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Windows 10 limiting my internet speed?

I have a PC running windows 10, all of the latest updates have been installed and drivers are up to date and it is connected to a ethernet cable for internet. I have a gigabit ethernet service. When I run an internet speed test I get somewhere between …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2020-09-28T22:02:37+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Apple BootCamp WiFi Driver update as well as bluetooth driver both not working

Hello guys! A couple of days ago Microsoft pushed a new Driver Update for the WiFi over Windows Update under the name of "Broadcom - Net - 7.77.110.0". So after updating the driver and restarting the computer the WiFi is just no longer working!…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2019-11-15T20:23:12+00:00
Anonymous
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Error 0xc0000005

I am experiencing error 0xc0000005 on Uplay ,Origin & Battle.net i have tried reinstalling, i also reinstalled all the redistributables & i also reinstalled windows but i get the same error. I need help. My Specs: OS: Windows 10 64-bit  CPU:…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2018-11-07T05:33:04+00:00
Anonymous
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how do i COMPLETELY stop my computer from updating!?!?

it seems that i am CONSTANTLY being FORCED by microsoft to "update" my computer at their leisure. i never asked for their "updates", i tried turning off all things associated with their "updates", BUT THEY STILL KEEP COMING!…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-08-25T20:20:22+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Stop Windows 10 Asking me to Create a Pin

I have recently re-installed Windows 10. When I installed it I was forced to create a pin. I was able to remove the pin once I'd logged on but now every time I reboot my computer Windows insists that I create a pin for it, claiming "We think you'll…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2018-06-08T19:27:52+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Defender - "Actions recommended" - but what are they???

I have been using Windows Defender for years, and Microsoft Security Essentials before that. I haven't had any problems with either one-- but in the last day or two the Windows Defender icon in my system tray has been showing a yellow caution sign on…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2018-07-19T04:49:39+00:00
Anonymous
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Web browser keeps opening to msn by itself randomly

Hi every now and then with no user interaction my default web browser firefox opens to the msn home page (my home page is google)(this also happens if edge is set as the default browser). It is completely random and comes up over whatever I'm currently …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2018-03-13T12:34:08+00:00
Anonymous
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Controlled Folder Access Blocked problem in Windows Defender

On 12/13 , Windows Defender did an update and ever since I keep getting messages like the following when I try to access programs such as Carbonite, Quicken, etc.  The message says: Controlled folder Access Blocked C:\Program Folders ...qw.exe from…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2018-01-02T16:41:03+00:00
Anonymous
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Microsoft Solitaire Collection: TriPeaks won't load - Windows 10

For three days, TriPeaks won't load - "the wheels on the bus go round and round" as one expert here says :o) When I click on the MS Solitaire Collection icon I get this: Pyramid and all the others load OK but not TriPeaks; this is the only I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2017-03-18T07:46:21+00:00
Anonymous
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Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.213.5087.0) - Error 0x80070643

For weeks now keep getting the message: "Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.213.5087.0) - Error 0x80070643" While the computer seems to run ok, in the mean time I cannot update windows 10...

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2016-02-01T12:45:02+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 10: Where are my documents?

Just installed Windows 10.  I'm having a problem similar to a problem that I had when I installed Windows 8. Documents seems to be in several tiers, including Public Documents, Documents, and so on. There is one "Documents" that has just a few…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2015-09-25T18:44:16+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10, How do I set Windows Defender's scan schedule?

I installed the Windows 10 on the 29th of July, 2015 Windows Defender hasn't ran a scan. I started getting alerts that a scan is necessary to keep Windows 10 protected. In the settings there's no scan setting like there was on Windows 7 I can manually…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2015-08-08T19:45:15+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Burn CD's with windows 10

If windows 10 does not have a media player, how will we burn CD's? ***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2015-06-03T02:07:21+00:00
Anonymous
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Intel HD Graphics Driver via Windows Update

Getting error 0x800F0244 during Windows Update when it wants to update my Intel HD Graphics Driver on my computer which runs an NVidia driver for my discreet GTX 750 card. I have updated the driver from a driver found on the Intel website, here However,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-06-25T20:20:14+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microphone auto muting and the levels go down to zero

Hello all. I have come upon a recent issue with my computer. My microphone automutes itself , and the levels go down to zero as well. Even if I manually adjust levels to 100 and unmute it resets and automutes again after a short time ( less than a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-11-04T03:18:40+00:00
Anonymous
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MS forced install to Windows 8.1 after I click on Remind me later.

* Original Title: MS Hijacked my computer & forced install to 8.1 I know there are other posts about that blue ribbon that asks if you want to install 8.1 - OR - rudely interrupts at inconvenient times (like during client presentations) and forces a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-09-06T19:16:04+00:00
Anonymous
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SHA2 support on Nokia C5,E71 and E72?

Hi Our company has resently renewed our external certifcate for Exchange active sync. The certificate is SHA2 signed. From that day Nokia C5,E71 and E72 models stopped syncing. I belive that it has to do with the SHA2 signing algoritm, and I just want to…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-01-09T08:02:11+00:00
Anonymous
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Unable to connect properly to Eduroam wi-fi

My University (UWE) uses eduroam for its Wi-Fi. My Surface 2 (all updates in place as of 15th November) is unable to stay connected to this service and sometimes it won't find it at all. Have tried refreshing the Surface and all forms of manual logins …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-11-15T17:49:15+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error C:\Google\googleupdate.a3x" during Windows startup

It appears the following error at the start up. I'm using Windows 7 ultimate.                                        Line 0 (File"C:\Google\googleupdate.a3x"): please help me.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-07-13T17:43:22+00:00
Anonymous
50 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

BackgroundContainer.dll module not found

When my computer starts up, I get the following error message: c:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Conduit\BackgroundContainer\BackgroundContainer.dll Specific module not found Anyone have any idea what this is?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-17T17:54:09+00:00
Anonymous