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Microsoft store won't let me install apps on my D:\ drive

So I was trying out the Xbox Game Pass for PC and I was going to install Sea Of Theives and Astroneer. I first downloaded Astroneer to my C:\ (my ssd) and it worked out because it is around 3 GB it fit. However, when I was going to install Sea Of Theives…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2020-04-27T08:06:05+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

White bar covering top portion of Windows Explorer on Windows 10

Hi, I have 2 users that have suffered from this problem. Windows Explorer displays a white bar at the top and doesn't display correctly. A reboot solves the issue, restarting the process does not. You can interact with the area where the white bar is, …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2018-05-02T14:22:23+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers

BSOD on OneNote 2016 after Upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709

I have this problem (BSOD in win32kbase.sys) on different computers (dell optiplex 760 & 780, optiplex 7020, hp elitedesk 800 g2, home built on MSI mainboard with core i7 3rd generation, (some with NVIDIA NVS, some integrated graphics, different…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2017-11-15T15:14:04+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers

PC crashing - BSOD Watchdog violation 1x133 (possibly nVidia issue)

Recently I have built a 3D rendering station for a client of mine. The machine runs, but crashes about once or twice a day with a BSOD (watchdog violation 1x133. Blue Screen View mentions either nvlddmkm.sys or ntoskrnl.exe as culprit. Things I have…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2018-01-16T13:57:39+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

.NET Framework 3.5 installation error: 0x800F0950

Hello, I get this error: .NET Framework 3.5 installation error: 0x800F0950 I'm running an HP, Windows 10 home.. Okey i had this situation.. At the beginning i tried to reset my windows cause i wanted to, It didn't work so i installed a new windows 10…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2017-12-14T20:14:23+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error 0x80070bc2 during installation KB4074588

Hallo i have problem during installation KB4074588. After restart pc is error 0x80070bc2. Win 10 ver 1709.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-02-14T16:01:23+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Asphalt 8 Airborne 0x803F8001

Yesterday the game worked fine, but now today on July 7th when I launch the game to play, I get the error message saying "check your account" when my account is fine, so I tried to restart the PC and didn't worked, then when I uninstall the…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2017-07-07T08:22:05+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers

Windows Live Mail and Calendars

Windows 10 Started today 11/20/2015 whenever I access Windows Live Mail (2012)  I get an error message 'There was an error when attempting to connect to the Windows Live Calendar service, check to see if there's an upgrade of Windows Live Mail available…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2015-11-21T02:05:20+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers

compatability of Windows 10 with embroidery software, 4D Embroidery, in particular?

I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade to Windows10.  The main use for this computer, is sewing/embroidery software, 4D Embroidery.  Is W 10 going to run that software satisfactorily?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2015-08-05T23:06:24+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers

printer not showing in devices and printers

my printer works fine with installed software but does not show in devices and printers and cannot print emails or any web content it shows in device manager

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-01-01T13:41:30+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Mouse lag in video games since upgrading to Windows 8.1

Since I’ve upgraded to Windows 8.1, when playing some games the mouse doesn’t behave right. It lags, or the pointer jumps back and forth, or I can’t click fast.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2013-10-31T03:24:23+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers

Nokia Lumia 520( cyan) : Airplane mode stuck and rapidly switching on and off

Find my details:- software: windows phone 8.1 OS version: 8.10.12393.890 Firmware revision number: 3058.50000.1525.0001 Hardware revision number: 1.5.0.1 radio software version: 2.0.242037.8 chip SOC version: 8227 Extras+info Lumia cyan Device activation…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-09-29T05:41:13+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

windows 8 does not support Prolific usb to serial driver

windows 8 does not support Prolific usb to serial driver what is the solution ? We want to use windows 8 but due to this driver problem, we are not buying windows 8

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-12-16T07:15:01+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers

I cant get system properties by any method

Hiya, I cant get system properties up by any method, (I.E right clicking on my computer and selecting properties).  This means I cant get to see any of the computer properties or system restore properties.  I have done malware and virus checks and they…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-05-17T09:18:50+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

FSX Acceleration Error Code 1-80004005

Ok, I just installed Flight Simulator Acceleration and when ever i start FSX i get a error message saying: "sorry,an unexpected error occured which is prventing product activation from being completed ERROR CODE 1-80004005" i've searched bout 5…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2012-07-17T17:37:21+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error Code: 0xC8000247 (Can't install updates)

Hello all, My system is Win 7 64bit. The last updates i received before everything stopped working was KB978601 AND kb979309. Whilst trying to install NET Framework 4.0 it failed with error 0xc8000247. (The failing log entry reads "Exe…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-03-08T15:08:08+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

folders showing as shortcuts. files contained within are inaccessible

Original title: All my folders have turned into shortcuts and I cannot access files within Hi there. I wonder if someone can help me with a problem. An my computer every folder has now turned into a shortcut and I cannot access the files that are located…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-07-10T17:00:20+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Numeric Keypad doesn't work

Since installing Windows 7 (from Vista) my numeric keypad does not work (and yes I have checked that the Num Lock is on).  I've checked that the driver is current and cleaned the keyboard and contacts.  Funny thing is when I moved the keyboard to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-03-23T15:32:49+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why can't PSD thumbnails be displayed in Windows 7?

I use Windows 7's File Explorer to upload or open graphics files in other apps. Thumbnails are very handy in seeing at a glance that I have the right picture. PNG,JPG,and even PDF thumbs are supported,but not PSD. I have to rely on a third party…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-10-27T08:16:58+00:00
Anonymous
84 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

power icon from the task bar is missing

I haven't notice this untill now and when I went too power options I can't see the icon if you wanna select.. So I went too notification area and click system icons on or off I see them all on but power it's faded like you can't click on or off and it's…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-10-16T23:06:37+00:00
Anonymous