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I dont want more AI, is it time to leave windows?

I don't really want a useless at best and malicious at worst AI making this worse. Cortana was a MASSIVE failure and was incompetent to do anything. Can Microsoft commit to an AI free version without the useless tech than ruins the experience while…

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asked 2026-10-03T08:53:48.6333333+00:00
Anath 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T10:07:06.1966667+00:00
Virginia M 42,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i received the following in outlook calendar - we've blocked your account! Your photos and also a Security Warning Action Required

how to removed the blocked calendar and resolve the security action required. This happened after installing the Link to Windows and Phone Link apps on my iPhone and Windows desktop,

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asked 2025-12-16T18:15:34.0733333+00:00
Rick Rose 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T09:53:30.6833333+00:00
Wendy Snyder 0 Reputation points
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WebView2 problem

Trying to open WhatsApp and get the message "Install WebView2". Why I try to install WebView2 I get the message that it's already installed. WTD?

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asked 2026-10-01T08:53:40.8566667+00:00
Simon Hayes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T09:49:13.48+00:00
Vikki-T 11,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Paint not working any more

Paint was working fine now it doesn't work and I can't install it from anywhere, Powershell, windows Features, Microsoft store. Something about an issue with app billing interfears with parental controls

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asked 2026-10-03T08:32:36.6166667+00:00
Rob McElwain 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T09:09:40.91+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 88,365 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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why is the files app not opening on the wsa app for windows

So I pressed. Like I was trying to download WSA, and I manually did it. But now when it came to pressing the Files app and then turning on Developer Mode in that WSA, it's not showing me no IP address. So what do I do? What's the thing I missed? Why is…

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asked 2026-10-02T02:38:43.9833333+00:00
Huzaifah Amin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T06:39:36.15+00:00
Emma1-N 13,320 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Click to Do not updating/not working

Unable to use Click to Do, every time I start it. It displays 'couldn't update Click to Do, Click to Do needs a few more updates before it is ready to use". Left my laptop running for a few hours, tried using it to no avail. Rebooted it, didn't…

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asked 2026-09-04T12:33:09.5566667+00:00
Paras Sharma 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T22:55:09.79+00:00
mt 10 Reputation points
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How can I remove McAfee virus protection

HP Pavillion laptop, Windows 11, latest update. I have removed McAfee from this computer.  But when the computer is started, it often opens a dialog trying to force me to upgrade.  Go to Windows -> settings -> Apps and it is not there.  Scroll…

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asked 2026-09-17T04:40:40.4+00:00
Bryan Kelly 641 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T21:11:58.8+00:00
Bryan Kelly 641 Reputation points
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Lap top camera fails to open in Zoom

I have one camera connected that is part of the laptop. I've done many zoom meetings without problem. No when opening the meeting it says camera failed to open. I've removed zoom software reinstalled and updated I've check camera security and zoom is…

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asked 2026-10-02T17:32:25.98+00:00
Hugh Bennett 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T18:07:25.8733333+00:00
David-M 127.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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What is AISControlService.exe?

AISControlService.exe is always running in the background. It's located in "C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\aispeechapo.inf_amd64_31a59830e3e1d195\AISControlService.exe". It seems to be from AI Speech Co. Ltd.

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asked 2025-12-15T15:50:19.4066667+00:00
Saikat Talukder 135 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T14:49:11.8966667+00:00
lost smile 0 Reputation points
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2026-09 Preview Update (KB5124010) (26200.9550) problems

This installation does not allow my games from the Microsoft store to work as before... I have uninstalled.. anyone else?

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asked 2026-09-25T20:29:47.8033333+00:00
Laura Shamess 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T08:22:27.5366667+00:00
Sumitpr Prajapatipr 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Snipping Tool Shortcut (WIn+Shift+S) Behavior Change - Now Prompts with Editing Tools Instead of Capturing Immediately

[Update: Solution found. See edit at the bottom] Hi all, Running Windows 11 Enterprise, 25H2 (Build 26200.9457) Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.360.0 Hoping to find a way to change a new (to me) behavior of the Snipping tool in Windows 11.…

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asked 2026-09-28T15:22:48.79+00:00
Daniel Barroso 5 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-02T06:28:58.55+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,380 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Where can I find Character Map?

Windows 11 Previous versions of Windows had Character Map installed with Accessories. Not sure what version of Windows 11 I have but I do know it is current. I have gotten used to having the Character Map pinned to my task bar. I went to use it today…

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asked 2026-03-06T21:40:06.51+00:00
Ken Rabbers 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T19:31:48.13+00:00
Andrew Mellen 0 Reputation points
2 answers

I can not update, uninstall or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader

I can not update, uninstall or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader (free). I get errors saying No valid sequence for the set of patches could be found. So I get messages sating Update Failed every now and then. Nothing I have tried has woprked. I am…

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asked 2026-10-01T10:57:41.8633333+00:00
Mike and Linda Cassidy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T17:32:17.2366667+00:00
Lucus-V 13,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My camera won't turn on and the camera app displays an image of a camera with a line through it. How can I fix it?

When I open the camera app, there is an error message that says that there is something blocking my camera or that it's turned off by a button from my laptop. I googled how to unblock or turn on the camera, restarted the laptop, and it's still not…

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asked 2026-01-16T18:30:00.6966667+00:00
Caleb Choe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T19:19:20.68+00:00
Joyce Firenza 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 I downloaded a volume Amplifier app And now every time a systewm sound goes off Or play audio i get a reverb

Literally every Time a system Sound goes off or if I play a video or music I get a nasty reverb Causing whatever sound it is to continue on and on

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asked 2026-09-27T00:05:35.43+00:00
Arthur Block 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T14:35:55.7933333+00:00
Alex-L 12,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
5 answers

get help app not working

when i opened get help a loading screen appeared and then it said "There was a problem reaching the app"

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asked 2026-01-18T20:09:21.9766667+00:00
Sebastian Hernandez 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T10:01:11.57+00:00
Hussam Ziadeh 0 Reputation points
2 answers

need help reconfiguring my outlook

I need a way to easily transfer old e-mails from IMAP account to POP account

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asked 2026-09-29T17:23:40.6833333+00:00
Gene Lilly 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-29T19:19:58.65+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 46,645 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Minecraft launcher just wont install at all

First time minecraft player here, Ive never downloaded Minecraft before and I only just bought it, The launcher immediately goes to error saying "Try again later, Something went wrong with this app" but when I do come back later it still goes…

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asked 2026-02-23T00:24:59.7833333+00:00
Romarriche Awan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-29T14:22:27.8833333+00:00
Alex-L 12,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

PROBLEM PLAYING SOLITAIRE AND CAN NOT CONNECT TO THE CLOUD IN XBOX LIVE

When playing solitaire I can't get to my saved games because xbox live says it cannot sign in

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asked 2026-09-24T16:39:36.8333333+00:00
Walter Brothers 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-29T13:37:10.0066667+00:00
Walter Brothers 20 Reputation points
3 answers

camera is blocked

built in camera is blocked preventing video recording

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asked 2026-09-28T22:57:26.68+00:00
Japonica F Gillette 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-29T11:06:12.78+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,496 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator