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after upgrading latest build pc experiencing slow boot time , edge doesn't start anymore. please advise, thanks. kindly try set power plan settings high performance following these steps: 1. on search field, type in power plan . 2. select choose power plan hit enter . 3. click on high performance . 4. reboot pc. you can perform clean boot check if software conflicts causing problem. so, click here . keep posted , we'll willing provide further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi pc  sppsvc.exe eating lot of process, more of 30% of cpu, can me? pc hp-pavilion kq486aa-ab9 m9275.pt x64-based pc intel(r) core(tm)2 quad cpu    q6600  @ 2.40ghz, 2400 mhz, 4 núcleo(s), (ram) instalada    4,00 gb g-force 440 gt microsoft windows 10 pro versão    10.0.14393 compilação 14393 thanks Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i having endless problems scroll function on arc bluetooth mouse (no problems surface bluetooth keyboard, btw). i've looked @ of solutions , none seems permanent. the best offered seems shutting off bluetooth support in operating system , turning on. that, of course, entails having usb or hardwired mouse handy turn bluetooth on (ugh!!!). alternately, can reboot pc, that's poor solution. there has got better solution. have been using microsoft mice , keyboards decades , single confounding device i've ever used. and, pat microsoft responses issue (which others have encountered quite bit) not acceptable. when problem going addressed directly microsoft? i'm close point of returning mouse refund (though it's functionality when working). expensive mouse (as mice go). hi, to troubleshoot concern, recommend check article: troubleshooting: mice , refer add program scrolling assist...

when shutting down pc (windows 10) following message: the exception unknown software exception (0xc0000409) occurred in application @ location 0x0000tff6285c11c0. close program hit "ok". when hit ok shuts down okay  the way can live can tell me whats going on? , maybe how fix it. nivran  hi, we want know more issue you’re experiencing. have made changes prior issue? you can try perform clean boot uses a minimal set of drivers , startup programs . looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hi,        i have been bit concerned awhile not seem able password protect windows live mail app in windows 10.  basically click on mail access email. doesn't seem secure. need log pc first there protection.      i can outlook email in browser requires microsoft log in details. have 1 account , wondering why not have same option mail app ? can set app password ? because not have subscription office  but use free elements ? under settings email security have no options.     perhaps need use webmail security ?                                                                                  any advice appreciated. ps not sure whether post this. in windows or office  ...

i'm trying sign in computer won't let me. message keeps popping each time saying group policy client service failed sign in. if has solution me. i'm using asus m32cd gaming desktop windows 10 help me!!!!!!!! im writing ipad hi, we found thread discussed same issue, error message, kindly follow kapil arya mvp's suggestion here . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i purchased refurbished dell computer windows10 installed. my microsoft password doesn't work, changed it.  password reset cd required set new password on dell. can create usb flash drive password reset , use dell computer , other devices? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** there misunderstanding here. password reset disk not kind of master key reset passwords. if make whole password scheme pretty useless. password reset disk create 1 particular machine while able log on. later on, in case forget password, can use reset password on particular machine. in other words, type of insurance policy. if did not create in advance cannot use in times of trouble - same household insurance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC ...

hello, whenever restart laptop signs me in temporary account in cannot access of files , cannot seem log regular account frequently. methods use try , sign regular account include: restarting laptop numerous times, signing out of account numerous times , shutting down laptop numerous times , seems luck of draw @ whether sign account or not. message says can fixed signing out of account , signing in, however, never seems work. im on regular account want know how fix if happens again. lot of ways have read fix seem scam in lose of data altogether, please post fix works , pleased. thanks, aidan hi aidan, to address concern, start laptop in safe mode. log in administrator account, wait few minutes restart system in normal mode. now, should able log in user profile. to start system in safe mode, please refer link . let know how goes. Windows / W...

after ran malwarebytes program why did of pinned programs deleted , did go?  how re pin of programs in start life @ glance menu?? , not how prevent happening again?  never had problem before.  had malwarebytes few months ago , expired , downloaded free version.  please me a simpleton  when comes computer stuff.  thankyou rebecca here, can click on link guide on how pin programs. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

after every update of win10 screensaver fails activate after set time. checked setting correct , screensaver set computer goes sleep. how can stop this? moved moderator correct forum category. hi, there appears system discrepancies on computer, resulting problem. please go details following can guide better in resolving issue: what current build of windows 10 installation? what last few updates installed on system? what settings have looked into? is there power plan that's enabled? you can find windows 10 build have performing following steps: open run dialog ( windows key + r ). type winver press enter . this link tell how can check updates installed on computer. we'll looking forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization ...

i have 2 monitor setup, , have enabled taskbar shows on primary monitor. every morning when logon taskbar, icons , notifications have moved secondary screen. the resolution far, have been set secondary primary , switch again. even if show taskbar on screens, notification area still moves secondary. i have 2 month old dell machine , updated nvidia (and dell) drivers. is there more permanent fix issue? hello marc, kindly follow troubleshooting steps below: right-click on taskbar. click properties . on taskbar tab , under multiple displays , remove check mark beside show taskbar on displays . click apply . click ok , , reboot your pc. let know if works. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

received new laptop christmas , windows 10 installed on it, every time try started keeps saying i'm not connected internet can browse internet through microsoft edge hi buddy, we want learn more concern. signed microsoft account or local user? in mean tine, let's try run network troubleshooter. right-click network icon taskbar , select troubleshoot problems . we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

microsoft surface  w-10 home 64-bit 4gb ram atom x7-z8700 cpu @ 1.6 ghz windows connection manager service hung in "stopping" mode start, stop, restart greyed-out , unavailable several dependencies have start, stop, & restart greyed out. the dependencies not have above greyed out report "error 1061:  the service cannot accept control messages @ time." when attempting start, stop, or restart - although show in "running" state. this impacting wlan , making not appear in system tray. device driver uninstalled/re-installed. pc shut down , restarted. sfc/scannow command ran 100% , found no integrity violtions. need help. hi dan, for initial troubleshooting kindly check if following services configured in order use ics: press windows key + r , type services.msc , press enter . make sure items below in running status: application layer gateway...

i see has been asked before answered question. please can tell me how remove need enter pin 1234? every day , have go turn on laptop twice (once press on , once enter pin). annoying when never need shut down mac. need shut down windows 1 every night won't stay asleep when tell to. i logged in microsoft account , changed password pin (1234) make it easier. don't need security, please don't ask me why. want able press button , start in morning. why not option? plain awkward in opinion.  i on windows 10. win key plus x type netplwiz in run uncheck user needs use password user account Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i'm running ms internal network firewall product network security ver. 2.2. on windows 10.  is there update available? max hi, in order address query, may know app using network security? wait reply. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

start menu , task bar looks this: Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have set taskbar auto-hide.  most taskbar posts auto-hiding deal making taskbar hide.  my problem cannot taskbar appear.  normally taskbar hides until cursor bottom of screen , taskbar appears.  however, under following circumstances, cannot taskbar appear. 1) magicjack app running (internet phone) running time. 2) @ least part of taskbar must hidden app, example, maximized browser window. 3) if cursor bottom of screen on desktop, taskbar appears. 4) if cursor bottom of screen in app covering or part of taskbar, taskbar not appear.  this annoying when have browser, email client, spreadsheet, etc. maximized. 5) taskbar works correctly if magicjack app not running. anybody got ideas might going on?   Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / ...

my husband , purchased new desktop computer last year.  when first set accounts new wallpaper picture of places.  he gets new picture every day, mine has stopped.  how restore feature account? **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi denise, for enable wallpaper slideshow in windows 10, kindly follow steps below: click on start button , select settings . click on personalization . select themes . under apply theme , choose windows 10 . you can change time frame on when picture change, click on background , click on drop down box under change picture every . let know if have other questions. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how stop recycle bin emptying automatically in windows 10? have installed ccleaner? open ccleaner, select options, settings , uncheck box before run ccleaner when computer starts . select options, monitoring, , uncheck box before enable system monitoring. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my local museum has computer displays large message centre screen - test mode. all i've found refers messages in corner. how rid of it? searching forum found this https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-start/test-mode-windows-10-home-build-10586/44840c1b-fa9b-45a8-8413-bdfa1cb204a2 Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have windows 10 pro edition (32bit). when i start my pc it starts within around 15 secs (pretty awesome) but during startup it showw black screen with few white thin stripes for 2or 3 secs . could it be resolved . my experience is very awesome with windows windows10 except that startup could it be solved. did start happening or can pinpoint when started? please post screenshot of disk mgmt' can on disk configuration looks incorrect. go on windows 10 performance , install integrity checklist check install set correctly, optimized best performance, , needed repairs.   i right click start enter device manager, compare display driver presently installed latest 1 available download on pc or device's supp...

in windows defender settings options "check apps , files" greyed out. does know how fix this? i running windows 10 pro x64, version 1703, os build 15063.296 * moved from: windows / windows 10 / security & privacy / pc * moved virus & malware * original title: windows defender "check apps , files" options greyed out hi hairy, windows defender automatically disabled if there's third party security application installed on computer. diagnose issue, know if have third party security app installed on computer. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy

trying set xbox on friend's computer, changed username , password microsoft account's was. tried change account was- friend's local account- , says windows using her original username , select one, though username doesn't appear on list of available users , administrators. know how fix can leave account before? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i mouse fast in setting: but reason, not sure when, setting (of having mouse fast moving) being reset sometimes. maybe after restart of os. not that, in order change setting, need run admin. how come? there maybe batch file can run on boot, change setting every time? hi, to resolve concern, can run computer in safe mode , set settings there: then, restart operating system see if issue still occurs. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

the following popup window appeared on screen: windows - bad image exception processing message 0xc000007b parameters 0xffa44321d28 0xc0000428 0x7ffa44321d28 0x7ffa44321d28 can tell me ? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, assist better, kindly provide more details answering following questions: when did start encountering issue? have made changes on computer prior issue? during when error message appear? meanwhile, let isolate concern performing safe mode. safe mode method of starting windows using basic files , drivers. through this, can identify if there applications might causing problem. instructions, please check link . should need further assistance, let know. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / ...

task host window keeps popping whenever shut down windows 10. do? hi, to fix issue task host window, can check jenith_james ' post on link . let know if have other questions. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

dell inspiron 5000 win10 installed. the computer not turn off using traditional methods.  have hold down on/off button until turns off.  computer reboots randomly. thanks pa bear quick reply. the restore problem on same computer, solved when did clean install of win10. no, have not tried mcafee consumer removal tool.  does same thing revo uninstaller? what have tried removing avg , replacing windows defender, though have had avg installed since installed win10 (with no problems).  i used registry cleaner.  as of right now, things seem working. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

okay, have windows 10 x64 (preinstalled) on asus x550j series notebook.  my problem each time shut down or restart it, win10 boots automatic repair, saying windows has failed start, if choose continue boot process boots without problem second time, no issues whatsoever, can use properly. recently, started randomly reboot system restore after idling ca. 20-30 minutes. i looked @ startup options in msconfig, saw no change compared set values (i did myself, , ran config 9 months without problem). how can fix other system restore? thanks in advance. **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi ! here's ms says error! https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff557329%28v=vs.85%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device ...

i have sabertooth 990fx r3 motherboard.  have 2 corsair cmz16gx3<4x1866 c10 memory modules.  speed 1866 mhz. i'm using dual channel.  problem program malware malwarebytes program running slow.  went bios setup , went screen didn't understand saying.  click following link see mean.  appreciate if can explain me.  settings right? https://1drv.ms/i/s!akqwonjmrjc_kc1wx1jllesofgo9 thanks, rod computer ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi rod, your bios configuration working fine , has nothing performance of antivirus software. let's try checking if antivirus software running in background. please follow instructions below: press ctrl + alt + delete . select task manager , click more details . look antivirus software. it telling if issue happens antivirus software. in meantime, suggest complete scanning of antivirus software...

hi,  i lost admin rights recently.  i tried answers posted in windows forum access administrator, nothing worked.  (1)  i couldn't open elevated command prompt (no admin rights) (2)  when launch command prompt startup troubleshoot, shows "homegroupuser$" account -  the password of don't know. tried leaving blank tried loacl account password.  thanks , regards, prakash hi prakash, as our first step in trying resolve issue, recommend perform clean boot verify if caused third party program. kindly follow steps provided in article: how perform clean boot in windows . let know result. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hey computer locked after connecting microsoft. in microsoft family dad , did put time limit 2 years ago account not know how take away , don't live dad anymore , not seem interested in checking it. there anyway unlock account without dad having anything? , how disconnect computer microsoft? your dad have make change account. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

my windows 10 account tied microsoft account, however, on 1 of computers keeps telling me need enter password (the user account uses pin log in, can log in user account ok).  it takes me settings , asks me enter password, tells me incorrect.  it correct password, can use log account online.  when click on "update info" on settings screen, again asks me password , tells me incorrect, provides option reset password.  i can go through process change password, when come settings , enter new password, tells me incorrect. i cant change "sign in local account" because requires password entered. i worked microsoft support , confirmed problem, solution offer create new user account , move files , delete old one.  i don't want that, , i'm afraid require password remove old user account.  plus cant have 2 user accounts on 1 computer tied same email. btw, account on computer tied same email works fine! so...has else run pro...

help !  i have created screen display totally unworkable. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ... undo it? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how answer. chinese working on replacement windows. better better customer relations. have tried steps posted bossdweeb on thread ? apparently resolution effective lot of users having same concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i tried select several running application windows tile , it's not working. used able select multiple items using standard ctrl-click method, choose tile or cascade them. can't seem ctrl-click work, select 1 item. how select group of windows tile now? 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 4.  happening on computer,  boot, screen, app, etc Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi everyone, recently bought new asus e402s laptop windows 10 x64. set up, installed available updates, , started using computer , seemed running fine. specs intel pentium n3710, 8gb ram, 1tb hard drive. however, few days using it, crashed couple times. windows , froze - unable move mouse or type on keyboard. there no bsod or error messages, the screen stayed frozen minute or before restarted itself. the first time happened wasn't using computer, but was logged in , just suddenly restarted (was sitting in front of computer reading book when noticed restarted). second time using when computer froze , restarted after minute or 2 of no response.  thinking may hardware problem particular laptop, went , exchanged 1 of same model. went through same set process...and few days later same thing happened. wasn't running particular programs when occurred. when frozen listened telltale signs eg hard drive noises, couldn...

i visiting sister in colorado , wanted watch hockey team, downloaded foxsportsgo app on niece's pc.  there screen comes states "sign device using microsoft account?" "from here on out, you'll unlock device using either password account or, if set 1 up, pin......"   must of clicked "next" , didn't realize seriousness of had done.  now neice can't sign lap top password, nor mine.  what can do?  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi sarah, this means login computer changed local account microsoft account. please have them try logging in using microsoft account , password. if successful, here how switch local account: type account on search bar, select manage account . select sign in local account instead . enter microsoft account password on current password box. follow instructions , enter old local...

windows explorer (as other apps) automatically scrolls bottom when hover on it.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi jim, we know more concern. please provide following information: when did issue start? are there changes made prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? meanwhile, suggest perform these steps , see if helps: step 1: perform system file checker (sfc) scan.   system file checker utility in windows allows users scan corruptions in windows system files , restore corrupted files.   step 2: clean boot .   clean boot performed start windows using minimal set of drivers , startup programs. eliminate software conflicts occur when install program. we waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performa...

my hp 550 has been working fine manufacturer installed windows 10 1 yr. around 12-21 after using machine powered down normally, prompted install update , shutdown. did ok , left room. 3 hrs later noticed still running grey screen. powered down power switch. windows not start. powers up, goes hp logo few seconds,  spinning dots 30 sec. , grey screen....for hours. f11 on startup  allows me use trouble shooting tools, startup repair can't repair, system restore can't complete , reset can't complete. suggestions appreciated. thanks.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum   category.* ** you don't need hp media install same corrupting bloatware (for hp worst) caused problem, , reason why no tech enthusiast run factory install.  you can instead clean install windows 10 media provided ms.  activate product key embedded @ factory in bio/uefi chip on  motherboard.  ...

hello, i've posted question cousin's account somewhere lost track of it. so now, using own user i'm in search solution problem, again. i need separate work user day-by-day user without need reinstall hundreds of software/plugins. as music producer want needed software loaded without startup items , services active. is there way duplicate or share software section of registry user(new or existing) on same machine ? that's of settings are. have usb license dongle of software, others serial key strings.  is there simple , consistent way ? my everyday user quite mess, i'm kind of experimenter, installing , uninstalling stuff 1 learning technical stuff (with antivirus , firewall updated , running ofcourse!). second job i'm music producer , cubase needs lot of resources. please me find solution. system info: cpu: x5680 12gb ram windows 10 pro n, 1607 hello, ...

hi, i received email microsoft ex employees email account links me website carry out assessment. not 100% sure if legitimate. expect websites linked microsoft employee microsoft website. please see email below: from: *** email address removed privacy *** [mailto:*** email address removed privacy ***] sent: 15 march 2017 12:41 subject: 2nd reminder: microsoft software assessment review dear microsoft customer, note have not yet started assessment process or responded emails have sent regarding software assessment company name . registration , inventory submission company name due , forward receiving in next 10 working days. make process of completing software assessment straightforward possible, microsoft has provided organisation microsoft software assessment self- service (sass) tool. this, request you: enter review code: ******-******-******-****** software self-assessment tool (available at: **** .******.co.uk ) within...

under setting, changing login local login microsoft account login continued fail. using posting on site disabled activities on viewer , rebooted system per post. after reboot login screen did convert microsoft account login id giving error. requiring internet access complete sync without login cannot access internet! currently pc locked till tell me how around login not allow me sign-on. you problem not resolved. performed recovery factory install. system setup , working properly. take time reinstall programs. data files safe , recovered. joe Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have windows 10 updated windows 8.1. approximately after that, following error message every time start laptop , desktop opens: "run dll error message: c:\users\user\appdata\local\balance form\bin\balanceform.dll" the major problem occurs when want open, instance, word program or windows painting or applications downloaded lmms music production , not displayed on search bar nor in start list. but when open word file, example, opens in word program. trying fix problem alone, brought lot of trouble, searched fixes online , nothing! i have tried clean pc in order fix problem. i have tried fix "dll fixer" , forced each time buy programs, without guarantee of success, not sure of problem. i have counted programs in order see if the"527(or whatever) programs" bug, not problem too. i have tried activex , malware apps, these methods totally useless. i should prof , money issue, if there risk not have problem fi...

i using winows 10 dual monitor setup - extended display option.  my laptop main monitor.  i cannot desk top icons appear on main monitor (this case time ago cannot way now). even though main monitor (laptop) not full of icons portion of total destop icons shows on second monitor. btw - same icon appear on secondary monitor. how can get icons on main monitor in extended view? hi, check link out:  http://www.dell.com/support/article/ph/en/phbsdt1/sln297870/en Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

after recent windows10 update, downloaded , applied laptop on april 17th having problems accessing start menu, microsoft edge, , pc notifications page taskbar. other applications on task bar (ms office 2016, outlook, vpn, adobe pdf reader, , file explorer) have no problems. i've restarted numerous times no effect. appreciated. **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** kevin, on comprehenssion, seemed cannot use start menu, right? regardless if able to, try o restart explorer.exe task manager. right click on task bar > task manager > process tab> scroll down , locate windows explorer > click restart @ bottom right corner. cheers! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

at varying times while using pc following window appear. can't seem find causing , wondered if recognises it. malware/virus scans clean. rest of screen dim when pops . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello! created account, , have problem computer. i have hp notebook running windows 10 , takes forever boot up. when does, desktop background black, can still access of icons. another problem start menu , toolbar won't work when click on them. i cannot type in powershell, , don't have ethernet cable safe mode.  taskbar partially works , cannot install malwarebytes. well, have cannot connect service. earlier morning, booted pc , shorter time , background there , appeared normal. turned off after done , isn't problems mentioned.  system restore didn't work. may have resort restoring factory settings don't have important on pc other steam game icons, , idk if affect save status of games in anyway. one more thing. moved icon earlier find in original spot again after  starting pc again. this didn't happen until after bought game steam. anyone know wrong  and can do? plea...

i upgraded previous version of windows (cannot recall one).  have few problems, have been able fix or revert older build.  now:  windows 10 bad_system_config_info goes automatic repair gives choose keyboard layout.  unfortunately, error making usb ports inoperable; therefore no keyboard or mouse.  tried re-install windows 10 using dvd drive, usb port still inoperable cannot "hit key" boot dvd.  have other suggestions?  happy able c: prompt.  can copy files through dos , wipe computer. thanks suggestions!  : ) hello, you need able use mouse , keyboard in order booting dvd. however, mentioned usb ports inoperable rendering mouse , keyboard ineffective. if possible, suggest use mouse , keyboard has ps/2 sockets . if need further assistance, let know. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

o on top of els got alert  that says windows lic. has been corrupted (lic. breach) why having these problems of sudden couple months ago cd roms stoped working , last week lost half files , windows store stopped working games stopped , have no computer settings anymore , no 1 has tried help ***subject modified clarity moderator.*** ***post modified clarity moderator.*** hello douglas, system failures such can caused several factors ranging malicious software outdated operating system. more on this, can tell changes have made device prior encountering issue? while waiting reply, best run system file checker tool diagnose , repair corruptions in windows system file. kindly follow easy steps link . we forward reply regarding issue. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures ...

bought new hp pc few weeks ago.. i've installed suggested windows 10 updates. computer crashes , restarts without warning. doing @ time looking @ youtube videos. last time crashed showed bsod following stop code: system thread exception not handled. can please me? hi, sean, in order know cause why pc keep's on rebooting. please check article: use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted files . contains troubleshooting steps scan system files , repair missing or corrupted files. we'll forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

original title : donforgey sound device turned off , cant remember admin password able turd audio on switch nothing how cat sound back.(confused) hi, "what if forget windows vista password" http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-windows-password "if forget administrator password , don't have password reset disk or administrator account, won't able reset password. if there no other user accounts on computer, won't able log on windows and need re-install windows ." @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ "what if forget windows windows 7 password" http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-windows-password "if forget administrator password , don't have password reset disk or administrator account, won't able reset password. if there no other user accounts on computer, won't abl...

hi, created guest account on laptop son. problem that, when son uses such account, , want switch administrator account try sign out account first, screen says signing out account logs in again. impossible sign out account, have go account without signing out other. can do? thank you hi, we suggest refer steps on link . let know result. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

split thread. i have toshiba satellite laptop have had 300$ invested in on past year.  had mother board replaced, hdd ssd, , last trip involved repalcing few components on mother board.  yesterday connected laptop , turned on.  after toshiba logo appeared login window appeared asking password.  no matter entered block, incorrect.  how did onto computer , solution missing password.  please help.  great computer. hi, bios password either or access computer set or there unusual hardware problem. latter possible since have had many hardware issues, check your toshiba's support or real computer shop (one own in-house service).  toshiba - forums http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/ toshiba - contacts http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navshell.jsp?cf=su_contact toshiba - drivers - navigate model http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/sup...

hello. while back, when first got pc, pinned default calculator app taskbar. recently, has disappeared. unable find through search. went windows store , checked, , indeed have app installed. launched try , pin taskbar. calculator launched, there no taskbar icon it. went task manager, , found calculator task, , opened file location. tried pinning exe taskbar, error saying, "this app can run in context of app container." issue specific calculator app, able run other apps without error. appreciate help. thank information you've provided. let's start troubleshoot issue resetting calculator app on device. here's how: in search box, type in apps & features , press enter . from list of applications, calculator app , select advanced options . click reset button. just click reset button again when pop-up box appear. if same issue persist after resetting calculator app, n...

i'm running win 10 creators update v 1703 build 15063.332 on samsung 850 evo ssd \ i7 desktop pc \ r9 390 gpu crimson 17.5.2 drivers.  h ow change taskbar icon preview thumbnail peek list peek in win 10 v 1703.  it same type of taskbar icon previews in win xp.  is there way change natively in win 10 v 1703? thanks hi, for change taskbar thumbnail peek list peek, kindly follow steps below: 1. press win+r keys open run dialog, type regedit , , click/tap on ok open registry editor. 2. in left pane of registry editor, browse location below. hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\taskband 4. change taskbar thumbnail threshold:     a) in right pane of taskband key, double click/tap on numthumbnails dword modify it.     note:     if don't have numthumbnails dword, right click or press , hold on empt...

hello, noticed every time laptop starts up, first thing show on system after signed in "how want open file??'' message , list of options., i'm not sure file system trying open. don't have clue, doesn't affect how used laptop since not show again after closed. bothering @ first. , advised appreciated. in advance. hi, we want learn more concern. verify following: when did start experience issue? what changes has been made computer since then? are running latest os build windows 10 creators update? press windows key + s , type winver press enter . latest build 15063.332. in meantime, let's see if issue persists in safe mode . start windows in basic state, using limited set of files , drivers. please advise necessary. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personaliz...

keep getting following error msg on screen: exception elnouterror in module defragreminder.exe @ 0008bec1. i/o error 105. have hp aio windows 10,  hi, to isolate concern regarding error, we’d know following: recent changes made on computer. the version of windows. know version of windows using, press windows + r open run window, type winver , press enter . if encounter error on disk defragmentation . the activity made encountering error. screenshot of error. we’re looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have been sending error messages microsoft on week now.  has remained problem on 1 damned year!!! this same doc performed xp.  but when converted docx still opens , crashes.  microsoft -- either fix son of ****, or sue $750,000!!  Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after leaving computer without letting sleep day, couldn't find sleep button, neither on control panel. windows bit laggier, mean fps decreased. help? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** save power , turn off. right click windows icon , click power options. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

microsoft family safety features randomly activated on computer few months ago. proceeded tell me cousin, never seen computer or had access account, adult of family , couldn't use google chrome without permission. got account adult , member of family did not ask still refused let me change or go google chrome. when ever request permission email error message. every single microsoft based troubleshooting guide tells me go https://account.microsoft.com/family#/   every time go there , follow instructions nothing changes. becoming extremely frustrated since internet explorer , microsoft edge run incredibly slow on computer. have tried removing own account family , removing computer device list still wont let me use chrome. go , have entire computer examined , don't want that. want remove family safety settings computer. tried deleting file @ 1 point wouldn't let me no matter change folders owner to. ***post moved moderator appropriate foru...