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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
asked 2016-03-24T15:03:05+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
asked 2016-04-11T07:58:15+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
asked 2016-07-26T17:49:50+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
asked 2016-04-29T11:29:19+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

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
asked 2016-05-18T16:49:23+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

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
asked 2016-05-03T20:48:54+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

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…

asked 2016-04-30T19:37:59+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

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
asked 2016-02-12T05:31:39+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

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
asked 2016-02-05T04:23:07+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

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…

asked 2016-03-06T16:23:09+00:00
Anonymous
15 answers

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
asked 2016-02-07T20:10:16+00:00
Anonymous
12 answers

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
asked 2016-05-14T16:44:23+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

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
asked 2016-04-06T03:25:02+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

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
asked 2016-06-28T14:04:38+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
asked 2016-02-09T23:26:57+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

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
asked 2016-07-02T21:30:42+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

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
asked 2016-05-20T21:29:51+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
asked 2016-02-14T18:26:56+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

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
asked 2016-05-04T14:33:27+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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 …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2016-07-07T19:56:41+00:00
Anonymous