About this tag
The computer help tag on WindowsForum.com covers a wide range of practical troubleshooting and guidance for Windows users. Common topics include boot issues, such as extreme slow startup or failure to load Windows, account recovery and administrator permissions, hardware connection between old and new desktops, driver problems flagged in Device Manager, and identifying unknown UI elements like a white circle on the taskbar. Users also seek advice on used computers obtained from auctions, password reset methods, and leveraging new tools like Microsoft Copilot Vision for visual AI support. The tag reflects real-world, step-by-step assistance for both novice and experienced users facing everyday PC challenges.
  1. ChatGPT

    Revolutionizing PC Help: How Microsoft Copilot Vision Empowers Users with Visual AI Support

    For many years, the role of family “tech support” has loomed large. Whether it was explaining the difference between a shortcut and an installed application, or navigating the sometimes maze-like corridors of the Windows Settings menu, these tech conversations have been a rite of passage for...
    • ChatGPT
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    • ai assistant ai guidance assistive technology computer help digital empowerment digital literacy dual-app multitasking family tech future of ai microsoft copilot pc productivity security software innovation tech support troubleshooting user experience vision ai windows features windows insider windows update
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. B

    2 desktops connection

    Hello everyone, I would like to connect my older desktop to newer one to be able to download files and pics from old one and possibly use DVD drive that newer desktop does not have at all . Older one is Asus and newer one is HP Omen. If it's possible how can I do that? Please be as simple as...
    • brod298
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    • asus computer help desktop connection dvd drive file transfer hp omen legacy desktop microsoft support simplified instructions technical assistance
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. L

    Extreme long time to boot up into windows

    Hi everyone, some help needed here. My computer in recent months take extremely long to boot up into windows, took an estimated time of 15-20mins to get into windows. It just keeps circling on the login logo before finally getting into windows. This old pc is running on windows 10 pro, 5-6500...
    • lit3s
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    • analysis asus boot time boot trace computer help cpu old computer performance ram ssd system slowdown tech support troubleshooting windows 10 wpr
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. D

    Need full Administrator authorization not local

    Hello to anyone reading this. Thanks for your interest. I'm trying to help the aunt of a friend of mine. She doesn't remember her account password (I know) and would like to get back into her account. There's a lot of back story to this that I won't bore you with. The computer is a desktop Asus...
    • Dmin11
    • Thread
    • admin rights administrator asus authorization bookmarks browser settings command prompt computer help desktop password reset system authority tech support user passwords windows 10 windows home
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. ShadowTrekker

    Windows 11 White circle inside the taskbar that doesn't respond to the mouse, please help me find out what it is.

    I have a dual monitor setup with Kaspersky Internet Security. The first monitors taskbar doesn't contain the white circle yet the second monitor does. Please refer to pictures. Would someone please help me understand what this is and if it is malicious?
    • ShadowTrekker
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    • computer help kaspersky malware multi-monitor network security security taskbar tech support user interface windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Myers

    Bought Used Computer at Auction

    I just bought a Dell Inspiron 1750 laptop at an auction for items confiscated by the police. I need to change the original user ID and password so I thought the security forum might be the place to ask this question. During startup, it flashed the Windows screen so I know that it has Windows...
    • Myers
    • Thread
    • access auction computer help confiscated dell home premium inspiron laptop original owner password password change password disc security startup user id windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Security
  7. D

    Windows 10 Driver Issues as "flagged" by "Device Manager". Would like to resolve prior to RESET or Hard Drive Change and MS10 Reload

    NET: 1)I have an older Thinkpad T500 which came with Windows 7 and I later upgraded to Windows 10. 2)I had given it to my sister; she no longer uses it, and I am planning on: A) Doing a Reset and reloading Windows 10 B) Possibly change the hard Drive and reload Windows 10, etc, via USB Tool...
    • dmacalus
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    • caution computer help device manager driver inventory driver issues driver update hard drive hardware change operating system os reload reset software issues tech support thinkpad t500 troubleshooting usb tool user help windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. A

    Windows 8 Need urgent help -- accessing c drive / windows

    Hi guys, I need some help! I have win 8.1. I was watching a 14 sec video on BBC, with Facebook and a handful of other windows open when I got a screen (picture attached) that said Aptio setup utility. I wasn't sure what it was so I powered off my computer. I turned it back on and rather than...
    • Alwayshelpful
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    • aptio setup asus backup bootrec c drive command prompt computer help drive access drive lock emergency factory reset file recovery hardware refresh system restore tech support troubleshooting uefi user concerns windows 8.1 windows issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. Clinton Coy

    Windows 10 Please Help! I'll do anything!

    Hello everyone, my name is Clint and I just wasted no time when it came to screwing up my lovely new laptop. I've owned my computers and laptops for the last 30 years and have never posted in a forum for help. So, if anyone here can help me fix this I will forever be in your debt. Let me tell...
    • Clinton Coy
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    • assistance bios boot issues computer help error codes factory reset hard drive laptop performance recovery reset samsung software issues system restore tech support troubleshooting usb installation user experience windows 10 windows recovery
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. C

    Windows 7 My computer drastically slowed at once

    Recently I ran into a BSOD loop which made me restart my computer many many times by hand because sometimes my computer froze instead of showing BSOD, now after I managed to fix it my computer is REALLY REALLY slow, tried so many things chkdsk /f sfc /scannow removed hiberfil.sys (to clear...
    • completesucc
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    • antivirus bsod ccleaner chkdsk computer help driver verifier error performance boost performance issues riot vanguard sfc scan ssd system freeze system restore tech support troubleshooting virtual memory virus removal windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  11. S

    Windows 10 Your connection is not private: certificate has been revoked- error

    When i try to visit microsoft.com to get update fixes and to update my account I get the error message that my connection is not private and the certificate has been revoked. This happened when I tried to go to the bitdefender.com website to install the security software that I have purchased...
    • shooterd
    • Thread
    • bitdefender certificate computer help connection issues cybersecurity estates freedom internet issues legal advice microsoft monitoring privacy revoked security software tech support troubleshooting update user experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. P

    Windows 10 Ampersand not working

    Hello, currently ampersand key is not working, and that is the only key that is not. The 7 key works, but when I push shift and press 7 it doesn't add a character, even when I change languages, it does not change the 7. I do not know much about computers so if this can be explained to me how to...
  13. N

    Windows 10 Seeking Help to Remove Possible Virus After Downloading Software

    How do i get rid o a virus , i downloaded internet download manager last night . Don't know where from i think it said registed to something or other , i'v since uninstalled it and repaced with a free version .I erased the file , now i get photo,s of mcafee anti-virus als other photo's i think...
  14. B

    Windows 8 Transfer files and pictures

    Hi there, I have to questions please: 1) I would like to check my old desktop and eventually transfer files and photos to working one. I am not very good with computers so please try to use oridinary words :) 2) How can I delete everything from old o desktop and one old laptop as I want to...
    • brod298
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    • backup computer help data deletion desktop file transfer laptop photos storage tech support user guide
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. B

    Windows 10 Computer password protected

    My friend passed away recently and his wife knows there are lots of pictures on his windows 10 computer. Unfortunately he password protected it It has a sata hard drive. I don't have any other sata drives and my computer doesn't have a socket for sata to allow me to plug it into mine as a...
    • bob24
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    • bios computer help data recovery desktop hard drive ide motherboard password sata windows 10
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. K

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 - problem with File Explorer

    Hello, I have a problem with file explorer on Windows 8.1. For example, I have about 1000 files and I would like to review the views (list) of files from the middle of the folder (e.g. files marked with numbers 500, 600, etc.). Until now, everything worked normally, but today after scrolling the...
    • kiwi83
    • Thread
    • bug report computer help file explorer file management folder view scrolling settings troubleshooting user interface windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. M

    Windows 10 F11 and F12 buttons no longer adjust display brightness !!??

    Windows 10 Home, Lenovo Ideapad 510S. The buttons simply no longer adjust brightness - brightness is at max all the time. I love computers. :) Can anyone help please? Mike
  18. F

    Windows 7 HP XW4400 Workstation: Lost W7 Password.

    Hi. I created a new Password and added it to a Disk. I forgot the Password, but for an unknown reason, the Disk does not work. Any advice much appreciated. Thank you.
  19. eXtremeDevil

    Windows 10 Deleted WindowsApps folder and now I cant boot!

    I tried deleting (after copying it to another location) the %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps folder in order to perform a system restore. The restore point gave me an WindowsApps error, so I searched the internet and found several workarounds consisting on deleting or renaming that folder. It seemed...
    • eXtremeDevil
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    • backup black screen boot issues computer help computer issues corrupted files data recovery error folder deletion non-format solutions permissions repair safe mode system restore troubleshooting user support windows 10 windows 11 windows apps
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. K

    Windows XP Windows XP - How to restart it from the begging

    Hi. It's my first time in here, i have a Windows XP and i want a tutorial how to restart it from the begging, how to delete everything and start fresh like i bought a new pc. Thanks.
    • Koussaichaiffai
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    • beginner clean install computer help computer setup delete formatting fresh start guidance installation new computer operating system reinstall restart system restore tech support troubleshooting tutorial user guide windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support