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winamp.... can't install impossible....

so windows wont let me install winamp. i have ran as a admin turn off app blocking. turned on anywhere in apps. I have added it to apps and whatever in security. it wont let me bypass it. like ****.... do i need to which to ubuntu now?... i also used wsl…

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asked 2026-03-14T13:55:12.7733333+00:00
Noah Carr 10 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-03T07:31:35.71+00:00
Don Varnau 19,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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MS Paints "Print Preview"

Windows 11 - 20-July-2026 Ever since the last Windows update MS Paint's "Print Preview" not longer works! Went to Settings/Apps/Installed Apps/Paint... Tried Terminate, repair,and Reset none of these processes worked. Then did an Uninstall…

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asked 2026-07-20T17:05:37.7566667+00:00
Curt Bowles 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-03T01:46:50.45+00:00
Etaoin Shrdlu 0 Reputation points
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xbox app gets stuck on same part of download everytime ever since i uninstalled it

so i uninstalled the xbox app on my pc the other day because the update wouldnt work for some reason, now everytime i try to install it, no matter what, it gets stuck on the same part, also when i try install through the microsoft store, it gets stuck…

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asked 2026-05-17T09:29:26.99+00:00
jordywardyy 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-01T04:13:10.39+00:00
jon readman 0 Reputation points
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How do I stop Windows from outright blocking me from running executables?

I have old software/games in cds and dvds from like 15 years ago, and recently I wanted to install some of it on my desktop (Windows 11), but I just get a warning saying that the application has been blocked for my protection. It probably happens because…

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asked 2026-07-28T20:54:04.4866667+00:00
LucasdoCarmo-3124 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-01T02:10:58.4066667+00:00
LucasdoCarmo-3124 0 Reputation points
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PAINT stopped working (today) and will neither uninstall or re-install (Windows 11 up to date)

I use PAINT daily and today ... while I was using it ... the window closed ... and when I tried to reopen it ... it would not reopen I searched for solutions and decided to uninstall and reinstall ... as there are no permanent setting that will need…

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asked 2026-07-14T15:58:12.77+00:00
Kevin Cook 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-31T20:19:21.2133333+00:00
Chris Knapp 0 Reputation points
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how to fix problem of window update errors

I update my pc from window 10 to 11. but I cannot do any activity. it becomes "Locking" when I search any types of files. Also, it tools more than 10 minute to open.

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asked 2026-07-31T07:30:28.48+00:00
Esubalew Girma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-31T08:08:03.8033333+00:00
DYARI BARHAM 36,896 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to block Persistent PC App Store pop-up on Windows 11?

On my Asus Computer, a PC App Store Pop-Up blocks the entire screen making it impossible to do anything without restarting the computer. How can I prevent this pop-up?

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asked 2025-07-12T20:26:49.74+00:00
eric hirsch 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-31T01:04:04.3166667+00:00
Beas 0 Reputation points
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OneDrive Sign-in Stuck on "Loading"

When I attempt to sign-in to OneDrive, I see "Signing-On" and then it goes to "Loading" but gets stuck there. I've tried many recommended fixes (unlink, uninstall, reset, etc.) but nothing seems to correct this issue.

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asked 2025-10-23T19:41:44.1933333+00:00
Lori Thomas 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-30T18:15:55.72+00:00
Shakeum 0 Reputation points
asked 2026-07-29T08:30:47.28+00:00
hakim acyma 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-30T14:42:11.7833333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 26,525 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to remove Click to do, Windows backup and Get started?

These things are incredibly annoying. They serve absolutely no purpose. They just consume system resources, add unnecessary bloat and can't even be uninstalled. First, let's talk about Click to Do. I've already disabled it using tools like Winhance…

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asked 2026-07-25T12:47:42.6066667+00:00
HD100546b 55 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-30T14:19:49.97+00:00
Alex-L 10,600 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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[ARTICLE] Restore old Right-click Context menu in Windows 11

Starting with Windows 11, the context menu in File Explorer is refreshed, offering a compact design based on modern principles. However, the refreshed context menu shows fewer items compared to the Legacy Context menu. This article discusses how to…

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asked 2025-06-26T08:28:22.2133333+00:00
Sumit 43,886 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
commented 2026-07-30T13:40:03.1133333+00:00
TommyDDR 5 Reputation points
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W11 Photo Editor or Microsoft Designer to Remove Photo Tints

I am scanning old photo negatives to create digital photos. Sometimes there is a green or yellow tint or cast that I would like to remove. Which Photos editing tool works best for this? Other applications have color specific editing references such…

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asked 2025-09-07T18:04:09.3566667+00:00
Agent of Fortune 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-29T23:28:52.3866667+00:00
Anas Sajid 0 Reputation points
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set canvas size in paint

how to mke the initial canvas 8 x 10. I'm trying to size a photo and the initial canvas is 6 x 6.

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asked 2026-07-29T19:34:08.7966667+00:00
Lyn Phillips 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-29T21:27:03.0533333+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 44,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Why is Microsoft support non existent ?

I purchased a product from the Microsoft Store on February 24, 2026, and to date, I still have not received it. I am unable to get in touch with customer support. There is a sales support number, but I keep encountering a bot on the other end. For such a…

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asked 2026-03-02T16:52:37.7933333+00:00
Ryan Pillay 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-29T16:30:59.58+00:00
Jaden Dyck 0 Reputation points
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0x80070002 error

0x80070002 error when trying to launch black ops 7 from xbox app

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asked 2026-07-29T06:38:44.7+00:00
Semper Fi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-29T08:27:07.53+00:00
Gérard Oomens 129.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Phone Link initiates iPhone calls, but Transfer to PC fails and Bluetooth HFP audio endpoints never activate

I have already submitted this issue through Windows Feedback Hub. I am posting it here to determine whether other Windows 11 and iPhone users are experiencing the same Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile call-transfer failure. SYSTEM Windows 11 Home Version…

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asked 2026-07-25T07:50:01.93+00:00
Michael Nikou 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-29T06:25:39.5133333+00:00
Hendrix-V 17,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Explorer.exe is not provisioned

I keep getting an error message every time about a minute after booting up. It says explorer.exe, "The application has not been provisioned". Cannot find a solution to this error. I tried the "DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image…

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asked 2026-07-14T23:37:30.4266667+00:00
Mike R 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-29T02:58:29.7966667+00:00
kokonut 0 Reputation points
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Media Player not looking up missing album art and artist online

Windows Media Player on Windows 11 no longer looks up the missing album art or album information when I insert an audio CD onto my external CD player/burner. When I click on the Edit Info button, I can manually add all of that information (and I have…

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asked 2026-01-10T18:43:10.24+00:00
Gregg Mack 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-28T13:03:09.18+00:00
Ken Moon 0 Reputation points
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Install application on Windows 11 Safe

My computer crashed and now I'm trying to install Quicken on my new computer with Windows 11 S. How can this be accomplished since Windows won't allow me to install anything that's not in the Microsoft store?

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asked 2026-07-27T18:52:18.8033333+00:00
Jan Murphy 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-07-27T19:25:28.2366667+00:00
Marcin Policht 102.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Scanner on printer can't be used on laptop?

How do I add my HP 8028 scanner capability to my laptop

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asked 2026-07-27T17:03:12.38+00:00
ToniLynn Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-27T17:38:23.3266667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 82,935 Reputation points Independent Advisor