385 questions
385 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps tags
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Where can I find my code to use when I reinstall windows?
After a recent Microsoft OS upgrade, File Explorer is experiencing significant slowdowns when loading the file directory, often freezing completely. The application takes an extended amount of time to display files, frequently showing the blue loading…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-07-03T22:18:34.98+00:00
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Lloyd Ernstes
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answered 2025-07-03T23:10:02.6966667+00:00
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Igor Leyko
80
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Independent Advisor
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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…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-07-01T14:25:25.0333333+00:00
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David Doyle
0
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answered 2025-07-03T05:22:34.6966667+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
1,440
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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Apps get reinstalled after Windows Update
We use Windows 11 Pro on our systems, but there was no option under "Windows for business" that fit my issue, so I chose Windows for home instead. I uninstall certain apps so that they're unavailable to my employees--Feedback Hub, the built in…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-07-02T16:49:59.8266667+00:00
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R Glon
21
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answered 2025-07-03T05:03:15.05+00:00
Sumit D - IA
1,440
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Independent Advisor
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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
385 questions
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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…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
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Mapping Drive won't accept username and password
My laptop (Win 11 Pro, ver. 24H2) wants username and password to connect to rest of my local network but keeps telling me "The username or password is incorrect." The only U/N and P/W I know are my MS U/N and P/W. It use to work but I've left…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-06-30T18:04:27.7033333+00:00
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Robin Douglas
0
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answered 2025-07-03T02:10:35.1+00:00
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S.Sengupta
24,871
Reputation points MVP
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get the task bar back on bottom of screen
i somehow did something on my desktop pc and lost the task bar on the of page. Sure, would like real, real easy way to get it back. can sum one help this old dumb man please
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-06-30T01:43:38.4733333+00:00
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CHUCK MELTON
0
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commented 2025-07-03T00:27:45.92+00:00
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Austin-H
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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How can I tell if I have thunderbolt ports and what type they are?
I have an HP Omen Max gaming laptop. I think it has Thunderbolt ports, but I don't see any mention of Thunderbolt under System Devices in Device Manager.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-06-28T16:41:52.6533333+00:00
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Cris Seybold
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answered 2025-07-02T18:08:20.51+00:00
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vats_arrow
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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How to reset Windows Hello PIN if I am stuck in a loop due to no "reset PIN" button?
Just today, when I opened my laptop, a "sign in" button appeared on the lock screen instead of my usual password. When I clicked on it it required me to type my "windows hello PIN". I cannot recall my PIN, nor can I recall setting up…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
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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
385 questions
asked 2025-07-01T05:24:05.9633333+00:00
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Rajkumar G M
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edited an answer 2025-07-02T16:57:19.2633333+00:00
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Eren_22
0
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Moderator
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Article - Run Linux Apps on Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux
WSL or Windows Subsystem for Linux allows you to run GNU/Linux environment in Windows 10/11 directly without using a dual-boot configuration or a virtual machine. GIMP running on Windows 11 installation, courtesy of WSLg Prerequisites for WSL WSL1/WSL2…
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385 questions
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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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385 questions
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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…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
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
770
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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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
385 questions
asked 2025-06-28T20:32:11.2733333+00:00
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emil gronroos
0
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answered 2025-07-02T01:41:39.97+00:00
EmilyS_726
760
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Volunteer Moderator
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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
385 questions
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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
385 questions
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
Q&A Assist
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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…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-06-30T22:49:01.33+00:00
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Ethan McCulloch
0
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commented 2025-07-01T14:04:51.5+00:00
EmilyS_726
760
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Volunteer Moderator
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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…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-06-28T22:07:56.5766667+00:00
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Ethan
0
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answered 2025-07-01T02:31:20.77+00:00
S.Sengupta
24,871
Reputation points MVP
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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
385 questions
asked 2025-07-01T01:09:13.0766667+00:00
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Olivia
0
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answered 2025-07-01T01:40:00.7466667+00:00
EmilyS_726
760
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Volunteer Moderator
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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…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
385 questions
asked 2025-06-30T18:45:27.3733333+00:00
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HspncAt7heDisco
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edited a comment 2025-07-01T01:29:29.89+00:00
S.Sengupta
24,871
Reputation points MVP