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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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asked 2026-10-03T18:23:28.91+00:00
Dianne Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T09:20:39.19+00:00
Kai-H 28,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My XBOX app gets stuck on Launching Xbox then crashes

My XBOX app gets stuck on Launching Xbox then crashes, i have restarted the PC over 20 times , i have uninstalled and reinstalled over 10 times, i have repaired, reset app and game services over 20 times, i ended up calling on Sunday and spent over 2…

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asked 2026-10-06T14:43:42.0033333+00:00
Healed Venom 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T06:22:46.3833333+00:00
Healed Venom 0 Reputation points
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windows 11 Microsoft app sign in goes grey then closes.

Recently my Xbox app logged me out and has not allowed me to sign back in, both Xbox and Microsoft store will open a sign in screen then shortly after selecting an email to sign in with a smaller grey window will open then close. I have signed in with a…

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asked 2026-10-11T00:26:53.17+00:00
Trevor N 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T06:05:34.3533333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to remove mcafee and norton

McAfee and Norton has taken over my computer and I can't get them off my screens

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asked 2026-10-11T04:28:38.88+00:00
Armand Kepler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:06:01.9+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 88,795 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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An App installed by someone phishing won't delete

I was almost scammed, I dialed number from a Google serarch, that indicated it was a live Microsoft person who than downloaded a software ScreenConnet. Once I realized I wasn't speaking with a Microsoft person I hung up. I can't get ScreenConnet to…

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asked 2025-09-03T19:58:11.55+00:00
RMM 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T22:34:30.6+00:00
Scott 0 Reputation points
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Win11 Pro Search Bar Suggestions - how to make exactly same appearance on my PC as pictured below

Hello! My friend's Win 11 Pro PC has this Search Bar Suggestions appearing as nice squares icons next to the title as shown in above picture However on my PC, its appearing as just title without neat square icons next to the title. How can I make this…

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asked 2026-10-10T18:58:42.88+00:00
ROMEO 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T19:48:27.3066667+00:00
CrazyKats 20,005 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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No Sound output in media player in windows 11

I am running Windows 11 Home on a HP all-in-one 64 bit Media player I cannot play mp3 or any other files Ran diagnostics without successRan HP diagnostics; all passed just media player problem windows up to date

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-10T10:45:19.2366667+00:00
Graham Giles 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T13:07:14.03+00:00
David Seabrook 165 Reputation points
3 answers

how to unblock Smart App Control has blocked part of this app

I Keep getting Smart App Control has blocked part of this app, how do i unblock it

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asked 2026-10-09T17:45:42.15+00:00
Murphy Agbogidi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-09T18:34:36.5133333+00:00
Paulo GM 72,765 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Snipping Tool 3 dots not working anymore.

I like to use the snipping tool. It use to work well. However the 3 dots as I recall opened various settings. For exmaple you could look were the snips were stored as I recall and other things. However now the 3 dots does nothing. Like its dead. As…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-02-16T17:07:13.6233333+00:00
Stev Wolf 75 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-09T07:29:41.65+00:00
Ramesh 182.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Snipping Tool cannot open and Windows + Shift + S shows "This file does not have an app associated with it", also MS Snipping Tool is stuck at downloading queued in the MS Store

Whenever we tried to use Snipping tool either via the print screen button or by the combination Shift + Windows + S, we get an error this file does not have an app associated with it. and when I try to repair the Snipping tool and try to update MS Store…

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asked 2026-10-07T22:41:23.59+00:00
Richee IT 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-09T06:44:49.8333333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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missing mfc110.dll preventing Turbo Tax 2025 from opening

Turbo Tax025 will not open account missing mfc110.dll

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asked 2026-10-08T21:18:51.87+00:00
STEVEN KEENE 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T21:52:56.6333333+00:00
Ivan B 125.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\amdacpafdcomp.inf_amd64_e61b9a1ebbf634ab\amdafdapp.exe popping up everytim

Hello every time I turn on my laptop an app opens called C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\amdacpafdcomp.inf_amd64_e61b9a1ebbf634ab\amdafdapp.exe and everytime I try to close it opens up again any idea on how to fix it?

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asked 2026-10-08T14:10:15.8033333+00:00
Brian Bernal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T14:26:04.4933333+00:00
Ramesh 182.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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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 2026-10-08T07:56:08.96+00:00
Clary-N 16,995 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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OneDrive Sign-in Stuck on "Loading"

When I attempt to sign-in to OneDrive, I see "Signing-On" and then it goes to "Loading" but gets stuck there. I've tried many recommended fixes (unlink, uninstall, reset, etc.) but nothing seems to correct this issue.

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asked 2025-10-23T19:41:44.1933333+00:00
Lori Thomas 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T03:33:31.4233333+00:00
Danielle W 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Support Assistant returns HTTP 500 for non-ASCII account names

Microsoft Support Assistant on support.microsoft.com has a reproducible server-side failure when the authenticated Microsoft account profile contains non-ASCII characters in the user's name. Reproduction Open…

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asked 2026-10-07T11:42:59.67+00:00
Timofey Denisov 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-07T12:00:42.8566667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 132.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Photos cannot edit _Pro.jpg files on Windows 11 - "format unsupported" error

On a brand new HP Omnibook 5 (Windows 11), the Microsoft Photos app cannot edit photos taken in Pro mode by the Windows Camera app. The files open fine for viewing but clicking Edit gives the error: "Sorry, Photos can't open this file because the…

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asked 2026-05-14T08:16:02.1433333+00:00
Nisha Parashar 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-07T07:05:34.39+00:00
Lychee-Ng 29,235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Snip My not copying image

When I select image with Snip My tool I am not able to copy it

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asked 2026-02-23T00:57:18.62+00:00
Nell Geddes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T18:52:59.04+00:00
Achooley 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Using Microsoft Photo app how do I save the description

Using Microsoft Photo in window 11, how do I save the description?

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asked 2026-10-06T15:57:16.9466667+00:00
Gerald Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T17:09:45.2633333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 78,515 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 Calculator mein percentage calculation accurate results nahi de rahi

Hello, Main Windows 11 ka built-in Calculator use kar raha hoon lekin percentage calculations mein inconsistent results aa rahe hain, especially jab multiple values ke sath kaam karta hoon. Maine kuch online calculators ke sath comparison kiya jahan…

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asked 2026-01-27T18:40:28.7266667+00:00
sami ullah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T06:02:58.83+00:00
Cado JP 0 Reputation points
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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

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-03T08:32:36.6166667+00:00
Rob McElwain 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T04:45:50.34+00:00
Rob McElwain 20 Reputation points