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Windows Store error code 0X80070002, troubleshooting unsuccessful

Hi, I have already been working on this issue for a few days. HP Desktop running Windows 8.1 Pro, x64. A few days ago, Netflix App stopped working. I uninstalled, then tried to reinstall from Store....

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Window 8 on Netbook won't accept my password

I tried to boot my MSI WinBook U100 which has Windows 8 Pro installed (it originally had Windows 7), but it didn't recognize my password. I haven't used it for several months and had not changed the...

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Internet interferance with Audio!!

For some time now i have been experiencing crackles and distorted sound when listening to mp3's via VLC, have tried allsorts of suggestions to cure this but nothing seems to work. Have now tracked it...

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Acer laptop black screen

Laptop boots up, I log in and then screen goes blank. Same thing with every reboot. Acer laptop aspire E15-571 running Windows 8. Please help, thanks

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Limited User Account

Is a Limited User account as useful as it is on XP and Win7? On my other machines I use the Limited User accounts for internet facing activities. Is it just as worthwhile on Win8? Thanks for your time

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Audio service not working, along with other problems

The audio service on my Windows 8 Asus laptop stopped working a few weeks ago and I haven't been able to fix it. After troubleshooting, whenever I click on "explore additional options," the program...

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bluetooth keeps disconnecting

please help. I am running windows 8 laptop and am trying to sync my laptop to my Samsung s4. I have no problems syncing my s4 to other devices and know there is a issue with my computer. I have no...

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strange pc happening

Hi all. I have a new hp laptop that has 8.1 from the factory. No major problems but lately I noticed when its done booting up it automatically gets on the internet. Also I've noticed I don't have to be...

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Error code, weird restart issue

Hi all, Sometimes when I restart and update, I get a blue screen with this message: File:\$WINDOWS.~BT\NewOS\WINDOWS\System32\winload.efi Error code: 0xc000000f I then push the button to force a...

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100% disk usage

Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit CPU Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz 51 °C Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology RAM 4.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz my PC starts to hang nd in task manager is see these...

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Browsers crash when I "Save Image As"

I have suddenly gotten an issue. Whenever I click "Save Image As" my browser will crash and immediately close. I initially noticed this problem on Chrome then tried on Firefox to see if the problem...

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SMBIOS messge

Running W8.1, At startup get message "Please check SMBIOS data & write correct value, The hardware configuration field is default value" PC Toshiba L70-B. This message started when I updated...

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Solved: Error 0x80004005

When trying to delete a file from my remote HD I get the message Error 0x80004005, how do I solve this, in easy steps please. Thanks.

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Photos will not open in w8.1

Hi, I had to reinstall with my flash stick w8.1 & now all fotos do not open saying I do not have the correct permission. I am the administrator. Could it be because I chose not to create an MS...

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w8.1 will not open fotos

Hi, I had to reinstall with my flash stick w8.1 & now all fotos do not open saying I do not have the correct permission. I am the administrator. Could it be because I chose not to create an MS...

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Remaining Foreign Language

Hi guys, My father in law sent me a windows 8 Lenovo laptop. He bought it new in Poland where Windows 8 was installed in Polish. When I got it I managed to change the main language and region to...

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how to remove user data from predictive text for onscreen keyboard?

how do I stop or delete previously typed words from the onscreen keyboard predictive text feature? I like the feature for word predictions but it bothers me to no end that after typing 'big' **** is in...

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Solved: How to get Win 8.1 to notify me when there is an update ?

As the title says, I've been looking to get a notification that windows update has a new update on my Win 8.1 laptop . It works great in Win 7, but I do not ever see a message that an update is...

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Forced to wn 10

Hi looks like MS will be sneaking win 10 updates to win 8.1 users starting the last of july from various sites on the web correct ? I like 8.1 and want to keep it so what updates do I need to delete...

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Solved: Thunderbird doesn't want to use my default printer

I have set Bullzip (PDF creator) as my default printer. All my programs print to that printer without my having to make the extra step of selecting it as it is already selected. Thunderbird is stuck on...

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