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Asus DVD Drive not working

I know there have been quite a few posts on this matter in other forums as well as this one, but none of the proposed solutions have corrected my problem. I did a clean install of Windows 8 on my Intel SSD (C:), I have a secondary 1TB (E:) and a USB 3.0…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-11-13T19:53:00+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Updates are available for Windows 8

I’ve just started to run Windows 8 for the first time.  Have there been any updates released for Windows 8?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2012-10-25T12:39:04+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Disable the touchscreen for a Windows 8 laptop?

I have a Dell XPS L702x notorious for having ghost clicking issues, where the touchscreen randomly "clicks" on arbitrary areas of the screen (mine seems to be in the lower right hand corner, often minimizing all my open windows or opening the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Search, touch, and mouse
asked 2012-11-06T23:19:41+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I reinstall rtl120.bpl?

Original Title: rtl120.bpl? My computer is telling me that I need to re-install rtl120.bpl. I did not know I had deleted it in the first place and in the second how do I go about re-installing it if I don't have it any more? Thanks for any help, Chris

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2011-05-24T21:44:40+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I keep getting this message - Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding)

Hello, My computer is stuggling to get internet access, I keep getting this message - Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding).  All of the other computers in my house are connected…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-05-11T08:51:49+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Your power plan information isn't available. Can't edit/delete/etc. Power Plans.

"Your power plan information isn't available."  I have tried to: Delete Registy Values for PowerSettings (HKLM\system\currentcontrolset\control\power\powersettings) Import PowerSettings from another computer…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-11-05T17:05:50+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Live Movie Maker-How to change the file type of a completed project

I created a video using "Windows Live Movie Maker. The output file is in a .wlmp format. I can only view this video using this application which creatwd it. I would prefer to use my windows media player. Windows media player can not use this…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-05-19T10:46:46+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows XP will not restore my Active Desktop. Gives an error running scripts on this page.

XP will not restore active desktop

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-10-15T01:14:59+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why does Copilot's conversation style option leave only "more Balanced" ? Where have "more Creative" and "more Precise" gone ?

Why does Copilot's conversation style option leave only "more Balanced" ? Where have "more Creative" and "more Precise" gone ?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2024-05-19T07:59:33+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers

new Edge chromium pen & ink settings

Recently upgraded to the new chromium version of Edge. The pen & ink settings aren't the same as the last version. Not able to change the pen color, pen size, select pencil or highlighter if I open a pdf file in edge & try to write on it. What…

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 10
asked 2020-01-22T18:38:10+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers

Build 23403.1001 is out to Dev Channel Insiders

Live in W.U.

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2023-03-08T18:01:27+00:00
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68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error downloading Windows 11 iso

When I go to the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewiso select a version and then select a language, I get the following error. Error We encountered a problem with your request. Please visit Microsoft Support Contact…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2021-08-20T23:26:58+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers

I have access to the new Bing but cannot use the chat function in Bing on Edge

I joined the waitlist about 10 days ago and got access a few days ago. However, when I attempt to use Bing chat in Edge, it always pops up a screen and tells me that "Chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing." I have…

Bing | Get started | Search tips and techniques
asked 2023-03-07T16:23:22+00:00
Anonymous
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Attempting to reconnect... Everytime when I try to use Integrated Copilot on Windows 11

Hi, I am a user of Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. I love the features but I am facing an issue that whenever I open the integrated copilot of windows 11 it doesn't work always shows some errors like trying to reconnect, attempting to…

Bing | Other
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asked 2024-01-08T15:08:31+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface laptop 3 fans running loud when laptop is plugged in

Hello. I have been having this problem with my Surface laptop 3 where when I play a light game (like Minecraft) with the laptop plugged in the fans become extremely loud. However when the laptop is not plugged in the fans don't get even close to being…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2019-11-17T19:40:03+00:00
Anonymous
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Surface Book Battery Life - what are you getting

Hi everyone, I am not doing anything to intensive with my Surface Book.  Web, email, onenote, outlook.  I am not getting anything near 12 hours of battery life and 4 if i am lucky. Right now it says I have 33% battery life and have an 1 hour and 26…

Surface | Surface Book | Power and battery
asked 2015-10-28T18:44:45+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

June 2021 Firmware Update for Surface Laptop 3 gave rise to USB C & cannot-shut-down problems and many more

After applied the June 2021 Firmware Update for Surface Laptop 3, this issue occurs: At the first time plugging a External SSD into USB-C port, it works fine. But when you click Safely Remove Hardware in notification area (but keep the device plugged),…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2021-07-02T07:52:18+00:00
Anonymous
68 answers

Surface 8 Pro - new SSD - compatibility with PCIe 4

Hello, is the Surface 8 Pro compatible with PCIe 4 drives or can I only use PCIe 3 ssd? If not all drives are compatible, which drives work? Best regards, Peter

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2022-08-21T13:47:41+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

office365 App download/installation for macOS Big Sur 11.7.10

I have just tried to download and install the office365 apps, but received the notification that the install needs Mac OS 12. I am running Mac OS 11. But can't seem to find the office365 download version for os11. From where can I install the latest…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | MacOS
asked 2023-10-12T10:05:30+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Word VBA function InsertFile is now failing on all builds from 15427.20194 Aug 3, 2022 and later

We have a product that assembles custom templates that has been around for about 20 years that operates on a library of about 1 million Word .docx format templates.  With users across the world.  Its been in use on every version of Word since 2003…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2022-09-11T17:03:40+00:00
Anonymous