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Computer recognizes microphone as headset.

Hello, I am trying to plug in and use my Soonhua SH-666 on my laptop which is a Predator PH315-55 with Windows 11. However, whenever I plug it in to the headphone jack, the Realtek Audio Console only allows me to choose between 3 options for what I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-05-01T04:02:18+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

System asking for Activation, despite being previously activated.

I built a new system about a year ago, bought my Windows 11 CD from Newegg when I got the hardware as well. Everything went fine, activation successful. About a month ago, there was a windows update that messed it up apparently, and ever since then I'm…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-01T15:49:57+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Taskbar

Whenever I play certain games like Fortnite my curser doesn’t show up on the screen in game which is good but when I look to the bottom of my screen the curser appears and the task bar opens and I have to Click on the screen again to start looking around…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-06-23T20:43:43+00:00
Anonymous
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TAKEOWN fails: Access is denied.

Hard drive rescued from broken laptop is connected to new MS Surface Pro as D:. Directory listing is normal except for D:\Users\Me, which was apparently empty. Attempted to take ownership as Everyone with "Replace all child object permissions…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-06-23T17:12:33+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Unable to Reach Microsoft Reno, NV Office Regarding Volume Licensing Agreement

Hello, I am located in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, and I’m having trouble reaching the Microsoft office in Reno, Nevada (USA) regarding my Volume Licensing agreement. Here’s the situation: I sent the original signed Volume Licensing agreement via DHL, as…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-23T17:29:27+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Sign in getting blocked TAKE OF MY LIMITER PLEASE

USELESS AI, I keep getting blocked sign in because I'm always getting logged out of my account so I sign in over and over and some times other devices too and Microsoft has been blocking my sign ins TAKE OF MY LIMITER PLEASE, No AI on the phone seems to…

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2025-06-23T17:41:26+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

If I switch out of S mode in windows 11 it won't affect Edge will it?

If I switch out of S mode in windows 11 it won't affect Edge will it? Sorry I'm not the most savvy tech person. Richard

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-06-24T00:33:04+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Is the "Lock" button in the Power menu a legitimate function or malware?

Is the "Lock" button in the Power menu a legitimate function or malware?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-04-13T03:57:42+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Windows OS genuine Licensing and Activation

How can I check whether my Windows OS key is genuine before purchasing? I have to purchase 32 Desktop PCs with the Original license.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-19T10:46:01+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Issue with BitLocker Recovery – Continuous Loop Despite Correct Key

I am experiencing an issue with BitLocker recovery on my device. Despite entering the correct recovery key, the system returns to the initial BitLocker recovery screen without unlocking the drive. This creates an endless loop, preventing me from…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-04-05T17:09:39+00:00
Anonymous
128 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problem with updating to 23H2

Hello! I have a problem that I'm trying to fix for a year and its regarding Windows 11, version 23H2 update. When I download and install it from the WIndows Update everything is fine but when it starts insalling this is where the problem begins. It goes…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-04-12T00:03:58+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Why the computer say the specified URL cannot be found

Why the computer say the specified URL cannot be found

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2025-04-22T03:17:43+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

I can't access my Biglocker recovery key.

I forgot my pin. When I go to the troubleshooting page, it tells me I need a recover key that I can't seem to figure how to get,even tho I am going to the sites it says for me to go to. FRUSTRATED

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2025-06-23T23:06:21+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Using Windows Backup Manager query?

Hello, I have Windows Backup Manager installed on one of my devices. I am keeping this device but am setting up a new PC. If I restore the backup from the other device, will that backup save be deleted or overwrite setting up my new PC from it? I want to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2025-06-30T17:55:10+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

why can't i find my adapter after updating to windows 11?

my adapter is realtek 8822BU wireless LAN 802.11ac USB NIC can't find it after updating to windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-04-01T08:48:40+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Microsoft Copilot will not open

Microsoft Copilot will not load

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2025-06-19T18:05:19+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Device asks for Bitlocker recovery key every time when opening

Hey, can anyone help and tell me why my laptop keeps asking for the Bitlocker recovery key EVERY TIME when I turn my laptop on? This started happening after the newest update, can it somehow be linked to bug in the update? I can not think of any other…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2025-06-19T19:20:44+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Locked Out New Laptop

Purchased new Lenovo Yoga laptop. Set laptop up. Installed outlook with 2 email addresses, everything working fine. Tried to access Microsoft store and laptop hanging. Then updated through Windows update. Everything working again. Then updated with…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-06-23T12:47:53+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

hotkey keyboard class filter drivers error keyboard don't work

hotkey keyboard class filter drivers error keyboard don't work

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-04-18T10:52:47+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

TeraBox drive still showing in File Explorer after uninstall - multiple removal attempts failed.

Dear Microsoft Community, I am experiencing an issue after uninstalling TeraBox from my Windows system. Even though I have uninstalled the application, a "TeraBox" drive is still visible in my File Explorer under "This PC". I have…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-04-12T09:19:18+00:00
Anonymous