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Win 7 Windows Update 80246002 Unable to run updates

As suggested by Microsoft, the failed security update MS14-045 requires actions to be take. You recommend manual uninstall of KB 2982791. This I did. The system reboots. I then went to try and use Windows Update so that it finds and installs the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-08-27T22:00:30+00:00
Anonymous
168 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I get an error, "video tdr failure".

Original title : video tdr failure what is that mean?? how to solve it, does it effecting the video quality in my pc?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-02-16T09:25:35+00:00
Anonymous
168 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

the application is unable to start correctly 0xc0000005 after windows update

Sorry my english :) Hello, today, after windows 7 x64 update itself and reboot most of all my applications cant start and crash with error 0xc0000005.  In "installed updates" I see a lot of Security update for Microsoft .Net Framework Client…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-08-14T17:47:16+00:00
Anonymous
167 answers

xbox series x controller via bluetooth not recognized in games

I bought an xbox series x controller (not xbox one) from someone who had an elite and don't need the new controller. I'm sure it's authentic. I can connect it to my windows 10 pc via bluetooth and it appears as an xbox wireless controller. However in all…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2020-11-09T17:23:13+00:00
Anonymous
167 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I disable the Windows 7 Magnifier?

How do I disable Windows 7 Magnifier all together? It have the check box unchecked for starting at startup but my mouse button still starts it. I use to use that button for something else and Windows will not let me map it to the other application. Any…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-11-06T02:48:59+00:00
Anonymous
167 answers

Surface Pro 3 Pen Button Customization

I am a previous owner of a Surface Pro 2, and loved the capability it provided of customizing the button commands per program through the Wacom drivers. As a new owner of the surface Pro 3, I a very disappointed to discover that the same functionality…

asked 2014-06-21T18:20:54+00:00
Anonymous
167 answers

Surface book: April 2020 firmware updates bricked my device

This morning my surface book downloaded some firmware updates and asked for me to restart my device. (Here's the details on the update: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4023488/surface-surface-book-update-history ) However, after the first…

Surface | Surface Book | Install and update
asked 2020-05-21T22:11:24+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers

Sorting Emails in The New Outlook

Hello, I went out of my way to come here and share this after having spent a couple of precious hours navigating the "New" Outlook. This is the version it says under settings that I have: You have Microsoft Outlook…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2023-10-04T23:39:12+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers

Problems getting started error message on every workspace

Really excited to try but all our users are getting: "Oops! We couldn't save the Loop workspace and pages you've created. They'll be lost as soon as you refresh or navigate awya from this page. Copy anything from them you want to keep and paste it…

Microsoft 365 Insider | Loop | Windows
Microsoft 365 Insider | Loop | Windows

A collaborative workspace app in Microsoft 365 designed to help teams co-create, stay organized, and work together in real time across apps and devices.

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asked 2023-03-22T22:27:08+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers

Unable to update Windows 10 to v1809. Freezing at boot after reboot.

I am not being able to update my windows 10 device. After all the update files downloaded, I restarted the system (2 times). But it freezes at a boot screen like the image. It doesn't boot up. Even the keyboard isn't working at this time. And after I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-10-03T13:09:31+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers

Windows 10 Taskbar bug presented in 1709, worst on 1803 upgrade

Hello, my issue is, when after i close any game or any fullscreen application my taskbar icons (close to the clock) it becomes blurry and some disappear... It should look like this... After i close a game it turns into blurry icons and some disappear,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2018-04-07T21:24:05+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Mobile Device Center Compatibility with Windows 10

Is or will Windows Mobile Device Center be compatible with Windows 10?  There are some legacy devices that require sync with WMDC and then there are security personnel that do not allow devices to connect to their Wi-Fi but rather connect them via USB…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2015-06-17T20:25:46+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why won't windows connect to the group policy client?

I am currently using a dell inspiron 7720 with windows 7 home premium and recently a small message has begun appearing above my taskbar saying "Failed to connect to a windows service Windows could not connect to the Group Policy Client service. The…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2012-11-04T18:34:27+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows could not automatically detect this network's proxy settings

Recently, I have noticed a small caution triangle appearing with my network icon on the task bar. When I right click and troubleshoot, it comes with this message. Windows could not automatically detect this network's proxy settings. My internet has been …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-05-04T02:01:23+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

default gateway not available in windows 7

G'day, While Windows 7 works and looks good, there is one major issue which threatens to derail the entire experience for me. Several times a day, the default gateway becomes unavailable, which means that the PC running Windows 7 loses internet…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-07-09T23:14:01+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In Windows 7 getting error "the action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program"

I have had this problem with Windows Vista Professional, was advised it would be fixed in Windows 7, have now installed windows 7 and problem still exists.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-10-26T02:25:38+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers

Error 0x80888002 on build 22509

Split from this thread. Windows 11 Insider Preview 22509.1000 (rs_prerelease) Download error - 0x80888002

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2021-12-02T03:25:28+00:00
Anonymous
166 answers

Surface Pro 3 Type Cover Not Working, In BIOS/UEFI or Windows 10 after 1803 Update

My Surface Pro 4 Keyboard with Touch is no longer being recognized by my Surface Pro 3 after updating to 1803. I have disconnected and reconnected dozens of times.   I have cleaned my connectors on both the Surface Pro and the Keyboard unit. I have…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2018-06-27T15:11:46+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

retrieve product key for office 365

how can I retrieve a product key for Office 365 that was lost ***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2013-08-30T15:14:08+00:00
Anonymous
165 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to get rid of new tool bar saying: Try the new Outlook.

How to get rid of a new tab on Outlook upper tool bar stating: Try the new Outlook. It recently popped up & replaced my "delete" tab, which is now inside the scroll down menu.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2023-02-12T15:51:54+00:00
Anonymous