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Windows 8.1-Laptop Shuts Down When Lid is Closed

After updating my laptop, which came with Windows 8, to Windows 8.1, it now will shut down completely when the lid is closed.  I have tried all options in the 'Power Options' menu (Do Nothing, Sleep, and Hibernate) with no success.  This is extremely…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
asked 2014-01-10T19:59:52+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Very low volume using Creative D80 speaker.

* Original Title: Bluetooth under Windows 7 Ongoing Bluetooth issues with a  Creative D80 speaker, under 64 bit windows 7..... All traces of the Bluetooth chip disappeared for 5 months. I thought the chip had failed. A windows update brought it back…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-05-16T07:35:21+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

.NET framework v 4.0.30319 could not be loaded

Hey guys  I have a problem. I get this message "C:/****/Microsoft.NET/Framework/4.0.30319/mscorwks.dll could not be loaded". I have win 8.1 and I get this error every time when I try to inject a .dll into a game without using any injector.…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-05-19T17:00:01+00:00
Anonymous
11 answers

I need help to fix my BSOD - Windows 8.1 error code 0xa0000001

I started getting BSOD today. First I got the DPC Watchdog Violation error but suddenly I got the error stated above.  I am pretty sure all the drivers are updated but not sure if any is corrupt or so. The computer I have is a Samsung Chronos Series 5,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-03-23T15:43:19+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Accessing the BIOS settings on Sony Vaio?

Hi !      I have a sony vaio SVE14112EN laptop (Windows 7 64bit). How to access bios setting manually? I tried DEL and F11 but none worked. It simply opened Boot Manager.      The laptop has a utility built in- Vaio Care. There is an option to boot into…

asked 2014-05-04T09:46:38+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Creating files via the command line

I"m trying to create an access database file via a command line, similiar to right clicking, clicking on New and then selecting Microsoft Access Database only not from a window (unless I can call that window from a command line).  Does anyone know…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2014-07-10T13:01:44+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Everything in my pc appear double

Everything in my pc appear double. The time show double clock and double time. Then the programs icons shows double. My pc is window 7 starter mini laptop hp.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-06-11T21:18:26+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers

Platform Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems(KB2670838) has a status of failed

Platform Update for Windows & for x64-based Systems(KB2670838) has a status of failed. Every time the machine boots is says it is configuring updates and shows a percentage like 37% then 44% and boots ok, but it'svery annoying going through this…

asked 2013-11-21T20:48:03+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

Getting Error message " No pen or touch input is available for this display" when checking for touch feature

Original title: Touch screen feature now gone We were advised of yet another update and now there is no touch feature on our PC. Going to Control Panel and finding our way to PC INFO we discover a message saying:  "No pen or touch input is available…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-12-13T20:49:19+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Cannot log in my account in safe mode in Windows 8.1

So I messed with some driver in my computer and needed to get into safe mode to fix it. The problem makes it impossible for me to get into the normal mode so safe mode is my only choice here. The thing is it asked me for my password which I couldn't…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2013-12-10T07:50:40+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

File History, some libraries like "Libraries, Desktop, Contacts, Favourites, OneDrive(only files available offline)"not being included?

Hi, this is a few questions (with a possible suggestion for Microsoft). Using FileHistory in windows 8.1 on fresh install, but with an "account" brought over from my old PC (Restore Settings from "PCNAME", I believe it…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-09-12T23:31:59+00:00
Anonymous
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to remove a name from a share list

I don't even know how to ask this question. I am running win 8.1 on an Asus workstation and a Lenovo laptop. The issue I have is when I am using windows explorer, my ex wife's microsoft account pops up under the share information. If I right click any…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-09-18T03:16:37+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Getting d3dx9_31.dll and XINPUT1_3.dll is missing when trying to open different games

i am getting d3dx9_31.dll and XINPUT1_3.dll is missing from my computer when trying to open different games, is there something wrong with the games or is there something wrong with my windows and what can be done to solve this. thanks for reply. …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2014-07-13T03:27:45+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

bluetooth speakers wont connect with Windows 8.1

After up-grading to Windows 8.1 my bluetooth speaks would pair with my Dell Inspiron but could not establish connection. I got these driver error messages: Virtual Bluetooth Support (include audio) has driver problem  - Not fixed Bluetooth LWFLT device…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-03-21T17:11:49+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Wireless logitech headset not getting detected

Original Title: cannot find wireless Logitecgh headset I am trying to use a Logitech H600 headset with Nuance Dragon Dictate 12.0 and the system cannot find it. Any Ideas?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-07-31T23:01:12+00:00
Anonymous
13 answers

Apparent Blue Screen Error?; BCCode: 19

On the 25th, my computer's screen cut to black (no blue screen) and restarted. While it was starting up, it gave me the "Windows did not shut down correctly" message. When I went back to desktop, it described the problem as a Blue Screen. Here…

asked 2014-08-29T19:08:17+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

Services - Volume Shadow Copy Keeps Turning Off

Hi there, For some reason Volume Shadow Copy keeps turning off in services when I start it, is there a way to fix this? Thank you.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2014-09-30T19:35:45+00:00
Anonymous
32 answers

Windows 8.1 update and defender do not work.

Have searched the Community and the Web in general to resolve this without success. After upgrading windows 8 to 8.1, I tried to install all updates available but was able to install all but 1 update pertaining to windows defender.  These following…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-11-26T16:01:28+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How To Gain Full Control Perrmissions in Windows

Hello,                 How do I gain full control Permissions in Windows? Right now , 'Trusted Installer' is listed as owner with full control permissions. I am not able to click on 'full permissions' at all. The box is not clickable. This is a new…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-07-30T14:31:27+00:00
Anonymous
29 answers

downgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 8

hello .... just i want to know if i can go back to my original operating system windows 8 .... since i have now windows 8.1 which i installed from windows store.... how i can do it?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2013-10-24T08:27:04+00:00
Anonymous