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How to get Snipping Tool to work

I have gone through the basics of what the internet has said to do. restart PC, repair & restart in settings, uninstall & reinstall. Tried checking in task manager, but it's not there. At first I could open the app, but not make any captures, now…

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asked 2026-03-09T21:43:28.64+00:00
Rob M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T07:01:36.3266667+00:00
Sin-D 7,765 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I have two apps that keep getting kick out.

When I close my lab top and reopen it, 2 of the apps get deactivated. I then have to contact customer support and have them raised activation limit, then registered again. This started happening when I installed Windows 11

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asked 2026-03-14T04:22:47.73+00:00
Maria Hernandez 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix photos that are won't display in the photo app; downloaded from Iphone

My question is in regard to both photo apps on my Windows 11 photo legacy & regular Windows 11 photos app. Certain photos downloading into these apps on my PC will no populate nor can I delete the blank photo! Iphone photos I think they are!?? What…

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asked 2025-09-15T17:46:14.5466667+00:00
DA Caldwell 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T04:03:43.6+00:00
Sonia Gonzalez 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Senate Bill S8102A NY

Would this bill that requires biometric data change how my computer works, also would any legacy applcation with no age api be blocked?

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asked 2026-03-14T01:42:08.1366667+00:00
Andrew Dipuma 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T01:45:34.0133333+00:00
Andrew Dipuma 0 Reputation points
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MS Paint hanging up and closing

I'm using Win 11 with the latest updates (OS build 26100.8037) on a Dell Desktop PC. I use MS Paint regularly for editing photos, making sketches, etc. About two or three weeks ago, I went to use the Pencil tool. I tried to draw a line and the cursor…

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asked 2026-03-13T23:32:08.7933333+00:00
dcm57 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T00:24:55.0133333+00:00
John DeV 159K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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california law ab 1043

With this new law coming into effect next year in Califorina which requires age declaration at the os level. Would apps that dont support the api be blocked on windows including legacy applications such as older games? Does Microsoft have any plans to…

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asked 2026-03-13T21:54:38.3+00:00
Andrew Dipuma 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-03-13T21:56:50.21+00:00
Andrew Dipuma 0 Reputation points
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Deleted Adobe apps from the root because the Adobe Uninstaller just wouldn't work, but now I can't remove it from the list

I kept trying to uninstall my Adobe apps, and it would bring up the UAC screen with Adobe Uninstaller, and the cursor would spin for a bit, but ultimately nothing happened. So i tried taking matters into my own hands and deleted the files straight in…

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asked 2026-03-13T19:22:10.38+00:00
ZM11 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-13T20:35:16.6666667+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 75,150 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Snipping tool windows 11 can't capture multiple screens

Hello there, I noticed that in Windows 11, it's impossible to capture anything on multiple screens. This is a huge bummer for multiple screens user. Please fix it

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asked 2026-03-13T15:33:36.4966667+00:00
Thomas Lagarde 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-13T15:42:30.01+00:00
Marcin Policht 82,675 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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The code execution cannot proceed because MSVCP120.dll was not found.

I’m trying to use my Photoshop Elements 2022 and keep getting this message:                 The code execution cannot proceed because MSVCP120.dll was not found.   I tried reinstalling the program and it didn’t work.  I also try installing the Visual C++…

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asked 2026-03-13T14:10:54.4+00:00
Reinaldo Vazquez 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-13T14:44:37.6433333+00:00
DaveM121 851.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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WMP find album info no longer working in Windows 11

I've been using wmp legacy for years. Suddenly, when I'm ripping my cd collection, the find album info has stopped working. Saying xboxlive is no longer available????? Please explain

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-12-17T07:21:50.65+00:00
Dave Richards 260 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-13T14:07:51.53+00:00
Marcus DJ Sutton-Beynon 0 Reputation points
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How to fix Turbo Tax Installation issue

I have been trying to get Turbo Tax 2025 to install properly, was on the phone with IT yesterday for 3 hrs with no resolution. I have used this software for years with no issues, after installation it give me an error on startup. I have tried…

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asked 2026-02-08T19:46:08.5133333+00:00
Lynn Holmes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-13T10:42:07.5833333+00:00
Meme65 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to fix xbox windows sign in loop?

i can login to my xbox account just fine on the browser but when i input the same credentials and information into the windows xbox app, it refreshes the page constantly. ive tried 2fa, ive given security codes that i set up to recieve from email and…

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asked 2026-03-08T22:36:59.8+00:00
Mason 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-13T10:07:47.7366667+00:00
Carl-L 10,295 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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kindle for pc app has stopped working on Microsoft Surface Pro 11th edition

Kindle for PC app was previously working on a Microsoft Surface Pro 11th edition purchased recently. Now the app does not open. tried to uninstall/reinstall with no luck. Best Buy geek squad tried same fix to no avail. any other fixes? I plan to travel…

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asked 2026-03-02T00:30:53.9733333+00:00
Robert Durkin 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-13T09:58:22.8966667+00:00
Peter Zettel 0 Reputation points
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Smart App Control Certificate Authentication

I'd like to ask if the Smart App Control feature in the Windows 11 25H2 update requires Microsoft verification first? How do I do it? How do I update it automaton after expired? And how do I pay for it for automaton?

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asked 2026-03-13T04:20:36.9066667+00:00
tech 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-13T04:29:10.3466667+00:00
tech 0 Reputation points
1 answer

The Printshop Deluxe 22

I have install The Printshop, when I try to open it the icon pops up but that is all it does then it disappears and then nothing happens not opening to the program software. Any idea to get this to work I have repaired it and even modified it and still…

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asked 2026-03-12T21:52:56.66+00:00
John Johnston 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T23:53:01+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH 280 Reputation points
2 answers

Microsoft Word 2003 stopped working a couple weeks ago. HELP ME PLEASE. Bad Update?

I'm trying to run Microsoft Word 2003. It momentarily opens (app shows a bit irregular) then closes. A couple of times an info box opens asking if I want to open in safe mode. Clicking OK opens the app and it functions OK in the few docs I have opened.…

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asked 2026-02-22T13:19:59.01+00:00
Dan Me 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T21:31:25.9533333+00:00
Dan Corl 0 Reputation points
2 answers

this app can't run on your pc windows 11 to find a version for your pc check with software publisher

this app can't run on your pc windows 11 to find a version for your pc check with software publisher

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asked 2026-02-28T11:24:18.3333333+00:00
nishanth mb 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T19:23:51.39+00:00
David Heffner 0 Reputation points
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How to set up Microsoft Money on W11 PC

I have followed the instructions to download the software from https://archive.org/details/MSMoneySunset onto W11 PC but on opening the My Money file copied from the old PC I just get a message saying Money cant open this file because it was created…

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asked 2026-03-12T18:14:32.0166667+00:00
Andrew R 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T18:54:45.7966667+00:00
VARADHARAJAN K 9,596 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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An administrator has blocked you

I am using Windows 11 I am the administrator and when I try to install a program, I get a message that the app is blocked because it needs administrator approval. How do I install the program?

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asked 2026-01-28T17:00:33.2566667+00:00
Steven 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T16:40:46.56+00:00
kamlesh rana 0 Reputation points
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Error code from Xbox

Using Windows 11 Pro on a LG Gran Laptop, Start windows Solitaire the game open up to splash page, then the xbox flashes at the same time a new window appears with an error code 0x8015DBFE Thank you

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asked 2026-02-20T19:53:36.6566667+00:00
Alan Walker 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T13:17:01.0933333+00:00
Thomas4-N 11,070 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator