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Windows 11 24H2 USB Audio Issues (timing out)

I have upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 (26100.712) and am having issues with getting my USB Audio systems to stay awake. Whenever there is no sound playing, my USB audio system turns itself off, thinking that there is no power to the USB port that it's…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2024-06-01T15:22:04+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers

Flight Simulator 2020 PC code edition is asking for start DVD despite of digital owner installed

Hello, I ordered and installed the FS 2020 version with the PC code. After FS 2020 I installed the digital owner add-on (can be only installed afterwards). But when I start the FS 2020 then a screen is appearing to ask for a disk that I don't have. What…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2020-08-18T10:16:51+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers

Windows Defender Antivirus Network Inspection Service issues since Windows 10 2004 update

I got the 2004 update yesterday and that went well enough otherwise but I am having a problem with the Windows Defender Antivirus Network Inspection Service that I did not have previously.  I noticed in Event Viewer several Errors that began…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2020-08-06T08:15:09+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers

Connect PCs and users for sharing Windows 10 to Windows 8/7/Vista/XP

Connecting PC’s & Users for Sharing XP, Vista, 7, 8 & 10 The Complete Guide for Home Networks and Sharing Learn it, Master it and Enjoy it. Fast, Secure and Easy "Revised 6-23-2018 Final" 7 Easy to Understand Detailed Steps 1. Initial…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2018-03-01T20:55:46+00:00
Anonymous
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Family safety: Feedback on recent changes to multi-device management

Put simply, it's unacceptable. For my child, why would I want to have to manage completely different sets of limits, curfew, blocked/allowed games, allowed ratings, etc for every device to which they log in? This needs to go back to the old way where the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2015-04-22T12:54:35+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error - Event ID: 10016; DistributedCOM

I am getting this error repeatedly since I updated from Windows 8 to 8.1. It occurs once every time the PC is booted, about 2 minutes after it boots up. Can you please help me to fix it? Log Name:      System Source:       …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-10-20T20:30:29+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error Code 80073712 Windows update Win 8.1 x64

Ok so here are the system specs After the last update and restart. I am unable to use Windows update. I have tried the troubleshooting steps but the problem still exists. SFC returns no problem at all. Problem occurring for updates KB2936068 and…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-04-16T19:45:03+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My BlueTooth disappearance on windows 8.1 :O

I have a Toshiba Satellite C50-A172 and Bluetooth acpi chipset When I had upgraded from Win 8 to Win 8.1 pro Bluetooth File Transfer used to work alright on Windows 8, but now, I can't even see a 'Bluetooth' option anywhere. NO WHERE AT ALL. I've…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-11-16T16:21:47+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers

Windows 8.1 BSOD: netwlv64.sys

My Windows 8.1 Pro running on HP 8510w mobile workstation keeps crashing with a Blue Screen of Death STOP error on random accasions. Bugcheck code 0x000000d1, DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQAL in netwlv64.sys The driver is related to the built-in Intel…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-23T08:39:56+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restore health failed error code 0x80246007

I can't update my Windows 8 Apps in start screen. Tried all steps and get stuck on this DISM Command. The /scanhealth completed successfully though but this /restorehealth didn't. It says DISM Failed. No Operation Was Performed. For More Information,…

asked 2012-12-04T03:03:03+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Where did my apps on the start page go?

So when I first got his on Christmas, my start page was full of apps, now I only have these 3: Internet Explorer, Store, and Desktop. What happened? There are apps in the apps section of my computer but none of them are the ones that were there the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2012-12-27T07:31:47+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I receive the following stop error when trying to install Windows XP: Stop: 0x0000007B

I need help with this error code:  Stop: 0x0000007B (0xF7C85524,0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x000000000) I'm a Microsoft Answers noob. I have an old computer I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP on.  It's a Dell XPS Dimension 3 (3.40 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2012-06-07T09:22:56+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SD memory Card Reader is not working on Windows 8

* Original Title: Windows 8 SD memory Card Reader Driver I installed Windows 8 on a new Samsung Laptop (NP350V5C-A02UK) and the SD card reader is not working. Called Samsung who advised no driver for Windows 8 available yet. Also was told that Microsoft…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-11-06T10:51:12+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 Installation Failure error code 0x80073701

Hi, I have tried to install SP1 on Window 7 Home Premium x64 several times today and all end up with failure with the same error code. (error code 0x80073701 - the reference can not be found). I have tried troubleshooting windows update, system update…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-02-24T08:39:39+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

MTP USB device failed to install on Windows 7

Originally, (beginning of December 2010) my Canon Powershot camera (SX110IS attached beautifully.  Now it gives the failed to install message whenever I attach it. "Device driver software was not successfully installed" "MTP USB Device…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-01-05T22:55:36+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Window Update error "WindowsUpdate_0000066A" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"

Windows update is failing when attempting to install SQL Server SP3 (KB955706). I installed the service pack manually but still receive the same error from Windows update. I assumed the error would disappear when Windows Update saw that the service pack …

Windows for home | Other | Windows update
asked 2009-04-17T17:08:58+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How Do I rotate a video in media player like i rotate a picture

I have a video clip that was taken with a digital camera, but they took it on a 90 degree angle of normal, like you take a picture, but I can't find a way to rotate the video frame like you can with a picture.  Is that possible?? ***Post moved by the…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-04-06T00:14:23+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to remove frame around Add a Text box on pdf in Edge?

The most recent update to Microsoft Edge (133.0.3065.51), now puts a frame/box around text when adding text to a pdf. How to remove this? It doesn't appear to be an accessibility setting.

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2025-02-10T18:49:39+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers

Microsoft Rewards account temporarily restricted?

Your account is restricted at present as your recent activity is indicative of a potential breach of the Microsoft Rewards terms of service.  We strongly urge you to use search in good faith, and your rewards account will automatically be restored upon…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2023-07-09T17:49:43+00:00
Anonymous
95 answers

what is windows shell experience and why do i get a window telling me to ask for permission to use it

When I log in, a window opens on my desktop with "Microsoft family features" in the heading, telling me to ask for permission to use "Windows Shell Experience". My account is the adult account in my family and there should not be any…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2018-06-12T02:56:41+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2018-10-10T22:55:11+00:00
Anonymous