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Sound is lost for a while on a MIDI device in Windows 8.1 or Windows 7
Cause. This issue occurs because the MIDI driver does not handle the USB Request Blocks (URBs) correctly when it sends the MIDI messages. How to obtain this update or hotfix.
Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC | Xbox Support
If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.
Fix sound or audio problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. 5. Check sound settings. 6. Fix your audio drivers. 7. Set your audio device as the default device. 8. Turn off audio enhancements. 9. Restart Audio Services
How can I prevent users from connecting to a USB storage device?
Start Windows Explorer, and then locate the %SystemRoot%\Inf folder. Right-click the Usbstor.pnf file, and then click Properties. Click the Security tab. In the Group or user names list, add the user or group that you want to set Deny permissions for.
Fix touchpad problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Open Device Manager. To find touchpad devices, select Human Interface Devices or Mice and other pointing devices, then right-click the device you'd like to update. Select Update Driver. Reinstall touchpad drivers. Open Device Manager. Right-click the name of the device, then select Uninstall device. Select Uninstall and then restart your PC.
Using the Windows Activation troubleshooter - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 Windows 10. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. If you're unable to activate Windows 11, the Activation troubleshooter could help.
Your CD or DVD drive is not recognized by Windows or other programs
Method 1: Windows 7 and 8.1 - Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Method 2: Check BIOS settings and chipset drivers. Method 3: Update or reinstall the driver. Method 4: Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI drivers. Method 5: Fix corrupted registry entries. Method 6: Create a registry subkey.
Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 Windows 10. Blue Screen errors (also sometimes called black screen errors or STOP code errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly. You might see a message that says, "Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer" or a similar message.
Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC - Microsoft Support
Press [ Windows Key] + R or select Start > Run. Type “tpm.msc” (do not use quotation marks) and choose OK. If you see a message saying a “Compatible TPM cannot be found,” your PC may have a TPM that is disabled. See How to enable TPM for more information or check your PC manufacturer’s support information for instructions to enable the TPM.
Recover lost files on Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin.