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Winload.exe is corrupt

I know what is wrong with my computer but don't know how to go about fixing it. Now, when I installed windows I had formatted the entire hard drive into a single partition and would like to avoid completely wiping the hard drive to reinstall windows. I…

asked 2014-07-26T19:50:09+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

How to open .dct file

I have Word 2007 and need to figure out how to open .dct files.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2013-11-16T15:55:41+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

ANIOApi.dll - System Error, WZCSLDR2.exe - System Error, Code 8000FFF ...How can I get updates to fix them?

Every time I turn on my computer, I am greeted by a message saying I can't update Windows because ANIOApi.dll is possibly missing, and further inspection into my registry told me I am also having issues with WZCSLDR2.exe, which Windows is telling me is …

asked 2014-04-11T08:00:03+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

surface pro to access windows sharepoint

my company uses windows sharepoint to store documents that I need for work. I bought my surface Pro thinking it would work for me like my ipad did. Everyone I know uses Cirtrix on their ipad or windows computer to access their work files. I have tried …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2013-10-09T14:05:41+00:00
Anonymous
21 answers

Windows Explorer - when right click to move folder, files under folder are deleted in both source and destination

I am running Windows 8.1 Pro, and I wanted to move some folders from my C-drive partition to my D-drive partition (on the same physical drive). So I right clicked and dragged the folder over to the D-drive and chose Move Here. I then went into the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2014-03-07T22:40:17+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Wireless "connect automatically" checked and managed by sys admin, how to uncheck

My corporate wireless properties has "connect automatically whenever in range" checked, but I cannot uncheck it as the dialog box says "these settings are managed by your system administrator" I just want to be able to uncheck this…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2013-11-14T13:32:12+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do i change how my computer wakes up from sleep

i have a windows 8 computer and i just want to know how do i change how my computer wakes up from sleep such as moving mouse, pressing keys or opening the lid? Original title: windows 8

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
asked 2014-05-29T15:49:16+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Omnitech and other support scam

Original title: Omnitech How many of us need to be duped by Omnitch.  I hate to admit I sent them $$'s (foolishly).  I deleted anything related to Omnitech from my computer.  Tonight I had a phone call from 1 of their Tech's.  Please call as we have a…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2014-07-31T23:19:56+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ890AS fitted to Toshiba Satellite Pro Series S

My Toshiba Satellite Pro Series S500-11C has been upgraded to Windows 8.  Although the installation went without problems and Win 8 functions correctly it is without any DVD or Audio function. Checking on the Toshiba website it appears there aren't any…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-03-12T23:54:47+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to check what is downloading and slowing the internet connection?

* Original Title: How to check what is downloading I have installed the windows 8.1 and connected to internet. I have noticed my network statistics(I'm using usb modem) shows something is downloading. I don't have any installed softwares/programs except…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2014-04-27T11:50:12+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

System process runs around 50% all the time

System is generally slow.  Task Manager shows System process always runs around 50%.  I don't see anything else dragging the system down.  This is an 8.1 upgrade from 8.0, where the problem didn't occur.  It causes my CPU temp to run warmer on both…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2013-12-01T03:53:15+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

My Computer Has No RNDIS - Where Do I Get It?

Greetings, I have a 2009 HP Pavilion dv6 notebook computer running Windows 7 Professional. The other night, while trying get my brother's CLEAR internet stick to work with my computer, I discovered my computer has no RNDIS. I checked my Device Manager,…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-03-18T05:35:09+00:00
Anonymous
15 answers

Do I need to uninstall KB2976897, KB2982791, and KB2970228?

I am not sure on this point. Do I still need to uninstall KB2976897, KB2982791, and KB2970228 if I have not had any issues or problems? Thank you.

asked 2014-08-24T11:29:01+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Sound not working on windows 8.1

I got windows 8.1 about 2-3 days ago and when I got it the sound it's working. The little sound thing in the task bar is muted and when I try clicking on it, it opens the troubleshooter and it takes about 3 minutes before it tells me it couldn't find…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-09-08T21:39:29+00:00
Anonymous
22 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error 80070663 when updating Office 2013 on Windows 7 x64

Dear, I am encountering error 80070663 when trying to update Office 2013 on Windows 7 x64.  9 updates do not install:  2863910, 2752087, 2817636, 2825631, 2827272, 2863864, 2817628, 2837627, and 2817301. Several updates to Microsoft Office 2013 overall…

asked 2014-04-11T16:37:19+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Network card now configured for Hyper-V Extensible Virtual Switch instead of TCP/IP

After upgraded to Win 8.1 I noticed my network configuration changed. Instead of my network card's properties being set up for TCP/IP it is now set up as a "Hyper-V Extensible Virtual Switch". I thought Hyper-V was for creating virtual…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2013-12-04T05:45:13+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Windows Update error 0x8007041D.

Windows update gives following error when trying to download udating software:  The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. [Error number: 0x8007041D].  Previously deleted…

asked 2013-12-04T17:48:12+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

Help for restoring Windows on an HP Omni

I am trying to assist my brother.  His 2 year old HP came with Windows 7.  He never made any backup/recovery DVD's of the OS - then recently upgraded online to Windows 8 and then Windows 8.1. I had him run a diagnostics of the hard drive - it…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-07-12T17:29:16+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to sync BitLocker with TPM

<Original title: Restablish TPM and BitLocker> We are using TPM and BitLocker on our field laptops.  One of the laptops recently had the motherboard replaced.  We were able to reactivate TPM using a portion of our setup process, but how do we get…

asked 2014-06-24T12:22:02+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error 3FO no bootable device found

Original title: Error Renabling UEFI Mode Last Time i reformated my PC and disable UEFI Mode cause if i dont disable it then i cant format my pc! [OS Before format : windows 8 pro [OS after format windows 8 pro Now after formating, i tried to renable…

asked 2013-12-18T15:08:54+00:00
Anonymous