15,425 questions
2 answers
windows 8 virtual memory
what is maximum i can set virtual memory too please
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-06T10:11:24.42+00:00
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mark skelcher
0
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answered 2026-09-06T11:26:34.67+00:00
Bulldog
3,980
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0 answers
why cant i download the 24H2 update
My pc doesnt show any update option for the new update which is windows 24H2
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,443 questions
asked 2026-09-06T11:09:34.8833333+00:00
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Nathan Abraha
0
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asked 2026-09-06T11:09:34.8833333+00:00
Nathan Abraha
0
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2 answers
Windows 11 Pro activation after physical component upgrade and Windows reinstallation
I have trouble I've upgraded my PC, reinstall Windows and I also sign in with my microsoft account which I used during purchese of Windows 10/11 Pro license and now I see my activation is broken I've tried to resolve it by running automatic…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
3,300 questions
asked 2026-09-06T10:32:22.5566667+00:00
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Yaroslav Kostetskyi
0
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answered 2026-09-06T11:08:37.7366667+00:00
DaveM121
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Persistent "Sign in / Attention Required" loop after Microsoft Account primary alias change (Survives Fresh Installs)
Hi, I changed the primary email alias on my Microsoft Account a while ago. Since that change, Windows 11 continuously triggers a "Sign in / Attention Required" notification in the Settings app and Action Center. Crucially, this issue survives…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,972 questions
asked 2026-09-01T17:39:55.9733333+00:00
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inertoaster69
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-06T11:07:32.1666667+00:00
inertoaster69
0
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1 answer
Hi, please help. After 1–2 hours of the computer running, regardless of its load, a blue screen and a kernel mode heap corruption error appear.
: kd> !analyze -v ******************************************************************************* * * * Bugcheck Analysis …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,268 questions
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2 answers
In Windows 11 how do I change myself to an administrator
In Windows 11 how do I change myself to an administrator
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,972 questions
asked 2026-09-06T10:15:44.89+00:00
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George Bingham
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-06T10:52:27.18+00:00
DaveM121
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
How to fix “Your device is offline. Please sign in with the last password used on this device.”
My PC was working just fine a few days ago, until I turned it on one day and I just couldn’t sign in. I normally used the picture password sign in option, but when I had tried that, it had said “Your picture password enrollment contains an old password.…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2026-09-05T04:33:17.77+00:00
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adam tran
0
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commented 2026-09-06T10:08:22.2066667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
75,960
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Independent Advisor
5 answers
I need help solving why my pc BSOD's a lot.
Hello. This is gonna be kind of a long question because i have to mention every potentially relevant information, so bear with me, please. I really need help.After i first got this PC, my 1660 Super died in it because of the very bad PSU. I replaced the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,339 questions
asked 2026-09-05T23:37:23.0266667+00:00
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Sánta Dániel
0
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answered 2026-09-06T09:39:41.4133333+00:00
Sánta Dániel
0
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My PC Suddenly Have BSOD When Startup
Suddenly my pc have BSOD when startup. It happened twice on 03/09/2026 and 06/09/2026. I never have any windows update because I paused it. The event viewer says "The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x0000003b…
Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
2,838 questions
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Referenced account is currently locked out and may not be logged on to
I started facing this issue of being locked out of my account. When I searched up , it said maybe its due to entering the incorrect password multiple times, and my keyboard does get stuck sometimes. I watched some YT tutorials and fixed it somehow…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,972 questions
asked 2026-09-04T05:39:39.7833333+00:00
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Dan Joshy
0
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commented 2026-09-06T08:40:00.8933333+00:00
Kapil Arya
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Volunteer Moderator
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Why haven't you made flag emojis if most other devices (in general) have already made them?
I'm sure people have asked this question to you guys for YEARS, so, why hasn't your company made flag emojis, I mean, all other devices in general use them, so why not you?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,803 questions
asked 2026-07-27T09:15:01.5066667+00:00
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BRYCEN BOVEE
0
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commented 2026-09-06T08:19:47.98+00:00
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SomeGal
0
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2 answers
no audio device installed
no audio device installed, laptop wont make any sound
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,793 questions
asked 2026-09-05T23:57:48.7266667+00:00
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Tama kraal
0
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answered 2026-09-06T08:07:20.8866667+00:00
Kapil Arya
38,271
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Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Windows 11 Pro Activation
I recently upgrade my laptop Windows 11 Home to Pro however; it cannot activate automatically.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,221 questions
asked 2026-09-06T01:17:13.68+00:00
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Essau Sine
0
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answered 2026-09-06T08:06:27.54+00:00
Kapil Arya
38,271
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Volunteer Moderator
4 answers
for trubleshooter fix
why it my camera are not working what is the problem with my phone camera are not in the biometric i fill the form plz fill it
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2026-09-05T02:18:52.6466667+00:00
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MAHADEV KAMBLE
0
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answered 2026-09-06T07:49:59.1433333+00:00
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Thomas4-N
21,525
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Moderator
2 answers
how to make Lenovo computer recognize built-in camera
built-in camera in Lenovo computer in not recognized by system
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,268 questions
asked 2026-09-06T07:15:27.12+00:00
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yaara rozenfeld
0
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answered 2026-09-06T07:47:58.4733333+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig
32,805
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Ineed a bluetooth connection. I am 92 yrs old so I need help please
I need a bluetooth connection. As I said I am 92 years old. PLEASE
Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
1,236 questions
asked 2026-09-05T01:52:28.57+00:00
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George Flaherty
0
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answered 2026-09-06T07:47:10.02+00:00
Thomas4-N
21,525
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Microsoft Designer is gone from the photos app?
Hi Community. So today i noticed that Microsoft designer is not present when i open images and want to edit them, It's not present in the "open with" either. I tried repairing and resetting the photo and photo legacy app, but to no avail. I…
Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
5,902 questions
asked 2026-09-05T10:07:07.21+00:00
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Thomas Jensen
70
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commented 2026-09-06T07:40:41.49+00:00
Thomas Jensen
70
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3 answers
Cannot set up or use Windows Hello Face
I recently reinstalled Windows due to some issues, and now I am unable to use the Windows Hello Face authentication method. I tried tweaking lots of security settings in UEFI as well, using 3rd party tools to update drivers, getting all the updates, etc.…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2026-08-30T19:57:09.85+00:00
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Max Turchenko
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-06T07:34:34.1466667+00:00
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Liam4-N
0
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Moderator
3 answers
Old window 8 laptop can't find my new Xfinity router.
I can see every other Wi-Fi around me but mines. Even when I try to connect to the hidden Wi-Fi, it still don't work. All my other devices can find my Wi-Fi but this laptop for some reason can't.
Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
1,236 questions
asked 2026-09-04T20:44:06.9+00:00
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Ma'Quarious Lynn Cathey Cathey
0
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answered 2026-09-06T07:33:12.6633333+00:00
Thomas4-N
21,525
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Disk 0 Not Initialized, Unknown, Incorrect function.
I've had this spare HDD since October 2023, and the next year it just stopped working. It doesn't have any important files or anything, but it is a few terabytes of space I'd like to have spare. Every time I try to initialize it, it says 'Incorrect…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,268 questions
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