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How to fix error: "the specified server cannot perform the requested operation" on SMB share

Hello, since updating to Windows 11 24H2, I'm unable to browser a specific NAS. The connection is established correctly, confirmed by "net use" and can also be mapped using "Map Network Drive" feature. However when trying to browse…

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asked 2025-02-17T09:11:11.99+00:00
FUEL TV 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-18T01:17:50.23+00:00
JP 0 Reputation points
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BIO´s Greyed Out - HP Wolf not working

i reset my TPM in a restoration process on WIN11P, it now wont allow me to use HP Wolf security and now a few BIOs options are greyed out, please help

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asked 2025-12-17T18:56:55.4+00:00
Leonel Ferreira 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-17T19:29:10.86+00:00
Domic Vo 12,090 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Universal Print: Excessive Event Log Entries (Error 0xcaa9004d & 0x8086000c)

My computer is generating a large number of event log entries related to Universal Print. The errors we are seeing are: ErrorCode: 0xcaa9004d – "User Interaction Required while trying to get a token silently. Error: Account type is unknown." …

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asked 2025-03-09T20:24:27.6766667+00:00
Muhammed Shanif M 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T19:29:06.71+00:00
Mike Anderson 0 Reputation points
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Back up to an external devics

I'm using Windows 11 Pro. I have not found a way to perform automatic periodic backup of my documents to an external device. I would be happy for appropriate guidance. BR, Shlomo.

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asked 2022-06-22T10:36:51.167+00:00
Shlomo Glazer 16 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T18:07:36.1+00:00
KIM SMITH 0 Reputation points
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Unable to Update from win 10 to 11

Unable to Update from win 10 to 11. Updates struck at 65 -75% https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EXUhvGyadPAjsEx3mx5VNo6R_y6dwTyP/view?usp=drive_link logs attached above. Performed safe boot still no luck.

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asked 2025-04-22T01:14:51.28+00:00
Gorrela, Yeshwanth 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T15:44:40.0833333+00:00
@CmdrKeene 90,546 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I paid for Windows 11 Pro but have no activation key or download link

Hello, To run my office's dental imaging software, I need Windows 11 Pro. I purchased it through the Microsoft store and can see the transaction in my order history. However, there is no activation code in my confirmation email, nor is there a download…

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asked 2025-07-31T14:57:21.0266667+00:00
Team 15 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T14:04:43.7066667+00:00
Joey Thomas 0 Reputation points
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How to fix CORS errors in Microsoft Edge.

All the replies from comments I have posted are returning written in computer script and if I right click and inspect they always come up as CORS errors. I have contacted Microsoft and spent four hours on the phone with them trying to resolve the issue…

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asked 2023-02-23T18:43:16.4766667+00:00
Ben Sawyer 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T13:54:15.5633333+00:00
Peter Hull 0 Reputation points
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Problems with debug on Visio Studio driver inf file for Windows 11 - BixVReader

I can't finish the debug of inf file because i get 3 errors: Service binary 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\WUDFRd.sys' should reference a CopyFiles destination file. BixVReader C:\vsmartcard\virtualsmartcard\win32\BixVReader\BixVReader.inf…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
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asked 2024-06-30T19:42:29.9233333+00:00
G-TRANSPORT.EU 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-17T12:49:06.6833333+00:00
Darth Tester 20 Reputation points
7 answers

I'm suddenly getting a windows security popup every time I open Edge

Suddenly I'm getting this very annoying Windows Security pop-up every time I start Edge, and usually when I open a new tab. I haven't changed a thing on this computer - I try not to log onto Microsoft anything. What did they change to make this thing pop…

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asked 2023-06-06T21:31:56.98+00:00
hpbgsd het 85 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T10:20:08.1033333+00:00
wahyu indra 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 SMB Client cannot connect to SMB share - error 53 on `net view`

Machine in question: Windows 11 21H2 22000.832 OSes on other devices that can successfully connect to the share: MacOS Ventura built-in SMB; iOS 16.5 built-in SMB; ES File Explorer on iOS, Windows 10; etc. Share Host: TrueNAS-13.0 with domain…

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asked 2022-08-05T19:06:36.643+00:00
Aaron You 26 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T09:49:34.95+00:00
Renato Martucci 0 Reputation points
4 answers

SMB Network share issue

Hi All, We have encountered a problem what appears to be network issues where share connections from our windows 10 & 11 clients which reside on a particular subnet (24). Some history about the problem - I am unable to map a drive e.g.…

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asked 2024-04-08T11:11:12.7666667+00:00
czql5v 231 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-17T09:22:13.5666667+00:00
Renato Martucci 0 Reputation points
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An Update Caused My File Explorer UI to Revert to Windows 10 style

After struggling to update my Windows OS and managing to do so via the Windows ISO, I discovered that my file explorer layout has reverted back to Window 10 style. I am not sure how to revert to the newer default Windows 11 as I liked the tab feature the…

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asked 2025-06-10T17:58:00.06+00:00
io 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-16T21:40:16.4066667+00:00
Steven Vargas 0 Reputation points
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Group Policy > DNS Client >Configure DNS over HTTPS (DoH) name resolution

Hi, I was supposed to configure the following group policy on Windows 11 24H2. Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\DNS Client\Configure DNS over HTTPS (DoH) name resolution set the following UI path to Enabled: Allow DoH…

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asked 2024-12-27T09:42:53.5366667+00:00
~OSD~ 2,201 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-16T16:50:08.2+00:00
Sergey Leonov 1 Reputation point
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install SQL SERVER 2022 Express Edition A required file could not be downloaded

I tried to install SQL SERVER 2022 Express Edition, and this is the message I get: Oops... A required file could not be downloaded.This could mean the version of the installer is no longer supported.Please download again from the download site. I do have…

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asked 2024-03-24T19:15:25.8833333+00:00
Yasmine LAKRIB 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-16T16:33:19.32+00:00
Josse 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Black screen when I open my laptop lid instead of sign-in screen, however it is booted up and started.

I run a HONOR MagicBook 14 with Windows 11. Recently, every time I close my laptop lid, when I open it up again in between the time frames of 1-30 minutes (although it could be longer, I haven't tried) it does not come up with the sign-in screen but…

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asked 2025-03-10T02:01:11.9566667+00:00
Aurelia Hersh 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-16T13:33:56.86+00:00
Anik 0 Reputation points
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How to download 2022 TurboTax on Windows 11?

Windows11 says you have to use Microsoft store which does not have it. When are you going to allow it to be ownloaded?

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asked 2023-02-03T15:55:52.03+00:00
Norm Reynolds 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-16T10:48:51.97+00:00
shitra jimmy 0 Reputation points
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How to fix windows hello 0xc000005e couldn't verify your pin on work/business account

Recently windows hello facial recognition feature was working totally fine on my company laptop with their work account but with recent update this feature is not working, I have reset my pin several times and also restarted my system many times but…

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asked 2025-02-15T09:32:01.5266667+00:00
Anjani kumar 10 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-16T09:08:02.5266667+00:00
Giuseppe Canciello 0 Reputation points
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How to fix Folder Icons and Preview Issues in Windows 11

Experiencing issues with folder icons and previews on a Windows 11 computer. Old folders are now displaying a "folded paper" icon, and the contents lack previews.See the attached picture. Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For…

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asked 2025-12-16T07:17:54.2966667+00:00
Malvern Masiye 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-16T08:05:10.7366667+00:00
Viorel 125.7K Reputation points
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How do I turn off 'print to file' when there is no 'PRINT' option in the FILE box?

In Windows 11, I have successfully set up my printer. Test print works just fine. But when I try to print from a document - the default is set to "print to a file" I want to print the document via the printer - the web answer to turn off…

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asked 2023-02-26T18:40:33.7+00:00
David James 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-16T06:30:28.8+00:00
Beatriz Thornton 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Why is auto-grouping in files/folders been automatically turned on again?

With almost every update Microsoft (my gaming laptop) does, auto-grouping in folders is enabled. Last time I spent so bloody long disabling it for each map seperately and now that work has been 100 % neutralized by Microsoft. I am really, just like many…

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asked 2025-02-07T15:25:03.1133333+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-12-16T06:19:17.88+00:00
Mahdi Rezazadeh 0 Reputation points