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File called "program" listed as a file under my startup applications in Windows 8

When I open my task manager and look at my startup items, there is a file entitled "program". When you right click on it the properties is grayed out as well as open file location. I ran sfc/scannow but the results returned with no problems. Is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-06-13T21:43:32+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Background Intelligent Transfer Service is missing in XP

Hi I have been having problems installing updates from Microsoft Updates and looking at the error messages it tells me I need to check the properties of Background Intelligent Transfer Service but when I search this file it is missing, How do I replace…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
asked 2012-09-10T18:40:38+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

need to chat with Microsoft technical support

need to chat with Microsoft technical support

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2011-03-24T21:18:31+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Printer offline-How can I change it to "on-line"

How can I change a printer that is networked from "off-line" to  "online" to one computer? Ours is accessible to my computer but not my wife's as her status is "off-line."

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2011-01-04T17:10:46+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Language bar missing from taskbar

My language is MIA. I have at least 5 languages installed, and I have followed all the directions, and I have checked the forums, but it is still missing! I'm finding it very frustrating as I wish to type in Japanese and Farsi, and I need the toolbar…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-10-05T13:41:03+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

No low battery notification and my computer always just shuts off, I have all the right settings on

I purchased my laptop now for about 6 months and the most annoying part is that there is never a low battery notification before my laptop hibernates. It has never shown up once. The battery meter is active and shown in my system tray. I have gone into…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-05-19T07:07:41+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers

Need Xbox 360 Chatpad driver

Hi, one year ago i buy a Xbox 360 Controller Made by Microsoft Corporation and a Chatpad for it. on the box was info about use for Windows-based PCs but until now no driver... so i am here to ask for some help. For now i can turn the backlight on…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2008-12-29T11:52:11+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I change my printer status to online? It is currently offline and will not allow me to print.

I cancelled some print requests and it put my printer to status offline and I cannot figure out how to get it back to online!

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-03-25T14:58:35+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cannot rip CD, cannot change album info

Since upgrading to Windows 7 this month, my Windows Media Player experience is considerably worse than it was under Vista. I cannot rip CDs now - I get the error: "Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD". I cannot…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-11-03T14:35:21+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to Rip Audio CD using teh Media player, Windows 7 Ultimate.__Error Pop up : Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD.

I am runing the Windows 7 Ultimate And is unable to rip any audio muice CD into the library. The pop up error: Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-10-24T18:16:09+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

will Lotus SmartSuite run on Windows 7?

Planning on updating office computer. Our Tech doesn't think our lotus will run on the new Windows 7 64 bit. Need to confirm.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-10-14T16:39:10+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers

Fixed with 27766 Workaround for “Your organization used App Control for Business to block this app” dialog in the Canary Channel

After updating to Build 27764 in the Canary Channel, some Windows Insiders are reporting hitting the issue that previously impacted the Dev Channel where an “Your organization used App Control for Business to block this app” dialog is shown when…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2024-12-16T16:39:34+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What does Microsoft do with my contacts list?

I tried to sign up to receive email information from the program related to the Windows 10 upgrade and during the process I was informed that Microsoft wants to have access to my contacts list. Now that is a very serious request, so there must be a fair…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
asked 2015-02-17T14:30:24+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

April 19 Surface Book Update failure - Error 0x800f0203

While applying today's updates, I received a Blue screen. After it restarted, it applied updates before continuing into Windows startup. Went into Windows Update and clicked on Install for the remaining ones that were yet to be applied. Then I get this…

Surface | Surface Book | Install and update
asked 2016-04-19T23:52:11+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers

Surface Dock keeps disconnecting/reconnecting USB devices with Surface Book 2

Hi  I just bought a Surface Book 2 and a surface dock. The dock is connected to 2 monitors and USB keyboard (Razer Huntsman Elite) and mouse Razer Hyperflux Mamba/Firefly. Both keep disconnecting/reconnecting randomly. Mostly when running games, but…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Dock
asked 2019-11-17T07:30:01+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Does anyone still have the CalibG4.exe touch screen dead zone hotfix file for the Surface Pro 3 they could share with me? (SOLVED)

Does anyone still have the CalibG4.exe touch screen dead zone hotfix file for the Surface Pro 3 they could share with me? I've seen posts to the Sony support website where you used to be able to download it from, but it no longer seems active. So I've…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2018-10-23T13:22:07+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface pro 3 loosing time?

New SP3 i5.  System time starting loosing time by a few hours last night.  Did a hard reset and reset the PMU.  System time never got set correctly.  Even now, system time is drifting by 10 or 15 min. Any ideas? Matt

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2014-06-27T17:13:31+00:00
Anonymous
80 answers

Remove copilot icon that appears when I click in Onenote

Today, I turned on Onenote, and it notified me that it had Copilot update. Now, every time I click in Onenote, it shows this annoying Copilot icon next to cursor: How do I remove it? Thank you.

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For business | Windows
asked 2025-01-17T01:40:15+00:00
Anonymous
80 answers

OneDrive shortcut appears as an internet shortcut instead of a folder

A OneDrive folder has been shared with me, but in windows File Explorer, it appears as a link rather than a folder when I add it as a shortcut to OneDrive "My Files". How can I fix this so the shortcut appears as a folder instead of a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2024-06-24T08:09:48+00:00
Anonymous
80 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Enable multiplayer mode for minecraft java (Microsoft account)

Hi! I have just bought minecraft for my daughter. Windows 10 - Java edition.  We cant understand how to enable the multiplayer option.  It says check settings for the microsoft account, but we cant find where to do this when logging into either my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Windows
asked 2020-12-26T16:10:18+00:00
Anonymous