394 questions
394 questions with Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization tags
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cannot create new document nor save document
I just renew my account and now I cannot create nor save document in my system
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-11-16T05:34:00.2+00:00
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gerard salomon
0
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answered 2025-11-16T06:16:52.2366667+00:00
DaveM121
803.9K
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Independent Advisor
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changing my lockscreen image
i cannot change by lockscreen becasue it says that those settings are managed by an organization but my microsoft account is not connected with an organization
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-11-10T07:36:22.8366667+00:00
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luke burns
40
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commented 2025-11-10T08:37:51.56+00:00
luke burns
40
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2 answers
my wallpaper taskbar and drivers takes 5 to 10 minutes to load
Hello.I have had this problem since last night.I opened my laptop (TUF Gaming F15) and my taskbar didn't show up itself and my wallpaper was black.I used Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and restarted Windows Explorer but nothing happened than I…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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hey i can't change the refresh rate there is no other option to change
well in the refresh rate there's only 60hz and no other option i can't do it to 120hz
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-11-03T03:18:06.11+00:00
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PRIYANKA TUDU
0
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commented 2025-11-07T10:49:48.1333333+00:00
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Norah-L
1,070
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Not able to change Time Zone
I am not getting options anywhere to change my time Zone presently it is showing (UTC-8:00) Pacific time (US & Canada) i want to change it to (UTC-5:30) Chennai. Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-11-06T02:43:03.97+00:00
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Gayathri S
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answered 2025-11-06T09:29:13.05+00:00
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Sumit
42,796
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2 answers
Screen lighting is too bright
How do I change the brightness of my computer. When I go into settings. I am clueless as to where to go?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-11-04T00:29:29.38+00:00
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Linda Hanke
0
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commented 2025-11-04T17:48:39.3233333+00:00
aReply4u0084
875
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1 answer
Since the last update on my Dell computer, the laptop crashed and Dell is saying it has to do with a windows update
I cannot access mny laptop anymore, all passwords, pin and face recognition is not working. The update has been done yesterday, it crashed the laptop. Dell is saying that it is a windows problem. How can I fix this immediately as I need the laptop to…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-11-04T11:14:58.24+00:00
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Gosia Challice
0
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answered 2025-11-04T12:35:40.9733333+00:00
DaveM121
803.9K
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Is Powershell present in all Windows OS by default
I want to introduce a powershell script inside an installer, so just wnted to confirm Is Powershell present in all Windows OS by default?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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why isn't my clock working properly?
Clock constantly needs to be synced. I hate it. How do i make it automatically stay synced?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-31T07:08:00.99+00:00
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Aaron Mueller
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answered 2025-10-31T07:47:12.75+00:00
DaveM121
803.9K
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Windows Spotlights not working
Windows Spotlight on lock screen not working for a few days, have tried various method online, reset and restart the device, does not work.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-30T11:11:02.1733333+00:00
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BubblesJWong
0
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edited an answer 2025-10-30T16:07:44.9533333+00:00
aReply4u0084
875
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3 answers
How do I show brightness of both displays
How do I show brightness of both displays so that both of my displays/screens are bright?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-24T15:47:23.6333333+00:00
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Kimberley Alfonso
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answered 2025-10-28T16:01:06.7733333+00:00
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Haien-L
5,450
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
how to fix spacing of desktop icons.
How do I restore the desktop icons to their previous position?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-24T21:57:30.54+00:00
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Gerald Carey
0
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answered 2025-10-25T03:46:17.39+00:00
Rez
7,185
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Slideshow not working
Hello, I have encountered a glitch. I went to lock my screen but accidentatly clicked shut down, after clicking cancel. My screen loaded back up but the first moniter background was black and the second was a slideshow background. I went to change it…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-07-25T01:51:53.2+00:00
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Reilly
5
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commented 2025-10-24T04:01:01.58+00:00
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Maker_Breaker
0
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2 answers
Brand new Dell Inspiron 15 fan runs more than normal help fix this.
Have had a Dell for seven years. Recently, bought a new Dell Inspiron 15. Help: the fan runs almost continuously!!! Tried elevating it for more air flowing under the laptop. Help!! It's only a few days old.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-23T16:08:04.46+00:00
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Marie Hixson
0
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answered 2025-10-23T17:08:18.25+00:00
Spigolo
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
how to lift bottom taskbar (Windows 11)
My bottom taskbar is too low and I can only see half of it .How do I lift it up to see the full bar Moderator note: thread updated with version of the operating system (Windows 11)
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-11T16:52:52.7266667+00:00
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rick taylor
0
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edited the question 2025-10-13T08:09:30.77+00:00
Stefan Blom
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Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
How do I unlock my hello login
How do I unlock my windows hello log in. I forgot the pin and it will not allow me to reset my pin or password.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-09T13:24:32.0066667+00:00
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Cecilia Carroll
0
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answered 2025-10-09T14:04:33.58+00:00
Rez
7,185
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
TASK BAR wont allow me to relocate it please help.
the new update to the microsoft wont allow for the TASK BAR to be relocated anymore. COME ON PEOPLE.!!! I have so much on my desk infront of the computer that I can't see anything where the Task Bar is ...which is why some people like to move it…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-06T09:32:44.3733333+00:00
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Dawn Howes
0
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commented 2025-10-06T10:34:01.35+00:00
DaveM121
803.9K
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Independent Advisor
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how do I see all of my used old paper?
I used alot of wallpaer before but now I want to use my first one.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-09-23T12:56:31.61+00:00
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vo an san
0
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answered 2025-09-25T04:04:46.9433333+00:00
Rodrigo Queiroz
70,390
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Independent Advisor
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Why does my laptop do this, how can i shut it off?
For knowledge, i have had this laptop since april. every time im done using it, i shut it down completley. holding down the power button for 10 ish seconds. when i go to use it again, it works. as usual. so its confusing to me when i get a popup today,…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-09-19T19:39:55.0333333+00:00
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kaprisunn v
0
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edited an answer 2025-09-20T23:05:34.2+00:00
Craig Long
16,400
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
How to remove previous username after logging out and using a different account
Hello! I have the following problem: a few month back I gave my Windows 11 laptop to a family member (FM later) for their usage. I deleted my personal files and logged out of my Microsoft account beforehand, but we did not perform a factory reset in…
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