we looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

my new travel winpad came windows 10. worked fine 2-3 months. network adapter started periodically vanishing. followed every piece of advice on forum,  , mean every piece of advice, , still keeps happening. winpad stopped booting, maybe 1 in every 5 attempts turn on, , turned off in middle of email, despite being plugged in. won't reset, says there problem , no changes made. having gotten on day when both turned on , find network adapter tried clean install using downloadable windows 10 tool. similiar error message- problem resetting , no changes made. at point, clean install of windows 10 on little machine sure well, to get downloadable version of win 7 install. give up. details might help, i'm not sure: os name microsoft windows 10 home version 10.0.14393 build 14393 system model winpad 10 system type x86-based pc system sku adm1015bfp processor intel(r) atom(tm) cpu  z3735f @ 1.33ghz, 1329 mhz, 4 core(s), 4 logical processor(s)

hello, since yesterday windows not start no matter do. have tried chkdsk r, restoring previous versions, booting safe mode , bootrec.exe commands. factory reset help? (also, cannot reinstall windows drive located locked). hello joseph, since you've tried best possible solutions make computer boot again, , answer question, yes. resetting pc factory settings ideal , job done.  see more options in article: recovery options in windows 10. would fine if let know recent changes has been done, resulted computer not boot properly? if drive contains windows 10 locked, best contact manufacturer can @ it. feel free let know results. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

since recent update of windows10 computer boot opening screen (windows logo) , stop.   doing hard re-boot each time allow startup normally.  fix this? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** answers post should include minimum information. 1.  device type. ie pc, laptop, tablet, surface. 2.  os type, home, pro, executive, etc 3.  current build.  go settings, system. about. os build xxxxxx.xxx Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

after reset lumia 640 xl ,sd card encrypted bitlocker , don"t have key. , how can find key dicrypt sd card. [original title: bitlocker key] may insert sdcard , click on unencrypt. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / Phone

hello everyone, few days ago received emails warning me microsoft account might have been compromised, due suspicious activity has been detected, , promptly suggested change password. did immediately, , today got chance investigate issue bit more detail. logged in recent activity page , found out suspicious activity triggered warning: i have never been dublin, not me. can see activity comprised of 3 successful log-ins account. i grew curious, obviously, , tracked ip address, , guess what ?  it belongs microsoft corporation. more specifically, bing robot. to double-check information looked ip website, got same answer: now, isn't fun? mean, it's nice of microsoft warn me of own suspicious activity :) entertained this, still understand following: why bingbot wanted in first place log account? why was it able so? thank insight this. filippo check this: h

hi, using windows 10 home operating system in laptop , genuine os. how can use bitlocker drive encryption in win 10 home os.  there no such option in laptop. if windows 10 home not have inbuilt bitlocker encryption, can . hi, bitlocker professional level encryption program , should not used unless one understands is secure , can not broken any usual or inexpensive methods if @ all. superior backup strategies should consider use. bitlocker more used , supported those in technet pro forums. windows bitlocker drive encryption step-by-step guide windows 7 (and later) https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd835565(v=ws.10).aspx bitlocker recovery keys: asked questions https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17133/windows-8-bitlocker-recovery-keys-frequently-asked-questions technet - bitlocker overview http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831713.aspx technet - windows 10

have had phone call sayings windows , need update on laptop, new sign in details , email address. , access update right  ignore request, in fact  hang immediately, under no circumstances allow them access pc, microsoft not make random phone calls. change passwords, if logon password!!!!!!!!!! it's scam!!!!!!!!!! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i running windows 10. when  click on start menu icon following message the application has failed start because side-by-side configuration incorrect. i same message when try access google chrome. anyone have fix? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi fred,       there several possible reasons why getting these issues when working windows 10 computer. 1 reason that the system files corrupted.         to resolve these issues, recommend run system file checker tool , dism . can check article below steps.                    system file check (sfc) scan , repair system files & dism fix things sfc cannot                feel free contact if need further help. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization

change shows on desktop @ start (one external hard drive shows not) hello robert, we'd more information regarding further check , provide more established workaround. changes made system might have caused issue? , confirm current build windows 10 running, information vital proceed investigation. ( type winver cortana search box, hit enter . ) if you've tried troubleshoot, please confirm exact steps you've taken. providing error message narrow down possible cause. furthermore, attach screenshot further check. forward update on matter. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i uninstalled unwanted app 3d builder , left these screens. covering cannot rid of them restore point has failed twice.  i cannot them , make smaller etc ultimate blue screen revenge uninstalling ms app. what has happened m windows 10 allow happen. it looks though setting is on - settings , personalisation , start , use start full screen . you should able normal changing use start full screen off. denis Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

immediately after installing creators update the desktop taskbar ribbon pop (when hover cursor on 1 of programs pinned task bar) shows useless images of open documents/web pages.  each image filled carton squiggles can no longer tell documents or webpages apart means ribbon useless.) doesn't matter if have 1 open document or 8 documents -- same.  hoping there setting or fix this.  grateful help/suggestions. thank you hi, one of possible reasons why you're encountering issue can due corrupted or missing system file components connected taskbar. have better understanding regarding concern, we'd ask screenshot of issue you're experiencing. we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

there many user complaints , various posts problem, not seem addressed , handled: in windows 10, when a program (such file explorer, internet browsers such firefox, ms office program) need issue dialog box prompting  user interaction, opens in background. means app appears freeze or "does not work". example, if proxy required on  network , firefox prompting login, appears behind web page trying open. firefox appears "waiting" , loads forever, never getting anywhere. it appears microsoft apps behave correctly (internet explorer example). this because every windows desktop app has been designed decades concept when dialog box shows user interaction in foreground. of course - else should show? reason weird change in windows 10 makes show wherever. microsoft - please  - cannot change behavior of millions of existing apps, has got reverted sensible normal behavior. how can 1 tell microsoft problem? reported since a year , mo

the following message appears on computer: "your pc has run problem. we're collecting error info, , we'll restart you." then-" preparing automatic repair "  then "windows defender offline"  these messages keep running in above order. how can fix that? thank you.  hi, if not have recovery media, use media creation tool create it. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 follow steps in method 4 of article. https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-access-advanced-startup-options-in-windows-10-or-8-2626229 Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

since last aug of last year,2016my hp p2-1310 has notbeen cd player. has fix nothing. microsofts update windows 8.1 windows 10. did not want upgrade windows 10 somehow did. computer saysconnect mirosoft afix beable use account.last week sent me e-mail fix problem, nothing,help ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ***subject edited moderator clarity.*** could provide screenshot or picture of seeing on screen. any issues microsoft account resolved through start > settings > accounts > info > manage microsoft account Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

pls me.. cant open application in laptop, not opening properly.. what problem laptop? , how fix it.. pls me.. no error message? what name , version of application? have checked updates application? have checked developer find out if application compatible windows 10? did try uninstall reinstall application? did try creating user account see if application works? which security application installed on computer? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

went on vacation week, not computer not respond.  upon startup, system takes 10 minutes load up.  onedrive script error.  when select no continuing run script, takes 3-5 minutes before next request can processed.  have launched task manager - nothing running, not have taxing system (cpu - <1%, memory - <6%, network , wifi fine). task manager becomes non-responsive , cannot closed.  norton not show virus.  3 updates ran , 1 failed while gone. one on adobe, 1 failed (5x) hp printer, 1 windows suspicious activity , 1 windows security update.  have tried restarting 4x - same result every time. tried restore windows, operating system not respond when select restart option under recovery options. any suggestions? computer recent model lenovo. hi, to troubleshoot performance issues in windows 10, suggest follow these methods below: method 1: run system file checker. system file checker is a uti

hey.  so i've had pc while now, , when try boot up, stays on boot screen. before ask, yes. did try automatic repair. not work. says preparing automatic repair , brings me black screen , stays there. please help.  the things know hardware specs is asus laptop intel i3 core processor , runs windows 10 (which i've had while, has nothing it) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** did try see if have restore point can revert or try getting safe mode? start system, after asus logo disappears , windows 10 tries boot, press , hold power button down 5 - 10 seconds perform hard shut down do twice on third boot attempt, windows boot windows 10 repair environment, there can access startup recovery, safe mode, command prompt . . . etc. go troubleshoot - advanced options - system restore, see if have recent restore point can revert to if not have recent restore point, go trouble

after  the latest update, pc went reboot loop, after reboots managed conclude or regress update, problems started.  i no more able access admin account, cause go temporary one. tried create new one, after reboot impossible open first one... tried tip found on these forums of changing registry keys .new , .bak ,but may applied new account, cause old has .bak key. new account works first login, return corrupted, other account apparently gone. mean, folder still there , listed in control panel, impossible reach @ login , second account too. tried create new, third account, shares same problem first account: impossible reach.  what might do? hello, see if fix helps admin rights back: https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-lost-administrative-rights-in-windows-10 hope helps, luck :) Windows / Windows 10 / Securit

first of all, hello , coming here, here issue : i'm user of windows 10 , naturally, got worried ransomware attack happening. wasn't windows update abled(that terrible mistake know) , didn't patch vulnerability. however, on course of last night , morning have updated win 10 patches appeared( didn't asked me if wanted update, clicked search updates , updated). want know if files safe know , if not can do.  also, ran full windows defender scan , did not find thing, except trojandropper known sventore.c, removed. if can me grateful. as long windows updated , anti-virus updated, protected against malware. wannacrypt being detect windows defender in windows 10 , other microsoft anti-malware product ransom:win32/wannacrypt . i suggest , take at: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/msrc/2017/05/12/customer-guidance-for-wannacrypt-attacks/ Windows /

dear microsoft community, is built in windows defender not sufficient . i starting discussion because have read lot glitches in security on various blogs , videos. waiting intellectual discussions of you.😀🙂 thanks. "what x best ..." matter of opinion, if hoping intellectual discussion (in group?) may disappointed. there truths, however, virtually can agree upon: you must use anti-malware application. no single anti-malware application detect and/or remove types of malware. you should never have 2 or more anti-malware applications scanning in background. (more on below.) an educated , watchful user first line of defense against malware; anti-malware software second. same token, careless use of internet defeat best anti-malware application. about not having 2 or more applications scanning in background: anti-malware application should running time can monitor happens computer in real time. if hav

my computer changing background colors blue orange.  go background color settings , change them blue , when restart change orange. what wrong , how can fix it? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi going here? let me know if helps! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello  today  i  noticed  that  the  icons  that  i  ahve  pin  in  task  bar  are  missing.also  i  don;t  have  the  option  with  right  clik  to  pin  icons  in  task  bar.the  problem  start  when  i  run  restore  health  command.also  i  have  two  issues.appears  a  message  :  the  rapid  mode  failed  and    the  restore  point  procedure  dont  complete  succesfully.i  have  bitdefender  2017 hi, we know more issue. what troubleshooting steps have done on end? have tried running windows update troubleshooter? if no, kindly check link download windows update troubleshooter windows 10. we suggest check link know how use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files. we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization

had working windows 10 , after windows upgrade gone system , nodthing works explorer gone , can't windows 10  help hi, in order address issue, ask few questions: are getting error messages or codes? when did start experiencing issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

since windows update of march 8, computer not boot without attempting "disc repair" never ends. i've tried entering setup doesn't help. help? hello, to address concern, we'd ask if can boot safe mode? in safe mode, pc starts minimal set of drivers , services. check article more information. update outcome. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have windows 10 home v10.0.15063 build 15063 8gb memory , close 7tb hard drives. up until last windows update, fine.  now pc not shut down, if hold power button in.  i tell shut down , goes sleep believe because have tap power button come up.  i have left sit night , power light yellow when up.  display says no signal.  i have tried have found on web fix it, nothing has worked yet. if laptop removable battery disconnect power pack , pull out battery. if desktop pc pull mains plug while windows , running. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hi. want delete microsoft administration account , make computer free account , password. how possibly can because i'm giving laptop else. tq. hope reply possible. sure fire way make sure computer "blank" before giving else clean install of windows 10. make sure delete partitions on computer , create new 1 during installation process. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

how take parental settings on account? time try go website on laptop says need parent permission, , when allow it, page still not load. i'd remove parental settings altogether.  hi anngelique, to better assist concern, please follow troubleshooting steps on how remove parental controls below: go control panel windows start menu. click user accounts. click parental controls. click on account photo. choose parental control off. the steps provided works if user account has full access pc. let know if have other concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

after cleaning windoze10 computer's registry, brittle system prevents me continuing use of personal information -- boasting how deletes new information between sessions can't use software features such load recurrent urls passwords , on. how can recover use of computer? (note microsoft forced brittle win 10 upgrade from adequate win 7 without permission). after cleaning windoze10 computer's registry . . . "cleaning" registry either useless or plain bad news. in case appears latter. best bet undo damage running system restore (rstrui.exe). Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

two users odd names keep showing on system , can't read of .rtf or .doc files , have no idea come from.  i've deleted them come right back.  each time named differently.  right _tnrm , abnsqa1. searching google comes nothing on names or of file names inside. do have virus/malware problem or program on system doing , how stop?  this recent occurrence. running windows 10 recent updates not big 1 out.    hi marcycn, based on information provided, suggest run anti-virus in computer check if virus or not seeing. may use windows defender if not have anti-virus. you may refer link below more information windows defender. help protect computer windows defender let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have 1 outlook.com account, , one.  i have tablet , desktop, both latest version of windows 10.  i have subscription of office 365, use on both tablet , desktop. but tablet , pc act twins separated @ birth, 1 raised alcoholic peasants in siberia , other raised  healthy middle class home in suburbia. in trying grip on how onedrive works have had change password every time log either of two, or when trying off 1 drive logging on on pc @ office - use office 365 subscription. at home @ desktop use more any, cannot white cloud icon reappear on taskbar.  all roads leading step on forums, files, discussions, , local gossip clubs lead through missing whiter cloud icon.  in other words, cannot anywhere. i have use file explorer access onedrive folder on pc. when drop folders there, not uploaded.  because ( think) fetch not enabled and/or 2 not linked.  i crawled though all forums, files, discussions, , local gossip clubs, , agaon pointed absent wh

know how add holidays windows 10 calendar app.   question taskbar calendar.  i know if click on date in taskbar calendar can see name of holiday.  my question though there way have taskbar highlight national holidays in month view? love click calendar , able see upcoming holidays without having click on each day.  do know mean? hi kevin,     we got concern. of moment feature not yet available in windows 10, though can   create reminder on calendar pop holidays. if want, can send a   feedback   about this, can include feature in near future. please run windows feedback , post feature.     keep updated. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello, my windows 10 start menu , taskbar not opening, , cortana not responding, tried following source, to open powershell administrator privileges, , typed  sfc /scannow , entered following : get-appxpackage -allusers | foreach {add-appxpackage -disabledevelopmentmode -register "$($_.installlocation)\ appxmanifest.xml "}     after doing so, still not able open start menu, cortana search bar , menu available in taskbar on right corner along action center , notifications. in tried restarting windows explorer through task manager also, still same error persists, please me fix problem. i have attached screenshot of error pops up, when click start. thank you,  try running the  start menu troubleshooter . ( download ms ) if not help, can copy/restore vedatamodel.edb (which start screen database) new user account. full instructions to  backup or restore windows 10 start layout .

windows 10 new version - no "display" icon in control panel - need change font size etc. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ok, in wisdom microsoft have removed option change font sizes on toolbars, menus, icons . . . etc. in creators edition, there no fix @ one, sorry! they have moved settings display on new settings app, whole of control panel moved on , control panel gone lots of users giving out change, maybe microsoft re-think allowing users change font size in future update all can right click desktop, choose display settings , set scaling factor suits you, please note scales option . . . text, windows, icons . . . etc. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my desktop worked fine when logged on tonight; got browser , did couple of things, wanted run figures. when took me couple of minutes locate calculator, tried pin calculator task bar before used it. ever since then, taskbar , screen keep flashing off , on 6 or 7 times , quits 10-12 seconds, starts flashing again. shortcut icons on taskbar have vanished except cortana , windows icon. cannot start menu using left button on mouse clicking on windows icon, although can use right mouse button on same icon no problem long screen not flashing @ time. windows button on keyboard not access start menu whether screen flashes or not. if screen not flashing can shortcuts on desktop, not when it's flashing. when screen flashes makes insertion point flaky , in typing had start , stop typing use mouse reposition insertion point. wife can change users on same computer, , log in account no flashing problem. notices calculator app not work on user account either, , won

when start laptop, windows script host pop-up window mentioning script error. script: c:\users\xxxxx\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\ startmenu\programs\startup\winsvc.vbs line: 2 char: 1 error: system cannot find file specified. code 80070002 source: (null) i have been file, , right inside folder path specified. i had scanned laptop using malwarebytes , windows defender still same. how should next hi victor, based on information provided, suggest use system file checker tool. kindly refer link below on how can repair missing or corrupted system files. use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have hp laptop running windows 10 , hp desktop running windows 10.   until last ms update performed 3 weeks ago, working fine. but of last update,  the timed sleep function no longer works.   can sleep both computers manually fine.  but when tell computers go sleep after specific period of time, not sleep.   screen goes dark @ correct elapsed time, computers keep on running.   i have rebooted multiple times no affect. has else seen this?   have recommendations fix or workaround? hi mark, to troubleshoot issue in windows 10 doesn't go sleep automatically, can check santosh_rai's answer on link . keep posted result. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

just little background. i'm professional & developer , have own windows active directory domain @ home. have 2 machines running windows 10 professional creators update. systems work fine sleeping until connect them via rdp. once connect via rdp never automatically sleep after i've disconnected. i've run powercfg /requests , on both machines shows this: execution: [service] \device\harddiskvolume3\windows\system32\svchost.exe (termservice) remote desktop services power request i see lots of people wanting keep system sleeping how can prevent terminal services preventing system sleeping automatically? why terminal services preventing sleep? interesting, background have issue? anyway, there on system preventing going sleep irrespective of being inside terminal services? process running? setting in power options? Windows / Windows 1

windows 10: can't run setup.exe, microsoft family features tells me ask adult. removed laptop devices on account, still won't let me run setup.exe. how shut down , remove ms family features?  i suggest create new account , add profile, after change administrator access. check if can changes. hope helps! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi, i have been trying create new user account allow user log in computer running windows 10. i receive "user profile service service failed logon windows 10" error message when attempting log in on newly created account @ login screen. i have tried "regedit" fix (editing refcount , state in profilelist) has not resolved issue. another online resource suggested trying winows' automatic repair, fails. is able assist? is there way can fix without having delete programs etc. ?   ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** to continue troubleshooting, kindly check link: how troubleshoot microsoft account issues . different account troubleshooter listed on link. we'll see works you. kindly result. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy

i have searched online fix couldn't find helped. resetting defaults didn't change it. in error popups white background on white text. hello trent, we'd more information regarding further check , provide more established workaround: • confirm current build windows 10 running. (type winver cortana search box, hit enter .) if you're not yet running windows 10 creators update , try updating said build. • provide exact steps you've followed troubleshoot issue. furthermore, possible theme feature corrupted during recent update. resolved doing system restore reinstalling update; check if you'd same issue. forward update. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

please how can move desk top icons make them apps , of them tiles..........i don`t want icons , apps.    find not drag , drop ? ?   pleased if can me.   david        david, right click icons on desktop , choose 'pin start' . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

when click on lower left side of taskbar different looking pop window. how can change way looked in previous windows? thank time. rmlone5555 if referring start menu, can't. changed new design 1607. 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 forum. "when try , pick out itself, find hitched else in universe." - john muir Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

dear sir i have problem regarding flickering on task bar after installing current edition of windows 15063 on thoshiba m305-s4822 lap top . i have tried in installing display drivers sub files (intel mobile) , updating . out come same. kindly me rectify problem. regards prasad moved insider windows 10 os comes "microsoft basic display adapter" video driver. it located right clicking on device manager-display adapters-(your current video adapter) choose "update driver" choose "browse computer driver software" choose "let me pick list ..............) here's device mgr display adapter offers: Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have dvd in disc drive , have windows media player on laptop. cannot movie play. frustrated.  windows 10 doesn't play dvds. many people use vlc media player . Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello,  what microsoft phone application 1.10.15000.0 ? found tile on windows 10 pro desktop. , clear, is not the microsoft phone companion. best, robert hi robert, to isolate concern, ask few questions: do share desktop other members in household? were there changes made on desktop prior this? did download app, or visit unusual websites? let know. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

starting 6 weeks ago whenever clicked 'start' not pinned apps , other operation options listed.  today control panel not listed. only: apps & features, power options, event viewer, system, device manager, network communications, computer management, windows power shell, task manager, file explorer, search run, shut down, , desktop.  if left  click on start   large blank square icon images come up.  have right click start desktop bring desktop app icons.   the  start menu empty except items listed above.       there way restore start menu original format functional options? hello,  try steps in article. let know how goes. has windows 10 start menu stopped working? here 4 ways fix it Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi, i know issue has been posted in past. have read many posts on forum , others. none of solutions have tried solved issues having. have been on chat ms support 4 times , "next level" support via phone once. dell support far better ms concluded need reimage system. (not goal if possible) computer : dell precision tower 5810 os: windows 10 pro (up date of thursday, 2/9/2017) hard drive : 4tb seagate what else important know? problem : (as described in subject) restarted computer @ end of day thursday. came next morning , not log in. i not , still cannot past windows recovery environment. i have tried : 1. automatic repair, multiple times multiple restarts. 2. repairing usb current installation media ms. (and formatted , re-downloaded media files few times) 3. ran bootrec, bootsect, chkdsk, sfc in command prompt 4. volume list correct (i believe) 5. cloned hard drive new hard drive 6. bios seeing drive 7. believe have tri

this week problem has started. mouse, windows key, etc are nonresponsive far activating window, or taskbar, etc.  mouse move fine, , alt, ctrl, del work bring task manager , once task manager up, works fine. some things have tried: a full wipe of hdd, , reinstall of windows. updated windows fully. new mouse, activation/deactivation of touchpad.  new mouse. new ram. new video card, full reinstall of win 10 again. safe mode. no programs installed ever. this occurring on new windows install. it not hardware problem, other laptop has started doing also, , windows desktop machine. we have issue, aunts pc has started same issue , 4000 miles away , lives alone. has got idea might be? i thinking must in update, or nature, because occurring on multiple pc's, makes of pcs, after full clean reinstall, hardware swaps, , more.it not seem me hardware, nor 3rd party software. this week problem has star

can automatic repair, mouse , keyboard don't appear work. hi don, issue seems occur when have devices plugged usb 3.0 port. have tried plugging in devices other usb ports? let know how goes , glad assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

can make computer come on automatically? i've tried go bios page , can't either. how bios page on windows 10? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** can make computer come on automatically? i've tried go bios page , can't either. how bios page on windows 10? what mean "automatically"? @ given time? when triggered external device? when "wake up!" loud voice? Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hi i locked couple of photos years ago ,and battling remove lock. how do it? hi, to unlock file in windows 10 , kindly follow these steps: press windows + r open run . type regedit , press enter . browse hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shell icons , delete 178 string value. if prompted, click yes confirm. close regedit , restart windows explorer . let know if works. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi, i have windows 10 on pc, kasperky was up renewal, not load, firewall not turn on , windows firewall service not working. pc slow. have beenonline kaspersky, can not seem work out..... frustrated! any advice appreciated! answers post should include minimum information. 1.  device type. ie pc, laptop, tablet, surface. 2.  os type, home, pro, etc 3.  current build.  go settings, system. about.  xxxxxx.xxx 4.  happening on computer,  boot, screen, app, etc Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have problem night light. on windows update needed restart finish updates restarted. after restart went night light settings , highlighted , not able turn on or off. tried wait time scheduled turn of , didn't work to. there solution? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, there several reasons why having issues turning on or off night light settings of windows 10 pc after update. troubleshoot night light settings, suggest apply steps on thread provided surenderkhokhar on april 15, 2017. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

either totally clueless, or windows update not program anymore, , 1 cannot pin settings menu onto start menu since 1703 anymore?! i have w10 pro on old notebook have pinned windows update live tile onto start menu right @ beginning when upgraded windows 7 ultimate windows 10 pro. after installing cu, tile remains used be. but on new notebook (w10 enterprise 1607, installed yesterday freshly, 1703 through windows update today) there no way can pin windows update start menu, since thing finds "check updates" , "windows update settings", arent programs hat pinnable. going old notebook w10 pro 1703 try same, likewise - no windows update program anymore, unpinnable settings. although there pin windows update still there , works. any solution? since belongs the same category, have question: my regional settings set region (austria, europe; german) on new notebook w10 enterprise, windows, office 2016 etc. english, want th

why laptop not showing tile in start botton can please me does else use laptop, maybe deleted rest of tiles, if not, try this: type powershell cortana search (beside start button), right click result , choose 'run administrator' copy command powershell , hit enter: get-appxpackage -allusers | foreach {add-appxpackage -disabledevelopmentmode -register "$($_.installlocation)\appxmanifest.xml"} let command run, close powershell , reboot, should re-populate start menu installed apps Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i having problem windows 10 lag when download after 2 hours or more of up-time. maximum download speed 20mb/s (megabytes not bits) , system can move data internally 300mb/s without lag. before 2 hours up, can download without lag @ all. after 2 hours up, crippling system lag when download litteraly anything. (mouse, video, , audio lag @ same time when downloading, system experiences stuttering) edit: people i've shown seem think trying download 2 hours @ time. not case. 2-hours time meant time computer had booted before issue present itself. have solution this? things have tried: -change timer setting "false" via bcdedit -change steam bootstrapper automatic -ensured network drivers date -updated .net framework 4.7 -cleared cache in multiple applications -set manual page file size -disabled several unnecessary services via service manager -used windows memory diagnostic detect memory faults (no errors detect

usually, have press power button wake pc sleep. however, move of mouse can event wake recently. that's annoying because i'm using destop computer mouse move often. i've try methods, such disable mouse, keyboard , windows update waking pc don't help. can please, please, please me?? don't want wait decades pc startup. hi. i've accidentally solved it. while pc starting up, entered bios setting (because of boredom , curiosity xd), , discovered somethings "power management" or "power option" etc. , disabled mouse , keyboard waking pc up. idk did, solved problem. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

is there way way restore pc, bitlocker active, factory settings without access either bitlocker code or password? i work small company , have been asked reset small inventory of laptop pcs factory settings re-use.  original users have left company. local admin accounts not set on any of these pc's. hi, we recommend post question technet forum more suggestions regarding issue resetting pc without bitlocker password. keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC