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Photo Collage

When I purchased my new computer it came with Windows 8. I was pleasantly surprised when my photos popped up on the desktop in a collage manner, sort of like a screensaver. When I upgraded to 8.1, this feature has gone away. I miss it and would love to …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2013-11-02T13:46:39+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Your PC ran into a problem ... system thread exeption not handled (athwb.sys)

I updated my window 8 and this blue screen appear after it finished downloading the updates. "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, amd then we'll restart for you. (100% COMPLETE)" system thread…

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2014-05-28T19:34:38+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

32-bit application fails to start after 8.1 upgrade, gives error 0xC000007B because of missing system DLLs.

I had been using "IBM Rational ClearQuest Client 7.1.2 for Windows" 32-bit application with Windows 8 Pro x64 without problems. But after 8.1 upgrade the ClearQuest fails to start and gives error 0xC000007B, which indicates that there's a bad…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-10-23T07:28:03+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 Update fails with error code C000000D - Windows Update encountered an unknown error

I tried running windows update from the action center today and now get this error message.   Last successful update was a couple of weeks ago. Rebooting the computer makes no difference. I have run the windows update troubleshooter found on the update…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-08-05T15:18:32+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers

Internet gradually slows down

I am using a desktop computer with Windows 7. I am connected to the internet via a Netgear wireless router, and recently I have been experiencing a problem where my internet speed gradually slows down and ultimately I am unable to load webpages/internet …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2014-02-18T13:39:39+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to rename or move folders. "The file or folder does not exist."

I am currently unable to rename or move folders in Windows 8.1. I'll right-click the folder and enter a new name, then I'll receive the following error: "Can't find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name."…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2013-11-25T07:59:33+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers

Facebook video calling / chat does not work after windows 8.1 PRO upgrade / update

Hi, I originally had windows 8 PRO where facebook calling was working fine. I upgraded to 8.1 PRO on 17th, since then am unable to see the Facebook video calling button. I also frequently get the msvcr110.dll was not found error. I have tied all…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2013-10-19T01:39:19+00:00
Anonymous
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There will be no ISO downloads of Windows 8.1 for the public.

Microsoft has made it known there will be no .ISO file for Windows 8.1 available to the general public. "Consumers" here really means any copies of Windows 8 that weren't purchased through Microsoft's Volume Licensing programs. So a small…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2013-10-17T19:50:01+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Digital Media Renderer

I am trying to connect and stream video and pictures from my Windows 7 Pc to my Xbox One. I finally got my Pc to add the Xbox One to my Wireless Devices but now it's asking me to update my Digital Media Renderer Driver. When I click on Apply Fix it goes …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-12-03T15:06:06+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers

how to uninstall windows 8.1?

how to uninstall windows 8.1

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-23T01:23:51+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers

Indexing not running in Windows 8.1

Help ,  I am trying to find out why my Indexing is not running at all. I tried rebuilding the index which doesn't show anything at all. I have never encountered this problem. I tried the Windows troubleshooter and its response is comic all (Indexing is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-10-26T15:38:03+00:00
Anonymous
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How to uninstall LogMeIn Rescue RC after MS tech support session

After an arduous but successful tech support session repairing corrupted 8.1 updates LogMeIn Rescue RC remains on my computer. Of course it is not listed in add/remove programs. In hindsight I should have asked the tech to clean up after himself. This …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-05-10T21:48:41+00:00
Anonymous
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Issue with installing updates on Windows 8.1.

I am told (windows update) that there are three important updates available. But when they run they get to c89% and fail. PC reboots and undoes changes. This repeats about very fifth boot. It's getting tedious. When does Microsoft propose to issue an…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-05-16T15:14:55+00:00
Anonymous
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File transfer of large files suddenly stops

Dear community and Microsoft support team, since the release of Windows 8, I'm experiencing a strange issue on my SATA3 1TB HDD (I can specify the exact model if needed), running in AHCI mode. When copying or moving larger files (starts with files of…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-08-14T21:13:39+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I need a windows 7 disc. My eMachine came without one.. Getting this error: "There is an error with your installation. Please reinstall the application"

I need a win 7 disc. Either full disc or restart disc. I cannot even start my computer. Continually get "Setup is starting services".  another window opes saying "Install Windows - There is an error with your installation. Please reinstall…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2013-05-05T23:55:55+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8 and the Hanvon/Hanwang GraphicPal 0806

Hi, I'm struggling to get my GraphicPal 0806 tablet to work at all in windows 8.  I've tried all the tricks I can think of, and have tried both the Win 8 specific drivers and the older drivers available on their website.  In the best case scenario so…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-12-31T22:07:33+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers

Windows Update error 80072efe or 80072f76

I run windows update and it fails with this error message. I have downloaded the cab file and run it locally. I still get this message after it was 'fixed'. It generates a log file that is over ten thousand lines long. There does not appear to be a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-03-31T13:50:13+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can i write with a stylus on a pdf file with surface rt?

Hi I'm a college student and I am just wondering if I could write on my pdf lecture notes or do I have to send it to OneNote first? Thanks guys. ��

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2013-02-05T10:41:55+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8 - Zero key on numeric key pad doesn't work

I have Windows 8 on a Samsung laptop. When NUMLOCK is on, all numbers work EXCEPT the zero (0) key.  When pressed, it opens the small 'undo' menu in the top left corner of the screen.  It is as though the Function-0 key is stuck. Any ideas to fix would…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-06-13T03:04:33+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

No Sound When I Plug In Headphones After Windows 8 Download

When I play a sound through the speakers, I can hear it perfectly. However, when I  plug in my earphones, I cannot hear anything. What do I do to fix this problem?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-10-28T03:23:59+00:00
Anonymous