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IntelMEProv crashing PC while gaming
While gaming I've started getting the following errors in the Event Viewer when my PC crashes. A provider, IntelMEProv, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace root\Intel_ME to use the LocalSystem account. This account is…
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How to fix taskmgr crash after Retrobar, OldNewExplorer and Simple Classic Theme installation?
Hello. I recently installed Retrobar (which needs .NET core 3.xx), OldNewExplorer and Simple Classic Theme. After a reboot, I can't access the Task Manager (via Retrobar, win+r and ctrl+shift+esc). It just leaves the icon in the tray menu (where the…
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asked 2025-07-13T20:39:56.43+00:00
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ArchLinusio
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asked 2025-07-13T20:39:56.43+00:00
ArchLinusio
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What is wrong with my laptop hardware or windows???
I dual-booted Kali Linux with Windows back in June 2024. Within a week, my Windows got corrupted. I got it repaired, it worked fine for a bit, but then got corrupted again. Since then, I’ve had to reinstall it almost every month. I’m not sure if it’s due…
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asked 2025-07-13T03:42:46.89+00:00
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Shubham Pathak
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commented 2025-07-13T18:58:25.79+00:00
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Ivan Bitencourt
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Lenovo T440 Boot Error: Bad System Config, HDD Detection Failure, and BCD Corruption
I was using my Lenovo ThinkPad T440 when it suddenly crashed and showed a blue screen with the message "Bad System Config Info." I followed some steps online and created a Windows 10 installation USB using the Media Creation Tool to try and…
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asked 2025-07-13T02:29:17.28+00:00
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Dave Salvatore
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commented 2025-07-13T14:52:23.1066667+00:00
Dave Salvatore
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Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser ate all my cpu how to
Disable it so it won't eat up all my cpu how do I get rid of it
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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asked 2025-07-13T11:53:07.1766667+00:00
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DIE IN HELL
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answered 2025-07-13T12:27:26.6933333+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
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How to install windows onto my friends computer
I've been building my friend and computer, the specs of it are as follows: 1tb wd blue 2.5" ssd, the power supply and ram from an hp z420, 1650 and a xeon e5 1650v2. I've tried multiple usbs, multiples ssds, when installing on the friends computer…
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asked 2025-07-10T02:19:07.7733333+00:00
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Braeden Dewald
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answered 2025-07-13T11:32:17.47+00:00
Sumit D - IA
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windows 10 settings icon disappears
my windows 10 settings screen disappears after I click on the settings icon
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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asked 2025-07-13T09:22:22.57+00:00
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Alan Weatherall
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edited an answer 2025-07-13T09:58:37.47+00:00
DaveM121
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I've been getting a lot of blue screens randomely when i watch a youtube video or open a game
The messages are often different, but the two most often are irql_not_less_or_equal and DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER. And the modules names are also different every time, so i assume it is a hardware issue. I reinstalled every possible driver, and…
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asked 2025-07-12T22:52:25.9566667+00:00
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Artem Kolganov
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answered 2025-07-12T23:40:46.2233333+00:00
Manoel Barros
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How much time should "Getting Your Computer Ready" take?
This is a DISM issue, because I accidentally quit the DISM.exe process while it was actually using the /RestoreHealth syntax. I know this is really bad, but will my computer still reboot? If so, in this case, how long should the process "getting…
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asked 2025-07-12T14:00:52.01+00:00
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Hal Carson
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answered 2025-07-12T14:05:26.4+00:00
Hal Carson
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Acer Aspire 3 Charging problem
The Acer Aspire 3 is experiencing a charging problem. The charger does not fit fully into the port, and upon inspection, a small metallic piece appears to be lodged inside the charging port. This piece doesn't resemble typical debris and seems to…
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asked 2025-07-10T21:13:50.6433333+00:00
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Fabian Rodriguez
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answered 2025-07-12T05:17:59.97+00:00
Ivan Bitencourt
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Repeated ntoskrnl.exe BSODs
This is a continuation of https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/repeated-ntoskrnlexe-bsods/ac22a27e-a139-4259-af32-b39bbd25b733 since the forum has changed. Previously, I was asked to uninstall NZXT's Software. …
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asked 2025-07-07T12:57:55.7+00:00
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Jarlaxle Baenre
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edited an answer 2025-07-11T22:59:01.96+00:00
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I am having severe freezing even after new windows install STILL IN EVENT VIEWER THE SAME THING (have not reported the problem yet, but as of now NEW INSTALLATION is not to be recommended)
I am having severe freezing even after new windows install STILL IN EVENT VIEWER THE SAME THING (have not reported the problem yet, but as of now NEW INSTALLATION is not to be recommended) Now let me try and clear up any unwanted questions or requests…
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PC not recovering from shutdown
Windows 10 computer was slow then not responding to CTR ALT DEL, just spinning. Turned PC off, now stuck on "Preparing" after startup, Dell PC...now what?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
41,456 questions
asked 2025-07-11T13:16:38.73+00:00
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Richard Pistoll
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answered 2025-07-11T13:50:26.9666667+00:00
DaveM121
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I need help on: 'How to fix: "Failed to load library: COMDLG32.dll" ' Roblox Error
This is the Error that I get when trying to open roblox... I've tried updating Windows, doing cmd sfc /safescan, updating my graphics card, checking virus scan and reinstalling roblox. And I wanted to try to replace the COMDLG32.dll file with…
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My PC keeps on crashing when playing games.
I already reformat my pc and re-install windows but still my pc keeps on crashing after a few minutes of playing games.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
41,456 questions
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Windows 10 gradually freezes/locks up totally, at random
fairly often, usually whenever I use a browser (either Chrome or Opera GX), but sometimes even when neither of these two apps are open, my computer gradually freezes/locks up totally. this happens without warning, and at seemingly random times. it never…
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41,456 questions
asked 2025-07-09T12:32:44.3166667+00:00
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Alexander Gonzalez
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answered 2025-07-10T14:26:52.1533333+00:00
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30225997
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BSOD, no Bug Check String in .DMP file
Hi, I've encountered multiple BSODs this evening. I had BSODs previoulsly (like 3 months ago). Here is my observations: BSOD usually happens when running graphycs software like games or playing 4K videos. Sometimes they happen when I open any…
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asked 2025-07-09T14:46:24.11+00:00
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Иван Пронин
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answered 2025-07-10T05:39:35.8566667+00:00
DaveM121
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Various BSOD errors
Hello, I have been having various BSOD errors since a power outage a couple of days ago. I did a fresh install of windows 10 and have been getting an assortment of BSOD errors. I have ran CHKDSK and memtest86, both of which showed no errors. I have…
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asked 2025-07-09T15:14:09.5866667+00:00
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Brendan Clouston
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commented 2025-07-09T21:34:20.4433333+00:00
Brendan Clouston
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having trouble fixing error 0xc0000017 (advanced startup)
Hi so, i tried booting into (unpaid, currently) windows 10's command prompt via advanced start up and got the error 0xc0000017. upon googling how to fix it and finding this post, i completed the task but halfway through had some trouble with command…
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41,456 questions
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Got a random dump file. Need explanation.
Hello, So, I asked this question a month ago, but after 3-4 replies, the answerer stopped replying, Maybe because the question was posted on microsoft community where the post might be archived due to microsoft new website .…
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