Windows-related issues
| Name: | Questions: | Last update: |
|---|---|---|
| Files and Folders Issues | 130 | 31.03.2026 |
| Microsoft Edge Issues | 17 | 22.03.2026 |
| Performance Issues | 142 | 11.03.2026 |
| Other Issues | 41 | 10.03.2026 |
| Windows Settings Issues | 65 | 27.02.2026 |
| Windows Activation | 13 | 26.02.2026 |
| Windows Installation and Update | 62 | 22.01.2026 |
| Microsoft Office Issues | 17 | 04.01.2026 |
Can't activate Windows 10
I was on Insider program which loaded enterprise edition a few years ago.
When computer crashed it reloaded a windows 10 home and now wants me to activate the 10 program. I paid for a win 10 home edition but it will not accept the activation code because of the enterpirse edition I just use without the activation. I tried talking to microsoft and not any answer.
PTGinter
How to clean WinSxS Folder?
On my Win10 desktop - running Build 19044.1618 - the WinSxS folder has grown to 12 GB. Windows Slimmer as well as dism.exe Cleanup show 6 GB thereof as obsolete. However, neither Windows Slimmer nor dism.exe do a cleanup. Any idea how to get rid of those obsolete 6 GB?
Best regards/HMeihoefer
Windows 10 Action Center is not working
As you see in the attached screenshot, I cannot make use of the action center. What would be the solution to this? Thank you.
Wie aktiviere ich die Synchronisierung?
Guten Tag,
ich will die Synchroniation wieder einschalten. Den Tweak wieder Rückgängig machen.
Microsoft Storeが 無くなってしまいました。
BoostSpeed11を インストール後 設定 操作してみた所 Storが グレー表示になり アクセス出来なくなりました。
レスキュ-から 回復を試みましたが 復旧出来ない状態です。
How to find and permanently delete WIN10 VSS/ Shadow Copy files
Have disabled VSS ok.
Can find no way to erase existing files created by VSS, and they have eaten up neary 50% of my hdd over the last year.
Any help much appreciated!
Best Regards,
Scotty :-)
Partial bluetooth connectivity on speaker and headset
Only getting partcial connectivity on both KOSS wirless speaker and headset.
Currently the headset is showing "Connected Voice".
If disconnected it will show "Driver Error".
Please advise.
Thank you.
Computer always crashes when i play a game
Hello. I'm a regular gamer, but when I play a game, no matter which one, my computer always crashes. Everyday, for months. I have used boostspeed 11 many times to fix this, but despite what Auslogics promised, my computer is no more stable than before. Nothing has changed. So I’m wondering what it pays to pay for software that promises to take care of our computer’s system, if it’s just basic operations that don’t solve anything. If nothing changes, I will not renew my subscription. If you need information about my hardware, don't hesitate to ask me. Thank you. Sincerely, Arnaud
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
Start Menu Disappeared
A few weeks ago while using Windows 10 on my desktop computer, the monitor momentarily went black then came back on. But since then the Start Menu is totally missing. After clicking on Start button, an error message comes up now.
Software and websites adding start-up items
Basically, I do not need ANY more start-up items added, yet certain software, apps and websites seem to find a way to put themselves in my Start Up Menu / Services without my express permission. How do I fully stop new items being added, please?
Security Center in Vista
I am having issues with the nonfunctioning security center in Windows Vista 32 bit / desktop I KNOW , I am unsupported !!! Maybe you can help ?
PC startup takes too long
If I have to restart, it takes 20 minutes or more to load completely. I have basically nothing in startup and can't figure out what is making this take so long. It's the same whether a restart or new start. The hard drive is only a little over half full with lots of pictures. Logically it has to be in either ASUS or windows (10). It's very frustrating and because it takes so long to load, I leave it running. For quite a few years I paid for a service that cleaned the system once a month and helped with any problem. I am no longer using it as it was expensive and even though I stressed the startup time issue, they never improved it.
You can see a lot about the machine, but it doesn't say it's an ASUS 15" laptop, purchased in September of 2014, model R510LAVS51 with core i5
I didn't know if you needed this, but I'd rather give you unnecessary information than have you come back to me.
thanks so much
debbie engleson
My Windows 10 Pro version asks for activation
Hello,
I wonder why my Windows 10 Pro version, upgraded from Windows 8.1, asks for activation(---> go to settings ) since 2 weeks.
The notice pops up everytime I strart the laptop.
I have read that the OS might become unstable if not"activated"..
When checking, Windows is activated, and the key seems to be valid, but with a digital license "provided by "Your Organization""
Is there a way around it, without wiping the drive and install "new "Windows 10 Pro ? I did make a back up copy with Auslogics Bitreplica on a WD drive though..
Thank you for any answer that may show a solution.
Many regards,
Robert Soer
<robertsoer@gmail.com>
No sound after applying BoostSpeed tweaks
Is there a way to revert applied/recommended tweaks? After applying tweaks through the application, I no longer have sound and I get an error when I try to play video files
How to delete Windows.old folder?
Hello¨
The PC had Update to 2004 Versione, now has the PC ond big 30GB Windows.old folder. why can i the folder delete
Bad performance Windows 10
Hi Auslogics,
Is there anything i can do for make my pc much responsive and no slowdown? for free
everytime i open anything that using high resources (Google Chrome, firefox, editing app, another apps)
its fine, nothing slow with the google chrome and the apps
but when i closing the Apps that already took up my PC resources 70%,
the CPU and RAM usage back normal
and the windows is very very slow
like the Start Menu is Delay , File explorer slow launch (launch when 5-6 seconds)
anything i can do?
thanks
Computer not connecting to bluetooth headphones
whenever i try to connect my blutooth over ear headphones with my windows it doesn't get connected and it's very difficult for me to use as i have to attend frequent meetings and lectures and moreover with my smartphone its very difficult as i have to zoom minute details in order to see, therefore i need a quick solution for this problem as fast as it could be.
Dynamic Lock is not working because Bluetooth is off
"Dynamic Lock is not working because Bluetooth is off."
I do not know what device to try to turn on to Bluetooth.
Thanks in anticipation.
Mike Kemp
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