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Troubleshoot camera problems in Windows

Troubleshoot camera problems in Windows (*Moved from feedback.) ==== This thread has run its course and will be locked. If you need help, please Start your own question thread. Make sure to provide as many details as possible. ====

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2023-06-30T18:39:18+00:00
Anonymous
265 answers

Type Cover not Working but ...

My type cover does not work and I left my surface aside the battery drained. I put it in the socket and the type cover worked. What will it be?

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2017-08-30T22:08:02+00:00
Anonymous
265 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface 2 is not charging, battery red X

Hello everyone, I bought the Surface 2 last Tuesday on launch day and it's already having a pretty serious problem. When I plug in the charger, the light on it lights up but the actual device does not charge. The battery is dead because of this and I…

Surface | Other
asked 2013-10-29T02:14:31+00:00
Anonymous
264 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is Remember each folder's view settings functionality gone for good?

Everyone remembers this from Windows XP. You goto My Computer/Tools/Folder Options.../View and there used to be a check box for "Remember each folder's view settings" Is it going to be incorporated into Windows 7 anytime soon? The main…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-10-04T19:26:27+00:00
Anonymous
262 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

windows 10 windows update keeps turning it self back on after i turn it off

I do not want to hear about how i should leave it on or how it has gotten better or how i can set what time it reboots i want it turned off and want it to stay that damn way. To date in the last 2 weeks i have disabled it in service about 20 damn times…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2017-11-07T17:06:20+00:00
Anonymous
262 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 Checking For Updates stuck forever

original title: Windows 7 Checking For Updates stuck forever - I know this is answered, but the solutions don't work for me. Please see details! I have installed a legit Windows 7 OS on my laptop. Its not an upgrade, it was a blank hard drive. WIndows 7…

asked 2011-05-31T17:23:58+00:00
Anonymous
262 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

'Feeling symptoms?' - how do you complete this Microsoft/Bing Rewards search?

How do you complete this Microsoft/Bing Rewards search for 10 points?: UPDATE: Microsoft/Bing seem to have finally fixed this. I typed in 'illness' or 'illness symptoms' on the Edge mobile app and it completed, but I think it'll work anywhere using Bing…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
asked 2024-07-29T10:12:01+00:00
Anonymous
261 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Force Feedback on Xbox 360 Racing Wheel using Wireless Gaming Reciever in Windows 7

I am trying to use my Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel in Windows 7 using the Wireless Gaming Receiver to connect it to my PC. It connects fine and I can use the wheel in games, but I'm not getting any force feedback and I don't see it mentioned in the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2009-12-10T21:53:03+00:00
Anonymous
261 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface Pen or Multi-touch not working after Fall Creators update is installed on Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book

After installing the new fall creator update, my surface pro 4 pen no longer writes, erases or interacts with the screen at all. All the buttons function normally. I used the Microsoft diagnostic trouble tree which had me replace batteries re-install…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2017-10-20T17:33:35+00:00
Anonymous
259 answers

Over-exposure in screenshots and recordings with HDR in Windows 11

Hello, I am inquiring about an issue I can't seem to solve (without turning HDR off all-together, which defeats the purpose of having it even be an option in Windows 11) In recordings (primarily using OBS) and in screenshots (with snip and sketch)…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2022-05-02T14:37:27+00:00
Anonymous
258 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8.1 Update is not appearing in the Windows Store

If you do not see the Windows 8.1 update in the Windows Store, here are some of the reasons.  You can find more details [here] on why you may not be seeing the Windows 8.1 update.  You may be running an edition of Windows 8 that doesn’t support the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2013-10-19T23:40:52+00:00
Anonymous
257 answers

Some devices may hang or freeze when using certain apps, such as “Hey Cortana” or Chrome, after installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update

Microsoft is aware that some devices running the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) may hang or freeze when using certain apps, such as “Hey Cortana” or Chrome.   If your device freezes when using an app, try one of the following steps to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Cortana and search
asked 2018-05-02T23:43:24+00:00
Anonymous
257 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Display problems on some AMD Radeon video cards after installing an update

An update was recently installed and now my AMD Radeon HD 3200 display adapter is not working as it did before. I’ve lost my preferred resolution option and the ability to use multiple monitors, and the adapter type is now reported as Microsoft Basic…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2017-12-01T02:18:06+00:00
Anonymous
257 answers

Windows 8.1 Update Error Code: 0x80240031

I am getting error code 0x80240031 during download of Windows 8.1 for 50% of Downloading. Can anybody help me fix this?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2013-10-17T16:50:33+00:00
Anonymous
255 answers

Cumulative updates - November 2020

This is a summary of the cumulative updates released on November 10th for all the supported consumer releases of Windows 10. Windows 10 version 2004 and version 20H2 - KB4586781, Build 19041 and 19042.630 Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 - KB4586786,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2020-11-11T03:13:45+00:00
Anonymous
255 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8 apps are pending and never download from Windows Store

Please advise I just upgraded to Windows 8 and there is an option for Marketplace on the start screen, however when you go to marketplace and download the apps, it shows that they are queued for download but they never download at all, they keep on…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2012-11-04T14:32:03+00:00
Anonymous
255 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Slow internet on Surface Pro 4

Hi, My Surface pro 4 which I got from the Microsoft store, internet is running extremely slow. When I log on it goes fast for about 20 seconds Then drops to a snails speed. It Also makes all my other devices internet go slow as well. If I shut down the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Network
asked 2015-11-16T09:43:44+00:00
Anonymous
254 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 has High CPU Usage and slow performance

Hello all, I've searched the forums, but was unable to find anything relevant.  I recently upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista.  It was running fine for about a week then all of a sudden everything started running very slow.  I checked the the processes…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-11-18T04:59:29+00:00
Anonymous
253 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

Hi Can anyone help me, i am trying to open files and folders and all i keep getting is Windows cannot find C;\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe, and so stopping me gaining access. I have been told that i could find the file on another computer paste it to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-11-18T16:24:30+00:00
Anonymous
252 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows locking into sleep mode

2 days ago i upgraded my windows 10 to build 1903 , since then , randomly and during any activity (gaming , watching a video ..etc) ,  screen with the word "locking" in the middle appears for half a second and my laptop goes into sleep mode…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2019-07-06T18:08:07+00:00
Anonymous