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Windows 8.1 WebDAV client SNI support broken

I am running a WebDAV server which requires Server Name Indication (SNI) to connect. While Windows 7 clients connect successfully without any problem (the requested server name is provided during the SSL handshake), Windows 8 clients can't connect to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2014-05-27T09:01:09+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

how do I teach windows 8 to trust a program

I open the same program multiple times a day. I have it set to run in administrator mode, but every single time I open it, I have to allow it to make changes. How do I teach windows to remember the answer? I do not want to turn down my security settings.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-10-22T07:53:22+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

WMI host throwing errors and using high CPU percentage

I have an Acer Aspire One (model 725-0487). This laptop is continually having performance issues because the WMI Provider Host uses between 40% & 80% of the CPU processes. Looking at the event log, I'm seeing the following three errors springing up…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-11-20T04:17:24+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Suspicious folders found in C:\Windows

Hello, I am having a very peculiar issue right now. I was looking in C:\Windows, and found a folder called 'VDLL.DLL'. I was suspicious because I know that there is not a 'VDLL.DLL' that is supposed to be there. I opened the folder, but there was nothing…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2013-11-13T23:42:02+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

game file not found please reinstall game

downloaded pac man game and played it fine then when I went to play it again it says game file not found please reinstall game. The install starts then sits there and doesn't install. It does the same thing when I try to uninstall it from programs,

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2014-01-09T20:21:02+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

External HDD is suddenly showing as Raw rather than NTFS?

Hi, Suddenly my external HDD and 2 backup internal hdd are showing as raw rather than NTFS. I have no idea what may have caused it suddenly or whether it is a bios related issue or something else. I have connected my external hdd to another pc and it…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-01-03T23:35:50+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Static sound coming through the speakers

Original Title: Every time I adjust the volume on my laptop speakers, I get static This morning, I turned my computer on to watch Netflix and I wasn't getting any sound from it, even though the sound was turned on and not muted. Figuring maybe I could…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-08-13T19:07:28+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Where do I find the NetBIOS name or DNS name?

Split from this thread. I have no idea what to do with step 4: In the Internet or network address box, type the name of the computer on the network that you want to access. This can be the NetBIOS name (example: server1) or DNS name (example:…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2014-09-03T11:46:25+00:00
Anonymous
9 answers

Why did Homegroup just enable itself? is there a log to see what anything 'shared' without my knowledge or consent??

Hi All I refer you also to the question asked in 2010 What does Homegroup do and how did it get installed on my PC? The answer given to this question showed how to disable homegroup but it did not answer the fundamental question of why did Homegroup…

asked 2014-01-25T13:19:12+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Error 1152 File Extracting Windows 8.1

I have been trying to download an .exe file and i keep getting the error "1152 Error Extracting. (file name and location) to temporary location) I have tried the following to try and sort it: Clean Boot - made no difference Disc Clean - disc is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-06-13T18:28:04+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Windows 8.1, slow keyboard

So I just upgraded my Acer W700 to Windows 8.1 and for some reason, typing is pretty much impossible. I can type an entire sentence then I have to wait around 30 seconds for it to input. The device is fast all over but my keyboard is so laggy I don't…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Search, touch, and mouse
asked 2014-02-19T23:46:30+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

lifecam VX1000 and win8.1

Why on earth can i no longer use my Microsoft lifecam VX-1000 on Microsoft new windows 8.1 operating system????? surely its easy to fix this??? help please. no need for a thousand questions it just no longer works , it did on windows 8. it works when…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-01-08T11:54:12+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Netflix not in Windows store

I have tried the following methods and I still CANNOT see the Netflix app in the Windows App store.  I also checked, my location is set for the US (which is where I live).  Neither of the options below are working, I just bought a new dell laptop and I…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2014-08-13T16:16:52+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

The menu at “Change Adapter Settings” is missing, I can't change the DNS priority

I have no idea why this happened. according to this article: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-network-protocol-bindings-order#1TC=windows-7....when i go to[Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections],press ALT and there…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2014-05-03T00:18:15+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Recording tab crashes in the sound menu

Hello, whenever I open the recording tab in the sound menu the window freezes making it un-clickable. No error message is given and to close the sound menu I must end process in task manager. I'm using a logitech G430 gaming headset. Solutions?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-05-17T21:21:15+00:00
Anonymous
27 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse - How to assign wheel left/right tilt buttons?

Hi, I just got the new MS Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse and the latest Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, and there is no way to assign the mouse wheel left or right tilt click.  This functionality is clearly shown in the marketing for the device but there is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-02-03T14:56:51+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

LaserJet 4M Installation on Windows 7 64-bit

I recently upgraded to a new Dell with Windows 7 Home Premium/64-bit. Among my more ancient pieces of hardware is an H-P LaserJet 4M; old and a little clunky (much like me) but it still works fine. After purchasing a parallel-to-usb cable and connecting…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-04-12T16:24:23+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

C:\Windows\AppPatch\|AppPatch64\SPVCLdr64.dll is either not designed to run on windows, try installing the program again.

Original title: SPVCLdr64.dll Hello, I have this error message on bootup: C:\Windows\AppPatch|AppPatch64\SPVCLdr64.dll is either not designed to run on windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-09-14T05:08:17+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Restoring Public Document Folder- Please Help!

Hi all, i've been through many discussions on restoring the public folder but none of them seems to be helping. So the problem is, it started yesterday afternoon, i accidentally deleted Public Document from User's and apparently it was shared and it…

asked 2013-11-02T07:55:46+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Visual C++ and MSXML 4.0

Hello, I know many of these questions have been asked, but I am looking for something more specific. I am a gamer, I play: Skyrim League of Legends Elder Scrolls Online Eve Online  My laptop is mainly used for research online with simple to complex…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-04-20T05:42:33+00:00
Anonymous