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Refund on in-app purchase that was not as seemed
I downloaded an app named LockSpot off the Microsoft Store for its function of freezing the mouse to a particular spot on my screen. However, the Pro version was needed in order to access most of the app's functions. $4 later, I gained access to the…
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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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Phone link weirdness (new, not the usual stuff)
When I receive messages, the initial message shows up in the Notifications column, middle pane, and right pane. My response shows up in the right pane and NOT in the notifications pane. The reply showed up in the notification pane and not the right…
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I can not Launch Corel VideoStudio 2023
Initially I have some problems with the program. Corel suggested to reinstall it witch I did. Now I can't even launch the program.
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I cannot install CS 4 Suite from my CD's
I have been trying for days, working with ChatGPS to install Adobe CS4 suite. It installs some programs but not all. I had to re install Windows about 3 days ago and it made me loose all my apps. I have reinstalled everything except CS4. I get error.
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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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Alternative to Microsoft Reader
Microsoft had an application Microsoft Reader in the Microsoft Store for reading PDF, XPS and TIFF files. That application no longer works on Windows 11. It points to Microsoft Edge in its place. I do not want to use Microsoft Edge for reading PDFs or…
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Feedback Hub's Reliability Remains a Mixed Bag
This is a summary of what I like and dislike about the Feedback Hub: Pros: 1.) Provides good telemetry to communicate problems and suggestions to Microsoft Develpers. 2.) Wide Selection of catagories from which to choose 3.) I like the Real Time…
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remove a file in my onedrive which was shared by someone
i need to remove a file in my onedrive which was shared by someone but the remove from shared option doesnt work. i need urgent help to resolve this
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…