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BSOD after installation KB5122878 on Windows 10 ESU

How to properly prevent forced reinstallation and block KB5122878? I recently ran into a severe issue tied to the September Windows update, and I wanted to see if anyone else has experienced something similar or found a reliable block. Here is the exact…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked 2026-10-01T16:29:44.4766667+00:00
UriF 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-10-11T05:22:28.41+00:00
Abhishek Sinha 0 Reputation points
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Minecraft bedrock realm "create for $7.99 per month" button.

i press it and a little tab for the payment process pops up for like not even half a second.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-10-10T05:43:28.0466667+00:00
David Maestas 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:21:49.7133333+00:00
SD - IA 180.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Folders can't be opened from other programs

When I try to open up a folder form another program (such as "Browse Local Files" on Steam), nothing happens. No errors, no nothing. I can use explorer normally otherwise. I have tried other explorer alternatives, but they do not work either. I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-10T16:55:46.4866667+00:00
Eric 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:20:58.3966667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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F10 Camera Toggle and Stuck OSD Notification Issue

am experiencing a persistent issue with the camera toggle (F10) on my ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603QA, and I would appreciate your assistance in resolving it. Issue description: When I press F10 to toggle the camera, the on-screen display (OSD) notification…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-10T10:55:57.07+00:00
N.A N.A 55 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T05:18:00.5066667+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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interface i want to change

i wan to change my interface in good look like mac or i need some new things

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Themes
asked 2026-10-11T02:31:57.6433333+00:00
jinu j 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:07:21.3966667+00:00
paulr0511 49,300 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to remove mcafee and norton

McAfee and Norton has taken over my computer and I can't get them off my screens

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-11T04:28:38.88+00:00
Armand Kepler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:06:01.9+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 88,715 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Is A Full Windows 11 Reinstall Normal?

Is a full reinstall of Windows 11 normal after a computer virus/es had won?.as this has been the end results ,or is there another option i can use?, so that a full reinstall of Windows is not needed?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-10-11T04:32:06.6666667+00:00
maroner pierre 45 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:04:42.35+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How fix accidental merging between the downloads folder and desktop screen

Hello, My downloads folder and my desktop have accidentally become merged together. Every single file in my downloads is covering my desktop wallpaper screen. If i try to delete an icon off my desktop wallpaper, it deletes the actual file from my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-11T04:27:00.4866667+00:00
Andrea 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:01:03.5766667+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i can't see window search in taskbar on window 11 26h2 build 26340.9616

i can't see the window search when i download the update window 11 26h2 build 26340.9616, but how can i see that?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-11T04:13:50.85+00:00
Ngô Chí Bảo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T04:54:14.5033333+00:00
Paulo GM 72,765 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to delete devices from Windows App

How do I delete devices I added to Windows App that are not valid?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-10T15:10:38.2233333+00:00
Howard Gold 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T04:50:38.45+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Taskbar is being laid behind tabs

Hello! Since I registered today to hop on another question that I also had, I might as well write one of my own for a problem I have been having for a while that is driving me up the wall. It's about my arch-nemesis, the taskbar, which, to be fair, I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-05T18:34:05.66+00:00
Lucy LostWord 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-11T04:43:44.24+00:00
Norah-L 11,530 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to disable microphone for chatgpt

How do I get my microphone to work for dictation ChatGPT?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked 2026-10-10T14:41:29.79+00:00
Sherry Vertil 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T04:42:10.9933333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to setup my windows hello account ?

my windows hello account is not working suddenly, and my pin and fingerprints are not working even when i try to make new ones they refuse. please help me. i have windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-11T04:31:49.8733333+00:00
accepted 2026-10-11T04:39:37.32+00:00
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Xbox app and Microsoft Store won't accept XboxGames folder after reinstalling Windows 11

Hi, I’m having an issue with the Xbox app and Microsoft Store that started after I reinstalled Windows 11, while keeping all my files but no apps or software. Everything worked fine before the reinstall. Now I can’t install games that require Gaming…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-10T14:10:35.07+00:00
Villads Borup 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T04:36:32.05+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Hacked Account issues.

I had my account and PC taken over by a hacker, and I have been unable to remove the recovery Emails he changed to his own. I tried 3 times from 3 separate instance links. I kept getting a Session timeout while trying to remove them, and have been unable…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-11T04:34:04.6066667+00:00
Shaggy Rogers 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T04:35:38.2866667+00:00
Shaggy Rogers 0 Reputation points
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Freezing to black after videos

For the past few weeks I have had my Win 11 system freeze at a black screen requiring reboot. No new devices. Happens on exiting Final Fantasy 14, long FB videos and occasionally at screen saver. Grfx drivers up to date, did clean reinstall, Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-10T19:44:16.9166667+00:00
Chris R 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T04:19:05.1+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Unable to format/wipe SSD

I can't able to delete/format/wipe my SSD Drives using command prompt or any other softwares which allows doing this SSD(1-TB) which is unformattable. An old Windows 11 OS is installed in it. Is that a Problem for formatting the SSD? . Anyway Please…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-11T03:23:52.1566667+00:00
Satheesh Rajamanickam 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T04:10:37.2333333+00:00
Andrew DiGirolamo 0 Reputation points
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I cannot select slideshow for my desktop

When I select personalize to change the desktop to a slideshow it reverts back to picture. I cannot select slideshow for my desktop.When I select personalize to change the desktop to a slideshow it reverts back to picture. I cannot select slideshow for…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2025-10-06T22:50:30.75+00:00
Phillip Lewis 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T04:03:53.6566667+00:00
LW82 0 Reputation points
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I have a big problem....

Hello, I purchased Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition, but the Multiplayer button in Java Edition is greyed out and says: “Multiplayer is disabled. Please check your Microsoft account settings.” I have already enabled the Xbox privacy settings, signed…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
asked 2026-10-10T20:47:58.8033333+00:00
Balázs Rotár 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T03:54:51.2+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Ive been getting this virus popup lately, and i dont know how to stop it, i need help.

It says this is the affected item when quarantined "amsi\harddiskvolume5(Zayden)\downloads\tcblaunch.exe" and im very confused because i dont understand why tcblaunch.exe is being found in downloads, i think it is a trojan, and i need help.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-11T00:03:48.89+00:00
Zayden Koen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T03:52:22.2433333+00:00
Ramesh 182.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator