5,081 questions
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Windows not Activating After reinstalling.
I recently had to reinstall Windows 11 on my prebuilt PC after dealing with corruption for a few months. This was my first time doing this and all steps were followed. At startup where it asked for a network, it would not detect my USB wifi adapter. Iâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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Windows 11 on a Dell Optiplex 7040
I started downloading windows 11 for a Dell Optiplex 7040 using a flash drive, through rufus and keeping all my files. But while trying to upload windows 11 It can't seem upload properly. Message I see on the screen says "It looks like you startedâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-02-08T05:40:29.0366667+00:00
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Lex Shabani
0
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answered 2026-02-08T06:13:37.6133333+00:00
DaveM121
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how to fix new build
I build a new computer, motherboard ,ram , cpu etc. I used the same hard drives . I used a usb thumb drive that I used on my laptop to to re-install windows 11. because I had trouble with new build recognizing my boot disk. I installed it on a new m.2â¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-02-06T14:14:35.4933333+00:00
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Greg Radvon
0
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commented 2026-02-08T06:11:15.4666667+00:00
DaveM121
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activate win 11 on my new pc (with win 8 retail copy)
I have a win 8 home retail version previously . I have upgraded to win 10 in my old pc. I have thrown away my old pc. I think I used to log in via local drive and did not log in via Microsoft account. Now I have a new pc with win 11 home. How to portâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
14,167 questions
asked 2026-02-07T11:35:49.52+00:00
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steve au
0
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answered 2026-02-08T05:57:40.27+00:00
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Alexandr S
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My account was hacked, and upon creating a new one and buying Minecraft again, the launcher won't let me switch from my old account.
My Account was recently hacked and i lost access to Minecraft (It kept asking me to sign in, but someone hacked the account and changed the password). After speaking with Microsoft support they shut down my account and instructed me to make a new one.â¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,526 questions
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3 answers
The most recent search results in Windows 11 are reset to the suggested list
Hello, I have a problem that has been going on for quite some time. It concerns the search function in the taskbar. You can use it to search for and start programmes, and it displays the most recently used programmes (screenshot). After restarting, theâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,218 questions
asked 2026-01-18T06:29:42.1+00:00
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yaqwsx-0810
10
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answered 2026-02-08T05:49:09.77+00:00
yaqwsx-0810
10
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7 answers
i can choose 3840x2160 but i have 1920x1080.
I have Philips 27M2N3200, its 1920x1080 but in windows settings I can choose 3840x2160. My old monitor that I had was 3840x2160. Why can I still choose 4K? it is really annoying when games choose it because that resolution messes up my monito, if I goâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,307 questions
asked 2026-02-03T15:09:01.67+00:00
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Kevin Ploom
0
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answered 2026-02-08T05:43:46.1866667+00:00
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Solamillo Charity
20,140
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Settings > Accounts > Family & other users on the Windows 11 device not appearing
HI I am trying to add my child's account to the laptop and it says got to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users however i only see other users. Please help I am an administrator account and the organiser of our family safety group.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
728 questions
asked 2026-02-08T04:48:34.7633333+00:00
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Stolle Family
0
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commented 2026-02-08T05:37:55.17+00:00
Stolle Family
0
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I'm administrator but am getting denied access to everything that requires an administrative account
I have a new computer with Windows 11, set up with both a microsoft user name and well as an administrative account, both with full administrative rights. Every time I try to do anything with a system folder (for example, change it from read only), I getâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
1,463 questions
asked 2025-07-25T20:33:11.4933333+00:00
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CHICAGOAUDIO
31
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commented 2026-02-08T05:21:54.3833333+00:00
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patricia little
0
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2 answers
How to make my PC work again?
Hello, When I attempted to uninstall the latest Windows feature updates, I was unsuccessful and received the following error message: âWe ran into a problem and wonât be able to uninstall the latest feature updates of Windows. Try resetting your PCâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
8,563 questions
asked 2026-01-28T18:24:03.3533333+00:00
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Viktoriya Almazan
0
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commented 2026-02-08T05:20:02.39+00:00
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Ivan B
96,715
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
How to copy hard drive with video to another empty hard drive ?
Hello, I would like to copy all videos from my hard drive to another empty hard drive for safety. This person may lose this hard drive and so I have a copy to help. Please lt me know how to proceed. Thank you
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
21,650 questions
asked 2026-02-07T00:29:36.7966667+00:00
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Josiane Hird-Moorhouse
0
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answered 2026-02-08T05:19:16.9533333+00:00
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Sin-D
7,345
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
Help. How to get rid of TrojanMSIL/ShellCodeRunner.GPAX!MTB
Hello all, yesterday my laptop has had this constant issue in which every time i startup my laptop a powershell window is opened immediately. then defender detects the following Detected: TrojanMSIL/ShellCodeRunner.GPAX!MTB Affectedâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,719 questions
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3 answers
How come I can't find my photos from the Your Phone app in File Explorer?
I'm unable to find the correct folder that my photos are in. I've connected my phone to the Your Phone app several times. I'm unable to find the folder that should have my photos. I've followed the troubleshooting procedure and everything seems to beâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,143 questions
asked 2026-02-05T00:29:04.8566667+00:00
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Mike Standing
0
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answered 2026-02-08T05:15:33.65+00:00
Mike Standing
0
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2 answers
How to fix
Problem Event Name: LiveKernelEvent Code: 141 Parameter 1: ffff808613896010 Parameter 2: fffff8024cb16750 Parameter 3: 0 Parameter 4: ffff808610492080 OS version: 10_0_26100 Service Pack: 0_0 Product: 768_1 OS Version: 10.0.26100.2.0.0.768.101 Localeâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
30,506 questions
asked 2026-02-05T00:29:14.2533333+00:00
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Kerry Chen
0
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commented 2026-02-08T05:15:23.2233333+00:00
Ivan B
96,715
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
New Laptop freezes install at Microsoft Login
I bought a new laptop, nothing special, and after the initial installation, it wanted to sign me into my microsoft account. It keeps wanting to force me to use or create a pin, but I finally got it to use my password. Even though I used my password, itâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
8,563 questions
asked 2026-02-07T02:12:59.1333333+00:00
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Randall Hilleary
0
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answered 2026-02-08T05:12:42.89+00:00
Sin-D
7,345
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
My computer randomly freezes when playing a sound.
My computer, a HP OMEN 14" has been freezing lately, I checked for updates and RAM and CPU diagnostics (through omen gaming settings), and everything seems to be okay, but whenever I play a video, or my computer plays any sound (whether in aâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
30,506 questions
asked 2026-02-08T04:29:37.7033333+00:00
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Katy Santos
0
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answered 2026-02-08T05:08:03.6233333+00:00
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Lester Bernard Reyes
73,180
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
PC crash (Mini Dump File Included)
Hello, my PC just crashed after waking it up from sleep and was wondering if someone could check the mini dump file and let me know what the problem could be. I have a feeling it might have to do with some undervolting/overclocking I have done but wantedâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
30,506 questions
asked 2026-02-08T05:01:16.98+00:00
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Anthony
0
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answered 2026-02-08T05:01:24.71+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
Windows11 PC File Explorer The registry edits are displayed
Hello. I deleted the Home icon in File Explorer on my Windows 11 PC using the registry, but it still appears. If I restart File Explorer, it doesn't appear, but it reappears if I move or copy a file. It hides when I restart, then reappears when I move orâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,218 questions
asked 2026-02-07T17:14:29.3533333+00:00
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å´è¼ªãã
95
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answered 2026-02-08T04:52:20.5566667+00:00
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Paulo GM
59,895
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Independent Advisor
0 answers
LENOVO VANTAGE AND MICROSOFT STORE ISSUE
HELP PLEASE I have bought lenovo loq 15irx10 and the problem iam facing is reagrding lenovo vantage app 1st it was wokring fine then it started to crash and freeze alot so i uninstalled lenovo vantage app also i uninstalled the lenovo services appâ¦
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
1,742 questions
asked 2026-02-07T09:27:37.68+00:00
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Muhammad Naeem
0
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commented 2026-02-08T04:46:53.03+00:00
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Daniel Greer
0
Reputation points
3 answers
How to change the image in a shortcut
I want to change the image that is associated with a shortcut.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-02-08T04:04:13.6166667+00:00
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Phillip Richcreek
215
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answered 2026-02-08T04:43:22.3133333+00:00
Rodrigo Queiroz
74,395
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Independent Advisor