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Dell xps8930 fails upgrade to windows 11

I have a Dell XPS8930 that should be able to upgrade from windows 10 to 11. PCHealth indicates all is well the pc is upgradable to windows 11. I do not see the upgrade option in windows update. So I downloaded the "Windows 11 Installation…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-27T16:18:27.74+00:00
W Lopatin 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T23:49:14.19+00:00
Ivan Bitencourt 64,910 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Problem installing Windows 11 due to low disk space.

When trying to install Windows 11, I keep getting an error message indicating that there isn't enough disk space. I tried adding an external hard drive with 56 GB and repeated the process but, could only download 37% before it stopped. I have One Drive…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-28T16:42:53.21+00:00
Tim Benedict 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T22:06:20.49+00:00
EmilyS726 151.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
asked 2025-08-27T19:32:12.2533333+00:00
Štaubs, Jurijs 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T20:56:23.2266667+00:00
EmilyS726 151.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how connect canon printer mx 410 to pc to scan document

i have windows 11, and mp navigator ex dont work for my canon printer mx 410, how fix?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-28T15:51:27.65+00:00
Marko Arh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T16:23:57.78+00:00
DaveM121 764.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 In-Place Upgrade Fails with Error 0x8007042B 0x2000D – Missing Settings & Need Repair Install

I am using Windows 11 Single Language on my laptop. Recently, I wanted to enable Windows Sandbox, which is not available in my edition. I tried running a script that downloaded a Windows image something and restarted my laptop. After that: Many settings…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-07-31T18:22:56.9+00:00
Nitin Kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T13:00:42.9366667+00:00
Nitin Kumar 0 Reputation points
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I CAN'T INSTALL MY LPB2900 TO MY WINDOWS 11. I HAVE TRIED MANY WAYS

I just install windows 11, and then i tried to install my LBP2900 printer, but i can't. Please help

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-04T16:48:36.55+00:00
Nguyen Thanh Cong 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T12:06:09.3766667+00:00
D K Choudhury 0 Reputation points
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Trying to install 24H2 in my Asus laptop.

Hello, For many times now, I have received the notification via Windows Update to install version 24H2. However, every time I try to install it, Windows Update downloads the file(s), performs the installation, resets my machine a couple of times, and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-28T11:19:54.1+00:00
Luis Felipe Ramos 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T11:54:04.9066667+00:00
David-M 81,730 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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my microsoft 11 program will not update

Cannot update windows 11, it has critical updates which keep failing to complete..

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-27T17:21:50.35+00:00
Bob Thompson 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T18:11:02.8333333+00:00
Palcouk 746 Reputation points
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How do I recover my pc after the latest update black screened my monitor?

After the latest Window 11 update my pc has a black screen with the cursor buffering.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-27T16:16:19.7466667+00:00
Brad Grantham 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T16:50:50.6066667+00:00
DaveM121 764.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Upgrade to Windows 11 pro getting error 0x80070490

upgrading to Windows 11 pro getting error 0x80070490.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-27T16:00:01.9566667+00:00
Amy Escarcega 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T16:36:07.3633333+00:00
DaveM121 764.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How does Hyper-V suddenly need a driver?

I have two old applications that will not run on Windows 11. Upgrading the applications is not open for discussion. The solution is to install Hyper-V and then install Windows 7 on a virtual drive. The question is this: After installing Hyper-V (gen…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-25T18:16:57.8366667+00:00
allen bell 1 Reputation point
commented 2025-08-27T16:31:37.45+00:00
allen bell 1 Reputation point
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The license sticker was damaged when it was scratched off. The key is not readable.

The license sticker was damaged when it was scratched off . The security cover was as hard as concrete. A stronger scrape would break the activation key. The key is not readable. qr and barcode readable . i must recover my windows activation code . The…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-26T15:10:35.3966667+00:00
Vabaaja Keskus 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-27T12:40:01.83+00:00
Vabaaja Keskus 20 Reputation points
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Troubles upgrading from Win10 to Win11

I'm trying to update my OS from windows 10 to windows 11. I've made sure that tpm2.0 is installed and currently running the most recent BIOS for my motherboard. When I tried the update, the PC ran through all the normal motions as you would expect…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-27T11:30:50.5166667+00:00
Alex Gammon 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T12:04:11.82+00:00
David-M 81,730 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I need a driver for amd ryzen 5 5600gt for bluetooth audio connections

I need a driver for amd ryzen 5 5600gt for bluetooth audio connections. My earbuds are not showing when I select bluetooth connections. I saw a video regarding the issues and it maybe the driver is completely missing. Please help!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-25T02:00:59.3533333+00:00
Randy C 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T04:20:23.1466667+00:00
Hendrix-V 1,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 upgrade to Windows 11 Pro Failure

Today, I purchased Windows 11 Pro to upgrade my system from Home to Pro, and the activation failed. Please issue a refund. The order number is 1808723479. Thanks for your assistance

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-26T05:11:13.5666667+00:00
Robb Base 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-26T22:05:30.0733333+00:00
Estrella721 18,105 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 home upgrade to pro -- PC now thinks its enterprise and wont activate

I have a new laptop which came preinstalled with Windows Home. To get bitlocker we need to upgrade to pro. We initiated the process of upgrading to pro using the app store. We can see it in my account order history. However the machine thinks it is now…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-26T15:34:29.1866667+00:00
phil Wilkins 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-26T17:24:01.0633333+00:00
DaveM121 764.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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4 + years Old machine -Upgrade from Windows10 to Windows11 | Warranty Expired machine

Hi Team, My System 4 + years Old and warranty period also got expired , currently Windows10 OS, may i Upgrade Windows11 OS and existing license can use it. Regards, Moorthi T

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-26T06:55:27.8133333+00:00
Moorthi Thangavel 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-26T12:21:06.99+00:00
Estrella721 18,105 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Issues with Windows Upgrade and Activation Errors

I bought a new computer with a new windows home key that was limiting my RAM capacity to 128GB so I went to upgrade to pro, clicked from setting/system in windows which directed me with a choice between either Entreprise or Workstation. I tried several…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-25T14:23:27.9166667+00:00
Mars Far 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-26T09:16:39.8433333+00:00
Mars Far 20 Reputation points
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Upgraded to win 11 pro from win 11 home and it wont stay activated

I upgraded from Win 11 home to Win 11. The upgrade locked up during the upgrade process and after an hour I had to shut it down. I did several updates and I finally got an upgrade but it upgraded to Windows Enterprise. Now it says it can't validate. I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-24T22:04:10.7866667+00:00
John York 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-26T03:23:37.2566667+00:00
Hendrix-V 1,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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lost all contacts, had to set up speakers again and then my second monitor doesn't work when it worked all morning

what a disaster! the new update removed my old outlook - had to download again and then it lost my calendar and all my contacts then i had to set up my speakers and suddenly my second monitor doesn't work when it did all morning

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-25T18:02:46.53+00:00
Gwen Connell 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-25T20:44:51.38+00:00
Diane P 3,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor