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cbs manifest corrupt

Exactly what is CBS Manifest corrupt? I'm getting this message when I try to install a Windows important update. I think this is preventing me from printing in Microsoft word. When the update fails I get code 80070490,  When I view what that code means…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-12-30T23:05:19+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

Blank screen - Administrators

I recently had a virus on my computer.  Now I get a blank screen when I try to logon to an Administrators account.  I have 4 user accounts. 2 are standard users and 2 are administrators (1 is the admin that comes with windows). I have no problem with …

asked 2015-01-28T15:37:44+00:00
Anonymous
16 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Vosteran did me in.

I managed to download vosteran malware last night which took over my PC. After several attempts I was able to uninstall it and several of it's uninvited guests. Now all I get when I log in on startup is a blank screen with the curser on it. I tried…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2015-02-01T17:37:22+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

0xc004f074 windows activation error.

i bought a new laptop about a month ago and then i faced this problem, this notification started appearing which said your windows license will expire soon. i searched the internet for possible solutions. i came across this one which said to type…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2015-07-13T06:21:57+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Downloading programs from a disc to Dell Inspiron 3847 computer that has windows 8.1 as operating system

I have a Dell Inspiron 3847 computer which has Windows 8.1 for it's operating system; my question is whether or not I can download the programs listed below from discs.  I purchased these programs several years ago, they were pricy and I like them so I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2015-01-16T04:56:50+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

What is Microsoft.Zune Music & how it got in my PC & why it doesn't it have exe file?

What is Microsoft.Zune Music & how it got in my PC & why it doesn't it have exe file? in Reliability Monitor i see that Microsoft.Zune Music has gotten 2 updates, but when i open control panel i don't see program called Microsoft.Zune Music…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-11-07T14:59:58+00:00
Anonymous
59 answers

BSOD caused by SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION ntroskrnl.exe

Hello I'm having a pickle of a problem and I'm at a loss how to fix it. Firstly, please see the following: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hmtf7irjcwig4hr/042915-23275-01.zip?dl=0 This is the dump file attributed to my latest BSOD. For the benefit of building…

asked 2015-04-29T20:26:51+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Photo Gallery Ratings Change File Size

Hi, I'm using Windows Photo Gallery 2012 Build 16.4.3528.331 on Windows 8.1 Update 1 I have recently noticed that when using the star rating system, Photo Gallery changes the file size of images For example When viewing a folder of images, I select View…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2014-10-08T20:42:10+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Lenovo ideapad s400 shift key turns on capslock and letter x

The left shift key on my keyboard turns on/off caps lock whenever I press it once. My right shift key, when pressed, types the letter "x". If I double tap shift I will get an uppercase letter, but it is just a bit of a nuisance because I mainly…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-06-15T17:16:43+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Windows Defender on Win 10 - mute annoying Notifications

Using Chrome, Windows Defender pops up annoying messages in Win 10 "Maleware Detected". Even when I visit this Microsoft site. Defender junks the entire Notification window in Windows 10 with the same message. How can I turn off the Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2015-08-30T04:03:55+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Did a Windows Update Disable the Gadgets Funtionality in Window 7 Because of Windows 10?

I had a calendar gadget on my Windows 7 desktop that I used every day.  Since July 29th or 28th , 2015, it is longer there, "Gadgets" in Control Panel does not work, right clicking on the desktop and choosing "Gadgets" does not work,…

asked 2015-07-30T20:29:55+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to remove pop up ads on Chrome

I just got a new Dell laptop a few days ago and have been using Google Chrome as my web browser. On many websites that I visit, multiple ads pop up everywhere covering the whole page. They say that they're "powered by Record Ads" and I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2015-08-06T21:38:58+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WHAT DRIVER DO I NEED TO INSTALL ON MY DELL LATITUDE D620 TO LINK IT TO MY LGMS500 SMARTPHONE?

GOOGLE CANT HELP CAN YOU?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-12-20T06:20:36+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Games not working dll missing error

I just upgraded to win10 but now my games say that ordinal 5216 could not be located in the dynamic link library. OP- ordinal 5216

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2015-08-11T14:38:25+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Publisher - Custom paper sizes now in unusable section - Why?

For some reason, when I go to print in Publisher, all of my custom paper sizes  I have entered are in the Unusable section from the paper size drop down menu. I am trying to print on a single sheet. They all show up and are accessible when I switch to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2015-07-01T17:41:44+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Error: Autochk cannot run due to an error caused by a recently installed software package.An unspecified error occurred__766f6c756d652e63 3f1

This seems to be an old problem, (for others) which has just re-surfaced on all 4 Notebooks on my network. It started after latest updates on Microsoft Wednesday(Western Australia) 15 July 2015. All updates were installed, Anti-virus & Malware checks…

asked 2015-07-20T01:32:45+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

WIC issues

A few months ago i was deleting miscellaneous files which i didn't think i would need however i deleted the wrong things and the WIC imaging factory is no longer on the system. I know this because the computer tells me every time i turn it on. I have…

asked 2015-05-26T18:48:10+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

Unable to specify the location of the files that are required to Error code 0x800f0906

Use the "source" option to specify the location of the files that are required to  restore the feature. For more information on specifying a source location, see  [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=243077]. I have tried everything…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-05-21T05:50:01+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

I refreshed my pc by accident,

I lost all my pictures and desk top icons . I have been trying to create a new restore point but that's not working .How do I fix this?

asked 2014-10-16T21:03:05+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

Upgrading from Vista to Windows 8.1

Hello Im wanting to do this, and Im aware that it means doing a clean installation. However, Im not comfortable with losing my existing data, because quite a few applications were downloaded, and Im concerned that I may have trouble tracing them, if I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2014-12-29T13:47:45+00:00
Anonymous