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Requesting a link to Windows 11 25H2 ISO

Hello, Since I'm currently based in the Russian Federation, the regional restrictions on the Microsoft website do not allow me to download the Windows 11 ISO. Please, can you provide me a direct link for the ISO with the following specs: Windows 11 25H2…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-09-08T16:12:51.52+00:00
Julian P-Harri 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-08T16:34:17.7133333+00:00
Julian P-Harri 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

notifications about Defender on start up

i keep getting a notification to turn on my Defender when after i sign in with my pin but its already turned is something trying to attack or hack my pc?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-08T13:55:47.2133333+00:00
Danny L Dortch 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-08T15:20:43.91+00:00
CrazyKats 19,155 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cannot find bluetooth

Why can't I see bluetooth in my device manager windows 11#bluetooth

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-08T10:10:58.4966667+00:00
Kevin Sumner 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T12:39:54.5633333+00:00
Kevin Sumner 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to exclude folders in the Documents folder from Syncing with Onedrive?

Some games safe their Shadercache in the "MyGames" folder of "Documents". I dont want it to allways safe 1Gb of data that i cant use when i switch to my laptop. Is there any easy fix?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-09-07T21:09:55.13+00:00
NachtMondVogel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T12:11:34.68+00:00
EmilyS726 263.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

AppVIsvSubsystems64.dll file missing error

I have Windows 11 notebook that twice in a few days has shown AppVIsvSubsystems64.dll file missing. When this happens we can't open any Microsoft 365 product. Twice we have had to uninstall Windows 365 reboot computer and reinstall Windows 365. Can…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-07T17:07:07.7033333+00:00
Tim Garrison 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T08:24:31.6533333+00:00
Tim Garrison 20 Reputation points
2 answers

I fell for a Discord hack I guess? I really need help from a human.

Hello so recently I guess I fell for a scam on Discord that asked me to send my email and my Minecraft username. I thought it was legit because it was a Discord server I presumed was from a Minecraft youtuber (Wemmbu) and had previously verified in a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-08T06:54:25.5533333+00:00
Victoria Roudpeyma 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T07:07:14.89+00:00
Andrea R 0 Reputation points
9 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

no widgets selection for lock screen setup

no widgets selection for lock screen setup and spotlight does not change the photo

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Themes
asked 2026-08-21T19:02:10.2233333+00:00
Billy L Bunting 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T06:49:00.8+00:00
Clary-N 15,640 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I stucked in loop to bios after actived secure boot?

In past my PC can normally turn the Secure boot on. But to this day happen follow the title, my conditions are as below. 1.Disabled CSM 2.Enabled Secure boot --> already show active status 3.My window drive is GPT 4.Just reinstalled window and updated…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-03-10T16:32:56.8033333+00:00
KF 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T05:09:07.9233333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,180 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Looking for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable 14.50.35719.0 (x86)

Good morning. A software update app is telling me to update Visual C++2015-2022 Redistributable. Specifically, the version I need to download is: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable 14.50.35719.0 (x86) Am having trouble finding this…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2025-11-26T12:34:50.2933333+00:00
BywaterNYC 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T05:06:54.68+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,180 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix WiFi disconnecting randomly

My Windows 10 desktop (just barely still hanging on to windows 10) keeps randomly disconnecting my wifi, i have tried reinstalling drivers, changing power settings, allowing all firewall access to public networks even though my WiFi is private, None of…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-05T00:32:00.6633333+00:00
The Original Starwalker 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T04:47:08.83+00:00
Emma1-N 11,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Close Microsoft account for wife without screwing up her iPhone

I created a Microsoft account for my wife years ago. She never uses it, and has no desire (at this time) to use anything by Microsoft. She owns an iPhone. Why then, when I tried closing her Microsoft account (from my Windows 11 laptop), her iPhone…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-04T18:58:03.4233333+00:00
Walt Benn 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T04:19:50.1533333+00:00
Emma1-N 11,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix no data in Microsoft account!

It's not my account, but it's a child's account(Microsoft Family). The problem occured after old Windows 10 computer was fixed and upgraded from an HDD to SSD. When logging into the Microsoft account it is empty/ most files are missing. There is a local…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-09-04T16:17:58.64+00:00
Warrior Of Light 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-07T23:46:36.7+00:00
Warrior Of Light 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I want to remove the speaker volume symbol that is stuck on my screen background

This "volume" box suddenly appeared on my screen without me doing anything to make it appear there. It cannot be changed. The volume is set to a different location. I want to remove it because it sits at the top of the screen, covering my…

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-11-07T13:14:30.2533333+00:00
Ulf Jonsson 25 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-07T22:14:34.7533333+00:00
Timothy Chase 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Install Option Missing From the Context Menu of .Inf Files

I just realised that when in Windows Explorer, the Install option is missing from the context menu when I right click on an .INF file. I can't find the answer on Google - can someone please help me? Vista is Home Premium, SP2 and fully updated with…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2010-09-28T13:24:59+00:00
Anonymous
recommended 2026-09-07T21:07:59.6133333+00:00
bug locker 890 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

I want windows 12 in my laptop

I want windows 12 iso I want windows 12 in my laptop Moved from Windows development | Internet Information Services

Windows for home | Other | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-08T11:36:15.5733333+00:00
Faizu Deen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-07T18:03:16.0833333+00:00
Cqyn Nurul 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix " blocked by your IT admin" flag in my personal computer

Hi Team, I accidentally logged in to my office Microsoft email on my personal device a few days ago, contacted the IT admin, and had the account removed from my personal device. The office wallpapers and details were deployed across the personal…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-02T18:32:57.79+00:00
Anshu Rompicherla 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-07T18:01:26.6633333+00:00
Anshu Rompicherla 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Sleep Option has disappeared and other suggestions for restoring it do not work

Yesterday, the "sleep" option disappeared from my power options. When I go into control panel--hardware and sound--power options--system settings to define power buttons/change what the power buttons do, the only options are shut down,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
asked 2026-09-04T16:28:58.4633333+00:00
LaurenOrder 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-07T17:39:10.3266667+00:00
LaurenOrder 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Pc keeps freezing

Log Name: System Source: Microsoft-Windows-DeviceAssociationService Date: 06/09/2026 20:12:04 Event ID: 3502 Task Category: (7000) Level: Error Keywords: (16),(2) User: SYSTEM Computer: …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-06T19:45:54.64+00:00
mark holden 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-07T15:47:55.5333333+00:00
mark holden 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Impossible to get rid of Yahoo Search

Buongiorno. Il problema riguarda il mio personale PC Windows 11. Browser: Chrome. Motore di ricerca: Google. PROBLEMA: Quando nella new tab imposto un criterio di ricerca qualsiasi, interviene Yahoo Search, benché io abbia eliminato Yahoo dal mio PC ed…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-05T16:17:42.1866667+00:00
Carlo Casali 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-07T14:59:38.6166667+00:00
_AW_ 69,041 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

windows get half way thru and then sacreen goes black

i have a hp 22-df0023w and the screen is broke i can boot and start windows media and screen stays blue for a long time and then screen goes black, i think the sscreen is high jacking the pc. how can i stop this

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-05T16:48:43.1533333+00:00
Don Campbell 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-07T11:06:11.17+00:00
Don Campbell 40 Reputation points