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error code 0*80041004 while opening internet games in windows 7

while opening internet checkers & internet spades in windows 7 an error message is encountered stating "a network error occurred while communicating with the game server (error code: 0x80041004)". i searched the microsoft site for this…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2009-12-30T14:38:37+00:00
Anonymous
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updates not responding error code 80070641

I receive the following error code for updates 800 70641

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2009-03-15T14:13:54+00:00
Anonymous
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Sticky Notes font format

I don't know how to change Font type of Sticky Notes in Windows 7. Can you give me a solution?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-11-26T08:17:54+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I change folder icon (Windows 7) if there is no customize tab?

original title:  Change folder icon (Windows 7) I want to be able to customize the icon for a folder. When I right click the folder and select Properties, there is no Customize tab (as in Vista) to select an image to represent the folder.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-12-18T14:51:46+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows Explorer navigation pane changing position when viewing sub directories

Try this and then offer suggestion. Open Windows Explorer and open up enough drives and or directories to completely fill the nav pane. Now view a directory at the bottom of the list and make sure it has a sub-directory. Click the plus to view the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-11-16T00:52:21+00:00
Anonymous
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5.1 Surround Sound speaker system not working in Windows 7 Professional 64bit edition

My problem is pretty much the same as other users who can't get their surround sound speaker system to function properly in Windows 7. I have a subwoofer and 5 speakers (2 for front, 2 for rear, 1 for center).  Connection to the on-board RealTek HD Audio…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-03-21T05:06:14+00:00
Anonymous
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Jump list not working correctly in windows 7

I have just carried out a clean install of Win 7 Pro plus all my software (Office 2007 etc) on my Dell Laptop without any issues. Old OS was Vista home premium Had it installed now for 4 days and really liking the new features. Especially the much…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-10-24T12:16:18+00:00
Anonymous
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Dynamic Pen Feedback in Windows 7, can't turn off

Okay, thank you microsoft for windows 7, it's fantastic, i love it, and intend on buying, but for now I'm having an annoying issue on the RC. I have a wacom tablet, there was some driver issues at first but got everything hammered out, working…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-09-30T06:50:11+00:00
Anonymous
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What does "USB selective suspend" mean?

In Windows 7, Power Options->USB Settings->USB selective suspend setting, what does "USB selective suspend" mean?  Also, given that there is only one setting, why does it say "USB Settings" instead of "USB Setting"?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-10-14T06:39:16+00:00
Anonymous
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When are you going to fix the overheating Microsoft Wireless Mouse Nano receiver?

I bought a Microsoft wireless mouse 4000 a month ago. Yesterday it's receiver died on me. I suspect short circuit. After some research, I've realized that I was not alone with this problem, it could be a serial fault. Once the question appeared on the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-03-06T08:15:47+00:00
Anonymous
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Why do all my programs and files open with Microsoft word?

All my programs and files open with Microsoft Word and i need to know how to change that?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-04-27T00:59:41+00:00
Anonymous
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Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library error opening PDF files

I am on Windows Vista Home Premium.  I have a problem trying to open PDF files either on my hard drive or via IE.  The error message I get says:  "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error! Program: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-12-23T22:48:56+00:00
Anonymous
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Compatibility Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 vs. Windows 7

I installed MS Flight Simulator in Windows 7. The installation went smoothly.  And I could start MS Flight Simulator up till the Homepage appeared. BUT: when opening "videoparts" (i.e. the instruction at the start, parts of MS FS…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2010-01-02T14:00:35+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows Backup .... Cannot create a file when that file already exists. (0x800700B7)

I installed VISTA 64 last summer. For the first few months I was able to do BACKUP FILES without a problem Now when I try I get this error message Windows Backup File Backup could not save your automatic backup settings for thefollowing…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-01-31T10:20:27+00:00
Anonymous
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Speakers' Echo Effect - how to turn off?

There is an "echo" effect to all audio (music, game sounds, people speaking), which garbles sounds and is annoying...is there anyway fix this? I have a new motherboard (Gigabyte EP45-DS3L) and am running Vista. I have Bose Companion 2 speakers…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-03-07T17:05:57+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 Error code 80070103

Windows 7 won't install nVidea Geforce 7300 GT update on a windows 7 64bit machine Any sugestions ?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-11-11T10:41:07+00:00
Anonymous
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need to reinstall exetender player

hi i deleted chronical dreams from free ride games and the exetender player by mistake cause it was downloaded the same date as the game i didnt think i needed the player anymore thought it was part of the game. everytime i turn on my gateway laptop…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2009-04-02T14:02:55+00:00
Anonymous
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How to sync iphone with Windows 7 Windows Live Mail Contacts?

Hello, how can I transfer the contacts in the Windows Live Mail that comes with Windows 7 (NOT the Windows Live that's through the Internet) into my new iphone?  Please let me know at your earliest convenience.  Thanks.

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2010-07-08T23:55:05+00:00
Anonymous
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After installing Windows 7 on HP laptop, getting message "plugged in not charging"

Same Laptop, same charger worked fine in Visa. After clean install of Windows 7 I get the "plugged in not charging" message. About my system: HP/ Compaq Mobile Workstation 8510w The charger is intended to be used for an aditional /…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-10-31T18:14:00+00:00
Anonymous
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Error 1720. There is a problem with this windows installer package.

I can uninstall Ask.com toolbar script a Philip Black [09:46]: Error 1720. contact support personnel or package vendor -can't run script vbisff open uninstall script error-path not found? There is a problem with this windows installer package. I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-08-31T17:04:58+00:00
Anonymous