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every time watch tv catch there no sound. troubleshoot each time when want watch again there no sound yet again what answer? hi anne, for isolate windows 10 sound concern, know following: were there changes made on computer prior issue (e.g., updates, software installation)? are getting error messages? if yes, exact error message? to make sure have not missed on anything, troubleshooting steps have done far? in meantime, suggest run audio troubleshooter. this, may check , follow steps in article . we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers

چگونه میتوان از صفحه مانیتور لپ تاپ عکس گرفت hi, for better assistance, suggest post concern in english. in providing appropriate solution. thanks. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

after updating latest version of windows 10 bluetooth has stopped working won't switch on, i've tried steps suggested fix none work.  any appreciated  thanks  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** moved from:  windows / windows 10 / windows settings / pc detail have tried? if windows updates not have updated drivers, check manufacturers website. updated chipset drivers might available, apply them see if improves connectivity. launch device manager, right-click bluetooth driver, click uninstall, restart computer. bluetooth device connecting windows, make sure charged , within range. if other bluetooth devices on, disable them temporarily. reset device see if works. involves holding down power button until device powered down. source: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/pair-a-bluetooth-device-with-windows-10/ Windows / ...

 i tried related suggestions, i.e reinstall.  appears driver not attach printer. "driver not available". hi, this error message may appear if have older printer might not officially supported windows 10. since tried reinstall driver no avail. time let's try install drivers in compatibility mode . you can refer post of vinodh_kumar v on january 16, 2016 , issues drivers not installing can resolved. can follow steps provided in article. has been found useful other community members same issue well. hope works too. should need further assistance, feel free let know. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

have installed windows 10 in hp pavilion 15-au503tx . there problem function keys having or shortcut keys having adjusting brightness , volume not working. have updated pc , drivers not enough  what should do??? me.... hello harshit, we'd more information regarding further check , provide more established workaround. confirm current build windows 10 running, information vital proceed investigation. (type winver cortana search box, hit enter .) if you've tried troubleshoot issues prior posting concern here in community, please provide exact steps performed further advise workaround. also, confirm complete error message, or better yet, screenshot of issue check. furthermore, if haven't tried enable fn in bios yet, recommend checking hardware vendor's support page guidelines. hope information helps. regards. Windows / Windows 10...

had motherboard , wireless car replaced on lenovo thinkpad yoga x1.  ever since getting computer back, no let me enable fingerprint log in through windows hello.  far needing enter pin enable fingerprint log in.  once pin entered, windows not let me set fingerprint.  or advice? hello,  i solved issue!  did factory reset of windows 10 , reloaded of software on computer.  after reset, fingerprint scanner working , able set windows hello.   thank help.  Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

since updating fall windows 10 update read&write microsoft, microsoft personal shopping assistant , microsoftprint pdf not install , continuously try install.  how stop apps down loading? windows hello stopped working , have type pin in 2 times computer let me in. give these try: 1. reset facial recognition and/or fingerprint options press windows key + open settings. click accounts , select sign-in options. locate fingerprint or facial recognition options , click remove under them. after that, click started , follow on-screen instructions reset fingerprint , facial recognition. reboot pc if needed. 2. modify group policy settings creators update might have modified of crucial settings of group policy. therefore, recommend launch group policy editor , check/edit settings related windows hello functionality. pres windows key, type gpedit, , press enter. click on computer configuration...

gday i know taken, can't find info anywhere.  windows seems think taken in melbourne. it's not melbourne... i've been there, doesn't this. looks switzerland or norway. thanks found it. lake fedaia, @ foot of marmolada, queen of dolomites, on border between trentino alto adige , veneto, italy Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

it seems after creators update scheduled tasks run elevated privileges ('run highest privileges' option) can't access stored windows credentials. bug or intentional change , there recommended workaround?  here's 1 way reproduce behaviour: start credential manger , add windows share credentials. in console window type 'cmdkey /list', should list added credentials create task in task manager: trigger: on user logon action: run cmd.exe tick 'run highest privileges' option reboot machine , log in in console window (let's call 'console 1') opened scheduled task type 'cmdkey /list'. won't display credentials added in step 1 , listed in step 2. -> this looks bug now, without closing 'console 1' open console window administrator (let's call 'console 2') , type 'cmdkey /list'. list credentials added in step 1. switch 'console 1' , type 'cmdkey /list' ...

why has computer been been designated in windows 10 media device while ordinary network computer - how out of limitation moved from: (windows / windows 10 / install, upgrade, & activate / pc) designation showing up? can see screenshot: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/open-snipping-tool-and-take-a-screenshot Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

if install windows 10 on new machine , try join domain can't, button isn't there.  can't join domain while i'm installing windows, says have create account , join later. turns out have go , enable local administrator account (which disabled these days) , log in before button available. use feedback app suggest not useful setup i'm not allowed run because i'm logged in administrator i'm not allowed use computer. don't understand why has difficult, i'm not doing unusual.  microsoft deliberately trying make life difficult sys admins? there way join domain doesn't require fiddling about? [moved from:  windows / windows 10 / install, upgrade, & activate / pc ] you no response connect button or join device local active directory domain button? i tried , pops right here, issue might on server side. machine added under computers in active directory? can pin...

laptop won't connect wi-fi. i've took time type in correct password still keeps saying "can't connect network" after sometime thought maybe in laptop messing resetted laptop clearing hoping possibly fix wi-fi problem .. nothing. tried restarting wi-fi box still wouldn't go contacted windows support team hoping know how fix issue issue never resolved. other devices able connect wi-fi no problem laptop can't  did go device manager, network adapter , check driver? Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

 i created grandaughter , forgot password can't access it.  delete account , start over. sign account click start button, type netplwiz, , press enter select user account in resulting dialog , click delete Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

default font size incredibly small microsoft ime japanese language pack. there anyway set default size bigger. switch between typed japanese , english , having manually change font size each time incredibly irritating. hi daigen, we may not have option permanently change font size of loaded language pack. regarding this, we encourage submit issue using the   feedback hub.   you can either vote on existing submission or submit new issue. when submit feedback item, gather additional details , information issue determine what's causing , address it. feedback items regularly receive microsoft responses on submissions in feedback app can see doing feedback. please revisit see status of feedback items.   in order submit new feedback, please follow these steps:   on windows 10 device, search "feedback hub" in   cortana search , launch app.   navigate to   feedback ...

hi, on october 17 came new version of windows 10: fall creators update (rs3). update smbv1 protocol going disappear improve product safety, yesterday surprised. i performed clean installation of rs3 , found still had protocol enabled , access old nas using ws2003. attached image detailing problem: i found following information in couple of internet articles: ------ actually, microsoft said new computers or clean os installations after release of fall update no longer have smbv1 installed. upgrading earlier version still has smbv1 installed, remain , continue function. "this not patching, nor upgrading," pyle said. "this clean install rs3." this means microsoft decision not affect existing windows installations, smbv1 might part of critical system. users want rid of smbv1 still have manually disable smbv1 on existing machines, or perform clean install redstone 3. ------ so why have smbv1 ...

hi lve clone windows on external hdd because hdd stuff cloning work out great l cant in2 uefi or bios 2 change boot ex hdd lve goin 2 settings recovery advance these no bios or uefi helpppppppppppppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! me plse cya can't boot windows external drive unless it's esata drive. that's why can't find external drive in boot sequence... Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i senior citizen works in windows day. default setting of blinding white windows objects causes me stop working rest eyes several times day. i have "specific" technical question research on display settings in windows 10 has not been able answer. before windows 8 under window color , appearance, under item, selecting active window background, change color blinding white default rbg setting of 255 255 255 easier on eyes. changed string somewhere in registry. since windows 8, there no similar setting, rgb string of 255 255 255 still in registry somewhere. can please tell me string can manually change it? thank you. this question copied to: windows / windows 10 / desktop, start, & personalization / pc the suggestion made there change applicable string in following registry entries: hkey_current_user\control panel\colors hkey_current_user\control panel\desktop\colors t...

have error on startup window script host dialogue  c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\microsoft\tmp7d6.tmp.js. due edge not working , no apps associated windows 10. unable use app because microsoft edge not working. please help. hello, try resetting edge see if fixes issue. 1- if you're running microsoft edge, close it. 2- open file explorer , type following path address: c:\users\useyourusername\appdata\local\packages , hit enter. (remember replace "useyourusername" user account name.) 3- select , try delete microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe folder other folder. if "folder access denied" prompt, click continue. also, there might content won't able delete. if case, in dialog box, select skip files. 4- once you've tried deleting content, go inside microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe folder , try deleting remaining folders selecting folders, right-clicking them, selecting delete, ...

hello in advance assistance i'll attempt give info/go in order point form. my father updated hp computer  windows 10 update first time (only four/five months old computer) after update completed computer went log-in screen , entered pin numerous times no prevail, error code 0x80090016 we attempt enter drop box password , not work either continue same error message contact support found little of. i did "googling" , found solutions one: was starting in safe mode (that did not work), two: saving files (i hope since there lot on there) external drive computer repair , nothing, three : obvious when entering pin says restarted computer may fix error (did many times count , nothing); , lastly four : attempted recover since a  backup was never done there's nothing can done? really need father since uses computer leisure & work did best efforts try , figure out issue, can gather people have had issues ,...

hi, have had computer 2 years no such problems. when problem arose turned internet , unfortunately had no success. ran troubleshooter, cleared out update cache manually, have used microsoft update catalog, , have refreshed , reset computer , none of has worked. hoping 1 of has had experience this.  hello mike, let's determine cause of issue. started, we'd clarify error message you're getting. since tried possible troubleshooting steps , issue still persists, let's perform repair upgrade resolve concern. repair upgrade process of installing windows 10 on existing installation of windows 10. can repair broken operating system while preserving personal files, settings, , installed applications. for further instructions, please check andre da costa's forum article through link . please post results further assistance. Windows / ...

lately when watch youtube videos on microsoft edge, crash , browser redirect random bing address. window empty 404 page. i'm sure make of problem. last time redirected me address: https://www.bing.com/as/api/ieonebox/v2/init?setlang=en-us&arc=1 i'm curious cause of might , if should concerned. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i unable open file explorer or command prompt administrator because each time try, "windows installer" window pops stating "install in progress", , windows explorer freezes , has restart. i try running sfc /scannow in command prompt, because unable open administrator due issue, have been unable so. tried running repair tool windows installer / updater, did not resolve issue. tried restoring machine earlier time, , issue persisting. i created cmd short cut on desktop possible work around elevated permissions, upon clicking it, still run "windows installer" issue. i have opened task manager "end task" installer, upon doing so, when going open file or command prompt, issue happens again. thanks! ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** run in safe mode:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode then p er...

2nd time i've had happen laptop. not same one, in middle of game when computer blue screened , froze on blue screen, used power button , turned off , on, , didn't boot , went automatic repair. did , tried refresh it, wouldn't let me, tried load windows blue screens again , restarts , loads auto repair , idk do, there few command prompt stuff tried idk how interpret those, let's start point, i'm not sure if file happens currupt, drive currupted , can fixed or if it's damaged beyond repair , should files. hello jastin, this issue might have occurred due corrupted boot configuration data. efficiently assist you, know if there changes made on computer prior issue. we suggest try boot computer windows 10 installation media , perform automatic repair windows recovery environment (winre). automatic repair can detect , resolve issues prevent computer starting normally.   you may download windows ...

i used recovery mode on pc, because storage getting full , getting slow, have basic (factory) windows apps not load, store, movies, photos, cortana , more, start , start loading close before happens. makes cant access lot of stuff. way re-download them separately or that, wanna able use them again? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi gizzy, the challenge experiencing store apps can occur due several reasons, such as, corrupted app files, missing app files, etc. recommend run troubleshooter windows app first. so, kindly refer article: run troubleshooter windows apps . let know if need further assistance concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

my laptop display screen time , date wont continue login prompt screen, please help? i having same issue on 3 different computers on network after feature update 1703. did not have problem on 1607. have restart computer second time in order login. different users , admin accounts, same thing. after shutting down computer, turning on. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hello: microsoft updated windows 10. it's second time microsoft has updated windows 10, , second time update screwed other programs, adobe audition, flash, indesign, prelude, illustrator, dreamweaver , media encoder -- when try open of these message telling me won't open because msvcr100.dll or msvcp100.dll or both missing. do have fix myself? if so, how? thank you. hi ferdinand, it seems having software conflicts after updating computer. suggest run troubleshooter windows apps. let know outcome. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have manually shut down , when on home screen click on causes mouse continue spinning. cannot open anything. not start menu or folders. don't know how check wrong or fix when nothing working. please help! moved from: ( windows settings/pc) hi, based on details have shared, there possibility program causing pc freeze or may need check other factors such outdated drivers or damaged/corrupted system files. in order provide appropriate solution concern, ask additional information. please answer following: have made recent changes or installed updates prior issue? have tried removing other plugged in external devices check if issue still persist? what build , version of windows 10 using? have checked if there pending updates need installed? we hope hear soon. Windows / Windows 10 / Performan...

i had unplug computer , made mistake of shutting down before unplugged power supply. once plugged in, i've been stuck on loop of automatically repairing system, diagnosing it, shutting off , cycle goes on. it's been doing around 30 minutes. know there seems 1 fix , that's factory reset i'd keep files, how suppose either fix without factory resetting or how backup of stuff off of system?  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, to resolve concern continuously looping system, suggest follow startup repair steps below:  turn off computer.  turn on computer. see windows logo spinning dots , press , hold down power button until computer turns off. process twice .  turn on computer third time, , let load.  it should give message: preparing automatic repair .  on next screen appear, click on advanced options .  select troubleshoot .  go advanced options ...

hi there, my new window surface has touchpad latest driver version. 4-fingers gesture works @ first when bought surface, 4 fingers gesture isn't working properly. swipe left , right gestures set navigate backward , forward isn't working @ all, while up, down , tap actions still work. could please advise on how fix problem. thank you, anitha Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

windows 10 not let me load new drivers nvidia graphics card. error: graphics card not detected hi, corrupted graphics card driver 1 of possible reasons why having issues installing on computer. assist better, kindly answer following questions: have made changes computer prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? which version , os build number of windows 10 installed? check, press windows key, type winver , , press enter key. have tried download , install latest graphics card driver can found on manufacturers website? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i bought brand new sculpt surface keyboard appears work on bluetooth connection.  my laptop found straight away , worked fine, 2 days later full days use, kept losing connection, had go in on bluetooth settings awaken every 5 minutes incredibly annoying , next day, doesnt work @ all. please advise how fix issue? hi, a faulty driver might causing bluetooth keyboard disconnect. verify if keyboard stops working if bluetooth turned on, or bluetooth turns off? in meantime, suggest follow troubleshooting provided in support article on how fix bluetooth problems in windows 10. your reply important assist accordingly. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

hello family, i have no sound in hp pavilion, though sound icon on tray indicates okay. tried removing , installing drivers back, still same problem. all signs of trouble started whenever playing music , volume gain reduce zero. eventually, not speakers output sound, though still able adjust gain. kindly advise on possible problems , solutions. thank family. hi owaga, this issue might caused conflict on system. know more, please answer following: have made changes prior issue? are getting error messages? have tried using different speakers? what troubleshooting steps have done far? Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i moved pc room , sound no longer working. i'm pretty sure cords plugged same spots have been, can't figure out causing issue. whenever troubleshoot sound issues list of these issues, , can't find way resolve problems:  https://snag.gy/onrlce.jpg  when have try troubleshoot headset 'no jack information available' says "audio services not responding" went services , restarted windows audio, didn't help  . system tray claims have no speakers or headphones plugged in:  https://snag.gy/axbccg.jpg  . when go playback devices shows ones have plugged in, options set default grayed out:  https://snag.gy/xbnokz.jpg  . have reinstalled sound drivers , have tried bunch of other random stuff found on internet, i'm out of ideas. appreciated. hi, there might corruption experienced in audio drivers when moved windows 10 computer different room causing sound stop working. for informati...

have enter pin twice. ideas hi liam, in order find out what's causing login issue , provide necessary solution, ask more information: did make changes computer prior issue? when enter login credentials, message you're getting? do have other users registered in computer? if yes, experiencing issue? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

why on initial log-in on windows 10, need enter pin 2 times? change due installation of regular updates provided you; enter pin, nothing changing , need again (entering pin second time) access computer ? bug. try work around. open start > settings > accounts > sign-in options scroll down privacy toggle off use sign-in info automatically finish setting device after update or restart. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

just got new laptop, w10. how start without having enter password? switch laptop off every night. i've tried 'netplwiz.exe ' method without success.  i've gone settings, accounts, changed local administrator, , gone 'sign in options' , put never 'requires sign in'. yet every time switch on, still have enter password.  it driving me nuts. thanks helpful replies!!! ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** make sure in local account , click on change password , enter old password , in new password , re-enter new password, leave empty. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in / PC

hi, i upgrade pc windows 10 1709 (from 1703), when connect pc via rdp, pc going sleep after diferent time period. the same pc w10 1703 never sleep. this new feature ? if yes how disable it. thanks, snakeag telling manage 400 pc's, if i'm understanding correctly? consumer forums. pro issues please post @ our sister forums technet specializes in pro issues. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-... Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

i have iis running , have tsweb running on windows 10 professional pc.  have tried connect windows 10 professional computer via http://ipaddress/tsweb.  page pulls connect button doesn't work.  possible work described configuration. hi, your issue regarding remote desktop configuration using internet explorer (web access) require advanced troubleshooting steps resolved. better assistance, recommend posting issue on technet proper guidance , resolutions. let know if have other concerns. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

i went on vacation , when came google chrome not work, every time try open google chrome says " you'll need ask adult in family if can use: google chrome" , ask email every time hit ask email says "something went wrong we’re working on – try again in little bit. trace id: 7igokgjpu0y/7sbh.8.1 i t working fine before left it's not. *** post has been moved moderator right forum category*** hi, there might setting needs reconfigured. administrator of computer? account connected family safety security? we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

error 0xcoo4d301 hi peter, if referring autoroute, mapping software, has been discontinued. please use similar app windows store. best regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

why on window 10 doesn't has night shift or night mode protect eye while using pc in dark environment? hi, devices displaylink or basic display driver graphics drivers, or devices using hdr, not support night light feature. however, if night light toggle greyed out, may need update display driver using link provided below: update drivers in windows 10. you can check link reference. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

windows 10  when computer goes sleep mode cant open it.  have shut down works, when goes sleep mode same thing.  has happened on last month.  have hp computer year old..  i'm old , slow make replies basic old man  hi, this issue may have been cause outdated drivers or software conflict. we suggest run power troubleshooter following steps: type troubleshooting on search box. click view all on upper left side. choose power . follow steps run power troubleshooter. please let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

in first photo using chrome , moved corsor thispc automatically changed thispc  net time using thispc and unexpectedly moved corsor chrome automatically changes chrome please tell me reson why? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

my display having issues after latest windows update. screen flickering after updated display drivers new issues have emerged. display leaves afterimages every time open window , colour of screen has pinkish hue it. i've reset computer original configurations i'm still having same issues.  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12374/windows-10-troubleshoot-screen-flickering fyi: checked apps may associated problem ( norton av, icloud, , idt audio) don't have of these.  (1) there flickering on task manager screen, & happens there now? (2) mean " reset computer original configurations " - did actual reset of computer or reverted original display adapter driver? (3) windows version & os build @ " start, settings, system, about "? (4) " system model " in msinfo32 (ask cortana)?      there site specific computer may have articles, diagnostics, & dr...

i've got many photos saved in folders on 2 computers both using windows 10. used open folder , photos in opened thumbnails. either open icons or open thumbnails change icons after second or two. have open files individually close folder reopen it. have 2 or 3 times before photos stay open thumbnails. i've googled , many others reporting same problem , saying started after recent window update. suggested checking settings in options i've done , they're correct. frustrating. can please , there windows update in pipeline resolve issue? moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup hi keith, the challenge you're experiencing possibly due corrupted system files on computer. assist concern, know following: did make changes on computer before issue started? have tried troubleshooting steps far? which windows 10 build , version running? know build , version of windows...

after upgrading tofall creators update edge , start menu have stopped working first, run start menu troubleshooter http://aka.ms/diag_startmenu edge, try resetting or repairing it: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-repair-m... Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

windows 10 shuts down display , puts computer sleep after few minutes  (2 3) of inactivity.  have power , sleep settings on 1 hour both battery , plugged in.  suggestions keep computer running? hi dan, the issue experiencing can caused system conflict. know more, please answer following: have made changes prior issue? are getting error messages or pop-up message? for avoid repeating steps you've performed, list down troubleshooting steps you've done in resolving this? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i installed new creators update on laptop update caused many of programs not work or crash repeatedly. did roll-back of update , found out laptop running , wasn't before update. i attempted dism image restore scan didn't work, saying need source. upon giving source still continued not work after checking path correct (which was). however, when looking @ logs found out had files belonging windows creators update though running previous version of windows. this means have files correct version of windows , files don't match current version of windows. what do? creators update deleted of restore points can't go that! thanks in advance, louis [moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup] update on issue: after days of looking solutions online, decided attempt reinstall new creators' update. update went smoothly but, when looking @ task manager, cpu pin...

hi. today , yesterday began bsods out of when watching youtube videoes. hope can me. minidumps: https://ufile.io/la9da msinfo32: https://ufile.io/4brnu hope can me think solved it. uninstalled internet download manager , eset nod32 installed, , seems gone Windows / Windows 10 / PC

image of issue: http://imgur.com/a/1wvny hello, i've been having rather annoying issue lately in encounter random spikes 100% cpu usage service host: network service (4) , service host: local service (no internet) on windows 10 64-bit pc. there way fix issue? hi ethan,   based on details have provided, 1 factor causes cpu usage high running applications in computer's background. kindly perform "clean boot" and check if there changes.   note: reset computer normal mode once done troubleshooting following section "how reset computer start after clean boot troubleshooting" from same article.   update on how goes.   regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC ...

this doesn't happen time, after pc  has been running while.  this error occurs when start pc. the exception illegal instruction an attempt made execute illegal instruction. (0xc000001d) occured in application @ location 0xfb592e9. click on ok terminate program. click on cancel  to debug program. relevant pc specs: windows 10 home intel(r) core i7-6500u cpu @2.50ghz 8gb ram ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, the error code can due program's configuration on device. better understand concern, we'd know following: the last activities performed on device prior concern. the version , build of windows 10 you're using on device. check this, can perform steps posted on link . in addition, we'd request information posted after device debugs specified program. this, click on cancel option when prompted error initiate debugging process. in meanti...

hi -- have 2 computers (hp , dell) both running windows 10...both activated , date.  if swap drive hp dell, there negative impact on functionality of windows? have situation drive in dell acting swapped drives.  now can't update...windows or applications...and i'm unable install no apps (e.g., putty).  the installs start hang. ask ramifications of swapping drives due comment forum moderator in thread regarding installing windows 10 when replacing drive.  the comment was: "when upgraded previous version of windows or receive new computer preinstalled windows 10, happened hardware (your pc) digital entitlement, unique signature of computer stored on microsoft activation servers." i'm wondering if unique signature invalid drive has been moved different computer. next step going swapping drives.  after that, i'll have wipe drive , try fresh windows install. -- jeff [moved from: windows   /   windo...

asus a540la laptop screen not bright anymore.even @ 100%....it low used be.........what do sir problem not solved , see battery life has reduced 5 hours less 3 hours.i bought month ago.....please me sir..........  hi vinay, understand you're having issue laptop screen's brightness. however, need these information able learn more , come suitable troubleshooting method: is windows 10 updated? are drivers up-to-date? if not, can follow steps found on link on how update drivers in windows 10. what recent changes made before issue started? what chosen plan on power plan ? can check in your control panel -> hardware , sound -> power options . in meantime, may run hardware , devices troubleshooter find , repair problems devices , hardware: right-click start icon, select control panel . choose the large icons option view by drop down list found on upper-right par...

hello have windows 10 laptop , have been trying run dvds on it. when put dvd in comes dvd being udf file cant laptop has nothing read files, when open udf file 2 folders come  audio_ts empty , video_ts has files in non of udf file. have looked around information haven't found helps. if know how fix please tell me. ok, udf file system on dvd disc - standard nowadays (it used iso 9660) think of udf equivalent of fat32 or ntfs on hard drive it normal on dvd audio_ts folder empty legacy folder older dvd format the files in video_ts contain actual dvd data . . . to play dvd, download vlc player  (probalby popular , useful free media player) or other free media player available on web Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

hp support tabs randomly opens on web browser , keyboard stop working ( i.e. when press "s" instead of typing brings start menu) restart itself. started couple of days ago after new update. factory reset laptop didn't work. please help hi, this issue can caused malware infections. for better assist you, please answer following questions: can send screenshot of pop-up message? on version , build of windows 10 device running? have made changes on device prior issue? for more information on how include screenshot on post, click here . in meantime, recommend scanning device using windows defender or antivirus software see if detect issues. you can update keyboard driver , see if issue persist. click here more information on how update driver on windows 10. update outcome can provide further assistance. Windows / Window...

the cursor on computer work little bit until messing up. either cursor respond in pulling taskbar hidden mode , start button thing acts cursor there, , have use touch screen anything. or nothing respond @ all, , when use touch screen activate window , immediatly deactivate it. the thing acts normal in first case website in google chrome work bar @ top acts though using middle mouse clicks. , can never keep window active long enough try in second case. this happens both trackpad , usb mouses. thank can help, because has been aggravating me months. hello, if mouse or touchpad device doesn’t appear work while using computer, need make sure set-up properly. can visit article see our several workarounds can troubleshoot device. let know if link helpful. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & dr...

i'm not able connect mpt device (for example android phone or tablet). tried install media pack mpt driver didn't help. device manager shows error message "the install class not present or invalid." while trying update driver hi, there different factors can contribute why you're not able connect mtp capable device windows 10 computer. caused recent update or device drivers got corrupted. resolve concern, kindly answer questions below: were there recent changes made or updates installed prior issue occurring? does issue occur on mtp capable device tested on windows 10 computer? have attempted test mtp capable device if installed correctly on different computer? which version , build of windows 10 installed on computer? we forward response our queries. Windows / Windows 10 / Devi...

this concerns pc, phone, , external device platforms: why when try post solution querant might involve ms shortcoming, there's error message preventing post?  if ms has ability address efficiently, ms has ability correct bugs in software , automatic updates discussed here before happen, please before release them! there aren't these problems mac, , if there problem mac software or hardware, it's fixed before disables general public...aka customers keep in business.. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i have 2 external drives i've been using backup surface pro 3 on year.  today, windows 10 not recognize either drives backup purposes. - diskmgmt.msc shows both drives "healthy" , partition - device manager shows both drives working properly - devices can seen under control panel>hardware & sound>devices & printers - both devices can been seen when go eject them  however - neither devices show in windows explorer - neither devices recognized windows backup tool. cannot find "any usable drive". cannot add drive because can't find "any usable drive" - i've uninstalled devices under disk manager. rebooted. , added them in.  still cannot see devices under explorer or @ windows backup. -windows 10 has latest updates -all device drivers updated help!  thanks in advaance please use snippingtool.exe create snapshot of disk manager, attach snapshot ...

hello, i've upgraded ssd samsung 850 evo. cloned original ssd onto new evo drive after installed new drive not able log windows. there wasn't option so. there security features windows 10 prevent cloning drive? no longer have os disc don't want format , reinstall. if put old drive in have no issues logging in. hi, my experience cloning doesn't work various reasons... especially if hdd\ssd's of different size... you may have better luck if make image of old ssd, load onto new one.. you may need adjust partitions fit new ssd if of larger size... the reloading on image done while booting imaging programs boot media, , not within windows, helps reduce interference windows.. btw... have set new ssd boot device ? if using uefi bios select "windows boot manager", not actual drive older legacy bios... Windows / ...

when wanted set windows hwllo on labtop, showed this: but camera works well. how fix it? hi, for provide possible resolution , accurate information why you're having issues regarding windows hello, answer following questions: what make , model of device? were there changes made on computer prior concern? have tried updating driver of camera manufacturer's website isolate compatibility issues? to make sure have not missed on anything, troubleshooting steps have tried far? looking forward requested information assist you. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in / PC

after recent win10 1709 update network icon has in sys tray linked network , internet settings how change network , sharing? subject pretty explains it, after updated fall creators update network icon in system tray takes me network , internet settings instead of network , sharing center. kinda irritating since have right click , select network , internet settings , there click network , sharing center. realize isn't huge deal support , it's kinda frustrating several times day have step in order access menu used able access more directly... is there anyway change option way it's been literally years , years. when right click network icon near time takes me directly network , sharing instead of making me go network , internet settings , click network , sharing... not huge deal if knows how can fix please let me know. thanks (also clear overall i'm extremely pleased recent update, excluding 1 small frustrating tweak) ...