Can't output sound to bluetooth speaker (JBL flip)
Hi there, I have a JBL flip portable bluetooth speaker which works fine with my smartphone etc. My laptop (Samsung, windows 7) connects with it and identifies it as a bluetooth headset, however I can't play any music through it at all. The laptop…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
DirecTv App not available on Windows Store
Original title: DirecTv App I have a DirecTV account that has an app for my phone and another tablet that I own that allows me to watch and control live TV from both devices. There is no such app for the surface yet and when I go to DirecTV's website to…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
How can you use google play apps on the microsft surface RT?
Please let me know if there is a way to use google play apps on a Surface RT. I am trying to use an app that is only in the apple app store or google play store. Thanks
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
No video on mpg files WIndows 8 Media Player.
I have some video files that were converted from another format to mpg. They play perfectly on my WIndows 7 PC. I can use WMP and Movie Maker. I have a new PC with Windows 8. In either of those programs the videos play the sound only. No error messages. …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
Windows 8 using 100% of HDD with high average response times and low read/write speed
Hi There, Since I upgraded to Windows 8 (in January), I have intermittently experienced freezes, and general performance dips. Upon investigating I found that when this occurred, my Hard Drive was showing as 100% Active Time, with a low Read and Write…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
Get error code 0x80070002 when try to install apps from Windows 8 app store
When I try to install apps from the windows 8 apps store I keep getting a error code 0x80070002. I have a Lenovo Laptop computer.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
Qualcomm Atheros AR9485WB-EG wireless network adapter and windows 8. Wifi connection problems
HI, I have an ASUS n56vj with Qualcomm Atheros AR9485WB-EG wireless network adapter and windows 8. It doesnt connect with my home network wi fi, but my other devices work perfectly with it, with perfect sign. Why doesnt this one, what do I do? I have…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
Forgotten Nokia Lumia 920 Lockscreen Password
Hello! Today I changed my lockscreen password and now I can't remember it. Is there any way to remove the password without hard resetting the device? If not, how do I perform a hard reset without voiding my warranty. Thank you!
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
Windows Modules Installer Worker causes memory hog
The Windows Modules Installer Worker service hogs up a lot of memory constantly & I can't figure out the reason.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
I have a cracked touch screen Windows 8 on an ACER Aspire V5. Will a non touch screen replacement work?
At the end of last year I went to buy a new laptop with Windows 7 on it, but there were none to be had unless you wanted to pay through the nose. I had to settle for an Acer Aspire with Windows 8 and touch screen. Now the screen is cracked in the…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)
Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) Driver Version 6.2.9200.16384 Location Port_#0002.Hub_#0004 Universal Serial Bus controllers (Standard USB Host Controller) Anyone know a way to fix this? Btw I tried…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
photoshop, Illustrator, CS6 interface too small on surface pro
Hello, I just purchased the Surface Pro from Best Buy. I bought it to use adobe products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and such. The menu and icons are so small making it nearly impossible to navigate through the tools and menus. Are there any…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
i can't find my emails in my inbox
i can't find my emails in my inbox, and all my folders is gone , i don't no why ??!!! how can i receive my emails ????? please heeeeeeeelp there is many emails important for me
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
A timeout occurred while waiting for the EHCI host controller Asynchronous Schedule to transition to the enabled state.
When I'm using my computer running Windows 8 Pro x64 randomly all of the USB's will freeze up, yet the PC will still run fine. Then they will all come back online a little while later. By online my WiFi adapter doesn't seem to re-initiate. Checking the…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
Suddenly lost all my emails in Windows Live Mail
Question Summary Other Windows Live Mail issues Please provide your impacted Email address : elaine_******@ntlworld.com Did you receive an error code or message? No Please enter the error code or message you received None Which version of Windows Live…
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
"Print processor does not exist" What can I do? Printer is a Brother MFC-J430w.
I am trying to install a Brother MFC-J430w wireless printer on my 32 bit Dell PC. I've downloaded the driver off the Internet, but I get a prompt saying "Unable to install printer. The print processor does not exist." What should I do?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
How to move User folders to 2nd drive in Windows 8?
I am posting on behalf of a customer. His C drive's a SSD & which is not big enough for all his music,photos,video and download files. Is there a way to move user files to a second drive? Please comment with any information or suggestions. Thank…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
Error: Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart when starting Windows
Hello, I receive the error “Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart” when I start Windows. I have found the issue but I don’t see a good solution. What’s the best way to fix this issue? Thanks LD
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
Where do I find a twain driver for the scanner?
Original title : twain driver for Windows 8 After upgraded Win 8, my scanner didn't work. After checked, The problem come from twain driver. Pls help
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
Windows 8 User Folder Rename
My current username in Windows 8 is Danny. The directory of my user folder is C:\Users\danch_000 . This is annoying and driving me crazy. I should also tell you this user is tied to my Microsoft Account. On my Microsoft Account my Name is Danny. …