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Windows 8.1 wifi limited dropping slow frustrating

Hello, I've seen some older posts on this site and others that reference this problem, but I've seen no solution as of yet. I live in a house with about 5 different OS's from mac to, now, Windows 8.1. I'm from the states, but I've been visiting friends…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2014-02-05T10:22:29+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers

Cortana on Desktop

Dear Microsoft, I am a Windows user and enthusiast and love new features that come and go. There is a voice recognition service in Windows 8 and Windows 7 which is really helpful if it recognises your command. The trend for the technology users is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-04-02T18:51:54+00:00
Anonymous
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Blue Screen of Death with Kernel_Data_INPAGE_ERROR

Hello, every few days I seem to get this stupid blue screen of death that says your computer rand into a problem blah blah blah. after that it says Kernel_Data_INPAGE_ERROR. sometimes after that it also says dxgkrnl.sys I tried checking the dmp files…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-09-17T00:22:32+00:00
Anonymous
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The driver \Driver\WudfRd failed to load

We'll start with this Event FIRST: Log Name:      System Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-PnP Date:          10/26/13 1:03:18 PM Event ID:      219 Task Category: (212) Level:         Warning Keywords:      User:          SYSTEM …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-10-26T20:07:29+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

RECOMMENDED PAGE FILE SIZE FOR 4GB RAM

hi guys i want to know what page file size is recommended for a 4gb RAM . coz im into gaming and my pc is about 5 yrs old and  i just want to know if there is such a thing about a recommended page file size in 4gb RAMS. i have a : Operating System …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2014-08-29T15:34:49+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers

Blue Screen Error

Hey all, I had posted a question about this issue in the past (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_7-system/apparent-blue-screen-error-bccode-19/926cad07-b0e5-4517-b44e-bb21ae8ec29b), but it seems to not have been resolved even…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-09-26T17:20:30+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Google Chrome says can't connect to the proxy server, proxy keeps resetting

Original Title: Proxy keeps resseting on Windows 8.1? Google Chrome said it can't connect to the proxy server. So I went and tried to uncheck the box, but it keeps reverting back to being checked. I've tried everything. From looking to see if it was a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2014-04-14T02:02:06+00:00
Anonymous
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Bluetooth is not working with Windows 8.1

Hello, I have a Lenovo U410 touch, and i just upgraded to windows 8.1 though the store. And the bluettoth is not working at all, it says that the PC is searching for Bluetooth devices. I have updated all the drivers from the Lenovo websites and still…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-11-03T18:01:29+00:00
Anonymous
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ntoskrnl.exe BSOD

Ive had a different BSOD , when I went to adjust said problem after having my question answered here I began receiving a totally different BSOD. Here is my original BSOD question link so you guys can see what kind of issue I was…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-01-30T05:10:57+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Update Failure - Hewlett-Packard - Imaging, Other hardware - Null Print - HP Photosmart 7520 series

I’m running Windows 7 Home Premium. I’ve never had any problems with Windows update until recently. I have a problem with one update: "Hewlett-Packard - Imaging, Other hardware - Null Print - HP Photosmart 7520 series". Any ideas why this…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-01-05T22:27:02+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I do not have an Xbox How do I stop W8 asking me to log in for every simple game I want to play - e.g. solitaire

As in the heading I am getting frustrated

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2012-12-27T10:23:39+00:00
Anonymous
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how to get my printer online

I have windows 8 and an epson workforce 520.  I cannot get it online.  I have 10 items in to be printed buy it says the printer is offline.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-02-16T00:47:15+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (www.microsoft.com) is not responding.

Original Title: (www.microsoft.com) is not respomding The windows network diagnostics constantly says "Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (www.microsoft.com) is not responding) How do I fix this I have a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2013-01-06T19:12:33+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't output sound to bluetooth speaker (JBL flip)

Hi there, I have a JBL flip portable bluetooth speaker which works fine with my smartphone etc.  My laptop (Samsung, windows 7) connects with it and identifies it as a bluetooth headset, however I can't play any music through it at all.  The laptop…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-05-22T21:48:22+00:00
Anonymous
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DirecTv App not available on Windows Store

Original title: DirecTv App I have a DirecTV account that has an app for my phone and another tablet that I own that allows me to watch and control live TV from both devices. There is no such app for the surface yet and when I go to DirecTV's website to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-09-10T05:54:07+00:00
Anonymous
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How can you use google play apps on the microsft surface RT?

Please let me know if there is a way to use google play apps on a Surface RT.  I am trying to use an app that is only in the apple app store or google play store.  Thanks

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-08-19T17:00:21+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

No video on mpg files WIndows 8 Media Player.

I have some video files that were converted from another format to mpg. They play perfectly on my WIndows 7 PC. I can use WMP and Movie Maker. I have a new PC with Windows 8. In either of those programs the videos play the sound only. No error messages. …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2013-01-23T19:47:00+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers

Windows 8 using 100% of HDD with high average response times and low read/write speed

Hi There, Since I upgraded to Windows 8 (in January), I have intermittently experienced freezes, and general performance dips. Upon investigating I found that when this occurred, my Hard Drive was showing as 100% Active Time, with a low Read and Write…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-04-29T02:11:24+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Get error code 0x80070002 when try to install apps from Windows 8 app store

When I try to install apps from the windows 8 apps store I keep getting a error code 0x80070002. I have a Lenovo Laptop computer.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2012-12-06T18:41:17+00:00
Anonymous
44 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Qualcomm Atheros AR9485WB-EG wireless network adapter and windows 8. Wifi connection problems

HI, I have an ASUS n56vj with Qualcomm Atheros AR9485WB-EG wireless network adapter and windows 8. It doesnt connect with my home network wi fi, but my other devices work perfectly with it, with perfect sign. Why doesnt this one, what do I do? I have…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2013-05-13T21:59:31+00:00
Anonymous