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Windows 11 25H2 Windows Search triggers cmd.exe 0xc0000142 error x3 and opens System32

(I used AI to help me format/troubleshoot, i don't know much about this fyi) I recently updated from 23H2 to 25H2, all was good until i tried to use the Win key and searching for a website clicking on it results in cmd.exe application error 0xc000142…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Start Menu
asked 2026-05-02T03:02:43.5833333+00:00
MrYoda15 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-02T03:12:05.0766667+00:00
MrYoda15 0 Reputation points
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I can't activate windows after upgrading cpu and motherboard

I have tried the activation tool and troubleshooting tool in windows, it does not work, just say i cant activate windows. I tried calling, but the chat bot was not helpful at all

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-01T11:38:31.0533333+00:00
Bjørn Sandø 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T03:11:07.24+00:00
Gunasekar N 65,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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can not set up my email account on new cell phone

I'm trying to set up my email on my new cell phone the problem I'm having is when they send the code to use to a email account I no longer use or have access to, and the verifing phone number we no longer know what it is, I can not update the info

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For home
asked 2026-05-02T03:10:20.2+00:00
MICHELE GONZALEZ 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T03:10:32.2666667+00:00
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I changed my phone and now I'm not receiving the authenticator codes

I changed my phone and didn't have a cloud backup of the authenticator. My accounts were set up without a password, only with the authenticator code. Now I can't access my accounts ******@hotmail.com or ******@outlook.com. The phone numbers associated…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-01T22:43:40.2166667+00:00
Leonel Iglesias 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T03:10:12.89+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,375 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

90520ED7-295C-494D-BD1B-2DD12AE47133

Good afternoon. My computer is locked due to the recovery key; could you please help me?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-05-01T23:36:40.9566667+00:00
Noraime cuba 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T03:09:05.5466667+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,375 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Game stuttering on Windows 11 despite stable FPS — possible system-level cause?

Game stuttering on Windows 11 despite stable FPS — possible system-level cause? Hi, I’ve been experiencing an issue on Windows 11 where games show relatively stable FPS (around 80–100), but I still get noticeable stuttering and micro-freezes during…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-04-21T14:35:28.2766667+00:00
tahir mehmood 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-02T03:07:30.5166667+00:00
tahir mehmood 0 Reputation points
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The driver \Driver\WUDFRd failed to load. Device: ROOT\DISPLAY\0000 Status: 0xC0000365

Hi, I've been experiencing bsods and freezes followed by restarts since last few days especially when playing games. From checking the system event log looks like it always the same issue : The driver \Driver\WUDFRd failed to load. Device:…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-08-20T19:26:12.7733333+00:00
Capri 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T03:07:20.9066667+00:00
ChongXG 0 Reputation points
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Microoft 365 subscription not recognized

I bought a one year subscription Microsoft 365 Personal, but when I do enter the Product key: it is not recognized. I used to have Microsoft 365 Family which will expire tomorrow

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-05-02T02:43:54.94+00:00
Michel Monballiu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T03:05:20.5033333+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,375 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Issues with windows 10

getting a lot of errors popping up on my PC. Its an older model and when i try to upgrade to windows 11 it tells me my PC is not compatible. I have a current subscription to Microsoft Office Personal, but some of the priograms are glitching. I cannot…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-02T02:59:11.3133333+00:00
Gregory Kasimatis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T02:59:24.84+00:00
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How to get a refund on Microsoft 2024

It looks like Microsoft isn't compatible with my new Mac. It's an Apple M5. Microsoft keeps sending me in a perpetual sign-in loop and I can't access powerpoint. I'm going to just use open source or google apps instead. Do I just go back to the store…

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-05-02T02:18:39.0333333+00:00
Sharon M 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-02T02:58:25.23+00:00
Sumit D - IA 166.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

renew my SC-200 certification

I am trying to renew my SC-200 certification, but I don’t remember which email address I used for my Microsoft Learn account. I may have used a previous work email, but I’m not sure.

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-05-01T18:19:12.6166667+00:00
oznur karabulut 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T02:56:37.0866667+00:00
oznur karabulut 0 Reputation points
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How much do you usually customize Microsoft security baselines before deploying them?

We tried applying the Windows security baseline directly and quickly ran into issues affecting user experience. Some settings caused disruptions in workflows, especially around macros and app restrictions. Now we’re unsure whether to use the baseline…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T11:31:17.9666667+00:00
Swift Oliver 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-02T02:53:50.2233333+00:00
Swift Oliver 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Forgotten password

Account about 20 years old and I forgotten password and my recovery email no longer in use

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-05-01T09:02:54.74+00:00
Neil Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T02:48:53.3433333+00:00
Darhyl Amizola 40,650 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Cannot sign into my microsoft account on my PC

I cannot sign into my PC using my Microsoft account. The password is not wrong because I can partially sign in, but then I get a prompt where I have to input my password "one last time" but it keeps telling me my password is "wrong". …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2025-09-04T16:51:07.3666667+00:00
Anonymous
commented 2026-05-02T02:47:46.4833333+00:00
Diane Hillyard 0 Reputation points
1 answer

REEDEMING AMAZON GIFT CARDS

FROM 6 MONTHS ONWARDS THERE IS NO ATLEAT ONE AMAZON GIFT CARD AND CROMA CARD IAM WATING TO REDDEM ADD OR RESTOCK AS ASOON AS POSSIBLE AND REPLY WHEN U WILL ADD TO BING APP

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2026-05-02T02:07:08.33+00:00
edge rewa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T02:47:43.13+00:00
Darhyl Amizola 40,650 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

A server error occurred. Please try again. [2605]

Correlation Id: 88bb9a25-923a-4c8d-83c0-ac03546691e5 Timestamp: 2026-05-02T02:04:09.000Z DPTI: fa5275c3ec59e4239b735e1e9ebbea92fd15815b536dca9c782499731625bf6e Message: The server is temporarily unavailable Tag: 4ut3d Code: -1011

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-05-02T02:05:32.9833333+00:00
YIBIN WAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T02:46:59.7133333+00:00
Sumit D - IA 166.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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not receiving emails after getting hacked

my account was compromised. i was able to change my password and secure all of my accounts and passwords other than discord. i have attempted to use discord support but they need to contact me with the email i registered with which is my outlook account.…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-02T02:46:30.75+00:00
John Wiley 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Contacts missing

I upgraded my Office 365 and all my contacts are now missing

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-05-02T00:56:16.4533333+00:00
Karen Roper 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T02:41:17.1033333+00:00
Sumit D - IA 166.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Migrating to new computer, unable to reinstall Visio Premium 2010

I am migrating to new computer and am unable to reinstall Visio Premium 2010. I have the product key but not the installation file.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Visio | For home | Windows
asked 2026-05-01T22:59:48.6866667+00:00
Bill Stumphauzer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T02:38:00.4833333+00:00
Bill Stumphauzer 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Aplicación authenticator

no me funciona la aplicación de authenticator no llegan los códigos

Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center

A suite of Microsoft systems management products that offer solutions for managing datacenter resources, private clouds, and client devices.

3 questions
asked 2026-05-02T02:36:49.09+00:00
LAURA ALEJANDRA ANGEL GUZMAN 0 Reputation points