24,419 questions
1 answer
how to get my scanner working
I have a EPSON ET-2800 and can't get the scanner to work
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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2026-09-21T19:07:00.3633333+00:00
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Ray Godleski
0
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2026-09-21T19:07:19.1066667+00:00
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microphone
its not working my microphone. my speakers are just fine. i want to speak my choices
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,086 questions
asked
2026-09-21T19:06:33.4366667+00:00
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robert cooke
0
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2026-09-21T19:06:46.1833333+00:00
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Bluetooth will not detect wireless keyboard or mouse
Initially windows 11 pro detected and added a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Had some malware attack my pc so I reinstalled windows 11 pro and now it does not detect the same keyboard and mouse. I have tried all suggested fixes but none have resolved…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,419 questions
asked
2026-09-21T19:01:01.5466667+00:00
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j. Doty
0
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2026-09-21T19:01:17.8066667+00:00
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1 answer
add a pc to my current account
how do I add a PC to my microsoft account. The pc I want to add was associated with other account but it has now been removed from that account. Now I want to add that PC to the account I currently use.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,811 questions
asked
2026-09-21T19:00:44.4466667+00:00
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Yolanda Collins
0
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2026-09-21T19:01:03.8566667+00:00
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OneDrive has taken files off of my computer -- I want them back
OneDrive has taken files off of my computer. I want them back. I never consented to OneDrive removing my physical files on my machine. This seems to be a widespread problem, as I see many other forum questions relating to this. I got bombed…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
23,599 questions
asked
2026-09-21T19:00:12.24+00:00
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Chris Kuebler
0
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1 answer
How to activate Windows 11 Pro after a motherboard change and the activation code doesn't work
I have a retail copy of Windows 11 Pro. Unfortunately, the motherboard on my computer died and the computer wouldn't boot, so I purchased a new motherboard. However, Windows now refuses to activate. Entering my activation code returns an error, and the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,309 questions
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2026-09 Security Update KB5129195 destroys Windows 11 (omitting screenshot)
A PC has Windows 11 (genuine, supported) and the latest Secure Boot certificate updates (genuine, supported) previously installed successfully by Windows Update. On 2026-09-07, Windows Update tried to install one single update which was a Security…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,533 questions
asked
2026-09-18T10:33:23.34+00:00
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Norman Diamond
126
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2026-09-21T18:55:52.7966667+00:00
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Neil D
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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Why is the option to change taskbar position only present every other reboot into windows 11?
I once saw an option to change taskbar position in Settings -> Personalisation -> Taskbar -> Taskbar behaviours (see attachment). I set it to "left". On the next boot up my taskbar went back to being on the bottom like usual and the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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How to fix 0xc0430001 blue screen when turning on the laptop
The system stops at the Window Recovery screen with: ”Your PC/Device needs to be repaired” ”An unexpected error has occurred.” Error code: 0xc0430001 HP laptop, Windows 11, x64 Tried different recovery options from Recovery menu - unsuccessful. I have…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,461 questions
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2026-09-21T14:20:31.3066667+00:00
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Anna Breus
0
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2026-09-21T18:52:48.23+00:00
David-M
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i havea hp envy x360 laptop the sound on zoom calls don't reach others
i can hear others on a live zoom or google calls but they cant hear me
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,086 questions
asked
2026-09-21T18:52:05.2+00:00
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Byron Thomas
0
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2026-09-21T18:52:22.6433333+00:00
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A recent fingerprint driver update messed up my sensor; cannot reset
Lenovo issued a speaker driver update (no issues) and a fingerprint sensor driver update last week. The sensor driver messed things up in Windows (I dual boot into Kubuntu, where the issue doesn't exist). Using several AIs, the suspect is an old…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,419 questions
asked
2026-09-21T18:47:26.88+00:00
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MichaelD-8624
0
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2026-09-21T18:49:55.25+00:00
MichaelD-8624
0
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3 answers
Can't Claim Year of Game Pass Ultimate
The link sent to claim my free year of Game Pass Ultimate is not letting me actually claim it. I click on the link only for it to take me to the store and then nothing else happens.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
3,331 questions
asked
2026-09-17T15:48:17.4333333+00:00
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Mark Harden
0
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commented
2026-09-21T18:46:03.59+00:00
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paulr0511
48,545
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Disabling the family security
How can I disable the family permission option? ....
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
880 questions
asked
2026-06-03T13:51:28.2166667+00:00
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BRIAN WISE
5
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commented
2026-09-21T18:45:39.95+00:00
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Fakhraddin Amirov
0
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Cannot activate Windows 11 Pro digital license on a fresh laptop installation
Good afternoon, I bought a Windows 11 Pro License with my own Microsoft account, created a boot USB drive using the Media Creation Tool and did a fresh install of Windows 11 on a wiped laptop. On initial setup, I entered the same email used to purchase…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,309 questions
asked
2026-09-21T15:39:42.66+00:00
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Joao Guimaraes
0
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commented
2026-09-21T18:44:14.36+00:00
Neil D
34,305
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Spoke to someone this morning. Need to talk to someone regarding my ticket.
Ticket #: 7109141992 Can not access my old profile on laptop Under the new profile, I can not see the important emails that I "Starred" in gmail account. Need to talk to someone to resolve issue as soon as possible. Also, have question…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,099 questions
asked
2026-09-21T17:56:18.8733333+00:00
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DENISE BRAZIL
0
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answered
2026-09-21T18:43:33.0166667+00:00
CrazyKats
19,595
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Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
change in quick action menu
quick action menu change from airplane icon to bluetooth
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Action Center
asked
2026-09-21T18:39:39.23+00:00
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Jeff Tolle
0
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asked
2026-09-21T18:39:39.23+00:00
Jeff Tolle
0
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2 answers
Activation
My Windows 11 Pro was activated when I bought my laptop. I only reset Windows, no hardware was replaced or changed. the activation troubleshooter failed.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,309 questions
asked
2026-09-21T16:56:54.7166667+00:00
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Dezirae Crespin
0
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commented
2026-09-21T18:37:58.1266667+00:00
Neil D
34,305
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Widgets Blank
Widgets no longer populate. What has been done so far: sfc /scannow and related DISMs uninstalled/reinstalled web experience pack repair install of Win11 PRO All with no help. Found that Widgets.exe is not running as a task, but widgetboard is. Thanks…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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2026-09-20T13:18:06.36+00:00
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Allan Burek
40
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commented
2026-09-21T18:36:03+00:00
Allan Burek
40
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2 answers
BIOS update made my windows not be activated anymore
I updated my bio's and now it is saying that my windows is not activated anymore windows was activated on this pc when I bought it I changed the motherboard awhile ago and this never happened but now as soon as I update bios this happens is there anyway…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,816 questions
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I for some reason, do not have a brightness slider on my PC. How can I get it to work properly?
I have had this computer for about 6-8 months and have never had a brightness slider. I never really cared until the intense blue light started to kill my eyes. I have tried re installing windows updates, re doing drivers and a lot more in settings to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
5,328 questions
asked
2026-02-02T03:41:47.7533333+00:00
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Grey
5
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commented
2026-09-21T18:21:56.5566667+00:00
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Micky Farber
0
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