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Windows 7 won't update after clean install
I recently acquired a Vista laptop that I upgraded with an SSD and Windows 7 Professional. After an uneventful install on a new SSD and activation, I discovered that Win7 won't update, the update console just continues to search for updates, and CPU…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
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2016-02-11T15:40:22+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:15.4666667+00:00
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Windows 7 Update appears to be compromised?
These details of "Important" update, which I received this morning - 4:30 AM MT. Copied to Notepad: (appears to be a language pack? 4.3…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
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2015-09-30T11:04:55+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:46:37.22+00:00
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Lumia 950 won't turn on
After nearly two weeks my phone turned off with roughly 30% battery and it doesn't turn back on,recovery tool doesn't recognize it and when i plug it in to my pc or when i plug the charger nothing happens but it vibrates shortly every minute or so the …
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,853 questions
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2016-01-06T11:59:15+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:46:37.22+00:00
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Windows defender keep asking to update every 2nd day....
Hi windows defender is keep asking to update it every 2nd day, action centre displays the notification about out of date windows defender, when i open it windows defender completes the update as normally and than the other day it appears again. any…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
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2015-06-22T06:27:45+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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What is Diagnostics Tracking Service which was installed from Windows Updates?
Original title: Microsoft is installing SPYWARE thru Windows Updates? Windows updates installed something called "Diagnostics Tracking Service" in my Windows 8.1 Pro. Take a look at THIS…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2015-05-02T00:06:17+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Unable To Install Apps - Error code: D000F001 - Windows Phone 7
I bought a Nokia with Windows Phone 7.8 a few months ago. Everything was fine but since today I can't install ANY APPLICATION from Marketplace. I've hard reset phone and added to a new Microsoft Account. Practical, I have a hole new identity and Phone…
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,853 questions
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2015-04-07T17:24:40+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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How to Disable “Update to Windows 8.1 for Free” Notification in Windows 8 Store?
Description If you are tired of seeing “Update to Windows 8.1 for Free” notification then it’s time to disable it. Get rid of these regular prompts to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
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2013-12-26T04:49:35+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Photo Collage
When I purchased my new computer it came with Windows 8. I was pleasantly surprised when my photos popped up on the desktop in a collage manner, sort of like a screensaver. When I upgraded to 8.1, this feature has gone away. I miss it and would love to …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
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2013-11-02T13:46:39+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Your PC ran into a problem ... system thread exeption not handled (athwb.sys)
I updated my window 8 and this blue screen appear after it finished downloading the updates. "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, amd then we'll restart for you. (100% COMPLETE)" system thread…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
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2014-05-28T19:34:38+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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32-bit application fails to start after 8.1 upgrade, gives error 0xC000007B because of missing system DLLs.
I had been using "IBM Rational ClearQuest Client 7.1.2 for Windows" 32-bit application with Windows 8 Pro x64 without problems. But after 8.1 upgrade the ClearQuest fails to start and gives error 0xC000007B, which indicates that there's a bad…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2013-10-23T07:28:03+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Windows 7 Update fails with error code C000000D - Windows Update encountered an unknown error
I tried running windows update from the action center today and now get this error message. Last successful update was a couple of weeks ago. Rebooting the computer makes no difference. I have run the windows update troubleshooter found on the update…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2014-08-05T15:18:32+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Internet gradually slows down
I am using a desktop computer with Windows 7. I am connected to the internet via a Netgear wireless router, and recently I have been experiencing a problem where my internet speed gradually slows down and ultimately I am unable to load webpages/internet …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
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2014-02-18T13:39:39+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Unable to rename or move folders. "The file or folder does not exist."
I am currently unable to rename or move folders in Windows 8.1. I'll right-click the folder and enter a new name, then I'll receive the following error: "Can't find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name."…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2013-11-25T07:59:33+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Facebook video calling / chat does not work after windows 8.1 PRO upgrade / update
Hi, I originally had windows 8 PRO where facebook calling was working fine. I upgraded to 8.1 PRO on 17th, since then am unable to see the Facebook video calling button. I also frequently get the msvcr110.dll was not found error. I have tied all…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
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2013-10-19T01:39:19+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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There will be no ISO downloads of Windows 8.1 for the public.
Microsoft has made it known there will be no .ISO file for Windows 8.1 available to the general public. "Consumers" here really means any copies of Windows 8 that weren't purchased through Microsoft's Volume Licensing programs. So a small…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
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2013-10-17T19:50:01+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Digital Media Renderer
I am trying to connect and stream video and pictures from my Windows 7 Pc to my Xbox One. I finally got my Pc to add the Xbox One to my Wireless Devices but now it's asking me to update my Digital Media Renderer Driver. When I click on Apply Fix it goes …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
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2013-12-03T15:06:06+00:00
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how to uninstall windows 8.1?
how to uninstall windows 8.1
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2013-10-23T01:23:51+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Indexing not running in Windows 8.1
Help , I am trying to find out why my Indexing is not running at all. I tried rebuilding the index which doesn't show anything at all. I have never encountered this problem. I tried the Windows troubleshooter and its response is comic all (Indexing is…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2013-10-26T15:38:03+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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How to uninstall LogMeIn Rescue RC after MS tech support session
After an arduous but successful tech support session repairing corrupted 8.1 updates LogMeIn Rescue RC remains on my computer. Of course it is not listed in add/remove programs. In hindsight I should have asked the tech to clean up after himself. This …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
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2014-05-10T21:48:41+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Issue with installing updates on Windows 8.1.
I am told (windows update) that there are three important updates available. But when they run they get to c89% and fail. PC reboots and undoes changes. This repeats about very fifth boot. It's getting tedious. When does Microsoft propose to issue an…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
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2014-05-16T15:14:55+00:00
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