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hp laptop won't automatically hibernate after not being used awhile. tired changing advanced power settings, going control panel , normal settings pages power settings , have got nothing. laptop sits in sleep mode them drains battery , left dead laptop after not using awhile. swore windows had setting allowed turn off laptop (or put whatever mode) after laptop has not been used period of time. software hp , windows has been updated , checked again of posting reason laptop doesn't automatically go hibernate mode. did miss something? hi cody, to better assist concern, know following: when did start experiencing issue? did make changes computer before problem started? have tried restarting computer after modifying power plan settings? you might want check article below. shut down, sleep, or hibernate pc. we forward reply. Windows / Wi...

okay, searched online how improve wifi performance gaming , tutorial told me enable adhoc support 802.11n. after enabling computer freezes , way working again manually turn off , on again. whenever try disable adhoc support 802.11n computer instantly freezes. whenever try restart, computer freezes. should because computer pretty useless now. hi duro,     issue such may occur if there missing components on system files. better assist concern, we'd verify following:     are getting error messages or error codes?   what troubleshooting steps have done far resolve concern?     in meantime, recommend run system file checker tool to scan , repair missing components on system files. run tool, click on link , click on windows 10 section.     give update outcome. Windows / ...

this starting piss me off. ever since downloaded creators update, stress in took me 2-3 days because of amount of issues encountered trying download in first place, chrome crashes every 5 minutes. every time use chrome on laptop, crashes every 5 minutes. quickest fix closing laptop , opening again don't have reboot chrome , laptop. if microsoft done annoy people , force them use edge, makes me want use chrome more. has been issue more 2 months, fact there hasn't been patch/update fix getting ridiculous. background info: -using chrome canary -laptop installed windows 8.1 -asus ux303la, made in 2015. -lots of space left on hard drive. -had many issues updates previously. hi, it sounds need provide feedback chrome canary. if issue started in creators update, might compatibility issue. may try run browser in compatibility mode. if not make difference, post issue under google chrome canary forum....

so tried dual boot ubuntu after having windows 10 installed. can no longer boot windows, , to. created bootable usb windows 10 anniversary update iso , tried boot pc it. on bootup, tries run repair tool, tells me boot/winload.efi missing. error code 0xc0000225. please me! need windows asap. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello chris, we appreciate earnest effort reach out microsoft community. understand unable boot pc windows 10 after booting pc ubuntu. "boot/winload.efi missing" and/or error code 0xc0000225 when boot pc using windows 10 iso file created, might caused iso file being corrupted. recommend create new iso file on disc using different pc running on windows 10 version 1603. may check article below reference. create windows 10 installation media your response highly appreciated. Windows / ...

want remove wife's account windows 10 pc. i've gone through steps in accounts settings. i've went through process doing start | run | lusrmgr.msc. account not appear anywhere in of these settings still appears when boot windows. account presented first log have cancel log in, click mine, log in. have every time. it's minor inconvenience, i'd remnants of account gone. ideas? 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 . are login administrator account? meanwhile, suggest disable said user account via command prompt. refer steps below: 1. right-click on start button, select command prompt (admin). 2. on command prompt window, type in net user , press enter . 3. list of user profiles on computer appear, if see user account wish disable can type: net use...

i installed 6 fonts when checked system fonts folder, 3 of 6 fonts font family shown. how find remaining fonts hidden?! hi franc, we need gather more information regarding concern, can provide appropriate solution. kindly provide following information below: did download these fonts microsoft website?  have checked if folders set hidden?  what troubleshooting steps have tried far? here's how check if folders set hidden: go file explorer.  click view , select options .  click view .  choose show hidden files, folders, , drives .  click ok . keep updated result can further assist you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have 2 screens connected computer 1 tv wich of time off.  whenever used turn on got extended desktop. but main display goes black, doesnt shut off goes black, can still move mouse cursor on screen. the tv still has image if fine. i can fix windowskey+p , random fidling arrow keys. but have redo every time. newest nvidia drivers etc etc. tried reinstaling display driver, , sorted it. untill rebot. hi, let's work around this. let's see if trick make difference. follow these steps: from desktop, right-click , select graphic settings . go display and click multiple displays . choose clone displays . click apply and restart device. as restarts, follow same steps above change to extended desktop . click apply and restart device. share result. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, ...

with main account of system (which me), of sudden icons i've put on taskbar has disappeared. can them dragging , icon taskbar , reappear, don't want every time. have created second account, logged , loaded taskbar icons. rebooted system , logged in new account , works fine. their post asking same question. i've followed every step gentleman has suggested , nothing works. has figured out yet? hi james, to better assist you, please tell troubleshooting steps you've performed. you may check if table mode "on".  (press windows key + p on keyboard) we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi, i have issue not able identify. what issue is? some time ago pc started crashing after several months of brilliant working , gaming process. started receiving bsod different crash codes. "uncorrectable error" or (i cant remember exact code), clocl_watchdog_timeout , got third kind of error. of them caused windows die immediately. did not change hardware in way , makes me think issue software.  what tried far? 1. split discs less 500gb - had feeling bsod occurring after start working on photos stored on 2tb disc. 2. reinstall os - read in topic suggesting reinstalling, since helped me several times older versions of windows tried it, no avail. same issues keep coming back. i hope enough identify root cause. have minidump files not able upload them. hi, to address concern, can perform steps indicated in link to troubleshoot blue screen issues. if issue persists, please provide ...

i had start new thread because not reply previous thread started problem. no matter settings set power option computer goes sleep after 10 minutes.  default system not recognizing changes make. i have updated display driver installed.  this windows 10 issue. doesn't matter have power option set still sleeps after 10 minutes , if don't wake right away asks password again login.  have option disabled still defaults asking password. also asking password 1 of family members log windows.  never set password user can't desktop because it's asking password when 1 never set up.  has security update bet.  tried restore computer date prior update , failed restore. any great. sherri hi sherri, to better assist you, need ask few questions: were there changes made before experiencing issue? what troubleshooting steps have tried far? to fix issue, can try st...

when pc idle couple of minutes or so, switches power saving mode. happen little later, after 10 or 15 minutes of idleness. appreciate detailed instructions. thanks. **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.**   hello paul, windows 10 has tool helping , laptop save battery. power & sleep menu can choose how long computer idle before automatically shuts off screen or goes sleep mode. can configure opening settings > system > power & sleep . you can add additional power settings manage how computer use power. should need further assistance, feel free us. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

computer says has been locked because build of windows 10 expired today , computer has been locked. have call desk number , says not restart computer because there data loss. not computer savvy. can help? scam or windows 10? it sounds scam, can use pc, please provide image of seeing on screen - take photo phone , post here clicking second last button on toolbar above type post Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

after last microsoft grade computer starting slow , , shutting down slow , , slow opening outlook mail. today called microsoft tech assistance. tech spent quite bit of time working on computer located. many times shut computer down , restarted it.he never needed password. has been me, , must have been permanently signed in. every time have turned computer on since tech finished , have enter password. like didn't have sign in each time cannot find setting that. can me? if asking able login automatically without entering password, use method. on windows 10 start menu window, right click @ win logo > select run > in run box type netplwiz > ok > unchecked password requirement > added username , password in next pop-up window >  follow prompts >  restart win 10. you can try these steps on safe mode if won't work immediately. Windows ...

have surface 3 tablet. on line doing few things, signed off , later in day when started use tablet again, said 4 digit pin incorrect. isnt. tried several times. never had press enter after 4 digit pin had time. still said pin incorrect. icon in bottom right hand corner saying no internet connection. dedinitely have internet connection. has come if off line.  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi guys, i bought notebook windows 10 home. plugged in external drive copy data. later on realized that the external drive somehow encrypted using bitlocker , can see data on drive using new notebook. the same happened second external drive. when trying connect external drive other notebook (windows 10 home, upgraded windows 7), asked insert bitlocker recovery key. on new notebook have option device encryption set on. not see option related bitlocker, because have windows 10 home. on microsoft account see recovery key main c drive. on new notebook never asked if want have external drives encrypted or not. never asked type password or provide location store key. external disks somehow encrypted automatically. could tell me, can find keys decrypt external drive or how can decrypt permanently see data on other computers well? thank in advance quick help. best regards, mateusz ...

so i'm trying figure out why pc keeps on crashing. pc wont crash 4 days. , other times crashes 2 times day. started happening after using new ram , videocard. first few weeks went fine started crashing. tested videocard , did memtest , fine.  so if see problem is. great , know i'm looking for.  kind regards blue screen error logs : https://ufile.io/d6a60  my pc logs cpu-z : https://ufile.io/d573a please upload no more 3 copies of dump files created during last 14 days shared files onedrive link here .   dump files found @ c:\windows\minidump . may need change settings in windows able see files. show hidden files select keyboard shortcut win+s , type file explorer options in search box , click folder options in drop down menu. select view, advanced settings , verify box before " show hidden files , folders " checked , " hide protected operating system files " uncheck...

hi, on sunday 14may 2017 laptop ran automatic update of windows 10. cannot use pc after update lost emails, internet explorer/ edge, cannot access start menu, search menu, or anythinmy laptop useless. how can fixed? yes can do that. best practice clean install windows 10 without upgrade, if can't windows 10 install option. windows 8.1 should activate once connected internet using own key. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

onesupport legit company tech support? is microsoft affiliated onesupport?  why ask? if (or claims belong company) contacted out of blue, can pretty sure that's scam trying trick buying unneeded services/products. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams beware of phony emails &tech support scams avoiding technical support scams i not make use of "services" i can't see on website shows affiliation microsoft. so called microsoft partners can searched here: find partner i did not find them or other name seem use: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/search/en-us/partnercenter?query=onesupport.com&refinement=242&ac=4 https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/search/en-us/partnercenter?query=telenetwork%20partners%2c%20ltd&refinement=242 even if microsoft "partner": that doesn't quality of services etc... you might want read older still valid a...

how can eliminate these messages desktop computer? there registry setting or other setting can use turn off? microsoft account ================= need fix microsoft account for apps on other devices able to launch apps , continue experiences on device. hello, see if workaround helps you: https://www.kapilarya.com/you-need-to-fix-your-microsoft-account-for-apps-notification-in-windows-10 hope helps, luck :) Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

if text little bit darker happy. light can see difference between text , text on top of it. should not have hit bold text can read it.  text lighter first sentence above. thank you butch pope computer illterate have right clicked desktop , gone display settings?  @ bottom text things. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how can set custom background picture on login screen? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, windows 10 has easy way customize login screen background. started follow these steps: on search bar, type lock screen settings . click search result , should see available options change background image.  don't hesitate respond if need more help. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

have windows 10 laptop , action center in task-bar disappeared, went turn on/off icons in settings , action center turned on grayed out preventing me turning on or off. please do? hi joseph, windows action center useful tool, stores activity , set important notifications viewed later. can re-enable performing steps below: 1. press windows + s to open search box . 2. type windows powershell , click it. 3. type command below: get-appxpackage | % { add-appxpackage -disabledevelopmentmode -register "$($_.installlocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -verbose } 4. press enter , wait command finish. 5. restart pc. open action center after restarting , check see if running normally. let know if solution above works you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization ...

windows update kb4022725 dated 13-06-17 slowed pc snails pace ideas please. it fine before update taking forever load since. any appreciated..  many thanks.. gl... ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello gl, we'd more information regarding further check , provide more established workaround. have checked task manager processes tab, performance tab , startup tab confirm causing lag? send screenshot if possible. furthermore, improve pc performance in windows 10 check article tips. keep eye out update on this. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

have had dell inspiron 5755, 5000 series, 64-bit laptop came win 10 installed year, shut down 1 night, came 2-3 days later use.  when turned on got grey screen, cannot access anything, cursor cannot seen.  what do?  i have tried turning off , on several times nothing. hi if had created system repair cd advised. first thing try advanced startup mode. there have several options try , recover windows. let me know how things go. if can't advanced startup, may have use media creation tool reinstall windows! http://pureinfotech.com/access-advanced-startup-options-windows-10-troubleshoot-fix-pc/ if pc isn’t loading windows 10 , don’t have operating system installation files, can use following trick. start computer , follow post, when windows should begin loading, press power button shutdown computer. repeat previous step twice, , in third restart operating system should enter windows recovery environmen...

where did descktop icons go after new windows 10 update 5-14-2017? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** make sure icons not hidden. right click desktop>view> show desktop icons. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have tried uninstall language package , reinstall, didn't help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** yes did try adding input method while logged in administrator. once add microsoft pinyin input method administrator, other accounts, including or without administrator privilege can use microsoft pinyin input method without problem well. before doing that, other accounts, including or without administrator privilege, cannot see candidate characters popup after adding microsoft pinyin input method themselves. this affect microsoft wubi since share same executable. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

shortly after boot up, cursor turns familiar hourglass symbol. after few more seconds, screen overlayed translucent white colour , and error message pops in top left corner reads: 'the application not responding. program may respond again if wait. want end process?' after box pops up, things can click on 'end process', 'cancel', , top right cross. of these lead box disappearing, , selecting them keyboard , pressing enter. keyboard shortcuts (ctrl alt del, alt f4, sticky keys, calculator etc...) nothing. 1 exception, usable keys esc, enter, , arrow keys. onto exception. clicking taskbar, or pressing windows key result in indentical error message display in bottom left of screen, same effect other. way switch off computer kill power or press , hold power switch. may important note after delaying updates few weeks, gave in , updated computer few days ago , after restarted left few days did not need use it. upon return computer, typed i...

i checked debug,and unchecked global debug port pc boots automatic repair , ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** see duplicate post. so respondents not need guess might want post more details , formulate actual question, e.g. - why , made these changes - outcome of repair process - how recover if repair process fails fix problem. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hi, i unable restart or shutdown laptop after entering safe mode networking. if force shutdown laptop again start in safe mode networking. i tried exiting safe mode using msconfig in run , changed boot settings normal same issue persists. please me resolve issue. here details may useful laptop make : asus  model: a555l operating system: windows 10 home (original received asus laptop) processor: intel i3 (4th gen) ram: 8gb hdd: 1tb thank you, naveenkrishna m start pc, after manufacturers logo disappears , windows 10 tries boot, press , hold power button down 5 - 10 seconds perform hard shut down do twice on third boot attempt, windows boot windows 10 repair environment, there can access startup recovery, safe mode, command prompt . . . etc. go troubleshoot - advanced options - command prompt copy in command , hit enter bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot reb...

how delete old usernames pop whenever click on secure site fill in. hi cynthia, to remove saved username , password edge, click ellipses button or 3 series of dots on upper right of ms edge , click settings . scroll down , click view advanced settings then, under privacy , services, click manage my saved password and remove username , password you're not using. let know outcome. best regards, Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i interested in understanding windows event logs in detail - in particular userdata element. searching results in few sites describe (in detail) limited set of logs. looking 'one-stop' location, if possible, start searches (aside google/bing etc) there 1000's of logs. for example the microsoft-windows-printservice/operational log name printservice eventid 805, have the userdata/renderjobdiag elements jobid gdijobsize icmmethod color xres yres quality copies ttoption where can 1 find explanation each of these elements. yes, know obvious, difference between color of 2 verses color of 0? note, 1 example ... looking complete source. happy read code if have to. thanks in advance there no 1 complete source. spread out in typically technet, though located other places too. your best method find explanations internet search. Windows / ...

as stated in title, have manually remove windows saved credentials whenever password change. creating alot of account lockouts has become problem.  we running office365 hybrid system. desktops running windows 10, , office 2016.  recently, suggested active directory aad connect single sign on. however, t his configuration looks it's browser based authentication exclusively.  client side applications outlook , 1 drive?   reminder problem have desktop applications on windows 10. when password change performed, applications must closed, , windows saved credentials need manually deleted. user have enter new credentials when launching application. process repeated next time user changes password.   will recommended sso solution problem?  or adfs required?  based on research, there many other organizations problem.  does have solution?    hi eric, for adva...

how re-trigger pop-up window selecting privacy settings in windows creators update?  no longer in action center.  update kb4013214 downloaded , installed yesterday.  pop-up window setting there when woke computer up.  clicked remind me later.  came in hour or , clicked on in action center.  went wrong.  box didn't have in it, blank.  blinking windows icon @ bottom of screen.  clicked on , went away.  not sure if pop-up , want bring if can , privacy settings cu download thru wu. thanks! hi lisa, the action center in windows 10 lets keep track of notifications various apps windows updates. when user clicks on notification inside action center, notification may disappear. you can still choose privacy settings device after windows creators update. can follow steps under choosing privacy settings device in link adjust settings @ time. thank you. ...

i visted cracked games . ord downloaded nothing on hade lock on page thouth safe not please talk commpony  .      what?   .   Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

"choose fit" keeps going fill. want default to  f'it hello denis, we understand want default desktop background settings of computer fit. efficiently assist concern, ask few questions: were there software/hardware changes made on computer prior concern? are using administrator account? do have pending windows updates on computer? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

the computer detects , says there's nothing wrong it, doesn't display. it stops working after turn off computer or let go sleep mode, sometimes. i can working again after troubleshooting, disconnecting , reconnecting cords, or playing around display or resolution settings. troubleshooting says there's no problem , drivers date. it's getting frustrating. any ideas what's causing it? thanks have gone display settings? how attached second monitor? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

 my computer (windows 10) goes sleep mode after no more minute of inactivity.  power options set "never" when asked "put computer sleep" , "turn off display" hi hickson, there may issue system files on computer, that's why applied settings not recognized , put effect. let's run system file checker tool scan missing or corrupted system files on computer. open link know how can use tool correct issues regarding system files. you can follow thahaseena m 's suggestions on page disable option , prevent laptop sleeping. let know if have questions. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

this morning while on facebook, wife got pop-up message, along voice message repeated again , again warning had been infected "zeus" virus. on-screen printed message told call 855.365.9955. in panic, dialed number , got heavy indian accent assured microsoft , remove "virus" $150.00. when heard yelling, came downstairs, spent few minutes guy, thanked him , hung up. opened windows task manager , shut down internet explorer (along facebook), , ran mse full scan. when one-hour scan completed, came clean. of mean? , did right thing? what, if anything, should next? can reasonably sure no serious harm done computer , safe go enjoying facebook "friends"? note while did call 855 number, did not click on links. should perhaps run additional virus or malware scans? might conclude there never "virus" on computer , have avoided disaster not doing instructed "microsoft" technician on phone? we're shaken experie...

have folder linked here https://imgur.com/a/sle77 on pc , dont know why there. have scanned bitdefender , found nothing yet seems doing nothing. hasn't been modified in year can delete it.  " ... seems doing nothing." how able determine that? don't used be, deleting things because didn't understand why there. before delete anything, find out why got there in first place , happen if delete it. you can ask nch technical support here . Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i upgraded laptop last year windows 10 , until today has run perfectly. today lost administrator rights , unable recover. when try enable 'hidden' administrator uac keeps asking admin user name , password. did run update first thing , after lost start menu after reinstalling windows apps start menu came rights went. not option 'run administrator rights' anywhere. can point me in right direction? not tech savvy, shows! thanks steve can point me in right direction? not tech savvy, shows! since there no simple solution problem, need ask computer-savvy friend you: ask friend create bootable usb recovery flash disk on windows 10 machine, using command recoverydrive.exe . use disk boot machine windows repair mode. use system restore set windows point when admin account worked should. create, test , document spare admin account, same have spare house key. if had account right solve current probl...

why getting incessant calls supposed microsoft people windows ? because scammers , hope fall it. i scammer calls quite (not windows) , have hand up. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i have try turn off firewall still have problem is there can solve this? i have try turn off firewall still have problem. the firewall not involved in local logon process. what recent history of machine? what has changed since last able log on? what exact error message? does problem occur local accounts? how able turn off firewall without logging on? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i think reason choose sign in local account instead - not face problem offline. guess what? says sign in last password used on pc, because offline. last password ofcourse of local account, thats use, when enter local account password, doesn't accept it! have enter microsoft password! why can't login own machine local account , password, when offline? if doesn't have internet, knows last password have used log in. use that. that's tells you. if connected check new password against server, cant because is.. offline. use old password , should work. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hello,   bought new computer win 10 64bit usb local computer store.   when installed windows 10 asked serial pressed activate later. a few days later wanted activate windows 10 , started scratching of sticker because had tiny grey patch on it. while scratching reveal serial number damaged sticker , can't tell first 4 numbers key, other number shown. xxxxo-ooooo-ooooo-ooooo-ooooo  (x - not readable ; 0 - readable) could tell me can in order recover serial ? if there file on usb original key or that?!  ohh no. dont worry, go , chat microsoft support using link:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/ . replace that. ;) Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

trying open drive letter labelled system in windows 10.   system files on different drive. message shown: says "click continue permanently access folder." clicking continue shows new message: "you have been denied permission access folder. gain access folder need use security tab (highlighted.)" clicking "security tab" brings "advanced sharing" box.  right clicking drive letter & properties not show security tab. general, customize, tools, hardware & sharing. nothing change security settings allow access. what missing? this disk not visible, name suggests used system , user access, administrator level, blocked. changes drive stop computer booting. because of enhanced security disk manager may not able remove drive letter. in case diskpart tool have used in 1st instance open command prompt (admin) window , enter sfc /scannow Windo...

i using windows 10 on desk top system. after recent update screen has bright white background making reading text difficult, have tried numerous things in settings no avail. any ideas hello! try update drivers in windows 10. here's link know how:  https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_devices/how-to-install-and-update-drivers-in-windows-10/a97bbbd1-9973-4d66-9a5b-291300006293 Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 doesn't accept password; if un-install window 10 , re-install windows 7, solve problem? can un-install 10 if can't past password sign in? you can check malfunctioning keyboard using ease of access keyboard enter password. on computer log in screen place cursor in password entry box, click ease of access icon (third icon left bottom right corner of screen), click on screen keyboard , enter password using keyboard. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i cannot access start menu/internet following updates. there nothing wrong wifi writing via windows 7 ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** 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 system information file each time system information accessed. need allow minute or 2 file ...

when shutdown computer restarts instantly , tried make not hoping microsoft me (already tried disable fast startup, use default power settings,) have tried hard shut down?   hold down power button until every thing off , 5-10 seconds more. sounds missing shut down , hitting restart. if using mouse check how large arrow is. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

this has been frustration of mine time receiving popup messages in browser saying have problem computer , directing me various sites or call phone number or receiving phone calls. today got popup call phone number claims microsoft support @ url www.geekcustomercare.com,  so called number.  when asked person kelly martin on other end prove works microsoft of course not , guess stupid question.  she told me have allow remote computer.  i replied  "not chance because know scam". years ago trust microsoft based on domain name not anymore. why isn't there list provided on microsoft.com person refer in order validate company or person works microsoft? the listing should show company names domain names , phone numbers of certified trusted third party contractors. such list @ least reduce number of phone , web page scams if public aware of list. you can message says should ring number sort ou...

i have been using pin sign windows 10 box password , have forgotten password. please!! i'm on older computer now. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

there way track signs on computer? our non-profit has 1 computer used different people, , able track signed on when. hi ron, if computer controlled organization, may need contact local department. if pc not controlled organization, we're unable track person logged in on computer, , date he/she signed in computer. might possible can modify settings in registry that. however, step more advanced, suggest post query on our technet forums better assistance. important : serious problems might occur if modify registry incorrectly. therefore, make sure follow steps carefully. added protection, registry before modify it. then, can restore registry if problem occurs. more information how , restore registry, refer following microsoft knowledge base article: how , restore registry in windows . hope information helps. let know if need further assistance.  Windows / ...

what do when hear ads in audio in computer?  i run windows 10 pro redstone build 15002. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

actually want know there clock in taskbar regulate time automatically, without clicking can see time.... can have speed meter show speed of network in taskbar automatically without clicking ? ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** hi sagar, regarding concern, speed meter not yet available on windows 10 , appreciate if send thru using our windows feedback hub on windows 10 computer send our team , add new feature. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hi all, i required stripe multiple ssd's on server machines (up 6 1 tb ssd's) running windows 10. doing taking on hour via disk management doing same way on windows 7 take 10-15 seconds.  is there reason , can speed process? cheers, hi scott, regarding concern striping multiple ssd's in disk management, recommend post inquiry on technet forum advanced troubleshooting procedure. let know if have other concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi, after uninstalling gdata (everything went fine until hit restart button) got following bluescreen messages:  error code 0xc000000e  and 0xc000007f  windows/system32/drivers/gdelam.sys missing i tried repairing windows dvd without succes. the mentioned file appiers gdata driver windows should not try load since gdata uninstalled (successfully according de unistall dialoge) how can prevent windows trying load said file or repair installation? hi markus, for better assist you, please answer following: aside uninstalling gdata, there changes made prior issue? aside repairing windows, troubleshooting steps have done? can provide screenshot of activity? Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

please please help, can't lose of documents, don't know do. had microsoft account login, , can't it. check thread: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/how-to-fix-temporary-profile-in-windows-10-when-i/a6d6df20-3980-4070-995d-37d725b3ac06 Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

why denied permission open owner-pc when 1 using computer , admin? john g hi john, isolate issue, kindly answer questions below: have made changes computer prior issue? what other troubleshooting steps have done far? what activity trying on computer denies your access? do receive error message when try login? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi help!!!!!!!!!! i had major update month ago, from then, getting module doesn't exist error time. google doesn't help. attach error. help!!!! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

for work, need login remotely on windows server. searched 'remote desktop' in start menu. when clicked 'remote desktop connection' browser (seamonkey, version 2.46) started. each time close tab in browser, , want reopen window called ’opening xyzremotedesktop.rdp' appears. when select ok session started.   i saved shortcut remote desktop other server desktop. when click browser again started, asking me should do. when tell open 'remote desktop (default)', connection started.   w hy browser started, instead of remote desktop session? what can default way of work, directly starting session, works? i post in 'desktop, start & personalization' not know topic should reside   i tried suggested, found out not work suggested :'-). however, after clicking (internet) shortcut, , choosing save instead of use remote desktop connection, saved .rdp file desktop. when click co...

i have hp laptop. started happen today, didn't install important softwares excepting windows update last night. might have not whole software yet? please help, i'm not comfortable this. as can see, windows thumbnails in bar missing, icons right of bar (such volume , wi-fi networks, necessary). i'd appreciate help hi angel, there possibility task bar hidden. check here change taskbar settings. since cannot view taskbar, press windows button , click settings , search taskbar . make sure disable automatically hide taskbar option, , enable lock taskbar option. let know results. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i have windows 10, dell laptop, boots non-user screen (field of flowers). there no option users accounts. mouse cursor move around, if click or press ctrl button, screen goes black screen , nothing else ever shows up.  after while cursor shows in blank screen , can move it, nothing else.  ctrl+alt+del dose not work.  if reboot power button same thing. i can f2 , f12 screens boot , setup?   don't know if of help. i tried f4 safe mode, no luck? any ideas? thanks greg hello greg, regarding concern black screen after boot , no longer proceed desktop, can try system diagnostics first aid: to there: boot pc , continually press f2 (alternatively, press , hold), until reach system diagnostics menu. use arrow keys navigate , choose   hard drive check . choose   extensive check. allow finish checking , reboot pc normal update results. ...

when ever system asks question "do want restart " or "your computer restart now"  or words effect computer shuts down , gets far manufactures logo.  in case, toshiba.  windows problem or toshiba problem or idiot operator problem??  how can fix? thanks hi, you may experiencing because system files windows 10 installation missing or corrupted. it's best things have better understanding of problem. kindly answer following questions: how long has been happening? did start after installing updates on computer? what suggestions have looked , tested? do errors when using computer? you can run system file checker tool check missing or corrupted system files. click link know how can use suggested tool repair issues 1 experiencing. once done, let know if there issues , automatically correct them you. another possible cause of problem hard drive. can diagnose hard drive check errors run...

hi dell laptop fitted new mother board fix audio issue, have been asked bitlocker recovery key doesn't seem exist on account. don't recall activating , there nothing in emails on bitlocker application. can please have call resolve this?  thanks myron hello myron, it possible bitlocker recovery key in different microsoft account. still remember microsoft account used when first set laptop? if do, please refer link . ready sign in microsoft account. if don't remember account, can refer article other methods on finding bitlocker recovery key. we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hello, initially had error start menu, start menu , taskbar not working, hence created administrator account , deleted previous account (microsoft account) , don't have problem start menu , taskbar. windows store , other windows 10 apps not opening error says can't opened built-in administrator account. tried add hotmail account existing account, i'm getting error stating as "this snapin may not used edition of windows 10. manage user accounts computer, use user accounts tool in control panel " .  please me find solution problem. thank you, the built in administrator account cannot used day day account. there quite few things cannot it. hobbled because security concerns of using great. if using it, should create administrator account disable built in administrator Windows / Windows 10 / ...

i've had repeated malware turn on pc, each time quarantined defender until removal.  file roguetechjsa (or ending in e or f).  turns again until offline scan run which finds infected file keeps letting in malware.  defender identifies trojan horse type. what has caused me wonder if somehow connected bing, strong coincidence -- each time it's happened has been after bing search.  don't search internet on regular basis, had on several occasions searching rolls of discontinued wallpaper.  brought bing mind not had used search, after last malware attack, had gone week free of having malware turn -- until ran bing search trying find info on over counter anti inflammatory cats.  , malware turned again.  removed again , did offline scan found infected file.  2 days , no bing searches later, no malware attack far. is possible malware this?  know phish attacks can hooked search engines, either redirection whe...