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OneDrive cloud downloads

How can I download OneDrive files from cloud storage to a non OS SSD drive?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-06-17T14:10:32.81+00:00
Paul McHalsky 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:59:57.54+00:00
EmilyS726 240.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Bitlocker won't let me install windows 10

Trying to install a new copy of windows or an update and it won't let me install it because of the BitLocker I went into command prompt and it says error I have to be an illustrator but I logged in as administrator

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-06-17T14:21:21.44+00:00
chris krodell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:58:13.9666667+00:00
DaveM121 891K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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After hardware change windows 10 is no longer activated

A couple days ago we had a massive storm and had a lightning strike a tree near our house and the surge went through the lines into our house causing a few cable devices to stop working and I'm assuming also causing the onboard Ethernet port to stop…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-17T10:22:42.5366667+00:00
Jay Harrell 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:52:12.9366667+00:00
Jay Harrell 0 Reputation points
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scan to computer is no longer activated error message

cannot stop the notice. Have removed all printers. gone into services and checked WIA and Print Spool properties and disabled the scantopactive app.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-17T14:50:10.2466667+00:00
Penny Hendrix 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:50:24.4233333+00:00

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Resolving "can't sign in because this account is currently disabled"

I have been working on setting up file sharing on new to me dell precision laptop and dell optiplex, both came with windows 11 pro installed. I've successfully set up shares to and from laptop to optiplex, but when trying to see optiplex via windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-06-15T15:45:13.5533333+00:00
Al Addison 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:49:13.1933333+00:00
Al Addison 40 Reputation points
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keyboard not working

My keyboard has isn't functioning properly. i believe i pushed something and it's operation abilities. i have to holp keys down to enter text. shift key doesn't work at all. help please.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-17T14:39:57.64+00:00
Jeff Hacker 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:40:10.97+00:00

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Unable to turn on location on desktop

Hello I am logged into the desk as the global administrator, and I am unable to turn on location which is affecting being able to connect to the printer.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-06-17T14:39:37.61+00:00
Staff Two 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:40:08.7033333+00:00

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Why does my PC keep shutting down on its own after 2026-06 Security Update (KB5094126) (26200.8655 was successfully installed June 15, 2026?

After Microsoft installed 2026-06 Security Update (KB5094126) (26200.8655), my PC keeps shutting down. Also, the performance of my PC seems to have slowed down quite a bit. I have to constantly clear browsing data to log in to sites like Amazon. I did…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-17T13:58:54+00:00
Michelle Marchetti 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:36:44.5966667+00:00
TaoLi 86,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix old unlinked Minecraft account?

I had a mojang account that I swapped over to my Microsoft account in late 2021, left the game for a bit and come back to the sign in only for it to make me a new Minecraft account under the Microsoft account that I linked the Mojang account to. I am…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2026-06-14T20:38:37.5766667+00:00
Fishy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:35:42.4866667+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Stuck in parental loop

I am the only adult in the house and I think I have a family account with my kids added, but I it won't let me sign in because there is a parental restriction even though I am the parent . [Moderator edit: Changed tags from: Microsoft Security ]

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
asked 2026-06-14T06:55:14.3366667+00:00
Keru Singe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:34:43.8533333+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
commented 2026-06-17T14:33:31.4233333+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Accidently type the wrong letter to a minecraft usernamn that made it inappropriat

´So I accidently type the wrong letter to my minecraft usernamn which now makes it inappropriate is there any way to change that instead of waiting 30 days

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-06-17T13:54:12.09+00:00
hengdan ou 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:29:22.7733333+00:00
IGYQ 19,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My Xbox account wont let me change Privacy Settings just goes back to original values even after verifying my age

My Xbox account wont let me change Privacy Settings it just goes back to original values even after verifying my age

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-02-10T21:59:12.68+00:00
matt pyatt 120 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:27:24.3866667+00:00
jack 0 Reputation points
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Troubleshooting sound problems doesn't work

Hi. The sound on my desktop doesn't work. I have been using Windows 11. So every time I start my computer I can't hear anything - neither through the speakers nor through headphones. I have to troubleshoot every time I start the computer. But now that's…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-16T12:50:06.9633333+00:00
Adite Banerjie 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:26:35.7533333+00:00
Adite Banerjie 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 PC Freezes After Precisely 5 Mintues

Hello, On a fresh installation of Windows 11. By "freeze" I mean the screen, mouse and keyboard just sit there. The only rescue is pressing the reset button. The problem occurs precisely 5 minutes after the sign in screen appears. Not 4m:50s,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-02-07T15:58:03.08+00:00
Epistemon 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:22:08.8933333+00:00
yb Sun 0 Reputation points
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Issues with Clipboard Functionality (Unable to Copy and Paste) on Windows 11

After copying multiple line items, if try to paste, not working. I switched the toggle on and off to clear the history, but also not work.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-06-17T09:49:05.87+00:00
Lalit Makam 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:21:47.7+00:00
Viorel 127K Reputation points
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Windows 11 Pro key not activating

I recently installed windows 11 pro and bought the product key from the Microsoft Store and it will not activate. I get a troubleshoot option, the error code it gives me in the activation screen is 0xC004F211. I click troubleshoot and it gives me another…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-17T04:52:15.6933333+00:00
Tyler 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:17:33.05+00:00
Neil D 33,415 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Cant save my privacy settings to allow in game chat eg ark survival ascended

im having a simmilar issue to this person here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5827712/privacy-settings-change-back-after-i-change-them ive tried doing it on xbox and throught microsofts website on my PC but for some reason when i…

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-12T20:42:49.34+00:00
tommo midd 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-17T14:16:16.35+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Miracast not supported

My PC says "not supported by graphics card" for Miracast. This feature is desired for my work. Besides buying another PC, best way to get this feature available?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-06-17T13:34:10.04+00:00
Mikey57 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-17T14:07:45.3133333+00:00
DaveM121 891K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Subject: NVMe SSD Became Unallocated After Installing Update KB5094126 (OS Build 26200.8655)

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am contacting you regarding a serious issue that occurred immediately after installing Windows update KB5094126 (OS Build 26200.8655). My laptop contains two SSD drives: A 512 GB system SSD A 2 TB NVMe SSD used for data…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-16T09:11:17.5933333+00:00
Сергій Немерко 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T14:04:37.7166667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 21,585 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator