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Error Code 66A

I keep getting an error code when I try to install the latest Security Update for .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB2160841) (Download…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2010-10-14T19:14:06+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x80048849 "Unable to send or receive messages for the Windows Live Hotmail account"

Original Title: Windows Live Mail Beta I cannot receive or send mail always there is an error coming as under Unable to send or receive messages for the Windows Live Hotmail account. Server Error: 0x80048849 Server:…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-09-20T06:48:51+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Media Center IR Hardware not detected

Hi,  I'm getting stuck at the "IR Hardward not detected" when trying to set up TV. I'm in Australia and have a wireless component receiving my digital signal from another room.  www.cocoonsystems.com.au  I'm running a Haupaggue (spell?) TV…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-07-06T09:33:04+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Mass Storage Controller has no driver, windows update can't find a driver.

After doing a full installation of Windows 7 professional 64-bit onto a laptop previously with Windows XP MCE 2005 there is a problem with a piece of hardware. In device manager the details are as follows: Mass Storage Controller Device type: Other…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-11-02T12:05:20+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

HDMI Audio not detected

HDMI Audio showing up as "not plugged in" - what gives? Alright, so I'm having all sorts of issues here. I've gotten myself a Netflix account, and I decided I wanted to watch things on my HDTV via my laptop. I got an HDMI cable and an Audio…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-01-08T02:36:28+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My DLNA player cannot detect the DLNA server on my Win 7 PC using WMP 12.

I have a hard-wired network.  I upgraded my PC to Win 7 64-bit.  My DLNA process stopped working, although it had worked great under Vista.  Nothing else in the network changed.  Primarily, I am just "pulling" from the PC using the DLNA…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2010-08-19T19:15:28+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Change the colour of the taskbar in windows 7?

i want to change the colour of the taskbar in windows 7 but how do i do it? thankyou in advance

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-08-13T15:16:45+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Mouse and Keyboard not working after Windows 7 updates

I have Windows 7 Home Edition.  My CPU did the latest Windows update overnight, now the keyboard and mouse aren't working.  I have rebooted and unplugged both many times.  I keep coming back to my login screen, but I can't do anything from that point.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-12-09T17:27:39+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Vista won't boot - System restore/Startup repair can't fix

Have Vista running on Dell Inspiron 1720. All of a sudden I can't start Windows. Startup Repair cant fix the problem and System restore can't seem to solve the problem either. Am starting to panic. Startup Repair listed the following as the problem…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2009-02-23T21:29:36+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Kids mode not available in Edge

After updating to Edge 90.0.818.41 the new Kids mode doesn't exist even though the welcome "tips" advertised it.

Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Windows 10
asked 2021-04-17T15:42:26+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I change the language in "New Tab" from Chinese to English?

Whenever I opened a new tab, this is what I see. When I enter go into the MSN website, it showed eng-sg at the URL.  I do not know how to change the display language of the new tab to English. Appreciate any help. Thanks much. 

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 10
asked 2020-02-25T14:46:51+00:00
Anonymous
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Low volume output on windows 11 21H2 when compared to windows 10 21H1

I have an issue where the volume for my pc is very low, for system and third party applications. I have ensured all volume settings are on max The volume is appx 50% compared to normal, any advice? Thank you :)

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Devices and drivers
asked 2021-07-18T11:23:06+00:00
Anonymous
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Build 26058 + ISO out to Canary/Dev Channel

Live in W.U.

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
asked 2024-02-14T22:00:25+00:00
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what happened to that 1000 points puzzle piece quest if we join 12 weeks straight, we will get 1000 points 100 points every week and 5 daily i collected 6 puzzle pieces but it all disapeared

yeah, the 1000 points puzzle piece thing disappeared.

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2023-11-15T15:59:19+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to turn off Surface Pro monitor only WITHOUT it sleeping?

I've read many question posted similar to this.  The truth is none of them answer it. Let's change that or at least get Microsoft to do something about it. Every other computer in the world can do this...why not the surface pro!!! I see the exact…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2013-06-25T07:44:51+00:00
Anonymous
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Surface Pro 7 touchscreen stopped working after February 2020 firmware update

After the recent firmware update, my Surface Pro 7's touchscreen stopped working. I have had this less than 2 months. any advice on how to fix would be greatly appreciated. I have attached a screenshot of my device manager showing an error with Surface …

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2020-02-13T05:08:03+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface pro 4. Screen shake.

Hi, every one. I have problem with my SP4. Half of the screen shake. I never drop my surface. I install all updates. Maybe some one help me? Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk69BrQXxvg

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2016-03-06T18:30:14+00:00
Anonymous
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Extremely slow SSD in Surface Book

I am experiencing very poor SSD writing performance in my Surface Book. It's i5 dGPU 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Installing applications and copying files have been really slow. Windows 10 is updated to the latest. Has anyone having the…

Surface | Surface Book | Performance and maintenance
asked 2015-10-27T23:45:14+00:00
Anonymous
49 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My surface pro broke and will only shoot me into bios now?

Title basically says it. I've had the Surface Pro (128gb) for less than a week and I turned it on to do some math homework and it just, wouldn't boot. Sent me into bios. I had a similar problem with a Samsung ATIV Smart PC (intel atom). I booted from my …

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2013-02-26T04:43:42+00:00
Anonymous
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Can surface pro x sq2 run Minecraft Java and install recent versions of OpenGL ?

I now that surface pro x can’t run several apps like Minecraft Java but now surface pro x has a new better processor it can run now run 64 bit apps and also surface pro x can now run games that uses OpenGl 3.3 but can i use recent versions of OpenGL on…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2021-05-13T18:20:11+00:00
Anonymous