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Windows Update - SoftwareDistribution folder location change error

I have been using Windows 10 and I need to install a cumulative update (with standalone installer) to the system. However, as the memory of hard drive is only 32gb, more space is needed and it is not possible for me to free up the drive. Therefore, I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2019-02-20T09:23:43+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

"Import pictures and videos using Windows" option missing from autoplay for memory cards

I cannot figure out a way to add "Import pictures and videos using Windows" as an option in autoplay for memory cards or cameras on a new Windows 10 computer.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2019-02-07T14:55:17+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I shut off aeroplane mode

I have windows 10.  microsoft have done update. airoplane mode is now flashing and blocking my internet access.  Have attempted to turn of,  Not possible as this is also flashing and does not allow movement of switch/button.   Help

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2019-03-30T10:26:48+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

window dragging is really laggy

this is an issue I've had for a while, but that i no longer tolerate. for a while now, dragging around any window in windows 10 takes a while to respond, starts moving slowly and it only gets exponentially worse if i start "shaking" my mouse,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2019-04-12T02:06:17+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Windows will not detect sound from any microphone that I plug in.

About two weeks ago my mic stopped working on my computer. I have tried it and other microphones with multiple devices and they work fine on them but not with my computer. Any time I plug a mic in, windows detects no sound input from it in the audio…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2019-02-13T07:01:36+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

log in log out fatigue and custom scale set

I use my HP spectre 13 with two external monitors in the office. Several programs are not displaying correctly on the monitor so I had to find a solution to fix this. What works is to insert a custom scaling size of 100% under "advanced scaling…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2019-05-17T20:53:54+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Windows Mail app requires password

The Windows Mail app keeps asking for the password

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2019-03-20T21:02:36+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Microsoft Open Value Agreement

Hi I need to order products for my customer but I cant understand the product SKU-s. I have searched everywhere but cant find the explanation. 059-05143Word SNGL LicSAPk OLV NL 3Y AqY1 APMicrosoft®Word Sngl License/SoftwareAssurancePack OLV 1License…

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2019-03-21T12:25:00+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Keyboard shortcuts

I've been using this microsoft laptop for about a month now and every time i hit the f1 key it will open a microsoft edge window that has help on it. Is there anyway to change these keyboard shortcuts because this particular one is driving me mental.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Accessibility
asked 2019-02-21T23:45:34+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

How do i get all my dll files back to normal?

I accidentally changed all my dll files into notepads every dll files i downloads appear as notepads. Is there any way to get them back?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2019-04-21T11:34:23+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

How to startup repair windows7 (32bit)

![](https://filestore.community.support.microsoft.com/api/images/e9bb3f6a-236d-4bcf-9888-b4c38feafdd3?upload=true)I can't try it state

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2019-04-05T07:19:02+00:00
Anonymous
7 answers

Searching network drives in Windows 10

I have an end user who since upgrading from Windows 7 to 10 is having issues with searching on network drives. The critical issue is that the search results they get are different from what end users on the same network are seeing with Windows 7,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2019-04-26T17:52:44+00:00
Anonymous
11 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

windows 10 file explorer recursive file search not working porperly

on my 64 bit windows 19 laptop I performed a file search looking for all "*.xml" files under a directory. It correctly found the 3 files I expected to find but it also found another XML file which does NOT exist under the directory tree. I used…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2019-04-05T15:18:17+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Printing in Windows 10-S

Have a new 'Surface go' and have for weeks been trying to get microsoft support to help connect my printer. Result:   Windows 10-S cannot connect to ANY printer.  Solution offered:  If you want to print you must convert to Windows Pro  (they are proud to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2019-02-25T07:31:57+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

How can I merge my D: drive and my C: Drive?

My D: drive has 900 GB available and my C: drive is out of space. I tried going into disk management and right clicking my C: drive, but the extend volume button is grayed out.  My C: drive is in the disk 1 section while my D: drive is in the disk 0…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2019-03-01T03:56:15+00:00
Anonymous
9 answers

I cannot setup Onedrive on another drive

I have just upgraded my PC and have fresh installed Windows (Version 1809) to a new SSD. I am trying to setup Onedrive but whenever I click on the 'link' to change where Onedrive stores its file (I have the files another local disk), Onedrive…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2019-05-03T17:01:21+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

Does genuine windows have a expiry time petiod?

I Am buying a new laptop of asus. The seller told me that the window is genuine Which is installed on this laptop with a product key or license. Does this window expire if it is genuinely licensed?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
asked 2019-05-03T11:52:12+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Dull display on Windows 10

This isn't the first time I've had this issue, and not sure how it was resolved last time. The desktop icons are "dimmed" and light up when I click on the start menu. This is particularly difficult for me as I'm visually impaired and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2019-03-07T15:29:49+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Windows XP recovery.

What recovery program do I need for Windows XP will boot from the screen that gives you the option of boring in safe mode etc.?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2019-03-14T01:28:58+00:00
Anonymous
22 answers

Win 10 Task Scheduler will not awake from hibernation properly

I have task scheduler on my new Win 10 desktop configured to wake from hibernation at a specified time of day.  The computer does power up at the specified time and the Windows icon and spinning dots first appear on the screen in a similar fashion to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2019-05-08T19:55:09+00:00
Anonymous