8,440 questions
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Windows 8.1 tablet, turn off screen while keeping tablet on?
just got a new windows 8.1 tablet ( omni 10 if you need to know for some reason ) and i keep finding myself wanting to turn off my screen while keeping the tablet from turning off or sleeping. i usually us my tablet to download OS updates for my android …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
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2014-02-17T04:44:09+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
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How to copy my contacts from my phone to my sim card?
This is really irritating.My window phone 520 is going worse.There are alot of problems with it.I have finally thought of reseting it.But the problem is that i cannot afford losing my contacts.Is there any way of copying my contacts to my sim card? So…
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,824 questions
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2014-02-11T09:31:44+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
Flight Sim X will not work on Windows 8.1
I have the official release of 8.1 now, downloaded last night and FSX still does not work. I can get through the menus but when I click to fly now, it drops me back to the desktop and gives me a fatal error. I have tried: 1. A system restore back to…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
5,573 questions
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2013-10-18T16:23:57+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
New software update for Nokia X Dual SIM (RM-980): v. 1.2.4.1/1.2.4.21
"New software update for Nokia X Dual SIM (RM-980): v. 1.2.4.1/1.2.4.21. This is a global release and available via OTA (Over-The-Air). Find the update instructions from…
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,824 questions
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2014-07-28T10:58:04+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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Is slimware utilities legitimate?
I was taken to slimware to update drivers. Is this legitimate? Or is there a better, safer way to upadate. Thanks
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,394 questions
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2013-06-08T15:20:44+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
Anonymous
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File called "program" listed as a file under my startup applications in Windows 8
When I open my task manager and look at my startup items, there is a file entitled "program". When you right click on it the properties is grayed out as well as open file location. I ran sfc/scannow but the results returned with no problems. Is…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2013-06-13T21:43:32+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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Background Intelligent Transfer Service is missing in XP
Hi I have been having problems installing updates from Microsoft Updates and looking at the error messages it tells me I need to check the properties of Background Intelligent Transfer Service but when I search this file it is missing, How do I replace…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2012-09-10T18:40:38+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:27:30.85+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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need to chat with Microsoft technical support
need to chat with Microsoft technical support
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,394 questions
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2011-03-24T21:18:31+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:26:24.27+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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Printer offline-How can I change it to "on-line"
How can I change a printer that is networked from "off-line" to "online" to one computer? Ours is accessible to my computer but not my wife's as her status is "off-line."
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
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2011-01-04T17:10:46+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:26:24.27+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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Language bar missing from taskbar
My language is MIA. I have at least 5 languages installed, and I have followed all the directions, and I have checked the forums, but it is still missing! I'm finding it very frustrating as I wish to type in Japanese and Farsi, and I need the toolbar…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2010-10-05T13:41:03+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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No low battery notification and my computer always just shuts off, I have all the right settings on
I purchased my laptop now for about 6 months and the most annoying part is that there is never a low battery notification before my laptop hibernates. It has never shown up once. The battery meter is active and shown in my system tray. I have gone into…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2010-05-19T07:07:41+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
Need Xbox 360 Chatpad driver
Hi, one year ago i buy a Xbox 360 Controller Made by Microsoft Corporation and a Chatpad for it. on the box was info about use for Windows-based PCs but until now no driver... so i am here to ask for some help. For now i can turn the backlight on…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
5,573 questions
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2008-12-29T11:52:11+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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How do I change my printer status to online? It is currently offline and will not allow me to print.
I cancelled some print requests and it put my printer to status offline and I cannot figure out how to get it back to online!
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,500 questions
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2010-03-25T14:58:35+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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Cannot rip CD, cannot change album info
Since upgrading to Windows 7 this month, my Windows Media Player experience is considerably worse than it was under Vista. I cannot rip CDs now - I get the error: "Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD". I cannot…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
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2009-11-03T14:35:21+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
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Unable to Rip Audio CD using teh Media player, Windows 7 Ultimate.__Error Pop up : Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD.
I am runing the Windows 7 Ultimate And is unable to rip any audio muice CD into the library. The pop up error: Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
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2009-10-24T18:16:09+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
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will Lotus SmartSuite run on Windows 7?
Planning on updating office computer. Our Tech doesn't think our lotus will run on the new Windows 7 64 bit. Need to confirm.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,394 questions
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2009-10-14T16:39:10+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
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Fixed with 27766 Workaround for “Your organization used App Control for Business to block this app” dialog in the Canary Channel
After updating to Build 27764 in the Canary Channel, some Windows Insiders are reporting hitting the issue that previously impacted the Dev Channel where an “Your organization used App Control for Business to block this app” dialog is shown when…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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2024-12-16T16:39:34+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:10:57.31+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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What does Microsoft do with my contacts list?
I tried to sign up to receive email information from the program related to the Windows 10 upgrade and during the process I was informed that Microsoft wants to have access to my contacts list. Now that is a very serious request, so there must be a fair…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
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2015-02-17T14:30:24+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:10:57.31+00:00
Anonymous
81 answers
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April 19 Surface Book Update failure - Error 0x800f0203
While applying today's updates, I received a Blue screen. After it restarted, it applied updates before continuing into Windows startup. Went into Windows Update and clicked on Install for the remaining ones that were yet to be applied. Then I get this…
Surface | Surface Book | Install and update
606 questions
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2016-04-19T23:52:11+00:00
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous
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Surface Dock keeps disconnecting/reconnecting USB devices with Surface Book 2
Hi I just bought a Surface Book 2 and a surface dock. The dock is connected to 2 monitors and USB keyboard (Razer Huntsman Elite) and mouse Razer Hyperflux Mamba/Firefly. Both keep disconnecting/reconnecting randomly. Mostly when running games, but…
Surface | Accessories | Surface Dock
381 questions
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2019-11-17T07:30:01+00:00
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2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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