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My bluetooth adapter doesn't work properly

I'm using Windows 10, and when I try to pair with my DS4 it simply doesn't work. In devices and printers list it shows up as a bluetooth headset and is named just "dongle". In its properties it's said that its manufacturer is KOGA. Apparently…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2019-08-28T23:04:55+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how do i turn off arrow keys moving mouse pointer?

i don't want my mouse pointer to move with me tapping my arrow keys. it makes navigating the sites/games i usually play SUPER frustrating. i've been trying to find the option to turn it off but the only help articles i can find are about Mouse Keys,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2019-08-25T21:45:48+00:00
Anonymous
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Can't connect to wifi after Windows Update

I just installed the latest Windows Update, but after installing it, my PC can no longer connect to wi-fi. The network troubleshooter only tells me to connect an ethernet cable and doesn't offer any solutions for how to fix the wireless connection at…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2019-03-05T07:27:52+00:00
Anonymous
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Transferring data from eMMC C: Drive to a Seagate Backup USB Drive - the computer won't boot without a Windows 10 USB stick

I'm trying to recover data from an unbootable laptop with a eMMC drive. I can now see the drive and wish to copy it to my Seagate Backup Drive, but I have no mouse. the Ctl + C & Ctrl + V from C: to Seagate do not operate. Also when I opened up te…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-12-03T14:46:47+00:00
Anonymous
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Files not synced - OneDrive

I am having an issue with my OneDrive synch client (they newest version) that says all files are synched, yet in the documents folder the icons do not match (and appear that the documents are not synched).  I spent 30 plus hour on the phone with Office…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2018-10-18T01:21:02+00:00
Anonymous
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Home network computers aren't shown in Windows Explorer

I have two laptops A and B. They were connected wirelessly through my router on a HomeGroup and it worked fine. In the latest Win 10 upgrade the HomeGroup has been deleted and since then I have had terrible trouble connecting them. I hibernate the…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2018-06-24T06:56:05+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

window 10 update for KB4074588 OS Build 16299.248 with error code 0x80070bc2

I have done everything that the Microsoft Computer has told me to do to correct this problem except the last one which is a clean install! None of them have worked. I did send an work order to my virus protection company. Will be waiting to hear back…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2018-02-14T12:19:22+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Store App Icons missing only while searching

When searching for app names from the search menu in Windows 10 the icon is missing or corrupted. The icons in the start menu appear fine. I have tried the following: Deleting the Windows 10 Icon Cache…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Cortana and search
asked 2017-10-31T18:51:05+00:00
Anonymous
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I cannot login after Windows 10 update, says "password is incorrect"

After update on my desktop PC, my login password stopped working. I've already reset my password for my Microsoft accounts but none of the new passwords work  either. Not a CAPS lock problem. Opted to reinstall Windows, removed all apps while keeping my…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2017-12-13T19:03:00+00:00
Anonymous
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Stop Windows 10 Update Assistant from running

I'm running Windows 10 1607 on a system that isn't compatible with version 1709. But Windows thinks it is compatible, and so every day it runs Windows 10 Update Assistant and tries to download a 5GB update that will inevitably fail to install if I let…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-01-08T16:13:57+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Hanging or crashing Windows Store apps

After updating to the Creators update, many of my windows store apps started crashing. I ran a Store Troubleshooter which said  "hanging or crashing apps - not fixed". Is there any solution to this? The apps crash at random times and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2017-08-12T15:16:18+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (win32kfull.sys)

I am facing a blue screen with the error : SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (win32kfull.sys)  and that's is right after using (installing and uninstalling) the following programs : 1- Aero glass W8+ v1.4.5 & then 1.5.2 2- UltraUXThemePatcher_3.1.0 for 14393…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2017-02-13T12:08:22+00:00
Anonymous
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Offline map of Iran

Last night I updated my brand new Lumia 650 and... Voila! Suddenly the map of Iran is disappeared from the list of offline maps. Now as far as I know there hasn't been any new sanctions against Iran since yesterday. So... To remove an existing feature…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2016-08-02T01:23:39+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 won't update after clean install

I recently acquired a Vista laptop that I upgraded with an SSD and Windows 7 Professional.  After an uneventful install on a new SSD and activation, I discovered that Win7 won't update, the update console just continues to search for updates, and CPU…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2016-02-11T15:40:22+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 Update appears to be compromised?

These details of "Important" update, which I received this morning - 4:30 AM MT.  Copied to Notepad: (appears to be a language pack?  4.3…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2015-09-30T11:04:55+00:00
Anonymous
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Lumia 950 won't turn on

After nearly two weeks my phone turned off with roughly 30% battery and it doesn't turn back on,recovery tool doesn't recognize it and when i plug it in to my pc or when i plug the charger nothing happens but it vibrates shortly every minute or so the …

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2016-01-06T11:59:15+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers

Windows defender keep asking to update every 2nd day....

Hi windows defender is keep asking to update it every 2nd day, action centre displays the notification about out of date  windows defender, when i open it windows defender completes the update as normally and than the other day it appears again. any…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2015-06-22T06:27:45+00:00
Anonymous
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What is Diagnostics Tracking Service which was installed from Windows Updates?

Original title: Microsoft is installing SPYWARE thru Windows Updates? Windows updates installed something called "Diagnostics Tracking Service" in my Windows 8.1 Pro. Take a look at THIS…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-05-02T00:06:17+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers

Unable To Install Apps - Error code: D000F001 - Windows Phone 7

I bought a Nokia with Windows Phone 7.8 a few months ago. Everything was fine but since today I can't install ANY APPLICATION from Marketplace.  I've hard reset phone and added to a new Microsoft Account. Practical, I have a hole new identity and Phone…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-04-07T17:24:40+00:00
Anonymous
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How to Disable “Update to Windows 8.1 for Free” Notification in Windows 8 Store?

Description If you are tired of seeing “Update to Windows 8.1 for Free” notification then it’s time to disable it. Get rid of these regular prompts to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-12-26T04:49:35+00:00
Anonymous