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okay have dell inspiron 1545 updated windows 10 , great until went turn on 1 day , wouldn't boot. takes me blue screen of death, tells me "gathering information", , gives me stop code: "bad system config info". any appreciated! may able safe mode on non booting computer starting boot , holding down power button 5 seconds stop boot , turn off computer.  2 times , on third attempt given advanced options including safe mode sequence boot options way (interrupting boot twice), advanced options > troubleshoot > advanced options > start-up settings, adjust settings, click restart can add booting safe mode (f8) using command elevated command prompt bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy>enter>reboot before need it http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-hardware/safe-mode-in-win-10/0e867b92-8d8d-4f33-bee0-95884b84988d Wi...

got new computer windows 10 installed , after 3 months when ever switch on pc crashes or restarted again , again so installed windows 10 again still problem not fixed. plz hello, to better assist you, kindly provide following information: are getting error messages when pc crashes? were there recent changes made prior having issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

dell laptop windows 10 not shut down....only stays trying restart  hour .  how can shut down? press , hold power button until powers off. now power , happens?  go on windows 10 performance , install integrity checklist - microsoft community make sure install set correctly, optimized best performance, , needed repairs done.  turning off dell bloatware freeloaders @ startup resolve many problems , not needed @ all.  sure use built-in defender best window performance , least issues. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

make laptop childs not want them sign in administrator ...how do hello, since make computer child friendly, setting windows 10 family features make sure keep kids safe online , build trust , understanding appropriate websites, time limits, apps, , games. click link , follow on-screen instructions learn how set family features. check article family safety: faq's. let know if have other questions or concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

a bit fed latest update windows 10. asked me sign onedrive, tried email address, , password thought same login pc , kept telling me wrong tried forgot password route let me change password , when tried use password use enter pc said cant used password had used before, alright before update. tried change onedrive password find same thing happening outlook password. can tell me going on. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** have tried accessing onedrive on browser? https://onedrive.live.com/ try if can log in using old password or new. onedrive password same ms account password. try reseting ms password here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12429/microsoft-account-sign-in-cant Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC ...

the login screen windows 10 comes user doesn't exist , incorrect password. when try again, gives me 2 possibilities users, second of correct (and real) user. i have tried removing user account control panel, 1 correct user appears there. i followed instructions removing login registry ( hkey_local_machine \software\microsoft\windows     nt\currentversion\profilelist ) , deleted incorrect-looking entry leaving ones real user , administrator (and 3 others names made of short lists of numbers, assume standard windows accounts), had no effect. how can rid of annoyance? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

what happened ability change text or font sizes title bars, menus, message boxes, palette titles, icons , tooltips??  there use option under display this.  in control panel under display options.  when on desktop , other areas found increasing font/text sizes helped me, @ night.  in poor taste if ms removed it. of don't want change fonts larger size. i looked on , not find went.  wasn't under display before now. i found answer our text sizing dilemma.  see post of feb 11. tony hi tony, to find out how can customize display settings in windows 10, go page . you can follow these steps resize text on computer: go to   control panel . select   appearance , personalization . select   display . under   change text size , choose item text size want resize. select size number item. click apply . feel free leave post should need further assistance. ...

can no longer launch shortcuts off desktop hello, there number of reasons why issue appear. isolate possible cause, kindly provide following information: when did issue start occur? did make changes on settings of pc prior this? what troubleshooting steps have done far? are getting error messages? what app/programs won't launch? in mean time, can try booting pc in safe mode , see if help. determine possible cause of issue @ same time. we'll keep eye out response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi, when play 2 games on steam annoying direct x 11 banner across top of entire screen.  i cannot access pointer rid of it.  can please me remove it? hi, it possible issue caused game itself. game may need higher version of directx or there may bugs on game. better assistance, suggest contacting steam support . should have more concerns, feel free post. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have laptop , desktop windows 10, login password desktop same hotmail email account, whenever login desk top, can see mails , family member can see same, how can change setting hotmail email account not exposed family members hi john, having different account best solution this. suggest create local user account can use either on desktop or laptop. creating local user account family member can use save of troubles reading private stuff. you can check , review our article topic our website on link . let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

offered change win 10 start menu win 8 version. how can go win 10 version? hi wilfried, is start menu you're seeing taking whole screen? if is, use start full screen might enabled. see steps below on how verify if is: click on start , , select settings . click on personalization . under personalization , click on start . in right pane of window, check whether user start full screen turned off or on . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have windows 10. after 3 months of installation. start icons not displayed. please see picture. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello, windows i'm fed got 3 error not solving try everything still these problems getting slow laptop have switch **** windows problem 1 - set-up couldn’t start properly, pleas reboot pc , run set again error 2 - can't reset pc 3 - can't install updates because other updates in progress. restarting computer may help, , we'll keep trying update 4 - database update error 5 - can't repair pc all  these problems getting worst day day there no solution these if tell me please **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi, to isolate concern, kindly try boot to  safe mode , check if issue still occur. let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC ...

how change pc login password on windows 10?  keeps directing me change microsoft password.  different passwords. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, the password used able login specific account.  better assist you, we'd gather more information: have made recent changes before issue occur? did error messages when tried using current password? meanwhile, may not able recover local account if forgot password. suggest follow steps in article:  reset windows 10 local account password reset computer. after reset computer, may create new local account clicking on link . let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have following problem: i'm running dlna server uses udp 1900 discovery. service set allowed connection in windows firewall advanced security. in addition use network discovery has predefined rule svchost.exe on udp 1900 (ssdp-in). if disable rule network discovery switched off. if firewall switched off, works desired. if switch on dlna server cannot found anymore. switch off predefined ssdp-in rule dlna server works again network discovery disabled. creating alternate rule (udo 1900 in programs) not enable network discovery unfortunately. i tried in addition no luck: - creating rule allowing udp 1900 programs - creating rule allowing incoming traffic local ip (aka tv) - limiting ssdp-in local ips excluding 1 (aka tv) mentioned before it seems once network discovery switched on other rules allowing traffic on port ignored. how can overcome situation? hello, provide accurate solution ...

how fix error code 0x80300113 hi, let's resolve together. we'd know specific activity doing triggered error appear. also, first time encountered error? if so, did make recent changes in system? identify might causing issue. if send screenshot of error, too. we'll waiting response. additional information on end highly appreciated. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello,  i tried looking through other problems people have been having taskbars, there problems taskbar malfunctioning due windows 10 update. tried restarting computer i have windows 10, problem buttons on taskbar not work, , i'm not sure if got strange virus or something, shouldn't because of windows 10 update.  the windows button not working when click it, works when right-click it. cortana's search button works fine well, , programs on taskbar such file manager work when click it, right-click menu not pop when right-click. arrow leading more options work, other buttons indicating battery percentage on laptop doesn't work, , can't calendar pop up. notifications button other settings (i.e. rotation lock, airplane mode) won't pop either. i downloaded trial of norton , restarted laptop, , after restarted it, that's when problems started happening. thank (: the windows butt...

howdy can answer why photoshop comes on screen small surface pro ? resoultuon issue or else have cs4 , yes know out dated there fix  i told changing screen 8 bit configure havent done yet want able use stylist program need purchase more updated program cs5 or 6 or photoshop ink not sure hi, for problems apps store, recommend running troubleshooter for windows apps . let know if need further help. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i critical error box when clicking windows panel or cortana search. after every reboot. booting safemode , nothing. the fix run following in powershell directly after reboot. get-appxpackage -allusers | foreach {add-appxpackage -disabledevelopmentmode -register "$($_.installlocation)\appxmanifest.xml"} this fix works me , gets wiped/overwritten @ reboot. why cant permanent fix provided? hi jon, for isolate if issue due corrupted user profile, suggest create new user account , check if issue persists. this, kindly refer link . should need further assistance, feel free us. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

had external drives renamed , appearing correctly, have reverted "local disk" , not display changes in file explorer? renamed drives appear correctly in disk manager though? have tried renaming them repeatedly without success. have 8 external drives , 3 of them have accepted name changes. hi steve, when try rename external drives, receive error messages? if not, happens when try change them? also, have tried troubleshooting steps? we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello, i have pc windows 10 version 1607 (build14393.969). wanted add polish language after found need polish proofing tools while working german word part of office 365. used download button in word. i brought download section in picture below. i downloaded installed 32-bit lap version, because use 32-bit office. next picture show fragment of desktop view before , after lap-installation: as can see word icon in existing word file replaced generic white icon. moreover, found word no more standard application before lap installation , cannot set standard application .doc files in picture below. when try find word in list , set .doc file extension word, find unknown application .doc. however, works .docx… polish proofing tools work fine after lap installation windows not… tried load windows polish language before installing lap package, same erroneous result. difference was, keyboard layout set active in picture below. now every time ...

the subject line above comes daily.  hit "restart" , how can rid of irritating glitch? ***post mov ed moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi paul, to know what's driving error message, know you're trying do. have screenshot of exact error message you're getting. also, have made modifications/configurations on computer prior issue? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

having problems new dell laptop which  bought month ago.its inspiron 15 3000series amda radeon graphics. automatically restarting while working showing message " pc ran problem , collecting error info , restart " dont know do.. please me  we need actual log files (called dmp files) contain record of sequence of events leading crash, drivers loaded, , responsible. please follow our instructions finding , uploading files need fix computer. can found here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-update/bsod-finding-and-fixing-them/1939df35-283f-4830-a4dd-e95ee5d8669d if have questions procedure please ask Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i upgraded windows 10 windows 7 last year , have had problems on , off since. morning started booted , received message (paraphrased): diagnosing system ->fixing  windows-> scanning disk->fixing disk (for half hour) computer tried boot , received blue screen , bad system config info. boots blue screen , error message. has disk failed? i'm typing on computer. appreciated. don hi don, for narrow down issue , find out root cause, please answer following questions: have made recent changes computer prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have tried far? does computer have latest windows update? can send screenshot of error message? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

every time starting surface pro 3 asking (very long) code bit recovery key.  i total novice computer programming , computers in general; can me through , talk me (computer) idiot!?  thanks in advance! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

have been called fake microsoft-helpers , typed assoc. list appeared zfsendtotarget..etc. after wants use teamviewer hung phone. question is: did damage pc typing assoc ?  my question is: did damage pc typing assoc ?  this command informs file's extension , way windows deal it, or lets modify method. if can open files usual there no damage. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i keep getting calls (i hang up) claiming microsoft.  how can verify are? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** scam. microsoft never call unsolicited. see microsoft article. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

by phone/linkt technician entered pc,& said ourtime account hacked in nigeria. my messages email have stopped, tried accessing account via website. -but faq. *question: since cannot access settings deactivate --do have suggestion on how connect account? regards, douglaswrightnb ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi douglas,     based on description, looks trying recover account third party website. best if in touch support team of website. way can provide best resolution recover account hacked.   if have other questions, feel free reply post. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

from can bring back? plzzz help me it....? in search bar, type "show or hide common icons on desktop" without quotes. check box named pc , should done. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

dell laptop inspiron 15 5000 series win 10  when first set machine set up some of own pictures in background & lock out screen in personalize display. want change lock out pic another. first pic used these past 2 weeks not go away.i have tried many things , them deleting picture ever find in computer.it  keeps showing upon bootup. hi tom, what happens when attempt change lock screen image? further isolate concern, suggest create new user , try make lock screen changes. steps on how create local user account in windows 10 can found here . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

please post on start screens rotate daily photos of , located if outdoor scenes. hidden , accessed asterisk or other method. frustrating guessing. hi, confirm, experiencing rotating photos on start screen or wanted windows display location photos taken? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

so we've got small children sneak room computer , found our start menu (windows 10) looks this: it's empty! i don't know if kid clicked shouldn't have or what.  how repopulate start menu!? also, if worst comes worst, can totally manually repopulate menu myself if know few things: 1.) folder start menu? 2.) how find specific folders high-use items such microsoft word, excel, , antivirus? thanks! -dh ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** 1. check whether c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs , c:\users\ username \appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs empty or still contain start menu shortcuts. 2. programs can found in c:\program files , c:\program files (x86). Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personaliza...

windows 10 snipping tool grabs screen image before have completed selection , released mouse button.  the premature "snip" seems related area of image attempt capture; it works fine until grab little larger area, automatically snips image even while still depressing mouse button.  didn't used this.  has changed?  hi jon, it should capture image once release mouse button. for initial troubleshooting, may perform sfc scan following steps on link . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

problem affects moving files, shortcuts on desktop, email in outlook 2016.  review of previous posts on ms community offered no workable solution.  rebooted pc , started work again.  reliability history showed internet explorer stopped responding few minutes earlier. although problem seems fixed time being, know if malfunction ie can prevent drag , drop operations working?   hi, we glad know issue has been resolved. when "if malfunction internet explorer can prevent drag , drop operations working", mean system hangs/freezes? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i not able access internet widows edge running on windows 10.  i have access internet using google chrome, firefox , internet explorer. i have tried re-setting edge did not work.  can help.  please what have done solve issue.  i have reloaded windows 10. thank help.  Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

can recovery screen cant use password running windows 10 home only only command prompt can on blue screen tried changing bios read dvd tried making copies of disk hi lorenkinney, based on information provided, suggest run clean install of windows 10. kindly refer link below on how clean install. how to: perform clean install or reinstall of windows 10 let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

about 4 hours ago had performed windows update (there none , indicated device date) , restarted notebook , ran problems there persistent message windows in updating rotating dots , not turn off computer.  this persisted more 30 minutes.  the computer powered down.  at boot indicated windows did not shut down , booted log on screen.  the windows password entered , opened desk top. so far there no new performance problems. for months there 2 windows updates had failed install , yesterday both installed.  windows updates running smoothly day today , had indicated there no new updates other windows defender.  these updated smoothly windows updates. these windows updates had failed weeks or months successful updates yesterday jan 31, 2017:  https://1drv.ms/i/s!ahdfdd74t_q2ikiyegp_35hciswd for routine maintenance run sfc /scannow , dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth.  after new problem thirty minute ...

microsoft put 1st name on account isn't mine.  i've been able change skype , other uses, can't change account name.  when boot computer (windows 10), i'm welcomed wrong name; , when go account see wrong name.  when edit name option, correct name there; account name still wrong. hi chuck, seems have tried other option of changing account name. assist concern, know if have tried creating new account check if experience same. 1 of reasons be, account might corrupted. may refer thread additional information on how issue resolved. do update whenever need further assistance. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

edge , ie can bypass of time, when try using firefox (my preferred web browser), there no such option. tried fixing date , time. my computer hp z400 workstation running windows 10 pro 64-bit (10.0, build 10586) you need update, upgrade latest public release 15063.xxx. media creation tool us;  read instructions. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

somehow have lost administrator account. i'm unable make changes computer since asks administrator account , password there no place type in. ideas how back? hi - after trial , error got administrator account back. restarted computer in safe mode , @ run box typed in netplwiz , opened user accounts box had account in it. clicked on account, opened properties , group membership , changed administrator. restarted computer , account adminstrator. hope makes sense since i'm writing memory of doing it. luck! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i deleted unknown accounts , deleted 1 account.  lost permissions. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category*** microsoft support has far been unable resolve issue.  is out there familiar? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

have application installs command prompt shortcut , several other shortcuts icons not show in taskbar on "windows server 2016 standard" when launched. have deleted , re-built icon cache, these icons not display in task bar. if set "combine taskbar buttons" "never" appropriate icon display, whenever buttons on taskbar combined, display blank icon. there specific supposed register in order  change "grouped" icon in windows server 2016? advice appreciated. hello, for better assist you, we'd know following: confirm build installed on device. check, follow steps below: press windows key + r , type in winver . click ok . confirm said application you're using understand cause of issue. were there recent changes made prior issue? meanwhile, suggest restarting explorer.exe on task manager. may resolve issue blank icons on taskbar. refer steps below: 1. press ctr...

hi, on 1 of windows 10 pcs, each time reboot, desktop icons change larger size.  i left-click desktop , select view > classic icons.  the icons size , arrangement want.  however, when reboot (or shutdown , restart), icons appear larger how set them.  if left-click desktop , select view, none of 3 choices selected.  i can select classic icons , them i'm go until next reboot.  the size change isn't huge, it's big enough nuisance. instead of left-clicking desktop , selecting view, can click desktop , hold ctrl , move logitech mouse scroll-wheel 1 click classic icons size want.  (ctrl+shift+4 resets size classic icons.) i have googled , explored every lead, haven't been able solve yet.  i have 2 windows 10 pcs--desktop that's having problem , dell laptop works fine.  both have windows 10 home installed updates applied.  view > auto arrange icons off; align grid on. i'll grateful this. j...

for reason pressed lot of buttons on keyboard no reason , computer home screen looks when press windows key looks this and when right click windows key , press desktop looks this i have tried backing dosen't work. time. hi, start fullscreen enabled. disable it, follow steps below: type settings in ask me search box , press enter . select personalization , select start tab on left side window. toggle switch on off under use start full screen . press windows key check if display turns normal. feel free post if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

can help? support needed, tried powershell, program in command, lot of things. have windows 10 current version. hi greg, we know more information concern can better assist you.   when did issue start?  do error messages when attempting open start button , applications?   we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi,  i have hpxw 4600 workstation. quite old still business. it made have 4 screens connected, use work. back 6 months ago, or longer, windows 10 got updated automatically, always, , since then, 2 our of 4 screens stopped working. it nvidia quatro 720 something. i have 2 graphic cards installed @ pc. since update, nvidia stopped working , used 2 screens, tried countless repairs, uninstalls, reboots etc. but nothing helped. in december 2016, 1 day pc asked update,  so did , believe or not, 4 screens lighted up, until realised begining of problem. so, looked nvidia driver updated, didn't allow start pc.  i playing whole day , thing able do, bring pc stage before update. so had again, 2 screens. went on christmas break , on return today, checked if there update windows required , saw nvidia again wasn't updated, plus error number. so went online, read discussion , installed latest nvidia software graphic c...

i've created windows 10 image , have couple of “odd” things happening when install on pc. one -   if go webpage, example, www.sears.com , main page displays fine, once start dig deeper, clicking on “appliances” link , selecting “refrigerator”, spinning wheel on “refrigerator page.   however, if go to the same sears web page using edge, page comes fine no "spinning" wheel.  i'm assuming it's not letting function of page load.  if add site trusted sites section of ie loads fine after restart of ie. two – if user logs on, same thing happens ie search function not work.   i have not uninstalled cortana or search features. i haven’t done tinkering windows settings.   about thing did set wim copy profile default profile users log on same start menu, installed software need, , make change start menu show office 2016, ie, windows media player, , few others. i’m @ loss.   i can stand-alone install of , windows 10 wor...

hi, i have new macbook pro touchid. had dual boot windows 10. so far things work fine. however, when complete vs 2015 enterprise edition features included laptop restarts. on restart windows screen stuck @ loading ring keeps animating , nothing happens. i let open more 24hrs. same state. i formatted hdd , reinstalled win 10 , vs 2015, same problem. not sure issue is. os doesn't boot in safe mode. tried repair booting bootable os usb, after diagnosing says unable restore. appreciate quick , pointers solution. ps: not problem earlier mac book, had win 10 vs 2015 update 2 installed. thanks! halima sadiya question outside scope of site (for consumers) , sure best answer should asked either on technet (for pro's) or msdn (for developers) technet https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home msdn https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home if give link new thread...

i admin on pc. looking file in c/users/greg (that's me) , file looking not there thought may hidden. went folder properties , checked box labeled 'hidden'. did not read next page (my mistake) , result folder gone , i'm having errors apps. went users folder , in 'previous versions' see folder 'greg' not able restore it.. restore button grayed out. tried copy folder , works bit , tells me not have permission operation. being logged in admin shouldn't able copy folder? i've tried system restore has problem onedrive , not complete restore. tried remove onedrive , restore again have same problem. please help. thanks, greg clark home?? hello! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have 3 accounts on pc possible  have different  lock screen timeouts each account ? if change time on  1 account changes  of them . go settings, accounts, sync settings , see if on.  if turn off. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

how do master password reset can choose previous password want?  microsoft not allow use previous password have used in past. hi blet526, please informed can no longer use previous password design microsoft security purposes. please don't hesitate post if have other concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

has else had attempt m/soft acc. russian hackers.   had 2 attempts on 6/02/17 2 different places russian i.p.addresses.   discovered in "recent activity" , m/soft  had commented "unsuccessful attempt , nothing worry about".    dont know that.    lucky looked had no notice or e-mail sent let me know ruskies bit dodgy,what? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** has else had attempt m/soft acc. russian hackers...                nope Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i'm administrator husband automatically gets signed in on boot up. can stop happening? it's bit annoying because have switch user or sign him out before can sign in! hello cecil, if wish disable auto login other local users on computer, can follow instructions on link: ( click here ). steps on link provides instructions on how turn on automatic logon in windows. in step number 9, instead of editing string 1, type 0 turn off. feel free reply on thread if need further help. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have dell insipron 660s, intell core i3-2120 @ 3.30 ghz., 6 gb .memory,   64 bit operating system x 64 bit operating system. there 2 windows installers running on system. running windows 7, , switched windows 10 july , since constant running of widows installer kept running. , information appericated. 1.       windows 32 – bit installer located @ c:\windows\sys wow64 called misexe file version 5.0.14393.0 original file name misexe.exe 57 kb., created 7/16/16. installer runs using 25 % of processing speed. there can stop happening if it’s not normal? 2.       windows 32- bit installer located @ c:\windows\system 32 called misexe file version 5.0.1493.0 63.5 kb., created 7/16/16. hi, you can stop running following these steps: open computer management opening file explorer , right-clicking this pc , selecting manage . click services , right-click...

hello fairly (and within few minutes after start up) pc stops loading applications.  if double click on app, blue circle appear briefly , nothing.   this includes trying load task manager.  i able right click on task bar, selecting task manager nothing.  i can ctrl alt del , takes me lock screen, clicking task manager there results in same thing.  nothing loads, still able navigate around windows.   i unable shut down/restart pc (but sleep) when in state.  i have no choice press reset button on main box. any ideas? hi, assist better, kindly provide more details answering following questions: when did start encountering issue? have made changes on computer prior issue? what specific troubleshooting steps have tried far? meanwhile, suggest boot computer safe mode , check if issue persists. this, kindly refer link . do let know how goes. ...

noted, morning wife discovered computer no longer allowed click on anything. usual fix go processes , stop iexplorer.exe process , restart it, in case couldn't task manager that. mouse pointed worked , move arrow hovering on taskbar gave me dreaded endless, small blue circle if loaded. in case did safe mode reboot experienced same problems in safe mode. usb deviced unplugged, etc. i'm entirely sure try next if can't task manager see processes might affecting it, what's next? should note hp 360 laptop i3, not oldest. tips? hi izzy, are still able use keyboard? if you're able use keyboard, kindly 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 . since not able use mouse, follow steps below open command prompt: press windows key + x on keyboard. press select command prompt ...

hey everyone, at wits use help. symptoms: slow boot up most of apps wont load. freezes whenever uac/admin right prompt triggers (screen goes dim,hear sound bite, no pop appears can ctrl alt dlt out of it) will freeze after 15 minutes forcing power cycle all started on may 17th, booted wow played 20 minutes crashed, battle.net app started have issues saw ssd had 5 gigs of space  left ( installed skyrim on ssd in error) made room , that's when realized severity of issue.  due admin rights issue reduces amount of troubleshooting can do, here's i've tried. uninstalling may updates reinstalling may updates reset (all options fail @ 30%) safe mode (computer doesn't freeze admin rights, still wont pop me accept) clean boot - issue remained uninstalled avast, disabled windows defender and few others im forgetting. appreciated!   hello, there multiple possibilities...

hi, windows 10 started update afternoon, seemed go well, @ end of process pc shut down , did not automatically restart. when manaully restarted, computer did lot of hard drive activity several minutes , shut down again. there no video output , pc shuts down everytime try reboot. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** see if following helps: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-windows-10-wont-boot-startup-repair-bootrec/ Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i need bitlocker recovery key how can 1 ideapad bought , did factory data reset? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi rigo, it looks you're having challenges looking bitlocker recovery key. suggest check article regarding concern: find bitlocker recovery key . keep posted , we'll willing assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

a partition on drive protected bitlocker, stopped opening of sudden showing me error message "the disk structure corrupted or unreadable". followed this article recover data ( repair-bde c: f: -rp *****... ) on emptied wd 500 gb portable hard disk. recovery worked fine , asked run "chkdsk f: /f" before opening drive. chkdsk giving me error "unable determine volume version , state chkdsk aborted". when try open f: drive, says media corrupt. i saw thread  on ms community but not helping. in below image, have recovered h , destination f, error shown when try open f. i appreciate if can seem have lost important data. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

if have norton security need defender? have windows 10 original title: security moved virus & malware no. defender should halted active security when third party program installed. don't want two. can still limited scanning though. limited periodic scanning in windows 10 provide additional malware protection http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/protect_defender-protect_scanning/limited-periodic-scanning-in-windows-10-to-provide/3dcfc8dd-36b4-43f2-9a0a-732e43191cf3 Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

had me type cmd , assoc , verify long number them.  asked how know they  microsoft.  hung , read scam.  told call them back, said not ms provide ms technical support.  given phone number of 800-476-3134 call them back.  ms this  bud's you..... may find of interest. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi.  bleeping window on laptop jan 2017. phone on screen in australia 1*** *** ***. complete scam. although had lock , 'microsoft' on top tab.  (sorry, i'm old lady!) anyway turned laptop off , when turn on have put in password?   cant computer download files work out password.  have tried reboot windows 10, dvd cant past password. can help? thanks belle ***personal information deleted moderator. please see the microsoft community asked questions for more information on how can protect privacy.*** hi, when can't sign in microsoft account https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12429/microsoft-account-sign-in-cant why can't sign in? https://account.live.com/resetpassword.aspx microsoft community can not lost or forgotten pins/passwords per microsoft policy. (all allowed provide in links below - , there some.) keeping passwords secure- microsoft policy on getti...