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Windows 10 update sucks.
I'm running windows 10 since the very beginning and it is ok. Better saying, it was ok until 2 days ago when my computer was updated to the biggest update ever done. It happens that now it takes years to boot and a few minutes ago (that's when I turned…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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2017-12-24T18:39:01+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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TLS security settings aren’t set to the defaults
Keep getting this error message when I go to sites that used to work to pay my bills. Can’t connect securely to this page<br><br>This might be because the site uses outdated or unsafe TLS security settings. If this keeps happening, try…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
12,980 questions
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2017-10-30T20:54:47+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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lumia 640 xl LTE activate volte for reliance jio
Sir, I heard lumia 640 xl LTE, will support volte, in your site telling it must be activated from service provider, In India reliance jio , is telling lumia 640xl LTE, has some OS problem, so it must be activated from Microsoft side, As you are a…
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,834 questions
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2016-08-29T19:54:40+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:52.1+00:00
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The classic MSN Money Portfolio Manager will be shut down completely on 22nd December, 2014 - Please act now!
Hello MSN Money Portfolio Manager users, You may have noticed the alert on the old PM page saying that it will be shut down on Dec 22. We are aware that the page was down for several days and users were unable to access their data but the page has been…
Windows for home | Other | Apps
6,612 questions
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2014-12-19T18:12:54+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process
Hi, Whenever I turn on my computer or even restarted it, and then tried to run the command 'chkdsk /r /f', I faced the error 'cannot lock current drive', although there are no other process hare running. I had to schedule it to be running in the next…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2014-12-25T22:56:33+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Windows Media Player and Windows 10
OK. I just want to clarify and confirm. Windows Media Playerwill be available with Windows 10, but Windows Media Center will not be available.... Right? ( I hope so, as I usually use the Windows Media Player on my Windows 7 PC to play my music) ***Moved…
Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
5,914 questions
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2015-06-05T16:44:44+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Why are we forced to update to 8.1?
I know my voice won't be heard but I must vent. Who gives them the right to force a download on MY computer that I purchased. I resent this and feel violated. I am done. No more. Maybe start treating customers with respect in the future?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
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2014-10-22T23:34:45+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Microsoft Precision Touchpad, not very precise
I recently purchased a laptop from Microsoft (2015 Dell XPS 13") that uses the Microsoft Precision Touchpad. There are a few issues I'm having with this touchpad that I've never noticed with other laptops and I'm wondering if anyone else is…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Search, touch, and mouse
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2015-03-02T22:40:42+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:45:49.71+00:00
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Dell Venue 8 Pro - black screen after powering on or getting it out of sleep
I have a Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet. The screen of the 8 pro often doesnt turn on after pressing the power button (to get it out of sleep) or after pressing the windows button. Only the backlight turns on. Sometimes, after pressing the power button…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,502 questions
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2013-11-26T12:36:54+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Windows 8.1 computer shuts down unexpectedly.
Original Title: Windows 8.1 Since installing windows 8.1 My screen shuts down in the middle of doing something and I have to start all over. Any answeres
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2013-10-26T15:08:41+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Windows store not working surface rt
I can open the store. When I first open it after a reboot I see it saying Disney Match installing. Must be something my kid tried to install. Then it kicks back to start screen. When I open again. I cannot click on anything. The store seems to lock.…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
1,234 questions
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2014-02-02T04:08:08+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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KB 2871389 and KB 2917499 Direct dowmnload
Why I can't download directly the above updates? My Win8 system notifies me of an error is discovered and corrected on line when my INTERNET connection was completely DEAD.(Someone should be blamed for such false notifications). Windows store keeps…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
1,234 questions
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2014-03-13T01:39:59+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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"add a wireless display" missing windows 8.1
Hi I am trying to connect a wireless display (Samsung 2013 tv) with my Asus Windows 8.1 laptop. When I go to the charms menu and select 'devices', the option to 'Add a wireless display' is missing. From what I remember, the option was there before I…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,502 questions
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2014-07-21T15:49:42+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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Surface Arc Touch Mouse not compatible on Windows 7?
Hey all. I recently bought a Surface Pro 2. I later bought a Surface Arc Mouse. Long story short, I had to return my Surface. So, as of now I am on my laptop and I cannot get my laptop's bluetooth to discover my mouse (it's in discovery mode). I tried…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,502 questions
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2013-12-10T11:04:58+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:44:32.73+00:00
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File History and restore to another PC
I would like to use the File History feature of Windows 8 and so far it has been working fine. However, I have come across a scenario and need input on practicality for the following: File History working well and keeping 3 month of file versions on…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2013-04-08T08:46:59+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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Kernel error 41
Hi, for about 9 months now I'm experiencing kernel 41 errors. I got them about once or twice a month, but this month they happened already 6 times. I have a VAIO notebok VPCF23C5E with a 500 GB SSD drive with Win7 Pro SP1 German. I constantly use my…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
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2013-09-25T22:06:12+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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"Connect Automatically" box is checked for all the networks in range
Original Title: Why can't I prevent Windows 8 from automatically trying to connect to ALL networks in range? I just purchased a new HP laptop with Windows 8, and this is my 1st experience with Win 8. I have noticed that when I view the Network List of…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
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2013-08-23T03:59:16+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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Unable to install apps in Windows Store, error code: 0X80073CF9
Original Title:I can't instal Applications on Windows 8. I can't install applications Via Windows Store , I received this error message: error code: ox80073cf9.please what can I do to solve this problem?Narcisse.Regards!
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
1,234 questions
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2013-03-25T09:56:20+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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Can't straighten out my folders...their order is very messed up.
I recently found that the folder "Desktop" was somehow located under "Searches". I attempted to move it so that it would be under my name (as I'm listed under "Users". Instead "Desktop" is now at the top of the…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2013-07-05T16:46:28+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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windows 8 has deleted my windows.old/programfiles ?!!!
I was rather annoyed that windows 8, instead of integrating my existing programs and settings, shoved everything including settings in windows.old/ProgramFiles (what was the point of having a tick box that said "keep existing settings" if it…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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2012-12-15T16:28:24+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:28:46.9366667+00:00
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