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DPC Watchdog Violation - Microsoft Surface 2 PRO
Experiencing the DPC Watchdog violation error on a new surface 2 pro running windows 8.1. I've looked in eventvwr but am only able to see the unexpected reboot event. I tried to find firmware updates for the built in SSD drive but was unable to located them. I installed the most recent UEFI firmware... 2014-02-07, 4297🔥, 0💬

"ResolutionHost" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\WDI\Resolu tionHost"on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\WDI\Resolu tionHost"is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\WDI\Resolu tionHost"listed on Task Scheduler with the f... 2017-07-25, 4288🔥, 0💬

Your PC will restart in X minutes
Why I am keep getting the "Your PC will restart in x minutes, x seconds" message on my Windows 8 system? It's annoying that I have to stop working, closing all applications, and wait for Windows 8 to install updates, shut down, and reconfigure updates. You are getting the "Your PC will restart in x ... 2013-07-29, 4282🔥, 0💬

When setting up Microsoft Account (MSN) get error (0x194) on Windows 8
When attempting to set up my @MSN.com (Microsoft Account) email address through the Windows 8 PC settings, I'm greeted with the error "0x194." Any workarounds? Anyone else facing the issue? I'm going to try to reach out to @MicrosoftHelps, tomorrow. Perhaps, they'll provide some assistance. Also, no... 2012-10-05, 4281🔥, 0💬

Change the Photo app background image?
Right now when I launch the photos app in Win8 I see my photo folders and in the background there is an image of a butterfly. Is it possible to change that background image? Ideally it would cycle through my own images just as the live tile does. Am I missing the setting? You can change the backgrou... 2012-08-22, 4270🔥, 0💬

Will windows 8 have an option to choose between metro-style layout and windows default layout?
Hello Microsoft and Microsoft forum users. My question is: Will windows 8 have the option to choose between metro-style layout and windows default layout? Although this is very important. I know that the Microsoft Windows head-designers want to improve the way windows works. Yes we the users underst... 2012-08-08, 4267🔥, 0💬

"Device Install Group Policy" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Plug and Play\Device Install Group Policy" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Plug and Play\Device Install Group Policy" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\Plug and ... 2022-04-13, 4259🔥, 2💬

💬 2022-04-13 FYIcenter.com: @Ivan. Agree. Windows is poorly designed.

💬 2022-04-11 Ivan: Why would i keep it enabled if i didnt even make the group policy or even find its location. I cant even check what the actual f...

TV Tuner error messages
I can’t watch TV or recorded media in Windows Media Center, because I get a “Tuner not found” error. How do I fix this? If you get the “Tuner not found” error, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the tuner driver. Note that you may need to check the website of the tuner’s manufacturer to obtai... 2012-10-29, 4250🔥, 0💬

Does family safety work in internet explorer 10?
Does Windows Live Family Safety work in Internet Explorer 10 Metro? Windows Live Family Safety is fully supported in Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 Release Preview Build 8400. It is possible that you are encountering some issues because you are using the consumer preview of Windows 8. You can alr... 2012-09-25, 4241🔥, 0💬

Can't activate after upgrading Windows 8 RC to Windows 8 RTM
I upgraded from Windows 8 RC to Windows 8 RTM. Because I have an SSD, I'm unable to do a clean install (the boot is too fast to hit f8, and I don't have an UEFA device), but there is no way to activate (I cannot change the product key in System -> View Details in Windows Activatation, and the only p... 2012-08-27, 4230🔥, 0💬

Error when installing Windows 8 Release Preview: “Your PC’s CPU isn’t compatible with Windows 8.”
Whenever I try to install Windows 8 Release Preview, I get the following error: Your PC’s CPU isn’t compatible with Windows 8 To install Windows 8 Release Candidate on your PC, the processor (CPU) must support the following features: Physical Address Extension (PAE), NX, and SSE2. Most CPUs have sup... 2012-07-30, 4222🔥, 0💬

How do I do backup and restore in Windows 8?
All prior versions of Windows I could set restore points as well as run backup if the system crashed I could restore it. How is this done in Windows 8? System Restore is still available in Windows 8, however, the ability for SR to create automatic Restore Points has been problematic in this version.... 2012-10-12, 4200🔥, 0💬

After burning an ISO file, this file can't be deleted.
I've installed Windows 8 RP x64 on a x64 machine and when I burn an iso to the disk, once done the disk is ejected which is all right then I want to delete the .iso file and I receive the message shown in this screenshot : Problem solved. It was when connecting a Iomega eGo Encrypt Plus 500gig that ... 2012-09-14, 4198🔥, 0💬

Calendar App - Repeating event
I am trying to make a repeating event that only occurs on certain days of the week that also ends on a certain date, but I cannot figure out how to do either. Can this not be done on the Calendar app or am I just missing it? You may have to manually click on the date and set the event for each day y... 2012-08-31, 4196🔥, 0💬

Sound volume lowers after connecting an USB device
Everytime when connect a USB device the volume lowers by 80% It happen with Soundblaster Audigy SE and VIA HD Audio. I'm using the Windows Update drivers for Windows 8 PRO for the Audigy and for VIA i'm using the ones provider on the support page. While with audigy the volume lowers, with VIA the mu... 2012-09-17, 4184🔥, 0💬

Reinstalling Windows 8 in new Harddrive
So I recently found out that my laptop harddrive is failing. I also have recently gotten a windows 8 key through dreamspark and installed W8 on my failing harddrive without knowing. Could I re-install windows 8 on a new harddrive using that windows 8 key without problems? There are no absolute guara... 2012-11-02, 4178🔥, 0💬

"Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17" Installed Program on Windows 8
What is the installed program "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17" on my Windows 8 computer? "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17" is an installed program on Windows 8 system managed by Windows Installer. You will see "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redi... 2020-12-01, 4172🔥, 0💬

How do I remove my email from being the source of access to the computer?
Installed windows 8 prerelease and now I have to enter a password. I do not want to put a password every time I turn on the computer or when the screen has not been used for quite some time. How do I remove my email from being the source of access to the computer. I would like others to be able to u... 2012-08-30, 4162🔥, 0💬

"Uploader" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\Uploader" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\Uploader" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Win... 2023-06-19, 4150🔥, 0💬

"Microsoft-Windows-DiskDiagnosticDataCollector" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\DiskDiagno stic\Microsoft-Windows-DiskDia gnosticDataCollector"on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\DiskDiagno stic\Microsoft-Windows-DiskDia gnosticDataCollector"is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You ... 2017-07-30, 4149🔥, 0💬

Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8 Release Preview?
Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8 Release Preview? No. You do not need to install Microsoft Security Essentials and it will not work with Windows 8. Microsoft will continue to provide and improve Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. If you ... 2012-07-24, 4145🔥, 0💬

I can't even sign in to Skype in Windows 8!
Since installing Windows 8 evaluation prog I am unable to sign into Skype. The FAQ page on Skype is most unhelpful. The current Skype version is 5.9.x, and it has no known problems with win 8. Older versions do. If you are running the newest version you will need to contact Skype as it is their soft... 2012-08-20, 4142🔥, 0💬

Error code Ox80070035
Im getting an error code message appear. It reads as 'windows cannot access \null pre updates . html The error code shows up as Ox80070035. Can anyone tell me how to fix this- keep it simple please Please answer each of the following [admittedly tedious] diagnostic questions in a correspondingly-num... 2015-02-16, 4135🔥, 0💬

Reduce size of Hiberfil.sys on Windows 8 RP
use Windows 8 RP and don't use Hibernate, but If I disable it, "Fast startup" will disable, too. So, I'm going to reduce size of hiberfil.sys (because I install windows 8 on my SSD). What's problem or not if I do that? You can reduce hiberfil.sys to half the amount of RAM you have, but it could caus... 2012-09-18, 4124🔥, 0💬

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