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We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you’re using right now.

I bought a complete digital copy of windows 11 home back in 2022, i even saved the email for the complete purchase prompt since i dont have a need to activate that home edition back then. Now i just change the hardware of my PC and i think i can use the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-15T00:11:52.8133333+00:00
Hung Ta 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T02:19:16.9+00:00
Hung Ta 0 Reputation points
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BSOD BugcheckCode 313

Hi there! I made a post here 3 months ago after my PC had crashed twice while gaming, one week apart. I updated all my drivers, did a memory test that came back without issues and then my PC have been working without issue since then. Until tonight that…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-15T02:14:46.7266667+00:00
Axel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T02:15:00.28+00:00

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unable to access windows due to PIN and password issues

Since a recent Windows update, I am unable to log in to my computer using PIN, password, or facial recognition.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-15T01:35:49.9033333+00:00
Carla Edwards 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T02:12:03.55+00:00
Gunasekar N 69,635 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Recycle Bin showing internal name

Hello all, While deleting single items at times, I have noticed internal names being used to delete items. I have tried using sfc, DISM, deleting the $recycle.bin in my C: and all other drives that I have installed, and I have tried running chkdsk. This…

Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-06-14T21:33:42.9366667+00:00
Tyler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T02:10:25.9233333+00:00
Sin-D 10,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Print black and white from Windows 11 to Epson WF-3620

We wish to mostly print black and white from the Epson WF-3620 from Windows 11. I am unable to locate where I can dictate this. Help? thanks Michele

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-15T01:32:44.1333333+00:00
Michele Dougherty 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T02:10:15.3933333+00:00
EmilyS726 239.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix File Explorer so it goes back to treating search terms as "ands"?

Microsoft 365, Windows 11 Pro. Since yesterday, Windows File explorer using search words as "ORs" instead of "ANDs"? Examples: marilyn - 117 items will - 97 items [Moderator note: PII removed] - 185 items will AND marilyn - 185…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-06-14T16:45:00.04+00:00
Jim Ranish 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-15T02:04:17.4566667+00:00
Sin-D 10,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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LiveKernel Event Code: 124

Bonjour je rencontre ce soucis depuis 2mois, mon PC crash. Le Moniteur de Fiabilité signale "Erreur matérielle" suivante : https://1drv.ms/u/c/957ea9f52e78d286/IQDh6l-i0JSxSbQO0JPevQXFASjYozFkwAlhrd-lF4jPx1U?e=xJuHWZ Et les détails ci-dessous…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-13T16:23:28.78+00:00
Alexandre 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T01:56:26.9666667+00:00
Manoel Barros 19,360 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do i get rid of ghost sessions on my remote desktop

When i try to close out remote desktop ghost sessions or disconnected sessions they don't show up, and every time i force close them with command prompt and try to reopen my session it says that all remote desktop connections are in use and immediately…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-06-14T19:42:10.1466667+00:00
Isaac Yu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T01:54:03.6733333+00:00
Sin-D 10,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix unable to download updates in my windows 11

I cannot download "Windows 11, version 24H2 (repair version)" and it keeps saying "This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements"

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-14T11:03:15.2133333+00:00
Kenneth Gutierrez 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T01:53:14.4666667+00:00
Kenneth Gutierrez 0 Reputation points
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Bigpond.com.au email address unable to contact outgoing mail server

Hi I have an issue where my bigpond.com.au email address is unable to contact the outgoing mail server so I cannot send emails. I am receiving emails fine. I have contacted the service provider and we have checked all of the port and configuration…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2026-06-15T01:45:30.3866667+00:00
Murray Fairgrieve 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T01:49:10.1433333+00:00
Murray Fairgrieve 0 Reputation points
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I cannot update my secure boot

I cannot update my secure boot. Windows security keeps turning off. I just did a BitLocker offline scan of my computer, but it says I need to update my secure boot certificates. I downloaded them and installed them, but nothing has changed. My BitLocker…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-14T19:08:49.0133333+00:00
C.M. Nissen 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-15T01:48:54.2833333+00:00
Sin-D 10,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Apple Air Pods 4 will not connect to the Bluetooth setting.

Apple Air Pods 4 is not recognised by the blue tooth setting. How do I fix this problem to enable blue tooth connectivity to my Air Pods? The Pods are fully charged and working on different devices which I have now disconnected from.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-14T18:04:03.2633333+00:00
David Critchel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T01:43:19.64+00:00
Sin-D 10,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 10 Tower freezes after 5 minutes of use after June 2026 Windows Update

Windows 10 Tower freezes after 5 minutes of use after June 2026 Windows Update- no error messages displayed, no issues prior to Patch Tuesday June updates, will not allow uninstall updates without freezing. Safe Mode no assistance either.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-13T22:31:19.05+00:00
David L Grieco 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T01:36:06.3833333+00:00
Sin-D 10,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Help my windows 11 Pro activation is gone after I reset my PC

Hey there! I did a full HARD reset on my PC and suddenly I’ve lost my windows activation? I’ve been putting in the product key and it keeps throwing up error codes no matter what I try!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-15T00:50:47.56+00:00
Lightning Puppy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T01:23:34.66+00:00
EmilyS726 239.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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ALL mice stop moving the cursor after a few hours of work time

I'm running Windows 11 Home, on a Ideapad Gaming 3 15IHU6, 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11320H, GTX 1650, 32GB DDR4 RAM, and the issue seems to have started after updating my wifi and bluetooth drivers. Whenever I connect my mouse, once disconnected they…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-15T01:10:30.8133333+00:00
Chillington 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T01:10:52.1666667+00:00

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"Activate Windows" issue

I recently built a new pc, and my old pc was running on windows 10. I logged onto windows 11 with my new pc but it says windows isn't activated. I was able to use windows fine on my old pc and payed for the key then and now it is showing up as…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-15T00:34:24.46+00:00
Ben Sova 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T01:06:33.1833333+00:00
EmilyS726 239.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Im stuck and can't enter windows.

Hello. I was having lots of troubles and errors entering windows, could only do it in safemode I tried everything until I decided to flash my bios. After flashing bios (that did not solve the problem) I can no longer enter in safe mode either. I get a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-14T23:53:12.3833333+00:00
Ricardo Pais 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T00:58:39.9333333+00:00
BryceSor 5,290 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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WINDOWS 11 UPDATE KB5094126 INSTALLS BUT THEN FREEZES COMPUTER

UPDATE ISSUE WITH KB5094126 UPDATE INSTALLS BUT THEN FREEZES UP COPUTER

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-13T15:51:38.2+00:00
RON Taylor 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T00:58:07.38+00:00
Seiga 0 Reputation points
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Is there an off switch for Defficiency Mode yet?

Has dev team behind this dogshit feature rubbed their 2 collective braincells yet and gave us a simple "turn off" button? Simple question for a simple problem with a very simple solution. Anything simpler would be removing the feature…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-15T00:52:03.7366667+00:00
Tired User 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T00:52:18.72+00:00

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Several devices showing code 28 after getting a new laptop and installing windows 11. Unable to install apps as well.

I got a new laptop (open box off ebay) and it had not been wiped when I received it. I had it wiped and reinstalled Windows 11. The first issue I noticed was that I was not able to install Minecraft from the internet, the Microsoft store, or the Xbox…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-15T00:42:24.8433333+00:00
ruby rose 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T00:42:38.7033333+00:00

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