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What happened to the Snipping Tool Ruler?
Hello! I just noticed the Snipping Tool Ruler option has disappeared. This allowed me to highlight & draw straight lines after I snip/copy an image. It's missing & I need this reactivated. Is anyone aware of any other options? Not sure why…
Windows for home | Other | Apps
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2024-02-20T16:28:05+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:53:50.3966667+00:00
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Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) memory leakage in Windows 10 (Version 2004).
The infamous dwm.exe hogging lots of memory. FYI this is not a specific program issue. It just happens with any programs, activities randomly. I'm getting really tired of killing dwm.exe every so often so that it will release the occupied memory. When…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,837 questions
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2020-09-06T11:24:54+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:17:02.4266667+00:00
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Microsoft XPS Document Writer Download for Windows 10
A combination of a recent Windows update and Quickbooks update has left us without the XPS Document Writer, which is necessary to save or print invoices from Quickbooks. The XPS Document Writer is not an option when trying to install a new printer and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,742 questions
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2018-05-18T19:03:20+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
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Windows Update Hangs
As of today 12 April 2016 Window 7 SP1 hangs in searching for updates. Unlike other postings in 2015, their is no Orchestrator service in services.msc. Prior to today Windows update was working fine. Why is this happening? Is there any other way to …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2016-04-12T19:28:32+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:15.4666667+00:00
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Task image is corrupt or has been tampered with 0x80041321
When I try to do a monthly back up it want do it. It gives me Task image is corrupt or has been tampered with 0x80041321. I checked for virures & they come back clean. Can some one please help me out?????????
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2011-01-03T00:31:58+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:26:24.27+00:00
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clicking Find Printer shows error "The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable" i am on a home network
When I try to "Find Printer (in MSWord, e.g.) I get the message: The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable. I'm running Vista Ultimate (SP2) on a home network; and I'm the Administrator. How do I make the ADDS available?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
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2010-05-21T12:33:03+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
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How do I remove Edge from my computer completely?
I have Windows 10 Pro running my computer and would like to completely get rid of Edge. I don't use it and don't plan on ever using it so it's basically just a nuisance to me. Any help would be appreciated. [Moved by moderator from Word forum]
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
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2023-11-04T16:20:01+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:16:59.0433333+00:00
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How to Extend IE mode more than 30 days
After adding URL's in IE mode pages it has a expire days of 30. I would like to know how to extend more than 30 days as per InternetExplorerIntegrationLocalSiteListExpirationDays policy. Please help.
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
4,477 questions
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2022-03-03T10:10:12+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:16:11.57+00:00
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Can you upgrade to another os from RT on Surface?
I just got the Surface tablet today and I'm wondering if you can upgrade from Windows 8 RT to Pro? Unfortunately, Windows RT is rather limited... I imagine I would need to format/alter the partition and run an install dvd like usual. The upgrade…
Surface | Other
1,465 questions
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2012-10-27T10:58:27+00:00
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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New Surface Pro 7 shutting down randomly
I'm tired of all these issues now. At first, a few days ago, I was working on this laptop and it shut down randomly. I switched it on, but again it shut down randomly. In 20 minutes, this happened thrice. I tried something, and then it worked fine for a…
Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
3,607 questions
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2020-02-11T05:44:13+00:00
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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No local file storage for OneNote on Mac version?
I just tried OneNote for a Mac. I noticed that there is no way to load or save a local OneNote file. I've been using OneNote on a PC for years. Really like it a lot. Was hoping to now use it on my Mac. I don't know why OneNote is setup this way. I…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft products that enable users to capture, organize, and reuse notes electronically.
9,949 questions
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2014-03-17T17:15:28+00:00
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2025-07-21T20:54:17.3966667+00:00
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Access 2013 - Dbase (.dbf) Table Import option
I need to be able to import read/write Dbase dbf tables - yes they are still around so why has the standard option that was in Access 2010 gone? I have seen mention of ISAM, which is gobbledegook to me. So please a simple answer - what do I need to…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft relational database management systems designed for ease of use.
20,918 questions
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2013-02-03T16:16:55+00:00
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2025-07-21T20:53:07.3066667+00:00
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Lost a "Saved" file that I worked on from an email attachment
I downloaded an attachment and forgot to put it into one of my Word folders; I just started working on it as a Word document. It had the name of the attachment so I was not as aware that I had forgotten to save it in a file. I worked on it for hours …
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.
62,714 questions
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2010-04-29T14:47:01+00:00
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2025-07-21T20:52:09.7233333+00:00
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Why does my "tab" key no longer cycle out of the "TO" area? Outlook Live Web Browser
Good morning, Within the past 2 days, my Outlook Live web browser will no longer tab from the "TO" field to the "CC" field or the "BCC" field when email addresses autopopulate into the "TO" field. It has tabbed…
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
11,999 questions
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2025-04-02T19:53:28+00:00
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2025-07-21T19:42:06.41+00:00
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How do you permanently turn off new outlook?
I don't like it, I don't want it, I am not going to switch to it, and I never want to see it again. For the longest time it would periodically switch to the new outlook, I would turn it off, and submit feedback stating the previous. Now it auto opens…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
30,055 questions
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2024-05-23T02:21:17+00:00
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2025-07-21T19:39:52.6+00:00
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Outlook Calendar changes not showing up in Google Calendar
Hello there! I have Outlook email and Calendar (and I'm not sure what else) through work. I shared my main Outlook Calendar to my personal Google Calendar account by importing the Outlook .ICS URL (found in Outlook.com > Settings > Calendar >…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Calendar
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Calendar
Scheduling and managing events using Outlook.com calendar
2,870 questions
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2022-09-16T16:35:33+00:00
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2025-07-21T19:38:45.2+00:00
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New Microsoft Account Support Available
If you are unable to sign in to your account, or have an account-specific inquiry that may require providing personal data to investigate, we now offer a new online form to **contact support**. This helps protect the privacy of your account and allows us…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
24,567 questions
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2013-04-19T22:12:55+00:00
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2025-07-21T19:34:51.34+00:00
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Second monitor keeps on temporarily going black at random
I am working off of a laptop and have a second monitor to extend my displays. I have been using this set up for two years now and have not had a problem until last night. It seems that my attached monitor only (main monitor on laptop is not affected)…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,742 questions
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2023-01-08T02:47:33+00:00
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2025-07-08T21:12:59.6266667+00:00
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RealTek Audio drivers after Windows 11 update
RealTek Audio drivers after Windows 11 update... I can't play music. What do I do?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,350 questions
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2024-12-14T00:50:36+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:41:54.2866667+00:00
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Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30702.720.0 - Install Error - 0x8007013
Hello, I had a recent windows update on 15th January 2025. I have an update failure showing for - Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30702.720.0 - Install Error - 0x8007013 Anyone else experienced this or any advise as to how to resolve? I have tried running…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,490 questions
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2025-01-17T10:21:14+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:40:45.5633333+00:00
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