Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8 board.
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Windows 8.1 to 10 updgrade
by Guest ShelleyButler- 0 replies
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Hello, my current laptop is operating on Windows 8.1 and I wish to change to Windows 10. When I went to my Microsoft account, it indicates this computer is currently Windows 10. Is there a place I can find the digital license number if I already own it? Thanks Continue reading...
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Is any way to fix the MoAppHang problem. It is hanging and slowing down my computer?
by Guest franktan- 0 replies
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Source microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe!ppleae38af2e007f4358a809ac99a64a67c1 Summary Stopped responding and was closed Date 4/6/2020 7:21 AM Status Report sent Description A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows. Faulting Application Path: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.22013_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\livecomm.exe Problem signature Problem Event Name: MoAppHang Package Full Name: microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.22013_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Application Name: praid:ppleae38af2e007f4358a809ac99a64a67c1 Application Version: 17.5.9600.22013 A…
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Connection in Progress on Bingo game not opening up.
by Guest cherylkiersten- 0 replies
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I can't get into the Microsoft bingo game, going on day 2 of not getting in. I lost out on day 7 package of prizes, and today i lost tickets for it let me in then froze again. The error started happing a few days ago, now it won't let me in. Whats going on? Will you get this fixed so i can play again? This is so frustrating. Continue reading...
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Unlocking the windows drive
by Guest jeffwoyjcik- 0 replies
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I am trying to refresh my PC which is A 2013 Gateway laptop and it says the drive where Windows is installed is locked !!! How do I unlock the drive to try it again ??? Continue reading...
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Error code
by Guest Tomanybuttons- 0 replies
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Hello i have an error code 0xc0000001 on my laptop on startup and thats as far as i get. Any thoughts ? Continue reading...
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Windows 8.1 Upgrade From Windows 8 On A 7 Year Old Crashed Laptop
by Guest jeffwoyjcik- 0 replies
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My 7 Year Old Gateway Laptop Only Worked For About A Half Hour On The Windows 8 That Came With It And Then It Quit Working . I Got Frustrated With It Because It After It Trying It Says Attempting Repairs And Then Goes To Asking You To Load Disc , Which I Don’t Have A Backup Disc And Haven’t Used It Since !!! Can I Get A Windows 8.1 Or Windows 10 Disc To Try And Load Instead Of Trying To Download It Instead ??? It Would Be Much Easier Than Attempting Any Other Way For Me Since I’m Not Really Able To Use It To Download !!!! It Has A Disc Drive Tray On The Side To Load A Disc !!! If So , How Can I Get One ??? Continue reading...
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Windows Product Activation Key Issues
by Guest 007HS- 0 replies
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Hi I had Windows 8 pre-installed with my laptop purchased from a retailer. I downloaded and upgraded this to Windows 10. After a few days there were issues with my laptop and I took it to the authorised service center. The service center guy formatted the laptop and re-installed Windows 8. However the laptop keeps asking for Windows activation key. I ran wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey and got a License Key. However when I gave this key at Active Key in PC Settings it gave a message that This key cannot be used for this version of Windows Please guide on how this can be rectified. There is no sticker beneath the laptop nor do i ha…
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touchpad malfunction
by Guest VikasGaurav1- 0 replies
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Dear Sir, facing a chronic problem of sticky touchpad when I switch on lappy have to refresh and restart every time while I switch on my Lenovo ideapad S145 lappy. Everytime I find the same problem sticky and very hard touch pad to rotate ,at times it remains well, but maximum times it is like always I switch on the lappy and I find the same problem.Plz help.Everyday I have to update the windows 10.Why? This happens mostly due to windows OS problem.Plz help Continue reading...
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Windows
by Guest ChlarisaChintya- 0 replies
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Hello Guys, can you help me? I have problem with my PC. I was wrong put the product key, and can't log into the windows display. Stuck in the start up display. I want to restart it, but i don't know how. Everytime i click use express setting it always restart and like this again. Continue reading...
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My installed window 8 license expired on 6th april. for activate this need product key which is missing
by Guest Akhilesh Goel- 0 replies
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My installed window 8 license expired on 6th april. for activate this need product key which is missing. how i activate my window, Continue reading...
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Error code: 80246005
by Guest sanjivaidya- 0 replies
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Some updates were not installed. Error code: 80246005. Kindly guide. Thank you. Continue reading...
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Error: This system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002)
by Guest WensleyMesidor- 0 replies
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Every time I try to launch an app, it keeps on saying "This system cannot find the file specified" and it is really starting to annoy me. I can't even play games I could only go on google and search things. This only happens when I try to download or launch an app on my PC. Continue reading...
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Outlook - lost all emails and cannot receive
by Guest Laursylau- 0 replies
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My friend had an outlook icon on his desktop that would take him straight to his web based emails and he never needed to sign in. Through deleting documents to free up space on his hard drive to download a new hardware system, he lost the icon and forgot his password. I helped him retrieve his password and open his email on the internet however, there are zero emails showing up (other than the welcome email from outlook dating back to 2014), he is able to send emails but NOT receive any emails. I went into the outlook mail settings and updated his password however, it keeps saying there is an error and files not found. Did he have his emails on an outlook docume…
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REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS 8.1 OR WINDOWS 10
by Guest RAHUL DHANOLA- 0 replies
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I HAVE WINDOWS 8 RIGHT NOW,BUT WANT TO SWITCH OVER TO WINDOWS 8.1 OR WINDOWS 10....IS MY PC COMPATIBLE FOR IT? IT'S A HCL COMPANY BRAND. Continue reading...
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how can i setup my Microsoft phone
by Guest habeeb adebiyi- 0 replies
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*** Email address is removed for privacy *** Continue reading...
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Where to find electronically injected product key in windows 8
by Guest n4n4daim3- 0 replies
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Problem is "activate Windows" on a blue screen keeps on popping every after few minutes. Where can i get my Windowsproductkey so i can activate this device? i reached out to ACER and this is what they told me: - Acer does not carry product keys for we are hardware vendor and product keys are set, provided and regulated by Microsoft - Your unit is originally pre installed with Windows 8 and product key of this kind of set up is no longer visible for it is electronically injected with the units motherboard which is the reason that we cannot provide this to you. so now i cant download and install apps from ms store on my device because …
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Are the Files and Folders saved on desktop saved after installing another Windows?
by Guest BalkishanChauhan- 0 replies
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I was recently running Windows 8 with Media Center. I decided to roll back to Windows 7 as my laptop was best suitable for it. I had some files and folders containing mostly documents and excel files, on the desktop. I forgot to copy them in any local disk. Can they be restored? Will they be copied to windows.old? Please help! Continue reading...
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Can't add other user accounts
by Guest sallybear_..- 0 replies
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I want to add another user to my Windows 8 computer. I go into the Control Panel and to the Manage accounts tab as directed. I click on add a user account but it does not load. I go to Users in pc settings and scroll down to other users and instead of showing the add user button it shows manage accounts which takes me back to the control panel and the add user account button still does not work. Continue reading...
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0x80070141
by Guest ColinStroumpis- 0 replies
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I'm trying to save files from phone to computer. I keep getting this error. What do I need to do? Continue reading...
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and tell me how to upgrade windows 6 to windows 8 please eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
by Guest AzlanAmeer1- 0 replies
- 168 views
well you know i also have an old laptop of 1999 so i don t know. thanks regards Azlan ameer and tell me how to upgrade windows 6 to windows 8 please eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Continue reading...
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How come my wifi wont work on my dell inspiron 7348
by Guest ZaneZeigler- 0 replies
- 160 views
I've tried most everything except bringing to a store to help because of Covid19 Continue reading...
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My Support Case Closed without Resolution - 1497004110
by Guest Nature andFuture- 0 replies
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Hi, This case is closed without resolution. Never thought it will be so painful to deal with world's best S/W organization. Had been calling almost everyday for last 1 month and disconnecting the call after hours of wait. Was promised to get a call back many times and never got one call back. This was regarding Win 8.1 to Win 10 upgrade. Today received the email that my case has been resolved and closed however the case is not closed. This is so frustrating. Did anyone experience this and what was the resolution? Continue reading...
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No bluetooth settings in Win 8
by Guest Charles233- 0 replies
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I have an acer laptop with win 8. I tried to look for bluetooth settings it isnt there. I also clicked on the bluetooth icon and tried to open settings from there, but it doesnt work. why I am trying to get into settings is because I dont know why both my Philips myJam headphones and android phone cannot be detected by my laptop. my android phone can detect my headphone btw. Continue reading...
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comment activer le son sur un pc lonovo widows 8
by Guest aichaabounasr- 0 replies
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bonjour comment activer le son sur un pc lonovo widows 8 Continue reading...
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trouble resetting windows computer
by Guest Axel_o- 0 replies
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hello im trying to reset my windows computer. Its running on Windows 8 and everytime i try to restart my computer, it tells me im "some files are missing. Your windows installation or recovery media will provide these files." i tried downloading the iso files or create installation media and updating my computer to windows 8.1. The problem is when it asks me to input my product key it tells me my key doesn't work and to try another one. I downloaded an application (Produkey) that tells me what my key was since i don't know what my key is. i don't know what to do im just trying to reset my computer. Continue reading...