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Can’t install updates KB5063523 & KB5042320 after manually enabling WinRE

A few weeks ago I was forced to reimage my system drive using Acronis True Image, which fixed the issues I was having. However, the reimaging process somehow disabled my system’s Windows Recovery Environment. A few days ago, I looked up how to manually…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-08-26T08:11:50.6266667+00:00
Joé McKen 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T11:03:52.7133333+00:00
Joé McKen 0 Reputation points
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How do I appeal a refund denial

Not sure who to ask here, but I recently bought Helldivers 2. And if im being honest I didn't really like it sorry, so I tried getting a refund but it got denied for some reason basically saying "You cant refund this because you already 'used it'…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-08-27T10:40:07.92+00:00
unsounded 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-27T11:03:07.7966667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Pc randomly freezes and reboot with no BSOD

Hello, It's been a while since this problem began, but lately seems like it got worse and happens more often. pc randomly freezes and reboot. usually when idle/not under stress. When playing the pc never froze or reboot. I've changed rams and gpu but…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-08-25T17:49:55.4366667+00:00
pietro saiola 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T11:02:33.7633333+00:00
pietro saiola 0 Reputation points
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registered device not showing up in Microsoft "device" section

Just got my surface laptop 13 recently , and I replace it with a bigger ssd , since after the new ssd install with surface recovery image, I not able to see my device showing up in my Microsoft account. would it possible that my previous ssd windows 11…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-08-27T10:59:29.67+00:00
KY Yap 0 Reputation points
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How do I fix my uefi settings so I can switch from legacy to uefi

So I have been trying to change from legacy to uefi for the past couple hours. I wiped my disk and then converted to gpt from mbr. I then changed my bios to what I think is asus uefi. Csm disabled and booting from windows uefi. I have a media creation…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-27T10:22:43.6766667+00:00
Tanner Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T10:57:03.43+00:00
DaveM121 764.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft login says too many requests

Hi, I was trying to play Gears Tactics on Steam. It asked for my Microsoft login. After I entered my credentials, it returned a message saying 'too many requests'. I managed to reset my password, but the error still persists. Thanks and regards.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2025-08-27T10:15:40.8+00:00
Somnambulist J 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T10:56:14.1733333+00:00
Eyjey116 305 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I force my computer to update to Windows 11 from Windows 10?

My Windows 10 laptop still does not receive update notice. It is a decent device as it has a powerful Intel Core i5-6300HQ, 16GB RAM and 512 SSD. The reason is that Windows 10 will be end of official support very soon. How can I force my computer to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-08-27T08:07:31.6133333+00:00
Aylaanin 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T10:45:46.2966667+00:00
Chris Hill 0 Reputation points
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Why I can't convert convert jpg to webp with the photos app in Windows 11?

There is no export option for webp. Only JPG, PNG and TIFF are available. I am building a website with Dreamweaver on my Windows 11 laptop. As told, webp is more recommended for web publishing as it will save the loading time. What is the best way to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-08-27T09:33:14.8633333+00:00
MoraTania 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-27T10:31:06.3766667+00:00
Marilyn Gleason 0 Reputation points
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why does my picture keep dissapering when editing on picture

I started editing with Microsoft Photos, but I keep encountering an issue. Midway through my editing, whenever I try to apply a blur effect, my picture either disappears or turns white. I can't even save my work before this happens.

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2025-07-31T20:22:28.4633333+00:00
zuzzy extereme 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T10:30:27.5966667+00:00
Susmitha T (INFOSYS LIMITED) 495 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Error code shown

Hello,My 13 year old daughter does not have a kids microsoft account and her friend tried to join her on her world in minecraft the error code shown is Guardian and they have tried many times to fix it and it still wont work please fix this.

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-08-27T01:07:04+00:00
Braylee Kelley 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-27T10:27:34.6133333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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What do I need to look for to fix a download speed of 16.28 mbps instead of the 1 GB I pay for?

I recently upgraded my Spectrum internet speed from 400 mbps to 1,000 mbps. I replaced the modem, router and extender. They are all Spectrum equipment. From the beginning we experienced less than stellar downloads/uploads. After talking with Spectrum…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-27T10:25:54.7733333+00:00
css17 0 Reputation points
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CTRL Shortcuts

Hi there I have a Dell Laptop, using Windows 11Pro. My CTRL Key shortcuts no longer work. For example, CTRL C, CTRL V, CTRL P, CTRL O, CTRL F etc, none of them work. It used to be the case that only the left CTRL Key was not working. But it is now both…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-08-27T08:05:50.8366667+00:00
IzzyMA 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T10:20:59.4766667+00:00
Stefan Blom 309.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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No prior warning for allot of people?

I don't know what to tag for this, but allot of people didn't get noticed about Xbox discontinuing the sales of movies and TV.. This is completely ridiculous, we need to do something to get them to give up back the option to buy movies and TV shows. Ive…

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2025-08-23T07:50:02.3333333+00:00
Camron Jones 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-27T10:15:47.77+00:00
J RG BAERMANN 0 Reputation points
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Blue screen when calling in Discord

I’ve been having this issue for a very long time, and it still hasn’t been fixed. My PC runs normally after startup, but whenever I open Discord and call someone, it sometimes shows a blue screen with the error in the picture I sent. After the blue…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-08-27T09:16:35.88+00:00
Sơn Nguyễn 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T10:15:10.94+00:00
DaveM121 764.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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got event id 153 error and LiveKernelEvent 141 error

About a month ago, i got this issue where my screen will suddenly turns black, and and restarts or something i don't know, and then normal, where i go to check the reliability history and got the LiveKernelEvent of 141, and 117, now 117 doesn't occur…

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-08-27T02:50:25.31+00:00
Feryiuz Leong Yi Jie 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-27T10:13:58.57+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

How to enable 5 displays on windows 11

I had 5 monitors working for a month or so on Windows 11, now it will not recognize the 5th monitor. I've swapped out the HDMI cable twice, so it's not a bad cable. I've tried two different open HDMI ports, so it's not that.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2025-08-26T23:30:41.03+00:00
Rick Waters 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T10:12:18.46+00:00
Ivan Bitencourt 64,750 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to sign in to Microsoft account /Microsoft store/ Edge

I am able to login to my hotmail account via google chrome however unable to login through Microsoft account /Microsoft store/ Edge.

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2025-08-27T04:47:42.6433333+00:00
Ranganath Bhat 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-27T10:09:12.43+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Lock screen notifications keep coming back every time windows updates

I am getting sick and fed up with this. This is the fourth time that a windows update has spammed my lock screen with news and weather apps.. plus other things that I just dont want. The first time it was easy to turn off from lock screen notifications…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-08-27T10:07:27.1166667+00:00
Mark xx 0 Reputation points
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Software install RealtekAudioControl for device 'SWD\DRIVERENUM\{c3a63edd-2d27-4b66-b155-5e94b43d926a}#RealtekHSA&5&235ac3fb&6' failed with error 0x305 and process exit code 0x305.

i have tried all uninstall and reinstall software driver from manufactur site and windows update driver but still error generated when start up of computer. plz help me same errer for griphics driver Software install GraphicsCommandCenter for device…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-08-27T06:53:23.39+00:00
HP HANSORA 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-27T10:03:19.8933333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Verknüpfung IOS mit Windows-PC funktioniert nicht mehr

...es zeigt nur Andreonid an, und IOS nur mit Bluetooth Energieeinsparung...

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-08-27T07:04:49.9066667+00:00
rolf gerspach 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-27T10:02:29.5533333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator