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windows update KB5039211 is stopping my roland cutter from working.

The most recent Windows 10 updates stop my Roland GX24 cutter from working. Is anyone aware that this is happening?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2024-06-27T10:15:01+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 11 reached end of service

Down in the system tray, it shows "Your version of Windows 11 has reached end of service. Click to download a newer version of Windows 11 to stay updated." When I click on it, the Windows Update window opens. Its states You're Up to Date but…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2024-12-08T03:26:58+00:00
Anonymous
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COMPONENTS hive is corrupted, Can someone help in fixing

COMPONENTS hive is corrupted, Can someone help in fixing 2025-05-15 21:41:57, Info CBS Failed to load the COMPONENTS hive from 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\config\COMPONENTS' into registry key 'HKLM\COMPONENTS'. [HRESULT = 0x800703f1 -…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-05-16T16:35:37+00:00
Anonymous
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Auto login

Atuo login win 11 does not auto login did 2days ago no problem, all updated about same time, have tried all the suggestions, netplwiz, regitedit mods the lot, double check pc name in domain, workgroup, as the only person on this pc was happy when it auto…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-03-29T04:03:39+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Evaluation copy watermark after update (Build 22581.ini_release.220318- 1623)

I noticed that after I've updated Windows to Build 22581.ini_release .220318- 1623, a watermark appeared on the desktop (Windows 11 Home Single Language. Evaluation copy. Build 22581.ini_release.220318- 1623). My question is can I remove this watermark…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2022-03-25T12:07:10+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My Computer Crashes During Zoom Meetings

Every time I have a zoom meeting, my computer crashes and shows the blue screen of death. I thought that if I updated my systems the crashing would stop, but that has not been the case. I have included a link that has the minidump of when it last…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2020-04-21T23:04:55+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Print Management Console Script error?

For the last couple of days I get this error when accessing printer properties or just selecting a printer in the print management console: Anyone else having this issue?  Selecting yes or no has the same effect, i.e., none that I can tell. I manage…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2019-10-03T13:40:53+00:00
Anonymous
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Error code: 0x80073d13 (Xbox Game Pass PC Beta)

When installing certain games on the Xbox Game Pass PC Beta app I seem to be getting Error code: 0x80073d13, Games will download to about 4.5%-9% then come up with the error. Trying to install Metro, Wolfenstein, We Happy Few, Imperator: Rome and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2019-06-13T07:38:49+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 10 Stuttering with new update

Okay, so I updated to the latest version of windows last night, and discovered an issue IMMEDIATELY. Every few seconds my screen/audio/EVERYTHING stutters for a split second. It doesn't matter if I'm watching videos, playing games, not doing anything,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2019-06-15T22:22:51+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 won't boot, no matter what

Suddenly today my M2. drive's windows crashed, and now it can't start up. I've tried using USB recovery but literally nothing happened. Tutorials about this tell you to go into windows aso. when I can't even boot the PC. I cannot get to the troubleshoot …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-08-25T23:36:00+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Host process for windows tasks is using the webcam

Since the update to 1709 I keep getting every few hours “Host process for windows tasks is using the webcam”. Is this safe and normal? I have the HP Envy running windows 10 pro. Regards Stan. Moved from: (Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy)

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2017-10-28T07:57:44+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows phone discontinued?

Am thinking about getting Windows Phone. However, keep hearing rumors about Microsoft discontinuing Windows phones. Worth the purchase? Am on Verizon

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2017-03-28T01:46:56+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers

Linx 1020 tablet will not work after Windows Update

Yesterday evening I updated my Linx 1020 tablet via Windows Update.  Three updates were downloaded and installed, which I have listed below. (N.B. for the benefit of Microsoft Support my Link 1020 came pre-installed with Windows 10 and is still under…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2017-05-03T08:47:30+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers

"Error 1" when installing "Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework

Split from this thread. Hello, I see a C:\Windows\System32\catroot and wondered if this is about WU as well, sicne you had me rename catroot2 near the start of this thread?  I am now receving "Error 1" when installing "Security Update…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-05-07T09:08:49+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 10: Windows Defender will not turn on *SOLVED*

I had recently disabled windows defender on windows 10 and when I did I know want to enable it again but when I open action center and press Turn On Now it does nothing. I have pressed it multiple times and with no result. Fix: press Windows Key + R …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2014-11-18T03:53:50+00:00
Anonymous
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How to enable Conservation mode in the Energy Management on Lenovo Ideapad Z510

Whenever I have my computer plugged in when the battery is above 70%, a notification comes up saying: The Battery is charged to a high capacity Staying above 70% capacity for a long period of time is adverse to the battery's health. Enable 'Conservation…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-01-12T18:35:26+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't set Windows 8.1 to use a UK Keyboard and English (United Kingdom) as Language Preference

Downloaded and installed the UK (English) Language Pack. Can't set Windows 8.1 to use a UK Keyboard. Try to change Languages Preferences to English (United Kingdom)  - and 8.1 won't let you. Try to remove English (United States) and 8.1 won't let you.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2013-10-20T14:43:22+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Volume taskbar icon vanished / greyed-out in Control Panel

Hi, Since installing the latest major 8.1 update, my Volume Notification Area icon has disappeared. (It returned briefly but the default seems for it to inexplicably go away again to not return). It still shows up as active when I go to Control Panel…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2014-04-20T14:08:38+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

MMX353G 3G driver for Windows 8.1

I have used my Micromax MMX353G 3G data card without any problem in Windows 8. But when I have tried to install the driver of MMX353G 3G in windows 8.1, it showed that driver installing failed and didn't show any device... Please help me...

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-10-24T01:18:06+00:00
Anonymous
70 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

restore printer icon on toolbar

I cannot print from from printer.  How do I restore printer icon? Thank you.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-01-18T19:01:53+00:00
Anonymous