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this quiet bizarre unknown reason "windows mobility center" pops on windows 10 laptop. the problem number 1 button flashes on own , triggers show "windows mobility center." well, doesn't let use system "windows mobility center" pops again , again , have press escape button. any appreciated. hello, we still can't identify causes "windows mobility center" pops on windows 10 laptop. however, if keep on getting error recommend trying following steps: step 1:   perform safe mode , check if same issue occurs. note safe mode starts windows in basic state, using limited set of files , drivers. can troubleshoot problems on pc. example, if problem doesn't happen in safe mode, you'll know default settings , basic device drivers aren't causing issue. step 2:   check in clean boot state. to troubleshoot error messages , other issues, can start win...

i have deskjet hp 1055 scan , printer , says port usb not compatible. laptop hp latitude e7450. says port 3.0 not compatible use port 2.0 - can clarify? usb cord not right version. hi, usb port 3.0 has different traits usb port 2.0. below of differences of each ports: transfer speed. (480 mbps usb 2.0 vs. 4.68 gbps usb 3.0) actual data throughput. (280 mbps vs. 3.2 gbps) data transferring method. (half-duplex vs. full duplex) cable length , wires. (maximum of 5 meters vs. max of 5 meters) compatibility. (usb 2.0 can connect usb 1.0 , 2.0 as  usb 3.0 can connect usb 1.0, 2.0 , 3.0) power consumption. usb 2.0 has maximum current of 500 ma usb 3.0 has maximum current of 900 ma) we suggest trying use different cable compatible usb port 3.0 resolve issue kind of incompatibility might cause system shut down unexpectedly. should need further assistance, feel free post query anytime. ...

reuse external drive (hard disk) in pc (win 10 home ver. 1703) , erase current contents , "format" purpose. how do this?  hello, to use external hard drive windows 10 pc again, need format device file format windows 10 pc recognize. refer steps below format hard drive: to format existing partition (volume): open   disk management   by pressing the   windows   key +   x   key , select   disk management . right-click volume want format, , select   format . to format volume default settings, in the   format   dialog box, select   ok,   and select   ok   again. disclaimer:   formatting hard drive remove or erase data in drive. hope helps! Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / ...

when install serviio application* on pc in bluetooth , other devices section of settings app appear multiple voices serviio (lenovo-pc)  all equal. can explain me why? * serviio  is freeware media server designed let users stream music, video or image files dlna compliant devices. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi giovanni, for isolate concern same multiple application under bluetooth , other devices, know following: were there changes made on computer prior issue (i.e., updates, software installation)? is first time experienced issue? when did problem first begin? to make sure have not missed on anything, troubleshooting steps have done far? we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC ...

i need out of stuck  'interruption action'..."this dvd rom drive read only.  you ca copy files writable dvd, must inset writable driver"...what writable driver?  then tells me  "you need permission perform action"....what about?  i have no idea about.  please me..need eject disk please! [moved from: windows / windows 10 / files, folders, & storage / pc] hi susan, there several causes of problem. better assist you, clarify following: were able burn huge amount of photos @ same time on cd or dvd before? if yes, there changes made on computer prior issue? have tried burning photos gradually? what troubleshooting steps have done far? we'll keep eye out response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC ...

pc: hpe-521it ( hewlett packard pc desktop ) operating system: microsoft windows 10 professional (64-bit) recently usb  peripherals first worked without problems have stopped being recognized pc , windows 10 error code code 43: "windows has stopped device because has reported problems. (code 43)". the same peripherals, connected computer , same usb cable, work perfectly. i tried change pc's usb port, error i'm seeing ever same in each port, solution fix problem replace usb cable one, though previous 1 working ... this happened me external usb hdd , ipod. this time, despite changing usb cable, system no longer recognizes huawei p10 plus phone, has recognized, on other pc recognized no problem cables. would suggest solution problems? the drivers installed , upgraded, seems problem of incorrect storage of usb devices in windows, don not know... i have tried solutions found on net none has been successful (the...

i using brother hl-1110 printer on machine successfully. win8.1 machine, upgraded win10 successfully. i installed ssd in machine, , decided clean install of win10pro creator. went on install. win10 activated. i installed epson cd printer successfully. when went install brother hl-1110 printer, used installation software install driver , utilities. software installed before installing printer, , asks plug in , turn on printer. when do, windows tries install drivers new usb device. fails, reporting driver unavailable, , want delete printer? brother installation software sits there waiting printer appear. i have tried install printer using manufacturer cd, decompressed downloaded file brother web site, , windows update, windows refuses it. error message "windows can't install brother hl-1110 series kernel-mode print driver."   it appear in "devices , printers" , brother utility software opens when clicked on. not ap...

i wanna set facial recognition new lenovo 720 15ikb, set button windows hello missing. option setting facial recognition there, there no set button. i appreciate assistance in solving problem. thank you. camera working? Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

i upgraded surface pro 4 fcu.  afterwards, had no problem logging in original account created when windows 10 set up.  however, when try log in account, shows account briefly , goes sign in page original account.  when go start menu , people icon, shows other account "signed in".  clicking on gets me log in page, and, again, after putting in pin or password, goes sign in page original account. help!! volunteers willing try resolve issue. sounds account has become corrupt. try creating new account see if has same behavior. if needed can use hidden admin account create new account. start - type in --> cmd find @ top , right click on run admin type or copy in @ prompt , hit enter. net user administrator /active:yes click name in start , administrator not use time since if corrupts can't use again. start - type in --> cmd find @ top , right click on run admin ty...

hi, have problem , feel annoyed issue. i've updated windows 10 latest update (i believe creator's update) , feels good, honest. pc performance increased lot. problem windows hello no longer works. every time tried sign in fingerprint, windows won't allow me sign in normal. instead displays "windows couldn't sign in, credentials not verified". don't know if of credentials haven't been verified , i've been switching front , local account several times, see if fixes problem, , displays message: " your password changed on different device. must sign in device once new password, , can sign in pin , windows hello.". there way fix this?   hi,       there lot of factors matter occur. isolate issue we, have questions you:     aside have mentioned, there other changes made before issue occurred?   have tried removing/disabling windows hello , react...

rndis usb modem no longer connect internet after installing windows 10 fall creators update (version 1709). suggestions? hi, microsoft aware of reports of problems rndis usb network adapters after installing windows 10 fall creators update. working on problem , hope have solution released in future windows update.   we update thread when fix released.   until then, these steps should recover modem functionality: notes : kb4051963 (os build 16299.98) must installed before performing these steps. to confirm os build, go start > settings > system > about . to install update, go start > settings > update & security > windows update , click check updates , install available updates. ensure rndis device plugged in on pc's usb when performing these steps. if rndis device moved usb port, these steps need repeated. step 1: open device manager.   to this, press , hold...

hey guys, i updated laptop windows 10 yesterday , since cannot connect wifi network, it's not showing network. clue do?  have tried, if not know have done can not find other things? Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

after windows 1703 update wifi connects , wifi few seconds before cuts off , shows yellow signal sign , connects again inexplicably cuts off again. wifi speeds slower had before 1703 update. i've done everything. doing netsh reset , ip reset, i've tried change mtu or in command prompt 1500 1400 , i've reset whole computer. rolled windows update problem persisting. of i'm connected small ethernet cable keeps me tethered internet. love if me. i've been trying work out past 4 days. appreciated! thank you! hi, we know more issue you're facing. kindly answer following: when rolled back, did revert 1607 version of windows 10? are having error message? please check link troubleshoot network connection issues. if need further assistance, let know. Windows / Windows 10 / ...

best way discontinue desktop.ini displaying system file. open file explorer on taskbar select view tab click options click view tab under hidden files , folders, select 'don't show hidden files, folders or drives' also, make sure 'hide protected operating system files (recommended) checked. click apply ok Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i searching solution laptop starting after going sleep mode. i've read possible solution disabling "reboot" task in "updateorchestrator". unfortunately, when try message:  --------------------------- task scheduler --------------------------- user account operating under not have permission disable task. --------------------------- ok    --------------------------- i don't know how permission. opened task scheduler administrator, control panel\user accounts\user accounts\manage accounts says there 1 user account , it's type "administrator". i'm on current version of windows 10 (the newest creator's update or whatever it's called). let's make sure account admin account. please run command command prompt (cmd.exe) , report "local group memberships" accounts.  net  user  "%username%" Windows ...

it seems in last winows 10 update, ability use briefcase feature has been remove previous versions. the advantage of briefcase use external drive or flash drive incrementally transfer files 1 computer another.  incrementally update files external device , same on new computer.  when using other computer, incrementally due "refresh" (or backup) external device , external device taken original computer , update files.  great because, when traveling not have access cloud or hotel wifi slow can never large files upload before have leave. reason can imagine microsoft not reinstate briefcase sell "cloud" space. seems not interested in true customer service when take away product has served many long time. -rlc- hi, we appreciate sentiments. we encourage submit concern or suggestion using feedback hub. can either vote on existing submission or submit new concern. when submit feedback item gathe...

i've been happy running windows 10 (x64) creators update few weeks.  then noticed c: partition getting full deleted contents of %temp% (except locked files), downloaded latest version of ccleaner, checked old windows installations have files removed (having run system cleanup tool same week or 2 earlier), ran ccleaner without accepting option create backup.   i find none of ms office 2010 programs display contents should.  when start word receive "there insufficient memory or disk space. word cannot display requested font".  text seems present in can select areas know there text, fonts available calibri , cambria.  i have same problem in adobe photoshop when trying create text, , journal (a text based program).   i looked in fonts folder , see 234 there.  wordpad, notepad, notepad++, thunderbird email client work fine , allow selection of multiple fonts.   i have rebooted in safe mode using different account...

first of all, spying we people , have private data. why in windows 10 microsoft had take our data? you of did in vista or earlier. microsoft see many downgrades. 2. force upgrade no permission r.i.p windows 7 , 8.1 users. after upgrade 10 might find pc broken. why? if pc wasn't prepared, break probably. , many people don't want windows 10. you might know barnacules nerdgasm. after au update pc toast. 3. performance becomes slower after upgrade i have lenovo g50-70. running rocket on 8.1! after upgrade pc became slower snail. maybe pcs same. so guys. stay on windows 8.1 or 7. if on 10, downgrade 1 of them. and if microsoft reads shall know mistakes. 1. microsoft doesn't take data. gather telemetry data though. 2. if have better way people update computers in timely matter i'm sure we'd hear it. 3. try clean install. upgrade installs notoriously bad. 4. these peer...

hi, upgraded pc ram 8gb. when opened panel , checked ram slot saw 2 , task manager showing 4 slots. right? [moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows settings] my laptop has 2 ram slots - laptops have 2 slots under the  keyboard , 2 under base panel.   might check manufacturers site user manual.   or visit crucial.com or kingston.com, both have online scanners should accurate. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

i have been struggling trying addrss issue hp laptop. update windows 10 home windows 10 fall creator update 2 days ago.  in task manager number 1 resource using between 30-50%processor is "service host: local service (no network) (3)". under 4 services: 1. widows firewall 2. coremessaging 3. base filtering engine  i don't want reimage thing or suggestions appreciated. thanks in advance. milan. i followed instructions https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/95844-fall-update-v-1709-creates-problems-cpu-usage-desktop-wallpaper-5.html. worked me. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- resetting windows defender firewall indeed solved issue. did procedure indicated in thread above, settings -> update , security -> windows defender -> open windows defender security center -> firewall , network protect...

hello, a couple of coworkers , have encountered issue our laptops shutting down once removed charging, though battery showing 100%. wondering if else has had issue, , if potentially linked windows update? thank you ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi matt, conflicts power plan settings 1 of possible reasons why laptop shutting down once charger removed. power plan collection of hardware , system settings manages how computer uses power. resetting power plan default resolve issue. reset power plan defaults, kindly follow steps below: press windows key , , type command prompt , , press enter . copy , paste command below command prompt, , press enter. powercfg -restoredefaultschemes. when finished, can close command prompt. should need further assistance, don't hesitate us. Windows / Windows 10 ...

last update trashed son's computer. lenovo thinkpad x131e unusable. seems video display issue -- shows few screen lines of flashing nonsense. nothing usable.  restart , f8 unable bring safe boot menu.  any ideas on try?   ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, it's possible update downloaded corrupted. assist concern, best option can perform restore using installation media. can refer article on how perform restore , click on blue link says use installation media restore or reset pc . for further queries, feel free post back. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

recently, whenever have app open, monitor shut off @ random while app selected. closing it, clicking on open window, , restarting seem temporary fixes, haven't found fix yet. before, happened while discord open, , happens while opera browser open. i've updated , i've tried make idle timer before monitor goes sleep mode longer, nothing's worked far. i'm using hp all-in-one, model number 22-3116, matters. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

after last windows update printer won't work. thought might printer. bought new wireless , having same problem. has else had problem? [moved from:  windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup] hello marcia, 1 possible reason why printer wouldn't work after update may caused incompatible driver. better assist , provide appropriate troubleshooting steps, kindly answer questions below: what make , model of printer? what the current version , build of windows 10 pc? check, type winver on cortana's search field , press enter . what troubleshooting steps have tried far? we're looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

its says go account.live when go website tells me how recovery trust microsoft apps more. [moved from: windows/ windows 10/ security & privacy] hi jose , the message you’ve encountered appears if you’re trying sign in device using microsoft account. if prompted go account.live.com, it’s possible password you’ve entered incorrect or reset needed performed already. to learn more concern, we’d confirm if you’ve used microsoft account or local user account in signing laptop. also, we’d request screenshot of exact message showed on sign-in screen. we’ll wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in

since feature update windows 10 version 1709, when boot , log in (using pin) taken second, identical screen have log in again.  after (so far) seems work okay.  annoying since before update had no problems.  went settings , in 'your info@ section saw reason had verify account did, made no difference double log in problem kenny the issue you're experiencing might due corrupted user settings. resolve issue, follow steps below: click on start menu. select settings> accounts> sign-in options . in privacy section, turn off use sign in info automatically finish setting device after update or restart . if above steps don't resolve issue, suggest run sfc (system file check) , dism. system file check utility built operating system check system file corruption. dism performs repair operation automatically, , records corruption log file. refer article , follow instructions given run sfc , d...

hi there, i running pc windows 10 , connected work network. computer able detect , connect other computers, 90 percent of time no 1 can detect computer. shows when searching using cmd/netstat more not not. of computers on our network part of workgroup , can connect 1 another. please if can! hi james, failure have device detected on work group network can related user profile error. assist concern, provide number of devices affected? meanwhile, suggest sign in or create different user profile check if encounter same issue. we'll appreciate if can send update. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

had incomplete version of windows 10 when managed move partition , got full version got new feature. when open tab mini version of tab appears @ top of screen cannot see full tab unless go full screen mode. hate this. can turn off? sorry community, found tiny arrow , pressed , 'mini previews' went away. terrible design. why instigate new feature without asking , why make difficult see how change it? not new question moan.   Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

i don't want upload updates how stop this???????????????????????????? go settings -> update & security -> windows updates click 'advanced options' click ' delivery optimisation' make sure 'allow downloads other pcs' turned off, stop pc sending updates other computers. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

so tried start troubleshooter today , says "initializing diagnostic" , happens. anybody else know going on.  i've been having host of problems since windows update before week's. moved from: windows / windows 10 / microsoft store rebooted , cleared problem. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

up until windows forced update last night, using chinese (simplified, prc) display language. changed english , can't set chinese, because apparently language pack isn't available. update available in english? please me resolve this hi jamie, conflicts latest update 1 of possible reasons why display language of computer changed english. resolve this, can follow steps below: open control panel . click clock, language, , region . click language . click advanced settings . select use language list ( recommended ) . then, download language pack language , select display language . should need further assistance, don't hesitate us. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

when go settings -> updates , security, don't see updates anymore.  first item on list windows defender.  option manage updates gone.  i  have looked many places , tried command line options.  nothing show updates. windows 10 enterprise, not on domain.  things i've tried -  r emoving recent updates (except kb4022405 doesn't have uninstall option) settings windows update  options in group policy , resetting not configured. boot safe mode  hi darla, for advanced support regarding windows 10 creators edition updates missing, suggest post queries in our technet forums. let know if have other questions. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

so have peculiar problem. couple of days ago running windows 10 fine. randomly when using computer, screen turned off , on twice message came telling me setting had changed on computer , needed restart. did so, , when loaded in, computer randomly started lagging every 2-4 second, when moved mouse. tried live it, overwhelming, decided reinstall windows. after reinstalling windows again loaded in , there no lag, 20 minutes later same thing happened. reinstalled windows 1 last time alas setting changed once again. appreciate help, computer unusable. hello, for provide possible resolution , accurate information why you're having issues performance of computer every time move mouse, answer following questions: which build , version of windows 10 using? does issue persist when you're trying use mouse on specific application or happen when you're trying use computer in general? can tell specific setting ...

windows 10 pro x64 2gb ram i rebooted , started resource monitor , 70% used physical memory.  the processes show in window don't come close amount of memory.  there has running not show in window.  how find it? hi, there's possibility computer has memory leak. memory leak occurs when process allocates memory paged or non-paged pools, not free memory. result, these limited pools of memory reduced on time, causing windows slow down. suggest update drivers resolves kind of issue. see link steps , more information on how update drivers in windows 10. if issue persists after updating drivers, recommend perform clean boot start windows using minimal set of drivers , startup programs. helps eliminate software conflicts occur when install program or update or when run program in windows 10. we forward update. your reply important ensure assist accordingly. Wi...

since update cannot access quickbooks app via desktop. following message: windows cannot access specified device, path or file. may not have appropriate permission access item. any ideas have do. hi nicolina, this issue caused data file corruption or antivirus preventing program being launched. can check article variety of workarounds issue fixed , have application , running again. the steps , procedures article applicable windows 10. let know how goes , we'll assist further if needed. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

so, aside this, laptop has been bugging hard these days. cant download chrome, games arent launching, super annoying... tried downloading new fall update.. cant past “checking updates”. thats out of question.. so come factory reset.. solve issue thought. lol well, cant either!!! anyone able , give me simple 1,2,3 fix this? ive spent hours upon hours trying fix this. cmd promt, did crap, disabling windows update, on off on off, etc.. wauaserv, registry crap, etc. clearly need fix partition. dont know how. can provide screenshots when im home work if needed. im @ point want throw msi out window , build new pc together. id rather fix , sell atleast pay 1080 need. if can make simple 1,2,3 id grateful. thank you. moved from: windows / windows 10 / devices & drivers hi marlen, to clean install, may follow steps on article by greg carmack. regard partition, there's way...

my hp laptop runs windows 10 , latest updates have upset wooga games. take long time load , when opened , start game freezes. have trouble getting inti facebook , when comes blank screen. yesterday did systems restore took me 15/11 , games worked fine after upgrades today having same problem. moved from: windows / windows 10 / network & internet system restore again, block update installing: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/block-windows-... Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

it has been more 10 days since upgrading cu, can't use in-built "get earlier build" feature. i have scoured every forum post exists on web problems on last 2 months. reason desperately need 1607 because computer usable then. use computer day , consider myself knowledgeable goes on in system, , know cu culprit. issue: constant blue screens code unexpected_store_exception, followed critical_process_died. happens after/during sleep, , if use hibernate happens every 24 hours. cannot idle more 5-10 minutes without happening either. can shutdown computer avoid inevitable crash. i don't care has continuing use 1703, because absolutely refuse use it. 2 months have desperately searched every relevant forum exists, , 2 months problem has persisted no microsoft. far alone issue, , officially done "update." useful thing gave me more colors in exchange for....what? useless computer?  i want 1607 iso , whatever takes it. windows 1...

"logonui.exe-application error. instruction @ 0x00007ffc83d2a263 referenced memory @ 0x0000034600000445. memory not read." i have searched internet , tried every solution can find.  i can't past error. dism not work due source file error. disable video did not work.  i can safe mode.  how fix this? suggestions???  i need laptop back!! Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

so, done recent windows 10 update , went bed , today turn on gaming pc , ''secure boot vialotion'' message came up, tried switch boot menu , them secure boot , change other os, didn't work... windows update messed pc , need college work...  please me. anything need can provide, pics , stuff hi ash, corrupted boot system files 1 of possible reasons why having error booting computer. better assist better, please answer questions below: what make , model of computer? can send screenshot of issue you're experiencing? here's article can visit see how it: how include screenshot in post . looking forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

hi computer lenovo flex 14. has touchscreen. recently, upgraded laptop windows 8.1 windows 10. ever since upgraded windows 8.1 windows 10 touchscreen no longer works. checked device manager has "hid-compliant touchscreen" , says functioning. touchscreen not working. please touchscreen thanks. hi, there several reasons why touch screen stopped working when upgraded windows 10, such system conflicts , driver compatibility. troubleshoot touch screen issue, suggest follow steps provided here . check if issue persist. we forward update on concern. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

hi, have hp all-in-one desktop pc windows10 pre-installed. when place cursor on "select" in order click on "select" overlaid box showing "code". seems happen on random web sites, or @ least haven't noticed pattern it.  Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

hello i have question if sing in microsoft account effect local account setting have shared printer network. p;ease tell affect local account settings. thank you original title: 'sing in 'microsoft account' affect local account setting hi isfar, we understand want make sure there no difference on pc settings regardless account you're using. not affect settings saved in pc shared printer network. for more information regarding difference of local account , microsoft account, kindly refer related thread . check out response of techie007l which able assist several community members' inquiry same issue. if there's else, let know right away. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows Hello, lock screen & sign-in / PC

i trying watch live tv via edge, when go watch no video , "requested format not available". not happen in other browsers. suggestions allow me watch in edge? thanks! hi kailey, issue due edge settings or video format not supported. isolate issue, kindly verify following: does issue happen on video streaming websites? have tried running windows update check improvements edge browser? in addition, can refer oscar garrett 's post on link or check caslor 's suggestion here . hope hear soon. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

i want join office network , have upgraded windows 10 home pro edition problem persists before upgrade also. icon network , sharing center not open or respond. when click network computer or desktop icon nothing happens , not display available networks. checked on other computer available on network display system cannot see available networks in system. if right click on network icon , go properties opens if click open not respond. please me out on how fix problem have paid upgrade version , still stuck problem? hello abdullah, one way fix corrupted system files perform repair upgrade using windows 10 iso. doing replace current windows installation have right fresh copy of windows. way, won't lose data or files. may refer article andre da costa more information , steps on how perform repair upgrade using windows 10 iso. let know how turns out. Windows /...

since 1073 update. can't access several webites. eg www.outlook.com or barclays bank etc (using chrome). i've tried recommended app off on, rebooting router etc etc. else had , fixed it? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi, there several possible reasons why issue happening. isolate issue, we'd ask following questions below: is issue occur when using other browsers internet explorer , microsoft edge? what troubleshooting steps have done far? we'll wait response. Windows / Windows 10 / Network & internet / PC

will not turn off. **moved from: (windows / windows 10 / power on or off device).** hi, for or accurately provide information regarding issue, know make , model of device. also, when said can't turn off airplane mode, mean option toggle on/off greyed out or missing? give error message when tried turning off. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

my microsoft edge starts maximized on win10 15063 (all updates installed). what do make remember last start position , size of window next time starts using info. my microsoft edge starts maximized on win10 15063 (all updates installed). what do make remember last start position , size of window next time starts using info. this bit tricky.... has "automatic snap" feature.   feature doesn't work new universal windows platform apps edge. here how it... i move edge window want start using upper left hand corner starting point.  resize both width , height (using lower right hand corner)... but, this important part ... not resize them "touch" edge of screen.  instead, leave 5 pixels on right , 5 pixels on bottom (shown in red below). yeah, know... sounds silly... keeps "snap" feature engaging.   after that.... edge "remember" last position/size! ...

i can't find screensavers in windows 10, not in control panel go settings app (gear icon on start menu) go personalisation - lockscreen @ bottom find setting Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

what hell did microsoft put display setting in control panel. can't find anymore.  did microsoft put can't find in control panel setting. want change display potrrait , pain in ass window10 make thing difficult. can't believe why microsoft making simple operation harder granit in window10 . remember somewhere in appearance&personalisation. need use least used setting , gone. window10 seem more downgrade upgrade. if not security issue , end of life. have stick window7 it's same it's been: right-click desktop , choose display settings scroll down orientation , set drop down menu portrait or landscape click apply while setting page looks different, actual steps same in windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, 8.1, , 10. Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / ...

things can't @ "unelevated" command prompt: chkdsk ipconfig (flushdns or release & renew) things can without "elevated" command prompt. on server: "shutdown -f -t 1" diskpart this not complete list, off top of head. seems if command fix it's locked down. if command potentially cause mayhem , destruction it's wide open. discuss... Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC

i began installing corel video studio x10 ultimate upgrade x9, , download began installing machine rebooted greenscreen. as attempted of options each requested password. use same password online on computer synch windows email, onedrive , logins across 3 computers. i using 1 of other machines write this, , logged in machine , forum same password. on machine in question, use pin. 1 use facial recognition. taking wild guess, thinking greenscreen machine expecting old password, not going know. (i change them frequently) does have clue how works? how logged in? safe mode networking doesn't work. safe mode doesn't work. either wants password or greenscreens. [moved from: windows / windows 10 / windows update, recovery, & backup] please answer of following [admittedly tedious] diagnostic questions number, preferably without quoting post: 1. when (approx. date) did purchase computer? 2. di...

cannot open taskmanager after last night's windows update.  cannot regedit either.  cannot pull control panel.  rebooted twice now.  applications in taskbar open , run, seems main explorer messed up. hi terry, taskmanager.exe type of exe file associated computer , developed avg technologies windows operating system. exe files commonly used method of delivery virus or malware infection. to resolve issue, suggest restart windows explorer. here steps: hold ctrl+shift while right-clicking on empty area of taskbar. on modified context menu, select   exit explorer . start menu , taskbar should disappear. press   ctrl+shift+esc   to open task manager. click   more details   on bottom part of window. click on the   file   menu, , select   run new task . type   explorer.exe , , click   ok . we suggest download , run   the start menu trouble...

i'm beyond limit of patience faulty update!!  in middle of keying , shut me down without sufficient time save work.  going end costing company multi-million dollar account , me lose job!!  has fix update!  i'm sick of going through multiple times every day, have restore previous version of windows every single time!!!  how stop harassment?  how stop commandeering computer?  can contact fix update works somewhere in vicinity of first 20 times tries? one of multiple pop ups say:  update latest version of windows 10.  1 of best features of windows 10 keeps getting better every update.  (cough cough!!)  pc not running latest , secure version of windows 10.  pc running version 14393.  latest version 16299. i've downloaded windows 10 update assistant suggested, is launch faulty update.  i've tried can either stop or work, 1 or other.  has gone on entirely long.  have suggest...

after install new windows 10 creators update i can't download nothing anywhere. not last windows 10 had installed, windows 10 anniversary update lost. so can't rollback windows 10. can please tell me why new windows 10 creators update giving many problems, like letting download stuff site download from. also since can't rollback windows 10 anniversary update lost when upgrade done, is there anyway can download or install windows 10 anniversary otherwise, the rollback have can on disk came computer windows 8.1. thank you, sherrie moved from: windows insider program / windows insider preview / install, upgrade, , activate / pc if want anniversary update 1607 build 14393 iso us (en-us) win10_1607_english_x64.iso us (en-us) win10_1607_english_x32.iso ============================== uk (en-gb) win10_1607_englishinternational_x64.iso uk (en-gb) win10_160...

hard drive says 22% fragmented , needs optimization, when run windows defrag, fragmentation not go down though goes completion. hi, there possibility due corrupted files. let's isolate issue performing methods below: methods listed in order, start first one, see if fixes problem, , continue next 1 if doesn’t. method 1: perform clean boot eliminate software conflicts. method 2: run system file checker check file corruption. feel free post results. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

hi i'm having trouble audio jack. had bluetooth speaker connected , plugged in earphones while connected. disconnected speaker earphones have heavy static. tried different pair of earphones static still there. don't think it's driver problem because seemed more process of changing speaker earphones changed it, not random change in driver's status. i've done audio troubleshooting, tells me change enhancements, besides having turned of them of, proposed. i've deleted , reinstalled driver speaker, i'll try doing earphones now, doubt help. tried restarting laptop, nothing either. please need use earphones teamspeak friends, i'm competitive player , not having stereo sound can frustrating. hi matthew, wireless devices pick static interference comes mobile phones, television, stereo, , router modem. of these devices produce electrical noise or radio waves can interfere wireless ...

here doing i setting local minecraft server after server started launched minecraft test server out i able log local server when suddenly, the minecraft window disappeared, thing visible border around window nothing else worked, nothing responding on pc. the screen went black 4 seconds i saw google chrome 1 second windows 7 basic theme on it. thats when server window , minecraft force closed, , 1 of google chrome extensions crashed then went normal i have no idea happened, there wasnt warning, no error, no alert, no nothing please tell me happened. wait nvm found out memory i got log file # # there insufficient memory java runtime environment continue. # native memory allocation (malloc) failed allocate 679536 bytes chunk::new # possible reasons: #   the system out of physical ram or swap space #   in 32 bit mode, process size limit hit # possible solutions: #  ...

this morning restored laptop (windows 10 pro). my keyboard functioning fine, went go watch game of thrones, windows updates must have happened in time... came keyboard doesn't want function. ideazon zengine software no longer loads mods. please help! hi, this issue occurs due outdated drivers of device. suggest follow these steps on article know more updating drivers in windows. once you're done, update result. Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC

i using windows 10 pro, mobo gigabyte h61m-s2p. unfortunately have lost mobo driver cd , couldn't find working driver in gigabyte site, question windows 10 automatically download drivers of mobo( bios, chipset, network etc) itself. or should use third party software. tia ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** normally, chipset, network , bios updates need installed separately. windows 10 provide basic class drivers, not enough functioning system. you should try requesting replacement disc appropriate drivers. resources: how to: install , update drivers in windows 10 Windows / Windows 10 / Devices & drivers / PC