5,263 questions
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Adjusting colour.
How do I adjust the colour on my PC. The desktop is too bright. and my U-Tube videos are too dark.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
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some setting are managed by your organization
your organization is managing some of my setting i cant update my pc
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,790 questions
asked 2026-08-18T08:26:58.79+00:00
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Ayebale Ronald
0
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answered 2026-08-18T08:27:15.7966667+00:00
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My personal Microsoft account was compromised.
My personal Microsoft account was compromised. My original Microsoft account/alias was cha***@gmail.com. I still have access to the Windows PC that was previously connected to this account, and OneDrive on that PC still identifies cha***@gmail.com.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,570 questions
asked 2026-08-17T05:35:16.3533333+00:00
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Gautam Chand
0
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edited the question 2026-08-18T08:25:08.3766667+00:00
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Thomas4-N
21,140
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
cant connect my Bluetooth headset
i cant connect my Bluetooth headset to my pc, it wont pop up when i try to pair it
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,747 questions
asked 2026-08-14T01:58:17.3133333+00:00
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Aiden Schmitz
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:23:06.38+00:00
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Clary-N
14,800
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Windows Update
Hi There, Updates page is not loading and also the Update history page also not showing anything, upon checking,
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,345 questions
asked 2026-08-14T12:49:19.94+00:00
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sagar peruka
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:22:43.3666667+00:00
Clary-N
14,800
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
epic game launcher difficulties wont load
my epic games launcher wont load or let me uninstall the game. I contacted epic games but they told me to go to microsoft and make a ticket as they couldn't do anything. I have screenshots if needed theres an error code that keeps saying Error code :…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
5,246 questions
asked 2026-08-14T23:57:18.87+00:00
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Ryan Mccourt
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:22:14.9566667+00:00
Clary-N
14,800
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
My computer indicates that the printer is offline and cannot connect,
I am not able to print even though the printer is connected and recognized by bluetooth. I have reinstalled to drivers, but still cannot print.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,033 questions
asked 2026-08-15T03:57:08.8933333+00:00
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Robert Balin
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:21:38.6633333+00:00
Clary-N
14,800
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
My laptop 5748 inspiron keeps freezing and i have to manually shut it down every 3-5 minutes, i need help urgently.
It started happening on 8/05 and it hasn't stopped i tried leaving it alone, doing the diagnostic thing and on safe mode it does not freeze.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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Connecting Camera and Accessing Photos
Hi, I would like to see how I can access my photos when I connect my camera.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2026-08-17T02:04:35.01+00:00
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Saul Robles Padilla
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:18:18.6533333+00:00
Clary-N
14,800
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
wrong credentials
wrong email address is entered ******@gmail.co.uk it should be ******@gmail.com this problem has been denying us gaining access to the computer , please help
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,816 questions
asked 2026-08-18T07:38:50.6566667+00:00
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anor almosoy
0
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answered 2026-08-18T08:14:59.89+00:00
DaveM121
918.2K
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Independent Advisor
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My Gateway T-Series W390i dosent have Audio which it used to run Realtek on vista. Now im on win10 and i cant get audio to work.
On a USB i installed windows 10's setup, completed it then booted into Windows 10 on this old laptop. I would think that windows would detect drivers and install them but i was wrong. The driver from Vista that it used is i think Realtek R2.75 which is a…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,694 questions
asked 2026-08-17T18:28:56.98+00:00
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NWStwisterman
0
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edited a comment 2026-08-18T08:10:39.64+00:00
NWStwisterman
0
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When i opened my laptop its showing “something happened and your pin isnt available.click to set up “ and the set up my pin isnt opening and sign in options its showing password and i forgot my password so i logged into my phone and changed still not work
When i opened my laptop its showing “something happened and your pin isnt available.click to set up “ and the set up my pin isnt opening and sign in options its showing password and i forgot my password so i logged into microsoft recovery page in my…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,742 questions
asked 2026-08-05T18:15:42.71+00:00
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Sujith reddy
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:10:26.97+00:00
Clary-N
14,800
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
NumLock keeps turning OFF
I have ROG Strix Flare II Animate keyboard and Windows 11. For some reason, my NumLock key keeps getting turned OFF whilst I am typing. I mostly use Zotero + Obsidian or Word for work. In Obsidian, I use a shortcut "Shift + Num 1". While typing…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,033 questions
asked 2026-08-18T08:07:27.22+00:00
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Asketa
0
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answered 2026-08-18T08:07:43.8633333+00:00
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how get rid of blue box on acer computer it keeps jumping around
my acer computer has suddenly begun to use a blue box that keeps jumping around and changing size. how can i get rid of it?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
8,438 questions
asked 2026-08-16T22:29:49.6866667+00:00
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DEREK STONE
20
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commented 2026-08-18T08:04:57.1033333+00:00
Clary-N
14,800
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
How to fix error code: 0xC004C003
Hello, i have a small problem but it affects directly in my work i just changed only the motherboard in my pc and went straight to a new windows 11 pro and during setup i wrote it and it said to me the key works but after i finshed up windows setup it…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,142 questions
asked 2026-08-17T22:07:36.0466667+00:00
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Mohamed Ezzat
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:04:05.0266667+00:00
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Alexandr S
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
cannot reactivate after BIOS update
I updated my BIOS and now I'm stuck with an 'activate Windows' watermark. I go into System -> Activation but it does not activate. Background: I updated Microsoft Home (OEM) to Pro in 2024. So when I go into Trouble Shooting it tells me my motherboard…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,142 questions
asked 2026-08-17T18:26:54.32+00:00
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Michael Sturgeon
0
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commented 2026-08-18T08:02:45.2766667+00:00
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Neil D
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Can't redeem premium game pass included with device
My computer has Premium Game Pass included but when I try to claim it I get this message: "Try that again Something happened on our end. Waiting a bit might help." I've been trying for two weeks now and I still can't claim it. I tried…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
3,260 questions
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I can't login to my PC please help!
Hello, I've been needing to know how to fix something. A few months ago I put emojis into my password, and it some how logged out of the computer. I don't know how to put the emojis into the password and every time I tried to one rest the password with…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
4 answers
Authentication Errors
I am setting up a new system, the second of two, so I am well within my MS 356 Personal Limit. Please notice the error where my name should be, and notice the error when entering in my PIN. I have to enter in a long and complicated password because I am…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,816 questions
asked 2026-08-15T18:00:19.8833333+00:00
LGLDSR73-6492
1,400
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-18T07:47:59.8966667+00:00
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Emma1-N
10,230
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Minecraft Bedrock Edition Keeps crashing in loading screen at 72%
Minecraft Bedrock Edition consistently crashes/freezes on the loading screen once it hits 72%. This happens every time I try to launch, no exceptions. What I've already tried (none worked): Cleared app data / roaming folder Updated graphics drivers …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,411 questions
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