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windows 11 Dell XPS 13 9310 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX500-DBS wireless network adapter
by Guest Jameszz2- 0 replies
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Dell XPS 13 9310Windows 11 ProVersion 24H2OS Build 26100.2314I performed a complete reinstall of my operating system (Windows 11) due to battery failure. Prior to battery failure, WIFI working flawlessly. Upon installing new battery and restoring operating system through F12, everything is working except the WIFI. I cannot toggle WIFI to "on" - I have tried many ways.Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX500-DBS wireless network adapter. Settings in screenshot. Have seen similar issues on the forum, no clear solution mentioned. Continue reading...
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windows 11 I cant Turn on Remote desctop services
by Guest Mohamed Alamri- 0 replies
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I watched this video of how to use RDP but he told me to do things and I don't know how to fix this it was working before he told me to restart my Pc Continue reading...
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windows 11 My monitor has been turning on and off and it keeps popping up with the lenovo logo then turning off
by Guest Fw Chris- 0 replies
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Help please, my lenovo monitor is not working, it keeps turning on and off and staying on the starting screen Continue reading...
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windows 11 Error code 0x800701AA The Cloud operation was not completed before the timed-out period expired.
by Guest Vicki Burgess- 0 replies
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Today on 12/01/2024, Microsoft updated my computer. Afterwards, my desktop background picture vanished. I went to FILE EXPLORER and selected another photo from my inventory located in icloud photos folder (File Explorer). I clicked onto the photo and a download began; however, my task is incomplete due to error code mentioned above. I have asked Google how to use an icloud for windows photo for a Windows desktop background and the steps given do not match my device. I searched Apple to review how to use icloud for windows and since the latest iphone updates of iOS 18.1.1. , what they have on t Continue reading...
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windows 11 Need Help Retrieving Product Key for Windows 11 Reinstallation
by Guest DudeSquad999- 0 replies
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Hello Microsoft Support,I am currently experiencing issues with my computer, and as a solution, I plan to wipe the system and perform a fresh installation of Windows 11. Before doing so, I want to ensure that I have the correct product key so that I can reinstall Windows 11 properly.Could you please provide instructions on how to retrieve my Windows 11 product key? I understand that in some cases, the key may be embedded in the system's BIOS or may be available through my Microsoft account. How can I determine which email my Windows 11 product key is attached to?Thank you for your assistance.B Continue reading...
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windows 11 How to remove window borders on windows 11?
by Guest DKNB- 0 replies
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There is a 1 pixel thick border around my windows in windows 11 that is very noticeable on darker programs like discord that i would like to remove. I've had third party programs recommended to me that are outdated or made for an entirely different aspect of customization. Are there any commands or keys in the registry that I can edit? Continue reading...
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I have 2 laptops and when I sign in to the 2nd device the desktop of the first device comes up. How can I get a separate desktop for the second device? Continue reading...
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windows 11 On Acemagic AX15, how do I enable the hotkeys without Fn?
by Guest Krimson Klaww- 0 replies
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Tried looking up the solution, can't figure it out for this specific model of computer. I tried with Fn+Esc, and I tried with Fn+Caps Lock. Continue reading...
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windows 11 BSODs related to ntoskrnl.exe
by Guest AnthonyYW9- 0 replies
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Hello I checked through BlueScreenView and saw that I've been getting BSODs related to ntoskrnl.exe every now and then, even some with strings. It's been going on since I think October. If anyone can look into the minidump files, could anyone tell me what is causing this and what I could try to do to fix this? Thanks!specs: pc specs.png: BSOD Dump - Google Drive Continue reading...
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windows 11 PC crashed (0x0000012b (0xffffffffc00002c4, 0x000000000000085f, 0x0000022cbfb7d330, 0xffffd2814b4bd000)
by Guest IgorWQ- 0 replies
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Hi.My PC just crashed and rebooted on me - had a quick blue screen of death and an instant reset. Not the first time it happens and it starts to bug me.Below's the error Windows Event Viewer shows. Minidump was also saved from this event. Link to a zip: 120224-4640-01.dmp.zip (0xffffffffc00002c4, 0x000000000000085f, 0x0000022cbfb7d330, 0xffffd2814b4bd000Thanks for all the answers. Continue reading...
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windows 11 How do i make one earbud louder than the other if the sliders stay the same? (Windows 11)
by Guest Lynn_13- 0 replies
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On my wireless earbuds id like to change one earbud (the right one) to be louder than the other due to bad hearing in one ear, and i can access the "Sound" popup from the Settings app to change the sliders manually but when i go to change the right side slider, the left side slider changes with it to be the same volume. How can i fix this? Continue reading...
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windows 11 Getting different BSOD every 20 min
by Guest Oleg Khmelev- 0 replies
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What the title sais. I am fairly certain its hardware related, but I'm having difficulty figuring out which component is broken. Had BSOD pop up for about a year now very frequently.Reinstalled Windows cleanly 2 times and updated BIOS when it first started happeningHave tried running CPU stress test and Memtest86 but nothing poped up.Would appreciate any help. V2 log linked Continue reading...
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windows 11 Constant BSOD error on pc after installing new rams.
by Guest Desmond Wong1- 0 replies
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My pc was having an BSOD error 2 or 3 times per week and it was saying memory corruption in the dump file. So I assumed there was something wrong with the rams. I ran memory diagnostic test and memtest86 on them and everything passed. I could not find the issue so I've decided to replace both the rams to avoid this problem. I've installed a pair of new rams on the pc and now I'm getting a BSOD error every time I'm 15-30 seconds logged in to my pc. Now I'm thinking it could be bios settings so I've cleared and reset the bios settings by resetting the motherboard battery. I also did a clean wind Continue reading...
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windows 11 DNS problems
by Guest IvoMI- 0 replies
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Greetings,I have Windows 11 Pro and I always update it using Settings > Windows Update and in NO other way.The last update for version 23H2 was on 22 November 2024 and that was Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5046732). The OS Build following the update was 22631.451.Then came 2 updates for Version 24H2 on 23 November 2024. These were1) Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64 (KB5048162) and2) Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB50467 Continue reading...
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windows 11 Why doesn't the Boyata keyboard work?
by Guest Rabbi Joel Schwartzman- 0 replies
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Why doesn't the Boyata keyboard work? I get only a red light but the keys are dead. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Reoccuring BSoD CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT
by Guest heartboiledegg- 0 replies
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Hello!A few days ago I suddenly started encountering the BSoD CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT and it has been happening several times a day now.I cannot recreate the BSoD, it always happens at different times doing different things.My laptop is an ASUS Vivobook S 14.Operating System - Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit 10.0.22631Firmware - Release date 20240313 | Version S5402ZA.312Processor - 12th Gen Intel® core i7 - 12700HGraphics card - Intel® Iris® Xe GraphicsWireless card - Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHzStorage - SSD/EMMC 1 476 GB, Micron_2450_MTFDKBA512TFKMemory - Total 16 GBLink to Wind Continue reading...
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windows 11 Is anyone else having problems with the latest Windows Update (Nov 2024)?
by Guest S. Milano- 0 replies
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It has completely destroyed my computer, I can’t sign in to Microsoft, although if I do manage it, my laptop looks like a completely new computer each time. I have to trick it to see me, although I’ve only been able to a couple of times. I’m at my wits end. I don’t know what else to do, I have restarted my computer so many times, but I haven’t changed any settings. There were “cumulative” updates done on 11/20/24, 11/24/24, & 12/01/24 and I didn’t catch them because I was out of town. Please help with any suggestions. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Help with BSOD error—this is the second time I’ve encountered it this week.
by Guest Uday Sonawane- 0 replies
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Here is the dump files : 112524-19531-01.dmp120124-19140-01.dmp Continue reading...
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windows 11 Reset Windows Password
by Guest Steve Sw2- 0 replies
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Hi,windows is asking for me to input my current password and also then create a new password at login into windows screen. when I input the current password in then a new password it comes up with username or password in incorrect. its a HP laptop with windows 11. I don't have a bitlocker key to use either. Continue reading...
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windows 11 I had windows 11 activated on a new pc and was working until an updated happened last night, now it's asking for an activation key.
by Guest AHappySlapper79- 0 replies
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Hi, my fiancé had a pc built together couple months a ago and bought the Windows 11 home 64bit edition. Everything had been working great until an uodate happened last night and as of today she noticed the windows watermark and asking her to activate a copy of windows. Extremely disappointing. What can be done to resolve this?? Continue reading...
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windows 11 Cloud data location, access and who set it up.
by Guest cameron whiting- 0 replies
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My phone has been secretly linked to windows using multiple different methods. How do I access the data saved in the cloud and who has set it all up. Thanks.I've also noticed my screen goes slightly blurred when it happens. I think?!?. Continue reading...
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windows 11 I cannot get my Xbox game bar to work now I’ve upgraded to windows 24h2
by Guest martoon1089- 0 replies
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So I’ve recently done a fresh install of windows as I’ve upgraded my rig. Now I’ve done the install fresh with 24h2 I’m now getting an issue that when I use Xbox party chat on game bar it just shows as I’m constantly connecting and the others are disconnect. I can’t go back to 23h2 as I’ve done a fresh install and the Microsoft page doesn’t allow the 23h2 as an option anymore. I’ve followed an untold amount of tutorials and resets etc but nothing is working. Can someone help ? Continue reading...
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windows 10 Fixing Event 41 BSOD?
by Guest leong12- 0 replies
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My PC has blue screened and event viewer has given me event 41 critical error. Minidump file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mdYD4pX3S40ndhk8XP7OZXA67z5nJ2YU/view?usp=drive_link I have already run sfc scan and command prompt found no errors. I also took the PC apart for simple maintenance and made sure all wires and slots were connected correctly. Continue reading...
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windows 10 Windows 10: Checking Windows Security's Protection History makes the app crash
by Guest sunner- 0 replies
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I got a notification saying that a program that was blocked by Windows Security. I wanted to allow the program, so I clicked on the notification and navigated to the app's 'protection history' tab, but the protection history said 'No recent actions'. I couldn't click on anything and the app froze briefly before closing down.I tried resetting Windows Security and restarting my computer, but that didn't fix the issue.I also looked online and found these (somewhat dated?) posts:Redirecting Continue reading...
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windows 10 Installing New Windows on SSD
by Guest Sourav Chowdhury1- 0 replies
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Hello windows community, Yesterday I faced a problem while installing new windows on my SSD. I have already watched sveral videos about how to install it the windows on SSD but the problem that I faced while doing the process was, there was this massage poped up every time even after allocating was that I can't install the windows on my SSD it said something like "can't be installed because of GPT partition scheme" something, then I searched for solution one of them said I need to turn of the Legacy boot in order to make it work but I failed again on this. There was this other solution about Continue reading...