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Unable to Delete Files -- File Name Too Long

I copied all of the files under C:\Users<userid> to a backup drive (NTFS).  I then tried to delete the Temporary Internet Files folder.  I go an error message saying: The file name(s) would be too long for the destination folder.  You can…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2010-05-01T23:10:08+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Vista SP2 Update Fails - "No such interface supported" Details - "Error: E_NOINTERFACE(0x80004002)"

Good morning. Stand alone Vista SP2 Fails. Using Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe file version 6.0.6002.18005  downloaded 5/26/09 2:03pm Central "Installation was not successful"   "No such interface supported"   Details -…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-05-28T15:30:24+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error "Adding the device failed resulting in an unkown error. 0x80004005" when adding Bluetooth headset

I'm having an issue re-pairing my Bluetooth headset with my laptop.  I'm running Windows 7 Enterprise 64.  I have repeated this behavior with 2 different headsets.  Here's the problem: 1.  I pair the headset with my laptop and everthing works fine 2.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-01-20T20:16:27+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers

Download Edge Browser for Chromebook

* * Locked * * Can you download Edge Browser to a Chromebook? And if yes, how? I really appreciate your help. :-)

Microsoft Edge | Install and update | MacOS
asked 2019-08-03T14:57:01+00:00
Anonymous
recommended 2026-02-08T22:59:43.2066667+00:00
Don Varnau 19,930 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Cannot install .net framework 3.5 on Windows 10 on ARM Insider Preview image, is it not supported?

HI All, Cannot install .net framework 3.5 on Windows 10 on ARM Insider Preview image, is it not supported? I used the Windows 10 ARM insider Preview "VHDX" to setup this Windows. From…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2021-03-09T03:33:45+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers

Ni-Release Build 22581.200 KB5013296 is out to Dev and Beta Channel READ THE BLOG

Live in W.U.

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
asked 2022-03-23T17:00:15+00:00
CrazyKats 19,680 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
59 answers

Build 25267.1000 is live in Dev, ISO out

Build 25267.1000 is live in Dev

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
asked 2022-12-14T18:05:26+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Final Fantasy XIII input freezes on Save/Load menu with Windows 10 built Xbox Driver.

Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2 is unplayable using built-in Windows 10 Xbox Drivers. Game stops receiving controller/keyboard input at Save/Load menu when using a Xbox Controller. This has been an issue since the preview days of Windows…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-09-18T08:59:03+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers

What is happening with Rewards?!

I was doing my daily searches on my computer. I finished 30 searches, which means I should have 150 points. When I checked, I only got 35. I also discovered that Microsoft removed the Edge reward points. On my rewards page, there's no circle for edge.…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2023-11-29T20:41:52+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers

Hi, so I've been confused about this 1000 points puzzle thing. Can somebody help by telling me how it works and how can I earn those 1000 points please?

here is the screenshot of what appears for me (I've already tried clicking on it)

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,389 questions
asked 2024-06-22T19:51:50+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers

Surface Dock keeps waking up external monitor

My monitor (LG 29UM68) is connected to Surface Dock -> SP4, via direct miniDisplayPort. It keeps entering sleep mode and waking up repeatedly, even though my SP4 is asleep. This does not happen when I connect the monitor to SP4 directly. Another issue…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Dock
asked 2016-07-10T11:30:09+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Word 2016 always open in Side to Side view, even after changing it to Vertical view.

Recently, my Word 2016 had defaulted to scrolling between document pages side-to-side rather than vertically. I keep changing (under the View tab) the "page movement" to vertical, but each time I re-open Word, it defaults to side-to-side (see…

Surface | Surface Studio | Display and screen
asked 2017-04-07T23:49:07+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface Pro 5 fan stops working after installing firmware update

Hi I have a Surface Pro 2017, i7, 8GB, 256 but in recent month the fan is not turning on in any working condition. previously I can heard easily the sound of the fan but now its not turn on anyway.

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2019-01-03T11:40:57+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers

Surface Pro7 Frequent Errors and Blue Screen Problems

Dear Microsoft Community, A week ago I bought a brand-new Surface Pro 7. I am a big Surface fan and was very excited to use my new device for the purpose of my studies. My system configuration is a Surface Pro 7 with an Intel® Core™ i5 – 1034G4 CPU, 8 GB…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2019-12-16T11:47:56+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

The speed of processor x in group 0 is being limited by system firmware

Hello all, I have a new Surface Pro 256 and I keep noticing these warnings (Event ID 37) in my System Event Log and wonder if anyone else is getting these.  There are 4 warnings in a row as follows (see attached screenshot): The speed of processor 2 in…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2013-11-30T23:32:10+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface Pro 3 Windows 10 Upgrade Clean Install and Recovery Partition

I read that you can take your Surface to a MS store to have them install Windows 10 on it. Has anyone read the details, I can't seem to find out if this is going to be a new, clean install or an upgrade. And, will it update the recovery partition…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2015-07-17T19:54:51+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

BSOD SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED occurs regularly

My new SB2 arrived on Wednesday. Since Friday I had the same bluescreen for 3 times by this morning. There is no system file mentioned and every time I have to hold the power button to make the device restart. When the first bluescreen occurred, I was…

Surface | Surface Book | Install and update
asked 2018-12-02T09:50:25+00:00
Anonymous
58 answers

Cannot activate Office Apps with High Sierra

I have deleted everything and re-installed High Sierra on an old Macbook Pro. I have an Office 365 account and downloaded and installed Office (version 16.43). When first trying to use any of the Apps (Word, for example), I get a welcome page telling me…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2024-10-02T16:36:17+00:00
Anonymous
58 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I am being charged monthly for a 14 day microsoft trial ($16.89). What is this and why is it not showing up on my Microsoft account?

I am being charged monthly for a 14 day microsoft trial ($16.89). What is this and why is it not showing up on my Microsoft account?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
asked 2024-01-03T15:01:48+00:00
Anonymous
58 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Excel HTTP Error 400. The size of the request headers is too long

Good afternoon, Today I was helping a user, Alice, change a picture in the header of an excel workbook. When Alice clicks the "picture" button in the ribbon under the "Header and footer" tab, instead of showing the dialog to pick a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
asked 2024-01-25T17:23:24+00:00
Anonymous