Unable to set 2560 x 1080 resolution after Windows update
Hi, I am using a laptop with Intel HD Graphics 6000 and Ultra-Wide monitor (2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz). After the last Windows update, this resolution disappeared from the dropdown with resolutions and I am unable to restore it. The problem was similar after…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
Abacus software installation
Dear I am trying to install abacus software but I am getting an error (but my computer is up to date) please advice what to do? CheckFileVersion failed :C:\WINDOWS\system32\atl110.dll - Version : 11.0.51106.1 - Required Version : 11.0.60610.1…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
windows 10 home single language activities in Bios
I purchased a HP ProBook 6470b with windows 10 Home on it and with activation in the HP bios. I swapped out the hard drive and install a 500g SSD. I used the windows 10 media creation tool and had the new copy installed on the SSD. It notifies me that it…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
Not letting me change my mouse pointer
I've never had problems before, until I had to update my computer last time. Once I woke up and logged in, my mouse pointer was changed to the default newer looking one. I'll send a picture of what it use to be, and what it looks like now. ----- Is…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
windows 10 computer saying brother mfc9130cw printer not discoverable
just got new dell computer with windows 10 and trying to connect to wireless brother printer but computer keeps saying printer undiscoverable when trying to add it. How do I make it discoverable? It was fine with my other dell computer. Also when I…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
Internet bookmarks being shared by two profile users on same laptop
Hi I have two computers that are both shared by two users, each with their own User Profile and Login. Both Users have admin rights, and the computers run on Windows 10, with Norton Security. Both users tend to use Firefox and Chrome browsers. I have…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
Will a in place upgrade remove all my programs
So if I do a in place upgrade will I get to keep all my programs or will it reset the pc if it does reset it how can i fix my broken windows without touching my programs and files
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
Windows 10 Recovery Environment Language
Initially I'v installed Windows 10 Pro in my native Russian language. Now I decide to full switch on English. I do lots things in regedit, settings and cmd. 99% is ready but I still have Russian when i get on System Restore / System Recovery / Cmd from…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
Unable to open wps files
I have a new desktop with 64 bit Windows 10. It does not have MS Works installed as my Windows 7 did. Now I am not able to open wps files I saved with old computer. This is unacceptable !! Several years of work are unavailable to me. I can not find a…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
Parental Controls
We just bought our boys lenovo laptops. We need to block adult content and disable certain websites. We have logged on as administrators on the laptops. We have updated all content restrictions on microsoft.com and its still allowing adult websites and …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Family and online safety
USB Headset has no "Microhpone boost" option
Hello, I wanted to seek help with my problem not being able to see "Microphone boost" option... I *do* have that option, but that is only available without the USB Adapter which i'm using to connect my headset into. I'm using HYPERX CLOUD II…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
Windows restore backup image file (from another computer + is on a usb device // TO 2nd HDD)
Hi there I am having trouble here. My dad's computer's disk drive has been on the fritz so he brought it over, and I made a system drive image file backup using the "windows 7" tool in the backup section (he has windows 10). The problem is so…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
the data area passed to a system call is too small -- skypebridge.exe
Does anyone know how to get rid of this error? Happens when I first start the laptop Randomly happens during using other applications too. Not tied to anything specific. The only applications I have downloaded on this laptop are visual studio enterprise…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
DPC Watchdog Violation and PC stuck at Scan and repair
So a few days ago, my pc started crashing due to the "DPC Watchdog Violation"(Has to do with Drive version). It did this on average twice a day, until a powercut occured. I boot my system and boom! error code 0xc000000f, My pc needed a windows…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
Scom DHCP super Scope monitoring
Hi All, In SCOM we have configured our DHCP server for alert monitoring. We have dhcp super scope available in our DHCP server. Like one SuperScope contains two scopes (scope1&scope2). Issue is this when scope1 got full utilized like 100% scom send…
Windows for home | Other | Apps
some usb driver's give the error code 52
i have tried many thing's but nothing worked
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
Windows 10 constantly freezes needing restart.
Current Specifications: Windows 10.0 build 17134 AMD FX 8350 8-core processor 8GB RAM AMD Raedon R9 200 Series 2GB RAM As of lately I've been noticing problems with my windows 10. Either my computer is infected or the past few updates have been slowing…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
High memory usage on Win 10
Hello everybody! So, I have faced an issue recently that I couldn't manage to overcome so far. Task Manager shows that I am using 63% of my RAM, but nothing is running actually apart from the basic Windows services. I have disabled Windows Search,…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
Can't use mouse to select search result through search box.
After updating to Windows 10 October Update (re-released one), I can't select anything from result screen using my mouse. I can do so using cursor keys though. Any solution for it? My Windows 10 build is 17763.134. Also, this happens too.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Cortana and search
my downloaded apk file is converted into adobe file and i can't open it
my downloaded apk file is converted into adobe file and i can't open it