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windows 10 My speakers keep being displayed as headphones
by Guest Neal Baker2- 0 replies
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When I put my PC to sleep it will often wake up again with my speakers listed as "headphones" and won't play audio through them.Before sleep it's listed as Speakers (Realtek USB Audio), and on wakeup it's Headphones (Realtek USB Audio). It's infrequent if it will do this and I don't know the cause because it seems random. But I can't fix it. I've deleted my audio drivers and devices in device manager and they still come back as Headphones until I reboot the PC. No updates were available. Unplugging and plugging them back in doesn't help it.I just want to make it that I don't have to keep reboo Continue reading...
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windows 10 How do I fix this issue with my PC?
by Guest Parasite Ammon- 0 replies
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A few days ago I turned my PC off and Left for 3 days. I came back and found my PC running slow randomly, I'm unable to click the windows start button, use the windows search bar, or even open settings. When I restart my PC I have to click multiple times just to log into my account. I've looked up things to do in situations and most involve going into settings which I cannot do as every time I do it closes. Continue reading...
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windows 10 Trusted Platform Module(TPM) causes pc to crash when gaming
by Guest Pakkraat- 0 replies
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Recently whenever I run any game, my pc has been crashing. The screen goes black and the pc is still on but stops responding. I check the system even logs and there is an error that reads: "The device driver for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) encountered a non-recoverable error in the TPM hardware, which prevents TPM services (such as data encryption) from being used. For further help, please contact the computer manufacturer."I already tried going into bios to reset the TPM but haven't had any luck fixing the crashes. I really don't know what is causing this issue. Currently I am on Window Continue reading...
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windows 10 I have trouble to connect to certain websites
by Guest Stefan Roth2- 0 replies
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Since about a week ago I can no longer connect to certain web sites especially when trying to download. It keeps telling me the website doesn't have a certificate. I did the usual on / off of virus and fire wall protection. Nothing.Connecting to microsoft.com crashes. I cannot log in to certain websites either, which return meaningless messages like "can't do it, try later". The error messages appear to be random. Continue reading...
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windows 10 I can see my files in C:\Users\My PC\Documents but they are all 0KB. How can I restore them
by Guest Joshua Omoding- 0 replies
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Hey. when I check my Documents folder, I can see all of them, however they appear to be empty. When I check other folders in Users folder, it seems the files in Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos are all 0KB.So far I ran the check disk (chkdsk C: /f /r) it said "The type of the file system is NTFS. Cannot lock current drive. Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to bechecked the next time the system restarts?."So I let it run on restart but nothing changed Thinking that it was a virus, I then booted the PC in safe mode and Continue reading...
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windows 10 How do I get my Windows Product Key?
by Guest Maisam Baumann- 0 replies
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I recently got my PC from one of my old family members as they did not use it anymore. After factory resetting the PC it asks to activate Windows and it asks for a product key but the person I got my PC from does not have the product key. I tried multiple things such as going into powershell I just do not know where else to be able to get the Product Key. Continue reading...
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windows 10 Why is this happening?
by Guest Asad Ali8- 0 replies
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Hello,when I start my computer and enter password then my fan starts on hard mode and my cpu goes to 100% utilization when I checked I noticed when I enter the password and get in my A lot apps likes amd software, dllhosts , cmd , etc starts how do I solve this. Continue reading...
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windows 10 PIN Reset without the original PIN #?
by Guest Grumpy Mama- 0 replies
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My 12-year-old disabled Discovery Networks and cannot connect to our Wi-Fi. As the administrator, I need to login and enable the networks. I haven't had to login in so long that I forgot my PIN. When I attempt to reset my PIN, it asks for the original and I am stuck in a never-ending PIN Spiral of Doom. Help a mother out! How can I reset it without the original number? (I also tried connecting it to my phone, but it says I do not have a passkey) Continue reading...
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windows 10 My pc says I need administrator access, but I am admin???
by Guest cay holt- 0 replies
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I got my PC second hand and I am the only user and account on it. For some reason my old files now say I need admin access but I am admin??? I can't delete old files that are just taking up space :( Every time I go to delete a file it says I do not have access. When I choose Properties and Security to see who the owner is it says unable to display current owner. I am not sure how to fix this :/ Please if you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated!!! Continue reading...
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windows 10 i cant access administrator in command promt
by Guest Tsax88- 0 replies
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You must be an administrator running a console session in order to use the sfc utility. PS C:\Users\tybli> SFC /scannowSFC /scannowSFC /scannow You must be an administrator running a console session in order to use the sfc utility. PS C:\Users\tybli> PS C:\Users\tybli> SFC /scannow i tryed to changing access to admin in the setting as well and it still didnt fix it Continue reading...
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windows 10 Microsoft Store updater slows down significantly at exactly 2.0GB
by Guest Douglas Hall3- 0 replies
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Problem is as the title entails. When updating games, such as Minecraft Launcher and Black Ops 6 I have seen the update basically stop at exactly 2.0 GB. I've been searching for answers and only found one article that was similar to my problem however the thread died out and the current "solution" does not fix my issue. The downloads go from 200-500 MB/s download speed down to literal KB/s. Willing to try anything thank you! :)EDIT: Some useful information might be that after the 2.0GB stopping point, it will download at KB/s for anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour before it magically goes bac Continue reading...
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windows 10 How do I fix windows 10 if i deleted both display dapters
by Guest jamerion ford- 0 replies
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I accidentally uninstalled both my display adapters and now my monitor is showing no screen Continue reading...
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windows 10 How to solve Problem with Wi-Fi connection?
by Guest dishan dsouza- 0 replies
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Iam getting a issue with my wifi connection. When I tried to connect with the wifi from router it shows can't connect to this network and if I turn on hotspot from my phone and try to connect it connects.the wifi from router works properly with other devices.i have tried to update the driver and un instal and installation nothing worked for me.Last time the same issue happened the technician did something settings in file manager then turned off the fire wall and it worked within a minute.iam frustrated with issue help if possible Continue reading...
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windows 10 SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (twice)
by Guest Darrian T- 0 replies
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My bluescreening only happens when i have a game opened. It happened twice in less than an hour. 6 times in the past two days. Started yesterday, hasn't done it since November 18th. My specs are: specsDump files: minidumpAlso, for some reason onedrive isnt uploading my base minidump file. I had to make a copy in order for it to upload. I dont know why, but hopefully you can still read it. It isn't a controller driver, unplugged it and it still did it. It's some sort of driver, it's gotta be. It only happens when my game is open. I could leave it on all night without a game open and i'd wake up Continue reading...
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windows 10 Direct X Issue
by Guest Pkay_368- 0 replies
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Im trying to run marvel rivals but this keeps popping up. what should i do?DirectX 12 is not supported on your system. Try running without the -dx12 or -d3d12 command line argument.My GPU is the AMD Radeon R7 200 Series Continue reading...
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windows 11 How do I upgrade my OEM version of Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro using a license I own that is linked to my Microsoft account?
by Guest MattOfSmith- 0 replies
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So basically like the title says, I am trying to figure out how to put my copy of Windows 11 Pro that I own from my old PC, on my brand new PC that has an OEM version of Windows 11 Home on it. I tried reaching out to MS support directly, but all they did was ask me for my license key several times, which I don't have as it's linked to my account. I saw some tutorials mentioning a generic key, however that didn't work for me as my base Windows version was 7, and I upgraded from 7 to 10, and from 10 to 11, and apparently the generic key won't work if 7 was your base. Please help! Thanks. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Win Key lost function when connect BT keyboard and idle.
by Guest xin chen20- 0 replies
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My Win11 PC encountered an issue, when i connect to bluetooth keyboard, and idle for a while, i met the Win key lost function either my bluetooth keyboard or PC keyboard.At the same time, if i press Win+D, Win+X or Win+othe keys, they can work normally.After this problem appear, restart PC, this problem will disappear.But i met the same issue 3 times, could u help to explain what happened? Continue reading...
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windows 11 Laptop suddenly restarted?
by Guest Dimploz Mark- 0 replies
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Hello my laptop suddenly restarted by it self stating that there were issues with the device on a blue screen? it didn't state anything else and i dont understand why that occurred. My laptop was acting a bit funky (with the internet connection) so i was planning on restarting anyway however does anybody know how i can find out why it restarted? Is there like a log on the device or something? Continue reading...
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windows 11 Can’t seem to find how to fix this issue in my start up apps and idek if theses are supposed to be on my computer I just need it fixed plz help!!
by Guest tyler thompson3- 0 replies
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Been having this issue in my start up apps on my pc where it would show like this Continue reading...
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windows 11 I have an unknown app
by Guest JOHN142012- 0 replies
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I have an unknown app called " xsx " and it's listed as an app when i click but not open it. I tried looking for the app in the settings, but I cannot find it. I'm not an expert in computer's but I'm pretty sure this could be a malware. I'm terribly sorry that couldn't include a screenshot it's not working on my computer. Continue reading...
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windows 11 How to permanently remove recommended emails popping up when sharing files on Windows
by Guest Jaqueline Moran- 0 replies
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When I try to 'Share' a file by right clicking on it on Windows 11, the following 'Recommended' emails pop up in the drop down menu as show below bI know someone already asked this question and I tried it but it didnt work for me Continue reading...
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windows 11 Need helping in removing multiple NewOS boot options in System Configuration.
by Guest Tarun Marella- 0 replies
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Due to failed Windows 11 23H2 -->24H2 update, I ended up with multiple instances of C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\NewOS\WINDOWS" boot options in System Configuration. All these NewOS boot options are being prompted in the "Choose an Operating System" screen during every startup.Every time I tried to restart the update process for the 24H2 Update (be it from the Settings or Windows Installation Manager or from the ISO file), the update would fail, revert back and show an error - "Installation failed during the SAFE_OS phase with an error during INSTALL_DRIVERS operation".Also ran dism commands (scanhealth Continue reading...
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windows 11 What is the URI of phone link application
by Guest Ambrumf- 0 replies
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Hi, I am trying to build a software using the system component "phone link" which allows me to make a phone call on PC. My purpose is to open the app "phone link" though a button. I find out that I can use URI like "ms-appx://" to open a UWP programmer. However I can't find the right URI for "phone link". Can anybody help me with this problem. I would be gratful if I can get anyhelp! Continue reading...
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windows 11 WiFi connection not working/showing up
by Guest WL_917- 0 replies
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So my new computer has lost the connection to the wifi it was previously working fine with. There is a hidden network and I put in the SSID and passcode or whatever but it won’t work via that. The wifi im trying to connect to has shown up but disappeared after restarts. Yes I have restarted the router and modem and my pc. Continue reading...
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windows 11 SETTINGS NOT OPEN IN WINFDOWS 2011
by Guest CH GOVINDHAIAH- 0 replies
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SETTINGS NOT OPEN IN WINFDOWS 2011 Continue reading...