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Fix FINDSTR: Cannot open c:\ProgramData\acer\updater2\updater2.xml

FINDSTR: Cannot open c:\ProgramData\acer\updater2\updater2.xml
The system cannot find the path specified.

This pops up in a dos box along with multiple others like this. How do I get rid of them?

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Jul 21, 2021 at 02:21 AM

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

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Jun 06, 2022 at 07:45 AM

dcu.centennial://toasthandler not visible after cleanup

Windows does not see this file since I had BoostSpeed clean my coimputer.
dcu.centennial://toasthandler/Create/NewUpdatesReadyToApply

What should be done?

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May 03, 2024 at 11:34 AM

return lock screen password

how can i return my window lock screen password

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Aug 04, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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not enough free space for Genshin impact

im trying to get this game called genshin impact, however it says i need more space despite the fact that i deleted everything that came to mind whether it would be pictures or games, i even tried to uninstall things from settings
i need help, apparently theres nothing else i can delete but i know for sure there is another way

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Jan 26, 2021 at 05:42 AM

How can I keep my pc secure

When updates for win 7 stop, how can I keep my computer safe please. I don't want to upgrade. Thanks.

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Dec 09, 2019 at 11:36 AM

Microsoft Office freezing after upgrading to an SSD

Since I upgraded my HD to a SSD, Microsoft Office Access seems to hang for 1 second every 30 secdonds.

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Aug 13, 2020 at 01:44 PM

как ускорить загрузку Windows?

Очень медленная загрузка Винды

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Nov 12, 2021 at 03:26 PM

Scan OneDrive files with duplicate file finder

Is there a way i can add my one drive files in to be scanned by the duplicate file finder tool? as 90% of my files/ photos are saved on one drive amd when it scans it doesnt scan it.

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Feb 08, 2022 at 02:33 PM

Unable to switch user account Windows 10

Unable to Switch Account. Switch Option not seen. Added Microsoft Users + 1 Locall User Already

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Jun 28, 2021 at 11:13 AM

How to safely speed up start up?

Hi,
From time to time I get a notification that "Windows Start up took 1m 40sec" or similar with the suggestion that I look at the start up programmes with, I presume, the idea of reducing that time.
I am all for doing just that, however, when I open the Start Up I am confonted with a list of apps which for the most part mean very little to me. I have no idea what disabling any particular app will do; whether it would have a detrimental or beneficial effect on my system.
I would be grateful for any advice or suggestions you may be able to give to help me.
I had thought to supply you with a list of the apps but can find no way to even copy a list into a word document, so maybe you could help me to accomplish that so that you will be better able to help me!
Alternatively, I am happy for you to use remote access.
Regards,
Donald Stewart

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Aug 09, 2022 at 05:27 PM

How to fix game error code 0xC0000005?

I keep getting an error code that says 0xC0000005 (0x0) N whenever i try and boot up the application and I'm not sure what it means or how to fix it. It tells me to scan and repair the application but that won't work either. I tried placing the file but it wouldn't let me.

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Nov 13, 2020 at 06:19 AM
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cd rom not working or wireless mouse

cd rom or usb for wireless mouse wont work after i did a recovery on my windows 10 laptop

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Dec 21, 2020 at 04:15 PM

How to change additional calendar?

hello there , how to change additional calendar for windows 10 ? i need to change this chinese additional to persian (iran) ,, thxxxx

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Nov 02, 2020 at 10:18 AM

How to remove Windows Defender?

I WOULD YOUR HELP REGARDING REMOVE WINDOWS DEFENDER BECAUSE MY LAPTOP GOES VERY SLOW WHEN IS ON
THANK YOU
SAKLIS DIMITRIS

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Feb 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM

как исправить ошибку Microsoft Office SDXhelper.exe ?

Переодически выдает ошибку, я так понимаю это связанно с каким-то файлом отвечающим за обновление Майкрософт Офиса. Появляется не так, чтобы часто. Может 1 раз при перезапуске компьютера. Как это можно было бы убрать? Переустановить офис, наверное...

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Mar 01, 2022 at 07:40 AM

Windows update stuck on 0%

In the "check for updates" section, i have a message in red "Your device is missing important security and quality fixes" and when i click on "check for updates", the installing remains 0% and so i want to kmow how to solve this problem.

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Jun 16, 2021 at 12:26 PM

PC beeping and slow to start

...my PC makes three long, low tones followed by four shorter, higher tones. Plus it is very slow to start.

Any help gratefully received

Thank you
Tom

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Feb 17, 2021 at 03:32 PM

Should i shut down TaskManager.exe ?

I received a high-use resource message that one program was using a significant amount of memory resources, and it was identified as TaskManager.exe. Should I and is there a way to shut this down?

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Feb 16, 2021 at 02:45 AM

How to upgrade graphics card

The results of the "Maintain" application suggested that I upgrade my card from 8.1 to 9.0 and above. How do I do this?

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Feb 25, 2021 at 03:05 PM