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KB5034441 update problem, error (0x80070643).

I have tried to update and I get error 0x80070643 with update KB5034441. I have tried uninstalling the Windows update, restarting the Windows Uptade service, deleting the update files and I have also run the following commands: DISM /Online…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2024-01-10T15:18:19+00:00
Anonymous
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Sketchpad has completely disappeared from Ink Workspace

I have tried rebooting and turning Ink workspace on and off from settings and taskbar. It is only showing me Whiteboard and Fullscreen snip. Did Windows do away with sketchpad, forcing me to login with a Windows ID to use Whiteboard? Or is this a bug…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows ink and touch
asked 2019-08-08T21:05:51+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Your device needs the latest security updates...big time error.

Yesterday, I got the notification "Your device needs the latest security updates" and an update window that couldn't be closed, but could be minimized to the tray.  It spent hours to reach 100%, so I left it running overnight.  I get up this…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2017-12-02T14:20:45+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Possible to watch movies I purchased on XBOX One on my Apple iPhone?

I have a media purchasing dilemma. I am trying to decide how I will purchase movies going forward.  I have an iPhone 6 Plus, but I love the idea of using my XBOX as a media center.  Is it possible to watch movies that I purchase from the Microsoft Store …

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2015-09-07T23:19:20+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Determining Motheboard and properly updating BIOS?

I'm having trouble trying to determine exactly what motherboard I have and what BIOS update I need for it.  I have determined that my current configuration is: FOXCONN 2AB1 Motherboard AMD 785G Chipset AMD SB700 Southbridge American Megatrends Inc…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-03-14T18:40:36+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8.1 - Windows Update stuck at "checking for updates"

Hi. I see this issue has been brought up by many people. I've tried applying as many suggested methods to fix the issue as I could find on the Microsoft.com site, but so far nothing has worked. I bought the Windows 8.1 Pro full disk, formatted my old…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-08-12T15:51:29+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Batman: Arkham city: Games for windows live doesn't pop up!

Hi, I'm here today because I have some problems with Games for Windows Live, or GFWL. I used it for many games, including Arkham Asylum, in which GFWL works fine, but when I try to open up GFWL in Arkham city pressing home, nothing happens. I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2012-02-22T01:43:26+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 desktop computer extremely slow

I have a problem with my Gateway DX4831-01e desktop computer (1 1/2 years old) which is running Windows 7.  Last week, something happened (I don't know if it was an upgrade or a virus) but Windows 7 (64) started running extremely sluggish.  I restarted…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2011-12-22T20:30:58+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers

I want to register complaint against a Nokia Care Service Centre.

Dear all; Please let me know contact numbers and email of the Nokia India Upper level customer officials and grievance cell. First I want to know the exact definition/meaning of "Liquid Problem" in Nokia C5-00 or in other Nokia mobiles.…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-07-30T05:03:44+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Event says when my system froze that "The DgiVecp service failed to start due to the following error: The system cannot find the file specified."

I found  the exact problem that causes this freezes. My computer freezed today at 20:17. I went to the event viewer and found that at that time there is an event says that "The DgiVecp service failed to start due to the following error: The system…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-11-30T16:34:51+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 64bit: Windows Update Service Not Running (but it is running in services.msc)

I just got a new desktop computer (Gateway FX6840-03e) It has Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (not sure what service pack, I'm new to windows 7 as of this computer so i'm not sure where to find that information). It came with a norton security that i…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-01-09T23:00:28+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I add "tags" to PDF and txt files?

I made the jump from XP to Windows 7.  In XP I was able to edit the meta data in almost any file and place "keywords" even on PDF files.  Windows 7 has done away with "keywords" and gone to "tags".  I like this system better…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-01-13T19:51:07+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Blue Screen 0x124 - WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR

Original Title: "Getting BSoD ... I am using Intel S5520sc MB and dual xeon e5620 processor" I am continuiously getting BSoD. I am using Intel S5520sc MB and dual xeon e5620 processors, Nvidia Quadro Fx 4800. I have updated intel bios and…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2010-06-19T14:51:54+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Win 7 64 bit + FSX = "Fatal error" & CTD / restart

Hello, I, like a lot of other people,  am getting this error message, and certain Fatal Errors followed by CTD's when in FSX ,to the point that I've almost all but given up on ever playing FSX again. "this feature requires that {smartassembly} is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2010-03-18T16:47:25+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

"You need to format the disk in drive J: before you can use it"

The error message says "You need to format the disk in drive J: before you can use it" I have a removable USB storage drive that i always plugged in to my computer everytime I download movies save disk space on my computer.  Now it want me to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-11-27T14:36:21+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Corrupt Registry: Root Cause in Startup Repair.

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965.  Originally loaded with Vista Home, upgraded to Windows 7 with the option that came with the laptop when purchased on September 09.  Upgrade to Win 7 was flawless. Today the computer shutdown and restarted running the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-02-15T17:13:26+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to share reward point with other family member

how to share Microsoft reward points with other family member <Moved from Microsoft Edge / All other issues / Windows 10>

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2020-07-16T12:02:24+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I disable Copilot in Bing search engine?

The most annoying feature by Microsoft on a miniature scale when using mobile devices. Scrolling through search results when using Bing search engine on mobile devices automatically switches over to the Copilot tab. There should be a switch in Search…

Bing | Search | Share and social search results
asked 2024-02-19T16:58:07+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers

Surface Pro X, Issues with Google Maps

I am using: Device name ******* Processor Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.0 GHz 3.00 GHz Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.54 GB usable) System type 64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor Pen and touch Pen and touch support with 10 touch points Recently, after an…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2023-07-15T20:54:04+00:00
Anonymous
82 answers

Surface dock 2 not connecting to monitors using usb-c cables

I purchased two new surface dock2 to connect our surface pro 7 to our widescreen monitors using usb-c cables. Neither of the monitors would connect through the usb-c ports. One monitor is an LG 38WK95C. The other is a Dell ultrasharp U3818DW. The LG…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Dock
asked 2020-07-15T13:06:07+00:00
Anonymous