14,788 questions
3 answers
Windows Defender update
Windows Defender definitions show as outdates ( last updated in 2023). Though my automatic update when available is enabled, not sure why its not updated. Need help to update it manually
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-05-06T06:53:45.42+00:00
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Anil Kumar H.V
0
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recommended 2026-05-06T07:49:48.5733333+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
19,075
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Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Windows 10 installation failing on Triumph Board
I was installing Windows 10 on my triumph board pc. I progressed to the delete partition stage and after deleting the partition, installing the new windows failed with the message "Recreate the drive in Rufus and use partition scheme MBR. So i did…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
15,708 questions
asked 2026-05-06T07:26:03.6533333+00:00
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Felix Blakatu
0
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commented 2026-05-06T07:48:31.0733333+00:00
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Farhan UL Huq
0
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1 answer
How do I remove this?
On my logon screen out of the blue this appears If I want to know the weather I look outside the window. I'm not a historian and also not a (venture) capitalits, those interested in, what is it? american football? cricket? baseball? are poor basterds.…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2026-05-06T07:40:44.94+00:00
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Johannes Kingma
26
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answered 2026-05-06T07:41:13.16+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
realtek microphone not working properly in Windows 11 - driver 6.0.9354.1
There seems to be many questions on fixing microphone issues in Windows 11 but no remedies. Microphone shows but is too faint to be used for Teams calls though the volume states it is up to 100%. Requested virtual assistance from 2 Microsoft techs, but…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
1,928 questions
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2 answers
Task manager automatically opening
Whenever I wake up my Windows 11 PC from sleep, task manager automatically opens even if i end it’s task before putting PC to sleep.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
2,085 questions
asked 2026-05-06T06:30:09.5433333+00:00
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Pratham Uppal
0
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edited a comment 2026-05-06T07:36:41.1333333+00:00
Gunasekar N
66,000
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to fix "Can't find pin" error when logging into anything that requires microsoft login
i dont even get a chance to normally log in it automatically goes to this and no it doesnt work if i reset my pin it just keeps saying it
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,023 questions
asked 2026-05-03T01:57:07.33+00:00
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Xander Deal
0
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commented 2026-05-06T07:30:35.4+00:00
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Clary-N
10,925
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
I removed a HDD from a windows 11 computer and reloaded the system into the main drive c: but have a problem with bitlocker.
I put the HDD back but each time I restart the computer I have to unblock it with the bitlocker code to view it. How can I make the code the same as the rest of the system so it won't need to ask again for the code?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,107 questions
asked 2026-04-24T13:19:04.79+00:00
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Brian Fisher
60
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commented 2026-05-06T07:24:50.07+00:00
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Emma1-N
6,750
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Sign-in pin won’t work
My laptop had an update and for some reason required me to set up a new password. However it won’t let me set up a pin. It keeps showing the message: we can’t set up a pin at this time. You can try again, or skip this step and set up a pin later. But I…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
382 questions
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2 answers
My geobook is freezing after the logo
My geobook is freezing after the geobook logo with only the power button and the number lock is on
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
22,767 questions
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2 answers
BSOD:DPC_WATCHDOG VIOLATION blue screen
i have been getting alot of random BSOD with same error DPC_WATCHDOG VIOLATION blue screen here is what i got from the latest minidump can anyone help ? some say is SSD issue and some say is GPU ExtensionGallery settings after reading…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,602 questions
asked 2026-05-06T06:17:23.48+00:00
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SonofBear
0
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answered 2026-05-06T07:12:38.34+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
13,715
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Xbox Mode missing on Build 26200.8328 (KB5083631)
Hi! I have successfully installed the April 2026 Preview Update (KB5083631), which moves my system to Build 26200.8328. According to the official release notes, this build introduces the new "Xbox Mode" for Windows 11 PCs. However, the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,833 questions
asked 2026-05-05T10:31:36.3866667+00:00
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Marvel_Mike
0
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commented 2026-05-06T07:09:26.8866667+00:00
Marvel_Mike
0
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2 answers
So many gameDVR and broadcast & Agent Activation Runtimr_123 user service in
All of a sudden, I sopended services for checking something, and surprised by 10 to 20 Agent Activation Runtime_some numbers... At same time I discovered so many GameDVR and broadcast User service where I never do any gaming on theis win 10 box Why now…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,469 questions
asked 2026-05-03T10:13:06.5866667+00:00
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Salam ELIAS
302
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commented 2026-05-06T06:48:48.6266667+00:00
Salam ELIAS
302
Reputation points
3 answers
wheres my tpm
i spent multil;e hours trying to gert my tpm to work but it doesn't
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,563 questions
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2 answers
Application calculator opens up on it's own multiple times
I am having a laptop with Windows 11. The moment I start the laptop, the application 'Calculator' starts opening continuously multiple times resulting in hanging. I try to close them but nothing happens. Then I have to force shut down the laptop. After…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
31,333 questions
asked 2026-05-06T06:00:57.3766667+00:00
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QURRATULAIN SHEIKH
0
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answered 2026-05-06T06:35:01.82+00:00
DaveM121
872.9K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
help with someone remotely getting access to this laptop
i bought this laptop a couple of months ago from wal-mart downloaded the app i needed for my CNC machine so i started to listen to music while i was making projects and a lilttle popped up and message said to NOT turn up the level of volume on this…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,563 questions
asked 2026-05-05T23:55:39.3733333+00:00
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chrismontemayor-4680
0
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answered 2026-05-06T06:23:39.4066667+00:00
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Sin-D
9,665
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Xbox mode is showing up on windows 11 pro installed on a stream deck
I have windows 11 installed on my steam deck on the latest available build, but I am not seeing any options for enabling xbox mode in Settings > Gaming. According to posts iv seen online, xbox mode was officially released for windows 11 handheld…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,833 questions
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2 answers
I've been having this issue for around 3 days; I've repaired the system files yet I'm still getting that BSOD. I'll even share the analysis of the recent minidump file. I'm stuck on windows 10.
* Bugcheck Analysis * …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,602 questions
asked 2026-05-06T02:16:03.3766667+00:00
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DN
0
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answered 2026-05-06T06:06:05.8466667+00:00
DaveM121 (2)
13,715
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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Deleting Windows Files - Text Documents
I have been trying to clear up memory on my Windows 11 laptop. I have a files named Com setup and Windows update which are text documents. Can I delete these and others which are text documents?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,192 questions
asked 2026-05-06T05:56:44.5066667+00:00
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Glendie Jirasek
0
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accepted 2026-05-06T06:04:31.7133333+00:00
Glendie Jirasek
0
Reputation points
1 answer
How to get Services in alphabetic order
Hello, Since I made the mistake of subscribing to Norton 365 Deluxe, the services keep getting shut off for both Google Updater Services. I cannot add tools.google.com or dl.google.com to Norton's Allow List. Its built-in Genie cannot answer that…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,708 questions
asked 2026-05-06T06:01:16.37+00:00
BARRY G. VARGUS Sr
100
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-06T06:01:28.72+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
The camera is not working system-wide, even in the Windows Camera app.
My laptop camera isn't working at all in any app. I've checked the privacy settings, and it's still not working everywhere.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
22,767 questions
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