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Pluto TV app does not work on win 11 pro, why?

I’ve win 11 pro, I have a file size of 484Mb and 468 files. I’ve 2 screens(Samsung TV and Asus Monitor) & NVIDIA 4070 with a z890 Aorus Master. I go to the MS app store and download the Pluto TV app:   The Pluto TV app does not work. I’ve uninstalled…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-12-08T19:00:32.0333333+00:00
Dan W 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T01:24:01.1966667+00:00
Randy Baroja 18,740 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Sky broadband will not connect to my laptop running on windows 10

We have had the laptop looked at by a technician and its connecting to WiFi away from the home, but it will not connect to sky it did originally for a few weeks now it won’t find the network or if it does it doesn’t connect. the laptop is running on…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-12-08T19:56:40.2366667+00:00
colbie mcguire 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T01:22:48.3666667+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 26,025 Reputation points Independent Advisor
13 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Does Microsoft have a fix for the common issue with laptop keyboards not working after Windows 11 Updates

I have had multiple laptops, multiple brands, having their keyboards stop working after doing Windows 11 Updates. So far, the only temporary fix I have found is to delete the Standard Keyboard Driver, reboot, then the keyboard will work again until the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-10-31T19:23:39.99+00:00
Patrick Richey 35 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-09T01:21:42.55+00:00
lewis bragg 0 Reputation points
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New install of Windows 11 after hardware changes will not activate

I recently had a fatal error in my motherboard and had to replace it. After replacing it I did a brand-new install of Windows 11 after some issues with the previous installation and the new motherboard. Checking online I found that when I upgraded my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-09T00:46:35.52+00:00
William Mileham 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T01:21:22.5866667+00:00
EmilyS726 184.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to activate Windows 11 after re-install

Had to re-install windows after a hardware change, but the activation process is not working for me. Even trying to "activate by phone" is not working-displays every country EXCEPT United States. Any recommendations?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2025-12-08T15:16:04.2266667+00:00
Tony M 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-09T01:15:11.4166667+00:00
Norah-L 1,560 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how can i log into Minecraft java?

please help me when i try to log into minecraft java it says ” we could not validate your access please try log in again” and when i try to log in again it doesn’t work

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-10-30T19:28:32.5633333+00:00
leah dryden 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T01:11:26.8466667+00:00
Deniel Dave 0 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I have a drive on a USB port on my router, but I can't map it as a network drive.

I recently upgraded my Asus router. The previous Asus router had a hard drive plugged in on a USB port, and I was able to map that drive and access it. When I try to map the drive as mounted on the new router by selecting a shared folder under the…

Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-12-05T19:28:31.3566667+00:00
RFinPRC 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-09T01:10:53.13+00:00
Lucus-V 3,080 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to fix pop up microsoft windows defender notification that says threat detected of trojan type spyware

There's a pop up on our pc desktop window that says there's a threat detected : xxbc detected Microsoft_windows_ firewall_alert ! pc infected with trojan-type spyware. (error code: 2svb7azp). access had been blocked.... contact microsoft support +1…

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2025-12-08T19:40:14.2233333+00:00
felip ngo 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T01:06:54.9066667+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 26,025 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows account is "locked" and recovery unsuccessful. Cant get in contact with Microsoft to help.

Hello Microsoft world. I have an account that is locked from signing in. When I enter my pin it no longer works and when I try using my password it also does not work. When going through the recovery process the 2-factor phone number is not my phone…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-12-08T23:50:16.03+00:00
rjdtechnologies 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T01:05:07.74+00:00
Alexandr S 101K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Dual monitors (Expand) not working after update: Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.7344)

Why after updating (Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.7344)) the function of extending a second monitor via the DELL WD15 to USB-C Thunderbord port replicator with DELL Latitude 5440 does not work. Duplicate works fine. Please solve the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2025-12-09T01:02:37.6433333+00:00
MARCIN LITWIN 0 Reputation points
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Windows keeps saying to restart after several restarts

Windows keeps saying restart needed to complete updates, I have restarted several times and still the same update Windows 11, version 25H2?? Anyone else had this issue? Were you able to fix it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-12-09T00:59:51.23+00:00
Joanne Paul 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T00:59:56.7266667+00:00
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Windows Defender notification

Windows Defender locked notification. Scan was clean, how do I stop the notification. Moved from: Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2025-12-08T19:24:35.7966667+00:00
Denise Mitterando 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T00:58:04.18+00:00
Paulo GM 56,450 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how can I turn finger print on ? i have a Samsung laptop

Hi, I couldn't turn on my fingerprint sign-in function on my laptop. I use a Samsung one. I tried everything.Thanks Moved from: Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Development

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2025-12-08T22:34:20.2833333+00:00
Nikoletta Potoczki 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-12-09T00:56:55+00:00
Gérard Oomens 113.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to exit safe boot without display Windows 11

Recently my laptop started only showing bright flashing colours over the whole screen. Looking online this seems to be a problem with either the display drivers or the display. Connecting to an external monitor worked and I was able to use this to try to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2025-12-06T20:45:41.6666667+00:00
ryan davies 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-09T00:55:27.4766667+00:00
Sin-D 5,505 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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A problem with my hardware caused Windows to stop working correctly. LiveKernelEvent Code: 144

Description A problem with your hardware caused Windows to stop working correctly. Problem signature Problem Event Name: LiveKernelEvent Code: 144 Parameter 1: 100a Parameter 2: ffffce82a2a1f160 Parameter 3: 0 Parameter 4: 0 OS…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-12-08T22:54:36.7233333+00:00
Mare Cosmin 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-12-09T00:54:33.0533333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 113.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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My hp printer is is scanning documents to my lap to- but what free program do i get to move them around as PDFS

Good morning, I have a HP printer also a HP laptop both getting long in the tooth but do the job. Around ten years ago to be more specific, So i can scan a document to my computer but it opens in a useless site. When i scan to email (out look) i can do…

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2025-12-08T23:28:59.4833333+00:00
belinda james 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-12-09T00:51:32.1833333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 113.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How do I change administrators

How do I change the administrator from my ex-boyfriend to me? Moved from: Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2025-12-08T23:37:24.78+00:00
Brandee Staab 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-12-09T00:50:28.5366667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 113.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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When setting up a new computer why is it so difficult to not have a lock screen & have to enter a password?

Why when setting up a new computer is it sop difficult to not have to have the lock screen & not have to enter a password or pen each time you turn your computer on? What in my computer to so sensitive that needs so much protection & who am I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-12-07T20:34:55.86+00:00
Jerry Hall 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-09T00:48:50.33+00:00
EmilyS726 184.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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computer will not detect other displays after installing displaylink driver

my monitor set up is no longer detected after installing display link drivers any help? Moved from: Nuance | Other

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2025-12-08T19:21:42.0466667+00:00
Brian Blankenship 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T00:47:30.5133333+00:00
Ivan B 87,220 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot Activate Windows after Hardware Change. Cannot contact Microsoft.

I installed a new C drive on my computer because I needed some more space. I have a retail version of W11 Pro Old computer said that it's already digitally assigned to my Microsoft account. So in that case I should be able to just use the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-09T00:08:35.5766667+00:00
Phillip H 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T00:42:17.7766667+00:00
EmilyS726 184.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor