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Windows Search Font Changed?

Hi. I don't know where else to ask this but it is rather annoying me. I just noticed recently that the font for Windows Search on my computer has changed. I do not recall making this change and do not know how it has happened but it is mildly irritating…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,801 questions
asked 2022-12-07T11:48:44.64+00:00
William Parkin 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-07-06T07:02:13.04+00:00
Shubham Babar 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to get the text from the label by the handle with specific coordinates on any part of the desktop screen

I want to extract the text inside the label by giving certain coordinates from the screen, if the type of the coordinates is from the label, then extract the part of the obtained part.

Windows Forms
Windows Forms
A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
1,868 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
VB
VB
An object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft that is implemented on the .NET Framework. Previously known as Visual Basic .NET.
2,643 questions
asked 2024-06-06T07:48:09.8966667+00:00
Mansour_Dalir 1,696 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T04:04:39.1133333+00:00
Mansour_Dalir 1,696 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to solve the event issue: 4673

We found that there are over 90% event log are related ID4673. And, most of them are related the Browser (Edge, Chrome & Firefox). May I know the reason why the large of event log issued from Browser, is it fault? How can we ignore the events? how…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 questions
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.
8,801 questions
asked 2024-07-05T10:44:13.76+00:00
Ka Ho Cheng 165 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-06T03:56:46.7566667+00:00
Ka Ho Cheng 165 Reputation points
0 answers

Program crash when creating MagnificationAPI window in Windows 11

While executing the following statement, programs on the target computer crash without warning and without a runtime error pop-up box. hwndMag = CreateWindow(WC_MAGNIFIER, TEXT("IdtScreenMagnifierMag"), WS_CHILD | MS_CLIPAROUNDCURSOR |…

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.
3,614 questions
asked 2024-07-05T04:07:40.6+00:00
RL Chen 230 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-06T03:18:21.7933333+00:00
RL Chen 230 Reputation points
2 answers

Can't remove windows hello PIN

Hello, I can't remove the windows hello PIN on any of our company devices after it has been enrolled for more than a week. The option is greyed out in account settings and all I can do is change it. That is an issue if a user forgots his/hers PIN. No GPO…

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.
8,801 questions
asked 2024-07-04T08:57:56.9333333+00:00
Jelínek Kryštof 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T02:31:25.1733333+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,851 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to install a self-built driver on Windows 10 without enabling testsigning mode?

I am building Virtualbox Guest Additions to run on a virtual machine (including creating and installing some drivers on Windows). Testing in testsigning mode has been successful, but when I disable testsigning, I encounter the error 'Windows cannot…

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
46 questions
asked 2024-07-05T00:58:51.1966667+00:00
ngochoaitn 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T01:32:21.0133333+00:00
ngochoaitn 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Surface Pro 9 pwrtest.exe /sleep S4 resume takes too long.

When running pwrtest.exe /sleep /s:4 on the Surface Pro 9, the S4 state is set to wake up after 30 seconds, but it consistently takes over 3 minutes to wake up. Environment: Surface Pro 9 Processor 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U 2.50…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,801 questions
asked 2024-07-03T07:00:23.9233333+00:00
胡剛 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T01:12:53.7833333+00:00
S.Sengupta 16,771 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Launching Forza Horizon 5 in Windows Test Mode

I originally submitted a support ticket with Forza Support, and after providing all requested troubleshooting and no solution, I was recommended to ask the Microsoft Gaming and Xbox support community, and now I have been recommended to ask here after no…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,801 questions
asked 2024-07-05T16:50:15.63+00:00
VDF331 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T00:42:53.95+00:00
S.Sengupta 16,771 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Out of Memory exception when using Windows MediaElement Class C#

Hello, We are trying to run multiple h264 videos in a loop using MediaElement class in C# WPF windows application. We ran into out of memory exception after running it for a while. We observed unmanaged memory shooting up more than a GB. Please find the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,577 questions
asked 2024-07-05T12:41:48.65+00:00
Rengarajan, Narayanan 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T00:11:25.84+00:00
Wesley Li 6,190 Reputation points
2 answers

I have problems with updating Windows

I have Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, I can't reinstall Windows with files saved. I installed Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC Evaluation. But it says that it is impossible to save files because the versions do not match. And Windows LTSC is simply without…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 questions
asked 2024-07-05T15:12:01.19+00:00
Назар Кушнір 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-06T00:09:38.6366667+00:00
Wesley Li 6,190 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix windows 10 fresh installation no wifi showing up only ethernet

So, last night my laptop (ACER Aspire A514-54) was very slow and I don't know what to do so I resorted to installing windows 10 because my laptop was running windows 11 I tried reseting it but the laptop is still very slow and after following a tutorial…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 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 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,801 questions
asked 2024-07-05T15:15:57.77+00:00
Amos Art 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-05T23:11:26.89+00:00
Amos Art 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Why is my windows 10 pro system automatically forcing windows 11 "feature update" during automatic update restarts?

Sometime between Wednesday night and early Saturday morning my system performed an auto restart to install "updates". (Something I already hate to begin with) When I came back to my system Saturday morning I discovered Windows 11 had…

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.
8,801 questions
asked 2024-03-03T14:38:43.2833333+00:00
Matt Fisher 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-05T22:46:18.87+00:00
Sandro de Oliveira Maia 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Azure postgresql flex can i use local AD group synced to Azure AD for access to DB

Azure postgresql flex can i use local AD group synced to Azure AD for access to DB in Azure flex postgres

Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,153 questions
asked 2024-07-05T19:58:41.36+00:00
Mohammed, Shafi 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-05T22:39:55.9266667+00:00
Oury Ba-MSFT 17,631 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

PIN disabled and unable to login to Microsoft 365 applications with school account after motherboard replacement

My laptop has had its motherboard replaced several times. Each time, the same issue occurs with my school organizational Microsoft account. Usually I can ignore it, but this time I cannot due to work. Initially my account could not be verified, so when…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
4,222 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,801 questions
asked 2024-07-05T02:35:21.0466667+00:00
Avery G. Freund 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-05T20:52:03.12+00:00
Karelpelck 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Minimum of the Exchange hybrid configuration for Teams calendar sharing

The company has recently deployed Microsoft Teams, but we prefer to keep everything else on-premises (mailboxes, mail flow in/out to the Internet). We have a requirement to share calendar free/busy information between Microsoft Teams (in Microsoft 365)…

Exchange Server
Exchange Server
A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.
1,172 questions
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
9,497 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
1,220 questions
Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Hybrid Management: Organizing, handling, directing or controlling hybrid deployments.
1,980 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 2024-07-05T14:39:56.3+00:00
Michal Ziemba 231 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-05T20:35:50.6433333+00:00
Karelpelck 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to turn off Hyper-V??

Hi, I can't turn off my Hyper-V because after restarting it says "We couldn't complete the updates, Undoing changes" I tried many ways to turn it off but it didn't work and I also uninstalled the newest updates but it didn't work again. I hope…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,613 questions
asked 2024-07-03T02:43:17.83+00:00
Anh Le 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-07-05T20:06:15.31+00:00
Anh Le 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Resetting password using graph api inside power virtual agent

I am trying to create chatbot that will reset user's password using power virtual agent. For the password reset flow I tried to follow these steps:…

Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Graph
A Microsoft programmability model that exposes REST APIs and client libraries to access data on Microsoft 365 services.
11,268 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,153 questions
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft terminology for a universal copilot interface.
186 questions
asked 2024-06-27T14:43:16.8966667+00:00
Anonymous123 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-05T19:36:57.69+00:00
Anonymous123 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Sometimes I cannot RDP to my virtual machine after creating a new Domain Controller

Here is my scenario, I originally had 1 single Domain Controller that is running Windows Server 2016 in my internal environment. I didn't want to upgrade the server to 2022 as I have had issues trying to update old servers so I created a brand new DC to…

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
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,523 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,153 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,613 questions
asked 2024-07-05T19:32:53.05+00:00
Sameer Rao 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Entra PD P1 license I didn't sign up for?

Coming from a business using a non-profit global admin account, our company is eligible for an Azure grant, but we haven't accepted it yet and do not have an active Azure subscription. However, I noticed when logging in that the home page shows I have an…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,153 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 2024-07-03T20:17:43.2833333+00:00
Trico_Admin1 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-07-05T19:21:37.16+00:00
Trico_Admin1 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 10 Restarting Computer Gets Stuck On Restarting Screen

We have a couple of different computers running Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 and have started to notice that a select few of them are having problems with getting stuck on the blue restarting screen after our users have restarted the computer manually.…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,073 questions
asked 2023-11-09T20:02:17.59+00:00
Hunter Pursley 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-05T18:15:12.0133333+00:00
Zahra Tariq 0 Reputation points