16,357 questions
16,357 questions with Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps tags
1 answer
How to repair or reinstall security essentials
How to repair or reinstall Microsoft Security Essentials. (not Defender) Old but functional machine Lenovo T400 W7 Pro SP1 Repeatedly hangs when scanning at HKLM\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command\ Default Browser is…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
asked 2025-10-09T09:02:02.1733333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(310.4, 55.00000000000001%, 40%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ELH%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Lachlan hotmail Riddel
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-10-15T14:11:01.61+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(230.39999999999998, 49%, 32%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EIT%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Ian-T
4,725
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
How can i get a copy of movie maker 2012?
I have old movie files that I can't open. I need them in order to improve the version and not have to start from scratch.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-10-12T19:10:39.96+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(268.8, 78%, 36%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EKH%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Kimberly Holland
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-10-13T09:53:52.3466667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(300.8, 72%, 39%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Carl-L
1,870
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
I want to use krita on my windows 7 pc but it does not open
I want to use krita on my windows 7 pc but it does not open Mod moved to Windows Home.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-10-09T13:34:58.6266667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(288, 20%, 37%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ENP%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Nalinsa Pretorius
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2025-10-09T16:57:06.95+00:00
CrazyKats
11,885
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
How to fix 'System.ValueTuple, Version=4.0.2.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=cc7b13ffcd2ddd51' error on install.
I'm new to my workplace and I found my PC 2015 or earlier, running Windows 8.1 Pro, and hasn't ever been updated. I tried installing Microsoft Teams and found the error 'System.ValueTuple, Version=4.0.2.0, Culture=neutral,…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(70.4, 32%, 16%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ES%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(60.8, 33%, 15%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ELN%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
1 answer
Why can't I select text?
How can I select text, either with the mouse or with the control key + space bar?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-09-27T15:56:01.18+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(124.80000000000001, 38%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EDS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
david stout
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-27T16:23:55.8766667+00:00
CrazyKats
11,885
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
What is store installer how to fix it.Facing problem
I'm using window 7 ultimate.But i'm unable to install any application.it's shown your STORE INSTALLER has stopped working.Kindly suggest me for help.What should i do??
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-09-26T05:35:08.28+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(307.2, 3%, 39%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAK%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Aditya Kumar
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2025-09-26T06:13:56.6966667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(185.6, 67%, 27%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ERB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Ruwim.B
3,165
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
hello microsoft i have an pc which has window 7 32bit and i have 2gb ram in my pc my problem is that i cant install the google chrome in my pc so plz help me to install google chrome to my window 7 32bit in 2 gb ram
hello microsoft i have an pc which has window 7 32bit and i have 2gb ram in my pc my problem is that i cant install the google chrome in my pc so plz help me to install google chrome to my window 7 32bit in 2 gb ram
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-09-25T13:14:10.4266667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(96, 91%, 19%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EKS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Kamran shah
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-26T00:15:49.3166667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(144, 7.000000000000001%, 23%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EHC%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Haytham-C
3,455
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
What is the best way to get a program that worked on W10 to work on a W11 PC?
I have installed all my programs that worked on W10 to a new W11 PC. I have one program, an Event Planner that will load to W11, but the Data file won't work with W11, The manufacturer changed the program and informs me that the data file won't work in…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-08-10T19:40:33.9366667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(22.400000000000002, 4%, 12%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECV%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Chuck V
190
Reputation points
commented 2025-08-24T11:29:38.7866667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(124.80000000000001, 0%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESC%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Syloo Cortezanono
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows Media Player won't run
I've just upgraded to Windows 8.1. I prefer Windows Media Player 12 to the music app, but when I try to run Windows Media Player, the "Welcome to Windows Media Player choose initial settings" window pops up. Whether I choose recommended…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2014-01-26T03:53:20+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(128, 8%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Anonymous
edited the question 2025-08-14T17:50:31.82+00:00
Gérard Oomens
111.5K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Has anyone noticed that windows 8.1 post EOL has been acting weird
For some reason the login in OOBE for a microsoft account has a random chance of failing and very low chance of success with the login and the fact that windows 8.1 network apps cant connect to bing for some reason even though bing was never shutdown and…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-07-17T07:46:57.7033333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(249.60000000000002, 9%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ER%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Radkeyboard7984
80
Reputation points
answered 2025-07-28T21:27:26.1966667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(124.80000000000001, 76%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EDN%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Daniel Neuerburg
0
Reputation points
1 answer
How do I connect my email to Windows Live Mail 2012 from a POP3 server
have been getting error messages "0x800ccc92" and "0x800ccc0e" even though I use the proper address and password. Do I need to generate a separate APP password. If so, how?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-07-26T21:17:38.9033333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(76.8, 72%, 17%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJP%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Jim Plaxton
0
Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-27T03:23:43.55+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(128, 39%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EKH%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Kai-H
2,790
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Windows Store Problems
My Windows 8.1 Windows Store keeps loading, and I can't also locate the settings to uninstall or to reset it and i did all the tips but it's not working. I need help with this to set and download important apps and what should i do to fix this problem.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-07-24T14:54:16.9633333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(224.00000000000003, 0%, 31%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAP%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Amira Pasion
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-07-24T21:54:54.73+00:00
Airbus A350
6,760
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
windows 7 notebook
I installed the latest version python on my laptop,but the program didnt open.What could be the reason for this
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-03-11T17:15:49.4533333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(294.40000000000003, 27%, 38%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EST%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
İsmət Əmirhuseynov
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2025-07-16T20:23:44.1633333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
128.8K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
5 answers
power toys for windows 8.1
Good morning, I should install power toys, but I have read that it is for Windows 10 or 11. Do you know if it can cause any issues on W8.1 x64? https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/install#install-with-microsoft-store Thanks.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2022-01-17T23:52:53+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How can I do factory reset on my Dell Vista laptop.
Hello I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 Vista laptop which I wish to donate to a "Donate a Laptop charity" but I have been asked to do a factory reset on it. How can I do that? The Dell site is not helpful and is totally confusing. Other posts I…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2022-01-24T15:21:50+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers
24 Microsoft visual C++ installed on my windows 8.1 laptop
There are 24 Microsoft visual C++ installed on my windows 8.1 laptop. Are they all required, or can any be deleted and just the latest update(?) installed. Or are they all doing something?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2022-01-22T13:55:52+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers
Windows 7 loading startup not loading
Hello so today I went to my computer to play games and stuff I had an monitor problem and It always happen but thats normal I know that only worked but then suddenly the window load up thing just frozed. And then 2 minutes or 1 minute it will give me the…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2022-01-26T22:10:32+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers
Minimize, Maximise and Exit all now hiding in Firefox.
I asked this in the Mozilla help section and someone there sugested I ask here too as they couldn't find an answer. I live with Firefix always in full screen. I Don't like seeing any bars or buttons of any kind. Before the latest update, when I moved my…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2021-12-10T20:59:35+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
Windows 7 Standard Embedded
Hi Can somebody let me know what is different between Windows 7 Standard Embedded V 4.x and version SP1? There is any way to make a Win7 SE working as V 4.x? Or can I get from somewhere this version V4.X? There is a software been used by Kuka as OS…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2022-01-30T08:11:14+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
How do I remove "CoPilot" - I never asked to have it installed!
I never approved to have CoPilot installed on my computer. I can't even log in! This is my only way to do remote work. I do not have access to my keyboard! I can't log in!
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,357 questions
asked 2025-07-11T18:13:09.26+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(243.2, 69%, 33%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Jan Smith
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T18:37:22.3533333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(256, 32%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EMT%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Michael Taylor
61,036
Reputation points