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Windows 10: Where are my documents?

Just installed Windows 10.  I'm having a problem similar to a problem that I had when I installed Windows 8. Documents seems to be in several tiers, including Public Documents, Documents, and so on. There is one "Documents" that has just a few…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2015-09-25T18:44:16+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10, How do I set Windows Defender's scan schedule?

I installed the Windows 10 on the 29th of July, 2015 Windows Defender hasn't ran a scan. I started getting alerts that a scan is necessary to keep Windows 10 protected. In the settings there's no scan setting like there was on Windows 7 I can manually…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2015-08-08T19:45:15+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Burn CD's with windows 10

If windows 10 does not have a media player, how will we burn CD's? ***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2015-06-03T02:07:21+00:00
Anonymous
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Intel HD Graphics Driver via Windows Update

Getting error 0x800F0244 during Windows Update when it wants to update my Intel HD Graphics Driver on my computer which runs an NVidia driver for my discreet GTX 750 card. I have updated the driver from a driver found on the Intel website, here However,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-06-25T20:20:14+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microphone auto muting and the levels go down to zero

Hello all. I have come upon a recent issue with my computer. My microphone automutes itself , and the levels go down to zero as well. Even if I manually adjust levels to 100 and unmute it resets and automutes again after a short time ( less than a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-11-04T03:18:40+00:00
Anonymous
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MS forced install to Windows 8.1 after I click on Remind me later.

* Original Title: MS Hijacked my computer & forced install to 8.1 I know there are other posts about that blue ribbon that asks if you want to install 8.1 - OR - rudely interrupts at inconvenient times (like during client presentations) and forces a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-09-06T19:16:04+00:00
Anonymous
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SHA2 support on Nokia C5,E71 and E72?

Hi Our company has resently renewed our external certifcate for Exchange active sync. The certificate is SHA2 signed. From that day Nokia C5,E71 and E72 models stopped syncing. I belive that it has to do with the SHA2 signing algoritm, and I just want to…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-01-09T08:02:11+00:00
Anonymous
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Unable to connect properly to Eduroam wi-fi

My University (UWE) uses eduroam for its Wi-Fi. My Surface 2 (all updates in place as of 15th November) is unable to stay connected to this service and sometimes it won't find it at all. Have tried refreshing the Surface and all forms of manual logins …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-11-15T17:49:15+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error C:\Google\googleupdate.a3x" during Windows startup

It appears the following error at the start up. I'm using Windows 7 ultimate.                                        Line 0 (File"C:\Google\googleupdate.a3x"): please help me.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-07-13T17:43:22+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

BackgroundContainer.dll module not found

When my computer starts up, I get the following error message: c:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Conduit\BackgroundContainer\BackgroundContainer.dll Specific module not found Anyone have any idea what this is?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-17T17:54:09+00:00
Anonymous
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Can't access Windows Store

Here is my problem. Whenever I try to open Windows Store there's a message saying "We weren't able to connect to the Store. This might have happened because of a server problem or the network connection timed out. Please wait a few minutes and try…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-10-17T14:36:48+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

There is a file or folder called "c:\Program" which could cause certain applications to not function correctly. Renaming it to "c:\Program1" would solve this problem

Original title: "file name warning" message In the past week or so, I have been getting a warning box that shows up on my desk top (of Windows 8) whenever I boot up.  It says "There is a file or folder called "c:\Program" which…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2013-09-04T00:43:40+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

JXR file Windows Photo Gallery.

I am running Windows 7 Home Premium.  I have started to receiving this message every time I open Windows Photo Gallery. ( Would you like to use Photo Gallery to open these types of files JXR. ) I have checked the box Don't show me this again for these…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2012-12-30T17:31:28+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I want my "Recent Places" icon/link back

The "Recent Places" icon/link in the Navigation Pane of Windows Explorer has disappeared. I tried the two "return to default" operations. Nothing. I found the actual file in C:, deleted a half-dozen corrupted files (the ones over 1…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2013-01-10T00:11:40+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Movie Maker Error- Not enough memory

Whenever I try to save one of my movies a little bit into the save process it stops and says I do not have enough memory try again with a lower resolution. I've tried every resolution and bit rate and it still doesnt work. I am almost positive its not…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2013-01-20T07:29:26+00:00
Anonymous
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how do i connect laptop to smart tv using wi-fi..?? Any application related to it.??

want to stream laptop on to a tv screen using wifi...?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2013-02-24T07:07:09+00:00
Anonymous
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secure boot violation - invalid signature detected help

Hi, Just wanna know how to fix this problem. My laptop is Asus A55VD "Secure boot violation - invalid signature detected" and then it say press ok to enter setup....after enter, my brother accidently press to change the boost system and…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-01-29T13:20:13+00:00
Anonymous
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Can't open my external hard disk, it's saying to Format it.

Original title: Cant open my external hard disk I cant open my external hard drive. It says I have to format it. In computer it just show Local Disk K but there is no storage reading.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-01-02T06:16:46+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Configuring Beats by Dre Wireless headphones with windows 7 64 bit

I configured my beat by Dre Wireless to work with bluetooth via logitech bluethoot device and its asking me to install drivers for the headset, I searched everywhere but was unable to find such drivers, Is there a solution for this? Im Running Windows 7…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-02-21T01:46:13+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I turn off pen feedback in Windows 8?

I'm using a Wacom Intuos 4 tablet and I need to turn off pen feedback like I did in Windows 7. Please help!

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-10-28T00:45:49+00:00
Anonymous