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About Windows 11 26h2 Pin To Start?

While exploring the installed Windows 11 26h2,the same non fixable/solvable issues exist as before when Windows 11 25h2 was explored,after trying to pin to start about from the settings that go me nowhere?.All the advice you gave me earlier on did not…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-11T03:24:16.2733333+00:00
maroner pierre 45 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:04:32.2766667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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upgraded to windows 11 Pro but failing to activate due to account

I have a laptop that i use to run software related to my work (film lighting), I don't have a work email just a generic personal account so i can keep all the work-related software and workflow on one account/ laptop so when on location it can be handed…

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asked 2026-10-10T00:22:16.4066667+00:00
Rig Lx 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T06:21:00.1466667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 23H2 to 25H2 Update Fails with Error 0x800700C1 - Corrupted Servicing Stack

Hello, I've been experiencing Windows Update issues for over a year and have been unable to upgrade from Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 or 25H2. My system information: Windows 11 Home, version 23H2 OS Build: 22631.4169 Update error: 0x800700C1 I've…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-11T01:47:21.1666667+00:00
Vorachi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T03:37:56.65+00:00
Ramesh 182.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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when is deadline for free upgrade to Windows 11

when is deadline for free upgrade to Windows 11? Is 11 really better or does it have too much tracking to feed to advertisers?

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asked 2026-10-10T19:53:25.66+00:00
mark sebby 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-10T21:49:58.6833333+00:00
mark sebby 0 Reputation points
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i am living in iran . i am have windows 11 26h2 iso . please help

windows 11 iso version 26h2 region english united

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asked 2026-10-10T14:01:35.65+00:00
Alone 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-10T14:17:11.3666667+00:00
Dio Xavier 297.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I have lost connection with an agent assisting me with windows 10/11 upadates

I my pc crashed, I had been running a windows 11 after updating from win 10. Now after re-installing I find that my version of win 10 is too old to upgrade to win 11.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-08T12:18:22.5766667+00:00
Eddie Bechta 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T06:30:53.6266667+00:00
Emma1-N 13,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I received HOME edition after service instead PROFESIONAL that was the original version of my surface.

I sent mi laptop to the service due of issues to turn on, when i received again, problem was fixed, BUT, in the service a Home edition was installed instead Profesional version that was my computer had. I need to have a Profesional version due i use my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-01T21:22:46.47+00:00
RODRIGO CRUZ 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-09T15:15:32.17+00:00
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I can't update Windows 11, KB5129195. After update my laptop is restarting and showing the kernel error

Hello I can't update Windows 11, KB5129195. After update my laptop is restarting and showing the kernel error

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-09T10:04:21.5233333+00:00
Manlai Bagaa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-09T10:41:02.1833333+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Who Did The Useability Consumer Testing for the Discord app on Win 11? So Many Upset Microsoft Clients. Very Painful!

In viewing all of these issues and the hoops that experts advise people to go through in order to be able to install Discord on their Win 11 laptops after already installing it on their phones, I was wondering - Did This App Company go through Consumer…

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asked 2026-10-09T02:21:49.17+00:00
Michael Adams 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-09T03:32:00.9933333+00:00
Bulldog 4,865 Reputation points
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how to reinstall windows hello

how do you reinstall hello window biometrics to my computer

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asked 2026-10-08T22:27:03.84+00:00
Dean Kinblom 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T23:12:06.2233333+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 86,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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come risolvere l'errore 715-123130 e 706dd63b-5cdc-49f3-8261-ddd5085921d8 che non mi consente di scaricare Windows 11

Questo è il testo del messaggio, che non capisco. Errore Al momento non possiamo completare la tua richiesta. L'utilizzo di questo servizio non è autorizzato per alcuni utenti, alcune persone giuridiche e sedi. Pertanto, non è in genere consentito usare…

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asked 2026-10-08T13:13:47.1366667+00:00
Emiliano Morato 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T13:50:02.75+00:00
David-M 127.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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can't find windows 11 pro 25H2

Hello I need to download t his version instead of 26H2 can someone help me guide me to the download link Thank you

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-08T08:45:52.2466667+00:00
Di 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T10:54:47.4866667+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,526 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Started giving me blue/green/black screen.

I have two questions: How is Windows 11 downloading and trying to install an update even though Windows Update is paused, or Windows Update is only supposed to start when I manually trigger it? Why does it keep asking me to restart my PC all the time…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-09-22T03:04:03.5466667+00:00
Samir Neupane 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-07T12:26:16.91+00:00
Ana Mihaila (BLUEHAWK LLC) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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windows 11 google play store on a microsoft website telling to download

I saw amazon appstore on windows 11 but cannot see google play store on any official website.... there are many threads on microsoft website telling to download 3rd party software from github which is not safe.... i wanted to ask that is there any way to…

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asked 2026-10-07T05:58:18.7266667+00:00
butool akheela 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-07T06:35:04.93+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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have purchased a downloadable version of Windows 11 PRO but there is no Product Key and Install link in the Order History as described in the procedure.

I bought a Windows 11 Pro upgrade on November 18, 2025, The PC crashed and you reinstalled Windows 11 Home, The order shows no product key or Install button, The Store now only shows Add to cart even though you already paid.You bought a Windows 11…

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asked 2026-10-07T00:13:54.08+00:00
Dave B 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-07T00:48:57.5033333+00:00
Estrella721 46,685 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Request temporary direct download link for Windows 11English x64

Hello, I cannot download the Windows 11 ISO from the official Microsoft website due to regional restrictions . The Media Creation Tool also does not work. Could you please provide a temporary 24-hour direct download link for: Version: Windows 11 (latest…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-08-09T21:37:10.16+00:00
Daniel 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-06T19:21:56.4466667+00:00
Daniel 0 Reputation points
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How to download windows 11 on my computer

would like to download windows 11 on my computer. I click on the download and it dosen' t download.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-03-19T12:25:53.02+00:00
Amanda Kraemer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T16:20:56.36+00:00
Linda West 0 Reputation points
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Inquiry Regarding Windows.old Folder Not Being Removed After Windows 11 24H2 Feature Update

We would like to inquire about the behavior of the Windows.old folder after a Windows Feature Update. Issue Description We performed a Feature Update from Windows 11 Version 23H2 to Windows 11 Version 24H2 on several client devices. As expected, the…

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asked 2026-10-06T08:25:46.1+00:00
0295 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T09:00:05.6133333+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to transition from Windows 11 Insider Preview to Windows 11 Pro (I have a Pro license)

I was in the Windows 11 Insider Preview program and have done all the required steps to unenroll from this program. I have a Windows 11 Pro license that I've activated but I have been unable to migrate from Windows 11 Insider Preview to Windows 11 Pro. …

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asked 2026-10-05T18:44:00.4566667+00:00
BW 60 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-06T01:58:32.59+00:00
BW 60 Reputation points
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Trying to install Lockdown Browser.. Keep getting error 2503 message.

I'm trying to install Respondus LockDown Browser for school, but I keep getting Windows Installer Error 2503: Called RunScript when not marked in progress. I need help fixing the Windows installation permissions so I can install the program. Ive tried…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-05T17:01:59.5566667+00:00
Alexander Cast 0 Reputation points
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