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windows 11 My Western Digital external hard drive is no longer recognised by my Windows 11 pc.
by Guest garethbarnes- 0 replies
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I have a Western Digital external hard drive and it stopped working with Windows 11 this summer. When I connect it to the PC there is a sound and the letter G shows up on the PC but no longer the name. And the drive won't open.. The driver version is 10.0.22621.4391. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Unable to add my user account to docker-users group
by Guest BCodes- 0 replies
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I have been trying to install docker-desktop. I followed the official documentationMy installation failed with this error : Component Docker.Installer.AddToGroupAction failed: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation(Keep in mind that I have Windows 11 Home Edition, which means I don't have access to Local Users and Groups in Computer Management)After a bit of research, I concluded that the error is arising from Windows and not Docker.I tried "net localgroup" command into administrator command prompt and I noticed that the docker-users group was created. When i use "net localgr Continue reading...
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windows 11 Blue screen and constant freezes of Windows 11 23H2
by Guest София Самбулова- 0 replies
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Good time of day. After a new cumulative update, the computer began to behave strangely. While working, it suddenly turned off and began to reboot many times, the screen was black. But after a while it turned on. The next day, a blue screen appeared after 10 minutes of operation, with the code PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. (before the blue screen, it abruptly turned off and also tried to turn on many times) There was a critical Kernel-Power error code 41 in the event viewer. After the blue screen, the computer rebooted several times and eventually turned on and everything worked. dump file is a Continue reading...
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windows 11 "Windows has stopped this device because it reported problems. (Code 43)." Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050 Laptop Ti GPU
by Guest Jeevin Birdi- 0 replies
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I have an Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050 Laptop Ti GPU and this graphics card suddenly stopped working. I have an Asus TUF Dash F15 Laptop that came with the 3050, so there shouldn't be any reason why it's not working. I no longer have warranty however.I have tried using the followingDDU Utility to remove, and reinstall from Asus websiteDDU Utility to remove, and reinstall from Nvidia websiteDevice Manager to remove, and reinstall from Asus websiteDevice Manager to remove, and reinstall from Nvidia websiteDowngrading driverUpgrading driver(BIOS settings don't have an option for dedicated GPU, though Continue reading...
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Windows 11 Uyghur (Legacy) keyboard Not availableHello technicians!When the input method in the system Add a keyboard "Uyghur input method", The first input method <ئۇيغۇرچە> cannot be selected and cannot be typed, and the second input <Uyghur (Legacy)> method can be written, but Shift+F cannot display the Uyghur "ڧ", there is an error, is there anyone to solve this problem?The system I'm using is Windows 11. Continue reading...
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windows 11 How to fix? I can't get any updates on Windows Update.
by Guest Rafael Guarda1- 0 replies
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From what I remembered, I got an available version on WIndows Update, then I install all of it, and got restarted my laptop while the others are still downloading and not yet ready to get restarted. How do I fix this issue? Please help, thank you. Continue reading...
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windows 11 How to fix? I can't get any updates on Windows Update.
by Guest RAFAEL GUARDA- 0 replies
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From what I remembered, I got an windows update, but it got restarted while the other is still on installing not yet ready to be restarted. How can I fix this issue? please help. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Bluetooth issues on my pc
by Guest Holden Fields- 0 replies
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When I try to use Bluetooth it will not let me. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Microsoft Account Hacked
by Guest Katie Prince2- 0 replies
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Hello, I've recieved a message from microsoft explaining that my account has been deleted, I come to it and try to recover said account and it's now under a russian email. Please help as this is rather annoying.Thanks. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Why even as an administrator it says access is denied?
by Guest PAVITHRA NAGARAJAN- 0 replies
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Windows 11. Updates are not downloading properly. So after going through an article, I ran a few commands. When I entered ren%systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak, it said access is denied. I made sure the level of access granted to the user was that of an administrator. Please help me out. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Location Services Disabled and Grayed out in Windows 11 24H2
by Guest tommyzulu- 0 replies
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I am my own admin on private machine. Nothing works to turn it onI have check Services and geolocation is "on" but still nothing will allow me to turn on location services.I use Windows Defender as my anti virus -- so it is not a third party anti-virus programme.Windows 11 Home on Dell Inspiron laptop. - not Windows 11 Pro! Continue reading...
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windows 11 New BSOD
by Guest bosco410- 0 replies
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For the past couple of days, a BSOD has been happening. It's up quick so I can't see what the error is. I have minidump files that are produced and can share.I haven't done any troubleshooting yet because I'm not sure where to start. Continue reading...
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windows 11 malwarebytes found a malware known as wudf.exe
by Guest Ganod Munkhtogtokh- 0 replies
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I did some research and checked if it was from system32the file path was This pc > Local disc > windowsoutside of system32, is it a malwareedit:also originally when I was researching about the file I ended up putting the exact file path into chrome which ended up trying to automatically download it but chrome didn't allow it saying it was a virus Continue reading...
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windows 11 I cannot load anymore To Do
by Guest Marco Butera- 0 replies
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Good afternoon,in my HP Elitebook laptop with Windows 11 I cannot load any more Microsoft To Do. I try to unistall and re install but the app is stuck, when I click on it it doesen't open any window.This is happening only on this laptop, on my desktop computer and on my smartphone the app is working correctly.How can I solve the issue?Many thanks Continue reading...
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windows 11 Why did my storage went to 512gb to 453gb?
by Guest Spongespector- 0 replies
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everything in title Continue reading...
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windows 11 I've found this file named setup65918.exe what is it?
by Guest Spongespector- 0 replies
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I've found this file named setup65918.exe what is it? In the windows security it tells me it's a pua puabundler. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Different blue screens when SVM is turned on for WSL
by Guest a r_2- 0 replies
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I turned on SVM from the BIOS, tried reset default BIOS settings and then set SVM to enabled, but i keep getting blue screens when it's turned on every 10-20 minutes of using windows 11, I have to add it never happened on windows 10 nor on linux on the same machine. I only upgraded to 11 last week and this has been happening ever since, most of the blue screens report hypervisor error maybe 9/10 times the other 1/10 times it's some random one like watchdog timeout something, irql not less than something, or memory something but 90% of the type it's hypervisor error. if i turn off SVM from bios Continue reading...
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windows 11 Windows 11 100% disk usage
by Guest taha ali1- 0 replies
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hii have problems with V 26100.2454 since i install that's Version of windows in game disk 100% use for no reason and disk is in good condition with 100% health and performance and i try everything to fixed no hope and even run scan with malwarebytes and IObit Malware Fighter same result 0 malware Continue reading...
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windows 11 Mouse Scroll Wheel Issue (scrolling up and down) and how to FIX it
by Guest tom bolts- 0 replies
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If you have this issue where you use your scroll wheel but it keeps scrolling up and down at random and it seems like your mouse wheel is getting faulty, even after you have changed the change mouse scroll wheel direction within windows 11 settings, I found this totally fixes the issue :Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\HID\. Look for the device ID for your mouse. It will be something like VID_XXXX&PID_XXXX. Click on the Device Parameters folder Double click Vscrollhighresolutiondisable change the 0 to 1 and do the same in HscrollhighresolutiondisableThis fixe Continue reading...
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windows 11 Is WIA Automation Layer Deprecated?
by Guest Jerry Niman1- 0 replies
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Hi all, I'm developing an Access application using WIA Automation Layer.The documentation at Windows Image Acquisition Automation Layer says:We're no longer updating this content regularly. Check the Microsoft Product Lifecycle for information about how this product, service, technologyIs the product deprecated? I can't find it on any list of deprecated or removed software. Ta.Jerry Continue reading...
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windows 11 EA app won't start
by Guest Milanbgd77- 0 replies
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Hello, i am running win 11. From Thursday 05.12 i am experiencing problem that i cannot open EA application. When i double click on the file nothing happens. I tried everything i could find on the net, any similar problem and solution. I reinstalled app, tried same with disabling defender, various scans in cmd (sfc /scannow), reinstalled and installed Visual c++ redistributable, even tried with reinstalling windows. When i go to event viewer i have multiple warnings and errors regarding EA. I updated driver for graphics card and windows is updated.Please note that till Thursday i played almost Continue reading...
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windows 11 my win 11 PC's wallpaper keeps changing to a black screen with the host name and my ip address showing in the bottom right corner.
by Guest Zain Khan4- 0 replies
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I amthe only user of the computer, and originally when the message came i want able to use cmd prompts i then managed to fix it. but the message is still there. i have done 3 malware scans but nothing shows up. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Software Protection Services
by Guest Bartlington- 0 replies
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Software Protection Serviceseems does not seem to run. I got the following message:-Log Name: ApplicationSource: Microsoft-Windows-Security-SPPDate: 07/12/2024 10:49:37Event ID: 16384Task Category: NoneLevel: InformationKeywords: ClassicUser: N/AComputer: DESKTOP-I8IFOTEDescription:Successfully scheduled Software Protection service for re-start at 2124-11-13T10:49:37Z. Reason: RulesEngine.offline down level migration succeededEvent Source Event Xml:The locale ID 2057The restart date is 100 years in the future. ( I have not the skills to put Continue reading...
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windows 11 BSOD Page fault in nonpaged area?
by Guest Unstoppable Op- 0 replies
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its a quick flicker of BSOD but here my mini dump files if you could help me understand the issue my minidump files : MediaFire Continue reading...
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windows 10 How to get past inaccessible boot disk BSOD code
by Guest xFKxTaken- 0 replies
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Im stumped, Im stuck in the loop and only have access to X driveAfter fresh installing windows 10 on my laptop it was working and then turned off, turn on later and stuck in this loop. When I run list disk / list volume There are no fixed disks to show, There is no disk selected to list partitions and There are no volumes are shown after using the commands.I took the SSD out and plugged it in to another PC and it reads the drive but its completely wiped and needed to be formatted, when re inserted into the laptop its acting like it cant read it.The previous owner apparently spoofed the hardwar Continue reading...