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Mic isn't working

when I make calls on Instagram or try to make a voice memo my mic isn't picking it up

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-13T17:28:09.92+00:00
Dontae Lynes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T18:08:42.0933333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 89,715 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 10 Settings crashes when verifying Microsoft account in Windows Backup

I'm having a problem with Settings on Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.7725). When I open Windows Backup and click Backup, it says OneDrive is needed to back up my files, then asks me to verify my Microsoft account to back up credentials. If I click Go…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-11T13:10:09.16+00:00
Andrei Damian 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T12:23:58.1533333+00:00
Andrei Damian 0 Reputation points
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my PIN and finger doesnot work to login

System doesnot allow set up PIN or allow PIN to work . Also no fingerprint login working. Only passowrd is working to login

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-13T04:46:36.1366667+00:00
Sudhir Sekhri 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T05:19:23.9133333+00:00
DaveM121 938.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Sign in problem

Mujhe nahi pata mere sath kya ho raha hain mene subah pc reset Kiya tha jiske baad mujhe resign in karne ko kaha for mere resign in karne ke liye Microsoft account ka password reset Kiya fir sign in kiya to mujhe corrent window password manga to meme…

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asked 2026-10-12T13:53:23.3766667+00:00
Devraj Prajapati 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-12T23:54:40.3266667+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I don't want that annoying comment bubble on my document every time I highlight something. I am not keeping track of edits. also what's up with the blue arrow that comes on when I use caps lock? it's in the way of typing

I don't want that annoying comment bubble on my document every time I highlight something. I am not keeping track of edits. also what's up with the blue arrow that comes on when I use caps lock? it's in the way of typing

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asked 2026-10-12T20:43:13.88+00:00
Aimee Dickerson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-12T21:23:25.1066667+00:00
EmilyS726 272.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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fix tge speech function

my laptop denies me the use of speech. it says the administaror has turned it off. ihave used chat withno resuls

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-12T14:32:12.7833333+00:00
eugene kinlow 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-12T15:05:00.39+00:00
DaveM121 938.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Keyboard number keys and Esc key not working correctly

I'm having an issue with my keyboard on Windows. Whenever I press the number 1 key, it opens a Google Support page instead of typing 1. Also, whenever I press the Esc key, it types ` instead of working normally. My number keys aren't functioning…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-10T21:36:42.4+00:00
Caden Bush 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T22:20:16.3666667+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Change my default browser

I have changed my browser to "Default" in the advanced settings. Microsoft Edge still opens, how do I change the default to be Google. I don't use Edge at all on any other application. Please help, it is very annoying to have to copy and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-06-01T21:22:57.75+00:00
BEST 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-09T06:49:12.0633333+00:00
Ken Klucsor 0 Reputation points
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Please fix this snipping tool - size too big on paste

This is no good. The pasted screen shot is much bigger than the actual image. This takes me time on every screen shot. That is silly. Fix this. I like Greenshot much better. Keep this the same size as the actual. Why make it bigger every time. That is a…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-04-11T17:03:14.16+00:00
GSolvesIT 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T17:08:00.17+00:00
Stephanie 0 Reputation points
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HEADSET WORKS BUT NOT MICROPHONE?

I can hear through the headset but cannot use my microphone.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-05T13:59:26.87+00:00
Johnson David - Kysor Warren 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T14:32:17.58+00:00
David-M 127.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Uninstall App Directions

How do you uninstall the app? How do you uninstall the app?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-05T04:05:22.75+00:00
Angela F 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T04:39:54.8433333+00:00
Paulo GM 73,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My secondary monitor attached to my laptop is apparently connected but the screen does light up and I cannot move data to t.hat screen

My secondary monitor is apparently on but it does not light up and does not accept data moved from primary laptop screen.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-04T18:30:35.3033333+00:00
Fred Boyd 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T19:05:58.1066667+00:00
EmilyS726 272.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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What happened to my computer? Nothing is like it was last evening.

Last evening everything changed on my computer. Please set it back as it was yesterday .

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-02T10:58:59.69+00:00
Shirley Glanden 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T13:51:13.0033333+00:00
Bulldog 4,870 Reputation points
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Youtube unaccessible

Hello. so i was trying to access youtube using my students profile account abut i'm running into issues. The access to youtube is being blocked by my adimistrator can you let me know who runs our google workspace so youtube can be made accessible…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-10-01T16:30:19.3833333+00:00
Xavier Conyers 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T17:06:03.6533333+00:00
EmilyS726 272.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Resizing Without User Manipulation

So I've been mulling over how to phrase this without completely muddling the issue but no searches have yielded anything close to what I've been experiencing. Occasionally I will turn on my laptop, and upon trying to minimize the fullscreen windows,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-09-18T00:20:35.4766667+00:00
B V 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-01T08:09:54.95+00:00
Clary-N 17,000 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I'm getting notifications that I've exceeded data usage. However, that doesn't appear to be correct.

I think that the notification states I've exceeded 10 GB of data for the month. However, the data usage shows that I'm at 8.4 GB.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-09-30T17:04:31.53+00:00
Jeremy Heath 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T23:19:38.1233333+00:00
Jeremy Heath 0 Reputation points
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enable emoji

how to Enable emoji. What to enable emoji in my laptop

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-09-29T03:38:03.8333333+00:00
K Dhamodharan 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-29T04:15:29.71+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 78,605 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how do I change my IP location on computer, currently says Tucson, AZ, but I am located in Las Vegas, NV.

how do I change my IP location on computer, currently says Tucson, AZ, but I am located in Las Vegas, NV. How do I correct this on my computer

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-09-27T18:40:12.1366667+00:00
Connie Clark 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-27T19:16:54.2833333+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Why is the Secure Boot toggle greyed out on my BIOS setup?

Here is the picture for reference. Why is this the case? What can I do to rectify it?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-09-24T20:39:42.9233333+00:00
Lord_Revan 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-25T22:36:51.47+00:00
Craig Long 18,830 Reputation points
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how to adjust slide advance speed in Microsoft Photos slide show on Windows 10 software

I have a folder of photos and want to show them to friends. the slide advance time is 4 seconds, without a way to adjust it. I use Windows 10. Please tell me how to do it. forums and AI have been no help.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-09-25T00:20:04.7233333+00:00
Richard Jepsen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-25T01:34:02.06+00:00
Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 16,770 Reputation points Independent Advisor