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WIN 10 UPPER & LOWER FILTERS MISSING FROM REGISTRY - Microsoft Community

  tried install sonirecordnow after install received message (all drives set disabled. on operating system, in order start creator premier must either physically remove drive(s) or enable @ least 1 drive) when open registry upper & lower filters missing. microsoft.com found - your cd or dvd drive not recognized windows or other programs then-  method 6: create registry subkey  to create registry subkey, follow these steps: press windows logo key + r open the  run  box. type regedit in the  run  box, press enter. if prompted administrator password or confirmation, type password, or select  allow in navigation pane, locate following registry subkey: hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\atapi right-click  atapi , point to  new , select  key . type controller0, , press enter right-click  controller0 , point to  new , , select  dword(32-bi...

windows 10 very slow recently - Microsoft Community

march 2017 is there reason why windows 10 running slow- outlook, file manager, desktop shortcuts, slow engage, screen goes blank. it's morning thing, after it's running hour or 2 seems speed again. i've checked mcaffe quick scan, no bugs. this recent phenomena- last week fine. there recent update that's bogging things down? any other ideas? hi, we suggest follow tips on how improve computer's performance in windows 10 . article provides different methods can follow increase speed of computer. recommend follow of different methods until find method resolve concern. let know outcome once performed steps found in article. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Incredibly long (Just about 1000 seconds oddly enough) boot - Microsoft Community

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scenario: dell precision t5400 dual xeon x5460 cpu's , 12 gb ram full buffered ram, nvidia gtx 960 (evga) , 256gb samsung evo 850 ssd. system has a09 bios revision, latest. windows 10 (x64) takes 16.6 minutes (which happens 1000 seconds strangely enough) boot after post (bios, not uefi). after posting, black screen windows logo appears, , spinning circle. stays way 15-20 minutes, before displaying login screen. this behavior exists in windows 10. i've tried clean install, no change, , same lag when booting windows 10 install media (both dvd usb media). being rtm vs patched makes no difference. using current drivers, no difference. i've tried usb devices removed (even kb/mouse) , no difference. if turn on fast boot, problem stops unless reboot performed (by me, or windows update, etc). makes sense because fast boot form of hibernate , it's not having go through full boot process again. i've used windows performance re...

Windows 10 sleep to hibernation failure - Microsoft Community

computer hp spectre x2 on windows 10. date both windows , hp drivers. can put sleep ok. can put hibernation ok. problem drains battery within few hours after windows transitions sleep hibernation via "hibernate after x minutes" setting. whatever happening not logged powercfg. battery , drain during on time slower after transition sleep "hibernation". suggests machine doing max cpu when supposed have hibernated. in state machine not responsive power on , must cold booted. setting used work great. have started rely on setting again in last week thinking explain unexpected battery depletions month or more. help. hi,   to resolve issue , let following methods:   method 1: run power troubleshooter . open control panel .   type “ troubleshooting ” in search bar , press “ enter ”.   in “ troubleshooting ” window, click on “ vie...

how do i fix windows 10 - Microsoft Community

turned on system said resign in signed in temp. sig. don't work. apps gone store apps. do? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, to isolate issue, please clarify following: what specific error message getting when sign in? have tried running troubleshooter windows apps ? have installed latest updates windows 10? what current version , build number of windows pc? click start button, type winver hit enter verify version , build number of windows 10 pc. we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Privacy for my sons account - Microsoft Community

my son not live me. pay xbox gold account , windows account on xbox. how make xbox account password seperate ex or husband cannot hack other window accounts. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, xbox issues : microsoft community (formerly answers) has no influence on xbox or xbox live need contact them. xbox - support http://support.xbox.com/en-us/pages/default.aspx xbox - contact (support) http://support.xbox.com/en-us/contact-us xbox - support forums - , xbox (on upper right) http://forums.xbox.com/ xbox support phone number toll free: (800) 4my-xbox or (800) 469-9269 hours of operation: 600h 2200h / pacific standard time / everyday international (direct dial u.s.a): 425-635-7180 xbox live - service status http://support.xbox.com/en-us/xbox-live-status manage xbox live account http://support.xbox.com/en-us/billing-and-subscriptions/...

VIRUS SCAM - Microsoft Community

hello all. has body ever popup, , doesn't seem browser using either. anyway box   pops up  telling computer has been infected virus (and way, guy's voice reading what  reading). goes on if close link shut down computer. better call number ("or else") know b.s. my virus scanning program has never found @ all. here's question. have to block them have microsoft , mcafee firewalls, neither 1 give clear enough in structions block or something. hoping in microsoft land have answer or else can away problem. thanks all. oh yes firewall is simple use, but  firewall think there better one. maybe ya'll can tell me/ again thanks have run windows defender? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

tiles on start screen - Microsoft Community

on dell inspirion 7353 half tiles on start screen haves words, no icons or pictures. how can fix it? i read many similiar complaints none resolved. please , give explanation why happening many people. thank in advance. hi, address concern, provide answers following: is windows 10 up-to-date? what changes you've made or things you've done on laptop before issue start? does issue occur on start tiles? in meantime, suggest run following scans repair missing or corrupted system files: system file checker dism or system update readiness tool run system file checker again. let know result. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 frezzes - Microsoft Community

my windows build number 14393.693 my laptop freezes after every 2min,then have force stop it. do hi, the performance issue presented caused few things. better @ what’s going on, need more information: 1.    is version of windows 10 upgrade? 2.    does computer prompt error message @ point when freezes? 3.    is home computer or work? forward hearing regarding concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows10 shutdown unexpectedly when the system goes into sleep mode - Microsoft Community

my windows10 stable before updating creators update. after updating, system shutdown unexpectedly when system goes sleep mode. it may caused wireless lan driver. in system log, there many error logs such "fails close udp socket ..." after these logs, system shutdown unexpectedly. my pc lenovo thinkpad t540p , has wireless lan adapter "intel dual band wireless-ac 7260" the driver version 18.33.6.2 is there solution or can avoid problem changing system setting ? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, one of possible causes why having issue due to settings appear on the   system settings  page derived registry settings preferred power plan. a power plan collection of hardware settings , system settings manages how computer uses power. power plans can save energy , maximize system performance. for initial troubleshooting, suggest run power troubleshoot...

Yoga910 with Win10 Pro Sudden Sleep Issue - Microsoft Community

hey guys, i'm using lenovo yoga910 win10 pro system. i have sudden sleep issue. actually it's been there since bought laptop happens more lately. here's issue: the computer goes sleep mode of sudden when i'm typing/net-surfing/watching video. i'm aware these automatic sleep mode setting when it's idling time 10min. this not case. i'm literally using computer when happens indeed why it's annoying.  more info: it happens within first 10 minutes after started. and after waking again work fine until next start. my other dell laptop doesn't have issue.( same system, same software) does have idea? is hardware of software issue? thanks in advance. skipper ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, we appreciate details have provided. based on information above, possible what's causing power plan settings. let isolate if ...

Contacts in Windows 10 Phone - Microsoft Community

so, on contacts, getting "attention required" error.  when click on account, takes me error message: something went wrong we can't sync "email address" @ moment.  we'll keep trying if isn't primary microsoft account......etc....and appears primary account , can't delete. the "email address" looking cannot sync not email address @ - happening , how correct?  looking hotmail account - have outlook account...... also, on contacts - actual outlook email , calendar sync correctly thanks, try open store , check update , check windows update , try turn off , turn on phone. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / Phone

Microsoft account password not syncing - Microsoft Community

i've changed email password , expected microsoft account synchronize skype, xbox, onedrive , win10 accounts​. see wrong. have no access of accounts , i'm signing in on win10 user temporary account. still have access email​ though, makes me sure it's not wrong password case. it's synchronization problem. don't know do. it's frustrating when things don't work, worse that, it's more frustrating when work gets delayed. hello caio, we know more concern. please provide following information: what error message getting? are able log in account.live.com ? note: if weren't able log in account.live.com, please try reset password through link . looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC ...

Repairing Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

i  recently started getting popup cmd windows no more second.  today managed catch "cannot find" before disappeared.  i got rid of trojan horse called infpotek.  also, under thread related read yesterday wuauclt.exe malware disguises actual windows 10 program updates windows 10.  as suggested, did search of computer , found 3 files when, according thread, there should one.  one in system32 folder should be.  the other 2 in sxs/amd64_microsoft-windows-w..wsupdateclient-core...and string of senseless letters , numbers.  one of them exact duplicate of 1 in system 32 in date , time of creation same: 9/26/2016, 2:57 pm, 25.7 kb.  the other 1 in directory created on 1/12/2016, @ 11:40 , 2.06 kb.  also, windows 10 not shut down.  even though click on "shut down" goes sleep mode or restarts. i have 2 questions: 1. can delete 1 or both of last 2 files without creating more of mess have, , 2. think trojan...

sync settings in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

hi, have number of devices running windows 10. have problem sync settings between 1 device running home version , other running professional. home version not sync professional. is there way fix, or devices have home versions sync? hi kevin, windows 10 home edition does not have access offline file managing under sync center . doesn't include feature. you have option sync files using onedrive though. more information on onedrive sync, click here . let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

trouble login into my microsoft account - Microsoft Community

me please. i've bought windows 10 laptop , can not access microsoft account on it, error message reading "having trouble looking account appears'' can access same account on old windows 7 laptop no problem hi, we suggest perform steps on link resolve issue. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Wanna Cry Patch Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

hey everyone! i looking @ updates of microsoft 10, have wanna cry patch (kb4012606). however, in latest updates, there no information on patch. have windows 10 version 1703. wondering how can protected ? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** windows 10 v1703 has vulnerability fixed , no updates needed wannacry patch. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Windows 10: Is the Firewall on? - Microsoft Community

i want know whether or not firewall on. go to> windows firewall says private networks connected... yet when go to> security , maintenance says windows firewall , mcafee firewall both turned off...am confused when click firewall options and hit option turn on windows firewall still says firewall turned off...  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi gary, protecting pc windows firewall convenience, don’t need install other security software achieve since cause incompatibility issues between two. however, recommended need set default firewall , turn off other one. to switch on windows firewall , here’s how: click ask me anything . type windows firewall advanced security . click windows firewall properties , choose network profile . from here, there's option turn on or off firewall state . to know more protecting pc viruses, can refer on article: protect pc ...

Display language is not the same as what been set for windows and - Microsoft Community

all while language setting in english , didn't changes. didn't know how language change indonesia/ malay language. when check setting of language, still in english us. besides, google chrome google deutch although search engine set google.com , language set english us. there's no save button though.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** all while language setting in english , didn't changes. didn't know how language change indonesia/ malay language. when check setting of language, still in english us. besides, google chrome google deutch although search engine set google.com , language set english us. there's no save button though.  hi, for better assistance, we'd ask following: when did start encountering issue? did language change welcome screen? can provide sample screenshot of issue? we're looking forward reply. ...

Need assstance - Microsoft Community

start , edge have disappeared.  how restore them? hi, there several factors why encountered issue. better isolate concern, we'd gather more information: have made recent changes before issue occur? are referring icons disappeared or application edge? what troubleshooting steps have done far resolve issue? we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Screensaver - Microsoft Community

since latest update screen saver doesn't work correctly.... way stop screensaver using ctrl alt del... no other way takes screen saver off..... ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi gwyn, there can numerous causes of screen saver issues such file corruption, interrupted update, , more. instruct on can correct this, we'd ask showing screen saver , how behave. if possible, screenshot can understand issue reporting. make sure not include personal information may captured when take screenshot. we forward response. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Standard user data disapper - Microsoft Community

standard user data disappeared , start menu not working did have 1 or more standard user accounts?  showing anywhere in settings>accounts>your info or family , other people ? check in file explorer under c:\users user accounts see if files still there.  wouldn't disappear on own must have had delete or move them, or suffered infection.  is admin account ms account?  can use create local user account in windows 10 . but first go on windows 10 performance , install integrity checklist - microsoft community make sure install set correctly, optimized best performance, , needed disinfection or repairs done.   feel free ask questions , let know how goes.  Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC ...

Task Bar - Microsoft Community

how change task bar right of screen windows 10 nextbook? hi there! posting concern here. let me go , try out. can please go , check link below? https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/29280/windows-10-how-to-use-the-taskbar hope help! feel free reply if needed further options. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Weird transparency rendering bug on my Windows system (Solved) - Microsoft Community

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ever since creator's update, start menu on system has strange transparent line on edges. screenshot:  i have tried running sfc & updated graphics drivers , pretty else on system, problem still there. goes normal when turn off transparency comes moment re-enable it. has ideas on why  this happening , on how can solved? appreciated. thank update, nate. let's check if issue caused corrupted user profile. user profile can become corrupted because of lot of things. 1 of when upgrade took place. thing can create new user profile , transfer files old user profile new one. try create new user profile administrator privileges or if have spare admin account, can log in account , create new user account. once have verified issue due corrupted user profile, can transfer data old user account newly created one. if need further assistance, feel free contact us. Windows ...

Windows 10 maintenance tasks - Microsoft Community

hi. windows 10 seems have numerous maintenance tasks might launch when concludes computer idle.  problem of these generate a lot of disk activity. i'm software engineer; need computer responsive between 7 a.m. , 5 p.m.  it's kind of frustrating go bathroom , come find windows 10 hammering disk , continues hammer @ least 15 minutes. i see in task scheduler there numerous tasks either no trigger defined or custom trigger defined execute during regular working time.  i'm assuming windows starts these tasks when determines need run. i have no problem windows doing maintenance on computer.  don't want these tasks done during regular working hours.  there way tell windows when can these tasks or when can't these tasks? being software engineer, go task scheduler , give items in question scheduled time. also, many maintenance items stopped system once detects actively using computer. ...

Windows 10 pro insider preview build 16215.rs_prerelease 170603_1840 - Microsoft Community

using windows 10 pro insider preview build 16215.rs_prerelease 170603_1840 , version has broken rendering (no image, content or view in several programs): adobe photoshop cc 2017, adobe illustrator 2017 , daz studio 4.9 (64-bit) , low battery notifications off , broken. move insider forum. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 shutting down while in hibernate mode! Help! - Microsoft Community

recently, windows 10 computer started randomly shutting down whenever put hibernate mode. close laptop's lid night, wake in morning, , find computer had shut down. have not installed new software or hardware. morning, put computer hibernate mode again, went take shower, came back, , found had shut down  again ! checked power settings, normal there. ran sfc scanner, didn't turn errors. have tried standard troubleshooting procedures, nothing has worked me. suspect has recent windows 10 update. there way resolve issue? hi, to better understand concern, please answer following questions: what troubleshooting steps you've done aside sfc? what current build version of windows? thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Windows 10 won't wake up from prolonged sleep (or hibernate or - Microsoft Community

hello i have thinkpad t420 running windows 10 characteristics:  cpu: core i5 2520m ram: 16 gb crucial graphics: intel hd , nvidia nvs 4200 storages: samsung ssd evo 850 (as os disk in bracket  inserted instead of dvd rom) wd hdd 320gb 7200 rpm i have worked several mounts system , there no problem. newly, bad problem has been appeared: when put system sleep long time, system won't wake (the power led flashing, bluetooth led , cpu fan being on). after force shutdown, in boot process bsd error occurs , after several restart, windows boot. the bsd occurs when turn on laptop after prolonged shutdown or hibernate also. emphasize problem occurs when sleep conditions (or being turned off or hibernated) long time (more hour) , in short time periods, there no error!!!! computer restart command works (shutting down via windows , booting again). i tried several solutions internet search followed without permanent success! check di...

a call about key for windows was expired scam - Microsoft Community

mom got call saying key windows expired 1(800)-558-9204 thinking scam  my mom got call saying key windows expired 1(800)-558-9204 thinking scam  you think correctly. you efforts combat such criminal activities giving applicable details here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/reportascam/ Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

installation permissions - Microsoft Community

how allow active directory network user able administrate 1 specific computer such installing new applications? hi, to assist in allowing active directory network user ability administrate 1 specific computer. suggest post question our technet community handled professionals. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

My son gets repeated, annoying requests to "verify" his - Microsoft Community

my son says "every few minutes," many 20 times day, asked "verify" microsoft account. apparently, asked click box. , can keep using computer. how can behavior stop? have main account, , listed family member. hi, in order provide appropriate steps resolve issue, we'd ask additional details. please answer following: have made recent changes before issue occurred? what troubleshooting steps have done far? can please provide screenshot of verification pop up? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Password - Microsoft Community

trying sign diagnostics troubleshooting wizard , keeping telling invalid password.  reset password. hi, to better assist concern, know following: what's make , model of computer? are using administrator account? what issue trying troubleshoot? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Repair offers and Ads only appear in Godday.com - Microsoft Community

i work 4 websites have no problem @ all.  however, when try work godaddy edit business website might french version 1 day , brussels version next.  figured how english.  however, main problem can never edit because of interference repair ads , error messages telling me call or lose credit card info , bank info spammers.  of course, know error message spammer.  so, control/alt/delete out , try again same. so, tried system restore , failed finish.  tried several different restore points , failed. i tried 3 different browsers, chrome, explorer , firefox. naturally, did windows defender full scan , found several trojans , removed of them , problem persists. i have windows 10 home 64 bit. i not computer geek, please give me answer in plain english.  don't understand modern tech talk. thanks, ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** i suggest try s...

desktop icons - Microsoft Community

none of answers see on community make sense me, maybe i'm "challenged."   i'm trying change size of desktop icons, seemingly arbitrarily sized "superbig," , can't seem follow instructions posted toshiba laptop, windows 10?  changing "edge" has been worst decision microsoft has made, confusing w/too damned many new features/options! the usual method of changing desktop icons adjust them here: go control panel\appearance , personalization\display at change text size, should see drop down menu.   click on , option icons.   adjust size want , apply.   if display settings window set smaller size full screen, can see desktop icons behind window, , see them change when click apply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / ...

Feedback, not a Q, but don't know where to send it. Re: screen - Microsoft Community

may not appropriate forum, don't know how send message elsewhere, , want express these feelings. continually shown screen images "vote" on, like/don't like, , on , on involve dark clouds , lots of stones, rocky cliffs, lots of gray, gray, gray--in effect, depressing images. very. 1 in particular in view invitation vulnerable people commit suicide; nothing more grim stone "dock" extending straight out, if infinity, cold, dark sea background of stormy clouds. kidding me? choosing these images???????? psychotherapist, , find image , many of others shown (someone loves cloudy skies , stony scenes) not dreary depressing. needs feedback. if knows send it, please do, or let me know.   hi  you referring lock screen pictures, if click don't shouldn't receive type of picture again. in screenlock settings can use own pictures if wish. there feedback hub in list of apps or if you're using edge ...

Font Size - Microsoft Community

how can stop laptop automatically increasing font size. think may have touch pad not certain. use windows 10. <moved msn> hi lois,     there multiple reasons why font size in windows 10 laptop automatically changes. best address concern, need answer following questions:   which windows 10 build using? click here instruction on how find windows 10 build. can provide make , model of device? is issue happening applications on device, or limited specific application? did make changes before issue happened? what troubleshooting steps have done far?   looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how can you change icon script size in windows 10 creator - Microsoft Community

just updated windows 10 creator now find can't change desktop icon script size i don't mean change size of from100% size 125% or 150% etc, labels on desktop shortcut icons microsoft in wisdom has removed settings allow users change size of text on icons, menu bars . . . etc. lot of users complaining omission , maybe microsoft might listen users , put option settings app in future update, not hold breath! sorry, there no fix/hack allow make these changes . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

update 1607 stole my cookies - Microsoft Community

 before update of 1607 put stuff on desk top, try , tells me have no cookies when chick on desk top icon. 1 of many microsoft  features. have cookies,  many microsoft  tech have tried no luck.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, the site may have updated web urls. delete desktop icons , replace them new shortcuts. how allow or block cookies in microsoft edge in windows 10 Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 problems aft update - Microsoft Community

week had update kb3150513 on 5/16 fine.  working avg product working , wanted me check windows updates.  showed there one, manually updated not show in update list.  took 22 hours when finished pc began reloading icons on windows screen on , over.  rebooted 3 times same results.  turned off pc couple of hours , came on , stayed up.  unable click windows icon on start bar or use windows key.  have looked through various event viewers have found error 0x80004005, saw other things not used looking @ them in way not sure are.  appreciate suggestions on next.  since cannot use windows start button don't know how screens familiar with.  on windows 10, 10.0.14393 build 14393 abstract layer version 10.0.14393.206  thank hi, brett. the error code 0x80004005 occurs when windows product activation's (wpa) required file damage or missing. suggest checking link , follow trouble...

Cannot create MS account - Microsoft Community

trying create new ms account, not have phone nor alt email address. is person screwed , should return system? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, you can create email address microsoft account here . let know if have further questions. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Can't change value for Diagnostic and usage data - Microsoft Community

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hi! discovered i'm not picking microsoft reward points since privacy settings incorrect. i went 'diagnostic , usage data' , found set 'basic'. unfortunately field greyed out, , unable change option. does know how fix this? many thanks! hello, let's have resolved. follow steps below configure through reg file: .reg files below make changes dword value in registry key below. hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\datacollection allowtelemetry dword 0 = security (enterprise , education editions only) 1 = basic 2 = enhanced 3 = full (recommended) update outcome. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Lost Windows 10 Password - Microsoft Community

lost windows 10 admin password (only account on system) ... cannot windows 10 ... ideas? hi ted, to better assist sign-in problem on computer, please answer following questions: are using microsoft account (email address) sign in computer? what error message when signing in? did change password recently? if using microsoft account sign in computer, can reset password account here . once password has been reset, can log in windows 10 computer new password. let know if need else. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Certain icons in taskbar won't open - Microsoft Community

icons in taskbar far right include battery, wifi, sound,  , notifications, not open when left click.  able open them fine 10 days ago cannot open them when left clicking.  if right click, options on of icons.  not same if left click on icon.  why did stop working properly? hello cindy, to identify cause of issue, we'd clarify following information: did make changes computer's configuration prior issue? have tried using different mouse? does issue persists taskbar icons? in mean time, let's run system file checker scan , dism commands. system file checker windows utility allow users scan , restore corruptions in windows system files. follow these steps instructions: open command prompt  (admin). type sfc /scannow , hit enter. if sfc did not find violations, it's still idea run dism restorehealth. instructions, please follow these steps: open command prompt (admin). ty...

Windows 10 accent color - Microsoft Community

everytime change resolution (i lot since play games on non-native resolutions) accent color resets ugly gray color , "show accent color on following surfaces" settings reset on tough have put them off. desktop , taskbar dark , don't enjoy taskbar, start , action senter being light gray. i've tried checking "automatically pick accent color background" pics gray no matter background is.  solved problem myself. had app running called "wallpaper engine" gives ability  to have moving wallpapers. there setting in app didn't know of changes windows color settings. fixed problem disabling option.   Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 freezes during boot - Microsoft Community

hello, (please excuse english since not mothertongue. first post here apologies in advance if not correct place) my laptop (hp pavilion dv7 6116sg win 10) worked - apart dead battery 2 years ago - flawlessly week ago. then froze (hard reset required) in middle of game. a day later, froze @ beginning of game. after hard reset, windows did not boot login screen - spinning dots freeze before should appear , hdd activity ceases. the laptop has intel hd 3000 onboard gpu , amd radeon hd 6770m. when playing graphics-intensive games lot of heat generated , fan did not seem effective me. safe mode still works. suspect (hardware?) problem dedicated amd-gpu. i googled , read lot on topic, found absolutely no way verify assumption amd causes problems. did not find way regular boot. here's tried far: ram memory check (hp system diagnostics / bios): ok - passed hdd smart/short/long dst: ok - passed checked windows system files integrity...

Windows 10 freezing and buzzing - Microsoft Community

recently got new computer , installed windows 10 on it. in first week fine started noticing when playing games or watching video computer freeze quarter or half second, make loud buzzing sound in headphones or speaker , return normal. while playing video buzzes without freezing in game both. one time got blue screen message "your pc ran problem , needs restart. we're collecting error info, , we'll restart you." happened while playing game. the issue cannot caused virus since pc new , didn't download files. have not experienced issue @ on windows 7 , 8.1. have considered return windows 8.1 because of this, it's such annoyance. tried: - setting balanced high performance - set on option - sfc/scannow - found nothing - drivers - date - hardware issue troubleshoot - found updating drivers new pluged-in devices - updating windows - date specs (most important things): processor: intel® core™ i5-6400 2.70 ghz (6m cac...

Windows 10 won't boot - Microsoft Community

hello, i using windows 10 last 6 months, , error occured in last week. my pc won't boot. tried enter recovery enviroment stuck on black screen cursor. restared pc , windows logo dots appered got stuck on that.. after reinstalled windows 10 , installation succeful, files deleted. thought installation of new windows 10 fix problem, doesn't. again restared pc , error happens again. still can't access recovery enviroment. @ point smash pc baseball bat. please me... searched forums , can't find solutions... need pc repaired. respondes in advance. respond, managed fix problem myself. problem in hard drive. when disconnected windows started normally. wiped hard drive , runs smothly. if have more problems let know.  Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / ...

after Windows 10 update can't login into my admin account - Microsoft Community

after windows 10 update other night, turned on laptop next morning andit took unusually long time enter  the log in page. entered password , after time logged guest account message saying " can't connect account". laptop works fine though, files still here lost personalizing settings etc , because using guest account makesmy life  hard having set settings , preferences  from start every day. temporary? shall hope fixed on it's own, maybe 1 day i'll turn on , normal or something? can fix it? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi lydia, to address concern regarding account issues in windows 10, recommend creating new user account using hidden administrator. access hidden administrator, follow these steps: on keyboard, press windows + x . select command prompt (admin) . type net user administrator /active: yes (note: there's space after "/" ,...

Cant access one partition of external hard disk - Microsoft Community

i cant access in 1 partition of harddisk protected bitlocker. when type password pop out window comes , says format disk continue using i can't format cuz hv many important things in it hello olavo, for advanced troubleshooting steps, may post query on our microsoft technet through link . regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Event Viewer Critical Events after WIN Server 2012 substituted by - Microsoft Community

hey everyone, thanks in advance help. i facing issue our clients , our software, able monitor win event logs. they using win server 2008 r2 , want monitor critical events, our application offer following option: "trigger alert when event type equals error" working fine, alerts triggered, when critical events occur, expected. the client don't believe me critical events substituted error  event types :) , request official answer microsoft. only thing found "event log win 10 dummies" event types explained , there no critical events choose, dont want sent him. can confirm change, there no more critical event types after windows server 2012 adn substituted error event types ? or maybe m wrong , need reprogram application. one more times, thank !!! your questions may better answered in tech net forums: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/ W...

Forgot my password for Windows 10, can't sign in to Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

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