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PowerShell FileSystemObject GetFolder of "." returns home directory, not pwd

CD to a different directory (other than your home), then do this in PowerShell (5.1.26100.4768 or 7.5.2) PS> "Current Working Directory = $pwd" PS> $fso = New-Object -ComObject Scripting.FileSystemObject PS> $dot =…

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asked 2025-08-28T17:31:52.01+00:00
Mark Renton 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T20:55:07.5666667+00:00
Mark Renton 20 Reputation points
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How do i get Interactual Player app to work or how to play my DVD's on windows 10/11?

As I now own the Harry Potter movies 2-7 (part two) as DVDs, I wanna know how to actually play them. The interactual player app doesn't work, saying I need to fix my resolution and something else. I don't know what to do, since I have never owned DVDs…

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asked 2025-08-28T13:40:55.6533333+00:00
∗cherry * 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-28T20:02:44.7766667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How Do I Get the OLD Version of the Snipping Tool Back?

I recently got a laptop with Windows 11. I don't like all the steps with the new snipping tool and would like to get the old one from Windows 10 back. Can anyone help me?

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asked 2025-08-28T18:50:45.7733333+00:00
Resa Haile 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T19:38:59.7333333+00:00
Solamillo Charity 15,470 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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unable to install a program

i have one question how do you deleted a third party program that refused to while it thinks it currently install and thinks it already been deleted

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asked 2025-08-24T11:58:41.9866667+00:00
matthew king 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-28T19:27:47.9+00:00
Stefan Blom 310.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Does Adobe PDF Reader work with Windows 11

The free Adobe Reader will not install on my Windows 11 home version on a Surface Laptop 7.

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asked 2025-08-17T21:05:45.9233333+00:00
Steve Bourque 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-28T19:19:58.3366667+00:00
Stefan Blom 310.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

RDP issue : Already a console in session, but genuine

So, i have just made the switch from windows 10 to Windows 11 on my PC. To clarify, i am only using rdp to access another account on my computer that is already on it if that makes sense. It was working perfectly fine for me in windows 10, took me a…

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asked 2025-08-27T18:00:22.0033333+00:00
remi ryan 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T18:02:34.59+00:00
remi ryan 20 Reputation points
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get the task bar back on bottom of screen

i somehow did something on my desktop pc and lost the task bar on the of page. Sure, would like real, real easy way to get it back. can sum one help this old dumb man please

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asked 2025-06-30T01:43:38.4733333+00:00
CHUCK MELTON 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T17:32:29.1266667+00:00
Afke Zijlstra 0 Reputation points
2 answers

[ARTICLE] Restore old Right-click Context menu in Windows 11

Starting with Windows 11, the context menu in File Explorer is refreshed, offering a compact design based on modern principles. However, the refreshed context menu shows fewer items compared to the Legacy Context menu. This article discusses how to…

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asked 2025-06-26T08:28:22.2133333+00:00
Sumit 42,266 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
commented 2025-08-28T17:19:48.32+00:00
Jim 10 Reputation points
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Need some help to convert .mov video to .mp4 on my windows pc

Got my first Windows 11 laptop and need some help here. I am a long time iPhone and mac users. The default video format is MOV for both iPhone and mac recorded videos. When I imported those .mov videos into the Windows PC, the default media player can't…

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asked 2025-08-28T09:52:26.31+00:00
ChristopherCarter 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-28T14:34:39.56+00:00
Lychee-Ng 1,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I am completely unable to log in to the Microsoft Store app and Xbox app on my PC, what steps can I take to fix this?

As the title says I am unable to use either of these apps, with any account. Every time I attempt to login I receive the 'Too Many Requests' error code. This has been an ongoing issue for several months now during which time I have connected to at least…

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asked 2025-08-26T11:39:49.5433333+00:00
Jordan 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T10:34:03.79+00:00
Ivan Bitencourt 64,910 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I fix the unbearable mic static that appears during in game recordings? (Windows 11)

(English is my third language, I apologize in advance in case the ideas written here bring any confusion.) I occasionally record gaming sessions for fun and, for doing that, I used most of the times the in-built Game Bar tool. It is decent, unless I turn…

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asked 2025-08-21T13:39:35.96+00:00
Bob Gilbert 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T08:21:14.4533333+00:00
Clary-N 1,420 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why I can't convert convert jpg to webp with the photos app in Windows 11?

There is no export option for webp. Only JPG, PNG and TIFF are available. I am building a website with Dreamweaver on my Windows 11 laptop. As told, webp is more recommended for web publishing as it will save the loading time. What is the best way to…

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asked 2025-08-27T09:33:14.8633333+00:00
MoraTania 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-28T06:40:17.2933333+00:00
Michael Thackaberry 0 Reputation points
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How to fix UE-APK2 in Windows 11 Steam?

My Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicals 2 is crashing every time with the image of Unreal Engine of UE-Apk2 crash just after the image of loading save files on the game. I tried everything, just like updating windows, redownloading the game and steam,…

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asked 2025-08-27T23:30:12.3833333+00:00
Serafin Neto 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T04:23:57.3+00:00
Clary-N 1,420 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Phone Link Update Killed User Interface Beside Start Menu [Windows Key]

Hello; I have used P L since installing W 11 H E. Over time it has slowly gotten better, on the beginning of July I got a new cell phone. The new phone was recognized, I verified through 'Authenticator' and all was well until yesterday Aug 26th…

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asked 2025-08-27T22:04:09.52+00:00
Tim Rogers 40 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T23:43:07.65+00:00
Paulo GM 50,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I am having trouble downloading a clip Grab app for music, how can I resolve this issues?

I am having trouble downloading Clip Grab for music to load to itunes, what can I do to resolve this issue?

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asked 2025-08-23T03:46:17.2866667+00:00
J c Anderson 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T21:43:18.9533333+00:00
J c Anderson 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Outlook won't open

I have Windows 11 and Office 365. Outlook won't open. I get the circle for a few seconds after I click the icon, then nothing.

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asked 2025-08-27T18:35:44.1266667+00:00
Jon McCullough 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T21:26:33.9+00:00
GTS-NJ 80 Reputation points
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How to open windows hello written currently unavailable

I cannot use windows hello options it is stated currently unavailable try later

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asked 2025-08-27T15:14:59.12+00:00
Oren Zimhoni 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T16:22:00.7166667+00:00
Oren Zimhoni 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 Photos app freezes when organizing my dog’s pictures

Hi everyone, I’ve been using the Windows 11 Photos app to organize pictures of my Golden Retriever puppy. However, the app keeps freezing or crashing whenever I try to create albums or tag photos. Sometimes it becomes unresponsive after just a few…

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asked 2025-08-26T18:39:44.6133333+00:00
Daniel james 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-27T14:16:41.1866667+00:00
Daniel james 20 Reputation points
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How to set Windows 11 Photos app to find only NEW photos on photos on phone.

When importing photos to my PC from my phone, is there a way to set the Windows 11 Photo app to find ONLY photos added since the last download, rather than waiting while it finds all the photos on my phone? This can take a substantial amount of time,…

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asked 2025-08-24T07:07:20.6966667+00:00
Simon Fisher 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-27T09:16:27.6733333+00:00
Haien-L 1,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows weather widget does not work (Windows 11)

My windows taskbar widget that shows the weather, news and other things does not work. I tried killing and restarting the process, reinstalling the web experience pack, repairing edge, dism and sfc scan, my system is up to date, but still nothing. It…

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asked 2025-08-06T02:55:49.6866667+00:00
danyel rinaldi 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T03:34:51.5366667+00:00
Hendrix-V 1,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator