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How to remove the PIN option on windows sign in but retain the password option

Remove PIN option on windows sign in but retain password option

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-09-04T10:12:11.08+00:00
David Parker 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:34:28.56+00:00
Jesus Cell 0 Reputation points
2 answers

I can't register my HP Windows 10 Laptop as another device to my Microsoft account

I'm unable to register my HP Windows 10 Laptop as a secondary device to my Microsoft account. I asked this question at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/home/contact?SourceApp=smc2&ContactUsExperienceEntryPointAssetId=login.live.com However, I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-10T19:52:36.6966667+00:00
BARRY G. VARGUS Sr 90 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-10T20:34:11.3066667+00:00
Onyx Is here 2,660 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE crashes, no idea what to do

Been getting crashes at random for a few days now, after some alleged RAM issues, crash log below, would appreciate any help and advice KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (139) A kernel component has corrupted a critical data structure. The…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-11-10T15:37:00.61+00:00
shizubanashi 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:32:57.6966667+00:00
shizubanashi 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Why won't minecraft bedrock edition launch?

Minecraft bedrock edition won't launch and it comes up with "something went wrong trying to launch your game" with the error code of 0x800711c7. Moved from: Developer technologies | Windows Forms

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-11-09T05:23:33.0033333+00:00
Oliver Jones 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:32:49.3033333+00:00
Ivan B 82,290 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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cannot upgrade win 11 from home to pro, even though have paid for it

I have paid for upgrade of Windows 11 Home to Pro, using MS Store. Clicked on Install and 'yes' saved files. After about 10% get the attached error message. I have rebooted, restarted, etc. and always the same. Have receipt e-mail from Store, but…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-10T20:27:58.5233333+00:00
Mike Cowlishaw 0 Reputation points
3 answers

How to login to Microsoft account for Minecraft on ps5???

I keep constantly getting error code: drowned when I try to login on my ps5. I feel like I’ve tried everything atp, I’ve reset the console, it’s not a linking problem I don’t think, because when I made this account, it was specifically made for Minecraft…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-11-08T22:47:10.6933333+00:00
Rover 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-11-10T20:27:50.2866667+00:00
Rover 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 keeps resetting country and regional format to wrong value

Windows 11 keeps resetting country and regional format to wrong value. I updated it manually multiple times to my region and regional format, but after every 2nd or 3rd restart (I did not see a pattern yet) it is set back to United States.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-11-10T16:17:48.59+00:00
anonymous9 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-11-10T20:25:11.0466667+00:00
Harold Milan 6,890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Hello can't identify my face anymore

Since last week, I haven’t been able to log in to my laptop using facial recognition because Windows keeps saying it cannot identify my face. Today, I tried to fix the issue by following some answers I found here, but none worked. Even after removing…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-11-10T18:26:16.1466667+00:00
Gabriel Carraro Salzedas 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:24:51.95+00:00
JC 4,470 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Moved User to D:\ to save space. Now can't locate files or subfolders.

Same old story. Moved location for USER focusing on Pictures, Video, and Music to save space. Basically, making it D:*User Name*. I've saved since then, but haven't went into the folders till now. now the old file are gone. I've tried moving them back…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
asked 2025-11-10T19:47:35.04+00:00
J G 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-11-10T20:24:09.54+00:00
J G 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Access files on external drive slow

Just a weird question. Keep data files on an SSD attached to the USB port of my router. Mapped as H:. Most of the files I access from there are Microsoft Money files and Word files. I start Microsoft Money with a shortcut: TARGET: "C:\Program…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-10-24T02:15:52.28+00:00
Dale Webb 475 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:23:54.4933333+00:00
Dale Webb 475 Reputation points
1 answer

With the Windows 11 update that occurred on 28 January 2025 I lost connection with three local area network drives.

With the Windows 11 update that occurred on 28 January 2025 I lost connection with three local area network drives.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-11-10T20:23:13.7366667+00:00
FRANCIS STANTON 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-10T20:23:23.8766667+00:00
Q&A Assist
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It is impossible for me to cancel my minecraft education edition subscription.

I recieved an email that my subscription price is going to increase for minecraft education edition. I have not used this product in years and did not even know i was still subscribed. I dont even have access to the account to use the product anymore and…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-11-10T17:53:31.1433333+00:00
Mason Hawks 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-10T20:21:49.5066667+00:00
paulr0511 37,170 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Keyboard locked after update download. Took PC to Best Buy for support.. they could not fix it and send it off to the manufacturer. They advised that it was due to a Microsoft update problem and they couldn’t fix it. All of this cost me over $100..

Following a Microsoft update my keyboard would not work.. I took it to Best Buy for tech-support and they could not fix it. They mailed my PC to the manufacturer and they could not fix it either.. they said it was due to Microsoft update and that…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-11-10T18:01:22.25+00:00
Linda Snell 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-11-10T20:21:45.29+00:00
Jeric 7,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

update to windows 11 25H2 fails - install error 0x800f0991

update to windows 11 25H2 fails - install error 0x800f0991

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-11-10T19:42:37.06+00:00
Gregory Goergen 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-10T20:20:28.3266667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 65,240 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Windows activation issue – Error Code 0x803F7001

Hello, I am experiencing a Windows activation issue on my new PC. The device came with Windows 11 preinstalled, and I am signed in with my Microsoft account. However, the system displays “Windows is not activated” with error code 0x803F7001. Here is a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-10T19:36:51.58+00:00
Muratcan Özçelik 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-10T20:15:31.4833333+00:00
Igor Leyko 105K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I keep getting various crashes on my brand new MSI pc can someone help?

I keep getting things like netio.sys, pacer.sys and kmode codes on crash. the computer is brand new and I can't for the life of me figure it out. i provided my minidump files so hopefully someone can help. I'm at a loss. it mostly happens if i try to to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-11-09T15:47:51.5533333+00:00
Jaaason211 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:11:51.5266667+00:00
Jaaason211 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 11 Update Caused System Freeze and Boot Failure on MSI Codex R2

I recently purchased a new MSI desktop: Codex R2 A1 A2NL7-464US on November 4, 2025. After initial setup, the system installed a Windows 11 update and immediately froze upon reboot. The system became completely unresponsive to keyboard and mouse input,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-11-10T18:34:41.3266667+00:00
L Brown 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:08:44.3766667+00:00
L Brown 0 Reputation points
1 answer

dis-enable memory integrity

I want to dis-enable my memory integrity, but it's not turning off.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-11-10T19:24:48.14+00:00
onyinyechi osuji 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-10T20:08:38.76+00:00
Marcelo Mendoza 2,055 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Windows update ( KB5066835 ) ( 26100.6899 ) Error ( 0x800f0991 )

Hello all, I try to install the update: (KB5066835) (26100.6899) and Windows 11 version 25H2, but it wont install. I keep getting the error: ( 0x800f0991 ). I did some research on the forum but nothing fixed. Fix 1 - Failed: sfc /scannow Dism…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-11-10T16:55:12.5733333+00:00
Kerim 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-10T20:05:28.7+00:00
Kerim 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how to enter bitlocker recovery key

I found my bitlocker recovery Key, but my computer is unresponsive, no keys will work!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-11-10T19:20:12.4833333+00:00
Tracy Cosart 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-10T20:04:33.5+00:00
John Oliver 4,185 Reputation points Independent Advisor