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I can't turn on memory integrity in Windows 11 even though no incompatible drivers are listed.

I can't turn on memory integrity in Windows 11 even though no incompatible drivers are listed.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2023-03-31T14:21:43+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers

System Freeze and Audio Problem

I have just purchased a new computer but as i installed programs, a problem was introduced. I think I had seen the same problem on my previous computer, but that is a long story! The effect is that the computer freezes for about 5 seconds and then…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2020-02-11T18:37:30+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers

Harman Kardon Invoke Cortana Speaker

Okay, I made the mistake of buying 4 Invokes for $50 at the Microsoft Store. I first bought two and really like them and then bought two more.  I have two of them set up. I love the sound quality (it's better than the Echo Dots and Google Homes that I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Cortana and search
asked 2020-03-04T03:48:09+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition - (Unable to connect to world) Friend can't join me and I can't join friend

Whenever we try to connect to each other's worlds through the Xbox app it says "Unable to connect to world". We can play together on a realms server, and can join other servers, just not each other. I've changed my NAT type to open, and port…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2018-08-26T23:53:11+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

There are 72 processes running in my Windows 8.1 PC, are they malicious?

Dear community, The computer is new. Im not computer literate but logic tells me 72 processes running in th e back ground is too many? I don't wish to start turning on/off processes in case I corrupt the machine or messing with programs to deselect…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-03-29T11:05:48+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers

Windows update successfully installs KB2802618 repeatedly

Windows Update continually installs KB2802618. I have downloaded the update manually and run it - several times - and each time it says it was successful; it then does not appear in updates. I have run the Windows Update troubleshooter, and after asking…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-17T13:25:01+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Failure configuring Windows update KB2685811

On Windows 7 pro x64 with SP1, I've been getting this message when rebooting after installing KB2685811 ("Update for Kernel-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems"): "Failure configuring Windows…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2012-11-16T15:17:43+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In Windows 7, trying to do backup, getting error code 0x8078002A

when I try backing up with a system image, using windows7 professional.  Backing up to WD 3TB usb drive I get error code 0x8078002A

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-02-13T19:17:33+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WindowsUpdate_800B0100" "WindowsUpdate_dt000 failed to install updates

original title: WindowsUpdate_800B0100" "WindowsUpdate_dt000 This NEVER GETS FIXED!!! WindowsUpdate_800B0100" "WindowsUpdate_dt000 What's the problem with this thing? I fallow all the updates, downloads and things it says that it's…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2011-10-17T13:57:23+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

exe files open with adobe reader

i accidentally changed my default thing to adobe reader, how do i turn it back? all my .exe files opens with adobe reader now, System restore doesnt work(adobe reader reads it) i cant uninstall adobe reader, there is no "open with..." on any…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2009-04-02T00:14:11+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Right click 'Open With' Command missing. Help Please.

I realised a few days ago that the right click context menu 'open with' command is missing. However its there at the top of the window on the 'menu bar' or whatever. Not sure how it happened. Maybe when i installed MS .Net Framework 3 SP1 or maybe when…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2009-09-21T20:08:24+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Network icon show red "X" even though wireless adapter is connected and working...

Running Windows 7 Ultimate and I recently tried installing the new softwarer/driver for the Netgear WPN111 wireless adapter. Before the install everything worked normally with the older version 2.1, but after installing version 3.0 it does not. When…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2010-02-01T15:49:01+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I disable Microsoft Edge from opening when I start my computer?

How can I stop Microsoft Edge from starting every time I restart my computer? **Updated for clarity**

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 10
asked 2020-10-08T21:11:22+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers

Windows 11 kicked me out of WIP on Windows 11.

Hi all. Today I went to Settings > ... > Windows Insider Program page. There I was asked to restart the PC. After I restarted, I saw that I was left out of the Windows 11 Insider Program. Now I am asked to install Windows 10 and then rejoin the…

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Registration, enrolling, and unenrolling
asked 2021-09-01T13:08:05+00:00
Anonymous
100 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bluetooth file transfer with Surface RT

How can I transfer any documents from Bluetooth enabled laptops, phones (blackberry, android etc.) and other Surface RTs? Files like documents, presentations etc.  I noticed the Surface has Bluetooth and so i request a tutorial :)

Surface | Other
asked 2013-02-13T16:17:58+00:00
Anonymous
99 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Setting language for entire presentation all at once / Selecting all slides and all objects on all slides at once

I want to change the language for spell checking after translating. I don't want to click each slide and then use Select All to select all objects on the slide and then set the language. There has to be a better way but I've never found it. Basically…

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | Windows
asked 2010-02-03T14:45:00+00:00
Anonymous
99 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why did Outlook send email to deleted contacts out of a group?

Outlook tripped me up a few days ago when it sent a sensitive email to some people from a contacts group who had previously been very clearly deleted from this group. How did it happen?  This was certainly not human error!! I checked who was brought up …

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Contacts
asked 2013-02-11T11:57:48+00:00
Anonymous
99 answers

Why in Teams you are unable to copy the time stamp and name of the person anymore.

Pressing Ctrl + C only lets you copy the conversation. I cannot give specific examples because my work is confidential but. This is the reddit post that is talking about the issue I am talking about. Copying Sender Information No Longer a Thing? :…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2024-08-17T17:06:38+00:00
Anonymous
99 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Possible "PC Solutions" scam?

Recieve an email fron PC Solutions stating a payment of $329.00 was recieved by auto renewal for my Firewall Security Plan. I have never dealt with this company and wondered if anyone had the same problem. I called to inquire and they could give me no …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2020-11-05T18:16:38+00:00
Anonymous
99 answers

How to move taskbar to vertical position in windows 11?

How do I move the task bar from horizontal position to vertical position? Company just installed windows 11 and I can't seem to figure out how to move it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2023-04-14T02:18:58+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-03-21T02:40:45.3366667+00:00
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