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How can i reinstall windows 7

How can i go back to windows 7 as windows 10 makes my system too slow and i am not able to use it properly, also that go back to windows 7 option is not showing in my PC. Hence i need to get the windows 7 os to reinstall and go back to windows 7.

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
asked 2023-05-17T16:28:09.51+00:00
Suhail Azeez 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-11-22T12:59:49.7133333+00:00
programmist 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus 1PC

Hello, I am planning to purchase an Office 2021 Professional Plus license for only 1 computer and I would like to know if it can be installed on 2 PCs (My laptop and my desktop computer) but only use it on one computer and never simultaneously. Thanks in…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,744 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
115 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,744 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
115 questions
asked 2024-11-22T12:35:28.72+00:00
David Diaz 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-22T12:49:50.0533333+00:00
David Diaz 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus 1PC

Hello, I am planning to purchase an Office 2021 Professional Plus license for only 1 computer and I would like to know if it can be installed on 2 PCs (My laptop and my desktop computer) but only use it on one computer and never simultaneously. Thanks in…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,744 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
115 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,744 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
115 questions
asked 2024-11-22T12:35:28.72+00:00
David Diaz 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-22T12:49:50.0533333+00:00
David Diaz 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How can I install Windows 11 on unsupported pc?

I have an old computer with hardware that doesn't meet the official Windows 11 requirements, but I really want to see if I can install it. The system prompts that my CPU is not supported and there is no TPM 2.0. I heard there are some ways to get around…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
asked 2024-11-22T11:00:11.76+00:00
Graham87 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-11-22T12:40:04.4833333+00:00
Marcin Policht 26,465 Reputation points MVP
25 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Network throughput drops to 0Kbps (send and recieve) every 8 seconds, adapter fine on other PCs

System: HP 290 G1 Microtower PC Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7500 CPU @ 3.40GHz 3.40 GHz Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.89 GB usable) Device ID EA9D01FF-A2BC-4AF7-99C6-36A4BAF78CC2 Product ID 00330-50826-60474-AAOEM System…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,364 questions
asked 2021-12-27T12:01:01.723+00:00
Nick Brown 26 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-22T12:35:06.7233333+00:00
Debiš 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Usb devices with the same name get mixed up/Renaming Usb device

Hi there, I have built myself a “button box” and used a “zero delay joystick encoder”, which is connected via USB. I also have another USB device that is listed under the same name as my button box. Both devices are recognized as ''Generic Game…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
asked 2024-11-15T10:38:48.6233333+00:00
Micha94 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-11-22T12:28:03.47+00:00
Micha94 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Error adding settings page in WinUI 3 MVVM app using Template Studio

I'm trying to add a settings page to my existing WinUI 3 app using Template Studio (With Navigation Bar) with the MVVM pattern. However, I'm encountering the following error: System.Exception: Error executing…

.NET
.NET
Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.
3,946 questions
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
799 questions
asked 2024-11-22T12:27:04.8366667+00:00
TUAN THANH VO 0 Reputation points
0 answers

There was a problem connecting to the remote resource. Ask your network administrator for help | Error code: 0x3000008

This is in reference to RDS issue, whenever I try to connect Remote desktop connection using RDS icon, it gives below error. I have mentioned the configuration also for RDS. Please suggest on this issue. There was a problem connecting to the remote…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,679 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,615 questions
asked 2024-11-22T12:11:49.74+00:00
Prabhat Mehra 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-22T12:24:36.8633333+00:00
Prabhat Mehra 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Could not load file or assembly. I don't know how to fix it... as a person who doesn't even understand what is this error I need someone's help.

I'm trying to download so called launcher of one game. But this error keeps popping up no matter what i tried. This text on russian = Unable to find the specified file.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
asked 2024-11-20T16:57:07.2733333+00:00
Yaroslav Rubinov 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-11-22T12:20:21.9466667+00:00
Yaroslav Rubinov 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Could not load file or assembly. I don't know how to fix it... as a person who doesn't even understand what is this error I need someone's help.

I'm trying to download so called launcher of one game. But this error keeps popping up no matter what i tried. This text on russian = Unable to find the specified file.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
asked 2024-11-20T16:57:07.2733333+00:00
Yaroslav Rubinov 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-11-22T12:20:21.9466667+00:00
Yaroslav Rubinov 20 Reputation points
0 answers

How do I localize the AppDescription of Desktop Bridge apps?

I have a UWP application. The project contains the following files: de-DE\Resources.resw en-US\Resources.resw Each file contains a text with the key AppDescription. en-US is set as the default language in Package.appxmanifest. When submitting to the…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Presentation Foundation
A part of the .NET Framework that provides a unified programming model for building line-of-business desktop applications on Windows.
2,788 questions
Microsoft Partner Center
Microsoft Partner Center
A Microsoft website for partners that provides access to product support, a partner community, and other partner services.
1,024 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
11,056 questions
asked 2024-11-13T13:08:33.4966667+00:00
Heiko 1,261 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-22T12:13:10.6266667+00:00
Heiko 1,261 Reputation points
1 answer

Win32api Clipboard Open failed

I copy different content，and openClipboard。I found that it open failed with the content copy from some app，like windows text editor；

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,669 questions
asked 2024-11-21T01:55:47.9466667+00:00
MY J 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-11-22T12:11:31.61+00:00
RLWA32 45,706 Reputation points
5 answers

Can I recover permanently deleted files in Windows 10 PC?

Hi all, I need some help here. I have a custom build Windows 11 PC with only 128GB SSD. The free space of C drive is almost full, only 2GB left. So I deleted a lot of files from my desktop and downloads folders. Unfortunately, there were several…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
asked 2024-11-21T02:47:30.8833333+00:00
Thanodore 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-11-22T11:56:44.69+00:00
Judith Doyle Megan Williams 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to fix using windbg to debug winxp virtual machine kernel and can't display the value of the register

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,542 questions
asked 2024-11-22T11:43:26.54+00:00
涵 乔 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WebView2 installed in folder but doesn't show in add remove programs - can anyone explain why?

Hi folks, Hoping someone can shed some light on this. :) We have devices imaging from Intune. M365 Apps for Ent is installed as part of the Autopilot sequence in the ESP stage. I can see, after the build completes, a folder with WebView2 runtime…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,777 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
5,249 questions
asked 2024-11-21T15:03:42.4466667+00:00
[Kat_21] 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2024-11-22T11:38:18.8666667+00:00
[Kat_21] 1 Reputation point
0 answers

BSOD error fix

Hello, i ve lately been getting a BSOD randomly. Sometimes it happens while i play games but rarely but most of the time if i don t open any game and just sit on youtube it keeps crashing my pc. Sometimes i get the BSOD with the message…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,939 questions
asked 2024-11-22T11:23:36.0966667+00:00
Krisztian Kasoni 0 Reputation points
17 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why Windows 11 does not support Intel Core i7-6500U CPU @ 2.5Ghz Processer ?

I have Dell Inspiration 5559 laptop with Intel Core i7-6500U CPU @ 2.5Ghz,PC Health Check showing error 'The processer isn't supported for Windows 11 Regards Naveen kumar

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
asked 2021-10-23T06:48:50.407+00:00
NAVEEN KUMAR 86 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-22T11:22:46.38+00:00
Colm Gaffney 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Problem opening spreadsheets in Excel 2016 since Win 11 24H2 upgrade

We have just updated to Win 11 24H2 and use stand alone Office 2016 Standard. We are experiencing problems with opening Excel spreadsheets from hyperlinks and File Explorer where a ~$ temp file pre-exists against the file we are trying to open. Excel…

Excel
Excel
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
1,987 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,018 questions
asked 2024-11-22T11:11:37.2566667+00:00
Alan Lee 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Phone link

Greetings to all. My name is Dmitry Varakin, I have been looking for a long time how to connect my phone with a computer in order to see information about the call on the computer and so that I can take information not from contacts, but from CRM. I…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,669 questions
asked 2024-11-22T11:09:59.89+00:00
Дмитрий Варакин 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Microsoft XDR (Defender) - How to export - Advanced Hunting - Custom Detection Rules

Hello everyone, Our team is trying to export the Custom Detection Rules. We have more than 50 rules, so we need an automated process that allows us to export and import the rules. Currently, we see that the API function that allows this is still in beta:…

Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Graph
A Microsoft programmability model that exposes REST APIs and client libraries to access data on Microsoft 365 services.
12,375 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,939 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,856 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,422 questions
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Training
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Training
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: A Microsoft unified security platform for preventative protection, postbreach detection, and automated investigation and response. Previously known as Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection.Training: Instruction to develop new skills.
50 questions
asked 2024-11-07T15:08:58.0766667+00:00
viri4to 10 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-22T11:03:05.3433333+00:00
Gautam 5 Reputation points Microsoft Employee