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I am trying to shut down my old computer and transfer the files to my new computer. I have tried to use a USB transfer cable and also a flash drive to move the files. Anything inserted into any USB port does not show up in Windows Explorer, but if I go into an application such as Word or excel...

Hi all, I have a Windows PC that I'm running as a media server. It was connected to the internet via Powerline Ethernet Adapter as there is no wireless capability on the computer. However, now it will not connect to the internet no matter what. I have tried the following steps. 1. Changing...

I cannot get sms syncronization between devices to work in WP10. I had to do a hard reset of my phone, and the old sms doesnt come back. The sms's are listed if I go into a contact on my PC it lists the sms's in the log on the person. This does not happen on the WP10. And the old sms's are not...

Microsoft opens the latest Build conference with 3 days of reveals, news and of course tech... Reference You can watch Microsoft's Build conference here: Link Removed Conference currently live!!

I have a dell N5110 with Windows 7. After pairing bluetooth headphones the other day, the speakers no longer work. I have tried everything I could think of to fix it. I reinstalled the audio drivers. There is no exclamation point in the drivers and they say they are working okay. I went...

I have just installed win10 tho only problem I have is a icon by the clock that says when you cilc on it (open Devices and Printers) how do I remove this

Assume I installed previously some printer (drivers) for physical and PDF printers. They work. I can access the preferences of e.g. printer X by: START--->Control Panel--->Devices and Printers--->Right click on Printer X---->printing preferences from context menu But: Is there a way to...

Couldn't find a good spot for this so I'll ask here... I have an Epson XP800 inkjet that I bought a few years ago and barely use, maybe 20 pages a year. But that doesn't stop the ink from going away. It's so annoying. Is this normal? Should I move to laser for low volume printing without the...

Here’s an easy two-step guide on how to connect your Surface Pen with your Surface 3, Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4, or Surface Book. Perhaps you just bought a new Surface tablet and skipped through the set-up instructions for the Surface Pen. Or maybe you upgraded to the new Surface Pen for...

I guess it's kind of a getting started or template week, including today's Hardware Friday post... :) Link Removed This package contains project templates for Windows IoT Core Applications The Windows IoT Core Project Templates enables development for Windows IoT Core devices (such as...

I did RCL on the speaker icon, however the following were the options. open volume mixer playback devices sounds volume control options None of these were audio settings, or at least not the one that would allow me to enter MP3 as the player Lotec

Hi everyone, I wanted to give you an update on what to expect with Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview builds over the next few weeks and into next year. As our partners and Microsoft ship new Windows 10 mobile devices and existing devices are upgraded to Windows 10, all of our users will start...

Hi team, I have the user recently bought a new Tablet with Windows 10 installed but unable to connect to wifi Description User has bought a new Sony Tablet with Windows 10 installed. When he search for a wifi , he could see SSID available on his machine and Signal strength is good. However...

Today, we reach our next milestone as the first major update to Windows 10 is now available* for PCs and tablets. With this update, there are improvements in all aspects of the platform and experience, including thousands of partners updating their device drivers and applications for great...

In the last post of our Microsoft MVP Theme week, as all the MVP's start making their way home after a great, but brain filling week, we highlight Link Removed, Microsoft MVP Embedded and awesome IoT teacher.. Microsoft Ignite NZ session with Netduino devices Last week I did a session about...

What is AllSeen? The AllSeen Alliance is an organization that runs collaborative projects such as AllJoyn. AllJoyn is a technology aimed at enabling the Internet of Things (IoT) by defining a common language between devices and protocols. What makes AllJoyn interesting is the fact that it...

One of the most impressive aspects of NASCAR is the motorsport’s loyal, engaged fan base. Anyone who has ever been to a race has seen just how engaged the fans are, often spending the entire weekend at the track to watch every aspect of the race and trying to keep abreast of all the activities...

The next stop on our tour was Seoul, Korea. Today it was my honor to join Brian Kwon, President of LG Home Entertainment Company, for a panel discussion on Windows 10 and LG devices. Windows 10 is off to a great start in Korea, with the fastest adoption the market has ever seen for Windows –...

The fix for this known issue in Windows 10 Build 10565 is crazy simple. read more Continue reading...

This blog is the latest in a recurring series about recent Store trends across categories, markets, and more. Understanding these trends can help you determine what types of apps to build or where to focus your development efforts. With the launch of the unified Dev Center in April, we released...