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There is no email program associated to perform this requested action. Please install a email program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default program in Control Panel ?

"  There is no email program associated to perform this requested action. Please install a email program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default program in Control Panel "  How to get rid of this error? Moved from:…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2017-06-17T06:35:42+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 10 SmartScreen- "check apps and files" options greyed out

In Windows Defender settings the options for "check apps and files" are greyed out. Does anyone know how to fix this? I am running Windows 10 Pro X64, Version 1703, OS Build 15063.296 * Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2017-05-15T01:43:15+00:00
Anonymous
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Unable to see comments after reading MSN articles

Why can't I see the comments after reading articles on msn anymore. Used to say "join the conversation" but that has disappeared.

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2016-04-25T22:24:39+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 10 upgrade for nokia lumia 1320

Hello All Why is windows 10 not available for download for nokia lumia 1320 , the phone has the capability of running windows 10 as i did install the insider preview app, but the phone is not included in the list of phones that are eligible for windows…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2016-03-19T07:43:35+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to stop Trojan:win32/Dynamer!ac from coming back

Hi all, Windows Defender found Trojan:win32/Dynamer!ac virus during a full scan - and I keep quarantining and removing it and it keeps coming back. It is in my D: drive on HP Notebook -  the Recovery Drive and I can't remove anything - is this real or a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2016-02-02T00:30:56+00:00
Anonymous
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Lumia 950XL 5ghz Wifi issue

So I have found when using my 5Ghz N network the phone will lose all WiFi networking.   On first use, it will connect up OK.  But let it sit and come back to it, it will have lost the WiFi network and the ability to see any other WiFi network with…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2016-01-13T02:33:23+00:00
Anonymous
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How To Remove Windows 10 Upgrade from Windows Update

I don't want to upgrade to Win 10 (from Win7) just yet but when I run Windows Update,  the Windows 10 upgrade starts. I can see there are many Win7 updates waiting too but cancelling the Win10 upgrade means no other updates get installed.  I've…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-08-14T18:12:52+00:00
Anonymous
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Asus G73JW Freezes after Windows 8.1 Update - Network Related

Quick background.  I had trouble installing the Windows 8.1 update - it continually crashed on installation.  I contacted Microsoft Support and they directed me to this site:…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-11-19T13:41:57+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 Video Hardware Errors, frequent crashes, screen freezes.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ***EDIT: This question has been answered in this linked…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-01-24T22:41:50+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to contact the Microsoft Chat Support with a Service Request Number?

I used live chat for Microsoft Support, and I would like to access the chat again. I have been emailed a Service Request Number for the conversation; the email tells me I can use it for future reference or to reconnect with Support. But how do I do…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2014-07-31T11:47:14+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Installed Updates listed multiple times

Like many others as of late, I am afflicted by an issue caused by KB2817631 whereby a new version of wwlib.dll causes Outlooks crashes for certain calendar entries.  Many people have suggested uninstalling this KB fixed their issue, but it did not for…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-28T14:24:06+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8: "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart, we're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you."

The message in the title appears on my screen every time I turn my Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite on. This is after I tried upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 last night. I went to sleep whilst 8.1 was downloading and forgot to plug my laptop in, it…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-25T20:06:34+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Two finger right click does not work

I recently installed Windows 8.1 and the two finger right click gesture on my touchpad stopped working. Before the update it was working fine. I do not know how to fix it.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-10-18T16:17:22+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why can't I use $25 credit in my microsoft account to buy game apps?

I received a $25 promo code from Best Buy when I purchased my new HP laptop. After following the directions, I was able to redeem the $25 and my microsoft account shows a balance of $25. When I try purchase a game app from the Microsoft store, I get…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2014-01-06T04:26:20+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

ERROR 0x80070490 : MpSigStubMain - Windows Defender Updates

I'm seeing a similar problem - last raft of windows updates for my win8.1 x64 machine, everything works fine except the definition update for defender. I've tried downloading the definition update directly and ran the mpas-fex64.exe, which simply…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-06-17T02:28:27+00:00
Anonymous
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windows 8.1 clock running fast post update

Since I have updated to windows 8.1 the clock is running, I have had to reset the date and time every day off by several hours, some times by a couple of days, I did not have any problems before I updated.  I have  an ACER W510 tablet

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-10-22T05:04:06+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

There was an error when attempting to connect to the Windows Live Calendar service

"There was an error when attempting to connect to the Windows Live Calendar service. If the error persists, check to see if there's an upgrade of Windows Live Mail available or contact a service representative." I am running W7 and WLM has…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2013-05-01T01:36:54+00:00
Anonymous
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Microsoft needs to encourage Supercell to bring Clash of Clans to Windows Store

My kids would be very happy to be able to play this very popular multiplayer game with their Apple-toting cousins.  :-)

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-07-25T20:06:31+00:00
Anonymous
51 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Incredible battery drain during connected standby on a clovertrail windows 8 tablet

I'm experiencing infuriating battery drain during "connected standby" on a windows 8 tablet, Samsung Smart PC 500T. I bought it 2.5 months ago, the problem has been on for over a month, after some big OS updates from MS... I've tried to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-05-13T06:35:35+00:00
Anonymous
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Lumia 800: Speaker problem, no sound.

Hello, I have encountered a problem with my Nokia Lumia 800. After I turned the speaker volume down to 0 before I went to bed, the speaker stopped working. I noticed this when I overslept for work because the alarm clock on the phone did not give…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-05-07T21:13:12+00:00
Anonymous