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for past couple of days, though laptop plugged in, after reaching 80% stops charging shows "plugged in not charging". and not popping notification of 10% charging instead directly dies. please suggest me solution(s). thank you. [moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows settings / pc] hi, possibilities hardware issue if device stopped charging @ 80% , not popping notifications instead directly dies. need more information, please answer these questions: have made software or hardware changes on pc prior issue? when did issue begin? we'll wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i have cassette player/recorder , turntable. both plug computer usb. when had windows 8 sound came through speakers on computer. have windows 10 not. can't record cassettes , vinyl records because software not work unless sound comes through computer's speakers. asked techs @ mcafee , didn't know why can't sound. out there know can do? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** mcafee?  worst program install on pc, ruins it's installed?  that's problem rather solution.  uninstall , use built-in defender offers best performance instead of worst possible thing install.  do devices show in device manager installed driver?  right click start open device manager, on view tab enable hidden devices.  players in categories.  if missing driver try update driver.  right click volume icon in bottom right system tray, choose playback devices, right click empty area sh...

installed windows 10 creators update try new forza 7 demo. ever since update, unable tv play @ 2560x1440 60hz. resolution , refresh rate used time before installing update. whatever reason, windows lets me set refresh rate on 30hz when choose 2560x1440 resolution. however, if change resolution 3840x2160 windows lets 60hz fine. i've tried installing , reinstalling drivers several times no avail. it's worth noting windows doesn't recognize "generic pnp monitor". nvidia control panel recognizes though. lastly, windows says recommended resolution 1920x1080, incorrect since it's 4k tv. disabling game bar , or game mode did not either. hi, possible reason concern software conflict. suggest performing clean boot start pc minimal set of drivers , startup programs determine causing conflict. we'll keep eye out reply. Windows / Wind...

hi, i have been using windows 7 on alienware laptop. year upgraded system windows 10 when rolled out , provided option , eligiable free upgrade.  everything ok until last week, when laptop started taking considerable time in loading windows screen. time taken long since have ssd installed main disk. a day after put system in sleep (in night) , turned on next day system load faster. once reach home screen, when hit enter (usually system display enter pin) not see pin box. screen has light black shade , no enter pin text or box. unable sign laptop. i tried enter through safe mode (i had improper shut down bring troubleshooting screen since shift didnt work me). once in safe mode network on ., tried run upgrade tool, media creator tool failed. not sure if due safe mode. how bring login box me enter credentials , log account ?  Windows / Windows 10 ...

hi , have restarted / logged out ten times , cant log onto own account. keep getting referred temporary user without files on computer. have tried restorting computer once completes says cant make changes? windows ?  thank time .  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, this problem may occur if user profile corrupted. provide best resolution possible, we'll needing additional information: are trying log in using administrator account? is there error message displayed when logging in using account? if yes, exact error message? have made recent changes on computer prior issue? we're looking forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in / PC

        day! now, have solved issue built-in administrator not allowed open pre-installed apps via creating administrator account, , transferring files via public folder. (i still using tho, im switching if want or not.)         , tried setting guest account don't know @ first if still works on win10 reason. worked fine on windows 7, however, loads hours , hours on first time opened on upgraded laptop (windows 10.) i set thing @ 7 in evening, it's still loading until midnight. being honest, started grow impatient , shut laptop down. , second time, tried logging on again. loaded other accounts do, slower , longer. relieved worked, became confused on why became... black. there's mouse cursor, still clickable , movable, there's no taskbar, no start button, no background, no programs-just cursor moving , loading it's fine, alarmed on reminder repeats closed it: shell infrastracture host not working. clos...

okay, past few days ,my sign in screen, ever reason, isn't showing after wake pc. goes straight desktop. however, shows after restarting or shutting down pc, if put in sleep mode wake up, goes straight desktop, no sign in screen. why?! don't know! , yes, have checked lock on screen settings, password settings , nothing has changed. hi imad, your pc might set never when requiring sign-in after wakes sleep. enable password login after waking windows 10 sleep, follow steps below: click on start (windows icon). go settings (gear icon). select accounts , go sign-in options . make sure when pc wakes sleep selected instead of never under require sign-in . try put pc sleep wake check if prompt log in. get if there's else, we'll glad help! Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock scre...

pc/user created homegroup not available nor password.  how remove homegroup , it’s ghost other pcs?  none of them ever joined it’s ghost prevents new homegroups. running win 10 latest update. volunteers willing try resolve issue. yes, removing existing homegroup settings can difficult. please state opinion , experiences in feedback hub developers see them. start - type in --> feedback hub .......... find @ top , click on. ------ in file explorer scroll left panel down homegroup - right click on - change homegroup settings - leave homegroup. remove nic or wifi connection or stop router might let leave (reboot if needed computer recognize there no homegroup available). how leave homegroup in windows 10 http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/50310-homegr... more if needed : in file explorer - navigate c:\windows\serviceprofiles\localservice\appdata\roaming\peernetworking\idstore.sst ...

returned trip. updated windows 10 on trip. worked fine. @ home, cannot turn on internet access. talks switch on side or front of computer or on keyboard. icon lower right on laptop shows red x on internet access. help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi joan, loss of internet connection may caused outdated driver, poor internet connection or due electronic or physical interference. assist better, kindly provide more details answering following questions: have made changes on computer prior issue? are experiencing internet issue using other devices? are getting error messages when trying connect internet? meanwhile, resolve concern, suggest run internet connection troubleshooter following steps below: on start menu , troubleshooting , , hit enter . on left pane, click view all . select , run internet connection troubleshooter. you can check link assistance on how tro...

hi been getting flashing box, black, in top left corner of screen. lasts less second, halts typing , throws "full screen" on utube etc. out. nice gentleman on microsoft desk tried help, took control of laptop remotely (with permission) , performed lot of stuff couldn't follow. said after restart well. isn't, it's same, flash every thirty seconds or so. else experienced this? if so, how resolved? using windows 10 home. if don't have office installed on computer, should find other possible causes of issue. we'd know applications showing in task scheduler windows? recommend disabling apps 1 @ time isolate issue. update outcome can provide further assistance. thank concern. however, suspicions led me install "malwarebytes" made meal of turned out malware (specifically stupid game) have had no further trouble , highly recommend similar problem.😂 Windows ...

on verge of losing customer service work home employment because no-one seems able fix issue.  my  dell inspiron 15 windows 10 laptop started auto muting logitech headset @ random. never used happen , out of blue there was. have not installed or downloaded anything. have checked , rechecked settings in audio. when set them need microphone stay on 1 minute times less , auto mutes again. have uninstalled realtek hd audio driver didn't work 2 days , started on again. it's not headset because have @ least 3 new ones , same thing. cannot make outbound calls customers because cannot hear me , have 0 days left before end getting fired , can't afford computer right @ moment. oh please! can't me? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i have lenovo ideapad flex-4 (bought january 2017, new device) & have noticed laptop has been getting slower , slower in past fouple of days. freezes randomly , programs use "not responding" more , more. time had turned off laptop , turned on , had black screen (with white movable curser only) 30 minutes. thought computer had messed horribly. shortly after 30 minute wait opened screensaver let me login account.. put in pss word (which awfully slow also) , loading 10 minutes thinking finally!! im getting somewhere.... them message popped " the user profile service service failed sign-in. user profile cannot loaded" , dont know do! im freaking out! mother bought me laptop gift , hope not screwed because im literally in tears right now! please 1 help!!! asap!!!! oh , dont know if may have (i dont think because laptop getting slow kn start of yesterday never nlt letting me login) did set magnet on top of laptop near lower right corn...

i used windows 10 reset function reset whole desktop , when tried use afterwards greeted blue screen error 0xc0000221. have researched topic , have come empty handed and/or confused. if buy new hard drive , go brand new setup work? i forgot mention when try reinstall windows 10 usb drive says correct media drivers missing. have not been able reinstall drivers motherboard. moved from: windows / windows 10 / devices & drivers hi alec, corrupted system files 1 of possible reasons why having blue screen error 0x0000221 after reset computer. since having error code when try reinstall windows 10 using usb drive, suggest perform clean install of windows 10 downloading latest iso file link on different computer. once have latest windows 10 installation media, can follow steps in forum article that provided andre da costa to reinstall windows 10 on computer. should need further assistance, don't he...

744wakes , continues, hangs again , keeps repeating cycle. my performance monitor shows hd stops working, no seeks, no activity.   after several minutes, wakes up, there disk activity,  resumes several minutes, cycle repeats itself. anyone 1 else experience this?  fix return windows 7. hello, there factors might cause freezing issues on computer. possible several system files on computer have been corrupted. out concern, suggest running system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files on computer.   if issue remains after running system file checker tool, advise run system update readiness tool resolve windows corruption errors. let know outcome , if need further assistance. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures ...

i've been getting bsod intermittently 6 months now, , becoming more frequent. here last few minidumps. in advance! the minidump files yielded inconclusive results. can provide following file has more information on crash: c:\windows\memory.dmp the memory.dmp file quite large, zip , compress memory.dmp file third party application such 7-zip. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi,  i want know if legitimate way rid of creators update initial boot sequence. turn on laptop , hp logo circle of dots expect few seconds later instead of going login screen sequence again, hp logo circle of dots second time circle of dots lagging. found video on yt removes want know if can test before because annoying boot sequence twice thing. type youtube windows 10 boot screen shows twice (solved) 2k on tech&games. i don't know whether issue creators update or not wasn't on anniversary update i'm of !   moved from :(windows / windows 10 / power on or off device / pc) this can due recent change in configuration of device. to determine appropriate troubleshooting steps can resolve concern, ask following questions: what build , version of windows you’re using? check, type winver in search box , send screenshot of information window. can provide screenshot of concern? have made rec...

explorer.exe uses 65% of cpu. i`ve tried booting in safe mode, acts normal , performed clean boot, problem persists. restarted windows after problem first appeared few days ago. since first day ok , after reboot problem reappeared. windows installed on new laptop i7 7700hq processor. restarted windows, meant  used restore feature of windows, resetting windows Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have updated windows 10 , since (29th october 2017) logging in facial recognition doesn't work , message 'couldn't turn camera on'. i far expert @ resolving issues, can please? see similar problems have occurred in 2016 , prior, advice how resolve hasn't solved current issue. thanks hi stephen, apparently system driver needs updated camera work again. can consider driver got corrupted during update , needs re-downloaded correct error. you can start following steps on how update drivers in windows 10 through support link . let know how goes can further assist you. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers

split thread. i purchased new computer. after upgrading windows 10, printers no longer appear in device manager ron - rather spending more time fiddling i'd clean reinstall printer works, lasts longer , saves time:   power printer, if wired unplug it's usb cable pc.      right click start button in windows 8/10  open apps , features  (or in windows 7 type in start search) uninstall printer software. restart.       next copy , paste in start search box:   printui/s /t2          right click result run administrator.       open print server properties, remove printer’s drivers printer , other printers don't use presently.  if message access denied or printer being in use , cannot find driver or installed program account this, may restart computer in diagnostic startup...

have hp envy 5541 in one, keep having uninstall install try print, "device error) on windows 10.please can help? please here hp envy 5541 support . Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

this should relatively simple registry edit, can't work. i've disabled other keys, appropriate registry entry exists. should need edit it. the scan code insert key 52 hex. i had created reg_binary key called scancode map here: hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\control\keyboard layout the existing entry is: 00000000 00000000 03000000 00003a00 00004600 00000000 this specifies 2 keys remap (the number 1 more number of keys remapped) 00003a00 maps capslock nothing. 00004600 maps scrolllock nothing. i rewrote key this: 00000000 00000000 0 4 000000 00003a00 00004600 00005200 00000000 that seems should map insert nothing, insert still functions following reboot. am missing should obvious? microsoft sculpt keyboard if makes difference, scan code should scan code. this posted devices , drivers, seemed closest match. i have additional information. turns out registry edit did d...

hello, received update windows , after updated it, can't sign in fingerprint. try setting new fingerprint set fingerprint, need set pin too. problem is, whenever try set pin, message came , said request not supported. screenshot below:   help me?  give try: delete ngc folder , add new pin code go c:\windows\serviceprofiles\localservice\appdata\local\microsoft\ngc. in ngc folder delete files. must logged administrator. go settings > accounts > sign-in options. click add pin , add new pin code account. pin login should working again. switch local account , add pin code option 2: try switch local account, , add pin code. here’s how that: go settings > accounts , locate account. click sign in local account instead. follow instructions set local account. sign out , sign in local account. add pin code. after you’ve added pin code need locate account under accounts se...

computer downloaded , installed 1709 update , can't log on.  the sign on screen says "user profile service failed sign in" , "user profile cannot loaded".   Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

i not know password set , not have disc.  can reset it? moved from: windows / windows 10 / security & privacy did change password recently? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

hi guys, today opened laptop, , greeted lock screen, showing picture of niagara falls. thinking, possible have live wallpaper version of , others in next update. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

buongiorno tutti, ho un problema con il mio pc asus (zenbook ux303ub) con windows 10: ogni tanto, ad esempio quando cerco di connettermi alla rete universitaria eduroam, mi compare la finestra dell'immagine sottostante e non mi permette di eseguire l'operazione richiesta. l'url indicata dal pagina mi riporta ad una pagina di msn, senza indicare nessuna applicazione. di che problema si tratta? come posso risolverlo? grazie mille! hello, i faced problem pc (asus zenbook ux303ub) windows 10: sometime, e.g. when try connect eduroam (univesity web), window below appears on desktop. url written on te window opens msn page, , couldn't find application associated it. what kind of problem is? how can fix it? thank much, hi, this might browser issue. provide solution suitable concern, need information: which browser using? have cleared browsing history of browser? is happening website...

there no option set specific webpage when new tab opened other ms bing "where want go now?". i think prime example of why people not use edge. why ms trying bully users? can please stop these anti-trust practices? if want use site, will. should not forced go there. it's childish, , no other browser limits users this. once in awhile try use edge instead of firefox or chrome, , become enraged @ restrictions. why think it's ok corral users website without other option? should possible: how customize microsoft edge new tab page - groovypost https://www.groovypost.com/howto/customize-micr... Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

hi, hope can here i'm getting sick death of windows 10 , upgrades messing system each time 1 installed. the problem apparently adobe flash player. no matter search engine try use tells me flash player needed despite being installed windows 10 , activated. i have checked every time in settings , ive found flash player enabled in each case. this windows system becoming real pain thanks in advance help **moved from: windows / windows 10 / install, upgrade, & activate ** thank information. seems there compatibility issue between game , browsers. based on information provided, able play candy crush saga using browsers flash based game. suggest contact game developer further assistance. let know if have other questions. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

hi all, i have upgraded windows 10 , trying create homegroup. the issue have have lost ability share    documents    printers    music when creating homegroup. options come are please can advise me on how share , set permissions levels for documents music printers i have checked following in advanced sharing settings private (current profile)   turn on network discovery   turn on file , printer sharing     allow windows manage homegroup connections guest or public   turn on network discovery   turn on file , printer sharing   all networks   turn on sharing network access can read , write files in public folders   use 128-bit encryption protect file sharing connections   turn off password=protected sharing. additionally, when try rename folder, get an unexpected error keeping renaming folder. if continue rec...

am having problem connecting 5g wireless connection.  continues default lower speed 2.4 g.  upgraded win 10 6 months ago don't know if coincidence or cause. thanks rd volunteers willing try resolve issue. driver and/or router firmware issue. first power off modem, router (if separate modem), , computer. wait 3+ minutes power on modem - when , running power on router - when , running power on computer. known hard reset. windows 10 - scroll down "connectivity" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/wi... fix network connection issues in windows 10 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10741/... router suspect here, have updated firmware possible solution? router can issue if other os's or other computers working fine. , update wifi drivers on computers. try updating driver : control panel - network - write down make , model of wifi - double click on - driver...

so wanted install windows xp on hyper-v, when finish installing it, can't make computer access internet. have tried using legacy network adapters, couldn't make computer connect internet. using windows xp 64bit sp1. did not know version in category should use, used windows 10, because if use windows xp, no help. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum version.*** i haven't tried xp myself in hyper-v windows 10, according microsoft isn't supported: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/supported-guest-os maybe has been able work. Windows / Windows XP / Network & internet

hello all,  i hope can help! in previous versions of windows, display folder , application ease. i would, instance, have folder image open , photoshop beside it, dragging photo application. in new windows update, i'm finding option isn't there default.  instead, i've drag application display in half screen, force folder display in half screen, drag 1 other. how revert previous way of displaying multiple applications/folders @ same time? massive can offer!! rob hi robb, right click taskbar @ bottom of screen there few options available there, - show windows wide-by-side, stacked, cascade . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

have desktop has large drives attached it.  have laptop of work on , have them networked through wi-fi connection.  changed drives on desktop , explorer has correct names, however, on laptop still sees old name.  example drives e:\ , k:\ 3 , 4 tb drives respectively.  had large drive crashed drive i:\ named "cloud" on laptop.  still see drive on laptop , cannot laptop show physical drive on network , has retained of old names of drives had previously.  had smaller drives attached, got 2 larger drives , use them backup of old drives had previously.  how laptop read correct names of drives on desktop? hello have disconnect mapped drives , map them again. mapped drives not automatically change name if change them on hosting machine. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings ...

the last 2 days, image on laptop display (built in) has been self-setting @ random point in day screen size down can describe 4:3 ratio. i've attempted restart brings out 'stretched' 4:3 picture. i've looked in display settings , nothing there seems make difference. i attempted system restore point last night cleared it, has done same thing again now. i'm reluctant try system restore since doing few apps (such chrome, music player give examples) responding, if start @ all. any suggestions how overcome frustrating , baffling problem? option 1.try rolling if have option: see davem , sumit dhiman2 posts: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for... option 2. remove amd drivers , install legacy ones amd site: need do: 1. uninstall of amd using this: http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/pages/... , reboot 2. reboot. 3. make sure device manager shows microsoft bas...

so mining bitcoins , running memu (android emulator) computer froze , killed it, turned on , windows repair screen popped up. repair tooled failed reset it. 2 days later running memu , crashes windows repair screen popped , failed again go reset failed, started google else do. i've tried every option in repairs tool fyi command prompt commands failed. switched hdd 1 one has windows 7 boots , goes windows repair tool , got 2 hdd corrupted Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

windows hdr insists on turning on after fall update.  colors horrible , has ruined ability watch hdr movies on tv.  disgusting fail on part of microsoft , couldn't more upset it.  use madvr , happy how worked before microsoft felt had step in , force version of hdr on me.   Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

hi, i have surface pro 4 windows 10. scan document click icon windows fax , scan. can scan e.g. tif or jpeg not pdf. if need attach multiple docs email scan them tifs not feasible (too big sizewise) , jpeg docs lack clarity. what need/need able scan docs pdf ?  help appreciated. thank you. regard program can use scan documents pdf, may visit windows store check programs can install. let know if have additional questions. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

how can turn on/off windows modules installer (trustedinstaller) service , move/delete darn cbs log buildup killing memory?? have windows 10. when received latest update, went wrong.  help! **moved from: (windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup / pc).** hi, the consumption of memory might caused corrupted system files. found thread (see liza.z's response ). provides information on how turn on/off windows modules installer (trustedinstaller) , stop consumption of memory. other community members find helpful. give try. let know happens after doing suggested troubleshooting on thread. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

hi all, since few weeks laptop (dell latitude e6430) has been acting weird. turn laptop off ‘correct’ way (via start menu), few weeks ago, when turned on laptop started fine, there no screen whatsoever; black screen.  i turned off, removed battery , unplugged battery cord, pressed power on button 30 seconds , plugged battery etc etc in. doing worked, had press f2 , f1 (if press f2 while pressing on power button, “keyboard initializing failure” menu popped up, that’s how press f1 , continued starting , booting windows 10 system). however, none of these things work now. i’ve been trying whole evening laptop work, nothing happens :( here video “demonstrate” issue:  https://youtu.be/fo-9tncub5i   i hope can (and understood issue, english not first language hope clear) thank much. moved windows / windows 10 / power on or off device hi lois, outdated drivers 1 of usual cause why experien...

hi guys , ladies, have had problem since last big update win 10-64. have assue protection, though have tried best cannot resolve issue. have acer e1-470g laptop. when press start button, pwr. , disc light come on, acer logo appears disc disengages, disc light goes out, , not continue load. sits there blank screen. pressing start button again , holding down, laptop shuts down, lights come on, , starts load normally. today took 3 attempts going, fear worse time goes on. windows support did in bag of tricks remotely, thought norton 360 may cause, uninstalled. tried sys restore, failed, error message disc error. tired in-place reinstall, , chkdisc passed. reinstalled norton 360, didn't have reinstall norton 360 since have account, had sign in , checks passed. when up, , running restart no problem, on cold start actions described above happen. if has had this,  or similar issue on cold start up, appreciate help.  * moved community partici...

hello. have opened task manager due having pc slow down lately , went on details tap, find many svchost.exe 's running. lot of these taking disk usage, don't seem using cpu. possibly have connection superfetch. there way fix this? i've done full system scan bitdefender found nothing wrong these svchosts? edit: isn't 'high disk usage', @ moment, it's 14%; fact there lot of these, makes me worry. hello ryn, service host (svchost.exe) system process hosts multiple windows services. service host separated multiple processes because having failure in 1 service potentially bring down of windows. having multiple service host running quite normal if pc running multiple services. regarding performance issue mentioned in post, suggest checking article tips on improving performance of windows 10 pc. should need further other concerns in future, you're welcome post ba...

my pc got fall update last night. seemed fine @ time. however, when rebooted windows (i dual-boot os) morning, unable open "settings" window or access start menu. tried every way access "settings" find online, unable open it, when trying through powershell. i read here , there creating new account can workaround dead start menu, since i'm unable open "settings," i'm unable try fix. is there simpler fix reinstalling windows altogether?  thanks in advance. edit: whenever restart computer through task manager (the way i've been able "standard" reboot), message applications preventing reboot. in case, says effect of (the spacing may off) "task host stopping background tasks (\microsoft\windows\plug , play\device install reboot required)." have click on "restart anyway" go through restart.  after restarting, problem persists. however, if hit "reset" button on tow...

good day,  my windows 2016 suite not responding. programs outlook, documents, pc, windows programmes not working or responding. please assist. thank you < moved from: office / more office apps / windows 8 / unknown/other > hi, for narrow down , provide proper resolution, may know if have installed software applications or changed hardware devices device prior concern? when did start encountering issue? changes made on computer prior issue? have tried possible troubleshooting steps? if yes, steps , did error messages? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

my system has updated windows 10 anniversary edition.  tried ignore upgrade messages hinted security settings not secure if failed so. installation failed , every attempt fix using suggestions, , various windows tools, failed also. had start again , reinstall windows, , applications. days wasted. now hobby flights simulation , primary use of computer. flight simulator version of prepar3d v3 no longer start up. many others have same problem after latest windows upgrade. apparently working on fix applied in november. great. i therefore not fan of microsoft. in addition every update creates more bloated windows system, more applications not want , cannot uninstall. xbox, candy crush , cortana name few. these additional applications use disk space , memory prefer allocate our applications. why don't provide want, stable platform allow us, customer, install , run applications want. you call windows lite. many of willing , happy buy , run it. buy,...

my laptop screen brightens , dims repeatedly , forth, typically while i'm running mildly cpu-intensive. don't need have else going on, problem has manifested no programs open besides video editor , document of video notes. apart being extremely distracting, has effect of stuttering frames in video editing software during playback, , dropping frames in video games. few seconds after pause video editor or close whatever game i'm playing, dimming , brightening continues several seconds before returning normal.  i disabled adaptive brightness weeks ago, , check see it hasn't magically turned on, problem persists. it's not adaptive brightness; seems tied processing, can't find way turn off or make stop. check power plan: maybe you're on power saver? search cortana power options. try changing high performance or balanced. Windows / ...

upgraded free version of windows 10 several months ago , need advice, please. cannot use system restore because windows error message says drive c has no memory. have tried suggestions possible , nothing works.  nothing give me more memory, because, again, no functions work @ all. there program correct on microsoft website, since no functions work?  while it's not advisable have paging file on system reserved partition, large enough can leave there , focus on removing files off of c storage. report how performance or errors go Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

it seems ever since windows 10 (1703) update made available pc (july 2017), has been mess. has become bad has software download internet ... fails. errors point file: c:\windows\system32\fwpuclnt.dll the error window pops "bad image". says: c:\windows\system32\fwpuclnt.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 0xc0000020. to resolve issue, refreshed windows twice; first saving documents , second time scrapping away. i'm still not getting work. have tried reinstalling antivirus (kaspersky), google chrome. nothing seems work. googling issue, found old posts. tried them still nothing seems fix issue. tried running sfc command too: microsoft windows [version 10.0.15063] (c) 2017 microsoft corporation. rights reserved. c:\windows\system32>sfc /scannow beginning syste...

hey everyone, about 2 weeks ago updated pc throughout new windows update. however, , since then, started taking time startup (i have programs disabled during it), screen turns black , dot circle keeps rounding. after that, windows welcome menu takes long sign up. the worst part - pc keeps freezing 2 2 minutes, when im on internet, gets stuck , screen turns black. takes long make simple things like: open control panel, open windows explorer, etc... im desperate, suppose do? [moved from:   windows   /   windows 10   /   windows update, recovery, & backup ] try uninstalling recent update since started experiencing problem. press windows key + r type: appwiz.cpl hit enter click view installed updates select recent update right click click uninstall. try uninstalling update see if restores functionality. press windows key + r type: appwiz.cpl hit enter open view inst...

hello. i trying run command active log on laptop. believe might have make batch file (or something), , run way. basically, when turn on laptop, want backlight on keyboard automatically turn off (there no native settings this). therefore, possible write command following: press fn + f4 then press fn + f3 then press fn + f3 then press fn + f3 thanks hi, the command want set computer can done computer manufacturer. command has set on hardware of computer , people knowledgeable computer manufacturer's support. should have other concerns, feel free post on forum. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi! have strange situation chrome browser. every time starts loading page, cursor jumps centimeter above previous position meanwhile changing look: not change shape or colour, resolution becomes extremely low see pixels. after 500 milliseconds (in cases after whole sec) cursor resets (jumps back, becomes hq again). not occur in internet explorer or microsoft edge. tried resetting browser, didn't help. looking forward reply. peter ______________ i noticed problem occurs not in chrome, when trying open program desktop or during actions. sad, true. bothers me ______________ i have changed scheme in mouse properties/pointers "(none)" "windows deafult (system scheme)". didn't change of cursor @ solved problem. have absolutely no idea how works, works. issue fixed. well, hope monologue possibly out in future.  _______________ the next day problem reoccured. tried changing , changing pointer features, , helped. it'...

ok have looked on wacom site rang wacom help, looked on microsoft sites , no 1 answer or own problem! why dose microsoft load generic monitor driver wacom centiq 24 hd it's graphics tablet not monitor, how fix £2000 pound monitor problem? **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi michael, microsoft loads generic driver graphics tablet device recognized. recommend consult device manufacturer current drivers support windows 10 graphics tablet , cater questions accurate information. we're here if need help. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

this submitted first time tried assisted issue: i have had bug twice mouse won't work anymore first time bug got point corrupted motherboard , fried had motherboard 2 years before got forced windows 10 update , worked fine. after update computer started slowing down , started having mouse bugs , no matter did couldn't fix it. bought brand new motherboard ram , processor , downloaded windows 8  try use instead since os prefer again forced me update 10 because  drivers needed 10. hoping bugs fixed since hadn't seen them since 2016 nope still there , doesn't tech support microsoft useless in helping me on phone got point swore googling half crap trying do. had no idea issue was. , barely spoke english had trouble understanding him as couldn't understand me. in end got no issue , refuse reset of computer since that's messed first time had issue. doesn't matter usb port plug mouse work in bios second windows startup happens ...

i running windows 10. account on laptop local account, , change microsoft account. when click on "sign in microsoft account" nothing happens. have tried in 2 locations - first in accounts - family , other people , in accounts - info. unable create new account on laptop because when click "add else pc" nothing happens.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello bryant, signing in microsoft account let enjoy impressive features of windows 10. 1 of let download , install applications windows store. better assist switching local account login using microsoft account, verify if have existing microsoft account. if haven't set 1 yet, kindly refer article , click on link on how create free account: sign in microsoft account . once have created microsoft account, have make sure you're computer connected internet while signing on it. reference, may check article more tr...

my laptop indicates i'm on metered internet, can switch, rid of it?? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** moved from: internet explorer / internet explorer 11 / windows 10 metered connections in windows 10 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028458/windows-metered-connections-in-windows-10 don Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

can't kodi connected internet same problem no connection hi syd, problem network connection itself. assist concern, kindly answer following: when did problem start? did encounter error messages? any recent changes made on computer prior problem? what troubleshooting steps have done troubleshoot problem? which windows 10 version/build installed on pc? check, type winver in search option. we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC