15,430 questions
15,430 questions with Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures tags
1 answer
how to speed up performance
file tranfer speed slow how do i speed up my laptops performance it just took a hour to unzip a 1gig folder
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-10-02T08:26:20.4133333+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(60.8, 48%, 15%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EOH%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
owen haselden
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-02T11:44:51.72+00:00
ApexNáV
375
Reputation points
1 answer
how to fix my sound system i was using fx sound software for along time today suddenly a update thingy came up and i clicked update after that i cant use it when i run it it says entry point nt found so bcs there is no use of it i deleted and tried downlo
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2025-10-06T12:50:08.3833333+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(44.800000000000004, 89%, 14%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EFJ%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Farzin Jainudeen
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-29T14:01:02.9033333+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(0, 26%, 10%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ENA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Nitish Agarwal
0
Reputation points
2 answers
How can I improve my PC performance?
My computer has been getting slower over time, especially when opening multiple applications. What are some simple steps I can take to improve overall performance without making major hardware changes?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-09-26T18:02:01.1266667+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(89.60000000000001, 86%, 18%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
arham belal
0
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-09-27T11:52:51.2633333+00:00
Bulldog
4,740
Reputation points
1 answer
problēmas ar utorrent
Palaižot programmu Utorrent,tā ieslēdzas,bet pēc 30 sekundēm pati izslēdzas.Pirms tā nebija.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-09-20T17:36:36.3233333+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(211.20000000000002, 60%, 30%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EEE%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Edgars Edgarsons
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-24T10:16:58.97+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, 80%, 12%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ENL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Norah-L
11,410
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Disk error take one hour toshiba satilte
I just want to get help with Disk error it might take an hour or above thisb that can u help ive got toshiba satellite but when automatic repair comes it dissapears
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
![](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, 86%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAI%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
2 answers
api-ms-win-core-winrt-l1-1-0.dll missing
the above program is missing on my computer and files wont open
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-09-14T23:08:54.6233333+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, 77%, 36%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAH%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Ann Howells
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-21T07:36:20.2266667+00:00
Norah-L
11,410
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
can't add my Microsoft account
i recently got win 8.1 to my lenovo PC.. There is currently a local account and i cant sign in with a microsoft account and i cant access the Microsoft store app
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
![](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(118.4, 72%, 21%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EM%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
2 answers
windows 8 virtual memory
what is maximum i can set virtual memory too please
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-09-06T10:11:24.42+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(25.6, 89%, 12%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EMS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
mark skelcher
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-06T11:26:34.67+00:00
Bulldog
4,740
Reputation points
2 answers
what to do ?
hi I've been having issues with my computer, when booting my computer it stays at a black screen. later it boots up to diagnosing your pc, after that it goes to repairing disk errors. I ran an HP diagnostics test on my hard drive, only short failed.…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
![](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(262.40000000000003, 51%, 35%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
2 answers
Error Message: Explorer.exe Class not registered
I am attempting to open applications from my task bar. I can open File Explorer and Microsoft Edge. For everything else, I am receiving the error message "Explorer.exe Class not registered." I cannot open anything else on the task bar. When I…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-09-02T18:53:02.1766667+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, 62%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EPU%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Peter Utman
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-04T08:33:26.25+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
27,645
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
page fault in nonpaged area windows 8.1
Wie kann ich das Fehler " page fault in nonpaged area windows 8.1" beheben.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-08-18T13:25:57.03+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(105.60000000000001, 57.99999999999999%, 20%)' 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)
HICHEM CHAKROUN
0
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-08-27T06:57:17.51+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(281.6, 82%, 37%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EEN%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Emma1-N
13,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Dell L521X will not turn on, only shows orange light
Hey all, I own a 14-year-old Dell L521X laptop. I recently re-installed Windows 7 Professional (its original OS) on it because it was performing terribly on Windows 10. It was working fine until recently - when I had it plugged it in it stayed on for a…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-08-22T16:18:59.2+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(246.4, 6%, 33%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAJ%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Alexander James
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-24T06:37:55.53+00:00
Kai-H
27,645
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
My laptop 5748 inspiron keeps freezing and i have to manually shut it down every 3-5 minutes, i need help urgently.
It started happening on 8/05 and it hasn't stopped i tried leaving it alone, doing the diagnostic thing and on safe mode it does not freeze.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
![](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(83.2, 68%, 18%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
1 answer
api-ms-win-crt-rutime
bagaimna cara mendowlod api-ms-win-crt-rutime di pc tidak ada api-ms-win-crt-rutime
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-08-10T06:31:58.3433333+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(182.40000000000003, 99%, 27%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ERF%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
rijalul fikri
0
Reputation points
edited a comment
2026-08-11T16:04:28.5866667+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(208, 2%, 30%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ELV%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Lucus-V
13,480
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
how to fix installing error in my vcredist
[10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i001: Burn v3.14.1.8722, Windows v6.3 (Build 9600: Service Pack 0), path: C:\Users\ASUS-PC\AppData\Local\Temp{D6D92800-D552-4D26-A962-5E4828C2A71A}.cr\VC_redist.x64.exe [10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i009: Command Line:…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2025-08-12T09:53:33.6833333+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, 90%, 19%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EE%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
あEʟᴢɪᴏ』 『ᴍᴀᴏᴜᴘᴇᴍᴜʟᴀ』友
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-11T00:55:40.6866667+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(64, 13%, 16%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
SANTOS AMISSE
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Laptop keeps bluescreening and im not sure why or how to check
my fan is currently damaged but it tends to crash within minuets and doesnt seem to overheat, it has happened 3 times 2 twice before doing system updates and once after in the past few days so im not sure if these issues are unrelated or not
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-07-21T09:01:32.6833333+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(60.8, 25%, 15%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJF%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Joseph Farrugia
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-10T03:50:09.6466667+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
18 answers
How to fix Event Viewer ID 2002, 1017 & 3007?
ID 2002 IIS-W3SVC-PerfCounters Setting up Web Service counters failed, please make sure your Web Service counters are registered correctly. ID 1017 Perflib Disabled performance counter data collection from the "ASP.NET_64_2.0.50727" service…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2014-06-30T16:08:31+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer
2026-08-08T13:07:48.1066667+00:00
_AW_
69,656
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
My oldest computer is no longer working. I can read articles but I can't access any information stored on my computer.
My oldest computer is no longer working. I can read articles but can't access any information in the hard drive. Can someone please call me at [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed]. [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed]
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-08-04T22:25:16.8633333+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(160, 16%, 25%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Jean Birdsall
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-06T07:51:25.53+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, 12%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECN%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Clary-N
16,550
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Win 7 crashes spontaneously,there is no overheating of the processor
Everything is correctly unloaded and forcibly started and runs for 1-3 hours, as it pleases
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-08-02T18:21:08.2866667+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, 22%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EV%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Vlad
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-04T01:41:30.1033333+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
Windows 7 Home premium
I am hoping that someone will have great knowlage of emachines eME440 as I am having issues with it. Everytime I try to put it in safe mode it runs the list for windows drivers and then just goes to the sign in page and I still can't get into my laptop.…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked
2026-07-26T15:46:26.13+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(118.4, 61%, 21%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ELB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Larry Bartlet
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-03T01:49:13.91+00:00
Anonymous