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hi  i bought new laptop few days ago, xps 15 laptop has 16 gb ram , 512 hard disk space in , has free space more 300gb.  my laptop freezes every , , irritates me , not digest fact after spent hefty amount 3100 sgd , still have face freeze issues. heard machine power house , irritates me.  any appreciated. rgds, basha ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi basha, one possible reason you’re experiencing windows 10 issue system file corruption. isolate concern, we’d ask few questions. what changes have made prior issue? did issue persist in safe mode? are getting error message when computer freezes? for now, suggest use sfc tool repair system files , see if helps. press windows key + x , click command prompt (admin) . in command prompt, type command sfc /scannow , press enter . regards. Windows /

hi,i've installed windows 10 20 tines,everytime upgrade graphic driver screen turns  black permenantly if dont screen still turns out black when play hd video.any possible solutions? same happens in windows 8 and8.1.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, to better assist concern, know following: what's make , model of computer? are getting error messages related issue? do see yellow triangle warnings in device manager? have tried uninstalling , reinstalling graphics driver? what troubleshooting steps have taken fix problem? you can check article below regarding concern. troubleshoot black screen problems in windows 10. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

computer working fine overnight wouldnt work .keeps bringing message ,wont connect sens service .keeps saying windows encountered problem , needs restart ,nothing works in settings cant restore computer earlier date ,cant on internet ,using internet on computer ,any please thanks  hi michael, do remember software or hardware changes might have caused issue? in meantime, let's perform following steps: press   windows key   +   x   and select   command prompt (admin) .     type   dism.exe /online /cleanup-image / restorehealt h   and press   enter .     once it's done, type   sfc   / scannow   and press   enter .     restart computer. if issue persist, let's perform clean boot eliminate any   software conflicts might have caused issue. follow steps in this   article .     note : after troubleshooting, make sure start computer referring to   how reset computer start after clean boo

i think may have corrupt user account.  windows 10 search bar in start menu accepts 1 keystroke freezes.  i updated windows 10 , installed office 365.  all other programs working fine (chrome, steam) word, excel, powerpoint etc not working (the programs launch make keystroke freeze "(not responding)" message). my local account on pc not associated microsoft account.  when try add microsoft account "type microsoft account email here" window not accept keystrokes.  in fact, seems way try input ms account window comes not work. please help. john hi john, to better assist you, know if have tried creating different user account , sign in windows 10 computer? looking forward reply. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy /

hello everyone i worked in medical centre. on pc have use several different personal certificates through medical program. certificates use different crypto services charismathics , cryptovision. on win10 pc fine until win10 kb3211320 update. after certificates use charismathichs stopped show pin dialog box. i've tried uninstall , install again. after new installation works fine, when restart pc, stops show again. can enyone tell looking manage charismathics pin dialog box. seems security settings have been changed in win10 kb3211320 update, cause problem. outside medical program everithing works fine. i  think restrictions applied non windows programs. thanks in advance hello thanks everyone. problem solved. it's ksp dynamic library of charismathics. install in custom mode without it, , works fine. Windows / Windows 10

make windows phone better phone... it's concept of windows phone, *first of all, start screen scrolling vertically horizontal or categorized live tiles... *start screen , action center can rotate screen landscape mode... *add new home screen (activities/timeline/appointments) etc... *make 'all apps' screen redesign for easier users... *redesign action center easier users... *make long press on start button task manager/recent apps button... *make search button searchable files,apps,games,photos,videos,etc... and on internet... *and make windows phone smarter,smoother,speeder... and simpler,easier,better... Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / Phone

hello i'm anzar. i'm having issue in windows 10 64 bit whenever turn on laptop notepad page popup desktop.ini .shellclassinfo localizedresourcename=@ systemroot system32 shell32.dll -21787 tried alot of procedures going cmd mode mentioned on ur community resolved , tried on microsoft safety scanner sort out issue , didn't me rid of issue. love advice software expert how rid of popup issue. hi have not had issue. when problem asked posted here on forum, search solution. this came with. let me know how things go! gb89 https://superuser.com/questions/307020/what-are-the-desktop-ini-files-for Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

microsoft apps have become invisible or unusable. message saying . app cannot opened while file search being used under administrator.. open file search again normally.  in addition normal keyboard has changed settings.. have use external keyboard..i downloaded acer app. help!  hi charlotte, to better assist concern, know following: what make , model of computer? what account use login computer? when did problem start? did make changes computer before issue started? what troubleshooting steps have taken fix problem? we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

lately, when log in after having signed out there icons on desktop , @ loaded applications, windows icon (leftmost in taskbar) display normal image proper text. after perform restart normal; using windows 10 pro, version 1703. how can correct this? accident, noticed in device manager there error usb port. (there no notification error existed, other reported problem). disconnecting , reconnecting usb attached devices corrected error, in turn resolved reported problem. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

it has been discussed years there no way make system wide font change in win 10. i see a fb post titled "let allow change fonts!" please go , upvote c moved insider went , upvoted , made link feedback https://aka.ms/y60e0q Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have activated windows 10 pro license on pc. seemingly after windows update last night, (kb4016871) have watermark on desktop saying "windows 10 pro" above system tray. there's no way remove it. how can remove please? i've had issue before on preview builds, not insider or preview build don't think there should watermark there. else having issue? how can remove please? suggestions! hi friend! found this. use @ own risk. have never used program recommended. let me know how things go. https://betanews.com/2015/02/02/how-to-remove-the-build-number-watermark-from-windows-10s-desktop/ ps there old saying."you don't have know answers; need know find them" hope helps! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello, i have problem when turn on laptop, windows doesn't boot desktop , freezes keyboard. have researched can happen if system cannot detect state of hibernation hardware in. have request next major update of windows 10 include option disable hibernation when setting pc fresh installation. would possible? because right now, don't want keep doing hard reset when os fails wake , places great amount of burden pn hardware. this urgent , of great importance myself , many others well. thank you, < moved windows insider program > open administrator command prompt: powercfg /h off <-- eliminate hibernation types powercfg /h reduced <-- allows smaller hiberfil.sys, allows fast startup. powercfg /h /? <-- explains options powercfg /h /? powercfg /hibernate <on|off> powercfg /hibernate /size <percent_size> powercfg /hibernate /type <reduced|full> alias:  

this not question, statement. have used microsoft's products years without issue. recommend windows on else because familiar , easy use , damn platform both learn on , create on, however, recent experiences have caused me change mind this. not going waste time here, think need else microsoft wont learn damn thing. current hardware uses x79 intel chipset, , purchased windows 8.1 pro begin learning software development. stated before microsoft enthusiast. willingly went windows 10 free upgrade figuring os better 8.1. well, few short days after upgrade started getting bluescreen issues, kernal power issues(never figure out cause). nothing fix myself, ignored issues figuring update solve problem. thought correct here when got build 1511, holy crap, no more stability issues, gaming great , learn development , use machine long periods of time. 1 day noticed forced restart due update. got anniversary update build 1607. build used whole year. during time h

i don't know what's going on . have double click speed set slow. i have snap windows turned off can no longer drag windows left mouse button. it maximizes window instead. what wrong windows? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** alan, just suggestion - once had similar problems , turned out mouse defective.  swapped mouse , behaved normally. denis Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi, so i'm trying reset windows 10 computer. have done lots of research , tried command lines after standard way of going through settings. each time go "there problem resetting computer: no changes made" i need reset computer can run issues having needs done. hello  maybe find answer in link below https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options ty edje Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

about month or ago, did reset using media creation tool https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 , because having issues performing windows 10 refresh. reason decided refresh because having keyboard/touchpad issues mentioned here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/keyboard-is-messed-up-after-kb3194496-cumulative/b41687b4-a3cf-4f6e-b6ce-20ffe7d5f636 after completed system reset, noticed restart button shuts off computer, , shutdown button not shut off computer; hangs there. causing this? keyboard/touchpad issue seem better was, i'm wondering why shutdown/restart buttons doing opposite of supposed after using system recovery media creation tool. on appreciated! hi, go control panel > power options > 'choose power buttons do' ensure shutdown selected. click on 'change settings unavailable' ensure shutdown selected here well.

problems needing resolution: two of computers not limit children's login activities selected time periods. usage reporting delayed , incomplete. preliminaries: #1 - have never used microsoft windows 8/8.1 #2 - have microsoft family safety settings family working on 3 other computers #3 - i'm microsoft certified professional years of supporting msdos , nt server current server 2016 most of computers windows 7 upgraded windows 10.  this not factor.  one of computers having issue new computer built scratch windows 10.  one of them upgrade.  one of computers working okay new computer built scratch windows 10.  this not appear determining factor working or not working. i've noticed lot of folks have issue , think answer may simple one.  all of children underage.  i've created accounts using microsoft family while creating outlook.com email addresses them.  at 1 port or time restricted. also, when checking recent activity

hy .. using windows 10 , update software regularly.today scanned laptop , found warning dns server has been hijacked. dont know do.. major problem..what solution this?  hi leela, to figure out issue came from, kindly answer following questions: was dns server address set obtain automatically? have done full system scan using antivirus program? we wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

my wife & bought new laptops (same model, both using win 10), , set them same far privacy settings; however, wife's email address still showing on sign-in screen when opens laptop (whereas mine shows username).  i checked registry on both of our laptops, , logon value set 0 showemail ( hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\systemprotecteduserdata\s-1-5-21- ... 1001\anyoneread\logon ).  funny thing though, in registry there no logon folder shown ( hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\systemprotecteduserdata\s-1-5-21- ... \anyoneread\ -> colors, languageprofile, & scalefactors items shown in both folders 1000 & 1001 ).  does have idea might happening here?  maybe turned on/off on 1 of computers? (btw, privacy setting in start, settings, accounts, sign-in options set off on both computers.) hi, with regard issue, suggest post concern her

if have 2 different administrator accounts, how keep 1 viewing other's files? in other words, having more 1 account administrator access in windows mean there no privacy between two, case far can tell, or there way around user using own account can access such things folders, search histories, messaging app caches , on? even if you're administrator, can still keep files private using file permissions.  only permissions can read files, , owner (or member of group of owners) can change permissions.  that's why administrator it's possible locked out of folder -- if you're not owner can't change permissions give access. by default user's folders private user (you'll blocked if go try view them).  however since administrators owners default, in case go edit permissions.  so concerned party want plan ahead , change security permissions on folders trying keep private. or store data in c

windows 7 or vista style desk top screen control panle in bottom left corner search web search term: windows 10 replacement start menu Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

on task bar @ bottom of screen have flashing orange square blue , yellow quartered shield in won't allow me access in task bar. can access internet , other things on desktop not things word , excel , switch off icon. know caused , how remedy please? won't respond clicking on or let me know there for. hello steve, to better understand issue, know following information: are referring anti-virus software when "flashing orange square blue , yellow quartered shield"? helpful if can provide screenshot of you're seeing on screen. have made changes computer recently? installed software or updates? in meantime, let run system file checker tool to identify , troubleshoot error. kindly refer link for steps. we forward response can further assist you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start,

with windows 10, why have restart every timer desktop function correctly. ah hornet if have restart every time desktop function there wrong computer. seeing error messages? Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

fix getting video play in windows 10 download & install vlc media player - link below: * third party download link replaced moderator http://www.videolan.org/index.html hxxp://aus.easy-download[dot]net/298916691/vlc/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=aus-vlc&utm_term=vlc+media+player&utm_content=e+-+vlc+media+player Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

have computer upgraded windows 7 windows 10, had swapped computer , have back, there microsoft live account needed access computer under name, changed password first password okay, set myself administrator , not able access files need show on profile, had use microsoft live account gets me pc not of information on computer. hi, assist better, kindly provide more details answering following questions: are logged in using microsoft account under name access files, or have set new user account? is there account administrator privilege set on computer? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

week ago changed login method 4 digit pin. "windows security" prompting me identify myself , re-enter pin every half hour. feels scam. experience , fix it? go settings, accounts, manage microsoft account.  may ask verify account. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

did windows updates yesterday , jamed computer, did format, , windows wants me restart install same update jamed computer yesterday,i not want install update, do? hi vincent, windows update may need configured prevent update being installed. we'd know things address concern. kindly answer these questions: is available update intended driver on computer? what errors did when update installed? you can refer page if update windows update installs on computer device driver. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

morning all i want run currency market trading platform don't want running in main taskbar. how add system tray (where chevron is) it's running long system switched on? any ideas if possible appreciated. thanks todd good morning todd. per question, need ask software developer (for currency market trading platform) they're 1 solve question.  additionally, can have check @ software whether there's so-called "minimize system tray" Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

why have microsoft disabled possibility enter desktop via alt tab in windows 7? **** me off. windows key + x + d holding windows key , x gives alternate menu can right clicking on windows icon on task bar.  on menu when using windows key +x underlined letters on menu can used go there. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my pc started showing greenish colors. others processes on pc working normally...also when open computer icons ,drive space display ,the left side shortcuts, folders , start window tiles show normal color.but taskbar,the upper tool bars, main homescreen show greenish colors..iam frustrated this. going green , blue. tried color calibration settings, display driver date.. not able find problem .. please me out!!!!. have hp omni 100 in 1 pc upgraded windows 10. *thread moved appropriate category moderator.* hello, just verify, did make changes on settings of pc prior issue? also, when did issue started occur? please advise. we'll keep eye out response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi! know, small thing, don't know if it's bug or not. after update creators update (1703), i've noticed on behavior of dropdowns or combo box in uwp apps, settings app, groove music, microsoft edge, name few. instantly pop-up items without animation. how can return animations of dropdowns? thanks! hi, we appreciate information you've provided. isolate concern you. kindly answer these questions: what build did installed on windows 10 device? may refer link on how figure out. does issue occur on other user profiles? is happening other applications or not? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi using windows 10 had issue microsoft excel & word files emailed me open on 1 computer not on other rang avg after many hours of investigations removed excel programme , reinstalled left them working on , came morning , computer off. i turned on in freezes @ microsoft photo @ clock curser moves no password box , none of other keys word avg ask me phone microsoft not open on sunday can 1 please, regards martin hi martin100master, based on information provided, suggest restart computer in safe mode can check if it's doing same thing. kindly refer link below on how can start in safe mode. safe mode in windows 10 please let know if issue persist after restarting in safe mode. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

upon startup op win10, second virtual desktop appears named scmii, cannot go closing possible. common background process in win10 or mark of intruder?  r.  moved virus & malware does appear or did create it? are seeing process in task manager? try update windows , run scan windows defender. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

do people have steps fix it, or still troubleshooter , failing reinstall windows. i did first. tired of doing later. stupid menu breaks once week seems. sir, known report on newly updated windows 10, regardless if creators update or newly installed old build.  fix? go gpu manufacturer, , grab latest installation of driver. issue known intel combo nvidia, if have intel, ensure taht have latest driver too.  way, x64 os or x32? please consider well. i'll glad more while grinding on game.  Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i've been running windows 10 1 year.  in last 2-3 months i've had intermittent freezing issues, , lately happens often.  i have version 1511, os build 10586.122. in reading of suggested fixes, asked include copy of administrative event viewer log., included below. any appreciated.  thanks in advance. dpm https://drive.google.com/file/d/0b05a7-p_4b0syxfjbef4njj0ulk/view?usp=sharing ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.***   turned out defective power supply, not windows 10 issues.  suggestions. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hello, after latest windows 10 update installed (version 1703) noticed computer never goes sleep though set go sleep after 30 minutes in plugged in mode. has explanation? regards, bostjanvi ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, i terminate thread description how problem got solved: reinstalled w10, v. 1607, , allowed update process once again process creators update  (v. 1703). time automatic sleep feature worked! after examining event viewer noticed practically errors had  noted in previous installation of 1703 still present (i intend address them in separate threads), apparently not influencing automatic sleep feature. regards, bostjanvi Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hi. so purchased intel 600p ssd intent transfer of files , windows installation onto it. after doing so, requried secure boot turned off , legacy options turned on, switched secure boot on. one restarted, screen backlight never game on , stayed 7 hours. after pulling ssd , disabling secure boot, system turned on without hitch. i have given on figuring out myself, here answer. thanks specs: alienware 17 i7-6700hq gtx 970m 16 gigs of ram 512gb intel ssd 600p boot drive secondary hgst 1tb hard drive this question outside scope of site (for consumers) , sure best (and quickest) answer should asked either on technet (for pro's) or msdn (for developers) * http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home s/en-us/home http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forum Windows / Windows 10 /

 i on windows insider program , when latest beta on started giving me issues used recovery tool offered microsoft. anyhow recovery went win 10 win 8.1. had forgotten turn off device protection on phone before hand though. @ start asked reset protection recovery key. went device management website on account , removed phone device list. should have received key @ point.. did not , pop told me receive key in email. email never came. when called support directed contracted company handles windows phone support. did not know how me, believe lacked knowledge. instead gave me number repair shop few states away me. months have passed , resolve issue. before asked, phone no longer on device list. how can resolve issue? have same problem you, @ least know real owner of phone, drama came this, don't care problem, account of real owner can save phone.. put sim in, instead using key, press next until sign in dialog appear in screen

hello , hope can me.  problem computer keeps freezing or crashing. can not move mouse!  using microsoft tool checking possible virus, etc. froze in middle of scan.  has happened getting ready throw something!! freeze ups seem happen @ different times, mean can watching on youtube, or checking email, or trying pay bills.  using windows 10, laptop had windows 7 opted free upgrade in july 2015.  installed update in july 2016.  after using these awhile did start freeze @ random times. has frozen 7 times in 2 days.  not pro , without specific  instructions on how fix have no idea of do.  please tell can fixed!  go windows 7 have no idea how @ all.  use firefox home page , computer acer aspire have had on 2 years.  please me. hello sherry we got on this. please follow easy steps below in order reduce, or remove freezing issue windows 10. 1 . in start search tab , type " adjust appearance , performance of windows

new problems keep coming after recent updates windows 10 in june 2017.   now being asked give permission when had no problem previously.   do need set new microsoft account or user account?   when right-click on pc properties, see gggggandwwwww.   my microsoft account shows ggggg not see in users. both valid.   what happened , do?   instructions not clear.   i see default not have enough in (based upon size).   the gggggandwwwww appears have needed based on size.   not sure go here.   i don't want have give permissions every file.    (the ggggg , wwwww have other letters instead of g , w.)   please me fix this.   thanks Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

bought new windows 10 desktop home use. cannot seem without creating microsoft account. entered details , told enter verification code sent account email address had entered. email did not arrive hit 'resend' , still did not arrive. checked spam folders , it's not there either. when try sign in microsoft account can enter user name , password message appears telling me email has been sent verification code, cannot enter email never arrives. tried support have have microsoft account that. going round in circles. hi gary, address concern regarding not being able receive microsoft account verification email, kindly check article , see if helps: i'm not getting security code. do? feel free post if have further questions. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy /

forgot windows password, how can reset it, can sync microsoft account. hi akshay, please allow clarify details can assist you. when windows password, referring microsoft account or local account? are able log in microsoft account through https://account.live.com? we wait reply. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

when try sign in windows 10 pc can sync computer asked enter password second time prove me. every time told password incorrect. have changed password multiple times trying fix nothing works. frustrating!! please help. you might try follows: [1]  go web address: http://outlook.com [2]  type in email address used when set windows 10 pc. [3]  click on link "forgot password". [4]  follow webpage instructions that follow. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i've been approached supportsea fix problem pc.  is genuine? contracted microsoft?  or have been 'had'? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** 1. i've been approached supportsea fix problem pc.  is genuine? 2. contracted microsoft?  3. or have been 'had'? i wouldn't trust "approaches" me , says want fix problem on computer. how should know there problem? sounds scam. no. sounds it. suggestion read: beware of phony tech support scams avoiding technical support scams tech support scams – & resource page best practices safe computing - prevention of malware infection Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

when try setup apps or soft show on. computer activated administrator account microsoft .whats problem , try reinstall or recover ask administrator password. please give me better solution possible , . Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

 the labels of icons displayed on computer screen barely readable because of color shade....all lettering in off white color , black shadow stands in of label.  can fixed make lettering more readable? ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** hi, there few factors can contribute issue facing. related display settings or corrupted system files in computer. resolve concern, kindly answer questions below: have tried change color scheme in display settings? would able provide screenshot of issue? for reference, can refer articles below to  check display settings , adding screenshot reply in community. view advanced display settings how embed images on microsoft community we forward response our queries. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization /

hello using dell inspiron 14 laptop, display resolution 1366*768. after restart turned 1024*768 , splited display 4 portions.. display driver intel 4000 hd.. me support..please hi,       there lot of possibilities why issue has occurred. isolate matter, have questions you:     when did issue start?   were there changes made before issue occur?   have tried updating driver?   what other troubleshooting steps have done far?     we'll waiting response.     regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

microsoft windows 10 screen displays great pictures.  want know are.  can ask display information pictures? screens available in personalization. right click on desktop , select personalize. try selecting themes, more online see many more download store free. gives info on , who.  Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

since ms has done awful job in windows 10 (which hate!) in allowing same picture of slideshow put on 2 monitors @ same time (as in windows 7), should @ least have more of extensive list of panorama pictures available users.  ms has dropped ball here.  they said fixing 2-monitor/same picture of slideshow thing, , have done nothing!  if you're not going fix it, @ least make more pictures/themes available on ms site (that place seem have works stupid windows 10).  when 'fix' going done? or more options made available?   Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

in system tray small arrow has disappeared. how can restore it? the show hidden icon or uparrow in case, visible when turn off icons on task bar. davem21 mentioned on thread, appears when turn off on select icons appear on taskbar . apps, when insert pendrive, have option shown on notification , turning them off shows uparrow on taskbar. let know if need else. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

first, blue screen comes "your pc ran problem....." restart , started installing updates, installs updates , restart 2 or 3 times started undoing changes. i'm facing whole process since last week, every time take 30mints , system work there updates message coming continuously. this list of update failed install are:  cumulative update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3213986) (<= update failed several times in few days) security update sql server 2016 rtm gdr (kb3194716) cumulative update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3201845) cumulative update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3194496) cumulative update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3193494)    hi himza, the update files windows 10 may corrupted. let's delete files, reboot pc , check if concern still  persist. delete files: 1. navigate c:\windows\softwaredistribution\download . de

i have dual boot laptop windows 10 pro , windows 10 home. after patching of both systems 15th of march 2017, have tried many times login windows 10 pro admin account can't. windows says wrong password. if login standard user, can manage admin account. windows prompts me enter admin password , no problem, access admin account , can change admin password. if logout can still not login windows new admin password. if log in standard user, open control panel, system , advanced system settings, windows requires admin password , admin password works, can access advanced system settings. seems admin password works login. i have simple password , there nothing wrong keyboard. cannot access event viewer , check last time logged in admin (you need login admin access part of event viewer). in own text-file log have entry made 22 august 2016, sure logged in admin on windows 10 pro cannot sure if have logged in admin after that, use windows 10 home of time.

split thread. need access find windows 10 administrator password. help!!! hi, assist better, kindly answer questions below: is administrator account microsoft account or local account? have made changes computer prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? meanwhile, can check link on how reset local account password. in case need further assistance, don't hesitate us. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

   when clicking " clear browsing data" , click "choose  clear", 6 items listed, "browsing history", "cookies & saved website data", "cached data & files" checked. "download history", "form data", "passwords" not selected. should 6 items selected or 3 pre selected items? there negatives in selecting 6 items?    windows 10  as always, appreciated.  colin hi colin, the options selected when clearing browsing data base on preference. if you'd use clean slate after encountering issues website, may select 6 of them clear has been saved in browser. otherwise, if you'd keep such passwords or download history , may exclude them when clearing browsing data. let know if have other concerns. Windows / Windows 10 /

how change font , colour in time , date on taskbar ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, currently, there no option change font style, though, can change font color. refer steps below: 1. make sure " windows " default theme applied right-clicking on desktop > personalize > themes > theme settings > apply theme " windows " under " windows default themes ". 2. now, press windows key + i , select personalization . 3. go colors , scroll-down , click on high contrast settings. 4. under choose theme , select preferred theme drop-down menu. 5. click on button text , select font color preferred , prompt message appear save changes new theme. we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization

why 'undefined' box showing on desktop????? hi, to better understand issue you're experiencing, kindly answer following questions: when error? did made update on computer prior issue? have tried performing clean boot? looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

it's 6th clean install windows 10 home on acer aspire es1-431. download latest iso of windows 10 thru media creation tool.  now windows 10 version 1607 (os build 14393.693) drivers updated don't know why keep freezing when i'm using laptop. windows 10 freeze forever -_-  how fix problem? please provide more information cause of problem may diagnosed.   please restart computer , allow 20 minutes system run before uploading information required me investigate problem. when examining event viewer log files many, not all, problems show in period after computer has been booted.   please provide copy of system information file. access system information file select keyboard shortcut win+r , type msinfo32 and click ok . place cursor on system summary . select file, export , give file name noting located. click save . files in txt file format preferred. do not place cursor within body of report be

not long ago computer give me error on startup, saying password incorrect. mind fact have automatically startup without password. when try login information, states it's incorrect. gives me option on side same username , can sign that, need enter password. if left alone on startup, gives me same error 2 minutes disappears. there have sign in password etc. i've tried tweaking start-up settings there no other accounts on computer. it's strange , can't seem fix it. here picture when start up.   hi, there many possible reasons why issue happens on pc. first, assist, we'd answer these following questions: have made changed pc prior issue? what troubleshooting methods you've tried far? we'll looking forward reply. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system

my tablet keeps running problems , restarting i've copied details event log critical. - < event xmlns =" http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event " > - < system >   < provider name =" microsoft-windows-kernel-power " guid =" {331c3b3a-2005-44c2-ac5e-77220c37d6b4} " />   < eventid > 41 </ eventid >   < version > 4 </ version >   < level > 1 </ level >   < task > 63 </ task >   < opcode > 0 </ opcode >   < keywords > 0x8000400000000002 </ keywords >   < timecreated systemtime =" 2017-02-25t12:15:47.666289100z " />   < eventrecordid > 17327 </ eventrecordid >   < correlation />   < execution processid =" 4 " threadid =" 8 " />   < c