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Windows Update error 0x800703f1, and system has lost devices
Many Windows Update entries fail to load with error 0x800703f1. Also after this failure, I have lost many devices such as Audio and Bluetooth and am not able to update the drivers. I have tried to back out the update, but the update does not appear…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-01-15T02:11:37.36+00:00
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Ramin
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commented 2026-01-16T17:46:41.19+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
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The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x000000e6 (0x0000000000000026, 0xffff8785436e0060, 0x00000000000fef04, 0x0000000000000006).
My computer keeps crashing and im getting bluescreen often, i cant find the reason to why its doing this. Any suggestions?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
30,298 questions
asked 2026-01-13T15:37:53.2033333+00:00
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Theo Durus
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commented 2026-01-16T17:46:33.1033333+00:00
Theo Durus
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My laptop camera isn't working at all whatsoever
I have an HP laptop which operates with Microsoft and the camera has suddenly stopped working and I have no clue how to make it work again, any tips/advice on how to fix this issue? Moved from Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other…
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,053 questions
asked 2026-01-16T17:37:59.8233333+00:00
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Suazo-reyes, Michael D
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edited the question 2026-01-16T17:44:12.95+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
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Is there a way to fix Middle Earth Shadow of war not Saving?
I recently redownloaded Middle Earth Shadow of War through the PC gamepass app, and when it crashed and i relaunched the game i noticed that there was no save after i played for roughly 4 hours. I restarted thinking the crash simply caused the save to…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,185 questions
asked 2025-10-24T08:27:44.21+00:00
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TrahsPnada
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answered 2026-01-16T17:43:45.0066667+00:00
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XSwIsSPhAnToMX
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where can i download the DirectX 9 for my Links 2003 golf game
Links 2003 won't work correctly on my dell desktop with windows 11. The intel graphic doesn't work. I need an AMD 5 Radeon graphics driver, ithink?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,434 questions
asked 2026-01-16T17:39:15.8766667+00:00
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Dan Mahoney
0
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asked 2026-01-16T17:39:15.8766667+00:00
Dan Mahoney
0
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Why Microsoft .NET 8.0.22 - Windows Server Hosting get install during a Windows Update?
Hello Microsoft, Why Microsoft .NET 8.0.22 - Windows Server Hosting get install during a Windows Update on my Windows 11 computer? Is Microsoft people or someone hacking my computer and trying to make my computer as a BOT server for DDOS? Could you…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
13,931 questions
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Windows update 2026-01 Security Update (KB5074109) (26200.7623) failes to install with Error code: (0x80073712)
Windows update 2026-01 Security Update (KB5074109) (26200.7623) failes to install with Error code: (0x80073712). Windows Troubleshoot Update finds no problem. Services stoped directory catalogs renamed but Standalone installation fails too. Did DISM…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
13,931 questions
asked 2026-01-15T07:41:13.1766667+00:00
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Ivica Vela
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commented 2026-01-16T17:38:37.4566667+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
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how to fix windows 11
no activating or working . unable to use. Why? so complicated. taking too much time. Not able to work or downloads and update. <Moved from Office/Access>
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
30,298 questions
asked 2026-01-16T13:53:18.4266667+00:00
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roksana kalam
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edited the question 2026-01-16T17:36:25.76+00:00
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Don Varnau
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Delete Files In C:\Windows.old?
I just did a Windows Update. Is it alright to delete the files in C:\Windows\Windows.Old? They take up several Gig in space. What about the files in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution? Can those be deleted? Thank…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
13,931 questions
asked 2026-01-14T20:15:37.24+00:00
LGLDSR73-6492
850
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accepted 2026-01-16T17:35:22.6733333+00:00
LGLDSR73-6492
850
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2 answers
Can not open old pictures
Pictures that have been on my computer for years are suddenly not opening with the notification stating i need to down load hvec or some other crap.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
1,573 questions
asked 2026-01-16T16:57:00.33+00:00
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Suave CoohieFritto
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answered 2026-01-16T17:35:01.3333333+00:00
DaveM121
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Alt > File > Close for File Explorer
I used to be able to use Alt > File > Close to close File Explorer yet now it seems that option is gone. Why? Is there a way to get it back? Why 'fix' something that is not broke? :-( Thank you.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
10,671 questions
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Bluetooth mouse not connecting to device.
First-timer. Set up new PC today, did all the stuff… and my mouse doesn't want to connect. I haven't been able to connect it because it only appears in tiny notifications that I cannot reach via tabs. Mouse is a NOS M750. Tried pressing on "get…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
1,827 questions
asked 2026-01-16T16:52:07.02+00:00
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Tsundere Yashibaku
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answered 2026-01-16T17:29:34.9433333+00:00
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Randy Baroja
19,650
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Independent Advisor
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My game wont load on my wifi but will load when i connect my mobile hotspot
So, for the past year or so a game hasn't been loading correctly. no matter what I do whether it's restarting my laptop, resetting it, uninstalling and reinstalling the game, verifying the game files, cleaning out my laptop, checking for viruses, as well…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,434 questions
asked 2026-01-16T15:53:44.11+00:00
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Athena Ramirez
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commented 2026-01-16T17:28:36.03+00:00
David-M
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There is no longer a Bionic Device category in my Device Manager and no driver for fingerprint recognition
The fingerprint recognition on my ASUS Vivobook Pro "Creator" Q540JV has gone missing. There is no longer a category for Bionics in Device manager. I have re-downloaded and installed the ELAN fingerprint driver from ASUS, but the BIONICS…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
21,317 questions
asked 2026-01-02T17:58:59.2333333+00:00
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Chuck Johnston
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commented 2026-01-16T17:23:12.8366667+00:00
Chuck Johnston
0
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0X800700A1 error, trying to download minecraft from microsoft store
I couldn't figure out how to tag this, this is an issue I have with the microsoft store. I have owned minecraft on my laptop for a while, when realms stopped functioning on my device. I tried uninstalling and then reinstalling to reset it. but after…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
2,641 questions
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how to add new computer
How to add new computer to my account, upgraded to windows 11. I would like to replace my old computer.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,620 questions
asked 2026-01-15T18:51:45.3766667+00:00
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Arthur Ruiz
0
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answered 2026-01-16T17:19:26.9033333+00:00
Rodrigo Queiroz
73,400
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
My Windows Media pplayer no longer gets CD data when I RIP them.
There seems to have been a Windows update which has stopped Media player getting CD data when I RIP them, is there a way of getting this to work again
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
13,931 questions
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[ARTICLE] Restore old Right-click Context menu in Windows 11
Starting with Windows 11, the context menu in File Explorer is refreshed, offering a compact design based on modern principles. However, the refreshed context menu shows fewer items compared to the Legacy Context menu. This article discusses how to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
1,573 questions
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Account recovery keeps failing, but i have no information left to provide and the account is linked to my PC
I lost my account a couple years ago and after a couple of months trying to recover my account i decided there was no point anymore as the automated process kept telling me there wasnt sufficient information, if i couldve talked to a real person i…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
318 questions
asked 2026-01-02T16:03:55.6633333+00:00
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Aleksander Urbaniak
0
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commented 2026-01-16T17:14:42.7866667+00:00
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KHANT PAING Soe
0
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"sound driver not working after upgrading to windows 11"
I am experiencing a sound driver issue on my device after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The audio is not working properly, and it seems that the sound driver is either incompatible or not installed correctly after the update. I need help…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
21,317 questions
asked 2026-01-16T13:00:30.6166667+00:00
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AHMED KING ROBLOX
0
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edited the question 2026-01-16T17:14:23.5133333+00:00
Alison A
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