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Unable to delete thumbs.db

I'm on the newest Win10 and am looking for a way to delete folders which only contain one file, the thumbs.db, and nothing else. I've read several things in this thread (which is now closed) where some didn't help and others were too painful to be even…

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My computer cursor won’t click on anything but it moves just fine , this is a windows ten I bought three years ago by the way. Anyone know why?

My computer won’t click on anything at all but it moves just fine. The computer just started acting up this morning. Anyone know why?

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Keep mobile hotspot always on

Hi, I'm using my desktop PC as a makeshift router due to my current cirucmstances. I have an issue with the hotspot randomly turning off, despite my phone being connected to it. I can't seem to figure out a proper reason for this. I've seen many…

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I cant sign my microsoft account out of my windows account

When i try sign out or remove device and try to sign out the built in administrator account it wont let me. On the built in admin i cant sign out of my microsoft account: How do i do it

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windows 11 updates arent installing

Please help me windows 11 updates arent installing they are saying we're having some trouble downloading updates. Restarting your device may help. system info: Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 21H2 Installed on ‎8/‎16/‎2022 OS build 22000.2295…

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Windows 10 Pro display different languages when right clicking on the taskbar

The pictures explain the problem! This is on one of my two Win 10 Pro computers, the other computer has only Swedish menus! Can't find settings for this anywhere!

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'YES' button on UAC prompt is absent.

There are lots of questions on this on line but no answers which actually work. The problem is that I was trying to fine a way of saving config files in Microsoft FSX. Everytime I got a 'you're not permitted' response. Then an emergency cropped up and I…

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System restore mysteries / shadow copies etc

Hi, New Windows 10 user here. Have Googled/Binged around and still a bit puzzled about this. So, System Restore is defaulted to "Off" in Windows 10. I understand some of the reasons for this, but still find it a useful tool. (I left…

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how to fix Feature update to Windows 10, version 2004 failed - 0xc19001e1

Feature update to Windows 10, version 2004 failed to install all the way. I have tried twice to get this update and both times it did not complete all the way / only 86% then failed. When I check for updates again I get: Feature update to Windows 10,…

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Photoshop RAM error in the 1803 update of Windows 10

When you want to use a tool in Photoshop, you might face with an error which tells you there's not enough RAM to operate. Don't worry it doesn't mean that your system is an old grandpa and you need to upgrade its RAM, as I have a Surface Pro 4 with 8GB…

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Updated computer now Asus PCE AC68 will not work

I update to the latest version of windows 10 now my wireless network adapter will not work. I am currently use my iPhone usb hotspot to connect to the internet on my desktop. I have tried the latest driver updates and uninstalling and reinstalling. I…

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Running DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

After I started the DISM.exe /Online/Cleanup-image/Restorehealth I get a flashing white dot and after an hour no new data has shown on the screen! Does the flashing dot mean the restorehealth of my pc is in process?

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Vista: The update does not apply to your system

This follows on from the Windows Update problem in Vista and 7 (see here) but seems to be a different problem, so I've moved away from that topic. I have 32-bit Vista Home Premium (but with a 64-bit processor...don't know why the manufacturer did that),…

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Zune Marketplace disappeared today

So until yesterday, I was still using the Zune desktop software to manage my subscription music. Search results would show me what's in my collection and also give me the option to download from the store with my 9.99 monthly subscription. As of…

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Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center doesn't recognize Sculpt Comfort Keyboard (Windows 8.1 x64)

I've recently upgraded my computer, bought Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Keyboard and installed Windows 8.1 x64. I also installed Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center v.2.2, that's offered on the Microsoft Hardware website. The keyboard works like a charm, but…

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BUG: CHKDSK stuck at 11% for hours, but was actually working

I ran CHKDSK on my Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit laptop. The message said that it was up to 11% and then it stopped advancing for ages. I thought that CHKDSK had stalled or crashed, but it turns out that it was working, it's just that it took several hours to …

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Connect to internet is greyed out with airplane mode

I have a Dell Inspiron 15 R. Windows 8.1. Everything was working fine. I stopped using the internet because I didn't have one for few days. Now I have a connection. I turned on the laptop and surprise. The connect software button is grayed out along with…

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Windows 8/8.1 Explorer hangs when renaming a file through MTP

Hi, I've been itching to talk about this problem for a long time, But was waiting for a solution to come up through windows updates. I was having this issue since i had Windows 8 64 bit. I would connect my Lumia using a USB cable and copying back and…

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Microsoft Mahjong Daily Challenge games not loading

For Feb 3, 2014 - the Classic game won't load. On Feb 4, the Lightning Tiles game won't load, and on Feb 6, the Golden Tiles games won't load. The other two games on each of those days work just fine. Is anyone else having this problem?

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The system has recovered from a serious error

I've been having these for the last couple of months. I've been googling the details in the error report but don't really understand the error that's occurring. I think it 'might' be related to my NVidia graphics card or driver, but I have the latest…

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Unable to delete thumbs.db

My computer cursor won’t click on anything but it moves just fine , this is a windows ten I bought three years ago by the way. Anyone know why?

Keep mobile hotspot always on

I cant sign my microsoft account out of my windows account

windows 11 updates arent installing

Windows 10 Pro display different languages when right clicking on the taskbar

'YES' button on UAC prompt is absent.

System restore mysteries / shadow copies etc

how to fix Feature update to Windows 10, version 2004 failed - 0xc19001e1

Photoshop RAM error in the 1803 update of Windows 10

Updated computer now Asus PCE AC68 will not work

Running DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

Vista: The update does not apply to your system

Zune Marketplace disappeared today

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center doesn't recognize Sculpt Comfort Keyboard (Windows 8.1 x64)

BUG: CHKDSK stuck at 11% for hours, but was actually working

Connect to internet is greyed out with airplane mode

Windows 8/8.1 Explorer hangs when renaming a file through MTP

Microsoft Mahjong Daily Challenge games not loading

The system has recovered from a serious error