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Firefox is repeatedly being killed by something out there in Windows

some context whenever i rename firefox.exe to anything else it works fine. the problem is, renaming it to anything other than firefox.exe breaks various things such as default browser settings. i tried literally everything to fix this (including some…

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asked 2025-07-11T21:42:28.9733333+00:00
Johnny Cena 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-12T08:06:23.2533333+00:00
Johnny Cena 0 Reputation points
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Uninstall Notion app, is still in the system after several tries, send comments to Microsoft and technical support does not have any clue. Can’t delete Notion Calendar.exe after takeown—icacls “file not found” and “invalid parameter” errors on Windows 11

Here’s the fully fleshed-out question ready to paste into each form field. Just copy the sections below into the Microsoft Q&A “Ask a question” page, attach your screenshot, then click Post your question. Tags Windows for home Windows 11 …

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asked 2025-07-11T18:36:45.46+00:00
j g 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-12T02:03:09.3733333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 766 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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STUCK CLIPBOARD CONTENTS

stuck clipboard contents. Attn Ms. Tin. I have checked the insert key and this is ok. No problem when on safe mode. how do I identify the apps on start-up that I need to disable? What are the apps that interfere with the clipboard…

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asked 2025-07-09T23:42:16.2466667+00:00
RP P 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T21:23:56.3+00:00
Stefan Blom 3,411 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I have a problem with using phonelink

I have Windows 11 and Microsoft 365. Trying to set up PhoneLink with my iPhone 8 Plus. Keep getting a message that says I need a low power Bluetooth connection. I have bluetooth connected to both my desk top and phone and they are paired. Any suggestions…

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asked 2025-07-11T14:31:18.3833333+00:00
Chris Duffield 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-07-11T14:46:41.05+00:00
Stefan Blom 3,411 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How can I turn off auto enhancement of photos in the latest builds of windows 11

CR3 files are now magenta I shoot raw because I want to see what the camera sensor saw. Anyone who has done basic photography would know how how important this is so why chnage the look and waste clock cycles trying to second guess the effect I want and…

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asked 2025-07-11T12:40:59.38+00:00
Andrew Fryer 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T13:29:59.34+00:00
Onyx Is here 0 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error when installing Oculus App on Windows 11 related to .NET Framework Initialization Error

I'm trying to install the Oculus app on my Windows 11-running ASUS ROG Zehpyrus G14, and I'm getting the following error message: "To run this application, you must first install one of the following versions of the .NET…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-07-07T16:57:32.0566667+00:00
foreignfez 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-11T10:59:24.08+00:00
foreignfez 0 Reputation points
3 answers

How to fix Spotify not playing on Win 11?

Trying to play music on Spotify - it doesn't work!

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asked 2025-07-10T19:19:21.13+00:00
GrandToDo 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T08:24:52.42+00:00
Kapil Arya 8,546 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

cmd.exe bugs since 2024

Hi, I've been using cmd.exe for 20+ years, currently on Win11 (24H2 26100.4652). In the recent years there were so many bugs introduced to it that's affecting my work productivity. window resize on the left side: Click on the left border of cmd.exe and…

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asked 2025-07-10T14:42:09.0033333+00:00
Josef Mehursky 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T07:56:24.88+00:00
Josef Mehursky 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to stop popup windows asking about copilot key?

In windows 11 a popup window opens all the time telling me that no action is selected on my copilot key, which i do not have, how do i stop this from happening. Copilot is uninstalled.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-06-28T19:40:43.9633333+00:00
Hog 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-11T07:45:11.3133333+00:00
Lakhveer 0 Reputation points
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why is minecraft java edition not available in my market?

i am trying to get minecraft java edition in my microsoft store but it says it is not available in my market. (I have bedrock and am trying to get java bc its free?)

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asked 2025-07-10T23:30:00.2266667+00:00
Sean Yu 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T05:56:51.01+00:00
Ami2025 1,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to get Photo Legacy on my phone

I am trying to load photos legacy to my pc windows 11 and can not find it

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asked 2025-07-10T18:44:09.18+00:00
Mary Stawicki 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T04:57:51.8833333+00:00
Ami2025 1,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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There is no option to scroll down in the terminal after windows 11 pro update in previously I can do infinite scroll down to see output efficiently but now it is not possible

And Here most of the things are hide in the task bar and I can not scroll down so fix this issue i want the same behaviour back as in cmd the scroll I tried all things like adding buffer history size but it is not working

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asked 2025-07-04T04:34:05.1233333+00:00
Devanshu Masodker 0 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-11T03:38:17.0966667+00:00
Devanshu Masodker 0 Reputation points
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When will Wordpad be re-instated - I use(d) it all the time and now my workflow is broken

For the past 25 years, I have used Wordpad as part of my workflow. Now, much to my surprize, I find that Microsoft has discontinued it. Can it please please please be reinstated to standard install? I never use notepad - it is hopeless, I tried it but it…

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asked 2025-07-11T00:18:55.53+00:00
SamM 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T03:27:25.2333333+00:00
monkey2_337 0 Reputation points
2 answers

recent update breaks ms store 7/9/25

windows recent update on 7/9/25 broke microsoft store after update files are fine as far as sfc and dism are concerned tried using restore point that was made right after update and same issue store was working 100% before update does anyone have any…

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asked 2025-07-11T01:16:58.69+00:00
ray armstrong 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-11T02:07:47.2566667+00:00
S.Sengupta 24,871 Reputation points MVP
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My program cannot run under hyper-v?

Good evening all, I am getting an error message that the ‘brother’ company embroidery software I recently installed “cannot run under hyper-v”, however, I have windows 11 home, so that service is not offered. It does not appear as a function I can turn…

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asked 2025-07-10T02:41:58.8666667+00:00
Embroiderwhy 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-11T01:26:16.1966667+00:00
Sumit D - IA 1,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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AUTOAD.EXE APPEARS AT WINDOWS 11 BOOT UP

When booting Windows 11 a box with "autoad.exe" appears. I have to cancel some four or five boxes. Can't find any info on this. Ideas?

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asked 2025-07-11T00:09:01.16+00:00
Kutulu 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-11T00:48:42.8633333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 240 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My program cannot run under hyper-v?

Good evening, I am getting an error message that the PE design 11 embroidery software I recently installed "cannot run under hyper-v!', however, I am running Windows 11, so that service is not offered, thus it does not appear as a function I can…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-07-10T02:49:29.6+00:00
Embroiderwhy 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-11T00:35:02.57+00:00
Embroiderwhy 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

After upgrading to Windows 11 everything seems to work okay except I can't get to usps.com? Any suggestions?

After upgrade tp Windows 11 I can no longer get to usps.com regardless of whether I use the Microsoft Edge browser or my AVG Secure browser.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-07-10T19:52:22.18+00:00
Bob Speidel 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T23:15:48.11+00:00
CraigLong-4885 170 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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App not running

I have a app Smile plant and i can't run in this PC

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-07-10T18:47:16.44+00:00
Ezio Ceschia 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T21:21:14.6733333+00:00
MotoX80 36,411 Reputation points
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cant make a call from phone link

Phone link wont connect to iphone , all contacts show and when i click dial on the app it will only dial from iphone

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asked 2025-07-10T20:21:17.5833333+00:00
deron white 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-10T21:00:31.82+00:00
Francisco Montilla 160 Reputation points Independent Advisor