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Error Code: 0x80072f76 0x20017. Windows media creation tool.

I've disabled the defender and other software for malware and virus protection and tried moving the executable to desktop and then launching it. I don't have an idea whats wrong with it! Any help is much appreciated. [Moved from: Windows / Windows 8.1 /…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2017-10-28T03:08:30+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

How to install "Hearts" game in windows 10

used to have "Hearts" game on windows 7 after upgrading to windows 10 it disappeared how can I get it back?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2015-08-11T18:59:09+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

"Microsoft Support Call Scam"(Event Viewer)

I received a phone call today from a private caller with an Indian accent saying he was from Microsoft Support. He told me my computer was constantly sending windows errors to Microsooft and we needed to fix it. He went on to ask me how many computers I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-08-13T14:31:05+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

'October 2013 Update For Root Certificate for Windows XP ' KB 931125 Installed

Hello. I am running Windows XP Prof with IE8. Every morning, I manually check Windows Update for 'Express' and 'Custom' updates. This morning (Mon Mat 17/14), when I checked 'Custom' updates, there was an ''Nov 2013 Update For Root Certificate for…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-03-17T18:46:09+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

Windows Update error 'Code 80246002'

Windows 7 Ultimate I manually ran Windows Update and starting today it fails and provides an error  "Code 80246002" I have seen (in here) recommendations to check for prior failed updates to resolve this...  I have no prior failed updates. I've…

Windows for home | Other | Windows update
asked 2014-08-27T17:45:40+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8.1 touch screen not working?

Is there a touch screen bug in the final version of Windows 8.1 or is there a particular setup I need to do to get touch to work reliably? I just installed it on my Fujitsu T902 and sometimes the touch screen responds and sometimes it doesn't. The same…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Search, touch, and mouse
asked 2013-10-20T00:55:12+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

How to change tiles' background color in Windows 8.1 start screen?

To make it look like this:

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2013-10-29T15:49:38+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WINDOWS 7 DOWNLOAD FROM DIGITAL RIVER DOESN'T SEEM TO BE WORKING AT THIS TIME

I followed the links from this site to Digital River and downloaded Windows 7 one of my computers on the 22 Jan 2014.  I require another version of Windows 7 for another computer of mine.  Last night 29 Jan 2014 the link lead me to a site that showed…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2014-01-31T03:42:23+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I can't download google chrome on my windows rt computer.

it brings up a message saying "This app can't run on your PC" and under it this is the message it has "To find apps for this PC, open the windows store"

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2013-03-31T03:16:45+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

unknown phone appears as a conected devices in my network map.

I have been concerned about my systems security since upgrading to window 8 last November on occations a phone has appeared in my network devices list well windows knows the phone it can get make model and mac code but after clicking on the phones…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2013-02-16T22:54:22+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

Error in backup 0x807800C5

OS Win 8 pro 64 bit, no third-party antivirus (Windows Defender only). System state backup on network share failed with error code  0x807800C5

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2012-10-30T03:49:38+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why is my 64 GB USB Flash Drive "not a valid backup location?"

I tried to tack this on to a previous question but upon reading the Code of Conduct for this forum, I discovered that doing that was improper.  My apologies for that. I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1, installed using Toshiba Recovery Discs…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-07-30T06:11:46+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Service is not running

I have an icon in the lower right tray that says Intel RST Service is not running.  What does this mean, do I need to fix it and how do I fix it?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2010-04-14T00:55:42+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 desktop icon's keep moving

Hi there, I have re-arranged my desktop and moved the task bar to the left side of the screen. Therefore I have moved my desktop icons and my gadgets over to the right side of the screen and lined them up in order to what they are, (ie: MS Office icons …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-10-24T13:28:57+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is there any way to make a desktop shortcut for the sleep command?

Desktop shortcut for the sleep command? Is there any way to make a desktop shortcut for the sleep command? I can't find the actual location that the sleep button on the start menu points to. It has to point somewhere! Please, if anyone knows how i can…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-01-10T03:57:52+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

windows live mail unsent messages in outbox

Every time I sign off Windows Live Mail I get this message. You have unsent messages in your outbox. Do you want to send them now? It does not matter if I say yes, the message still comes back. I have checked my outbox and there are no messages pending. …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-05-10T20:07:55+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

this application failed to start because side-by-side-configuration is incorrect

After upgrading to Windows7 x64 Professional I am now getting, "this application failed to start because  side-by-side-configuration is incorrect" on nero player. I have tried Reinstalling the program and uninstalling Microsoft Virtual C+++…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-11-02T02:15:51+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 Installer will not recognize SSD

I have just built a new computer and I want to install 64-bit Windows 7 Professional on an Intel X-25M 80GB SSD.  I am doing a clean install on a new drive.  When I get to the point in the Windows 7 installation that asks which drive I want to install…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-06-20T18:15:57+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

Edge is sharing Chrome site logins. How do I prevent this?

Hello, I have a site where I have two accounts. I used to be able to have one of them logged in with Edge and one with Chrome, then by running the right browser, I could be logged in with the right profile. Now, Edge seems to have started copying the…

Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Windows 10
asked 2022-01-27T17:33:41+00:00
Anonymous
71 answers

Build 25324.1011 + ISO is out to Canary Channel

Live in W.U.

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
asked 2023-03-23T17:00:32+00:00
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