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I have a DELL laptop, windows 11 latest update. My battery icon shows a 'X' mark and the wifi/sound/battery taskbar is all greyed out. When I open Bluetooth settings the windows auto closed. Need solution for this.

The search bar in windows explorer is greyed out and I can't type anyting in it. In Task Manager there is no Search task. Perhaps that is the reason. HJow do I get the Search task back?

Since yesterday, all the folders on my computer, on each drive, look like the ones on the photo. What may be the reason of that and what should I do about it?

I noticed that Windows Insider builds Fix button is greyed out. How do I fix this? Link Removed

I am an IT person. I create images for an organization. I get a base image from our organization, tailor it for our specific needs and create the new image. We are using Windows 7 Enterprise but are not using a domain controller (No AD). The problem is someone at a high level recently...

I am unable to change any permission for any folder . every option that supposed to be available for setting the permission is gray out!! , for some of my files I see the owner is "unable to display the current owner". The problem is the same for every single folder and file. I checked other...

hi guys, i want to add port from exception tab in windows firewall page. but change settings button is grayed out. how can i enable it? ( i login as admin and win is 7) thanks in advance control panel/windows firewall/allow a program or feature through firewall/ change settings buttom

The send page by email option as well as the send link by email are greyed out, I am using Windows 8/IE10 How can I fix it? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was looking for a Windows Live Movie maker forum. Somehow I ended up registering here. Hope I did it right. Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1 Subject : Windows Live Movie maker Problem : I added a few pictures into WLMM. Under Video Tools, Edit tab, all options are grayed out ( inactive ) except...

Hi.. I've been trying to format a RW cd throught the usual right click format option in my DVD/CD- RW (E): drive but I notice both format options (quick format & create and MS-DOS startup disk)are greyed out _unlike what used to be accessable in my previous WinXP OS. the command dose run for...

Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium User account type: admin Recent Updates: none Experiencing: back button does not work anymore and internet explorer options are greyed out (never missed with the admin settings and am the only the person who use this comp) thanks, rusty813

Just bought a 1TB external hard drive for use to back up files and system. Now, i understand Windows 7 backup will not back up Program Files and System files even if they are selected, instead that i done by creating a system image. Am i correct in saying that when i go to 'Let me choose' in the...

Can anyone help me this is really annoying me? I have a custom built PC with Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB 3 motherboard windows 7 Pro X64 I am trying to use the onboard Realtek sound as i was having too many problems with my Creative X-FI Extreme Gamer. I have finally managed to get windows to...

I have just discovered that in what ever program I select by right clicking and choosing Properties/compatibility The compatibility settings are greyed out. Any help appreciated

Hello, I'm trying to add a computer to my companies domain in Windows 7. In XP I usually just click 'Network ID' and put in the domain name. However, in Windows 7 this option is completely greyed out. I can still see the companies fill server, and use the internet. But it won't let me join the...

Hi, I'm having trouble changing the Security level. When I go to Internet Options> Security tab, box for "Sites" or "Custom Level" is greyed out and I cannot click on them. I searched all over the internet for the solution and didn't get anywhere. I realized that it might have something...

Hi, I'm having some issues with IE8 in windows 7. After a while some of the buttons stop functioning, such as forward/back, favourites buttons, and certain options being greyed out in the tools menu. If I restart the machine it works again, but after a while it again stops functioning correctly...

I am trying to adjust the Wireless Network Properties for a network I am trying to connect to. I need to check the box that says "Connect even if the network is not broadcasting .. SSID" The problem is this is greyed out and at the top is says "These settings are managed by your system...

Just recently installed Windows 7 and I am unable to set a screensaver. When I go to personalize -> Screensaver the dropdown to select a screensaver is greyed out and I am unable to set one. I also have Win 7 installed on my laptop and do not have this issue. Has anyone run into any video...

After much deliberation, I finally decided to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. I breezed through the upgrade installation process but strangely, the programs I had pinned to the Start menu prior to installation were no longer there. I tried to customize this via the taskbar properties...