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Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2019-07-16, 40781👍, 0💬

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"Badge Update" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\WS\Badge Update" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\WS\Badge Update" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\WS\Badge Update" listed on Task Scheduler with the following ... 2020-02-19, 2729👍, 2💬

💬 2020-02-19 FYIcenter.com: @Blaine, “Badge Update” updates badges of apps in Windows Store.

💬 2020-02-18 Blaine Geddes: The answer didn't answer the question. What does the "Badge Update" task do?

product key for adding features to windows 8
product key for adding features to windows 8 The product key you require is MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7 While the instruction Andre gave you are correct, I found that, when typing add features into the search box, nothing happened. The only way I got to install Media center was via Control panel.S... 2019-09-19, 18223👍, 4💬

💬 2019-09-19 miriam brooks: I already have a product key

💬 2018-01-07 Akshay: Good

💬 2013-11-26 Graham Le Cornu: I started on windows 8 then went back to windows 7 and lost my windows 8 media center product key. I got my key from memory. It ...

My Headset Microphone not working in Windows 8
the computer detect the microphone plugged in, but it's not working with any App. or Desktop soft wears , It's worked on my Windows 7 Laptop, I'm using Realtek HD Drive. rom your issue description, I understand that your headset microphone does not work with any Apps or desktop software on your comp... 2019-01-13, 11555👍, 1💬

💬 2019-01-13 Koul: Thanks

"hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" is added to your computer as part of system installation on computers. You will see "hkcmd.exe" listed on the Startup tab of Ta... 2018-12-20, 53337👍, 2💬

💬 2018-12-20 FYIcenter.com: @Brian, It is needed to support the pointing device - the figure touch pad.

💬 2018-12-18 brian sg: Why are you advised to keep this program?

Windows 8 "Trust this Device" not working.
This is what I do Charms bar >Settings> Change my PC settings > User > "Trust this PC" When I get my Code via Text, E-mail, or Phone Call I am taken a screen that says Visit https://account.live.com/trust deviceon Internet Explorer from the Windows 8 device you would like to trust. But I am already ... 2018-12-05, 8347👍, 2💬

💬 2018-12-05 Pratap Yadav: Hello I trust this device

💬 2016-07-15 wilmore Gumbo: Am failing to trust my PC. it keeps telling me use account with administrator privileges, but am the onwer and the only one. Pli...

"SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-...-1004" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\WPD\SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-...-1 004"on my Windows 8 computer? "\WPD\SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-...-1 004"is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\WPD\SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-...-1 004"listed on Task Scheduler with the following inform... 2018-11-11, 4775👍, 2💬

💬 2018-10-19 FYIcenter.com: @Charles, Can you disable this task first? Then try to remove the .dll file.

💬 2018-10-16 Charles: My antovirus found this file and cannot remove it! It has not found this before!

"Skype Click to Call" Installed Program on Windows 8
What is the installed program "Skype Click to Call" on my Windows 8 computer? "Skype Click to Call" is an installed program on Windows 8 system managed by the program itself. You will see "Skype Click to Call" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel with the following information:... 2018-10-14, 967👍, 2💬

💬 2018-10-14 FYIcenter.com: @Onur, Why do you need to do manual uninstallation? Any problem using the Control Panel?

💬 2018-10-13 Onur: Is there manual and exact uninstallation guide for Skype Click To Call peogram with guid: {873F8E7C-10E6-449F-BD7E-5FBA7C8E1C9 B}...

Windows 8 Services Tutorials
Where to find information about what services are running on Windows 8 and how to manage them? I want to know everything about Windows 8 services. Here is a collection of tutorials about Windows 8 services compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding services; start, stop, and disabl... 2018-09-28, 41503👍, 0💬

"BackgroundUploadTask" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSyn c\BackgroundUploadTask"on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSyn c\BackgroundUploadTask"is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSyn c\BackgroundUploa... 2018-07-18, 4553👍, 3💬

💬 2018-07-18 FYIcenter.com: @Gert-Jan, "BackgroundUploadTask" is part of Windows 8 Update function to keep the system automatically up to date. You can actu...

💬 2018-07-14 Gert-Jan: But what does it do? (please don't answer that it uploads information in the background...) If I have already disabled all telem...

💬 2017-12-15 appalled: nice way to NOT answer the question!

Failed Windows Activation
I decided to re-set my computer following numerous issues. I opted to clean the disk - process took a full 18 hrs, likely to do with my internet speed. I am now attempting to activate Windows 8 and this message has popped up, "Activation error description not found". Can anyone out there please help... 2018-04-13, 2923👍, 1💬

💬 2018-04-13 Yan: No support person just machine

"055BCCAC9FEC" Malware from Yahoo! Mail
What is "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware from Yahoo! Mail? "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware from Yahoo! Mail is a recent variation of the "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware. The earliest report of this variation was on December 13, 2017, see "Ominous screen showed in Chrome" post at malwarebytes.com. Based reported cases, users wi... 2018-02-08, 2084👍, 1💬

💬 2018-02-08 Mike: Thanks for the information. I got the problem today.

Phone Numbers Used in "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware
What are phone numbers used by scammers of 055BCCAC9FEC" Malware fake alert? There are a large number of phone numbers used by scammers of 055BCCAC9FEC" Malware fake alert. For example, the following is a list of known "1 888" phone numbers used by scammers: 1-888-202-8995 1-888-204-3985 1-888-204-7... 2018-01-08, 1174👍, 0💬

Fake Alerts and Tech Support Scams
Where to find examples on Fake Alerts and Tech Support Scams on Windows 8? Here is a collection frequently asked questions and answers on examples on Fake Alerts and Tech Support Scams on Windows 8 compiled by FYIcenter.com team: What Is Tech Support Scam Identify Tech Support Scams Deal with Tech S... 2018-01-08, 752👍, 0💬

What Is Tech Support Scam
What is Tech Support Scam? Tech Support Scam uses the following elements to trick you to pay the scammer to fix a fake issue on your computer: A fake support hotline answered by the scanner. A malicious Website that generates fake alerts on your computer. A malicious Web ad that redirects you to the... 2018-01-08, 726👍, 0💬

Identify Tech Support Scams
How to identify Tech Support Scam? There are a couple of ways to identify a tech support scam: 1. If you see a security alert that displays a phone number for you to call, it's most likely a tech support scam. Because legitimate programs will normally give you security alerts with instructions to re... 2018-01-08, 718👍, 0💬

Deal with Tech Support Scams
How to Deal with Tech Support Scams? Here are some suggestions on how to deal with Tech Support Scams: 1. Be more careful when browsing the Internet. Mouse over on any links to review associated Web addresses before clicking on them. 2. Use latest versions of browsers, which give you warnings when y... 2018-01-08, 683👍, 0💬

"RDN/YahLover.worm!055BCCAC9FEC" Malware
What is "RDN/YahLover.worm!055BCCAC9FE C"Malware? "RDN/YahLover.worm!055BCCAC9FE C"Malware is an older variation of the "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware. see Remove RDN/YahLover.worm!055BCCAC9FEC Fake Alerts (Scam) The fake alert shows a slightly different warning message: web-alrt-phsng-atck.xys says: ******... 2018-01-06, 1137👍, 0💬

What Is "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware
What is "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware? "055BCCAC9FEC" Malware is a group of harmful programs and Websites that redirects you to fake alerts containing the "055BCCAC9FEC" error code: ... Internet Security Alert Code: 055BCCAC9FEC Internet Security Alert: Your Computer Might Be Infected By Harmful Viruses. P... 2018-01-06, 913👍, 0💬

Fake Popups Used in Tech Support Scams
What is fake popup dialog box used in Tech Support Scams? Sometimes malicious Websites uses fake popup dialog boxes to display fake security alerts as part of a tech support scam. The picture below shows you a fake popup dialog box: The fake popup dialog box is not a true dialog box. It is actually ... 2018-01-06, 883👍, 0💬

Fake Browser Window Used in Tech Support Scam
What is fake browser windows used in Tech Support Scams? Sometimes malicious Websites uses fake browser windows to simulate a legitimate Website to trick you to believe your computer has been infected with viruses. The picture below shows you a fake browser window: As you can see from the above pict... 2018-01-06, 685👍, 0💬

Windows 8 Installed Programs
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 8 Installed Programs and software? Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 8 installed programs and software compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Uninstall Old or Bad Programs and Software on Windows 8 What Is an Installed Program or Software on Windows 8 Vie... 2017-12-31, 37749👍, 0💬

What Is an Installed Program or Software on Windows 8
What is an installed program or software on my Windows 8 computer? An installed program should actually be called installed software, because multiple programs are usually put together as a software package, which will be installed and registered to Windows 8 as a single unit. When a software is ins... 2017-12-31, 827👍, 0💬

View Installed Programs in Control Panel on Windows 8
How to view installed programs and software in Control Panel on my Windows 8 system? If you want view installed programs and software on your Windows 8 system, you can use the Control Panel as described in this tutorial: 1. Press "Windows-R" and enter "Control Panel". You see the Control Panel scree... 2017-12-31, 804👍, 0💬

Uninstall Old or Bad Programs and Software on Windows 8
Where to find tutorials and answers on uninstalling old or bad programs and software on Windows 8? I want to learn now to review and remove programs and software to keep my computer secure and fast. Here is a collection frequently asked questions and answers on uninstalling old or bad programs and s... 2017-12-31, 752👍, 0💬

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