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Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2025-02-01, ≈108🔥, 7💬

💬 2022-10-01 Helen: This really helped me a lot. Thanks!

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Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)
Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) Driver Version 6.2.9200.16384 Location Port_#0002.Hub_#0004 Universal Serial Bus controllers (Standard USB Host Controller) Anyone know a way to fix this? Btw I tried troubleshooting it and it didn't help. Windows has stoppe... 2016-06-29, ≈12🔥, 2💬

💬 2016-06-29 FYIcenter.com: Hi Linish, Does this happen to a single USB device and what is the device? Or this happens to multiple devices?

💬 2016-06-28 Linish francis: I tried all the methods suggested to fix this problem, but for crying out loud, the problem persists.. Sometimes it shows port r...

"StartupAppTask" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Applicatio nExperience\StartupAppTask" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Applicatio nExperience\StartupAppTask" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\Applicatio nExper... 2023-07-08, ≈11🔥, 0💬

"MNO Metadata Parser" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Mobile Broadband Accounts\MNO Metadata Parser" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Mobile Broadband Accounts\MNO Metadata Parser" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\M... 2017-09-12, ≈11🔥, 0💬

mcagent.exe - Startup - McAfee Security Center
Can I remove startup application "mcagent.exe - McAfee Security Center" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application mcagent.exe is installed as part of the McAfee SecurityCenter, which is the main support center for McAfee's range of Internet security products such as Total ... 2013-08-05, ≈11🔥, 0💬

"Adobe Reader and Arcrobat Manager - AdobeARM.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Adobe Reader and Arcrobat Manager - AdobeARM.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Adobe Reader and Arcrobat Manager - AdobeARM.exe" is a startup program associated with Adobe Reader for viewing PDF files. You wi... 2013-07-25, ≈11🔥, 0💬

Bing maps shows distance in Km only and not Miles
I used Bing Maps to give me the directions from one location to another and it only shows the distance in Kilometres and not miles . How Do I change the settings to display miles? 1.Search on: "Change the way measurements are displayed". 2.Click on "Additional Settings" 3.Look for "Measurement Syste... 2012-09-27, ≈11🔥, 0💬

GBridge installation - driver failure
With the installation of bridge version 2.0.0.1363, which should be compatible with windows 8 as confirmed by Microsoft, i am running into an installation issue with respect to the required driver. The error is as follows: # Gbridge 2.0.0.1363 Setup # --------------------------- # Install Gbridge dr... 2013-11-18, ≈11🔥, 1💬

💬 2013-11-18 Daniel: Fixed! You have to install disabling unsigned driver verification. Google: install unsigned driver windows 8.1

"CacheTask" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Wininet\Ca cheTask"on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Wininet\Ca cheTask"is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\Wininet\Ca cheTask"listed on Task Scheduler with the foll... 2017-07-15, ≈10🔥, 0💬

How do I register MSWINSCK.OCX file on Windows 8?
I recently got a error message when trying to run a application for hosting a virtual private server. When I tried to run the application that runs the private server I got a error message saying: Run-time error '339': Component MSWINSCK.OCX or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: A fil... 2020-10-16, ≈10🔥, 2💬

"CleanupTemporaryState" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Applicatio nData\CleanupTemporaryState"on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Applicatio nData\CleanupTemporaryState"is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\Applicatio nData\C... 2023-07-01, ≈10🔥, 0💬

rundll32.exe - Process - Windows host process
What is rundll32.exe process - Windows host process? Process rundll32.exe is a system tool that are used to run DLL files as regular applications. A number of system DLL files are executed through rundll32.exe. So you should see 5 or 6 rundll32.exe processes in the processes list. Do not disable or ... 2013-07-17, ≈10🔥, 0💬

IAStorIcon.exe - Startup - IAStorIcon
Can I remove startup application "IAStorIcon.exe - IAStorIcon" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application IAStorIcon.exe is installed as part of the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology, which is used to provide the user a fast and easy method in recovering data and bring back t... 2016-01-16, ≈10🔥, 1💬

💬 2016-01-16 Bob: Why don't people answer the question? What is bad about removing it from startup?????????????????????? Not its good.

There is no email program associated to perform the requested action
When I right-click on a file, in File Explorer, and select Send to > Mail recipient I get a message box saying: There is no email program associated to perform the requested action. Please install an email program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs ... 2013-04-01, ≈10🔥, 0💬

What is dpc watchdog violation during install?
What in the world is this error??? happens after 2nd or third reboot during install. It tries to fix but goes right back to same message. This is on a dual boot setup. Other option it gives is try other operating system --which just produces running chkdsk. Windows 7 recovery couldn't even fix it, h... 2013-02-03, ≈10🔥, 1💬

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Touchscreen not working - Windows 8 - Lenovo Flex 15
I bought my laptop 'Lenovo Flex 15' about a two weeks back. The touch screen was all working fine until yesterday!! It suddenly stopped functioning! I read all possible articles relating to this and tried to fix it but none of it works. Some quote it to be a bug relating to the power management in w... 2016-03-09, ≈10🔥, 0💬

"Windows Defender Verification" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Verification" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Verification" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows... 2022-12-19, ≈10🔥, 1💬

💬 2022-12-19 no thanks: this article tells me nothing. OBVIOUSLY people are asking what the f88k it does.

Error Code : 0x80244018 in windows 8 store
I Can't download Mortar Melon game from windows 8 store an encounter with the following error : Error Code : 0x80244018 I've a proxy server internet user . Can i get some help please ? i use a proxy based server to connect, internet explorer , mail, people etc. apps run fine (so i think my proxy set... 2013-06-04, ≈10🔥, 0💬

"Windows Defender Cache Maintenance" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Cache Maintenance" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Cache Maintenance" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microso... 2017-07-25, ≈10🔥, 0💬

What Is the Windows 8 Edition on MSDN?
I realize this may be considered off topic here, as I'm asking about the Win 8 RTM available on MSDN subscriptions. What is the edition? I installed the Win 8 x64 available, but all it says when I look at System in Control Panel is "Windows 8". No edition mentioned. When I try to find Gadgets (in Wi... 2012-08-17, ≈10🔥, 0💬

Unknown hard error?
I need help with windows 8. When I log in to the computer it only has 2 icons in the start menu and when I click desktop Most of the icons on my desktop are gone along with my wallpaper. I also get a pop up that says "Unknown hard error" and after I click ok it starts switching between the start men... 2014-01-14, ≈10🔥, 0💬

"Badge Update" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\WS\Badge Update" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\WS\Badge Update" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\WS\Badge Update" listed on Task Scheduler with the following ... 2020-02-19, ≈10🔥, 2💬

💬 2020-02-19 FYIcenter.com: @Blaine, â€œBadge Updateâ€ updates badges of apps in Windows Store.

💬 2020-02-18 Blaine Geddes: The answer didn't answer the question. What does the "Badge Update" task do?

How do I set SafeSearch Settings in the Bing app?
How do I set SafeSearch Settings in the Bing app? SafeSearch settings can be accessed through App Settings / SafeSearch in Bing. SafeSearch settings (and any actions taken within SafeSearch) are NOT shared with the bing.com experience. For example, you can have SafeSearch within the app set to OFF, ... 2012-12-07, ∼9977🔥, 1💬

💬 2012-12-07 Jim: I have the preferences menu, it just doesn't work. I can select "off", then save and it still doesn't change. I'm a savvy progra...

Creating a new folder in the Metro file picker
Try saving an attachment from the Mail metro app. You get the new Metro file picker, which is alright. What you don't get, however, is a New folder button. I still don't get how you are supposed to use this file picker to save files when you cannot even create a new folder. 50-75 % of the time when ... 2014-09-26, ∼9876🔥, 22💬

💬 2014-09-26 John I.: I agree that it is retarded that one cannot create a new folder on the fly with downloading a file. I click to download and then...

💬 2014-06-23 Tommi Gustafsson: Yes, we need the new folder functionality!

💬 2014-06-16 Craig Bishop: This is stupid and irritating. Why not hover your finger and get a pop up? My PDF reader app has same problem. Dumb must be cont...

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How to make an internet link a tile?
How to make an internet link a Windows 8 tile? For my students I want to keep it simple and have some IE links as tiles. Within the 8UI version of IE open the page you want and then just Pin that to the Start Menu. http://i49.tinypic.com/favpfs. jpg2nd Icon in will put the webpage of your choice on ... 2016-06-02, ∼9666🔥, 1💬

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