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BSODs caused by ntkrnlmp.exe

WinDBG analysis: 6: kd> !analyze -v Loading Kernel…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-16T11:57:59.6566667+00:00
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commented 2026-05-20T12:58:03.23+00:00
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Unable to create passkey for Microsoft Account.

Hi, I have a Hello PIN that I have used for years to unlock my Win 11 Pro PC. For all those years, until about 6 months ago, the Hello PIN also successfully unlocked my Microsoft Account. Now, the PIN no longer unlocks my Microsoft Account (it still…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-05-14T08:46:23.5266667+00:00
Mariner 160 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:57:54.4833333+00:00
Carl-L 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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device manager constantly reloading as if something changes

so yesterday my pc started acting weird in the game rivals of aether 2 my inputs either didn't register or when they did register they would be delayed or acting as if i'm still holding a button even tho i already released it, but another thing that i…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-05-20T11:29:38.2733333+00:00
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commented 2026-05-20T12:57:20.2533333+00:00
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'''''''''''''''''''''the characters keep repeating on their own. How do I stop this

characters keep repeating and I'd like to stop them.

Windows for home | Other | Input and language
asked 2026-05-20T12:55:10.42+00:00
Ra Cole 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:55:19.0666667+00:00
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how do i remove windows driver policy?

i tired the option given here :https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/the-windows-driver-policy-ecd2a78c-750c-415d-93f2-e37302ce0443#articlefootersupportbridge=communitybridgehowever when it came to the powershell it kept giving me this output:…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-05-20T12:36:48.87+00:00
firefly 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:54:06.4366667+00:00
Marcin Policht 89,825 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I cant download windows 11 it keps saying the code is already used

can some one please help me with this im happy if u can becose i need something i cant get with out the windows 11 so please help me

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-19T15:14:55.2366667+00:00
Anton Sørensen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T12:51:40.5033333+00:00
DaveM121 878.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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IPod nano 7th generation cannot access iTunes on Windows 11 Home PC

I have an iPod Nano 7th generation. It used to work and sync with previous versions of Windows and iTunes. I recently obtained a Microsoft Surface laptop running Windows 11 Home. When I plug in the IPod I get an error message saying "this iPod…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-08-23T02:44:24.25+00:00
Edward Herman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T12:44:41.2+00:00
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memory always in high percentages

memory is always in overload at least 60% to 100% and processes are at least 67 to a hundred at once. i have 200gb to work with and can't reduce it without deleting everything that means anything to me. if have to do that what good it this to me. this…

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-20T01:22:47.3+00:00
jessica harrison 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:44:13.8233333+00:00
DaveM121 878.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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System Crashes during gaming

Good Afternoon, I have for a few months been dealing with system crashes & am at a loss. I feel like I have tried everything. Been using Chat GPT to work through the issue here is a list generated by ChatGPT detailing what I have tried. System /…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-16T20:37:49.7733333+00:00
Tom 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T12:43:23.58+00:00
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Browser issues after installing 2026-05 .NET 8.0.27 Security Update for x64 Client for Windows 11

The installation failed about five times in a row. Eventually, a repair version loaded (I did not seek out the repair version, it loaded on its own). All browsers I used were slowed to the point of being disabled. I cleared the cache for each with no…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-05-20T12:42:17.75+00:00
John W 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:42:32.29+00:00
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Since I used WINDOWS HELLO to create a pin - allows access-but doesn't enable me to actually physically use the HOTMAIL account.

Since I used WINDOWS HELLO to create a PIN, due to Facial and Thumbprint not being available for my account, the PIN allows access, but doesn't enable me to actually physically use the HOTMAIL account.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-05-19T12:09:46.54+00:00
Terence Musgrave 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:39:50.07+00:00
Vikki-T 5,540 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microphone detection

My laptop on board microphone is not detected lost microphone array software

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-05-20T12:04:19.2766667+00:00
Nicholas Norris 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:37:17.28+00:00
David-M 112.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix corrupt xls, docs files

i did recovery but these files bring and error

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-05-20T10:01:32.2133333+00:00
Stephen Bwambale 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T12:35:53.2833333+00:00
Igor Leyko 110.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Random BSOD, Kernel Mode Heap Corruption (0x13A) and EXRESOURCE_TIMEOUT_LIVEDUMP (Blaming nt.sys)

Hi everyone, I'm getting random blue screens on Windows 10 since a week now after struggling with random BSOD with HEAP KERNEL CORRUPTION MODE error and need help finding the driver or hardware issue causing them I already ran SFC and DISM and they both…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-19T15:53:31.9433333+00:00
Mochi Matty 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-20T12:05:49.02+00:00
David-M 112.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft PhoneLink: Getting an Error 403 whenever I scan the QR code on my Android Phone to connect

I'm trying to connect my Samsung phone to my laptop. The QR code takes me to a website but it says "Error 403 - Forbidden" and then a text saying "The web app you have attempted to reach has blocked your access". Anybody has any idea…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-05-17T23:12:22.88+00:00
Vinayak Shrote 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T11:52:26.76+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Being asked to verify age despite not being, or living in the UK.

Hi, I am trying to play Forza Horzion 6 and upon launching the game, I am asked to verify my age with Yoti. I understand this is part of the UK's child safety act, though I am not in the UK nor am I a resident of the UK, and I therefore am not required…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-05-19T20:01:33.4033333+00:00
Ajax 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T11:42:23.8766667+00:00
Ajax 20 Reputation points
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How can i recovery my minecraft account that was migrated to mircosoft years ago?

I am trying to recover my minecraft account that i had before my motherboard went out. i replaced the board now microsoft is telling me i have to rebuy the game

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-05-16T19:54:53.4433333+00:00
tammie sykes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T11:40:55.96+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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showing no audio output device is installed

my audio output device is not working ,i don't it happen suddently , my audio software got shut down And when i tried to installed it from device manager [Screenshot (72). png] and that what is showing , please help me to fix that

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-20T10:57:59.0433333+00:00
arya 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T11:38:10.1866667+00:00
Thileep Kumar 4,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My Microsoft account got hacked but I recovered it back but it has minecraft and when I try to log in Minecraft it says minecraft profile not found I went to minecraft website and saw that I don't have minecraft purchased and I found that transfered

I saw the email I managed to find out the full email I thought It was transferred to that email has my Minecraft gamertag but when I try to enter that email it wasn't real so I tried sign up and put the same email in and found out it has not been…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-05-20T11:35:35.0533333+00:00
karim omar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T11:36:02.7433333+00:00
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latest windows update resulted in stop code: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE (0x7B)

i need help, after performing windows update the device restarted now it doesn't start and it's stuck on "your device ran into a problem and needs to restart. We'll restart for you. stop code: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE (0x7B)"

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-08-28T12:08:45.7+00:00
sami alawwad 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T11:18:16.6466667+00:00
Mohammed Thabzeel 0 Reputation points