Bitlocker seems to have locked a drive without me even knowing. Unable to unlock
I have a new DELL Optiplex 7000 which was upgraded from Windows 10 to 11 (Pro), immediately after initial setup. It is maintained at the latest available version. This is replacing an old DELL Precision T5500 which runs Win 10 (Pro also up to date). I…
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How to fix activate office error
Correlation Id: 550ca0bd-30cc-46b7-b92b-b1ba371a3ea4 Timestamp: 2024-10-05T07:49:22.000Z DPTI: 5aeef9a83c6165940978a8460321dd237e891ec62a712eebb667e8b0fa9d5dc9 Error Tag: 9bxf9 Error Code: 1813
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
How to resize the Taskbar in Windows 11
The taskbar is too small to accommodate all the windows I have open. How do you make the Taskbar larger so your windows/icons are stacked in the taskbar?
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Does anyone purchase software for their nonprofit using tech soup?
Does anyone purchase software from tech soup.org. I use tech soup.org to purchase software for my nonprofit. It has been very reliable until now. I am trying to purchase Windows 11 and I cannot put it in my cart because I keep getting messages that walk…
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In WIN11, I downloaded a file and I can't delete it because of this file's name has an invaild symbol. How to delete it?
In WIN11, I downloaded a file and I can't delete it because of this file's name has an invaild symbol( the file's name include "."). How to delete it?
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How to install Visual C++ Redistributable 2019
What is the proper procedure to install Visual C++ Redistributable 2019 for Windows 10?
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Make Taskbar show List instead of Thumbnail in Windows 11
I am writing to express my concern regarding a change in the latest Windows 11 updates that has affected the functionality of the taskbar. Previously, I was able to configure the taskbar to display open windows as a list instead of thumbnails (Text),…
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Windows 11 Taskbar is RUBBISH, Give me windows 10 Start Menu & Taskbar.
So, I like many others have moved to windows 11. My thoughts were that at some point in time, Microsoft may look at adding features from Windows 10. Things that make the operating system more functional. Features like double clicking a window edge will…
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Windows Server 2022 Datacenter license activation
We recently bought a server, and we received it with the OS already active. Next, we received a new license from the Vendor with a Windows Server Datacenter. This server will be used to create a Virtual machine with Hyper-V, but for some reason, the VMs…
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logic to choose a DNS forwarder of the list when it's made query
I have question about Domain Name System (DNS) servers running on domain controllers infact I configured n.3 DNS "Forwarders" (e.g. A, B, C) to make queries for non-authoritative FQDNs. I don't understand what logic is applied to choose server…
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Server 2025 new DC unable to login
Hi All, I am suffering from what seems to be a well known issue but I cannot find the fix I have a brand new Server 2025 Datacenter edition that I am setting up for a client They have a Server 2016 domain that needs upgrading to 2025 I install a…
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protocol error code 0x112f on local machine, solved when logged onto
I have two desktop machines (one windows 10 home and one windows 10 professional). I routinely use remote desktop connection to access the windows 10 pro machine from the windows 10 home machine. Lately I have been getting a protocol error code 0x112f…
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What are the undisclosed LCU pushed features in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 for x64 systems KB5062553
I was pushed the SSU and LCU for Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 for x64 systems KB5062553 and of course want the SSU package but have learned to be suspicious of returning to using my machine after LCU packages are processed. I am spending 10-15 hours…
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OneDrive Shared Folders no longer functioning in Windows File Explorer
I access my work files via a Shared Folder in OneDrive. Previously, I was able to access and interact with the shared folder within my Windows File Explorer. About 2 weeks ago, the shared drive in my File Explorer started malfunctioning. Now when I click…
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HDMI Display Not working after current Windows 11 Update
I see that on my Surface Pro 6 the HDMI stops functioning on the current update. I tried the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit and it once corrected the issues ( about 4 weeks back) but then the issue again resurfaced and the tool kit was of no use. I then…
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bug with file operations after latest windows 11 update
I am the developer of xplorer2 <Removed>, a file manager like windows file explorer, and I want to report a windows BUG that affects my program. since the latest windows 11 update (10.0-26100.4061) my program will not show the file copy progress…
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File Explorer "Favorites" shows OneDrive files as blank.
When we try to add a file from OneDrive into the file explorer favorites area, the file just shows as 0 bytes with no file location. This is a recent issue that has started spreading throughout our environment. One day it wasn't happening to a user, the…
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Why is an Intel Core i7-6650 CPU @ 2.20 GHz not compatible with Windows 11?
I have a Microsoft Surface Pro 4, that is oddly not compatible with the Microsoft Windows 11 upgrade. I need to understand why. This is not a hunk of junk PC, so and it has a what seems to be a good, fast processor. Help me understand why this PC is…
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My Quick Access folders on my desktop are integrated with other items in the navigation bar. On my laptop, adding a Quick Access folder places it in a list below all the others. I prefer having them integrated--what's causing the difference?
My Quick Access folders on my desktop are integrated with other items in the navigation bar. On my laptop, adding a Quick Access folder places it in a list below all the others. I prefer having them integrated so they're in a consistent order between my…
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sleep not wake,performance degrade and bsod
we are raised ticket with lenovo lenovo told my laptop hardware was working fine we want to check with Microsoft there were telling