Guide for completely removing McAfee
Look no further if you are like me and have been stuck with leftover McAfee processes after running the uninstallers. There are plenty of guides with canned answers from Microsoft that have done nothing but frustrate you; this is what you need to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
Airpods pro mic not working on windows 11
Hi there, since more or less one week my airpods pro mic doesn't work anymore on windows 11. If I go on Sound>properties>input settings the format is empty and the volume is on 0. any idea what's going wrong? thanks a lot Best Daniele
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
How to unlock a device i locked
* * Mod note: Brought here by a search? See the possible solution by ArthurNOL on page 4 of this thread. It helped a few people. I locked a device when the person i gave the device didn’t return it the day they mentioned they would return, they returned…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
Failed to Install KB5001716 Error 0x80070643
Failed to Install KB5001716 Error 0x80070643 I am unable to install this update. I start with the basic options of restarting and trying but it has now lasted for quite some time. I have tried clearing the whole cache of windows update as per the guide…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
Defrag runs constantly
Win10 64. Defrag runs constantly, grinding away at my hard drives for no reason. The both drives are 0% fragmented, except for system reserved files which are 40% fragmented and defrag will not touch them. The Defrag is OFF, how do I stop the system…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
"We couldn't connect to Microsoft family right now, so your family on this device might not be up to date. "
I am trying to add another user to my computer system, but I get the message: "We couldn't connect to Microsoft family right now, so your family on this device might not be up to date. " How can I fix this?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Family and online safety
2024-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5034765) "Something didn't go as planned. No need to worry-undoing changes. Please keep your computer on"
HELP please, Acer SFG16-71 cannot complete 2024-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5034765) "Something didn't go as planned. No need to worry-undoing changes. Please keep your computer on" Laptop fails at…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
How do I get my Microsoft account back after it getting hacked?
Hello Microsoft Community, I'm reaching out for urgent help with my hacked Microsoft account. Despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to regain access to my account and am feeling quite frustrated and helpless. Here's a summary of the steps I've…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
Is there a solution to fix my cursor lock when using Xbox game bar?
So for a couple weeks (about 3 weeks now) anytime I use xbox gamebar on windows 11 to join a party to talk to some friends, my cursor lock on all applications would break making my mouse cursor go to another monitor when working on something or playing a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
Bosd caused due to watchdog.sys
I have been receiving the bosd by the watchdog.sys for 1 and half month. I am very frustrated right now. I don't know what to do. After getting bosd my computer does not restart it shows the black screen. After doing the force shutdown It opens when we…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
My PC will not reset even though i have a recovery media device installed
When I try to reset my PC, it will not let me because it could not find a recover environment/media even though i have in installed.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
I want to Reset my PC but keep my files & settings, how do I do it?
i wish to Reset my PC because I'm having problems with the Touchpad and some windows closing sporafically. I have tried everything to resolve the Touchpad problem but it continues to not work, then work and it continues. The more fixes I try the worse it…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED help?
<Event xmlns="**http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event**"> <System> <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power" Guid="{331c3b3a-2005-44c2-ac5e-77220c37d6b4}"…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
I got 2 question. 1. why did my windows 11 home deactivate after the windows update? 2. Why is the Microsoft store acting up?
For the Windows 11 home, I've tried a lot of things to try and get it back up and going, but nothing is working. My key isn't even a year old. For the store, my Xbox app wouldn't detect my friends list and when i went to launch a game it couldn't sync my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
After Windows 11 24h2 Microphone keeps unmuting whenever application tries accesses mic.
Using an Razer Siren X mic., with dedicated mute button with is a physical switch (but apparently not, at least learned that with newest Windows 11 24h2), even thou I set mic to be muted all the time, if I open Discord/join call/start a video game (with…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
Possible broken drive keeps crashing my pc, how do I fix this? Is it corrupted or physically broken?
Hi, my pc has been giving me BSOD like 10 times a day for the past 10 or more days because of corrupted files or ram issues (I'm not sure), I tried checking for the drive integrity and this came out: "Error Checking (Windows (C:) Repair this…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
0xc1900101-0x30017 error when upgrading Windows 10 to 11 - ASUS Zenbook Flip S
Been trying to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11 for the past few days now with very little success. Whether I use the install assistant or a USB formatted by the Media Creation Tool, the installation process keeps throwing up the INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
Almoristics service virus
I have what I'm pretty sure is a virus called almoristics service. I have tried Malwarebytes, a windows defender offline scan and manually deleting things, but cant seem to get it to go away. Any suggestions? I would prefer not to reinstall Windows as…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
0x800703ee error upgrading to Windows 11
Whether I use Windows Update or the Application Assistant, I get this same error. Error message: There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
BSDO
Hello ! First of all, sorry for my English. I am trying to fix BSDO that i get (a lot, like 5 to 10 each day...) on my ASUS A15. I tried different think to fix this : -I updates the drivers with the latest version, but also i tried with the recommend…