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this strange. 2 days ago, around 8pm, noticed video in facebook stopped playing. (chrome) video load first frame, wouldn't play. not thinking shut down , went bed. now, every time boot complete shutdown, audio/video won't work. no system sounds, can't play music in itunes or windows media player, can't play videos in youtube/vimeo/fb, in *any* browser...and not in vlc/quicktime or windows player.  restart , works fine. now, every time boot, need restart.  i haven't installed software in months. nor updates. windows updates reports last update 2 weeks ago. haven't changed on system.  after 2 days of this, updated audio driver, nvidia driver , checked manually windows update. machine still won't play audio/video cold boot. any appreciated. windows 10 pro 64-bit v1703 build 15063.540 i7 990x asus rampage 3 mb 24gb crucial ram asus 980ti video card still won't p...

how c: drive windows? hi viva, if made changes on machine , needs access c: drive , can following steps below: press windows key + e . on left pane, click this pc . show list of different folders. c: drive , may this.                     if have further queries, feel free reply post. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

hello community after actualization w10 version 1709, own user apears repeated twice on initial screen. w10 home version 1709, compilation 16299.125 thanks help!!! moved from: windows / windows 10 / desktop, start, & personalization / start menu hi heriberto, assist user login issue, we'd clarify if need enter login credentials twice. if yes, please check preciousleb 's post on link troubleshoot issue. please post result further assistance.  Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

hello, when user logs in @ machine on windows 10, other users logged in, while computer booted. noticed when tried shutdown computer , warned me other users logged on. what can stop happening? regards, stefan thank updating us. possible user still being recognized operating system. disconnect other user logged in, may follow steps below: press windows key + shift key + esc to go task manager . go users tab. if see other user there, right-click on , press disconnect . let know how turned out you. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

how disable random *cute* questions/notes show against backdrop on log-in screen? drive me nuts. thanks. @ settings>personalization>lock screen turn off "get fun facts, tips..." hope helps. feel free ask questions , let know how goes. i'll keep working until resolved. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in / PC

edge not open web pages or downloads, keeps showing blank page - have not manually generated changes or updates. strangely, if open ip my  partners pc profile there no problem, can advise? all can think of try clear browsing data in profile. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

wireless network keeps connecting , disconnecting see duplicate post : volunteers willing try resolve issue. 10 time , dual award mvp specializing in windows troubleshooting , networks. should able solve problem. need check system/motherboard maker's site , update or re-install latest available wifi drivers (see below). check these windows troubleshooters : start - settings - update & security - troubleshooter - "network adapter", "internet connections", "incoming connections, & " hardware , devices". windows 10 - scroll down "connectivity" <-- check https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/wi... fix network connection issues in windows 10 <-- check https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10741/... router suspect here, have updated firmware possible solution? router can issue if other os's working fine. , update wif...

i have windows 10 , use internet explorer.. .when using facebook keep getting "facebook not responding." lot of flashing , can't many messages. suggestions?? tried google , got same results. mike b moved from: windows / windows 10 / files, folders, & storage / pc hello, try resetting internet explorer: https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-reset-internet-explorer hope helps, luck! Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

same heading "heading" makes no sense.  please try again. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

since last windows 10 update, can't on edge except search. no banking, no credit cards nothing. search circle contiunes go round , round. computer less year old hi mary, we know more concern. please provide following: does issue occur on other web browsers? are getting error messages? what troubleshooting steps have done far? in meantime, may run windows app troubleshooter . automatically diagnose , fix issues microsoft edge. we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

windows 10 apps can't found, i'm unable work done home there's no word, excel, or powerpoint nothing , else gray color in start menu. please lot of work home. sounds upgraded windows 10 1709. gray screen, press windows key + control + c restore color. apps: repair or reset missing apps: open settings, , select apps. on apps & features tab, find name of missing app. click app , select advanced options (if available). if repair option available, click repair. if option not available, or if repair not resolve issue, may try reset option, though might lose app data saved. once repair or reset completed, app should again appear in app list , can pinned start menu. 2. uninstall , reinstall missing apps: open settings, , select apps. on apps & features tab, find name of missing app. click app , select uninstall. open store , reinstall missing app. once installed, app should appea...

how "unlink accounts" in email ? moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows settings hi george, we acknowledge unlink account email. process depend on email client you're using. assist you, kindly email client referring to. outlook, windows mail app or third-party email application? we forward response. Windows / Apps on Windows 10 / Mail/Outlook Mail

when went make computer dual monitor setup task bar got messed on main screen have giant task bar , on secondary screen have normal size task bar. how scale task bar down on main screen Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i searched everywhere information thought post others. setting custom lock screen in windows 10 bit of pain can done. organizations , want change regularly.   by default it copies jpg files c:\windows\web\screen directories, admin can't read, the actual location uses from  c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\systemdata\s-1-5-18\readonly\lockscreen_z (or letter) when set gpo - control panel - personalization - force specific default lock screen , logon image = enabled it sets following reg key hkey_local_machine\software\policies\microsoft\windows\personalization regsz  = lockscreenimage valuedata = path this should copy file shared location c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\systemdata\s-1-5-18\readonly\lockscreen_z i find unreliable if file name doesn't change have system sccm task blitz jpgs in folder , works , copy new ones again. otherwise copies once , never updates if update jpg file. ...

use windows long time, , bought monitor huge resolution desire increase lot information density on screen, in day when had windows xp when increased resolution things became smaller, want same behavior because right if put screen 1080p 4k there no difference, icons same size , i would expect them 4 times smaller compensating, how disable compensation ? want size way more smaller can have more information @ same time on screen, how can have same behavior on windows 10 , if impossible, version of windows make possible ? mathieu, nice gpu, , yes, in windows huge oversight ms developers forgot screens getting larger concentrated on scaling rather down, because lot of users complaining not see/use ui buttons on high dpi laptop screens sorry there not can do, put suggestion on feedback hub (windows key + f) , maybe, maybe listen . . . Windows / Windows ...

my computer working when turned on use it, never reached part put in password computer. keeps saying there problem starting waiting diagnose errors. takes me these options of restarting again, going previous build , troubleshooter. can't loose personal files, have important things need. have tried options apart 1 removes everything. of them don't work, says 'we ran problem'. when try resetting while keeping personal files, reaches 1% , 'we couldn't reset pc there error'. can doesn't end me losing everything? have choice of reinstalling windows? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i sick , tired of endless interference microsoft stops laptop working almost every day there going on makes freeze usually 'system' 'updates' 'superfetch' etc it works when not messing it how people manage using system work on? mean how stop this? i use laptop internet use/viewing programmes/shopping/paying etc and driving me crazy - left hanging hours whilst own thing please can tell me how take control of laptop?  thank :( hi, seems updates showing need installed device , not windows. suggest keep in touch device manufacturer know why these updates won't install. seems when install these updates, problem fan can possibly stop. in meantime, tips here can in improving pc performance in windows 10 . make sure follow of them if issue persists. we'll waiting response. regards. Windows / ...

why livemail opening after boot-up without selecting it? has started in last few days , not asked software whether wanted - not want - or not.  why has changed , worst? microsoft edge has made asking question many many times worse - why force users use it? moved from: windows / windows 10 / desktop, start, & personalization / start menu have looked in startup folder? is there option in live mail settings start windows? (i seem recall there is...) i don't understand problem edge - it's same modern browser, , you're not "forced" use - you're not "forced" use other program! there several other browsers out there can use instead if wish... Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

when doing things on chrome youtube or googling stuff disk usage @ 0-3% guess normal. however, when starting chrome or process shoots high maximum usage before going low usage. i have been having lot of game freezes , crashes in more intensive or newer games when before run , have little no problems. i've noticed disk stays @ 100% while playing 1 of these games testing , can last 10-20 seconds before freezes , have quit via task manager. i have tried sfc , chkdsk commands, 1 time chkdsk said detected 2 errors not able fix used chkdsk without /f or anything. every other time said no problems found later used /f /x /r commands. i stuck , can't find helpful it. hi jude, there several things can fix issue. let disable 1 of microsoft's services superfetch.msc . type services on search box press enter , search superfetch.msc, right click on , select stop . we suggest defragging c: drive typ...

my screen flickering after upgrading windows 10 fall creators update 1709. should do? a flickering screen result of glitch or compatibility issue video card or antivirus. press control + alt + delete log out , go sign in screen. hold down shift key on keyboard while clicking power button on screen. continue hold down shift key while clicking restart. continue hold down shift key until advanced recovery options menu appears. click  troubleshoot click  advanced options click  startup settings click  restart press  (4)  to enable safe mode wait while windows 10 starts in safe mode. log in press windows key + x click device manager expand display adapter right click display adapter , click uninstall exit device manager if have older antivirus utility uninstall it. restart you might need go working computer, dow...

since windows did automatic update on 11/20/17, laptop has not worked @ all.  start, entire pc has been wiped clean of pictures, documents, desktop icons (except few short cuts), including shortcut totalav virus protection, plus google browser (which reinstalled.) i tried system restore can't 1 prior update.  friend suggested perhaps there rootkit virus involved , original desktop , library hidden under new one.  however, scans don't find anything.  friend said cost $180 @ pc doctor problem update resolved , still not work right. i'm 69 , computer knowledge strictly seat of pants.  please, please help!  tyia moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup hi linda. i'm greg, volunteer installation specialist , 8 year windows mvp, here you. fall creators update version 1709? check @ settings>system>about. if check files if archived due install...

i'm looking way change how fx8350 being utilised , wondering if there change physical core count in windows 8 want experiment how changes way processor works. windows using physical cores. there reason don't think is? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

i have acer laptop , getting bsod netwtw04.sys error. crashes laptop few times day.  i have tried updating , reinstalling intel network driver problem still persists.  any great thanks  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi jozhou, corrupted network driver 1 of possible reasons why having blue screen issues netwtw04.sys error. assist better, kindly answer questions below: have made changes computer prior issue? which version , os build number of windows 10 installed? check, press windows key, type winver , , press enter key. meanwhile, can try steps on link to troubleshoot blue screen errors. we looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

how can add third screen display? have 2010 sony vaio running windows 10 1 external monitor currently. add second external monitor. if need check video card capacity, how do that? thank in advance information. stella hi, additional external monitors depends on number of video out ports have on device. if device has more 1 hdmi or combination of hdmi , vga ports, can add more external monitors. in-depth assistance in adding additional external monitors, suggest in touch device manufacturer. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

how change ink cartridge in hp printer moved from:  windows / windows 10 / windows ink & touch / pc able change printer ink following steps on printer. thanks. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i bough computer use stand along in workshop run machine item (cnc/laser engraver)  during setup, told hook me usb connector comm port 3 ???  where  i have 8 usb ports on computer ??  how find comm port 3 ?? thank in advance of assistance in important matter  :-) respectfully  lawrence hi lawrence, com ports has own use, if device has multiple ports. other devices have designated label on each of ports. may want check if there's label on each port on device. may check manual of device additional information, or can coordinate manufacturer of device additional assistance. we're here if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

in may 2017, purchased new tower (desktop pc) windows 10 installed. may until 2nd week in july, used usb 2.0 hub connect hdd external hard drive. now, computer not accept 2.0 hdd external hard drive. message tells me must 3.0 mass storage device. hi norine, let's take closer issue bottom of it. please answer following: can tell exact error message? have checked specification of external drive? verify manufacturer if it's backward compatible usb 2.0 is chance desktop has @ least 1 usb 3.0 port? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

if has fix problem, sure appreciated.  it transfer videos sony fdr-ax53 toahiba laptop running windows 10.  thank you. hello, one factor may have prompted issue network connectivity of pc wireless network itself. windows 10 concern, kindly answer following questions , clarification wish raise in order understand issue experiencing. it mentioned in post transfer videos sony fdr-ax53 windows 10 toshiba laptop, kindly clarify method executing in order transfer videos pc? did connect sony fdr-ax53 using cable? if so, did install driver needed device work? does wi-fi error message: "connected access point. cannot connect computer saved. " prompts when device connected? what steps have done in attempt resolve issue? kindly supplement further information better assist concern. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 ...

the windows cannot read headphone, when i've installed latest version of realtek audio device on hp probook 450 g2 and i've done lot of thing/ it's still can't detect , images when plugged in headphone hi yassin, we may need further investigation identify issue , cause. can recall significant changes made on pc prior issue? have latest windows updates installed on pc? have tried running hardware , devices troubleshooter? if haven't done so, suggest run troubleshooter scan computer, identify problem, , attempt fix issue automatically. may refer steps below: press windows key + r , type control panel . type troubleshooting in search bar , click on troubleshooting . click on hardware , devices . follow steps wizard run troubleshooter. let know how turns out. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

managed lock myself out of own computer using homeguard 64 bit, security program. trying set settings block explicit content on internet, , didn't work. thought maybe had select users wanted block content from. selected users (although one) , instead of blocking me explicit content, blocks me signing in. no idea how fix problem not tech savvy. tried restore computer, homeguard blocked attempts. please help! hi josiah, for better assist issue on locked computer, we'd ask few questions. "instead of blocking me explicit content, blocks me signing in" - trying sign in computer or in specific site? how trying restore computer? looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

hi if close down computer when turn on have use password , don't want ..i want turn on , go  [moved from: windows / windows 10 / ease of access] netplwiz run command & read carefully. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

i'm getting 403 error message on website. it's on computer. can access site tablet. i've changed windows hosting account nopcommerce linux account build site woocommerce.  i've cleared cache chrome, firefox, safari, opera, internet explorer , microsoft edge. i've done dns flush on computer , reset modem. none of these things have helped.  is possible there files windows hosting account, nopcommerce, visual studio or related products blocking computer or ip address access new linux hosting/woocommerce site? my os is windows 10. it's up-to-date. my website is  http://argyleandpaisley.com . the error message is forbidden you not have permission access document.  web server @ argyleandpaisley.com thank you. hi, in order assist concern, highly recommend post query on microsoft developer network . more knowledgeable kind of discussions. feel free post again if have other co...

anyone have solution problems edge after creators update installed? edge loads incomplete display; no proper search  facility , typed in causes crash out in 3secs. hotlinks in outlook emails fail activate. no 'favourites', history, or settings. msn load page on previous set no longer active. given reinstall edge routine made no difference. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** problems seem have been solved installing latest creators update. making sure edge not running @ same time. had trusteer installed on browser new update installed without edge running seems have cured troubles Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

i using windows 10, before latest update separate icon in tray area show vpn   network connections. allowed me guess whether vpn work connected or not glance @ tray. in latest version of windows 10, wifi icon remains same after connected vpn   network  and there no immediate difference between lan or lan + vpn being connected. view need mouse on network icon, can see status of connections. is there way status of vpn connection can made visible without mouse on in tray or widget on desktop? thanks - katy saying tray area referring taskbar? new os new titles of parts , areas. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

hi all. after recent updates windows 10 downloaded , installed, lap top stopped connecting web automatically. connects web on initial start up, disconnect fast. when click on modem icon, (in lower right cnr, next date , time) network , internet window opens , found along line update has change preferences connect automatically connect manually. have tried various things fix problem, including deleting adaptor settings, setting them fresh, windows 10 seems change connect automatically connect manually again. in settings, under wifi tab, show set connect automatically when in range, doesn't. i tried contact tech support problem, ststed me had pay services, yet problem has caused microsoft in first instance. should not have pay fix problem caused 1 of recent updates. hopefully 1 out there has had similar problem , in turn can me resolve mine.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, an...

connected new pc existing network when removed old station new pc no longer viewable in network can still see , access else. i've run troubleshooter , nothing fixes issue. thoughts? hi brad, better assistance network issues, suggest posting in our microsoft technet forum . have highly technical users , professionals there can address concern. please post if have windows concerns further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

bought dell gaming window 10 home 2017 copyright.  bought in japan, how can change laptop language english? cannot download language pack , other language packs. also, cannot upgrate window 10 pro. should do? download windows 10 home single language 1703 perform custom install. step 1: download windows 10 1703 following link: https://tb.rg-adguard.net/index.php?sid=74a7cf5... step 2: create bootable copy https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik... step 3: perform custom install http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki... Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

     i have been looking guide time time , getting close figuring out of checkboxes in "windows features" should on or off, windows 10 large nice have layman's guide. hi kyle - can go on checklist make sure install set correctly, optimized best performance, , needed repairs done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... if don't want apps installed can uninstall in settings>apps if there uninstall button. if not i'd ignore them. it's far more important have quality install trying rid of included apps don't want. remember factory or upgrade installs inferior installs enthusiasts won't run because they'd expect endless issues. consider doing clean install in link compiles best possible install stay way long stick tools , methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... there automated refresh reinstalls windows while shedding corrupting f...

why new laptop windows 10 keep telling me turn on shared experiences? don't want on. hi, shared experiences allow start task on 1 device , finish on another, or set remote control or other companion apps on smartphone. if don’t want use feature, suggest disable it. kindly follow these steps below: click start . select settings . click system . select the  shared experiences  link on left-hand side.  here see switch lets toggle the  share across devices  feature on or off position. enable restart computer. go again shared experiences in settings app, , disable completely. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

when update version 1709 creators edition wont let me install asus programmes motherboard or any other programmes or games if don't update to version 1709 it runs fine there some kind of setting have change once have updated windows oem software break new release , reality have accept. can check asus website or contact them find out support or stick older version little while longer. recommendation users going forward not pounce on every new windows 10 feature update released. if system has been working fine current version, wait out while or skip together. if there specific feature in update want, thats exception, these feature updates becoming more difficult install on older devices; , makes wonder if inconvenience worth hassle keep doing same thing.  if @ whats considered flagship features of windows 10 1709, aimed @ newer generation devices new surface book 2. ...

screen stretched .how  i  change it  normal proportions 1) right click on desktop 2) left click on  'screen resolution' 3) click ' detect' button or select different resolution until find 1 like. 4) box come counting down 10 seconds asking if want keep resolution, click yes or no, if don't goes previous resolution. 5) click ok apply settings . did work you? can provide more support if needed. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

when open edge, new bing search bar has appeared. don't use , takes space start page. how rid of it. it appeared recently hi larry, we may need further investigation identify issue , cause. kindly send screenshot of concern better assist you. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

yesterday running 3 programs @ same time: winamp (5.666 build 3516, latest version) google chrome browser (62.0.3202.89 64-bit, latest stable official version) maxthon browser (5.1.3.2000, latest stable official version) all of sudden, windows 10 pro 1709 froze , mouse got unusable, winamp stopped @ point of song , speakers came kind of looping annoying sound. took maybe no more second or two, turned speakers off. display flickered little bit, mouse , system whole came life. to surprise, after found "debug.txt" file on desktop. content reads: [1107/162413.239:error:process_info.cc(632)] range @ 0xca1b280c00000000, size 0x20f unreadable [1107/162413.240:error:process_info.cc(632)] range @ 0xca1b282c00000000, size 0x20f unreadable [1107/162413.240:error:process_info.cc(632)] range @ 0x0, size 0x20f unreadable any idea on this? tia. hi paul, we need ask following questions can...

split thread. hello, i have similar problem.  after upgrading version 1709, seem logged in "public" though had enter normal password microsoft account.  desktop icons missing, taskbar shortcuts missing , acts it's running first time.  if go explorer , open users/"username" account see desktop icons, documents etc somehow i'm not logged account.  hope makes sense.  ideas? please help!! thanks. i forgot mention cannot system restore grayed out since appear in administrator mode.   below users folder.   Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

mouse way sensitive. if happens i'm navigating in internet page , put on link accidentally, start opens page. put in slower speed, no avail  hi liany, there setting in windows open links on web page when hover on link, here registry hack turn off functionality: click start button, type regedit , hit enter open registry editor in left pane navigate to: hkey_current_user / control panel / mouse in right hand pane: double click mousehoverwidth , set 0 double click mousehoverheight , set 0 close registry editor , see if behavior fixed . . . Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

since recent windows update, numlock no longer turns on when start computer.  have done posts going in , changing number, '2' or other long one.  still not staying on.  post said if numlock on when computer shut off, stay on when turned on.  not happening either.  know why sudden not working? hi cynthia, windows contains registry settings control state of num lock , caps lock , , scroll lock keys @ boot. you’ll have change these registry settings have windows 10 automatically enable num lock @ boot. for clarify concern, know if referring editing registry key when changing number 2 or other long one. also, please provide build number , version of windows installed on computer. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

the microsoft programs on pc have stopped running. what insider build? what type of device? what isn't working? please provide info work with to try , you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi all, couple of months ago pc started crashing once day or so. couple of weeks later stopped yesterday crashed again. today did test. took side of computer case off , started using normal , after 5 hours of use crashed, wasn't overloading either there no other windows open , launched google chrome , crashed. happens when crashes screen freezes, there no hard drive activity on activity light, other components inside pc working. reason don't think fan had hardware monitor running @ time , said cpu running @ around 30 degrees celsius , when crashed , looked inside pc , cpu cooler fan still working. after 1 minute after crash fan made loud noise, sounded small jet engine if know mean, , left minute , loud noise persisted. hard reset pc because thought going explode or something. also, wold running 'windows 10 home insider preview evaluation copy. build 16232.rs_prerelease.170624-1334' problem occurring on normal version of windows 10 ...

earlier used windows 8.1 showed me drive locked when update windows 10 not showing still 1 tb ram showing 500 gb  capacity how recover it?  hello, drive might have partition encrypted. best move remove bitlocker encryption partition. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i have new lap top lenovo with  windows ten cant pc send phone trying have wifi / youtube videos on android phone paired , connected far can tell computer dummy please !!!! ! moved from: mobile devices / other windows mobile devices / using windows 10 on phone. original title: not sure hi jon, bluetooth popular wireless technology lets connect devices , use listening music, sharing files, , more. share photo, video, or other kind of files phone through bluetooth, can follow steps in link . should need further assistance, don't hesitate us. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

hello, i did troubleshoot , found computer wont recognize plugged in aux port. restarted computer , still makes no difference. contact manufacturer of hardware support. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

each time reset mouse pointers to..." large inverted "   and after saving , being sure applied,   when turn off computer, [[not sleep or hibernate]] start windows default mouse settings not every time , 1 time out of four.  , happens when restart what's causing mouse reset. how fix it?? hi, a possible cause why mouse settings revert default outdated mouse driver. suggest download , install latest mouse driver manufacturer's website , see if helps. after ensuring correct driver installed, check if device recognized in device manager. feel free ask questions , let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i think exclamation point has it. since troubleshooting steps provided on article didn't help, suggest download latest driver of bluetooth speaker fix problem. there possibility driver of speaker outdated. please visit device manufacturer's website download latest driver. if need further assistance, don't hesitate reach out. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i don't know if problem laptop or windows version i'm using, laptop using windows 10 anniversary editon, , connect pc's pc input via standard pc cable blue connectors, use aux cable connect mp laptop's audio tv's speakers. have been facing minor problem wit hconnecting audio tv's speakers, happens headphones, when i'm playing games on laptop using tv's display , speakers laptops main speakers attempt play brief millisecond of games audio while external speakers still playing audio. any ideas of case? thanks, tom hi tom, in order identify triggers laptop's issue when aux cable connected, gather more information: have tried connecting aux cable , headset different computer? have tried connecting different aux cable , headset laptop? does brief sound laptop play upon inserting aux cable , headset? regards. Windows / ...

good day, having problem 1tb flash drive have. i'm running windows 10 , seems system doesn't want read flash drive, because when plug in, error comes up: "you need format disk in drive l: before can use it." click format, since has no content. problem everytime plug flash drive in after ejecting it. it's cycle of formatting , formatting. also, when eject flash drive, doesn't ejected. icon looks this: i mention drive worked totally fine when tried on laptop running windows well, assume it's in system causing this. would have solution on how fix it? thank you! hi, the issue you're having might caused possible hardware conflict. understand what's causing this, provide following information: have tried using different port flash drive , see if issue persists? have tried using different flash drive on windows 10 computer , see if works? we'll waiting ...

i'm facing weird issue while using laptop after random intervals laptop locks automatically. i'll have unlock use again. i did research , continue work enabled "remove lock computer " local group policy edit > user configuration > administrative templates > system > ctrl+alt+del options > remove lock computer. works i'm not getting lock screen black screen glitch. , have move mouse or press button default screen. think again tries lock pc i've removed black screen appears. please me out, it's annoying , can't work this. moved from: windows / windows 10 / performance & system failures / pc thank letting know. since haven't tried starting pc in clean boot state yet, recommend try first determine if issue being caused software or program installed on device before can proceed on performing further troubleshooting steps. hope hear soon. regards. ...

after updating computer “feature update windows 10, version 1703.  install latest update windows 10: windows 10 creators update”, when connecting website, redirected other websites adult , gaming websites on microsoft edge , internet explorer 11.  pop blocker on.  not happen on chrome , fire fox browsers.  has worked in past until latest update wndows 10.  i tried uninstall update; tried system restore, none of these worked.  system restore did not restore successfully.  did chat online , told reset microsoft edge.  did that, delete microsoft edge folders , restarted computer , did not stop pop ups.  1 of pop ups deadlock , mentionnets.today asking login name , password.  getting message malicious virus in on system.  did complete virus , malware scan (mcafee , malwarebytes).  no virus , malware found.    my question is, other reinstalling windows 10, can done stop these pop ups?...

i did microsoft update on monday 18th , since update cannot connect network - lwindowd not detect networks proxy settings” have done many different things attempt resolve issue no luck, any recommendations! open microsoft edge. go settings on microsoft edge. click on view advanced settings. hit on open proxy settings. turned off automatically detect settings. turned off use proxy server. save changes. close microsoft edge. restart pc. other things can try: open start > settings > update & security > troubleshoot scroll down click network adapters click run troubleshooter when complete, restart see if problem resolved. if not, press windows key + x click device manager expand network adapters right click adapter click uninstall exit device manager, restart. windows 10 should detect network adapter reinstall it. check if can connect , browse. try: op...

i installed new window on laptop , time hotspot option not appearing in the  setting>network&connection i not know do? please tell me i thankful hi mohammad, 1-restart pc. 2-verify device management wireless network adapter present, enabled, , running on regular basis. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

hello,         have hp , notifications panel content (bluetooth, settings, night mode ...)  on bottom left of screen greyed out , cannot clicked. when open settings comes , dissapears after few seconds. please fix .              thanks. ran windows 10update assistant forced reset pc , problem has been solved Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

 i have new lenovo yoga, win 10... , still haven't found out how can turn on backlighting keyboard. not having on while typing in dark room difficult. thanks! volunteers willing try resolve issue. rob, 10 time , dual award mvp specializing in windows troubleshooting , bluescreen analysis. try enable , disable backlight: fn key + spacebar lenovo support , downloads http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/home... lenovo forums http://forums.lenovo.com/ please let know results , if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

so, put computer sleep , when log in again, notice desktop icons missing. saw icons in taskbar missing. similarly, windows explorer not show folder icons, file preview not work. also, cannot see thumbnails in picture folder. screenshots of these scenarios attached.  to solve, have tried following without success. 1) antivirus , anti-malware check 2) restarting in normal, diagnostic , selective (usual) startup 3) restarting in safe mode, same problem persists. 4) checking file errors (scf/scannow). result - no integrity violations 5) tried use system restore, error message (screenshot attached). had system restore enabled , few restore points.  6) tried right click on c: go properties , perform system checkup. property window/panel not open. properties windows not open files well, when try alt+enter i appreciate if tell me how can solved. personally, prefer if did not have reinstall or reset windows. thanks.  ...

version 1703 os build 15063.674, computer off past 2 weeks started today , found settings not open. hello stanley, system file corruption 1 of possible reasons why you're not able launch settings on computer. better assist you, please answer following: are there changes made on computer prior issue? are getting error messages when trying launch settings in pc? what troubleshooting steps have done far? in meantime, suggest creating test user profile . see if same issue occurs on different user profile. to create test user profile, follow these steps: on search , type settings then hit enter key. on settings window, select accounts . select family & other people . select add else pc . name user profile test . assign password test user, select next . sign in test user . we'll waiting on results. Windows / Windows 10 ...

hi, since the windows 10 fall creators update (1709) display settings showing 6 screens on notebook while there should 1. i guess due driver issue? installed latest intel hd 4600 drivers, still nothing. going on here? my notebook have nvidia optimus, , hdmi , display port. screens should shown when connected , not always. or new way? please help. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings