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How to allow standard windows user to make changes to device without admin priviliges

Standard user without admin. Need to download some software.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-03-17T16:43:16.2833333+00:00
Ved Iyer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T04:42:03.6666667+00:00
Someone 0 Reputation points
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Anyone else experiencing problems with Voice Access after last week's update?

Everytime I try to dictate a sentence using voice access with classic outlook (and other apps) it says "working on it" and I have to keep closing and reopening. How can you raise this as an issue with Microsoft?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-09-08T09:21:05.8133333+00:00
Craig Caveney 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T19:45:17.85+00:00
Danny peltier 0 Reputation points
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Ease of access magnifier in Windows -How to use a "hover over" magnification feature with a mouse click when 2 handed operation is not possible

How to use a "hover over" magnification feature with a mouse click? Is this a capability of the magnification tool, much like the "Zoom in" & "Zoom out" feature? However, making it easier for someone with only one…

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asked 2026-10-01T17:44:44.32+00:00
Charlene Dobell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T04:29:02.1633333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,470 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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MS Word Accessibility issues with font size

Difficulty adjusting font size, some words display small, others large. Accessibility: Investigate What to do

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asked 2026-09-30T00:52:49.3066667+00:00
Sylvia Christensen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T01:28:57.9733333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 88,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Disable mouse keys beep.

The Mouse Keys setting, which lets you move the mouse using the numpad, plays a loud beep when Num Lock is pressed. I have tried: settings/accessibility/mouse/mouse keys: no option to disable sound Control Panel/Ease of Access/Ease of Access Center/Set…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-09-25T05:23:15.24+00:00
Chrono 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-26T11:04:27.93+00:00
Vikki-T 11,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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F key changes

A recent Microsoft update changed the use of my F1 F2 and F3 keys from audio control to something I don't want How to change it back on my Lenovo all in one desktop

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asked 2026-09-23T14:19:48.21+00:00
Michael B 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-23T14:59:31.1333333+00:00
DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 Live Captions, caption style changes do not impliment

I setup the caption style when I installed windows 11, but decided I do not like that style. I go into settings and change the caption style, but it continues to use the original style I set up. How do I get the caption style changes to take hold?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2025-10-16T15:09:51.3566667+00:00
Christopher Haggerty 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-21T15:35:31.8233333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,920 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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My keyboard isnt working,what to do?

Hey,so i have been having a problem with my laptop keyboard.So till now i have been using an external keyboard but my other usb port is broken so i need to plug in my mouse but when i viewed the previous troubleshoots and found ou the method to run a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-02-06T15:29:13.9233333+00:00
Sarandev NK 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T21:27:02.8166667+00:00
Mark Horvath 0 Reputation points
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how to fix scroll bar left adn right windows 11 not function

how to fix scroll bar left adn right windows 11 not function

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-09-18T07:04:54.3266667+00:00
Abdul Ghofur 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T07:43:26.5033333+00:00
DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I am not able to get the Enable Math reading support of Narrator on the latest Experimental Build.

I have read the blog on the webpage: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/09/08/announcing-new-builds-for-8-september-2026/ After reading this I am curious about the MathML support of narrator. But when I installed the mentioned experimental…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-09-15T12:15:21.5066667+00:00
Rohit Ray 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T03:23:26.17+00:00
Rohit Ray 0 Reputation points
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The magnifier app buttons don't always register

I also want to add that I've written several tickets about this in the feedback hub. I'm not sure if anybody is reading those tickets. So the issue I have with the magnifier app, which is used for visually impaired people, is that the close and minimize…

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asked 2026-09-14T23:06:22.01+00:00
Everett Phoenix 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T02:25:28.8566667+00:00
Emma1-N 13,320 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SWITCHING OUT OF S MODE IN WINDOWS 11

I have a new Lenovo Idea Pad Slim3 with windows 11 in S mode. I need to turn off the S mode. I do not see the Get button. I click on the 'switch our of S mode' and it simply continues to scroll - saying this may take time, but never completes

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asked 2026-09-15T21:40:59.93+00:00
carl brittain 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T22:23:02.0166667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 85,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 Pro product key after purchasing on microsoft.com

I purchased a Windows 11 Pro license from the official Microsoft website (https://www.microsoft.com/) and received an email confirming the purchase and containing the product key. My question is: can I find this product key somewhere else, or is it…

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asked 2026-09-12T16:10:24.8766667+00:00
IhnatiiM-5451 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T16:45:16.8966667+00:00
EmilyS726 270.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Accessibility Screen Keeps Popping Up

Accessibility screen keeps popping up when asking for my pin at signon

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-09-11T03:10:55.9533333+00:00
Gary Waddey 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-11T04:02:28.1933333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Getting Print Screen to work

What is the problem? You made it more difficult. I can't even see the doc I want to screenshot!!! Guess Windows 11 is a prize. I'm seeing this same problem going back to 2024 and here it is two year later and your still having the problem. Can't you cut…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-05-14T21:20:42.14+00:00
Kathy Keating 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T07:12:32.9866667+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,380 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Older Version of Office

Can I use a previously purchased version of Office in a new computer?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2026-09-07T15:59:48.4533333+00:00
john walker 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-07T16:34:19.5066667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 88,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to change the normal default select cursor on windows 11

Hello, As far as I can tell, I couldnt find a similar question that addresses the issue I am experiencing. I am trying to change my mouse pointer style in Windows 11, and every cursor changes successfully (text selection, link selection, busy, etc.),…

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asked 2026-08-28T09:05:28.3966667+00:00
Julia de Veld 35 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-03T20:48:22.46+00:00
Julia de Veld 35 Reputation points
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Problem Contacting Microsoft Support

I opened a request in the support yesterday at 22h11 and nobody from Microsoft has called me yet. Also in the field SERVICE REQUEST appears as it is already solved:  Service request opened Service request opened 9/1/2026, 10:11:35 PM A support agent is…

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asked 2026-09-02T11:05:11.37+00:00
Cristina 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T02:46:43.79+00:00
Emma1-N 13,320 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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typing suggestions not showing even though it's on

basically what the title says i've been turning my pc on and off and nothing works

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
asked 2025-08-19T16:21:11.3533333+00:00
xenivyre 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T09:14:41.5166667+00:00
MS-Labmouse001 0 Reputation points
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How to eliminate having to use a pin or password to get into my computer.

I am using Windows 11 home. I would like to not have to do anything with pins of passwords to log into my computer. I have tried many things suggested by Google, but none have worked. Can anyone help with this?

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asked 2026-08-31T05:11:19.85+00:00
Monte Salyards 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T05:45:31.07+00:00
DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor