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Anniversary update mess! - Microsoft Community

of anniversary update, "touch" no longer works on hp pavilion 21 all-in-one. maddening , disgusting! driver return capability touch screen , simplify life? as of anniversary update, "touch" no longer works on hp pavilion 21 all-in-one. maddening , disgusting! driver return capability touch screen , simplify life? hi only hp can create drivers work make touch screen compatible with latest version of windows 10. please check the following links. hp customer support: http://support.hp.com/us-en     hp support forums: http://h30434.www3.hp.com   hp products tested windows 10: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05195282   regards Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Ink & touch / PC

Application crashes after installing "feature update to windows 10 - Microsoft Community

my application running fine started crashing after receiving following updates: feature update windows 10 version 1703 kb4020821 with system.accessviolationexception. is there issue either of above mentioned updates can lead such outcome? is there patch on way resolve same? sounds issue update itself. corrupted. since happening on windows 10 apps. try running windows app troubleshooter check if helps: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/69e76f90-d54c-44cf-9851-c2d1542790db/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps or ultimately, remove pesky update perform restore go restore point before update implemented. read restore system restore point on article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, ...

Apps crash after update - Microsoft Community

some apps crash when try open them. help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum   category.* ** hi, to resolve issue, suggest run troubleshooter windows apps . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

ERROR 372 - Microsoft Community

good day windows 10 pro updated above mentioned error appeared. vsprinter vsview.ocx maybe outdated?? how fix please. i've got ms office 2016. kind regards hi, this issue may have occurred due several reasons. better assist kindly answer following questions: have encountered error message after you've updated windows 10? which build , version have on windows 10? have tried updating drivers? kindly can assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Hello I need to update my pc - Microsoft Community

i can't update computer ughhhhh! stupid thing called glyph client keeps on making pc not able update!!!! can don't want behind on updates , try , try , never can find it!!!!!! idk is not in control panel : apps checked folders , downloads nope! plz helppp!  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, we have other community members shared same issue. if using program, we'd advise in order install update, need uninstall pc. started, kindly follow steps in article: repair or remove programs in windows 10 . in case still continue experience same issue, may check workaround provided acidburst in thread . feel free post update. kind regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10 UPDATE - Microsoft Community

why did micrsoft update me same update twice windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3150513) last week & yesterday ? various sources suggesting (at least) kb3150513 revised & re-released (win10 1607 only) 3 (3) times since 21 apr-17. if list of installed updates includes "2017-05 update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3150513)" [vs. “update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3150513)”], have most-recent version installed. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Microsoft - WPD - 2/22/2016 12:00:00 AM - - Microsoft Community

ned send device working! did not working efter update off  microsoft - wpd - 2/22/2016 12:00:00 - 5.2.5326.4762  send me solv please ! Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

W10 Creators: Update 0x8024402f, Defender error code 2145107921 - Microsoft Community

hello, i'm getting these 2 errors since couple of hours now. i'm using windows 10 version 1703 (os build 15063.296), 64 bits. windows update error code: 0x8024402f windows defender error code: -2145107921 at least windows store working fine. :-p any clue? thanx in advance! windows update error 0x8024402f, added google dns server tcp connection , works. downloading updates normally... Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Windows 10 Creators Update - Microsoft Community

i discuss lack of options available automatic updates. recent update ate remainder of internet usage month (4gb out of 10gb total) in 3 hrs. live in area hi-speed internet not available except through satellite , not cheapest either. imagine there others out there similar circumstances. update had issues , failed on several occasions load, start whole process on again (eating more data in background without me knowing it). has happened me other updates (and many others according posts seen). why can't these large (and buggy) updates give other options downloading , installing, being able save on computer , load through external drive, etc.? anything????? -enb 6/3/2017 Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Windows 10 stuck in update (1607) loop - Microsoft Community

hey everyone, i have laptop ( link specs page ) , it's running windows 10.  because of other problems had lately, i've reset laptop yesterday. i had issue 1607 update before (one of reset reasons) i used totally new iso file , loaded using bios (usb).  now setup , want upgrade windows 1607. again problems.. have restarted (update , restart) laptop several times now, downloaded update twice , removed files , folders folder too. (c:\windows\softwaredistribution).  whenever restarts, shows getting ready update percetatages , all... whenever can login again i'll find folder (c:\windows\softwaredistribution) filled same data. no update , still asking me update , restart. i have done can think off cannot figure out. hope can me out here :) answer-by-number: 1. when (approx. date) did purchase computer? 2. did computer come win10 preinstalled, did you clean install of win10,...

Windows 10 Updates failing - stuck at 1511 - Error 0x8024201c - Microsoft Community

windows 10 pro 1511 core i5 64-bit 8gb ram 216 gb hard drive space free pc has been working fine, had not checked, found automatic feature update windows 10, version 1607 has been failing months. when troubleshooting, clicking on check updates, says it's date. but if check defer updates, click check updates, start the: "feature update windows 10, version 1607" unfortunately, has failed several times errors: feature update windows 10, version 1607 - error 0x8024201c or feature update windows 10, version 1607 - error 0x80240017 i have run windows update repair tool windows 10; fixed errors, update still fails. i have run troubleshooter control panel; fixed error, update still fails. i'm out of time today leave defer upgrades unchecked , leave pc on overnight to see happens. got ideas? thanks, timc hi, one of reasons why having issues updating windows updat...

Activating Windows after hard drive crash - Microsoft Community

two days ago, desktop's c: drive broke (in quite damaging fashion; took sata cable , graphics card it), deleting windows along of files. because computer came pre-installed windows 10, did not have activation key. furthermore, same reason had user on computer; unlike work laptop, not linked windows account. have spent last couple days repairing computer best of ability, replacing graphics card , ruined cable, , restored computer via backup e: drive. however, needed restore windows, too. re-purchasing sadly not option @ time being, due money being tight , cost of replacement parts computer. so, did sensible thing , created iso via laptop , used windows 10 restore os e: drive. my computer runs more or less well, there's issue of activation. can't detect valid license device. don't know if because drive has changed, because never registered account, or if used run different version of windows 10 (i have pro version on laptop, desktop mi...

Replace 32-bit Vista on Dell XPS 420 running Intel E6850 processor - Microsoft Community

dell xps 420 has dual 3.0 ghz processors , has been great home computer.  having issues lack of support vista , compatibility our other windows 10 computers.  upgrade windows 10 (or windows 7) have questions. looks intel e6850 processor supports 64-bit (though running 32-bit vista now.  can install clean windows 10 (64-bit) or windows 7 (64-bit) on computer.  better solutions? well, clean install option if migrating windows vista windows 10. if choose windows 7, have option of performing direct upgrade or clean install. learn more: windows vista support ends april 2017 - options? Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

Will upgrade to Win 10 Professional allow me to control with updates - Microsoft Community

hi,       have windows 10 home edition. in version of windows updates automatic , installed on system on own. creates problems work , causes network usage spikes @ home network. cannot set network metered because of other downloads , other background processes stops. need mechanism via can control when updates downloaded , installed. frankly never understand idocity of having automatic updates.        question this, if upgrade windows 10 professional give me control present windows 7 turn off automatic updates , check updates when convenient me? _______________________________ have nice day amardeep ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** are sure windows update causing problem, each time have seen high cpu , disk usage has been internet explorer (when have multiple tabs open in edge , 1 tab in ie). although clear slance310 has see...

Win10 fresh install problem to SSD (no problem with older HDD) - Microsoft Community

hi! i trying install win10 on refurbished  hp-cpq 8200 elite sff xl510av. cpu i3-2100, 4gb ram, bios j01 c02.15 win 10 - fresh install, downloaded iso burned on dvd, edu-eula license. new ssd 256gb adata sx900, install ext lacie d2 usb2 when try install on ssd, install runs through , after 1st reboot ends in error: windows setup experienced unexpected error. install windows, restart installation. further attempts install end in w10 multiple copies , end every time same error. tried several times, , without deleting partitions ssd on other pc. installation using original hitachi hds721050cla662 500gb sata3 drive runs end successfully, with configurations , updates. something hp hw configuration? / ants see following: check list determine if computer compatible windows 10 anniversary update or not Windows / Windows 10 ...

Grown man, and I am not old enough to view video or images. Then it - Microsoft Community

lot of time not old enough view videos or images, , yes grown man. have looked @ settings seems set right. right before going send post can view everything. know how fix or windows store error, have put with? hi,       to isolate issue, have questions you:     were there error message?   what happens when access windows store?   were there changes made before issue occur?   aside checking settings, troubleshooting steps have done far?     we'll waiting response.     regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Microsoft Store / PC

Disable and Enable of Back Space key - Microsoft Community

want disable backspace key may not work @ all. tell me how enable again if required. hi, to further improve service, give feedback @ link inform programmers there's feature needs addressed. regards. Windows / Windows 7 / Ease of access

HOW CAN I HAVE OFFICE OUTLOOK MY DEFAULT EMAIL ON WINDOWS 7 VERSION - Microsoft Community

on windows 7, version 2003, how force office outlook default email program? for general default program settings in w7, see - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18539/windows-7-change-default-programs if there problem ( i.e. not showing in list 1 example ) see older post may assist - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/msoffice_install-mso_other/set-outlook-2003-as-default-mail-client-in-windows/f6604c08-2a2b-489f-af13-cbd0c8275363 Windows / Windows 7

Accidentally change the file type - Microsoft Community

little please? accidentally changed file type cursor cur file, there way change back? exploring around on how create own happened... thanks1! Windows / Windows 7 / Files, folders, & storage

Epson Scanner that has stopped working. - Microsoft Community

split thread. i still getting communication error. have uninstalled anti virus, reinstalled epson software, disabled firewall, restarted epson scan service, swapped out usb cable, replaced printer known 1 (updated firmware, tested before sending user), tried running epson scan in compatibility mode, ran windows updates. printer epson mf 3620. appreciated! thank you ***post split moderator appropriate thread*** hello william, this issue may occur due broken component on system file. isolate concern, we'd confirm if issue occurs when setup , perform scan using other devices. if yes, next step recommend in touch manufacture of scanner can provide further troubleshooting steps it. we'll wait update result.   Windows / Windows 7 / Devices & drivers

Printer or computer is inhabited by a ghost. - Microsoft Community

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i use windows 7 , hp printer. a couple of years ago wrote word letter heading @ top of page, "amish country theater." i printed letter , went on life.  however, since then, heading appear @ top of page when print web site on internet.  it's ghost or vampire can't rid of.  tired of cutting off 1/2 inch of paper @ top of page! can help? this issue related neither windows 7 nor hp printer.  the problem bit difficult diagnose because of use of term "occasionally." if problem happens when whatever you're printing opens word , prints, problem normal.dot or normal.dotm file, depending on version of word have.  test this, open word , start new document, type few letters , print it.  "amish country theater" appear anywhere? if problem happens when print web browser, problem caused setting of "header" printing.  don't understand, however, why occur ...

Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Update Issues (March - Microsoft Community

i have 64 bit version of windows 7 , following march windows update releases, microsoft security essentials real time protection has stopped working leaving red warning icon @ bottom of screen though suggests on in settings. additionally, impossible windows update in normal mode (screen hangs) , can't seem fix problem. have seen happen in windows 7 32 bit versions doing restore earlier version deletes kb 4012215 initiates install of 6 further updates gets rid of problem - not happen in 64 bit version , reverts same problem. can advise me on best way of handling other deleting security essentials , installing other antivirus software.......thank-you. jo hi, to troubleshoot issue, recommend perform clean boot. eliminate software conflicts may have occurred when updated windows. perform clean boot, follow steps on link . get if steps won't work. . Windows ...

Scanning on my HP Deskjet 2050 - Microsoft Community

reason hp deskjet 2050 all-in-one j510 printer no longer shows menu allows scanning.  what's happened?  why can't access anymore???  why change?  makes printer less functional advertised (print - copy - scan). uninstall printer, re-install it. restore original condition. Windows / Windows 7 / Performance & system failures

Install Windows 10 and Replace C Drive - Microsoft Community

i have home built pc.  i running windows 7 professional.  for while refuses install updates.  any updates whether security updates or bug fixes , new features. at same time c: drive has got pretty full due spouse , child not being computer savvy , saving without thinking it. currently, have c: drive , d: drive. i've bought new huge drive new c drive , have licence install windows 10.   windows 10 .exe install product key. i want make current full c: drive new e: drive , make new empty drive new c: drive.  i want fresh install of windows 10 on new empty c: drive.   don't care apps might want files used on c: drive on e: drive.  what's taking space on current c: drive pictures docs powerpoints etc.   can go e: drive , stay there; don't need on current c: drive go on new empty c: drive.  i want windows 10 on new c drive. i need procedure this.  in short, designate c: drive e: drive.  instal...

The WBENGINE service has been stopped - Microsoft Community

my backup operation has been failed several times, while i'm checking on internet solve issue, found service responsible backup operation wbengine service. when checked found wbengine stopped. i tried start service many times it's started seconds then again stop status. windows server 2012 - file server.  hi, your question beyond scope of these forums kindly post question in technet server forums. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?category=windowsserver technet forums: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home msdn forums: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home cheers. Windows / Other/Unknown / Performance & system failures

ASUS 2-in-1 q534UX touchscreen stopped working - Microsoft Community

i'm hoping can me this, i've been searching internet weeks solution , nothing working. my touchscreen randomly stops working after sort of shutdown, sleep, restart. @ first moments, week or , simple restart power , volume down button fixed it. nothing working. the hid-compliant touch screen driver has disappeared, computer doesn't think has touch screen. there's unresponsive usb port issue comes when computer scans problems, , won't offer solutions unresponsive port either.  i have literally tried every solution available on forum. please help <moved windows insider> my first question be, still under manufacturers warranty? if take back! have extended warranty? if contact them! have got in touch asus see if model has problems? your computer appears have lot of problems , if take advice here may inadvertently invalidate warranty still have. my advice if out of warranty, sp...

Hyper V 2012 File and Storage Service - Microsoft Community

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i using physical server 2012r2 server 2016 core vms. when go hyperv file , storage services > volumes , disks unable make changes on vm disks greyed out. disks dynamic physical disk basic. issue be? hi, your question outside scope of community. i suggest repost in technet hyper-v forum. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winserverhyperv or in technet server forums. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?category=windowsserver technet forums: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home or msdn forums: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home cheers. Windows

money 2007 deluxe - Microsoft Community

i have used microsoft money 2007 deluxe years , purchased new 1 install new notebook. won't let me access actual money program sends me live id tells me user id , password invalid when try access actual program? old version didn't have have internet access or live id??? hi,   for microsoft money questions please post directly microsoft money forum. http://social.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=money   cheers. Windows / Windows Vista / Performance & system failures

Wireless capability turned off - Microsoft Community

recently came across random problem. when started laptop airplane mode turned on , once disabled wifi turned off , greyed out. wifi icon showed red x. watched videos, tried: updating network adapters device manager (they date) diagnosing wifi thing( forgot name) pc icon wifi turned on had red x aswell. thing is, ethernet 1 not working, tried cableing router still no. anyways after diagnosing it said wireless capability turned off , troubleshooter wasnt able re enable it. why need help, it's been 2 days , have clients waiting on me. that sounds wireless switch, located differently on each make/model - physical slider or toggle switch, hotkey on top row.    i'd ask google wireless switch exact make/model.  it may fn key along top, need toggle fn key trigger if want type capital letter instead of shift use fn key.    Windows / ...

Recovery and Repair - Microsoft Community

 what meaning of error code: oxc000000f , how can error cleared?  we need actual log files (called dmp files) contain record of sequence of events leading crash, drivers loaded, , responsible. please follow our instructions finding , uploading files need fix computer. can found here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-update/bsod-finding-and-fixing-them/1939df35-283f-4830-a4dd-e95ee5d8669d if have questions procedure please ask Windows / Windows 8.1 / Performance & system failures

when i try to switch my local account to Microsoft account an error - Microsoft Community

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screenshot given below screenshot given below hello, thank posting question in microsoft community. please answer question more clarity on issue. are facing issue on local account or microsoft account? you may install pending updates on computer , check if helps. further, may boot computer in clean boot state , check status. clean boot helps verify if third party application service or startup item causing issue. how troubleshoot problem performing clean boot in windows vista or in windows 7, windows 8 : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135 note: after have finished troubleshooting, follow steps under “ how reset computer start usual after troubleshooting clean boot ” in article boot normal startup. let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Security & pri...

local account disconnect automatically if internet is disconnected - Microsoft Community

hello every one,         have child account , want enforce policy "i want sign out local child  account  automatically if internet disconnected , if internet connected account can signed in" thanks, hi, you may find link helpful in finding out how can set child account way be. we hope find link useful. regards. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Security & privacy / Family safety

Updates - Microsoft Community

repeated failure download "2017-5 security monthly quality rollup windows 8.1" update error code 80020002e. is same computer - not same problem - in 1 or both of these other recent threads of yours?... https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-security/task-bar-message/c3ac39dd-4faf-44d0-a53f-1d759de15b65 (11 apr-17) https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-update/download-error/0f5ce962-9216-496a-ba46-81d0884f99d7 (10 apr-17) Windows / Windows 8.1 / Windows update, recovery, & backup

How to family set up with my windows phone - Microsoft Community

how family set how download games?? Windows / Windows 8.1 / Install, upgrade, & activate / Download and install

App getting close whenever i open my window 8.1 app from different - Microsoft Community

i added extension in app manifest  <extension category="windows.protocol">             <protocol name="open"  m2:desiredview="useless"/>           </extension>           <extension category="windows.filetypeassociation">             <filetypeassociation name=".open" m2:desiredview="useless">               <supportedfiletypes>                 <filetype>.open</filetype>               </supportedfiletypes>             </filetyp...

Need to download Windows Live Mail again! - Microsoft Community

downloaded windows live mail on new laptop on jan 9.  pc defective , returned staples.  today (16th) tried download win live mail again onto new replacement pc and discover stopped downloads of software on jan 10.  idea can it?  tried copying desktop not working. as of morning, january 16, 2017, windows essentials 2012 download offline installer (microsoft site) still available. windows essentials 2012 support ended january 10, 2017 windows essentials 2012 contains following programs: photo gallery (windows photo gallery 2012 build 16.4.3528.331) movie maker (version 2012 build 16.4.3528.0331) windows live writer windows live mail (version 2012 build 16.4.3564.1216) onedrive windows essentials 2012 installer installs windows essentials 2012 version 16.4.3528.0331 the program shows in installed programs windows essentials 2012. release notes on windows essen...

Windows Live Hotmail account won't download or delete messages. - Microsoft Community

hi, my windows live hotmail account causing me angst.  first going through folders everytime sign in (deleted, storage folders on various issues, , new messages).  recently has been taking forever , telling me imap not responding.  so wait & wait.  i empty deleted folder on regular basis , have security set should automatically delete unknown sender emails.  i did find appears deleted emails being stored on hard drive , size enormous.  i have tried find answer on microsoft, no help!  surprise!  any ideas willing try!! thanks, mary hello mary , regarding concern, can try repairing windows live essentials doing following: launch control panel . click programs . click programs , features . search windows essentials , click on it. click uninstall/change or change/remove . click repair windows essentials programs . use windows live mail app again after repa...

Combining one outlook express and 2 WLM12 email store folders on three - Microsoft Community

i've had severe fracture of mail wlm12 store folder in old w7pro machine, source of prior threads.  that drive out of new machine. i have intact set of of previous xp machine, in outlook express, in external drive, ending in april 2015. both of have many subfolders, , pull mail 4 accounts, each having separate 'inbox' account name.  i'd able keep information.  i have all-mail folder has incoming mail, each 1 bearing account name in appropriate column.  i'd keep information (name of account mail directed in column on inbox). and, during construction/repair of previous computer (new psu , mobo) had first instance above, i've been using w10 laptop's wlm.  in have personal account downloaded/ing (because info critical, i'd keep using laptop until new computer's mail built). my computer rebuilt, fresh load of w7pro, nothing else.  i'll have download of programs use, i'll accomplish on whatever time takes...

my message folder is not working what should i do ? - Microsoft Community

my message folder not working should ? me ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** program attempting use? Windows Essentials / Messenger / Files, folders, & storage

Bingbot bug - Microsoft Community

to developpers of bingbot: you have serious issue splitting pathes. since changed absolute links relative ones on indexpage, bingbot heavily bombarding me requests erratic , fictious pathes, concatenated out of real directories , files: domain.eu/index.php/journal/journal/content/subfolder1/content/subfolder2/page123.php bingbot doesn't understand difference between domain suffix , file ending. there must method in programming recognizes when search routines go crazy. programming bad sending 404s doesn't have effect. send forbidden, hoping alarm getting triggered before bingbot becomes skynet. have mention bing doesn't have bug report tool? when don't stop let bingbot download isos microsoft. hi, appreciate effort in letting know feedback regarding bingbot. kindly refer following articles below submit feedback: how report issue bingbot? bing webmaster support feel free post aga...

Get bing video preview working on personal sites? - Microsoft Community

hello,   bing has been scanning website , has found video content . awesome. when mouse-over not generate video preview content. i'm running wordpress blog has webm, mp4, , ogv redundancy it's video selection using default html5 player. videos self-hosted on own site. i see previews working on larger networks youtube , nbc not on others. my question is: bing search engine looking preview file wordpress not generating? there way specify sample file bing engine pick on? or missing video format bing expecting? or video previews out of hands , determined bing if want use mouse-over previews self-hosted videos or not? hi, we recommend posting query on our msdn forums further assistance regarding video preview on personal sites. feel free let know if have future concerns. Bing / Other / De...

Reward Points - Microsoft Community

reason, no longer recieving rewards points searching on bing.   might credit 1 search, not rest.  what need do? i've been rewards member several years, , microsoft /bing refuse reply whenever account stops acruing points i've had literally login , log out 20 times receive mobile points. they have nack sending in ridiculous circle supposed "virtual whatever", , it's gotten such headache i'm contemplating move google rewards. i totally understand frustration, "hey", it's not if rewards worth our patronage. Bing / Other / Bing users and consumers

KB3213986 - Microsoft Community

split thread. i'm - can't follow of complex procedure troubleshoot issue.  and tries every day, , fails every day.  not mention inconvenience of restart happens every day while it's trying this! and system allows me choose 12 "active hours" - on computer 12 hours day?  if work @ in evenings, can need computer 6 or 7 until 10 or 11 pm!!  why not let have 18 active hours?  update , restart during 6 hours luck enough sleep... i'm glad have backup computer, not sure what's going on it... starting wish had bought mac!!!  :/   julie it not complex. need work through instructions provide copies of system information file , event viewer system log. 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 m...

Unable to get correct screen resolution after 1607 Update - Microsoft Community

hello, i upgraded windows 10 1607 , noticed 2 problems after upgrade. notably, same problems had after previous upgrade in april 2016, resolved after update within few weeks (i posted them in forum @ time: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/microsoft-wants-to-know-anyone-seeing-issues-with/8cc2af67-d1ef-43d8-8658-b5c5a69be530) 1. preferred monitor resolution longer available. have hp compaq la2006x preferred resolution of 1600 x 900. no longer option under "display settings," closest can come 1400 x 900. reinstalled driver, did not help. graphics card ati radeon hd 4200, when check update says updated driver installed. 2. not problem, observation: have several programs on taskbar. if have multiple of programs running, program in foreground have gray box around taskbar icon, same before. programs running in background, there nothing around icon distinguish them  unopened programs, have same flat quality...

update issues - Microsoft Community

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i've been trying update computer last few weeks keeps failing update, im running windows 10 on pc hi go here , click on 'update now'. let me know how things go! https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Window 10's latest update - Microsoft Community

how un-install **** microsoft has installed, ie of it?  update did have , 1 want remove? if of it, have hear feature of windows called system restore ? system restore:  http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/how-to-fix-windows-10-problems-with-system-restore-11364008291943 Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

window 10 updates - Microsoft Community

windows 10 updates,why can not download&install updates seem take a long time download then wont let me install them,at present have 1 downloading(nearly 2 hours&at least 3 more download)  hello, please run  windows update troubleshooter  and see if helps: https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-use-built-in-troubleshooters-in-windows-10 hope helps, luck :) Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Windows 10 format questions - Microsoft Community

hi if format windows 10 computer, go windows 7? , how format computer? , sorry bad english when format computer doing wipe every thing disk.  therefore have have external bootable media start computer , have install operating system. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Windows 10 Update Causes "Preparing System - Do Not Turn Off" - Microsoft Community

upgraded surface pro 3 windows 8.1 windows 10 when upgrade available. no problem. however, not have windows 10 cdroms or recovery disk. an update windows 10 automatically downloaded machine past weekend. went state reddish-pink background screen message "preparing system update - not power down system". hung in state 1.5 days - never completing.  i forced power down , restarted holding f10 key troubleshooting mode. nothing recover system; actions tried "failed". did not try recover recovery disk since don't have 1 , don't have cdroms windows 10 since software download.  how restore system functionality without going pc store or (heaven forbid geek squad) have recovered? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Windows 10 Update Problem - Microsoft Community

when ever try update windows 10, 74% stops , says "we couldn't complete updates undoing changes don't turn off computer"  does know wrong , how fix it? avoid confusion & duplication of effort, please post any/all further follow-up in replies original thread =>  https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/windows-10-update-freeze/51f7fa4c-3194-4e79-8120-a91505b81fce Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Windows 10 update / upgrade re-downloads over and over and over - Microsoft Community

so had 'reset' pc, using version of windows on ssd's partition. i'm not sure version of windows 10 pro have, except version 14393. trying update / upgrade version 15063.  what has been happening is: download way 100%, hang 15 seconds, , go 0% , start over. on , on , over. there no indication these different versions being downloaded, can see (i've checked). seems same cumulative updated being repetitively downloaded. now, download estimated @ around 4 gigs. i've lost 16+ gigs of internet bandwidth repetitive download cycle (however, there hasn't been significant decrease in disc space, remains same, making me think data 'lost' somehow).  there's 1 thing can think of might @ heart of this: when started update / upgrade process, got 5% when there system crash (which may or may not have been related download). crash resulted in reboot, , when restarted download, went 5% again, making me think that amount of ...

windows sucks! - Microsoft Community

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i tired of being seeing pop on screen daily. "can't install update .select message fix." give me favour roll called anniversary update if microsoft can not users. posting problem repeatedly. in vain think. speaking issue happens when system partition (hidden) small.  need use 3rd party tool easeus partition magic increase size ~100mb around 400mb Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Can I change Cortana to search only my computer & NOT the web? - Microsoft Community

i'm new windows 10 & want know if there's way customize cortana make search computer & not web? hi, there way personalize cortana on windows 10 pc. learn more, check article: cortana , privacy , check " to turn off cortana’s in microsoft edge " section. feel free post additional help. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

How do I teach Cortana that Washington DC is not in Washington - Microsoft Community

i'm in washington, dc.  the cortana home page shows picture of white house, caption "time @ home," gives time pacific standard time ("the time home in washington").  very funny.  how make stop?   hi, let try double check time zone on settings. open settings > time & language > date & time , check if time zone set up. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

window 10 apps and search function - Microsoft Community

i have lost window apps including store , search function. easy way reinstall these. use windows 10 answers post should include minimum information. 1.  device type. ie pc, laptop, tablet, surface. 2.  os type, home, pro, executive, etc 3.  current build.  go settings, system. about.  xxxxxx.xxx 4.  happening on computer,  boot, screen, app, etc 5.  error getting if any? Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

Changing family screentime doesn't take effect - Microsoft Community

my child locked out of screentime, change screentime setting include current time. still won't let kid log in. devices date. logged out, restarted. screentime settings show correctly, child still locked out.  this keeps happening. screentime excellent feature, it's ridiculously unreliable. work few days or weeks, quits. nothing changes on our end: same users, accounts, etc. want able adjust settings intended. please microsoft right! hi judit, you might facing issue due account not configured properly. steps on how reconfigure family safety feature on windows 10 device, kindly check  anju thekkethil 's post in link . keep updated , glad assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

How to block apps for a family member account - Microsoft Community

i want block apps child's ms family account.  everyone says under "apps, games & media" setting family children account.  however, cannot find anyplace on page add apps want block.   if knows specific answer, please let me know.   in fact, removed "chrome" list of blocked apps, don't see how add back. thanks in advance! hi julie, we're here help. kindly refer support article steps on how to: set family features on windows 10 . let know how goes , glad assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

Cannot Install Software onto Windows 10 machine - Microsoft Community

my windows 10 machine stopped allowing me install/upgrade software (e.g. java, itunes, etc.).   won't allow me uninstall applications (e.g. adobe products).    1 of errors says there's installer running; when check task manager i can see windows installer , windows installer (32 bit) processes running.   i've tried "end task" each of these restart after 30 seconds or so.  happens after restart too.   same goes when kill msiserver service.  any suggestions on how solve problem?  thanks! press windows key + x click command prompt (admin) type in @ prompt or copy , paste these 1 @ time : (hit enter after each) dism /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth then restart computer also: 1. press windows key + r 2. in "open" box, type msiexec /unr...

The latest update - Microsoft Community

hello!  i can't seem update computer latest update. creative or ,i guess. (i forgot, sorry)  when restart computer shows getting windows ready don't turn off computer. a.and nothing else happens. want update please help! :) what make , model of computer? have checked manufacturers website determine compatibility? check list determine if computer compatible windows 10 creators update or anniversary update or not you should follow microsoft's advisory , upgrade when offered through windows update: microsoft slows rollout of windows 10 creators update based on customer feedback if must upgrade, perform following tasks: 12 things should before installing windows 10 creators update (version 1703)   if windows 10 upgrade assistant becomes stuck or unresponsive @ various percentages: 0%, 32%, 62%, 87%, 99%, please wait @ least 4 7 hours. if updating through windows update, when download reach...

Window 10 Product Key Reuse - Microsoft Community

hi. need replace hard drive of laptop have clean windows 10 installation fresh hdd. questions: 1. can reuse window 10 product key? 2. can see window 10 product key? also, workstation window 8.1 machine meaning i'am using upgraded window 10 version. there no need reuse product key. when upgraded previous version of windows or receive new computer preinstalled windows 10, happened hardware (your pc) digital entitlement, unique signature of computer stored on microsoft activation servers. windows 7 or windows 8 genuine license running exchanged diagnostics key. anytime need reinstall windows 10 on machine, proceed reinstall windows 10. automatically reactivate. there no need know or new key, if have issues digital licensing or activation troubleshooter, can utilize existing windows 7 or windows 8/8.1 product key you own to reactivate if necessary. or use reset function in windows 10. if prompted ent...