windows issues

I've been running Sandbox ever since I built my PC, so I know it's compatible. However, with the latest update, it always gets stuck on the new splash screen and won’t proceed any further. I’ve tried reinstalling it, but it’s still stuck on the splash screen without any error codes or messages.

I right click on the start icon and select Device Manager, and nothing happens. Some of the other options open, but not Device Manager.

I used Metadata Fixer to extract some Google Photos files. I am done with the folder that held the zip files and can delete it, along with the empty folders within. However, when I select the folder and press Delete I get the message: "Could not find this item. This is no longer located in...

We've all encountered the frustrating situation where we download a file, only to find it missing from our Desktop. This common issue can cause significant disruption, especially when we urgently need access to the downloaded content. Today, we will explore several methods to troubleshoot and...

I've tried to format 3 times.. everything i've tried doesn't fix the issue. my game is crashing to the desktop no error on the game itself. just closes the screen and i get a error in my windows event viewer. can someone tell me how to get a proper crash dump so you guys can help me figure this...

I did a file restore from a backup program (Retrospect), but I cannot seem to be able to do anything with the folder it created, even delete it. The folder icon is grayed out..? I do have permissions on it, and am the owner, and also have admin privileges. Opening a cmd prompt as admin, and...

Hello Steam or I have messed up my SSD Drive. I have steam installed on 2 drives and after installing a new game, steam put it on the wrong drive somehow. After moving a folder using cut&paste suddenly i have no disc space left. The original Folder that was moved from C to C is gone, but i have...

Greyed out timeline tile doesn't get removed I know someone has asked the same question, but the answer doesn't work. The suggested way to remove the tile (grey or not, I suppose) is to delete the files in the "C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\ConnectedDevicesPlatform" directory. I did this and...

I have a dual monitor setup with Kaspersky Internet Security. The first monitors taskbar doesn't contain the white circle yet the second monitor does. Please refer to pictures. Would someone please help me understand what this is and if it is malicious?

Is it the same for other people? Is it Windows 10 that is like this?

I have a large 12gb .zip file that I downloaded locally. I started an upload to a network folder via a VPN connection off site. The connection is not fast so this would take 20-30min to fully upload. I canceled at 2% and decided to wait until another time to upload this file. The strange thing...

I've tried everything and can't get this to work. Both machines are windows 10 Pro and on the same WiFi network. I can see a TV on the same WiFi network. I've configured local network, public network and all networks and created the share with full control to everyone permissions. In the...

Every time I try to copy "You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file " I am trying to copy large .TIB files image files from my C: drive to an external drive connected directly to the PC. I AM admin on this computer but am not using the Administrator account. The actual...

How can I remove the Unhandled Exception... notice that I see when I log on - and what does it mean? I have Windows 10 with Chrome browser. Thank you

Windows Server 2022. I cannot click and drag desktop items including shortcuts, icons and windows (like explorer windows). Any ideas on this are appreciated.

Hi guys, I need some help! I have win 8.1. I was watching a 14 sec video on BBC, with Facebook and a handful of other windows open when I got a screen (picture attached) that said Aptio setup utility. I wasn't sure what it was so I powered off my computer. I turned it back on and rather than...

I cannot open PDF files in Foxit Reader because of apparently a problem with file ODBC32.dll in the Windows System folder, error 0xc000012f. I tried uninstalling and re-installing the program but the same result. I tried installing Adobe Acrobat Reader but it will not install. I thought I could...

Recently I ran into a BSOD loop which made me restart my computer many many times by hand because sometimes my computer froze instead of showing BSOD, now after I managed to fix it my computer is REALLY REALLY slow, tried so many things chkdsk /f sfc /scannow removed hiberfil.sys (to clear...

Hi all, When I try to print things in various programs, the print dialog box no longer pops up. It seems to be only the old version of the print dialog box, as trying to print something in apps such as the photo app causes the new version of print dialog box to pop up. It is when I try to print...

Hello, I am in great need of help. 4 years ago I got a gaming pc with very good components, I was just blown away by the speed of it, however over time it became extremely slow, just the startup took about 15 minutes. I lived with it for about 1 year before rebooting it. After that, it was very...