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Looking for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable 14.50.35719.0 (x86)

Good morning. A software update app is telling me to update Visual C++2015-2022 Redistributable. Specifically, the version I need to download is: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable 14.50.35719.0 (x86) Am having trouble finding this…

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asked 2025-11-26T12:34:50.2933333+00:00
BywaterNYC 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T05:06:54.68+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,275 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Forced to wait until a process or App is no longer frozen just to terminate the app because it's completely hung

As you know the title of this issue is that I've had numerous apps open, such as FL studio or even Game maker. Once in a blue moon my computer will lag and the only way to fix an app that is completely unresponsive is to turn off my computer. When this…

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asked 2026-09-05T04:56:56.47+00:00
Microsoft User 56 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T05:37:26.3233333+00:00
DaveM121 928.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I am unable to install ultra viewer in my windows 10 pc locks up at registering service

I am unable to install ultra viewer in my windows 10 pc locks up at registering service. I have to go to task manager to get out of it.

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asked 2025-12-13T16:07:59.86+00:00
Gene West 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-01T20:32:26.1166667+00:00
Aditya Hatzade 0 Reputation points
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Dexcom app blocked. says cant find but in list of apps. Have re-down;oaded it several times.

somehow Windows has locked out Dexcom app. How do I unlock it. Says can't find Uploader but it is in list of apps. This is a trusted medical app I have used for years.

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asked 2026-08-30T18:55:38.17+00:00
Don Weavers 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-01T08:30:42.9666667+00:00
Clary-N 15,730 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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MISSING APPS REPAIR

CAN YOU REPLACE ALL APPS MISSING FROM SETTINGS WHEN THIS SYSTEM SETTING WAS NEW.?

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asked 2026-08-27T14:17:36.6533333+00:00
jim ailant 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-27T14:54:18.1533333+00:00
DaveM121 928.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

"Unable to create new document" with Paint and WordPad.

I can't open any .txt files that I had made with WordPad. I can't open Wordpad. I can't open Paint. I keep receiving the message "Unable to create new document". I've tried all the steps as suggested on Google. Uninstalling then…

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asked 2025-12-04T17:24:25.41+00:00
John Singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-24T20:53:13.65+00:00
John Korchok 235.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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PC App Store won't uninstall AND I'm getting pop-ups that block my screen!!! - SOLUTION FOUND!

Since I can't figure out how to RESPOND to the other questions, I'll put the ANSWER here! If you downloaded PC App Store and now are stuck with pop ups and/or are unable to simply 'uninstall' (the usual ways like through Control Panel); or if, like me,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2026-01-24T21:09:06.7833333+00:00
Paulette S 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-24T11:16:35.66+00:00
Fredisco 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix DWM crashing on my Windows 10 PC?

Whenever I load animations on the Store of my Windows 10 ESU PC, DWM crashes and restarts. I am currently on the Insider Release Preview channel, and I can't leave it since I need to wait until the "next major release of Windows 10", which is…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2026-07-28T08:08:36.06+00:00
Fluffy Loo 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-22T03:21:18.78+00:00
Fluffy Loo 30 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I block invasive McAfee ads?

I have recently installed Windows 10 on my tower PC. When browsing (usually with Firefox, occasionally with Edge), I am frequently assaulted by ads for McAfee anti-virus that take over my entire Windows session, and prevents me from doing any work. …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2025-07-27T23:57:30.0066667+00:00
DAVID PIKE 205 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-22T01:28:30.42+00:00
Reggie Reaves 0 Reputation points
1 answer

windows store - phone link - after reboot issues

When activating and installing Phone Link everything works perfectly, until I reboot. From reboot .. a) The shortcut link in Apps, also the launch in System, Also starting it from Microsoft Store Direct or Library will put out an error message…

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asked 2025-09-10T16:01:13.4566667+00:00
AlainCh2 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T08:26:48.7566667+00:00
Clary-N 15,730 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How to fix my windows media player

My windows media player is not working properly. I'm also having trouble uninstalling windows media player. What can i do?

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asked 2026-01-29T18:15:12.79+00:00
David Kenady 60 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-19T11:23:35.9466667+00:00
Moses CONFUCIOUS 5 Reputation points
2 answers

Why does Microsoft FORCE users to use OneDrive?! And Microsoft 365?!

I absolutely hate the Windows 11 setup, and hate that I am forced to use OneDrive for storage and if I unlink it my files dissapear! I hate that microsoft office requires annual payments to operate! I use to like using my computer but it is now so…

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asked 2025-10-22T17:19:34.53+00:00
ShirTag 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T02:13:40.4333333+00:00
Forming Mirror 0 Reputation points
4 answers

EXCEL SPREADSHEET

I have a spreadsheet with names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. When I print the sheet it leaves out the email addresses. HELP!!!!

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asked 2026-08-15T15:19:05.43+00:00
Danny or Patti Lancaster 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-15T15:59:25.4966667+00:00
EmilyS726 264.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Installing Windows 10 Appx Packages for Offline Win10 Installation?

Hello Microsoft Community, I have been wondering about Windows UWP Apps that are updated and distributed through the Microsoft Store after Windows 10's End of Support. I would still like to use the newer versions of apps like Calculator and the Photos…

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asked 2025-12-14T17:07:29.93+00:00
HarmonyBliss02 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-12T15:41:07.8633333+00:00
Samruddh Sandeep Kulkarni 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Need tech support to help me install Blink Home Monitor on my windows 10 PC

Need tech support to help me install Blink Home Monitor on my windows 10 PC

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2026-08-05T21:08:11.1033333+00:00
Gary Peterford 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-05T22:25:59.92+00:00
Craig Long 18,545 Reputation points
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Snipping Tool not recording audio (WASAPI Mode problem)

Can someone help me fix an audio recording issue in the Windows 10 Snipping Tool? It's not picking up any audio and says WASAPI mode is active. I've already unchecked the 'exclusive mode' boxes in the sound control panel, but that didn't work. Any…

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asked 2026-01-24T18:23:29.6533333+00:00
Ana Santos 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-05T15:39:31.8166667+00:00
Blain Johnson 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 10 core apps not working & Window 10 update says "Your device is missing important security and quality fixes"

All core windows 10 I've tried will not open, mostly they will not even open the app but sometimes they come with an error message to the affect of "something went wrong, opening the windows store" then close themselves & nothing happens.…

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asked 2026-08-02T19:29:52.89+00:00
Matt Horrocks 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-04T02:24:54.5+00:00
Manoel Barros 21,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Live Photos desktop app STILL not working Windows 10

Well, it worked for a while then stopped. Windows 10 up to date I tried: Turning app off then on Repair setting from app Reinstalled app Still nada. I have apps working in background. Watched every possible YouTube video on fixes and mine still…

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asked 2026-07-21T14:50:45.7033333+00:00
Dee Vee 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-30T23:24:31.8566667+00:00
Dee Vee 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Phone Link has stopped showing my outgoing texts

I don't know if this is the right place to post this. Just recently, Phone Link stopped showing outgoing texts. They do go out and are received, but they're not displayed in Phone Link. It'd been fine for a long time. Then for a few days, they were…

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asked 2026-04-08T21:25:08.9566667+00:00
David Bergman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-30T20:30:29.28+00:00
Lazlo 0 Reputation points
2 answers

removal PC App from windows 10 laptop

remove PC APP from windows10 HP Probook model k640 downloaded phishing app?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2026-07-28T01:43:13.54+00:00
ralph young 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-30T04:39:03.4933333+00:00
Emma1-N 11,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator