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How do I upgrade to win 11, it won't let me

Salutations. Can you please help me understand. I have an up-to-date PC, very high end. I bought Windows 10 a long time ago. The upgrade button is not showing after all the updates. Is it because I'm in russia (not by choice) I can't upgrade? I bought…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-03-03T14:11:29+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

New Windows 11 installation requires work or school account but still fails

I just used Windows Media Creation Tool to produce a fresh Windows 11 USB installation image. At the sign in step, I get the message "Let's set things up for your work or school". I want to use my Microsoft account but there is no option that I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-03-20T00:21:59+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What's going on here

Task manager seems to have loads of stuff for no reason , also no matter what I've tried I cant seem to get my laptop to use more then 16gb ram when it has 32gb. legit only have opera running what's the deal here

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-03-25T04:08:30+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Trying to install Cyberlink Power Director Ultimate 2025 without success.

I get an error message on the screen saying "C:\Users[username]\AppData\Local\Temp\RarSFX0\setup.exe Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access the item." Can someone please…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-03-03T06:00:05+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Window 11 upgrade failure - 0xC1900209

Hello, I'm trying to upgrade my Windows 10 20H2 (build 19042.1706) to Windows 11 with the Windows11InstallationAsssistant.exe. At the end of the process, I have 2 errors : This PC can't be upgraded to this version of Windows. Your PC isn't supported yet…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-03-26T08:53:54+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting despite being signed with a certificate.

Hello, we have an app built with PowerBuilder. Recently, we signed it using a new certificate issued by 'Buypass Class 3 CA G2 ST Business.' The certificate is valid, and we have installed it on our environments which use Windows 11. However, we are…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-03-25T13:40:31+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

wifi cannot be detected

my laptop cant find our wifi but i can see the other wifis around me. i tried troubleshooting it and it said problem with wireless adapter or access point. i tried restarting both my router and laptop but it didnt work.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-03-08T10:58:30+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I rename 'Network' system icon in Windows Explorer on Windows 11?

Hi I have encountered the identical problem faced in the thread mentioned below https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/can-not-rename-network-system-object-windows-11/82abc2db-c2f5-486a-b30a-8dbec0715aab However I am unable to download…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-03-11T03:31:59+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can’t log in with PIN

So I uptaded windows 11 and then I need to create a new PIN to lock up my computer. I tried to do that på then I need to verify with my OLD number. I don’t have access to this number and I change to the new phone number. But I need to wait 30 days until…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-03-14T23:53:24+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 won't change language through whole system

I updated the language in the settings and region settings, but some parts still appear in Polish. I want to use polish locale and keyboard, but have system in English.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-03-21T18:21:11+00:00
Anonymous
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I have deleted my recovery folder in disk C it is hidden.

I have deleted the data of my recovery folder , folder is still there but there is nothing inside it. I deleted this because my disc c showing onl 34 gb free . It showing 45 gb of apps in storage setting but in real they are of 12 to 15gb . Now suddenly…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-03-06T17:22:46+00:00
Anonymous
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When I open a game all audio cuts out. Any ideas on how to fix this?

All of my audio cuts out when I open certain games. It also happens when I right click the volume symbol on the taskbar, then click recording. I have tried updating drivers and many other troubleshooting methods that I can't remember. Any help?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-03-02T19:19:39+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can we change the folder colours in Windows 11 home edition?

Can we change the folder colours in Windows 11 home edition?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-03-19T08:32:35+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Does Microsoft Audio Dock works without power supply?

Any user just using it as a speaker phone without the need of the power supply? ***moved from microsoft Teams / Teams for business / Other***

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-03-26T03:27:01+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix icon showing as white page on taskbar?

When I open steam it shows as a white page only on the taskbar

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-03-03T21:56:09+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error "An update is currently being installed on your computer. Please, do not try to start...

When I try to run git-bash or VS Code with Administrator elevation I receive a popup with the specified message and the program won't start. If I try to run again without Administrator (but my user is Admin) I receive not authorization, impossibile to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-03-20T18:34:33+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

didnt receive mail for verify code

The problem occurs when I turn on Windows and am asked to fix an incorrect PIN. I am then prompted to send an email containing a verification code to be entered into my primary Microsoft account. However, there is no other option to receive the code.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-03-13T01:56:45+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to fix the different ip address in laptop search page and ip adrress

I want to change my ip address as seen on my laptop not when I search anything.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-03-03T06:11:26+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 security tab is missing on network drive file properties

Hi, today I needed to view the security properties of a folder and files on my NTFS network drive. However, when I right-click on Properties it does not show the Security tab. Performing the same on a C: drive folder and files does show the Security…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-03-25T11:34:18+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cannot login with Microsoft on only this specific laptop and account

Hello, I’m trying to log in using Microsoft on my laptop (Windows, Microsoft Store, Minecraft Launcher), but I get an error: "You need an internet connection for that." My laptop is connected via Wi-Fi and works fine. Sometimes, I also get an…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-03-26T20:17:27+00:00
Anonymous