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Multiple Windows 11 Update error - Install error - 0x800700c1

Hello, I am trying to update to Windows 11, version 25H2, but I am getting an Install error - 0x800700c1 when trying to update. It mostly tries to "correct" this by trying to install older, missing updates, but these fail as well with the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-03-04T07:48:31.9533333+00:00
Simon Frömmer 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-17T10:07:44.3266667+00:00
Ramesh 179.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

meine C: Festplatte ist zu klein 65GB am 17.08.2026

Hallo , wie kann ich Windows 11 von C: auf G: 32TB verschieben? neu installieren ? Info danke

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-08-17T08:56:14.96+00:00
Ralf Döhring 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T10:07:37.66+00:00
Ralf Döhring 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I plugged my wired headphones into the device, but the sound isn't coming through them. What should I do?

Previously, wireless headphones worked fine. Today, when I plugged in wired headphones, the sound didn't transmit to my device. My computer is running Windows 10. I'd appreciate any advice.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-17T09:51:05.2333333+00:00
thùy anh 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-17T10:02:00.4866667+00:00
thùy anh 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How can I get a refund for an accidental Asphalt 9 purchase made by my child?

My child accidentally made an in-game purchase in Asphalt 9 without my permission. The purchase was not intentional, and I immediately submitted a refund request, but it was denied due to Microsoft’s refund policy. Could Microsoft please review this case…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-08-17T09:00:58.74+00:00
dung nguyễn 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-17T10:01:28.95+00:00
Nathan R 665 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

My laptop keeps disconnecting from wifi and insisting on using ethernet

My ASUS laptop will go through random periods where it will disconnect from any wifi source and not give me the option to connect again, insisting on using Ethernet. I have tried resetting it, shutting it down and leaving it over night as well as doing…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-08-17T01:37:17.68+00:00
Zara Fraser 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T10:00:32.5566667+00:00
franco d'esaro 25,086 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

how to run powershell

I want to run Get-StartApps in powershell. (it says details must be 50 characters.)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-08-17T09:40:29.34+00:00
Phillip Richcreek 870 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T09:40:39.6166667+00:00

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2 day False suspension on XBOX

I recently posted an LFG post on xbox for GTA. It read: “Looking for a modifed Lowrider to buy a copy from someone in LSCM … Got a modified feltzer if you only want to trade”. This is not trading or buying in real life. I was almost immediately…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-08-17T08:05:57.7+00:00
nunez nunez 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T09:32:28.67+00:00
Thoura Sopheak Nanta 310 Reputation points
1 answer

Turtle Beach stealth gen 3 mic issue

I have a turtle beach stealth GEN three headset that I can connect to my Xbox. I can send a voice message confirming the mic works, but on call of duty black ops two I cannot chat in game chat or within party. I have gone through all the steps on turtle…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-08-16T18:37:08.6733333+00:00
TJ 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T09:25:35.2+00:00
Alex-L 10,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

camera not working

how can i fix this problem blank screen will show when open camera

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-16T11:58:33.1+00:00
Akash 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T09:21:51.3833333+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,130 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Bluetooth cannot discover any new devices

Hi, I'm having a problem with Bluetooth on my PC. Bluetooth is enabled and Windows recognizes the Bluetooth adapter, but my PC cannot discover any new Bluetooth devices. This has been happening for a long time and is not specific to a particular device.…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-17T01:17:02.6133333+00:00
Luis Teves 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-17T09:18:39.49+00:00
Bulldog 3,675 Reputation points
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 Update and now Bluetooth doesn’t work…

As the title says, an update was just installed on my laptop. The computer audio works fine, except when connected to a bluetooth device. The audio appears to cut as if there was an interference, it goes in and out. I’ve tried many things to fix it,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-16T23:13:34.7166667+00:00
Gabriel Primo 35 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T09:18:22.2633333+00:00
Sayyed Zubair Ali 0 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 File History Not Updating Correctly After Installing KB5101684

My question: Please have Microsoft…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-08-11T11:31:33.8366667+00:00
林宗昇 8,190 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-17T09:16:37.6466667+00:00
林宗昇 8,190 Reputation points
2 answers

Bad image - keeps coming up

I have been seeing 'Bad Image' every day since the beginning of August 2026. I have tried to modify it - but it would not let me. I can't un-install it due to the fact I have documents that can not be transferred to the actual laptop. I have reached a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-08-15T16:38:02.24+00:00
chloe godden 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-17T09:10:28.76+00:00
chloe godden 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Quicktime player says cast member name expected

Quick time player says cast member name expected so it wont play my video

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2026-08-15T20:46:46.2233333+00:00
Jim Short 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T09:08:17.4+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,130 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

no sound, no audio

Since window 11 my mute button is stuck off, no microphone is muted as well. System sound trouble shoot does not work, unable to get a device name to restore sound. help please

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-17T14:18:44.63+00:00
Kathyann Pastuszynski 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-17T09:05:38.79+00:00
prince प्रधान 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to fix the black screen issue after a Windows system update, where the computer cannot wake from sleep and also shows a black screen with no response when restarting?

On August 12, my computer automatically installed system updates and required a restart. However, I did not restart immediately. After some time, the computer went into sleep mode with a black screen. When I tried to wake it up, I found that it failed. I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-08-17T06:49:41.0766667+00:00
耀康 尹 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-17T08:43:40.1166667+00:00
耀康 尹 0 Reputation points
6 answers

Permanent Security Update Problem since update to 25H2

Windows security updates fail everytime (even after scannow and dism ops carried out and and after extending EFI partition from 100MB to 1GB, and UEFI secure boot enabled and certificates are correct ), then at a later stage update page says…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-07-15T07:48:14.16+00:00
Ken Davies 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-17T08:43:02.6533333+00:00
Neil D 33,905 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Battery Drain on HP Eiltebook 850 G6

Hello, I just wondered whether or not this is normal, but it seems to me that the battery drain for my laptop has gone up significantly. Before, I was on 22H2 and decided to upgrade it to 25H2, and after the upgrade, my laptop's battery went from 8-9…

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-08-17T06:00:34.7866667+00:00
Noobbrotha 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-17T08:41:23.7733333+00:00
DaveM121 917.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 PC – Constant 0xC0000005 crashes, only in Ranked Multiplayer

I'm looking for help with persistent Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 crashes on PC. I've spent about a week troubleshooting and have exhausted most of the standard recommendations. Problem COD repeatedly crashes with: 0xC0000005 (Access Violation) The crashes…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-08-16T21:13:35.16+00:00
Cherry 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T08:38:16.8766667+00:00
Kai-H 24,500 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

About Microsoft Edit

Hello, I noticed a new version of Microsoft Edit is released from Github 4 months ago; is it possible to overwrite the OS-level version in Windows 11? Thanks very much 😊

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-08-17T00:05:15.4733333+00:00
Wilson T 245 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T08:28:47.2366667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 26,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator