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error message on win 11 after an update to security code LS-0013

Error code just started popping up after security upgrade stopping my game from launching code LS-0013 what is this

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-01-13T23:01:15.28+00:00
Travis Plumley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T23:01:21.8733333+00:00
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how to fix shift key

my shift key does not work. i am following the instructions that i found on a previous q7a, but it is stuck on 62.3 percent at this step; DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth i am not sure how to proceed. obviously my shift key is still not working…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-01-13T14:47:25.33+00:00
Kristen Stuppy 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-01-13T22:56:04.7333333+00:00
Ian-Ng 7,650 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Sign-in help

I have a Microsoft account that I can’t sign into. My daughter gave me a computer and I signed in with my credentials that I remember and now I can’t get into the computer because it’s wants to verify my account with an old email and phone that I don’t…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2025-07-20T23:32:09.42+00:00
Jennifer Williams 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-13T22:54:05.1333333+00:00
عبدلله محمد على 0 Reputation points
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I have just upgraded from Window 10 to Windows 11 and have endeavored to unlock the Task Bar in accordance with the instructions given on the web. The Unlock and Lock buttons are missing from the task bar menu. How do I restore the Unlock/Lock buttons?

My new upgrade of Windows 11 24H4 is missing the Unlock and Lock buttons in the Task bar menu. Can anyone advise how I can download the Unlock/Lock buttons or activate them if they are hidden in the Windows 11 program somewhere? Moved from System…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-01-09T05:39:26.4466667+00:00
Nifty 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:52:24.7666667+00:00
Nifty 20 Reputation points
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0X800700A1 error, trying to download minecraft from microsoft store

I couldn't figure out how to tag this, this is an issue I have with the microsoft store. I have owned minecraft on my laptop for a while, when realms stopped functioning on my device. I tried uninstalling and then reinstalling to reset it. but after…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-01-04T13:55:58.4533333+00:00
lucy L 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-13T22:47:46.94+00:00
Ian-Ng 7,650 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I can’t reactivate my legally purchased Windows 11 Pro key after reinstalling Windows on the same PC.”

Hello. I am having an issue with activating Windows 11 Pro. I legally purchased a Windows 11 Pro product key approximately 3 years ago. After the first installation, Windows was activated successfully. Recently, I reinstalled Windows on the same computer…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-13T20:09:46.64+00:00
Demian Berladyn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:45:07.6066667+00:00
Alexandr S 102.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Wrong date of birth with my wife's Microsoft account needs to be updated

I have created one Microsoft account for my wife for her new Lenovo laptop windows. But by mistake, I put my son's date of birth which is minor. Please help me to update the date of birth. Account name : ******@gmail.com Actual date of birth is 22nd…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-01-13T22:11:27.3833333+00:00
shijil kizhakkayil 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:44:00.5866667+00:00
EmilyS726 193.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Product Key

My pc recently broke were i had to warranty my gpu, during which i tried reinstalling windows in order to find the problem with it when it wasn't working ( this was before i knew it was a gpu issue. anyways i get a new gpu and the computer works great…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-13T22:43:46.2466667+00:00
Grayson O'Neill 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:43:54.7166667+00:00
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Halo MCC and Infinite Audio Problems

Whenever I try to play Halo MCC or Halo Infinite using headphones, it always maxes out my headphone volume and won't let me change or mute the sound. It only happens when I use headphones. It also happens with and without having a separate USB…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-01-12T21:52:57.83+00:00
Luke Mower 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:43:25.6266667+00:00
Arlene D 25,875 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I stop Phone Link from crashing?

The Phone Link app worked phenomenally when I first received my HP laptop. However just after a few days, the Phone Link app stopped working. More specifically, the app crashes every time I try to launch it. I have tried the repair and terminate…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-01-13T20:31:44.7666667+00:00
Lonnie Small 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:39:44.25+00:00
Estrella721 31,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How does Microsoft detect illegal/unauthorized login request?

Hi, Please see Case #7095819290. I was getting pop up on my Authenticator asking to approve sign-in. I kept denying it. It happened about 6-10 times. The Microsoft support person asked me to change my password and I have done that. The question I have…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-01-13T22:39:03.1466667+00:00
Sanny Shaikh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:39:42.97+00:00
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My HP 6555e printer is used on Windows 11 is set as the default, but it is offline . How do I get it online

I cannot get my HP printer 6555e, used on Windows 11, on line. It is installed on my computer as **default **but I can't get it online

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-13T20:15:53.2+00:00
George Hampton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:37:51.54+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 70,685 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Sound disabled after installing Jan 13, 2026 update

The update for Jan 13, 2026 has disabled the sound. The sound trouble shooter has no solution. Kindly advise if there is a solution that I can do myself or do I need to seek tech support.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-13T22:37:08.5266667+00:00
Scotty Campbell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:37:15.56+00:00
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windows 7 32 bit qt5webenginewidgets.dll missing

windows 7 32 bit qt5webenginewidgets.dll missing. i looked under win system32 its not there. dont know what program it came with

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Search, touch, and mouse
asked 2026-01-13T22:35:48.53+00:00
Tom Ravencraft 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:35:57.9633333+00:00
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No Output Device Found for Sound WIndows 11

No Output Device Found for Sound Windows 11, spatial sound format will not engage.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-13T21:27:28.5133333+00:00
Brian Wolf 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:34:26.7533333+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 70,685 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I get 1920x1080 screen resolution

1920x1080 screen resolution isn't listed. How do I get it? Thank you.

Windows for home | Other | Windows update
asked 2026-01-13T21:50:02.09+00:00
Pedro Báez 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:33:52.2466667+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 30,445 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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windows 10 activation

Unable to reactivate Windows 10 Pro after hardware change. Previous motherboard had power/crashing issues. Replaced with exact same model, but Windows 10 still sees hardware change. Have tried everything, cmd line, reset activation, etc - no…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-13T19:16:25.9433333+00:00
JOHN RICHARDS 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-13T22:33:33.58+00:00
Neil D 31,120 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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S Mode auto-activated, can't load pdf files or McAfee

Win11 S Mode seems to have auto-activated; now pdf files won't load, get McAfee errors Moved from: Microsoft Edge | Browser crashes or stops working | Windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-08T20:05:24.3666667+00:00
Jean Chacona 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:32:51.7033333+00:00
Jean Chacona 0 Reputation points
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A few complaints about Windows 11...

Dear Microsoft, I got a message out of nowhere 1 night from Windows Media Player Legacy, something about my playlist being corrupted or something, and the evidence led to exception code 0xC0000005. I've NEVER have that before. Is there something I have…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-01-13T04:17:52.9066667+00:00
Ryan Woo-Ming 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-01-13T22:31:26.6166667+00:00
Ryan Woo-Ming 0 Reputation points
3 answers

no wsreset.exe

no access to microsoft store, and no wsreset.exe found

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-01-13T20:55:29.1166667+00:00
Spanish Eyes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-13T22:31:18.1+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 70,685 Reputation points Independent Advisor