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Windows 11 - Start menu search not functional, typing selects items instead of searching, clicking the search bar closes the start menu

When trying to find a file using the start menu search function, any keyboard inputs will instead select specific apps (eg. Typing M will swap between Mail, Microsoft Store, MyASUS, etc.). Left-clicking on the "Search for apps, settings, and…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,802 questions
asked 2024-06-06T20:07:07.8533333+00:00
Michael Hillus 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T14:48:17.71+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to acquire Windows 11 licenses for employees worldwide

Hey folks My company has headquarters in US but we have many employees located in other regions (i.e Brazil). If I buy Windows licenses through the MS US website, will those licenses work for the employees outside US? Or must I buy via local MS or…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
56 questions
asked 2024-07-04T18:30:50.7266667+00:00
GS 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T14:45:53.95+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Slow right click menu windows 11

I've just bought this new laptop and all the windows updates are installed, everything is in place. However, the right-click menu is really slow when I use it in the file explorer. Could you please advise?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,802 questions
asked 2022-12-16T23:50:00.257+00:00
Amir Kishk 26 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T14:25:00.61+00:00
Mueen 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Where to find correct version information using in C on Windows

I'm looking to programmatically find the correct version information for Windows using the "C" programming language. I've searched online with no luck. Does anyone know where I can find resources to help me achieve this goal?

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,000 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,615 questions
asked 2024-06-22T22:13:39.2533333+00:00
Thad T 26 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T14:23:13.6133333+00:00
Darran Rowe 561 Reputation points
0 answers

Tpm Attestation not supported in amd tpm 2.0

Some certificate is missing i am not able to get that.... i tried updating bios firmware resetting windows resetting tpm nothing worked

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,823 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,802 questions
asked 2024-07-06T13:49:38.3466667+00:00
Ariesh SS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Using a Linux CA as the root for Windows Server Active Directory Certificate Services

I have been looking for some documentation or guidance on using an existing Linux Certificate Authority as the root CA for Windows Server AD CS. Is this possible? If so, anyone have any documentation or white papers on planning and implementing said…

Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,775 questions
asked 2022-09-06T21:08:37.623+00:00
Damian Yates 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T13:29:50.5666667+00:00
Steve Tanti 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 10 built-in apps take a long time to open when others don't

Lately when I open windows 10 default applications such as notepad, disk management, control panel, explorer.exe is always slow. and when I turn on the laptop a black screen appears, cursor and then loading taskbar appears. and also when I open a dialog…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 questions
asked 2024-06-26T09:12:56.4066667+00:00
Rafa Pramudya Susanto 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-07-06T13:04:28.94+00:00
Rafa Pramudya Susanto 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

OS replacement.

Current im using win 11 Home single language which comes with my laptop when i bought, Now if i want win 10 home edition will the key automatically replaces and activate the win 10 which im going to install?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 questions
asked 2024-07-06T11:34:41.0966667+00:00
saravana 1327 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T12:13:23.7+00:00
saravana 1327 20 Reputation points
0 answers

authenticator code required after password reset.

Yesterday i change my azure admin account password. At that time i don't have any authenticator configured with my admin account so it didn't ask for any code when i change the password just verify me by sending me a verification code in my email and i…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,153 questions
asked 2024-07-06T11:32:45.4533333+00:00
Himadri Nath 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Minimize App when all you have is AppUserModelId

I get all the apps from AppsFolder: `ShellObject appsFolder = (ShellObject)KnownFolderHelper.FromKnownFolderId(AppEntry.AppsKnownFolderId);` ```which I enumerate and display each app in a list (name and icon from the shell object). The user selects an…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
asked 2024-07-05T21:35:14.5066667+00:00
ScottSharp 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-06T09:54:23.59+00:00
Castorix31 82,841 Reputation points
1 answer

How to disable the Energy recommendations section in Settings?

We would like to be able to disable or grey-out the energy recommendation page in the Settings App while these settings are managed by a third-party tool.

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,802 questions
asked 2024-05-16T16:06:00.6633333+00:00
EC 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T09:48:25.1866667+00:00
Larry Selisky 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Remote desktop session not responding to mouse or keyboard

Using Microsoft Remote Desktop 10.9.6 (2188) on MacOS 12.7.5 connecting to a Debian 12 (Gnome 43.9) (latest) X86 laptop with built in 'remote desktop' setting turned on. The connection is made, logged in and the screen is visible, but mouse or keyboard…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,368 questions
asked 2024-07-01T16:25:21.9033333+00:00
Martin Mi 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T09:45:41.6366667+00:00
Martin Mi 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

image issue

Hi All I have created Windows 11 VM in Azure and i want to create image from this VM. i have created image & when i deploy VM in Azure from this image i am getting operation timeout error. i am using sysprep using the below command. please guide…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,569 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,802 questions
asked 2023-04-13T18:21:05.2066667+00:00
Roger Roger 5,426 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T09:29:51.02+00:00
Roger Roger 5,426 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Disable WinRM PowerShell Remoting

Hi All I have a requirement to Disable or Harden PowerShell Remoting and WinRM Services. The impact what i see is one server cannot connect to another server using remote powershell scripts. Please also let me know what possible issues we can come across…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,569 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,425 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,775 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,446 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,272 questions
asked 2023-12-30T11:24:40.5166667+00:00
Roger Roger 5,426 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T09:29:44.6566667+00:00
Roger Roger 5,426 Reputation points
0 answers

How do I get the program past the "modify setup" box?

I have some documents from Veterans Affair that need downloaded, but when I use the link they provided for Azure info protection they program is stuck on a box with "modify setup" and I can't use the program to download the documents. Please…

Azure Information Protection
Azure Information Protection
An Azure service that is used to control and help secure email, documents, and sensitive data that are shared outside the company.
529 questions
Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Factory
An Azure service for ingesting, preparing, and transforming data at scale.
10,023 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
3,686 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,919 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,363 questions
asked 2024-07-06T09:19:13.6033333+00:00
kasi 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

character path limitation

Hi all, I have a file on a Windows server that I want to rename, but the file name exceeds 256 characters. I understand there is a 256-character path limitation. Is it possible to rename a file with a name longer than 256 characters

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,569 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,000 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,425 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,564 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,523 questions
asked 2024-06-25T06:17:24.82+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,731 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T09:06:55.27+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,731 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Query on Access

Hi All This might be a stupid question, but I would still like to ask: Is there any recommendation from Microsoft to restrict the number of Global Admins and Domain Admins? Specifically, in an organization, how many Domain Admins or Global Admins should…

Microsoft Exchange Online
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,569 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,425 questions
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online: A Microsoft email and calendaring hosted service.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
4,349 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,363 questions
asked 2024-06-07T22:38:53.47+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,731 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T09:06:37.9066667+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,731 Reputation points
1 answer

Internet-based what?

**Configuration Manager:**Configuration Manager is an on-premises management solution to manage desktops, servers, and laptops on your network or internet-based. internet-based what? This sentence is grammatically incomplete/incorrect. It’s unreadable.…

Windows Training
Windows Training
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Training: Instruction to develop new skills.
8 questions
asked 2024-07-06T07:29:04.68+00:00
Xavier SB 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T08:57:06.55+00:00
Mansoob e Zahra 155 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix wifi icon not present in network and internet settings

Just 4 hours before wifi was connected perfectly but suddenly after a moment wifi icon was missing from network and internet settings and pc disconnected from wifi. I tried troubleshooting. And when I click network and internet settings, settings app…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,302 questions
asked 2024-07-05T17:55:20.8766667+00:00
Rudra Limbachiya 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T08:53:30.9866667+00:00
Rudra Limbachiya 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to record the mouse drag event and simulate it ?

I'm a newbie of Rust, and try to write a windows desktop app. I read the documents then I found SetWindowsHookExA(WH_MOUSE_LL,...) can record the mouse event, but I only record the mouse down, move and up. no drag event produced. I try to simulate them…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,499 questions
asked 2024-07-04T15:41:08.25+00:00
泽东 钱 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T08:40:41.4766667+00:00
泽东 钱 20 Reputation points