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"System Restore failed to extract the file (...\OneDrive) from the restore point."
Since updating to Windows 1803, system protection does not work. Restore will not restore from the restore point created during the update. Nor will it restore from any new restore point I create. I get the message: System Restore did not complete…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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2018-07-12T16:47:23+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
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State of Decay 2 crashes on startup
My friends wants to play the game with me but it keeps crashing on his computer for some reason. My game works perfectly fine. We both got it from the Microsoft store, but whenever he launches the game, it crashes on the logo screen. I went on the game …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,446 questions
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2018-05-26T17:22:21+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
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Your device is at risk because it’s out of date and missing important security and quality updates. Let’s get you back on track so Windows can run more securely. Select this button to get going:
Whenever I try to,Check for Updates it shows This error. Windows 10
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2017-11-30T07:03:22+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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USB Dongle is broken - need replacement for Microsoft Sculpt Wireless Ergonomic Mouse and Keyboard
Hi, My USB Dongle is broken. Where can I get new USB Dongle for Microsoft Sculpt Wireless Ergonomic Mouse and Keyboard? Modified title from: Mobile Devices / Accessories / Other.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,752 questions
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2018-01-18T20:38:20+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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Windows Update Error Code 0x80080005
Whenever I run windows update, I receive the following: "There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help:…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2017-10-26T00:07:59+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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Export messages fails using Windows Live Mail 16.4.3528.0331 on Windows 8.1
I am using Windows Live Mail Application Version 2012 (Build 16.4.3528.0331) on a Windows 8.1 laptop. I am buying a new laptop which will come with Windows 10. I am trying to export the emails from two of the three accounts I have in the current…
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
3,854 questions
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2016-02-12T21:45:50+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:15.4666667+00:00
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How to access the Registry
My problem is that the Backup and Restore facility in the Control Panel (Windows 7) isn't working. I found a possible solution in a different forum (posted in 2009). The poster said to put the following into a Notepad file, then double click on…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2016-01-02T13:42:26+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:46:37.22+00:00
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USB port malfunctioning, always says "USB Device not recognized"
I have a samsung laptop, model number NP350E7C-A01US. Every time I insert anything into one of my four USB ports, I get the error: "USB Device not recognized". You can see the laptop here:…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,501 questions
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2014-07-15T05:39:18+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Broken modern app shortcuts in Windows 8.1 after updating from Windows 8
EDIT: See Page 3 for the solution to this problemNOTE: Please click the "Me too" link to the right of this post if you experiencing this issue so that Microsoft and Avast take notice of it. Thanks. Short Story: Avast 2014 appears to interfere…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
1,234 questions
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2013-10-18T05:50:08+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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nVidia graphic card does not show up in device manager, unable to update drivers
Original Title: NVidia graphic card disappeared Before three weeks ago, I connected my two laptops via network sharing (but it didn't work) . After that my laptop (ASUS X52J with nVidia GeForce 310M) did not respond, it restarted. But with some errors.…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,501 questions
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2014-04-21T16:41:34+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Fatal error C0000034 applying update operation 207 of 109520(00000...)
Not loading due to Fatal error C0000034 applying update operation 207 of 109520(00000...) what can I do now?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2013-03-28T08:59:01+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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Windows 8 "refresh" removed applications
Why did Windows 8 "Refresh" remove about 30 applcations from my PC? Outlook is gone, as is Excel and Word. I did a upgrade from 7 on one of my PC's and the new system had not even been operating long enough to create a "Restore"…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2012-12-21T18:21:35+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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Suspicious AntiVirus Alert Popped Up on Web Page
I am suspicious about messages that popped up when I went to a web page I'd never been to before. First a message popped up stating "Microsoft Antivirus has found critical process activity on your PC. You need to clean your computer to prevent…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
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2013-05-11T03:08:31+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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i would like to restore my computer to a previous session
I want my computer to be like it was a few days ago.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
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2012-10-15T03:08:05+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:27:30.85+00:00
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Computer keeps Blue Screening, can't figure out why
I just finished building my own gaming PC the other day. And yesterday my computer BSODed while playing Just Cause 2, and today it did again while playing the same game. The Event Viewer says it's an Error 41 (Kernel-Power). I really have no idea what …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
5,352 questions
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2012-05-21T04:18:47+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:27:30.85+00:00
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Cannot create a system restore point and getting error code: 0x81000202.
Original Title: cannot create a system restore point I have Windows 7 Home premium. I am unable to create a System Restore point. I go to Control Panel>System & Security>System>System protection and get the following error message: There was…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2010-11-09T14:21:11+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:26:24.27+00:00
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How to reconnect to a already paired bluetooth A2DP headset?
I use a bluetooth stereo headset with my Laptop running Windows7/Fedora 12 and also with my mobile phone and with my ipod. I want to connect my headset to one of above devices at a time. I have paired my headset with all of above devices (Windows 7,…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,501 questions
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2009-12-03T13:50:48+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
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Compatability problem with Accu-chek 360 diabetes software
accu-chek 360 diabetes software will not install on windows 7. I contacted their technical support and they are working on windows 7 version but didn't know when it would be released. I'm currently using it on my wife's xp computer however it is with…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,394 questions
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2009-12-29T16:51:28+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
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How can I stop WUAUSERV?
net stop wuauserv The service is starting or stoping. Please try again later. Never stops. Product: Microsoft Fix it 50202 -- Error 1921. Service 'Windows Update' (WUAUSERV) could not be stopped. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to stop system…
Windows for home | Other | Windows update
1,573 questions
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2010-09-20T03:53:29+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
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The source file name(s) are larger than is supported by the file system...
"The source file name(s) are larger than is supported by the file system. Try moving to a location which has a shorter path name, or try renaming to shorter name(s) before attempting this operation." There are about 10 subfolders on the…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2010-03-31T00:50:57+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
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