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Running the latest version of Windows 8.1, all updated, on an HP i7 4th Gen Quad Core laptop with 16gb RAM and 1TB hard disk. I'm the Admin of my account. Every now and then, while installing a program (or every time I try to run a Command Prompt (Admin) after hitting Win-X), I will get a...

Hello, My Internet is not working so I got myself a Internet stick, but I am not able to use it. It shows limited Internet and the ip 169.xxx I have tried the following things: 1.ipconfig /renew and /release, they don't work because it's not possible to do the command. 2. Reset winsock (doesn't...

I'm using windows 8.1 suddenly my laptop shut down... When I restart my laptop it didn't switch on. I used windows 8.1 boot cd and checked c drive is not responding. I'm also tried in cmd c: it just not responding it just freezing the command prompt whereas i can get into d: & e:. I just had...

I've recently been having problems with setting my account picture. It will come up with an error every time I try to change it. I haven't changed my account picture in 6 days nor been on my computer in 6 days (which I doubt affects it). I actually had this problem before (a month and a week ago...

I have a hp envy running Windows 8.1. I recently ran a system restore, and ever since it has run the hp logo, then gone to a black screen and stayed there. Things I've tried: Boot in safe mode: No change. Startup Repair: Said it couldn't fix it, but I can't get to the log file to find out why...

So I have recently switch over to 5ghz wifi, I look up how to check the 5ghz wifi compatiablity, it state that if my computer have 802.11a or 802.11n network modes it's compatiable to 5ghz wifi. My Windows 8 computer have 802.11n. That should be mean my 5ghz wifi should be showing up, but its...

I can get my usb ports to work with printers, my iphone, etc. However, when I plug in a flash drive, autoplay pops up. I click 'open folder to view files.' It prompts me that I do not have permission to access the files. To gain access, use the security tab, which does not exist under the link...

I am trying to elevate a command given (in this case just another cmd.exe) if the user is not admin. However i get the error: C:\Users\metul_000>runas /user:administrator cmd.exe Enter the password for administrator: Attempting to start cmd.exe as user "WINDOWS8\administrator" ... RUNAS ERROR...

Hello all, I am trying to reset my Windows 7 password using the command prompt function. I restart my computer Press F8 On the Advanced Boot Options Screen -- Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt Loading Windows Files screen appears, and scrolls through filenames. Then - the Login window...

I was trying to implement a suggestion from a forum and was unable to find Accessories or Command Prompt. Did a search and found the executable file in System 32. Got into command or dos mode.... and kept getting error messages that the commands were not recognized. Then it seemed to tell me...

If you upgraded to the Windows 8.1 preview before the RTM was available on your Surface RT, you may have noticed that your connected standby battery life has been significantly reduced. During the preview, turning on (yes, turning ON) Bluetooth acted as a fix. The problem actually lies within...

BSOD info: *** STOP: 0X000000F4 (0X000000000000003, 0XFFFFFA800ADB2B30, 0XFFFFFA800ADB2E10, 0XFFFFF8000318e7b0 When trying to use system restore, I get "you must enable system protection on this drive" however, when I try to do this from command prompt using a windows 7 cd...

Hi guys, I hope somebody can help me with this problem. And the problem is I cannot login to my windows 7. On the startup, when it comes to the logon screen I receive message "the group policy client service failed the logon. access is denied". I tried to boot in safe mode, in mode with cmd, no...

I am running Windows 8 on a Dell XBS 8500. There have been no recent changes to the PC. When trying to boot up the PC, I am receiving the message "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart". I very quickly see a message regarding the bad_system_config_info. If I run the refresh, I...

Tired of not being able to get into safe mode easily with Win 8, want to get rid of the Metro boot loader? Start an elevated command prompt and issue the following command: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy If you want to go back to the old boot menu simply revert using: bcdedit...

Aloha peeps, I'm having a problem i believe after installing a proggie called FilExile. I had some long directories on my external hard drive and i couldn't erase them. Thought i needed a special program to erase them and all it needed was quick CHKDSK /f and it converted them to data I erased...

I have a very malicious virus and I want to factory reset my computer. Currently I do not have any system restore points nor do I have a hard copy of my windows 7 os. Is there a way to do this through command prompt because that is basically my only option short of going to the store and...

Hi, The name is Aaron and I am having trouble with a command. How do you display the Internet address, Physical Address and Type of a Ip Address. Kind Regards, Aaron

Hi All, I am getting above error when i am connected to Wi-Fi network. Although i am able to use internet using USB tethering option in my smartphone. I tried below in command prompt, but it also doesn't worked. Also there are no bonjour services. Kindly help me with this issue. Thanking You.

Hello, I've been having this problem with my laptop only recently and I don't know what is causing it. The system does not recognize me as the administrator even though my account is the only one on the computer. Whenever I try to install or delete anything, a message pops up saying...