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Inconsistent BSOD on new build
Recently built a new computer and reinstalled windows 11, after many troubleshooting attempts through verifying windows files with sfc /scannow, CHKDSK, and running verification through CMD/Powershell, I get no errors but the issue persists. AMD Ryzen…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-10-23T02:04:45.4766667+00:00
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Brandon Bennett
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edited the question 2025-10-23T02:07:17.9533333+00:00
Brandon Bennett
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Windows is stuttering on desktop, game play,
My PC was rebooted to Win 11 pro, everything was fine. Now after typical updates my gaming and even my desktop is stuttering and making it hard to complete game tasks. I have updated windows, all drivers are in good shape, even chipsets. I have no idea…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,023 questions
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Fingerprint Setup is Not Working for a Microsoft Account User in Windows 10.
When I go to set up Windows Hello Fingerprint for my user signed into my Microsoft Account on my laptop, it enters the setup window but gets stuck there and does not move on. On the two other users on my PC, local users, I could set up the fingerprints…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2025-10-23T01:13:47.2966667+00:00
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Christopher Kafkakis
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answered 2025-10-23T02:05:12.32+00:00
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Randy Baroja
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What is the Windows Windows 11 Pro Version 25H2 Build 26200.6901 software that lets you write this post specific UNICODE characters?
This post specific characters are the UNICODE characters that are less used by the great mayority of people?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
1,033 questions
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Unable to enroll in extended windows security windows 10 updates
When I click to enroll in extended windows security windows 10 updates it makes me login and I am not prompted to enroll. Thanks.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked 2025-10-22T23:27:21.2733333+00:00
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Thomas Lepera
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edited the question 2025-10-23T02:02:21.52+00:00
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Ian-T
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Windows preview pane stopped working with 10/15/2025 update -preview could harm computer
Essentially, opening files takes a long time and the preview page allowed to me to check files without opening them, for moving files to/from an appraisal workfile etc. Windows update just broke this. The error message I get is "The file you are…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
12,905 questions
asked 2025-10-15T14:12:18.86+00:00
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fleming
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commented 2025-10-23T01:59:29.7+00:00
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SueLyn Cheang
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Change "User Name" in file explorer Windows 11
I stuffed up on loading old data on new PC, need to change USER NAME from macca to John
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
8,538 questions
asked 2025-10-23T01:21:32.6233333+00:00
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John McGuinness
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answered 2025-10-23T01:56:29.66+00:00
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Jeronimo Fuerte
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Windows update
１０月のWindows update をインストール以降、PCを起動すると勝手に印刷されてしまう現象が発生。弊社PCの保守会社により、１０月のWindows updateのみ のデータの削除を行ったが、何度行ってもアンインストールの失敗と表示された。弊社PCの保守会社が調査したところ。通常はアンインストールが可能であるのに、出来ないので、マイクロソフトの問題であるとお聞きしました。１０月のWindows updateの削除ができるように早急に修正のご対応をお願いします。
Windows for home | Other | Windows update
1,360 questions
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CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED (0x5A) BSOD after enabling UEFI Secure Boot on Windows 10
I am encountering a BSOD with the bugcheck code CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED (0x5A) on my Windows 10 system (OS build 19045.6159 **). The crash happens during driver loading, as indicated by astack trace pointing to nt!IopLoadDriver in windbg. This only…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,220 questions
asked 2025-08-05T19:05:08.2566667+00:00
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Klopčavar, Aleks
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edited a comment 2025-10-23T01:49:53.79+00:00
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Sang Le
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How to fix audio on Lenovo Yoga after installing update and having to enter recovery key
My Windows 11 Lenovo Yoga recently installed updates, and my computer kept crashing, so I had to enter a recovery ID on bitlocker. My audio is now no longer working. I have tried troubleshooting it and restarting my computer was supposed to apply…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
20,097 questions
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I need a clean INSTALL of windows for a surface pro
i need to download aN image of windows to a usb to a clean install on a surface pro4
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
237 questions
asked 2025-10-23T01:42:44.08+00:00
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sarah smartt
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asked 2025-10-23T01:42:44.08+00:00
sarah smartt
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Region issue
I have a Windows 10 version 22H2 (build 19045.6456) PC that although the region is set to the United States, dates are appearing in DD/MM/YYYY format in websites, and language is appearing in UK English. I have attempted the below troubleshooting…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
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Cannot change family sharing
I cannot change the family safety settings to allow access to the device as it's locked until x time. I request more time and nothing changes, I cannot log in via a parent or guardian because of the type of account it says as a parent or guardian to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
8,538 questions
asked 2025-10-23T00:41:22.68+00:00
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Michel Toohey
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commented 2025-10-23T01:38:42.02+00:00
Michel Toohey
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I need Windows 11 Home edition ISO
I inadvertently loaded Windows 11 Pro on my home computer. Every attempt I make to make a fresh load on my system, I always revert back to PRO. My product key is for Windows 11 Home. How can I download an iso file for the edition I need? Norbert…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
3,572 questions
asked 2025-10-23T00:57:50.8966667+00:00
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Norbert Berie
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answered 2025-10-23T01:36:37.0533333+00:00
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Estrella721
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Independent Advisor
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Help resetting Live/Xbox account password
I have my Microsoft account at https://account.live.com. I have been trying for a week to reset my password. I can get into the account by having a code emailed to me, but since Saturday, trying to reset my password, I get the error: "There's a…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,055 questions
asked 2025-10-22T22:28:40.05+00:00
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Vader7071
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answered 2025-10-23T01:36:24.5733333+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte
21,675
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Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 install 25H2 MIDI devices and the Registry problems
So after a fresh install of 25H2 the registration of MIDI devices is causing an issue with many manufacturers. The MIDI entry of a newly connected device is forced to midi10 and greater which is not recognised by a lot of the music production software.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
20,097 questions
asked 2025-10-17T10:37:36.73+00:00
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Sam Hamilton
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commented 2025-10-23T01:36:14.2133333+00:00
Sam Hamilton
20
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I tried to update my Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 and I get Install error - 0x8007001f
As many users I found, I am getting Install error - 0x8007001f when updating to Windows 11 24H2. I just tried it again yesterday and it seems to be reaching 95% but then it fails. Reading the setupact.log file I found the following errors which I do not…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
12,905 questions
asked 2025-10-12T16:40:43.1166667+00:00
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Axel Pardemann
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answered 2025-10-23T01:33:54.53+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
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accessing onedrive in a browser upload
I am using a corporate PC, the USB connector is disabled and the file manager is disabled. The Onedrive icon is disabled and logging in through the taskbar icon will be blocked. I want to be able to upload documents from OneDrive on a website. The…
Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
866 questions
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How to fix Keyboard freezing in Win 11 24H2 / 25H2 after installing KB5066835
Keyboard freezing in Win 11 24H2 / 25H2 after installing KB5066835 on our two laptops, Acer Swift and Lenovo Yoga. Installation was Oct 16 for both laptops. The Acer Swift is on 25H2, no differance. Keyboard works only with Restart PC option, not with…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
12,905 questions
asked 2025-10-22T09:27:10.91+00:00
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Vén Kocka
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answered 2025-10-23T01:30:50.59+00:00
Randy Baroja
13,415
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
"Location is not available" error on Pictures, Downloads, etc. folders
It seems that all of my files disappeared off my SSD- WIndows has started giving me a "Location is not available" error when I try to go to my Pictures, Videos, or Downloads folders from the Quick Access bar. For some reason, the Documents and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
23,340 questions
asked 2025-10-23T00:39:41.2466667+00:00
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T N
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answered 2025-10-23T01:30:31.34+00:00
Manoel Barros
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