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TiWorker 50% of CPU and Updating doesn't work in any way

I just purchased a copy of Win 8 Pro and I see that there is a process eating up 50% of my CPU. It's called 'Windows module installer worker'/TiWorker.exe. I've tried to run some updates in the hope that it will fix it (although why aren't the updates…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-01-19T22:59:18+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to install .xap file in windows phone 8

how to install .xap file in windows phone 8

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-06-13T17:57:53+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Live Mail Won't Open Saved .eml Files in Windows 8

Running on Windows 8 with Windows Live Mail.  If you save an email to a file it is saved with an .eml file extension.  These files can then be saved anywhere (i.e. your desktop). Then when double clicking the file the mail client (Windows Live Mail)…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2013-07-17T06:07:00+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows Update persistent Error Code 80070490

Hello, I am getting a persistent Error Code 80070490 everytime I try to use Windows Update. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 on an ASUS laptop model K93SV. What I have tried already: I tried both methods from here without success:…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2012-10-24T11:11:54+00:00
Anonymous
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"Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties?" when coping .jpg files to thumbdrive.

"Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties?" when coping .jpg files to thumbdrive.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2012-03-22T06:15:53+00:00
Anonymous
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Can't sign in Ovi Mail at https://login.yahoo.com

When I try to verify mail forwarding or change my password I am always sent to the https://login.yahoo.com for password veryfication.  The problem is I can sign in my ovi-mail only at https://mail.ovi.com, but I can't sign in at …

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2012-04-03T18:07:33+00:00
Anonymous
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Where is "Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool"?

All the instructions I receive tell me to go to the "Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool", but when I click on the link, all it does is take me to forums and lists.  Is there actually a "tool" that exists on this site, and if so,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2012-09-04T00:38:56+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to change Windows Update settings: "SOME SETTINGS ARE MANAGED BY YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

original title: "SOME SETTINGS ARE MANAGED BY YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Im using Windows 7 Home Premium, and I've been encountering difficulties in Windows Updates Settings. I want to change my settings on Windows Updates so I can install important…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2012-04-11T14:24:34+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows Phone 7. Error codes: 80072EFD and 83CF0108

I have Windows Phone 7 (HTC HD), recently I experience problems with syncing my gmail and hotmail accounts (recieving error code: 80072EFD) and Facebook (recieving error code: 83CF0108) when using mobile internet. More over I can't open gmail.com in a …

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-03-26T10:28:00+00:00
Anonymous
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Blue Screen! Asus Laptop Windows 7 64 bit

I have an ASUS laptop that is running Windows 7 64 bit.  It blue screens every once in a while.  I haven't noticed this at any specific time or when I am running a particular program.  It is completely random; some days it will blue screen several…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2010-11-22T23:38:09+00:00
Anonymous
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contacting a live person regarding hotmail

How do I talk to a live person regarding hotmail?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-12-13T22:20:23+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Screen disappears and goes back to desktop screen

Can anyone tell me why, in Windows 7, when typing or not typing, the screen automatically disappears from the task at hand and it reverts back to the "home screen"? This happens to me constantly on both my laptop and desk top and it really is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-10-05T17:10:43+00:00
Anonymous
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Getting blue screen error with "video scheduler has encountered an unexpected fatal error" message

Original Title: Blue screen of death :'(Hello, My troubles began yesterday when my Acer PC froze unexpectedly. I restarted it and it worked well for a few hours but then I got my first ever blue screen of death which told me "video scheduler has…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-07-30T18:50:18+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I delete huge files from System Volume Information?

I have three large hard disks that I use to store backups of the system.  Some program -- I think it was the defragmenter -- caused Win 7 to place huge files (> 4 GB) in System Volume Information.  Nothing I do wil let me delete these files.  I cannot…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-08-16T11:37:52+00:00
Anonymous
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Sent emails not showing in Windows Live Mail "Sent Items" folder

My sent email message are not showing up in my Windows Live Mail "Sent Items" folder. However, my sent message are showing up in my Hotmail box in the "Sent" folder. My Hotmail has the same email address. I've used Windows Live Mail…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2011-03-29T17:53:49+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to change monitor assignment in a dual monitor environment

I have two monitors attached to my Windows 7 computer - a viewsonic monitor and an panasonic plasma tv. Before I installed the tv - my Viewsonic sonic was the primary monitor. However, for some unknown reason - when I connected my Panasonic plasma tv to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2011-02-12T01:26:15+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I get Chinese/Japanese characters to display properly instead of squares?

I'm using Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and I have some songs in Chinese and Japanese.  In Windows Explorer, the characters would SOMETIMES show correctly and sometimes they would be blocks.  Whenever I use iTunes, they're always in blocks and in other…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-11-25T18:51:47+00:00
Anonymous
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How can I clean the rubber sides of my mouse?

I have the MS Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0.  I've had it for approximately 2 years.  The rubberized sides have become sticky/tacky.  What can I use to clean them?  The mouse works just fine; it's the texture of the grips that is yucky.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2009-07-15T22:46:08+00:00
Anonymous
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'Devices and Printers' is blank, hangs, empty

Hi All: I sincerely apologize if my specific problem has been solved already.  As the title indicates, when I open Orb -> Devices and printers it always shows up empty. I have tried every bluetooth related post including upgrading drivers, verifying…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-01-25T21:14:27+00:00
Anonymous
45 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

AOL Mailbox font too small to read

Have new Dell computer, 24" monitor, with Windows 7 Professional.  Downloaded AOL 9.5.  Working fine except that Mailbox font is too small to read -- not the message contents but the list of messages.  Used Windows 7 to enlarge font to 150%, to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2010-07-18T18:04:58+00:00
Anonymous