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During Windows installation Blue screen error appeared?

My issue is during installation of windows 8 or 10, After formatting my old windows on next step copying files. It shows blue screen error (driver not found). Can you help me to solve it.

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-06-17T09:13:03.8966667+00:00
Talha Bilal 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-10-02T14:22:37.8133333+00:00
Moonlight Unikittydog 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Can't connect older laptop to new T-Mobile 5g Internet/Wifi

Hey Everyone, I HAVE A Toshiba Satellite C875-7403 Laptop running Windows 8.1. I recently got rid of Xfinity Internet because the price was way too high, So I opted for Tmobile Internet, WORKS GREAT for everything, except my C875 CANT FIND THE NETWORK,…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-10-02T04:11:17.62+00:00
Remain Anonymous 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-10-02T13:08:51.8633333+00:00
MotoX80 27,546 Reputation points
1 answer

HTML signature image does not appear

Good afternoon I have Office 2010 installed on the machine, I am having problems with the Outlook signature, my signature has my company logo that does not appear in the image. I would like to know how I can resolve this. Thanks.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
8,917 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
829 questions
Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows 7
Windows 7
A Microsoft operating system.
428 questions
Office Management
Office Management
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
1,803 questions
asked 2023-09-12T11:58:17.73+00:00
Jucélio Rosa 21 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-27T06:45:13.99+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 10,581 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Win 8.1 Upgrade issue for Windows 8 pro

How do i upgrade to windows 8.1 because i thought my windows 8 pro key was supposed to be used in the windows 8.1 upgrade process but when i enter after i run the windows 8.1 iso it is saying my product key can only be used to add features windows not…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
3,092 questions
Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-09-25T00:42:24.1666667+00:00
NM Master 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-09-26T11:12:06.2266667+00:00
Limitless Technology 42,386 Reputation points
1 answer

como activar Windows 8.1 si no tengo la clave de activación

buen dia me gustaria me ayuden con la clave de activacion de windows 8.1 ya que el sitema no actualiza y demora en cargar y me asoma el error 9600 en pantalla gracias

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-09-19T14:49:41.4866667+00:00
Marielena Leon 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-09-19T14:59:06.5+00:00
Marielena Leon 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How do I reset transformations to initial state?

I would like to make transformation in a render, and then do another render, with all previous transformations removed. Is there a way I can store the default state, and restore that after each render? This doesn't do what I want, and I am using…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,232 questions
asked 2023-08-30T03:20:23.8266667+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-09-04T01:29:14.6966667+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 8,976 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Why is my bitmap mask rendered stretched?

What would cause either the bitmap or bitmap mask to be stretched, so they do not align? The image is for testing purposes. hr = renderTarget->CreateBitmapBrush(bmap, bmapBrushProps, &bmapBrush); hr =…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,232 questions
asked 2023-08-28T00:04:52.3833333+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
answered 2023-08-28T21:13:18.07+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
2 answers

windows password

how do i know my current windows passwords also how do i change the administrator

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
8,917 questions
Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
6,057 questions
asked 2023-08-19T17:21:45.4933333+00:00
Leah Peter 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-08-23T08:34:32.5066667+00:00
Karlie Weng 9,626 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 Upgrade Error (From Windows 7/8.1)

Hi, I have been trying to upgrade my Operating System from Windows 7/Windows 8.1 (2 Separate PC's) for over a week now. The upgrade has failed even after trying multiple times on both systems. Already tried the following : SFC/SCANNOW - ·Windows…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
8,917 questions
Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows 7
Windows 7
A Microsoft operating system.
428 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,836 questions
asked 2021-10-25T12:35:54.993+00:00
Kushik Kaushal 241 Reputation points
commented 2023-08-17T17:23:32.66+00:00
Dave Arnold 0 Reputation points
1 answer

how to fix: system.typeinitializationException:the type initializer for "WinRT.Activationfactory 1' threw an exception -->System.Runtime.interopServices.COMException (0x80040155):ClassFactory cannot supply requested class

Basically, i am trying to install a un traducteur de jeu utilisant Tesseract OCR. La méthode de fonctionnement est un programme qui capture la boîte de dialogue sur l'écran du jeu sous forme d'image, extrait la boîte de dialogue à l'aide de l'OCR et…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-08-14T17:51:06.9366667+00:00
Fadavid 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-08-15T13:25:31.1333333+00:00
Limitless Technology 42,386 Reputation points
1 answer

What would be the likely causes for my bitmap mask not rendering correctly?

I followed the instructions from Microsoft's guide for using bitmap masks. Load resources Create bitmap brush /* Bitmap Brush Properties */ D2D1_BITMAP_BRUSH_PROPERTIES d2dBitmapBrushProps…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,232 questions
asked 2023-08-12T12:31:28.7733333+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
commented 2023-08-13T14:27:04.8766667+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
2 answers

[Ask] Why can't Win7 and Win8 open the Bluetooth BLE executable file compiled by Win10?

Hello, seniors, I have a C# program for BLE Bluetooth communication. The debug compiled file of this program can be opened normally on other Win10 systems, but it cannot be opened on Win7 and Win8 systems. I have not been able to find out the reason. ,…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows 7
Windows 7
A Microsoft operating system.
428 questions
asked 2023-08-09T01:44:30.28+00:00
宗衡 吳 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-08-11T02:52:13.6266667+00:00
宗衡 吳 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Why does my drawing not show on screen?

I've been trying for well over a month now, to draw something to screen with a render target other than Hwnd, but not having any success. Can someone help me to get this done. I will submit my entire code. I hope it's not too confusing, but any…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,232 questions
asked 2023-07-29T14:55:44.9266667+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
answered 2023-08-06T15:05:26.86+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
2 answers

w8.1 How to delete sign in password for other Local Account

My Windows 8.1 Update was not working for last 3 years, and now Windows Defender has also stopped updating virus definitions. Searching on net, I found a suggestion that I create another local user account and sign in with that and see whether Windows…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-08-01T09:47:13.0333333+00:00
V S Rawat 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-08-02T10:24:47.7166667+00:00
Limitless Technology 42,386 Reputation points
1 answer

How to install dual systems (Windows 10 and Windows 8.1)

Hello everyone,I am a novice computer user and I want to install a dual system on my Windows 10. The other system is Windows 8.1. May I know how to operate it?

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,836 questions
asked 2023-07-28T03:03:57.61+00:00
安轩 张 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-07-28T03:22:21.4333333+00:00
Will 325 Reputation points
4 answers

Folder Views based on content

I have my pictures on an external drive. Groups of pictures are organized in sub folders. When I open the sub folders of the pictures folder to show in "Details" view. For example Pictures Jan 2021 Feb 2021, etc but when I open each…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2021-09-07T15:34:13.79+00:00
Wael Sedky 61 Reputation points
commented 2023-07-20T18:59:34.77+00:00
Les Ferch 36 Reputation points
1 answer

Ineed to findmy Product key and download recovery media/data for my windows 8 PC...HOW PLEASE ???

My windows 8 PC needs to revert to factory reset and I do not have recovery media or my product key for windows 8....how can i fix this problem??

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-07-02T10:46:58.7666667+00:00
tommy snipes 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-07-12T01:06:50.0133333+00:00
Hania Lian (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 2,291 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

How to fix issue application receive request shutdown from windows?

Hi Microsoft team, I have issues with .Net framework application, my app was shut down suddenly. In Event Viewer logs show many records errors "Windows Error Reporting". Sample error: Fault bucket , type 0 Event Name: APPCRASH Response: Not…

.NET
.NET
Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.
2,077 questions
Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2023-07-11T11:34:25.54+00:00
Phan Hien 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Batch file or tool like powertoy to change the resolution or scale of windows with the press of 1 button?

I wrote a script but it requires logging on and off windows. I have an enduser who gets agitated easily who doesn't want to go to screen settings and adjust the font and scaling - he has 2 settings he used depending on if he is working on his system…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
asked 2020-12-14T17:44:04.26+00:00
Boe Dillard 656 Reputation points
commented 2023-07-01T08:41:54.3066667+00:00
Simpatia 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why does CreateSwapChainForHwnd not succeed?

I can't get a swap chain created from this code. DXGI_SWAP_CHAIN_DESC1 swapChainDesc1 = { 0 }; ZeroMemory(&swapChainDesc1, sizeof(swapChainDesc1)); swapChainDesc1.Width = 1; swapChainDesc1.Height = 1; swapChainDesc1.Format =…

Windows 8
Windows 8
A Microsoft operating system.
203 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,232 questions
asked 2023-06-30T13:57:25.52+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points
accepted 2023-06-30T15:39:53.11+00:00
JWG 146 Reputation points