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windows 11 Trying to enable Recall
by Guest suid- 0 replies
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I'm using Windows 11 Build 26120.2415 on my Surface Pro 11, which is a fresh installation of Windows. When I try to use the Windows Recall feature, it says 'updated models required.' How can I manually download or update the necessary AI models to enable this feature? Continue reading...
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windows 11 I am locked out of my laptop
by Guest Jaymi-Dean Sheldon-Swift- 0 replies
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My hp victus laptop has just come back from having a faulty motherboard replaced and is locked by bit locker. I have followed instructions to access a bit locker key through both of my personal Microsoft accounts and through my college account with no success. I have also used another laptop to create a recovery usb as instructed by hp support which has not worked. I literally just get the bit locker screen whenever I turn on my laptop. Hp have referred me to seek support from Microsoft before returning to them. Please help Continue reading...
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windows 11 Why doesn’t my WiFi not work even though it has been connected to my pc
by Guest Määttälä Eelis Onni Juhani- 0 replies
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My WiFi doesn’t work even though it is connected to my pc Continue reading...
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windows 11 Bypass the 'Let's Connect' page during Windows setup
by Guest Perviiri- 0 replies
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Hi, I'm trying to install new Windows 11 to my Surface laptop 5 completely from scratch. I stacked at Let's connect to Internet step. It doesn't seem any wi-Fi options. Shortcut Shift+f10 even with Fn doesn't work. Could you please help me with this? Continue reading...
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windows 11 Windows 11 System Update is very slow on Sunday 9 PM
by Guest Gv Sunil- 0 replies
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Hi Team,I have been observed this issue from past one year that the windows 11 system update is very slow. Even on sunday 9 PM in india. Please find the latest attached screenshot for your reference.Regards,G.V.Sunil Continue reading...
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windows 11 I think my hard drive has partitioned into 3 volumes
by Guest Blade3colorado_708- 0 replies
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Since approximately 2 weeks ago, on Startup - before typing in my log in credentials (4 digit pass code) - my PC screen shows a blue screen with 3 Windows Volumes, with the first one highlighted. I click on that 1st volume and access my Windows 11 log in page, where I type in my 4 digit pass code. This never occurred before, i.e., somehow my hard drive has been partitioned into 3 drives. How do I resolve this issue? Continue reading...
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windows 11 App from Microsoft Store does not appear in "Open With" and no option for "Choose an app on your PC" for Store Apps
by Guest MichaelLeenheer- 0 replies
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Specifically, I have Inkscape installed on my Windows 11 PC and I'd like to associate it with .ai (Adobe Illustrator) files. Windows Store apps can not be selected manually through the usual process (screen shot 1):Right-Click on the fileChoose an app on your PCI have also tried associating the file through Settings > Apps > Default Apps > but I run in to the same roadblock. Inkscape is installed in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps, which is a restricted folder and I do not have permission to access it even though I am an admin on my own PC (I'm the only user).I started to follow to th Continue reading...
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windows 11 Why does Windows c drive shrinks and grows automatically? Is there a way to disable it or to put a limit to it?
by Guest Mateus Alkmim- 0 replies
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I've seen a question about this on this community before and it made me clear that it isn't happening because I was hacked or something like that, but it didn't solve my problem and the thread was already closed. I've seen cases where the space went up to 20 GB and then shrank back to less than 2GB and kept varying without me installing a single file. Now this problem got worse and I can't create even a text file, because I supposedly ran out of space. Does someone know how can I fix that? I would be very grateful. Continue reading...
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For two years, I've been constantly under attack, with daily attempts to compromise my Microsoft account. While I've implemented robust security measures, including strong passwords and every security step provided in the security mode—I've used everything—I'm experiencing frequent, brief service interruptions affecting websites, Copilot, and other Microsoft services. These disruptions coincide with suspected attack attempts. I'm seeking a comprehensive solution to permanently address this issue. Continue reading...
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windows 11 Windows 11 23H2 German / adding EN-US language pack using Settings/Select Time & language/Language stucks in download forever
by Guest jheinz- 0 replies
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Hello,on my son's Windows 11 (23H2) PC it is impossible to add the English-US language pack to the primary German language using "Setting/Time & Language/Language".The "language pack" downloads OK but the other packs (including speech recognition and extended speech recognition, text to speech etc.) are hanging at 0% of the download or maximum at about 30-60%. Then nothing happens anymore.Restarting the PC results in "updates are to be installed" for hours - after that process finishes finally the language packet US-EN is still not installed.Removing it and trying again result in the same Continue reading...
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windows 11 Microsoft Accounts
by Guest Tasos Tsiolis- 0 replies
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Hello, I recently noticed when logging in to Windows after booting up my computer, that another account has popped up at the bottom left with a username containing only of numbers. When I try to log into it , it asks for a password just like logging in any other normal Microsoft account. And finally, when i check Accounts through the settings menu, it says that that account has Admin privileges.I dont think this is normal , Is it..... Continue reading...
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windows 11 Windows 11 can't install 24h2
by Guest afretmike- 0 replies
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windows 11 can't install 24h2takes all other updates okay.. is there something I can try?ThanksMike Continue reading...
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windows 11 display tab not appearing in settings
by Guest micheal timoji- 0 replies
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Whenever i right click my screen and click display settings it brings me to my home page in windows settings where i cannt find anything for my display settings there is absolutely 0 place to check my monitor specs and my windows seems to be very different to toher peoples. also in my settings app there is less tabs on the left than there is in everybody elsesthe tabs i have on the left are home. system,. network, personalisation, apps, accounts, accessibility, privacy and security and windows update Continue reading...
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I've downloaded an app to help mod a game. But every time I try to open it I get a "Bad Image" error.It never happened to me before. Any idea what to do?My pc:Windows 11 2024CPU: I9 12900kGPU: 4090Ram: 64GB 6000HZStorage: 2TB Continue reading...
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windows 11 Occasional BSOD - ntkrnlmp.exe
by Guest jcdeese86- 0 replies
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If I leave my PC idle or in sleep mode it almost always fails to load back up, I have to restart and occasionally get the BSOD. I've attached latest minidump files below:minidump.zip Continue reading...
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windows 10 bad layout of websites
by Guest paulaE.- 0 replies
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I"m frequently getting bad layouts of various websites. I have attached an image. It happens alot lately. One website, the Post, told me to enable javascript which i don't think is the solution. why would that be relevant out of the blue?When i refresh it ususally comes up as it should.What is causing this and how do i fix it? I've inserted an example. i think it's from Amazon. It happened with xcinity and the Washington Post today.it's not a system failure but i don't see a correct categoryi'm on a newly installed Chrome running fine.thanks Continue reading...
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windows 10 How can I publish my Windows app while the Microsoft app store is not available in Iran?
by Guest Amin Hasheminasab- 0 replies
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I live in Iran and I wanna publish my Windows app on the Microsoft app store. I tried to sign in to the Microsoft partner center but it didn't work. I wanna know if is there any limitation for Iranian app developers to publish their apps on the Microsoft App Store and if it is, can you suggest an alternative way to publish my app? Thanks. Continue reading...
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windows 10 I need help I haven't been able to update my pc for months now
by Guest Noah_497- 0 replies
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I tried resetting my pc and uninstaling windows and installing it again nothing works I've tried everything I need help my pc says it's going to be out of date soon it just keeps saying we couldn't complete the updates undoing changes Continue reading...
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windows 10 how can I use my laptop freely without any organisation controlling or monitoring it?
by Guest Greta Guntfred- 0 replies
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Hello,My laptop recently has been monitored by an organisation which I did not know of until now. A school organisation does not allow me to go to the Microsoft store without it kicking me out immediately( I have no idea how a school from a total different country is monitoring my laptop..)I tried some methods to maybe remove this administrator but it was useless and it was a waste of time, the message it tells me every time I try to open Microsoft store is 'This app has been blocked by your system administrator. Contact your system administrator for more info.'Please help me with the situatio Continue reading...
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windows 10 I am getting a blue screen of death because I am running blender on my GPU "VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR"
by Guest Charles Pistoia- 0 replies
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I don't know where to find my minidump files.. Continue reading...
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windows 10 Can’t reinstall Windows 10 Home. Gives stop code: 0xc000021a
by Guest Christopher Lampkin- 0 replies
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Had issues with possible virus and thought I could just reinstall Windows on a new SSD. When running the installer I am immediately greeted with a stop code. Continue reading...
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windows 10 Windows 11: Arbitrary Restrictions and Environmental Negligence
by Guest Pierre-Jean Perrin- 0 replies
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I am deeply frustrated with the arbitrary hardware requirements imposed for Windows 11, especially the mandatory TPM 2.0 and the restrictive list of "approved" processors. My PC, powered by an Intel i7-4790, 8 GB of RAM, and a fast SSD, works flawlessly under Windows 10. Yet it is deemed "obsolete" for Windows 11, despite being more than capable of running modern software.These unnecessary restrictions are not only unfair to users but also blatantly anti-environmental. By forcing millions of people to replace fully functional hardware, Microsoft is contributing to the already critical issue of Continue reading...
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windows 10 PC started blue screening with event id 41
by Guest Хрисимир Петков- 0 replies
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Here's the details from event properties-Provider[ Name]Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power[ Guid]{331c3b3a-2005-44c2-ac5e-77220c37d6b4}EventID41Version8Level1Task63Opcode0Keywords0x8000400000000002-TimeCreated[ SystemTime]2024-12-01T16:33:14.9727416ZEventRecordID49404Correlation-Execution[ ProcessID]4[ ThreadID]8ChannelSystemComputerDESKTOP-8A9SBI9-Security[ UserID]S-1-5-18-EventDataBugcheckCode59BugcheckParameter10xc0000005BugcheckParameter20xfffff8014341d9f6BugcheckParameter30xffff8387e064e010BugcheckParameter40x0SleepInProgress0PowerButtonTimestamp0BootAppStatus0Checkpoint0ConnectedStandbyInPro Continue reading...
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windows 10 I am continuously getting the Windows message "Windows has run into a problem and needs to shut down" keeps coming up every time I run Avast Premium S
by Guest LarryGreenstein1- 0 replies
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I am continuously getting the Windows message "Windows has run into a problem and needs to restart" keeps coming up every time I run Avast Premium Security Continue reading...
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windows 10 Working in Windows 10 Disc Management
by Guest JohnDSX- 0 replies
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One of my drives shows 6 partitions. From the left they are Labeled:100 MB Healthy (EFI System)(E:) 463.34 GB NTFS Healthy (Basic Data Partition)520MB Healthy (Recovery Partition)520MB Healthy (Recovery Partition)855MB Healthy (Recovery Partition)350MB Healthy (Recovery Partition)Only the (E:) partition seems to be available for use. I would like to expand the (E:) partition and get access to the remaining 2345 MB. But, right clicking on any of the other partitions only brings up a “Help” option that doesn’t actually provide any help. Continue reading...