21,722 questions
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Mi sistema operativo no utiliza toda la RAM disponible
Tengo una notebook acer asphire 5 vino de fabrica con 4gb de memoria ram, despues de un tiempo le compre una memoria de 8gb para sumarle a la de 4gb que viene de fabrica pero me figura 12gb (3,44gb usable) no me esta tomando la memoria pero arriba dice…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-03-25T21:36:59.6066667+00:00
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Celeste Di Giacomo
0
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commented 2026-03-31T10:45:19.5733333+00:00
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Carl-L
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Fix location for Windows 10
Now that the maps app has been retired, how do you get it so that you can allow programs like Firefox to let websites know your current ZIP code if not your full location? I tried going to Settings->Privacy->Location and choosing to "set…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-30T03:44:52.8233333+00:00
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Slick RCBD
76
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commented 2026-03-31T06:39:33.48+00:00
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Hendrix-V
14,255
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2 answers
selection boxes in programs are now dark grey windows 10
Recently all of my selection boxes in programs are colored dark grey, so dark it is hard to read. This just started all of a sudden in my Windows 10. How do I fix this?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-30T15:07:50.3766667+00:00
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Terry Whelchel
0
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answered 2026-03-30T15:43:34.84+00:00
DaveM121
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Cannot access school website from new Windows computer”
“I am unable to access my school’s website from my new HP 255 G10 computer. I have tried using different browsers, clearing cache, and checking my network connection, but the issue persists. My Windows account is linked to my school account. I need…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-29T18:25:12.9+00:00
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DAIQUEL GONZALEZ MARIN
0
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commented 2026-03-29T18:37:32.55+00:00
DAIQUEL GONZALEZ MARIN
0
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2 answers
Asking about bluetooth and volume
hello, my Bluetooth icon suddenly disappeared and my laptop now as no volume
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-29T13:26:24.4366667+00:00
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Jave Jumagdao
0
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answered 2026-03-29T13:59:29.1333333+00:00
DaveM121
878.4K
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The option to add my phone number does not appear
I had not added my phone number yet. When I tried to do so the option to add my number does not appear. Why is this happening?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-24T03:26:43.4833333+00:00
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Yuki Jiminian
0
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answered 2026-03-27T08:32:20.1766667+00:00
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Thomas4-N
15,705
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How to remove old account with email address no longer used
In Windows 10 When I click on start > account I get an account with my old email address . My Microsoft account for all other purposes is correct with my new address. However under Start > settings > Email & Accounts states My new email…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-26T20:09:21.91+00:00
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Brian Martin
0
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answered 2026-03-26T20:48:36.7733333+00:00
EmilyS726
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how to fix chrome startup to center page on computer screen
When Chrome is started the window is at the far left of screen and I can't bring it to center. how is it done?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-26T13:32:31.3033333+00:00
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Lynda Ivers
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answered 2026-03-26T14:09:26.91+00:00
DaveM121
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Merging Account
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Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-26T09:00:18.8+00:00
Sayyed Monadi Ahmed
0
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answered 2026-03-26T09:35:27.6533333+00:00
DaveM121
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admin approval to download apps to pc
I am trying to approve for certain apps to be installed on pc but i am having trouble getting that done. it says elevation required
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-24T20:07:08.0433333+00:00
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Gregory Echols
0
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commented 2026-03-26T08:15:14.5333333+00:00
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Norah-L
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Moderator
1 answer
How to remove an Account Username in Microsoft Account?
Hi! I'm trying to personalize my Windows account, but I can't seem to find an answer as to why I'm unable to remove a username from my account. Is there any way I could remove the username or at least replace it?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2025-09-21T06:12:07.0133333+00:00
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hehe weehoo
15
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commented 2026-03-25T18:34:06.55+00:00
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KBD
0
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I need to factory reset my computer to original settings to give this one to someone else
How do I remove my accounts and factory reset my computer? I am trying to give it away
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-24T18:02:42.4333333+00:00
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Davina Wilkins
0
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edited an answer 2026-03-24T18:45:38.4+00:00
David-M
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Independent Advisor
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Clean reset of laptop keeps failing
I have tried to do a clean reset of my laptop multiple times and each time I get a message saying it was not successful and nothing has been changed. There is no other information given. How do I get it to complete the clean reset?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
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how cant get google back up and working
I lost my Google password and have been trying to get back into Google, and I am having a great deal of difficulty, in trying to do so. I just want an uncomplicated answer on how to get Google working again. Ever since you dumped Gemstar/AI into my…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-20T23:09:15.51+00:00
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Bernadette Schilz
0
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answered 2026-03-22T19:56:22.81+00:00
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Neil D
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2 answers
Understanding the "Reset PC" Feature in Windows
What does the "Keep my files" option mean when resetting a PC? Will it save all files from the desktop, C drive, D drive, and this PC( including everything)?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2025-08-12T18:09:02.41+00:00
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Ron Voronenko
0
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commented 2026-03-22T13:20:44.14+00:00
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Kenny king
0
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2 answers
How to change to Administrator mode
I can install downloaded BIOS without changing to Administrator mode. How do I do that?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
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A shortcut run from tasksch with highest privileges is still requiring UAC prompt
Win 10 Pro Ver. 22H2 I have a program I wanted to run from the taskbar with one click. An exe file. It was suggested that I create a task and run it from there with highest privileges. I created a shortcut on the desktop from the Task Scheduler and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-20T05:18:05.79+00:00
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Jack 2 Poore
145
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commented 2026-03-21T18:57:44.5733333+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
81,155
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Independent Advisor
4 answers
Windows set up
Please setup my windows with the help of Microsoft account. Dell latitude 3460 service tag 5WNJ2F2
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
asked 2026-03-21T06:18:04.79+00:00
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Aditi Gupta
5
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commented 2026-03-21T11:27:44.17+00:00
DaveM121
878.4K
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Independent Advisor
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Bank Statements are in PDF format. I need them in OFX format.
Good Morning From my bank login - statements download page - I click to download my monthly statement and want to change the extension from pdf to ofx but the SAVE AS pop down only shows options PDF and All Files. How do I get ofx to show as an…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
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input device not showing up for mic
I have wired headphones with a mic, and it has two jacks. I got one of those Y connecter things so that I can plug it into my pc, but the input device for my mic still isn't showing up. I'm like really uneducated (stupid) with computer stuff so I'm…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,722 questions
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