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    Windows 10 Programs will not start with a functional Win10 ...

    From one day where all is function as expected, the next day some programs could not open when called. Calling links from my Taskbar or links at my desktop, nothing happens when I try to open some programs. No errors or msg. shows up. Cant find anything in logs. Calling programs eg. Firefox...
    • leguar
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    • admin rights clean boot desktop shortcuts not opening dism error message event viewer file association launch issues malware profile corruption program execution fails programs not running safe mode sfc scan shortcuts start menu system file checker taskbar launch failures taskbar shortcuts windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Issues with programs not wanting to open

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I am having some very strange problems with my computer and would appreciate the help! So here is what is happening and what led up to what is happening. So it started when I wanted to upgrade to windows 10. Before attempting the upgrade I went and...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 user account doesn't show up

    Hi! Recently I bought Toshiba Sattelite C670-1DJ and today I accidentally unplugged my AC cable. So I started it and it started computer with "Starting your computer for first use" or something like that. It logged in temporary Administrator account and when I tried to switch to my account...
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    • administrator beginner c670-1dj programs not running reboot issues registry tech support toshiba user folder windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Issues Activating Windows Defender: Stuck on "Program is Turned Off

    I use Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Firewall so I thought I would use Windows Defender as well. According to my computer it is not running. When I click on it to start I receive a message "This program is turned off". "If you would like to use this program click here to turn it on"...
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    • automatic start firewall manual status microsoft security programs not running security services startup issues troubleshooting windows defender
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support