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Blue Screen

how can i fix blue screen? can reading a dmp file help fix blue screen?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2012-12-23T11:31:41+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 8 - Media Center DisplayPort HDCP support nonexistent

This feedback was provided under Windows 7, however action has not been taken to correct this issue for Windows 8 either. ERROR: Display driver error – the video playback device does not support playback of protected content. ISSUE: Media Center with a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-11-15T15:51:20+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 Troubleshooter Error 0x8E5E0247

I am having problems with the Troubleshooter in Windows 7 64-bit .  Any time I try to use it to fix anything, I get the error message "An error occurred while troubleshooting:  A problem is preventing the troubleshooter from starting."   I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-11-08T22:13:14+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers

Explorer.exe Crashes Constantly When Accessing Control Panel or Any Start Menu Item on WIN 7 x64

Hello, I have explorer.exe crashing when I try to open the Control Panel on Seven x64 and on some right clicking on files and on anything I search or try to open in the Start Menu. I think the problem started after I created the Godmode folder through…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-01-31T18:24:43+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to get the XP version of Spider Solitaire?

I used to sit around playing Spider Solitaire on my XP machine.  Well I got a new Windows 7 machine and the new version of Spider Solitaire sucks - to put it mildly.  Is there any way to get back to the old XP version that was fun to play? *original…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2011-02-05T22:47:24+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows update Yi Ruan Bluetooth HID Device driver update has broken Bluetooth on my PC

Windows update Yi Ruan Bluetooth HID Device driver update has broken Bluetooth on my PC. Every time I try to pair my mouse or keyboard with the PC they appear, pair (though don't work) and then promptly vanish again.  They work and pair with the hub…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-04-27T21:44:48+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Drag and Drop confirmation prompt? Accidentally moving files.

Ever since upgrading to Windows 7, we have had a problem with people inadvertently moving folders by dragging and dropping when meaning to double click.  Is there a way to turn on a confirmation prompt ("are you sure you want to...") when…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2011-03-25T15:44:05+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Device Drive Software not sucessfully installed -Code 39- Optiarc DVD +-RW AD 7580A ATA Device

Need Help ! Recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop using Vista operating system. The DVD +-RW Device was working but has recently failed. The Device Manager locates the Driver which is Optiarc DVD +-RW AD 7580A ATA Device The Device…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2008-12-26T05:49:52+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

When using my microphone, the microphone level automatically adjusts.

In order to fix it temporarily I have to right click the speaker icon in the tray, go to recording devices, double click my mic, go to the levels tab and readjust it. It becomes a huge problem when talking with the mic and the level goes from 100 down …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-11-14T15:52:58+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Files on external drive have changed to shortcuts, cannot access them.

Something changed my File folders on my external hard drives to a shortcut to a ,scr that is not there and I can't access what is in my folders. How do i get my folders back .  This is on a Toshiba laptop running Vista

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-07-15T17:19:56+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to print on Xerox Phaser 6180MFP "Print driver host for 32 bit applications has stopped working" Windows 7

**Original Title**Upgraded to Windows 7 and installed print driver, now when I try to print, I get this message: 'Print driver host for 32 bit applications has stopped working' I just upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7(64 bit) and have a Xerox Phaser…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-12-11T02:30:17+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to create restore point in windows 7

I just bought a new computer that's running windows 7. My previous computer had XP. I would open system restore  create my own restore points periodically. Is there a way to do that in windows 7. When i open system restore, the only option I get is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
asked 2010-01-10T14:30:17+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Keep Num Lock on after start-up

How do I make windows start-up with the Number Lock on?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2008-12-22T16:09:28+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers

I can't use programs that require .NET Framework.

I'm trying to use a program that has previously worked flawlessly. This program is called GHTCP, which is used with Guitar Hero 3 PC. It requires .NET Framework 2.0 or higher to use. All of sudden, the program just stopped working. I asked to program…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-06-09T00:23:29+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 does not detect multiple External Hard Drives

I have recently purchased a HP Pavilion laptop Winndows 7 Home Premium. I have two 500 GB external Hard Drives. When I connect them individually to the system, they are recognized and I can copy files from/to to these external Drives. But when I try to …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-11-29T15:20:15+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

unable to delete songs in windows media player

The song files are already deleted off of my recycle bin but i can not delete them off of windows media player. when i click on them they say "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you are trying to play, burn, or sync an item that is in…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-05-09T01:09:19+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers

Cannot play games Error "cannot connect to server"

It wont let me play games it keep saying cannot connect to server

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2010-06-11T18:41:43+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

HOW DO I MAKE THE LETTERS ON MY SCREEN BIGGER FONT - IN TRYING TO READ THE SCREEN BELOW THIS THE BLUE LETTERS ARE TOO LIGHT AND TOO SMALL

HOW CAN I MAKE THESE LETTERS BIGGER AS WELL ON MY DESKTOP SCREEN    -    THE LETTERS ON THIS BODY ARE TOO SMALL AND THE LIGHT BLUE IS HARD TO READ

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-04-05T02:48:03+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers

How to move sidebar to the left again

I have the sidebar on the left of microsoft edge now it's on the right. I can't figure out how to move it. Can someone help me? * Moved from Windows 10/Desktop https://answerscdn.microsoft.com/static/images/image-not-found.jpg

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10
asked 2023-03-15T14:29:33+00:00
Anonymous
62 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

remove Bing from microsoft edge

My question is very simple that is HOW DO I REMOVE BING AS SEARCH ENGINE FROM MICROSOFT EDGE. Please, please and please give me a simple  and direct answer or solution and not by "beating around the bush" I am getting very fed up with Bing…

Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 10
asked 2020-06-19T15:18:37+00:00
Anonymous