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How do I get my windows 11 laptop to identify a monitor enabling me to read two monitors at the same time.
I would like to use two monitors instead of one to work on to enhance my visual ability.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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2026-06-22T16:57:11.4+00:00
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david breckling
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2026-10-06T04:48:45.2433333+00:00
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Raymond Leon
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i am using windows 11 ver 25H2 and settings will not start
settings will not start. I have tried numerous so-called fixes I found online to no avail.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-10-05T15:04:37.1666667+00:00
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Donald Manferdini
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2026-10-05T15:16:40.77+00:00
Neil D
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Xbox Mode / Full Screen Experience missing on Windows 11 26H2 (Build 26300.9539)
Hello, I am trying to understand why Xbox Mode / Full Screen Experience (FSE) is still unavailable on my Windows 11 desktop PC. My current configuration is: Windows 11 26H2 OS Build: 26300.9539 CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
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2026-09-11T14:07:19.7233333+00:00
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Malo-Valentin Lequy
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2026-10-05T10:10:00.34+00:00
Malo-Valentin Lequy
0
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how to get back the news feed on windows 11 taskbar?
News feed no longer appears next to right side icons
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-10-04T16:55:55.22+00:00
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John Kuntz
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2026-10-04T17:45:35.0033333+00:00
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Paulo GM
72,680
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4 answers
Suspended items shown in Task Manager
"Settings", "Default Lock Screen", and "Shell Experience" are all shown as SUSPENDED. How to fix this.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
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Disable Windows 11 Microphone Systray Icon
How to disable the icon in the systray while the microphone is in use? I have software that handles the microphone differently than Windows causing Windows to always display the icon making it completely useless. Without a way to exclude apps it's just…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-10-04T13:01:06.9166667+00:00
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Compile2447
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answered
2026-10-04T13:35:46.5233333+00:00
DaveM121
937.2K
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how to install microsoft works on my computer
I have the installation disk for microsoft works, but it won't run on my new computer. I have old files that I need it to run. How can I either get the program to install or convert to excel?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2025-07-31T14:39:02.41+00:00
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Ron Rhoady
5
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commented
2026-10-04T04:52:12.22+00:00
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chase
0
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3 answers
Blacklight for Keyboard on Window Microsoft pro 11
Hello, I have a Microsoft Window 11 Pro and I would like to see how can I get the blacklight mode on for my laptop? Online it says it does, but all my F Keys do not work.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-03-04T03:36:51.4+00:00
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Summer Elkins
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2026-10-04T00:38:31.1933333+00:00
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Kylee Hubbard
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Printer not Recognized
My Windows 11 no longer recognizes my printer and when I go to Settings and try to add it Windows is unable to find it. Same port, same printer that I was using last week. I can't even add it manually.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-10-03T18:36:53.93+00:00
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Jennifer Bradley
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2026-10-03T22:42:04+00:00
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Ivan B
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'Search (7)' is taking up 200 MB of RAM in task manager; is this a normal application, and how can I disable it?
In task manager, I noticed that this application appeared at random and used 200 MB of my RAM. I did not download anything. I was wondering if I could stop this program from running in task manager or how to disable it.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
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can I configure windows hello use my usb camera for facial recognition
can I configure windows hello use my usb camera for facial recognition
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-04-16T15:08:48.8166667+00:00
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Crites, Doug VYC-TSD
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2026-10-03T16:07:50.5833333+00:00
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Dennis DEiggs
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How do I restore Print Screen
I am sick and tired of Microsoft changing my keyboard shortcuts, I don't want this stupid sniping thing I want Print Screen - how do I restore it. I am writing a client report and you have really made life difficult for me. I am tired I do not want to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-10-03T00:47:04.0533333+00:00
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Anne Dettmer
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2026-10-03T03:21:42.3066667+00:00
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SD - IA
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My PC is not showing in my devices
my pc is shown as another old deleted device, I cannot clear it and my current PC does not show in my microsoft account
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-10-01T08:15:20.1766667+00:00
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Leonard North
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edited the question
2026-10-02T21:05:20.5933333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
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how to remove "some of these settings are managed by your organization"
hi, im having issues where i cant even customize my windows 11 asus vivobook laptop and when i go into my settings, the personalization, then lockscreen. it shows " Some of these are managed by your organization" i have no idea what it means or…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
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2026-10-01T21:05:18.1566667+00:00
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maniyah edmonds
0
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answered
2026-10-01T21:38:40.2233333+00:00
EmilyS726
271K
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2 answers
how do I set my battery to stop charging at 80% Lenovo ThinkPad
How do I set my battery to stop charging at 80% xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2025-10-20T17:15:14.3966667+00:00
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Stephen and Terri Puryear
0
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recommended
2026-10-01T11:35:04.9966667+00:00
Erik Moreau
2,061
Reputation points MVP
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2 answers
How can I remove the shutter on my video
How do I remove the shutter kill switch on my video?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-09-30T22:19:29.84+00:00
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Val Lennan
0
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answered
2026-09-30T22:53:48.6833333+00:00
EmilyS726
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trouble installing any printer on my computer
i have windows 11 an it will not let me install any printer, i have a canon TS3722
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
asked
2026-09-30T20:14:50.34+00:00
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Susan Adams
20
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accepted
2026-09-30T21:38:01.63+00:00
Susan Adams
20
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2 answers
camera doesnt work on HP omnibook
i get a message that says to slide a button by camera or press camera key on keyboard. i dont have a button near the camera and i need to know what is the key on the keyboard
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
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Snipping Tool has no option for recording the screen.
The shortcut for screen recording, Windows+Shift+R doesn't work, it only lets me screenshot. When I open the app itself, it only displays four options without any sign of screen recording options. Rectangle Mode. Windows Mode Full Screen Mode …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
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Windows startup sound and lock screen
First problem: after reinstalling Windows, the startup sound plays while I'm still on the lock screen—before I've even entered my password—and I really don't want to have to listen to that. A second issue: for some reason, when starting Windows now, it…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,119 questions
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2026-09-30T06:19:45.31+00:00
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Олександр Антонюк
0
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2026-09-30T07:00:21.1066667+00:00
DaveM121
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