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oem apps
About this tag
OEM apps are software applications preinstalled by computer manufacturers on new Windows PCs. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover issues with these apps, such as a buggy Samsung Galaxy Connect app causing 'C: Access Denied' errors on Windows 11 systems, and problems with Office Starter 2010 not reinstalling after a Windows 8 reset on a Sony VAIO laptop. These threads highlight troubleshooting challenges and user frustrations with OEM-provided software, including compatibility, reinstallation, and unexpected behavior. The tag focuses on real-world problems and solutions related to manufacturer-bundled applications on Windows devices.
Microsoft and Samsung have confirmed that a buggy version of the Samsung Galaxy Connect application distributed through the Microsoft Store caused a subset of Samsung Galaxy Book 4 and desktop systems running Windows 11 to report the frightening error “C:\ is not accessible – Access denied,”...
I bought a Sony VAIO laptop, SVE14113EN model, with Windows 7 and Office Starter 2010 preloaded in it. I have upgraded to Windows 8 around 6 months back and I was able to use Office Starter after that. Last week when I have Reset (Remove everything and reinstall Windows) my Windows 8, I found...