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Impersonation is not working as expected On windows 10 touch screen - Microsoft Community

hi all, i have wpf application in doing impersonation , on mouse click show impersonated user , on windows 10 touch screen shows windows login user many times not impersonated user time. please suggest. hi parmodjangra, just let know, you're writing german language community home users. with question regarding a subject rather more particular developers, i'd suggest approaching technet community  who able out best. kind regards, jorg Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Ink & touch / PC

All settings have disappeared - Microsoft Community

hi, turned on computer yesterday , settings have disappeared. 6 month old computer running windows 10. settings gear wheel button has gone! no plusnet email, no facebook, no internet edge,  nothing! how when cannot go settings not there? a senior citizen pippa hi pippa, to assist better concern, know following: did make changes computer prior issue? have tried restart pc? have tried search apps using search field on taskbar? looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Flash drive - Microsoft Community

laptop corrupted virus , reset @ time flash drive [recovery] out of laptop have put in how see if documents , pictures missing may on flash drive explore flash drive contents... however, unless backing personal files on drive yourself, won't be.  a recovery drive os, not stuff. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

How can I stop the Windows 10 Creators Update from installing on my - Microsoft Community

second time update has failed install, gets 86% , stays there , not move. last time left 10 hours @ 86% , didn't move. had switch pc off @ power button , wait whilst reverted older version. getting tedious. not want update. have home edition , wish stop update. hi alan, we cannot imagine how frustrating situation be. let's work on together. follow steps below work around on failed installation of windows 10 creators update: let's see if the   windows update troubleshooter   can diagnose issue. if issue persist, download update in   microsoft update catalog . search for   kb4015583 . if issue persist, run these commands: pr ess   windows key   +   x   and select   command prompt (admin) . t ype   dism.exe /online /cleanup-image / restorehealth   and press   enter . o nce it's done, type   sfc   / scannow   and press   enter . resta...

Upgrading ASUS CM6870 to Windows 10 Creators Edition 1703 (RT3090 - Microsoft Community

this pain me, hope helps someone. i made 15 attempts update asus cm6870 windows 10 anniversary edition creators edition (creators update), *always* hung hard around 40 or 42% after first system reboot, 'rolling' animation ground halt. points hardware problem. i did find bad hardware! disconnected of usb, ripped out of superfluous drivers, did clean reboot, did driver uninstall on nvidia drivers using ddu, , uninstalled every program had funky driver vmware standalone converter , cisco anyconnect vpn. nothing worked. each reboot reported "0xc1900101 - 0x30018 installation failed in first_boot phase error during sysprep operation" digging clues files left behind in c:\$windows.~bt\sources\panther, saw last thing before failure bunch of sppnp messages seems sysprep driver loading phase. there bunch of <nul> characters @ end of file. piece of hardware refusing play nice. had painstakingly removed without opening case. ...

Windows 10 Creators Update Homegroup Problem - Not Joined Anymore or - Microsoft Community

my homegroup consists of 5 pcs. 1 pc windows 7 laptop, 1 pc windows 10 running ver 1607, , 3 pcs upgraded yesterday windows 10 creators update. problem 3 pcs upgraded creators version. none of 3 pcs recognizes still members of existing homegroup had created. unusual non-creators update pcs (the win 7 , ver 1607 pc) recognize them homegroup members , allow me access files have in past. ran homegroup troubleshooter on 3 machines , results "no problems found", didn't change anything. i was able remedy problem on 2 out of 3 creators update pcs "re-joining" existing homegroup using homegroup password. when go explorer can see pcs , members of homegroup on 2 creators update pcs. however, 3rd creators update pc not finding existing homegroup on network @ , encouraging me "create" new homegroup instead of joining homegroup out there.  , issue complicated because though pc can't see/find homegroup, 4 other pcs in ...

Microsoft Family Time Limit Lock Moves My Windows Off My Second - Microsoft Community

i added child’s windows 10 standard user microsoft account login microsoft family, set time limits wanted him. didn’t want microsoft family log him off when time , risk losing work wasn’t saved, , wanted ensure didn’t stay logged on beyond time limit because logged on before time up, enabled user configuration -> administrative templates -> windows components -> windows logon options -> “set action take when logon hours expire” in local group policy editor , set “lock”. now, after receiving 2 warnings, computer locks when reaches time limit instead of logging off. when logs on time limit settings allow, window had been on second monitor moved first monitor. sounds minor issue—slide windows on second monitor , quicher b*chin—but unfortunately it’s not simple. of moved windows can’t accessed/sized/moved/clicked, , apps need shut down , restarted. why locking computer move location of windows in first place? when user typical “lock” of co...

why doesn't my password work in wife's computer? - Microsoft Community

my wife added me family member, sent invitation, whole process.  computer recognizes name not password.  password works other computers , i'm not changing it.  what's going on? if matters, can log on to computer , both share laptop and both our passwords work there, well. thanks in advance explanation/solution. hi victor, we know if you've tried restarting wife's computer. can try remove account family settings , add again. you might want check article: set family . we'll waiting reply assist further. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

Windows 10 Family Settings Removing Child - Microsoft Community

i removed family settings still keep getting "ask permission" when trying access sites. its been removed settings , still these messages when accessing sites. how rid of without doing whole recovery>restart thing because don't want lose applications i have downloaded. there other way? it's humiliating not being able access day-to-day site need send email mum each time... no 18 year old needs this! please help! hi ayah, message you're getting can caused several reasons. clarify concern, kindly answer following questions: which browser using? have check settings of browser? is link you've used remove family member? get can assist accordingly concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

Activation Multiple Windows with Single Product Key - Microsoft Community

can install windows 10 pro on multiple device same product key? [original title: activation] i depends on product key. if have single product key , bough single license, install on one pc. there license may install on multiple devices , given companies , has been state in product activation number of pcs. but in general activate product key in single pc. Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

Itunes 45075 Error - Microsoft Community

hi. have gotten new laptop windows 10. downloaded itunes , installed it. when start itunes, 45075 error stating installation missing part of installation. i have tried following: - restart computer - repair installed software - down load new verison, uninstall , reinstall software nothing has worked yet fix this. did notice bonjour not installed on computer when looked @ apple programs. couldn't find downloadable version of it.  can resolve this? feel bug on installation package, not sure. thanks see: having problems installing itunes on windows 10? try ... - groovypost Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

Problem with installing windows 10 anniversary update - Microsoft Community

i'm trying install anniversary update every time try, installation stuck @ 30% after restarts laptop no disk activity, it's staying stuck @ 30%. i've try installing via settings , tool can download @ microsoft's website both give same result, getting stuck @ 30%.  i'm asking if has solution or method might work. 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 ...

Quicken recovery - Microsoft Community

computer crashed bad motherboard. want reinstall quicken 2012 hard drive, good,  new computer. how can hard drive? application files not work. have data backed on carbonite. have buy quicken again? don't have original cd. help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** rare exceptions, can't copy program drive.  needs installed properly.  if don't have media , license info, have buy again. Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

Windows 10 enterprise with windows 7 ultimate license. - Microsoft Community

hello, i have windows 7 ultimate license. have downloaded windows 10 , need know if can activate enterprise version ultimate windows 7 license.  thanks. unfortunately, free upgrade period ended on july 28, 2016. Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

Running Widows 10 and apparently with latest updates Sudoku keeps - Microsoft Community

sudoku upon selecting crashes & return previous window. hi nate, to address concern, suggest run run troubleshooter windows apps . hope helps. if issue still persists, feel free write if have further concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Microsoft Store / PC

Trouble downloading data for microsoft Mahjong in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

cannot find way download data run microsoft mahjong. followed links in error message , dt said , had no luck. hi, we error message received can address difficulty you're experiencing microsoft mahjong. please provide exact error message , link provided address issue. may opt send screenshot of error message. looking forward hear you. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Microsoft Store / PC

Windows Media Player - Microsoft Community

only when try play on windows media player doesn't work , message pops says " windows media player cannot find file. if trying play, burn, or sync item in library, item might point file has been moved, renamed, or deleted. " won't let me delete of music in windows media player either. and little question mark in blue circle next file. hi drew, we know more concern. please answer following: when did first encounter issue? which file format trying play using windows media player? what last activity when issue happened? any changes took place in computer before issue occurred? any troubleshooting steps have tried far? please respond can assist further. thank you. Windows / Windows 7 / Music, photos, & video

locked by bitlocker - Microsoft Community

hard has been locked bitlocker win 7 please give me code unlocke hi, to resolve issue, kindly click on link . for other concern, please post back. Windows / Windows 7 / Security & privacy

Chromium web page attempts to load upon boot up of my computer - Microsoft Community

whenever boot laptop, chromium attempts open web page.  i removed program computer in control panel under "add/remove programs".  how can program permanently removed computer?  thanks advice. hi, "how use msconfig in windows 7" http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_win7.html   you can use free program that, too: "autoruns windows v11.32" http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx   cheers. Windows / Windows 7

System Recovery Options Error - Microsoft Community

i've had issues windows 7 update. causes video streaming on internet slow down , become choppy. system restore earlier date.  for reason computer booted system recovery options. asks username , password. gives me few options recovery tools.  startup repair system restore system image recovery windows memory diagnostic command prompt every time attempt restart computer option restarts th same page, system recovery options. secondly i've attempted system restore system recovery options multiple times. each time restore process restoring hours... last 1 "restoring" 14 + hours. what issue here? need pc boot not working. can through command prompt? *note: don't have system image recovery thank you hello, regarding concern, know if you're able take-note of update file kb update. when reach recovery options menu/startup menu, happens when choose system restore?...

Windows 7 Updates - Microsoft Community

have hp g72 computer, have been running original windows 7 on 4 years.  last november 25th computer had automatic windows update , interrupted power failure, did not complete update properly. have terrible time starting computer , shows message "this not windows 7 genuine copy".  can fixed without formating computer? please me have valueable information in computer. buck i suggest run microsoft genuine advantage diagnostics tool in normal mode ( not safe mode ) , copy , paste results in reply further analysis: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012   run tool , when completes click copy button, open text file word or notepad , select edit, paste. can paste directly reply here. open reply, right click , select paste. Windows / Windows 7

0xc000005 error - Microsoft Community

i facing issues 0xc000005 error while trying launch witcher 3. when attempt launch game through steam goes through launching process stops, when try launch through folder files admin gives me error 0xc000005. did run avg tune-up , worked, installed battlefield 4 , 1 along crysis 3 , restarted give me error again. have issues launching witcher 3 file , terraria though steam (when though files fine).  could using outdated/wrong directx version, or other problem. have been trying solve issue quite while , choices cost money, choices free prefered. Windows / Windows 7 / Programs

[SOLVED] Windows Management Service Causing Chassis fans to - Microsoft Community

so seem have form of issue windows management service can't seem find replicated on other forums. this morning booted computer fine, had few hours watching tv show no other applications running in background. out of blue(no popups, no error messages, etc) chassis fans(all of them) kicked sounded over-max rpm. have heard computer @ max , fans sounded shake loose while screaming @ speeds i've never seen. first reaction smother computer.  upon restart, let computer sit @ login screen see if happened again. after 5 minutes of normal, logged in. computer began normal booting processes of services while started task manager , hwmoniter. 30 seconds after login, fans spooled again max. no strain shown on cpu via task manager nor did hwmoniter show fans spinning faster(it showed them @ same rpms knew normal). cleared cmos, thinking maybe oc had done months ago might have taken toll , restarted computer. same issue. upon launching safe mode, let...

hard drive - Microsoft Community

its toshiba hard drive doesnt recognise on computer see on it hi, is internal hard drive? cheers. Windows / Windows 8 / Devices & drivers

Windows Problem - Microsoft Community

using lenovo g580, windows 10 os. everytime since yesterday keep seeing may laptop " c:\windows\system32\dcpcsvc6.dll either not designed run on windows or contains error. try installing program again using original installation media or contact system administrator or software vendor support. error status 0xc000012f." cannot open of browsers , start menu since problem persist. got advices internet should uninstall kb287917, didnt find download history. hi, do system restore date before had problem: " how system restore in windows 8 , 8.1" http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4692-system-restore-how-do-windows-8-a.html if necessary, follow path system restore in safe mode: "5 ways boot safe mode in windows 8 & windows 8.1" http://www.7tutorials.com/5-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-8-windows-81 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ if can't access safe mode above means due fa...

My Hallmark card studio disk won't load - Microsoft Community

i cannot hallmark card studio disc load on pc. have card studio deluxe 2016 original title: hallmark card studio moved internet explorer (ie8) Windows / Other/Unknown / Files, folders, & storage

Canon PIXMA MG3660 wireless connection problem - Microsoft Community

i have canon  mg3660 wireless printer. previously, have set in 3 different locations different internet networks. trying set @ yet location time cannot connect printer. have connected via usb, need connect wireless. have temporarily disabled windows firewall, still no luck. ideas anyone? thanks. moved mobile devices Windows / Other/Unknown / Devices & drivers

Gimp layer thumbnail presets are not showing the contents of the - Microsoft Community

using gimp latest version layers panel preset thumbnails show content of each layer show sort of generic pc-like icon. how can set show contents of each layer?   note - have reinstalled gimp , still have same problem so it must pc issue.  having altered settings in control panel>ease of access?  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.***   hi jean, gimp free , open-source rater graphics editor use image retouching , editing. we suggest contacting program developer per issue best handled them. get if have other concerns. Windows / Other/Unknown

explorer wont stay open in 8.1 - Microsoft Community

system updated , when open explorer in 8.1 tile minimizes right away , wont stay open.  if desktop stays open. hi harry, to out concern opening explorer using tile feature of windows 8.1, ask few questions: 1. pertaining internet explorer windows 8.1 or explorer folder files? 2. have tried removing tiles , adding again check if works? 3. troubleshooting steps you've done on resolving concern? we wait response further assist you. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Ease of access

Multiple sized buttons in taskbar - Microsoft Community

hi, kindly guide me how have both of these @ same time in 2 rows of buttons in resized taskbar; 1. upper row default sized buttons and 2. lower row small sized buttons. also tell me if i've edit windows code multiple sized buttons. i'm using windows 8.1 pro. hello, looks want customize way icons displayed in taskbar. as of now, having 2 rows different icon sizes in taskbar not possible. may opt use third party applications or post concern on microsoft developer network forums , more geared towards advanced scripting , software development discussions windows. regards. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Ease of access

my wifi keep on dissconnecting for every 5 minutes - Microsoft Community

fed windows,past 2 months wifi keep on disconnecting every 5 minutes,please requesting people, please give me suggestion ,i tried solution power management ,driver update hp labtop through website,my os windows 8.1 hi, since issue not resolved after performing troubleshooting steps, know if did changes on pc prior issue. in meantime, recommend uninstall , re-install driver of wireless network adapter. if issue persist, kindly in touch manufacturer of device. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Network & internet

Windows Update - Microsoft Community

hello, i have small problem windows update. a few days ago, reseted lenovo laptop. the problem is, can't use window update tool. i used function , starts searching update never finds anything. seachring 3 days allready has found nothing. tried windows problem solver on , found 2 problems, solved, startet searching again , still same problem. have absolutly no idea else should do. becaue of this, can't update graphics card , on. thanks help! :) try restart pc , run windows update again. does display error code? Windows / Windows 8.1 / Windows update, recovery, & backup

problem - Microsoft Community

whenever downloaded app or game error codec101b000 appears how can fix it? not activate Windows / Windows 8.1 / Install, upgrade, & activate / Download and install

Windows backup and ISO files - Microsoft Community

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have bought sony laptop preinstalled windows 8, , updated windows 8.1, dont have windows previous version mean windows 8, , wondering, since laptop running windows 8.1 now, , if happen laptop , need recover windows, may use windows 8.1 , instead of windows 8(which preinstalled)? happened key, because windows pre installed, , dont have key? hi, this explains can since microsoft stopped support windows 8. do 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 similar tutorial may a...

How to recoup the Draft emails and other folders from Windows Live - Microsoft Community

i had buy computer , on old 1 had windows live mail 2012. have been able recoup emails, not draft emails or other folders. can them. says "not synced". [ original subject: windows live mail 2012] hi helen, for assist you, kindly check link below possible resolution on issue: resolve sync issues in mail , calendar apps in windows 10 . let know how goes. regards. Windows Essentials / Windows Live Mail / Files, folders, & storage

Account Suspension - Microsoft Community

hello team my account got suspended , there nothing in website suspended  its search engine .. got checked before setting campaign , 1 of account specialist told me go  can please let me know went wrong  it per policies still got suspended i need answer please thats ticket number - 1396038626 it has got me lot of losses . pure search engine please suggest hello jaspreetsingh88, thank contacting bing ads forum support, not able provide information or documentation on specific account closures , concern best addressed standard support team. if have questions, please contact (800) 518-5689 or reach out through our chat channel. Bing / Bing Ads / Bing Ads customers / Editorial policy guidance

Windows 10 Pro gets stuck at Welcome Screen (Preparing Your - Microsoft Community

good morning most of computers in our domain stuck @ welcome screen in windows 10 pro. noticed happens after users shut down computer before leaving day. have force shutdown before trying log in again everytime, and don't think computer. instructed them lock computers or put them sleep. tried fixing issues happened before hard shutdown event viewer of them event 10016 (dcom) worked while problem showed again. updated network drivers, chipset, , firmware. tried disabling "turn on fast startup" power settings. enabled verbose startup setting registry see computer failing loads group policy settings , gets stuck in "preparing desktop". else having same issue? know how fix it? regards alex hi alexander, there several reasons why stuck @ windows welcome screen. may include corruption within user profile or recent change computer settings may have triggered issue. in order effici...

Automatic Windows Update Problems - Microsoft Community

i running windows 10 pro 64 bit on high-end amd pc platform. continually have windows update problem , have not been able fix it. specifically, automatic updates work sporadically. more not, must manually check updates. when this, updates appear download , install ok. i have run windows defender scans, ms malicious software removal tool scans , msert scans. none have found anything. when download , run latest update troubleshooter, works , finds corrupt database or other issues , fixes them. automatic update resume. . .for while.  more however troubleshooter gets hung on "checking registry keys" or "starting bit service" , not complete. have let go on several occasions twelve hours , tool remains in 1 of apparent loops described above. i contacted ms support other day via chat , agent initiated remote session , made changes system via command line entries, etc. disconnected before completed. second agent made additional...

How to install a specific build of windows - Microsoft Community

hi, an app want use works windows 10 version 1607 (build 14393.969). i till had latest version of windows 10 1511. wanting upgrade anniversary edition, proceeded use update windows tool. after upgrading however, realized windows version 1703 (build 15063.13), officially released creator's edition believe. how can downgrade/change anniversary build? in case windows 10 anniversary build. know can use this: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=kb4015438 requires anniversary build installed in first place. thanks in advance. you can still download windows 10 build 1511 iso files on web sites like  this , clean install windows 10 iso. however, windows 10 update upgrade instantly newer version, remedy have, install version 1511 , turn off automatic updates until developer of software updates it! Windows / Wind...

New Driver Update facility - Win10 - AMD - Microsoft Community

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after many performance issues, commented there , said goodnight, i'd had enough of new problems. when tried shutdown, there update ready installed. clicked on , within few seconds updated. here's settings > update & security told me: so asked more info , got this: all want know this: wu recognise pc oem , has updated driver in line hp rather amd's own update? once updated driver via amd mistake , took me ages sort out. i'm sure ms has told new driver update process i've missed it. if is based on hp, not amd, it's excellent facility. 1am - need sleep! hoping someone me morning!  ;o) (ps there lots of results showing in search haven't date. useful chocolate teapot.) Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

System Image Backup Fails In Windows 10 - Why? - Microsoft Community

i experienced crash, after wiping partition , re-installing windows 10, thought should start scheduling system image backups (using , restore (windows 7) control panel). i've configured save backups partition on same device. whenever backup started (manually, or scheduled), backup fails, , following errors can found in events log (as separate events): event/error 1: the backup not successful. error is: specified backup storage location has shadow copy storage on volume. (0x80780038). event/error 2: the driver detected controller error on \device\ide\ideport2. event/error 3: cryptographic services failed while processing onidentity() call in system writer object. details: addlegacydriverfiles: unable image of binary microsoft link-layer discovery protocol. system error: access denied. . while error messages may not appear related, of them appear time backup process is run, seems clear triggered backup proce...

win 10 version 1607 fails to complete install at 32% - Microsoft Community

what problem , how solve .. connected via wireless asus lan card only. please provide more information cause of problem may diagnosed.   please restart computer , allow 20 minutes system run before uploading information required me investigate problem. when examining event viewer log files many, not all, problems show in period after computer has been booted.   please provide copy of system information file. access system information file select keyboard shortcut win+r , type msinfo32 and click ok . place cursor on system summary . select file, export , give file name noting located. click save . files in txt file format preferred. do not place cursor within body of report before exporting file. the system creates new system information file each time system information accessed. need allow minute or 2 file populated before exporting copy. please upload file onedrive, share , post link here. if r...

Windows 10 update 1607 fails over and over - Microsoft Community

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windows 10 current build 14393.567  not update, constant fail. i looked little , seems though event error keeps popping around same time fail.  update gets 3% unable start dcom server: {fff2d28f-e4ee-44d9-8104-8e71556757f6}. error: "740" i looked little further , found failing: c:\progra~2\common~1\instal~1\update~1\agent.exe -embedding so looked @ agent.exe file , find little disturbing. although installshield folder dated 2016, why these files eleven years old!   fails... there way fix not have reinstall windows update? assuming issue @ , worth pursuing? this scares me little.   after 19 fails .... while searching these events , files... computer updated.  why after many fails... including today?  while investigating?   out of movie. assuming works when reboot. Windows ...

Windows 10 Update Purgatory - Microsoft Community

windows updates stealing hours of billable work time business. lock computers hours of lost billable time. i'm thinking of going apple because windows 10 so clearly dysfunctional. can costly situation? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** you can use couple features manage behavior of updates in windows 10. active hours , restart options 1 option: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/managing-windows-update-behavior-using-active-hours-and-restart-options/ you can block, defer updates too, learn more: http://www.groovypost.com/howto/defer-block-uninstall-windows-10-updates/ if running windows 10 pro , upgrade creators update, there more options, can set active hours 18 hours or delay updates 35 days: https://www.groovypost.com/news/microsoft-windows-10-update-services/ Windows / Windows 10 / ...

Windows 10, version 1607 keeps failing to install - Microsoft Community

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my pc keeps trying upgrade windows version 1607 , keeps on failing.  it  ends @ spinning disk on restart have left on over 12 hours.  i reboot computer , reverts previous installation build.  i have tried running trouble shooting "fix problems windows update" before hand , doesn't solve problem.  i tried fix https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53942 doesn't seem solve problem either.  this frustrating problem have ever had windows system force feeds these updates don't work. hi jet, windows updates may fail install if there corruption errors. example, update might not install if system file damaged.   to address concern, suggest follow these methods: method 1: run windows update troubleshooter . method 2: reset windows update components . method 3: fix windows update errors using dism or system update readiness tool . method 4: disab...

Windows recovery could't remove all personal files - Microsoft Community

trying recover windows. option selected "removes personal files" "reset drives". start resetting, after resetting 78% shows " your pc has been reset couldn't remove your personal files. if plan give away or recycle pc, try resetting again." tried again , again every time shows same message. problem of recovery? cause occur malware? windows problem? or other things?     hi, welcome microsoft community.  do have external drives connected pc?  is onedrive sync on? if have external drive connected pc, suggest disconnect first before perform reset on computer. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

Windows Updates downloads 14 GB and fills drive - Microsoft Community

i had 13.4 gb free on system drive, windows updates continue fill c drive. i'm careful add new files , programs d drive. had download special 1607 anniversary update file external drive install it. today woke c drive being full again.  went c:\users\{myusername}\appdata\local\temp\ , found 2,276 folders time stamps on 4 hours yesterday , started downloading more today.  stopped 13.7 gb (14.0 on disk) -- 254,3231 files in 4,488 folders !   has microsoft forgotten customers have small laptops? acer aspire sw3-013 has 32 gb ssd , updated fine until recently. i went microsoft updates catalog http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com , search windows 10 1607 , found nothing new.  have kb3216755 installed - again after deleting temp folders , manually downloading update drive run it. my question: 32-bit operating system on 64-bit processor, installed standard kb3216755 update - should have installed 1 x64-based systems ...

Windows update won't finish and now my computer doesn't finish - Microsoft Community

got option download updates, , restart, did. 9 hours later, computer still isn't working. keeps trying restore previous version of windows, , attempting recover installation. goes black screen recovery messages, reboots, , goes straight same black screen. can stop it? hi kelly, address concern regarding black screen you're getting, kindly click link and follow steps provided. keep posted result. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

I cannot type in edge address/search bar, Cortana or Store - Microsoft Community

hello i have problem.  when try enter text in search fields cortana, edge or store, not possible type.  in others, firefox works. i've try withwindows apps troubleshooter , (my windows in spanish) "no se está ejecutando el marco de servicios de texto", , cannot fix.  if run ctfmon.exe works until next time computer restarted, have problem again. any solution? regards spain i found solution typing on cortana or edge, check this: windows 10: can't type in search field it worked me. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

If searching for PDF files, for instance, on seconary drive, they - Microsoft Community

split thread. no changes, system installed same day issue appeared. before formatting , reinstalling current windows had same problem. happens when searching photos , music on secondary drive. if searching pdf files, instance, on seconary drive, won't appear @ (they not fall under category therefore don't appear guess). hi, for assist you, kindly provide information below: have tried files manually going through file explorer , see if saved on computer? does issue happen on every item search using cortana? what exact error message shows when you're using cortana? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

I like say thanks again to you MS!!! Skype app on Windows - Microsoft Community

i no longer able upgrade windows 10 on 3 lumia's! able so. developer app windows 8 no longer let me so! yes know skype windows 10 forum! even  skype sub-topic has limited options! moderator notes: move thread windows 10 forum category. Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / Phone

Activate Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

pc running windows 7 pro until offered windows 10 upgrade august 2015. installation smooth no problems in 2015. updates installed , since pc has message asking activate windows. entered original windows 7 pro code, still on base of pc, receive error stating not accepted. nothing has been changed on pc. no new hardware fitted. any ideas? hi, activation in windows 10 activation helps verify copy of windows genuine , hasn’t been used on more devices microsoft software license terms allow. depending on how got copy of windows 10, activation use either digital license or 25-character product key. digital license (called digital entitlement in windows 10 version 1511) method of activation in windows 10 doesn't require enter product key. go start, select settings , choose update & security , , select activation . if device not activated, activate phone option available. talk support...

downloading windows 10 - Microsoft Community

question trying download windows 10 iso directly when type iso link. diverts media creation tool page. because connection slow takes 1 complete day download windows 10. try media creation tool 2 times when reaches near 70% automatically closes , whole day gone waste ,  this happens me  2 times.  please answer quickly,  thankyou. Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

Windows 10 Pro on Multiple Computers. - Microsoft Community

have 6 devices have unregistered version of windows 10 pro, there way can 3 keys without having pay 200$ each? see windows 10 pro: upgrade or purchase - microsoft store. Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

0x80070005 errors when downloading for Microsoft app store - Microsoft Community

how fix problem? for able further, suggest try check on links below: use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files system file check (sfc) scan , repair system files & dism fix things sfc cannot why can't find or install app windows store? run troubleshooter windows apps let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Microsoft Store / PC

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i have windows 10, download windows essentials windows live photo gallery. said somewhere support finish 10th jan 2017. is there newer option? hi, to download windows live photo gallery, check link . thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Microsoft Store / PC

Problem Uninstalling App... - Microsoft Community

i installed ublock origin edge browser windows store, , decided uninstall it.   now every time start windows, windowsupdateclient apparently tries re-install it.  consistently see 3 consecutive event ids related after each startup in windows system log.   event id 44:  windows update started downloading update. event id 43:  installation started:  windows has started installing following update: ublock origin event id 20:  installation failure:  windows failed install following update error 0x80073d05: ublock origin.   and "ublock origin" appears again in start menu under "u".  although can select uninstall [and entry deleted start menu], reboot, process start again event id 20.   how can prevent windows attempting re-install ublock origin after each boot?  event data appears below.   thanks information!     eventdata     errorcode 0x80073d05 ...