Windows 10: Error when running certain programs: Windows cannot find..... Windows 10

Discus and support Error when running certain programs: Windows cannot find..... Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I tried running a few programs like Discord, iTunes, NordVPN and Steam and kept getting the same error: "Windows cannot find...". Even when I went... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Tim_1890, Jun 9, 2020.

  1. TIM_1890
    Tim_1890 Win User

    Error when running certain programs: Windows cannot find..... Windows 10


    I tried running a few programs like Discord, iTunes, NordVPN and Steam and kept getting the same error: "Windows cannot find...". Even when I went directly to the .exe I got the same error. I ran a few scans like Malwarebytes and others but nothing came up. I got them to work by changing the name but can someone help me figure out what caused this? It seems to only affect specific programs.

    :)
     
    Tim_1890, Jun 9, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 9, 2020
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  3. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User
    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Jun 9, 2020
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  4. GOFIGUREITOUT
    GoFigureItOut Win User

    Error when running certain programs: Windows cannot find..... Windows 10

    Windows 10 installing progs

    I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to windows 10 from 7. I used the Media Creation Tool from MS website. It took awhile, but I am finally running Windows 10 (12-14).

    I opened the new App & Program feature to remove programs that I no longer needed. Scrolling down the list, I was horrified! Apps that I didn't install somehow magically installed themselves. Two programs stood out: Facebook and Candy Crush Soda Saga. Both programs have those tale-tale icons that they came from Windows Store (which I've never even opened). The install date for both of them were on 12-26.

    Is this a common thing for Windows 10? Or is it because I did an upgrade and not a clean install?
     
    GoFigureItOut, Jun 9, 2020
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