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i have "battery plugged in, not charging" issue in laptop weeks ago. @ first thought maybe battery dead (2 years old) but dead (my previous laptop lasted 4 years). i've checked couple of videos on youtube on how fix this problem nothing worked far. it happened brother-in-law's laptop. both of our laptops showed same problem "literally" @ the same time. coincidence? don't think so. please honest and tell me that software issue , team working on it. thank you. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** how long plugged in?  mine plugged in same message.  if full why charge. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi, have hp windows 10 laptop, keep getting massage saying have reset laptop or when off reset itself. second time happening software update. happened few days ago , ive lost work. i wanted know whats been causing , how can fix it ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi lotfi, issue can due windows 10 system failure. isolate issue, kindly answer following questions clarification: which version , build of windows 10 have? have done recent changes prior issue? is laptop upgraded windows 10 windows 7, 8, or 8.1? get can further assist regarding windows 10. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

split thread. "open with"  is present , set describe.   not work!   upon using ms win 10 following upgrade, using technique used time when working files.  i right click on file, click on   "open with"   , select among list of  applications open file.  i use   "open with"   in manner because not want use default application open file.   there times want open .jpg file in   "paint"   or  "photos"  or   "windows media player" rather default.  i used technique ever since graded win10.  now, not there no choices when employing     "open with"  but "open with"    is grey , not work. when right clicking on file want use  “open with”  to open file.  i cannot because  “open with”  is grey , not responsive.  i can right click on file click on   “properties”   , in   “general”   tab can click on ...

restarted computer let windows update , goes straight automatic repair. tried think of fix it, tried safe mode, startup repair, restoring multiple points , trying reset computer failed. second time has happened me , had take shop last time. there else fix this? hi, to address concern, suggest try methods below resolve issue. method 1: run windows recovery environment using installation media. download media creation tool. (click on link on how create 1 ) connect installation media created nonfunctional pc, , turn on. on initial setup screen, enter language , other preferences, , select next . if you're not seeing setup screen, pc might not set boot drive. check pc manufacturer's website info on how change pc's boot order, , try again. select repair computer . on choose option screen, select troubleshoot > advanced options >automatic repair. method 2: run check disk on hoose optio...

my pc has had windows while now, , ever since built it, no new components have been put in. recently, computer stopped booting, shows blue windows symbol spinning white dots below. after ten seconds or goes grey screen , doesnt anything. when go boot menu, says theres problem windows tried reseting computer every time. when in middle of resetting, ends saying, "there problem , nothing changed" or that. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, to resolve issue, suggest start pc in safe mode boot options menu. follow steps below: restart computer until reach boot options menu. select troubleshoot . there, can use safe mode. select advanced options > startup settings > restart . after pc restarts, select 5 or f5 restart pc in safe mode networking . if unable start in safe mode boot options menu, can start pc in safe mode using installation disc or usb. refer following l...

have new laptop of lenevo ideapad 310 core i5  which came windows 10 preinstalled in it, original windows cd not given me after installation, want know if format laptop delete original os(in case windows 10)? thanks! if want wipe laptop, have 2 options: 1. reset laptop press shift key whilst clicking restart button, result in laptop starting in windows 10 recovery environment. go troubleshoot - advanced options - reset pc. can choose keep data if have not backed up. or can choose keep nothing - same clean install of windows 10 2. clean install windows 10 latest iso downloaded microsoft website if not have windows 10 installation media click   here  to download media creation tool (click on download tool now), can download latest windows 10 iso, create installation media on either flash drive (min 4gb) or dvd then, boot pc installation media created (change boot order in bios) since had wi...

after upgrading windows 10, font color desktops clock went white black, (or had been black , never noticed?!) whether task bar changed or font color changed, time illegible. instead of quick glances used have put in deep effort spot time let alone being able see it. changing task bar accent color helped it's not how used be. issue fixable or getting rid of windows 10 because can't view time well? , merry christmas , happy holidays all! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i think might monitor issue, colors in personalization menu in computer different ones on friends. my favorite color happens yellow, on computer color resembling yellow available orange. noticed on friends pc perfect yellow. the colors on pc in every other way seems perfect me but, if there way change in way better yellow appreciate help. , if it's monitor issue i'll solving way. thanks in advance. managed solve it, issue monitor colors. support guys :) Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

dell laptop 3000 series win 10 build 1607 has changed start menu. when right click on start button menu comes always, instead of saying file explorer, says 3-windows explorer? seems function ok, every other computer have seen windows 10 has file explorer in menu. please help, how change back. happens if left click start icon? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

what dr0 mean here? "the device, \device\harddisk0\dr0, has bad block" my backup program (veeam) started failing message cyclic redundancy check - block @ offset x corrupt. time backups stopped, error has started appearing in event viewer:                         "the device, \device\harddisk0\dr0, has bad block" neither windows checkdisk nor dism find errors. seatools detected error unable fix it. after seatools, tried windows checkdisk , dism again - again neither found errors. windows control panel security , maintenance says drive status: ok - "all drives working properly" computer management ->storage->disk management show 3 partitions "healthy" (see pic). smart data looks good? (see pic). windows 10 home 1607 14393.953   (appears have been windows 8.1 "refurbed" acer windows 10) - ran fine 5 months; still run...

when changed computer monitor i've been getting bsod. specifically. stop code: system service exception. failed: igdkmd64.sys.  i've noticed happens whenever watching youtube video in fullscreen and/or have multiple tabs open. other times happens @ random. know how can fix this?  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 " unchecked. may need scroll down see second item. should make box before " hide extensions known file types " not checked.   what compute...

hello.  weird problem got windows 10.  windows explorer crashing whenever right click on .mod file (or hover on it). the .mod file modification file game.  not 1 file.  made text document , changed extension .mod, , cause explorer crash when right click on it.  home computer.  tried same thing @ work, , crashing when try right clicking  on .mod file. things have tried: 1.  changing file extension default program movies , tv else. 2.  ran registry cleaner. 3. command line scan corrupt files (found none). 4. editing registry remove program association .mod file, though honest not sure did correctly.  (i did export before trying this, able undo when didn't work.) 5. using shellexview shut down non-windows context menus shell extensions. windows 10 date.  know fact file type did not cause problem, month ago.  , again, happening on more 1 computer.  (can test on their's, create dummy ...

how reboot windows 10 tablet http://www.digitalcitizen.life/7-ways-shut-down-or-restart-windows-10-pc-or-device Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

hello everyone i have acquired new rig windows 10. however, folks first configurated os named account wrong (they misspelled name). here's thing: pressed windows + r -> netplwiz -> clicked on properties of account -> changed it's name correct one however: " users" folder still misspelled, it's still old , wrong name. , can't seem able rename it. how do in windows 10? thank much hello, to address concern, may refer greg carmack - windows mvp 's reply on november 27, 2016 found on thread . let know if answered query. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

im trying add new account cant find way add new account since acount in p.c. built in administrator account please help. hi accounts aren't built in they're created, if admin account isn't yours have permission make changes? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hello all, i have big problem. plz help. error massage "error while archiving folder junk email in store "user name" folder name exists. hoe yo fix this. thank you haribit64 Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

trying add gmail account mail folder. when check add account option window opens there no options select email platform since having issue mail application. please check article: run troubleshooter windows apps . fix issue in windows mail apps. need fix first 1 issue windows mail app solve issue in adding account gmail account mail folder. feel free post response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

https://1drv.ms/f/s!aunvktmrgvvgg1nz3wp3wwev746t hi, we know more concern. please answer following: aside update, changes took place in computer before issue occurred? what last activity when issue happened? meanwhile, perform clean boot. start windows using minimal set of drivers , start programs. helps eliminate software conflicts occur when install program, or update, or when run program in windows. let know if step work. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

hello i have windows 10 pc , want change language english, reason can't, when press 'add language' , add english, doesn't anything, doesn't give me option download anything, says 'english (united states)' but when go os original language says 'windows display language' please because realy need change pc english hi, to address concern, please refer answer of bernardomodenesi post: windows 10 won't change language , of community members found helpful in resolving similar issue. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 has started rearrange our tiles on start-up.  wife , share computer , have arranged tiles , i.  used tiles stay put, no longer.  how fix? hello, moving tiles in start menu 1 of features windows 10 users able organize applications using. assist on how you'll able arrange or move tiles in start menu, kindly follow simple steps listed below: click on start menu. it's windows icon in bottom left corner. click , hold on tile want move. drag tile position want. let go. hope information helpful. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

so, i've been messing around dual booting lately linux , such, , somehow managed stuff windows badly (because deleted linux partitions after deciding not want it) won't boot no matter what. have windows repair disc handy, there not reset option either, can enter repair mode (fails diagnose) , command prompt etc. when try booting without disk , however, black screen flashing underscore. i've tried of mainstream methods found online, such bootrec /rebuildbcd (when type command in cmd prompt, not in response usual ' successful scan...', having move on me type next one) or bootrec /fixboot commands. when did bootrec /scanos well, no results showed up. left hanging "this process may take while" i remember creating backup/system restore point on other hard drive, since have ssd (the 1 windows installed) , hdd, when i'm in recovery mode not let me restore either. last of all, after listed volumes , disks in cmd prompt, no...

laptop not shutdown or restart when clicking option. used laptop daily , has been fine. noticed windows update or install in progress let complete. when done installing update, still not let me shutdown or restart. left laptop on overnight , no change morning. hard shutdown unless there alternative re hard power down (something not do). please recommend? update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3150513) successfully installed on 4/22/17 cumulative update windows 10 vers•on 1607 x64-based systems (kb4015438) failed install on 4/16/17 cumulative update windows 10 vers•on 1607 x64-based systems (kb4015438) failed install on 4/16/17 cumulative update windows 10 vers•on 1607 x64-based systems (kb4015438) failed install on 4/16/17 cumulative update windows 10 vers•on 1607 x64-based systems (kb4015438) failed install on 4/16/17 cumulative update windows 10 vers•on 1607 x64-based systems (kb4015438) failed install on 4/16/17 ...

after installing fresh install on new ssd, i've activated windows , installed updates, , logged in  my microsoft account. reason settings aren't syncing , photo not show up. appreciated resolve this. thanks. hi, to resolve concern regarding account not syncing, found thread (see deepika gowda's response ), includes information on how to. other community members found helpful. give try. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

credential manger in windows 10 prompts me put in microsoft password when click "show"  see password. when nothing. if deliberately put in bad password still nothing (not saying incorrect password).  thing can out click cancel throws me desktop.  took problem geek squad , did complete refresh of operating system. credential manager worked  off , on in store, never works.  thought might have conflict facial recognition have turned off. hi jay, we know more issue. please provide following information: are there error codes/messages preventing performing action? have tried resetting password of account or sign in account.live.com ? a screenshot of issue determine cause of issue. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / ...

i on windows 10 registry when got screen saying computer had virus , microsoft going disable computer internet. called 800 number , got company  named lotus fee services california located in australia. , claimed certified microsoft support technicians. let them on computer clean viruses, since getting on windows defender messages of malware detected. thinking microsoft let them control of computer. the company charged me $200 work performed, , installed following software: ad block, f secure safe, quatzar log mein calling rescue card. software installed , disabled windows defender. noticed banner f secure @ top of browser when check bank website.  wanted know company legitimate support microsoft? moved virus & malware totally bogus. should contact bank , stop payment asap. tell them fell scam , follow do. then need change passwords on-line accounts machine. then wipe , clean install of o/s o...

microsoft automatically send update patch counteract malware crippled uk nhs(ransomware)? if not, must 1 do? system windows 10 version 1511. guys.brian brian, here is the microsoft guidance - how verify ms17-010 installed customer guidance wannacrypt attacks denis Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi, turned on pc today , found there 2 new shortcuts on desktop. 1) chromium - not remember installing browser have chrome not sure if came it. 2) true key does mean have malware or been hacked?  thank you. both might have been bundled other programs downloaded... true key example offered adobe flash player... see: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2148789 or part of mcafee products, see: https://truekey.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?locale=en-us&articleid=ts102317&fromsearch=true&platform=pc suggestion read/do: how remove unwanted chromium browsers hope helps. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hello, i appreciate advice. scammer pretending microsoft telephoned mother today 79 , not computer literate. persuaded wrong laptop , got turn on , go through many steps - typing in passwords, opening windows, displaying apparently 3000+ error messages....in end trying sell package fix problem. not sure information have or if have got download malicious software. there visible new shortcut on desktop called team viewer. can please advise correct steps secure computer? tips appreciated. thankyou. hi emma, the best way deal concern running full scan on computer. make sure disable other antivirus software installed on computer before running full scan using  windows defender . able see if there threats in pc, kindly run full scan following steps below: type windows defender on search bar. click on windows defender . on right panel, click on radio button full . click on scan now . the process take while...

in windows 7, logged in "user,  administrator" however, on programs when try run them message "please log in with administrator privileges , try again" question,  how log in "administrator privileges"  if already logged on "user administrator" ? confused moved insider original title: administrator if desktop, right click on program icon , select 'run administrator'. if start menu, right click on program , select 'more/ run administrator'. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

since moving new pc win 10, find applications not load. either bomb or spinner , load not complete. eg. can access godaddy account no problems, when attempt invoke website developer happens. happens under both ie , firefox, still loads fine on old pc win 7. when set new pc, created 'microsoft' account under email address , regular account using name. ms account has since renamed same name. have game installed uses active x , loads ok on regular account not on ms one. i'm guessing has sharing. on first load, saw message compatibility. running under win 10 win 7 app not work. so question whether there setting made in ms account preventing applications loading? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

before recent update, pc , laptop networked without password gaming files shared , accessed laptop games running on pc now laptop can't connect without completing "enter network credentials". window looking password have never had. window titled "windows security" don't know how , access turn feature off. please help! mike  moved virus & malware how did have things shared before? was main device holding shared files, win10 computer previously? are both devices still on private (not public) network? -> in  windows explorer on left (left) click on 'network', click @ banner (ava if network set public near top of windows explorer) , make private.  (there many ways to  change  a network  from public private .) have considered network harddrive, (some routers have usb port 'usb external harddrive' can used network storage (check mfg of router)? ...

my start button (bottom left hand corner) looks 4 boxes doesn't respond when click on it. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** if pc running public release of windows 10 may have log windows insider program mistake. should change "categories" left tab on forum page to"windows" not windows insider program (then choose windows version-windows 10) i can offer 1 piece of advice.  type"command prompt" in search  then right click command prompt & choose run administrator when command prompt admin type "sfc /scannow  & enter (this process may take 10 min finish) you'll message when done, restart pc  then try click on windows icon Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / ...

windows 10 upgrade 7 version 1607 build 14393.1198. two nights ago booted pc , noticed flash screens programs disabled in startup eg tomtom , such came up.  disabled them startup , thought  nothing of it. noticed had red cross on audio icon, message saying not running. realised had no internet connection , seemed stuck in aeroplane mode.  on off switch recoils on every time. after googling loads on pc thought had solution internet connection etc in changing adapter settings.  found folder empty. in device manager looks ok - no warnings etc isn't. folder empty.  have discovered windows security turned off , error message can't turn on.  update , security won't open, can't change power options.  |in devices in settings if click on bluetooth folder disappears/closes.  keep finding tings won't work.  seems associated wifi, bluetooth, networks , pc management.  have googled til blue in face , nothing w...

my pc stops respond command , show message pc ran problem , need restart stop code critical process died then system check runs , restarts what reason happen this? can me overcome issue please. hi somasiri, this error can caused viruses, low-level software issues, or critical boot loader. we suggest following troubleshooting steps provided on article . guide on how fix error. feel free post if have other concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi my boy got laptop 4 xmas , i've broke today says i've changed secure boot , it's come bitlocker thing asking key i've phoned lenovo , said it's microsoft should give key , microsoft said lenovo should give key phoned them 3 times , keep saying it's other ones fault there can me plz son upset me plz plz plz help hi craig, to recover bitlocker password, kindly click link , follow instructions provided. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

do stop hackers getting in system well lot of involves common sense, problem common sense however, is not common . . . never open email unsure about never click link or button unsure about never give remote access system, unless know fact (microsoft tech . . . etc.) , then, never allow remote access . . . use windows defender , make sure date make sure windows 10 date install security suite (anti-virus, internet security . . . etc.) basically best of can do, no 1 security software can protect fully. hackers trying find new ways system or mess system. malware updated constantly, daily, anti-virus software companies write definition every new malware become aware of . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

went disable xbox clip recording app on computer cause sucking resources didnt want to. upon following instructions app turn off without doing regedit. went sign on today , apparently links microsoft account computer changed login information microsoft account info. had no idea password was, tried reset thing, couldnt log email because, on end had forgotten password using particular email(my fault) ended getting me 12 hour lockout on email account. wooo, guessed correct password effing thing. so, **** microsoft, don't touch f*cking log in. if wanted changed manually! -rant over- Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i (yesterday) bought 2 in one.  have laptop.  while setting new device, needed sign microsoft account several times.  asked microsoft password , windows password.  there difference?  seem have 2 passwords.  1 works , other. i confused, it is confusing! i'll try straighten out you. your user account on windows computer should password-protected. that's windows password , known user account password . when create user account on windows computer, can make local account or microsoft account . local account stores account settings , personal files on own computer, known local computer. microsoft account stores many of account settings (but not all) , personal files 'in cloud,' i.e., on internet, on servers owned microsoft. so far good? okay, here's starts little crazy. you can have microsoft account though you're not using user account on windows. that's do. windows user a...

windows 10.... when desktop started set uisng .msn.com email acct.  it shows me administrator , shows msn.com email under account. my msn acct getting overrun junk mail created new outlook.com email acct and....deleted prior msn.com account. recently mail showed email needed fixed...running fix email...msn.com shows , there no way change outlook.com acct.   how change email msn.com outlook.com when view accounts shows me adm?  please don't tell me need create brand new user acct rid of/change acct email on desktop.   hi, for better assist concern, clarify following: are trying change email account using access windows, or using email app? if email application, windows mail app? how did delete msn.com account? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy ...

using windows 10 , trying cortana speak me (previously shut off). wants windows login , password, not accept it. used same login , password sign onto windows account, using correct information. keeps telling me not correct password. know way around this? tia.  hello marianne, maybe it's not asking microsoft account password, asking local account's password or computer's password. can please try , results? we'll waiting happen next. please keep updated. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

noticed this. windows defender has turned on , antivirus (according system , maintance) off. , not allow me take action , turn on... according avast! premiere it's on. in past, windows defender off , using avast! antivirus , zonealarm firewall , serves me well. i'm getting annoyed windows, ideas how set avast! antivirus on , primary virus protection on pc? thanks uninstall avast avast removal tool (in safe mode)  reinstall avast , if works should disable defender after that,  (long time avast user since 2006)   solution should work properly, avast might've gotten onto passive mode somehow second option if don't wanna uninstall avast try avast repair, see if fixes properly Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

have windows 10 in pc. changed windows administrator , user few weeks ago old administrator authentication verification pops on window frequently. how can solve it? hi ram, interesting! further filling in on information? 1. of writing, able log-in windows? 2. have there been changes computer or have installed updates recently? need know may have caused , prevent ever happening again in future. forward hearing regarding concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

kachelversion des desktops öffnet nicht mehr. symbole für microsoftedge und store in den verknüpfungen in der taskleiste werden nicht mehr angezeigt. ich würde die frage in einem deutschsprachigen forum stellen. https://answers.microsoft.com/ de-de /windows/forum/windows_10-start Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

issue(s): various issues occurring task bar: 1) windows icon not respond left click 2) windows keyboard key not respond 3) task bar icons invisible. meaning can't viewed, if hover mouse on them, exist, , open respective program when clicked (i.e. pinned programs). 4) cortana search bar can'not clicked 5) clicking time + date not bring calendar 6) task-bar not auto-hide while using programs (full screen games exception)  7) "show hidden icons" > button respond when clicked, showing active programs, there approximately 9, of utility programs run in background. time: above issues started occurring sunday february 19, 2017 around 4:00 pm prepared follow guidance on various task-bar issues found on web already, obtain re-assurance expert on here lead me in right direction or provide direct solution if possible. background: have owned computer few years, purchased windows 8 brand new, upgraded windows 10. no significa...

just got updated windows 7 windows 10 , using rdp connect work computer on vpn connection. rdp connection super laggy, if set color depth on older client 32bits. can't seem find of display/experience settings on new rdp client. can help? thanks in advance! ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** i think figured out... since wonderful new version of rdp doesn't allow reduce color depth on connection, had limit max color depth on "server"... this article applies to  server2k8, worked on win7 desktop - color depth rdp limited 16bits on desktop, connection more usable. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772048%28v=ws.11%29.aspx Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

there setting in laptop , switch high performance while it's plugged in , once it's unplugged it'll change plan settings on it's own balance or energy saver ? think options microsoft should add in update if it's not available already. good day stephen, have checked power options in control panel ? there number of options on how control windows 10 laptop when on battery or plugged in. click start button, type power options press enter . select plan prefer, click change plan settings . click change advanced power settings additional options. we're here if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

constantly told password incorrect when trying log onto laptop.   have use ipad , go microsoft - use same password , totally fine!  this drives me insane! moved insider original title: password nihtmare having issues? when you're  trying sign in microsoft account or straight sign in screen on laptop?  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i cannot find "find device" setting on windows 10 pc.  location on, wifi on , i'm signed in administrator. it should here: settings -> updates & security -> find device i turned on laptop , can see location here: account.microsoft.com/devices my pc listed in devices not location or find device link. this support article not indicate pc's not have functionality. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/11579/microsoft-account-find-lost-phone-device hi, to this, check answer of mltsy1 on february 15, 2016 here . update result. kind regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

after motherboard replacement on dell xps 13, not let user log account although laptop can used using same account details. how can user access dell? using windows 10. hi linda,     we got concern. clarify, laptop working perfectly   before change motherboard right? have tried reaching dell issue? because if an   account problem, not able use account in different computer.      we'll waiting update. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

my admin user converted guest user - , user have, have looked online , see common issue (although others have deleted user mistake somehow converted). anyway guides on restoring/converting users or activiating hidden users bump against issue without admin user cannot - can help? hello, see if fix helps you: https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-lost-administrative-rights-in-windows-10 hope helps, luck :)  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

i downloaded adobe flashplayer , usual, installing thing installs mcafee scan , time intel true key intel. had no problem uninstalling mcafee revo uninstaller cannot find program called truekey. popped while logged onto site. i have gone control panel & uninstall , not see there either. advice how rid of appreciated.  hi, don't ever take invite again. flash player imbedded in win 10 of major browsers in use today , auto-updated, usually default, switched off (can switched on in settings) pop-up asking if want enable 1 time or website only. because of inherent security risks adobe flash player and fact of advent of more secure and newer hdml5 format.  did purposely install flash player adobe website or did you allow random website install it? what now: download, install, , update definitions (first time auto update definitions) of mbam free run scan, pickup ...

hi ever since updating windows 10 have been annoyed daily fact admission own computer possible using  microsoft password / logging in microsoft account. old personal administrator password used in windows 8 no longer valid. plain , simple - adminstrator account , pc has been hijacked microsoft - in way not right. how remove connection between access own pc , logging in microsoft account.  hi kim, there 2 kinds of user accounts in windows 10: microsoft account , local account . if user account connected microsoft account, need sign-in using microsoft password. microsoft account, can use windows store , install apps. a local account user account not connected microsoft account. is username , password combination use log in legacy windows operating systems. more detailed comparison, may refer following thread: microsoft account vs. local account on windows 10 . if user account converted mic...

hi everybody, i know, how can e.g. copy icon of result e.g. searching chrome e.g. desktop. can not that. offers me pin taskbar or start. thanks in advance. cheers, ben ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** agree, functionality pull in name of progress questionable! Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

seriously, how can run settings of screensaver? don't tell me screensaver gone because not. after few minutes of inactivity turns on. mine 3d text. sytem windows 10, updated creators update. ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** go personalize lock screen mid way down screen saver settings Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

tried close can't, virus or malware?  or what? im little bit nervous becausee care laptop , please me fix hello, let isolate concern answering questions below: have made changes computer software prior this? how trying turn off airplane mode , bluetooth ? in meantime, suggest check george jeffrychilders 's answer on thread regards turning off airplane mode . you may visit link and perform troubleshooting steps provided under bluetooth missing in settings or can't turned on. how can try fix this? section. please note troubleshooting steps provided applies issue regarding turning off bluetooth in windows 10. we looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after posting similar issue earlier year, created customer power plan. it worked while, i'm square 1 - windows 10 has started turning off screen after 5-10 minutes. the change can think of last windows updates: 2017-05 update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3150513)-05/05 windows malicious software removal tool windows 8, 8.1, 10 , windows server 2012, 2012 r2, 2016 x64 edition - may 2017 (kb890830), kb4020821, kb3191843, kb3118310 and kb3191899 -09/05 ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, to power plan settings on device, suggest deleting , creating new custom power plan. there possibility plan encountered corruption stopping system retain information. if need further assistance, send reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures ...

recently i've built second computer, after building computer worked 3 weeks. after transporting new living space started crash @ random times. part seemed random, tried identify if application causing crash, nothing seemed correspond. while it's frozen i'm unable bring application or use tasks ctrl + alt + del. computer isn't deadlocked based off ability toggle caps on , off keyboard. having theses issues did full fresh installation of wiping drives.  after getting , running , installing drivers , couple of programs issue returned, @ point guess hardware failure somewhere but, if of have had same issue or know part failing. any information appropriated. ***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 proble...

bought a new desktop computer hp, running windows 10, , helped me set computer because i'm afraid of making mistakes during set up. person used himself admin user profile. because myself owner , want admin user. please me how remove admin user of person. hi see if link htg helps! https://www.howtogeek.com/224847/how-to-set-up-and-configure-user-accounts-on-windows-10/ Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi, trying restrict access "office location" (physicalofficelocation) field in users account delegated administrators. i have enabled the field in dssec.dat file , can see "write office location" , "read office location" fields in wizard. delegation has been setup on our domain below. delegation tbg - ad user create    delegation tbg - ad user create restricted delegation tbg - ad user modify delegation tbg - ad user modify restricted the ad user create security group works expected.  we have requirement further restrict access create or modify user attributes. these "office" field on general tab,  the "home folder" , "profile path" field on profile tab. our issue occurs when setting (deselecting) the  "write office location" and/or "read office location" during delegation of control wizard. when click finish, receive following message.  "se...

hi  my lenovo machine stolen in , had used windows 10 account  now can show me last login date exact location of last used  and desktop number serial number , ip address @ time can still recover such information  date , address. is there possibilities of getting device back. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

  windows 10 administrator password lost (hacked?), stuck in safe mode, boots ok normal user can't because wants admin password.    sorry delay. i'm disabled , have memory issues. changed microsoft account password last week , forgot write down. on top of forgetting administrator password had put aside , away awhile. reset ms account , ready start in on admin. account password again. last week point of resetting windows 10 day 1. have files wanted off of shame loose thee settings after work , time spent getting set way liked. anyway, time spent , spend. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

hi,  i've been having issue on few windows 10 computers. of computers or on domain.  problem if usera logs out or chooses switch account, , userb comes , tries log in clicking username in left bottom corner. computer wont accept password , if check domain controller trying log in usera not selected userb. user has go other users , put username again in , can log in. this case rare, has happend few times on few computers. it looks bug in windows 10. has else had issue? i'm using windows 10 14393 , it's updated. regards,  trausti Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC