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Can I find a missing laptop using this site? - Microsoft Community

laptop came missing. when log account see have added shows off. if connected wifi or network somewhere status change?  hello scott, to find missing device, suggest checking find lost phone or device on link . if using microsoft login on missing device. let know if have other concern. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Cannot run some programs as administrator - Microsoft Community

for unknown reason(s), cannot run wifi adapter application. not working , had reinstall after uninstalling windows program interface. when went reinstall anew, application stop installing had not privilege so. running directly administrator had not worked either. did install in safe mode, can't run executable (it wont when prompted run) , can't run administrator either. i'm user of computer 1 account, being administrator. follows message sent when try run admin. this app has been blocked protection. an administrator has blocked running app. more information, contact administrator. wirelesscm.exe. publisher: unknown. file origin : hard drive on computer. program location: "c:/ program file (x86)/d-link/dwa-182/wirelesscm.exe' why so? for further troubleshooting, follow steps below: right-click on installer file, select properties. in advanced security settings, tick check box   r...

Correct Password for Bitlocker Drive BUT Didn't UNLCOKED - Microsoft Community

hi,  i've lenovo laptop , windows 7 i'm using bitlocker on g drive . when want change or reinstall windows, allways unlock , decrypt g drive .and install windows 8 , 8.1 , 10 .  but ! forget decrypt , unlock drive , reinstall windows 10 .  it's 1 year , can't unlock drive . i've password can't remeber , didn't forget since 5 years ago .  unfortunatly delete recovery keys .now wedding images on locked drive .  how can unlock drive ? best regards Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

I called 8552430192 and gave them access to my computer - Microsoft Community

i gave them access comp, what? original title: 8552430192 ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** cancel credit cards  change passwords  anything personal must protected such pin numbers notify financial institutions on computer ******************************************************* best option reinstall windows 100% sure, @ least......................... quietman, see: have been hacked...what should do? http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/407147/answers-to-common-security-questions-best-practices/?p=3071944 next, follow instructions here if pop gone. http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-tech-support-scam-popups/ run tool. superantispyware (free version) http://www.superantispyware.com/ , see: psa: tech support scams pop-ups on rise https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2014/11/psa-tech-support-scams-pop-ups-on-the-rise/ ...

my computer rebooted its saying my firewall is not activated do i need - Microsoft Community

do need activate firewall on computer telling me deactivated ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** do need activate firewall on computer                yes Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Signing in to Win10 without Internet..Numeric input ONLY allowed. - Microsoft Community

as turns out, win10 allow 4 characters of numeric input keyboard when locked out no internet connection, why cannot use "the last password used..." sign in. poor programming on ms's part, in opinion. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Clock Settings - Microsoft Community

i seconds show on clock can't seem make happen.  i've tried several times , won't change.  able give me instructions how seconds appear on clock in tray? one other thing might find useful, if wanting time something, there timer shows seconds (a countdown) , stopwatch shows hundredths of seconds. click start, type alarm , press enter the timer , stopwatch @ top, right. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

icons broken after Creator update - Microsoft Community

i did creators update w10 today, icons on desktop goofed – cannot positioned near edges, , if try move them there, jump screen instead 2”.   and on bottom, can’t placed more ¼” taskbar, , trying that, again jump instead interior, , if adjacent icon, cause jump/move. hello, this issue may occur due broken components of icon cache database. better assist concern, suggest rebuild icon cache database restore broken components. this, follow steps below: in search box, type command prompt . right-click result , select run administrator . type below command navigate icon cache database location , press enter : cd %homepath%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer type below command verify icon cache database files @ location , press enter : dir iconcache* the output of dir command should list these database files: concache_1280.db iconcache_16.db iconcache_1920.db iconcache_256.db iconc...

Windows 10 Action Center is not working anymore! - Microsoft Community

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action center not working anymore on windows 10 pc. can see in screenshot, i'm unable view on taskbar / bring settings. but still i'm getting notifications apps/system. but want bring taskbar. kindly me in situation. hi kamran, to restore action center on taskbar in windows 10, please answer these questions: did happen after installing updates on computer? is computer part of workgroup? let's try suggestion vijin v on page restore action center on taskbar. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Window 10 after join to domain hang,search bar no respond. - Microsoft Community

hi guy, recently hint window 10 problem,i using windows 10 pro,after desktop join domain,the windows keep hanging,task bar or control panel no respond @ all.if quit domain  workgroup,is working fine,anyone hint problem before? thanks. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, regarding concern, since occurs when you've joined domain, suggest ask assistance i.t. department. may post query in our technet forums i.t. pro based issues. best regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 DISM Checkhealth returns "No component store corruption - Microsoft Community

lately i've been having many issues windows 10 disk. started when disk read 100% in task manager , continued worse. eventually, sfc /scannow not scan parts of image "corrupted , unreadable". tried chkdsk /f /r (along every other argument possible machine, including /scan , /x), , last time tried it, machine restarted without saying anything. unusual, did not leave chkdsk log saying operation completed. naturally, next step dism utility, (like sfc) failed. tried dism /online /cleanup-image /restore-health, returned "the file or directory corrupted , unreadable" remeniscent of sfc. tried restorehealth (to no avail). i'm asking - response dism yielded "no component store corruption detected. operation completed successfully." possibly notable tried in safe mode, result still strange (as dism seems working fine in safe mode part). there i'm doing wrong? also, have ideas else fix windows 10 image? (i ran s.m.a.r.t. scan...

Restart shuts down computer, shut down powers off the screen - Microsoft Community

hey all, in beginning of april updated drivers in device manager , after when turning laptop off screen goes black, lights still on , when restart laptop turns off completely. welcome. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** can out concern, kindly follow steps provided azeez n on link . other concerns, don't hesitate us. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Moving account to new Windows install - Microsoft Community

so have microsoft account connected free upgrade version of windows 10. i'm looking @ building whole new system , installing retail version of windows 10. question can software os, install that, connect microsoft account , still have work? if not, , need install retail copy, can link microsoft account version of software? need unlink account free upgrade version of windows before link retail version? when you  install retail copy make sure sign-in, logon same microsoft account. i have 7 computers on same account. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

someone put a network on my pc. i am a home user. they changed my - Microsoft Community

service started not mine. cant change setting because no longer addmin. network didn't put on hi david, there several factors consider why account no longer administrator. caused recent update or recent program installed. resolve concern, kindly answer questions below: the account you're using sign computer, local account or microsoft account? what services saw on computer running? also network, pertaining new wifi or lan network computer connected to? we forward response our queries. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

User Account Problem - Microsoft Community

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hello, yesterday not open edge browser. problem still going on. have tried several times shows me message have attached here. after found photos, music, videos, apps not opening @ all. every time tried open them gives me message have "built in administrator account, have use account" have attached here. didn't change account. using long time. plz see messages & give me valuable solution. fortunately installed mozilla firefox. that's why can ask help. ***post moved moderator appropriate category.*** do remember enabling hidden administrator?   possible else did this? if not may issue there fixes @ microsoft edge can't opened. using built in administrator - microsoft community , [fix] microsoft edge can't opened using built-in administrator account. sign in different account , try again. including comments section. if suggestions don't go on windows 10 perfo...

Why do I not have admin privileges as admin? - Microsoft Community

i need delete folder, can't without permission admin. problem is, admin on laptop. any idea how fix this? in box says need permission there continue box?  if there click on , should continue. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Editing the auto correct dictionary in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

good morning, is possible edit / add words auto correct dictionary in windows 10? thanks! it possible, not faint hearted , not average user should attempt! it involves editing .dic files can done in notepad or third party software editing dictionary files . . . in file explorer, go to: %appdata%\microsoft\spelling\ the editable files are: default.dic (added) default.exc (excluded) default.acl (autocorrect) the files utf-16 le plain text must start appropriate byte order mark (bom) each line contains word (in added , excluded word lists), or autocorrect pair words separated vertical bar ("|") (in autocorrect word list). other .dic, .exc, , .acl files present in directory detected spell checking service , added user word lists. these files considered read-only , not modified spell checking api. Windows / Windows 10...

Popup window won't go away Personalization - Microsoft Community

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a  window keeps popping shortly after open computer. tried attach snipping tool picture site wont accept it. personalization this theme can not applied desktop. try clicking different theme.  close when click close pops again.   not want nor trying anything. m marta, the normal way include picture in post clicking on  icon in editing toolbar @ top of input box type posts into.  denis Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 getting ATTEMPTED_SWITCH_FROM_DPC BSOD - Microsoft Community

i've been getting bsod 10 weeks now.  i suspect result of windows 10 update.   i getting different bsod , traced wifi adapter wasn't supported on windows 10.  so removed wifi adapter , error went away. now i'm getting one.  i able predictably replicate error trying upgrade nvidia gtx 675 graphics card driver software, figured graphics card. i replaced graphics card amd radeon rx470 i'm still getting bsod. you can find dump file here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0b6-i-sqqoflnr0i5enn6mznrvvu?usp=sharing i'm @ end of options , next step down grade windows 7 if can't find fix. help me please, you're hope. thanks. welcome. should now. btw snapman.sys removed when uninstalled disk manager app. no connection graphics card... @ all. Windows / Windows 10 / Performanc...

Windows 10 screen flickering after Office download - Microsoft Community

hello,  i trying set new computer, reach same error every time: screen flickers between desktop , black screen. know known problem, non of fixes can find online seem help. i have tried following solve problem: - swap computer one - reinstall computer - run in safe mode remove display drivers (problem still there in safe mode, nothing possible)  - stop 2 processes people write should fix problem the computer not run norton or orher of apps known problem, in fact 2 apps got install before problem started google chrome , office 365, latter installed last , problem started right when download had finished.  any solutions?  hi christian, the flickering issue you've experienced windows 10 computer caused incompatible apps or display drivers. address problem, check out  troubleshoot screen flickering in windows 10 troubleshooting steps. let know if need further assistance. ...

BLACK SCREEN AFTER WIN 10 UPDATE - Microsoft Community

updated win 10. put laptop sleep. totally black screen. searched endlessly microsoft don't seem grasp can't @ because screen strays black. help, someone, please. hi greg, there possibility due windows corruption. proper isolation, kindly verify following: any recent changes made on computer aside recent update? did encounter error messages? what troubleshooting steps have done fix issue? we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

computer won't turn off --- let it run continuously, or - Microsoft Community

hello all, about 3 months ago, dell laptop (running windows 10) lost ability turn off *except* holding down power button 5 seconds. i'm busy next couple months , won't have time try , research solution until april. in meantime, wanted ask: better leave laptop running months on end without powering off (it can "sleep" though), or power down holding power button down 5 seconds? i've heard powering down holding power button 5 seconds isn't computer, though can't imagine letting run continuously months on end either. thanks.. hello, please answer questions below able isolate issue , give appropriate resolution. what make , model of device? how shut down device? through start menu? are there error messages showing on end when attempting shut down? were there changes/updates device prior issue happening? what troubleshooting steps have done far? we forward update. ...

Windows 10 keeps creating a new user - Microsoft Community

i've been trying use netplwiz set computer log in without having enter password. however, when gets login screen there's second user listed can't logged automatically. second user has same email listed, think difference it's not listed administrative. i've tried removing second user, comes back. there way stop second user being created, or windows try login automatically using original user has administrative rights? windows 10 home  hi noel, to fix issue removing second user's account, suggest check resolution provided shawn 'cmdr' keene [mvp] on link . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Windows 10 Creator's Update Corrupted Partitions and Volumes - Microsoft Community

hi, my surface pro 4 updated to win10 creator's update during night (outside usage hours) failed. has left machine in corrupted state disk volumes report raw format (using diskpart in windows pe). the primary os volume bitlockered , such unable delete or reformat partitions bitlocker on bitlocker cannot removed volume has raw filesystem type. i have tried startup repair, reset pc , recover previous build of fail cannot find files. i have tried repair-bde , manage-bde in windows pe command prompt fails too. i have tried several times download recovery image surface pro using serial number on 5gb , each time fails server errors - frustrating too! urgent needed have expensive brick! many thanks clark sayers hi clark,   upon analyzing details have provided in query, we suggest perform custom installation of windows and update again . repair corrupted pa...

Windows 10 Laptop Hard Freezes - Microsoft Community

hello everyone, earlier today pc froze completely, requiring me a hard reboot in order working again. issue continues to persist. i have tried multiple fixes none worked: 1. system restore: no matter restore point tried, received message stating had failed. 2. updated wifi driver: did because disabling internet seemed prevent freezes. 3. uninstalled antivirus 4. ran safe mode , disabled software: pc continued freeze after returning normal mode despite disabling startup programs. 5. reset windows 10 on pc: uninstalled of software. issue still persisted however. 6. restored defaults in bios i found freezes occurred after clicking on something, though occurred @ random. i have posted dxdiag results bellow. note these refer system after windows reset. have not reinstalled of drivers yet. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0b8mdsq4jyqz0bfl6zhbrqxvbslu/view?usp=sharing i found issue occurs when connected internet. note issue not...

Windows 10 update caused a crash - Microsoft Community

this info get. file:\windows\system32\hal.dll error code:0xc 0000221 i need this. thanks Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Caange laptop Microsoft account. - Microsoft Community

have desktop , laptop under same windows account. can change account on laptop? you can create new account on laptop, make administrator , delete old account if don't want be a new user use different credentials convert login account local account. once logged in local user convert microsoft account use different credentials. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Intrusion - Microsoft Community

whilst playing game voice spoke through router "do think can cut me off?" suggest has control of computer did voice come from, there speaker in router? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Problem starting computer with Bit Locker turned on - Microsoft Community

   turned on bit locker on wife's desktop , had no problem encrypting drives. recently, when starting computer, computer shows blue screen entering password bit locker , shuts down after entering few of characters. go on 3 or 4 times before stays on long enough enter password , computer start normally.     i'm turning off bit locker until can figure out problem lies.    computer dell inspiron 3847 quad core i5 processor. using windows 10 pro, version 1607. hard drives 2 2tb seagate drives , 4 tb seagate backup drive. updates current.    suggestions clearing problem appreciated.    hi mark, as concern needs in-depth technical assistance. suggest post here . have highly technical users , professionals there can address concern. feel free post should need assistance windows Windows / Win...

Windows defender windows 10 - Microsoft Community

after update have old , new version , old version works takes 2 minutes load , don't see check virus off line on neither or check @ start up? in old settings have pc shut down , run check @ restart ? both seem update , work. show hidden icons new 1 appears. hello fred, :) the newer "windows defender security center" new ui windows defender in windows 10.  as noticed, older "windows defender antivirus" ui still available, take minute or open. the tutorial below can show how run windows defender offline scan. https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/42305-windows-defender-offline-scan-windows-10-a.html Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

All favourites gone since Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for - Microsoft Community

suddenly morning whilst working favourites have gone. if go 3 lines top right invite import favourites - list there few hours ago. thing can find update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3150513) completed. anyone else in same position else me them back? hi, can check location  % localappdata%\packages\microsoft.windows.spartan_cw5n1h2txyewy\ac\spartan\user\default\favorites   just copy paste in file explorer tab. folder should contain favorites webpages. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Edit misspelt user id - Microsoft Community

hi mat odd 1 when first set pc made type o in spelling name , can't alter it i have altered opening screen correct when go pc users named folder ( chris ) folder still spelt incorrectly ( chria) , can't find anyway of editing   it dosent cause me operating issue desktop file locations   showing name wrong  anyone ideas ? did search on here found how edit log in screen dosent change problem  hi chris, the way change default user folder name reformatting device. more details on how reformat device, use installation media reinstall windows 10 in article . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Settings are hidden/managed by organization on private computer - Microsoft Community

recently had malware changed major settings, thought changed them found out if go customize start menu settings there red text says "*some settings hidden or managed organization". isn't right because private computer. there solution can on own? my os-build: 15063.138 version: 1703 windows 10 home hi espen, the message some settings hidden or managed organization appears when user trying modify settings , features limited access or there misconfiguration during upgrade. to address issue, let's reconfigure windows 10 settings. here steps: press windows key + s , type gpedit.msc . right-click on search result , click run administrator . on left pane, go computer configuration > administrative templates > windows components > data , preview builds . on right pane, double-click allow telemetry , click enabled . click drop-down under options , select full , click ok . ...

Solitaire Crash, Tablet mode, Taskbar hidden - Microsoft Community

equipment: hp x2 10t os: windows 10  steps reproduce: set "automatically hide taskbar in tablet mode".  in tablet mode start microsoft solitaire collection.  click spider.  solitaire blinks , disappears.  note other combinations work okay, e.g. tablet taskbar not hidden, desktop taskbar hidden.  starting solitaire in desktop mode taskbar hidden, changing tablet mode works okay. event log entry:  log name:      application source:        windows error reporting date:          5/24/2017 10:07:46 am event id:      1001 task category: none level:         information keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      desktop-ias5q2p description: fault bucket 133481007008, type 5 event name: moappcrash response: not available cab id: 0 ...

Unknown application opening and closing very quickly - Microsoft Community

hi everyone, i have odd problem unknown application flashes open in window , closes immediately. unfortunately it's fast cannot see might identify culprit. see window open , close quickly. it's particularly annoying if i'm in full screen application because when opens i'm tabbed out of current application , end on desktop. here i've tried far: the usual turn off , on etc. uninstalling applications installed around time started noticing problem. disabled start-up applications don't need. my anti virus malwarebytes 3.1.2 has not detected malicious program through active monitoring or full scan. i've opened task manager , watched processes hoping when window popped see spike in cpu/memory on application identify it. unfortunately when window opened saw no spike in activity on process. what can tell unknown application: it opens , closes within 1 second or less , occurs sporadically ... maybe every 30 minut...

Windows Defender Registry Keys - Microsoft Community

it startet windows update hanging on kb2267602 (definitionupdate windows defender). following forum thread solve problem disabled windows defender setting  hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services\windefend\start 2 4. my system windows 10 home have no group policy editor gpedit.msc by further investigation found out there better solutions disabling windows defender. how can reenable windows defender ? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi answer did not help... my problem was, switched  hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services\windefend\start 2 (autostart) 4 (disabled). this wrong in first place , methods repairing system tried failed on switching back. using other keys under  hklm\software\policies\... might have been correct way disable , enable defender, did not after changed value under hklm\system...\services. in end happy have windows 10 home edition , update c...

MS Upgraded my MS 10 and Now the Taskbar is Nowhere to be found - - Microsoft Community

i wonder if provide me assistance please. not techie person , have tried of recommendations ms , comments offered, yet nothing has worked. problem: ms upgraded ms 10 newer version yesterday , when turned on morning, taskbar found. tried tip on pressing windows key locate it, right clicking on desktop pull settings (i can't find settings button or how that!), change location of taskbar (thinking "outside" of screen area).  please let me know how settings , how replace taskbar @ bottom of screen (i can't find "files", "downloads" or anything!). like others, not have time go through "days" of trying figure out, , have noticed , found out myself, ms not have contact number have help.  any advice take care of these 2 items appreciated! much! when press windows key start open. to open file explorer see files on device press (and hold) windows key , tap e. shortcut...

Windows 10 stuck on spinning dots. - Microsoft Community

please help, cried using bootable usb , tries asks me unplug media , restart gets stuck.   please help, cried using bootable usb , tries asks me unplug media , restart gets stuck.   hi please provide more information! bootable usb using , reason. you may more replies latter! https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-usb-flash-drive-create-install-windows-10-a.html Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Logging onto my computer - Microsoft Community

set pc microsoft account, forgot password, reset online.  still cannot log onto pc.  if try reset it, wants password key disk, not have.  next? hi george, since have tried resetting microsoft account password online, we'd ask if you've tried log in using web browser check if password reset successful. otherwise, suggest in touch our answer desk verify account information , check why still unable sign in microsoft profile. you may refer article more details: when can't sign in microsoft account . let know if need additional help. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

one driver= protection against screenshots is disabled. It causes - Microsoft Community

says above message. fixed eliminating  kasperskey virus protection.  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Cannot remove start menu tiles - Microsoft Community

reformatted surface pro 4 afternoon, , far it's going in booting how want it. however, cannot start menu icons stay away. meticulously unpin each , every 1 menu, come right each time log in computer. tired moving tiles around make smaller, again, went default when logged in. simplistic person , not want tiles on start menu. how can disable these things , have them stop returning? installed hidden updates , restarted ton of times. reason works now. question can deleted. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

display - Microsoft Community

hello canot find screensaver pge in displayi cant seem find display pick screen saver had    picked none , under picked 55 min cant find display page change min,  got when changed themes ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** go settings, personalization. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

What is the Wireless Display Media Viewer? - Microsoft Community

within apps list in start menu, there’s app called “wireless display media viewer”.   an empty black window pops when app launched.   hi, microsoft aware wireless display media viewer appearing in start menu users. whenever wirelessly project laptop or tablet tv/projector, wireless display media viewer is used show media content on tv/projector.  intended used within these sessions, why launching start menu has no effect. working on removing start menu. regards. (updated clarity:  4/14/17) Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 freezes after installing it on a SSD - Microsoft Community

after installing fresh windows 10 pro 64, systems worked around 2-3 minutes freeze , after while recieve  a blue screen. long there no way install windows 10 on ssd no option me. downgradeed windows 7, worked fine. time microsoft solve problem.  please provide more information cause of problem may diagnosed.   please restart computer , allow 20 minutes system run before uploading information required me investigate problem. when examining event viewer log files many, not all, problems show in period after computer has been booted.   please provide copy of system information file. access system information file select keyboard shortcut win+r , type msinfo32 and click ok . place cursor on system summary . select file, export , give file name noting located. click save . files in txt file format preferred. do not place cursor within body of report before exporting file. the system creates new sys...

Windows BSOD! - Microsoft Community

hi! have been member on ms long time, started trying offer solutions members problems. have tried start discussion thread on windows updates, no replies there yet, try 1 on bsod. bsods 1 of hardest problems fix. i'm going try , post know them, , welcome comments other ms members. have not been trained read dump files. rely on programs 'who crashed'. i posting lot of things there program. what causes bsod? here's great link htg! https://www.howtogeek.com/163452/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-blue-screen-of-death/ <removed> hi ! here's great read ('who crashed'!) might bsod. there other options driver verifier  , others options find driver problems. update graphics , internet adapter drivers. go there. http://www.resplendence.com/whocrashed_troubleshooting here's link explaining driver verifier if want try that. have never had success it! https://answers.micr...

Corrupted User Profile - Microsoft Community

after downloading few apps windows store earlier week, 1 of computer's user profiles not working correctly. can log it, taskbar frozen. pressing windows key + x works but pressing windows key + r not work. neither run command administrator menu. other user accounts work fine (including mine). i've tried: 'sfc /scannow' 'dism /online /cleanup-image /restore health'. after trying restore system earlier date, errors say, system restore failed, , when press windows key + r or else on administrator menu error message says, "system call failed".  i've tried starting in safe mode, but didn't fix problem. have norton antivirus, and disabled "tamperproof protection" option. did not help. of now, i'm 10 hours , i'm getting extremely pissed off. know, didn't buy new computer windows 10 spend weekend troubleshooting it. have actual non-geek work do, , other users. what's going on here, why windows 1...

Unable to understand about trusted soft. company. - Microsoft Community

disc soft ltd trusted software manufacturer ? i'm unable decide that; plz me. installing daemon tools ultra software company.can run daemon tool in pc taken company? plz send me answer possible. i've never heard of company. maybe question should ask tool recommend doing xyz. if knew trying might able assist better. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Transfer PC - Microsoft Community

bought new pc , send old pc sister who's pc died. have done backups need transferring pc  into name? if want wipe pc can start fresh can  reset windows 10 pc choosing remove everything.  short of can uninstall personal programs in control panel>programs , features, copy out , delete files, i'd run disk cleanup in windows 10 choosing include system files.  to change user account name, if you're presently using microsoft account sign in first follow these steps switch local account microsoft account. change local account name following how rename windows 10 local user account to change name of pc follow how change computer's name in windows 10 - cnet i hope helps.  please feel free ask questions , let know how goes Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & perso...

Windows 10 Crash Report - Microsoft Community

hi there, i have re-formatted computer , reinstalled windows 10.  today computer crashed , blue screened. in middle of streaming videos games on twitch.tv when happened. have accessed event viewer , these following reports has given me @ time.  the previous system shutdown @ 7:11:06 pm on ‎11/‎04/‎2017 unexpected. event id: 6008 this followed by: the system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. error caused if system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly. id: 41 (critical) this followed by: audit events have been dropped transport.  0 id:1101 this followed by: the ip address lease 192.168.1.64 network card network address 0x3497f638d7c8 has been denied dhcp server 192.168.1.254 (the dhcp server sent dhcpnack message). id:1002 this followed by: the computer has rebooted bugcheck.  the bugcheck was: 0x00000050 (0xffffd1084bc73000, 0x0000000000000000, 0xfffff8089ef806f1, 0x000...

Windows 10 will not load - Microsoft Community

every time have been trying log computer today windows 10 gets stuck on "preparing windows" never else. have tried resetting windows said reset failed. can't reset options come f11 or going startup menu using f8 on startup. haven't done different computer since day 1, never changed settings, turn off when leave , on when back, always. hi, your computer may unable boot windows 10 because of services or devices unable run. let's try removing peripheral devices connected computer , see if there changes when boot up. you can access recovery environment in windows 10 , try 1 of available options repair system. different options explained on page . since unable log in windows, follow these steps access recovery environment: restart computer while holding down shift key on keyboard. if first step not work, can force computer shut down pressing power button or unplugging power cord when boot up....

Family Safety Monitor is Crashing in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

wpcmon.exe not appear in list of services or running processes , recent problem.   i have tried restarting numerous times, screen time limits on child account remain non-functional.   i have tried removing , re-adding child account pc accounts i have tried manually starting wpcmon.exe double-clicking. the major recent change pc can recall bios update. content of crash report archive follows. t version=1 eventtype=bex64 eventtime=131352758800925960 reporttype=2 consent=1 uploadtime=131352758801238463 reportidentifier=9e3bc778-1496-11e7-8c83-5cf9dde9f7c3 integratorreportidentifier=a5e186cb-0362-40a2-8717-801ae7bc0dcd nsappname=wpcmon.exe appsessionguid=00000ea4-0002-0126-86bb-8260a3a8d201 targetappid=w:0000f519feec486de87ed73cb92d3cac802400000000!0000215cb55484ed482c576f19ef4a2f56d813c9e67b!wpcmon.exe targetappver=2017//03//04:06:10:34!1b07ac!wpcmon.exe bootid=4294967295 response.bucketid=b73c81af96213f0a7ef7aa714371aa5...

Scam called did they enter my computer? - Microsoft Community

someone saying ms. stated ms license hacked. gavve me digits. said skeptical. said hit windows command & brought query window up.i  typed in cmd. long number had right.  did access & computer?  the so-called different numbers same in every copy of windows probably. microsoft never calls customers unless make arrangements.  if haven't gave them remote control access pc , don't need anything. hung them up. and yes,  it scam! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

All App on start menu isn't there on window 10 - Microsoft Community

in start menu app function not appear  can me anniversary update removed "all apps" button. menu works before. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Black background, black text - Microsoft Community

hi all, i'm having trouble websites including ebay i'm getting black backgrounds black text can't read anything. it's websites. please help. hi, technically, windows 10 supports dark mode of sites. however, not vise versa. of sites not allow applied.  work, though. . . restarting pc after aplying made changes.  Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Green check marks on photos and desktop items - Microsoft Community

i have these green checkmarks on photos , desktop  items can't rid of. please help brenda d ***subject edited moderator clarity.*** means photo has been backed onedrive. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

microsoft windows 10 ignoring user settings 5-25-17 after forced - Microsoft Community

hi bought dell laptop had less 3 days , microsoft hijacked computer on first  update.  that required restart. it forcefully installed unwanted ****-ware never wanted. my biggest beef follows: it went , changed desktop settings , has locked freaking start screen option not in way allow me restore desktop start menu way wanted day bought , default.!!!!!!!. going personalize/start , changing turn start screen on/off shows suppose off. changing setting nothing @ now. microsoft stop blllleeeepppp brand new computer bleep bleep! how heck functionality work correctly , prevent microsft hijacking settings , drivers etc. i not given choice os on laptop of taken windows 7  oh no microsoft being bleep bleep. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi bought dell laptop had less 3 days , microsoft hijacked computer on first  update.  that required restart...