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window media crashes when i try burn a cd

hi there, I have a hp pavilion notebook 15-n299sa and when I open windows media player it works will play music and play films but as soon as I click the burn tab and drag a song it comes up with windows media has stopped working a problem caused the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2015-09-02T01:38:03+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

HP Compaq 8100 Elite BIOS Setup?

I just bought a refurbished HP Compaq 8100 Elite and am setting it up. I like to have a computer boot at a particular time of day, or when a keyboard key is touched, but pressing any key--F2, Del, whatever--at the start of booting only brings up a…

asked 2015-11-10T16:25:13+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Movie Maker To Encoder

I edited a video on Movie Maker, I wanted to put some overlaying images so i tried to import the Movie Maker video to Encoder but it says that the file type isn't supported, what do I do?

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2016-01-14T02:22:36+00:00
Anonymous
9 answers

Showing error at the installation of visual studio 2012

while installing visual studio 2012 i am getting this error showing screen and i am installing on windows 8 machine . please help me what should i do further ?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2015-09-11T09:37:00+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

there's a rattlesnake in my laptop

Since the latest automatic update 11/11/2015 since my laptop rebooted it makes a constant rattling sound much like a diamondback. I can change it by lowering the realtek hd audio to 30 or less on the volume control, but that means that some things that…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2015-11-12T01:20:19+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

I Keep getting an Error message (Java.Lang.Runtime Exception: java Lang Out Of Memory Error)

and further down the page it says Java.Lang. Out Of Memory Error: unable to create new native Thread. How do I know what is wrong with my PC, is it my Graphics Card as I have an old one and its ratings on my PC are the only thing that gets low scores or…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2015-11-12T13:01:59+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Slow Boot traced to Workstation service with Mapped drives

I began having slow boot times recently and I tracked it down to the Workstation service using MSConfig, and then to having mapped drives that don't connect at boot because they map through VPNs that don't connect when Windows starts. It is direct cause…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2015-09-06T20:26:47+00:00
Anonymous
15 answers

Windows Defender settings are all greyed out

Hi, I've upgraded to Windows 10 Home edition build 10240, I've all updates up to now (september, 20th). I've not any AV, FW programs coming from 3rd party: just vanilla Windows Defender AND Windows Firewall. My problem: all Windows Defender related…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2015-09-20T18:39:57+00:00
Anonymous
10 answers

Computer Management: The task image is corrupt or has been tampered with. Over 109 Error Messages

I opened the Computer Management program and when I clicked the Task scheduler I got over 109 error messages (pop ups).  For example, Task SidebarExecute: The task image is corrupt or has been tampered with. I have to click the OK button 101 times to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2016-01-28T04:24:43+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I turn off my POP-UP-blocker,in my gmail and in all my other e-mail sites .it's stopping me from replying to my E-mails

I need to know how to turn off this pop-up blocker ,that's invaded all my e-mail sites. I need some instructions , on how this can be done.  (Removed PII) Hope to hear back from someone in the near future.

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2015-09-27T19:50:56+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Toshiba Satellite C55 BSOD/Repair Loop. Given up on HD, going to replace, how to reinstall 8.1 w/no key?

I've wasted so much time trying to fix this problem (and part of it is my own for not setting a restore point) that I'm now ready to move on by installing a new HD.  I have an OEM HD (MQ01ABD07) on the way from Amazon, but I'm unsure as to how to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2016-01-28T00:29:44+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Clicked once and gives me option to rename (very annoying, please help!)

Whenever I single click on a file it gives me option to rename it. This is really annoying because I can't scroll.  Here is a gif image of what happens: https://gyazo.com/f7144ecaf658738c78bdcc613c5d8c0d This isn't really clear, let me know if you need…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2015-09-21T23:30:37+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Can I download Groove Music to my phone?

Hello I just purchased a song that was on sale from the Microsoft store and can access it through Groove on my android phone (Samsung Galaxy Note 4). I was wondering if there was anyway to access it offline? I can't find anywhere to download it to my…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2015-11-29T01:01:50+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Netflow Analyzer does not install....says .net framework needs to be loaded/installed

.NETwork frame 3.5 needs to be loaded/installed for Netflow Analyzer i'm currently on .Network Frame 4.5.2 with windows 7  64 bit. do i need to switch back after install, or will the Analyzer not work then?

asked 2015-12-20T13:54:58+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bridge connection not working

basicly i have bridge a connection from my laptop to my desktop it says internet access but i cannot do anything on the internet both are running windows 8

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2015-11-24T16:08:38+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Windows 7 update stuck on "checking for updates"

Good day... Got an old Windows 7 64-bit laptop out of storage and wanted to do the updates I knew would be there.  Windows Defender definitions were also out of date.  I started the Windows update then also started Defender update search.  The Defender…

asked 2015-10-27T13:55:43+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't Boot Due To Bsod Restart Loop

Hi, OS: - Windows 7 64-bit C: -  Samsung SSD My system has been running fine until now. When I boot, I get a few seconds into the 'Starting Windows' screen and then I get a quick flash of blue screen before a restart and that process loops. The…

asked 2015-11-29T22:32:32+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

ASUS tablet Windows 8.1 RT

"Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info and then restart".. Then it will go to "Preparing Automatic Repair" and then just keeps looping the messages. There is no way to boot the tablet…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2015-11-02T20:16:53+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Your PC has a precision touchpad

my laptop is Vaio windows 8.1. i've broke the hdd and changed it into the new one. but when it fixed, i lost my precision touchpad. when i go to mouse and touchpad, i didint see ro find Your PC has a precision touchpad. what should i do? please help

asked 2015-11-06T12:40:44+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

star wars : empire at war (gold pack)

I have a problem play the game normally (I have it on a CD bought by Amazon). When I click on the button "play" the game start but after the game logo it switch off. I installed the demo and it work correctly. I don't understand. I tried…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2015-11-01T18:41:39+00:00
Anonymous