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Windows Camera App Fails with Error 0xA00F4240 on Insider Build 26220.8680 While Webcam Works in Other Applications

Hi everyone, I'm running Windows Insider Preview Build 26220.8680 on an Acer Aspire 7 (A715-76G) and I'm seeing an issue with the Windows Camera app. Symptoms: Windows Camera app shows a gray preview and eventually fails with error 0xA00F4240…

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asked 2026-06-19T16:30:55.19+00:00
Nikhil Singhal 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-15T20:20:58.96+00:00
Vinay Moar 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Severe Thunderbolt USB Regression in Build 29639.1000 (Realtek USB‑Audio Fails Descriptor Request)

Hi everyone — I’m reporting a major regression in Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview build 29639.1000.rs_prerelease.260724‑1553 that breaks Thunderbolt‑tunneled USB devices, specifically Realtek USB‑Audio inside Thunderbolt docks. Hardware Setup: Laptop:…

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asked 2026-08-03T22:42:12.3133333+00:00
Eagle MK 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-03T23:19:24.8466667+00:00
Eagle MK 0 Reputation points
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Internal microphone not detected and Bluetooth headset microphone connects as audio only on Acer Aspire A515-57 (Windows 11)

I am using an Acer Aspire A515-57 running Windows 11. Recently, my laptop stopped detecting any microphone input. Issues observed: The built-in microphone is not working. In the Recording tab, the microphone shows "Microphone (Realtek(R) Audio) -…

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asked 2026-07-27T19:21:09.4133333+00:00
Aditi Sahu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-02T21:04:20.0566667+00:00
Laurie T 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

After Windows 26220.7653 Update, Midi ports disappering, Some USB devices not reachable

The new midi services framework seems to be causing some problems. Certain apps (e.g. Ableton) can only read the first ten midi devices. Devices that need a Korg driver must be in the top ten. This doesn't seem stable and I can't seem to get it to load…

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asked 2026-01-22T11:28:20.58+00:00
Rich Wright 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-02T08:24:21.1266667+00:00
Erasmus Leander 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix Microphone Realtek (R) Audio in my Acer laptop?

The issue is that my laptop microphone suddenly not working without and device like headphone or output device - microphone. I had try a lot of method, like reinstall and restart my laptop, but still cannot working. Even I with my headphone also not…

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asked 2026-07-05T12:10:13.6366667+00:00
KEE HOOI JUE 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-05T13:09:09.2766667+00:00
KEE HOOI JUE 0 Reputation points
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Windows Insider Preview - Audio Service Fails to Start, No Sound.

I am currently running a Windows Insider Preview build on my laptop, and I am facing an issue where the Windows Audio service is not starting. As a result, there is no sound output in my system. I have already tried basic troubleshooting steps such as…

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asked 2026-06-09T07:05:50.5566667+00:00
Piyush Dohare 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-10T14:53:31.3766667+00:00
Alex-L 10,690 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Camera is not working. Drivers gets auto disable & hidden in device manager.

Drivers of camera gets auto disable & also in setting there is only single camera option, but my device have 2 cameras'. It auto enables and auto disables periodically. I'm trying to restore it but it is not restoring.

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asked 2026-06-03T07:12:06.4333333+00:00
KALPESHKUMAR JADHAV 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T10:19:58.0333333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 26,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Disconnects and Reports Code 10/43 on Windows 11

Hello. On my ASUS TUF Gaming F15 laptop with Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz, the Wi-Fi keeps disappearing. In Device Manager, a yellow warning triangle appears, and the device status changes to Code 10 or Code 43. After a reboot, Wi-Fi usually works…

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asked 2026-05-31T14:31:28.5766667+00:00
Ahmedov Bobur 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-31T15:25:27.4333333+00:00
CrazyKats 18,045 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Windows 11 I2C HID Descriptor Failure with ELAN Touchpad (Code 10)

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am experiencing a persistent I2C HID touchpad failure on Windows 11 involving an ELAN touchpad device. System Details: HP Pavilion x360 14-dy0000 Windows 11 Touchpad Hardware ID: ACPI\ELAN0749\4&260E03C8&1 BIOS…

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asked 2026-05-12T18:10:12.8333333+00:00
Vishal Nagar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T18:21:39.8866667+00:00
CrazyKats 18,045 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows 11 Preview Build for Canary Channel 29565.1000 causing Blue Screen on Apex legends Startup

Hey so wen i try to open Apex legends Steam i get a BSOD after like 5 minutes,However, this issue only occurs after Windows 11 29558.1000; no BSOD appears before Windows 11 29558.1000. Minidump File…

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asked 2026-04-11T14:44:40.8166667+00:00
chen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-11T15:22:20.2+00:00
CrazyKats 18,045 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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USB MIDI SysEx Messages Split After Windows Updates KB5077181/KB5074105

Problem Description Our USB MIDI device communicates with our software via MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. After installing Windows updates KB5077181 and KB5074105, we encountered a critical issue. Device Configuration Our device's endpoint…

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asked 2026-03-19T06:50:04.9+00:00
Thuvia 0 Reputation points
2 answers

I have attached USB Pendrive disk but does not display this device

my laptop on not any notification and not display to USB Connected devices not enable please help. i have attached USB Pendrive disk but does not display this device

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asked 2026-03-18T16:42:05.9833333+00:00
madhavi vhatkar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-18T16:45:54.8033333+00:00
CrazyKats 18,045 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

How to fix problem with Bluetooth driver

The Bluetooth on my computer stopped working after an update from the Windows Insider program. I have removed the driver, removed the device itself, and replaced it with a driver from this system.

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asked 2026-03-13T02:53:26.2166667+00:00
Dwight Johnson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T06:25:25.27+00:00
Hendrix-V 17,780 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Win11 insider. After sleep or hibernation the phone link can't recover.

I'm on Win11 Insider build. I use phone link to connect to my phone. Connection is perfect, I can use my Phone Camera and Copy & Paste until my PC sleep or hibernation mode. After that no connection is recovered to my Phone. After reboot it works,…

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asked 2025-12-11T14:42:01.8266667+00:00
Poul E. Rasmussen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-08T20:48:41.2433333+00:00
Romaine Richards 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Akai Force Network Driver DAW Control issue in Windows 11 25h2

Good morning and sorry for my bad english! I was not able to switch from the beta version to the official one (the installer tells me that i can't run it on my system), so i'm on the latest beta version. I'll try to explain what is happening: I'm on an…

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asked 2026-01-23T07:24:02.9033333+00:00
Roberto Tafuro 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-07T20:24:59.44+00:00
Filip Skoloski 5 Reputation points
2 answers

can't connect with cast to tv in windows 11 Dev channel

Hello everyone I recently joined the Windows 11 beta channel and tried to connect to my LG NanoCell TV with Cast, but the TV shows that it is connecting and then disconnects after about 30 seconds I tried all the possible solutions on the internet and…

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asked 2026-02-27T12:33:22.38+00:00
sina saffar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-27T15:59:59.2666667+00:00
CrazyKats 18,045 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Device Manager>Security Devices

25h2 26200.7840 Release Preview Anyone else now have Microsoft Pluton Processor ? Will MS activate it down the road?

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asked 2026-02-12T19:29:13.47+00:00
kirbster 1 115 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-12T19:34:30.27+00:00
CrazyKats 18,045 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Cannot print to HP LaserJet P1606dn network printer

Prior to rejoining the insider program after a year absence (because of issues with releases) I could print to my default printer from any app. After rejoining several new pieces of software were installed with the result being that I cannot connect to…

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asked 2026-02-08T05:31:40.25+00:00
Bob Little 0 Reputation points
2 answers

this sign in option is disabled because of failed login attempts or repeated shutdowns wuse diffrent sign in optionor keep your device powred on for 2 hour ag least then try

this sign in option is disabled because of failed login attempts or repeated shutdowns wuse diffrent sign in optionor keep your device powred on for 2 hour ag least then try

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asked 2026-01-30T05:29:45.91+00:00
DANGEROUS GAMERZ 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-30T14:02:27.5+00:00
CrazyKats 18,045 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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windows updated

windows inside program updated device & driver keyboard settings updated keyboard

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asked 2026-01-18T02:31:24.14+00:00
chandrakant chavan 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-18T02:32:49.8966667+00:00
chandrakant chavan 20 Reputation points