1,866,655 questions

Sort by: Answers
Updated Created Answers
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Turning on Windows Firewall and Defender in Windows 8

My firewall and Windows Defender seem to be off. I just got Windows 8 last Friday and I cannot get it to turn on. When I go to the Windows Defender App, it says "Windows Defender has been turned off and is not protecting your computer." How do…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2012-10-30T04:10:31+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers

Custom hotkeys to change input language disappear frequently

I had the same problem in Windows 7, and it persists in Windows 8. This happened in three computers I had, including the current one. I have configured three input languages, and I assign a hotkey (alt+shift+number) to each of them. However, after some…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
asked 2012-10-31T12:18:27+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can I continue to use Windows XP OEM if I change only the motherboard in my computer?

I am running Windows XP Home OEM on my computer. I still have the original disk and key, and the COA is attached to the case of the computer, as required. If I only change the motherboard, and retain the existing harddrive (with the original Windows…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2011-07-03T05:14:22+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable error 1935

I am using Windows 7 Professional. I tried to install Guitar Pro 6 on my PC. This software needs Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable to run. But, this installation gives following error.    Error 1935. An error occured during the installation of…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2011-03-21T00:16:14+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Lifecam Studio stopped working after firmware upgrade?!?

Hi All. I bought a new LifecamStudio 2 days ago. I installed the camera, following the instructions of course. In the end of the installation, I could se my self in the Lifecam software window, so far no problems, the camera worked. Suddenly a popup…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-02-22T07:17:34+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 64-bit mouse freezes/stutters multiple times per minute when network activity is high

Hi All, I recently bought a new Packard Bell computer with an OEM Windows 7 that have a problem with the mouse and keyboard. I have been in contact with the manufacturer but they are as puzzled as I over this issue. After searching through numerous of…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-09-20T19:37:48+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is it possible to have speakers and HDMI play at the same time?

As the title says, I want to have my speakers and my HDMI to play at the same time from the same application, I've only been able to select one OR the other as default device: If I: Select speker as default device Start playing something (and can…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-11-19T18:30:50+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cannot open ODM files in Overdrive Media Console

Hi. I am trying to listen to an Overdrive protected audio file from a local public library.  When I try opening the ODM file in Overdrive Media Console, for delivery of the full media file, I get the error "Unable to aquire a license to play…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-03-12T05:37:12+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows expand to full screen -- how to turn off?

In Win 7, when I move a window near the edge of the screen, the window expands to full screen.  How do I turn off this feature?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2010-05-06T20:11:51+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Low Battery Notification does not pop up when battery reaches critical level after upgrading to windows 7

I upgraded to windows 7 recently and the battery notification does not work when the battery reaches it's critical level.  It worked fine with vista.  Before when the battery reached 25% the icon in the notification area there was a visual reminder and…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-11-29T22:08:17+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WEI - The Windows Experience Index for your system could not be computed.

Hi, Ive installed a clean copy of Windows7 64bit, on a formatted HD. I am unable to run WEI. I updated the BIOS for my M3A79-T DELUXE to the latest (1303 rev). Installed all latest drivers for the hardware and latest Windows update. I have ran c:…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-10-23T22:29:38+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how do I get rid of Remove ADs TOTAL adblock

How do I get rid of REMOVE Ads Total adblock Please help an 80 year old grandma

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 10
asked 2022-10-29T01:59:23+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers

Some games not launching with builds 20257 and 20262

Since build 20257, the Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Assassin's Creed Valhalla games are no longer launched. I was hoping that build 20262 would fix the problem, but it doesn't. So I have to go back to build 20251 for these…

Windows Insider program | Apps on Insider preview
asked 2020-11-19T16:15:42+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers

Microsoft Surface Book Class Action Lawsuit

My Surface Book has also suffered the dreaded swollen battery that has caused the bottom of the keyboard to delaminate.  The swollen battery is making my $3,000 Surface Book a dangerous hazard due to the possibility of fire and explosion. After many…

Surface | Surface Book | Power and battery
asked 2020-10-23T18:40:27+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers

my control key is broken

    Hi, is there anybody happen to this issue? My control key is broken after 10 months. I am a developer, I seldom use mouse, I often use the keyboard, like ctrl+arrow, ctrl+tab, ctrl+F4, ctrl+W, ctrl+alt+L, ctrl+shift+E, and so on. It's about more…

Surface | Surface Book | Install and update
asked 2018-02-25T15:05:34+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers

Surface pro 3 Brightness control missing

Again the same old issue. After the last windows update (version 1903 build  18362. 239) i cant adjust the screen brightness ( is set in 100% and it is draining the battery). This is the second time an Windows actualization creates this issue. Does…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2019-08-04T19:26:26+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

surface pro 4 screen has a pink tint or color changes when scrolling

Hello all, Does anyone have a solution to why when I scroll my screen goes from white to  pink, I can't stop noticing it.  I was watching you tube and when I scrolled down to read comments I could clearly see the pink fading in and out.

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2015-10-27T04:28:16+00:00
Anonymous
67 answers

Windows 11 update 24H2 changes network access

I have two pc's that are almost identical hardware, with W11 Home, but one has not yet updated to 24H2 while the other has. The apps links shown on the bottom of this image are not present on the 24H2 version, which is a retrograde step as finding the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2024-07-22T06:06:40+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2024-11-13T10:05:46+00:00
Anonymous
66 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Word doesn't let me choose the voice for the Read Aloud, saying that I need to log in but I am already logged in.

Every time I try to use the "Read Aloud" function, I get this exact error: "To choose what voice you hear while using Read Aloud, sign in with your Microsoft account." It worked fine until two weeks ago (the last time I used it) and I…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For education | Windows
asked 2025-03-07T20:19:51+00:00
Anonymous
66 answers

How do I stop Copilot interfering with my documents? I removed the app but it is still there like an embedded virus. Word for Windows.

How do I stop Copilot interfering with my documents? I removed the app but it is still there like an embedded virus.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2025-01-17T08:59:20+00:00
Anonymous