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windows 11 Issue with WSL Installation: "Windows Installer" Popup and Catastrophic Failure
by Guest henilptel- 0 replies
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I am trying to install wsl using wsl --install While the initial steps seem to proceed smoothly, I encounter a Windows Installer popup with the following message:Windows ® Installer. V 5.0.26100.1150msiexec /Option <Required Parameter> [Optional Parameter]Once I close the popup, the installation halts with a "Catastrophic Failure" error message.Steps I've Tried So Far:Verified that the Windows Installer service is running.Tried running the installation in administrator mode. run netsh winsock reset and reboot Unregistered and re-registered the Windows Installer using Continue reading...
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windows 11 Device slows down after battery drained out
by Guest Alterna BHQ- 0 replies
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I opened my laptop at night and fell asleep completely forgetting to turn it off. When I woke up, I plugged it in to the charger to charge the battery and noticed the performance is incredibly bad. I have a Legion 5i, which is quite a decent laptop. But I couldn't even use it to open a browser without it having FPS drop and slow start up after that. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Did Microsoft prioritize the Features over Security of 450 Mil users ?
by Guest Palvaee Aleksey- 0 replies
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450 Million people are affected by Microsoft's decision. What % of world population needs the features that come with Win 11 upgrade ?I don't care about Win 11 AI features which is not even proven to be useful yet, I need the basic security features which are essential for all (100%) windows users without a question . Microsoft Hacking Warning—450 Million Windows Users Must Now Act Continue reading...
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windows 11 [HELP]Accidentally accessed random website that I think it's infected with malwares
by Guest ESOS_- 0 replies
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So I was trying to access ****.com (yeah I know, it's a **** site) then suddenly I put a C letter on it so it's cxvideos.com instead of ****.com then it runs me thru severals websites I know because the bar where you typed what sites you're trying to access is changing into a few random websites and then it stop at londonpost.com showing a random video and that's it I closed it.When I check the web in ssltrust.com.au (a random web checker that I found by looking on Google) says that cxvideos.com is infectedMy question is how do you check your home network whether or not infected by malware, vi Continue reading...
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windows 11 My laptop doesnt realise its connected to internet, this causes issues with messaging platforms and downloading
by Guest Štefan Blahovec- 0 replies
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Whether I am connected through ethernet or wifi (no matter the quality) I can browse the internet but my laptop doesnt show its connected to internet, this causes host of issues for me. Continue reading...
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毎回インストールするのですが、Windows update確認をすると必ず表示されます。どうしてなのでしょう？困っています。icrosoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1はそんなに頻繁に更新があるのでしょうか？ Continue reading...
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windows 11 Email
by Guest laura brandenburg- 0 replies
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Hello Can you tell me why I can’t receive or send emails Continue reading...
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windows 11 Can't buy Windows key from Microsoft store
by Guest Maarten_VR- 0 replies
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I just installed the Windows OS on my new PC and wanted to buy a Windows 11 Home license key from the Microsoft store but it crashes on me right after I press the purchase button (purchase doesn't go through). A white window appears in the microsoft store with nothing on it other than the "x" to close it in the top right corner. Does someone have experience with this problem or know how to fix it? Thanks in advance Continue reading...
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windows 11 Win 11 Xbox game bar "Looking for group" not working
by Guest Oliver Charnley- 0 replies
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I open xbox game bar on my windows 11 pc and try to look for a group in Forza Horizon 5 whenever I click "Im interested" it comes up as "this post is no longer available. Any Suggestions? Continue reading...
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windows 10 Stuck on preparing automatic repair screen windows 10
by Guest T L_233- 0 replies
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My laptop is stuck on the preparing automatic repair screen. It will not boot from a system repair disc. I tried clicking f12 to get to the screen to set it to boot from a CD. It's not setting it to boot from the CD using the arrow buttons. Continue reading...
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windows 10 Names have changed on log in
by Guest Kathleen Jux- 0 replies
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I am the owner of the Microsoft subscription and the PC. But I went to log in, it is weird, now my husband's normal login name has disappeared and has now come up as my full name and administrator of the account. I can still sign in under my name also. how do I change this back? Continue reading...
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windows 10 Windows 10 update Error: 0x800f0922
by Guest IAteYourCookiez- 0 replies
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Hello Everyone,I am having Issues Updating my Windows Installation, which ive been using for a few years. When i try to update it does it at first, but ater restarting, it sais that there was an Issue and it needs to undo the update with error code: 0x800f0922. Then Weeks later, it starts all over again, same procedure. I am Stuck on Win 10 Home 10.0.19045 Build 19045. I have already tried several steps to make the update work, but none have helped. I have tried sfc and diskcheck, i even expanded my System partition to now 500 mb. My System drive has 50 GB of storage remaining.Even when trying Continue reading...
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windows 10 Issues to update windows 10 digital license to Windows 11
by Guest Sandro-Milan- 0 replies
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I'm running a Windows 10 Pro (digital licence) on my PC and would like to upgrade to Windows 11. The PC integrity controll program confirm that my PC meet all the requirement to upgrade to Windows 11 but when I check for new update availability I do not get the Windows 11 option. What am I missing?Thanks for helping here Continue reading...
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windows 10 Upgrade Windows 11 Compatibility results are NOT correct? How can I access the upgrade?
by Guest Julia F8- 0 replies
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I'm finally trying to update my laptop to Windows 11, but when it runs the compatibility test, it says my processor is not fast enough. Processor Intel® Core i7-6700HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable) System type 64-bit OS, x64-based processor Original Windows was installed on: Drive © 117 Available | 108 GB used SSD Drive (D) 1.8 TB Available | 175 GB Used Recovery (E) 17.7 GB Available | 15.9 Used I hoped to install the update onto the D Drive, but I can't access the update data without getting past the compatibility screening... Help? Continue reading...
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windows 10 Please help me I do all my study work from my computer
by Guest Aadil Sharma1- 0 replies
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I was operating my windows 10 then suddenly it shutdown when I turned it on my administrative profile was deleted and a new user profile was created which also saying error in logging in then went to cmd prompt there I wrote correct pass but it said it's wrong.... Please help me because I do all my study work from it... Please Continue reading...
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windows 10 Touchpad stopped working.
by Guest Subham_Choudhury- 0 replies
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Hello people.Recently my touchpad stopped taking an input, I am on Lenevo Ideapad Slim 3. In my Windows settings, there is no option of touchpad like before and I am presuming it has something to do with the drivers.I have tried uninstalling the previous Windows update but have no problem in trying it again, as of now I am using an external mouse.I have tried using Lenevo Vantage and Lenevo Bridge (both software by Lenevo used for system diagnostics) to detect my device, check for problems and to install all drivers but I face no issue there.As of now I am trying to separately install drivers Continue reading...
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windows 10 Old SSD not being seen as Bootable on new PC build
by Guest keat dick1- 0 replies
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I have been working on getting this PC up and running recently. The specs are:Micron DDr5 ram 32G13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF5600xt Gigabyte Z790 UD ACI have an SSD with the my windows OS on it and I am unable to see it as a bootable drive. I have plugged in the drive on other PC’s and it is able to be seen as a drive, but again not as a bootable one. I have a feeling that this problem is a lot like the one from this post:Redirecting Continue reading...
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windows 10 How can I install Windows 10 on a Dual Xeon System
by Guest Paul Plachy- 0 replies
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HelloHow can I install Windows 10 (Pro) on my Dual Xeon E5 2620 v2 System? Cause now Windows 10 Workstation is installed and Im not that happy about it cause it feels 20 times diffrent than stand alone Windows 10 and im not too sure when I try to install a new Operation System if it automatically change it to Workstation OS or not(Sorry for bad English, it isnt my Main Language) Continue reading...
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windows 10 Paste to C: actually didn't work
by Guest STF_hihaĐẹp trai- 0 replies
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I have problem about my computer. -Firstly, I tried to turn-off real-time protection but it switched on back.-Secondly, I tried to move files in C: drive (main Windows drive) but it didn't work. (Had "You'll need to provide administrator permission to move this file" box before)How can I fix it? Continue reading...
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windows 10 How to Get rid of Trojan:MSIL/Redline.CBYZ!MTB
by Guest Cameron Tulk- 0 replies
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Hello all, for the past few weeks my laptop has had this constant issue in which every time i startup my laptop a powershell window is opened immediately. then windows defender detects the following Detected: Trojan:MSIL/Redline.CBYZ!MTBStatus : Active affected items amsi: \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Windows\SysWOW64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exeI have run a full scan, which did pick up a threat from a game i had downloaded, so i fully deleted it from my system, but the issue still remains if there is any way possible for this issue to be resolved, any help would be greatly appreciated. Continue reading...
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windows 10 Error 0xc000007b
by Guest David Dar- 0 replies
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When i star epic game laucnher this error appear and i try to uptade the system 32 and system 64 .dll and it still doesn't work, I update the computer and the drivers and it doesn't, update in DirectX and it doesn't work either and even uninstalling and reinstalling the Epic Games Launcher doesn't work, I need help please Continue reading...
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windows 10 My laptop can't sign into my account and used temp account
by Guest INA_627- 0 replies
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this happend after i re install my driver since after an update my laptop cant connect to internet.my wifi is fixed now, even though i dont know is it actually fixed or its because my laptop used temp account, can anyone please answer this also?1. i already restart few times. dont even know exactly how many times. not fixed2. my account and file is save. so i tried reg-edit and delete the temp account and the .bak on mine. also not fixed3. pretty sure its not my hardware cause its only happen after re-install4. nope i dont install any antivirus. only the one my laptop already has.please tell m Continue reading...
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windows 10 Windows Media Player, one library shared by many Windows machines on a LAN?
by Guest notonyourtintype.- 0 replies
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Hi folks,Windows 10, Windows Media Player question. Since I have lots of network shares all over my home LAN that are media collections (music, videos, etc.), I'd like to be able to use Windows Media Player to have one library "somewhere" that keeps track of what media is out there on my LAN, and what device it's on. This is particularly important if I'm trying to play a media file that is on a device that's not powering up or connecting properly. It's also helpful for managing backups or alternate versions of the same media content.Can Media Player do this in a reasonable way?And can I build Continue reading...
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windows 10 I can't activate my Win10 Pro
by Guest Nino Binda- 0 replies
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Hi thereI have a windows10 usb-key which i set up on the microsoft page, then i setup and run it on my computer.Additional, i purchased a win10 license key from manor.ch, i big distributor in mostly anything (digital it stuff, clothes, sports, etc) in switzerland.Now, as i want to activate my license, i get the following (german) message:"Windows kann mit diesem Product Key nicht aktiviert werden. Wechseln Sie zu den Einstellungen, um weitere Informationen zu erhalten. (0x80010105)"Which means in english:"Windows cannot be activated with this product key. Go to Settings for more information. ( Continue reading...
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windows 10 Mountain and a sun on one drive instead of image
by Guest victoria innes- 0 replies
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I can view everything ok one drive but some shared files just show a mountain and sun. Not the image please help Continue reading...