17,566 questions
3 answers
how to fix windows defender
windows defender is not working is says windows security service centre cant be started while windows defender app is showing a blank white screen tried to repair and reset but it didnt work
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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2026-09-14T01:03:33.4+00:00
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Praise Thom
0
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answered
2026-09-14T05:13:25.4766667+00:00
ApexNáV
90
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows not recognising files, pdf and chrome exe.
Windows is not recognising files, pdf and chrome exe even though they are on my laptop. I have Windows 11 working for a couple of years but now have this problem. #windows #windows11 #chrome #pdf #doc
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,401 questions
asked
2026-09-14T03:04:08.6533333+00:00
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Narelle Jarvis
0
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answered
2026-09-14T05:13:02.4966667+00:00
ApexNáV
90
Reputation points
2 answers
Signing on to a new computer using my current email address
I am ridding myself of a Windows 10 labtop and going with a Dell windows 11 laptop. I'm attempting to set up the new laptop using my currently active email address in the laptop. Each time I try to enter the email address, the computer say I've lost…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,031 questions
asked
2026-09-14T03:43:48.74+00:00
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William ODonnell
0
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answered
2026-09-14T05:11:44.2566667+00:00
ApexNáV
90
Reputation points
2 answers
How to fix windows 11 that keeps shutting down and freezing
My computer keeps freezing and shutting down after I streamed a movie for nearly 2 hours when this started to happen. It usually happens when my pc is hot
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,401 questions
asked
2026-09-14T04:27:02.8566667+00:00
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Jenesis Hidakatsu
0
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edited an answer
2026-09-14T05:04:35.71+00:00
ApexNáV
90
Reputation points
2 answers
Set monitor option for when to turn off display
The monitor used to turn off after 15 minutes or so. Now it never turns off. How can I reset that? Thanks for your help. NOTE User "Ivan" had responded to my previous question of this. Something I did wrong caused his answer and my responses to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
5,310 questions
asked
2026-09-13T23:04:06.08+00:00
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Phillip Richcreek
990
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-14T04:57:20.3133333+00:00
ApexNáV
90
Reputation points
1 answer
FN lock will not turn off despite every "solution"
Hello, I have a Windows 11 HP PC. Whenever I try to lower volume or brightness with just the F keys on my wired keyboard, it won't unless I also hold FN. I would like to reverse this. No keyboard shortcuts work. FN + ESC, FN + SHIFT, or any other ones…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,347 questions
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2 answers
Cannot reactivate Windows 11 pro after switching from am4 to am5
I just switched out my cpu, motherboard, and ram to an am5 setup and now I cannot reactivate my windows. Before switching, it said my digital license was linked to my microsoft account. If i follow the troubleshooter and say i changed hardware recently,…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,266 questions
asked
2026-09-14T01:25:39.7733333+00:00
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Andrea Smith
0
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commented
2026-09-14T03:21:16.49+00:00
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Ivan B
123.1K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Help removing service or inf xusb22 that installs xbox 360 peripherals.
there is a driver i wish to remove that is called xbox 360 peripherals. In order to remove this I have to stop something called xusb22 from reinstalling the driver when a peripheral is plugged in.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,741 questions
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One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do I change my Xbox classic gamertag without changing my Modern gamertag?
Ive tried everything. The App. The websites, both Xbox and Microsoft. In Xbox home on my Series X. In the 360 emulator in the Xbox aswell. The closest is the one in the xbox home but it keeps saying something went wrong when I type the same Modern…
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
4,268 questions
asked
2025-12-08T02:33:48.76+00:00
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Jörmungandr
20
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commented
2026-09-14T03:03:13.2266667+00:00
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Ambadi adhi
0
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2 answers
Your device ran into a problem when booting up games which require anti cheats such as vanguard and battleye
I have been having issues recently when trying to play games which require anti cheats like Vanguard and now battleye where after playing the game for a couple minutes it closes my pc and gives me the 'your device ran into a problem message' I've tried…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
5,325 questions
asked
2026-09-07T13:55:22.5266667+00:00
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Lewis F
0
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commented
2026-09-14T02:57:58.7333333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
76,570
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
Fixing Broken shortcuts
I want to find and fix broken shortcuts on my laptop.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,687 questions
asked
2026-09-04T16:43:25.6+00:00
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Kathryn Merrick
0
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answered
2026-09-14T02:57:05.9633333+00:00
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Les Ferch
10,361
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Brio 500 camera
My Brio 500 camera displays waves. How do I stop this.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,347 questions
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2 answers
All my files read-only
All the files on my computer suddenly became read-only. When I look at folder properties it shows read-only. I unchecked the read-only and applied, but nothing works. When I go back in to the properties, it's back to read-only. HELP!!!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,687 questions
asked
2026-09-03T17:06:39.6466667+00:00
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Kathy Underwood
0
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answered
2026-09-14T02:49:23.07+00:00
Les Ferch
10,361
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
organise folders by name, group by none - does not save setting
I keep sorting folders by the above settings. However, no matter how many times I do this when I return to the same folder or a folder of similar attributes, it has reset to 'recent' and 'groups' Followed the instructions in a post here from last…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,687 questions
asked
2026-09-09T13:09:42.0366667+00:00
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sir twosheds
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-14T02:39:33.67+00:00
Les Ferch
10,361
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Windows 11 Pro clean install is stuck in S mode and cannot activate with MAK key
I have 10 new inexpensive HP laptops that originally came with Windows 11 Home in S mode. They were purchased by a nonprofit for children to use in a computer lab. We purchased Windows Pro Full Operating System – No Software Assurance (Computer Labs…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,248 questions
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3 answers
how to change win 11 image folders to win 10 image folders
Classic Win 10 images folders showed most of the image inside. Win 11 image folders hide most of the image inside. How can I change my image folders back to classic win 10 appearance? Please make answer SIMPLE. I do NOT know programing, windows, or…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,687 questions
asked
2026-09-08T04:27:45.49+00:00
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angelique lovelin
0
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answered
2026-09-14T02:28:40.2066667+00:00
Les Ferch
10,361
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
i ran a diagnostic and found that i have a disc 1 error
it originally said to replace the VGA cable and that didnt work
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,837 questions
asked
2026-09-13T21:38:24.7+00:00
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Joseph De John
0
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commented
2026-09-14T02:10:22.5366667+00:00
Ivan B
123.1K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
my internal camera has disappeared, nothing in device manager.
my internal camera has disappeared, nothing in device manager, worked a year ago
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,347 questions
asked
2026-09-14T00:46:24.7666667+00:00
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Nola Wilson
0
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answered
2026-09-14T01:55:26.2066667+00:00
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Jhun Buala
5,625
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
0 answers
Prism launcher sign-in issues
When i was signing my own microsoft account to prism launcher, the account struggled to sign in into prism launcher. Even we switched family accounts but it still dosen't work, it says "Authentation Failed. This Account Does Not Have Xbox Live…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked
2026-09-14T01:39:40.2366667+00:00
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DHAANISH SHAREEF
0
Reputation points
asked
2026-09-14T01:39:40.2366667+00:00
DHAANISH SHAREEF
0
Reputation points
1 answer
What is kept when doing an "in-place upgrade" and choosing not to keep apps (only personal data)
What is kept when doing an "in-place upgrade" and choosing not to keep apps (only personal data)? A standard "in-place upgrade" fails to repair my Windows 11 (get an error in SAFE_OS BOOT phase). So I'm thinking about doing an…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,248 questions
asked
2026-09-14T01:02:19.4966667+00:00
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Lars-Erik Østerud
45
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-14T01:38:04.5033333+00:00
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Marcin Policht
107.3K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator