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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why i used to fail when activating calender app on windows 11 on my microsoft surface pro 12
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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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[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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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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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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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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0x80070002 error
0x80070002 error when trying to launch black ops 7 from xbox app
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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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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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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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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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Scanner on printer can't be used on laptop?
How do I add my HP 8028 scanner capability to my laptop