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Can no longer send text messages from cell phone to Hotmail due to DKIM issues
outlook-com.olc.protection.outlook.com[52.101.194.1] said: 550 5.7.515 Access denied, sending domain MYPIXMESSAGES.COM doesn't meet the required authentication level. The sender's domain in the 5322.From address doesn't meet the authentication…
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How to perform repair upgrade in Windows 11 - ARTICLE
Technical Level: Intermediate. Applies to: All Windows 11 editions. Revision: 1.0. Summary If you are facing multiple issues with your Windows 11 installation, you can perform repair install with an in-place upgrade aka repair upgrade to fix such issues…
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asked 2025-06-27T12:30:48.02+00:00
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How to reset Windows Hello PIN if I am stuck in a loop due to no "reset PIN" button?
Operating on Widows 11 I cannot recall my Windows Hello PIN, nor can I recall setting up one. Naturally, I went to click "I forgot my PIN" but it just says "You can reset your PIN by going to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in…
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Windows App generates "insufficient resources" error when trying to launch
I use the Windows App to access a virtual machine issued to me by one of my customers. Occasionally (about once every 1-2 weeks), when I try to launch the app, I get the following error message. Picture1.png However, it does not appear to be an…
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asked 2025-07-01T20:40:50.31+00:00
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Steve Sabin
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answered 2025-07-02T02:59:58.96+00:00
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Kai Ho
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how to fix bitlocker
hey, I tried downloading windows 11 again but when I chose my drive, its unable to download on it because it bitlocked, any suggestions. the bitlocker is stuck on infinite loop, i type the key it starts to disable bitlock for 1sec then restarts and asks…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
334 questions
asked 2025-06-28T20:32:11.2733333+00:00
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emil gronroos
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answered 2025-07-02T01:41:39.97+00:00
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How can I have my document files and folder directly on my laptop like it use to be in windows 10?
How can I have my document files and folder directly on my laptop like it use to be in windows 10? I want my folders and files to reside on my computer with BACKUP to OneDrive. I do not want OneDrive to be the primary. How do I correct this?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
334 questions
asked 2025-07-01T07:29:33.9433333+00:00
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answered 2025-07-02T01:39:32.73+00:00
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Windows 11 Bluetooth Audio is Bad
My Windows 11 laptop is fully updated. I have connected two different bluetooth audio speakers and they both sound terrible. When I connect them using AUX they sound fine. I have tried changing the Bluetooth audio settings but nothing has fixed the issue…
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334 questions
asked 2025-06-30T06:09:21.9066667+00:00
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Freedom777
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answered 2025-07-01T19:37:46.7166667+00:00
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JosephT71
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Do not Change the User Folder Name on Windows 11
Changing the User Folder Name messes up the system so do not.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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WSL 2 Ubuntu-24.04 fails to start — Error 74 (CreateInstance/E_FAIL) — Critical production data inside VHDX
Hello, I’m encountering a critical issue with my WSL 2 Ubuntu-24.04 distribution on Windows 11 Home 24H2. When attempting to start the distribution, I consistently get the following error: The distribution failed to start. Error code: 74, failure step: 2…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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asked 2025-07-01T16:20:07.18+00:00
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Yousef Turky
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answered 2025-07-01T16:20:07.34+00:00
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Xbox App Stuck on "Launching the Xbox App" then Crashes
Hello I have a computer running Windows 11(attached screenshots to show versions installed) and when I try to open the Xbox app, it will show "Launching the Xbox App" for approximately 2 minutes before crashing. So far, I have tried the…
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asked 2025-07-01T15:31:17.3066667+00:00
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Ember Wrenn
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commented 2025-07-01T15:43:47.5033333+00:00
Ember Wrenn
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Can I clean up synctoy files in AppData?
I've been using SyncToy for years, and very good it is too. However, I've noticed that I have 2GB of SyncToy files in AppData\Local. Don't want to delete all, since it will presumably upset my current SyncToy settings. Is there any easy way of…
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Downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 - ARTICLE
Technical Level: Intermediate. Applies to: All Windows 11 editions. Revision: 1.0. Summary Windows 11 is the modern operating system from Microsoft released on October 5th, 2021. If your Windows 10 running system meets minimum hardware requirements for…
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334 questions
asked 2025-07-01T14:24:43.2166667+00:00
Kapil Arya
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edited the question 2025-07-01T14:31:45.91+00:00
Kapil Arya
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how to fix failed 1gdkmd64.sys on hp elite dragonfly that will not load windows or enter safe mode?
I have tried restore, safe mode, full restoration, clean install, - all fail. I understand that many dragonfly users have had this exeprience after the April windows update. Is there a workaround? Is there a new windows for clean install - I…
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asked 2025-07-01T14:25:25.0333333+00:00
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David Doyle
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asked 2025-07-01T14:25:25.0333333+00:00
David Doyle
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Windows update has triggered bitlocker and I do not have a key
Windows has completed an update and when I went to switch my laptop on it has setup bitlocker. But there is no key setup for this account. I am unable to access my laptop and even trying to reset the laptop says an error has occurred. Why has Microsoft…
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334 questions
asked 2025-06-30T22:49:01.33+00:00
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Ethan McCulloch
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commented 2025-07-01T14:04:51.5+00:00
EmilyS_726
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Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts [ARTICLE]
Technical Level: Basic. Applies to: All Windows 11 editions. Revision: 1.0. In this article, I will be listing Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts that will help you to smartly use this operating system. Shortcuts with Windows key Here, denotes Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
334 questions
asked 2025-07-01T11:21:44.6566667+00:00
Kapil Arya
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edited the question 2025-07-01T12:02:55.03+00:00
Kapil Arya
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How do you change audio device sample rate to 24 bit 44100hz, when there is no option?
So I need to change my output devices (Speakers, and Headphones) to 24 bit 44100hz, but theres no option to do so. I've already tried updating the audio driver, I think it may be due to the driver being "Senary" instead of the usual Realtek.…
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334 questions
asked 2025-07-01T07:58:34.8733333+00:00
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Terraria is the best game ever
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asked 2025-07-01T07:58:34.8733333+00:00
Terraria is the best game ever
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I need to change the DOB
by mistake when the account was created a wrong date of birth was provided and now I am unable to access all the windows features, Microsoft office features, I would like to change the date of birth but I am unable to access the parent account also , can…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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asked 2025-07-01T05:24:05.9633333+00:00
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Rajkumar G M
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asked 2025-07-01T05:24:05.9633333+00:00
Rajkumar G M
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Why is my new, clean install of windows 130+ gigabytes of storage?
I have recently installed a new installation of windows 11 on a new drive and noticed it took over 100 gigabytes. Nothing aside from windows is installed. Attached below is where I found the excess storage. How do I fix/delete the bloatware? I also tried…
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334 questions
asked 2025-06-28T22:07:56.5766667+00:00
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Ethan
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answered 2025-07-01T02:31:20.77+00:00
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No Bitlocker Recovery Key & Cannot Reset
I unplugged my computer because I was out of town for a few days & now I cannot get into my Bitlocker Key. I never even set this up. I went to "devices" under my outlook account and no device was there. Every time I try to reset my PC it…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
334 questions
asked 2025-07-01T01:09:13.0766667+00:00
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Olivia
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answered 2025-07-01T01:40:00.7466667+00:00
EmilyS_726
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Command Prompt freezes when opened unless run as Administrator
Any time Command Prompt, or any program that runs via a CMD window is open, it immediately freezes the computer for a few seconds, and then resumes operations without displaying text on the CMD window. This does not occur if I initiate the apps via…
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asked 2025-06-30T18:45:27.3733333+00:00
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edited a comment 2025-07-01T01:29:29.89+00:00
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