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had reset windows 10 due problem. since reinstalling window 10 printer software not install drivers needed printer. in action centre printers states printer driver unavailable. have tried ideas internet still not load drivers needed welcome. hi mike, most of time, issue occurs because of driver's incompatibility. suggest performing clean install on software , hardware , try re-installing it. click link in reinstalling windows 10. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

normal log in not working. curser not advance when use mouse , keyboard recent insider-update installed,and started problem,i think. pc  says updated windows 10. need  please . tx pat wait answer. hello, okay, logon via on-screen keyboard. run keyboard troubleshooter control panel > troubleshooting > view all. see if helps you. hope helps, luck :) Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

 i've used pen since first week after got windows 10 , rebooted today asked me password.  i put in microsoft password , wouldn't take it. can't figure out typed in every password knew no avail. how on computer i'm going crazy , having nervous breakdown.? hi mike, your microsoft password may have been changed since won't accept when tried log in. diagnose , address issue, know make , model of windows 10 computer. in meantime, can try resetting password of microsoft account. follow steps provided in how reset microsoft account password . looking forward reply. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

now updated windows 10 pro fall creator update version 1709, must login 2 times.  sure microsoft changed switch or bug.  anyway, fix? [moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows settings] hi, if you're having trouble logging in on pc twice, can try following steps remove double login: go settings , select account. on left panel, select sign-in options. under privacy or confidentiality section, turn off use sign in info automatically finish setting device after update or restart. after doing so, reboot pc , see if same issue occur. get outcome can provide further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

unable connect wifi, apparently following updates hp. model hp pavillion g6. unable restore last 2 restore points , receive message driver_irql_not_less_or_ equal (rtwlane.sys).would appreciate advice. hi john, error message driver_irql_not_less_or_ equal (rtwlane.sys) appears if there's issue device driver or if there's corrupted system file on system. assist you, suggest visit link . there, you'll see thread similar issue, has been answered 1 of our mvps named zigzag3143 (ms -mvp) . let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

mobile hotspot doesn't work. keeps on saying "we cant setup mobile hotspot" i've tried everything, kindly assist. hi tamanda, we need more information regarding concern mobile hotspot. able use before? when did issue start? there changes made computer before issue started? exact troubleshooting steps you've taken far? avoid providing same steps. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

windows 10 networking not working me.   of options connecting internet.  concerned connecting workgroup pcs.  don't need ethernet wired connection , these laptops.  wi-fi connection fickle , hard working after unplugging ethernet cables.  there seems not problem configurations.  right sequence of rebooting various pcs seems connect everybody.  missing.  there reset or "kick me" button somewhere?  read 1 thing said uninstall , reinstall device drivers each time seems little extreme.  didn't try it. helped me fix laptop can remove ethernet cable , have switch wifi network have set automatic connection, without having else. can show how change priority these: https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/give... hope helps. feel free ask questions , let know how goes. i'll keep working until resolved. Windows / Windows 10

i wanted see if send me steps disable virtual agent keeps popping on screen. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi chris, the microsoft virtual agent (preview) feature created microsoft users in case need immediate assistance. part of design of web page , there's no option disable it. if you'd have option disable it, suggest share feedback or submit suggestion using feedback hub . can either vote on existing submission or submit new issue or idea. when submit feedback item gather additional details , information concern , 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 feedback in left menu, press + a

i having problems in turning on mobile hotspot. mobile hotspot shortcut grayed out , stuck @ disconnecting.  but when went actual settings of mobile hotspot, gets stuck @ "applying settings". huge issue me use hotspot of time have wired ethernet connection. please help.  i tried changing network names , passwords didn't work. troubleshooting didn't work. its buggy, i've have never used it. have used before? i switched virtualrouter: how make windows 10 pc wi-fi hotspot - groovypost Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

i'm trying port forward **** router windows 10, everytime try port home desktop, no matches i'm looking for. other videos specificy "application", sort of server, while want insert port , done it. starting irritating, , answer. in advance. the thing reason censored router type. it's @rri$ router. can interpret i'm saying understand interface of router. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

they randomly stopped , when trying start windows connection manager gives error 193: 0xc1 , i've looked everywhere solutions come saying have bad file path or there's folder misleading , give example of folder called program above program files there's nothing me , checked paths , they're correct. whenever ask people read service , assume 'service provider' keep mentioning checking router when problem isn't computer can't find network, it's can't locate network period. driving me insane , laptop can't go online until it's fixed moved from: windows / windows 10 / performance & system failures / pc hi eric, corrupted wifi driver 1 of possible reasons why receiving error code 193:0xc1. assist better, kindly answer following questions: have made changes computer prior issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far? which version , os build number of wind

i have problem screen resolution. about 2 weeks ago turned on computer , noticed screen looked in smaller resolution when go settings change resolution see highest lets me go 1400 x 1050. know, before, screen resolution 1600 x 1200 not option when try change resolution. have tried update windows didn't change problem. please fix problem!!   this following method has worked people correct display adapter distortions associated recent windows driver update.    courtesy of kenw_3132’s  modified 1. right click start menu   2. right click device manager   3. left click , expand display adapter   3a. right click on your listed driver.   4. right click  update driver   5. left click on browse computer driver software   6. left click on let me pick list of available drivers on computer   7. brings list of drivers looking clicked on , installed driver , working fine now.     cou

resolution somehow big.  went setting , change recommended 1024x768 1280x1024 it's still big.  volunteers willing try resolve issue. yes, there problem latest windows updates. right click start button - device manager - display adapter - double-click adapter - driver's tab - use roll driver. if not work or unavailable below. updating latest video driver or possibly reverting older version corrects issue. download latest , other older driver wish try system/motherboard maker's site , check actual video device maker (such intel, nvidia or amd/ati). not install yet. make restore point : start - type in --> restore ......... find @ top , click on - use create use method remove present video drivers. display driver uninstaller https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-dr ... install desired driver downloaded. please let know results , if need further assistance.

win 10 'improved' yesterday (version 1703 x64-based systems (kb4055254). graphics (amd radeon hd3000) has reverted resolution more suited 1960's black & white 405 line television. ms in it's "wisdom" has removed settings access display, giving me  choice ranging moronic unnaccpetable. i've tried restoring, has made no difference. amd's driver update site useless & doesn't list eqipment existing. windows update driver utility tells me it's gets - strange whole lot better 2 days ago. cheers ms. still miss control had xp & still rate best ms has come yet. want faddy gizmology excuse of os stuffed with? you've made unhappy customer extremely p^&**d off. thanx (a bunch) [moved from : windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup ] +1 absolutely agree annie! there windows 8 driver graphics card. uninstall current driver, restar

how return original orientation ? hi andrew, the screen orientation settings may have changed why screen turned 90 degrees left. make orientation of screen normal, follow these steps: click windows logo (start button). click gear icon (settings). select system . on left pane, choose display . on right pane, click drop-down menu under orientation . choose landscape . click apply . share result after performing steps above. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

i'd windows automatically switch "best performance" power mode when plug in. and when go battery power, i'd windows automatically switch more conservative plan. is possible? i have surface pro (2017). thanks, lamely lounges hello lamely, in windows 10 can change power mode windows 10 computer manually. simple guide on how change power mode, here's article can visit: change power mode windows 10 pc. the feature inquiring not yet available. better assist you, suggest post query our feedback hub. there, you'll able submit new issue microsoft developers cater it. encourage submit issue using feedback hub.  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

automatic install of windows 10  creator's update on july 13, 2017.  now machine won't start.  most times, powers off 2 seconds after turning on.  sometimes, starts repair mode, fails.  it has not stayed on more 30 seconds hitting power on button no matter try. i managed bios once, before figure out if there repair options available there, pc crashed again. i not have external backup of data, prefer not lose.  the computer have restore points, won't stay on long enough point can use system restore. hi victor, issue you're experiencing might due system file corruption after update windows 10 pc. since you've mentioned can't boot pc normally, let's use media creation tool restore pc. can follow steps under selection entitled, " use installation media restore or reset pc ", link . let know happens after following steps link. regards. Win

i've been having problem bit now. i've done complete reset on computer, people suggested, it`s still happening. can use computer in safe mode, otherwise blue screen of death, code being whea uncorrectable error . when run automatic repair automatic repair couldn't repair pc  log file c:\windows\system32\logfiles\srt\srttrail.txt  is there actual way fix this? go working computer, download, create bootable copy, perform clean install. step 1: how download official windows 10 iso files http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... step 2: how to: perform clean install of windows 10 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki... if there files on drive want recover, see - how to: perform custom install of windows 10 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki... Windows / Windows 10 /

i running laptop windows 10 home. when ever power on, core services seems thrash hard disk (100% usage) seem forever, 30 minutes or more. what doing, , how prevent it? bob ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** we cannot isolate yet cause of issue bob. nevertheless, have article on our support site can kind of issue. since issue performance of computer, recommend visit link provided on response , check if help. link provided here: tips improve pc performance in windows 10. let know if there else can help. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i have problem when set ucbrowser default app. ucbrowser failed set default , appear notification said "an app caused problem default app setting .html files, reset microsoft edge" , cause desktop , taskbar icons flickering. open default app setting , reset default settings.  and appear 7 notification in above .png .jpg .jpeg .mp3 .pdf , icons still flickering, makes cpu usage high , reduce laptop performance after restart laptop. note: while open default app run heavy , response slow sorry grammar. hope understand questions. thank attentions  hi, based on information have provided in post, need further investigation. assist better, we'd know following: since when have been experiencing issue? were there external devices connected computer when happened? have installed software? what troubleshooting steps have done far? we'll wait response.

hi,  after recent windows 10 update, don't see "control panel" in start menu on right clicking start.  what has happened it? can somene tell me how appear in start menu pop on right clicking start. also, couldn't use "homegroup" use share documents etc laptop; now, says "you can password person set homegroup" not show password either in desktop computer or in laptop. please let me know how solve mess created update?  i annoyed update causes problems! thanks vksbk [moved from: windows / windows 10 / desktop, start, & personalization] hi, the issue you’ve encountered control panel , homegroup can caused corrupted user profile or software conflict has occurred after recent update. learn more this, we’d confirm version , build of windows 10 that’s installed on computer. you may type winver in search box information. if control panel no long

i did microsoft update windows 10....that reminded me of everyday.....and desk top gone along apps , files.  of icons on bottom on left hand side....what's that? moved from: windows / windows 10 / desktop, start, & personalization / desktop  this peer-to-peer volunteer-based public international forum.  no 1 here reminded of anything.    with of reminders, assume preparing update/upgrade , made full system image backup can restore now, went wrong , backups are/have been reliable method of protecting computer system decades?    got c:\windows.old folder? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

my computer task manager showing microsoft register server (32bit) on task manager list, showing between 3 , 5 identical listings of microsoft register server (32bit) , using between 40% , 80% of cpu without letup!! software runs slow cannot watch netflix without skipping , stopping. can do? also, stopped apps except task manager , listings of microsoft register server (32bit) show 3-5 instances , continue use 40-80% of cpu. hi, unknown running tasks , system file corruption may result high disk or cpu usage. in rectifying unusual behavior, provide more information answering these questions: how , when did issue start? have installed updates? have made recent changes device prior happening? are there third party applications or software installed on computer? what troubleshooting steps have taken far resolve issue? let know these details can move forward resolving concern. Windo

my laptop had bsod issue , went out. when tried boot again, got stuck in boot menu(screenshot below). 1. first tried repair using usb drive created using media creation tool microsoft, but nothing worked.(i heard usb 3.0 may fail, used usb 2.0) system restore -> to use system restore, must specify windows installation restore. restart computer, select operating system, , select system restore. system image recovery -> windows cannot find system image on computer startup repair -> startup repair couldn't repair  pc. go previous version -> we ran problem , won't able take previous version of windows. try resetting pc instead. command prompt -> sfc /scannow -> windows resource protection did not find integrity violations. dism /image /cleanup-image /restorehealth -> /image option missing required argument diskpart -> select disk 0 -> clean -> create partition primary -> diskp

so have these 2 problems right now. don't know if correlated. i'll start gpu. 2 weeks ago laptop (asus x556ub) started having force shut down while playing sims 4. didn't think issue until realized nvidia 940m not working , intel hd 520 working in device manager. i tried using driver easy software , says nvidia gpu unplugged. set device manager showing non present devices , appeared saying component not connected device right now. tried updating driver using asus support , says there no compatible hardware. noob am, uninstalled gpu. can't detected anymore. these other things have tried: - updating drivers - checking disk corruptions - uninstalling intel gpu - running device , hardware  troubleshooter hundreds of times (hardware changes not detected) - resetting win 10 ver 1511 (made keyboard , touchpad malfunction few times, of fixed) - tried resetting , updating bios - updating win 10 more recent version (1709 think)

last week updated latest windows 10 update , twice home computer has shut down no apparent reason , restarted itself, there no warnings , no blue screen, wondering if there in recent update might have caused situation. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

using windows 10 professional, amd phenom 2 x 4, nvidia 426 gtx, 12 gb ram. tried safe mode, disk optimiser, check errors, disk clean , pc self diagnostics.  pc says working fine, is, when boots up. i no expert or technician , don't want make things worse; so, can please help? kind regards,                      david. when not boot everytime, saying not power on? or power on, windows 10 not load or fails boot desktop? if windows 10 fails load or boot desktop, see a: black screen or error message? if see error message, say? have tried swapping out video cards see if problem persists? possible 1 of video cards failing or not fitted securely in system unit along other components such ram sticks. if not comfortable working in side computer, should take professional pc services company can make proper diagnosis , inform @ same time. Windows /

recent update failed @ 74% after 3 reboots, purple screen stated previous version being restored. has been running several days.any suggestion, cannot system.have repair disc. shows. c:\ recovery , boot files only. data , programs on e:/ drive.now want recover previous version. (tried repair disc - failed). moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup hi, there different factors can contribute why windows 10 computer not able complete update successfully. caused recent update or system files got corrupted. resolve concern, kindly answer questions below: were there recent changes made or updates installed prior issue occurring? what troubleshooting steps have attempted? which version , build of windows 10 installed on computer? we forward response our queries. Windows / Windows 10 /

did update , new features (particularly new people contacts) keep having word game close out on me. 2 days now.  every time go play, opens , 1/2 through game closes out , doesn't save same continue.  hi michael, this odd behavior of windows ultimate word game may caused incomplete connection process during installation. we recommend running windows app troubleshooter . tool able identify root cause of issue , simultaneously fix it. if above tool not fix it, let try resetting windows store , clearing stored caches. here how it: press  windows key + x  on keyboard.  click on  command prompt (admin). type  wsreset.exe, , hit enter. another way troubleshoot issue restarting windows 10 device. resetting device reset running in memory can cause game freeze or stop responding. follow steps below restart device: press the  windows  button on device or keyboard, or select the  windows  icon bottom-left cor

i have intel nuc7i7bnh desktop computer, 350mhz processor, 16gb ram, 32gb optane memory, running windows 10pro 64bit. yesterday, computer automatically updated latest update (i presume). ever since computer has run several problems: i can no longer connect computer via hdmi cable sony bravia tv (error:  unsupported signal.  check device output).  it worked fine on tv until update. the desktop blinks once, every 10-15 seconds.  when happens, page on no longer active page.  i typing (like typed information, screen links, have re-click @ point typing... every 10 seconds or so. trying windows 10 apps.  example - select 'settings', 'update & security', want select 'view installed update history', ca't select it.  then there's blink, , 'settings' disappears. then found files, documents, etc, , operating system had gone - & went.  this gave me opportunity perform clean install of windows 10 - did... the c

i uninstalled windows mobile device center because not connect.  tried repair , nothing worked.  want reinstall cannot download reinstall.  need reinstalled , working because use everyday inventory scanner.  stopped connecting of sudden , recommended uninstalling , reinstalling.  can find install link windows 10??   help [moved from: windows / windows 10 / performance & system failures] i have installed still not sync handheld scanner Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers

generic bluetooth radio adaptor ? hello john, hope community can provide ideas can meet concern. regarding query, 1 way connect devices (e.g. keyboards, mice, phones, speakers, etc.) pc without needing wired connection through bluetooth. wireless technology allows devices exchange data on short distances via short-wavelength uhf radio waves in ism band. pcs, such laptops , tablets, have bluetooth built in. if pc doesn’t, can plug usb bluetooth adapter usb port on pc it. normally, bluetooth adapter used when built-in 1 broken. let know if have other concerns. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i have 2 computers - desktop , laptop. today (december 23rd) no longer able login either of them. both have local user account passwords. tried password reset disk - doesn't work, can't access command prompt, etc. spent hours researching , discovered microsoft forces use microsoft account (microsoft.com) password login computer instead of local password. thankfully able reset microsoft account online password , able access desktop.  however, laptop remains locked, since it's not linked microsoft account desktop since use different email account it. there anyway login computer not tied microsoft account? if forced reset pc , re-install windows - able select want keep? i discovered microsoft forces use microsoft account (microsoft.com) password login computer instead of local password. -> not correct. can still run windows local accounts. machines it, no problem @ all. if forced reset pc , re-ins

i have had windows hello (facial recognition) set sign in on sp4 running w10 since bought year ago. has performed pretty (except when went few weeks without shaving), until today. lock screen, receive message "couldn't turn on camera, sign in pin". pin sign in works fine. have tested camera using "camera" app, , works fine. first started happening today, , has been continuous. the "surface camera windows hello" driver up-to-date version ; windows has up-to-date version, , (according pc) has not installed on 7 days. (10.0.15063 build 15063) about hour ago, recovery attempt, deleted windows hello data , re-recognized myself. did not fix it. have since rebooted, , being told windows hello not available on device. um, hello? yeah is. earlier morning, windows defender gave me error intel management engine interface. windows troubleshooter not fix it, uninstalled device manager , rebooted. camera worked then, st

i have trouble using windows hello webcam after updating windows 10 pro 1709 before: pc start, recognize face , log in desktop after: pc start, recognize face , wait pin or password log desktop since pc used @ home no domain level of security unnecessary , ruins advantage had before of not having type password or pin log pc. how can disable multi factor unlock requirement? i'm greg, volunteer , 8 year windows mvp try you. known bug in fall creators update. until update issued fix can following: click start button, select settings > accounts > sign-in options. in privacy section, turn off "use sign in info automatically finish setting device after update or restart." if you'd remove log-in screen entirely see this: https://www.tekrevue.com/tip/skip-windows-10-lo... hope helps. feel free ask questions , let know how goes. i'll keep working until resolved.

<p>what when youcam face login did'nt work , how unlock pc (windows 10) out using face login hi, your concern logging in device can facilitated sign in options available on log on screen. better understand concern, we'd know if you've set password and/or pin on device prior concern. in meantime, we'd recommend running windows in safe mode. disables drivers including of camera forcing device prompt alternative log in method. this, can perform steps posted under from sign-in screen section of link . note: once you've gained access device, we'd recommend engaging developer of feature know process of correcting error when using specified log in option. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

hello, i have xps 13 9360. fingerprint working @ first when purchased. stopped working.  when try set up, go on steps, end following image: nothing updated or setup! i did following: -formatted system using dell factory image. fingerprint worked 2 days , same issue. -checked fingerprint hardware using dell software, passed. -updated fingerprint driver. -checked windows update. -performed dell pre-boot system diagnostics, passed the following image shows test when touch fingerprint reader, thank you. i tried many times , did not work. however, have since released new version (11.7.0.1054) fixed me. thanks! here link driver download page: https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=19y3f update: may want disable feature instead security reasons. see: http://www.zdnet.com/article/computer-vendors-start-

i'm having lot of problems win10 lately... speed connection sucks! can more 3mbps on wi-fi. 1- checked router- ok 2- internet speed on iphone: 305mbps 3- internet speed on ipad: 298mbps 4- internet speed on pc (hotwire): 395mbps 5- internet speed on pc (wi-fi): 3mbps first device manager said had latest driver network adapter - qualcomm atheros ar9285 - wrong!! i found newer version , reinstalled hardware new driver (8/1/2017) speed still slow old dial-up.  any advices out there? hi ted, for better assist issue on slow internet connection, we'd ask few questions. have made changes or updates computer before experiencing issue? have tried update windows 10 latest version? what troubleshooting steps have done far? in meantime, can check article , try methods provided troubleshoot network connection issues in windows 10. looking forward response. Windows

able create homegroup , pcs on network can join can't see files should shred except on originating machine.  hello jay, we have looked case , found out dealing home group connection issues, multiple windows 10 pcs, highly suggest post query on technet microsoft forums , more geared towards pro audience , enterprise environment discussions. feel free post should need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

to having proxy sign on problems windows 10 (maybe other versions well) , microsoft accounts behind proxy.  i have encountered ongoing issues proxy authentication prompts until now, resolve temporarily disconnecting , reconnecting the network cable (or rebooting).   after network activity restored, can browse , use ms services 5-10 minutes before start getting proxy authentication prompts again.   my setup ---------- surface 4 - windows 10 pro  sign-in windows hello -> microsoft account setup during initial windows start-up , activation. office 365 -> corrupted couple of times because of proxy sign-in issues (separate issue) connecting lan (not wifi) through microsoft surface dock. proxy configuration script (proxy.pac) setup configured under internet options -> connection -> lan settings -> use automatic configuration script.  no other proxy options enabled.   i manage several machines on corporate network.  some joined do

every time click on something. heads previous page. got firefox on microsoft windows 10. must do? volunteers willing try resolve issue. sounds firefox issue best check support , forums. firefox support http://support.mozilla.com/en-us/kb/ firefox - community http://support.mozilla.com/en-us/kb/ask firefox - forums http://support.mozilla.com/en-us/questions facebook - , support http://www.facebook.com/help.php facebook - contact facebook , facebook support http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=835 facebook - community https://www.facebook.com/help/community please let know results , if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i've had dual monitors setup long time now, morning when turned on computer, 1 monitor messed up. before, had extended option on doing on each monitor. now, duplicating what's on 1 monitor other. when right click on desktop , go display settings, don't have picture on monitor anymore, , scrolling down multiple displays, not detect second monitor, nor allow me option extend, duplicate or show screen 1/2. computer says date, including drivers, , while second monitor on , showing other is, not showing anywhere connected. i'm confused has happened. fine yesterday, , today can't figure out happened. below display looks when bring up. http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/saberamane/media/help_zps75qz83wo.png.html option 1: open start > settings > system > display make sure recommended settings selected scale , layout , screen resolution. thing can try: uninstall display driv

i can receive emails hotmail acct.  but can not reply or send emails hotmail acct!  please fix this! how accessing hotmail? web browser or windows 10 mail app? what happens when try send message? any error messages? was working in past? if what's happened between , now? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

hello all, i have buy lenovo ideapad 320 laptop having windows 10 operating system. laptop not able connect wi fi network. showing firewall & network protection error. when trying restart option, noting happening. pl. guide hey there, welcome microsoft community forums. please can try , disable firewall by: press start key +r together, type cmd, in cmd window type: netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off, , press enter try visiting website trust. google or site. after have done this, page should load. once has, please turn firewall on going cmd window , typing: netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on, , hitting enter. please let me know if works. if can see causing this. if doesn't, can try different method. regards, Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i have set pc sleep after 20 mins, however have noticed doesnt sleep , when run powercfg -requests see following microsoft windows [version 10.0.15063] (c) 2017 microsoft corporation. rights reserved. c:\windows\system32>powercfg -requests display: none. system: [driver] realtek high definition audio (hdaudio\func_01&ven_10ec&dev_0887&subsys_18490887&rev_1003\4&2f10284c&0&0001) audio stream in use. awaymode: none. execution: none. perfboost: none. activelockscreen: none. ----------------------------------------------------------- there nothing can see using audio stream. have looked in advanced power settings under multimedia , nothing there prevent pc going sleep. pressing sleep button still sends pc sleep. any advice welcome. hi, for narrow down , provide proper resolution, may know if have installed software applications o

i have gone in safe mode , unable open laptop pls me , have forgotten password please me  go working computer, download, create bootable copy, perform clean install. step 1: how download official windows 10 iso files http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... step 2: how to: perform clean install of windows 10 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki... if there files on drive want recover, see - how to: perform custom install of windows 10 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki... Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i had reinstall windows 10 new ssd on laptop. added appropriate drivers through dell website  problem:  suppose have 3 apps open. icons on task bar , icons underlined denoting open.  prior new install, click taskbar icon , app come top. not that. app open , on top stays there.  similarly, if use atl+tab selecting alternative app not bring front.  similarly if have 2 apps on screen , click on app @ back, not come front.  how can fix ?  many !!  Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

just installed win v1703 , found night light settings remain greyed out. i've tried setting radeon r9 370 to  gpu scaling = on , rebooted system.  no change. after major v1703 update provides night light feature, users shouldn't have dicker registry. hi, based on information have provided, inaccessible night light settings may caused system file corruption after installing major update. solve issue, recommend running system file checker , dism tool diagnose , repair file corruption. to learn more troubleshooting steps, check forum article: system file check (sfc) scan , repair system files & dism fix things sfc cannot . once done, let know result can provide more help. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

suddenly page turned sideways - including taskbar. can't drag taskbar proper position there no crossbars. windwos 10 hi lorraine, for narrow down concern taskbar location has been changed, know following: when did issue first begin? were there changes made on computer prior issue (e.g., updates, software installation)? to make sure have not missed on anything, troubleshooting steps have done far? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

windows 10 auto proxy (ethernet/wi-fi) not stay on after hitting save button. (having proxy issues) close window , reopen settings off again, there anyway fix this? causing proxy issues pc (using wireless connection) Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

i have had error past 2 months , tried everything. have deleted , redownloaded/ updated of drivers, have many , dont know if updated them all. have tried doing troubleshoot "startup repair" said not repair pc. dont know next because everytime something, works 1-2 hours , freezes , goes bsod. goes bsod through lock screen.  i found in error log faulting application name: intelcphdcpsvc.exe, version: 1.0.0.1, time stamp: 0x57f81a3e faulting module name: intelcphdcpsvc.exe, version: 1.0.0.1, time stamp: 0x57f81a3e exception code: 0xc0000005 fault offset: 0x000000000000347f faulting process id: 0xab0 faulting application start time: 0x01d3710913fc0be7 faulting application path: c:\windows\system32\driverstore\filerepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_0745f11ce6fc197c\intelcphdcpsvc.exe faulting module path: c:\windows\system32\driverstore\filerepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_0745f11ce6fc197c\intelcphdcpsvc.exe report id: 5a65aaa9-e33b-444d-889

hi, i'm sick , tired of windows 10 updates.everytime updates messes pc "laptop". there still problems sound, i need reboot pc sound "hp" windows 7 upgraded windows 10. now have problem, reboot"restart" takes long time 20min.the screen says please wait getting windows ready??? why many problems windows 10 after 4 years?why  didn't have these problems windows7? sara [moved from: windows / windows 10 / devices & drivers] hi sara, most likely, issue caused software conflicts or corrupted system files on computer. recommend follow these methods fix problem: method 1: run power troubleshooter. on cortana search, type troubleshooting . select troubleshooting from list. click view all in left pane of window. select power to run troubleshooter. click next and follow on-screen instructions. method 2: run system file checker. check article on how use

okay, here short story... windows 10, has been reinstalled 5 times since update october, main reason, secondary , third drives @ least think problem. i have 2, 1tb hard drives. install windows 10, show fine after couple hours of reinstalling junk. within days 1 hard drive of sudden, disappear, poof , fun starts, restart , boom stuck on windows loading screen. okay, no problem. remove hard drive. restarts fine... sort of, 2 problems happen after this, 1 either don't have text in desktop icons or start menu or no start menu @ all. can run programs fine through fun backdoor stuff nothing, have reinstall cause can't find going on.  oh best part, if leave hard drive out , use 1, disappear , start whole process on again. right now, after attempting start menu troubleshooting , 1 hour of still running... nothing. i know sure hard drives fine cause, can put them onto a sata usb converter , both run fine. , run fine on computer doesn't

when turn on windows 10 computer comes error message saying: "your pc/device needs repaired""the operating system couldn't loaded because system registry file missing or contains errors." says error code: 0xc0000225 how can fix this? hi, if id try system restore first se if resolves issue failing try in settings: update/security recovery advanced startup advanced options troubleshoot repair hope resolves issue. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

the eos utility software came canon camera worked fine in tha previous version of windows 10. after recent update no longer works. how roll version worked , prevent further updates? there's no way that.  can roll back, temporarily.  it's cell phones, game systems, , tablets:  if don't updates, lock down , won't work until (example, if try use outdated playstation or xbox, aren't allowed connect online service). i'd recommend against attempting roll back, because causes way more severe issues.  instead, find easier fix small issue , move forward. what error message when run canon eos utility? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

my dell computer running windows 10 updated yesterday.  today when went use it, got screen picture on it, shut down.  when tried restart it, thing got black screen arrow (curser) on it.  i move arrow mouse, screen remained black.  i shut down , restarted @ least 4 times , same thing happened every time.  i tried starting holding down shift , f8 key - same thing. fortunately, have back-up computer, need main computer started.  any suggestions? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** good day, a possible cause issue corrupted system file. if you're unable boot advanced startup using shift + f8 key, suggest creating windows 10 installation media using media creation tool . follow steps outlined under using tool create installation media (usb flash drive, dvd, or iso file) install windows 10 on different pc . after creating installation media, follow steps below: insert windows 10 i

i on youtube earlier throughout day , sound fine until literally out of stopped working. here 5 hours later still trying troubleshoot computer. thought due me muting chrome tab far case. other programs i've opened won't produce sounds , i've searched high , low on net resolve problem no avail... it's still here. tried reset pc have it's saying there's error every time try. if has knowledge on how solve this, please post below. desperately need fixed. hi courtney, an outdated sound card driver may cause sound issue. in order efficiently assist booting issue, have few questions you: aside resetting computer, there changes made prior issue? what exact error message/code getting? what troubleshooting steps have performed? regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system fai

after windows 10 update (the last 1 ) pc didnt shut down, every time tried turn off closing os , going windows login. decided restart , shut off once restarded. now have file: \bcd error code: 0xc0000034 i tried this  bootrec /fixmbr  and press enter key. (succes)  bootrec /fixboot  and press enter key. (success)  bootrec /scanos  and press enter key. (total identified windows installation :1   (1) c:\windows (success)  bootrec /rebuildbcd  and press enter key. (here problem : says device attached system not functioning and here stuck... if can me out higly appreciated thks , oz  hi oz, as stated above, there device attached on system malfunctioning. may know if there hardware connected device (i.e. external usb mouse, external usb keyboard, external hard disk drive, etc.)? Windows / Windows 10