Windows-related issues
| Name: | Questions: | Last update: |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Issues | 17 | 04.01.2026 |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Issues | 33 | 19.11.2025 |
| BSOD and Drivers Issues | 50 | 18.11.2025 |
| Internet Browsing Issues | 16 | 18.11.2025 |
| Installed Antiviruses Issues | 8 | 09.11.2025 |
| Windows Backup Issues | 9 | 04.11.2025 |
| Start Menu Issues | 13 | 04.11.2025 |
| Default Application Issues | 37 | 17.10.2025 |
Cortana Appx PackageSync errors
I have removed Microsoft edge and Cortana from my computer but on start up it shows in the Event Viewer that there is always 2 errors relating to searching for the Cortana package (Appx PackageSync). Just wondering if you know how I can stop my computer from looking for Cortana at all.
Regards
John
Windows Security and Explorer freeze.
I updated Windows 10 yesterday. Windows Security and Explorer freeze. When I run BoostSpeed13 ver.13.0.0.6, it freezes, but Windows Security and Explorer work normally without BoostSpeed13. Please tell me how to resolve.
DirectX Windows Feature Install Prompt
A piece of software on my new Windows 11 system apparently requires the DirectX Windows Optional Feature set to run and I am continually receiving a prompt to install the feature, even though the features are already installed. I get prompted mulitple times per day to install DIrect X even though it's already installed. I've tried removing and resinstalling the optional feature and still get prompted to install it multiple times per day. I do not know what software is prompting this install. The prompt I receive is in the attached screenshot. I am not a game player, so it's not a legacy game that requires the feature. I'd really appreciate your help. Here is info about my system:
Device name SDM_Surface
Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz 2.42 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.84 GB usable)
Device ID EA2A80B9-A4BB-44B8-AFA6-40B2186CF2E1
Product ID 00356-06270-54861-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch Pen and touch support with 10 touch points
Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 21H2
Installed on 12/3/2021
OS build 22000.652
Serial number 0F003S7214801J
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.652.0
Thanks!
Scott
How to set Word 2016 as default app for documents?
I am unable to set WORD 2016 as my default app, i tried all the solutions i came accross but could not do it, clarify and resolve it kindly
Пропал Bluetooth на ноутбуке
Добрый день
на обоих моих ноутбука пропал блутус. Возможно что то позволил исправить программе не проконтролировав. Как включить блютус снова? В скрытых девайсай его вижу. Система предлагаетпереустановить драйвер, но дело явно не в этом.
How to prevent Auslogics BoostSpeed from deleting saved tabs?
Hi. For both Microsoft Edge and Google browsers whenever I run Boostspeed after that the tabs i spent hours setting up all disappera and its like the first time running the browser. That used to happen with Firefox browser but not anymore and I have no idea why that one works ok. Is there a way to set up Boostspeed so it NEVER deletes exsiting tabs. I run multiple businesses and have tabs for all suppliers opened and easy to access. I like Auslogics products but why are they set by default to wipe our existing saved tabs and how do I prevent that? Version of browser does not seem to matter. Is there a way I can save tab structure on a browser in case this happens and recover it? Thanks - Brad Fry
Why is Windows product key hidden?
Hi, I have AuslogicsBoostSpeed 11 licensed on 3 computers. 2 computers, the oldest, have windows 8.1 PRO. Newer computers have Windows 10 PRO. In the SOFTWARE-SYSTEM INFORMATION-OPERATING SYSTEM section the product key normally appears while on the PC with W10PRO the alphanumeric character string of the product key is covered with the capital B letters. I wanted to know why the code is hidden before it appeared. Thanks for the reply. Alex
Will extra RAM improve performance?
Hi, what benefits I would get if I increase thr RAM to 16GB instead of 8GB as it is now? would that enhance the overall performance of my laptop?
Thank you
Cyberlink PowerDVD error 8000FFFF
Hi I found your website on the promise that it would sort out the 8000ffff eroor? It hasn't, can it be sorted?
No picture thumbnails on Windows 10
I have WIndows 10 that is up-to-date. It has suddenly stopped displaying thumbnails of pictures (jpeg). It seems that t his is a common problem. I have taken several recommended procedures (from https://www.windowscentral.com/how-reset-thumbnail-cache-windows-10) to overcome the problem without benefit.
Can you help?
PC cannot detect any sound drivers
Hi! I've used boostspeed for maybe a year or so, and recently driver updater. Somewhere since driver updater my computer has been off. Also, it should be mentioned that my computer will no longer even work with driver updater. Driver updater turned my computer into a nonfunctional brick, that couldn't even get past boot up. It took me a long time to reset it back to where it was. The driver updater program no longer works on my computer. I tried running it 10 times, each time driver updater program crashes and sends you guys a report.
Somewhere in there something uninstalled my "conexant and real hd audio drivers." Sounds simple enough for me to just go download and reinstall, but ive done that several times and they never show up. I have tried manually downloading and installing, and also let HP installer attempt to install the drivers. But they still don't even show up anywhere on my computer, not on C drive, not under "conexant" file (where there is just USB driver).
I have tried doing system restore like 4 times to put the computer back to an earlier date (when my audio still worked), still no drivers show up. Even my computer will say after the attempted restore point process, "failed to restore system."
So my computer has audio via bluetooth, but not through the headphone jack line in or the laptop speakers. I work in audio and video, so this is an issue. I am literally 3 days late in completing my video projects because i get get sound on this laptop... and getting sound via bluetooth won't cut it with the delay and wrong speaker connections.
I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 100+ apps that i've installed on my computer for video and audio, software keys, licensing programs, etc... amongst others. It took me around 2 weeks to install all of those. I do not want to have to do a complete reinstall of windows to get this my computer to work. Can you please help me figure out what I need to do to get this thing fixed? Any help is appreciated!
Sound dissapeared Windows 7
The sound in my PC has disappeared all of a sudden. Can you help me fix it? I work with Windows 7 professional and my sound card is Realtek, built on the motherboard.
Bluetooth-гарнитура видна, но не подключается
не могу подключить блютуз гарнитуру, система ее видит но не подключает
Microsoft Store no longer works or appears under apps!
Dear team,
Recently I was having problems with Microsoft Store that it kept giving an error message when updating apps (can't remember which one eaxctly). So I reset it as per advice on various forums but since then Microsoft Store has disappeared from Apps and no longer works at all!
Please help / advise.
Thanks,
Simon
DPC watchdog violation BSOD
Hello, its been like a month now since i started getting this BSOD and i cant find a solution how to fix it, it happens sometimes when my games crashes and sometimes happens even when im just scrolling through google.
Fix intermittent PC Crashing/Freezing
To Whom It May Concern,
In recent weeks, I have been experiencing intermittent crashing/freezing of my PC. This sometimes happens 1/3 times a day or I can go a few days without it occurring at all. It is not, actually, a BSOD - just a "straightforward' freeze or crash.
When accessing the Windows Event Log, the common denominator would appear to be identifed as follows:
Unable to open the Server service performance object. The first four bytes (DWORD) of the Data section contains the status code.
I would consider myself reasonably computer savvy, describing myself as a software 'Geek', in addition to having set-up remote computing facilities. However, this is difficult to readily identify and despite, browsing the Internet extensively, I find I cannot resolve or prevent this from crash from occurring.
The only 'fix' I have reviewed is accessing 'Windows Services' that requires the 'Server to be restarted' but as this is already running (having reset itself?) I cannot, actually, do anything:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/cd53a3ed-3833-4a62-8784-2ab3fa0c464e/unable-to-open-the-server-service-performance-object-the-first-four-bytes-dword-of-the-data
Any advice, recommendations or support you an afford me would be very much appreciated.
I am grateful for your attention, time, effort and anticipated co-operation in assisting me to resolve this perplexing and frustrating issue.
Kind regards to you and your colleagues at Auslogics
Ian
Ian Willsher
