Windows 10: twice in the last 10 days my computer has been with a phone # to call, would this have been...

Twice in the last 10 days my computer has been locked with a phone # to call to solve the problem. Supposedly it was MS. I had to go through a very tedious process to fix the problem. I suspect it was not MS. I would like to speak to someone to explain in more detail.

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CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED in Windows 10 twice in a day

Hi,

I apologies for the delay in response.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

Before we proceed, we require more information to assist you better.

• Are you able to boot to desktop screen?
• Did you make any changes to the computer?
• Since when are you facing this issue?

I suggest you to follow the methods provided below and check if it helps.

Method 1: System File Checker

I suggest you to run System File Checker (SFC Scan) as this could be an issue with corrupt system files.
System File Checker is a utility in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files. Refer to the following link:

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833/en-us

Also applies for Windows 10

Method 2: DISM

• Open Command Prompt with administrator access.
• Type Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
• Type Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
• After the repair is complete, restart your computer and try updating now.

If you are not able to boot to desktop screen, I suggest you to boot your computer in Safe Mode and follow the steps provided above.

Method 3: Safe Mode.

To use a Safe Boot option, follow these steps:

• Restart your computer and start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard. On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating systems, you can press the F8 key when the Boot Menu appears.
• Select an option to “Safe mode with networking” using the arrow keys on the keyboard when the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, and then press
  ENTER.

Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.

 

Stop Windows 10 from asking to link phone to computer

Besides Group Policy, what other ways have you tried ?
Do you utilize Shared experiences, Share across devices ?

Unlink your phone from your PC running Windows 10, use these steps:

• Open Settings.
• Click on Phone.
• Click the Unlink this PC option. Unlink your phone from computer.
• Click the Home button.
• Click on Devices.
• Click on Bluetooth & other devices.
• Select your phone.
• Click the Remove device button.

 

Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Mobile

Your list confirms my phone is eligible, Lumia 521. The windows Insider App fails after ~ 15 seconds, restores data and gives me error 80073cf9. I trouble shot this and went thru all the steps mentioned on several websites including MS without any luck. Short of a hard reset, this is where I am now. Suggestions appreciated.