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Error code 0x80070003 - 0x40008 while trying to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11

Hello, I tried to upgrade my windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe and got the following error code: 0x80070003 - 0x40008. I saw the similar question already asked here, but I'm not sure my case is the same. Here is my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-02-08T23:08:28.15+00:00
cawa 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-09T23:40:35.7066667+00:00
cawa 0 Reputation points
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My PC crashes regularly with KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

My PC crashes regularly and I can't find the root cause. I did all the Windows updates and drivers I found. I did a full memory check with Memtest86, a full scan of the hard drive. No problem. I have several DUMs but I'm not advanced enough to find the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-02-07T17:05:19.85+00:00
P N 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-09T23:38:40.4566667+00:00
Ivan B 96,800 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I unlock my new laptop without a PIN?

I have a new Dell laptop. I installed Windows 11 Pro upgrade. I set up facial recognition to open the software. I never established a PIN. Because I have no PIN the facial recognition has been deactivated and the only method I can obtain acccess is via a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-02-09T21:35:06.5833333+00:00
Peter Jacob 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-02-09T23:37:28.72+00:00
Craig Long 17,435 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How do I get rid of fake virus popups

How do I get rid of fake virus pop ups? I am bombarded by pop ups from google, Edge and McAfee. everytime I click them off they return. My defender is fine and I use Webroot all indicating working properly

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2026-02-09T21:12:06.82+00:00
Dan Pesold 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:36:22.1833333+00:00
EmilyS726 203.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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check my windows license

hello check my windows license oem is work our non

Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-09T22:02:07.69+00:00
FATHI SANY DECORE 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:22:17.91+00:00
EmilyS726 203.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windws 11 does not detect Epson all-in-one printer as scanner

Since installing Windows 11, the Epson ET-2800 is detected only as a printer (works fine), but not as a scanner. Scan 2 is installed and Scan 2 Utility shows no scanner. Windows 10 was seamless. What to do?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-02-09T22:43:01.44+00:00
MARIANNE P 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:18:02.1+00:00
EmilyS726 203.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix the microphone?

My computer microphone doesn't catch any sound. It says it's selected as default and that it has no problems, i already updated the system and the microphone, and made sure it's ticked on the security thing. It tells me that the computer microphone is…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-02-09T20:51:27.5366667+00:00
Natalia 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:15:53.11+00:00
Solamillo Charity 20,220 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Event 153 Error

I keep getting this error sometimes when I play Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, but it's not that often and it does not happen a lot and I only got this error 2 times when I played the game today and some couple of months ago. I cant tell if this is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-02-09T23:15:07.45+00:00
jamie younkin 320 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:15:18.2766667+00:00
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How to get sound notifications on Windows 11 pro new laptop

I have a new laptop with Windows 11 Pro and I cannot get mail or teams notifications to sound on my laptop. I have gone through the typical notifications settings with no luck. The speaker works as I have audio on Teams calls. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-02-09T20:50:16.2433333+00:00
Nicole Wolf 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:14:44.9066667+00:00
Solamillo Charity 20,220 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Do I have a fn key that I need to turn on for the camera to work?

My Hp windows 11 computer is telling me that my camera is either blocked or I need to turn the switch on (fn key). I have turned on access in privacy. Do I have a fn key to turn on? The camera is needed for a zoom meeting. Device manager says that the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-12-03T17:54:40.2833333+00:00
Sharon Kitt 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-09T23:12:17.81+00:00
C C 0 Reputation points
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No Power Options in windows 11

No power options available. I ran the Repair windows 25H2 and they still return.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-02-09T21:16:07.9066667+00:00
Milt Jackson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:10:26.0233333+00:00
David Sanchez 18,335 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Constate Windows Power Driver failure/ntoskrnl.exe BSOD after Windows 11 upgrade

Hey folks, I upgraded to Windows 11 because 10 is not being maintained (very sad about that). I updated by keeping all programs in tact rather than a clean install. Everything went fine except the constant power driver failure. I reinstall my chipset…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-02-07T18:03:31.71+00:00
Wes Swedlow 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-09T23:06:54.3666667+00:00
Wes Swedlow 0 Reputation points
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url is removed by bitblocker on my new windows 11 laptop

url is removed by bitblocker on my new windows 11 laptop

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-02-09T16:46:00.56+00:00
Andy Lynn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T23:01:19.9066667+00:00
Ian-Ng 8,495 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Xbox controller wont connect to pc via bluetooth.

I am able to connect other devices to my pc via bluetooth, and im able to connect my controller via usb-c. My controller will also connect to my xbox and phone with bluetooth. I've tried deleting and installing bluetooth drivers in device manager,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-07T01:47:46.82+00:00
chandler 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-09T22:57:48.31+00:00
Alan Ellis 0 Reputation points
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I cannot successfully download drivers for my epson ET 16600

I have downloaded drivers for epson ET 16600 printer 3 times, once vrom CD, second from download from web, third with assistance from microsoft tech. Driver gets stuck and does not complete download. Printer does not

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-16T18:12:42.2+00:00
Elizabeth Black 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-02-09T22:57:34.2333333+00:00
Alexandra Tanasescu 0 Reputation points Moderator
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How many OOB updates will be needed after tomorrows February Patch Tuesday?

Januarys patch Tuesday had what 2 OOB updates to fix it? What will tomorrows bring.? I'm starting to lose faith ? in microsoft....................... updates.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-02-09T22:55:21.0633333+00:00
kirbster 1 35 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T22:55:27.7466667+00:00
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Can you only sync the folders one drive gives you?

The documents folder for example, I do not need the whole folder synced especially cause windows decided to install some music production programs on there. So can you pick sub folders within documents to be synced instead??

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-01-13T02:51:44.2266667+00:00
Nick Davies 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-02-09T22:51:36.4933333+00:00
Alexandra Tanasescu 0 Reputation points Moderator
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Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller (USB) Causes Display Flicker & GPU Instability on PC

I’m reaching out for assistance regarding a persistent issue I’m experiencing when using an Xbox controller wired to my Windows PC. Issue summary: When I connect an Xbox controller to my PC via USB (rear motherboard ports), my display flickers multiple…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-02-03T14:35:34.0733333+00:00
Calvin Maurice 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-09T22:46:54.8833333+00:00
Calvin Maurice 0 Reputation points
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CUT AND PASTE NOT WORKING BETWEEN FILES

TRYING TO COPY AND PASTE FROM ONE FOLDER TO ANOTHER TEXT FOLDER - WILL NOT WORK.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-02-09T21:41:28.8066667+00:00
Richard Salisbury 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-02-09T22:32:18.9633333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 118K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Error code 0x80073712 when trying to download .NET framework 3.5

I recently bought a game, but can not play it because it requires this framework which was not enabled on my computer yet. When i try to install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 which includes .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.0 Service…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-02-07T20:57:24.4266667+00:00
Jozef van Helsing 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-09T22:28:13.9933333+00:00
John DeV 156.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor