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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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