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Trouble initializing a USB drive

I am having trouble initializing an HDD that I have connected to my PC via USB.  I'm stuck, and I need some ideas.  Below is detail. I am running Windows 10.  The outboard HDD disk in question was previously the internal C: drive on this PC.  I replaced…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2018-07-10T15:32:31+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Designer Bluetooth Mouse Scroll Wheel Malfunction

I may be the only person on Earth with this problem, but the scroll wheel on the Designer Bluetooth Mouse stopped working, seemingly out of nowhere.  All other functionality of the mouse remains in good working order.  Perhaps I need to return it seeing …

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2016-01-26T16:32:53+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Media Center Guide not Updating TV Listings from Zap2It past tuesday.21.07.15

Overview:  Windows Media Center (WMC) is provided TV Listings, via the WMC Guide, from Zap2It.  If you go to the Zap2It TV Listings website*, there are approx 2 weeks of upcoming TV Listings.  When the WMC Guide is Updated, & functions correctly, …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2015-07-19T09:23:20+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Download MahJong Titans for Windows 10

Where do I download MahJong Titans for Windows 10? [Moved from Windows 7]

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2015-08-04T21:19:12+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Cannot defrag my computer since installing Windows 8.1?

Norton 360 says I need to optimize my C drive. When I try  - It does not complete the process. Remains 12% fragmented. Any suggestions on how to fix this. Worked fine initially when Windows 8.1 and Norton 360 was installed. Has been a problem for about a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-10-31T17:03:57+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error Code 0x80072efd in Windows 8.1 Store.

Hey there, Whenever I open the store, i get and error coded 0x80072efd, saying that 'We weren't able to connect to the store. This might have happened because the server problem or the network connection might have timed out.' Please help me out here.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-11-14T15:58:32+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Windows 7 Locked after scam call - SYSKEY

I have had a couple for customers fall for the "This is So and So from Windows 7 Tech support, we have detected malicious software on you PC. The customers have given the scamers access to the PC and its now locked with What looks like the XP Syskey…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-07-09T06:15:35+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't click windows icon and hot corners not working

For some reason, after using my pc for awhile, I can no longer click/rightclick the windows icon on the bottom left side of the screen. None of the hot spots in any corners work but I can stick click my taskbar or click the windows key botton on the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-05-05T23:09:35+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Skype Account password recovery redirects to Microsoft Account password recovery

I have both a Microsoft account and a Skype account which are not linked despite being registered to the same email address. I tried to link them today using the Skype Windows 8 app, but could not recall my Skype password. I went to the password…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-07-18T00:04:32+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Modifying Windows 8.1 for those who want to ease into the new stuff... (and extra tips)

**PLEASE NOTE ** This is posted just to have a place to discuss ways to modify the look/feel and such of Windows 8.1.  It is not to complain about the way things are or c/should be: please do that elsewhere if you feel the need.  Let's keep this as a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2014-03-07T16:25:28+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Black screen when logging into Windows 8.0 or Windows 8.1

Earlier this week some of our users reported seeing only a black screen or black screen with a moving cursor when logging into their Windows 8 or Window 8.1 device. The root cause appears to be a known issue with versions 2.16.31.75, 2.17.1.22 and…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-08-30T04:45:41+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Nokia Software Recovery Tool

Use the Nokia Software Recovery Toolto recover your phone if you have software or software update problems. If your phone is not responding, it appears to be stuck or is not starting you can try to recover it at home before initiating a…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-02-05T13:40:12+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

windows store error code: 0x80240437

Hi, I'm using the windows 8 and just few days ago, I can't update and even can't install an new app, it show an error code 0x80240437 I already done SFC scan, troubleshoot, run wsreset.exe....and it doesn't fix for me, I know that maybe refresh windows…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-08-30T03:18:56+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Why two Windows Folders in Local Disc?

I have just had to reinstall Windows XP Home. In Explorer under Local Disc, there used to be just one Windows folder. I now have two. One is titled Windows. the other Windows 0.  Why? Some of the files within them are different.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-01-24T13:16:36+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I want to reset my computer to its factory settings

I want to reset my computer to factory settings, completely wiping it clean., I downloaded vista service pack two when it came out so I don't have the disk. I have the original disk but it says I need service pack 2, how can I restore to factory…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
asked 2013-06-05T12:51:48+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Can't download anything on Windows 8

Original Title: Nothing will download in Windows 8? I'm not sure whats causing this, but NOTHING will download in windows 8. Not apps, or things i download on the internet. It will start the download and then it will say, "The download was…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2012-12-30T03:09:58+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers

Windows 7 - Blue screen problem - samsung all in one

I keep getting a blue screen on my samsung all in one PC. It have been rarely used. After starting up windows i normally get a blud screen, the last time it happened i got he following error report: BCCode: c2 BCP1: 0000000000000007 BCP2:…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-02-05T09:38:55+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I return my color settings back to the factory default?

My father changed the color settings on the computer once to make it match a photo he was printing out but now I can't change it back to the factory defaults, as it has this weird tint to it that i just can't get to go away, as I don't ever notice until …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2012-10-28T00:28:38+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cannot Connect To Windows 8 Store, WWAHost.exe Failing?

Hello All, For some reason I cannot connect to the Windows 8 store. When I start the app I get the familiar green background but it just hangs waiting. I checked my log files and it looks like the application WWAHost.exe is failing. I am not exactly…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2012-11-19T01:11:21+00:00
Anonymous
53 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

An error code shows up 0x80070652

An error code shows up  0x80070652 Microsoft security update KB539581 shows error code..the same one..0x80070652 and the Excel security update KB2553072 shows error code 0x80070652 There is no information on the Microsoft website.  I tried Windows update…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2011-09-29T15:51:54+00:00
Anonymous