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False Positive on Virus keeps breaking backups

I am struggling to create a backup in Windows 10 using the feature "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)".  When the backup runs an executable file is detected by Windows Defender as being a virus and the backup fails.  I tried adding an exclusion to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2016-01-08T14:33:56+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Full Screen Games keep minimizing! (Need Help) {SOLVED}

Recently, full screen games have been minimizing about every 1 to 2 minutes. I've tried everything I can, like disabling non windows related processes, disabling startup programs, uninstalling my printer software and other ambiguous software and doing a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2015-09-06T16:08:54+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Updates failed to Install .......Bits Error 0x80070002

I have been unable to Download and Install Windows Updates for weeks.  I was getting an error 80246008 and then found the system error by running the Update Troubleshooter: Log Name:      System Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Bits-Client Date:     …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-10-24T13:16:37+00:00
Anonymous
0 answers

Error Codes 805a8011 and 801882cb

I can not update my phone, I get a 801882cb Code and I can not access the App. Store, I GET 805A8011 Code. I have a Nokia, Lumia, Windows 8 phone. What can I do to fix this issue?

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-09-14T17:11:39+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

most letters turn into 'e' if I hold ANY letter key down to repeat (including numbers, enter, delete, backspace etc)

My laptop keyboard letters turn into 'e' if I hold any key at all down to repeat ... as you can see below.  (eI have to make my keystrokes quick or I get e's in my…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-09-10T09:14:30+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Can't access Windows Store- Error code 805a8011

This days each time I try visiting the store it keep bringing up issues I don't understand.. currently facing with this: There is a problem completing this request, try again later. Then underneath it is inquiring minds might find this error code…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2015-09-22T05:44:03+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

Print Friendly for printing from IE 11 prints minuscule fonts

I have Windows 7 and IE 11. I sometimes use Print Friendly for printing. IE 11 is the ONLY browser which prints with minuscule fonts that I can hardly read, even when I choose 120% size. What is the problem?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2016-01-15T11:12:54+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Settings for single DCOM instance for multiple users on same machine

I have a DCOM registered on a Windows 2008 R2 Enterprise machine. I would like to be able to initiate one instance of the DCOM and have it accessed by multiple users on that same machine, that is, users logged in to different Windows accounts. What…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-11-11T15:36:52+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

No 'Undo' button in bottom RH corner in Solitaire 'Daily Challenge' games

In the Microsoft Solitaire collection , the 'undo' button normally in the bottom right hand corner of each game in the 'Daily Challenge ' series is missing. The problem has arisen after I upgraded to Windows 10 .  In Windows 8.1 ( yesterday ) no problem…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2015-11-25T07:56:18+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

HP laserjet 1100 (MS) driver needed

Currently have two computers connect to a home network.   Both computers are using OS 7 (base #1 unit is 64 bit/ other #2 unit is  32 bit ). Both units have their own  dedicated printer attached. When I attempt to install via the network my unit #1…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2016-01-23T22:47:35+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Strange wifi name on my Ipad network list when i do "Add a Device" on my computer

Hello i was trying to add my Ipad to my device list by means of using the windows "add a device function" at the same time i was looking for networks on my Ipad when i discovered one named: DIRECT=RM******** then some random numbers. The parts…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2016-01-23T23:07:34+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

splash.dll

I am trying to run my Singer software and get an error message that I am missing splash.dll in my system and cannot run the software.  I run Windows 8.1  Can anyone help?  I have a computer that has no disc drive and the software was loaded at BestBuy …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2015-10-31T21:12:10+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Printer drivers will not install in Windows 7, yet scanner works. Same printer installed with no problems on XP and Vista computers.

3 calls to Canon.  Toshiba Satellite/Windows 7/mg2520 Canon printer.  Their prognosis: Printer is being recognized as "device"--scanner works; printer drivers won't install.   They led me through their latest driver download and still same…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-11-21T16:36:31+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Windows Homeserver 2011 domain removal

Hi, Ive been using Windows homeserver 2011 for a while, now i decided to upgrade myself and use Windows server 2012 R2 Standard. Everything is working as planned except one thing, old domain still in service? Windows Homeserver 2011 gives a…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-12-17T12:58:19+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error says printer door open. Unable to Print

The computer says printer door open.  It is not open. I can't print and have 17 items waiting to print OT: Printer

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-11-29T20:29:17+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

watch out for pop up scams saying that they are notifying you of a virus. Koobface virud was the scare on us. They wanted to charge us 300-600 dollars, via a third party, to fix it.

The scam was trying to redirect us to a third party to pay to have the virus removed. They said they just needed the last four digits of our credit card and they could fix it. Claiming we could get our money back if we found something else to monitor…

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2015-10-14T06:42:19+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

I receive the message regularly that "aol is not respondingn due to a long running script" I have no idea of how to resolve

How can I resolve a "long running script" message.  Thank you.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-09-24T22:45:04+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Windows Update

I have a very painful problem with Windows update, and I tried everything posted and discusssed at Microsoft web site. Here is  a part of WindowsUpdate log file: 016-01-22 23:19:06:944  964 f6c Agent WARNING: WU client failed Searching for update with…

asked 2016-01-22T22:02:16+00:00
Anonymous
16 answers

Random virus

I got the random:js/Brolo.c and the random:js/FakeCall.d It has disabled my internet connection and speaker in addition the start screen on win 10 will only occasionally com on. Windows defender picked up the virus, and said it removed it, but it…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2015-12-20T00:31:52+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I accidentally made my video in portait... can I edit it in my movie maker to turn it into Landscape?

As above, any help will be appreciated as I am trying to upload a video to my youtube channel and keep doing this. My bad... just wondering if there is a way to change from portrait to landscape because I cant figure it out. please please please…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2015-12-08T23:19:44+00:00
Anonymous