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why supposedly i'm running windows 10 everything i pull has recommendations  windows 7 you need supply little more information what build running? (click start, type winver and press enter. note version , build) where seeing these recommendations? screenshot might help. what being recommended? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

since window 10  update  filontv  is  stuck on hq  quality  instead  of free  version sd   so  programmes  bbc  or itv  do  not play ! Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

every time click on microsoft button either on screen or on keyboard entire screen goes black , reloads if nothing happened. can't type in cortana. can't settings because can't access screen apps on it. how can fix this?  original subject: microsoft 10 crashing ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** hi rebekah, to resolve issue, suggest download , run the start menu troubleshooter . after you've completed troubleshooter, restart computer. for additional troubleshooting steps, refer following link: troubleshoot problems opening start menu or cortana . if issue persists, use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files. steps on how run system file checker tool, check following link: use system file checker tool . let know how goes assist further. Windows / Windows 10 /

hi everyone, you might see flickering screen if you're running office 365, or office 2016 build 16.0.7668.2066, released small group of customers between 1/25 , 1/30. as of 1/31, office 365 or office 2016 build 16.0.7668.2074 available , contains fix. resolve issue, please update office newest version. since screen flashing, need using command line. please see article step step instructions: windows screen flickering or flashing after logging in . thank you, anahita Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

so, i've been using windows 10 since day released, , of time, xbox app functioned intended. few months ago, started randomly crashing while using it. wasn't big deal @ time didn't own xbox 1 yet, do, i'd able use app stream games pc, unfortunately can't because of issue. i've tried can think of/find on google such as -updating app (there no updates, it's on version 24.24.20004.00000 -uninstalling , reinstalling app -restarting computer again, has functionality i'd using, can't , it's annoying. hi, for immediate assistance regarding xbox concern, recommend posting concern in xbox forum . regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

in control panel when right click on power options nothing happens , have left click , open in power options when click on "choose power buttons do" i no response how can solve problem want change setting hibernate when press power button thank you signed in admin? have tried settings  system power & sleep ? Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

want access advanced boot options restore system restore point. pressing f8 on boot gives me boot menu, since have asus motherboard, press esc , press f8 again immediality after. result windows defender offline, exiting program rebooted system. , no, can't access windows, black screen cursor appears before login. black screen may happened because of gpedit.msc policy change. believe it's reason since when made change, couldn't open file explorer, said like: "you can't open file, folder. not have permission." , rebooted , ended problem. i've tried cut power when it's booted cause starts advanced boot options on boot, didn't work, gave me windows defender offline.         can't access windows, black screen cursor appears before login. that "lock" screen.  in order dismiss may have press ctrl-alt-delete , bring login prompt.  however, have found lock screen can start n

1 using home computer.  cannot access programs pop come not admisitrator , have 1 choice close program.  eg  tried download adobe hi anne, can disable user account control (uac) settings , install program in administrative mode. that, press windows + x key on keyboard, select control panel . click user accounts , , click user accounts again, select change user account control settings. set never notify , , click ok . can temporarily security software (anti-virus). for further assistance, send reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

is there way show user accounts on home screen when turn on user has select account use?  thanks ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi gary, you need create password each user accounts on computer able this. if 1 of users doesn't have password set , last user logged in computer, system automatically open account , won't show screen can select user. for further queries, feel free post back. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

please help. bought son nextbook christmas , 30 seconds away returning it. tells me need verify identity on device when click that, flashes way gray box few seconds goes away.  hi stephanie, are getting error messages? i'll keep eye out on response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

split thread. how reset password on lenovo windows10 computer hi, in order assist concern, have question you: are signing in pc microsoft account or a local user account ? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

                          i suppose in bluestacks file in c-drive and i set permissions advance tab on security file tab "allow" permissions on applications packages because attempting load bluestacks app. locked out of c-drive , error message access denied , error code of 0x80070005. no matter cannot on system has access c-drive, nothing. solution has me downloading downloads related c-drive. it won't recognize admin. won't allow me download program correct issue, nothing. is computer garbage now? option take overly expensive geek fix? there can do? this youtube video watched got me in trouble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flqslhizvqa hi, let's make sure public folder sharing on in network , sharing center. follow these steps: click on start . type manage advanced sharing settings press enter . expand all networks . under public folder sharing , choose turn on shari

hello.  after update computer has number of problems. if login using microsoft account nothing works. in particular:  search, start button, touch screen not working, booting/logging time become long blinking screen etc. using command line manage create local account , looks works fine. now how can restore functionality of microsoft account? current version of windows: windows 10 1607, os build: 14393.1198 i'm using laptop: lenovo ideapad u430 touch answer-by-number: 1. when (approx. date) did purchase hp lenovo computer? 2. did computer come win10 preinstalled, did you clean install of win10, or did upgrade win7 computer or win8.1 computer [<=pick one!] to win10? 3. has norton application or mcafee application ever been installed on computer since bought it? 4. have ever run norton removal tool and/or mcafee consumer products removal tool ? Windows

1.start menu button "show more tiles" not working properly. 2.apps pin start not working. 3.view drive's folder in "small icons view" allow 3 folders in 1 row whereas previous windows version allowed 4 folders in 1 rows . ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, by default on windows 10, view in drive’s location/folder 3 folders in row. issue apps pinned start, may try opening application listed (not pinned) on start menu list (alphabetically arranged). if application on start menu list opened, may unpin 1 existing pin once more start. we waiting feedback. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

my computer not load start mode have tried advance  options available  begging system diagnose auto repair reply of [windows not loading  incorrect starting], ran restore date when operating ok no help i ran disk restore not complete , details reply ; system restore failed extract files ; a box print out message  [c;\windows  details [the restore point damaged or deleted during the restore ]  need know else have system file created when purchased computer if install help problem  thank ******* @******.com ***personal information deleted moderator. please see the  microsoft community asked questions  for more information on how can protect privacy.*** ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, there several reasons why experiencing problem , that's going figure out. type of issue happens when there's hardware failure or software change made on computer prior concern. be

hello i have 10 individual music (mp3, wma, etc.) playlists in wmp running on windows 10 laptop. each of music playlists has run smoothly years until today. reason, 1 of playlists not display its contents. particular playlist contains 2,500 songs. every time click on playlist, dialogue box opens message "windows media player cannot play playlist because not valid." not give further advice or assistance. other playlists open without problem. i grateful if please me resolve issue. regards nigel hello nigel, there number of reasons why windows media player not playing specific playlist. isolate issue, answer following questions: which version of windows media player installed on device? have made recent changes? where save songs particular playlist not working? what troubleshooting steps have done far? looking forward response. Windows

have microsoft worked out fix product lack of operational durability? hello, to further address concern, need additional information you: are getting error messages? are logged in administrator in computer? what troubleshooting steps have done far? we're looking forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have brand new dell laptop , none of apps working ( weather, maps, calendar, etc) click on them , nothing happens. need turn "on" can use them thanks hi, we recommend run system file checker (sfc) scan check system. here's how: press windows key + x , , select command prompt (admin) . if prompted user account control , click on yes . in command prompt window, type sfc /scannow , , press enter . restart the pc. if issue persists, suggest create user account further isolate concern. steps on how create local user account in windows 10, click here . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

ms surface pro 4 running windows 10 not start password box , no camera, screen view looking out cave @ ocean. can not sign in. hi david, to assist better concern, kindly answer following questions below: when did start noticing password box no longer visible? about camera, referring default camera app? is possible send screenshot? looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

this how displaying in settings. im not able access action center.i posted discussion , didnt got reply. kindly me. hi, we know more issue. did make changes before issue started? what troubleshooting steps have done on end? have tried performing clean boot? we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

after latest win 10 upgrade, yesterday, in appearance section of control panel, area screen saver missing. screen saver not working , not find anyway access turn on.  any ideas?  sailorwes yep lot of users cannot find . . . go settings - personalization - lock screen at bottom find screensaver settings button Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

ever since updated location never stops. have idea why happening , how fix ? never had problem until updated. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi chris, updating pc windows 10 creators update factor in issue. since have limited information, ask following questions in isolating issue: are connected wireless network? is trying detect location or search location? what application referring to? we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

ok, let's see if can solve mystery! problematic behavior two days ago, both windows , amd software , drivers updated , computer stopped working, after having functioned 9 months.  starting fresh, up-to-date windows 10 installation, works until install graphics driver, either amd or nvidia. 1/3 through driver installation, screen goes black , never recovers, if wait whole hour. while black, monitor still receiving signal. when reboot computer, blue windows logo appears momentarily spinning white circle underneath, goes black screen spinning white circle , mouse cursor. nothing else. white circle spins continuously long i'll let (30 minutes).  my troubleshooting booted windows disc, attempted startup repair on original install no avail used command prompt set default boot safe mode, attempted uninstall amd drivers. amd drivers not present under add/remove programs attempted amd 17.5.2 driver installation in safe mode, receiv

got blue screen today error: stopcode: system_thread_exception_not_handled rebooted , pc okay far, appreciated fix this. hi gerry, thanks , detailed description.however after sent message laptop (acer v nirto) crashed permanently , have erase , re-install windows 10. problem solved good! regards, ashok  Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi,  i've built windows 10 mschine asus z170-e motherboard , i5 processor. ive purchased windows wireless display adapter v2. works laptop not pc...can please help.  i have feeling might need graphics card or wireless adapter (at moment using onboard graphics , plug , play adapter brought before decided use widi)  any appreciated. :) hi becca, upon checking, custom build computer should miracast-enabled use windows wireless display adapter. can buy miracast adapter pc work pc. you can check specifics of windows wireless display adapter clicking link . feel free post if need further help. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i press power button make computer sleep , comes on itself  after 5 seconds  every single time . have noticed if using url bar erases typing , when turns on automatically address bar drop down menu appears lot if key being pressed , , when writing cursor appears in address bar . this got cmd : microsoft windows [version 10.0.15063] (c) 2017 microsoft corporation. rights reserved. c:\users\richa>powercfg -lastwake wake history count - 1 wake history [0]   wake source count - 1   wake source [0]     type: fixed feature     power button c:\users\richa>powercfg -devicequery wake_armed none c:\users\richa>powercfg -list existing power schemes (* active) ----------------------------------- power scheme guid: 381b4222-f694-41f0-9685-ff5bb260df2e  (balanced) * power scheme guid: 8c5e7fda-e8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c  (high performance) power scheme guid: a1841308-3541-4fab-bc81-f71556f20b4a  (power saver)

my notebook had crash few days ago , since system got unstable. don't know solve problem. every time restart system message "windows installer preparing install" (and nothing happens) or "the installation package trayapp.msi" cannot found. i'm using windows 10 pro, version 1703. appreciate have problem solved. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** see following: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/resolve-issues-installing-classic-desktop-windows-store-apps-windows-10/ Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

don't know component of windows mail used in communication. thanks. hi,       kind of issue more complex posted here in community. suggest post query in our technet forum further assistance.     regards.  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i run win. 10 ent. on local machine, way dont have deal 'connected' crap of windows 10. today decided wanted check out game windows store, , made me sign in microsoft account password, , though, 'ok, no big deal'. dont recall telling windows change anything, now, have use micro. pass. log local machine, , bit of pain. there way change password local machine one, instead of micro. acc. one? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, if want remove email account on windows 10 computer, recommend performing steps below: on start menu , click on settings icon . select accounts , microsoft account you'd delete. click remove . hit yes . feel free post if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy /

each time login on laptop there message saying preparing windows , gives me temporary file, unable access files fie history turned off , try have been unable switch on, says there fault @ 0x80070426, ideas appreciated, thank you, john hi john, for isolate issue, need ask few questions: what troubleshooting steps have done far? since when experiencing issue? any recent changes made prior issue? can possibly send screenshot? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i login windows 10 pcs (one desktop , 1 laptop) using microsoft account credentials. login works fine except fact account display name email address (my login user name) and not full name. checking online account details, correct full name listed, not show on pcs. i can reset my full name on  pc using "local users , groups" utility. when logout , in again full name removed , display name reverts email address. other members of family have own microsoft accounts use login pcs, , them full name correctly displayed on accounts.. why account being singled out, , why can't i have correct full name displayed? thanks advice can give yannick p we suggest try follow steps below change login display name on computer.   unlink microsoft account on account , sign in local account instead. press win+r , type regedit open registry. navigate to: hkey_users > .default > software > micro

how default windows colors in win10 ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, further concern, verify if referring color settings under personalization option in settings . if so, suggest follow steps in article: change desktop background , colors . let know if of regarding windows in future. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

updated windows creators update, @ first night light option available of sudden greyed out not sure when happened. thank you ***post moved appropriate category clarity moderator.*** doing fresh start solved Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

since latest system update few days ago, can't exit screen saver mode in normal fashion. rather exiting desktop when click mouse or hit "enter" or other key board input, have hit cntl-alt-delete task manager, cancel. screen saver settings unchanged when worked before recent system updates. it enters screen saver on schedule, doesn't exit. i can't scroll though photos once screensaver starts locked in . i have tried switching "photos" , after few minutes either message stating no photos found or error has occurred , screen goes black. i have tried method 1 : run power troubleshooter. 1.     press windows key + x on keyboard, select on control panel . 2.     on control panel search field, type troubleshooting , click on troubleshooting . 3.     under troubleshoot computer problems , select on system , security . 4.     choose power , follow instructions run power troubleshooter completely. 5.     restart

hello! i'm using 1703 version , 15063.296 build of windows. believe it's latest since searching new updates doesn't bring anything. i bought new logitech 920 webcam , have installed latest drivers. my problem every time start using webcam in skype (classic , win10 built-in) , other video chat applications or testing logitechs gaming software, windows starts freezing , crashes dpc_watchdog_violation. i have read around there issue emerged after anniversary update broke webcams supposedly patched update last september. can give me suggestions on how fix this? ****post moved forum moderator more appropriate category.**** the driver causing crash appears lvuvc64.sys: bugcheck 133, {1, 1e00, fffff802adbf5348, 0} *** warning: unable verify timestamp lvuvc64.sys *** error: module load completed symbols not loaded lvuvc64.sys probably caused : lvuvc64.sys ( lvuvc64+5aaf5 ) the lvuvc64

i have been having problems nokia lumia 650. went off because battery drained. charging past 2 hours , didn't show sign of battery life on screen (although vibrates, doesn't show on screen). how fix problem? thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / Phone

can't seem pass message in purchasing minecraft storyboard son : "to buy this, adult need sign in unblock purchases @ account.microsfot.com/family.  or can go account.xbox.com > xbox settings > privacy & online safety.         pur-blockedbyfamilypolicy     jbhinjh5jka5tl6k.1.12   " hi johann, regarding concern, can unblock purchase kid. can follow steps provided on link: how turn off family features? let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

dear all,          hi! needed lot of please!!!! computer password, had old password, when fricken tried sign in cortana made me change password , password forever changed new!!!! want , need old password omg please please please help!!!!!!!! need literally neeeeeeddddd old password there no way in **** im keeping new password dont know , need old password password willl work me never ever changing current new weird password new need old password now! how do this????????? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category .* ** hi kiara, we know more issue encountering. referring local user account or microsoft account ? a local user account account created particular device.  a microsoft account  is single set of sign-in credentials (email address , password) provides user access pcs running windows , connected services . we forward response. Windows

i ok log microsoft, no longer able access email account used sign ms. changed email in "private" section of profile, need make sure account through ms can't compromised hacked email account. access email has broken down, , no longer recoverable due extenuating circumstances. (the email sold russia few years back, , there have been translation issues, access issues, , hacking issues--go figure) i need know if there additional steps can take protect precious ms account email. you set two-factor authentication means in order access account on new devices you'll have enter 6 digit number sent phone or email address. information here:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/12408/microsoft-account-about-two-step-verification Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy /

hi guys,  i'm having issue windows 10 started other day. i'm using dell inspiron 15 7000, , issue trying login after waking sleep. i can login fine when powering laptop or restarting it, yet when try , login sleep don't have option so, there nothing background , power buttons in bottom right corner available, couldn't find solutions other people saying disable sleep don't want that. appreciated! :)   thanks in advance,  conor.  i have dell envy 15 laptop , had same issue!  after disable fingerprint device, goes away.  go control panel --> hardware , sound --> device manager --> kind of biometric devices (mine validity sensor (wbf))  --> right click , select "disable device".   that fixed issue!  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy

the windows update window changes color of highlighted text periodically. changes neon-green purple baby-blue , -- every minute or so. i set slideshow of background picture minute -- in case of somehow related. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** yes -- think caused slideshow background color change happens @ same time when background pictures changes.... Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i'd windows offer dark explorer theme reduce eye strain. don't mean changing app mode dark, mean changing explorer. in, files open images or videos in them. want background on darker because using explorer long period of time puts strain on eyes. not mean use high contrast modes, because effect system badly , make impossible see things. what have do/pay make windows work on time soon? the thing can make suggestion windows development team using feedback hub. you cant pay them prioritise improvements/changes, make suggestion , hope. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

approximately 25 of desktop icons went away. i thought of system restore, no restore point (odd). so far apps associated shortcuts still installed. any appreciated. hi, we need more information assist better. when did issue started occur? what troubleshooting steps have tried far? right click blank part of desktop, view show desktop icons enabled? have click next it? click select if not. settings > personalisation > themes , desktop icon settings allows select icons displayed. keep updated results. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

this windows 10 question referring office 365 start menu , tiles.  i have office 365, , can access used office items have added tiles word, excel, access, publisher , power-point. after 1 windows 10 update, publisher tile disappeared, , did shortcut in alpha-numerical start menu. publisher program still there because if double-clicked publisher file in explorer, launch. after long struggle try , went microsoft staff online initiated reinstall/repair of office, took best part of 2 hours complete. , while office registered, claimed wasn't , had have separate registration. time consuming operations. since occasion, publisher tile , it's relevant start menu have disappeared on several occasions appear random. knowing procedure repair office have got them back. (no other office icons have disappeared date, nor of other tiles have added). it beyond joke wonder when boot computer if icon there or not, , fails impress me start menu item ,

have tried can without using settings, settings won't work. nothing clicks except right clicking, please help  hi, if taskbar is not functioning, kindly refer visit link . pressing windows + i alternative way access settings. let know if fixes listed on link fixed issue. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 pro creator's update (1703) plus recent updates. dual boot: windows 7 ultimate before choice win 10 / win 7 appeared, screen displayed - first time ever - message windows failed start, collect (and send?) information , restart. then desktop restarted , chose between win 10 , win 7.  chose win 10 , operating system started normally. why failure message appeared mystery me.  can find out in windows log files happened? hi! of windows performances logged in event viewer. might find clue there. you might give reliability monitor look. let me know how things go! gb89 https://www.howtogeek.com/166911/reliability-monitor-is-the-best-windows-troubleshooting-tool-you-arent-using/ Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

sometimes when can't click on task bar can click on desktop/any program and when can't click on desktop/ program can click on task bar this fix alt + ctrl + delete can fix short period of time 5 ~ 10 minute have alt+ctrl+delete again i don't know cause (may start happen when installed new nvidia driver or origin tried stop both service didn't fix bug ) do 1 have idea how bug happen try running pc in safe mode ::  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17419/windows-7-advanced-startup-options-safe-mode then try sfc ::  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i went windows store afternoon have 1 drive re-loaded. home can't boot computer. when turn on says welcome , asks password , seems accept screen goes blank except arrow ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category*** use whichever method works in link access advanced startup options   if none of other methods work may necessary create windows 10 installation media  on pc.  media provides stable way booted repairs , allows if necessary doing vastly superior   clean install windows 10.   insert media, boot powering pc while pressing bios boot menu key, choose boot device uefi device if offered, on second screen choose repair computer.   in advanced troubleshooting options try system restore point before problems began, startup repair , if necessary startup settings  try safe mode networking, or lastly safe mode.  if startup settings aren't available can force safe mode comman

i need urgent reply on subject please. my dell inspiron 3541 on verge of collapsing. thanks. hello ojo, to isolate concern, let's try following these methods: method 1 : run sfc scan. to run sfc scan, follow these steps:      1. run command prompt administrator.      2. type sfc /scannow , hit enter.       method 2 : run dism tool.   to run dism tool, follow these steps:      1. run command prompt administrator.      2. type following command:  dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth  dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth      note : might take while finish scanning. not cancel. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after installation of creators update cannot start computer normal way. black screen. the same happens in whatever way shut down computer (sleep, hibernation, restart, shut down) if i, or without black screen, shut down computer longpressing powerbutton, possible restart normal way. i using laptop, sony vaio vpcf12s1e intel core i7 2010. windows 10 worked fine before update. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** if laptop has nvidia display adapter try following hotfix driver nvidia: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4453/~/geforce-hotfix-driver-381.78 Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hey there microsoft users! so accidentally knocked pc , froze per usual restart it. during boot seemed fine said there update. waiting forever finish update went lock screen when unlocked pc... black , taskbar gone. windows thing can load ctrl + alt + del apart that. windows looks missing. tried restarting windows explorer windows explorer won't boot up. please me! update: just tried safe mode , sfc /scannow in cmd , did not work. console said after checking "windows resource protection did not find integrity violations." still having same problem. no windows bar, no desktop. ctrl + alt + del, task manager , chrome (opened in task manager using file>start new task) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi vaughn, we appreciate if provide more details concern. verify, have tried start pc in safe mode? safe mode start windows in limited state, bare essentials started

when press power button computer nothing. have press esc (escape button) lights of keyboard turns on. have hold press power button turn off computer. after press power button , time works. i upgraded windows 10 , issue appeared.  i have set power options power button shut down (when press power button). rest of options sleep.  what can power button works first press instead of doing above weird sequence of actions.    hi, that never thought of... the setting cpu fan in bios... mine under hardware tab... i don't know if there setting force shutdown or not.... i'm not sure idea though... hard type of heat damage might happen... maybe none, hard say... a better solution might keep getting hot start with... maybe external fan or tray fans sit on... not want hear. maybe prop little allow better airflow... Windows / Windows

ok total beginner here i keep getting calls , person asks me @ event viewer in windows see many errors , warnings , let them access computer fix-of course no why warnings , errors windows key , r eventvwr ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** it common scam! do not allow them access computer , not pay them money. microsoft not call unless have arranged it. the event viewer shows windows logs , have warnings , errors, why want there, nothing worry or occur when trying when windows not ready, these sorted when windows ready, error logged. if experiencing problems event viewer can give clues going on, if not experiencing problems, don't worry logs. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

when running games slither.io in chrom windows task bar not go away in full screen mode. when playing factorial windows task bar appears hidden if click task bar brings desktop front. same thing happends in prison architect windows task bar appear gone in fullscreen mode when click windows bring desktop front , launch ever quick bar item is located click. same thing happends in minecraft when playing full screen mode. i'm asking on windows forums because wasn't issue updated few months , i'm having issues full screen applications. have tried auto hiding task bar when bring mouse location pulls task bar , bring desktop front, task bar keeping games going full screen mode hi matt, to resolve this, kindly refer support article on how customize taskbar . regards. Windows / Windows 10 /

on year, have been trying update itunes on computer.  it goes through process , @ end tells me windows (10) installer missing allows update complete.   can't find solution works, have tried numerous suggested on line magazines, etc.  have removed , replaced itunes several times.  not sure how correct.  anyone else found solution problem? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

how restore task bar , stop button bottom of desktop ? hi, to better assist concern, we'd clarify following information: is first time encounter issue? did make changes computer's configuration prior issue? can provide screenshot of taskbar? looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

after updating windows 10 version 1607 version 1704, sleep mode no longer available. @ end of day, must shut down computer , restart next day, losing of open windows working on. i have tried several fixes registry , group policy, none of restored sleep mode. cannot use hibernate mode because using ssd. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** what make , model of computer? have checked manufacturers website updated chipset drivers? Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

like apparently thousands of other people, struggling getting windows 10 go sleep, , stay asleep. sincerely hope microsoft devoting serious resources upgrading existing power management utility, powercfg, user friendly angry pit bull :). here's situation: 1) device on computer can wake machine sleep state network card (i need active because media server remote display devices need able wake up). 2) wake timers present dvr program, sagetv, uses them wake record shows. system refuses stay asleep when wake timer set point hours in future. 3) application log filled pairs of events following: log name:      system source:        microsoft-windows-kernel-power date:          4/22/2017 1:24:13 am event id:      42 task category: (64) level:         information keywords:      (1024),(4) user:          n/a computer:      colossus description: system entering sleep. sleep reason: system idle event xml: <event xmlns=&q

notebook won't go above 97% on battery though plugged in , charging. has said 28 minutes full charge 3 days now. help!!! sounds hardware problem not windows problem. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i wanted turn on requiring password after screen turned on but cannot find setting anywhere.  used on window, seem recall. here's about: help! still in windows 10--settings, accounts, sign in options. screensaver solution not secure. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC