15,425 questions
158 answers
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wuaudt.exe is really bogging down my computer
Recently, when I first start my computer for the day, wuaudt.exe runs and really bogs down my computer. In Task Manager it shows it is using a lot of memory along with one of the many svchost.exe's that are running. I had my computer set up to notify…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2010-08-03T18:57:06+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
158 answers
Surface Book 2 battery drain whilst off
I have had a Surface Book 2 for 9 months now. It drains 5-10% battery whilst switched off every day. I know this is a common complaint, yet why is it an issue on a $4000AUD laptop? Can I return it for a refund as it does not meet my needs?
Surface | Surface Book | Power and battery
985 questions
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2019-04-18T11:30:02+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Word 2016 Cursor movement slow, jumpy, laggy, erratic, stuttering in some documents
It is impossible to edit some documents because of VERY slow, jerky, jumpy, laggy, erratic, stuttering cursor movement (horizontal worse than vertical). I have been forced to go back to using Word 2011. I am a professional novelist and cannot practice…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,713 questions
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2015-07-13T06:29:26+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:55:16.3333333+00:00
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157 answers
Settings: Junk Mail: Blocked Senders: Domain Gostarmedia.com & *@gostsarmedia.com do not block incoming spam
For at least two weeks, I've been inundated with spam from the domain gostarmedia.com. I've created the following "solutions" all without success. Rules Sender Address Includes "gostarmedia" (without quotes) Categorize as Spam Move…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,712 questions
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2025-06-13T16:49:06+00:00
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2025-07-21T19:42:06.41+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
Running Outlook on the iMac causes the screen to flicker and eventually black out and reduce to half/split screen display.
Running Outlook on the iMac causes the screen to flicker and eventually black out and reduce to half/split screen display. If I don't run the Outlook app the Mac runs like clockwork. With Outlook active, at some point the flickering begins and then…
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
Using older versions of Outlook for Mac for personal email and calendar
4,741 questions
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2018-12-04T05:06:11+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T19:36:41.3866667+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Outlook for Mac - Automatic language detection - spelling check on multiple languages
Hi, I use outlook for mac 2016 with a subscription for office 365. I write emails on different languages, switching constantly during the day from one language to another, depending on my client's language (english, spanish, french or portuguese). On…
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For business
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For business
Using older versions of Outlook for Mac in business environments
7,121 questions
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2016-03-14T10:44:50+00:00
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2025-07-21T19:35:49.7866667+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
Exchange ActiveSync won't sync contacts on Android
Hi, I've been having a problem with Exchange ActiveSync on my Android phone. Calendar and E-mails sync fine without any problems. However, my contacts won't sync properly. My contacts sync the first time I set up my account on my phone using Exchange…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Contacts
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Contacts
Organizing and accessing contact information in Outlook.com
2,126 questions
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2013-01-28T21:24:05+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T19:34:51.34+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration flashes a window every hour
Is there a really, really good reason that the "OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration" task (see it in Task Scheduler, Microsoft, Office) must run every hour? This is what it says that it does: "This task initiates Office Background…
Microsoft 365 Insider | Install, activate, and update | Windows
Microsoft 365 Insider | Install, activate, and update | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 Insider for installing preview builds, activating subscriptions, and keeping apps up to date with the latest Insider features.
84 questions
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2017-04-15T05:19:15+00:00
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2025-07-21T19:06:46.6433333+00:00
Anonymous
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MS Teams android app keeps refreshing
After logging into the Teams app, it keeps on refreshing every second making it impossible to work until the app is reopened. This is a recurring problem and half the time it works smoothly, other times it doesn't.
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Teams on mobile devices
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Teams on mobile devices
Accessing and using Microsoft Teams on smartphones and tablets across platforms
1,456 questions
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2020-11-06T14:54:23+00:00
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2025-07-21T15:19:10.7266667+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
Scanner won't run on Windows 11
I have an Epson Perfection V600 Photo scanner that I can't get to run on Windows 11. I did an install with the disk that came with the scanner, then downloaded the latest driver update from Epson, but when I try to run it, I get a message saying…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,348 questions
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2021-12-03T18:31:28+00:00
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2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Update for Windows Security platform - KB5007651 (Version 1.0.2109.27002)
I got an error for this Update for Windows Security platform - KB5007651 (Version 1.0.2109.27002) and can't seem to find a solution. Install error - 0x80070643 Anyone got any ideas?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,488 questions
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2022-05-21T22:21:42+00:00
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2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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How to handle Install error - 0x80070103
How to handle Install error - 0x80070103
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,488 questions
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2022-12-06T05:53:11+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:12:59.6266667+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Since Windows 11 24H2 update everything runs slow and takes longer to load
Ever since this update, my system takes a long time before it's fully up to speed. I'm talking 10 minutes or more. Even the opening screen where I enter my PIN takes longer to come up. After entering the pin, it takes a while for the app icons to show on…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,488 questions
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2024-12-10T18:50:22+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T20:41:54.2866667+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Media Player web address for album info changed in recent Windows 10 upgrade
After a recent major upgrade for Windows 10, my Windows Media Player is trying to find Album information from a new website that does not work. The old web address was (fai.music.metaservices.microsoft.com) and new web address it is using is…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,806 questions
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2018-05-06T16:38:03+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
Location is greyed out, i cannot remove internet explorer 11 addon after virus removal
I am running Windows 10 64 bit After removing a virus using windows defender and malwarebytes, I could no longer... A. remove these internet explorer add ons, to wit: Ó¦Óñ¦Ò»¼ü°²×°²å¼þ npQQPhoneManagerExt.dll 电脑管家网页防火墙 TSWebMon64.dat B. activate…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,566 questions
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2015-09-22T16:27:00+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:46:37.22+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Windows Update / SvcHost.exe 100% Cpu in task manager
This problem I know is not new to too many of us. Yet - this is November 2013 and I would like to know how this happened AND what to do to fix it! I have built many computers since 1997. I never had this problem arise until this reinstall. Have…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2013-11-20T09:06:28+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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I cannot UNINSTALL Spy Hunter no matter what I try!
Help!!!! Hello, Unfortunately, I cannot uninstall SpyHunter (supposedly) anti-spyware trial version. I found it because was trying to get rid of another annoyance,the SEARCHQU. browser hijacker. When I googled, "remove Serchque," I found…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,403 questions
asked
2012-02-14T06:19:09+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:27:30.85+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Problem installing .Net Framework 4 (HRESULT 0xc8000222)
I have a problem to install the .Net Framework 4 ... this problem is: HRESULT 0xc8000222 anyome can help me please? My System OS is Windows 7
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,500 questions
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2012-10-04T16:57:45+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:27:30.85+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically.
Original title: Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically. I am also unable to boot Windows 7 from my Windows 7 CD. This afternoon, I was starting to use my computer. When I tried to bring it out of sleep mode, it wouldn't respond. I…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
asked
2010-01-24T01:33:37+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
157 answers
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Double tap to left click and drag on trackpad
Hello, I was trying to find a way to click and drag by using the Type Cover 2 trackpad without keeping the left mouse button pressed. Most touchpads nowadays register a rapid double click as a "left click and drag" command and, according to the…
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,495 questions
asked
2013-10-25T13:45:34+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous