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Interrupting Windows Updates while updating.

Original title: MS Updates Hi all.  Fixing friends PC & it has 114 updates. From 7pm it got to 54 last night and froze it seems to 8am nx day.  What happens if updates are interrupted? Updating in public place now and cant shutdown, or can I?  If I…

asked 2015-07-27T06:30:52+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to set " Nero MediaHome" as default

Split from this thread. Hi Abhishek, I have another small problem. I recently uninstalled and reinstalled Nero MediaHome because my version was out of date and would not automatically update. Now I have the current version.  When I try to "Set my…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-11-07T10:38:50+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

microsoft windows live mail on my acer laptop...black screen

when i turn on my acer laptop ...windows8    .the windowslive mail APP  is   just a quick flash of black screen when I tap it.i cannot open it or do anything .  i tried to uninstall it in order to  reinstall it but it  will not uninstall either . it…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2015-06-13T15:52:12+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

chkdsk stopped at 70 percent in Windows Vista

hello, my Dell tower running Windows Vista just started CHKDSK on startup for the first time. It ran for a while, but now is stuck at 70 percent complete where it has been for 2 hours now without progress. Here's a screenshot. Any help would be great !

asked 2015-02-18T06:02:08+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I need a driver for my casio cdp 120 and my computer doesn't recognize it.

I bought a used digital piano but only for 10 minutes so it's basically new. I wanted to try out synthesia, got a usb cable from a friend, and plugged it in. The weird thing is that nothing happens, the only thing i hear is the sound of it connecting. I …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-10-08T11:47:24+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Windows 8.1 Whea_uncorrectable_error

So I have been getting this error "Whea_uncorrectable_error" whenever I am playing a game such as CSGO, Arma, Total War, anything really. After talking with someone on chat they said it was an internal error. I have just freshly installed…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-07-11T03:08:48+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

E book reader for Windows 8.1

I am looking for an ebook reader for Windows 8.1. It has to read djvu (and also epub, mobi and other formats would be convenient). PLEASE, DON'T SUGGEST ME EBOOK READERS FOR WINDOWS 8, unless they work also for Windows 8.1. Thank you!

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2015-05-18T13:52:39+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

F:/ is not accessible. Access is denied.

The details are as follows.  I plugged in my external hard drive and i was prompted to do a "scan fix". So i proceeded to accept and it began to scan the external hard drive for errors. The process was taking quite a bit of time and i need to…

asked 2015-04-15T16:49:12+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Makecab.exe keeps running and creating a new cab_* file.

My Win 7 install keeps spawning new makecab.exe processes.  Each time the process run and new cab_* file(s) are created.  I've run Process Monitor and it shows thousands of makecab.exe processes running and more are created.  How do I stop new…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-07-06T18:45:10+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

This device cannot start. (Code 10): Insufficient system resources exist to complete the API

I have usb 2.0 extension cable connected to my laptop (lenovo G50) with win8. Problem: I have connected 20 serial ports on this hub, but my comp recognize only 16.  When I look to the device manager, I see this: USB Serial Convertor with warning (device…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-04-13T07:18:05+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My login screen is stuck sideways without being able to log in

I have a Dell Inspiron 11 3147.  The start up screen is stuck sideways.  In addition, I am unable to log in from.  I cannot attach my computer directly to the internet.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-10-02T22:09:03+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to remove Ctrl+Alt+del lockscreen.

Recently my laptop has updated and now it requires that I press ctrl-alt-delete every time I turn on the laptop. This feature was not always present and I wish to remove it. I have already tried to remove it through "netplwiz" and it is grayed…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-11-05T23:21:41+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Your PC needs to be repaired Error code: 0xc000000d

I got an error message that says:  Your PC needs to be repaired The Boot Configuration Data file is missing some required information. File: \BCD  Error code: 0xc000000d You'll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. If you don't have…

asked 2014-11-24T04:18:50+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Robocopy /mir and keeps destination 2 file Unchange.

Hello Team, I am using Robocopy to copy paste code from Production server to Staging server , i want to move all files from production to staging  using mirror excluded 2 config file, in this i want Destination file should not delete old 2 config file.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2015-03-09T13:04:01+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

SERIAL NO./SERIAL KEY/CD KEY OF WINDOWS 8.1 SINGLE LANGUAGE

I bought my Lenovo laptop from the Croma retail store on Bangalore. At the time of purchase, I didn't get any Windows CD as I was told that my lappy already has Genuine/Licensed Windows 8.1 Single Language installed. But now I require that key/no.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2015-07-31T09:03:22+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to see infected Emails

a friend of mine is being spoofed and email blasts with a php link about oprah.   checking the senders email address, it is being spoofed by someone or something in paris france. but my question is a "what if" what if emails were being sent out…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2015-05-11T20:44:52+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

BSOD then NTLDR is missing, but system will boot after power off/on

Hi, I randomly have an issue with my laptop: over the last 3 months I had 3 times a BSOD and then a screen telling me that NTLDR is missing. However if I maintain the power button for a few second and that I power it on again, the laptop will start…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2015-05-13T14:54:04+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

need help using my surface pro 3 as a hotspot, (from ethernet)

I'm having trouble making a hotspot to get internet on my mobile phone I am currently using a surface pro 3 with an ethernet cable and adapter. I have no wifi connection where I am currenlty. I would like to create a hotspot so I can use the internet on…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-03-13T12:40:56+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Error Msg in Event Logs

old title:  event id 98 and alert I'm on Windows 8.1 and just added an external drive for File History backup purposes.  I have also initiated automatic daily online backup using Backblaze. I am getting these Information alerts in Event Viewer every half…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2014-10-02T20:25:52+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

400 bad request on all of my browsers

On my Asus note i am keep on getting a bad request url and it happens to all of the sites on all of my browsers opera , IE , chrome , i can't access to line on my note too and simply my Wifi doesn't work  on my note but it shows its connected . and i…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-05-09T18:06:40+00:00
Anonymous