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purchased new dell 3668 desktop computer & entered info & password requested. wrote down p.w. when tried restart comp next day rejected pw , can't restart. trying new pw requires ubs flash drive don't have. how can renew password! [ moved from : windows / windows 10 / ease of access ] hi tom, at times, may encounter difficulties in signing in account if caps lock turned on or off, depending on how have set , created password on profile. may experience issue if putting wrong password combination when signing in. here articles on how reset password depending if using local account or microsoft account . how reset microsoft account password . reset windows 10 local account password . let know if need further help. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

i got windows update yesterday night took several minutes. after update done, windows hello stopped working. now, every time turn on computer, face recognition not work anymore , have type pin sign in. searched on internet , there many people same problem. seems last update eliminated drivers. appreciate on issue. [moderator edit: moved community participation centre ] hi carlos, for isolate concern windows hello/face recognition issue, know following: are getting error messages? if yes, exact error message? to make sure have not missed on anything, troubleshooting steps have done far? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

it's been month can't sign in apps no matter they're microsoft or not. keeps giving errors connection saying device not totally connected internet while i'm sure of connection , using browser can't open store or sign in photos. can't @ all.this bothering , need hello sunever2000, how connected, via lan or in wireless? problem occur in both ways? try following suggestions this  guide Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

used cut , paste, copy, etc edit features of microsoft explorer having problems finding these functions in microsoft edge. suggestions? Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

can both on internet cannot connect each other's pc, both of use win 10 hi jacqueline, need additional information isolate why having trouble connecting each other's windows 10 computer. kindly answer questions below: how connect each other's computer? please describe in detail. do error message when attempting connect each other? if yes, best if provide screenshot. were able connect same windows 10 computer before? if yes, when did start encountering issue? are both computers connected on same network/group? have done troubleshooting? if yes, those? Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

after receiving feature update windows 10 version 1703 yesterday found out preinstalled chrome not working anymore.  each time open chrome crashes showing message below. tried reinstalling chrome every time reinstall, works first time after installation crashes in next attempt open showing same message before. making chrome default browser or not not seem matter because tried too. please help. *keeping chrome switched on time not option, please not recommend solution.  have had @ , check out suggestions: http://troubleshooter.xyz/wiki/fix-google-chrome-has-stopped-working-error/ Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

i using windows 10 dell inspiron 15 connects fine. husband using inspiron 15 windows 10 cannot connect internet. have done following: 1. updated driver software - fixed it? no 2. disabled adapter - fixed it? no 3. uninstalled , reinstalled adapter - fixed it? no 4. reset modem - fixed it? no 5. adapter properties power management un-ticked allow computer turn off device? - fixed it? no his computer turn wi-fi off right before eyes. network status shows connected no internet access device connected, might not able access on network. i have tried of troubleshooting suggestions on answers.microsoft.com, many other sites give up. please help! thank you. hi, ask additional information. please provide following: were there hardware/software changes prior issue? have tried restarting computer , checked if issue persists? in meantime, may run windows troubleshooter: find , fix problems

can't set monitor 1420x1080 resolution after 11/23/17 update. help. option 1: open start > settings > system > display make sure recommended settings selected scale , layout , screen resolution. thing can try: uninstall display driver restart boot windows 10 desktop press windows key + x click device manager expand display adapters right click current display adapter click uninstall exit device manager restart recommend uninstall kb4048955 press windows key + r type: appwiz.cpl hit enter click view installed updates select recent update (this update want uninstall kb4048955) right click click uninstall. restart see if stability restored. update might try install again. so, try blocking it. there option or work around block updates or hardware drivers might cause problems? yes, microsoft has released kb update (kb3073930) let users block or hide windows o

can please support me resolve "error in opening device manager" hi, for better know concern regarding device manager, we'd ask information. - administrator of account? - there other users uses computer? - when did issue start? hope hear soon. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

this windows 10 pro 1709. comes in british wanted change , use arabic as second language. so, that's happened, installed 2 languages there 4 input methods, normal? how can fix it? thank you. thank replying. problem has been fixed. seemed had restart my device. yes, there 2 languages in control panel settings. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

after update of last , latest version of windows 10 mobile hotspot not working please me solve this. i have tried update driver latest version driver laptop(dell) website not being getting installed.  think windows 10 bugs please me in this. open start, type: cmd right click cmd click run administrator type following command netsh wlan show drivers , press enter in results line hosted network supported, , see if says yes or no. if says no @ fault, since wifi adapter not support feature, , there not (except buying wifi adapter support it.) other things can try: option 1: open mobile hotspot settings (settings > network & internet > mobile hotspot) turn on mobile hotspot under "related settings", click change adapter options take note of adapter connected internet , adapter mobile hotspot (typically named "local area connection* [#]") right click adapter co

i purchased product key won't accept it.  vendor assures me it  good, new, unused key. i tried using settings | activation | change product key. microsoft , amazon authorized digital licenses. first 10 characters of product key? upgrade windows 10 pro using following default product key: vk7jg-nphtm-c97jm-9mpgt-3v66t review instructions how perform easy upgrade using default key: how perform easy upgrade in windows 10 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... after upgrading, proceed enter windows 10 pro product key. click start > settings > update & security > activation > change product key enter new product key click next activate Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i have laptop hp windows 7 , i download windows 10 home, then got school windows 10 education, version 1703 (updated march 2017) 32/64-bit (english) - microsoft imagine - download . so download , got tow file window.old , windows.old(1) delete window.old file disk cleanup    but not windows.old(1). i try right click , change security not work , file empty folders , give me message file no longer  located in c/...................... windows.old(1) properties  type:   file folder(.old(1)) location :            c:\ size                   0 bytes size on disk:      0 bytes contains            0 files ,15 folders attributes          read-only (only applies files in folder) its give me message file no longer  located in c/...................... -> rebooting should fix problem. Windows / Windows 10 /

how add non-administrator user? let's ask our buddy bing how add user account in windows 10 . Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

hello! is possible disable quiet hours, completely, because due work want notifications after 12 am. thanks hi Δημήτρης, of course, can turn off quiet hours function on windows 10 pc. here's how you can it: select action center icon on taskbar. click expand show icons. select quiet hours turn off . make sure you'll see " off " after clicking it. let know if have further queries. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

every , i'll have problem when computer on sleep mode, randomly decides wake up, whenever have problem, computer doesn't go sleep if press power button once, need press twice go sleep. these 2 problems occur simultaneously , typically last week or so. had problem 2 or 3 weeks ago, , goes away several months before coming back, few hours ago came again after few weeks. can't describe in words how hate , can tell, it's caused small updates windows 10 forces on computer @ random times. can certainty i'm not fond of windows 10 of previous windows versions. **post moved moderator appropriate forum category.** hi matthew, for isolate concern, suggest perform clean boot disable non-microsoft services , check if issue persists. steps on how perform clean boot, click   here . after troubleshooting, refer to   how reset computer start after clean boot   troubleshooting found in same article.

when try open control panel, appears disappears.  started happening few days ago. help! try these first see if work: open start, type: cmd right click cmd click run administrator type in @ prompt or copy , paste these 1 @ time : (hit enter after each) dism /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth run system file checker utility: open start, type: cmd right click cmd click run administrator @ command prompt, type: sfc/scannow check integrity violations restart system if not help, can try performing repair upgrade: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki... Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

my computer has been having lots of problems out of nothing. fortunately have restore point when running okay. wanted backup restore point error appeared me (0x800423f2) , time-out (between freeze , thaw). should do? need restore point or otherwise should prevent computer freezing , running weirdly slow? lot. moved from:  [ windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup ] hi david, we need more information regarding concern restoring earlier restore point. using third-party antivirus software? what's exact error message getting? exact troubleshooting steps you've taken far? avoid providing same steps. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

hi  please cannot open any  microsoft applications eg.word, excel, onenote. error (0xc0000142). i saw in ms community chat following instructions below not see " intel driver update utility" in window10 lenovo laptop uninstall.  tried uninstalled intel graphics , intel proset/wirelesssoftware still does not work. please advise should do? thanks! rgds, derick recommended steps saw in microsoft community: go control panel  (accessible right clicking start menu button if not on creators update, if are, type control panel cortana search) open programs , features. look for  intel driver update utility, if find it, uninstall it reboot yes, looks removed. need insert office home , business 2013 disc , perform reinstall. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i updated system latest version of windows 10 via auto-updater , upon reloading system greeted "we're getting things ready you" screen, except background colors flashing fast enough give epilepsy mild seizure. once got lock screen, background looked unicorn vomited on (image below) , extremely difficult/impossible read anything. figured related gpu booted safe-mode, caused issue stop, , uninstalled every program nvidia before name. upon rebooting after uninstalling "nvidia graphics driver version 388.31" , rebooting normally, issue solved , screen returned normal (hooray!). so, thinking update had corrupted driver, reinstalled driver , rebooted and, lone-behold, issue came , screen went having acid trip (wonder put in water cooler...). so, question is, else having issue and, if so, problem needs solved nvidia or microsoft. image [sorry horizontal, apparently pictures taken on iphone don't function on microsoft services (w

hello. i asked install feature update windows 10 version 1703 couldnt defer from. update done, , shut down later wasn't able see black screen , mouse cursor. blindly log in unable proceed there. task manager no visible. i tried restarting many times , faced infinite loading loops... out of had fource shut down. could advice me solution, possible? hi akhil, based on information have given suggest performing system restore try , fix issue. follow steps below:   start desktop, , after manufacturers logo disappears , windows 10 tries boot, press , hold power button 5-10 seconds perform hard shut down.           do step #1 until see windows logo screen or please wait during boot. (you may need perform 3 times.)    after windows 10 boots windows 10 recovery environment (winre), can access startup recovery, safe mode, , command prompt.    go troubleshoot > advanced options > sys

hi there, seem having problem laptop.  it toshiba satellite c50-b-14d ran on windows 8 before upgraded windows 10.  when turn on laptop, comes toshiba screen before turning black , going same screen, had added used recovery disk in hopes of getting on track unfortunately, not let me factory reset or repair laptop. command prompt chkdsk /f c: not fix anything. trying reinstall windows gives me error cannot install on laptop. any appreciated. hello, there may number of reasons type of issue occur. first troubleshooting step, try press f8 repeatedly upon boot up, can login in safe mode , see if let login. also, if can reach login screen, can try pressing , holding shift key while click on restart, windows recovery options. let know how goes. we'll keep eye out response. Windows / Windows 10 /

dear team, can pls me solve issue, face issue when browse internet camera light on automatically, there problem? pls me resolve issue. use windows 10 pro thanks, noor hello noor, it unusual camera light turns on whenever browse internet. determine cause of issue, we'd ask few questions: what make , model of device? when did issue occur? there significant changes made on pc prior this? did install third-party software or apps? does light indicate camera on function? if don't have third-party antivirus software installed on pc, suggest scan pc using windows defender offline . it powerful offline scanning tool runs trusted environment, without starting operating system. scan may take 15 minutes run, , pc restart. see help protect pc windows defender offline instructions. get response further assistance. Windows / Windo

printer doesn't work of sudden.   error message 45 states usb composite device older usb device , might not work usb. 3.0.  did windows update system somehow , printer doesn't work?   frustrating!  help! hi linda, for find out causes printer error message "usb composite device older usb device , might not work usb 3.0" when trying connect computer, gather more details : have tried connecting printer usb 2.0 port? have tried reinstalling or downloading new printer driver? meanwhile, may consider performing troubleshooting steps provided in article . we forward reply. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i experiencing lots of grief trying install brand new canon printer - when comes installing drivers printer spooler service stops & message box appears stating " the spooler has stopped , please restart spooler & try again" set automatic per other discussions & checked dependencies - no avail? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, to concern in printer, know following information: were there updates made on computer prior concern? have experienced same issue on previous printer? what troubleshooting steps have taken far resolve this? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

hi there, for reason our windows 10 logon password (that thought correct) not work. have pin, , can login pin.  i have attempted to:  1) run cmd.exe admin , 8646 error.  2) have gone user folder , "set password" not appear. the system run local user. what else can do? need above. thanks advance.  ps, hope selected correct category.  if, have reported, you logging in user account using pin can change password at settings, accounts, sign-in options. denis Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in / PC

kindly provide resolution wifi issue has started occur i.e. wifi toggle off , getting switched off if manually switched on. laptop configuration attached too. similar issue faced friends after update. following toggle has wrong it: hi, possible due recent changes made on windows after update, troubleshoot issue, recommend uninstalling recent update. kindly follow steps below: 1. select start > settings  > update & security   > windows update   > advanced options > view update history > uninstall updates . 2. select recent update want remove, select uninstall . test issue. feel free post results. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

in search icon (lower left corner of screen next windows icon -- circle), type in wifi. change wifi settings should first in list click manage known networks find network & click on >> click properties. turn on make pc discoverable i leery check this, seems turns public private. found solution @ tenforums hope helps else too. generalb; your solution change network public private in windows works , simple. thank much. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

ethernet working fine before restarted update. when update finished logged in see had no internet connection (red x). reset router. caused symbol go yellow caution, meaning connected didn't have internet access. have tried uninstalling , reinstalling drivers. made sure tcp/ipv4 enabled should be, were. error when diagnose "ethernet doesn't have valid ip configuration". can use wifi adapter fine can't router. isn't standard google guide great help, i've tried can think of , i've seen online. hi joe, the next step need run networking commands to: reset tcp/ip stack. release ip address. renew ip address. flush , reset dns client resolver cache. to these, follow steps below: in search box on taskbar, type command prompt , press , hold (or right-click) command prompt , , select run administrator > yes . at command prompt, run following commands in listed order, , check se

bună ziua! am făcut upgrade la windows 10 creatori.după un timp dispărut posibilitatea activării luminii de noapte.sunt necesare condiții tehnice,minime,pentru monitor ?.folosesc monitor benq fp71+.mulțumesc pentru răspuns. hi,       we haven't heard in while. dropped check on things , confirm if you're still experiencing issue. if so, please don't hesitate reply either our or darleen pen 's post can further assist troubleshooting. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

font , icons have increased in size while out dinner - how in heck change them back???? thank information. we've identified display scaling issue caused graphics driver incompatibility latest windows update since graphics card older model. recommend rolling graphics driver driver dated 2015 following these steps: right-click start button. click device manager. click arrow beside display adapters. double-click display adapter. click driver tab. select roll driver.  to temporarily prevent driver being reinstalled until new driver fix manufacturer available, download the troubleshooter hide , show windows updates , drivers windows 10 through link .  let know if computer's font size , icon sizes went normal after following these steps.  Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i upgraded windows 1709 and,whilst operations fine,when switch on sleep mode , try come out again,there screen of vertical coloured lines plus square coloured mouse. the way have been able recover desktop switching off @ power switch , restarting computer. please advise. big problem @ moment, caused windows update installing incorrect display driver, , current fix rolling display driver rather updating . . . fall creators update has caused compatibility issues dieplay devices, microsoft aware of , working on patch! go device manager (accessible right clicking start button) expand display, right click display device, , if available, click 'roll driver' restart system if not work, go support page of manufacturer of device , download older display driver , install . . . Windows / Windows 10 /

bought computer windows 10 installed.  cannot download apps or view pictures websites visiting.  having problems logging websites after giving user id , password.  please advise.  hi beverly, it looks you're having problems downloading apps or viewing pictures website. assist concern, know following: have installed pending windows updates on computer? are trying download apps in windows store? are receiving error messages when downloading apps? if yes exact error message? do encounter same problem other user account on computer? have tried troubleshooting steps before posting concern? if yes, those? looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

where graphic equalizer in windows 10? [moved from: windows / windows 10 / install, upgrade, & activate / pc] hi bruce, for provide best answer question, we'd know if you're referring graphic equalizer in windows media player. if yes , you're using windows media player 12, refer answer provided niranjan manjhi on thread more information on how find graphic equalizer. get outcome can out further. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

yesterday updated pc windows 10, version 1709 , it's got lot of bugs in it. microsoft edge buggy , bit slow. can't play kind of videos in too, on youtube or watching anime or series. video gets choppy when turn on fullscreen mode. can me issue please? thank you!  hi, performance of online streaming may depends on system integrity or internet connection. need ask few questions better assist you. please provide following information: is happening on other browsers? chrome? have tried clearing cache , histories of microsoft edge? in meantime, suggest try booting device in clean boot , check if issue persists. method if there program of application affecting microsoft edge performance. we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i had hp-f272wm week , seems freeze when browse long time. freezes when disk optimization or disk defragment. it freezes when install microsoft update. nothings fixing when search web on how stop freezing. happens on every browser. when comes gaming, seems handle high graphics no problem.  windows 10 home 4 gb ram 500 gb storage 2.16ghz intel pentium n3540 64 bit run network adapter troubleshooter open start > settings > update & security > troubleshoot scroll down, select network adapters click run troubleshooter when complete, restart see if works. if not, can try updating both network adapter drivers or uninstall them. press windows key + x click device manager expand network adapters right click adapter, click uninstall exit device manager restart windows 10 re-detect them , reinstall them. Windows /

hpphotosmartessential.msi has somehow been deleted laptop!  every time reboot, window photosmart tries load, but, after several attempts have delete notice, states need disc don't have!  complicate issue, after trying delete window, window attempting open windows installer!  window can't deleted or cancelled!  when attempting use computer have move window out of way!  attempts fix issue has been fruitless!  i've search control panel, but, hpphotosmart.msi cannot found!  can help? [moved from: windows / windows 10 / install, upgrade, & activate] click link below download hp photosmart essential application: http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digita... installing application should rid of these error dialogs Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i set new computer - computer configured handle 3 monitors, 3 succesfully set , working fine finishing installation of programs, went blank.  restarted computer 3 appeared have come fine cannot access either of additional 2 displays , apparently setting window opening on 1 of other 2 , cannot access @ fix display issue-or reset default **moved from: (windows / windows 10 / windows settings ).** hi theresa, the issue you're experiencing possible result of outdated video card driver/s. on same page, know make , model of video card. have tried updating video card drivers? also, how changing video settings using video card app? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

my pc keeps freezing , making buzzing noise , im not sure if windows 10 or real life computer. happy if told me how fix this! -thank you moved from: windows / windows 10 / desktop, start, & personalization / desktop hi colbey, if computer exhibiting buzzing noise , freezes while using it, hardware problem, or application or service exhausting device, etc. isolate issue device freezing , making buzzing noise, kindly respond questions below: did issue occur recently? if so, when did occur? after update, or after installing application or hardware? is computer overheating? what make , model of device? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

my screen freezes second or when move mouse , that's it. haven't seen , it's quite triggering. moved from: [ windows / windows 10 / devices & drivers ] hi, the performance issue experiencing can occur due several reasons such as, high disk/cpu/memory usage, possible threats on computer, etc. better assist you, kindly answer following questions: what last update installed on computer before issue started? kindly provide screenshot of update history. so, open settings, go update , security. click on update history, , see latest updates installed on computer. what exact troubleshooting steps you've taken far? avoid providing same steps. have checked computer's disk/cpu/memory usage in task manager? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failu

these past 2 dies, oddly after updated dell pc windows 10, not turn on after going sleep mode. final time attempted turn on sleep mode, (blindly b/c screen black) logged in computer using pin screen went white black lines , when moved mouse, grey bow followed supposed be. weird screen went on , off until force shut computer down. can still force shut down, restart, , or turn computer on, it's sleep mode utterly "broken". how can fixed? hi marissa, a recent change in configuration of device can 1 of factors why issue occurs. to determine appropriate troubleshooting steps that can resolve concern , ask following questions: what build , version of windows you’re using? check, type winver in search box, select resulting command , send screenshot of information window. have made recent changes before encountered issue? what troubleshooting steps have done far resolve concern? in meantime,

the windows search service terminated following service-specific error:  %%2388525584 log name:      system source:        service control manager date:          27-nov-17 10:36:35 am event id:      7034 task category: none level:         error keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      xyz description: windows search service terminated unexpectedly. has done 603 time(s). event xml: <event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">   <system>     <provider name="service control manager" guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" eventsourcename="service control manager" />     <eventid qualifiers="49152">7034</eventid>     <version>0</version>     <level>2</level>     <task>0</task>     <opcode>0</opcode>     <keywords>0x8080000000000000</keywords&

i can't set digital output default, sound came out laptop. [moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows settings / pc ] have gone device manager, audio input , output? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hello! i purchased hp pavilion x360 convertible laptop (15-bk193ms). i found issue it. seems common problem 360 laptops on internet, , tried couple other solutions found previous posts, none of them seem work. the issue whenever turn on laptop, keyboard disabled, if have laptop flipped on tablet, if it's not. first little while find fix suddenly, stopped happening. seems software problem, not hardware one. does know of solution problem?? thanks in advance :) hi kelvin, the issue have encountered may due corrupted file or misconfigured setting. narrow down , provide proper resolution, may know if have installed software applications or changed hardware devices device prior concern? when did start encountering issue? changes made on computer prior issue? have tried possible troubleshooting steps? if yes, steps , did error messages? regards. Windows

hi, my laptop, sony vaio vgn-cs17g_t shuts down randomly. suspect due display drivers. have nvdia geforce 9300m. has become more frequent since upgrade windows 10. here ntbtlogs: https://pastebin.com/k2cchcdi it quite frustrating since can not use laptop @ all. idea what's cause , resolution ? hi rahul, a laptop shutting down without warning due heat issue. laptop feel hot touch when shuts down? suggest create new power plan , check. create power plan, kindly click on link . should need further assistance, feel free us. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

dear microsoft, i've been watching pc load edge cache files search indexer last half hour or forty 5 minutes or so. that's stupid. last month turned off backups because trigger whenever ran program haven't run in couple of weeks, often. or trigger every morning well. speaking, while i'm not sure i'm happy manufacturer pc, i'm pretty sure getting new 1 wouldn't fix anything. last night killed compattelrunner because had been running hour or so. that's stupid. i'm not big fan of ms sending information have loaded on pc , i'm less of fan of taking on pc hour so. watch disk access processes , can't begin tell number of times have read every single file in windows office directory. , chrome directory. , every directory of every program i've ever installed, numbers 50 or so. please set test case of pc has 50 plus different applications installed , see how system performs when run 1 different program day. i

i have 2 benq pd2700q monitors running on either side of msi gt72vr 6re , separate audio out right audio coming out of benq on right, left out of 1 on left, , center/back audio coming msi directly in front of me, ideas on how this? i've tried several things, appears let me have 1 'default' listening device @ time. hi, we're looking article or thread has same concern. seems option you're looking not yet applicable in windows 10 audio settings, possible using third party software. may follow resolution provided below: split audio different devices: press start, type sound into search space , select same list. select speakers default playback device. go "recording" tab, right-click , enable "show disabled devices" a recording device called " wave out mix", "mono mix" or "stereo mix " should appear. right click on new device , click &quo

hello guys today want ask guys questions installing graphic device's driver. my laptop support nvidia optimus technology effective (well don't really understand about anyway) graphic card use (between nvidia 740m , intel hd graphic 4600 integrated i5-4200m) but many times when format device , proceed driver reinstallation, many time 1 of driver crashed windows and occur bluescreen. is there compatability error problem laptop, or problem nvidia optimus technology or should use way install driver? somebody :) hi, there’s possibility driver you’re trying install not compatible device. recommend contact computer manufacturer can provide latest , compatible driver laptop. may keep in touch them on link . don’t hesitate contact if have further inquiries.    Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & d

today tried change usb can change show full capacity , when put "create partition primary" (which said successful), popped notification saying format it, when clicked format said "windows can't format d". usb wont show on devices no notifications @ all. way i'm using hp stream notebook pc 13, upgraded windows 10 , used usb windows bootable usb. can please assist me? now usb wont show on devices no notifications @ all. "usb" interface used mice, keyboards, cameras, hard disks, headphones etc. perhaps thinking of usb flash disk? if recommend test on different pc. might defective. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

have windows 10.  after several problems had reinstall windows 10.  all ok except numeric keypad on wireless keyboard doesn't work. tried troubleshooting, tried usb connected keyboard, same result. have asked question before found easier swim in mud made of treacle easier. have answer please??? no, tried that, steadfastly refuses work anything.  as mentioned, usb keyboard had same result , keypad not working remainder of keyboard fine. if had such machine use bootable medium in order boot machine operating system independent of active os. ubuntu boot disk or command prompt of windows repair environment. command  recoverydrive.exe , when executed on other windows 10 pc, create suitable bootable flash disk. not copy system files! Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers /

i have problem printing on computer. i have tried bunch of programs , when printing on local printer .pdf or .jpg or else got message "print preview error", "an error occurred while printing" , whatever won't print, except when printing microsoft edge. there no problem printer (also working fine on other win7 computer). when printing "microsoft print pdf" prints it, after prints edge again) ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.* ** hi, there different factors can contribute why you're not able use local printer connected windows 10 computer print documents. caused recent update installed or device drivers got corrupted. resolve concern, kindly asnwer questions below: were there recent changes made or updates installed on computer? we confirm if local printer you're using has separate application came manufacturer needs installed control features of

well, year or bought acer aspire f15  f5-571t-569t came option upgrade windows 10 home version did right away , using currently. decided personalize settings again totally know better. not computer smart or sensible must , know better. lol. somehow managed lose wifi network adapter awhile (4ish months ago) , can't find it. might have disabled or if it's possible might have deleted it. have internet through ethernet cord. never had these when grew don't quite understand them boy can dig , screw them up. did similar thing last 2 laptops , tablet. you'd think learn. if old dogs can learn new tricks ...... thank in advance sure appreciate it.  when did diagnostic on why wifi couldn't find network  said problems network connectivity microsoft windows version package 4.0. again,  thank you ***moved from: windows / windows 10 / network & internet / pc *** oh ya , don't know if means ipv6 sa

hi, screen rotation of tablet(trekstor wintron 10 windows 10 home 1703 recently stopped working. the curios thing is, there conditions rotation still works: when tablet boots, rotation accurate, when boot finished , lockscreen ist shown, rotation stops working. before windows updates installed.(fresh installation of windows 10 1703 or after system reset) when windows store app aida64 opened , reads out the accelerometer. rotation continues working until restart system, stops after closing app. steps have done repair error: reinstall sensor drivers install newest driver directly website of sensor manufacturer(kionix) reset windows 10(the rotation works until install windows 10 updates) fresh install of windows 10(the rotaton works until install windows updates) restart system the error appeared , feels windows shuts down the accelerometer standby. explain, why works while booting , when read out app. maybe caused latest windows updates becauses

i facing issue in windows update after creators update. updating my realtek - lan - realtek pcie gbe family controller driver everyday. everyday checking hope new version. installs same version again , again everyday. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, there several factors can trigger driver on computer update time time same version. 1 of these due system file corruption. assist in rectifying unusual activity of realtek pcie gbe family controller driver, we'd know these details: did issue happen right after installed creators update? if yes, may know how acquired or installed update? is behavior confined realtek family controller driver only? what steps have done far resolve concern? your reply highly appreciated. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers

i have rca tablet. set 4 digit pw siging in, after 1 of ms updates can no longer uuse , forced signin ms pw.   make stop. want ez 4 digit pw back.   how do this. [original title: microsoft hijacked pw] [moved from: windows / windows 10 / desktop, start, & personalization / general] sign in local account rather microsoft one. type "settings" in cortana search window, or "hey cortana, open settings". or select the  windows logo on taskbar, or hit windows logo key on keyboard  (any of these methods job) , select "gear" icon pops up. select "sign in local account" , proceed there. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

i'm able log in pin, want know password too. there way new password in without resetting computer , losing data? [ moved from : windows / windows 10 / security & privacy / pc ] have gone settings, accounts? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in / PC

my gateway sx 2851 desktop computer once again updated win 10 version 1703 build 15063.726 current version 1709 build 16299.98 after update network icon in tray has red x , pop-up dialog box says "not connected - no connections available" 2nd time in 3 days has happened. first time rolled previous version , returned working condition. everything working prior update. ethernet, wireless, tethering , virtual box connected network adapters. when go control panel > network & internet > network connections folder empty. prior update, made sure mcafee scanning turned off , mcafee firewall off. no other programs running. since update, have tried looking in device manager can see 5 different adapters listed. each 1 has yellow caution. when click on 1 of them  the properties window opens message "windows is still setting class configuration device. (code 56)" same message each adapter. when click "scan hardware chang

running windows 10. wi fi signal keeps dropping out. solution? hi, outdated network driver 1 of possible reasons considered why wi-fi connection drops out. may check article as provides different helpful troubleshooting steps issue. let know happens after following troubleshooting steps provided on article. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet

this may not direct cause, i've noticed problem occuring after windows 10 creator's update (or whichever update had included paint 3d , view 3d). every , then, wifi connection drop, , upon trying reconnect, wifi indication icon on taskbar change disconnected / searching state, red cross on-top of network indicator icon, , disconnected / searching state once more. happen after disable / enable 'qualcomm atheros ar9485 wireless network adapter' , , issue persisted after installed new drivers adapter.  the issue has occured during voice calls friends while playing games. issue has never occurred during 'league of legends' matches, has occurred quite (reaching 2 times per 2 hour period) during connections 'minecraft' servers, possibly consider. issue has begun occur during research tasks / web browsing. the issue temporarily fixable with restart of windows 10 completely, quite frustrating considering frequency of

i'm using speed stick 4g internet , trying share laptop use on mobile devices. getting error: : we can't share network because can't connect cellular network . have it's connected , i'm using on laptop without problems. how fix it? hi, this might network connection issue. if you're having trouble sharing mobile devices, try following troubleshooting steps provided in article , see if work you. give update outcome can provide further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC