Questions tagged [windows-8.1]
For questions specific to Windows 8.1. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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Powershell command to list nearby bluetooth devices and connect to one of them in windows 8.1
When we go to
settings->PC and devices->Bluetooth and then if we turn on the bluetooth then it displays all near by bluetooth devices.
I am curious how could we do this through powershell.
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Window 8 cd . Product key prompt not appearing [closed]
I bought windows 8 cd . After that When I put in my laptop the screen come with select language and time after that . Window say the product key does not match but I haven't enter the product key the ...
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Trying to install a new OS on an HP Pavilion a6400f using a Cruzer flash drive with a Windows 8.1 iso file on it
Every time I try to install it, I open up the boot menu and it tells me which to boot from. The USB Flash Drive appears in the list, but when I press enter, it just blinks a white underscore over a ...
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Cloudflare DNS not hiding IP address?
I want to setup and use Cloudflare DNS on my Windows 8.1 PC to hide my IP Address.
I changed the IPv4 properties from Adapter Settings to 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
I also flushed the DNS resolver cache ...
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How to reinstall applications from Window.old after refreshing PC?
I recently refreshed my Windows 8.1 PC (without affecting my files). All my programs and applications were removed and are in Windows.old folder.
I don't want to download and install each single ...
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How to run a Desktop Shortcut key while the shortcut is hidden?
I have a batch file for a particular task which I want to access using a Keyboard hotkey. I made a desktop shortcut of the batch file and assigned it Hotkey in the Properties. But I don't want to keep ...
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Where is the location of Screenshots folder stored in Windows and how to reset it?
Unfortunately I lost the location of my screenshots folder location.
I frequently change the Screenshots Folder location. I messed up something and now I can't locate the folder. My PC is taking ...
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Windows cannot search my external hard drive whilst it is indexing it
Windows cannot search my external hard drive whilst it is indexing it. If I want my hard drive to be indexed on Windows, I can only search it after it has been indexed.
I don't want to remove my ...
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How to make cmd read input with spaces as different terms/variables?
When I want my batch to get input, I use:
set /p myvar=Type here:
By running the code and inputting something like this with spaces:
This is the input.
Can I get the four words seperately assigned ...
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Can't enter into boot menu of Asus Vivobook
I have an Asus Vivobook laptop running on Windows 8.1. But, I have forgotten the password to login to the system. Now I am trying to install Windows 10 via a bootable USB stick. But the problem is ...
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I lost the track of my screenshots folder while trying a batch command and I don't know where to look for my screen-shots
I regularly take Screenshots using the Win + PrtScr .
My work involved frequent changing of Screen-shot folder, so instead of going to Folder-properties and Moving Location everytime, I decided to ...
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Where is Hotkeys for Desktop shortcut stored in Windows registry and how to change it?
When we assign a keyboard shortcut/hotkey from properties menu, where is it stored in the Windows registry? And how can we edit it using command line/ Batch file?
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Is there any way to open a specific file using a universal Keyboard shortcut?
Is there any way to assign a keyboard shortcut to a specific file like a .txt, .bat or .exe(user created) or its shortcut, so that it can be accessed universally?
P.S. - I tried adding Shortcut key in ...
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DISM is taking over 24 hours
I'm having problems installing Windows Updates so I thought that if I use DISM and then SFC, that it might fix the problem.
When I run
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
It takes over 24 ...
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Add hold functionality to Windows Mouse Keys
I'm using Windows 8.1 which has a very useful built-in tool called Mouse Keys (which can be accessed from Control Panel\Ease of Access\Ease of Access Center\Make the mouse easier to use). It's very ...
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Open command prompt here context menu not working and showing error message
When I shift right click the option is there but it only showing error like this
https://i.sstatic.net/uj2em.jpg
Edit: I suspect that I accidentally delete the registry associated with this command or ...
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When downloading windows updates on Windows 8.1 the progress is stuck on 0% downloading
When downloading windows updates on Windows 8.1 the progress stays on 0%.
I have ran the Windows Update troubleshooter and restarted the Windows Update service. However TiWorker.exe is running.
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Dwm.exe using too much memory after shifting from windows 8.1 to windows 10
I reverted to Windows 8.1 for a variety of reasons. This was one of them but now I am shamelessly thinking of re-upgrading to win10. In windows 8.1, dwm uses around 10 MB of Memory, in general. But, ...
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Is there a way to use the native Windows 8.1 alarm app on Windows 10?
The native Windows 10 Alarms app looks quite ugly and I would love to keep the look of the Windows 8.1 app. I have access to the directory because I have removed TrustedInstaller's authority. So, I ...
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How can I stop my keyboard from ignoring duplicate key presses?
I recently reinstalled Windows 8.1 on my notebook computer. Prior to the reinstall, the keyboard was working fine. After reinstalling, the keyboard omits key strokes when the same key is pressed in ...
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Manually change Windows 8.1 service boot mode without access to OS
So recently I ran into a bit of trouble with the driver FVEVOL.SYS taking up large amounts of the CPU at random times, to fix this I disabled the service using the command prompt to stop the driver ...
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From cmd/PS terminal, how do we show the EXEs associated with startup services?
PS C:\Users\ally> net start
These Windows services are started:
Application Information
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Background Tasks Infrastructure Service
Base Filtering ...
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How to uninstall Wish Application [duplicate]
ALL,
I have a Windows 8.1 laptop that I recently put some updates on.
Unfortunately it looks like I got some stupid "Wish Application" pinned to my task bar (the icon looks like an Alladin ...
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Audio bitrate changes when converting from mkv to mp4 in ffmpeg
Whenever I convert mkv x264 to mp4, the audio bitrate changes to 128kbps aac when the original bitrate is 265kbps.
I did the -c:a copy to just copy the audio but it changes the bitrate.
And when I set ...
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C drive full after reinstalling Windows
So i've used the windows 7 usb/dvd download tool and added a windows 8.1 iso to it, it downloaded the things to the usb and I booted the computer, went to the bios configured the booting, and after ...
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how to shut off display by shortcut key even if mouse is still moving and clicking
It looks like a stupid question but I really need this function.
First I'm running windows on iMac so I don't have a physical screen power button.
Second the mouse is being continuously operated by ...
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How do I copy an ordered list in the same order as is
I have an AVS machine (a psychowalkman) and a micro SD card 8GB in it.
There is a sorted list of files with appendices .lax and .mp3.
Now I need to copy the sorted list into another micro SD card 8GB ...
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Windows 8.1 internet drivers not working (nor by cable or wireless), manefacturer only offers Windows 10 drivers, what to do?
The computer Fujitsu LifeBook E Series E549, serial DSBS008346, model ME14B, came preinstalled with Windows 10. I prefer 8.1. I used an old iso I had to revert it, which badly needs up-dating. ...
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Recovering data from corrupted win8.1 (unbootable)
Following situation: I am trying to recover very important data from a laptop of my father which was previously running win8.1 I think. No backups existent as far as I understand. I was not there when ...
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Windows rt connect to Windows 10 by remote desktop of Windows lagging so bad not because of connection or bandwidth. It is visual that cause it
I want to keep this simple as possible.
Problem: connection from Windows rt 8.1 surface rt lagging stuttering delay when scrolling multiple browser in one screen. Not a problem with splashtop and ...
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Fresh Windows 8.1, wireless ethernet adapter drivers missing, can't go online to install drivers
Like title says, a fresh Windows 8.1 need drivers to function.
Not an issue if you happen to have a router, I do not. I have a phone, which I'm I intended to use to gain access to the internet via the ...
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Is there a way to make Windows always start browsing for files starting from the current directory?
Question should be straightforward enough.
I'm sure every Windows user has had it, is there a way to make Windows always start browsing starting from the current directory, be that using either ...
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Top (numeric / special symbol) keys on HP 15-b010tx regularly stop working. (Win 8.1 Pro)
I am sure this query has been found and answered elsewhere, but damned if I can find it.
I am using an HP 15-b010tx Sleekbook with Windows 8.1 Pro, all updates regularly applied.
About two weeks ago, ...
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Asus computer gets stuck at “Checking for Updates”
When I try to startup this computer, it won’t go past Checking For Updates. I’m pretty sure it’s Windows 8.1 but this computer was given to me from a family member. I can’t go to files or anything ...
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2020: To quickly and efficiently play an external audio track in sync with a video?
To quickly and efficiently play an external audio track in sync with a video?
How to play a video with a different audio track?
https://superuser.com/a/1077106/183467
Tried this, but the last step ...
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Cannot copy data from HDD to USB
I am planning to reinstall my Windows 8.1 and install Windows 10.
Two days ago I start copy data from my C:\ drive an unfortunately it takes a lot of time and sometimes it stuck in 30% and it needs ...
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Upgrade from Windows 8.1 Pro to Windows 10 fails (possibly due to a faulty graphics driver)
A friend of mine has recently convinced me to finally go through with the upgrade to Windows 10, as it offers WSL technology. I have already spent days trying to get the update to complete, which is ...
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How to let windows 10 automatically install drivers?
I have a p.c. and a laptop, I recently update pc from windows 7 to 8.1 and my printer drivers were installed automatically on it. But when I connect printer to laptop (windows 10 may update 2004) it ...
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Windows 8.1 Registry: HKLM\Drivers key randomly vanishes and reappears
As I was navigating through the registry on my Windows 8.1 machine, I found myself presented with the error message:
Error Opening Key:
DRIVERS cannot be opened.
An error is preventing this key ...
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Can I upgrade my windows 10 home N edition to windows 10 pro without N edition?
I have windows 10 home N currently installed and activated. It says to upgrade your windows to pro N edition. I want to upgrade my computer from windows 10 home N to windows 10 pro but without N ...
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Is there a way to find out what's exactly executing the Windows Script Host? [duplicate]
So, long time ago I got a malware from a pendrive, it cloned a directoy on my system32 folder and attempted to do bitcoin mining on my pc. After that, every new pendrive connected to my pc would also ...
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How to get “Which device did you plug in?” prompt? (on Windows 8.1)
When I first got this laptop I used to get a pop up similar to the one discussed in this question.
However, when I try to get MaxxAudio Pro from the Dell website I am told that it is not compatible ...
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How to disable "Update and shutdown" and restore plain "Shutdown"
My Windows 8.1 - Basic Edition PC forces me to update when I try to shut it down every day and I go along with it. When turning it back on, It'll update for like 5 minutes and then say something like, ...
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Windows audio installed but not recognized
Something shredded my ability to use MIDI and hear sound or properly change settings on the playback.
This is a very strange thing and superuser the last place I seek help before buying a new ...
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Dropbox starts by itself even though the option to start with system is turned off
Even though the option to "Start Dropbox on system startup" is unchecked, somehow Dropbox sometimes starts by itself. I have observed many times on Windows 10 and 8.1. I would like the only way for ...
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AVG official download site
I want to download AVG internet security. I went to avg.com and clicked on the download button. Then my browser asks me if I want to download or run the file from bits.avcdn.net
I was expecting the ...
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Can't install windows 8.1 - setup stucked
Recently I got a desktop with a hard disk Toshiba 500GB which has windows 7 installed on it.
When turning on the computer, windows logo appears and it does not go beyond that. After about 30 minutes ...
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Rename only the first part of a list of files (Windows 8.1 via cmd or Git Bash)
I need to rename a batch of files (in W8.1 using cmd or Git Bash terminal) from:
"Cymatics - Oracle 808 1 - C.wav"
"Cymatics - Oracle 808 2 - C#.wav"
"Cymatics - Oracle 808 3 - D.wav"
"Cymatics - ...
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How to test ssh port forwarding using netcat (nc)?
I'm attempting to debug an issue with port forwarding, which is "Why can I not limit which port to connect to?" This isn't the question here though. This question here is "Why won't nc send any data ...
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Facing " this is not applicable to your computer" error when installing KB2919442
I manually tried installing (KB2919442) on my window 8.1 PC which is a prerequisite for (KB2919355), but I get "This update is not applicable to your computer" error each time I tried to install it. ...
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