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WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR. Tell me if its fixable or not!
So, I was having this error where I have been getting these errors for about 3 weeks. I was playing a game, but it bluescreened out of nowhere. I thought it was just a temporary problem but now every time i play a game, I CRASH! I have tried seeing if…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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Cannot play Marvel Rivals because of "DirectX 12 is not supported on your system"
When I launch Marvel Rivals on Steam, a message pops up as below "DirectX 12 is not supported on your system Please update your Windows 10 64-bit operating system (version 1909 or later) and upgrade your graphics card driver. Ensure that your…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
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2024-12-20T15:17:45+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:41:54.2866667+00:00
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Why is Task Host stopping my PC from shutting down?
Whenever I shut PC down it says I have one app open and need to shut it down first. There is no apps open. The message also mentions the Task Host stopping the shut down.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
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2025-01-30T16:14:15+00:00
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My microphone suddenly started being recognized as an output sound device and I can't get it back. How do I fix this?
I have a Windows 11 home, Dell laptop Inspiron 15 3520. haven't called from my computer in a good 4-5 months, and when I tried recently my friends told me that the sound was bad, to which I checked which microphone was in use(I have a specialized…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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2025-05-29T00:02:50+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:36:41.37+00:00
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An administrator has restricted sign in.To sign in make sure your device is connected to the internet and have your administrator sign in first
An administrator has restricted sign in.To sign in make sure your device is connected to the internet and have your administrator sign in first. Please tell me the solution of this.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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2021-08-28T16:06:58+00:00
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2021-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 20H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5003173) Failed to install - 0x800f0831
Hi all, I've had the same cumulative update error for last month where the installation of this update would cause it to work up to 20% and then fail to install. I've tried using sfc scanning and DISM restore and nothing is wrong with my computer. This…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2021-05-16T13:53:04+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:30:57.2366667+00:00
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intel usb 3.1 extensible host controller not present in device manager
Hello Hello, Hopefully one will be able to help me. I bought an external ssd (crucial x8) i have a laptop with a USB C 3.1 Gen 2 and when i check usb controllers in device manager i only have the 3.0 usb host. look at the screen cap please . The x8…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
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2021-04-18T19:39:03+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:30:57.2366667+00:00
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Windows 10 update stuck at 61% for 4 days
Does anyone have a solution to why the Windows 10 version 20H2 sticks at 61%? This has continued now for 4 days. Thanks.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,835 questions
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2021-03-15T15:15:19+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:29:31.57+00:00
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why my windows is not ready for update
The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is on its way. Once it’s ready for your device, you’ll see the update available on this page. This is the message shown by the system. I have "HP OMEN 15 Series" laptop. I keep my drivers Up to date but why I am…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,835 questions
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2020-06-29T03:23:45+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:27:58.6433333+00:00
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Please help me to solve "System_Service_Exception" and others.
Hi. I get a blue screen of death every 1 hour when playing Fortnite. Theres some different error codes I get, But the usually appears on the system is the "System_Service_Exception" Today I remember My pc got the blue screen again after 1 hour…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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2024-01-02T17:28:07+00:00
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2025-07-08T20:25:50.4033333+00:00
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How do I reinstall my Bluetooth driver on my Windows 10 laptop?
I have been trying to turn on my Bluetooth for this laptop for the past 2 months and the icon is not available in the action center and I have tried any and every solution. How do I get back my Bluetooth driver?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,757 questions
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2020-05-06T22:59:59+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T15:59:45.4933333+00:00
Anonymous
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Realtek Audio device Code 10 cannot start and unable to update
My headphone and mic jacks on my pc do not work and I have been trying for hours to get my on board sound working. I got the realtek drivers from my board manufacturer and every time I install them I get (Code 10 : Device cannot start.) I have tried…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,757 questions
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2020-03-22T05:55:16+00:00
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2025-07-08T15:58:02.91+00:00
Anonymous
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How to remove the Unknown Locale(qaa-latn) language
Hi. After I updated the Windows 10 ,there is a keyboard selection on the keyboard list called Unknown Locale (qaa-latn).I don't know what is that stuff and why is it displayed there. Can anyone tell me what is that and how can I remove it. Thank you.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,813 questions
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2020-02-09T12:01:58+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T15:58:02.91+00:00
Anonymous
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Optional Cumulative Updates: January 29, 2020
A new set of optional updates, KB4532695 for Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 is available from January 29, 2020. The build number jumps to 18363.628. As 1903 and 1909 share a common core of the OS, the update can be installed on both the releases.…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2020-01-29T12:43:32+00:00
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2025-07-08T14:49:48.9733333+00:00
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Program or background process popup keeps appearing
For days I've been getting this popup window on my Windows 10 Build 1803 computer: "The program or a background process quit unexpectedly. Would you like to send information to a developer?" It occurs intermittently, often every 5-10…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,856 questions
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2018-08-14T17:13:21+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
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Windows 8.1 Update KB4340558 Fails with Error Code 80092004
Today Microsoft released six updates, but I was only able to get five to successfully install. The sixth update -- KB4340558 -- continually fails with error code 80092004. The full name of the update is: Security and Quality Rollup updates for .NET…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
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2018-07-11T00:24:02+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:50:32.19+00:00
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Forza Horizon 3 crash on launch
I have an issue with Forza Horizon 3 where if I try to launch the game, it instantly crashes. There is no popup for failure of any sort and it just looks as if nothing happened, just as if I closed the game right away. My computer is faster than needed …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
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2017-12-21T01:09:08+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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Recent update causing USB mouse/keyboards to stop working
A recent update (we think KB4074588) has started causing major issues with USB keyboard/mice attached to systems. We have a number of X1Cs and SP4s that recently received this update and are now not able to use USB KBs/mice; the system devices work…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,757 questions
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2018-02-16T18:48:53+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:49:23.3833333+00:00
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Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Grips Falling Off
*15AUG2017*UPDATE: After receiving the promised "replacement controller" and asking if it was just the case for the controller or the case and the controller and being told that it was both. I found out the representative Len A. flat out lied…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,447 questions
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2016-10-19T23:51:34+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:47:52.1+00:00
Anonymous
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Unable to uninstall update KB2952664
My Win 7 64bit laptop recently installed update KB2952664, which sent everything to a grinding halt. Through a combination of research and spending a whole weekend uninstalling different updates I pinned down the problem to this update. I can uninstall…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
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2015-03-05T09:13:21+00:00
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