Black Bars on Sides of the Screen In-Game
Hi, Basically whenever I run a game (my native resolution is 1920x1080), I run it in a lower resolution for example 800x600 but then, I get black bars on the sides and the game is in a small square. I uninstalled the driver then installed the driver…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
Lost games like FreeCell, Solitaire, Hearts and other games when I downloaded to Windows10
April 11, 2016 Hello, I lost FreeCell, Solitaire, Hearts and other games when I downloaded to Windows 10. Can you retrieve them for me and re-install in a separate section so I don't have to access the Internet to access them? Thank-you, Lynne Boccaccio
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
BTStackServer.exe - Application Error, The instruction at 0x0054eb27 referenced memory at 0x000001ef. The memory could not be read
My computer is displaying a 'BTStackServer.exe - Application Error' window at times that reads: "The instruction at 0x0054eb27 referenced memory at 0x000001ef. The memory could not be read". When this error window pops up, within seconds the…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
1152: Error extracting
OS: Windows Server 2008 R2 Trying to install Vmware Web Client his is the error I receive: InstallShield Wizard: Error 1152: Error extracting C:\Users\kaouther\AppData\Local\Temp{D4E7F11D... vmware Web Client .msi to the temporary lacation i try…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
where do i find photo gallery in windows 10?
Cannot find photo gallery even with a search.
Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
Halo Spartan Assault and Spartan Strike from windows store.
Hi, Few days ago I bought Spartan strike and Spartan assault. They run smoothly on my laptop and Lumina, but both stuck on a black screen directly after intro when I try to play on my tablet. (both installed on d:). As my tablet HS only 16gb internal…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
How to find out if I am being monitored at work
Hello, At my workplace, I suspect my PC is being monitored by HR. I have had two bust ups with a co-worker in the time i have worked there and i have already been told off for blabbing about it to other people, but now I suspect they are monitoring all…
command prompt screen on tv display?
I have a laptop with a cracked screen and am attempting to force safe mode with the command prompt screen. Display on the tv is good until this point and I cant see what im doing. Is there any way to have the command prompt screen on the tv?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
Unable to connect to the network share \ADMIN$ from my win XP machine
Hi, I am trying to convert a win xp computer to a vm machine with vmware stand alone converter. and i am getting this error : "\computerName\ADMIN$ is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. the network location…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
windows update errors
followed the steps in every article and community post on the internet I could find to know avail. haven't been able to install updates for quite some time. If I install one update for example (security update for IE 10) I get one error: 800736b3 If I…
Windows Defender not removing SoftwareBundler:Win32/Mizenota
Hello, My Security essentials on windows 10 surface pro 3 is finding SoftwareBundler:Win32/Mizenota every 10 mins or so... Says its removing it, but keeps finding it. Has been going on for days. How do I completely remove this malware from my…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
USB write protection.
Hey, so I've bought a USB flash driver 2 weeks ago, it was working fine, until im getting this write protection error. I have tried every single method on the internet, cmd diskpart and clean/editing registry/ used programs, but sadly nothing…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
Where to get the CD Key for Halo for PC
Hello, I didnt really know where to post this. I was wondering if it is still possible to acquire a CD Key for both Halo Combat Evolved and Custom Edition. Thank you.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
CS 1.6 - Issue with monitor refresh rate
Hi Microsoft community. It's Zinnoc from SK Gaming here. I have just recently bought a new setup and ever since I am having issues with the refresh rate of my monitor while playing Counter-Strike 1.6. I'm using BenQ XL2410T, supports 120Hz, on NVIDIA…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
Missing Binkw32.dll error upon staring game
When loading Star Trek Dominion Wars games, I get the Binkw32.dll is missing error. How can I fix this problen? Thanks, BG Binkw32.dll error - Original Title
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
Does Window Defender catch everything or can viruses trick it?
My laptop is practically brand new but it has ALOT of files now. I ran windows defender and that's when I saw how many files were being scanned. Windows defender didn't catch anything but as I was looking at different files I came across a bunch that…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
which virus programs should i use? 360 total security or AVG anti-virus free edition also for anti spyware.
Both are running @ the same time. [Moved from Windows 7]
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
Malware and PUPs being put into AppData/Local/Temp
Ok so here is the problem. I have a lenovo laptop, I have both kaspersky and anti-malware on here. At some point, something got downloaded onto my laptop that is putting malware and PUPs into the AppData/Local/Temp file location. No matter how much I…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
My Computer always restarting when I am playing Point Blank on Garena.
My Dell Inspiron 14 5000 series, Windows 10 always restarting when I am playing Point Blank Game through Garena, I dont know why it is always restarting. I've changed the Video settings to low resolution but it is still restarting. My computer has…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
Security Error Code Ox800070422**
I'm getting a Security Error Code 0x800070422** it tells me I got a Virus and should call a certain Phone # I ran Smart Scans with my security system (AVAST) and it tell me it can't find any Virus or Network Threats on my Laptop. Is this a real threat …