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How to use Microsoft file transfer to new computer

Trying to use Microsoft file transfer to new computer. Stalled at where to enter old PC details in new PC. Where do I find how to enter detail in new PC ? Does this then inform old PC and bring up box to enter details ? Moved from…

Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-12-02T13:00:28.28+00:00
Rod Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T09:33:38.3633333+00:00
Rod Taylor 0 Reputation points
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Some Windows ui font got pixelated.

some of these fonts got pixelated, i have tried clear type adjust, i have tried downloading and replacing the segoe-ui font. its only happening in the search bar only. my windows are updated, my gpu is also updated. my resolution is set to 100% native.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Start Menu
asked 2025-12-05T05:58:44.18+00:00
Samay Ramwani 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T09:31:45.9133333+00:00
Samay Ramwani 0 Reputation points
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why does MSFS2024 not load on my win10 Desktop PC?

WHen I start MSFS2024 it lets me sign in to Xbox/Microsoft and the intro for game plays, but then it tries to load and comes up with this-"Server Issues Detected" and error code-001-400 What is wrong for it to load?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-12-05T08:10:50.0166667+00:00
Colin McColl 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T09:28:38.39+00:00
palima 0 Reputation points
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my pc turn its self on after shutdown

my pc turn its self on after shutdown i did all from research. Moved from: System Center Operations Manager

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-11-21T20:31:36.0833333+00:00
Patryk Plaga 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T09:27:14+00:00
Patryk Plaga 0 Reputation points
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After starting up, i cannot interact with my laptop and the cursor stays hourglass logo

I have struck this issue after starting the window. When i tried to open google, the cursor stayed hourglass, the clock on the screen wasn't working either. I tried to hold the power key but nothing, and it cannot be shut down, other keys doesn't work.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-12-05T09:21:17.8033333+00:00
WeiStanc 0 Reputation points
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Occasionally, keyboard presses get stuck to only Windows shortcuts

Occasionally, when I interact with a Windows shortcut, my keyboard gets stuck to only pressing Windows shortcuts and I can no longer type text. This happens often enough to be a problem, but I cannot seem to get it to happen consistently. I tried…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-12-04T20:35:03.8166667+00:00
Breyana 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T09:07:12.6533333+00:00
Francisco Montilla 23,935 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Omen 16 laptop problems

Hello guys I have a problem with my laptop, while launching a game (Stellaris) my computer suddenly froze completely I was in a discord call when it happened my friend couldn't hear me and I couldn't hear him, the game loading screen was stuck on 5% and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-12-05T08:26:46.4766667+00:00
Lavender 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T09:01:00.87+00:00
DaveM121 810.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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unable to rename catroot2 folder

when i try to rename the catroot2 folder either by going into folder maunally i get a message saying more or less that the folder is in use by another program and doesnt allow it when i try with the command prompt ( yes with admin) i get a access…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-12-04T20:12:12.0966667+00:00
great one 15 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T08:55:34.8566667+00:00
Igor Leyko 107.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

DirectX not downloading due to internal error

I am trying to play a game but it's telling me that XINPUT1_3.dll was not found. I've seen some YouTube videos that fix this problem by downloading the DirectX user runtime browser. I tried to do the same, but every single time it does not download, and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-12-03T23:37:16.1+00:00
Cristopher 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T08:46:57.86+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 67,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
13 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I move my taskbar to the side of my screen?

I just upgraded from windows 10 to 11, but one issue is I can't work out how to put the taskbar on the side of the screen. This was an option in windows 10, you could just unlock it and drag it to the edge to move it, but now I can't see an option to do…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2025-06-16T01:24:44.48+00:00
Violet Sloan 245 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T08:38:20.85+00:00
MiPo 0 Reputation points
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Windows 10 ESU Installation Error

Hi, We are experiencing an issue with the installation of the Windows 10 ESU license (see attached image: viber_image_2025-12-02_12-10-54-274.png I would greatly appreciate your response on this matter. Thank you, Jovs

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked 2025-12-05T07:32:43.4766667+00:00
JovsP 166 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T08:22:00.0466667+00:00
Gunasekar N 49,560 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Getting BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED 0XEF everytime I launch Deltaforce on Steam

I used to encounter this problem where everytime I launch Deltaforce on Steam, the game would run for a while and then/instantly give me a BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED 0XEF and then I will have to restart my computer. I contacted microsoft support and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2025-12-04T05:24:59.9133333+00:00
Bruce 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T08:18:52.6466667+00:00
Bruce 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to fix game sharing issues

I’m tryna game sharing with my cousin and it’s not working I did the turn off billing method still didn’t work we re both in the same family settings I got my home Xbox as my home Xbox and he got his unchecked because I’m the main account game sharing…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2025-12-04T03:48:59.1933333+00:00
Jiheimmm 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-05T08:16:46.4966667+00:00
Vikki-T 1,520 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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why is my camera not working even after trouble shooting

my camera has never opened sinced i purchased my pc and it has been months now. Moved from: Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Security Copilot

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-12-03T17:05:57.87+00:00
stephen muthui 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T08:16:18.8166667+00:00
Clary-N 5,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

MIcrosoft Store keeps failing when trying to install a new app on my new PC

I have a new windows 11 PC. I was configuring it based on my old one. Including the link to my microsoft account. However, when I try to install Microsoft Mahjong (or any microsoft store app) it fails when trying to check license with the error…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-12-03T19:55:04.4566667+00:00
Sallie DeMaio 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T08:08:39.5566667+00:00
Clary-N 5,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How to Prepare NXP Mifare Desfire ev3 4k for usage as a Physical security key

Hi. I've learned, that one could use a NFC-Card as an alternative to Fingerprint or Face ID in Windows. Now I've organized myself a card from NXP which is still raw and unformatted, but is supported by the NFC-Reader in my Laptop. I'm Using an Asus…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-12-04T20:34:57.5566667+00:00
Nick Lippert 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T07:58:34.56+00:00
Carl-L 3,770 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Explorer.exe keeps crashing due to AppHang

Hi there, ever since i switched to Windows 11 explorer.exe has been crashing with the error below. Does anyone know how i fix this without reseting my pc Thanks Mads Source Windows Explorer Summary Stopped responding and was closed Date ‎12/‎11/‎2025…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-11-12T14:43:56.1+00:00
Mads 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T07:55:25.29+00:00
Mastahh ☺ 21 Reputation points
2 answers

One drive shows different content between 2 devices

I seem to have more than onedrive account, one I access from my laptop that I'm using now, one for my desktop computer. I try to save or open files using Fadein Screenwriting software one computer, I see completely different folder destinations from what…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-12-03T20:35:33.4566667+00:00
Kurt Peterson 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T07:49:58.36+00:00
Lychee-Ng 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Requesting a Gift Pass Refund on Minecraft

Hello, I just bought a Minecraft Gift Pass for my friend who lives in Qatar. Unfortuntely, he was not able to claim the gift pass because I am from a different country and he said that he was no eligible to claim it apparently. Anyway, I am, trying to…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-12-04T20:57:56.48+00:00
Asma 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T07:44:32.3166667+00:00
Clary-N 5,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix offline portion of machine-specific and machine-independent apply operations. error: 0x8007042B when doing an in-place upgrade?

Windows 11 26200.7296 results.log from SetupDiag output. Error: 0x8007042b-0x2000d SetupDiag reports rollback failure found. Last Phase = Finalize Last Operation = Remove System Restore checkpoints Error = 0x8007042B-0x2000D LogEntry: 2025-11-24…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-24T06:44:49.7433333+00:00
Howard 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-05T07:42:03.1+00:00
Howard 5 Reputation points