About this tag
The 'not found' tag on WindowsForum.com covers various scenarios where Windows or software components cannot be located. Common issues include WiFi adapters not detected after installing Windows 8.1, operating system not found errors after a laptop fall, and missing system files like winvld32.rom. Users also report problems with services.msc not accessible via Run, Apache localhost returning not found, and DFS-N links failing to reach WebDav shares. Troubleshooting steps often involve driver reinstallation, boot sequence changes, or checking service configurations. These threads reflect real-world problems where expected resources are missing, requiring diagnostic and repair actions.
  1. SwiftyBird

    Windows 8 Wifi adapter not found, after installing win 8.1

    Hi. I just installed Win8.1 on a second partition on my Toshiba Satellite. Now it seems my computer cannot find the wifi adapter on win8.1. I also cannot boot win10 any more for some reason. I think that it is not a hardware issue because, the wifi worked on Win10 right before I installed the...
    • SwiftyBird
    • Thread
    • adapter boot issues connectivity drivers hardware help installation management network not found partition satellite support toshiba troubleshooting update wifi windows 10 windows 8.1 wireless
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. T

    Windows 7 Microsoft system Maintenance box pops up

    A box pops up when windows is in screen saver mode. And it says Microsoft system maintenance Blogger internationalnotepad.BlogSpot.com not found. How the heck do I find where this is coming from. Thanks Mark F.
    • tigermidge
    • Thread
    • blog error message maintenance microsoft not found popup screensaver settings troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. P

    Windows 7 "services.msc" not available any more?

    In the past I typed services.msc in the run entry field to access directly the Servcies dialog. Now I wanted to use it again (under WIndows 7). Unfortunately it cannot be found by Win7. Did the name changed? Yes, it is still accessible through Control Panel-->Administrative tools but I...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • access directly admin tools configuration control panel not found run command services troubleshooting windows 7 windows features
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. D

    Windows 7 Operating System Not Found

    Today was the second day where I got the "Operating System Not Found" screen, so I figured I would come this site to get some help. Just for reference I'm not very computer savi but can definitely following instructions. I have a Sony Vaio VPCEA46FM, running x64 bit Windows 7. Little...
    • duff13man
    • Thread
    • 64-bit awake screen boot issues computer issues external drive hard drive internal drive laptop not found operating system sony vaio startup sequence tech support troubleshooting user help windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. Demonweare

    Windows 7 Apache: localhost not found

    I have installed Apache 2.2. Service is running but "http://localhost/" (and http://127.0.0.1/") returns "not found". Any ideas? ping localhost shows no IP address. nslookup localhost shows address 127.0.0.1 Thanks
  6. K

    Windows 7 Laptop Won't Boot After Fall: "Operating System Not Found" Error Help Needed

    My laptop fell down from the couch which is not high. However, now my laptop isn't working when i switch it on it says "operating system not found" I can not do anything:frown:. Please help!
    • kiya
    • Thread
    • couch error help laptop not found operating system recovery repair startup troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. N

    Windows 7 winvld32.rom not found

    When I start my computer I receive the message "winvld32.rom not found". What can I do?
  8. whoosh

    Windows 7 Astalavista Baby !

    For those in the know and some that would like to know ;) Home | Astalavista - The Hacking & Security Community Link Removed due to 404 Error