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i can use 80% of screen size. other 20% black , cannot go on. can see edge of monitor. have checked resolution recommended, , makes worse. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** have you tried adjusting with controls on monitor? have manual monitor? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

i haven't used surface pro 4 in while - maybe 6-7 months. recently, got around purchasing charging cables , started using computer again school. noticed there problems. first, power menu doesn't show anymore. used to, remember showing when first got computer. happened in 1 of many updates , don't know (or maybe did - don't know). next, when came on here solution, 1 possible solution involved opening task manager can't so! error message. ran spc scan (or whatever command - don't remember now) , said there nothing wrong integrity of windows or that. real uneventful. any appreciated! screenshot 1: see when click "power" button - blank rectangle screenshot 2: see when attempt run task manager admin. searched task manager in cortana, though comes up, won't let me click it. right-clicked it, , chose run administrator , comes up. hi william, let's try these s...

battery charger stopped windows 10. shows 27 % . went settings , requested never stops charging. nothing changed after reboot. never had problem windows 7 how old battery? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

i have problem Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

the following 2 updates have failed update on computer since april (6 or 7 times).  the error messages are:  error 0x8e5e03fa both of updates. ***  2017-05 cumulative update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb4019472)*** update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb4013418) are these updates need installed , if so, how them install? my computer dell inspirion 64 hi, we acknowledge issue experience when trying install updates. out concern, may refer arun b j 's answer posted on thread . let know if answered query , if need further assistance. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

hi i noticed in windows update history "2017-05 update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb3150513)" has installed 7 times on weekly basis. installing different update each time same name or erroneously installing same thing on , on again (see below)? thanks ..... edit: screenshot pasted in shows when create post, doesn't show when post has been submitted have attached file instead. hi, microsoft provides latest set of definitions compatibility diagnostics performed on windows. if kb3150513 installed multiple times, means updating definitions our customers install latest windows operating system, doesn't mean windows installing same update you've installed. for more information visit article: latest compatibility definition update windows . let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windo...

 i going install ansys 13  software in windows 10. i getting problem asks microsoft net framework 3.5 sp1 patch,microsoft net framework 3.0 sp2 patch,microsoft net framework 2.0 sp2 patch. but i'm have net framework 4.6.  i think that high version of net framework covers low version of that.  i don't know i should do.  plz me. hi, just verify, can share screenshot of error message posting on thread? also, other troubleshooting steps have tried far? please advise. we'll keep eye out response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

hi a few days ago windows started annoying habit of updating several times day, half of times failing update. it's starting bug me super annoying, slows down system , utterly intrusive since minimizes every other window , wants restart. if dies seem update, there hasn't been log in update history since 16th. by i'm sick of , want block automatically downloading updates. anyway solve this? hi, we appreciate time posting concern here in community. suggest refer answer of jenith_james on thread . post has been marked answer original poster of thread. let know if helps , we'll give further assistance if needed. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

my computer has crashed several times in last 6 months different issues. has recovered in past. time hasnt, offered restore point failed to. offered to complete reset had backed files , photos opted clean reset. appeared go ok @ end when rebooted cant find operating system windows 7 ultimate 64 bit upgraded windows 10 sometime back. previous issues 10 ihad stable system windows 7. can me offer on screen @ moment ctrl alt del restart , again cant find operating system  paul, since have your data backed up, option might clean install windows 10. can go straight windows 10 without installing windows 7 first . . .   if not have windows 10 installation media click  here  to download media creation tool (click on download tool now), can download latest windows 10 iso (select create installation media pc), can create bootable usb flash drive (min 4gb) using tool or create iso file can later burn dvd ...

installed windows 10 10 days ago.all good.all of sudden system did not start.it showed boot problem there. tried reinstalling it,but c drive not formatted because of error   0x80070057..after time tried again,this time nothing happens,but blue screen appears saying pc0device needs repaired ,boot configuration data dosent contain valid information operating system,file:\boot\bcd,error code:0xc0000098.you need use recovery tools. have usb windows 10 in it..i dunno wat do....all files in der,crazy important ones ,can me??? please upload no more 3 copies of dump files created during last 14 days shared files onedrive link here .   dump files found @ c:\windows\minidump . may need change settings in windows able see files. show hidden files select keyboard shortcut win+s , type file explorer options in search box , click folder options in drop down menu. select view, advanced settings , verify box before " s...

cannot update windows 10 pro since after upgrade windows 8.0. please please run windows update troubleshooter: download link. please provide exact details of problem reports not fixed. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

does microsoft read , consider user feedback? i've seen numerous complaints automatic updates in windows 10 home. i've been looking way prevent work on desktop being disturbed these nuisance updates occur no notice, , require wasting time sorting through auto recover versions of data files. i prefer option of manually restarting computer when updates available.  periodic pop-up notifications @ least let me save data , close programs before restarting preferred on continually recovering data. the other alternative more acceptable current arrangement design windows update restore desktop was, or @ least update process save open data files before restarting computer does microsoft read , consider user feedback? what's new in windows 10's creators update see section "more control on windows update (mostly") what's new in windows 10 creators update settings app see section ...

recently had issue laptop, , have restored windows 10 os (boot disk) backup dated october 2015, did system backup after windows 10 upgrade. (windows 10 home single language) currently windows update failed repeatedly with error 0x80070003.  i have tried many recommended step fix no success, include 1. remove/rename c:\windows\softwaredistribution folder    - similar normal automatic update, run update when restarting computer, @ end, unable complete , undoing update. 2. utilize windosw10upgrade9252.exe    - gave me error:        "something went wrong, can contact microsoft support error. here error code 0x8007003" 3. utilize mediacreationtool.exe     - upgrade computer or using iso giving same result error message:           "sorry, we're having trouble determining if pc can run windows 10. please close setup , try again." please help, thank yo...

i don't have money hire , type school writings, can cortana take dictation? hello, to answer query regarding cortana, suggest try check on link given below: dictate text using speech recognition we know cortana search information available in system. let know how goes. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

ok, started having problems 'microsoft family features'. began when opened xbox app on windows 10 pc, , since have had issues when trying open google chrome. whenever click it, says need ask permission adult in family. considering never set up, nor in family own microsoft account, concerned going on. hi liam, looks experiencing permission issues windows family, let's troubleshoot concern providing information following questions: were using local user account login windows 10 device prior experiencing issue? can confirm if microsoft account in family logging on in link ? looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

hi all, i believe family safety unable monitor/block websites used children in family if use chrome browser.  same case firefox too, or work fine if use firefox?  (meaning able to report/block).  or feature work edge , ie browsers?  (windows 10). thanks in advance & regards! i think so, have seen similar query yours, , think work ie , edge. here , says: "view , clear browse data collect when use cortana , edge." think that's it. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

why when go " https://account.microsoft.com/devices " says "devices associated family’s microsoft accounts" shows no xbox; yet when go " https://account.microsoft.com/family#/settings/screen-time " show xbox ?!  i don't want have scroll down past xbox sold 4 years ago settings device kids use. tech support complete , utter waste of time. hello, there several reasons why still see gaming device on family settings in account. better assist you, need answer following questions: which web browser using log microsoft account ? does gaming device shows on family settings when logged different web browser? it if can provide screenshot of issue further troubleshooting. we looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Family / ...

hello all, i unable newly created family account. i've tried removing account , creating again, doesn't work either. i've tried method restart in safe mode, can't log admin account when in safe mode either. thank you! Windows / Windows 10 / Family / PC

i got new laptop 3 days ago , came windows 10 installed. yesterday prompted me start update did , today, it's still stuck on "attempting recover installation" on black screen , no clickable icons. restarting not help. laptop lenovo yogabook 510 14" i7. well seeing laptop 3 days old, can return store bought or perform system reset to perform system reset: start system, after lenovo logo disappears , windows 10 tries boot, press , hold power button down 5 - 10 seconds perform hard shut down do twice on third boot attempt, windows boot windows 10 repair environment, there can access startup recovery, safe mode, command prompt . . . etc. go troubleshoot - advanced options - reset pc if windows reset not work, please return laptop place of purchase , them factory restore system . . . Windows / Windows 10 ...

using microsoft edge, have attempted download (after buying) copy of amazing slow downer. when attempt so, receive message microsoft saying ronimusic needs account id , password in order download program. provide , rejected repeatedly. tips? does same thing happen in internet explorer , other web browsers such chrome or firefox? how locate , open internet explorer in windows 10 Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

how microsoft support 1 of technicians connected system , done me. start typing support into windows , select top result. (see if can help)  Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

can't newest windows 10 upgrade running amd phenom ll x4 955 cpu 800mhz if using upgrade assistant start installation, switch media creation tool: download media creation tool now right click mediacreationtool.exe file click run administrator. note: how verify if downloaded or installed windows 10 anniversary update select option upgrade pc now if want upgrade right away, of if want download iso image or create bootable copy on usb thumb drive, choose create installation media pc then click next Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

hi, i have asus g20aj pc came windows 8.1. when received possibility upgrade windows 10, did , during upgrading process, required make usb re-instalation version ), can reinstall (clean install) windows 10 in future. recently upgraded computer additional ssd drive (before there hdd, on windows installed) , re-install windows 10 usb made during upgrading process, install them on ssd drive. could there problems re-installing on other disk? there licensing problems after reinstallation of windows 10? thanks help should no problem activating after changing hdd ssd. when page asks key, click the 'i reinstalling' or 'skip' (or whatever says week) link. activate automatically when go on line. you might want consider getting new iso if yours prior anniversary update, might save downloading large updates after install. you can create new iso using media creation tool ...

experiment conclude results error code expected. installed bullguard premium protection, enabled firewall,   restarted pc, windows firewall still running, use firewall option turn off, within 2 sec. windows firewall restarts. go services, turn off  windows firewall service. go ms store, download small game error code: 0x80073d0a. restart windows firewall, game downloads, installs no issues. either microsoft tunneling apps  & updates through vpn connections through it's firewall,  3rd party firewalls not working through of connections, win10 bypassing  3rd party firewalls making devices insecure or microsoft attempting render 3rd party firewalls obsolete though better. if having issues title of post , use 3rd party firewalls there issues.  solution  was enable windows firewall temporarily updates, xbox games , win10 updates, then turn off services. turning off other option on device turn on automaticly. ...

hi! got problem speakers: had touched yesterday in audio control panel , quality of sounds terrible. can heard kinds of sounds , can t heard @ other kinds. can ask how set spekaer properties levels? guess problem should in rear green in, rear pink in, front pink in, side etc etc... or maybe got other issue audio settings? hi david, there's easy way troubleshoot concern. windows 7 has built-in troubleshooter diagnose , repair issues. please follow these steps run troubleshooter: go start menu > control panel . click view by: > small icons . select troubleshooting > hardware , sound > playing audio . give try , let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 7 / Devices & drivers

problem signature problem event name: bluescreen os version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1 locale id: 11265 files describe problem 051217-23649-01.dmp sysdata.xml werinternalmetadata.xml  view temporary copy of these files warning: if virus or other security threat caused problem, opening copy of files harm computer. information problem bccode: a bcp1: 00000000 bcp2: 00000002 bcp3: 00000001 bcp4: 82cc0ca4 os version: 6_1_7601 service pack: 1_0 product: 256_1 here files : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0b86ichjk1kyfzmnoatuzcwdmcdg?usp=sharing hi, if you're experiencing blue screen error in windows 7 computer, recommend performing troubleshooting steps in article . the following tools , methods can windows , running again. feel free let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows ...

hi all,  i have problem dell laptop doing windows update , unfortunately after finishing start , joined in domain can see ctrl +alt+del log in, when log in prompts application unable start correctly explorer. exe application error , have tried following options; run sfc.exe/scannow no success doing system restore point on date success dates not successfully done chkdsk /r c: or d: no success kindly assist cannot start task manager although after trying switch on safe mode thanks hi emmanuel,   upon analyzing details have provided, possible issue caused corrupted system files and system image files . suggest run sfc again , perform these methods of troubleshooting steps :   method 1: update drivers.       to know how update drivers, click here .        method 2: run dism tool .         ...

there way burn cd error message " it not possible determine if file can fit on disc because windows media player cannot detect length of file. playing file before burning might enable player detect file length." hallo sheila there number of reasons can happen can update following information please? 1 file type (wav. mp3 wma etc.)? 2 actual running time of track? 3 where track located on pc? thanks, ric. Windows / Windows 7 / Music, photos, & video

windows 7 had bs media player , didn't liked, horrible showed me errors everytime opened , when tried watch video on fullscreen play , pause button disapeared horrible, deleted can't play videos even tried turning on windows media player, itunes shows it's not default player on audio files. how windows play videos on other windows 10 computer? help! Windows / Windows 7 / Music, photos, & video

have activated windows update , waited completion in vain. i'm using windows 7 , have auto-update activated, last update shown 10/1/17 , remembering how used find updates coming through in past, makes me think updating process not working correctly. said have tried manual updating, tends suggest there updating issue. on appreciated, don't want gremlins paying me visit. windows update taking unusually long time scan , install updates https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3200747 Windows / Windows 7

up-date for? have looked on microsoft, can't find explanation. i have read elsewhere defective update. best advice:  not allow windows update update drivers, period, ever. Windows / Windows 7 / Install, upgrade, & activate

i deleted file recycle bin , not found should please tell me. that file saved in download hi, try free program attempt recover data, or may need use data recovery specialists, very, expensive. https://www.piriform.com/recuva what can , cant do https://www.piriform.com/docs/recuva/introducing-recuva/what-it-can-and-cant-do cheers. Windows / Windows 8 / Files, folders, & storage

hi all, looking advice on using powershell script generate list of users in our exchange. i'd filter out primary smtp address , generate corresponding users mailbox size. have far get-mailbox | ? {$_.primarysmtpaddress -like "*domain.com"} select displayname,alias,primarysmtpaddress,totalmailboxsize with list of users generated provides total mailbox size column blank. any feedback highly appreciated. thanks. bl hi, your question outside scope of community. i suggest repost question in technet exchange forums. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/exchange/en-us/home?category=exchangeserver and/or here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/exchange/en-us/home?forum=exchangesvrgeneral technet forums: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home or msdn forums: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home cheers. ...

sir,       when insert dvd driver message says ''compatible dvd decoder not installed in computer'' how can dvd decoder internet?  post moved skype android forum windows devices , drivers forum better assistance.   Windows / Other/Unknown / Devices & drivers

open notepad > copy , paste below command > save "notepad.vbs" option explicit dim objshell,path,digitalid, result set objshell = createobject("wscript.shell") 'set registry key path path = "hklm\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\" 'registry key value digitalid = objshell.regread(path & "digitalproductid") dim productname,productid,productkey,productdata 'get productname, productid, productkey productname = "product name: " & objshell.regread(path & "productname") productid = "product id: " & objshell.regread(path & "productid") productkey = "installed key: " & converttokey(digitalid) productdata = productname  & vbnewline & productid  & vbnewline & productkey 'show messbox if save file if vbyes = msgbox(productdata  & vblf & vblf & "save file?"...

hi, i've been using hotmail many years, awhile page format changed. i used have individual pages of emails, made easy delete 25 emails @ time. for reason have continuous list of emails, , seems less user friendly me. any appreciated. thanks!!! andrew hi, to better understand concern, ask additional information: did made changes prior issue? can send screenshot of page format changed? important: make sure not include personal information (email address, contact number, etc). if page have personal information suggest removing/deleting information included on screenshot protection. we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Email & communications / Not app related

i've been trying download couple apps windows app store. can't 0x800704b3 error code. i've tried find on can't. can tell me how fix it?  i cant  click on not of administrator tool or of files. popup says recycle bin on c:\ corrupted. want empty the recycle bin drive. can tell me if empty it? don't want delete off hard drive. know how find recovery partitions.  hello christopher, one reason why getting error code due system file corruption. assist concern regarding windows 8.1 computer, suggest try following troubleshooting steps below: method 1: run system file checker tool this utility in windows allow scan corruptions in system , restore corrupted files. kindly refer article more information: use system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files . method 2: reset windows store cache this done if encounter errors when downloading/installing apps windows store. clear cach...

bought flight simulator target 3 years ago. wasn't working , way fix uninstall , reinstall. cant find product key anywhere. have gold edition , have both disks dont want buy again. help? thanks! hi redson, reading description provided, may need take more steps resolve concern product key flight simulator. here, try method described in link obtain new product key microsoft games windows, streets &trips, or mappoint. let know if have questions. Windows / Windows 8.1 / Gaming

so, today when started using computer saw red '' ! '' on top of sound settings, when clicked it showed me 2 different headsets ( turtlebeach px21) , (logitech g230). use turtlebeach headsets microphone , logitech hearing device. today when tried using it, wouldn't recognize logitech @ all. everytime tried run troubleshooting pop windows defender notification right after it, defender didn't tell me problem? any1 else had same problem, , if yes, how did manage fix it?  Windows / Windows 8.1 / Devices & drivers

i installed patches on weekend windows upgrade center on pc. pc restarted, went , said had restart again. restarted automatically , again .... i tried following options: a) start in safe-mode: doesn't let me. using windows 8 install cd going advanced options doesn't display startup options (menu option missing). tried shift-f8 doesn't work. b) tried repair pc last restore point , 1 before. system message can't set there an antivirus program running both times. c) tried repair installation, came drive locked. is there other option complete refresh? hi jochen, the computer   restart loop   problem result of device driver, bad system component or hardware that   causes   a windows system spontaneously reboot   in middle of the   boot   process. end result machine can never   boot   completely. sorted out, suggest following troubleshooting steps prov...

operating windows 8.1.  battery door snagged , accidentally opened, causing battery fall out of computer while playing microsoft solitaire.  after reinstalling , restarting computer, solitaire app not work , gives error mssg. contact admin repairing or reinstalling.  store app , change pc settings apps won't work. not sure if others won't work.  searched google answers , tried system file checker in command prompt wouldn't work.  tried troubleshooting got error on too.  tried safe mode couldn't start in safe mode either.  event log shows critical event identified kernel-power , i'm assuming maybe got corrupted when power interrupted can't figure out how correct it.  read possibly doing system refresh i'm scared of losing files.  know how might can fix problem?  thanks. operating systems nowadays has function "reset" without touching personal files click on link on how...

i'm trying install brand new cartridges hp officejet 4630 all-in-one printer but message kept blocking me getting started print or function message said:" catridges, appears missing if cartridge has been installed , check plastic tape covering ink nozzle has been removed "....but not removed !am perceiving false message? or either way please me solve issue can't printer started because kept blocking me going through next steps first time i'm replacing ink cartridges ever since first bought in 2014 barely use , still brand new to me i'm new to the issue  , if message right , @ located? or replace-able? lost manual disc instruction too i'm trying install brand new cartridges hp officejet 4630 all-in-one printer but message kept blocking me getting started print or function message said:" catridges, appears missing if cartridge has been installed , check plastic ...

windows live mail not open.  using windows 10.  had worked fine until recently. is there error message associated problem? what complete error message? Windows Essentials / Windows Live Mail / Email / Sending and receiving mail

windows live sending multiple emails out when attach picture. when sent 1 person 26 copies went out. how correct that? ... 26 copies went out.                 sure copies? right-click on account name in folder pane , select properties .  on advanced tab, deselect break apart messages larger ... if wasn't problem, security software/anti-virus running might interfering outgoing messages? Windows Essentials / Windows Live Mail / Email / Sending and receiving mail

i can't download movie maker 2012 because windows essentials 2012 have stopped working. what can download it? Windows Essentials / Movie Maker / Installing and upgrading

hi everyone, i have under 300 ip addresses exclude bing campaigns. problem there limit of 100 exclusions per campaign, , can use wildcard * replace last octet. of ips, first 2 octets same, third , fourth ones differ. it great if bing expanded ip exclusion feature allow 500 ip addresses google... can added in future? cheers kate hello katemullins, thank contacting bing ads forum support, , must apologize there has been no internal information provided increasing ip exclusion list more 100 per campaign. have done side create feature suggestion forum topic , more votes gets. more feature implemented. if add 3 votes this, please review suggestion @ https://bingads.uservoice.com/forums/82363-bing-ads-feature-suggestions/suggestions/20566783-allow-500-ip-exclusions-like-adwords   we value business here @ bing ads , if have further questions or suggestions, please not hesitate reach out us. here ...

have been running windows 10 since released, 2 nights ago there updates installed , advised me reboot. after installing , getting logon screen good. after black screen appeared cursor , nothing else. there message there application error ie4uinit.exe. while setting up. have restored, did factory reset 4 times last 2 days , after latest updates not run.  i have been running windows 10 since released...                answer-by-number: 1. did computer come win10 preinstalled, did you clean install of win10, or did upgrade win7 computer or win8.1 computer [<=pick one!] to win10? 2. manufactured computer (e.g., dell; hp; acer; lenovo; asus)? 3. has norton application or mcafee application ever been installed on computer since bought it? 4. have ever run norton removal tool and/or mcafee consumer products rem...

lost original apps , set came in beginning...(life @ glance (frequent apps used)) , apps downloaded, netflix , roku?  how them original without of discs came pc? my trouble started first update restart (new pc) , silverlight installed.... (heard program caused issues in past , don't know why need , how installed without asking me first. how can choose updates want , when reboot, , how can recover original settings/apps? please help? what update this?  see if can system restore point before update occurred.  go on windows 10 performance , install integrity checklist check install set correctly, optimize best performance, , needed repairs.  there reason updates malfunction, corruption typical of inferior upgrade or factory install.  why tech enthusiasts never run upgrade or factory install, prefer clean install. after these completed report results along still missing ,...

use win 10.  i decided did want apple stuff on machine.  i uninstalled apple stuff (at least thought did) , still pop wanting me install upgrade........how stop this..... Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

my computer upgraded "free" version of windows 10 when being offered. recently windows 10 missing parts (i.e. windows accessories) , of functions malfunctioning. how go re-installing windows 10 ? - not have "key" number since upgrade done part of upgrading microsoft download media creation tool.  read instructions.  no key needed.  skip, later, or not have 1 @ bottom of page when asked. media creation tool us; https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup / PC

hi, i trying repair operating system dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth command. command fails , don't understand why. can explain wrong? see transcript below. with best regards /joel c:\windows\system32>dism /get-imageinfo /imagefile:f:\sources\install.wim deployment image servicing , management tool version: 10.0.14393.0 details image : f:\sources\install.wim index : 1 name : windows 10 home description : windows 10 home size : 14 980 288 798 bytes operation completed successfully. c:\windows\system32>dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth deployment image servicing , management tool version: 10.0.14393.0 image version: 10.0.14393.0 [==========================100.0%==========================] component store repairable. operation completed successfully. c:\windows\system32>dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth /source:wim:f:\sources\install.wim:1 /limitaccess ...

windows 10 laptop reset stuck @ 64% , keeps on restarting. have downloaded , saved media creation tool on usb . have changed boot sequence not read usb @ all. shall do? answer-by-number: 1. did computer come win10 preinstalled, did you clean install of win10, or did upgrade win7 computer or win8.1 computer [<=pick one!] to win10? 2. manufactured computer (e.g., dell; hp; acer; lenovo; asus)? 3. has norton application or mcafee application ever been installed on computer since bought it? 4. have ever run norton removal tool and/or mcafee consumer products removal tool ? 5. version & os build of windows 10 is installed? press & hold windows key , press the  r key. in the run dialog, type  winver , press the  enter key. 6. problems having thought reset might resolve? Windows / ...

 hello,  my problem have just installed windows 10 pro upgrade windows 8.1 pro [installation the official dvd iso] , went > resulting in windows 10 pro version 10240. but... after 2 hours of testing , checking new features, decided proceed "anniversary upgrade" version 14393 available microsoft [windows10upgrade28084.exe]. all went well, until process reached 85% of updating. then installer displayed message "something went wrong" error code: 0x80070057. i tried apply update again, , again - same thing happened 4 times in row > error @ 85%. i checked windows registry errors , corrected issues, i performed disk cleaning , restarted pc same thing happened again. considering whole process start until error appears takes 1 hour, trying upgrade 4 times no result total waste of time. i want to mention 1 day before did same upgrade version 14393 on laptop of friend, , went without any problem...

hello all,  the current update failing install 2017-05 cumulative update windows 10 version 1607 x64-based systems (kb4019472) the issue not download else have seen here, not install on machine. can download fine windows update, , have downloaded microsoft update catalog. requires restart finish installing, directly after restart tell me failed install on said date going 4/28/2017. windows update troubleshooter doesn't either because tells me fixed need restart computer.  the issue annoying because keep computer in needs restart status. when restart it, alas same message. unable changes reverting back.   i have windows 10 home version 1607 stated cumulative update posted earlier. 64 bit os /  intel i7 cpu. any appreciated.   updating version 1703 of windows 10 current stable should solve wu issue , make system date well. use media creation tool or upgrade assistant upg...

i'm trying to run an old dos game utilises dos emulator(dosbox), part working brilliantly, 1 of important keys me use f5, every time press cortana opening , minimizing game extremely frustrating. i've done few searches no luck far. don't want cortana if i'm brutally honest, there isn't option remove it. is there way change function key settings in cortana or have done elsewhere? hi, with regard concern, suggest turn off cortana , see if opens when press f5. please refer image below on how turn cortana off. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

after updating windows10 creator experience following issues laptop startup time has increased the search cortana doesn't work except apps or settings mean if search control panel or file explorer or , files cortana's shows me search result on clicking doesn't launch it. Windows / Windows 10 / Cortana & search / PC

is there way restore task bar to, guess bottom menu, on windows 10?  i don't know how "uninstalled" sure back.  surely possible.  it looked rectangular box between microphone icon , microsoft edge icon.   thanks. sus01 sorry if i've misunderstood, not sure follow 100%.  do mean 'task view' button? in case right click task bar , click 'show task view button'? task view: or perhaps can explain further. Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC

have toshiba tablet, wt7-model c-100. unfortunately ran os on it. tell me please can install windows 10 (clean install). own valid license windows 8.1 first installed on tablet. link downloading operating system, lot. if not possible clean install  windows 10 can install windows 8.1? link me. thank understanding . if not have windows 10 installation media click   here  to download media creation tool (click on download tool now), can download latest windows 10 iso, create installation media on either flash drive (min 4gb) or dvd   then, boot pc installation media created (change boot order in bios)   if had windows 10 installed , activated on pc during installation process select 'i reinstalling windows 10 on pc', , activation not issue, pc have digital entitlement stored on microsoft servers   otherwise have purchase windows 10 licence   Windo...

i installed windows 10 , not it. i'm trying downgrade windows 8.1 settings > update , security > recovery method, when click "get started", absolutely nothing. can't log in administrator account, because sends me same login screen time , date. can't recovery point though made 1 on windows 8.1 before upgrading, , can't access c:/ drive because apparently don't have permission. i'm not going factory reset because computer has important pictures , videos on can't (backup, delete...). causing me huge amount of stress, please help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** i installed windows 10 , not it...                is same computer - not same problem or install of win10 - in previous thread of yours? => https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/cant-downgrade-to-windows-81/ace61cbb-6320...