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Hi there, I just installed the new Windows 11 24H2 update on my gaming pc today and I did it because I was getting frame drops on Geometry Dash drastically when playing in fullscreen mode. I thought doing the windows update might do something, after doing it, still the same issue. So i try the new feature that has appeared in the recovery settings, "Fix problems using windows update" now i try this and it gets to about 8% then comes up Windows 11, version 24H2 (repair version) and underneath it says "This update can't be downloaded and installed because it's not yet ready for your device.". I Continue reading...
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a vpn installed shuts down internet at pc start, have to restart pc to make it work. why? Continue reading...
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Hello, I managed to set *** Email address is removed for privacy *** as admin (trying to create a local accou). The computer is from school (I'm the teacher) and of course I don't have a password for that mail account. Now I'm having lots of problems since admin password is asked for create new accounts, reinstall win11, etc. As said, it's a school PC (I'm the teacher) and I'd like to reinstall win11, what should I do? I have another user account in that computer, it is a personal account (I mean, it's my account) and I was trying to delete it and create a local account. Since the computer is gonna be used by several stud Continue reading...
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my old laptop has a damaged screen that cannot be repaired or replaced. How can I use the Windows 11 Pro Product Key on newly purchased laptop? Continue reading...
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Hi,I've been having a lot of BSODs recently, and the error codes have been varying.I've updated all my relevant drivers, windows and BIOS but I can't seem to figure out what's causing them.MinidumpLet me know if there's any more information I need to provide, and thank you in advance. Continue reading...
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I recently opened a PDF to make basic adjustments and was greeted with some unwanted adobe extension? I made sure there was no extension from that problematic company on my browser, but every PDF opens to some new page that is advertising Adobe's scam subscription service at me.How can I remove these dishonest advertisements for Adobe and revert back to my basic, usable PDF handling in Edge? The push to scam me into a 365 subscription is one thing, but why is Microsoft advertising scam subscriptions from other companies? Continue reading...
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Jump list not present on pinned start menu apps Win 11 AFTER KB5048685 and 24H2. I checked the Show recently opened items in Start, Jump Lists, and File Explorer toggle, did a system file scan, restarted Windows Explorer in Windows 11, rebuilt the jump list via %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations and also ran DISM scans.The PC is recent build on an AMD 9000 CPU, my Intel laptop does function correctly.The jump list functionality impairment affects MS Office 365 and paint. I've updated everything.For apps pinned to the task bar - the jump list works, for apps in the start m Continue reading...
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Word will not open in desktop. It is installed. Continue reading...
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Hello everyone,I want to set up DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for IPv6. The provider in this case is Cloudflare. However, I get the following error message when I try to save the settings:I have double-checked all entries, everything should be correct. I have also checked the steps with the help of these instructions ( https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-dns-over-https-doh-in-windows-11.280/ ) to see if an error has crept in. Did I make a mistake in the configuration?DoH works fine over IPv4 only IPv6 just doesn't.Does anyone have any idea what the problem might be? System specifications are as follow Continue reading...
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Every time I try to log in to a Microsoft-related app, I get a gray box that disappears after a second. I tried switching to a local account, the problem still persists and now I can't log in back in my microsoft account. I've tried /wsreset, sfc /scannow, etc., but nothing is working. I'm out of ideas. I'd like to note that logging in to a Microsoft website from a browser/phone works. The problem only happens when trying to log in to apps. I've attached photos of said gray box below. If anyone has any solutions, please share! Continue reading...
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Hello.After one of your update some weeks ago, my computers have been automatically disconnected from whatsapp for Windows and I cannot reconnect, none of them, even If I used QR code or link to phone number.. I have tried to reinstall several times, but the message is I have a very good internet connection by cable, so I can use whatsapp to connect in the browser, but I need to be permanently on my desktop, not in the browser.I dissabled the antivirus too, I use Bitdefender, and nothing happened.Please help. Continue reading...
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i would really like to have my account back with all of its data and files Continue reading...
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my Microsoft photo won't work anymore. i keep getting a error message.help. Continue reading...
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Can Media Player Legacy program remove duplicate files? Version 12.0.22621.4601 Continue reading...
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He creado un medio de instalación de windows 10 en una unidad usb que no estaba en blanco. ¿Es posible recuperar los archivos que había? Continue reading...
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My computer has been locked since I installed a Windows update yesterday morning, 12-11-24. I cannot get passed the lock screen my PIN isn't "available" and my password does not work. I want to uninstall the update however I cannot access the option or anything else on my computer. I have tried various fixes from involving shutting down and restarting....nothing works. I don't know what else to do since my options are limited to shut-down and restart. Anybody that has fixed this problem please respond. Thank you in advance!Pamela Continue reading...
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i downloaded it and i want to know how to use it, what does it do, is it a program thats windowed or does it take over the computer? i just need to know the basics Continue reading...
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My motherboard is dual-band wifi capable. Through Windows 10's mobile hotspot setting; I can create a network that can toggle between 2.4ghz and 5ghz. However, some of the equipment I have requires a 5ghz connection while others require a 2.4ghz connection. This has created a problem as I need to run all equipment at the same time. Ideally, I would like to create two mobile hotspots one with 2.4ghz and one with 5ghz like you are able to do with dual-band routers. Is there a way to create a similar network set up using my motherboard and windows 10? I know I can create another hotspot with a w Continue reading...
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How do I disable the media controls in the lock screen in Windows 10? I have a bunch of different media players and browsers, there has to be a global setting for this. I have kids around, and when my PC is locked I don't want them shuffling through my stuff. A lot of it is not for kids (violence, profanity, sexual content). I have audio books, explicit songs, and more. Sometimes the controls stay up even if I close all the media before I lock the computer. Why would "Locking" my computer allow access to my media libraries at all? That's not a lock, or even restricted access at all! Continue reading...
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COMMENT METTRE EN VEILLE Les applications en arrière-plan ? Continue reading...
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Bluetooth stops working when Wi-Fi is onI Use this Adapter: Continue reading...
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When I try to turn on my laptop it first boots normally then sign in screen appears (as it should) but it doesn't respond to anything and after 2-5 seconds a black screen appears on which there's current date and time written at bottom left. This screen sort of blinks and after every 1 sec other black screen appears on which there's shutdown, wifi and language button at bottom right.Imagine these screen blinking between each other every 1 sec.This/these screen doesn't respond to any commands from either keyword or mouse (yes cursor also appears on screen), even when I try to turn my laptop off Continue reading...
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Hello. Whenever I press on minecraft it does nothing, updated minecraft, same problem, updated windows, same problem and when i try to open a .mcaddon file, which works before but now gives me a registry error and on the launcher it says failed to start, i have worlds on there that I need to keep so I cant uninstall and reinstall it, is there any fix and if i do have to un and reinstall it, any way i can back up the worlds. (was trying to add images for reference but they failed to upload) Continue reading...
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При включении Wifi перестаёт работать Bluetooth использую вот етот адаптер: Continue reading...
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When I try to start my laptop up it shows that the system need updating, loading nn% then it is just show a blue screen with the error code CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIEDAfter that the laptop enter safe mode and I have to choose two options either troubleshoot or turn off your pc. I tried to select troubleshoot it shows six options 1-startup repair2-command prompt3-uninstall updates4-urfi firmware settings 5-system restore 6-system image recovery I tried first option startup repair it didn’t work and I tried command prompt also it didn’t work. Continue reading...
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