Fixes an issue in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista when you try to shut down or restart the computer. It will crash with an error: "ERROR_CODE: (NTSTATUS) 0xc0000244 - {Audit Failed} An attempt to generate a security audit failed."

Turn off two-step verification. Two-step verification is an optional security feature that, by using two forms of identity—your password, and a contact method (also known as security info)—makes it harder for someone to break into your Microsoft account.

Find your error code. If you’ve received an error code, we have solutions that can help you to resolve your issue. Just browse for your code in the list below. For additional PC help, go to: Fix gaming issues with the Xbox app for Windows. For additional console help, go to: Troubleshoot game issues on Xbox. Error codes. Collapse all. Xbox 360. .

Find out how to set up and use the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, including how to connect the adapter to your Windows device and pair your controller to the adapter.

To easily connect an accessory using the Xbox Accessories app: Power on your Xbox Series X|S. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Controllers & headsets. When the Xbox Accessories app launches, scroll right and select Connect a device.

This article describes an issue that occurs when you resume a laptop that is running Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2 from hybrid shutdown. A hotfix is available to resolve this issue.

You try to shut down or to restart the computer. In this scenario, the computer stops responding during the shutdown process. Therefore, you have to perform a forced shutdown of the computer. Cause. This issue occurs because the two threads that perform the following operations in the Ipmidrv.sys driver encounter a deadlock situation:

Fixes a shutdown issue in which a Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer that supports the IPMI standard stops responding. This issue occurs when you try to shut down or restart the computer.

Plug the USB flash drive with the Offline System Update file into a USB port on your Xbox One console. Power off your console, and then unplug the power cord to ensure that the console is completely powered off. Wait 30 seconds. Plug the power cord back in.

Fixes an issue that occurs when an application closes a socket connection or shuts down in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Vista.