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windows time for aest

Hi, i live in Australia NSW so we have this thing called Day light savings time which means we turn our clock an hour forwards so instead of the sun being down at 6pm it usually goes down at 7/7:30pm. So after i selected Sydney Australia as my time zone …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2018-01-23T08:22:54+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Fix for dns server not responding Windows 10

I need a fix for the dns server not responding

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2018-02-20T01:27:38+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Rollback Win10 latest security update via commands

Can you assist with rolling back the 1/3/18 Windows security update for Windows 10 via the command line? I am experiencing BSOD and can only use Windows in safe mode and safe mode with command line. When I attempt to go back to a restore point, the…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2018-01-19T16:42:50+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Error 0x00000050 (0xFFFFF8800080003C, 0x0000000000001, ....)

Hello,  I have this problem since yesterday and nothing works. Safe mode, windows 7 Recovery CD or safe mode with command... nothing worked out. I tried to delete everything or formate but I can't even get to the desktopt. At the end of all attempts…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2017-10-11T21:09:31+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to disable the windows resize widget.

I have tried to disable the window resizing widget in windows 10, but it still seems to persist. I disables "settings > multitasking > Snap) feature entirely, but I still get that little popup window that resizes windows automatically.. How do…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2017-12-20T02:10:49+00:00
Anonymous
10 answers

Windows 10 does not automatically create restore points

Windows 10 no longer automatically creates restore points for me. I can create them manually, but I remember back in the day it would (by default) create restore points whenever I would install/uninstall a program, prior to any significant Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-03-23T21:52:25+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Audio quality greyed out and can't be changed, stuck at CD quality

I was having problems with my headphones refusing to play so I had to disable all of my other playback devices to force them to work.  One device i disable was my Bluetooth speaker that I use all the time and had no problems with. On enabling it again…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2018-01-02T23:36:27+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

Wireless display on windows 10

Hello, I am trying to cast my  PC to the TV. I dont have the add wireless display button. When i go to settings >> devices, windows (checked dxdiag, it has miracast) doesnt see my smart TV when adding wireless display (TV is miracast capable), but…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | PC projection
asked 2017-12-21T20:53:10+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Goofy Log In -- Maybe Password corrupt? How to Fix?

When I start my computer, it sometimes asks for a password, and other times asks for a PIN.  The password no longer works, and a previous series of questions with both you and Lenovo indicated that the password might be corrupt.  In any event, if a PIN…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2018-03-09T16:25:46+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

How do I disable Windows 10 Update assistant on windows 10 home version 1703

I would appreciate it if someone could tell me how to disable windows 10 update assistant on version 1703.  Yeah...it's really annoying! thanks

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-03-31T02:22:16+00:00
Anonymous
9 answers

High CPU usage "Service Host: Windows Biometric Service" and "Service Host: Local system", also fingerprint sensor won't work

I purchased an ASUS Zenbook UX430UN laptop in Dec. 2017 (Brand new, Windows 10 home, 1703 version, OS build 15063.726) but soon I encounter following problems: CPU is always high at 60% usage. 40% usage from Service Host: Local System (2) 1. Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2018-01-10T05:14:06+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Unable to send or receive messages for the Live account, server error 404

Split from this unrelated thread. I have the same L.ve Mail build16.43528.0331 as CarlaBrunskill  . Dec. 30th, 2017 my Live account which had been working perfectly, suddenly stopped sending mail and gives the same screen message (see screen shot…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2018-01-10T09:21:12+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

ASUS battery refuses to charge. "Plugged in but not charging." "Battery: Battery capacity unknown."

I bought a ASUS P552LA laptop 2-years ago which refuses to charge. The included battery and the laptop are original and bought from a known local reseller. The laptop originally had Windows 8 pre-installed but I downgraded it to Windows 7 due to my wifes…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2018-02-08T09:11:16+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Missing .DDL files, and cannot download visuall c++

My main problem is that when i try and load up the unity game engine it comes up with "api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll" , before that point when trying to download unity it wont download "cant download visual studio error code…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2018-01-11T16:47:38+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Express Settings Boot Loop! Please Help!

So I bought  Windows 10 Home and  installed it. When the installation was complete, the language and time zone settings screen was displayed. Finished that, connected to my home WiFi. The next screen was the Express Settings screen. I selected express …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2017-11-24T09:16:35+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Bluetooth keeps switching off and cannot be switched back on again

I have a DELL Inspiron 15 3567 running Windows 10 (up to date). I have a Microsoft Bluetooth Surface Keybord and Mouse. The Bluetooth keeps switching off for no apparent reason. When I go to the Action Center, bluetooth does not appear. When I go to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2017-10-24T09:35:39+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Minecraft Windows 10 - How do I join servers and multiplayer? (I feel like I may have missed something)

Hi there, I am using a Windows 10 PC, no xbox controller, just a normal '14 inch laptop, but I seem to be having a problem with Minecraft. So with a recent update of Minecraft, it now requires you to log in to your Microsoft account in order to play…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2018-02-09T07:45:41+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Default fonts on certain websites appear squished across all browsers after windows update

After an update (i think the fall creators update for Windows 10) certain fonts on most websites appear squished, especially if it's a smaller font size.  I've been researching for days and have tried many options including rolling back as many updates…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2018-03-06T19:27:23+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Someone using my name but sending from other email to my contact

One of my contacts is receiving emails from me with my full name in the sender line but they are actually sending from the address ___@___.___.   The message in the subject line is: " just wanted to share this item with you. "  My contact said…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2018-01-10T20:59:45+00:00
Anonymous
7 answers

White screen with dots when computer wakes up from sleep in Windows 10

Recently my computer started doing a strange thing.  I have windows 10 which I have been using for several months.  For the past couple of days what's been happening is whenever the computer wakes up from the sleep mode, there is a crazy screen with a…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2017-10-24T23:37:12+00:00
Anonymous