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Windows 10 explorer super slow - Microsoft Community

had problems windows 10. that's why ran windows factory reset. since file explorer has been acting weird. it's taking several minutes open/load window/folder. whenever click open mypc or other folder displays message "working on it" , green progress bar keeps moving slowly. tried many different things fix it, nothing has worked. welcome. hey zaf, the previous problems had windows 10, they? if windows running after factory reset, hardware related. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 Slow PC's. Is Trend Micro causing this? - Microsoft Community

hi heard of trend micro causing workstations slow down? prior last week friday had smart scan switched on oppose conventional scan. have been asked change scan run outside of business working hours. problem face user tends shut down workstations, have been tasked manually go around induvial pc's , manually change power settings me complete joke. if leave pc's on overnight increase electrical cost , run risk of fire. issue our domain pc's taking 15 mins log in, once logged in application's, go black screen. advised company use networking monitoring tool insist on making assumptions , guessing cause is. background few weeks ago company got virus because did not have antivirus turned on? manager turned on anti-virus failed document changes made, 2 weeks later user's complaining of slow pc performance. moved virus & malware original title: windows 10 slow pc's computers-in-question belong

Windows 10 wants to format my iPod - Microsoft Community

every since last update ipod has not been syncing correctly , needed restore it.  when plug ipod in windows 10 computer windows wants format it.  checked apple community , consensus latest update of windows had caused generate drive corruption error , format drive error ipod.  windows 10 not let me restore ipod.  have tried other usb drives , apple suggesting find windows 7 computer allow restore run successfully. i have support call tomorrow apple believe there must resolution on microsoft side well.  has else had issue , found fix. thank you. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** apple itunes software installed? because, if itunes installed library of audio, pictures, videos, etc; formatting ipod should negligible since stored on ipod in itunes.  Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & syst

Windows 10 Windows Explorer - Microsoft Community

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i don't know why every time eject flash drive displays " windows host process (rundll32) " display " windows explorer " there error on system ?  dynamic link library (*.dll) used store common pieces of application logic can accessed multiple applications, that's why may see these type of files in every application folder. for additional info, can check out link discuss about  windows host process (rundll32) . make sure use anti-virus keep pc safe. if need further assistance, feel free reply on post. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows Host Process (Rundll32) Lenovo Yoga 910 - Microsoft Community

after startup lenovo yoga 910 , has run while windows host process (rundll32) opens 3 times , taking ~90% of cpu.   is caused sort of bloatware stock on lenevo's?  if end 3 programs in task manger computer speeds , fans quit running.  but after few minutes 1 windows host process (rundll32) open , longer left more open until 3 running occupying of cpu power.   what wrong/ fix problem. has been going on since day 1 , computer week old.  thanks.   Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

At least one thousand forced password changes since Christmas? - Microsoft Community

every time have change password , tine next day forced again? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** details!  as haven't had issue , haven't seen postings people had change "thousand" times  Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Cannot sync my setting on windows 10 - Microsoft Community

settings not allow me enable/or turn on sync settings! hi detlef, we want learn more concern. verify following: are using personal or work device? is microsoft account signed in or local user? what exact error message when try sync settings? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Remove Administrative privileges from Windows run - Microsoft Community

hi team, while running programs using windows+r keys, see message states, "this task created administrative privileges". due this, programs not getting started (like edge,calc.. etc), asking me login using normal user account. please let me know how remove option of 'windows+r' without admin privileges. warm regards, venkataraghavan v. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, the command windows key + r available standard accounts , administrator accounts. time run command not available if computer restricted domain connected to. you can run programs on windows device typing name on search. should need further assistance, don't hesitate reply on post. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

sign-in problem - Microsoft Community

after  last upgrade, not able signin using pin . password security working. wat now ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** glad password there up.  what works here go account settings remove pin, restart pc, create pin again, restart pc again.   Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

My laptops settings screen is white on black. How do I change it to - Microsoft Community

have tried various settings in personalization no luck. hi,           to assist you, please clarify following:     did have preferred settings color before , changed white on black of sudden?   can send screenshot of computer's settings window?     regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Where is "keep taskbar on top" setting? - Microsoft Community

it seems reasonable taskbar settings have a  setting " keep on top ". seems remember using in past. (after updates) no longer see it. and auto-hiding task bar no longer pops-up on top of other windows. am missing something? okay, here's reply myself - hope may of others. my taskbar poping *behind* other windows. then, seemingly started working correctly again on own. now, out of blue, started misbehaving again. - well, if want consider 'out of blue' included restart. anyway, fix: simply restart *windows explorer*! to that, open *task manager* and  look down "processes" list. near bottom of list you will find "windows explorer". just highlight it, , grayed-out button (situated in lower-right of *task manager's* main window) light up revealing  the word "restart". hit that.  now, give *windows explorer* few seconds restart, (screen flickers) , go ahead ,

Windows 10 performance issue - Microsoft Community

hi, i using windows 10 last 3 month. last 3 month didnt feel system slow every thing smooth , fine feel system lagging. takes time run software. this issue not me friendes. have licenced copy of windows 10. please on issue. thanks nahid 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 inf

Windows 10 pro freezes - Microsoft Community

have problem windows 10 pro. since last update, when start windows freezes, doesn't work , need restart , happens again. dont't know do, can me, please? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 sleeps too early - Microsoft Community

hi all.  i have had irritating issue windows 10 since it's got launched. here story: last year gladly upgraded windows 8.1 windows 10 other happy people, after while figured out windows did not follow "power option" settings regarding sleep , hibernate time. no matter chose 30 minutes or 2 hours sleep mode, windows went sleep mode either after 1 minute, or never ! honest followed time dog, sometimes! i tried contact microsoft support team, , did thorough, mean through troubleshooting, reinstalling windows more 10 times plus running different software had figure out heck problem was, did not @ all. reinstalled windows 8.1 , problem vanished. fine till tried reinstall windows 10 again yesterdag after on 7 months. thought problem should have god solved far, few minutes ago, left laptop few minytes drink something, , right after came back, saw laptop went sleep mode, , know what, settings on power option on "never", means wi

Windows 10 System folder corrupted - Microsoft Community

hello i have issue 1 of system folders corrupted due hdd failure (getting new 1 in few days). 'syswow64' folder corrupted , unable access it, tried chkdsk, sfc , dism none of them fix it. chkdsk hangs @ 11% 20+ hours, sfc found corrupt files couldn't fix it, dism (.../restorehealth) unable find source (also tried with windows 10 bootable usb media as source). tried clean install windows 10 bootable usb provided by microsoft it gets stuck in end (hangs on 'restarting in few moments' 10+ hours).  is there way to fix/replace the corrupted folder without deleting every program , reinstalling windows 10?  because of unable open programs/apps, 64-bit programs work. hi anthony, file corruption happens when there's hardware issue or bad sector on hard drive. since have tried troubleshooting steps, suggest contact hard drive manufacturer in order recover data. once new hdd , perform clea

Windows help needed - Microsoft Community

i bought lenovo computer when asked download windows update result 90% download black screen cursor active.  i let battery run out , when able start computer gave message scanning , repairing 1 of drives.  after complete able online noticed speaker icon had red x on it.  when clicked on computer had green bar ran across indicating working on issue, box appeared said not fix problem.  i not know , not understand why having these problems brand new computer.  please advise, if can. hi diane, we appreciate if answer these questions below better assistance: may have exact error message? are speakers working properly? what troubleshooting steps have tried far? we await response. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows Server 2016 is stuck at startup logo screen after restart - Microsoft Community

we have server windows 2016, working fine until yesterday.  minor windows updates took place , restart required.  after server has not come up. it hangs @ start-up screen, has windows blue logo , rotating animated dots.  after keeping server in state more 12 hours, restarted, problem still persists.  we tried start-up repair.  this virtual machine hosted on vmware , allocated 12gb memory, 4-core cpu. what issue? thanks, lm ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category*** are able boot in safe mode? in esxi (i assume that's you're using :) ) add server 2016 installation iso , boot it. after has booted, choose "repair computer" > troubleshooting > command prompt. then run 2 following commands boot menu displayed: bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes bcdedit /set {bootmgr} timeout 10 that menu can @ least choose advanced boot options try , in os ,

Adding friend on child account - Microsoft Community

i'm adult , i'm trying give child permission add cousin friend.  help? moved community participation center device & os not specified hi, we know more concern regarding child's account. pertaining contacts when indicated "a friend" on post? have tried troubleshooting steps regarding concern? if so, have received error messages? please keep posted assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

login screen windows 10 - Microsoft Community

i did restart on pc , after restart login screen asked password. have never had password login has been sign in box. cant past login screen suggestions why or how fix. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category*** if have microsoft account mail or thing else requires password use password. then go settings, accounts, manage microsoft account. also sign-in options , set pin 4 digits. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Removing Files - Microsoft Community

i cannot delete of files pc. when tried open pop-up windows showing files being opened , cant deleted close application , try again literally there no applications or folders open @ time , files kitty.dll, snare.exe i request figure out hi ravi varma, we need additional information issue in order assist effectively. kindly verify following: what last activity did computer prior issue? did downloaded file? have done troubleshooting steps in attempt resolve issue? kindly attach screen shot of error message response promptly isolate issue. we suggest running microsoft safety scanner scan computer virus. let know. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

windows 10 not asking for admin permission before running an - Microsoft Community

this doesn't happen applications/setups, some. , surprised, in view, serious security lapse. for example go below link:- https://zoom.us/j/640937704?pwd=jd7vv87jvxowiumektzimw%3d% there download prompt 'zoom_launcher.exe', have run in order participate in meeting. surprise, able run exe file , install app, without uac prompt! why happening? because usually, before actual installation, asked permission. , bdw, has happened other apps too. let's try creating  new user profile on pc see if there corrupted files in current user profile causes problem. instructions, please follow these steps below: press windows button on keyboard , type ' add, delete, , manage other user accounts. ' under manage other accounts , click add account . on new window, choose sign in without microsoft account can found on bottom left part. on next page, choose local account . fill in information accordingly on

Windows Hello Issues - Microsoft Community

windows hello installed , functional on domain pc. (it's intel realsense sr300) can restart pc , windows hello log me in. ( have pin also). after inactivity, leaving desk , helping bit , come back, there message windows hello has been disabled administrator. have use pin code sign in or use normal login creds. i domain admin, , i've set no policy block it. this started after creators update..... can please help? brett hi, to issue windows hello, may utilize windows update troubleshooter . when install latest updates windows, encounter error. windows update troubleshooter resolves many of these errors. begin using helpful tool, please click link below. windows update troubleshooter. feel free let know result assist further. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security

Desktop icons messing up when I move 1 of them. - Microsoft Community

have searched long find solution this, no avail. trying small python script shortcut onto desktop can run instead of going folder it. have desktop icons set in order , have them set not auto-rearrange when turn pc on , such things that. when moved shortcut little area of miscellaneous stuff such it, took row , pushed way right, cramping corner , messing when never wanted that, wanted put icon in 1 place. restarted computer , did nothing, can put icons 1 1 , when go move python shortcut, screws again. when put icon area (which call death spots), same thing. these death spots change , , never predictable it'll each time, icons right, move shortcut , messes up, maybe time have 5 of them right, recycling bin or messes in random area. have newest version of windows 10 , pc isn't old, made in january of year, can't seem think of issue causing this. hi john, highly suggest sharing insight regarding issue sending

Executables (without installers) pinned to start do not appear - Microsoft Community

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i need make use of tools not provide installers, executable. like, example, bmfont.exe exporting bitmap fonts. so, pinned start, so: however, pressing windows key , typing "bm"... not appear in incrimental search results.  it seems me intuitive users , convenient if items pinned start included in search, perhaps under applications category if executables, or make new category "pinned", irregardless please have them appear under "all" @ least. hi, concern, can modify indexing options: 1. type indexing options on search option. 2. select indexing options . 3. click modify . 4. make sure locations selected (ex: local disk, offline files, start menu) 5. click ok . 6. click close . in addition, make sure executable file (.exe) saved on selected locations. let know results. regards. Windows /

Windows 10 not responding for over half an hour - Microsoft Community

just started laptop (lenovo) go onto internet. screen showed "not responding", knowing has happened before, waited thinking couple of minutes before works again.  i have been waiting on half hour , hasn't changed screen has been on since time. in addition, unable click anywhere or use ctrl + alt + del (for example) not respond. i have tried can possibly think of , still not responding hi natalie, to better understand concern, may know if you've done changes prior issue? also, receiving error messages or blank screen? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows update has continually corrupted Explorer.exe, which leads to - Microsoft Community

every few starts, computer boot logon screen. once logon, little dots go around in circles few minutes, until screen turns black, white cursor still seen. can move cursor, , can open task manager using contrl alt delete. there, can right click on of processes listed (which not running) , go located drives navigation. however, there no response when right click on desktop, , there absolutely no start menu, no matter do. i have tried restarting explorer.exe task manager, , worked 1 time. other that, has had 0 effect. have received error message 1 time ( 0xc0000018 ). have reloaded windows backup several times, , after few restarts whole process starts again. have stopped windows update, , disabled services. , while takes longer, end same problem. have been using windows on 20 years, , have never experienced problem. while no expert, computer savy, , lot of research on how maintain computer. please not insult intelligence simplistic things try, have tried

Access to my Windows 10 Account - Microsoft Community

very often, confronting error" "we can't sign account" on windows 10 system? want permanent solution recurring problem. system is windows 7 desktop auto-upgraded windows 10 - has bearing problem being faced? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, try resetting microsoft account password, see if helps: https://www.kapilarya.com/you-cant-sign-in-to-your-pc-right-now hope helps, luck :) Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Kids account - Microsoft Community

 i have windows 10 , daughter has own account had set email address , pay fifty cents. computer started running reset computer default , set account up, computer remembered , recognized daughters account requiring password sign in don't remember because used pin before. ive tried tried google searching , tube find solution, right thing can think of start account, tried calling microsoft couldn't real person, to  how can reset daughters password apperiated thanks kyle **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi kyle, to address concern daughter's account, recommend change password of on our website. can check link for more information. update outcome. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Microsoft Account Password Same as Computer Login Password - Microsoft Community

i object microsoft changing computer login password match password required log in microsoft account. goes without saying password gain access computer strictly confidential , under no circumstances whatsoever should information given or shared person or organisation - including microsoft.   Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

So confused by various accounts - Microsoft Community

hello. in process of changing email address in online accounts, , confused something. previously, have microsoft community user account, , when tried log in email update, rejected password. did "forgot password" option, , able in , changed email address. worked way through online accounts, discovered skype involved microsoft, , when went log in there, did kind of linking , unsure of how many microsoft log in ids have, since seem different between records 2 accounts thought had. to add complications, (within past few months) got new laptop, , seems me required microsoft log in , running, have normal log in access computer other computer -  desktop profile log in. does make sense? there way find out how many user profiles have , rid of ones - confusing. know microsoft trying make easier linking things, making me tear hair out! tia help! hi! ok, weird - replying myself newly created acct since locke

Home screen changed - Microsoft Community

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after recent update windows 10, screen changed completely. went personalization settings , picked previous picture, doesn't appear on screen. can't find on new screen. can't rid of apps there now. hate this! why microsoft change computer? i'll try send screenshot of screen looks now, if can find screenshot attach it!    ok, 2 things check: 1. click on notification icon (far right on taskbar, looks square speech bubble) if cannot see tablet mode button, click 'expand' if tablet mode button blue, click turns gray - turn off tablet mode 2. go settings app (gear icon on start menu) go personalization - start make sure 'use start full screen' switched off Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Issues With my Asus Laptop - Microsoft Community

hello , i bought brand new asus k556ur. - coming windows 10 version home single language - intel core i5-6200   -64bit  - 2.30 - 2.40 ghz the issue started first thing happened file explorer not responding when want open pc says computing items ! i disabled windows search went right , started issue the dvd drive start behaving there cd inside not .   when click windows player cd icon appears , spanning sound small scratching sound inside not time > now , whenever click photo right click make system disappear , restart second disappear , reappear again lag . , small box @ top left says : microsoft windows not responding......etc *** cd icon appearing form the from beginning  in different event there no cd inside the action taken solve problems ; 1 - system restore 1 - troubleshooting options still the problems mentioned  above appear ! is because of laptop hardware or the windows software   ?  what shou

Problems with my sound - Microsoft Community

sound acting wierd having many issues have tries fix without success , can help? hi, to better assist concern, we'd clarify following information: when last time sound working fine? did make changes computer's configuration prior issue? for possible troubleshooting steps, may check article: fix sound problems . note : please check drop-down menu possible troubleshooting steps available. keep posted. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Some settings are managed by your organization - Windows 10 Lock - Microsoft Community

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in creator update windows spotlight missing , @ top written "some setting hidden or mannage organization  see in pic   ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** hi, for further you, kindly send feedback using feedback hub can windows store free clicking on link . regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 tablet innaccessible boot device error and loop - Microsoft Community

i have ematic ewt826blk tablet.  came windows 10 64 bit.   did factory reset on , went way thru reset 100%  when restarted wouldnt load, , gave me message stating  windows ran problem , needs restart   , error inaccessible boot device.   iknow  there lots of these questions , many answers on here, cannot find 1 specific tablet ematic tablet.  tablet has no reset hole, has keyboard dock, , can bios, nothing ive tried worked there.   tablet has micro usb port , sd card port.  anyonw know how fix loopplease. thank you Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 - UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION - Microsoft Community

i'm experiencing bsod error message unexpected_store_exception... happens while play games not lower requirement ones though. did fresh windows reinstall. did sfc /scannow , found problem ( the cbs.log file ). mean it's hdd? hi, since happens higher requirement games may system not have hardware specs play them - games can stress system. , can't fix hardware software. check games makers' support, documented requirements, , ask in forums known issue hardware specs such yours. check with system//motherboard maker's support, on-line documentation , drivers, diagnostics, , ask in forums known issues (be sure ask in forums). ====================== troubleshoot blue screen errors http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/troubleshoot-blue-screen-errors can analyze minidumps if make them available onedrive or other file sharing sites (such mediafire). if have problems uploading minidump

Change Windows 10 Password Without Changing Microsoft Account Password - Microsoft Community

i have pc running windows 10. use microsoft account password log in pc , gives me access microsoft apps, email, account sites, etc. have bought new pc running windows 10. want set new pc same password. so when i enter ms account password when power on i will have access outlook & other ms apps without having enter new passwords. (just old computer). i handing down old pc , need change power on/logon local password without affecting microsoft accounts/apps, etc. how do without affecting microsoft account password outlook, email passwords, etc? new owner can set own microsoft account passwords if desired. hi jim, if still want use microsoft account on new windows 10 computer, may continue so. can still use how used on old windows 10. however, on old computer, can clean install remove everything. see thread on how perform it. if have other questions, feel free post can assist you.

User Account Control - Microsoft Community

how can i re-enable the user account control ? already tried various ways but still can not be deactivated. hello ridho, to enable user account control ( uac ) on windows 10, please follow these steps: click start button, type uac . click change user account control settings . choose between 2 options enable uac : notify when apps try make changes computer. always notify when installing or making changes computer. click ok. click yes or enter password finalize change. steps disable user account control ( uac ). click start button, type uac . click change user account control settings . click yes or enter password. set settings never notify . click ok save settings. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Windows 10 versions not affected by wannacry - Microsoft Community

which 64 bit versions of windows 10 not affected wannacry? thanks reply , take security , thankfully not click happy user mention. though, wannacry, i'm @ mercy of click happy user on same network am.  after looking in more, believe personal machine running windows 10, though not updated latest version of windows, patched , safe wannacry. for else trying figure out on windows 10: click on start icon type "winver" , hit enter, opens windows version dialog box. take note of windows version , os build number. if windows version # 1703 you protected against current exploit. if windows version # 1607: check if os build number equal or greater 14393.953 if greater, should protected current wannacry exploit. if it's not, should upgrade if windows version # less 1607, upgrade immediately. more information kb fix wannacry exploit on windows 10: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/401

Error icon app on store - Microsoft Community

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help ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, are getting icon apps on computer? might experiencing problem because of corrupted icon cache files. let's use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files. scans corruptions in windows system files , restores corrupted files. we suggest download pending updates need installed on computer through windows update , check if helps resolve issue. if need further assistance, please not hesitate post reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Setting app crashing - Microsoft Community

have encountered problem on laptop, settings app not open .it has started last week did not open ever since. on making new user account did work there way correct problem in main user account. hi alan, this interesting. can tell changes system before issue started? can verify if running latest software version windows 10? press windows key + s and type winver . if have windows 10 anniversary update installed, latest os build is (os build 14393.729) . otherwise, if running windows 10 version 1511, should see (os build 10586.753) . in meantime, let's perform full scan using windows defender or antivirus software. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 uses windows 7 basic theme in internet explorer - Microsoft Community

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my copy of windows 10 has issue internet explorer. odd reason shown with a version of the windows 7 basic theme still plays animations. how use windows 10 theme. i'm using windows 10 creators update think has elements of fall creators update transparency on calculator app. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category .* ** hello, there number of reasons why encounter issue. better assist query, answer following questions: just confirm, windows 10 version , build installed on device? which version of internet explorer using? have made recent changes? what troubleshooting steps have done far? looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

windows is not showing the estimated time exactly while charging - Microsoft Community

hi while charging @ 7% showing 3 mins full charge impossible charge in 3 minutes. may know problem was?. if problem in windows plz fix problem in next update windows ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi sumanth, this can due software conflicts on device. better understand concern, we'd know following: the last activities performed on device prior concern. if you're using original charger manufacturer. if you've tried restarting device. the troubleshooting steps you've performed. the version of windows 10 you're using on device. check this, can perform steps posted on link . we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows Memory Diagnostics Run every time I boot! - Microsoft Community

i wanted run diagnostics once. every time boot runs lets me exit. getting frustrating keep have exiting every time boot up. plz halp!!!!!! ***post   m o ved the   m o derator appropriate foru m   category.*** hi, windows memory diagnostic tool detects error in ram. to disable memory diagnostic tool, suggest follow steps below: 1. right-click on start , select command prompt (admin). 2. enter following command: bcdedit /bootsequence {memdiag} /remove. 3. restart computer. you can refer thread , see if workarounds provided akfrostbyte , ggtruc , , rbdbcalendar work you. if need further assistance, don’t hesitate reach us. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

WTouch_Message_Window app running in the background is preventing - Microsoft Community

everytime restart or turn off computer message appears in front of me, since happened wacom tablet's been acting out , cant find driver it...idk if keep affecting performance, need closing off... since it's running in background i didnt know app there or anything, , started 2 months ago...just tampered tablet , need work done urgent... d:  thanks  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** everytime restart or turn off computer message appears in front of me, since happened wacom tablet's been acting out , cant find driver it...idk if keep affecting performance, need closing off... since it's running in background i didnt know app there or anything, , started 2 months ago...just tampered tablet , need work done urgent... d:  thanks  hi michelle, to better assist issue, have tried uninstalling driver of wacom tablet computer? to eliminate software causing

I can't open my laptop - Microsoft Community

i freakin out because can't open laptop , cant remove battery. should open, close ,open and........ need pls ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, we know more issue experiencing. happens when trying turn on? getting colored display or error messages? if so, please send screenshot. also, did make significant changes on laptop prior issue? we hope hear soon. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

App permissions system in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

on windows 8, modern applications installed permissions (camera, location, etc.) off default. then, when applications wanted access 1 of restricted features, ask user permission. now, on windows 10, universal applications installed permissions on default, , user has go settings app turn them off. it doesn't ask user enable permission when off , application tries access it. my questions are: why change made? seems big regression impacts security , privacy. users aren't going remember check permissions in store before installing, or go settings app turn them off. what happens when update application, , new version requests new permission wasn't there before? windows set permission off, or silently grant permission application? because if does, that's major security issue! Windows / Windows 10 / Security & priva

How do I stop my sign signing in via "local account" to avoid - Microsoft Community

how stop son signing in via " local account" avoid parental time restrictions? h fisher, to better assist concern, we'd clarify if turn off parental control of son's account? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

black and white color sections go to grayscale representations - Microsoft Community

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when doing online jigsaw puzzles sections contain white , black go grayscale instead of keeping actual colors. hi don, how accessing game? through application on computer or through web browser? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Large ico files - Microsoft Community

i trying insight windows icons appear on desktop. i trying information file structure of large icons can when change desktop icon setting large, rather small or medium. i not looking online file converters or downloads , offers of such ignored. does have information file structure? i can create small , medium icons large ones shrouded in mystery. hello, to address concern regarding desktop icons, kindly click link and follow steps provided. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Tooltips are Upside Down - Microsoft Community

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i've had little problem few days tooltips upside down.  i've been trying find answer, haven't been able yet.  i'm using windows 10 if helps.  here screenshots (edited privacy).  the first 2 of desktop tooltips, third when writing question out, , last 2 of paint file list when first opened , when scrolled on list, respectively.   Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

win 10 start issue - Microsoft Community

installed windows update kb3211320 & after while booting windows not recognize crt monitor. have restart windows several times & detects monitor. please suggest me solution.  hi surendra, suggest uninstall display adapters resolve issue you're experiencing. here's how: press windows + x keys keyboard, select device manager . right-click device under display adapters , click properties . go driver tab. click uninstall , click ok . restart computer automatically install drivers. let know result. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 Performance Issue After Doing A System Reset - Microsoft Community

hi i have serious problem iam using acer windows10 pc , had problem when reseting pc stuck @ 43% pc shutdown when turned on found pc installing windows 10 again felt happy @ beginning after pc slow cannot click on icon open not know plz me  ***post moved by   the moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, this happens if resets older build. let's run windows update make sure latest version of software installed. check build on, press windows key + s and type winver . please advise necessary. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Log off Windows 10 automatically after a set amount of time of no use. - Microsoft Community

computer log me off after period of time of no usage. commonly called away computer , user account logged off, after 5 minutes of no usage. not want have use windows key + l or cntl+alt+del key , pick sign out. way have use password to log back, if don't come in time, but  if before designated time still logged in.  you create task in task scheduler.  under "conditions" tab, set task run after computer idle 5 minutes. under "actions" tab, create new action , type following script: shutdown -l this may you're looking for. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Ancestry.com website media scripts blocked on all browsers on only one - Microsoft Community

recently, family pictures on ancestry.com website not display in browser on pc.  have cleared caches , histories, updated windows, done 2 full virus , malware scans , removed java.  pictures on ancestry.com data base , can see them other windows 10 pcs , ios apps.  is content policy issue on server side? hello mark, we know more issue can provide best solution. ask screenshot of exact error seeing. please attach here can have look. we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

create pin - Microsoft Community

shut down computer last night did updates when turned on today . theen tried sign account had make new password twice, said not sign in pin , can not page crate pin. how fix tht problem below password entry field, there should option toggle between pin or password entry account (if pin exists). pin is a 4-digit number. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Microsoft Solitaire Tri Peaks - Microsoft Community

when sign microsoft account , play solitaire tri peaks not load, circles saying loading. however, when use account(my wife's) or guest programs work fine. makes me think there wrong cloud account data. have reset , reinstalled app. there solution this? ***topic moved moderator.*** hello mike, is occur if install app device , try logging in using account? wife's account microsoft account, or email provider? for meantime, address concern regarding microsoft account, suggest refer link . troubleshooter scan issues related account. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

sign in option - Microsoft Community

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using windows10, have photo sign in laptop, want change picture asks password, have forgotten, can't change picture , pin, or change password without remembering old password, can do..? hello gyllab, microsoft brings multiple features , capabilities windows 10 , makes easier ever authenticate on pc. can use password, pin, picture password logging computer. windows login screen, can switch between these sign-in or log-in options. in addition traditional password-based login, windows 10 includes pin , picture password logon safety , security of users. can use microsoft email account based logon or local account access computer. you can log in pc using picture password , can change password after. that, open start menu , click open settings . select ‘accounts’ . next, chose ‘sign-in options’ . create new p and hit change button under heading ‘ password ’. next, enter ‘current password ’ , click next .

Windows 10 Creators update 1703 has a "Enforcement" BUG - Microsoft Community

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start - run - gpedit.msc - computer configuration - windows settings - security settings - software restriction policies , right click on , choose new software restriction policies . we activated program blocking rules  under  software restriction policies  double click enforcement  and choose software files , apply - finish try start  microsoft edge  , give use strange error , doesn't work , suc bug doesn't exist on windows 10 verison 1607  have had same thing, in reverse. we had srp software files enabled across our domain working fine until applied 1703 update. i making final touches our sccm image when i stumbled across issue student test account. after days of testing find fault , ruling out many other suggestions, including cache issues due sysprep, discovered image worked ok until joined to domain. this issue effects domain users without local admin. as policy set "all