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Win 8.1 DOES NOT WORK on a Netbook

related to my other issue. When I upgraded my Netbook from Win8 (working fine) to Win8.1 itt continuosuly loops SOLVED! Its a netbook , screen resolution 1280 x 600, now under Win 8 you can alter the register to allow change of resolution to 1280 x 768 ,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-11-03T14:54:31+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Error code 0x80040704 in Windows Essentials

I keep failing to download Windows Essentials with the following error message: 0x80040704 source: D3DX10_42. Can any body help please? Many thanks, Colin Keeper. Original title: 0x80040704

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2014-05-15T19:46:00+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

am_delta_patch_1.177.987.0_

Greetings from the GREAT LAND of TEXAS, I keep getting this file from Microsoft for many months and not really able to find any information on Microsoft's website.  Have done a Google search as well as one on Microsoft without any luck.  The very…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-06-28T13:33:54+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Move photos from Camera Roll to Picture Library Album

How can I move photos from the Camera Roll to a picture library album folder in win8.1

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2014-01-11T13:53:40+00:00
Anonymous
32 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error status 0xc000012f keeps popping up after update? (system32\uxtheme.dll)

The error 0xc000012f keeps popping up on my hp Windows 8 pc after I downloaded the updates needed. But I didn't update to Windows 8.1. The same window keeps popping up after I try to exit the window concerning system32\uxtheme.dll but for all different …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-04-13T10:07:05+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

How to Turn off newly installed application notification

* Original Title: Turn off new program messages Windows 8.1 Update 1 Is there anyway to turn off the newly installed program message on the start screen of Windows 8.1 Update 1 and the highlighting of the newly installed programs in the app view of the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2014-04-20T17:19:37+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

installing xp from dos

Hello, I have a working desktop with windows 7 and a laptop with no dvd drive and no OS. I am trying to install XP on the laptop (does not support boot from usb). I have done so far: -took HDD out of laptop -connected it to my desktop (USB adapter)…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2014-01-30T20:03:43+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

Downgrade from Windows 8.1 Professional to the 8.1 Standard

I made the mistake of using the serial number from my second laptop to upgrade my primary machine to 8.1 Professional (from 8.1 Standard), and now I can't go back.  I initially received an error when doing the upgrade, and thought that the upgrade had…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2013-11-04T13:23:07+00:00
Anonymous
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Is Microsoft wireless optical desktop receiver 1.0A compatible with xbox 360 wireless controller?

Hi i want to play games on my cpu with my xbox360 controller and i already have Microsoft wireless multimedia keybord 1.0A so i wonder if i have to buy an other adaptator or if i can use mine with the good driver. (Microsoft wireless optical desktop…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-10-17T17:51:56+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

themes and Thumbnails not showing windows 7 home permium 32 bit

pls help i dono what to do i reinstalled graphic driver then it shows dark aero themes pic and Thumbnails problem

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-09-10T15:03:26+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

3D Builder hardware requirements?

I've looked high and low for the hardware requirements for 3D Builder.  So far, 3D Builder tells me every one of my video cards here at home (yes they are older) are not supported or do not have the latest driver (they do).  My work machine has a NVidia …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-09-20T21:19:55+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

How do I write/use performance monitor to run an action when something happens?

notice that I get a popup if desktop resources are over-used asking me if I want to turn off the glass desktop. That's fine. I've been looking in Performance Monitor for how this is done, as I have a program that periodically runs amok and starts…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-01-08T10:41:17+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Philips LaserMFD 6020 Windows 8 "driver is unavailable"

I am unable to connect and print with my Philips LaserMFD 6020 printer now that I have Windows 8. 1.  The priter is recognised as a device but with the message "driver is unavailable".  What do I need to do to be able to print? thank you for…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-07-26T08:49:12+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Touch and hold delay in Windows 7 even when right-click touch is disabled

I am posting this in the vain hope that there may be at least a faint indication of acknowledgement from Microsoft that the issue below is indeed a Windows 7 (and 8?) problem, and DOES NEED SOLVING!!! Issue: When using a touch-enabled moniter (eg. as…

asked 2014-03-21T11:23:29+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What does 0xd00000bb mean in the Microsoft Store?

I keep getting this when I try to download my apps.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store
asked 2013-12-12T04:51:53+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

how to prevent programs running in the background after windows 8.1 is turn-on

how can i prevent the following three [3] programs to run in the background after windows 8.1 turns on?... 1/ adobe acrobat update service 2/ adobe photoshop elements (component) 3/ roxio burn launcher these three programs never start during the windows…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-04-14T22:46:38+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Computer exhibiting high CPU-usage very abruptly for unknown reasons?

Good day, I’m experiencing a troubling issue with my Dell Inspiron 530. Here are the basic specifications of my computer and a very basic history. The operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic, Intel Celeron (single core processor), 2 GB of RAM,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-08-16T08:27:03+00:00
Anonymous
7 answers

Windows 8.1 install "disables" card reader

I just installed 8.1 as an upgrade and everything seemed to go well until I inserted an SD card from my Nikon camera into the card reader slot.  The power light is on but the light that indicates the reader is  reading data does not come on.  Everything …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-10-21T01:19:31+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Zero on keypad does not work

I am using windows 8 and the zero key on the numeric keypad doesn't work.  It used to work and then just quit.  Any solutions?  All the other number work fine.  Thanks for any assistance.   KP

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-03-14T11:31:45+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

How did I get Windows PowerShell 1.0 on my computer?

On March 19 2014 I experienced a non-responsive Internet Explorer.  After sending the Error Report to Microsoft I openned the Microsoft Windows Error Reporting IE for more information. On that page I clicked a link to download and run the automatic…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-08-14T00:37:48+00:00
Anonymous