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Windows 11 Lowers volume while in a "call" - Communications tab not changing anything

I'm running Windows 11, and anytime I have Spotify playing while in a Google Meet call, if I have the Spotify volume turned down enough (~50% in the application), while someone in speaking, something on my computer automatically dampens Spotify's volume…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-26T19:46:47.55+00:00
Christian Bankovic 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-29T23:19:57.7266667+00:00
Christian Bankovic 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microphone from webcam not found again after clicking "disallow" in stystem settings

Hi I use a Logitech webcam for both camera and microphone. After I managed to click disallow for my logitech webcam in input sound devices, it dissapeared and I can't get it back. I can't pair it, I've tried to take out the port and plug it back in and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-28T22:56:47.0466667+00:00
Aleks Agerholm 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-29T20:26:28.09+00:00
Aleks Agerholm 0 Reputation points
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Grey out Wifi toggle button

Could someone explain to me how to "grey" out the Wifi toggle button in Windows 11. I have followed the steps of searching the settings for the notification area and looking in the systems tray for the option but in Win 11 that isn't an…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-28T12:37:08.2+00:00
Quentin Edwards 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-29T19:12:34.1233333+00:00
Quentin Edwards 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to retain scrolled view position, instead of defaulting to the top when navigating back in settings?

In Settings -> Apps -> Installed apps, if I go to check the Advanced options of an app and then navigate back, the view always defaults to the top position in the list of my apps. I think it makes more sense to retain the scroll view, especially if…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-25T23:51:11.2433333+00:00
TSENTaRt 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-29T18:09:17.3+00:00
TSENTaRt 20 Reputation points
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How to get rid of "Some of these settings are managed by your organization"?

How do you get rid of "Some of these settings are managed by your organization"? in Personalization - Background. I just spent over an hour with Microsoft support on line, and someone supposedly went into my computer and made some System…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-21T21:03:12.7666667+00:00
Alan Rosenbaum 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-29T16:35:51.1366667+00:00
Alan Rosenbaum 0 Reputation points
2 answers

computer says i dont have product key but i do

so on my activation screen on my computers setting it says "we cant activate windows on this device as we cant connect to your organizations activation server. make sure you're connected to youre organizations network and try again. if you continue…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-07T23:41:51.04+00:00
kyle hasenfratz 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-29T13:15:26.1066667+00:00
Y B 0 Reputation points
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Transparency on task bar

How do I get the taskbar to be semi-transparent as it was in Windows 10?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-29T12:31:44.4+00:00
Jo McCann 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-29T13:05:08.44+00:00
DaveM121 765.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Headphone enchantment missing

It seems like I'm having trouble with the audio enchantment for my headphones when switching from Windows 10 to 11 on my new laptop. On Windows 10, I can adjust the bass boost, loudness equalization, etc., but after switching to Windows 11, I can't find…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-25T02:37:37.2366667+00:00
Najwan Zahran 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-29T10:41:50.3266667+00:00
Hendrix-V 1,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

I want to get out of S Mode its useless!

Everytime I try to download apps it doesnt let me because of the S Mode. It gives me an Unexpected error (something happened on our end) and gives a number error that changes. Even when I try to get out of S mode it gives me the same error. HELP! Make…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-24T22:35:42.2466667+00:00
Natalia Hernandez 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-29T06:56:24.95+00:00
Tammy-Ng 2,535 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to remove/uninstall iphone link app

I made the mistake of linking my iphone 15 to windows 11. I broke the link, but I keep getting these annoying popups to relink/sync my iphone again. How do I eliminate these annoying popup requests from my computer homepage?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-26T23:18:42.05+00:00
Straight Shooting Nel 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-29T03:30:49.4466667+00:00
Straight Shooting Nel 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I cannot print multiple pictures on one page from my windows 11 HP Snapdragon computer

After I have selected the appropriate photos to print and right click to print, I do not appear to be coming to the correct screen with the page printing options only the single page option unlike my previous windows 10 option I have Microsoft 365 with a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-07-02T23:34:35.4066667+00:00
Bruce Edwards 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T21:30:18.09+00:00
Tom Farney 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Volume Buttons on Keyboard No Longer Control Audio Since Windows 11 Update

Since I updated to Windows 11 yesterday (I understand that I should have done this years ago but that's beside the point) on my laptop my volume buttons on my keyboard/toggle volume on screen in volume settings on task bar no longer make any difference…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-07-26T13:52:01.11+00:00
Tianna Campbell 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T15:45:00.8233333+00:00
Amin Ali 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to use iso file from Windows to boot into Hyper-V VM

Hello All, I am trying to set up a Windows 11 VM using Hyper-V. I downloaded the Windows 11 iso file from the Microsoft website. However, when I go to the settings in the SCSI controller to look for the iso file, it does not show the iso file I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-28T13:46:48.9233333+00:00
Robert Rollins 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T14:36:50.7666667+00:00
Sumit D - IA 134.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Local network problems

I have three computers on a local network in my home. I do volunteer work for several non profits. I have a Dell with W11 Home for personal business, an HP with W11 Home for Non-profit work, and an older Dell with W11 Pro for Back up of both other…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-27T14:26:24.3866667+00:00
Larry 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T13:50:17.68+00:00
Larry 0 Reputation points
4 answers

How to fix you aren't connected to any networks. ie You're connected using a virtual network adapter that we can't test.

I couldn't connect to a network when installing Windows 11. I found a cmd fix on the internet and now I can't get out of this virtual network adapter. I've tried restarting and I'm not sure how to fix this. Please help me connect to a network.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-28T00:38:42.57+00:00
Logan Meyer 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T02:10:52.13+00:00
Logan Meyer 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How do switch my MS365 subscription to a new computer

I recently purchased Windows 11 computer. How do I transfer my MS365 subscription to the new computer

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-28T01:04:58.6933333+00:00
Kenji Takeuchi 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T01:41:12.07+00:00
Gunasekar N 31,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Task bar icons/thumbnails appears smaller than usual

Hello.I noticed today that the icons at task bar appears smaller than the default size (usually when open a new app/tab(?) i think........) Any idea please?The first screenshot is the normal size.In the second screenshot i have …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-07-12T14:28:43.4733333+00:00
commented 2025-08-28T00:04:08.62+00:00
Tammie W 0 Reputation points
2 answers

apply advanced application settings windows

after starting my computer after hibernation appears the message that my account has problem for apply advanced application settings,This message starts after :1) a failed repair via internet process of microsoft 365.The repair unistall all …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-26T05:49:25.6+00:00
answered 2025-08-27T05:47:28.6433333+00:00
2 answers

manufacturer logo

I have a question, I want to have both the manufacturer logo in the system and also the Windows 10/11 logo, does anyone know how to do this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-25T05:09:29.8933333+00:00
Pc Gamer 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T02:11:11.4733333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 28,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I make my microphone louder even though it is to 100% volume?

Hello. I've been trying everything to get my microphone to work well. I have the volume maxed out and can still barley hear it in recordings. I made it louder using the Realtek audio Console and everything but it still doesn't work well. any microphone…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-08-26T22:56:46.6166667+00:00
Gavin Baumgartner 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-26T23:36:15.02+00:00
John DeV 135.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor