Questions tagged [windows-10]

Windows 10 is a Microsoft operating system released on 29th July 2015. Please only use this tag if your question is specific to this version of Windows.

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Minecraft: PC with Windows 10 Upgrade?

I have Minecraft PC on my computer, which is on Windows 7. We are upgrading to Windows 10. My question is, can I play my current version on Windows 10, or must I play the Windows 10 Pocket Edition ...
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Unable to install Minecraft Java, error code 0x80131509

As said, each time I try to install Minecraft (Java Edition) through the official newest version of the installer on my laptop, it just shows me this error code. I cannot find any information about it ...
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Can't find my .minecraft folder in Windows 10 [duplicate]

I currently use Windows 10 and I'm running Minecraft 1.8. I have seen people say run %appdata&\.minecraft\ but that never worked for me. I really want to download a mod, but I can't until I find ...
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How to run old games installer on Windows 10?

I have a couple of old CD games such as Mig-29 Fulcrum, F-16 Novalogic and F-22 Raptor etc. and I want to install them. When I load the CD in my laptop it runs and open's up the launcher but when I ...
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Connection issues with PS4 Controller on PC

When I connect my PS4 controller to my Windows 10 PC with the USB cable nothing happens. There is no light or anything. Occasionally, my computer says "The last USB device you connected to this ...
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How can I move my Minecraft installation to another drive? [duplicate]

I installed Minecraft before getting my 1TB SSD, and now I want to move it. My C drive is very low on space and I'm trying to keep it free of games. Is there any way I can completely move Minecraft to ...
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Can Minecraft Java Edition run on Windows 10? [duplicate]

I've been using the original Java Edition on my old Windows 7 PC for years and my family just gave me a new Windows 10 PC for Christmas. Can I keep using my old Java Edition on the new machine or do I ...
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How to turn off game notifications in Windows 10

I upgraded to Windows 10 today. I'm kinda liking it but every time I launch a game, it pops up some stupid notification, like "Use this keyboard shortcut to take a screenshot", or "Use this combo to ...
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How can I keep playing online-only Flash games after the Flash shutdown in 2020?

My stepfather currently plays FarmVille 2 on Facebook, which uses Flash (also, he uses a Windows 10 machine, if it makes any difference). As we all know, web browsers will stop offering Flash after ...
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Black Screen when alt-tab or exiting fullscreen games in Windows 10

When I use alt+tab on a fullscreen game to go back to the Desktop in Windows 10, most of the time the screen goes black. It doesn't happen all the time which is makes this even more confusing. It also ...
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PS4 Controller paired over bluetooth "Connected" but not working

I'm attempting to connect my PS4 controller to a laptop over the built-in bluetooth. I pair by either holding the ps button and options (which my laptop autodetects and pairs) or holding the ps button ...
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Can I use a Wii MotionPlus remote as a mouse in Windows 10?

I have a Toshiba Satellite notebook, running Windows 10, with an integrated Bluetooth dongle that connects to the Wii MotionPlus remote. It displays as a paired device, labeled "Nintendo RVL-CNT-01-TR"...
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How to get Minecraft crossplay working (PC/PS4)?

I'm trying to set up Minecraft Bedrock Edition to crossplay between my Windows 10 system and my PS4 so I can play with my two boys (we're in the same house). The problem is that I have gotten ...
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How can the game be loaded on a different monitor?

Whenever I attempt to run Superhot on the PC (from gog.com), after choosing the resolution, the game always opens on my second monitor. I don't see any options in the game that would allow me to ...
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller's dongle not working for Windows 10

The receiver looks exactly like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000MGVAAQ When I plug it, the slit-like LED light does not turn on. When I turn my Xbox ...
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How to Toggle Game Bar Notifications for Xbox Games in Windows 10?

Popup notifications or tips for Xbox games appear to be turned on by default after the installation of W10 1803. The dated current question lacks precision as to the nature of the problem occuring ...