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have windows 10 pc. back-up function go control panel , back-up. says "back-up(windows 7)", there no back-up windows 10. normal or wrong? can use windows 7 back-up windows 10?  this normal , can use in windows 10. backup & restore (windows 7) added late in windows 10 development period , name might have been chosen indicate copy of windows 7 utility development team intended replace new one.  perhaps in fullness of time or few weeks after that. denis Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

trying clone hd using acronis true image 2015. when in process, requires restart. restart doesn't finish cloning process, rather abandons it.  so, understanding need turn secure boot off.  my bios in legacy mode, , not provide option anywhere turn secure boot off.  is there other way? do have use uefi? i need step step info, novice @ this.  computer info: dell inspiron n5010 windows 10 home, 2016 8 gb ram intel(r) core(tm) i5 cpu i don't know acronis, use free version of aomei partition assistant clone drives , have never had trouble . . . click here step step on cloning hard drive aomei Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

creators update getting stuck @ 32%. trying delete downloads folder method. other suggestions if doesnt work? hi robert, since steps provided did not help. suggest perform repair upgrade instead , see if helps. click   here   for article created 1 of our community mvps   "andre da costa"   on how perform repair upgrade using windows 10 iso file. looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

win 10 home i have 3 tb removable hd sole purpose keep file history backups. unfortunately 1 of folders isn't being backed up; e:/documents (128 gb). correct folders have been selected fh backup. keep simple, have removed exclude folders. other 4 folders being backed up. this has been going on since 2016. the fh backup log has entries errors. these errors full drive have selected fh backup; drive d: , don't pertain folder not being backed up. help. solved, no idea why. weird! moved 12 folders (27 gb) 'my pictures' new folder ‘picalbum’ , 5 folders (14 gb) 'my pictures' new folder ‘screensavers’, see below, , worked, fh backing tell to. i have idea why? if do, even  guess, please let me know. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup /

if uninstall new windows update favorites can reinstall updates yes can buddy! since you're using windows 10, automatically re-download updates few hours or days after remove them. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

upgraded windows 10 windows 7. however, text little blury no matter isn't sharp , crisp windows 7 was. have tried clear type, tried have read in forums , nothing seems work. on computer @ least 12 hours day , it's starting hurt eyes have strain make words come in clear, want go windows 7... upgraded few days ago, when go settings system restore, there's no restore points except when upgraded. when go windows 7 option, nothing comes except 2 files windows 10 upgraded.. how go without doing clean install , losing on computer? have many things on computer have had 8 years , don't want lose everything... or if has figured out how make words not out of focus, let me know can fix issue, please...  i upgraded few days ago...                how rollback windows 7 (or windows 8.1) https://www.howtogeek.com/220723/how-to-uninstall-windows-10-and-downgrade-to-windows-7-or-8.1/ ps: same computer in 14

i purchased laptop dell year ago.  it came win10 home preinstalled.  i received no product key or sticker in of documentation.  i upgraded win 10 pro through windows store.  that went fine.  after upgrade, created windows 10 iso using microsoft media creation tool.  a few days later caused laptop stop working properly.  to fix popped in cd had created , reinstalled (less painful trying fix).  the installation went fine except system reports windows 10 home system.  how can upgrade (entitlement) on system pro system again? thank you, chris. hi chris, the installation media have created , used might windows 10 home. can check page more information upgrading windows. can find suggestions on same link know how can upgrade windows 10 pro , activate product. let know if need more help. Windows / Windows 10 /

installer says incompatible programs must uninstalled not list them. how can proceed. hi, it's possible went wrong file itself. clearing folder of updates stored force windows update download fresh. may refer following steps: go c:\windows\softwaredistribution\download . delete within folder. not delete folder itself. restart computer , download updates again. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

hail! now, since mswindows v1.x under msdos (it 1985, remember well, on floppy. 1! floppy.), happy user. on years, i've had experiences (some versions, 3.x series, 95 (though quite unstable), 98 second edition, me, xp x86/x64 (one of better, not how people had such problems 64-bit, never had issue, , ran years), win7 (which, imho, best version ever!!!) , had serious dissapointments: unofficial 97 (95 second edition), 98, vista, 8/8.1, , recent 10. note: had professional/ultimate/corporate editions, not believe in half programs. it's 10 want talk, , ask few questions. further go win7, more , more feel screwed over, , lose control on once bloody awesome , useful system. win8 on, began take power out of power user, restricting more , more options, restricting more , more tweaking. win7 x64 ultimate was, me @ least, extremely tweakable, power in power user! using amongst 1 godmode, did things quite amazing), began fade once 7 repl

split thread. well , doesn't work unistalling " office "!! <moved other thread issue not involve 1 in notice> (1) within scenario edison described? (2) did message or warning? (3) does computer boot now? (4) have considered repair install or fresh install of windows? (5) reason trying reset? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

can't type "ask me anything" box.  stopped working , not sure when because ask questions. how fix it? hi,         to resolve issue "ask me anything" , w e recommend run the system file checker tool and dism . you can check article below steps .                     system file check (sfc) scan , repair system files & dism fix things sfc cannot           feel free contact if need further help. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

have tried access groove music using voice control via cortana. error message saying need add groove music connected service. when go cortana's notebook - connected services, don't see listed. click +add service longer list, still not listed. if type in search box - nothing comes up. isn't supposed part of creators update? hi, for better assist you, need ask few questions: were there changes made in settings? can send screenshot of see select connected services? have checked music tab see if groove listed here? looking forward reply can find best solution you. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

before anniversary update, having problem lockscreen.  1) weather app selected show details @ lockscreen never seen. 2) windows spotlight feature wasn't working.               i tried many solutions problem such sfc/ scannow, dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth etc.                        but nothing solved problems. after anniversary update. 1) when see apps show detailed information in setting>personalizing>lockscreen. shows 'none' . 2) again spotlight isn't working.                and last new problem!                           cortana isn't on lockscreen! when press win + l shows , spotlight began working, cortana can seen , working wel on next boot again see these problems above. hope receive solution shortly.  hi, to further assist you, kindly answer these following questions: what build installed on pc? except up

when setting family safety restrictions kids, work browsers on pc? when setting family safety restrictions kids, work browsers on pc? hi angela, the family safety restrictions work internet explorer , microsoft edge. for more information family safety, please check article . let know if have other concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

i have 6 children. how add them microsoft family account? thank you. hi jennycombs, to add 6 children microsoft family account, please refer link below. add child account family let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

hello guys, tl;dr i booted windows hdd on pc , can't activate windows. i had troubles 1 of computers. tried fix using dvd burned windows on it. during resetting windows remembered license have on other pc school , dvd license. canceled it. broken pc more broke me. tried troubleshoot , find 1 solution. copy recovery partition working pc. connected hard drive working pc broken, booted windows , copied files. (working pc laptop, there no option me connect hard drive broken pc working one) but on working laptop see "activate windows" message/watermark. can not activated because product key not match hardware profile. (0xc004f034) troubleshoot not help, neither option "i changed hardware on device recently" i tried change product key new school license new product key, did not work either. thank help. windows installed on hdd activated using original device. moved device , need new

i want know, if can emulate windows xp within sandbox server without changing windows 10 current os, since has been long time ever since had never played "the cluefinders, legend of mathra" after teen years. the reason why is, because windows xp has been long gone , there no way play old games, since when had visited elderly person's house play cluefinders, when within neil armstrong school. it sad see them go , pretty hard create virtual machine box able run windows xp within virtual box while keeping windows 10 running. :( ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** sandboxie not virtualize windows xp mode! i'm sorry! Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

trying enable adobe flash on chrome. when type chrome:plugins , follow prompts see box check leave flash on @ times, there no enable button left there in examples. cannot enable. close out existing web browser tabs, try again. also see: enable flash player google chrome - adobe support also: enable flash player google chrome - adobe support Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

over & on windows 10 attempts update 10 different programs, 7 of intel corp, 2 realtec, & 1 windows cumulative update, have these updates fail, each , every time. downloaded windows fail update program (paraphrasing name), have fail these updates. when fail happens, windows popup notifying me of failures, , requesting leave computer on until undo complete. i'm sure it's operator error, i'm asking i'm doing wrong, incorrectly, or not doing, can eliminate annoying set of actions happen every couple of days. any , info appreciated. thanks a hi, for assist you, kindly provide information need below: are using wireless or wired connection? are using third party antivirus program? what exact error you're getting when updates fail? kindly attach screenshot of issue investigate further you. regards. Windows / W

this happening on 1 computer in house. ex-windows 8.1 system (dell w/intel g2030 processor - 64 bit) on windows 10 home. the updates occur, @ end of update, screen displays "circling dots" indefinitely. has happened on last 2 updates @ least. regain control of machine, have hold power button in , force shutdown. i can repower computer , boots normally. checked logs, , updates appear installed. so far, inconvenience, not idea of forced powerdown after update. how long did wait? updates take while configure. run windows update troubleshooter , check if helps:  press “windows + x” , select control panel. in search box, type troubleshooter , , click troubleshooting . under system and security , click fix problems windows updates. also: press windows key + x click command prompt (admin) type in @ prompt or copy , paste these 1 @ time : (hit enter after each) dism /online /cleanup-im

hello all,  just attempted upgraded win 7 serv pack 1 win 10 pro (oem) (64-bit). of pc characteristics: graphics chip: amd radeon hd 7700 series memory type: gddr5 cpu: intel (r) core (tm) i5-3470 cpu@3.20 ghz ram: 32642 mb ram avail when boots give me error messages such as: czadvxml reader::loadappdatadefinitions - no definition xml found version: 3 , app: bav failed ditto...3 , app: installer failed ditto...3 , app: bav failed ditto...3 , app: installer failed...and on. background above black , screen stays there. no alternative turn pc off. words of advice how move beyond screen win 10? thank you. jh hello kristoffer abs, first, thank quick response , query regarding pc win 10 problems.  second, issue moot because believe upgrading win 10 pro when should have been doing win 10 home. also, updated bios , used machine's repair disc safe mode , fixed thus. helped disconnect

hi! i have new computer without operating system , tried install win 10 education. process requires input of activation key @ beginning of installation (since there no operating system, can't skipped). every time try activate windows key says 'the key cannot verified. please check installation package.' both iso file , activation key downloaded msdn webpage verified account. please help! if installing windows 10 education anniversary update, have option skip entering key; if performing clean install booting installation media. start making sure have latest install media. see instructions determine if have it: how verify if downloaded or installed windows 10 anniversary update if don't, see instructions how can download latest version, let skip entering product key until arrive @ desktop. download windows 10 education iso files if attend college or university, institut

hello have windows 10 pro , pc doen't support '' windows live(photo gallery, email etc)'' if know please reply me! error message get?  windows 10 pro does support programs, because use on many windows 10 pro computers.  Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

hi there,  my "store" app not responding in windows 10.  i can search apps, etc, not able download or install anything.  the window hangs or freezes, , download/install buttons not show up.  i'll attach couple of screenshots - can see it.  with attached examples - attempting install update ms translator app (2nd screenshot), , can see, little circular spinning icon there - , stays or hangs there without details loading.  1st screenshot - trying view downloads , updates part - can see - frame isn't loading - circular spinning icon in top right corner. hi, can out concern, kindly follow steps provided jason[ms] on link . other concerns, don't hesitate us. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Microsoft Store / PC

so bit different (or think is) typical  "usb drive need permission perform action" i tried backup nas library plugging nas , setting backup job.  i able backup nas library (2tb or so) however, problem when plugged pc locked pc , external drive above mentioned error.  i reformatted external drive , used different pc test , no permission errors.  yay, in business! now tried running backup job on nas , did same thing except different pc time!!!!   so of have 2 pc's locked , drive locked , of permissions suggestions in other threads have proven unsuccessful.... i have tried 1 file make sure data wasn't corrupted , no dice.  i used "take ownership" script run on 1 file folder no luck fixing issue.  before restore , full format on external drive why every time connect usb nas , pc locked them both?? windows 7 enterprise pc 1 windows 10 pc2 external drive seagate 3tb usb

how rid error some background information useful. example, doing when you got this message? meanwhile, off top of head, may that you need install some pre-requisite updates before applying further updates. Windows / Windows 7 / Files, folders, & storage

hello, want put windows 7 on disk containg windows xp. want preserve windows xp partition letter scheme. however, after install windows 7, persistently rearranges partition letter scheme. have not been able fix disk manager in windows 7. have not been able fix system recovery environment on install dvd. here drive letter scheme in windows 7: part 3 c  ## windows 7 part 4 d part 5 e note part 2, windows xp partition, missing here drive letter scheme want: part 2 c  ## windows xp part 3 f  ## windows 7 part 4 d part 5 e using diskpart system recovery environment shows expected partition letter scheme in place. diskpart: diskpart>sel disk 0 diskpart>list part   partition ###  type              size     offset   -------------  ----------------  -------  -------   partition 1    primary           7954 mb  1024 kb ## linux   partition 2    primary             33 gb  7958 mb   partition 3    prima

windows 7 professional sp1.  know have seen option "charge battery 1 time" can't find it.  it?  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category .* ** have not found option question moot because battery began charge after 2 reboots. Windows / Windows 7 / Devices & drivers

how find theright drivers laptop get drivers @ support section of website of laptop's manufacturer , enter specific model, serial number, dell service tag, or other identifying information. Windows / Windows 7 / Devices & drivers

there seems issue disconnect wired xbox 360 controller , when go plug in again, player 2 portion of ring lights instead of first player bit. trying again, result similar, third player light illuminating. i check devices menu, , there 2 instances of xbox controller there, after unplugging controller. to clarify, have drivers set recognize ps3 controllers plugged usb ports xbox 360 controllers, might part of problem? i'm unsure. anyway, in advance information and/or fixes towards issue. Windows / Windows 7 / Devices & drivers

hi sir, i cannot connect laptop wifi on win 07.there showing cross sign on laptop.what reason behind this? hi rj, one of possible reasons computer doesn't recognize network. can reset wifi connection refresh connectivity , helps establish network connection again. resolve concern, suggest reset tcp/ip or internet protocol default settings. visit link know how troubleshoot connectivity issues in windows 7. let know if solution above works you. Windows / Windows 7 / Network & internet

hi! i have problem starting power service on services.msc  says error 13 data invalid. windows endpoint builder service says error 1722 rpc server unavailable.. , services affecting windows audio right now..  please me please.... !! week since started troubleshooting problem.. !!!  me please.. !!  i'm using window 7 starter 32-bit (6.1, build 7601) intel (r) pentium (r) cpu g3260 @ 3.30 ghz  4gb ram system model: h81m-ds2 ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, for better assist you, we'd know following: were there recent changes made prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? have tried run system file checker tool? it's utility in windows allows users scan corruptions in windows system files , restore corrupted files. we forward response. regards. Windows / Windows

using winows 7 ultimate, somehow self hdd start work hard intense long periods of time can heare hdd working @ idle , can't anything. why that? switch off inside windows? stop hdd continously working , doing no reason @ all, self , freezing me out long periods of time. help. one of common causes of windows update running in background. open windows update window.  change setting never.  setting , experts advise keep at.  restart computer. please report back. Windows / Windows 7 / Performance & system failures

i'm unable transfer pictures samsung galaxie j3 emerge phone hp computer get my creations on etsie.  help?  dm plug in phone, type autoplay in start search box on task bar, find phone in list it's model or serial number, choose in dropdown want when it's connected.  if charge using pc, might want have ask each time.    otherwise import photos pretty self-explanatory when opens , allows choose photos import , put them, delete them off phone afterwards if desired.  if autoplay settings not sufficient, right click start button open control panel, view icons, autoplay same.  feel free ask questions , let know how goes. Windows / Windows 7 / Music, photos, & video

i keep getting "failed" when try install update advanced micro device, inc. driver amd smbus it has failed update 8+ times. last time updated on march 3rd 2017. can me please? i in 70's , not computer savvy  a bit of general advice: do not accept driver update windows update.  device drivers source have track record of many errors. generally speaking, not update drivers matter of course.  update driver solve specific problem , driver.  you have 2 choices obtain drivers: the support web page of oem of equipment intel driver update utility Windows / Windows 7

while updating windows 10 laptop decided turn off @ 89% battery  i wouldnt complaining took ages is there way resume update free win10 upgrade offer expired on 29 july 2016. Windows / Windows 7

i liked seeing graphics of defragmenter working in previous windows systems, how can view defrag working in windows 7? paragraph 4.22. recommend defraggler, has more helpful user interface , offers more options. read more in link below: http://www.gerryscomputertips.co.uk/maintenance5a.htm defraggler has freeware version. find when updates offered, are at regular intervals, encouraged upgrade paid version. click no button further down page , can update latest free version. Windows / Windows 7

hi guys. i'm trying sign kodu game lab microsoft account can share worlds community. but, @ sign-in screen, after enter password , complete 2-step verification, redirects me so.cl, taken off web week ago. know how can around in way. or if microsoft going release update fix issue? please note that, though windows 7 selected under version, affect down 10 xp. running windows 10 pro anniversary update installed, , on school computer, running windows 7 pro sp1. main error: Windows / Windows 7 / Programs

i have turned on lpd print service , lpr port monitor feature already. when print server connect printer via unix print test. on print server > shows message : fatal error 0781-244 failed receiving acknowledgement. how can do? remark printer = epson lq 2190 windows 7   Windows / Windows 7 / Programs

had replace harddrive.  i've used recovery disk , downloaded drivers.  i'm still unable websites.  wellsfargo.com, quicken.com etc.  recovery windows 8 software.  thx hi, besides drivers, make sure used windows update bring windows 8 least support ended in jan, 2016. you should using windows 8.1. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ update windows 8.1 windows 8 if above microsoft method not work: save data , clean install of exact same edition of 8.1 8 is. windows 8 > 8.1 free upgrade released microsoft , workaround if unable via store, etc. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ you can download , create own windows 8.1 installation media reinstall operating system with.. "create installation media windows 8.1" http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media "download windows 8.1" https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8 a simila

have been troubleshooting morning. headphones plugged in whole time no sound in game audible in xbox home page. netflix has sound, mwr, iw, bf1 giving nothing  Windows / Other/Unknown / Gaming

have server 2012 installed on dhcp server. of sudden found workstations on lease have little pen on them. restarted dns , dhcp services, still have pen. how can fix issue? please advice. thank you! this question outside scope of site (for consumers) , sure best answer should asked either on technet (for pro's) or msdn (for developers) technet https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home msdn https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home if give link new thread can point resources it Windows / Other/Unknown / Network & internet

tengo un servidor 2012 y me esta dando muchos problemas el wsus. cuando voy ver el windows update para ver si hay alguna actualización, me aparece este error "c80001fe". no se que se debe. Windows / Other/Unknown

hi, we have windows 2012 site updates not downloading.  the bar scrolls round , round. if services stopped , softwaredistribution folder renamed , services restarted rebuild folder , gets 200mb , sits @ point , goes no further.  it's been left run several days see if resolves , no joy.  done usual postings regarding re-registering dll's etc.  despite folder getting point doesn't go further , bar sits scrolling on update screen. in update log see these 2 lines i've struggled find meaningful explanation , if has relevance problem. 2017-04-28 08:20:36:759 6332 11f0 cltui fatal: cnetworkcostchangehandler::registerforcostchangenotifications: cocreateinstance failed error 80004002 2017-04-28 08:20:36:759 6332 11f0 cltui warning: registernetworkcostchangenotification: error 80004002 any thoughts? regards brendan   this consumer-specific forum. you find support w

hi all, i wondering whether help, after applied posready 2009 windows xp professional sp2 x64, 3 messages come secondary administrator profile after cold boot can't remember , have tried removing posready key registry says haven't got permission write changes registry. appreciated. kind regards, rocknrolltim  Windows / Windows XP

got old desktop school while back, , school took windows 7 off of it, , loaded xp sp3, wondering if there way reset without getting disk dept. because doubt have windows 7 codes lying around. if knows novell login services, huge in efforts. Windows / Windows XP

since first day bought headphones had "problems" audio being bad. blown out speakers bose make me feel had been scammed. reason did not return them because 1 out of 100 times pair bluetooth on computer correctly , magically work. work 100% of time on phone . today after 6 months of frustration figured how make static , blown out noise go away. 1.) connect headphones pc's/laptop's bluetooth. 2.) test song or *note- if connection message on bluetooth page says "setup incomplete because of metered connection" not worry. 3.) if headphones still not working  keep reading. 4.) go control panel 5.) select "hardware & sound" 6.) select sound * small window should pop up. notice there 2 options bose a.) hands-free b.) stereo 7.) if hands-free option selected right click on , disable it. stereo option should automatically selected , if not yourself. 8.) test sound/song , see if works. if i'm glad help. if doesn't luc

having problem audio.  stops 3/4 through disc recording.  says article 15076.  can't find on subject or how correct.  can help? hello, a common reason why files don't play might have wrong codec on pc. more information codecs, see   codecs: asked questions .   you can run system file checker tool repair system files. check if there files in media player need repair. this, follow steps below:   press windows key , x @ same time. choose command prompt (admin) context menu. in command prompt window, type sfc /scannow , press enter. exit command prompt .   should have further questions, feel free post on thread. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Windows update, recovery, & backup

i need access old hotmail account  i haven't used in years. have tried of microsoft retrieve steps , cant gain access because been long since used , cant provide emails have sent emails to. please , need speak person or direct assistance this.  moved windows essentials hi karli,   you may experience issue signing in if access microsoft account on multiple devices. assist recovering account and ensure its security, recommend consult our answer desk team further assistance.   you can check helpful article on reference.   feel free contact if need further help. Outlook.com / My Account and information / Other

what can do.  second time i've completed project.  please me. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, let's isolate issue performing methods below: methods listed in order, start first one, see if fixes problem, , continue next 1 if doesn’t. method 1: start pc in safe mode , , test windows movie maker. method 2: perform clean boot using steps here . method 3: run system file checker check file corruption. click on link steps. feel free post results. regards. Windows Essentials / Movie Maker / Program performance

after updating win 10 anniversary update-v1607 ms paint replaced paint 3d , therefore ms paint shortcut in older start menu got corrupted after update "w~{1ac14e77-0e...........\mspaint" name. other apps automatically fixed after updating got corrupted , when tried rebuild cache fix tile of windows update -settings (on left ) got corrupted. suggest me workaround problem.   reply have same question (3)  subscribe subscribe rss feed