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Runtime error for atibtmon.exe when disconnecting AC power cord

Everytime I disconnect my AC power cord Windows 8 shows a Erro Dialog: Runtime Error! Program: C:\WINDOWS\system32\atibtmon.exe This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. Please contact the application's support team…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-11-25T13:02:58+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM - fixing this without the OAM disk?

There is microsoft windows XP Professional version 2002  Service pack 3 installed on the computer I tried to turn on the computer  but this came up. I don't have the original disk to install and fix the problem. Windows could not start because the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2012-08-21T14:04:35+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1: 99% then Failure Configuring Service Pack, reverting changes error

A few days ago i noticed an update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1. I tried to install it today, it worked fine right up to the moment it asks to reboot the computer. Then after rebooting it starts up as normal update procedure however as it gets to 99% on …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2011-02-23T21:40:14+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 and Bose Companion 5 speaker system losing sound intermittently.

I'm using the Windows 7 Ultimate RC, bought the full version, just haven't installed yet.  I also am using Bose Companion 5 speakers.  Asus M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard, and an AMD Phenom II processor.  My problem is this, my speakers work for an amount …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-10-28T04:45:42+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Dual Monitor blacks out the second monitor in locked mode

Hi There, We work in support environment and use dual monitors setup. WIN7 heard to have very good support for such setup and easy to use functionalities. However at some point something which was great has gone troubled. We can use both the monitors…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-06-25T15:36:04+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

A cabinet file necessary for installation cannot be trusted. Please verify the Cryptographic Services are enabled.

Hi When i tried to install directx i got this message " A cabinet file necessary for installation cannot be trusted. Please verify the Cryptographic Services are enabled and the cabinet file is valid. " A cabinet file necessary for…

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2009-11-18T00:29:04+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I add shortcuts to the Windows 7 start menu?

For some reason, it is impossible to add any new shortcuts to the start menu in Windows 7. I always get a message 'Windows can't create a shortcut here. Do you want the shortcut to be placed on the desktop instead?' I tried to select 'Show hidden files,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-12-04T17:08:01+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Locally connected Printer shows as offline on Windows 7 network after initially working

Ok, have checked similar threads wihich got no successful answers. I have a PC with Epson printer connect directly via USB. Print driver installed correctly.  Works fine.  Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) no security other than windows firewall and…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-02-06T13:46:55+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

dvd driver, corrupt in the registry

When I put a disc in the dvd drive it does nothing. When I go into My Computer it cannot see the drive. When I look at the dvd drive in Device Manager it tells me, "Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration  information…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-01-27T22:53:39+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers

Why is the Bing search engine not working properly with Microsoft Edge?

Since before the latest update to Windows 11, I have been having issues with Bing in Edge. When I open Edge (Bing is my default Search Engine) I will get "Hmmm... can't reach this page" for Bing.com. Or, if I open a new tab and click the…

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11
asked 2023-09-28T18:23:41+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers

Surface Duo 2 Bluetooth Issues

When connected to a Bluetooth audio device like my car or Surface Ear Buds I have the following problem: Connects properly without issues. Listen to music or Audible for a few minutes and the audio stops. The audio doesn't pause, the Bluetooth doesn't…

Surface | Surface Duo | Sound and camera
asked 2021-12-05T14:19:34+00:00
Anonymous
87 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface 2 pro charger issue

I've had my surface for a few months now and, yesterday I left it on the bed while on and charging, due to being  in a rush. One hour later I return and the rectangular charging box is untouchably hot but my surface is still able to charge. I unplug it …

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2014-07-21T12:33:24+00:00
Anonymous
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Surface Pro 7 pen pressure issues with palm rejection

Pen works fine when only the pen is making contact with the screen. However, when my palm is resting on the screen, the pressure detection of the pen becomes extremely inaccurate. As soon as skin (palm, fingers, etc) makes contact with the screen, the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2019-11-01T19:50:11+00:00
Anonymous
86 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Power query - Excel 365 to Salesforce sandbox

When trying to connect to a Salesforce sandbox (Data > external sources > Salesforce object) i'm redirected to dummy page after entering my login credentials in the popup (.../promos.html): connecting to production works fine. connecting trough…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2020-05-05T10:12:10+00:00
Anonymous
86 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Word 2016 and Excel 2016 - Customize the File > Open menu

Hello, How can I customize the File > Open menu in Word 2016 and Excel 2016, please? Add a Place works only for the cloud. As for This PC, it shows me a list of folders I am not interested in, and that apparently I cannot remove. On the contrary, I'd…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2015-09-28T09:13:42+00:00
Anonymous
86 answers

Proofing tools for Office 2010

I'm trying to find proofing tools for Office 2010 on MS site, but something is completely wrong. All the links now bring me to the Office 2013 options. Even the link "Download a Language Pack for Office 2010" on…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2013-04-07T12:54:21+00:00
Anonymous
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MS Access 2013 crashes continually on different computers.

I having increasing problems with Access 2013 crashing.  Even after compacting and repairing the database it crashes all of the time - now it's crashing whenever I try to do a "save as" or when I try to exit.  It's been unstable since I started…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For home | Windows
asked 2013-03-18T13:45:00+00:00
Anonymous
86 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to expand text boundaries in Word 2013?

Hello everyone!, I was convinced by someone here to install office 2013, so I tried it today. But the first issue i meet is the "text boundaries". In office 2010 and previous versions. When I open a blank page, I can see the text boundary is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2012-11-30T16:32:09+00:00
Anonymous
86 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft office can't find your license for this application. a repair attempt was unsuccessful or was cancelled.

I am getting the following error in Office 2013. My software is licensed but it gives this error and exit: Microsoft office can't find your license for this application. a repair attempt was unsuccessful or was cancelled.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2013-05-14T07:38:18+00:00
Anonymous
86 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Outlook mobile on Windows Phone 10

Since last week my outlook app on Windows Phone 10 (Lumia 950) stopped working. I got message "Your hotmail account settings are out-of-date". When I hit Fix account button, new page with Your account was updated successfully appears, but…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For business
asked 2023-07-21T16:39:35+00:00
Anonymous