windows updates

Forum discussion tagged with windows updates.
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    Question Widows Updates - - - Android - Net - 3/30/2016 1.0.0.1 Optional Update ?

    After I install this optional update, it keeps on popping up after I scan for windows update. I tried to see the update history and it was already installed but if I check for windows update, it still's pop up as an optional update. Tried to find it to uninstall this update but there is no...
  2. Wiggy Mack

    Question Constant DLL files failing. Please help me.

    I'm sorry to jump on here again so soon but after I had issues with my fans I checked over things finding out it was more than my fans. I found some task manager program (not sure what it was called) that showed me over the last 2 weeks I've had like 8 to 10 crashes each day averaged out. So...
  3. themankid

    Question Is this caused by a virus/malware ?

    Hello! I have reached a plateau in troubleshooting these issues. A few weeks ago after a Windows update I have been unsuccessful at updating or reinstalling my ASRock 6700xt Phantom Graphics card. Keep getting error that windows has taken over the driver. Well then I discovered that external...
  4. TheFlash1300

    Question Did i got a virus from Windows Updates?

    Hello. Today, i decided to install Windows 10 on another computer that uses Intel CPU, and not an AMD CPU as the computer I created the Windows 10 installation media on, by using the media crating tool. When I started the installation, the computer spent longer than usual time in "Getting...
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    [SOLVED] How to permanently disable Windows updates?

    With every Windows update, I fear my computer will no longer function. Every single update, something new breaks. One update, my mouse will no longer connect. Another, my screen is tinted a shade of purple. Next, my usb ports stop working. Every single update makes this software even worse...
  6. Boris_yo

    Question Information on Settings Changes Are not Displayed in Real-Time

    Hello, Whether I update Windows, Windows Defender security, or release and renew IP the information I see is not updating. After Windows updates the progress bar reach 100% but doesn't complete: If I close window or switch to another tab and back to previous tab the changes are reflected and...
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    [SOLVED] PC BSOD constantly after Updating Windows

    I have a weird issue that I cannot figure out so I am hoping someone here can help me. Whenever I allow Windows to update, my PC bluescreens over and over with the error "page fault in nonpaged area". If I revert the update and go to a recovery instance before the updates the PC works just...
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    [SOLVED] How can I enter Bios mode on an external monitor?

    Hi, I have a Toshiba satellite laptop p55w-b5220 that had it's screen broken. I can't see absolutely anything and used to use my T.V as an alternative display. Laptop was accidentally shutdown while in a Windows update so I'm trying to recover it but can't access the Bios mode since the screen...
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    Question Browsers not taking input from integrated laptop microphone

    Hello, I am having a problem and not able to know what is causing this issue. The issue is that non of the browsers are taking input from internal mic of the laptop where as other desktop apps like Zoom meetings work well. I have tested my mic in browsers: Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and all...
  10. ecco2k

    Question Windows updates are not installing/ uninstalling when I reboot

    My windows will never completely install updates. Said updates that will not install: 2020-01 Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems 2020-05 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64 2020-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version...
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    [SOLVED] Sound in games is low

    Hello, im currently i am currently verry lost. My problem is sound in games is low... Dont know when it started actually, using headset only. So when i use aimp3 music player, soundcloud or youtube sound is ok and normal as it always been. But if i start some steam games or even forza horizon 4...
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    Question WiFi adapter greatly affected after June's windows update

    hello all, I have a new and pretty high-end pc and all was well until the June auto update from Mr. Gates. After installation of said update, my Wi-fi adaptor (intel wireless-ac 9462) was shot. I tried every fix youtube could offer and the only fix was to reinstall my current and Intel's latest...
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    [SOLVED] HELP! CPU 100% while GPU 30%, low FPS

    I just bought a gtx 1070 and i started to lag and get fps drops in games. I check task manager and my GPU is at 30% while my CPU is at 100%. I could really use some help fixing this. here are my specs: Z270 extreme4 GTX 1070 i5-6600k 2tb notebook hdd 256gb M.2 ssd 16gb ddr4 ram
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    880$ pc for graphic design

    purchase time : this month 12/2017 budget : 850-880$ this pc i need it for graphics design i am using these programs -3D max -illustrator -photoshop i am excatly doing logo designs and short advertisment videos Are you buying a monitor: yes prefer 21 inch 1080p ( to save money for pc...
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    Thermal compound Mx-4

    I bought the cooler Arctic-A32 and it came with the thermal compound MX-4.I have another silicon based thermal compound bought from a local shop.Which one should i use?
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    GTX 980 G1 Free Games?

    I just bought a GTX 980 G1 Gaming on December 10,2015 can I get any free games?. The shop where I bought it told me that there's no free stuffs that comes with the gpu from their shop. I wonder if there's any free bundles or promos from Geforce or Nvidia or Gigabyte . thanks :D I just wanna...
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    Help with upgrading my current system! Please :D

    Hello :D I would EXTREMELY!! Appreciate any people who come by here to read and help me get the stuff I need.. Here are my PC specs: Monitor: BenQ RL2755HM Motherboard: Asrock Z68 Extreme 4 Gen3 http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z68%20Extreme4%20Gen3/index.asp?cat= <-- here's the link for it...
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    Laptop upgrade questions.

    So few years ago i got an Acer laptop with Win 8 on it and i'll be honest it was a horrible purchase. I almost never use it and CD Rom broke, but PC does have a Core i5 in it so i thought if i upgrade a few parts and add Windows 10 maybe it can become a nice unit that can be usable for 2-3...
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    Which build should I go for?

    As the title says, I can't decide which setup to go for. Here they are: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Milici/saved/Tv6KHx http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Milici/saved/LWGdnQ http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Milici/saved/XXsv6h
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    Scared of source engine.

    So I just got a 660 and it runs a lot of games great including Arma 3 at high settings and ultra textures and all the anti-aliasing stuff on and vsync but TF2 and Gmod run at a much lower fps some times mainly Gmod cause it lags whenever I walk and its not my CPU, that's a i7 yet at the same...