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Temp folder corrupted, tried everything, computer insists on acting bonkers
Hi, Details: I can't download anything from the internet I can't save any projects Some programs I can't even open My internet passwords and such aren't being remembered When I open photos, it tells me that windows photo viewer can't support this…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2015-07-02T18:22:38+00:00
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Windows Vista home premium product key you typed is invalid for activation
Hi Guys I have valid windows copy but due to some virus attack on my machine it now says I do not have genuine windows. Here is the MGAD report. Please note that I only have OEM key I do not have other key which is normally on stickers. Kindly…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2014-12-20T11:53:41+00:00
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The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for Start with the following error:
-System-****Provider<br>------<br><br><br><br>[ Name]Service Control Manager<br>---------------<br><br><br><br><br>[…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
33,845 questions
asked 2015-05-10T13:21:36+00:00
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Working in two languages simultaneously
As a translator, I work in the various applications of the Office suite in one language - generally US English - and then look up words in another language on the web - usually German or French. Up to Windows 7, I was able to set the languages…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
8,305 questions
asked 2015-03-03T21:12:04+00:00
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USB Serial Port is not connected (Code 45)
I am trying to set up a serial connection with a micro-controller through Putty and need the COM Port to be active. When I go to device manager, under Ports (COM & LPT), the USB Serial Port's device status is not connected. Can someone help?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
33,845 questions
asked 2015-05-19T02:11:58+00:00
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RunDll Error titled: There was a Problem Starting C:\Users\X The specified Module Could not be found.
While Starting my Account on My Win 7 Ultimate Computer I constantly get interrupted with the following error being popped up on the screen. RunDll Error (X) There was a Problem Starting C:\Users\ "X" The specified Module Could not be…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
16,488 questions
asked 2015-03-03T05:23:35+00:00
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The application was unable to initialize the store directory
I am getting this message when I try to start Windows Live Mail on a Windows 7 Home Premium machine, and the program refuses to start. This PC was quite a mess and I've managed to restore just about everything except this. Under programs in the…
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
3,392 questions
asked 2015-03-22T13:23:03+00:00
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Visual Studio 2010 registration key redemption
Dear Microsoft team, I wanted to learn Visual Basic, but I have a pretty old computer with Windows Vista - thus, I started using Visual Studio 2010 Express. I was not surprised when THIS: Registration is required to continue using Microsoft Visual Basic…
asked 2015-07-20T17:56:13+00:00
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MS Notice: Windows live Mail did not shutdown correctly
Unable to originate an E-mail, Unable to attach a received msg as an attachment to a new msg. Receive the msg; "Windows live Mail did not shutdown correctly" when I try to originate & send either of the above..
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
3,392 questions
asked 2015-04-18T19:11:32+00:00
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All network adapters stuck in 169.254.106.192 IP address help!!
Hi, i have tried everything thing to fix this problem. First it it was just the wifi card in my laptop that had the issue, so I switched to an ethernet connection directly from a router and that also had the same auto config ip. Then, I used my tp link…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-03-17T03:55:22+00:00
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IASTOR Event ID 9
The device, \Device\Ide\iaStor0, did not respond within the timeout period. I have been having this once every hour or so and it causes a 30-60 second freeze of the computer. I have tried some of the stuff on the forums but nothing seems to be working.…
asked 2014-12-05T03:19:22+00:00
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stubless.asm not found
i am making a small dll for autocad 2014 using vb.net ... but when I run the code and go through debug steps it gives stubless.asm missing ... and the form crashes. actually I am trying to get data from an excel file using this code On Error GoTo…
Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
1,528 questions
asked 2015-08-07T19:39:46+00:00
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page_fault_in_nonpaged_area - rtwlanu.sys - windows 8.1 error
Issue: I started getting this error a couple of weeks ago. It happens every time I wake my computer after it has been put in a sleep or hibernate state for a bit (close my laptop or walk away for a while) and come back to it. I can usually enter my…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
16,488 questions
asked 2015-02-14T15:57:46+00:00
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Windows Firewall: What does "Private Profile" mean?
I would assume "Private Profile" means an IP address that does not route to the Internet, but then, why isn't it called "local" or "LAN"? And why is it called a "Profile"? I'm not trying to be semantically…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-01-28T21:52:58+00:00
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How do I open/close the disk drive on lenovo erazer?
I recently bought a new lenovo erazer, but i have no idea how to properly open and close the disk drive, i managed to get it open by clicking on the dick drive in my documents, but it now won't close. Can anyone solve this?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
33,845 questions
asked 2015-06-20T22:12:41+00:00
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Windows Firewall: What does "Public Profile" mean?
I would assume "Public Profile" means an IP address that routes to the Internet, but then, why isn't it called "Internet"? And why is it called a "Profile"? I'm not trying to be semantically ****-retentive or trollish here.…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-01-28T21:46:39+00:00
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Side by side configuration is incorrect
WINDOWS 10 Pro error The application has failed to start because the side by side configuration is incorrect please see the application event log or use the command line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail. I am getting the error " "WINDOWS…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
41,457 questions
asked 2015-08-06T16:50:47+00:00
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Windows Media Player on Win 8.1 leaving green line on bottom of MOV files
Video displays correctly with WMP version 12.0.7601.18526on Win 7 Video displays with green line at bottom (about 6 pixels) in version 12.0.9600.17415 on Windows 8.1 Brand new computer. All drivers and updates applied. Have already tried installing…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2015-02-14T15:22:50+00:00
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I created the 6 floppy XP install diskettes downloaded from MS support satisfactorily but my floppy drive died.
QUESTION: Can I copy and run the 6 floppy diskettes from either a DVD/CD or USB flash drive to install the O/S?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2015-05-18T13:37:54+00:00
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Getting 0x80042319 when trying to recimg /createimage
I've seen several reports of receiving 0x80042319 unable to write file when doing "recimg /createimage x:\somewhere" NO real satisfactory responses, i.e., nothing marked as resolution. I'm running W8.1 Pro and receive this error trying to…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
16,488 questions
asked 2014-12-15T21:33:51+00:00
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