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WIndows 11 Driver Security Question

I’m usually a Mac user normally but have just bought a new Windows 11 Laptop for work and having a couple of teething issues. I have an external CD drive that I’ve used with my Mac for ages, but it is compatible for both Windows and Mac. When I plug…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2023-08-03T06:56:39+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

Need fix for lost audio from update to Windows 24H2

I updated to Windows 24H2. I have now lost all of my audio. When I hover my mouse over the sound icon in the tray, it shows that "No audio device is installed". How do I fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2024-12-08T21:16:26+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

BSOD after trying to install a game from the Xbox application

Hi there, I made a quick search and I can tell other people around the world (I'm French) are having the same problem. Happened first when I tried installing the Guardians of the galaxy game from the Gamepass section. Precision : My games are stored on…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-03-17T22:09:36+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

2020-06-11 - After Windows Update, printer not working

Hi The fix is in this post below My Windows 10 updated overnight and now my Brother printer is no longer printing.  Windows can "see" the printer, It knows when the printer is ideal. If I turn the printer off, Windows shows it as offline,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2020-06-11T05:32:12+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

USB-C not detecting displays on Windows 11

I cannot connect my HP Pavillion 15t-eg100 to two external monitors. I am using a lenovo docking station and two lenovo ThinkVision T24i-30 monitors. I have two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse plugged into a docking station. When I plug the docking…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2024-01-18T02:39:32+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't update realtek bluetooth driver for 1903 windows 10 update

So I got the message yesterday saying I couldn't update my computer to Windows 1903 due to an outdated Realtek Bluetooth driver. I followed the steps up till the point where I select update drivers in the dropdown menu. It gave me the message…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2019-11-17T19:02:14+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Top of the window gets cut off

I got a problem that keeps appearing sometimes when i maximize my windows in windows 10. It looks like this: How can i solve this? I'm running a dual screen setup and windows 10.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2018-07-25T10:03:21+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

Solved Windows 10 April 2018 Feature Update audio glitches and stuttering on old x58 system

This is a bit of a self answering post to save other people the troubleshooting that I've had to do. I'm on an old system from Dell, where the motherboard and CPU are from an old Studio XPS 435MT.  It's an old (but still managing) Core i7 940 CPU, but…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2018-05-01T09:12:36+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

Windows 10 re-opens all programs after shutdown / restart?

Running Windows 10 Pro, v1790, build 16299.19 After a recent Windows update my computer now re-opens all programs I had open prior to restarting. I've seen some registry hacks and workarounds on the internet but I just want the option to turn this off…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2017-11-08T14:28:13+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Install The Sims 2 + Expansions on Windows 10 (TS2upd.exe Error)

The Sims 2 is an old program that causes/d issues for many, I thought I would share my experience of getting past "The Sims 2 Update Error" when installing expansions. You will need this file, so download it now:…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2016-01-09T01:59:26+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

Directplay on Windows 10

I can`t install DirectPlay . When I tried to play Game in windows 10 it asked to install DirectPlay feature. I`ve  clicked on 'install this feature' it went on searching for a few seconds & then showed an error 0x800FFFF. Every  time I try same…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2015-08-13T05:50:42+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Update not needed error when trying to update to Internet Explorer 11.

AT: Windows uptade, i see TXT Update not needed when i click on install, WTH???. Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB3025390) when i click on install it says update not needed, not needed or is something wrong with…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-12-23T23:39:19+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WIndows 10 Store Not Installed

Hello, Whenever I try to open Windows Store, it gives me the error message, "This app can't open. There's a problem with Store. Contact your system administrator about repairing or reinstalling it." When I go to C:\Windows, there's no Winstore…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2015-08-23T04:09:19+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Using Windows Phone 8, I am unable to open media content in text messages, says getting content but doesn't open

I received a text with the message "Get media content now". When I "click" on the message phone says "getting media content" then switches back to "get media content". The media does not open.  What am I doing…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-12-24T00:55:36+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Srttrail.txt error and keeps on automatic repairing

Original title: I have the srttrail.txt error I have srttrail.txt error and keeps on automatic repairing and then giving me the option to advance repair and shut down I have tried to start it up in safe mode but the same happens it goes in to automatic…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-01-01T11:48:37+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error recover web page, Internet Explorer not responding

Original Title: Internet not responding issues, When I try to go to a web site 9 out of 10 times I get a pop up at the bottom of my page saying msn.com, or other websites, not responding. Then the question box opens to says recover web page? I click yes,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2012-08-07T13:42:20+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

where is" all programs" in windows 8

Where can you see installed program?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2012-10-29T18:35:15+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I add, delete, or rename folders in Mail?

How do I create new folders or delete folders that I don’t want in my Mail app?

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2012-10-25T13:30:25+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers

Windows 8 Login Screen - Mouse/Keyboard Stop Working

I was on my computer when I got a BSOD on Windows 8 -- It restarted and when it's booting my keyboard lights up, and my mouse. Once I get to the welcome screen both turn off and stop working. I've enabled USB Legacy support in the BIOS and I've also…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-10-31T18:09:52+00:00
Anonymous
69 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how do I turn off the autolock in windows 8?

After inactivity of around 1 minute in windows 8 the computer locks itself... I have to reenter my password. I have tried everything, power options, personalization, and it's still not taking it off. All of the features that relate to turning off the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
asked 2012-11-12T04:17:14+00:00
Anonymous