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My computer locked up and said it was locked by windows microsoft? had to call an 855 number
my computer locked up. loud noise saying i could not turn it off. must call them please to call this 855 number. dexter anderson said it is the only microsoft number. but that seems to be not true. told me to call him at 843 439 5544. is that legitimate…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
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Why can I not remove Xbox child restrictions using my adult account
I have tried removing child restrictions using my adult account but it says these restrictions cannot be removed
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
2,493 questions
asked 2025-08-28T19:53:00.5533333+00:00
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James Duffy
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commented 2025-08-28T21:17:05.8966667+00:00
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Jeronimo Fuerte
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August 26, 2025 KB5063842 (OS Build 19045.6282) Taskbar feels cluncky after update
Hello, After the new KB5063842 update, my taskbar has a slight delay. When I have two tabs open and switch between them with the mouse, there is a noticeable delay, but alt-tabbing works flawlessly. Same thing happens when I click show hidden icons via…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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Ich kann Minecraft Mehrspieler nicht spielen
Ich kann denn Minecraft Mehrspieler nicht spielen, leider weiß ich aber nicht warum. Da ich mir schon sehr viele Videos angeschaut habe und alles ausprobiert hab und es immer noch nicht klapp. Dachte ich mir ich frage mal hier nach. Ich würde mich über…
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
2,493 questions
asked 2025-08-28T20:25:39.82+00:00
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Ben
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edited the question 2025-08-28T21:14:36.1333333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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Update software
how do I stop pausing windows update and just put it to update instead of waiting another week for it to update.
Windows for home | Other | Windows update
855 questions
asked 2025-08-28T13:22:40.5+00:00
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wendy rivera
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answered 2025-08-28T21:12:04.6566667+00:00
CrazyKats
8,715
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Serious issues regarding KB5063878 and the need for official quick resolution
The KB5063878 update is a disaster.It's causing hard drives to fail after large file operations. No one can wait for your long and meaningless investigation right now. The most important thing is to get the massive number of users out of this dangerous…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
11,328 questions
asked 2025-08-20T21:47:13.2633333+00:00
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zhang 0
5
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commented 2025-08-28T21:11:52.07+00:00
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Silvia Ferretto
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Tried all suggestions and cannot get to upgrade to Windows 11
I am on a Lenovo machine, small footprint - 16GB RAM, 1024 GB SSD, Intel i7 6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz. My Windows is 10 Pro, version 22H2. I have followed the instructions to go to Settings, Update& Security - Troubleshoot, Advanced Options - checked the …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
15,268 questions
asked 2025-08-28T19:59:24.3433333+00:00
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Leslie Reambeault
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answered 2025-08-28T21:10:00.7866667+00:00
CrazyKats
8,715
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Potential SSD Detection Bug in Windows 11 24H2 Following Update KB5063878 (August 12, 2025)
I had installed Windows update KB5063878 on August 12, 2025, and get multiple reports have surfaced from my users indicating a critical issue affecting M.2 solid-state drives (SSDs). Observed Issue: After installing the KB5063878 update on systems…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
11,328 questions
asked 2025-08-28T02:39:36.0933333+00:00
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Titus Tolbert (Sr. Dev Operation, Hoka corp)
340
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commented 2025-08-28T21:06:52.2666667+00:00
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MK
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Activation of Windows 10 license after motherboard change
I purchased a laptop from Costco with Windows 1o Home installed. Recently the motherboard was replaced, and the repairman installed Window 11. I want to reinstall Windows 10 with the license that I had from the original purchase. How do I get that done?…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,426 questions
asked 2025-08-28T20:18:12.4966667+00:00
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John Ekonomou
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answered 2025-08-28T21:06:30.7566667+00:00
Van S
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Independent Advisor
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Unable to sign into account all devices files gone
Hello, hopefully someone will be able to help me. I had shut down my computer as usual after using it. When I reopened it later and tried to sign in it gave me a message informing me that it was unable to sign into my account, but that it could be solved…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
9,602 questions
asked 2025-08-28T01:53:08.1633333+00:00
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Elijah
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edited an answer 2025-08-28T21:04:54.65+00:00
Craig Long
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Bug. Windows 11 Language setting not working. Multiple languages are showing instead of just English
There is a serious bug in the language setting of Windows 11. Windows was installed in language A, I wanted to change it to English. I installed the English pack and set it as the main language in all the settings possible as explained in the various…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
1,590 questions
asked 2025-08-28T21:02:50.25+00:00
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Joshua Geller
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asked 2025-08-28T21:02:50.25+00:00
Joshua Geller
0
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I cannot change my search enging to Google on my PC. My browser is Google. I'm not able to select Google based on your recommendations fot Windows 10 it's not on the list
I can't change my Search engine to Google, I have windows 10 on my PC. It's not on the list. My browser is Google
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
87 questions
asked 2025-08-28T19:18:06.7233333+00:00
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Ella
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answered 2025-08-28T20:58:12.4666667+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte
16,785
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Independent Advisor
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I can't get my recovery key after laptop repair
I can get my product off my other computer, but it doesn't give me the correct recovery key Only the device I'm working on I do have a recovery key id, but it contains letters and numbers
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
83 questions
asked 2025-08-28T18:46:14.88+00:00
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Jack Chamberlin
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answered 2025-08-28T20:58:07.7366667+00:00
EmilyS726
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How do I create a Windows 11 installer with a select version
How do I create a Windows 11 installer with a select version? - ei.cfg intro does not help
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
7,488 questions
asked 2025-08-27T19:32:12.2533333+00:00
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Štaubs, Jurijs
0
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commented 2025-08-28T20:56:23.2266667+00:00
EmilyS726
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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 =…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
623 questions
asked 2025-08-28T17:31:52.01+00:00
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Mark Renton
20
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commented 2025-08-28T20:55:07.5666667+00:00
Mark Renton
20
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Windows update has killed my HDD, can I recover it?
Last week I had a clear-out of games on my aging PC as I only use it for work, unless my 4-year-old wants to play Hot Wheels. The next time I booted my computer, my 2TB wd2002faex-007ba0 HDD wasn't showing and all the links failed. It shows in Disk…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
38,722 questions
asked 2025-08-28T19:58:14.6833333+00:00
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Aaron Paul Turner
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commented 2025-08-28T20:53:46.33+00:00
Aaron Paul Turner
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Unable to enroll in Window 10 ESU program
I have followed the steps to prepare for enrollment in the Microsoft Windows 10 ESU program, but I have yet to initiate the enrollment process. Please help..
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked 2025-08-27T19:48:15.5766667+00:00
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PeterWalter-2108
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commented 2025-08-28T20:51:50.0433333+00:00
PeterWalter-2108
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ne radi mi zvuk , imam instaliran w11
ne radi zvuk, ne pronalazi izlaz za zvuk, zvuk na slušalicama radi
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
1,150 questions
asked 2025-08-28T20:50:42.4133333+00:00
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Janez Tobias
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asked 2025-08-28T20:50:42.4133333+00:00
Janez Tobias
0
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Can u Unblocked my computer
Hello could you please take off this sercurity theres stuff i need for school that i cant access cause its blocked thank u
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
6,787 questions
asked 2025-08-28T20:32:40.0433333+00:00
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ZK
0
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edited the question 2025-08-28T20:44:00.6366667+00:00
Raja Pothuraju
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Can't connect to another computer in my network
I keep getting a message network path not found but shows up in Network list. What can I do to connect to another computer on my network?
Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
1,033 questions
asked 2025-08-28T15:00:09.8433333+00:00
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PHILIP CONNOR
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edited the question 2025-08-28T20:41:59.65+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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