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after computer updated windows 10 version 1607 last night, it requested needed restart. did go start-> power-> update , restart. the desktop pc restarted after little while started printing page after page with: "get /devmgmt/productconfigcap.xml http/1.1 host: " about 20 times per page, generating 10 sheets same printing. meantime screen remained black although mouse icon visible , active. after half hour without other action did hard restart on computer got me welcome screen asking pin. entered pin , seemed work started print same page described above , pc remained static on black screen again on half hour. tried 3 more times, kept printing same type of pages. finally after fifth restart , entering pin brought desktop screen, still prints several pages same message. if turn off computer go through same steps printing , black screen. once got desktop screen decided keep computer on permanently. how can solve problem? , sugg...

hello, my computer has decided take dump. won't let me log administrator account. logs me 'temporary account' can't access files or anything. my computer is: toshiba satellite l855d-s5220 edition: windows 10 home version: 1607 product id: 00326-10000-00000-aa256 processor: amd a8-4500m apu radeon(tm) hd graphics 1.90ghz installed ram: 6.00 gb (5.47 gb usable) system type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor problem: an app default reset an app caused problem default app setting .pdf files, reset microsoft edge. if can, please do! thanks! i don't have problem temp profile did have error today. do have malwarebytes ver 3.0x installed known cause profile corruption logs temp profile, mbam website has update fixes this. Windows / Windows 10 / Secur...

microsoft team - please provide option block games , block 'diep.io' website using settings in microsoft family hi aziz, to prevent child accounts accessing apps online or play games, can follow steps below: on link, sign in using parent account. select account profile want manage. click more , , select apps, games & media . check app want block under block inappropriate apps , games . you can manage other online safety settings on page. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i tried filling out survey scammed. user unfriendly. couldn't form submitted. kept highlighting box filled in. how report scam. person indian accent came on computer after clicked on website. recorded voice in english, loud , intrusive,  said microsoft , have virus. if try close window, taken off network. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi nancy, microsoft provides information , tips on how can protect scam , how report them. can report scam happened on link can start investigating issue. to assist further, here link has information on how protect virus or scam , how avoid it. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

best way test after ms security patch has been applied across 10,000+ desk tops ? 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 can point resources Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

basically, if @ windows defender icon on taskbar has alert symbol on , says there actions recommended. open , says there health report, health report says can save battery power turning down screen brightness. don't want turn screen down never use computer without being plugged in. tried turning brightness down , up, notification not go away. there way turn off notification? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi kyle, it appears you're having challenges notification of windows defender. assist concern, kindly provide answers following: have tried restarting computer? did make changes computer aside updating it? have tried clicking notification? what troubleshooting steps have taken resolve issue? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / ...

have 3 monitors on windows 10, , have set positions of applications such outlook inbox on 1 monitor , calendar on another, web browser on 1 monitor, , other applications anchored other monitor.  after computer goes sleep , wakes application windows don't snap original positions, on primary monitor , have move them.  is there method make them open previously?  its frustrating. the issue caused graphics driver. whenever single monitor disconnected multi-monitor setup, windows attempt move screen onto remaining screen(s). usually, doesn't occur when putting computer sleep. check see if there update graphics driver going manufacturer's website. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

each time start pc need put insert microsoft password.  work without interference.  there protection make decision.  how do away unnecessary step? hi, if using microsoft account then have have password though can use pin. (removing login dramatically reduces microsoft account security). start - settings - accounts - sign-in options - pin or can change account type : how change account type http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/6917-account-type-change-windows-10-a.html or add local account : start - settings - accounts - account - can add microsoft account or work or school account. or same place - family & other user how add new user account in windows 10 http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5440-user-account-add-windows-10-a.html   ================================================== if have local account : winkey + x - command prompt (adm...

happened ability display 2 different wall papers since latest "update" 7/2/2017 right click on image in wallpaper history in settings :: personalization :: background , choose "set monitor (number)". :) Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have done reset in window 10 pc, after window 10 apps, tools under window accessories missing , other apps groove, window store not opening , doesn't show wifi networks connects automatically saved wifi network doesn't show names.  hi shubhankar, it possible system files on computer has been corrupted after performing reset. assist concern, advise run system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files. do update result , if need further assistance. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

my curser moves corners without me. touch screen dots appear down left side @ random. then apps , programmes open without input. cannot control computer because of this. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi chris, we appreciate if provide more details concern. kindly provide following details can isolate concern:   • using phone or pc? • since when have been experiencing issue? • changes made on device prior the/this issue? • troubleshooting steps have done far?   we forward response. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hello, since new windows 10 update(creator's update), firstly i'm getting brightness issue. brightness full , button disabled can neither reduce nor increase. secondly, airplane mode enabled , button disabled can't turn off. , wifi icon missing. thirdly, sound not working. fourth, it's when enter windows update in settings, freezes , boom...it closes. thanks reading this... hope can fix these problems , words may u improve product... ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** thank information. there possibility reason why you're having concern because of recent update have on pc. there corrupted file or data on system causes issues. for isolate issue, since roll previous update, try install again creators update. let's check if same issue persists. if issue still persists, don't hesitate inform , we'll happy further assist you. ...

once in while when shut down pc show error window. shows second it's gone , pc shut down. the ssd had window 8.1 upgraded window 10. enable better, need provide many details can problem experiencing. if design question effectively, can information people knowledgeable topic , happy you. prepare question. think through. hasty-sounding questions hasty answers, or none @ all. troubleshooting have done far? asking effective question faster read how here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_other-system/asking-an-effective-question-to-get-help-quickly/18584631-7f2b-4f01-88f5-f6660a5943c3 Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hi everyone, i'm have annoying issue new windows 10 pc, hp spectre x360. previously, on surface pro 4, hibernate mode worked expected once enabled; didn't use power when in hibernate mode, , on turning pc on came programs , files left them. with new pc however, if in hibernate mode longer 30 minutes, when powered on it's it's been rebooted, , none of programs open. quite irritating use hibernate mode exclusively, , if i'm unable fix result in pc being taken store. any ideas? all of drivers date, , happens , without external devices connected. thanks, allison hi allison, to issue windows 10 pc rebooting when waking hibernate, may try following troubleshooting steps resolve issue: 1. right-click  windows icon > device manager > system devices . 2. right-click on intel(r) management engine interface > choose properties. 3. in properties dialog, choose...

want change computer log on password.  have tried several things, including posted on support site.  application wont accept current password change existing one.  please provide info solution.  fyi:  there no change password option @ ctrl+alt+del. hi, we know if there's error message on why application doesn't accept current password. kindly check article below regarding concern. reset windows 10 local account password. keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i changed password word pin when start computer asks password not pin. when put password had set stupid thing tells me i'm wrong got in january 1 please tell me how fix i've tried resetting pc nothing works  moved insider original title: toshiba satellite on sign-in screen should have sign-in options can click on , choose pin or password. on image below option looks number pad pin , 1 looks input box text cursor password Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

every time log onto microsoft program, ask password.  when enter it, tells me wrong, , ask change it. its getting old, need do? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi kenneth, for better assist you, need ask few questions: were there changes made before experiencing issue? are getting error messages? can send screenshot? what troubleshooting steps have tried far? have tried changing or updating password? looking forward reply can find best solution you. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i attempt login windows 10 laptop , keep receiving "the user profile services service failed sign-in. user profile cannot loaded " message.  and can not login using build-in administrator credentials or other new credentials create - fail attempting login. receive above message, or when attempt login safe mode blank screen sits there hours.   microsoft - please _ want able use , create local user accounts work.             what not work: i have tried several posts including "windows 10 : user profile service service failed sign-in. user profile cannot loaded. " not work, includes net user administrator /active:yes. - no good.   i uninstalled virus protection - still no good. hi adora, error message in windows 10 pc can caused several reasons. since of credentials won't let log in, on safe mode, kindly answer following questions clarificat...

suddenly font size on desktop, menus, etc, small it's difficult read. in past use go control panel, click on display , change there, "display" option no longer listed in control panel. tried follow these instructions  check resizing text , icons dragging scale of resize options. press windows + keys , select system . select display . select  advance display setting. select  advance sizing texts , other items. under change size of other items , select set custom scaling level (not recommended). set 100% and drag scale level set required size between 100% 125%. select apply . sign out , sign in account , check. except when select display don't have option select advance display setting. i've tried rescaling not enlarges font under desktop icons, enlarges font in on web. it use simple using control panel, change font style , size title bars, menus, messages, icons, etc., can't change anything. need know why display option ...

i'm trying make changes command prompt, don't seem take effect.  when open new command prompt still uses old settings, though can see changes in default settings.  closing window , opening new window doesn't help, nor rebooting.  any suggestions? i'm trying make changes command prompt, don't seem take effect.  when open new command prompt still uses old settings, though can see changes in default settings.  closing window , opening new window doesn't help, nor rebooting.  any suggestions? you need report where make these changes , how open command prompt. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

in startup welcome screen, shows photo in oblong frame. how remove photo , see logo in place.. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi bob, fix issue removing account photo welcome screen startup, let's try these steps: 1. press windows key + r key launch run dialog box. 2. copy , paste following code: %appdata%\microsoft\windows\accountpictures 3. delete account profile pictures located in folder. 4. sign-out , sign-in account again. keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i used have microshite7 @ least able open internet in google why can no longer **** 10? , why increasingly bad operating system costing more? an answer appreciated hi liam, thank posting query on microsoft community . figure out what's going on, browser using? able connect internet using other browsers? able set google default web page on other browsers? get can further assist. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

so have been trying microsoft's attention in way can. issue literally rendering gaming pc useless. ever since creators update have had severe stuttering , drops in frame rate.  i took online community having same problems , have tested situation many times.  with multiple combinations of windows 10 versions , nvidia driver versions, people on forum managed determine problem develops windows 10 creators update build 1703. most of suffering have exhausted suggested remedies , problem still persists. of have been dealing around 3 months now.  i switched pc gaming , i'm extremely angry , infuriated. feels they're trying ignore or sweep under rug , step on us. if interested in trying improve pc gaming industry, wanting urge microsoft take care of users, or want support cause come check out our forum better understand issues , join facebook group make change. same here, 1607 works charm since micros...

split thread. hi nikhil, there may several factors on why usb modem not working creators update. suggest try troubleshooting steps found on link can isolate issue. keep updated status of concern , we'll glad assist further. my dell inspiron 1520 can handle win 10 1607 anniversary update not 1703 creator update, i.e. can't boot system upon updating. u pls fix? going connectivity-specific issue, during different attempt, system booted, dell 1390 wireless card , broadcom 440x card cant connect internet. manufacturer's website no longer provides win10 update did work during 1607. finally, 1607 , 1703 pls provide driver sigmatel stac9205x intel 82801hbm ich8m high def audio controller? thx. ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** have update previous stmt. older inspiron 1520 @ win 10 1607 instead of win 7. today, of teamviewer, updated to  windows 10 build 15063.502  and seems fi...

hello, i built computer in august of year , i'm having major issues windows 10. has started blue screen 1 or twice day randomly. during times computer isn't in use. i'm not sure more it. i've ran ccleaner, bitdefender, , malware bytes , no viruses showing. can take @ dump files, msinfo files, , driver checker file? dump files: https://1drv.ms/f/s!ampcpqzaxqw8iqab7nbueqkuemct msinfo: https://1drv.ms/t/s!ampcpqzaxqw8irtef0krk6hikm6w driver report: https://1drv.ms/t/s!ampcpqzaxqw8irmauprhwgzhpe3j thanks these crashes related memory corruption (probably caused driver). please run these 2 tests verify memory , find driver causing problem.  please run verifier first.  not need run memtest yet unless verifier not find cause, or want to. if over-clocking reset default before running these tests. in other words stop!!!  if not know means not 1-driver verifier (for com...

recently have been having alot of problems computer shutting down due driver state power failure so tried go earlier point see if fixed problem (it dident) tried reinstall drivers in safe mode driver state power failure problem continued come , shut down before online 5minutes so tried reset factory did not work , every time start computer either shows black screen while running or sends me options can choose either restart again (which same) or pick , option fix i have no windows 10 disk upgraded windows 7. have tried inserting windows 7 disk , see if reinstall nothing happens when choose reset , earlier point again says there none anyone can me in serious need of ( writing laptop problems have on stationary) hi nichlas, let repair device accessing the   windows recovery environment (winre) . here steps: turn off device pressing , holding power button, turn on. when see device manufacturer's ...

hy have zoostorm pc not start initial switch on blue screen duel bios gigabyte written on top. pc running have switch on @ mains, turn on @ pc open , close cd drawer. turn off @ pc mains switch leave few minutes turn on @ mains . turn on @ pc hit keys f7f8 , f11 f12 after few minutes pc boots up. have every time turn on. once running works on windows 10. ideas apart buying hammer  bab news > has problem started or has been around while? does error message  appear, if so, error? have installed new apps or updates recently? have installed or replaced new hardware devices? can provide photo / screen shot of opening screen? Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hello everyone! i received call microsoft , since because haven't paid protection bla bla bla, computer closes reminding me call #. what should do?  thanks.  it's scam. call not microsoft--who never call out of blue. disconnect internet , run antivirus , anti malware programs , change passwords. remove/disable suspicious startup programs. friend if necessary. anti malware free personal use-- malwarebytes. https://www.malwarebytes.com/ Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i'm having issues unauthorised permission given authenticated users on c: drive, how has given special permissions authenticated users , grayed out cant change , folder's in c: drive belong (s-1-5-21-1800742781-42368032-4135958153-1003) instead of (administrators (user\administrators)) this leads me think have been hacked being denied access number of folders in c: drive used have access to  p.s there called wormgr.exe accessing internet c: drive are sure not wermgr.exe - windows error reporting reporting errors microsoft! with respect to  s-1-5-21-1800742781-42368032-4135958153-1003, refer user account, hard know each account has different id do have permission create new folder on c drive? what folders on c drive can not access previously had access to? Windows / Windows 10 / Securit...

had windows 8 pro locked drive bitlocker formatted pc windows 8 not pro upgraded windows 10 home encrypted drive pain in **** have unlock everytime. there anyway can remove encryption on windows 10 home? you'll have upgrade windows 10 pro before can unencrypt drive. home can read/write encrypted drives can't create or remove them. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

working in internet explorer , opened several screens realistic microsoft backgrounds. please see: https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-staysafedownloads-com/ Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

installed latest update windows 10.  17 hour upgrade process not fun.  laptop has unlocked, notice can't find of apps (browse apps gone).  how list of apps can scroll through , find app need?  or, stuck having find individual apps in file explorer?  not start screen option.  classic list displays don't take whole screen.  suggestions?  @ point i'm thinking of uninstalling windows 10 , going windows 7.  it's been nothing problems since i've upgraded.  suggestions appreciated. hi neo, to see full list of apps, select start , scroll through alphabetical list. if still can't find you're looking for, can type name of app or program search box on taskbar. also, some apps in folders within app list - notepad, in windows accessories folder. to have better understanding regarding concern, we'd ask few questions: which version of windows 10 using? check, click start ty...

i wonder if can please?  need pay company wages have encountered problem.  easiest way (i thought) restore.  understand have go start , 'all programs'. my start key, on windows 10, offers nothing if press rhs , doesn't offer 'all programs' when press lhs.  i'm rubbish on computers ... can advise me? regards , thanks. shelley press shift key whilst clicking restart your pc boot windows 10 recovery environment go troubleshoot - advanced options - system restore if have restore points, find them listed there choose 1 , begin restore process Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i use i1profiler calibrate dell u2715h monitor, lot of photo editing. ever since cu update windows 10 (64bit), when viewing jpeg images, whites appear show odd banding effects, though whites overexposed. jpegs saved srgb profile. when editing images in lightroom , photoshop, ensure whites not overexposed. also, when i'm viewing other people's images, whites can show odd banding effect too. i've installed latest version of i1profiler software, i've installed earlier versions, same problem shows. can help? i've had problem since cu update @ lunchtime today. i'm in europe updates later you. have banding on whole screen it's particularly noticeable against white backgrounds email windows or empty browser pages. looks liked old-fashioned "feint" lined paper. white thin grey bands on it. effect see? Windows / ...

hi, of users reported, on multiple computers, since 2-3 weeks file explorer take ever load. on ssd 0% cpu & 0% hdd usage; take time between 10 30 sec before page appear; on same computer program , feature took 1 minutes appear.  once appear good. why that? best regards, hi, is happening file explorer , , program , features ? please refer following methods resolve concern: method 1: run system file checker. to run system file checker tool, follow steps found on link . method 2: run virus scan . your computer may have been infected malwares , viruses affects programs' performance. method 3: perform clean boot. to perform clean boot, follow steps found on link . the amount of files , programs saved on computer can affect performance of file explorer and, programs , features . can improve performance of 2 applications moving files , programs backup drive. if need more assistanc...

hello. i'm using win10 on desktop.last week,i faced problem. 1.the start menu , cortana not working 2.task manager not responds when close t. need taskmgr window close it. 3.some apps installed not working. 4.varoius registry issues.   i tried using powershell command fix this.unfortunately, got error. ps c:\windows\system32> get-appxpackage -allusers | foreach {add-appxpackage -disabledevelopmentmode -register "$($_.ins talllocation)\appxmanifest.xml"} get-appxpackage : dependency service or group failed start. dependency service or group failed start. @ line:1 char:1 + get-appxpackage -allusers | foreach {add-appxpackage -disabledevelopm ... + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : notspecified: (:) [get-appxpackage], exception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : system.exception,microsoft.windows.appx.packagemanager.commands.getappxpa...